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  • Page 1 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 BT Freestyle 250 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Digital Cordless Telephone

    BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Section • • • • • • Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 250 Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions).
  • Page 3 Please note that the BT Freestyle 250 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset. These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise. BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Section Got everything? •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Redial ....... 20 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 –...
  • Page 5 PBX access ......44 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 –...
  • Page 6 BT Directory Enquiries ....60 BT Helpdesk ......60 Call Divert On .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Plug the other end into the mains socket and switch on. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...

  • Page 8: Set The Day And Time

    BT Freestyle 250 otherwise the telephone may not work. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.

  • Page 9: To Change The Time Or Date Format

    Your BT Freestyle 250 is now ready for use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Menu...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Charger

    Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 BT Freestyle 250 multiple pack...
  • Page 11 16 hours. Your BT Freestyle 250 multiple pack is now ready for use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    During a call, press to adjust the earpiece volume, page 18. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Menu...

  • Page 13: Handset Display Icons

    Ring volume off HANDSET Handset in use Incoming call MUTE Secrecy on If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Getting to know your phone Keypad lock on BATTERY Battery empty Battery low...

  • Page 14: Base

    46. Delete Delete messages, page 46. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Power LED On = power on Flashing = line in use.

  • Page 15: Navigating The Menus

    6. Press and hold to return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 button. Setup h/set to select.

  • Page 16: Handset Menu Map

    Press and hold to return to the standby display screen. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 SMS messages...

  • Page 17: Using The Phone

    If the handset is on the base/charger, lift the handset to answer the call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 to dial.

  • Page 18: Earpiece Volume

    The earpiece volume can only be changed when you are on a call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...

  • Page 19: Answer A Call In Handsfree

    2. Press again to return to your caller. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 symbol and your caller...

  • Page 20: Redial

    For help with entering names see page 26. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Redial Your BT Freestyle 250 stores the details of the last 10 calls made into a redial list.

  • Page 21: To Delete A Number From The Redial List

    Delete list? is displayed. Press Deleted If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 , press Redial...

  • Page 22: Keypad Lock

    Stopping the ring at a handset stops the ring at that handset only. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...

  • Page 23: Making Internal Calls

    1. Press to answer the call, If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Internal...

  • Page 24: Transferring Calls

    Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Transferring calls If using a BT Freestyle 250 multi-pack, you can transfer an external call to the other handset.

  • Page 25: Switching A Handset Off

    Menu again will confirm and the handset will turn off. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 . Press...

  • Page 26: Directory

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 You can store up to 50 numbers in the directory of each of your BT Freestyle 250 handsets for quick and easy dialling.

  • Page 27: Dial/View A Number

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...

  • Page 28: Delete A Directory Entry

    250 multiple pack, entries are only deleted on the handset you are using. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 5.

  • Page 29: Sms Text Messages

    SMS text message (prices depend upon your current call package). If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...

  • Page 30: Send/Save Text Messages

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Your BT Freestyle 250 can only hold ten messages, in the Inbox, Outbox or a combination of both.

  • Page 31: Receiving And Reading Text Messages

    5. The sender's number will be displayed, press then scroll Send message If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 New SMS msg...

  • Page 32: Delete A Text Message

    SMS text messages If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Delete a text message 1. Press SMS messages Menu 2.

  • Page 33: In The Outbox

    Press , then to confirm or Menu Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Menu Menu Menu Menu to edit.

  • Page 34: Message Alert Beep On/Off

    SMS text messages If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Message alert beep on/off When you have new messages, your handset will beep.

  • Page 35: Adding Or Changing Sms Service Centre Numbers

    5. Press and hold to return to standby mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Menu...

  • Page 36: Handset Settings

    Handset settings To turn the handset ringer off, see page 22. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Ringer melody There are 6 different ringer melodies to choose from.

  • Page 37: Handset Tones On/Off

    6. You hear a confirmation tone and 7. Press and hold to return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Setup h/set is displayed, press to select.

  • Page 38: Handset Name

    "hidden" and can only be accessed after entering the code If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Handset name You can give each handset a name up to a maximum of 11 characters, for example “Kitchen”.

  • Page 39: De-Registering A Handset

    Menu will be displayed, press Deregister? If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 then will Registered using the keypad.

  • Page 40: Restore Default Settings

    Handset settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Restore default settings You can reset your BT Freestyle 250 handset to its default (original) settings.

  • Page 41: Base Settings

    Change PIN select. is displayed. Enter PIN If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 and press Setup base Menu...

  • Page 42: Dial Mode

    Pulse dialling. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 4. Enter the existing PIN code using the keypad and press is displayed.

  • Page 43: Restore Default Settings

    Menu 6. Press and hold to return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Setup base is displayed, press to select.

  • Page 44: Pbx Access

    Base settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 PBX access If your switchboard requires a pause after the access code for an outside line, you can program your BT Freestyle 250 to automatically enter the pause.

  • Page 45: Answering Machine

    BT Freestyle 250 receives its first call, but you may also need to set the year using a handset, see page 8-9. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...

  • Page 46: Operating From The Base

    Answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Operating the answering machine from the base Switch on/off 1. Press Playing messages 1.

  • Page 47: Operating From The Handset

    Your BT Freestyle 250 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...

  • Page 48: Record Your Own Outgoing Message

    Answer & Record. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Answer & Record This invites your caller to leave a message.

  • Page 49: Play Outgoing Message

    5. Press to return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 menu and press...

  • Page 50: Set Answer Mode

    Answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Set answer mode Set your machine to Answer & Record or Answer Only.

  • Page 51: Set Answer Delay

    5. Press and hold to return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 menu and press...

  • Page 52: Playing Messages

    Answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Playing messages During playback, you can repeat, delete and skip back to previous messages or forward to the next message.

  • Page 53: Delete All Old Messages

    2. To speak to your caller, press automatically. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 menu and press...

  • Page 54: Memory Full

    Answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Memory full If a caller is leaving a message when the memory becomes full your machine will announce, “Memory full thank you for...

  • Page 55: Another Phone

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Menu...

  • Page 56: Switch Answering Machine On Remotely

    Answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 delete the current message skip forward to the next message...

  • Page 57: Caller Display

    Calls list 4. Press to dial the number displayed. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 New calls and press to select.

  • Page 58: To Copy A Calls List Number To The Directory

    If there are no Calls list numbers stored, Empty will be displayed. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 To copy a Calls list number to the directory 1.

  • Page 59: Delete The Entire Calls List

    Deleted Empty return to standby mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 again to confirm. to return to...

  • Page 60: Bt Calling Features

    Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 By pressing the...

  • Page 61: Call Divert Off

    Call wait on 2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 and press...

  • Page 62: Call Waiting Off

    BT Calling Features For help with entering names, see page 26. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Call Waiting Off 1.

  • Page 63: Delete A Service

    4. Press and hold to return to standby mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 to return to Menu is displayed.

  • Page 64: Help

    If necessary, replace the batteries. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Nothing happens when you press any button •...
  • Page 65 Caller has to allow their number to be sent. It has been withheld or is unavailable. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...

  • Page 66: General Information

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 •...

  • Page 67: Product Disposal Instructions

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com General information Connecting to a switchboard...
  • Page 68 Helpdesk Solutions on 0870 204 5029 or a local qualified repairer. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...

  • Page 69: Technical Information

    Additional handsets The BT Freestyle 250 is NOT GAP compatible. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 R&TTE Directive...
  • Page 70 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...
  • Page 71 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971...
  • Page 72 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Offices worldwide The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract.

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