Page 2 - Welcome...
BT Freestyle 225 UG – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 21.11.07 – 8523 • Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions). • Directory – lets you store up to 30 names and numbers for easy dialling. • Caller Display - lets you see who’s calling and your phone stor...
Page 3 - Section
Section BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 This User Guide provides you with all theinformation you need to get the mostfrom your 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
In this guide 4 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Set the day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Setting up the charge...
Page 6 - Getting started; Location; Setting up; Plug the mains power cable into the power socket on the back
Getting started 6 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle 225 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The BT Freestyle 225 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and the handset. Any obstru...
Page 9 - Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the
BT Freestyle 225 multiple packowners only Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 225 charger close enoughto 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, plug the other end into the mains wall socket...
Page 10 - Your BT Freestyle 225 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 225 multiple pack is now ready for use. 10 Getting started BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 0...
Page 11 - Getting to know your phone; Handset
R Clr Menu Getting to know your phone 11 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 Handset 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 features services list, page 39. Up From standby...
Page 12 - 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. 12 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] UP/DOWN When scrolling t...
Page 13 - Base; Charger
Base 13 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Find Press to page/locate a handset, see page 21. Charger (For multiple pack users only) 8523 Freestyle...
Page 15 - Handset menu map; Menu navigation
Handset menu map 15 Getting to know your phone BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] Answer machine • Play message • Del all old • Security PIN • Ans Settings Redial • Select •...
Page 16 - Using the phone; Make a call
Using the phone 16 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 Call timer Your handset automatically displays the duration of every external call. The call time will remain on the display until 2 seconds after the call has ended. Make a call 1. Press . Enter the telephone number and the numbe...
Page 17 - Or; Volume; Adjust the volume during a call:; To increase the volume; Dial the number then press
Or If the handset is on the base/charger, lift the handset toanswer the call. Volume Adjust the 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...
Page 18 - Answer a call in handsfree
Range Indicator The icon on the display indicates when you are in range of the base. If Searching is displayed, you are out of range and will need to move closer to the base. Answer a call in handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press and the call is transferred to the loudspeaker. Switch to handsfree...
Page 21 - Keypad lock
Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidentally diallingnumbers while carrying the handset around. 1. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds until the icon is displayed. 2. To unlock the keypad, press and hold again. Ringer volume on/off 1. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to switch the ringer on ...
Page 24 - Directory; Store a number
Directory 24 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 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. If the number you store has ...
Page 25 - Key; Character map
25 Directory BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email [email protected] 1st spacespace A a D d G g J j Mm Pp T t W w .. ## 2nd 11BbE e H hK k N n Q q U uX x ,, ** 3rd €€C c F fI i L l O oR r V v Y ...
Page 26 - Select
Insert a pause in a number You may need to do this if you are connected to a switchboard. When entering a number, usually after entering the switchboard access code (e.g. 9) press and hold 0 until P appears in the display. Dial/view a number 1. Press to open the directory. The first entry is display...
Page 28 - Handset settings; Ringer melody
Handset settings 28 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 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 33 - Base settings; Change PIN code
Base settings 33 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 Change PIN code Your System PIN can help prevent unauthorised users fromchanging the settings on your phone. 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press or until the display shows Setup base and press . 3. Change PIN is displayed, pres...
Page 34 - To change your mailbox number:
Tone is the default setting for the UK. You should only have to change this if connected to a switchboard that requires Pulse dialling. To change your mailbox number: 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press or until the display shows Setup base and press . 3. Press or until the display shows Voice ...
Page 36 - Caller Display; and your caller’s; Calls List; and press
Caller Display 36 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee may be payable.For more information on BT Calling Features, call BT free on 0800 800 150.If the caller has ...
Page 38 - Delete the entire Calls list
3. Press or to scroll through the Calls list to the entry you want and press to select. 4. Press or to display Delete and press to select. 5. Delete? is displayed, press again to confirm. 6. Deleted is displayed. Press and hold to return to standby mode. Delete the entire Calls list 1. Press , to op...
Page 39 - BT Calling Features; BT Helpdesk
BT Calling Features 39 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 By pressing the button on the handset your BT Freestyle 225 gives you easy access to a range ofpre-stored BT Calling Features. These are: Helpdesk Divert Off Call Wait Off Dir Enquiries Check Divert Call Wait ??? Divert On Cal...
Page 42 - Delete a service
For help with entering names, see page 24. Add/edit a service 1. Press then scroll to the service you want to edit or to display Empty and press . 2. Change is displayed press . If there is a previously stored number, this will be displayed. 3. If necessary edit the number, pressing to delete any ex...
Page 43 - Answering machine; Ans settings
Answering machine 43 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 Your BT Freestyle 225 can digitally record up to 15 minutesof messages. Each message can be up to a maximum of 3minutes long. You can operate your BT Freestyle 225 from: ■ the handset ■ remotely from any external Touchtone™ tele...
Page 44 - to hear the menu choices.; Outgoing messages; Answer and Record; This does not allow your caller to leave a message.
If you have not already set the day and time, you will need to do this so that you will know when each message was received, see page 8. Call Screening When a caller is leaving a message Screen? appears on the display.Pressing allows you to monitor the message being left without the caller hearing y...
Page 47 - Message playback; Playing messages
Message playback When you have new messages stored on your BT Freestyle225 answering machine the icon will flash in the display. Playing messages 1. Press twice to enter the answering machine mode. Play message is displayed. 2. Press . The machine announces, “You have (n) new messages”, and your new...
Page 48 - Adjust volume for message playback; or; Delete all old messages; twice to enter the answering machine mode.; Del all old; Memory full
Adjust volume for message playback 1. During message playback, press or , until you reach the required level. Delete all old messages 1. Press twice to enter the answering machine mode. 2. Scroll to Del all old and press . 3. Delete all? appears. Press to confirm. All deleted is displayed. 4. Press ...
Page 49 - Answer delay; Remote access
Time Saver Time Saver can save you the cost of a call when you want to ring in to find out if you have new messages.If your answering machine answers after 2 rings, you have new messages. If you have no new messages it will answer after 6 rings.So if you hear a third ring, you can hang up before you...
Page 51 - Check for messages; Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message,; Remote access commands
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 4-digit code and your machine announces "You have (n) new messages". The new messages arethen automatically played back to you. Remote ac...
Page 52 - Help; Handset not registering?; Is; Searching; displayed on the handset?; Forgotten your PIN number; Is the; No connection between handset and base; You may be out of range, is the
Help 52 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or [email protected] Handset not registering? Is Searching displayed on the handset? Check that the base is plugged into the mains power and switched on...
Page 53 - Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.; Your caller cannot hear you
Handset is not charging properly Make sure the handset is placed properly on the base/charger. When charging, the batterysymbol is shown filling up. Clean the charging contacts with a soft, slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Handset does not ring Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. Check th...
Page 54 - General information; Safety information
General information 54 BT Freestyle 225 UG – Edition 01 – 02.10.07 – 8390 Safety information Only use the power supply supplied with your BT Freestyle 225. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.Only use the telephone line cord supplied with yo...
Page 55 - Product disposal instructions; Connecting to a switchboard
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) Di...
Page 57 - Technical information
Technical information How many telephones can you have? All items of equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) which is used to calculate the number of items that may be connected to any one telephone line. The BT Freestyle 225 has a total REN of 1, i.e. for a base and up to 4 handsets. Any o...
Page 60 - Offices worldwide
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 an...
