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This User Guide provides you with all the
information you need to get the most
from your phone.
Got everything?
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BT Freestyle 750 handset
BT Freestyle 750 base
2 x AAA rechargeable batteries
(pre-installed)
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.
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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:
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 [email protected]
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BT Freestyle 750 additional
handset
Alternatively, you may find the answer in the ‘Help’ section
at the back of this guide.
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BT Freestyle 750 charger
IMPORTANT
Only use the telephone line cord supplied.
2 x AAA rechargeable batteries
(pre-installed)
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Small mains power adaptor for
charger (item code 043650)
* Calls made within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and International call
costs may vary.
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In this guide
Getting started
Redial a number from the redial list . . . . . . . 20
Save a number from the redial list
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up for multiple packs . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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
Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Handset display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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
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
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
In this guide
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Settings
BT Network Services
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
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
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
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 [email protected]
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In this guide
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 [email protected]
Getting started
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WARNING
Location
Do not place your BT Freestyle 750 in
the bathroom or other humid areas.
Place your BT Freestyle 750 within 2 metres of the mains
power socket and telephone socket so that the cables
will reach.
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
outdoors, the range will normally be
up to 50 metres. Thick stone walls can
severely affect the range.
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
IMPORTANT
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.
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 [email protected]
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Getting started
Battery low warning
The base indicator lights up. The answering machine is
switched on.
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
scroll in the display.
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.
icon will
When the handset is fully charged the
be displayed.
icon will
Battery performance
In ideal conditions, a fully charged
batteries should give up to 10 hours
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.
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.
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
least once a week will help it last as
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.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
Getting started
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Using your BT Freestyle 750 on a
Broadband line?
Setting up for multiple packs
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.
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.
Additional BT ADSL microfilters can be
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.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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Getting started
Date and time
Set date and time
1. Press . Scroll to Settingsand press
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.
.
2. Scroll to Date/Timeand press
.
3. To change the Time format, press
select 12 hour or 24 hour. Press
and scroll or to
The date and time is recorded with
each answering machine message
you receive.
.
4. To change the Date format, scroll to Dateformatand press
If you do not have a Caller Display
service you can set the date and time
manually.
. Scroll or to select dd/mmor mm/ddand press
.
5. To enter the time, scroll to Entertimeand press
.
Use the keypad to enter the time then press
.
.
6. To set the date, scroll to Setdateand 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 for use.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
Getting to know your phone
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Handset buttons
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.
Back/Clear/Mute
(UP) Redial (on side of handset)
In standby, press to open and scroll
through the Redial list, page 19.
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.
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 in a menu, press to cancel and
return to previous menu level.
When entering text, press to move the cursor left.
Phonebook
Press to open the phonebook. Press again to
start scrolling through the entries, page 23.
(DOWN) Calls (on side of handset)
In standby, press to open and scroll through the
Calls list, page 38.
Talk/Handsfree
Press to make and receive calls.
In talk mode, press to adjust volume, page 18.
In menu mode, press to scroll down through
the options.
In talk mode, press to switch
handsfree speaker on and off, page 18.
Use to scroll down through the phonebook.
1 BT Helpline
In standby, press and hold to dial the
BT Helpline, 0800 218 2182.
When entering text, press to move the cursor right.
End call/Handset Off or On
Press to end a call.
2-9
Store a speed dial number for each button.
When in standby, press and hold to dial
the stored number, page 28.
In standby, press and hold to switch the handset
off/on, page 16.
In menu mode, press to return to standby.
0
When storing an entry in the phonebook,
press and hold to enter a Pause, page 23.
#/Lock
Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad, page 21.
When entering text, press to switch between upper
and lower case letters.
Recall
For use with switchboard/PBX
and BT Calling Features.
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 [email protected]
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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
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Base
Green Power light
On: power on.
Red Charging light
On: when the handset is
on the base.
Find
Answering machine display
When TAM is off:
<< Skip
Press to ring all registered
handsets, helpful for
finding a missing handset,
page 22.
Press once to
repeat the
current
message, twice
to play the
previous
Flashes: when the phone
rings, during a call, during
handset registration.
- - Steadily lit
F/-- F and --
flash alternately when the message
memory is full
Also used during the
registration process,
page 53.
message.
1-99/-- --
and the number of messages flash
alternately when you have new
messages
On/Off
Switch answering
machine on or off.
When TAM is on:
F
Flashes when the message memory is
Vol + / Vol –
full and there are new messages
Increase or decrease
speaker volume during
play back.
F
On when the message memory is full
and there are no new messages
0
No messages
1-99Total number of messages.
Flashes when you have new messages or
Onwhen there are no new messages.
00,01,02,03,04,05Call screening
speaker level when you pressing Vol+/-
AoAnswer Only mode is selected
P1Playing Answer & Record
outgoing message
Delete
Press once to delete the
current message.
Play
Play messages.
Stop
Stop play back.
Skip >>
Skip forward
to the next message.
P2Playing Answer Only
outgoing message
rERecording an incoming message
At the end of all message play
back, press once within 8
seconds to delete all messages.
rAHandset or remote access
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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Getting to know your phone
Up and Down buttons
Navigating the menus
Your BT Freestyle 750 has an easy to use menu system.
Press the and buttons on the side
of the handset to scroll through the
menu options.
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:
Options
1. Press
to open the main menu.
2. Then use or buttons to scroll through the
available options.
If no buttons are pressed for 30
seconds the handset returns to
standby automatically.
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 [email protected]
Getting to know your phone
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Menu map
Redial List
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Calls List
Details
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Category
Settings
Answer Machine
BT Services
Dir enquiries
H/Set settings
Base settings
Date/Time
Alarm
Play messages
Delete message
Answer on/off
Outgoing msg
Ans. Settings
Divert on
Divert off
Check divert
Call wait on
Call wait off
Chk call wait
Empty
Remote access
Empty
The following menus can be accessed by pressing the relevant button:
or
or
Names menu
Directory
displayed,
Phonebook
empty
New entry
Redial list
displayed,
press Option
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Calls list empty
Settings
Calls list
displayed,
press Option
Helpdesk
press Option
Capacity
Details
Delete
Delete all
Call number
Store number
Settings
New entry
Edit entry
View
Copy entry
Copy all
Delete entry
Delete all
Capacity
Speed dial
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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Using the phone
Switch handset on or off
To switch off
1. Press and hold
.
2. Switchoff?is displayed, press Yesto confirm.
To switch on
1. Press and hold
.
2. Searchingis displayed, then the screen will return to standby.
When you make a call, the Power/In
use light on the base flashes.
Make an external call
1. Press
.
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.
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.
Preparatory dialling
1. Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press
delete the last digit.
to
2. Press
to dial.
End a call
1. Press
.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
Using the phone
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Auto answer
Receive a call
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
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.
need to press
as well. Auto answer
ON is the default setting. See page 33.
1. Press
.
Call Waiting
To switch your call waiting service on
or off, see page 43.
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
on hold.
to answer the new call and your first caller is put
3. Press
4. Press
to toggle between the two callers.
to hang up the current call.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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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 Muteonand your caller
cannot hear you.
2. Press
again to return to 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
handset loudspeaker. Press
. You hear your call over the
to switch the call between
During a handsfree call, press or to
change the volume.
the earpiece and the loudspeaker.
2. Press
to end the call.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
Using the phone
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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.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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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.
Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook
1. Press . Scroll or to the number you want.
Press
to delete any unwanted
digits and then enter new ones using
the keypad.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
5. Press
and scroll to StoreNumber.
If the phonebook is full, the display
shows Memoryfulland the number
will not be saved. You will need to
delete a number in the phonebook
first, see page 27.
. Use the keypad to enter a name.
. Scroll or to select a Groupif required.
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
3. Press
and scroll to DeleteNumber.
to confirm or to cancel.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
Using the phone
21
Delete all redial numbers
1. Press
.
2. Press
3. Press
and scroll to DeleteAll.
to confirm or to cancel.
WARNING
Keypad lock
You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally
while carrying it around.
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
again.
To lock the keypad:
1. Press and hold . The handset beeps and Keypadlockedis
displayed.
To unlock the keypad:
1. Press and hold . The handset beeps and Keypadunlockedis
displayed for 2 seconds before returning to standby.
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Using the phone
Find handset (Paging)
Paging calls cannot be answered by
a handset.
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 NewCall.
New message alert
The screen shows NewMsg.
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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.
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
Writing tips
Press or to move the cursor.
Press to switch between upper
and lower case. Only one character is
changed at a time.
Press to enter punctuation
characters.
1. From standby, press
is displayed.
. The phonebook menu
2. When storing the first entry: Newentryis highlighted.
Press
.
Press to insert a space.
Press
or digit.
to delete the last character
When storing further entries: The phonebook list is displayed,
with the first entry highlighted. Press . NewEntryis
highlighted. Press
.
You must enter a name to go with
a number.
3. Enter the name.
To enter a pause in a
phonebook number
When storing a number press and hold
and a Pwill be displayed.
4. Press
5. Press
and enter the number.
. If you don't want to store the number in a
. If you want to add the entry to a group,
group, press
scroll to the group you want then press
For more information on pauses, see
page 64.
.
Phonebook empty
If the phonebook is empty and you
6. Press to return to the previous menu level.
press
, the display shows List
emptyfor 2–3 seconds and then
phonebook option Newentry.
Once an entry has been stored the full
menu is displayed.
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Phonebook
View an entry
1. Press
. The first entry is displayed.
and scroll to View.
2. Press
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
To search alphabetically
1. Press
2. Press
. The first entry is displayed.
Press the relevant keypad button, e.g.
for the entries beginning with T press
once then scroll or through the
entries.
and scroll to Capacityand press
.
The number of entries stored out of 50 is displayed.
3. Press to return to the previous menu level.
Call groups
Your options are:
General
Family
Work
Friends
Utilities
VIP
Others
Dial an entry
1. In standby, press
2. Scroll or to the entry you want or search alphabetically.
3. Press to dial.
. The first entry is displayed.
No Group
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Edit a name and number
When editing a name or number, press
to delete characters and digits.
1. Press
.
2. Press
3. Press
and scroll to EditEntry.
and edit the name. Press
and edit
the number.
4. Press
. If required, scroll to the Group you want.
to confirm then to return to the previous
5. Press
menu level.
Copy an entry
1. Press
You can copy an entry to another
handset registered to the base.
. Scroll or to the entry you want.
2. Press
and scroll to Copy.
3. Press
press
and select the handset you want to copy to and
.
If you copy an entry that already exists
in the receiving handset it will create a
duplicate entry.
At the receiving handset:
4. Display shows Receivedir. Press
to confirm
or
to cancel.
5. When successful the display shows Copied.
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.
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Phonebook
Copy all entries
You can copy the entire phonebook
to another handset registered to
the base.
1. Press
.
2. Press
and scroll to CopyAll.
If the phonebook becomes full
during copying the display shows
Memoryfull.
3. Press
press
and select the handset you want to copy to and
.
If copying is not successful the display
shows Dir.copyfailed.
At the receiving handset:
If you copy an entry that already exists
in the receiving handset it will create a
duplicate entry.
4. Display shows Receiveentry?. Press
to confirm or
to cancel.
5. When successful the display shows Copied.
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
3. Press
4. Press
and scroll to Delete.
to confirm or
to cancel.
to return to the previous menu level.
Delete entire phonebook
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
.
and scroll to DeleteAll.
. Display shows DeleteAll?.
to confirm or
to cancel.
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Phonebook
Speed dial
You can allocate a name and number from the phonebook to
each of the Speed dial buttons
to
.
Button
already. To ask BT for help with using your phone, press and
hold to ring the number.
has the BT Freestyle Helpline number stored
To copy a phonebook entry to a Speed dial
1. Press
.
2. Scroll to SpeedDialand press
.
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.
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To delete a Speed dial
1. Press
2. Press
.
and scroll or to Speeddialand press
.
3. Scroll or to the Speeddialyou want to delete and
press
.
4. The name and number is displayed, press
and scroll
to Delete.
5. Press
to confirm, Deletedis displayed.
6. Press Backto return to the previous menu level.
To edit a Speed dial
1. Press
2. Press
.
and scroll or to Speeddialand press
.
3. Scroll or to the Speeddialyou want to edit and
press
.
4. The name and number is displayed, press
is displayed.
and Edit
5. Press
to confirm, and then scroll or to the entry
to save.
you want and press
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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 Callingand the number being dialled.
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Handset settings
Handset ringtone
Select the ringtone for External or
Internal calls. There are 10 ringtones
to choose from.
1. Press
. Scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. Display shows H/Setsettings. Press
.
3. Display shows Ringer. Press
4. Scroll or to select Externalor Internal. Press
5. Scroll or to the ringtone you want. A sample is played.
.
.
6. Press
7. Press
to save.
to return to the previous menu level.
Handset ringer volume
There are five volume levels plus Off.
1. Press
. Scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. Display shows H/Setsettings. Press
.
3. Display shows Ringer. Press
.
4. Scroll to Volume. Press
.
5. Scroll or to the level you want.
6. Press
7. Press
to save.
to return to the previous menu level.
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Settings
Switch Key Beeps, Confirmation tones,
Low Battery and Out of Range
Warning tones on or off.
Handset tones
1. Press . Scroll to Settingsand press
2. Display shows H/Setsettings. Press
3. Scroll to Tones. Press
.
The default setting is On.
.
.
4. Scroll or to the tone you want. Press
.
5. Scroll or to Onor Off.
6. Press
7. Press
to save.
to return to the previous menu level.
Your handset can be registered to up
to 4 base stations. Select which base
station you use.
Select base
1. Press
. Scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. Display shows H/Setsettings. Press
.
3. Scroll to SelectBase. 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 Settingsand press
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
.
2. Display shows H/Setsettings. Press
.
need to press
answer ON is the default setting.
as well. Auto
3. Scroll to Autoanswer. Press
.
4. Scroll or to select Onor Off. Press
.
5. Press
to return to the previous menu level.
Display
Contrast
1. Press
Adjust the display contrast to suit
different lighting conditions.
There are 5 levels.
. Scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. Display shows H/Setsettings. Press
.
3. Scroll to Display. Press
.
4. Display shows Contrast. Press
.
5. Scroll or to select the contrast. Press
.
6. Press to return to the previous menu level.
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Settings
Set a name for your handset, e.g.
Donna or Office.
Handset name
1. Press . Scroll to Settingsand press
2. Display shows H/Setsettings. Press
.
.
3. Scroll to Display. 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
Choose from 5 base ringtones.
Base ringtone and volume
There are 5 volume levels and Off.
1. Press
, scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. Scroll to Basesettings. Press
.
3. Ringeris highlighted. Press
.
4. Scroll or to the ringtone you want and press
.
5. Scroll to Ringvolume. Press or to select the volume,
or off.
6. Press
7. Press
to save.
to return to the previous menu.
System PIN
1. Press
The System PIN is used when changing
certain settings and registration / de-
registration. The default setting is
0000. You can change this to your own
preferred 4-digit number.
, scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. Scroll to Basesettings. Press
.
3. Scroll to SystemPIN. Press
.
If you make a mistake, press Clearto
delete digits.
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.
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Settings
System reset
This resets your BT Freestyle 750 to its original settings.
1. Press
, scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. Scroll to Basesettings. Press
3. Scroll to Systemreset. Press
4. Enter the system PIN (0000) and press
.
.
.
5. Press
to confirm or
to cancel.
If you confirm the handset returns to standby.
Date and Time
Set date and time
1. Press
. Scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. Scroll to Date/Timeand press
.
3. To change the Time format, press
select 12 hour or 24 hour. Press
and scroll or to
.
4. To change the Date format, scroll to Dateformatand press
. Scroll or to select dd/mmor mm/ddand press
.
5. To enter the time, scroll to Entertimeand press
.
Use the keypad to enter the time then press
.
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6. To set the date, scroll to Setdateand press
keypad to enter the date then press
. Use the
.
7. Press
to return to the previous menu level.
Set alarm call
1. Press
. Scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. Scroll to Alarmand press
3. To enter the Time for the call, press
to enter the time. Press
.
and use the keypad
.
4. To set the alarm On or Off, scroll to AlarmOn/Offand press
. Scroll or to select Off, Onceor Daily, then press
.
5. To set the ringtone, scroll to Ringtoneand press
.
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 ((Alarm)). The alarm
rings for 60 seconds.
1. Press any button to stop the alarm.
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Calls lists
Caller Display
IMPORTANT
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.
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.
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.
To ensure the caller's name is
displayed, make sure you have stored
the full telephone number, including
the dialling code in the phonebook.
Calls list
When a new call is received in the Calls
list Newcallis displayed.
The Calls list holds up to 20 numbers. The date and time of the
call is also stored if available.
If the number is unavailable,
Unavailableis displayed.
If the number has been withheld by
the caller, Withheldis displayed.
When the list is full, and a new call is received, the oldest entry
will be deleted automatically.
If the call is from the operator,
Operatoris displayed.
The Calls list can hold numbers up to 20 digits and names up
to 15 characters.
If the call is from a payphone,
Payphoneis displayed.
If the call is from a callback request,
Callbackis displayed.
View call details
1. Press the most recent entry is at the top of the list.
2. Press or to scroll through the list.
If the call is from an international number,
Internationalwill be displayed.
If you do not have a Caller Display
service, an external call is displayed as
Externalcall.
3. Press
4. Press or to display details about the next call.
5. Press to return to the previous menu level.
. Detailsis highlighted. Press
.
When there are no calls in the calls list,
the display shows Emptythen will
offer the Categoryoption.
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Dial from the Calls list
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.
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 Storenumberand press
.
4. Enter the name.
5. Scroll to Numberand edit the number if required.
6. Scroll to Select groupand press or to set the call
group you want.
7. Press
8. Press
to save.
to return to the previous menu level.
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Calls lists
If you need to edit the number or
name, press Clearto delete any
unwanted characters, then enter new
ones using the keypad.
Calls list settings
1. Press
2. Press
.
. Scroll to Categoryand press
.
3. Press or to select Allcallsor Missedcalls.
4. Scroll to Newcallalert.
Allcallswill list answered and
missed calls in the Calls list.
5. Press
6. Press
7. Press
to select Onor Off.
to save.
to return to the previous menu level.
Missedcallswill 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.
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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 Deleteand press
. Display
shows Deleted.
4. Press
to return to the previous menu level.
Delete entire Calls list
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
.
. Scroll to Deletealland press
.
to confirm or
to cancel.
to return to the previous menu level.
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BT Network Services
IMPORTANT
By selecting the BT Services menu you can access a range of
useful pre-stored numbers and further BT Calling Features.
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.
Pre-stored BT Services numbers:
For more details on BT’s Calling
Features, call BT free on 0800 800
150.
•
BT 118500
directory enquiries
•
•
•
•
Check call divert
Call waiting on
Call waiting off
Check call waiting
If you are not connected to the BT
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.
•
•
Call divert on
Call divert off
BT 118500 (Directory Enquiries)
For further information, see the BT
Calling Features user guide supplied
when you subscribe to the services
of your choice.
1. Press
. Scroll to BTservicesand press OK.
2. Direnquiriesis highlighted. Press
to call.
Call Divert will divert all incoming calls
to another number of your choice.
Call Divert on/off/check
1. Press
. Scroll to BTservicesand press OK.
2. Scroll to Diverton, Divertoffor Checkdivert.
Press
.
3. Press
to call. Follow the spoken instructions, or listen for
confirmation/status of your instructions.
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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.
Call Waiting on/off/check
1. Press . Scroll to BTservicesand press OK.
2. Scroll to Callwaiton, Callwaitoffor Chkcallwait.
Press
.
3. Press
to call. Follow the spoken instructions, or listen for
confirmation/status of your instructions.
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Answering machine
You will need to set the day, date and
Your BT Freestyle 750 can digitally record up to 15 minutes of
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.
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.
The default date and time settings is
01.01.08, 12:01 (24 hour clock)
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.
Voice prompts
Your BT Freestyle 750 answering
machine has voice prompts to help you
use its settings and features.
Using the answering machine from
the handset
Switch the answering machine on / off
1. Press
2. Scroll to Answeron/off. Press
3. Scroll or to highlight Onor Offand press
4. Press to return to the previous menu level.
. Scroll to Answermachine. Press
.
.
.
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Answer and Record
Outgoing messages
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”.
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.
Your Answer and Record outgoing
message can be up to 1 minute long
and will replace the pre-recorded
message.
Record your own outgoing message
1. Press
. Scroll to Answermachine. Press
.
Answer Only
The pre-set Answer Only outgoing
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”.
2. Scroll to Outgoingmessagesand press
.
3. Recordmessageis highlighted. Press
.
4. Use the or buttons to select Answer&Recordor Answer
Onlyand press
.
When recording your Answer Only
message, remember to advise your
caller that they will not be able to
leave a message.
5. Speak your announcement after the long beep. Press
to stop recording.
Your own Answer Only message can be
up to 1 minute long and will replace
the pre-recorded message.
6. Your message is then played back. If you want to delete it,
press
during playback. Or press
to save.
To reinstate the pre-recorded
messages, delete your own recorded
outgoing message, see opposite.
Check or delete your outgoing message
1. Press . Scroll to Answermachine. Press
2. Scroll to Outgoingmessagesand press
3. Scroll to Playmessage. Press
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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Answering machine
Answer mode
Choose which outgoing message you
want played to callers.
4. Scroll to Ans&Recor Answeronlyand press
5. Your message is then played back. If you want to delete it,
press during playback. Or press to save.
.
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 to answer
after 6 rings.
Answer settings
1. Press . Scroll to Answermachine. Press
.
2. Scroll to Ans.settingsand press
.
3. AnswerModeis highlighted. Press
. Scroll or to
to confirm.
select Ans&Recor Answeronly. Press
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.
4. Scroll to Answerdelayand press
. Scroll or to
to confirm.
select the setting you want and press
5. Scroll to Recordtimeand press
. Scroll or to
select the maximum recording time for each message and
press to confirm.
6. Scroll to CallScreenand press
. Scroll or to
Recording time
select Onor Offand press
to confirm.
The default setting is 60 seconds.
Set the maximum message length:
30, 60 or unlimited.
7. Scroll to Alerttoneand press
. Scroll or to
switch the message alert tone Onor Off.
Message alert
8. Press
to return to the previous menu level.
Set your BT Freestyle 700 to
beep regularly to alert you when
you have new messages on your
answering machine.
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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.
While screening, you can adjust the
volume by pressing or
.
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?Press
the caller and to stop listening.
to hear
2. To interrupt and speak to the caller directly, press
.
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Answering machine
Message playback
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.
1. Press
. Scroll to Answermachine. Press
.
2. Playmessagesis highlighted. Press
.
3. The handset displays the number or name of the caller if
available, and the date and time it was received. Messages that
If there are no messages the display
shows Nomessages.
have not yet been played back are indicated by an *
During playback you have the following options:
Using the menu:
.
New (unplayed) messages cannot be
deleted.
Press
Deleteand press
, then scroll or to Stop Next Repeat
to select.
When the last message has been played back, the screen shows
Endofmessages.
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
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49
Answering machine messages that are
not deleted are automatically saved.
At the end of playback the handset will return to standby.
The messages are renumbered to take account of any
deleted messages.
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.
Delete all old messages
1. Press
. Scroll to Answermachine. Press
.
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.
2. Scroll to Delete messagesand press
.
If there are no old (unplayed) messages, the display shows
Nooldmessages.
If there are old messages the display shows Deleteall?
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.
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Answering machine
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
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.
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 Disableis selected on the
Remote access settings, the PIN is
automatically re-set to 0000.
To enable/disable remote access
1. Press
. Scroll to Answermachineand press
.
2. Scroll or to Remoteaccessand press
.
3. Press or to select Enableor Disableand press
to confirm.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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IMPORTANT
You should change the security PIN
from the original setting of 0000.
4. If you select Enablethe display asks you to enter the Remote
access PIN. Enter the old PIN (original setting 0000) and press
.
It is advisable to make a note of
your new PIN code and keep it
somewhere safe.
5. Enter the new PIN and press
.
6. Re-enter the new PIN and press
.
To change your answering machine
PIN see Answer Settings, page 46.
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.
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.
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”.
If no button is pressed for 8 seconds
or more, your BT Freestyle 750 will
hang up.
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”.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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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 [email protected]
Using additional handsets
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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 Settingsand press
.
2. H/set settingsis highlighted. Press
.
3. Scroll or to Registerand press
.
4. Press or to select the base you want and press
.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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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.
5. Enter the system PIN then press
Registering...
. The display shows
The handset is automatically assigned the next available
handset number.
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.
Select base
1. Press
, scroll to Settingsand press
.
If your BT Freestyle 750 handset is
registered to more than one base, you
can select which base to use.
2. H/setsettingsis highlighted. Press
.
3. Scroll to Selectbaseand press
.
If you have a handset registered to
more than one base and then de-
register 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.
4. Base1is highlighted. Scroll or to the base you want and
press
.
5. Display shows Savedfollowed by the standby screen.
De-register a handset
1. Press
, scroll to Settingsand press
.
2. H/setsettingsis highlighted. Press
.
3. Scroll to De-registerand press
.
4. Enter the System PIN (original setting = 0000) and
press
.
5. Scroll or to the handset you want and press
.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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6. Display shows De-registered!
7. Press to return to the previous menu level.
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 [email protected]
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Using additional handsets
If the other handset does not answer,
press Singleto 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 Confto join all callers.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
Help
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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.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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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 [email protected]
Help
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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 [email protected]
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Help
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected]
General information
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Safety information
IMPORTANT
•
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.
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.
•
•
Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied.
Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the
BT Freestyle 750 Helpline on 0800 218 2182*.
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.
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.
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
•
If the keylock is switched on, it is NOT possible to
make calls, except to the emergency numbers
(999/112).
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.
•
•
Radio signal transmitted between the handset and
base may cause interference to hearing aids.
WARNING
It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert
be sought before using this product in the vicinity of
emergency/intensive care medical equipment.
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.
•
•
It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted
you check with a medical expert before using this
product.
BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused
to your BT Freestyle 750 by using any other types
of batteries.
Your product may interfere with other electrical
equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and
computers if placed too close.
There is a risk of explosion if incorrect batteries
are fitted.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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General information
•
•
It is recommended that you place your product at
least one metre away from such appliances to
minimise any risk of interference.
•
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.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious
risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic
chemicals.
Product disposal instructions
Cleaning
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.
•
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.
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.
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.
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.
•
•
•
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.
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.
Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other
hazardous conditions.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:
Guarantee
Your BT Freestyle 750 is guaranteed for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase.
If your product needs repair after the guarantee
period has ended, the repair must meet the approval
requirements for connection to the telephone
network.
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.
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.
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.
For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
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.
For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required
so please keep your receipt.
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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General information
Connecting to a switchboard
Technical information
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.
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.
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.
Any additional handsets and chargers that you
register have a REN of 0.
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.
R&TTE
This product is intended for use within the UK for
connection to the public telephone network and
compatible switchboards.
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.
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 [email protected]
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email [email protected]
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.
Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd.
Printed in China.
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