Page 2 - Send and receive SMS text messages.; Welcome...
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 ■ Directory lets you store up to 100 names and numbersfor easy dialling. ■ Copy the whole directory or individual entries to andfrom your mobile phone SIM card. ■ Headset lets you keep your hands free for other taskswhile making and receivi...
Page 4 - In this guide
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Battery low warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Getting to know your phone...
Page 5 - BT Calling Features
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 5 In this guide Copy a number to the directory . . . . . .33Delete an entry in the calls list . . . . . . .33Delete the entire calls list . . . . . . . . . .34 BT Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 BT Directory Enquiries . . . ....
Page 7 - General information
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Connecting to a switchboard ....
Page 8 - Location; Setting up; Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on; Getting started
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 WARNING Do not place your BT Freestyle 7250in the bathroom or other humidareas. Handset range The BT Freestyle 7250 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when thereis a clear line of sight between thebase and the handset. When thereis no clear...
Page 9 - Your BT Freestyle 7250 is ready for use.
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 9 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 3. Charge the handset batteries for at least 16 hours by placing the handset on the base. The screen shows thebatter...
Page 10 - Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 10 Providing you have subscribed to your network’s CallerDisplay service, the day and time is automatically setwhen you receive your first incoming call. However, you can also set the day and time manually,see page 59. BT Freestyle 7250 mul...
Page 12 - Getting to know your phone; Handset
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 R Calls Redial Int 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 A B C J K L T U V D E F M N O W X Y Z G H I P Q R S Digital Cla rit y Getting to know your phone Display Shows the status of your handset. Menu/Options Opens the menu, page 15. Selects on screen option...
Page 13 - Main display icons; Menu; Handset 1
13 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Getting to know your phone Main display icons Angled – during a call Moving – incoming call or caller on hold. In range. Flashes whenyou are out of range. Keypad lock on. Shows current battery level. Handset ringer off. Answering machine...
Page 14 - Base
14 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Getting to know your phone Del In Use BT Freestyle 7250 Ans on/off Stop Skip Skip Volu me Messages S IM Find Base Skip < Press once to repeat current message, press again to play the previous message, page 70. Stop Press to stop playb...
Page 16 - Menu map; Exit menu; If you want to exit a menu or the directory, either press; END; until the display returns to standby, or press; BACK; until the standby screen appears.
16 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Menu map Names New entry Show details Delete entry Edit entry Copy entry Copy directory SIM copy Delete all SMSMessages Writemessages Inbox Drafts Outbox Templates SMS Settings AnswerMachine Play messages Deletemessages Answer On/Off Rec...
Page 17 - Switch handset on and off; Making calls; Make an external call; Using your phone
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Note Press the BACK options button to go back to the previous step in amenu. Or press END to cancel and return the phone to standby. Call timer Your handset automatically timesthe duration of every external call.The time is shown during the...
Page 18 - Handsfree; twice. Display shows; Headset; Peel back the rubber bung and plug the headset into the
18 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room tolisten to both sides of your conversation. 1. Press twice. Display shows and you can hear the dial tone over the han...
Page 19 - SECRECY
Volume During a call, press the navigation button UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the call volume. Secrecy When on a call, you can talk to someone in the sameroom without your caller hearing. 1. During a call, press SECRECY . Display shows SECRECY ON . Your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press OFF to...
Page 21 - Keypad lock; KEYPAD LOCKED; Quick access to messages; SMS Text messages
3. Press YES to confirm or NO to cancel. Press the to return to standby. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidentally diallingnumbers while carrying it around. 1. Press and hold until you hear a beep. Screen shows KEYPAD LOCKED . 2. To unlock the keypad, press UNLOCK then . Display sh...
Page 23 - Directory; Open the directory; once to enter; Writing tips; once to insert a space.
Directory You can store up to 100 names and numbers in thedirectory. Names can be up to 16 characters long andnumbers up to 24 digits long. Open the directory Press NAMES . Stored entries are displayed alphabetically. Entering names Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store TOM: Press onc...
Page 24 - Character map
24 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 New directory entry 1. Press NAMES then OPTIONS . Display shows NEW ENTRY . Press OK . 2. Use the keypad to enter the name then scroll DOWN . 3. Enter the number, scroll DOWN . 4. Enter the ringtone you want to assign to the directory en...
Page 25 - twice to; View a directory entry
6. To add another entry, press OPTIONS or press to return to standby. Insert a pause into a directory entry You may need to do this if your BT Freestyle 7250 isconnected to a switchboard. When entering a number, usually after entering theswitchboard access code (e.g. 9) press and hold until P appear...
Page 28 - Copy SIM; Copy to or from a SIM card
28 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Delete the entire directory 1. Press NAMES then press OPTIONS . 2. Scroll DOWN to DELETE ALL and press OK . 3. DELETE ALL ENTRIES? is displayed. Press YES to delete or NO to cancel. 4. Press to return to standby. Copy SIM Copy entries to...
Page 29 - Internal calls
3. Scroll DOWN to SIM COPY and press OK . 4. Enter the SIM Card PIN and press OK . The screen displays SIM TO PHONE/PHONE TO SIM . If copying to the SIM Card, scroll DOWN to highlight PHONE TO SIM . 5. Press OK . The list of directory names is displayed. Scroll UP or DOWN to the entry you want and p...
Page 31 - to switch back and forth between your external; Conference call; . Your caller is put on; OK; to speak to both callers together. The screen; CONFERENCE CALL
2. If you have two handsets, the other handset will ring. If you have more handsets, select the handset numberyou want to call and press OK . 3. Press to switch back and forth between your external and internal callers. Conference call You can hold a 3-way conversation with an external callerand ano...
Page 32 - Calls list; to open the Calls list.; UP; or; DOWN; to return to standby.; Caller Display
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must firstsubscribe to your network provider’sCaller Display service. A quarterlyfee is payable. For more details on BT’s Calling Features, call BT free on 0800 800 150 . When you have missed calls, themi...
Page 38 - Subscribe to the SMS service; SMS text messages
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 SMS stands for Short MessagingService IMPORTANT You must subscribe to yourNetwork Provider’s Caller Displayservice so that you can use SMStext messaging. A quarterly fee maybe payable, please contact yournetwork provider for more details. W...
Page 40 - Receiving a call while writing a text
40 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 INSERT TEMPLATE – these are pre-stored messages. Press OK and scroll UP or DOWN to the template phrase you want and press USE . The template is added to your text at the cursor. 4. When sending a message the display shows SENDING MESSAGE...
Page 41 - space 0; Sent messages are stored in the Outbox; To write the word “Hello”, press; Special characters; When writing texts the
. , ’ ? ! ” 1 - ( ) @ / : ; space 0 + & _ $ £ € ¥ < > = # * 0 1 Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Your BT Freestyle 7250’s outbox is like a redial list. Itholds a copy of the last 5 messages sent. The newestmessages replace the oldest messages in the outbox. Saved messages are stored ...
Page 42 - SMS templates
42 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Writing tips If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit to the left of the cursor. 1. Press LEFT or RIGHT to move the cursor. 2. Press once to insert a space. 3. Press to switch between upper and lower case ...
Page 44 - Read, edit and send draft SMS messages
44 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Read, edit and send draft SMS messages If you have saved a message you have written forsending later, you can view, edit and send it from theDraft Messages box. 1. Press MENU , SMS MESSAGES is highlighted, press OK and scroll DOWN to DRA...
Page 45 - Reading SMS text messages; either press then
DELETE – press OK then YES to confirm or NO to cancel. DELETE ALL – press OK to delete all messages stored in the Drafts folder. Press YES to confirm or NO to cancel. Reading SMS text messages 1. When you receive a new text message the display shows YOU HAVE NEW . To read new messages: either press ...
Page 48 - SMS User Areas; Setting up a user area
48 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 SMS User Areas Your BT Freestyle 7250 is pre-set to make all textmessages available to every user. You can set up to 4 PIN protected user areas for your BT Freestyle 7250 so that text messages can be keptprivate. Each personal user area ...
Page 50 - Handset settings
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Ringer melody and volume You can set separate ring melodies for external andinternal calls. Each setting has a choice of 5 standard and10 polyphonic melodies. Select from 5 volume levels plus Off. 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN to HANDSET S...
Page 52 - Auto talk
52 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 The default setting for auto talk is On. Handset beeps on/off 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN to HANDSET SETTINGS and press OK . 2. Scroll DOWN to KEYPAD and press OK . 3. Use LEFT or RIGHT to select ON or OFF . 4. Press SAVE . 5. Press t...
Page 54 - Base settings
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Ringer melody and volume Choose from 5 melodies and 5 volume levels plus Off. 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN to BASE SETTINGS and press OK . Display shows RINGER . 2. Press OK then LEFT or RIGHT to hear the melodies. 3. Press DOWN and use L...
Page 60 - Date and time; Answering machine
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 You can operate your BT Freestyle 7250 answeringmachine from: the base the handset remotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone. The default setting for the answering machine is On. Until you change your outgoing message, your callerswil...
Page 61 - Outgoing messages
61 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Operating the answering machinefrom a handset You can use any registered BT Freestyle 7250 handset to switch your answering machine on and off, hear yourmessages and adjust the answering machine settings. Switch on/off 1. On the handset,...
Page 63 - Play outgoing message
3. Press OK then use UP or DOWN to select ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY . 4. Press OK . Follow the voice prompt to begin recording after the tone. Press SAVE to stop recording or BACK to cancel. 5. When you are happy with your outgoing message, press to return to standby or BACK to go back one ...
Page 64 - Press; INBOX; to open the list of messages. Scroll down to; MESSAGES; and press; and listen to your messages.
64 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Answer delay Answer delay sets the amount of time before your BT Freestyle 7250 answering machine picks up a call.The default setting is 20 seconds. You can select ananswer delay of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 seconds or Time Saver. Time Sa...
Page 65 - Quick access to your messages
Quick access to your messages You can view all SMS, Answering Machine and missedCalls stored on your BT Freestyle 7250. To play messages stored on your answering machine. 1. On your handset, press the button marked . The screen shows how many received text messages,answering machine messages and mis...
Page 67 - Call screening; Call screening using a handset
Call screening You can listen while your answering machine takes a callvia the handset or the base speaker. This lets youidentify the caller and decide whether to take the callyourself. Call screening using a handset 1. When the answering machine takes a call, the caller’s details are displayed (pro...
Page 68 - Answering machine settings
68 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Answering machine settings The Answer Machine settings menu lets you set the: Answer Mode – set Answer & Record or Answer Onlyoutgoing message Answer Delay – set the time your BT Freestyle 7250answering machine takes to take your cal...
Page 69 - Memory full
8. Press to return to standby or BACK to go one step back in the menu. Memory full When the message memory capacity is full, the basedisplay will flash F and total number of messages. If a caller is leaving a message when the memorybecomes full your machine will announce ‘Thank you forcalling’ and h...
Page 70 - Message indicator; delete’ press
70 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Message indicator When you have new messages, the green PLAY lightflashes. The display shows the total number of messages and/ormemos stored. Play, repeat, skip and delete Press . The machine announces the number of new messages and memo...
Page 71 - Remote access; Security PIN; Dial your phone number and let it ring.
Remote access Security PIN You can operate your answering machine from anymodern phone by calling your BT Freestyle 7250 andentering a 4-digit security code. The pre-set code is 0000. You can change this to helpprevent unauthorised callers from listening to yourmessages. To change your remote access...
Page 72 - Time saver; Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing
72 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Time saver If you have set the Answer Delay to Time Saver, youranswering machine will answer after 10 seconds if youhave new messages or 20 seconds if you do not havenew messages. This gives you time to hang up beforeyou are connected, s...
Page 73 - Display
Answering machine Message indicator Display Meaning (BLANK) Power off –– –– Power on, answeringmachine off. 00-99 Answering machine on,number of messages stored Flashing green Play light At least one new message F flashing and total Memory full number of messages delete the message being played. ski...
Page 74 - Registering additional handsets; The handset that came with your base is pre-registered.; PLEASE REGISTER; On the handset; PRESS & HOLD FIND BUTTON; is displayed on the handset.; FIND; Additional handsets and bases
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Up to 6 handsets can be registered and operated from theBT Freestyle 7250 base. This allows you to hold internalcalls even while another handset is making an external call.Each handset can be registered on up to four bases. Registering addi...
Page 75 - Register your handset to another base
75 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 2. The handset display shows REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS . When the handset is registered it will display the standbyscreen and will be assigned the next available handsetnumber. Register your handset to another base On the handset: 1. Pres...
Page 77 - Help; UNLOCK
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Help Handset not registering ■ Check that the base is plugged into the mains power and switched on. ■ Check that there are charged batteries in the handset and that they are fitted correctly. Forgotten your PIN number ■ Try entering the def...
Page 78 - Handset does not ring; Check that the batteries are inserted correctly.; Your caller cannot hear you; Possible problems with SMS; SMS messages cannot be sent and screen displays; MESSAGE SENDING FAILED
78 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 Handset does not ring ■ Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. ■ Check that the handset ringer has not been switched off, see page 50. Your caller cannot hear you ■ Secrecy is switched on. Press the secrecy OFF option button to...
Page 79 - Cannot send text; Check service centre number is correct including 1470P prefix.; Cannot receive text; Check service centre number is correct.; Further help and advice for SMS queries on BT lines:
Cannot send text ■ Check service centre number is correct including 1470P prefix. Cannot receive text ■ Check service centre number is correct. ■ Ensure you have subscribed to a Caller Display service and that it is active. You can checkthis by noting if your phone displays your caller's number when...
Page 81 - You keep hearing an error beep
Help If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone ■ Forces a message you send to be delivered as a voice text even though the recipient may have an SMS enabled phone and usually receives written text. ■ This command is inserted at the start of the message and appl...
Page 83 - Safety information
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the powerfails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched...
Page 84 - Do not expose to direct sunlight.
84 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 ■ Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the releaseof highly toxic chemicals. Cleaning ■ Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.Never use househol...
Page 85 - Connecting to a switchboard; Switchboard compatibility; Guarantee; The conditions of this guarantee are:; Proof of purchase is required.
Connecting to a switchboard Switchboard compatibility ■ This telephone may be connected to most types of switchboard, however in the event ofany difficulties, consult your switchboard Service Provider. Dialling mode ■ Your BT Freestyle 7250 is set to Tone dialling. Some switchboards may require Puls...
Page 86 - Within the 12 month guarantee period:; Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:
86 BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wearand tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair...
Page 87 - How many telephones can you have?
Additional/Replacement Items For a full range of replacement items, including additional handsets for either the BT Freestyle 2000, 4000 and 7000 or the Diverse 6000 range, please call 0870 240 3962 . Technical information How many telephones can you have? All items of equipment have a Ringer Equiva...
Page 88 - Offices worldwide
BT Freestyle 7250 – Issue 02 – Edition 01 – 24.03.05 – 6763 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 standar...
