Page 2 - Welcome...
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 • The big button keypad and large backlit display togetherwith digital quality sound make the BT Freestyle 650easy to use, see and listen to. • 12 Minutes digital recording time with a capacity for upto 59 messages. • Access your messages remotely from any...
Page 4 - In this guide
Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Setting up the base and handset . . . . .7BT Freestyle 650 multiple pack owners only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Handset display icons ...
Page 5 - Handset settings
5 In this guide Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Adjust answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Change the security PIN . . . . . . . . . . .33Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Memory full durin...
Page 7 - Location; Plug the power adaptor and telephone cable into the; Getting started
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 650 close enough toa mains power and telephone wall socket so that thecables will reach. The strength of the handset signal depends on wh...
Page 8 - “Answer On. Calls will be answered after 6 rings”
DEC T 8 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. When connected correctly, you willhear two beeps and the green Power light and the redMessages l...
Page 9 - Set day and time; and hold
9 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 4. Place the handset in the base to charge, the red charging light comes on, you hear a beep tone and the icon begins scrolling. When the handset has linked with the base the idled...
Page 10 - BT Freestyle 650 multiple pack owners only
10 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 The charge capacity ofrechargeable batteries will reducewith time as they wear out, givingthe handset less talk/standby time. Eventually they will need to bereplaced. New batterie...
Page 11 - Setting up the charger and additional handset; Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the; Your BT Freestyle 650 is ready for use.
11 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Setting up the charger and additional handset 1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the charger. 2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch th...
Page 12 - Getting to know your phone; Handset buttons
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Getting to know your phone 12 Handset buttons Handsfree (side of handset) Use for handsfree mode, page 17 . Redial/Vol/Scroll Up/Pause Press to redial a number, page 19 . During a ca...
Page 13 - Handset display icons; – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen.
EXT INT 13 Getting to know your phone Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Handset display icons – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen. Indicates a call is in progress . EXT icon flashes when you...
Page 14 - Play; Base buttons and LEDs
BT Freestyle 650 Del Stop Skip Skip Digital Clarity Find Power/In Use Charging Play 14 Getting to know your phone Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Base buttons and LEDs Find handset/Page Press to find/pagehandset(s)...
Page 15 - Navigating the menus; When the handset is displaying the idle screen:
Navigating the menus Your BT Freestyle 650 handset has a menu system toguide you through the handset and base options. Referto the menu map below for the available options. When the handset is displaying the idle screen: 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Use and to scroll through the menu list. 3. ...
Page 16 - Switching the handset power on/off; Make an external call; Using the phone
Switching the handset power on/off Press and hold the button. Make an external call 1. Press and listen for the dial tone, then dial the number. The display shows the and then the icons. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press to delete the last digit. 2. Press t...
Page 18 - Earpiece volume; during a call; EAR; again
The earpiece volume will remain atthe level set for all calls untilchanged. The default setting is 3. Earpiece volume There are 5 volume levels to select from. The default is3. You can only adjust the earpiece volume during a call . 1. Press to increase or to decrease the earpiece volume. The displa...
Page 20 - Delete the redial list
Press to exit a menu. Keep pressing to return to the idledisplay at any time. Delete the redial list With any number from the redial list displayed. 1. Press and hold . DELETE ALL? is displayed. 2. Press to confirm. 20 Using the phone Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any...
Page 21 - Phonebook
Store a phonebook entry You can use the phonebook to store up to 30 names andnumbers for easy dialling. Each number can be up to 20digits and each name up to 12 characters long. 1. Press to display PHONE BOOK . 2. Press to confirm. 3. Display shows ADD ENTRY . Press to display NAME? . 4. Enter a nam...
Page 22 - Delete a phonebook entry
Inserting a Pause You can insert a Pause in thedialling sequence. This can beuseful if your phone is connectedto an internal switchboard, seepage 43. Character map Button Characters BLANK - 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 Delete a phonebook entry 1. Press . Disp...
Page 24 - View and dial a calls list entry; repeatedly; Caller Display and the calls list
If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can seeyour caller’s number on your handset’s display (unless ithas been withheld) before you answer the call. If youhave stored the caller’s name and number in thephonebook then they will be shown alternately in thedisplay. Whether you answer a call ...
Page 25 - Delete a calls list entry; DELETE
3. When viewing an entry press repeatedly to view the details for the entry: the caller’s number, and thedate and time the call was received. 4. Press to dial the displayed number. Or Press to exit the calls list and return to the idle screen. Delete a calls list entry 1. Press to open the Calls lis...
Page 26 - Copy a calls list entry to the phonebook; Call Waiting
You can edit the number (if required) using and the keypad, then press . A quarterly fee may be payable forthis service. 26 Caller Display and the calls list Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Copy a calls list entry ...
Page 27 - Speak to a second caller; Or
27 Caller Display and the calls list The second caller is only chargedfrom the second you answer, notwhile they are waiting to beconnected. Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Speak to a second caller 1. Press to answe...
Page 28 - You can operate your answering machine from:; see; Switching the answering machine on/off; “Answer off”; Listening to your messages; Using the answering machine
Ready to record The answering machine is pre-setto ON, so it’s ready to recordmessages as soon as the base isplugged in. (Remember to charge the handsetfor at least 24 hours first). Your BT Freestyle 650 answering machine uses voiceprompts to guide you simply through its operation. You can operate y...
Page 30 - Outgoing messages; Answer and
The answering machine is pre-setto Answer and Record mode. Cancel operation Press to end any operation at any time. Loudspeaker volume You can adjust the baseloudspeaker volume at any time. Instandby, you hear a beep whichgets louder or softer. A doublebeep signifies the highest or lowestsetting. Us...
Page 31 - Select and play outgoing message
Select and play outgoing message 1. Press and hold until you hear, “Please select outgoing message.” 2. For Answer and Record , press or for Answer Only press . The selected message is played. Record your own outgoing message(s) 1. Press and hold until you hear, “Please select outgoing message.” 2. ...
Page 32 - During playback; . The machine will stop; Answer delay; Adjust answer delay; “Calls will be; . The machine announces the; Release; the button when you hear the; Security PIN
You can only delete your ownoutgoing message, not the pre-recorded message. 3. During playback , press . The machine will stop playing your outgoing message and will revert to andplay the pre-recorded outgoing message. Answer delay Answer delay is the number of times your BT Freestyle650 rings befor...
Page 33 - Record a memo
Change the security PIN 1. Press and hold . The machine announces, “Security code setting”, and then, “First digit”, followed by the current first digit setting. 2. Press or to change the first digit and press to confirm. 3. You then hear, “Second digit”. Press or to change the second digit and pres...
Page 34 - Memory full; Memory full during a call; “Please complete your; before; Call screening
Loudspeaker volume Use the and buttons. Memory full When the recording memory has been used up or amaximum of 59 messages have been received, no moremessages can be taken. The machine will switch toAnswer Only mode and play future callers the message, “Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment a...
Page 35 - Power failure; The settings after a power failure will be:; have been recorded
1. Press to interrupt and speak to the caller. Any message they have already recorded will be kept. Power failure If the mains power is lost, your answering machine willkeep many personalised settings when it is switched on. The settings after a power failure will be: Outgoing message . . . . . .As ...
Page 36 - Remote access; phone by calling your BT Freestyle; “Please enter your security code”; and
The default PIN code is 000. Remote access You can operate your answering machine from anymodern Touchtone ® phone by calling your BT Freestyle 650 and entering a 3-digit security PIN. Using a PIN code prevents other people from accessingyour machine without permission. Switch on your answering mach...
Page 38 - Outgoing message menu; During message playback
Enter hours then minutes using the 24-hour clock, e.g.1340 for 1:40pm. 4. Hang up the phone to end remote access. Outgoing message menu You can record an outgoing message (OGM) and set themessage type from another telephone. 1. During message playback , press . The machine announces, “Outgoing messa...
Page 39 - Handset ringer melody and volume; To change the external ringer melody; to return to the idle screen.
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 You can choose a range of settings to suit your personalpreferences. Handset ringer melody and volume You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or OFF). You can change the...
Page 40 - To change the external ringer volume; To change the internal ringer melody
40 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 To change the external ringer volume 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed. 3. Press . 4. Press or until EXT RING VOL is displayed then press . The current setting is ...
Page 41 - To change the internal ringer volume; Key beeps
41 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 The default setting is 3. To change the internal ringer volume 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed. 3. Press . 4. Press or until INT RING VOL is displayed then press...
Page 42 - Auto Answer
42 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Switch beeps on/off 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed. 3. Press . Display shows BEEP . Press to confirm. 4. Press or to display the type of beeps you want then pre...
Page 43 - Selecting a display language
43 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed. 3. Press to confirm. 4. Press or until AUTO ANSWER is displayed then press to confirm. 5. Press or to select ON or OFF then pres...
Page 44 - To switch key lock on:
44 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 6. Press to confirm. The handset gives a confirmation tone. 7. Press repeatedly to return to the idle screen. Key lock on/off You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be usedacci...
Page 45 - Quick key lock; Naming a handset; ANNE
45 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 The new handset name will replacethe handset name in the display.The handset number will be shownon the far right hand corner of thedisplay. Quick key lock 1. Press and hold for 3...
Page 46 - To change the base PIN code; twice; Base settings
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Security PIN Your BT Freestyle 650 has a security PIN code which youwill need to change some of the base settings. Thedefault setting is 0000. You may want to change this toprevent u...
Page 47 - De-register a handset from the base; SETUP; Base ringer melody and volume; To change the ringer melody
47 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 You cannot de-register the handsetyou are using. One handset mustremain registered to the base atany time. If you enter a handset number thatdoes not exist, you will hear a beepto...
Page 48 - BASE MELODY; To change the ringer volume
48 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 3. Press or until BASE MELODY is displayed then press . The current melody is played. 4. Press or to hear and select a melody then press to select. 5. Press twice to return to the...
Page 49 - Reset the handset and base; DEFAULT
49 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Reset the handset and base 1. Press . 2. Press or until SETUP is displayed then press to select. 3. Press or until DEFAULT is displayed then press to select. PIN? is displayed. 4....
Page 50 - Follow the new handset’s user guide to set the handset; At the BT Freestyle 650 base:; the base; release; Making internal calls; Using additional handsets
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 If you purchase a new handset to use with your BTFreestyle 650 it will have to be registered to the base.You will need to do this before you can use it. If you have purchased a BT Fr...
Page 51 - Receiving internal calls
51 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 2. Enter the other handset number using the keypad ( 1 or 2 ). The called handset will ring and show the calling handset’s number. If there is no response, press to end the call a...
Page 52 - Transferring calls
52 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Transferring calls You can transfer an external call to the other handset. During an external call: 1. Press and the number of the other handset. Your caller is put on hold. The o...
Page 53 - REGISTER; Using additional bases
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 IMPORTANT You can only register your BTFreestyle 650 handset to anotherbase if it is GAP compatible Your BT Freestyle 650 handset can be registered to up to4 other bases. Registering...
Page 54 - Selecting a base to use
54 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 When the base is located, you will hear a confirmationtone and PIN? will be displayed. 7. Enter the base PIN code and press . You hear a tone to confirm you have entered the corre...
Page 55 - Press or to
55 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 If AUTO is selected the handset will automatically link to another basewith a strong signal, if the signal itis currently receiving from itspresent base becomes very poor. Press o...
Page 56 - To insert a pause; Recall; Switchboard use
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Switchboard external line access code You may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) in order toget an outside line. So that the switchboard has time topick up an outside line, you ma...
Page 57 - Temporary change to tone dialling mode
57 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 1. Press . 2. Press or until SETUP is displayed then press . 3. Press or until DIAL MODE is displayed then press . 4. Press or to select either TONE DIAL or PULSE DIAL then press ...
Page 58 - No display; Help
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Many common problems are caused by the telephone and power cables being incorrectlyconnected, not connected at all, or the power being turned off. Please check that your BTFreestyle ...
Page 59 - Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer or hearing aid
59 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer or hearing aid Sometimes your BT Freestyle 650 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it isplaced too close.It is recommended tha...
Page 60 - Answering machine does not record any messages; See page 9; Cannot access your messages from another phone
60 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Answering machine does not record any messages The memory may be full. Play and delete old messages, see page 29 . Answering machine messages have the wrong date and time Have you...
Page 61 - Safety; General information
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Safety General • Only use the power supply included with theproduct. Using an unauthorised power supply willinvalidate your guarantee and may damage thetelephone. The item code for t...
Page 62 - Product disposal instructions
62 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 • Do not stand your product on carpets or othersurfaces which generate fibres, or place it inlocations preventing the free flow of air over itssurfaces. • Do not submerge any part...
Page 64 - Technical information; Switchboard compatibility
64 Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Technical information How many telephones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a RingerEquivalence Number (REN), which is used tocalculate the number of items which...
Page 68 - Offices worldwide
Freestyle 650 – Edition 2 – 30.03.06 – 7335 Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication aresubject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to BritishTelecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions ...
