Page 2 - Welcome...
Section BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 • Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and up to50m indoors (in ideal conditions). • Answering machine with up to 15 minutes recording time. • Directory – lets you store up to 50 names and numbers for easy dialling. • Caller D...
Page 3 - Section
Section BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 This User Guide provides you with all theinformation you need to get the most fromyour phone. You must first set up your phone beforeyou can use it. This doesn’t take long as itis easy to do. Just follow the simpleinstructions on the next fe...
Page 4 - In this guide; Getting started
4 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] In this guide Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Caller Display
6 In this guide BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Caller Display Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57View/dial a number . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Location; Plug the mains power cable into the power socket on the
Getting started 7 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle 250 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The BT Freestyle 250 has ...
Page 8 - Set the day and time
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 the batteries for at least 16 hours. The main handset is pre-registered to the base as –1–(Handset 1). This is shown on the display. Wh...
Page 9 - Saved
9 Getting started BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, so reducing the talk/standby time ...
Page 10 - Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the
Under no circumstances use non- rechargeable batteries. Only use NiMH rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 600mAh or higher. Using inappropriate batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. Helpline If you are having any difficulties setting up or using your BT Freesty...
Page 11 - Your BT Freestyle 250 multiple pack is now ready for use.
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 charger and charge for at least 16 hours. Your BT Freestyle 250 multiple pack is now ready for use. 11 Getting started BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed ...
Page 12 - Getting to know your phone; Handset buttons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ 0 R Clr Menu Getting to know your phone 12 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] BT button Press to access the BT Calling fe...
Page 13 - Handset display icons; These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s display.
Handset display icons These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s display. 13 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] UP/DOWN When scrolling t...
Page 14 - Base
14 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Base Find Press to ring the handset(s), to help you find it if it is missing, page 22. <SKIP Press once t...
Page 16 - Handset menu map; Menu navigation
Handset menu map 16 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Menu navigation Press or to scroll through the menu options. Press to select an option. Pre...
Page 17 - Using the phone; Make a call
Using the phone 17 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Make a call 1. Press . Enter the telephone number and the number is dialled. Preparatory dialling Use preparatory dialling to see and check the number on thedisplay before you dial out. 1. Enter the number first then press or to d...
Page 18 - Earpiece volume; Dial the number then press
The earpiece volume can only be changed when you are on a call. Earpiece volume During a call: To increase the volume Press . To decrease the volume Press . Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding thehandset. It also enables other people in the room to listen toyour conversa...
Page 20 - Redial
If a redial number is stored in the Directory, the caller’s name will be displayed instead of the number.If there are no redial numbers stored, Empty will be displayed. If you dial the same number on more than one occasion, only the most recent call details will be stored, any previous occurrence wi...
Page 22 - Keypad lock
You cannot answer the ringing as you would a call.Stopping the ring at a handset stops the ring at that handset only. When the keypad is locked incoming calls can still be answered. Once the call has ended, the keypad lock is re- activated. IMPORTANT Emergency calls CAN be made when the keypad lock ...
Page 23 - Making internal calls; then; Internal; and enter the number of the handset you want to; Receiving internal calls; or
Making internal calls If you purchased a BT Freestyle 250 multi-pack, you can makeinternal calls between handsets. 1. Press then or until the display shows Internal . 2. Press and enter the number of the handset you want to call. The other handset will ring and display your handsetnumber to let the ...
Page 24 - Transferring calls
To put an external call on hold during a conference, press Int/Ext call will be displayed. Press to confirm. To take the external caller off hold, press . Conference will be displayed, press to confirm. Menu Menu Menu Menu Transferring calls If using a BT Freestyle 250 multi-pack, you can transfer a...
Page 26 - Directory; Store a number
Directory 26 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If there are no stored entries, Empty will be displayed. If you try to store a new entry and the directory is full, you will hear an error tone and Full will be displayed. Press to delete an incorrect digit. Writing tips If you make a m...
Page 29 - SMS text messages; Subscribe to the SMS service
SMS text messages 29 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Welcome to the BT SMS Service on your BT Freestyle 250. The service is provided by BT. Your BT Freestyle 250 can send and receive SMS messagesfrom participating mobile networks and compatible landlinetelephones in the UK. The fi...
Page 30 - Send/save text messages
Your BT Freestyle 250 can only hold ten messages, in theInbox, Outbox or a combination of both. When full the displaywill show SMS mem. full. No more messages can be received until you delete old messages, see Delete a textmessage or Delete a list (page 32). Send/save text messages 1. Press , SMS me...
Page 33 - Send/edit/delete text messages in the outbox
Send/edit/delete text messages in the outbox 1. Press , SMS messages will be displayed, press . 2. Scroll to Outbox and press . 3. Scroll or to the message you want and press . 4. Press to read the message or press or to choose from: Send to Press to view the phone number, then either , or to send t...
Page 34 - SMS Service Centre numbers; Send
Message alert beep on/off When you have new messages, your handset will beep. The default setting is on. You can switch the setting off. 1. Press , SMS messages will be displayed, press . 2. Scroll to SMS settings and press . 3. Scroll to New msg alert and press . 4. Scroll or to select On or Off . ...
Page 36 - Handset settings; Ringer melody
Handset settings 36 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Ringer melody There are 6 different ringer melodies to choose from. 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press or until the display shows Setup h/set and press . 3. Ring melody is displayed, press to select. The current melody is p...
Page 38 - Handset name
Your BT Freestyle 250 is not GAP compatible and registration is therefore generally limited to other BT Freestyle 250 or 250 handsets. The Registration and De-registration menu's are therefore "hidden" and can only be accessed after entering the code . Handset name You can give each handset ...
Page 41 - Base settings; Ringer volume
Base settings 41 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 Ringer volume 1. Press , scroll or to Setup base and press . 2. Scroll to Ringer volume and press . 3. Scroll or to the volume level then press . 4. Press and hold to return to standby. Ringer melody 1. Press , scroll or to Setup ba...
Page 42 - Dial mode
Tone is the default setting for the UK. You should only have to change this if connected to a switchboard that requires Pulse dialling. 4. Enter the existing PIN code using the keypad and press . New PIN is displayed. 5. Enter a new 4 digit PIN code using the keypad and press . Repeat PIN is display...
Page 44 - PBX access; scroll or to; Setup base; and press
PBX access If your switchboard requires a pause after the access code for an outside line, you can program your BT Freestyle 250 toautomatically enter the pause. All the numbers in your directoryor entered into the keypad will need to prefixed with the accesscode, e.g. 901977592222. 1. Press , scrol...
Page 45 - Answering machine; • the base; Date and time
45 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Answering machine You can operate your BT Freestyle 250 answering machine from: • the base • the handset • remotely from any external T...
Page 47 - Outgoing messages
Operating the answering machine from the handset You can use any registered BT Freestyle 250 handset to switchyour answering machine on and off, hear your messages andadjust the answering machine settings. Switch on/off 1. Press scroll to Ans. machine menu and press . 2. Scroll or to Ans. settings a...
Page 50 - Set answer mode
Set answer mode Set your machine to Answer & Record or Answer Only. 1. Press scroll to Ans. machine menu and press . 2. Scroll or to Ans. settings and press . 3. **Listen** will be displayed and you will be prompted to enter to hear the menu options. 4. Each press of will alternate between Answe...
Page 52 - Playing messages; Play message
Playing messages During playback, you can repeat, delete and skip back toprevious messages or forward to the next message. 1. Press scroll to Ans. machine menu and press . 2. Play message is highlighted, press . Your messages are played and details of each message are displayed. During playback: Sto...
Page 54 - Memory full; Remote access; Security PIN
Memory full If a caller is leaving a message when the memory becomes fullyour machine will announce, “Memory full thank you forcalling” and hang up. The machine will also automatically setto Answer Only, the base indicator will flash F and the handset display will show Ans. mach full . You must dele...
Page 56 - Switch answering machine on remotely
delete the current message skip forward to the next message set answer mode, follow voice prompts play outgoing message record a new outgoing message, follow voice prompts switch answering machine on/off If you don’t give any instructions for 8 seconds, your BTFreestyle 250 will hang up. Switch answ...
Page 58 - To copy a Calls list number to the directory
58 Caller Display BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Instead of accessing the Calls list via the menu, you can press from standby.If a number is stored in the Directory, the...
Page 59 - Deleted
59 Caller Display BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 5. Delete? is displayed, press again to confirm. 6. Deleted is displayed. Press and hold to return to standby mode. Dele...
Page 60 - BT Calling Features; BT Directory enquiries
BT Calling Features 60 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] The BT Calling Features works in exactly the same way as the main name and number directory and can store up to 10 ...
Page 61 - Call Divert Off
61 BT Calling Features BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Call Divert Off 1. Press then scroll to Divert off and press or . 2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions. ...
Page 62 - Call Waiting Off
62 BT Calling Features BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] For help with entering names, see page 26. Call Waiting Off 1. Press then scroll to Call wait off and press or . 2....
Page 64 - Help; Searching
Help 64 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] If you experience any problems, please callthe Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or [email protected] Handset not registeri...
Page 65 - Your caller cannot hear you; Is the
65 Help BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Your caller cannot hear you • Is the symbol displayed? If so, secrecy is switched on. Press the button to speak to your caller aga...
Page 66 - General information; Safety
General information 66 BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] IMPORTANT The BT Freestyle 250 digital cordless telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when...
Page 67 - Product disposal instructions; Connecting to a switchboard; Guarantee
67 General information BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electri...
Page 69 - Technical information
69 General information BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Technical information How many telephones can I have? All items of equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)...
Page 72 - Offices worldwide
BT Freestyle 250 – Issue 02 Ed 1 – 02.01.07 – 7971 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 contrac...
