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BT Freestyle 255 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BT Freestyle 225 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Digital Cordless Telephone

    Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 225 digital cordless telephone and answering machine • Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions). • Directory – lets you store up to 30 names and numbers for easy dialling.
  • Page 3 Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freestyle 225, contact the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Hearing aid? Please note that the BT Freestyle 225 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Keypad lock ......21 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Ringer volume on/off .
  • Page 5 BT Calling Features BT Helpdesk ......39 BT Directory Enquiries ....39 Call Divert On .

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    The base station must be plugged into the mains power at all times. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 225 base within 2 metres of a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.
  • Page 7 4. After 16 hours, connect the telephone line cord to the base and plug the other end into the wall socket. Telephone line cord If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Which socket? Power socket...

  • Page 8: Set The Day And Time

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Set the day and time If you subscribe to a Caller Display service the date and time will automatically be set when you receive a call.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Charger

    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. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Mains power cable Getting started Under no circumstances use non- rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 10 Getting started 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. 3. Place the handset on the charger and charge for at least 16 hours.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Use to scroll down through a menu or list. During a call, press to adjust the volume, page 17. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Display With orange backlight. Menu Used to access the main menu, select sub-menus and confirm changes.

  • Page 12: Handset Display Icons

    Steady when in range. Flashing when out of range. HANDSET Handset in use Incoming call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com HANDSFREE Handsfree on. TAPE Answer machine on. Flashes when new messages are waiting on your answer machine.

  • Page 13: Base & Charger

    Base Charger (For multiple pack users only) If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Getting to know your phone Find Press to page/locate a handset, see page 21.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    Getting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 225 handset features an easy to use menu system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page.

  • Page 15: 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 Getting to know your phone Internal...

  • Page 16: Using The Phone

    When you receive an internal call, the 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 Make a call 1. Press Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled.

  • Page 17: Volume

    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 Using the phone If two handsets are engaged on an internal call and an external incoming call is received, beeps will be emitted at both internal handsets.

  • Page 18: Answer A Call In Handsfree

    Searching is displayed, you are out of range and will need to move closer to the base. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Answer a call in handsfree When the phone rings: 1.

  • Page 19: Redial

    Name to confirm. Menu is displayed. Press and hold Stored standby mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com to display the Menu . Press to display the Menu and press to select.

  • Page 20: To Delete A Number From The Redial List

    Using the phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com To delete a number from the redial list 1. Press , to open the main menu. Menu 2. Press to display Redial redial list.

  • Page 21: Keypad Lock

    2. Press on the base again or press stop the handset ringing. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com When the keypad is locked incoming calls can still be answered. Once the call has ended, the keypad lock is re-activated.

  • Page 22: Making Internal Calls

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Making internal calls If you purchased a BT Freestyle 225 multi-pack, you can make internal calls between handsets.

  • Page 23: 3-Way Conference Calls

    The external call, and the two internal handsets are all connected to the conference. 5. Any caller can leave the conference by pressing If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com to transfer the call. then...

  • Page 24: Directory

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com You can store up to 30 names and numbers in the directory of each of your BT Freestyle 225 handsets for quick and easy dialling.

  • Page 25: Character Map

    (For Phone book & Service, including upper & lower case) space € £ space € £ PQRS WXYZ Toggle upper/lower case If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com & < > & < > Ä Ç ä...

  • Page 26: Dial/View A Number

    O, then use to scroll to Oliver. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Dial/view a number 1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is displayed.

  • Page 27: Delete A Directory Entry

    Menu is displayed. Press Delete? is displayed. Press and hold Deleted standby mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com to save. Menu to return to and press to select. Delete Menu to confirm.

  • Page 28: Handset Settings

    Handset settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Ringer melody There are 6 different ringer melodies to choose from. 1. Press to open the main menu. Menu 2. Press until the display shows...

  • Page 29: 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 Stored Setup h/set is displayed, press to select.

  • Page 30: Handset Name

    Handset settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Handset name You can give each handset a name up to a maximum of 11 characters, for example “Kitchen”. It will still display its number.

  • Page 31: De-Registering A Handset

    1. Press to open the main menu. Menu 2. Press until the display shows press Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com then will Registered is displayed, REGISTRATION Enter Menu Menu again to confirm.

  • Page 32: Default Settings

    Handset settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 3. Press until Reset to confirm. is displayed. Press Reset? Menu Default settings Earpiece volume Handsfree volume External handset ringer melody External handset ringer volume...

  • Page 33: Base Settings

    BT’s 1571 service. If you do not use 1571 you may want to change your mailbox number. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com base and Setup to select.

  • Page 34: Dial Mode

    Pulse dialling. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com To change your mailbox number: 1. Press to open the main menu.

  • Page 35: Restore Default Settings

    Default settings PIN code 0000 Mailbox number 1571 Dial Mode Tone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press Tone Pulse is displayed. Stored Setup base is displayed, press to select.

  • Page 36: Caller Display

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

  • Page 37: To Copy A Calls List Number To The Directory

    Menu 2. Press to display Calls List most recent missed call is displayed. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com and press to select. The Menu . and press to select.

  • Page 38: Delete The Entire Calls List

    Caller Display If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 3. Press to scroll through the Calls list to the entry you want and press to select. Menu 4. Press to display...

  • Page 39: Bt Calling Features

    2. Press to dial the code. 3. Follow the spoken instructions. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Calling Features may require a subscription with a fee payable for the service.

  • Page 40: Call Divert On

    BT Calling Features If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Call Divert Off 1. Press then scroll Divert Off 2. Press to dial the code. 3. Listen for confirmation of your instructions.

  • Page 41: Call Waiting Off

    1. Press then scroll Callwait??? 2. Press to dial the code. 3. Listen to hear the status of your Call Waiting. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Calling Features...

  • Page 42: Add/Edit A Service

    Network Provider. If you experience any problems, please call the 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 Add/edit a service 1. Press then scroll...

  • Page 43: Answering Machine

    Menu The display shows **Listen** “To hear the main menu, press 1”. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com is displayed and press . Listen to the voice prompt,...

  • Page 44: Outgoing Messages

    You can then press to accept the call or to stop monitoring. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 3. Press to hear the menu choices. 4. Press to switch the answering machine on or off.

  • Page 45: Select Answer Mode

    WXYZ 4. To end recording, press . Your message is played back for checking. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com is displayed and press is displayed and press Answering machine...

  • Page 46: Play/Check Outgoing Message

    Answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Play/check outgoing message 1. Press twice to enter the answering machine mode. Menu 2. Press until Ans settings to select. Listen to the voice prompt, “To hear the main menu, press 1”.

  • Page 47: Message Playback

    3. Press and hold at any time to return to standby mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com icon will flash in the display. again to...

  • Page 48: Adjust Volume For Message Playback

    Answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Adjust volume for message playback 1. During message playback, press the required level. Delete all old messages 1. Press twice to enter the answering machine mode.

  • Page 49: Answer Delay

    Touchtone™ phone by calling your BT Freestyle 225 and entering a 4-digit security code. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Time Saver Time Saver can save you the cost of a call when you want to ring in to find out if you have new messages.

  • Page 50: Change Security Pin Code

    Answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Change security PIN code 1. Press to open the main menu. The display shows Menu MACHINE 2. Press then until Menu 3. Press is displayed.

  • Page 51: Check For Messages

    Record a new outgoing message WXYZ Set answer on/off If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Answering machine If you enter the incorrect PIN code, you will hear “Incorrect security code”.

  • Page 52: Help

    No connection between handset and base You may be out of range, is the symbol flashing? If so, move closer to the base. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...
  • Page 53 The BT Freestyle 225 cordless telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...

  • Page 54: General Information

    Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Cleaning Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.

  • Page 55: 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 56 We suggest that you call our recommended repair agents on 0870 240 5029. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Returning your phone If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they will ask you to return the product.

  • Page 57: Technical Information

    The BT Freestyle 225 is NOT GAP compatible. You can only register BT Freestyle 225 handsets to your BT Freestyle 225 base station. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com General information R&TTE...
  • Page 60 © British Telecommunications plc 2007. 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 225 (11/07) Issue 2...

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