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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). • Answering machine with up to 15 minutes recording time.
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(already fitted) • Mains power adaptor (for the charger) Hearing aid? 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.
Redial ....... 20 Delete a text message ....32 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
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PBX access ......44 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
The base station must be plugged into the mains power at all times. Mains power cable If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Set the day and time Menu 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press until the display shows Date/Time Menu press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Menu 5. Press to confirm and press and hold to return to standby. 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...
1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the charger, plug the other end into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. Mains power cable If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
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3. Place the handset on the charger and charge for at least 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...
During a call, press to adjust the earpiece volume, page 18. Press and hold to switch the ringer on/off, page 22. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Flashing when out of range. CROSSED BELL Ring volume off Battery half full HANDSET Battery full 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...
46. Volume - Volume + Press to decrease playback Press to increase playback volume, page 46. volume, page 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...
5. Press to save. You hear a confirmation tone and Saved Menu is displayed. 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...
Menu Press to go back to the previous display screen. 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...
If the handset is on the base/charger, lift the handset to When you receive an internal call, the answer the call. calling handset number will be shown on the handset display. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
It also enables other people in the room to listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker. Make a call in handsfree 1. Dial the number then press 2. Press to end the call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
1. Press . The display shows the symbol and your caller cannot hear you. 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...
Enter a name using the keypad and press page 26. to confirm. Menu is displayed. Press and hold to return to Saved standby mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Delete list Menu to select. is displayed, press again to confirm. Delete list? Menu is displayed. Press to return to standby mode. Deleted If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
The handset(s) ring. the ring at that handset only. 2. Press on the base again or press on the handset to stop the handset ring. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Receiving internal calls When you receive an internal call, the calling handset number will be shown on the handset display. 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...
. Conference will Menu call. The other handset will ring. be displayed, press to confirm. Menu 3. The other handset answers the call by pressing If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
To turn your handset back on just press button 2. Press and the display shows , pressing Switch off? Menu 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...
Use the keypad to enter the letters shown on the buttons, e.g. to store TOM: 1. Press once to enter T. 2. Press three times to enter O. 3. Press once to enter M. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
4. The stored number is displayed followed by a flashing cursor. Edit the number using to delete incorrect digits and enter new ones using the keypad, then press Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Menu to select. Menu is displayed. Press to confirm. Delete list? Menu is displayed. Press and hold to return to Deleted standby mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Caller Display). Visit the BT.com website (www.bt.com) to find out how much it costs to send a 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...
The display will show followed by Send message transfer Saved as appropriate. If you have more than one handset, all handsets use the same inbox and outbox. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
4. Enter your message and press Menu 5. The sender's number will be displayed, press to accept Menu then scroll Sent to and press Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Menu 4. Scroll and press Call number Menu 5. The number is displayed and dialled. Press to dial the number. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Delete entry Press , then to confirm or to cancel. Menu Menu Delete list Press , then to confirm or to cancel. Menu Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order for your SMS Service to work. The Send SMS Service number is: 1470P17094009. The Receive SMS Service number is: 0800587529. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
. Press Send service Menu 4. Scroll to the centre you want and press Menu 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...
Ring volume select. The selected ringer melody is played at the current volume for 5 seconds. 4. Press to select your preferred volume. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Menu to confirm. 6. You hear a confirmation tone and is displayed. Saved 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...
4. Enter the base PIN (original setting 0000) and press 5. The handset will display , press and hold the Searching button on the base until you receive a confirmation tone. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Menu 5. Use to display the handset number you wish to de-register, then press Menu Deregister? will be displayed, press again to confirm. Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Menu 4. Scroll to choose the default language and press to confirm. Menu 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...
Setup base Wrong PIN will be displayed. press Menu 3. Press until Change PIN is displayed, press Menu select. Enter PIN is displayed. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
DTMF Pulse . You hear a confirmation tone and Saved is displayed. Menu 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...
Enter the 4 digit PIN code using the keypad and press Menu Reset? is displayed. Press to confirm, Saved is displayed. 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...
Setup base Menu Menu 2. Scroll and press Access code Menu 3. Enter the access number and press Menu 4. 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 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...
– press to play next message. – press to delete current message. – press to stop playback. Adjust volume 1. Press to increase or decrease the volume. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
This is the message your callers hear when the answering machine picks up their call. 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...
Press to end recording and your new message will be played back to you. 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...
4. Press and then immedately after the tone. The original pre-recorded message will be played back to you. 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...
4. Each press of will alternate between Answer & Record on and Answer Only on. 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...
4. Press to change the answer delay. The new setting will be announced after each press. 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...
Repeat current message press Play previous message press Delete current message press Skip forward to next message press 3. 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...
Menu leaving their message. 2. To speak to your caller, press . Recording stops automatically. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Set/change remote access security PIN 1. Press scroll to Ans. machine menu and press Menu Menu 2. Scroll Security PIN and press Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
3. Use the buttons on the phone to operate the answering machine: hear main menu play all messages play new messages only once to repeat the message, twice to play previous message If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Or you will hear “You have no new messages, to hear main menu press 1.” 4. Enter to switch the answering machine on. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Calls list Menu 3. The most recent missed call is displayed. Press scroll through the 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...
Calls list to the entry you want and press to select. Menu 4. Press to display and press Delete entry Menu to select. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Delete list? Menu is displayed, then . Press and hold 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...
Call Divert On Divert all incoming calls to another number of your choice. 1. Press then scroll Divert on and press 2. Follow the spoken instructions. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
1. Press then scroll Call wait on and press 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...
4. If necessary edit the name, pressing to delete any existing see page 26. characters, then enter the new service name using the keypad and press Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
3. Press to confirm. Deleted is displayed. After 2 seconds Menu bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com the display shows Empty 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...
Check that the handset batteries are charged correctly. • and correctly fitted. If necessary, replace the Check that the handset ringer has not been batteries. switched off, see page 22. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
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Incoming caller’s number is not displayed even though you have Caller Display • 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...
Products over 28 days old from the date of purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or repaired product. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
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We recommend that you contact BT’s approved repair agent Helpdesk Solutions on 0870 204 5029 or a local qualified repairer. (See page 41 for more information) If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
Only use approved power supply, item code 030648. • Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries. 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...