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User Guide

BT FREESTYLE 2500

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Section

Welcome…

to your BT Freestyle 2500 Digital Cordless Telephone and Answering Machine.

10 Number Quickdial directory.

Caller Display, to see who is calling and keep track of unanswered calls.

Answering machine with up to 10 minutes recording time.

Play, repeat and delete your messages from almost any other phone.

Option to use the pre-recorded outgoing messages or record your own.

BT Freestyle 2500 is a Digitally Enhanced Cordless

Telephony product and GAP compatible.

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This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone.

You must first set up your machine before you can use it. This doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freestyle 2500, contact the Helpline on 0870 240 3962.

Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.

Section

Got everything?

Freestyle 2500 answering machine base

Freestyle 2500 handset with belt clip

2 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries

Battery compartment cover

Mains power adaptor

Telephone line cord

In addition, if you have purchased a BT Freestyle 2500 with multiple handsets you

will receive the following for each handset:

Freestyle 2500 charger

2 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries

Battery compartment cover

Mains power adaptor

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4In this guide

Getting started

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Set the day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Check day/time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Default settings for your

BT Freestyle 2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Base/Answering machine . . . . . . . . . .12 Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the phone

 

Make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16

Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

Page the handset(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

Transferring calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

Quickdial directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.19

Store a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

Dial/view a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

Edit/delete a number . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20

Delete all Quickdial entries . . . . . . . .

20

Handset settings

 

Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

Handset ringer off/on . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

Base ringer off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . .

23

Default handset settings . . . . . . . . . . .

23

Caller Display

 

Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

Using the Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

View/dial a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

Delete a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

Delete the entire Calls list . . . . . . . . .

25

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In this guide

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answering machine

 

Additional handsets

 

 

 

Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .26

Registering a BT Freestyle 2500

 

 

 

Loudspeaker volume . . . . . . . . . . . .

.27

handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.38

 

 

Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.28

Registering another GAP

 

 

 

Answer and Record . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.28

compatible handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.39

 

 

Answer Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.28

De-registering a handset . . . . . . . . . .

39

 

 

Select answer mode . . . . . . . . . . . .

.29

 

 

 

 

Record your own outgoing message

. .29

Help

 

 

 

Play/check outgoing message . . . . . .

.30

Replacing the handset batteries . . . . .40

 

Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing

 

 

 

 

 

messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.30

General information

 

 

 

Memory full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.30

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

43

 

 

Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.31

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46

 

 

Check answer delay setting . . . . . . .

.31

 

 

 

 

Working with a fax machine . . . . . . .

.32

Technical information

 

 

 

Audible message alert . . . . . . . . . . .

.32

How many telephones can you have? . .

48

 

 

Playing your messages . . . . . . . . . . .

.33

R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48

 

 

Delete individual messages . . . . . . .

.33

Declaration of conformance . . . . . . . .

49

 

 

Delete all old messages . . . . . . . . . .

.34

Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . .

49

 

 

Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.34

Switchboard external line access code

.49

 

 

Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.35

Insert a pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50

 

 

 

 

Recall(R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50

 

 

Remote access

 

Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51

 

 

To change the security code . . . . . . .

.36

 

 

 

 

Switch answering machine on . . . . . .

.36

 

 

 

 

Check for messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.37

 

 

 

 

Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.37

 

 

 

 

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6Getting started

WARNING

Do not place your BT Freestyle 2500 in the bathroom or other humid areas.

Handset range

The handset reception range from the base is up to 300m outdoors and up to 50m indoors. Thick stone walls can severely affect the range.

Signal strength

The symbol on your handset screen indicates when you are in range. When you are out of range, it flashes and the screen displays OUT OF RANGE.

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.

Location

You need to place your BT Freestyle 2500 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 2500 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 base.

Which socket?

Power socket

Telephone line socket

The green Power/In use light comes on and the answering machine is switched On.

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Getting started

7

 

 

 

 

 

2. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the

The red Charging light stays on

 

handset. Slide the battery compartment cover into place.

even when the batteries are full

 

charged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talk/Standby time

 

 

 

 

 

Under ideal conditions, fully

 

 

 

 

 

charged handset batteries should

 

 

 

 

 

give about 10 hours talktime or

 

 

 

 

 

100 hours standby on a single

 

 

 

 

 

charge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery low warning

 

3. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours by placing the

If the

 

symbol is flashing, you

 

 

 

will need to recharge your handset

 

handset on the base. The red Charging light comes on.

 

before using it.

 

The handset is pre-registered to the base as HS 1.

Battery performance

 

This is shown on the display. When the handset is fully

To keep your batteries in the best

 

charged the display shows the

 

 

symbol.

condition, leave the handset off

 

 

 

the base for a few hours at a time

 

 

 

 

 

4. After 16 hours, plug the telephone line cord into your

(after the initial 16 hour charge).

 

New NiMH batteries do not reach

 

BT Freestyle 2500 base and the telephone wall socket.

full capacity until they have been in

 

 

 

 

 

normal use for several days

 

Set the day and time

 

Running the batteries right down

 

 

at least once a week will help them

 

 

 

 

 

last as long as possible.

 

Your BT Freestyle 2500 answering machine automatically adds the day and time to all messages and memos recorded. The default setting is Saturday 12:01pm.

The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, so reducing the talk/standby time of the handset. Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries can be obtained from the BT Freestyle Helpline 0870 240 3962.

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1.Press and hold Time/Set until you hear “Please set day and time” and the current setting on the message counter flashes.

2. Press

or

 

to hear and select the day then press

 

 

to confirm.

 

Time/Set

 

You can scroll through the settings by holding down the

 

 

button. 1 = Monday, 7 = Sunday.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Press or

to hear and select the hour then press

Time/Set to confirm.

4. Press

or

 

to hear and select the minute then

press

Time/Set

to confirm.

The day and time setting is announced in full.

Check day/time

1.Press and release Time/Set . The current day and time are announced.

Your BT Freestyle 2500 is now ready for use and the

answering machine is switched ON.

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Getting started

9

Default settings for your

Voice prompts

BT Freestyle 2500

 

While operating your BT Freestyle

 

2500 from time to time you will

Feature

Setting

hear useful voice prompts.

 

 

 

 

Day/Time

Saturday 12:01pm

 

 

 

 

Answer Delay

Your answering machine

 

 

will answer after 6 rings.

 

 

 

 

Audible Message Alert Tone

OFF

 

 

 

 

Outgoing message

Answer and Record “Hello,

 

 

your call cannot be take at

 

 

the moment so please leave

 

 

your message after the

 

 

tone”.

 

 

 

 

Answer Mode

ON

 

 

 

 

Base loudspeaker volume

ON

 

 

 

 

Base ringer

ON

 

Helpline

If you have any difficulties setting up your BT Freestyle 2500, please call the BT Freestyle Helpline on

0870 240 3962.

BT Freestyle 2500 User Manual

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10 Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons

Quickdial

Used to store and dial up to 10 numbers, page 19.

Redial

Used to redial one of the last 10 numbers called, page 17.

R/Intercom

Used when connected to a switchboard/PBX page 50, and with some BT Calling Features.

Press and hold to make internal calls with another BT Freestyle 2500 handset, page 18.

Talk

Press to make, receive and end phone calls, page 15.

R

Quick

 

 

 

 

s

d

dial

 

 

 

 

e

 

 

 

l

l

 

i

 

 

a

 

l

 

 

 

 

 

a

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

Clr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

I ntercom

 

 

1

 

 

AB

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

2

 

l.

G

JK

o

 

V

 

 

 

H

 

4

 

I

L

 

 

P

5

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

7

Q

UV

 

 

S

8

 

 

 

 

 

Prog

H

ee

andsfr

D

3

EF

 

M

6

NO

 

W

9

XY

 

Z

Clr

Used to delete digits, page 15 and to switch Secrecy on and off, page 17.

Calls

Opens the Calls list, page 25.

Prog/Handsfree

Press to activate handsfree (loudspeaker) mode, page 16. Press and hold to set

menu options.

#/Lock

Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad, page 22.

/Bell

0

Press and hold to switch the ringer

on/off, page 21.

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Getting to know your phone

11

Handset display icons – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steady

Flashing

 

 

 

Steady

Flashing

In range

Out of range

 

 

 

Missed call(s)

 

Handset in use

Incoming call

 

 

 

 

Battery empty

Battery low

 

 

Secrecy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery half full

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ring volume off

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery full

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keypad lock on

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directs you back in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the calls list

 

Making internal call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or transferring

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directs you forwards in

 

external call

 

 

 

 

 

 

the calls list

 

* For these features to work you must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display services.

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12Getting to know your phone

Base/Answering machine

Page

Page the handset, page 18. Or use to register additional handsets to the BT Freestyle

2500 base.

Time/set

Charging light

Press to hear the

 

current date/time.

 

Press and hold to

 

set new date/time,

 

page 7.

 

Pin set

Set a security code for remote access, page 36.

</Message alert

Skip backward through your messages, page 33. Press and hold to turn on/off the audible alert when you have new messages, page 32.

T

 

ime

 

/Set

Page

 

 

BT Freestyle 2500

Pin Set

Charging

Del.

Messages

Play

Select

In Use

Ans On/Off

OGM

Ans.

On/Off

Stop

+

Vol.

>/Answer Delay

Skip forward through your messages, page 33. Press and hold to adjust the number of rings before your answering machine takes a call, page 31.

Pause

Delete

Deletes messages, page 33.

Select

Select the Answer Mode, page 29.

OGM

Record your own outgoing messages, page 29.

Ans On/Off/Stop

Switch the answering machine on/off, page 26. Stops messages being played, page 33.

Press and hold to switch the base ringer off or on again.

In-use light

Ans On/Off light

Vol

Adjust the base loudspeaker volume.

Message counter/Display

Play/Pause

Press to play back messages, press again to pause, page 33.

Press and hold to record a memo message, page 35.

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Getting to know your phone

13

Navigating the menus

Your BT Freestyle 2500 handset features an easy to use menu system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page.

When the handset is switched on and in standby:

1. Press and hold Prog to open the main menu and select the

function you want by pressing 0 - 9 or the

Quickdial

,

Call

s

or

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

e

 

 

 

 

 

d

 

 

 

 

 

i

 

 

 

 

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

l button.

 

 

 

 

 

For example, to change the ringer melody:

 

 

 

 

 

1. Press and hold Prog , a P appears in the handset display,

 

then 5 . Now select the melody by pressing

1

-

9 .

2. Press press Prog to confirm.

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14Getting to know your phone

Menu map

Prog

0

4

5

6

7

9

R

Quick

dial

a

l

l

s

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

e

 

 

d

 

i

 

a

 

 

 

l

Press and hold until display shows P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quickdial

 

Delete Quickdial numbers

 

 

 

Prog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calls

 

Delete calls list

 

 

 

 

 

Prog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earpiece Volume (1 – 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ringer Melody (1 – 9)

 

 

 

Prog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ringer Volume (1 – 5)

 

 

 

Prog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select tone or pulse (use R button)

 

 

 

 

 

Prog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restore default settings (PIN 0000)

 

 

 

 

 

Prog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recall Setting

 

 

 

 

 

Prog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enter Quickdial no. to store

 

 

 

Enter mem. location (0 – 9)

 

 

Prog

 

 

 

dial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calls list

 

Dial

 

Delete

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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15

Make a call

1.Press . The display shows the call timer, e.g. 00:30.

Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled.

Preparatory dialling

1. Enter the number first then press to dial.

End a call

1. Press or place the handset back on the base.

Receiving calls

When the telephone rings the icon will flash.

1.Press or lift the handset from the base.

Earpiece volume

There are volume 5 levels to choose from, 1 for low volume, 5 for high volume.

1.

Press and hold Prog , then press 4 .

2.

Press

1

- 5 to select the volume you want.

3.

Press

Prog

to confirm.

Call timer

Your handset automatically displays the duration of every external call.

Press Clr. to delete an incorrect digit.

If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service, your caller’s number will also be shown. If the number is withheld the display shows - - - - - . See page 24 for more information.

The earpiece volume can only be changed when you are on a call.

If you don’t press Prog, then after a few seconds the volume indicator will disappear from the display and the new setting will be automatically saved.

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Range Indicator

The icon on the display indicates when you are in range of the base. If the symbol flashes and you hear a warning beep, you are out of range and will need to move closer to the base.

During a call press Prog to toggle between Handsfree and the handset.

Handsfree

Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. 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 Prog .

2.Press to end the call.

Answer a call in handsfree

When the phone rings:

1. Press Prog and the call is transferred to the loudspeaker.

Switch to handsfree during a call

During a call:

1.Press Prog . The call is transferred to the loudspeaker.

2.Press to end the call.

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