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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide BT FREESTYLE 7250...
  • Page 2 Expandable system. You can have up to 6 GAP compatible handsets registered to your BT Freestyle 7250 base. Make internal calls between two handsets while a third is on an external call.
  • Page 3 2 x AAA NiMH Hearing aid? rechargeable batteries Please note that the BT Freestyle 7250 works by sending Mains power adaptor for radio signals between the base and handset. These the charger signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    In this guide Getting started ....8 Directory ..... . .23 Location .
  • Page 5 Open an SMS user area ... .49 BT Helpdesk ....37 Handset settings .
  • Page 6 Register a new BT Freestyle 7200 New message display ....64 handset to your BT Freestyle 7250 Quick access to your messages ..65 base .
  • Page 7 In this guide General information ....83 Safety information ....83 Cleaning ..... . .84 Environmental .

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Location WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle 7250 You need to place your BT Freestyle 7250 base close in the bathroom or other humid areas. enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.

  • Page 9: Battery Low Warning

    The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, giving the handset less talk/standby time. Your BT Freestyle 7250 is ready for use. Eventually they will need to be replaced Batteries and handset may become warm during charging.
  • Page 10 7250, please call the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 7200 charger close enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach. Setting up the charger 1.
  • Page 11 Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset for at least 16 hours. Follow instructions on page 74 for registering additional handsets to the BT Freestyle 7250 base.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    R. Recall For use with switchboards and Press to end calls. certain network services. Also lets you exit from menu. Headset socket Lets you plug in a headset, page 18. Quick access to a range of BT Calling Features, page 35.

  • Page 13: Main Display Icons

    Getting to know your phone Main display icons Answering machine on. Handset ringer off. Angled – during a call In range. Flashes when Moving – incoming call you are out of range. Handset 1 or caller on hold. 13:33 Shows current battery level. Menu Names Keypad lock on.

  • Page 14: Base

    28. previous message, page 70. Find Rings all registered Stop handsets, so you BT Freestyle 7250 Press to stop can find them. playback or cancel Used to register Find Skip the current additional function, page 70.

  • Page 15: Navigating The Menus

    Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus… Your BT Freestyle 7250 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look at the menu map on the following page.

  • Page 16: Menu Map

    Getting to know your phone Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the directory, either press until the display returns to standby, or press BACK until the standby screen appears. Menu map Names Answer Handset Base Settings Calendar/ Registration Messages...

  • Page 17: Using Your Phone

    Using your phone Switch handset on and off Note Press the BACK options button to 1. Press and hold to switch the handset off. go back to the previous step in a menu. Or press END to cancel and 2. Press and hold again to switch it back on.

  • Page 18: Handsfree

    Using your phone Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation. 1. Press twice. Display shows and you can hear the dial tone over the handset speaker.

  • Page 19: Volume

    Using your phone Volume During a call, press the navigation button DOWN to increase or decrease the call volume. Secrecy When on a call, you can talk to someone in the same room without your caller hearing. 1. During a call, press SECRECY. Display shows SECRECY .
  • Page 20 Using your phone Delete a redial number 1. Press . The last number dialled is displayed. Scroll DOWN to the number you want. 2. Press OPTIONS, is highlighted. DELETE CALL 3. Press OK. The number is deleted. Press to return to standby.

  • Page 21: Keypad Lock

    Using your phone 3. Press to confirm or to cancel. Press the return to standby. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidentally dialling numbers while carrying it around. 1. Press and hold until you hear a beep. Screen shows KEYPAD LOCKED 2.

  • Page 22: Messages On The Answering Machine

    Using your phone Messages on the answering machine 1. Press . Screen highlights 2. Scroll DOWN MESSAGES . Press OK. 3. Message playback will begin. Use to hear messages through the speaker. 4. If required, press PAUSE or DELETE. 5. You can skip to the next message by pressing RIGHT. One press of LEFT will play a message again and two...

  • Page 23: Directory

    Using your phone Directory You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the directory. Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits long. Open the directory Press NAMES. Stored entries are displayed alphabetically. Entering names Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g.

  • Page 24: Character Map

    Using your phone Character map Button Upper case Lower case Space 0 + & _ $ £ € ¥ < > = # * Space 0 + & _ $ £ € ¥ < > = # * . , ’ ? ! ” 1 - ( ) @ / : ; .

  • Page 25: Insert A Pause Into A Directory Entry

    Insert a pause into a directory entry You may need to do this if your BT Freestyle 7250 is connected to a switchboard. When entering a number, usually after entering the switchboard access code (e.g. 9) press and hold until appears in the display.

  • Page 26: Copy An Entry To Another Handset

    Using your phone 3. The name, number and ringtone are displayed. 4. Press to return to standby. Copy an entry to another handset 1. Press NAMES and scroll DOWN to the entry you want then press OPTIONS. 2. Scroll DOWN and press OK.

  • Page 27: Edit An Entry

    Using your phone 4. At the receiving handset the screen shows REPLACE Directory full If you are copying a directory DIRECTORY? Press YES. entry to another handset and the directory memory is full the 5. The receiving handset screen shows COPYING FROM receiving handset screen shows HANDSET X...

  • Page 28: Delete The Entire Directory

    If you have problems copying directory entries from your SIM onto the BT Freestyle 7250 place the SIM Copy to or from a SIM card back into your mobile and confirm that the directory entries are stored 1.

  • Page 29: Internal Calls

    Using your phone DOWN and press OK. 3. Scroll SIM COPY If handset directory is empty, the screen only shows SIM TO PHONE. 4. Enter the SIM Card PIN and press OK. The screen displays SIM TO PHONE/PHONE TO SIM If copying to the SIM Card, scroll DOWN to highlight...

  • Page 30: Call Another Handset

    Using your phone Call another handset 1. Press . If you have two handsets, the other handset will ring. If you have more handsets, all available handsets are displayed. Scroll DOWN to highlight the handset you want and press OK. If the other handset is making an external call, the screen shows NOT AVAILABLE...

  • Page 31: Conference Call

    Using your phone 2. If you have two handsets, the other handset will ring. If you have more handsets, select the handset number you want to call and press OK. 3. Press to switch back and forth between your external and internal callers.

  • Page 32: Caller Display

    If you have stored a name to go with the number in your For more details on BT’s handset directory, the name will be displayed instead. Calling Features, call BT free on 0800 800 150. Calls list When you have missed calls, the...

  • Page 33: Dial From The Calls List

    Caller Display Dial from the Calls list 1. Press CALLS to open the Calls list. 2. Scroll DOWN to the name or number you want. 3. Press to dial. Copy a number to the directory 1. Press CALLS to open the Calls list. 2.

  • Page 34: Delete The Entire Calls List

    Caller Display Delete the entire Calls list 1. Press CALLS to open the Calls list. 2. Press OPTIONS and scroll DOWN DELETE ALL CALLS Press OK. is displayed. DELETE ALL CALLS? 3. Press to confirm or to cancel. 4. Press to return to standby.

  • Page 35: Bt Calling Features

    The BT Calling Features works in exactly the same way as the main BT Freestyle 7250 gives you easy access to a range of name and number directory and pre-stored BT Calling Features. can store up to 10 entries.

  • Page 36: Call Divert Off

    1. Press then scroll DOWN CALL WAITING OFF your network provider for details. press For further information, see the BT Calling Features User Guide 2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions. supplied when you subscribe to the services of your choice.

  • Page 37: Check Call Waiting

    Please contact your Network Provider. press 2. Listen to hear the status of your Call Waiting. BT Helpdesk 1. Press then scroll DOWN BT HELPDESK press 2. The BT Helpdesk for this product will be automatically dialled.

  • Page 38: Sms Text Messages

    SMS text messages Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Freestyle 7250. SMS stands for Short Messaging Service The SMS service is provided by BT. Your BT Freestyle 7250 can send and receive messages IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your to any mobile phone from participating mobile networks Network Provider’s Caller Display...

  • Page 39: Cost Of Fixed Line Service

    SMS text messages Cost of the fixed line service There is no subscription charge (other than the subscription to Caller Display). Visit the BT.com website (www.bt.com) to find out how much it costs to send a text message (depends upon your call package).

  • Page 40: Receiving A Call While Writing A Text

    SMS text messages INSERT TEMPLATE – these are pre-stored messages. Press and scroll DOWN to the template phrase you want and press USE. The template is added to your text at the cursor. 4. When sending a message the display shows SENDING A single text message can be up to 160 characters.

  • Page 41: Sent Messages In The Outbox

    All handsets use the same inbox, outbox and drafts folder. Your BT Freestyle 7250’s outbox is like a redial list. It holds a copy of the last 5 messages sent. The newest messages replace the oldest messages in the outbox.

  • Page 42: Writing Tips

    SMS text messages Writing tips If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit to the left of the cursor. 1. Press LEFT RIGHT to move the cursor. 2. Press once to insert a space. 3.

  • Page 43: Edit Sms Templates

    SMS text messages Edit SMS templates You can overwrite the existing templates with your own messages, up to 32 characters long. 1. Press MENU, is highlighted, press SMS MESSAGES scroll DOWN TEMPLATES and press OK. 2. The available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press OPTIONS.

  • Page 44: Read, Edit And Send Draft Sms Messages

    SMS text messages Read, edit and send draft SMS messages If you have saved a message you have written for sending later, you can view, edit and send it from the Draft Messages box. 1. Press MENU, SMS MESSAGES is highlighted, press scroll DOWN .

  • Page 45: Reading Sms Text Messages

    . To read new messages: YOU HAVE NEW Inbox capacity either press then OK. Your BT Freestyle 7250 can store up to 30 received text messages. or open the Inbox by pressing MENU, SMS MESSAGES highlighted, press OK, scroll down to , then OK.

  • Page 46: Sms Alert

    SMS text messages 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to save, write, send or delete the messages. Or press BACK to return to the previous menu level. SMS alert Your handset will beep when you receive an SMS text message. The default setting is On. You can switch this off. 1.

  • Page 47: Adding Or Changing Sms Service Centre Numbers

    Select a Send Service Centre number If you enter additional Service Centre numbers, you can choose which send Service centre you want to use. Your BT Freestyle 7250 is pre-set to send using Service Centre 1 and receive using Service Centre 2. 1. Press MENU,...

  • Page 48: Sms User Areas

    SMS text messages SMS User Areas Your BT Freestyle 7250 is pre-set to make all text messages available to every user. You can set up to 4 PIN protected user areas for your BT Freestyle 7250 so that text messages can be kept private.

  • Page 49: Send A Text To An Sms User Area

    SMS text messages LEFT RIGHT 6. Press to select your sub-address number 7. Scroll DOWN and press LEFT PIN PROTECTION RIGHT to select 8. Scroll DOWN PIN CODE . Enter your PIN if you have changed this from the factory setting of 0000 and PIN protection is set to ON.

  • Page 50: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Ringer melody and volume You can set separate ring melodies for external and internal calls. Each setting has a choice of 5 standard and 10 polyphonic melodies. Select from 5 volume levels plus Off. 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN HANDSET SETTINGS and press OK.

  • Page 51: Handset Name

    Handset settings LEFT RIGHT . Press DOWN. 3. Press to select FONT SIZE 4. Press LEFT RIGHT to select the contrast level. 5. Press SAVE. 6. Press to return to standby or BACK to go one step back in the menu. Handset name When registered to the base, each handset is given a number 1-5.

  • Page 52: Handset Beeps On/Off

    Handset settings Handset beeps on/off 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN HANDSET SETTINGS and press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN and press OK. KEYPAD 3. Use LEFT RIGHT to select 4. Press SAVE. 5. Press to return to standby or BACK to go one step back in the menu.

  • Page 53: Select Base

    Handset settings Select base You can register your BT Freestyle 7250 handset to up to 4 bases. If your handset has been registered to more than one base you can select which one it uses. 1. Press MENU then scroll...

  • Page 54: Base Settings

    Base settings Ringer melody and volume Choose from 5 melodies and 5 volume levels plus Off. 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN BASE SETTINGS press OK. Display shows RINGER 2. Press then LEFT RIGHT to hear the melodies. 3. Press DOWN and use LEFT...

  • Page 55: Music On Hold

    Base settings Music on hold Choose whether an external caller will hear musical tones if you put them on hold, e.g. while transferring them to another handset. The default setting is On. 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN BASE SETTINGS press OK.

  • Page 56: Repeater Mode

    Base settings 4. Press SAVE. The display shows SYSTEM PIN CHANGED 5. Press to return to standby or BACK to go one step back in the menu. Repeater mode You can use a repeater to boost the range and reception of your base.

  • Page 57: Calendar/Clock

    Calendar/Clock Use the Calendar and Clock functions to: Set up to 5 appointment reminder calls. Set an alarm call. Set the time & date. Select the time to appear in 12hr or 24 hr format. Appointment reminder You can set reminder calls on each handset for up to 5 separate appointments.

  • Page 58: Alarm

    Calendar/Clock 7. Enter the date of the appointment and press DOWN. 8. Press LEFT RIGHT to select the melody you want. 9. Press SAVE. 10. Press to return to standby or BACK to go one step back in the menu. Alarm You can set an alarm call for an individual handset.

  • Page 59: Time & Date

    Calendar/Clock Time & Date 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN CALENDAR/CLOCK press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN and press OK. TIME & DATE 3. Enter the correct time then scroll DOWN. 4. Enter the correct date and scroll DOWN. 5. Press LEFT RIGHT to select the...

  • Page 60: Answering Machine

    If you subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service, the date and time are set automatically when your BT Freestyle 7250 receives its first call, but you will also need to set the year using a handset, see page 59.

  • Page 61: Operating From A Handset

    During operation via the handset, you will hear prompts that guide This is the message your callers hear when the answering you through each step. machine picks up their call. Your BT Freestyle 7250 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from.

  • Page 62: Answer & Record

    Answering machine Answer & Record Set answer mode Set your answering machine to This invites your caller to leave a message. Answer & Record or Answer Only. See Answering Machine Settings, The pre-recorded message is ‘Hello, your call cannot be page 68.

  • Page 63: Play Outgoing Message

    Answering machine DOWN 3. Press then use to select ANSWER & RECORD ANSWER ONLY 4. Press OK. Follow the voice prompt to begin recording after the tone. Press SAVE to stop recording or BACK to cancel. 5. When you are happy with your outgoing message, press to return to standby or BACK to go back one step in...

  • Page 64: Answer Delay

    To switch message alert on or off, Audible message alert see Answering Machine Settings, page 68. When this feature is switched On, your BT Freestyle 7250 will beep every 10 seconds to indicate that you have new messages. The default setting is off. New message display...

  • Page 65: Quick Access To Your Messages

    Answering machine Quick access to your messages Incoming messages on your BT Freestyle 7250 can be up to You can view all SMS, Answering Machine and missed 3 minutes long. If the caller is still talking after 3 minutes, the prompt Calls stored on your BT Freestyle 7250.

  • Page 66: Delete All Messages

    Answering machine 3. When the last message is played, the prompt announces, ‘End of messages’. Delete all messages 1. On your handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN ANSWER and press OK. MACHINE 2. Scroll DOWN and press OK. Press DELETE MESSAGES to confirm or to cancel.

  • Page 67: Call Screening Using A Handset

    Answering machine Call screening You can listen while your answering machine takes a call via the handset or the base speaker. This lets you identify the caller and decide whether to take the call yourself. Call screening using a handset 1.

  • Page 68: Answering Machine Settings

    82. outgoing message Answer Delay – set the time your BT Freestyle 7250 answering machine takes to take your calls Message Alert – set an audible beep when you have new answering machine messages Security PIN –...

  • Page 69: Memory Full

    Answering machine BACK 8. Press to return to standby or to go one step back in the menu. Memory full When the message memory capacity is full, the base display will flash and total number of messages. If a caller is leaving a message when the memory becomes full your machine will announce ‘Thank you for calling’...

  • Page 70: Message Indicator

    Answering machine Message indicator When you have new messages, the green PLAY light flashes. The display shows the total number of messages and/or memos stored. Play, repeat, skip and delete Press . The machine announces the number of new messages and memos recorded. The day and time of each message is announced and then the message is played.

  • Page 71: Remote Access

    Remote access Security PIN You can operate your answering machine from any modern phone by calling your BT Freestyle 7250 and entering a 4-digit security code. The pre-set code is 0000. You can change this to help prevent unauthorised callers from listening to your messages.

  • Page 72: Time Saver

    Answering machine Time saver If you have set the Answer Delay to Time Saver, your answering machine will answer after 10 seconds if you have new messages or 20 seconds if you do not have new messages. This gives you time to hang up before you are connected, saving you the cost of a call.

  • Page 73: Message Indicator

    If you don’t give any instructions for 8 seconds, your BT Freestyle 7250 will hang up. Message indicator Display Meaning (BLANK) Power off ––...

  • Page 74: Additional Handsets And Bases

    Additional handsets and bases Up to 6 handsets can be registered and operated from the BT Freestyle 7250 base. This allows you to hold internal calls even while another handset is making an external call. Each handset can be registered on up to four bases.

  • Page 75: Register Your Handset To Another Base

    Additional handsets and bases 2. The handset display shows REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS When the handset is registered it will display the standby screen and will be assigned the next available handset number. Register your handset to another base On the handset: 1.

  • Page 76: Select A Base

    Additional handsets and bases Select a base On the handset: 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN HANDSET SETTINGS and press OK. Scroll DOWN SELECT BASE 2. Press OK. Display shows BASE 2 BASE 3 etc. Scroll to the base you want and press OK. De-register a handset You can use a handset to de-register itself or any other handset from the base.

  • Page 77: Help

    Check that there are charged batteries in the handset and that they are fitted correctly. Forgotten your PIN number Try entering the default PIN = 0000. If you have changed the number and cannot remember it, contact the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com No display Check that the handset batteries are charged.

  • Page 78: Possible Problems With Sms

    Help Handset does not ring Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. Check that the handset ringer has not been switched off, see page 50. Your caller cannot hear you Secrecy is switched on. Press the secrecy OFF option button to speak to your caller again. Incoming caller’s number is not displayed even though you have Caller Display Caller has to allow their number to be sent.
  • Page 79 Messages sent to 00000 are not charged for. Further help and advice for SMS queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, enter your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
  • Page 80 Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill. Other functions and services available from the SMS service By sending the following commands to the BT text self administration facility you can control functions and capabilities in your SMS phone and the way messages are handled.

  • Page 81: Helpline

    You have pressed the wrong button in a sequence. Check the prompts in the display or refer to instructions in this user guide. Customer Helpline If you experience any difficulties please call the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com...

  • Page 82: For Your Records

    Help For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: For guarantee purposes, proof of purchase is required, so please keep your receipt. Enter your Remote Access PIN code here: Enter your system PIN here: For more information on your For more information on your Remote Access PIN, see page 71.

  • Page 83: General Information

    United Kingdom. Safety information Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Freestyle 7250 range. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. For the handset, use only AAA Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries with a minimum capacity of 750mAh.

  • Page 84: Cleaning

    General information Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. Cleaning Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the product.

  • Page 85: Connecting To A Switchboard

    To change the dialling mode, see Dialling mode, page 54. Guarantee Your BT Freestyle 7250 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s discretion the option to replace the BT Freestyle 7250, or any component...
  • Page 86 If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning your product, please read the Help section beginning on page 77 or contact the BT Freestyle Helpdesk for assistance on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com. The helpline is open from 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Fri and 9.30am-2.30pm Saturdays.

  • Page 87: Additional/Replacement Items

    The BT Freestyle 7250 has a total REN of 1, i.e. for a base and up to 6 handsets. Any other instrument provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless stated otherwise.
  • Page 88 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 7250 Issue 2 (03/05) 1 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China...

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