Page 2 - Welcome...
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Section Digital call quality with a range of up to 300 metresoutdoors and up to 50 metres indoors. 10 Number Quickdial directory. Caller Display, to see who is calling and keep track ofunanswered calls. Answering machine with up to 10 minutes recordin...
Page 4 - In this guide
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Set the day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Check day/time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Default settings for your BT Freest...
Page 6 - Location; Plug the mains power cable into the base.; Getting started
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle2500 in the bathroom or otherhumid areas. Handset range The handset reception range fromthe base is up to 300m outdoorsand up to 50m indoors. Thick stonewalls can severely affect the range. Signal strength The sym...
Page 9 - Feature
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 9 Getting started Voice prompts While operating your BT Freestyle2500 from time to time you willhear useful voice prompts. Helpline If you have any difficulties settingup your BT Freestyle 2500, pleasecall the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962 ....
Page 10 - Getting to know your phone; Handset buttons
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Quick dial Clr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 GH I Vo l. PQR S MNO WXY Z DEF ABC JKL TUV R e d ia l C al ls Prog R H a ndsfre e In terco 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...
Page 11 - Steady; – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen.
BT 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 callor transferringexternal call Steady Flashing Missed call(s) Battery empty Battery low Battery ...
Page 12 - Base/Answering machine
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Pin Set Select OGM Time/Set Page Ans. On/O ff Stop Del. Charging Messages In Use Ans On /Off Play Pause Vol. 䊴 䊳 + BT Freestyle 2500 12 Getting to know your phone Base/Answering machine Time/set Press to hear thecurrent date/time.Press and hold to set...
Page 13 - Navigating the menus; When the handset is switched on and in standby:
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 13 Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 2500 handset features an easy touse menu system. Have a look at the menu map on thenext page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: 1. Press and hold to open the main menu and select the function yo...
Page 14 - Menu map
BT 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 al ls R e d ia 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 d...
Page 15 - Using the phone
BT 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. ...
Page 16 - Handsfree; Dial the number then press; Answer a call in handsfree; When the phone rings:; Switch to handsfree during a call; The call is transferred to the loudspeaker.
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 During a call press to toggle between Handsfree and thehandset. 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 cal...
Page 17 - Secrecy; again; Redial; repeatedly; To delete numbers from the redial list
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby withoutyour caller hearing. 1. Press . The display shows and your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press again to return to your caller. Redial You can redial any of the last 10 numbers called. 1. Press...
Page 18 - Internal calls; HS
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Page the handset(s) You can alert handset users that they are wanted orlocate 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 Frees...
Page 19 - Quickdial directory; Store a number
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Quickdial directory You 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 ...
Page 20 - Delete all Quickdial entries
BT 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. You can now move the cursor using the and buttons, delete digits using the button and insert digits using the keypad. T...
Page 21 - Ringer melody; Ringer volume; Handset ringer off/on; Handset settings
BT 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 choos...
Page 22 - Keypad lock
BT 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 You can lock the handset keypad to prevent accidentalbutton presses. 1. Press and hold . The display shows . The keyp...
Page 23 - Restore default settings; Default handset settings
BT 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 ...
Page 24 - icon in; Caller Display
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 24 Caller Display If you subscribe to Caller Display, you can see yourcaller’s number (provided it is not withheld) on yourhandset display before you answer the call. If the caller has withheld their number the display shows the handset number (e.g. H...
Page 25 - Delete a number; Delete the entire Calls list
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 View/dial a number 1. Press . The most recent missed call is displayed. 2. Keep 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...
Page 26 - Answering machine
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Your BT Freestyle 2500 can digitally record up to 10minutes of messages. Each message can be up to amaximum of 3 minutes long. You can also record memosfor other users of your phone. You can operate your BT Freestyle 2500 from: the base remotely from ...
Page 27 - Adjust volume for message playback; or
BT 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 Volume for playback is adjustab...
Page 28 - Outgoing messages; Answer and Record; This allows your caller to leave a message for you.; Answer Only; This does not allow your caller to leave a message.
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answeringmachine picks up their call. Your BT Freestyle 2500comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages tochoose from. You can also record your own outgoingmessages. Answer and Record ...
Page 29 - Select answer mode; “Answer and Record”; Ao
BT 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 answeringmachine is switched on, the display...
Page 30 - Memory full; “Memory full, thank you
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Play/check outgoing message 1. Press . Your 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 Record or Answer Only outgoing mes...
Page 31 - Answer delay; Check answer delay setting; and release
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your BT Freestyle2500 will ring before the answering machine picks upyour call. The default setting is 6 rings. You can changethis setting to 2-9 rings or to time saver mode. At the base: 1. Press an...
Page 32 - To switch audible message alert on/off
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Working with a fax machine If your BT Freestyle 2500 is connected to a fax machine,make sure your BT Freestyle 2500 is set to answer thecall before your fax machine (the answer delay on BTFreestyle 2500 – 2, 3 or 4 rings is recommended – mustbe less t...
Page 33 - Message playback; Playing messages; During playback, you can choose any of the following options:; Delete individual messages; “Message deleted”
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Message playback Playing messages 1. Press . The machine announces “You have (n) new messages and (m) old messages” . Your messages are played, starting with the new messages and then the old.Playback always starts with the first received message. Du...
Page 34 - Delete all old messages; Call screening
BT 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 You can listen in while your answering machine takes a call. Th...
Page 35 - Record a memo
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Record a memo You can record a memo message for other users of theanswering machine. Memos are stored and played backjust as messages. 1. Press and hold and speak your message clearly after the tone. 2. Release to end recording. The message counter g...
Page 36 - To change the security code; Switch answering machine on; Remote access
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Keep a note of your remote accesscode by writing it in the spaceprovided on page 46. Time saver If you have set the answer delay toTime Saver, your answeringmachine will answer after 2 rings ifyou have new messages. If you donot have new messages it w...
Page 37 - Check for messages; Please enter your
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 Check for messages 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press . You will hear “ Please enter your security code”. 2. Enter your 3-digit code. Your machine announces, “You have (n) new messages and (m) old messages, to hear ...
Page 38 - PIN; Additional handsets
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Registering new handsets You can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle2500 base. If you have purchased a Twin, Trio or Quad thehandsets in these packs are pre-registered to the main base. However, if you purchase additional BT Freestyle 2500h...
Page 39 - Registering another GAP compatible handset; De-registering a handset
BT 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 ask...
Page 40 - Help; Replacing the handset batteries; Slide the battery compartment cover off. Take out the; No display appears
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Help New batteries should berechargeable: Nickel Metal Hydride(NiMH), size AAA, capacity600mAh. Spare rechargeable batteries areavailable from the BT FreestyleHelpline 0870 240 3962. WARNING Do not immerse batteries in wateror throw them into a fire, ...
Page 41 - You cannot link up with the base station; Is the; Handset does not ring; The ringer volume may be switched off, see page 21.
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 You 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 tomove closer to the base. Check that the mains power cable is connected at thebase and switched on. Handse...
Page 42 - Calls do not get through to a connected fax machine
BT 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, 3or 4, see Answer delay page 31 and that your outgoingmessage is kept short. Check that the sending machine is transmitting faxtones. Older machi...
Page 43 - Safety; General; General information
BT 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 yourguarantee and may damage the telephone. The itemnumber for the power supply used with the base is024322. The item number for the...
Page 44 - Do not expose to direct sunlight.
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 44 It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fittedyou check with a medical expert before using thisproduct. Your product may interfere with other electricalequipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms andcomputers if placed too close. It is r...
Page 46 - Guarantee; The conditions of this guarantee are:; Proof of purchase is required.
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 46 Guarantee Your BT Freestyle 2500 is guaranteed for a period of 12months from the date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee willprovide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’sdiscretion the option to replace the BT Free...
Page 48 - How many telephones can you have?; Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.; Technical information
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 How many telephones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a RingerEquivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculatethe number of items which may be connected to anyother telephone line. Your BT Freestyle 2500 has a RENof 1. A total RE...
Page 49 - Declaration of Conformance; Connecting to a switchboard
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 49 Declaration of Conformance Hereby, Vtech declares that this BT Freestyle 2500 is incompliance with the essential requirements and otherrelevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity, pleasecontact the BT He...
Page 50 - Insert a Pause
BT 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 BT Calling Features, or those services availablevia your network provider. The default r...
Page 51 - Dialling mode
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 53011 51 Dialling mode Your BT Freestlye 2500 is pre-set to tone dialling.You can switch to pulse dialling which may be necessaryif you are using your BT Freestyle 2500 with an olderstyle switchboard. 1. Press and hold then . The display shows the current ...
Page 52 - Offices worldwide
BT Freestyle 2500 – Edition 05 – 12.12.03 – 5301 Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publicationare subject to availability and may be modified from time to time.Services and equipment are provided subject to BritishTelecommunications plc’s respective standard condition...
