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BT FREESTYLE 7150 User Manual

BT FREESTYLE 7150 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide BT FREESTYLE 7150...

  • Page 2: Digital Cordless Telephone

    30 callers in the Calls list. Caller Display requires subscription. Expandable system. You can have up to 5 GAP compatible handsets registered to your BT Freestyle 7150 base. Make internal calls between two handsets while a third is on an external call.
  • Page 3 Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide. Hearing aid user? Please note that the BT Freestyle 7150 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset. These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Call Waiting..... 19 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Using the Directory Add a new directory entry .
  • Page 5 Reinstate a pre-recorded OGM ..44 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Check and set answer delay ..45 Audible message alert .
  • Page 6 Possible problems with SMS..70 Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines ....71 General information Safety .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Plug the other end into the mains wall socket and switch on. The Power/In Use and Message indicators light up. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Power adaptor cable Section...
  • Page 8 This is normal. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Charger

    If you purchase additional handsets, these will need to be registered manually by following the instructions on page 64. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Power adaptor cable Getting started Under no circumstances use non- rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone

    R (Recall) Used with some BT Calling Features, eg. Call Waiting, page 19. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Redial ✱ Incoming call light Flashes to indicate you have an incoming call.

  • Page 11: Base

    Press once to play Press to delete the next message, messages page 50. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Ans On/Off Power/In Use indicator Press to switch the On when the power is answering machine connected.

  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus And Selecting Options

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Navigating the menus and selecting options Your BT Freestyle 7150 has a menu system which is easy to use.
  • Page 13 If you want to exit a menu or the phonebook, press BACK. If you want to go straight to the standby screen press the button. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...

  • Page 14: Menu Map

    Drafts Answer On/Off Outbox Answer Settings Templates Record Memo SMS Settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Handset Settings Base Settings Ringer Melody Ringer Melody Ringer Volume Ringer Volume Name Handset...

  • Page 15: Using Your Phone

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com to dial. icon will flash .

  • Page 16: Handsfree

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It can also enable other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation.

  • Page 17: Redial

    4. If necessary, use the keypad to change the number, then SAVE press to confirm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com to dial. to the . Press OK. . Use the keypad to enter a...

  • Page 18: Find A Handset (Paging)

    Using your phone Pressing will stop that handset only. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Deleting a redial entry 1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you want to delete and press OPTION.

  • Page 19: Keypad Lock

    . The original caller will be put on hold and you will be connected to your new caller. 2. To switch back to the original caller, press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com KEYPAD LOCKED whilst...

  • Page 20: Using The Directory

    (space) . , # and *. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com You can store up to 50 names and numbers in the directory of each handset. Each entry contains a name and phone number.

  • Page 21: Dial From The Directory

    SAVE. 3. Display shows EDIT NUMBER to change the number and press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com . The number is displayed and scroll through to dial.

  • Page 22: Delete Entries

    DIRECTORY FULL. The sending handset will display COPY DIRECTORY ENTRY FAILED for 2 seconds. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Delete entries You can delete individual entries or the entire directory.
  • Page 23 If you press the copying is aborted. When copying is finished, the display returns to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com RECEIVE DIRECTORY ENTRY? COPY DIRECTORY...

  • Page 24: Set Groups

    Using the Directory If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Set groups You can create ringing groups by selecting entries from your directory. For example, you can create a group for family members and assign a ringer melody to that group.
  • Page 25 SAVE. 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 SET MELODY EDIT Using the Directory...

  • Page 26: Caller Display And The Calls List

    INTERNATIONAL – International call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com If you subscribe to a Caller Display service, you can see your caller’s number (provided it is not withheld) on your handset display before you answer the call.

  • Page 27: View/Dial A Number From The Calls List

    . Press OPTION. Scroll 2. Press DELETE to confirm or If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com to dial the to the entry you want to save. SAVE NUMBER . Press OK.

  • Page 28: Sms Text Messaging

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Freestyle 7150. The SMS Service is provided by BT.

  • Page 29: Sending An Sms Text Message

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com You can send and receive SMS text messages of up to 160 characters.
  • Page 30 SMS text messaging All handsets use the same inbox, outbox and drafts folder. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Punctuation and other characters When writing texts, use the add punctuation and other charatcers.

  • Page 31: Sms Template Messages

    Use text you don’t want, then press SAVE. You can now insert the new template into any text message. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com EMPTY for you to TEMPLATES .

  • Page 32: Delete Sms Templates

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Delete SMS templates 1. Press MENU, then and scroll press OK.

  • Page 33: Read, Edit And Send Messages From Your Outbox

    SAVE – you can save a text in the Draft Messages box for sending later. Press to save. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com OUTBOX and press OK. NOT SENT...
  • Page 34 SMS text messaging If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com USE TEMPLATE – these are pre-stored messages. Press OK, scroll to the message you want and press OK. The template message is added to your text.

  • Page 35: Reading Sms Texts

    DELETE ALL – delete all messages in the Inbox. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com instead of SMS TEXT MESSAGING Now scroll and scroll to: button to ring the sender’s...

  • Page 36: Delete An Sms Text Message

    SMS text messaging If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 4. Follow the on screen prompts to save, write, send or delete the messages. Or press previous menu level. Received messages are stored in the Inbox Your BT Freestyle 7150’s inbox can store up to 30 text...

  • Page 37: Switch Sms Text Alert On/Off

    SELECT SMS SEND SERVICE CENTRE 2. Scroll to display SMS SENDING SERVICE CENTRES Press OK. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com settings and and press OK. A  indicates to highlight SEND...

  • Page 38: Adding Or Changing A Receive Service Number

    SMS text messaging If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 3. Scroll to highlight the option you want and press OK. The pre-set number (1470P17094009) is Send 1 stored under 4. You can now enter a new number or edit an existing number.

  • Page 39: Selecting A Send Service Number

    OK. Any messages sent will go via the selected provider. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Send SMS SETTINGS SMS text messaging...

  • Page 40: Using Your Answering Machine

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com You can operate your BT Freestyle 7150 answering machine from: •...

  • Page 41: Operating The Answering Machine From A Handset

    2. Scroll Press to highlight the setting you want. The current setting is ticked. Press OK. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Using your answering machine . Press OK. ANSWER MACHINE...

  • Page 42: Outgoing Messages (Ogms)

    During recording, rA flashes on the base display. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call.

  • Page 43: Play Outgoing Message

    . Press OK. Display shows message is played. 4. Press to hear it again or previous level. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press OK. Scroll RECORD RECORDING SAVE ANSWER MACHINE and press OK.

  • Page 44: Select Answer Mode

    Using your answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Select answer mode Set your answering machine to Answer & Record or Answer Only. 1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll and press OK.

  • Page 45: Check And Set Answer Delay

    1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll and press OK. 2. Scroll ANSWER SETTINGS ANSWER DELAY . Press OK. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Using your answering machine ANSWER PLAYING , press DELETE. ANSWER MACHINE...

  • Page 46: Audible Message Alert

    Using your answering machine When you have messages stored on your answering machine, the handset screen displays If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 3. Press The current setting is ticked. 4. Press...

  • Page 47: Play, Repeat, Delete And Skip

    1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll and press OK. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com ANSWER MACHINE . Press OK. Your messages ANSWER MACHINE .

  • Page 48: Call Screening Using A Handset

    Using your answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 2. Scroll RECORD MEMO . Press memo message. Press SAVE Your memo is played back to you. During playback you...

  • Page 49: Using The Answering Machine At The Base

    The display shows the total number of messages and memos recorded. Press . The machine announces the number of messages and whether they are new or old. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Using your answering machine...

  • Page 50: Remote Access

    77. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com The messages are played, starting with the first message received. New messages are always played first.

  • Page 51: Switch Answering Machine On Remotely

    To set the answer delay, see page 45. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press OK. Scroll . Press OK.

  • Page 52: Operate Your Answering Machine From Another Phone

    BT Freestyle 7150 will announce: “Thank you for calling” and will hang up. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Operate your answering machine from another phone 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press .

  • Page 53: Base Display

    Answer Only mode. Answering machine being accessed by a rA (flashing) handset or another telephone. F (flashing) Memory full. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Using your answering machine...

  • Page 54: Handset Settings

    Time and date do not show on the display when there are missed calls/messages. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Day, date and time If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, the date and time are set automatically on all handsets when your BT Freestyle 7150 receives its first call.

  • Page 55: Ringer Melody

    You can give each handset a name up to a maximum of 15 characters, for example ‘Kitchen’. It will still display its handset number. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com HANDSET SETTINGS to select...

  • Page 56: Adjust Contrast

    An indication of text or number mode will show at the bottom of the screen between CLEAR and SAVE. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 1. Press MENU. Scroll Press OK. Scroll NAME HANDSET 2.

  • Page 57: Auto Answer

    1. Press MENU. Scroll Press OK. Scroll KEY BEEPS ON/OFF 2. Press OK. Press press OK. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com HANDSET SETTINGS to select then press HANDSET SETTINGS...

  • Page 58: Alarm

    Handset settings Alarm setting will only affect the handset it was set on. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Alarm You can set a BT Freestyle 7150 handset to give an alarm ring.

  • Page 59: Setting Melody For The Alarm

    On/Off Display contrast 8 levels Backlight On/Off Key Beeps On/Off If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com TIME & DATE SETTINGS ALARM Default setting Melody 1 Melody 2 Handset settings The default melody for the alarm...

  • Page 60: Base Settings Ringer Melody

    Base settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Ringer melody You can set your base to play one of 5 different ringer melodies. 1. Press MENU. Scroll BASE SETTINGS Press OK. Display shows RINGER MELODY 2.

  • Page 61: Dial Mode

    . Press PULSE and press to confirm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press OK. and the handset to choose 2, 4, 6, or 8 rings to confirm.

  • Page 62: Recall Mode

    Base settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Recall mode Recall is used with some switchboard features and some BT Calling Features. It is pre-set to Timed Break which is correct for direct exchange lines and most switchboards.

  • Page 63: Base Setting Defaults

    Recall mode Timed Break and Earth Handset priority All handsets or an individual handset If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BASE SETTINGS and press OK. . (Original setting 0000). Default...

  • Page 64: Additional Handsets And Bases

    BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Registering new handsets You can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle 7150 base.

  • Page 65: De-Registering A Handset

    Press the navigation button to highlight the handset number you want, then press OK. 2. To end the call, press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com REGISTRATION and press OK.

  • Page 66: Transferring Calls

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Transferring calls and 3-Way calls When you are on a call you can transfer it to another BT Freestyle 7150 handset.

  • Page 67: Using Additional Bases

    All bases your handset is registered with are displayed. The current base is ticked. to the base you want to use and press OK. 2. Scroll If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Join HANDSET SETTINGS SELECT BASE and press OK.

  • Page 68: Help

    AAA. Using the wrong type of batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the phone. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Freestyle 7150 by using any other type of battery. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com –...
  • Page 69 Press and hold to switch it off and on. To adjust the ringer volume on the handset, see page 55. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Help icon on the display).

  • Page 70: Possible Problems With Sms

    Sometimes your BT Freestyle 7150 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close. • It is recommended that you position your BT Freestyle 7150 at least one metre away from such appliances to avoid any risk of interference. Possible problems with SMS SMS messages cannot be sent and screen displays UNABLE TO SEND •...

  • Page 71: Further Help And Advice For Sms Related Queries On Bt Lines

    BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Help...
  • Page 72 Note: Messages sent to 00000 are not charged for. • Turns off the opt out option. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com twice. Type in the following commands (depending upon what...
  • Page 73 If you experience any difficulties please call the BT Freestyle 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 at the start of your text message.

  • Page 74: General Information

    1 metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com • Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.

  • Page 75: Product Disposal Instructions

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com General information Technical information...

  • Page 76: Insert A 'Pause' In A Stored Number

    For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity please contact the BT Freestyle 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 0870 240 3962 Rest of number until •...
  • Page 77 Please obtain and keep proof of posting from the Post Office or other carrier. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com General information For your records...
  • Page 78 For a full range of items, including additional handsets for either the BT Freestyle 6000 range or BT Freestyle 2000, 4000 and 7000, please call 0870 240 3962. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
  • Page 80 Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2005. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. BT Freestyle 7150 (11/05) 3.1 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China...

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