BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Section Welcome… to your BT Freestyle 7150 digital cordless telephone answering machine • Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and up to 50m indoors (in ideal conditions). • Directory lets you store up to 50 names and numbers for easy dialling. • Answering machine can be operated from the handset, at the base or by remote access from another phone. • • Send and receive SMS text messages. • Expandable system.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. You must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 4 In this guide Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting up the charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Navigating the menus and selecting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Menu map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 In this guide Read, edit and send draft SMS text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Read, edit and send messages from your outbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Reading SMS texts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Delete an SMS text message . . . . . . . . 36 Delete all SMS text messages in a box . 36 Switch SMS text alert on/off. . . . . . . . . 37 SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 6 In this guide Switch backlight on or off . . . . . . . . . . 56 Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Key beeps on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Setting melody for the alarm . . . . . . . . 59 Handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Base settings Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Getting started Location You need to place your BT Freestyle 7150 base station close enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your BT Freestyle 7150 works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 8 Getting started Battery low warning When the batteries need recharging, the handset beeps and the display shows . Battery level The battery symbol shows the current level Battery performance To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time (after the initial 16 hour charge). 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 3.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Getting started BT Freestyle 7150 multiple pack owners only You need to place your BT Freestyle 7150 charger close enough to 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. Then plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. Under no circumstances use nonrechargeable batteries.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 10 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Incoming call light Flashes to indicate you have an incoming call. Option buttons Press to select the option shown on screen above each button, page 12. Redial Press to open the Redial list, page 17. Calls list Press to open the Calls list, page 26. Talk / Handsfree Press to make and receive calls, page 15. Use to switch to Handsfree, page 16. Also switches the handset back on.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Getting to know your phone Base § Skip Press once to repeat current message, press again to play the previous message, page 50. Play Press to play your messages, page 49. Find Rings all registered handsets, so you can find them, page 18. 88 Stop Press to stop playback or cancel the current function, page 50. Skip © Press once to play the next message, page 50. Use to register additional handsets. Vol + – Adjust the speaker volume, page 49.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 12 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus and selecting options Your BT Freestyle 7150 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look at the menu map on page 14. Select the option displayed on screen by pressing the button underneath it. For example, to open the main menu select Menu by pressing the option button below it, as shown.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Getting to know your phone Go back one level You can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK. Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the phonebook, press BACK. If you want to go straight to the standby screen press the button. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your phone Switch the handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch handset off. 2. Press and release to switch it on. Make an external call 1. Press , listen for the dial tone then dial the number. 2. To end the call, press the base. or place the handset back on Preparatory dialling Enter the number first. If you make a mistake press CLEAR to delete. Press to dial.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 16 Using your phone Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It can also enable other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation. again to switch to handsfree. 1. Press , then press The display shows the icon and you can hear the dial tone over the handset speaker. Dial the phone number. 2. During a call, use the handset.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your phone Redial You can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called. Redial a number from the redial list 1. Press to open the Redial list. The last number dialled is highlighted. If there are no numbers in the Redial list, the display shows Redial List Empty. If you have stored a name in the Directory to go with the number, the name will be displayed instead, see page 20. 2. Press or to scroll through the list.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 18 Using your phone Deleting a redial entry 1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you want to delete and press OPTION. DELETE ENTRY is highlighted. Press OK. Delete entire redial list 1. Press to open the redial list and press OPTION. DELETE ENTRY is highlighted. 2. Scroll to DELETE ALL and press OK. Press DELETE to confirm or SAVE to cancel.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your phone Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that numbers are not dialled accidentally whilst carrying the handset around. . Display confirms KEYPAD LOCKED 1. Press and hold and then reverts to the standby screen and displays . Emergency calls While the keypad is locked you can still answer incoming calls and make 999 or 112 calls to the emergency service. But you cannot call other numbers or use the menus. 2.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 20 Using the Directory You can store up to 50 names and numbers in the directory of each handset. Each entry contains a name and phone number. Names can be up to 15 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. Entering names Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store TOM: Press once to enter T. Press three times to enter O. Press once to enter M. Writing tips If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using the Directory Dial from the directory 1. Press DIR. Entries are displayed in alphabetical order. 2. Scroll or through the directory to the entry you want to dial, then press . The number is displayed and dialled. Or you can search alphabetically by pressing the relevant and scroll through button, e.g. to find TOM press to dial. entries under T, then press View an entry 1. Press DIR and scroll or to the entry you want to view, then press OPTION.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 22 Using the Directory Delete entries You can delete individual entries or the entire directory. or to the entry you want to 1. Press DIR and scroll delete, then press OPTION. 2. Scroll DOWN to DELETE ENTRY or DELETE ALL and press OK. 3. Display asks you to confirm. Press DELETE to confirm or SAVE to cancel.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using the Directory The receiving handset shows RECEIVE DIRECTORY ENTRY? If you press YES the entry is copied. If you press NO, then the copying is aborted. When copying is finished, the display returns to standby. Copy entire directory from one handset to another Note that if the entire directory is copied, it will overwrite any existing entries on the other handset. 1. Press DIR, then OPTION. Scroll Press OK. to COPY DIRECTORY.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 24 Using the Directory Set groups You can create ringing groups by selecting entries from your directory. For example, you can create a group for family members and assign a ringer melody to that group. When one of that family group calls you will be able to identify which group from the ringer melody. You can create up to 3 groups. or to the entry you want to store 1. Press DIR. Scroll in a group and press OPTION. 2.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using the Directory 3. If required, use or to select SET MELODY or EDIT GROUP NAME. Press OK. 4. Press CLEAR to delete the existing name, then enter the new name and press SAVE. 5. Press to return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 26 Caller Display and the Calls list IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee is payable. For more information on BT’s Calling Features, call BT free on 0800 800 150. Ringback calls will display the number dialled when you requested the ringback service.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Caller Display and the Calls list View / dial a number from the Calls list 1. Press to open the Calls list. Details of your most recent call are displayed. 2. Scroll or through the list. Press number displayed. to dial the Save a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press . Scroll or to the entry you want to save. 2. Press OPTION. Display highlights SAVE NUMBER. Press OK. 3. Use the keypad to enter a name. Press SAVE.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 28 SMS text messaging SMS stands for Short Messaging Service. Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Freestyle 7150. The SMS Service is provided by BT. IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display Service so that you can use SMS text messaging. A quarterly fee may be payable. Please contact your network provider for more details.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 SMS text messaging Send an SMS text message You can send and receive SMS text messages of up to 160 characters. 1. Press MENU, then OK twice. 2. Use the keypad to write your message then press OPTION. 3. Now scroll or to choose between: SEND TO – press OK and either enter the number you want or press SEARCH to display your Directory, then scroll to the entry you want. Now press SEND.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 30 SMS text messaging Punctuation and other characters When writing texts, use the , and add punctuation and other charatcers. . , ' ? ! " 1 – ( ) @ / keys to : ; space 0 + & _ $ £ € ¥ < > = # * space . , # Sent messages are stored in the Outbox All handsets use the same inbox, outbox and drafts folder. Your BT Freestyle 7150’s outbox is like a redial list. It holds a copy of the last 5 messages sent.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 SMS text messaging SMS template messages Use a template to add pre-set statements to make your texts easier to write. The templates are: • Please call • I’ll be back at • Happy Birthday There is one spare template shown as EMPTY for you to write your own message. You can also change or delete the pre-set ones. Edit SMS templates You can overwrite the existing templates with your own messages. to TEMPLATES and 1. Press MENU, then OK and scroll press OK.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 32 SMS text messaging Delete SMS templates When you delete a template it is shown in the display as EMPTY. 1. Press MENU, then OK and scroll to TEMPLATES and press OK. The available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press OK. 2. Press to highlight DELETE TEMPLATE and press OK. Press DELETE to confirm or SAVE to cancel.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 SMS text messaging Press OK, scroll to the message you want and press OK. The template message is added to your text. When ready, press OPTION. These three choices are displayed again. DELETE – deletes current message. DELETE ALL – deletes all messages in the Draft messages box. Read, edit and send messages from your outbox You can check on the last 5 messages you have sent.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 34 SMS text messaging USE TEMPLATE – these are pre-stored messages. Press OK, scroll to the message you want and press OK. The template message is added to your text. When ready, press OPTION. These three choices are displayed again. USE NUMBER – ring the sender’s number. DELETE – deletes current message. DELETE ALL – deletes all messages in the Outbox.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 SMS text messaging Reading SMS texts When you receive a new text message, the display shows NEW SMS MESSAGE. To read it later, press CLEAR. The display returns to standby and shows instead of the date and time. You will not be able to receive text messages until you have first sent a message. The first sent message registers you with the text service. 1. Press MENU. Display shows SMS TEXT MESSAGING. Press OK. 2. Scroll to INBOX, then press OK.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 36 SMS text messaging 4. Follow the on screen prompts to save, write, send or delete the messages. Or press BACK to go back to the previous menu level. Received messages are stored in the Inbox Your BT Freestyle 7150’s inbox can store up to 30 text messages. The oldest message is listed as 01, 30 would be the most recent message. The inbox is in the base not the handset. Delete an SMS text message 1. Press MENU, then OK.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 SMS text messaging Switch SMS text alert on/off 1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll press OK. to SMS settings and 2. Scroll to SMS ALERT ON/OFF and press OK. A ✔ indicates the current setting. Press or to highlight ON or OFF, then press OK. SMS Service Centre numbers To send and receive SMS text messages you need the telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 38 SMS text messaging 3. Scroll or to highlight the option you want and press OK. The pre-set number (1470P17094009) is stored under Send 1. 4. You can now enter a new number or edit an existing number. Press SAVE. Adding or changing a Receive Service number You can store up to 3 numbers of SMS Service Centres that you receive messages from.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 SMS text messaging 4. You can now enter a new number or edit an existing number. Press SAVE. In some cases the numbers for the provider’s SMS transmission and reception centre will be the same. Selecting a Send Service number If you have two Service Centre numbers stored you can choose which one you use to send a message. Your BT Freestyle 7150 is pre-set to send using Send 1. to SMS SETTINGS and 1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll press OK.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 40 Using your answering machine You can operate your BT Freestyle 7150 answering machine from: • • • the base the handset Remotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone. The factory setting for the answering machine is ON. Until you change your outgoing message, your callers will be greeted with the pre-recorded message ‘Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone’.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your answering machine 3. Enter the time (in 24-hour format), e.g. for 3.30pm. Press SAVE. 4. Press , display shows Set Day. Press OK. 5. Scroll or press SAVE. until the current day is highlighted, then The new time will not appear on the other handsets until they go on-line or a call is received.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 42 Using your answering machine Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Freestyle 7150 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from. Answer & Record This allows your caller to leave a message for you. The pre-recorded message is “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your answering machine to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK. Scroll to OUTGOING MESSAGE. Press OK. Display shows RECORD OUTGOING MESSAGE. Press OK. 2. Scroll or to select ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY. Press OK. Display shows RECORDING. 3. Press 4. Record your message after the announcement. Press SAVE to end recording. Your message is played back. Press OK to stop the playback. Play outgoing message 1.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 44 Using your answering machine Select answer mode Set your answering machine to Answer & Record or Answer Only. 1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll and press OK. to ANSWER MACHINE 2. Scroll to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK. Display shows ANSWER MODE. Press OK. 3. Press or to highlight the setting you want – ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY. The current setting is ticked. 4.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your answering machine 3. Press or to select ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY. Press OK. Display shows PLAYING. 4. Whilst the display shows PLAYING, press DELETE. The pre-recorded message is reinstated and played. Answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your BT Freestyle 7150 will ring before the answering machine picks up your call. The default setting is 6 rings. You can change this setting to 2, 4, 6, 8 rings or time saver.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 46 Using your answering machine 3. Press or to highlight the option you want. The current setting is ticked. 4. Press SAVE to confirm or BACK to return to the previous level. Audible message alert When you have messages stored on your answering machine, the handset screen displays . When this feature is switched On, your BT Freestyle 7150 will beep every 10 seconds to indicate new messages. The default setting is Off. 1.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your answering machine Play, repeat, delete and skip 1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll and press OK. to ANSWER MACHINE 2. Display shows PLAY MESSAGES. Press OK. Your messages are played. Screen shows details of the message being played. You can now press: A message marked NEW has not been played back before. A message marked OLD has already been played back. or PREV once to replay the current message or twice to hear the previous message.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 48 Using your answering machine 2. Scroll to RECORD MEMO. Press OK and record your memo message. Press SAVE to end recording. Your memo is played back to you. During playback you can press DELETE to cancel or OK to accept. 3. Press OK to record another memo or BACK to return to standby. Call screening You can listen while your answering machine takes a call via the handset or the base speaker.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your answering machine Using the answering machine at the base Switch on/off Press . The machine announces On or Off. Adjust loudspeaker volume Volume for message playback ranges from 01– 05 and call screening ranges from 00 – 05. 00 = Off and 05 = Max. 1. Message Playback During message playback on the base, press set the desired volume. or to 2. Call screening Whilst the machine is idle or a message is being recorded, press or .
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 50 Using your answering machine The messages are played, starting with the first message received. New messages are always played first. During playback, press: to delete the current message. twice to delete all messages. once to repeat the current message, twice to play the previous message. to play the next message. to stop playback.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your answering machine to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK. Scroll CHANGE REMOTE ACCESS PIN. Press OK. 2. Scroll to 3. Enter the current PIN (pre-set: 0000). Press OK. 4. Enter the new PIN, press SAVE. Enter it again and press SAVE to confirm. The new PIN is saved. 5. Press to return to standby. Switch answering machine on remotely If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you can do it from another phone.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 52 Using your answering machine Operate your answering machine from another phone 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press . You will hear “Please enter your security code”. If you enter your security code incorrectly, after the second attempt, your BT Freestyle 7150 will announce: “Thank you for calling” and will hang up. 2. Enter your 4-digit access PIN.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Using your answering machine Base display Display Meaning (BLANK) Power off. — — Power on, answering machine off. 00-XX Answer machine ON, number of messages stored. 01-XX (flashing) Answer machine ON, number of messages stored and at least one new message. 01-XX alternating with Ao Answer machine ON, number of messages stored and set to Answer Only mode. rA (flashing) Answering machine being accessed by a handset or another telephone.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 54 Handset settings Day, date and time If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, the date and time are set automatically on all handsets when your BT Freestyle 7150 receives its first call. If new handsets are then registered to the base, they will also receive the current date and time. However, to enable the answer machine to ‘date stamp’ your messages, you also have to set the day. The day has to be set manually using a handset.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Handset settings Ringer melody You can set your handset to different ringer melodies for External and Internal calls. Choose from 10 ringer melodies. to HANDSET SETTINGS. 1. Press MENU. Scroll Press OK. Display shows RINGER MELODY. or to select INTERNAL 2. Press OK. If required scroll or EXTERNAL. Press OK. The current melody is displayed and played. 3. Scroll UP or to the melody you want and press SAVE.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 56 Handset settings An indication of text or number mode will show at the bottom of the screen between CLEAR and SAVE. 1. Press MENU. Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS. to NAME HANDSET. Press OK. Scroll 2. Press OK. Use CLEAR and the keypad to enter the name you want, then press SAVE. Adjust contrast 1. Press MENU. Scroll 2. Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS and press OK. to DISPLAY CONTRAST and press OK. 3.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Handset settings Auto answer When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the handset off the base station. This is called auto answer. When you switch auto answer off, all calls must be answered by pressing . to HANDSET SETTINGS. 1. Press MENU. Scroll to AUTO TALK ON/OFF. Press OK. Scroll 2. Press OK. Press OK. or to select ON or OFF then press Key beeps on/off 1. Press MENU. Scroll to HANDSET SETTINGS. to KEY BEEPS ON/OFF. Press OK. Scroll 2.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 58 Handset settings Alarm Alarm setting will only affect the handset it was set on. You can set a BT Freestyle 7150 handset to give an alarm ring. Switch alarm on or off 1. Press MENU. Scroll press OK. to TIME & DATE SETTINGS and to ALARM and press OK. Display shows ALARM ON/OFF. Press OK. 2. Scroll or 3. The current setting is indicated by a ✔. Press to highlight the setting you want and press OK. 4.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Handset settings Setting melody for the alarm 1. Press MENU. Scroll press OK. 2. Scroll to TIME & DATE SETTINGS and The default melody for the alarm is Beeps. to ALARM and press OK. Display shows ALARM ON/OFF. 3. Scroll to SET MELODY and press OK. The current melody is displayed and played. 4. Scroll or to the melody you want and press SAVE.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 60 Base settings Ringer melody You can set your base to play one of 5 different ringer melodies. to BASE SETTINGS. 1. Press MENU. Scroll Press OK. Display shows RINGER MELODY. 2. Press OK. Scroll press SAVE. or to the melody you want and Ringer volume You can choose between 5 volume levels and Off. 1. Press MENU. Scroll to BASE SETTINGS. Press OK. Scroll DOWN to RINGER VOLUME. or to select the volume level 2. Press OK. Scroll which is played.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Base settings 2. Scroll Use to HANDSET PRIORITY and press OK. or to select between: ALL HANDSETS – all handsets ring together. Press OK to confirm. SELECTED HANDSET – one handset rings before the others. Display shows SELECT HANDSET and the handset numbers. Use or to select the handset that you want to ring before the others. Press OK. Display shows RING DELAY.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 62 Base settings Recall mode Recall is used with some switchboard features and some BT Calling Features. It is pre-set to Timed Break which is correct for direct exchange lines and most switchboards. For some switchboards you may need to select Earth (consult your switchboard supplier). When pulse dialling is chosen only earth break recall is available. To change the recall type: 1. Press MENU. Scroll press OK. 2.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Base settings To change the PIN: to display BASE SETTINGS and 1. Press MENU. Scroll to CHANGE SYSTEM PIN and press OK. press OK. Scroll 2. Enter the current PIN and press OK. 3. Display shows ENTER NEW PIN. (Original setting 0000). Enter your new 4-digit PIN and press SAVE. 4. Enter the new PIN again to confirm and press SAVE. Display shows SYSTEM PIN CHANGED.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 64 Additional handsets and bases Registering new handsets If registration fails, try again. If you still cannot get your handset to register, call the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962. You can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Freestyle 7150 base. If you have purchased a Twin, Trio or Quad the handsets in these packs are already pre-registered to the main base.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Additional handsets and bases De-registering a handset You can de-register any handset from a base using any handset registered to an in range base. to REGISTRATION and press OK. 1. Press MENU. Scroll to display Display shows REGISTER HANDSET. Press DE-REGISTER HANDSET and press OK. Customer Helpline If you experience any difficulties please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com 2.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 66 Additional handsets and bases Transferring calls and 3-Way calls When you are on a call you can transfer it to another BT Freestyle 7150 handset. You can also bring another handset in on the call to have a 3-way call. Transferring a call When you are on a call:– You can’t use the button until the caller timer is shown in the display. 1. Press , the display shows CALL HANDSET and the other handset numbers. 2.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Additional handsets and bases 2. Use the or buttons to select the handset you want to bring in on the call, then press OK. Alternatively, just press the number of the handset you want, e.g. to call handset 2 press . The external party is put on hold and the called handset rings. 3. When the second handset answers you will be able to speak to them without the external party hearing. 4.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 68 Help Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. For spare AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries please contact the BT Freestyle Helpline 0870 240 3962. 1. Slide off the battery compartment cover. Install the batteries as shown. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Help No display appears • • • The handset may be switched off. Press and release the button to switch the handset on. The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted. Recharge, replace or renew the batteries. No dial tone • • • Make sure your handset is registered to the base and within range of the base.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 70 Help • Check that the base station is plugged into the phone socket and mains power and switched on. Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer • Sometimes your BT Freestyle 7150 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close. • It is recommended that you position your BT Freestyle 7150 at least one metre away from such appliances to avoid any risk of interference.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Help Cannot send text • • Check service centre number is correct including 1470 prefix, see page 37. Check call barring (option 4) is not activated on your line if you have the call barring service rented from BT. Cannot receive text • • Check service centre number is correct, see page 37. Ensure you have subscribed to a Caller Display service and that it is active.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 72 Help • BT Business customers – call 154, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser. • For other telephone service providers, please contact their customer services. General sales enquiries: • BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Help • • Turns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone. This means all incoming text is delivered as voice text. Turns off permanent voice text message delivery. If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone. • Forces a message sent to be delivered as voice text even though the recipient may have an SMS enabled phone and usually receives written text.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 74 General information IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. General • Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. • Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries. • Do not open the handset or base.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 General information 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.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 76 General information Insert a ‘pause’ in a stored number Guarantee If you need to add a pause in the dialling sequence, follow the example given below: Your BT Freestyle 7150 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. When storing a number, at the point you want until P to insert a pause, press and hold is displayed. You can enter as any pauses as required.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 General information Within the 12 month guarantee period: For your records If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please read the ‘Help’ section beginning on page 68, or contact the BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962, 9am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9.30am–2.30pm on Saturdays, or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com.
BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 78 General information Additional/Replacement Items For a full range of items, including additional handsets for either the BT Freestyle 6000 range or BT Freestyle 2000, 4000 and 7000, please call 0870 240 3962. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.
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BT Freestyle 7150 – Edition 3.1 – 23.11.05 – 7130 Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide The telecommunications 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 any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2005. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
