BT Freestyle 2500 manual

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Us e r G u i d e B T FREES TYLE 2500 5301 BT Freestyle 2500 UG [5] 22/1/04 8:41 am Page 1[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Section Digital call quality with a range of up to 300 metres outdoors and up to 50 metres indoors. 10 Number Quickdial directory. Caller Display, to see who is calling and keep track of unanswered calls. Answering machine with up to 10 minutes recording time. Play, repeat and delete your mess[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 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 machine before you can use it. This doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any [...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Set the day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Check day/time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Default settings for your B T Freestyle 2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 5 In this guide Answering machine Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Loudspeaker volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Answer and Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Answer Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Select answe[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 WARNING Do not place your B T Freestyle 2500 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The handset reception range from the base is up to 300m outdoors and up to 50m indoors. Thick stone walls can severely affect the range. Signal strength The symbol on your handset screen indicates [...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 2. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset. Slide the battery compartment cover into place. 3. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours by placing the handset on the base. The red Charging light comes on. The handset is pre-registered to the base as HS 1 . This is shown on[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 1. Press and hold until you hear “Please set day and time” and the current setting on the message counter flashes. 2. Press or to hear and select the day then press to confirm. Y ou can scroll through the settings by holding down the button. 1 = Monday, 7 = Sunday. 3. Press or to hear and [...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 9 Getting started V oice prompts While operating your BT Freestyle 2500 from time to time you will hear useful voice prompts. Helpline If you have any difficulties setting up your B T Freestyle 2500, please call the B T Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 . Default settings for your B T Frees[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Quick dial Clr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 G H I V o l . P Q R S M N O W X Y Z D E F A B C J K L T U V R e d i a l C a l l s Prog R H a n d s f r e e I n t e r c o m Getting to know your phone 10 Quickdial Used to store and dial up to 10 numbers, page 19. Redial Used to redial one of the last 10 numb[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 11 Getting to know your phone Steady Flashing In range Out of range Handset in use Incoming call Secrecy Ring volume off Keypad lock on Making internal call or transferring external call Steady Flashing Missed call(s) Battery empty Battery low Battery half full Battery full Directs you back i[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Pin S e t S e le c t O G M T ime /S e t Page A ns. O n /O ff S to p D e l. Charging Messages In U s e A n s O n /O ff Play Pause Vol . 䊴 䊳 + BT Freestyle 2500 12 Getting to know your phone Base/ Answering machine Time/set Press to hear the current date/time. Press and hold to set new date/[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 13 Navigating the menus Y our B T Freestyle 2500 handset features an easy to use menu system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page. When the handset is switched on and in standb y: 1. Press and hold to open the main menu and select the function you want by pressing - or the , or butto[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 14 Menu map Getting to know your phone 0 4 5 6 9 R Quick dial Quick dial C a l l s R e d i a l Quickdial Calls Delete calls list Delete Quickdial numbers Enter Quickdial no. to store Enter mem. location (0 – 9) Calls list Dial Prog Press and hold until display shows P Earpiece V olume (1 –[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Make a call 1. Press . The display shows the call timer, e.g. 00:30 . Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first then press to dial. End a call 1. Press or place the handset back on the base. Receiving calls When the telephone rings th[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 During a call press to toggle between Handsfree and the handset. Prog Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker. Make a call in handsfree 1. Dial the number then pre[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing. 1. Press . The display shows and your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press again to return to your caller. Redial Y ou can redial any of the last 10 numbers called. 1. Press repeatedly to display any of the last 10[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Page the handset(s) Y ou can alert handset users that they are wanted or locate a missing handset. 1. Press on the base. The handset(s) ring. 2. Press on the base or any button on the handset to stop ringing. Internal calls If you purchased the BT Freestyle 2500 T win, you can make internal ca[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Quickdial directory Y ou can store up to 10 numbers in the directory of each of your Freestyle 2500 handsets for quick and easy dialling. Numbers can be up to 18 digits long. Store a number 1. Press and hold then . Enter the telephone number you want to store. 2. Press then the Quickdial loca[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Edit/delete a number 1. Press then the location ( – ) of the number you want to edit or delete. 2. Press and hold for 3 seconds. 3. Y ou can now move the cursor using the and buttons, delete digits using the button and insert digits using the keypad. T o delete the whole number, press and ho[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 21 Ringer melody There are 9 different ringer melodies to choose from. 1. Press and hold then . The current melody is played. 2. Press – to select your preferred melody. 3. Press to confirm. Ringer volume There are 5 different ringer volumes to choose from. 1. Press and hold then . The curr[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Base ringer off/on 1. Press and hold for 10 seconds to switch the base ringer off or on again. The default setting is ON. Keypad lock Y ou can lock the handset keypad to prevent accidental button presses. 1. Press and hold . The display shows . The keypad buttons are now locked. 2. Press and h[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Restore default settings This will return your handset to its original settings. 1. Press and hold then . 2. Enter the system PIN number. 3. Press to confirm. Default handset settings Earpiece volume 3 Handset ringer volume 5 Handset melody 8 Keypad lock Off Redial memory Empty Quickdial dire[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 24 Caller Display If you subscribe to Caller Display, you can see your caller’s number (provided it is not withheld) on your handset display before you answer the call. If the caller has withheld their number the display shows the handset number (e.g. HS-1 ). Using the Calls list When a call[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 View/dial a number 1. Press . The most recent missed call is displayed. 2. K eep pressing to toggle between the number and the date and time it was received. 3. Press to scroll back through the earlier calls in the list. 4. When the number you want is displayed, press to dial it. Delete a num[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Y our B T Freestyle 2500 can digitally record up to 10 minutes of messages. Each message can be up to a maximum of 3 minutes long. Y ou can also record memos for other users of your phone. Y ou can operate your B T Freestyle 2500 from: the base remotely from any external T ouchtone™ telephon[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Loudspeaker volume Adjust volume for call screening The volume ranges from 0 – 7 where 0 = Off, 7 = Maximum. 1. When the base is idle, press or , the display shows the current setting. Adjust volume for message playback V olume for playback is adjustable in 7 steps. It is independent from C[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Y our B T Freestyle 2500 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from. Y ou can also record your own outgoing messages. Answer and Record This allows your caller to leave a m[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Select answer mode 1. Press . The current answer mode is announced, for example “ Answer and Record” . 2. Press and hold to change the mode, for example to Answer Only. When Answer and Record is set and the answering machine is switched on, the display shows the message counter, e.g. 03 .[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Play/check outgoing message 1. Press . Y our current outgoing message is played. Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing messages This means deleting your own recorded outgoing message. 1. Press to play the current Answer and R ecord or Answer Only outgoing message. 2. During playback, press . The mes[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your B T Freestyle 2500 will ring before the answering machine picks up your call. The default setting is 6 rings. Y ou can change this setting to 2-9 rings or to time saver mode. At the base: 1. Press and hold until the current setting is an[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 W orking with a fax machine If your B T Freestyle 2500 is connected to a fax machine, make sure your B T Freestyle 2500 is set to answer the call before your fax machine (the answer delay on BT Freestyle 2500 – 2, 3 or 4 rings is recommended – must be less than the answer delay on the fax)[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Message playback Playing messages 1. Press . The machine announces “Y ou have (n) new messages and (m) old messages” . Y our messages are played, starting with the new messages and then the old. Playback always starts with the first received message. During playback, you can choose any of[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Delete all old messages When the machine is idle, press and hold the red button. The machine announces “ All old messages deleted, you have (n) new messages” and then beeps. Call screening Y ou can listen in while your answering machine takes a call. This lets you identify the caller befor[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Record a memo Y ou can record a memo message for other users of the answering machine. Memos are stored and played back just as messages. 1. Press and hold and speak your message clearly after the tone. 2. Release to end recording. The message counter goes up by 1. Play Play 35 Answering mach[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Keep a note of your remote access code by writing it in the space provided on page 46. Time saver If you have set the answer delay to Time Saver, your answering machine will answer after 2 rings if you have new messages. If you do not have new messages it will answer after 6 rings. This enable[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Check for messages 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press . Y ou will hear “ Please enter your security code”. 2. Enter your 3-digit code. Y our machine announces, “Y ou have (n) new messages and (m) old messages, to hear main menu, press 1” . Press 1 to[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Registering new handsets Y ou can register up to 5 handsets to your B T Freestyle 2500 base. If you have purchased a T win, T rio or Quad the handsets in these packs are pre-registered to the main base. However, if you purchase additional B T Freestyle 2500 handsets separately you will need to[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Registering another GAP compatible handset 1. Press and hold the button on the base for about 10 seconds until the In Use light starts flashing. 2. Set the handset to be registered into registration mode (see user guide for that handset). When it asks for a PIN, enter . 3. When the handset be[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Help New batteries should be rechargeable: Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), size AAA, capacity 600mAh. Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the BT Freestyle Helpline 0870 240 3962. WARNING Do not immerse batteries in water or throw them into a fire, or dispose of them with ordinary dome[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Y ou cannot link up with the base station Is the icon shown in the top left hand corner of the display? If so, you may be out of range and need to move closer to the base. Check that the mains power cable is connected at the base and switched on. Handset does not ring The ringer volume may be[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Calls do not get through to a connected fax machine Check that the number of rings before answering is 2, 3 or 4, see Answer delay page 31 and that your outgoing message is kept short. Check that the sending machine is transmitting fax tones. Older machines may not do this. If you are still ha[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Safety General Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item number for the power supply used with the base is 024322. The item number for the power supply used with the charger is [...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 44 It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product. Y our product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you place your product[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 45 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 surface. Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such as bathrooms. Do not expose your pr[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 46 Guarantee Y our B T Freestyle 2500 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at B T’s or its agent’s discretion the option to replace the B T Freestyle 2500 or any component ther[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 47 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 40, or contact the B T Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962, 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. In the unlikely event of a defect occurrin[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 How many telephones can you 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 other telephone line. Y our B T Freestyle 2500 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN o[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 49 Declaration of Conformance Hereby, Vtech declares that this B T Freestyle 2500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. F or a copy of the Declaration of Conformity, please contact the B T Helpline on 0870 240 3962. Connecting t[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 50 Insert a Pause 1. When storing a number, press and hold until P appears in the display. Recall (R) is used when connected to certain switchboards/PBXs and some B T Calling F eatures, or those services available via your network provider. The default recall setting is option S ( 100ms) which[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 51 Dialling mode Y our B T Freestlye 2500 is pre-set to tone dialling. Y ou can switch to pulse dialling which may be necessary if you are using your B T Freestyle 2500 with an older style switchboard. 1. Press and hold then . The display shows the current setting T (T one mode) or P (Pulse m[...]

B T Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Offices worldwide The telecommunications 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 T elecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this pu[...]