Getting Started; Location; Setting Up - BT FREESTYLE 250 User Manual

Getting started

Location

You need to place your BT Freestyle 250 base within 2 metres
of a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables
will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical
appliances to avoid interference. Your BT Freestyle 250 works
by sending radio signals between the handset and base.
The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base.
Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal.

Setting up

1. Plug the mains power cable into the power socket on the
back of the base. 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
Mains power cable
WARNING
Do not place your BT Freestyle 250 in
the bathroom or other humid areas.
Handset range
The BT Freestyle 250 has a range of
300 metres outdoors when there is a
clear line of sight between the base
and the handset. Any obstruction
between the base and handset will
reduce the range significantly. With
the base indoors and handset either
indoors or outdoors, the range will
normally be up to 50 metres. Thick
stone walls can severely affect the
range.
Signal strength
The icon on your handset indicates
screen indicates when you are in
range. When you are out of range,
the symbol flashes, and the screen
displays Searching. You should move
closer to the base if this happens
to ensure the full functionality of
your phone.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until at least one of the handsets is
fully charged.
The base station must be plugged into
the mains power at all times.
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