BT FREESTYLE 7150 manuel d'utilisation

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Section • Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions). • Directory lets you store up to 50 names and numbers for easy dialling. • Answering machine can be operated from the handset, at the base or by remote access from another phone. • Send and receive SMS text messages. • Caller Display[...]

Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Y ou must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your B T Freestyle 7150, conta[...]

Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting up the charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Base .......................... 11 Navigating the menus and selecting options . . . . . .[...]

5 In this guide If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Read, edit and send draft SMS text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Read, edit and send messages from your outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Reading SMS texts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 In this guide If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Switch backlight on or off . . . . . . . . . . 56 Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Key beeps on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Setti[...]

Location Y ou need to place your BT Freestyle 7150 base station close enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Y our BT Freestyle 7150 works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signa[...]

2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 3. Charge the handset batteries for at least 16 hours by placing the handset on the base. The screen shows the battery icon filling up. 4. Plug the telephone line cord into the socket marked on the back of the base and plug the [...]

B T Freestyle 7150 multiple pack owners only Y ou need to place your BT Freestyle 7150 charger close enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach. Setting up the charger 1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the charger. Then plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. 2. The batteries a[...]

Getting to know your phone 10 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Redial Press to open the Redial list, page 17 . Calls list Press to open the Calls list, page 26 . T alk / Handsfree Press to make and receive calls, page 15 . Use to switch to Handsfree, page 16 . Also switch[...]

11 Getting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 88 Base Power/In Use indicator On when the power is connected. Flashes when line is in use. 䊴 Skip Press once to repeat current message, press again to play the previous message, page 50 . Play Press to play[...]

Navigating the menus and selecting options Y our BT Freestyle 7150 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look at the menu map on page 1 4 . • Open the main menu by pressing the button below the MENU option shown on screen. • Now use the or buttons to scroll up and down through the main menu. When t[...]

Go back one level Y ou can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK . Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the phonebook, press BACK . If you want to go straight to the standby screen press the button. 13 Getting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheuro[...]

14 Getting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Menu map SMS T ext Messaging Write Message Inbox Drafts Outbox T emplates SMS Settings Answer Machine Play Messages Delete All Messages Answer On/Off Answer Settings Record Memo Handset Settings Ringer Melody [...]

Switch the handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch handset off. 2. Press and release to switch it on. Make an external call 1. Press , listen for the dial tone then dial the number. 2. T o end the call, press or place the handset back on the base. Preparatory dialling Enter the number first. If you make a mistake press CLEAR to delete. Press to [...]

Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It can also enable other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation. 1. Press , then press again to switch to handsfree. The display shows the icon and you can hear the dial tone over the handset speaker. Dial the phone number. 2. During a call, use t[...]

Redial Y ou can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called. Redial a number from the redial list 1. Press to open the R edial list. The last number dialled is highlighted. If there are no numbers in the Redial list, the display shows Redial List Empty . 2. Press or to scroll through the list. When the number you want is highlighted, press to dial. C[...]

Deleting a redial entry 1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you want to delete and press OPTION . DELETE ENTRY is highlighted. Press OK . Delete entire redial list 1. Press to open the redial list and press OPTION . DELETE ENTRY is highlighted. 2. Scroll to DELETE ALL and press OK . Press DELETE to confirm or SA VE to cancel. Find[...]

Keypad lock Y ou can lock the keypad so that numbers are not dialled accidentally whilst carrying the handset around. 1. Press and hold . Display confirms KEYPAD LOCKED and then reverts to the standby screen and displays . 2. Press UNL OCK , then press whilst Press # To Unlock Keys is shown in the display. Call W aiting Call Waiting lets you know i[...]

Using the Directory 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 If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit. Press once to insert a space. Available characters are displayed at the bottom of the scre[...]

Dial from the directory 1. Press DIR . Entries are displayed in alphabetical order. 2. Scroll or through the directory to the entry you want to dial, then press . The number is displayed and dialled. Or you can search alphabetically by pressing the relevant button, e.g. to find TOM press and scroll through entries under T , then press to dial. View[...]

Delete entries Y ou can delete individual entries or the entire directory. 1. Press DIR and scroll or to the entry you want to delet e, then press OPTION . 2. Scroll DOWN to DELETE ENTRY or DELETE ALL and press OK . 3. Display asks you to confirm. Press DELETE to confirm or SA VE to cancel. Copying directory entries If you have more than one handse[...]

The receiving handset shows RECEIVE DIRECTORY ENTRY? If you press YES the entry is copied. If you press NO , then the copying is aborted. When copying is finished, the display returns to standby. Copy entire directory from one handset to another Note that if the entire directory is copied, it will overwrite any existing entries on the other handset[...]

Set groups Y ou can create ringing groups by selecting entries from your directory. For example, you can create a group for family members and assign a ringer melody to that group. When one of that family group calls you will be able to identify which group from the ringer melody. Y ou can create up to 3 groups. 1. Press DIR . Scroll or to the entr[...]

3. If required, use or to select SET MELODY or EDIT GROUP NAME . Press OK . 4. Press CLEAR to delete the existing name, then enter the new name and press SA VE . 5. Press to return to standby. 25 U sing the Directory If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com[...]

Caller Display and the Calls list If you subscribe to a Caller Display service, you can see your caller’s number (provided it is not withheld) on your handset display before you answer the call. When a call is received your caller’s telephone number will be stored in a Calls list. The Calls list holds details of the last 30 calls. When the Call[...]

View / dial a number from the Calls list 1. Press to open the Calls list. Details of your most recent call are displayed. 2. Scroll or through the list. Press to dial the number displayed. Save a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press . Scroll or to the entry you want to save. 2. Press OPTION . Display highlights SAVE NUMBER . Press OK . 3. Us[...]

SMS text messaging W elcome to the B T T ext Service on your BT Freestyle 7150. The SMS Service is provided by B T . Y our BT Freestyle 7150 can send and receive text messages to any mobile phone from participating mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in the UK. The fixed line SMS service is provided under B T’s terms and conditions[...]

Send an SMS text message 1. Press MENU , then OK twice . 2. Use the keypad to write your message then press OPTION . 3. Now scroll or to choose between: SEND TO – press OK and either enter the number you want or press SEARCH to display your Directory, then scroll to the entry you want. Now press SEND . SAVE – you can save a text in the Draft Me[...]

Punctuation and other characters When writing texts, use the , and keys to add punctuation and other charatcers. .,'? !" 1 – () @ /:; s p a c e 0+& _ $£€¥<>=#* space .,# Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Y our B T Freestyle 7150’s outbox is like a redial list. It holds a copy of the last 5 messages sent. If your mes[...]

SMS template messages Use a template to add pre-set statements to make your texts easier to write. The templates are: • Please call • I’ll be back at • Happy Birthday There is one spare template shown as EMPTY for you to write your own message. Y ou can also change or delete the pre-set ones. Edit SMS templates Y ou can overwrite the existi[...]

Delete SMS templates 1. Press MENU , then OK and scroll to TEMPLATES and press OK . The available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press OK . 2. Press to highlight DELETE TEMPLATE and press OK . Press DELETE to confirm or SAVE to cancel. R ead, edit and send draft SMS text messages If you have saved a message you have wr[...]

Press OK , scroll to the message you want and press OK . The template message is added to your text. When ready, press OPTION . These three choices are displayed again. DELETE – deletes current message. DELETE ALL – deletes all messages in the Draft messages box. R ead, edit and send messages from your outbox Y ou can check on the last 5 messag[...]

USE TEMPLATE – these are pre-stored messages. Press OK , scroll to the message you want and press OK . The template message is added to your text. When ready, press OPTION . These three choices are displayed again. USE NUMBER – ring the sender’s number. DELETE – deletes current message. DELETE ALL – deletes all messages in the Outbox. Inc[...]

Reading SMS texts When you receive a new text message, the display shows NEW SMS MESSAGE . T o read it later, press CLEAR . The display returns to standby and shows instead of the date and time. 1. Press MENU . Display shows SMS TEXT MESSAGING . Press OK . 2. Scroll to INBOX , then press OK. Now scroll or to the message you want. Press READ . 3. Sc[...]

4. Follow the on screen prompts to save, write, send or delete the messages. Or press BACK to go back to the previous menu level. Received messages are stored in the Inbox Y our BT Freestyle 7150’s inbox can store up to 30 text messages. The oldest message is listed as 01, 30 would be the most recent message. The inbox is in the base not the hand[...]

Switch SMS text alert on/off 1. Press MENU , then OK . Scroll to SMS settings and press OK . 2. Scroll to SMS ALERT ON/OFF and press OK . A ✔ indicates the current setting. Press or to highlight ON or OFF , then press OK . SMS Service Centre numbers T o send and receive SMS text messages you need the telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centr[...]

3. Scroll or to highlight the option you want and press OK . The pre-set number (1470P17094009) is stored under Send 1 . 4. Y ou can now enter a new number or edit an existing number. Press SA VE . Adding or changing a Receive Service number Y ou can store up to 3 numbers of SMS Service Centres that you receive messages from. Y ou need to have thes[...]

4. Y ou can now enter a new number or edit an existing number. Press SA VE . In some cases the numbers for the provider’s SMS transmission and reception centre will be the same. Selecting a Send Service number If you have two Service Centre numbers stored you can choose which one you use to send a message. Y our BT Freestyle 7150 is pre-set to se[...]

Using your answering machine Y ou can operate your BT Freestyle 7150 answering machine from: • the base • the handset • Remotely from any external T ouchtone™ telephone. The factory setting for the answering machine is ON. Until you change your outgoing message, your callers will be greeted with the pre-recorded message ‘Hello, your call [...]

3. Enter the time (in 24-hour format), e.g. for 3.30pm. Press SA VE . 4. Press , display shows Set Day . Press OK . 5. Scroll or until the current day is highlighted, then press SAVE . The new time will not appear on the other handsets until they go on-line or a call is received. Operating the answering machine from a handset Y ou can use any regis[...]

Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Y our BT Freestyle 7150 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from. Answer & Record This allows your caller to leave a message for you. The pre-recorded message is “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please[...]

2. Scroll to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK . Scroll to OUTGOING MESSAGE . Press OK . Display shows RECORD OUTGOING MESSAGE . Press OK . 3. Press or to select ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY . Press OK . Display shows RECORDING . 4. Record your message after the announcement. Press SA VE to end recording. Y our message is played back. Press OK to [...]

Select answer mode Set your answering machine to Answer & Record or Answer Only. 1. On the handset, press MENU , scroll to ANSWER MACHINE and press OK . 2. Scroll to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK . Display shows ANSWER MODE . Press OK . 3. Press or to highlight the setting you want – ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY . The current setting is [...]

3. Press or to select ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY . Press OK . Display shows PLAYING . 4. Whilst the display shows PLAYING , press DELETE . The pre-recorded message is reinstated and played. Answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your B T Freestyle 7150 will ring before the answering machine picks up your call. The default settin[...]

3. Press or to highlight the option you want. The current setting is ticked. 4. Press SA VE to confirm or BACK to return to the previous level. Audible message alert When this feature is switched On, your B T Freestyle 7150 will beep every 10 seconds to indicate new messages. The default setting is Off. 1. On the handset, press MENU , scroll to ANS[...]

Play, repeat, delete and skip 1. On the handset, press MENU , scroll to ANSWER MACHINE and press OK . 2. Display shows PLAY MESSAGES . Press OK . Y our messages are played. Screen shows details of the message being played. Y ou can now press: or PREV once to replay the current message or twice to hear the previous message. or NEXT to hear the next [...]

2. Scroll to RECORD MEMO . Press OK and record your memo message. Press SA VE to end recording. Y our memo is played back to you. During playback you can press DELETE to cancel or OK to accept. 3. Press OK to record another memo or BACK to return to standby. Call screening Y ou can listen while your answering machine takes a call via the handset or[...]

Using the answering machine at the base Switch on/off Press . The machine announces On or Off. Adjust loudspeaker volume V olume for message playback ranges from 01 – 05 and call screening ranges from 00 – 05. 00 = Off and 05 = Max. 1. Message Playback During message playback on the base, press or to set the desired volume. 2. Call screening Wh[...]

The messages are played, starting with the first message received. New messages are always played first. During playback, press: to delete the current message. twice to delete all messages. once to repeat the current message, twice to play the previous message. to play the next message. to stop playback. R emote access Y ou can operate your answeri[...]

2. Scroll to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK . Scroll to CHANGE REMOTE ACCESS PIN . Press OK . 3. Enter the current PIN (pre-set: 0000). Press OK . 4. Enter the new PIN, press SAVE . Enter it again and press SA VE to confirm. The new PIN is saved. 5. Press to return to standby. Switch answering machine on remotely If you forget to switch on your answe[...]

Operate your answering machine from another phone 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press . Y ou will hear “Please enter your security code” . 2. Enter your 4-digit access PIN. If you have new messages, your machine announces “Y ou have (n) new messages” , and they are played. Or you will hear “Y ou have no n[...]

53 U sing your answering machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com Base display Display Meaning (BLANK) Power off. —— Power on, answering machine off. 00-XX Answer machine ON, number of messages stored. 01-XX (flashing) Answer machine ON, number of messages stored and [...]

Handset settings Day, date and time If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, the date and time are set automatically on all handsets when your B T Freestyle 7150 receives its first call. If new handsets are then registered to the base, they will also receive the current date and time. However, to enable the answer machine to ‘[...]

Ringer melody Y ou can set your handset to different ringer melodies for External and Internal calls. Choose from 10 ringer melodies. 1. Press MENU . Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS . Press OK . Display shows RINGER MELODY . 2. Press OK . If required scroll or to select INTERNAL or EXTERNAL . Press OK . The current melody is displayed and played. 3. Scr[...]

1. Press MENU . Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS . Press OK . Scroll to NAME HANDSET . 2. Press OK . Use CLEAR and the keypad to enter the name you want, then press SA VE . Adjust contrast 1. Press MENU . Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS and press OK . 2. Scroll to DISPLAY CONTRAST and press OK . 3. Select the contrast setting by scrolling or through the 8 lev[...]

Auto answer When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the handset off the base station. This is called auto answer. When you switch auto answer off, all calls must be answered by pressing . 1. Press MENU . Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS . Press OK . Scroll to AUTO TALK ON/OFF . 2. Press OK . Press or to select ON or OFF then press OK . Key [...]

Alarm Y ou can set a BT Freestyle 7150 handset to give an alarm ring. Switch alarm on or off 1. Press MENU . Scroll to TIME & DATE SETTINGS and press OK . 2. Scroll to ALARM and press OK . Display shows ALARM ON/OFF . Press OK . 3. The current setting is indicated by a ✔ . Press or to highlight the setting you want and press OK . 4. If you pr[...]

Setting melody for the alarm 1. Press MENU . Scroll to TIME & DATE SETTINGS and press OK . 2. Scroll to ALARM and press OK . Display shows ALARM ON/OFF . 3. Scroll to SET MELODY and press OK . The current melody is displayed and played. 4. Scroll o r to the melody you want and press SA VE . 59 H andset settings If you experience any problems, p[...]

Base settings Ringer melody Y ou can set your base to play one of 5 different ringer melodies. 1. Press MENU . Scroll to BASE SETTINGS . Press OK . Display shows RINGER MELODY . 2. Press OK . Scroll or to the melody you want and press SAVE . Ringer volume Y ou can choose between 5 volume levels and Off. 1. Press MENU . Scroll to BASE SETTINGS . Pre[...]

2. Scroll to HANDSET PRIORITY and press OK . Use or to select between: ALL HANDSETS – all handsets ring together. Press OK to confirm. SELECTED HANDSET – one handset rings before the others. Display shows SELECT HANDSET and the handset numbers. Use or to select the handset that you want to ring before the others. Press OK . Display shows RING D[...]

Recall mode Recall is used with some switchboard features and some B T Calling F eatures. It is pre-set to Timed Break which is correct for direct exchange lines and most switchboards. For some switchboards you may need to select Earth (consult your switchboard supplier). When pulse dialling is chosen only earth break recall is available. T o chang[...]

T o change the PIN: 1. Press MENU . Scroll to display BASE SETTINGS and press OK . Scroll to CHANGE SYSTEM PIN and press OK . 2. Enter the current PIN and press OK . 3. Display shows ENTER NEW PIN . (Original setting 0000). Enter your new 4-digit PIN and press SA VE . 4. Enter the new PIN again to confirm and press SAVE . Display shows SYSTEM PIN C[...]

Additional handsets and bases Registering new handsets Y ou can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle 7150 base. If you have purchased a T win, T rio or Quad the handsets in these packs are already pre-registered to the main base. However, if you purchase additional B T Freestyle 7100 handsets separately you will need to register them to t[...]

De-registering a handset Y ou can de-register any handset from a base using any handset registered to an in range base. 1. Press MENU . Scroll to REGISTRATION and press OK . Display shows REGISTER HANDSET . Press to display DE-REGISTER HANDSET and press OK . 2. Enter the 4 digit base PIN (original setting 0000) and press OK . Press or to select the[...]

T ransferring calls and 3-W ay calls When you are on a call you can transfer it to another B T Freestyle 7150 handset. Y ou can also bring another handset in on the call to have a 3-way call. T ransferring a call When you are on a call:– 1. Press , the display shows CALL HANDSET and the other handset numbers. 2. Use the or buttons to select the h[...]

2. Use the or buttons to select the handset you want to bring in on the call, then press OK . Alternatively, just press the number of the handset you want, e.g. to call handset 2 press . The external party is put on hold and the called handset rings. 3. When the second handset answers you will be able to speak to them without the external party hea[...]

Help Replacing the handset batteries 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 the batteries will need replacing. For spare AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries please contact the B T Freestyle Helpline 0870 240 3962. 1. Slide off the battery compartment cover. Insta[...]

No display appears • The handset may be switched off. • Press and release the button to switch the handset on. • The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted. Recharge, replace or renew the batteries. No dial tone • Make sure your handset is registered to the base and within range of the base. • Is the telephone cord of the bas[...]

• Check that the base station is plugged into the phone socket and mains power and switched on. Buzzing noise on my radio, TV , computer • Sometimes your B T Freestyle 7150 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close. • It is recommended that you position your B T Freestyle 7150 at least one metre away from such ap[...]

Cannot send text • Check service centre number is correct including 1470 prefix, see page 37 . • Check call barring (option 4) is not activated on your line if you have the call barring service rented from B T . Cannot receive text • Check service centre number is correct, see page 37 . • Ensure you have subscribed to a Caller Display servi[...]

• B T Business customers – call 154, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser. • For other telephone service providers, please contact their customer services. General sales enquiries: • B T R esidential lines – call 150. [...]

• T urns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone. This means all incoming text is delivered as voice text. • T urns off permanent voice text message delivery. If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone. • F orces a message sent to be delivered as voice text even though the recipient may hav[...]

IMPOR T ANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. General • Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. • Only use [...]

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 rec[...]

Insert a ‘pause’ in a stored number If you need to add a pause in the dialling sequence, follow the example given below: 9 P 0870 240 3962 When storing a number, at the point you want to insert a pause, press and hold until P is displayed. Y ou can enter as any pauses as required. R& TTE Directive This equipment complies with the essential [...]

Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please read the ‘Help’ section beginning on page 68 , or contact the B T Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962, 9am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9.30am–2.30pm on Saturdays, or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com. In the unlikely event of[...]

Additional/Replacement Items For a full range of items, including additional handsets for either the B T Freestyle 6000 range or B T Freestyle 2000, 4000 and 7000, please call 0870 240 3962. 78 General information If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com[...]

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