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BT Freestyle 750 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BT Freestyle 750 User Guide...
  • Page 2 – to another BT Freestyle 750 handset. • Inductive coupler (for use with digital hearing aids). • Quick access to a range of BT Services including directory enquiries and call divert. • Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone stores details of the last 20 callers in a Calls list.
  • Page 3 Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freestyle 750 please call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Alternatively, you may find the answer in the ‘Help’ section at the back of this guide.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Redial the last number called ... . 19 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Redial a number from the redial list ..20 Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook .
  • Page 5 Delete entire Calls list....41 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Network Services Pre-stored BT Services numbers .
  • Page 6 Recall ....... 64 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle 750 in the bathroom or other humid areas.
  • Page 8 6–8 hours a day. Batteries and handset may become warm during charging. This is normal. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com The base indicator lights up. The answering machine is switched on.

  • Page 9: Setting Up For Multiple Packs

    The handset number is shown in the display. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Getting started Using your BT Freestyle 750 on a...

  • Page 10: Set Date And Time

    If you do not have a Caller Display service you can set the date and time manually. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Set date and time 1. Press .

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Recall For use with switchboard/PBX and BT Calling Features. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Menu/OK In standby, press to open the main menu. Press to select menu options displayed.

  • Page 12: Handset Display

    Getting to know your phone Handset display Handset name/number Time If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Battery level Full Flashing (one bar) low...

  • Page 13: Base

    At the end of all message play back, press once within 8 seconds to delete all messages. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Getting to know your phone Find <<...

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds the handset returns to standby automatically. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 750 has an easy to use menu system.

  • Page 15: Menu Map

    Option Details Delete Delete all Call number Store number Settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Settings Answer Machine H/Set settings Play messages Base settings Delete message Date/Time...

  • Page 16: Using The Phone

    The handset display shows the call duration both during and for a few seconds after your call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Switch handset on or off To switch off 1.

  • Page 17: Receive A Call

    4. Press to hang up the current call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Using the phone Auto answer As long as you have auto answer set to ON you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base.

  • Page 18: Earpiece / Handsfree Volume

    During a handsfree call, press or change the volume. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Earpiece / handsfree volume During a call you can adjust the volume of the earpiece or loudspeaker.

  • Page 19: Answer A Call Handsfree

    Redial the last number called 1. Press the last number you called is displayed. 2. Press to dial. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Using the phone...

  • Page 20: Redial A Number From The Redial List

    27. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Redial a number from the redial list 1. Press , the last number you called is displayed.

  • Page 21: Delete All Redial Numbers

    1. Press and hold . The handset beeps and displayed for 2 seconds before returning to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Delete All to cancel. Keypad locked...

  • Page 22: Find Handset (Paging)

    Using the phone Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Find handset (Paging) You can ring a handset to help locate it.

  • Page 23: Phonebook

    6. Press to return to the previous menu level. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com . The phonebook menu is highlighted. New Entry...

  • Page 24: View An Entry

    Family Work Friends Utilities Others No Group If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com View an entry 1. Press . The first entry is displayed. 2. Press and scroll 3. Press .

  • Page 25: Edit A Name And Number

    5. When successful the display shows 6. Press to return to the previous menu level. Back If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Edit Entry and edit to the Group you want.

  • Page 26: Copy All Entries

    If you copy an entry that already exists in the receiving handset it will create a duplicate entry. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Copy all entries 1. Press 2.

  • Page 27: Delete An Entry

    3. Press . Display shows 4. Press to confirm or If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com to the entry you want. Delete to cancel. Delete All Delete All? to cancel.

  • Page 28: Speed Dial

    Phonebook If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Speed dial You can allocate a name and number from the phonebook to each of the Speed dial buttons Button has the BT Freestyle Helpline number stored already.

  • Page 29: To Delete A Speed Dial

    5. Press to confirm, and then scroll you want and press to save. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press Speed dial you want to delete and and scroll is displayed.

  • Page 30: To Dial Using A Speed Dial

    Phonebook If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 6. This new name and number will replace the old name and number in the Speed dial. 7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

  • Page 31: Settings

    6. Press to save. 7. Press to return to the previous menu level. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press . Press . Press Internal and press .

  • Page 32: Handset Tones

    Your handset can be registered to up to 4 base stations. Select which base station you use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Handset tones 1. Press . Scroll Settings 2.

  • Page 33: Auto Answer

    5. Scroll to select the contrast. Press 6. Press to return to the previous menu level. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press . Press . Press and press .

  • Page 34: Handset Name

    Settings Set a name for your handset, e.g. Donna or Office. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Handset name 1. Press . Scroll Settings 2. Display shows H/Set settings 3.

  • Page 35: Base Ringtone And Volume

    6. Re-enter the new PIN and press 7. Press to return to the previous menu level. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press to select the volume, and press Settings Choose from 5 base ringtones.

  • Page 36: System Reset

    Settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com System reset This resets your BT Freestyle 750 to its original settings. 1. Press , scroll Settings 2. Scroll . Press Base settings 3.

  • Page 37: Set Alarm Call

    When the alarm rings, the display shows rings for 60 seconds. 1. Press any button to stop the alarm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press . Use the...

  • Page 38: Calls Lists

    Empty then will offer the Category option. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Caller Display If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service, you will be able to see your caller’s number on your handset display...

  • Page 39: Dial From The Calls List

    8. Press to return to the previous menu level. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com When a Calls list is open, press scroll from the newest call to the oldest, or press oldest call to the newest.

  • Page 40: Calls List Settings

    When you turn the New call alert off you may need to clear all calls in the Calls list to stop the beep. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Calls list settings 1. Press .

  • Page 41: Delete An Entry

    Delete all 3. Press to confirm or 4. Press to return to the previous menu level. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press . Display and press to cancel.

  • Page 42: Bt Network Services

    Call Divert will divert all incoming calls to another number of your choice. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com By selecting the BT Services menu you can access a range of useful pre-stored numbers and further BT Calling Features.

  • Page 43: Call Waiting On/Off/Check

    Follow the spoken instructions, or listen for confirmation/status of your instructions. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Call Waiting lets you know if another person is trying to contact you while and press you are on a call.

  • Page 44: Answering Machine

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Your BT Freestyle 750 can digitally record up to 15 minutes of messages or up to 99 messages.

  • Page 45: Outgoing Messages

    Answer machine 2. Scroll Outgoing messages 3. Scroll . Press Play message If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com . Press and press Answer & Record Answer to save. . Press...

  • Page 46: Answer Settings

    Set your BT Freestyle 700 to beep regularly to alert you when you have new messages on your answering machine. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 4. Scroll Ans & Rec Answer only 5.

  • Page 47: Call Screening

    2. To interrupt and speak to the caller directly, press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Press to hear Screening?

  • Page 48: Message Playback

    If there are no messages the display shows No messages. New (unplayed) messages cannot be deleted. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Message playback 1. Press . Scroll Answer machine is highlighted.

  • Page 49: Delete All Old Messages

    1. Press . New messages are played first. During playback: to delete the current message. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com . Press and press Delete all? to cancel.

  • Page 50: Remote Access

    When Disable is selected on the Remote access settings, the PIN is automatically re-set to 0000. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com once to repeat the message. twice to play the previous message.

  • Page 51: If You Forget To Switch On Your Answering Machine

    If you only have old messages you will hear “You have X messages” followed by “To hear main menu press 1”. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Answering machine...
  • Page 52 Answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com When you have accessed your BT Freestyle 750, you can use the keypad to operate your answering machine. Follow the announcements and instructions you hear.

  • Page 53: Using Additional Handsets

    Settings is highlighted. Press H/set settings 3. Scroll and press Register 4. Press to select the base you want and press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press...

  • Page 54: Select Base

    Until the base is selected the handset will display Register. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 5. Enter the system PIN then press Registering...

  • Page 55: Internal Calls

    3. When the other handset answers you can announce the caller. 4. Press to switch between the two callers. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com to select the handset . Your external caller is put on hold.

  • Page 56: 3-Way Conference Call

    If the other handset does not answer, press Single to return to your original caller. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 3-Way conference call You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internal callers and 1 external caller 1.

  • Page 57: Help

    • The ringer volume may be switched off, see page 31. • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. • Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 53. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
  • Page 58 • The memory may be full. Play and delete old messages, see page 48-50. Answering machine messages have the wrong date and time • Have you set the date and time? See page 10. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
  • Page 59 Cannot register a handset to a base • You can register a total of 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle 750 base and you can register your BT Freestyle 750 handset to up to 4 bases. Check that you have not exceeded the limits.
  • Page 60 Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby • Sometimes your BT Freestyle 750 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close. It is recommended that you place your BT Freestyle 750 at least one metre away from electrical appliances or metal obstructions to avoid any risk of interference.

  • Page 61: General Information

    There is a risk of explosion if incorrect batteries are fitted. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Safety information • Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Freestyle 750 range.

  • Page 62: Cleaning

    • Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com • There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm.

  • Page 63: Guarantee

    In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s instructions for replacement or repair. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com General information Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:...

  • Page 64: Technical Information

    If you would like a copy of the Declaration of Conformance, please email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Connecting to a switchboard This product is intended for use within the UK for...
  • Page 66 © British Telecommunications plc 2008. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China. BT Freestyle 750 (07/08) Issue 3...

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