BT Freestyle 750 User Manual

BT Freestyle 750

User Guide

Welcome…

to your BT Freestyle 750 Digital
Cordless Telephone Answering Machine

• Answering machine with up to 15 minutes digital recording time
and helpful voice prompts.

• 50 Name and number phonebook to store all your contact
numbers for easy dialling.

• Store a phonebook entry then copy it – or the entire phonebook
– to another BT Freestyle 750 handset.

• Inductive coupler (for use with digital hearing aids).

• Quick access to a range of BT Services including directory
enquiries and call divert.

• Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone stores
details of the last 20 callers in a Calls list.

• Register up to 5 handsets to the base without the need for
additional wiring.

• Digital call quality with a range of up to 300 metres outdoors and
up to 50 metres indoors (in ideal conditions).

Please note that this equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when
the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.

1 You must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display or Call Waiting service for these

features to work. A quarterly fee may be payable.

1

Section

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

Before you make your first call you will
need to set up your phone. Follow the
simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’,
on the next few pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your
BT Freestyle 750 please call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182*
or email [e-mail]

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

IMPORTANT

Only use the telephone line cord supplied.

* Calls made within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and International call

costs may vary.

Got everything?

• BT Freestyle 750 handset

• BT Freestyle 750 base

• 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries
(pre-installed)

• Mains power adaptor
(item code 043649)

• Telephone line cord

If you have purchased a BT
Freestyle 750 multiple pack
you will also have the following
items for each handset:

• BT Freestyle 750 additional
handset

• BT Freestyle 750 charger

• 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries
(pre-installed)

• Small mains power adaptor for
charger (item code 043650)

4

In this guide

4

Getting started

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting up for multiple packs . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Set date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Handset display . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 12

Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the phone

Switch handset on or off . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 16

Make an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

End a call . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 16

Receive a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Call Waiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Earpiece / handsfree volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Secrecy (mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Make a handsfree call .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 18

Answer a call handsfree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switch to handsfree during a call . . . . . . . . . 19

Redial the last number called . . . . . .. . . . . . 19

Redial a number from the redial list . . . . . . . 20

Save a number from the redial list

to the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Delete a redial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Delete all redial numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Find handset (paging) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

New calls and messages alert . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Phonebook

Store a name and number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

View an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

View phonebook capacity . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 24

Dial an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Edit a name and number . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .25

Copy an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Copy all entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Delete an entry. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 27

Delete entire phonebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

To copy a Phonebook entry to a Speed dial . 28

To delete a Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To edit a Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To dial using a Speed dial. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . 30

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

5In this guide

Settings

Handset ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Handset tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Select base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Handset name . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . 34

Base ringtone and volume. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 35

System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

System reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Set date & time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Set alarm call . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . 37

Stop alarm ring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Calls lists

Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Calls list . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . 38

View call details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Dial from the Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Copy a Calls list number to the phonebook . 39

Calls list settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Delete an entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Delete entire Calls list. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 41

BT Network Services

Pre-stored BT Services numbers . . . . . . . . . . 42

BT 118 500 (Directory Enquires) . . . . . . . . . 42

Call Divert on/off/check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Call Waiting on/off/check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Answering machine

Using the answering machine

from the handset . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . 44

Switch the answering machine on / off . . . . 44

Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Record your own outgoing message . . . . . . 45

Check or delete your outgoing message . . . 45

Answer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Delete all old messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the answering machine at the base . . 49

Switch on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

To enable / disable remote access. . . . . . . . . 50

If you forget to switch on your

answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 51

Operating your answering

machine remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

In this guide

6

Using additional handsets

Registering an additional handset . . . . . . . . 53

Select base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

De-register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Call another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Transfer a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

3-way conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

General information

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Technical information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting to a switchboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Inserting a pause . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 64

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

Getting started

7

Location

Place your BT Freestyle 750 within 2 metres of the mains
power socket 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 750 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 socket marked on the
underside of the base and plug the other end into the mains
power wall socket and switch the power on. You can place the
cable behind the retaining clip to prevent the plug being
accidentally pulled from the socket.

WARNING

Do not place your BT Freestyle 750 in
the bathroom or other humid areas.

Handset range

The BT Freestyle 750 has a range of
300 metres outdoors when there is a
clear line of sight between the base
and handset. Any obstruction between
the base and handset will reduce the
range significantly. With the base
indoors and handset either indoors or

s, the range will normally be

outdoor
up to 50 metres. Thick stone walls can
severely affect the range.

IMPORTANT

The base station must be plugged into
the mains power socket at all times.
Do not connect the telephone line
until the handset is fully charged.
Only use the power and telephone
cables supplied with the product.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone

0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

8 Getting started

Battery low warning

If the icon flashes in the
handset display you will need to
recharge the handset before you
can use it again. You also hear a low
battery warning beep once every
60 seconds.
During charging, the icon will
scroll in the display.

Battery performance

In ideal conditions, a fully charged
batteries should give up t
talk time or 100 hours standby time on
a single charge.
Note that new batteries do not reach
full capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days.
To keep the batteries in the best
condition, leave the handset off the
base for a few hours at a time.
Running the batteries right down at

t once a week will help it last as

leas
long as possible.
The charge capacity of rechargeable
batteries will reduce with time as they
wear out, giving the handset less
talk/standby time. Eventually they will
need to be replaced. New batteries are
available from the BT Freestyle 750
Helpline on 0800 218 2182*.
After charging your handset for the
first time, subsequent charging time is
about 6–8 hours a day. Batteries and
handset may become warm during
charging. This is normal.

o 10 hours

The base indicator lights up. The answering machine is
switched on.

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 base to charge for at least 20 hours.
When the handset is fully charged the icon will
be displayed.

4. When the batteries are fully charged, plug one end of the
telephone line cord into the socket marked on the rear of
the base and the other end into the telephone wall socket.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

9Getting started

Setting up for multiple packs

If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 750 multiple pack,
you will need to prepare any additional handsets and chargers
for use.

For each additional handset and charger:

1. Insert the cable through the channel at the rear of the charger
and insert the plug into the power socket. Plug the other end
into the mains wall power socket and switch on.

2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
Charge the battery for at least 20 hours.

Any additional handsets supplied as part of a multipack are
pre-registered to the base so, once charged, are ready for use.
The handset number is shown in the display.

Using your BT Freestyle 750 on a
Broadband line?

If this product is to be used on a
broadband line then you must ensure
that it is connected via an ADSL
microfilter. Using this product on a
Broadband line without an ADSL
microfilter may cause problems with
this product and your Broadband
service.

Additional BT ADSL microfilters can be
purchased fr

om www.shop.bt.com

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

10 Getting started

Date and time

Providing you have subscribed to your
network’s Caller Display service, the
date and time is set automatically for
all handsets when you receive your
first call.

The date and time is recorded with
each answering machine message
you receive.

If you do not have a Caller Display
service you can set the date and time
manually.

Set date and time

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

Date/Time

Settings

and press .

and press .

3. To change the Time format, press and scroll or to
select 12 hour or 24 hour. Press .

4. To change the Date format, scroll to

. Scroll or to select

5. To enter the time, scroll to

Date format

dd/mm

or

mm/dd

Enter time

and press

and press .

and press .

Use the keypad to enter the time then press .

6. To set the date, scroll to

Set date

and press .

Use the keypad to enter the date then press .

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Your BT Freestyle 750 is ready f

or use.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

Getting to know your phone

11

Handset buttons

Delete numbers and characters.

When on a call, press once to mute

the handset and again to switch the

handset microphone back on, page 18.

When in a menu, press to cancel and

return to previous menu level.

Press to open the phonebook. Press again to

start scrolling through the entries, page 23.

Press to make and receive calls.

handsfree speaker on and off, page 18.

In standby, press and hold to dial the

Store a speed dial number for each button.

When in standby, press and hold to dial

When storing an entry in the phonebook,
press and hold to enter a Pause, page 23.

For use with switchboard/PBX

Back/Clear/Mute

Phonebook

Talk/Handsfree

In talk mode, press to switch

1 BT Helpline

BT Helpline, 0800 218 2182.

the stored number, page 28.

Recall

and BT Calling Features.

2-9

0

Menu/OK

In standby, press to open the main menu.
Press to select menu options displayed.
Use to screen calls to the answering machine,

page 47.

(UP) Redial (on side of handset)

In standby, press to open and scroll
through the Redial list, page 19.

In talk mode, press to adjust volume, page18.
In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options.
Use to scroll up through the phonebook.
When entering text, press to move the cursor left.

(DOWN) Calls (on side of handset)

In standby, press to open and scroll through the
Calls list, page 38.

In talk mode, press to adjust volume, page 18.
In menu mode, press to scroll down through

the options.
Use to scroll down through the phonebook.
When entering text, press to move the cursor right.

End call/Handset Off or On

Press to end a call.
In standby, press and hold to switch the handset

off/on, page 16.
In menu mode, press to return to standby.

#/Lock

Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad, page 21.
When entering text, press to switch between upper

and lower case letters.

Intercom

Use to make internal calls between handsets,
page 55.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

12

Getting to know your phone

Handset display

Battery level Full

Flashing (one bar) low

Handset name/number

Time

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Getting to know your phone

Base

Green Power light

On: power on.
Flashes: when the phone

rings, during a call, during
handset registration.

On/Off

Switch answering
machine on or off.

Vol + / Vol –

Increase or decrease
speaker volume during
play back.

Red Charging light

On: when the handset is
on the base.

Find

Press to ring all registered
handsets, helpful for
finding a missing handset,
page 22.

Also used during the
registration process,
page 53.

<< Skip

Press once to
repeat the
current
message, twice
to play the
previous
message.

Answering machine display

When TAM is off:

- -

Steadily lit

F/-- F

and
flash alternately when the message
memory is full

--

1-99/-- --

and the number of messages flash
alternately when you have new
messages

When TAM is on:

F

Flashes when the message memory is

full and there are new messages

F

On when the message memory is full

and there are no new messages

0

No messages

1-99

Total number of messages.

Flashes when you have new messages or

On

e are no new messages.

when ther

00,01,02,03,04,05

speaker level when you pr

Ao

Answer Only mode is selected

P1

Playing Answer & Record

Delete

Press once to delete the
current message.

At the end of all message play
back, press once within 8
seconds to delete all messages.

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Play

Play messages.

Stop

Stop play back.

Skip >>

Skip forward
to the next message.

outgoing message

P2

Playing Answer Only

outgoing message

rE

Recording an incoming message

rA

Handset or remote access

13

Call screening

essing Vol+/-

14 Getting to know your phone

Up and Down buttons

Press the and buttons on the side
of the handset to scroll through the
menu options.

Options

If no buttons are pressed for 30
seconds the handset returns to
standby automatically.

Navigating the menus

Your BT Freestyle 750 has an easy to use menu system.

Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the
menu map on the following page.

When the handset is switched on and in standby:

1. Press to open the main menu.

2. Then use or buttons to scroll through the
available options.

3. Press the option button to select a menu option or the

button to return to the previous screen.

To exit a menu and return to standby, press .

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

Menu map

15Getting to know your phone

Redial List

Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number

Calls List

Details
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Category

Settings

H/Set settings
Base settings
Date/Time
Alarm

Answer Machine

Play messages
Delete message
Answer on/off
Outgoing msg
Ans. Settings
Remote access

BT Services

Dir enquiries
Divert on
Divert off
Check divert
Call wait on
Call wait off
Chk call wait
Empty
Empty

The following menus can be accessed by pressing the relevant button:

or or

Calls list empty

Settings

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Calls list
displayed,

Option

press

Details
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Settings

Helpdesk

Names menu
Directory
displayed,

Option

press

New entry
Edit entry
View
Copy entry
Copy all
Delete entry
Delete all
Capacity
Speed dial

Phonebook
empty

New entry
Capacity

Redial list
displayed,

Option

press

Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number

Using the phone

16

Switch handset on or off

To switch off

1. Press and hold .

2.

Switch off?

is displayed, press

To switch on

1. Press and hold .

Searching

2.

is displayed, then the screen will return to standby.

Yes

to confirm.

When you make a call, the Power/In
use light on the base flashes.

Call timer

Your handset will automatically time
the duration of all external calls.
The handset display shows the call
duration both during and for a few
seconds after your call.

Make an external call

1. Press .

2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.

Preparatory dialling

1. Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press to
delete the last digit.

2. Press to dial.

End a call

1. Press .

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17Using the phone

Receive a call

When you receive a call, the phone rings. The display shows
the caller’s number if available or the caller’s name if it
matches an entry in the phonebook.

1. Press .

Call Waiting

Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Call Waiting
service and it is switched on, your BT Freestyle 750 will alert
you to a second incoming call while you are already engaged
on an external call.

1. You will hear the call waiting tone and the display will show
the number of the caller, or the name if it matches an entry in
your phonebook.

2. Press to answer the new call and your first caller is put
on hold.

3. Press to toggle between the two callers.

4. Press to hang up the current call.

Auto answer

As long as you have auto answer set to
ON you can answer a call by lifting the
handset off the base. If you have
switched auto answer off, you will
need to press as well. Auto answer
ON is the default setting. See page 33.

To switch your call waiting service on

, see page 43.

or off

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

18 Using the phone

Earpiece / handsfree volume

During a call you can adjust the volume of the earpiece or
loudspeaker. There are 5 levels.

The and buttons can be found on
the side of the handset.

1. Press or to increase or decrease the volume.

Secrecy (Mute)

During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your
caller hearing.

1. Press . The display shows
cannot hear you.

2. Press again to return to your caller.

Mute on

and your caller

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 handsfree call

1. Dial the number then press . You hear your call over the

During a handsfree call, press or to
change the volume.

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handset loudspeaker. Press to switch the call between
the earpiece and the loudspeaker.

2. Press to end the call.

Answer a call handsfree

When the phone rings:

1. Press button to answer the call then press it again to
switch to loudspeaker.

Switch to handsfree during a call

1. During a call: press to put the call on the loudspeaker.
To switch handsfree off and return the call to the earpiece,
press again.

Redial

Up to the last 5 telephone numbers called are saved in the
redial list. You can then select any of the numbers to redial,
delete or copy to the phonebook.

Redial the last number called

1. Press the last number you called is displayed.

2. Press to dial.

19Using the phone

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

20 Using the phone

Redial a number from the redial list

1. Press , the last number you called is displayed.

2. Press or to scroll to the number you want.

3. Press to dial.

Store numbers up to 24 digits long and
names up to 8 characters.

Press to delete any unwanted
digits and then enter new ones using
the keypad.

If the phonebook is full, the display
shows

Memory full and the number
will not be saved. You will need to
delete a number in the phonebook
first, see page 27.

Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook

1. Press . Scroll or to the number you want.

2. Press and scroll to

Store Number

.

3. Press . Use the keypad to enter a name.

Group

4. Press . Scroll or to select a

if required.

5. Press to save. Press to return to the previous
menu level.

Delete a redial number

1. Press . Scroll or to the number you want.

2. Press and scroll to

Delete Number

.

3. Press to confirm or to cancel.

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Delete all redial numbers

1. Press .

2. Press and scroll to

Delete All

.

3. Press to confirm or to cancel.

21Using the phone

Keypad lock

You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally
while carrying it around.

To lock the keypad:

1. Press and hold . The handset beeps and
displayed.

Keypad locked

WARNING

If the keypad is locked you will be able
to dial the emergency numbers 999
and 112.

When the keypad is locked you can still
answer incoming calls and operate the
handset as normal. When the call is
ended, the keypad lock comes on

is

again.

To unlock the keypad:

1. Press and hold . The handset beeps and

Keypad unlocked

is

displayed for 2 seconds before returning to standby.

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22 Using the phone

Paging calls cannot be answered by
a handset.

Find handset (Paging)

You can ring a handset to help locate it.

1. Press on the base. All handsets registered to the base will
ring for up to 30 seconds.

2. Press on the base again to stop the ringing or press a
button on any handset.

New calls and messages alert

When you have new answering machine messages or calls,
your BT Freestyle 750 displays details to access.

New call alert

The screen shows

New message alert

The screen shows

New Call

New Msg.

.

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Phonebook

23

You can store up to 50 names and numbers in the phonebook.
Names can be up to 8 characters long and numbers up to 24
digits.

Store a name and number

1. From standby, press . The phonebook menu
is displayed.

2. When storing the first entry:

New entry

is highlighted.

Press .

When storing further entries: The phonebook list is displayed,
with the first entry highlighted. Press .

New Entry

highlighted. Press .

3. Enter the name.

4. Press and enter the number.

5. Press . If you don't want to store the number in a
group, press . If you want to add the entry to a group,
scroll to the group you want then press .

6. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Entering names

Use the keypad letters to enter names,
e.g. to store Tom:
Press once to enter T.
Press three times to enter o.
Press once to enter m.

Writing tips

Press or to move the cursor.
Press to switch between upper
and lower case. Only one character is
changed at a time.

to enter punctuation

Press
characters.
Press to insert a space.
Press to delete the last character

is

or digit.

You must enter a name to go with
a number.

To enter a pause in a
phonebook number

When storing a number press and hold

and a P will be displayed.

For more information on pauses, see
page 64.

Phonebook empty

If the phonebook is empty and you

ess , the display shows

pr
empty for 2–3 seconds and then
phonebook option New entry.
Once an entry has been stored the full
menu is displayed.

List

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24 Phonebook

To search alphabetically

Press the relevant keypad button, e.g.
for the entries beginning with T press

once then scroll or through the

entries.

Call groups

Your options are:
General
Family
Work
Friends
Utilities
VIP
Others
No Group

View an entry

1. Press . The first entry is displayed.

2. Press and scroll to

View

.

3. Press . The first entry is displayed. Press to display
the number. Press again to display the Group.

4. Press to dial the number or to return to the
previous menu level.

View phonebook capacity

1. Press . The first entry is displayed.

2. Press and scroll to

Capacity

and press .

The number of entries stored out of 50 is displayed.

3. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Dial an entry

1. In standby, press . The first entry is displayed.

2. Scroll or to the entry you want or search alphabetically.

3. Press to dial.

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Edit a name and number

1. Press .

2. Press and scroll to

Edit Entry

.

3. Press and edit the name. Press and edit
the number.

4. Press . If required, scroll to the Group you want.

5. Press to confirm then to return to the previous
menu level.

Copy an entry

1. Press . Scroll or to the entry you want.

Copy

2. Press and scroll to

.

3. Press and select the handset you want to copy to and
press .

At the receiving handset:

4. Display shows

Receive dir

. Press to confirm

or to cancel.

Copied

5. When successful the display shows

Back

6. Press

to return to the previous menu level.

.

25Phonebook

When editing a name or number, press

to delete characters and digits.

You can copy an entry to another
handset registered to the base.

If you copy an entry that already exists
in the receiving handset it will create a
duplicate entry.

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26 Phonebook

You can copy the entire phonebook
to another handset registered to
the base.

If the phonebook becomes full
during copying the display shows
Memory full.

If copying is not successful the display
shows

Dir. copy failed.

If you copy an entry that already exists
in the receiving handset it will create a
duplicate entry.

Copy all entries

1. Press .

2. Press and scroll to

Copy All

.

3. Press and select the handset you want to copy to and
press .

At the receiving handset:

4. Display shows

Receive entry?

. Press to confirm or

to cancel.

Copied

5. When successful the display shows

.

6. Press to return to the previous menu level.

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Delete an entry

1. Press . Scroll or to the entry you want.

2. Press and scroll to

Delete

.

3. Press to confirm or to cancel.

4. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Delete entire phonebook

1. Press .

2. Press and scroll to

3. Press . Display shows

Delete All

Delete All?

.

.

4. Press to confirm or to cancel.

27Phonebook

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28 Phonebook

Speed dial

You can allocate a name and number from the phonebook to
each of the Speed dial buttons to .

Button has the BT Freestyle Helpline number stored
already. To ask BT for help with using your phone, press and
hold to ring the number.

To copy a phonebook entry to a Speed dial

1. Press .

2. Scroll to

3. Scroll or to the button number where you want to store
the speed dial entry. Press .

4. Scroll or to the entry you want to store and press
to confirm.

5. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Speed Dial

and press .

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To delete a Speed dial

1. Press .

2. Press and scroll or to

3. Scroll or to the
press .

4. The name and number is displayed, press and scroll
to

Delete

.

5. Press to confirm,

6. Press

1. Press .

2. Press and scroll or to

3. Scroll or to the

4. The name and number is displayed, press and

5. Press to confirm, and then scroll or to the entry

Back

To edit a Speed dial

press .

is displayed.

you want and press to save.

Speed dial

to return to the previous menu level.

Speed dial

Speed dial

you want to delete and

Deleted

is displayed.

Speed dial

you want to edit and

and press .

and press .

Edit

29Phonebook

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30 Phonebook

6. This new name and number will replace the old name and
number in the Speed dial.

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

To dial using a Speed dial

1. Press and hold the Speed dial button ( to ) with the
number you wish to dial.

2. The display shows

Calling

and the number being dialled.

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Settings

Handset settings

Handset ringtone

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Display shows

3. Display shows

4. Scroll or to select

5. Scroll or to the ringtone you want. A sample is played.

6. Press to save.

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Handset ringer volume

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Display shows

3. Display shows

4. Scroll to

5. Scroll or to the level you want.

6. Press to save.

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

H/Set settings

Ringer

H/Set settings

Ringer

Volume

Settings

. Press .

External

Settings

. Press .

. Press .

and press .

. Press .

or

Internal

and press .

. Press .

. Press .

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Select the ringtone for External or
Internal calls. There are 10 ringtones
to choose from.

There are five volume levels plus Off.

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32 Settings

Switch Key Beeps, Confirmation tones,
Low Battery and Out of Range
Warning tones on or off.

The default setting is On.

Your handset can be registered to up
to 4 base stations. Select which base
station you use.

Handset tones

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Display shows

3. Scroll to

H/Set settings

Tones

Settings

. Press .

and press .

. Press .

4. Scroll or to the tone you want. Press .

On

or

Off

5. Scroll or to

.

6. Press to save.

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Select base

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Display shows

3. Scroll to

H/Set settings

Select Base

Settings

and press .

. Press .

. Press .

4. Scroll or to the Base you want. Press .

5. Press to return to the previous menu level.

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Auto answer

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Display shows

3. Scroll to

H/Set settings

Auto answer

4. Scroll or to select

Settings

. Press .

. Press .

On

or

Off

. Press .

and press .

5. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Display

Contrast

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Display shows

3. Scroll to

4. Display shows

H/Set settings

Display

Contrast

5. Scroll or to select the contrast. Press .

6. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Settings

. Press .

. Press .

. Press .

and press .

33Settings

As long as you have auto answer set to
ON you can answer a call by lifting the
handset off the base. If you have
switched auto answer off, you will
need to press as well. Auto
answer ON is the default setting.

Adjust the display contrast to suit
different lighting conditions.
There are 5 levels.

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34 Settings

Set a name for your handset, e.g.
Donna or Office.

Handset name

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Display shows

3. Scroll to

H/Set settings

Display

Settings

. Press .

. Press .

and press .

4. Scroll to Handset name. Press .

5. Use the keypad to enter a name for your handset then press

to save.

6. Press to return to the previous menu level.

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Base settings

Base ringtone and volume

1. Press , scroll to

2. Scroll to

Ringer

3.

Base settings

is highlighted. Press .

4. Scroll or to the ringtone you want and press .

5. Scroll to

Ring volume

or off.

6. Press to save.

7. Press to return to the previous menu.

System PIN

1. Press , scroll to

2. Scroll to

3. Scroll to

Base settings

System PIN

4. Enter the old PIN (original setting 0000) and press .

5. Enter the new PIN and press .

6. Re-enter the new PIN and press .

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Settings

and press .

. Press .

. Press or to select the volume,

Settings

and press .

. Press .

. Press .

Choose from 5 base ringtones.
There are 5 volume levels and Off.

The System PIN is used when changing
certain settings and registration / de­registration. The default setting is

0000. You can change this to your own
preferred 4-digit number.

If you make a mistake, press
delete digits.

Clear to

35Settings

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36 Settings

System reset

This resets your BT Freestyle 750 to its original settings.

1. Press , scroll to

2. Scroll to

3. Scroll to

4. Enter the system PIN (0000) and press .

5. Press to confirm or to cancel.

If you confirm the handset returns to standby.

Base settings

System reset

Settings

. Press .

and press .

. Press .

Date and Time

Set date and time

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

3. To change the Time format, press and scroll or to
select 12 hour or 24 hour. Press .

4. To change the Date format, scroll to

5. To enter the time, scroll to
Use the keypad to enter the time then press .

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Date/Time

. Scroll or to select

Settings

and press .

and press .

Date format

dd/mm

or

Enter time

mm/dd

and press .

and press

and press .

37Settings

6. To set the date, scroll to
keypad to enter the date then press .

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Set alarm call

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

3. To enter the Time for the call, press and use the keypad
to enter the time. Press .

4. To set the alarm On or Off, scroll to

5. To set the ringtone, scroll to
Scroll or to the Ringtone you want and press .

6. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Stop alarm ring

When the alarm rings, the display shows
rings for 60 seconds.

1. Press any button to stop the alarm.

Alarm

. Scroll or to select
.

Set date

Settings

and press .

Off,Once

Ringtone

and press . Use the

and press .

Alarm On/Off

or

and press .

(( Alarm ))

Daily

and press

, then press

. The alarm

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Calls lists

Caller Display

IMPORTANT

To use Caller Display you must first
subscribe to the service from your
network provider. A quarterly fee may
be payable. For more information on
BT Calling Features call BT free on
0800 800 150.

To ensure the caller's name is
displayed, make sur
the full telephone number, including
the dialling code in the phonebook.

When a new call is received in the Calls
list

New call is displayed.

If the number is unavailable,
Unavailable is displayed.

If the number has been withheld by
the caller,

If the call is from the operator,
Operator is displayed.

If the call is fr
Payphone is displayed.

If the call is from a callback request,
Callback is displayed.

If the call is from an international number,
International will be displayed.

If you do not have a Caller Display
service, an external call is displayed as
External call.

When there are no calls in the calls list,
the display shows
offer the

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e you have stored

Withheld is displayed.

om a payphone,

Empty then will

Category option.

If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service, you will be
able to see your caller’s number on your handset display
(provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call.

If your caller’s name is stored in the phonebook and a
number match is found, you will see the caller’s name on
the display instead.

Calls list

The Calls list holds up to 20 numbers. The date and time of the
call is also stored if available.

When the list is full, and a new call is received, the oldest entry
will be deleted automatically.

The Calls list can hold numbers up to 20 digits and names up
to 15 characters.

View call details

1. Press the most recent entry is at the top of the list.

2. Press or to scroll through the list.

Details

3. Press .

4. Press or to display details about the next call.

5. Press to return to the previous menu level.

is highlighted. Press .

Calls lists

39

Dial from the Calls list

1. Press the most recent entry is at the top of the list.

2. Press or to scroll through the list.

3. Press to call the number.

Copy a Calls list number to the phonebook

1. Press .

2. Press or to scroll through the list to the entry you want.

3. Press . Scroll to

Store number

and press .

4. Enter the name.

Number

5. Scroll to

6. Scroll to

and edit the number if required.

Select group

and press or to set the call

group you want.

7. Press to save.

8. Press to return to the previous menu level.

When a Calls list is open, press to
scroll from the newest call to the
oldest, or press to scroll from the
oldest call to the newest.

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Calls lists

If you need to edit the number or
name, press Clear to delete any
unwanted characters, then enter new
ones using the keypad.

All calls will list answered and
missed calls in the Calls list.

Missed calls will only list
unanswered calls.

New call alert on will cause the
handset to beep when a missed call is
received.

When you turn the New call alert off
you may need to clear all calls in the
Calls list to stop the beep.

Calls list settings

1. Press .

2. Press . Scroll to

3. Press or to select

4. Scroll to

New call alert

5. Press to select

Category

All calls

.

On

or

and press .

or

Missed calls

Off

.

6. Press to save.

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

.

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Delete an entry

1. Press .

2. Press or to scroll through the list to the entry you want.

3. Press . Scroll to
shows

Deleted

.

Delete

and press . Display

4. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Delete entire Calls list

1. Press .

2. Press . Scroll to

Delete all

and press .

3. Press to confirm or to cancel.

4. Press to return to the previous menu level.

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BT Network Services

IMPORTANT

To use BT Services and BT Calling
Features you must first subscribe (if
required) to the relevant service from
your network provider. A quarterly fee
may be payable.

For more details on BT’s Calling
Features, call BT free on 0800 800

150.
If you are not connected to the B

network, some of these services may
not be available. Please contact your
network provider. Call Diversion
services may allow other divert
options. Check with your network
provider for details.

For further information, see the BT
Calling Features user guide supplied
when you subscribe to the services
of your choice.

Call Divert will divert all incoming calls
to another number of your choice.

T

By selecting the BT Services menu you can access a range of
useful pre-stored numbers and further BT Calling Features.

Pre-stored BT Services numbers:

• BT 118500
directory enquiries

• Call divert on

• Call divert off

BT 118500 (Directory Enquiries)

1. Press . Scroll to

Dir enquiries

2.

is highlighted. Press to call.

Call Divert on/off/check

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

Divert on,Divert off

Press .

3. Press to call. Follow the spoken instructions, or listen for
confirmation/status of your instructions.

• Check call divert

• Call waiting on

• Call waiting off

• Check call waiting

BT services

BT services

or

Check divert

and press OK.

and press OK.

.

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43

Call Waiting on/off/check

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

Call wait on,Call wait off

BT services

and press OK.

or

Chk call wait

.

Press .

3. Press to call. Follow the spoken instructions, or listen for
confirmation/status of your instructions.

Call Waiting lets you know if another
person is trying to contact you while
you are on a call. If a second caller
rings you will hear a beep in the
handset. Providing you have also
subscribed to Caller Display, the screen
will show the caller’s details.

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Answering machine

You will need to set the day, date and
time (if you have not already done so)
so that you will know when each
message was received. If you have
subscribed to your network’s Caller
Display service, the date and time is
set automatically when you receive
your first call. To set the date and time
manually, see page 10.

The default date and time settings is

01.01.08, 12:01 (24 hour clock)

Voice prompts

Your BT Freestyle 750 answering
machine has voice prompts to help you
use its settings and features.

Your BT Freestyle 750 can digitally record up to 15 minutes of
messages or up to 99 messages. Each incoming message can
last up to a maximum of 1 minute.

You can operate your answering machine from:

• the handset.

• the base.

• remotely, from any other Touchtone™ telephone, see page 50.

Your BT Freestyle 750 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing
messages, Answer and Record or Answer Only, alternatively
you can record your own.

Using the answering machine from
the handset

Switch the answering machine on / off

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

Answer on/off

3. Scroll or to highlight

4. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Answer machine

. Press .

On

or

Off

and press .

. Press .

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45

Outgoing messages

The outgoing message is the message a caller first hears when
the answering machine picks up their call. There are 2
pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from (see note
left) or you can record your own.

Record your own outgoing message

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

Record message

3.

Outgoing messages

4. Use the or buttons to select

Only

and press .

5. Speak your announcement after the long beep. Press
to stop recording.

6. Your message is then played back. If you want to delete it,
press during playback. Or press to save.

Check or delete your outgoing message

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

3. Scroll to

Outgoing messages

Play message

Answer machine

. Press .

and press .

is highlighted. Press .

Answer & Record

Answer machine

. Press .

and press .

. Press .

or

Answer

Answer and Record

The pre-set Answer and Record
outgoing message, that allows your
caller to leave a message, is “Hello,
your call cannot be taken at the
moment, so please leave your message
after the tone”.

Your Answer and Record outgoing
message can be up to 1 minute long
and will replace the pre-recorded
message.

Answer Only

e-set Answer Only outgoing

The pr
message, where callers hear an
announcement but cannot leave a
message, is “Hello, your call cannot be
taken at the moment and you cannot
leave a message, so please call later”.

When recording your Answer Only
message, remember to advise your
caller that they will not be able to
leave a message.

Your own Answer Only message can be
up to 1 minute long and will replace
the pre-recorded message.

To reinstate the pre-recorded
messages, delete your own recorded
outgoing message, see opposite.

You cannot delete a pre-recorded
message. If you delete your Personal
OGM the pre-recorded OGM will be
automatically reinstated as your
outgoing message.

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46

Answering machine

Answer mode

Choose which outgoing message you
want played to callers.

Answer delay

Answer delay sets the number of times
your BT Freestyle 750 will ring before
the answer machine picks up your call
and starts playing the outgoing
message. You can change the Answer
Delay setting to between 2, 4, 6, 8
rings or Time Saver. The default
setting is for your machine t
after 6 rings.

Time saver

When you ring in to access your
messages remotely, if your answering
machine is set to time saver and you
have new messages it will answer after
10 seconds, if you do not have any
new messages, it will answer after 20
seconds. This means you can hang up
knowing you have no new messages,
saving you time and the cost of the call.

Recording time

The default setting is 60 seconds.
Set the maximum message length:
30, 60 or unlimited.

Message alert

Set your BT Freestyle 700 to
beep regularly to alert you when
you have new messages on your
answering machine.

o answer

4. Scroll to

Ans & Rec

or

Answer only

and press .

5. Your message is then played back. If you want to delete it,
press during playback. Or press to save.

Answer settings

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

Answer Mode

3.
select

4. Scroll to

Ans. settings

is highlighted. Press . Scroll or to

Ans & Rec

Answer delay

Answer machine

or

Answer only

and press . Scroll or to

. Press .

and press .

. Press to confirm.

select the setting you want and press to confirm.

5. Scroll to

Record time

and press . Scroll or to
select the maximum recording time for each message and
press to confirm.

6. Scroll to
select

7. Scroll to

Call Screen

On

or

Off

Alert tone

switch the message alert tone

and press . Scroll or to

and press to confirm.

and press . Scroll or to

On

or

Off

.

8. Press to return to the previous menu level.

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Call screening

When the answering machine is on and takes a call, you can
listen to the caller leaving a message. You can then identify
the caller and decide whether to take the call in person.

The call can be heard through the base speaker, or the
handset as follows:

1. When your BT Freestyle 750 rings, wait for the answering
machine to take the call. When the caller begins leaving a
message, the display shows

Screening?

the caller and to stop listening.

2. To interrupt and speak to the caller directly, press .

Press to hear

Answering machine

While screening, you can adjust the
volume by pressing or .

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Each message is played back with the
day and time of the call announced as
well as the caller’s number (if
available) and name if stored in the
phonebook.

If there are no messages the display
shows

No messages.

New (unplayed) messages cannot be
deleted.

Message playback

1. Press . Scroll to

2.

Play messages

3. The handset displays the number or name of the caller if
available, and the date and time it was received. Messages that
have not yet been played back are indicated by an

During playback you have the following options:

Using the menu:

Press , then scroll or to

Delete

and press to select.

When the last message has been played back, the screen shows

End of messages

Using the keypad, press:

to play messages over the handset speaker

or to adjust the volume

to stop playback

to repeat current message or twice to play the previous message

to delete the current message

to skip forward to the next message

Answer machine

. Press .

is highlighted. Press .

Stop Next Repeat

.

*

.

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At the end of playback the handset will return to standby.
The messages are renumbered to take account of any
deleted messages.

Delete all old messages

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll to

Delete messages

Answer machine

and press .

. Press .

If there are no old (unplayed) messages, the display shows

No old messages

If there are old messages the display shows

.

Delete all?

Press to confirm or to cancel.

3. Press to return to the previous menu level.

Using the answering machine at the base

Switch on/off

1. Press . The setting is announced.

Message playback

1. Press . New messages are played first.

During playback:

to delete the current message.

Answering machine messages that are
not deleted are automatically saved.

Memory full

If the caller’s still talking when the
memory becomes full the caller hears
“Thank you for calling” and the
machine will hang up.

You must delete messages before your
machine will be able to record new
ones. To delete old (played)
messages, see page 48 or opposite
for instructions.

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once to repeat the message.

twice to play the previous message.

to play the next message.

to pause and resume playback.

to stop playback.

adjust the speaker volume + or – during playback.

At the end of playback press and follow the voice prompt
to press again to delete all old messages.

Remote access

When enabled, you can call in from
another phone to listen to your
messages and operate your answering
machine. You are asked to set a Remote
Access PIN so that other people cannot
ring up and listen to your messages.

When

Disable is select
Remote access settings, the PIN is
automatically re-set to 0000.

ed on the

Remote access

You can operate your answering machine from any
Touchtone™ phone by calling your BT Freestyle 750 and
entering a 4 digit security code.

To enable/disable remote access

1. Press . Scroll to

2. Scroll or to

3. Press or to select

Answer machine

Remote access

Enable

or

and press .

and press .

Disable

and press

to confirm.

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4. If you select

Enable

the display asks you to enter the Remote

access PIN. Enter the old PIN (original setting 0000) and press

.

5. Enter the new PIN and press .

6. Re-enter the new PIN and press .

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

If you forget to switch on your answering machine

1. Call your number from another phone and let it ring. After 20
rings the machine will switch on and answer your call.

2. Enter your remote access PIN. Play back your messages as
shown below in ‘Operating your answering machine remotely’.
If you do not choose to switch your answering machine On, it
will switch off when the call is ended.

Operating your answering machine remotely

1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing
message, press . You will hear, “Please enter your
security code”.

2. Enter your 4 digit Remote Access PIN. You will hear, “You have X
new messages”. If you only have old messages you will hear “You
have X messages” followed by “To hear main menu press 1”.

IMPORTANT

You should change the security PIN
from the original setting of 0000.

It is advisable to make a note of
your new PIN code and keep it
somewhere safe.

To change your answering machine
PIN see Answer Settings, page 46.

If you enter the incorrect PIN code you
will be allowed one further attempt, if
it is still incorrect you will hear, “Thank
you for calling”, and your BT Freestyle
750 will hang up.

If no button is pr
or more, your BT Freestyle 750 will
hang up.

essed for 8 seconds

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

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Answering machine

When you have accessed your BT Freestyle 750, you can use
the keypad to operate your answering machine. Follow the
announcements and instructions you hear.

Play main menu

Play all messages

Play new messages only

Skip back to previous message

Delete current message

Skip forward to next message

Set answer mode – this lets you select the outgoing
message to Answer & Record or Answer Only

Play outgoing message

Set answering machine to On or Off

Ends outgoing message recording

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

Using additional handsets

You can use up to five BT Freestyle 750 additional handsets
with your BT Freestyle 750 base to extend your phone
system without needing to install extension sockets for
each new phone.

Your BT Freestyle 750 handset can also be registered to up to
four other bases. You can then select the base you would
prefer to use.

If you have purchased a BT Freestyle 750 multiple pack any
additional handsets come pre-registered to the base.

If you have purchased an additional handset separately
you must register it to your BT Freestyle 750 base before it can
be used.

Registering an additional handset

At the base:

1. Press and hold .

At the handset:

1. Press , scroll to

H/set settings

2.

3. Scroll or to

4. Press or to select the base you want and press .

Settings

is highlighted. Press .

Register

and press .

and press .

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Using additional handsets

If registration is not successful first
time, please repeat the process again
in case the base registration period ran
out of time.

If there are already 5 handsets
registered to the base, the registration
will fail. You must de-register another
handset before you can register the
new one.

If your BT Freestyle 750 handset is
registered to more than one base, you
can select which base to use.

If you have a handset registered to
more than one base and then de­register it from one of them you will
need to re-select which base to use.
Until the base is selected the handset
will display

Register

.

5. Enter the system PIN then press . The display shows

Registering...

The handset is automatically assigned the next available
handset number.

Select base

1. Press , scroll to

2.

H/set settings

3. Scroll to

4.

Base 1

Select base

is highlighted. Scroll or to the base you want and

Settings

and press .

is highlighted. Press .

and press .

press .

Saved

5. Display shows

followed by the standby screen.

De-register a handset

1. Press , scroll to

H/set settings

2.

3. Scroll to

De-register

Settings

and press .

is highlighted. Press .

and press .

4. Enter the System PIN (original setting = 0000) and
press .

5. Scroll or to the handset you want and press .

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6. Display shows

7. Press to return to the previous menu level.

De-registered!

Internal calls

Call another handset

If you have more than one handset registered to the base, you
can make internal calls between two handsets.

1. Press and if you have one other handset it will ring.
If you have extra handsets, press or to select the handset
(1-5) you want to call, then press .

Transfer a call

You can transfer an external call to another handset registered
to the base.

1. During your call, press . Your external caller is put on hold.

2. If you have one other handset it will ring. If you have extra
handsets, press or to select the handset (1-5) you want,
then press .

3. When the other handset answers you can announce the caller.

4. Press to switch between the two callers.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

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Using additional handsets

If the other handset does not answer,
press Single to return to your original
caller.

3-Way conference call

You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internal
callers and 1 external caller

1. During your call, press . Your external caller is put on hold.

2. If you have one other handset it will ring. If you have extra
handsets press or to select the handset (1-5) you want,
then press .

3. When the other handset answers, you can announce the call.
Press

Conf

to join all callers.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

Help

Phone does not work

• Have you installed the batteries correctly? See page 8.

• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.

No dial tone

• Is the telephone cord of the base plugged into the phone socket?

• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.

• Only use the telephone cord supplied with the phone.

Cannot dial out or receive calls

• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.

• The batteries may need recharging.

• Has there been a power cut? If so, place the handset back on the base for 10 seconds and try
again. If it still does not work disconnect the batteries and mains power for 10 minutes, then
reconnect and try again.

You have a dial tone, but the phone will not dial out

• If you are connected to a switchboard, check whether you need to dial an access code.

Handset does not ring

• The ringer volume may be switched off, see page 31.

• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.

• Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 53.

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Help

No display

• The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted.

• Recharge or replace the batteries

icon not scrolling

• Try cleaning the charging contacts.

• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.

You hear the busy tone when you press

• Make sure the handset is in range of the base.

• Another handset registered to your BT Freestyle 750 base may be on the line.

Answering machine does not record any messages

• The memory may be full. Play and delete old messages, see page 48-50.

Answering machine messages have the wrong date and time

• Have you set the date and time? See page 10.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

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Cannot access your messages from another phone

• Has Remote access been disabled? To enable Remote access, see page 50.

No Caller Display number/name displayed

• Have you subscribed to a Caller Display service from your network provider, see page 38.

• The caller may have withheld their number.

• An exact name/number match was not found in your phonebook. Check that you have stored
the full STD dialling code.

Cannot register a handset to a base

• You can register a total of 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle 750 base and you can register your BT
Freestyle 750 handset to up to 4 bases. Check that you have not exceeded the limits.

• Check that you have entered the correct PIN number (default PIN 0000).

• Check that you are at least one metre away from other electrical equipment to avoid
interference when registering.

Base unit does not ring, but the lights are on

• Have you connected the telephone line correctly?

• Is the base ringer set to off?

• You may have a faulty line or socket. Try using another socket or line. Call BT on 151 if you still
experience problems.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

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Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby

• Sometimes your BT Freestyle 750 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too
close. It is recommended that you place your BT Freestyle 750 at least one metre away from
electrical appliances or metal obstructions to avoid any risk of interference.

Customer Helpline

If you are still experiencing difficulties please call the BT Freestyle 750 Helpline on
0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail].

General sales enquiries

• BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152.

• For non BT line customers, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152 (business).

• Additional handsets are available from the Helpdesk on 0800 218 2182*.

Billing enquiries

• Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill.

You keep hearing an error beep

• You have pressed the wrong button in a sequence. Check the prompts in the display or refer to
instructions in this user guide.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

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IMPORTANT

This equipment is not designed for making emergency
telephone call when the power fails. Alternative
arrangements should be made for access to
emergency services.

This product is intended for connection to analogue
public switched telephone networks and private
switchboards in the United Kingdom.

Replacing the handset battery

After a time, you may find that the handset batteries
are running out of charge more quickly. This is a
standard sign of wear and they will need replacing.

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Take out the old batteries and replace with 2 x new
AAA rechargeable batteries.

3. Push the battery compartment cover back on until it
clicks into place.

WARNING

Do not immerse batteries in water or throw them
into a fire, or dispose of them with ordinary
domestic refuse. Please dispose of batteries
as instructed.

BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused
to your BT Freestyle 750 by using any other types
of batteries.

There is a risk of explosion if incorrect batteries
are fitted.

Safety information

• Only use the power supply suitable for the BT
Freestyle 750 range. Using an unauthorised power
supply will invalidate your guarantee and may
damage the telephone. The item code for the base
mains power supply is 043649. If you have purchased
a multiple pack the item code for the charger mains
power supply is 043650.

• Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied.
Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the
BT Freestyle 750 Helpline on 0800 218 2182*.

• Do not open the handset (except to replace the
handset batteries) or the base. This could expose you
to high voltages or other risks. Contact the Helpline
on 0800 218 2182* for all repairs.

• If the keylock is switched on, it is NOT possible to
make calls, except to the emergency numbers
(999/112).

• Radio signal transmitted between the handset and
base may cause interference to hearing aids.

• It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert
be sought before using this product in the vicinity of
emergency/intensive care medical equipment.

• It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted
you check with a medical expert before using this
product.

• Your product may interfere with other electrical
equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and
computers if placed too close.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

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• It is recommended that you place your product at
least one metre away from such appliances to
minimise any risk of interference.

• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious
risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic
chemicals.

Cleaning

• Clean the handset and base (or charger) with a damp
(not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.

Never use household polish as this will damage the
product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a
static shock.

Environmental

• Do not expose to direct sunlight.

• The handset may become warm when the batteries
are being charged or during prolonged periods of use.
This is normal. However, we recommend that to avoid
damage you do not place the product on
antique/veneered wood.

• Do not stand your product on carpets or other
surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in locations
preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces.

• Do not submerge any part of your product in water
and do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such
as bathrooms.

• Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other
hazardous conditions.

• There is a slight chance your phone could be
damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that
you unplug the power and telephone line cord during
an electrical storm.

Product disposal instructions

The symbol shown here and on the product
means that the product is classed as Electrical
or Electronic Equipment and should not be
disposed with other household or commercial
waste at the end of its working life.

The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in place
to recycle products using best available recovery and
recycling techniques to minimize the impact on the
environment, treat any hazardous substances and
avoid the increasing landfill.

Product disposal instructions for residential users

When you have no further use for it, please remove
any batteries and dispose of them and the product as
per your local authority’s recycling processes. For
more information please contact your local authority
or the retailer where the product was purchased.

Product disposal instructions for business users

Business users should contact their suppliers and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract and ensure that this product is not mixed
with other commercial waste for disposal.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

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Guarantee

Your BT Freestyle 750 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 750
or any component thereof, (other than batteries),
which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a
result of inferior workmanship or materials. Products
over 28 days old from the date of purchase may be
replaced with a refurbished or repaired product.

The conditions of this guarantee are:

• The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur
within the 12 month guarantee period.

• Proof of purchase is provided.

• The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed.

• This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects
caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear,
neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any
attempt at adjustment or repair other than through
approved agents.

• This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

Within the 12 month guarantee period:

Prior to returning your product, please read the Help
section beginning on page 57 or contact the BT
Freestyle 750 Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182*
or email [e-mail] for assistance.
In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please
follow the Helpline’s instructions for replacement
or repair.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:

If your product needs repair after the guarantee
period has ended, the repair must meet the approval
requirements for connection to the telephone
network.

We recommend that you contact BT’s approved repair
agent Helpdesk Solutions on 0870 240 5029 or a
local qualified repairer.

Returning your phone

If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they
will ask you to return the product. Where possible,
pack the product in its original packaging. Please
remember to include all parts, including the line
cords, power supply units and the original batteries.
(Please note that we cannot take responsibility for
goods damaged in transit). Please obtain and keep
proof of posting from the Post Office.

For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required

so please keep your receipt.

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Technical information

How many telephones can I have?

All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate
the number of items which may be connected to any
one telephone line. Your BT Freestyle 750 has a REN
of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4
is exceeded, the telephones may not ring. With
different telephone types there is no guarantee of
ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.

Any additional handsets and chargers that you
register have a REN of 0.

R&TTE

This product is intended for use within the UK for
connection to the public telephone network and
compatible switchboards.

This equipment complies with the essential
requirements for the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
1999/5/EC.

Declaration of Conformance

Hereby, VTech declares that this BT Freestyle 750 is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

If you would like a copy of the Declaration of Conformance,
please email [e-mail]

Connecting to a switchboard

This product is intended for use within the UK for
connection to the public telephone network and
compatible switchboards, which support tone and
pulse dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt
please consult your service provider.

Inserting a pause

With some switchboards, after dialling the access
code you may have to wait for a moment while the
switchboard picks up an outside line so you will need
to enter a pause in the dialing sequence.

Press and hold to insert a pause (P) before
entering the telephone number.

You may also need to enter a pause when storing
international numbers or charge card numbers.

Recall

You may need to use the recall function if you are
connected to a switchboard/PBX (Private Branch
Exchange), contact your PBX supplier for further
information. The recall function is set to timed break
recall and is also used for BT Calling Feature.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [e-mail]

Offices worldwide

The services described in this publication are subject to availability
and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment
are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective
standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms
any part of any contract.

© British Telecommunications plc 2008.
Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
Registered in England No. 1800000.

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