BT Freestyle 750 BT Freestyle 750 Quick Setup Guide English

Welcome 2 Navigating the menus
Your BT Freestyle 750 has an easy to use menu system Each menu has a list of options
which you can see on the menu map below
This Quick Start Guide provides all the information
1 From standby press to open the main menu
you need to get your product up and running
2 Then use the and buttons on the side of the handset to scroll through the available
Please fully unfold this guide and follow the numbered options and press to select an option or to return to the previous screen
steps below If you need more detailed instructions To exit a menu and return to standby press
a full user guide is available to download in PDF format Menu map
from www bt com help userguides
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user guide then please call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182 or Store number Call number Alarm Outgoing msg Check divert
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Some menus are accessed by pressing the relevant feature button for example for
Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free the phonebook for the redial list and for the calls list
Mobile and International call costs may vary




1 Getting started 3 Making and receiving calls
Place your BT Freestyle 750 within 2 metres of the mains power socket and telephone
Make end a call
socket so that the cables will reach
Press When you hear the dial tone dial the number To end the call press or
The handset range is up to 300 metres outdoors and 50 metres indoors in ideal conditions
replace the handset on the base or charger
Try to position the phone at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid
interference and help maximise the handset range Redial from the 5 number redial list
Press the last number you dialled is displayed Scroll or to the number you want
Setting up to redial and press
1 Plug the mains power adaptor item Secrecy Mute
code 043649 into the socket marked Telephone Mains power During a call press Mute on is displayed and you can talk without your caller
line cord adaptor
on the underside of the base and plug hearing you Press again to resume your call
the telephone line cord into the socket
marked Only use the cables provided Receiving calls
with the product
When you receive a call the base and handset will ring To answer the call press
2 Plug the other end of the power adaptor into Or if the handset is on the base or charger simply lift it to answer the call
the wall socket and switch the power on
The Power indicator on the base lights up
Handsfree
3 Rechargeable batteries are pre installed
in the handset Pull the plastic tab as Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset It also enables other
instructed to activate them people in the room to listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker

4 Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 20 hours An animated battery Before dialling or during a call press You will hear your call through the handset
icon will be displayed to indicate the handset is charging loudspeaker Press to switch the call between the earpiece and the loudspeaker

5 When the handset is fully charged the icon will be displayed Now plug the Earpiece handsfree volume
telephone line cord into the telephone wall socket During a call press or to adjust the volume of the earpiece or loudspeaker


Set up your additional handsets multipack owners only
1 For each additional handset and charger Insert the power adaptor cable item code 4 Special features
043650 through the channel at the rear of the charger and insert the plug into the
power socket Plug the other end into the wall socket and switch it on Your BT Freestyle 750 has some special features these include a 50 entry phonebook an
answering machine and Caller Display with a 20 entry calls list
2 Prepare the battery as detailed in point 3 above Then place the handset on the charger
to charge for at least 20 hours
50 Entry phonebook
Additional handsets supplied as part of a multipack are pre registered to the base so once
Not only can you store up to 50 names and numbers in the directory but you can store
charged are ready for use Each handset will display its own handset number 1 2 3 and so on
them under different call groups with their own ringtones eg family business friends

Set the date and time Add a new phonebook entry
1 Press The phonebook menu is displayed
The date and time is recorded with each answering machine message you receive so before
you receive your first message you need to set the correct date and time 2 When storing the first entry New entry is highlighted Press

1 Press to open the main menu Then using the button on the side of the When storing subsequent entries the phonebook list is displayed with the first entry
handset scroll down to Settings and press highlighted Press New entry is highlighted Press

2 Scroll to Date Time and press 3 Using the letters on the keypad enter the name and press For example press
once for A or twice for B If you make a mistake press or to move the cursor left
3 If you want to change the Time format press and scroll or to select 12 hour and right and to delete Press to enter a space for punctuation and to
or 24 hour and press switch between upper and lower case
4 To enter the time scroll to Enter time and press Use the keypad to enter the 4 Enter the phone number and press
correct time in 12 or 24 hour format depending on previous step then press
5 If you don t want to store the number in a group press If you want to add the
5 To set the date scroll to Set date and press Use the keypad to enter the date in entry to a group scroll to the group you want then press
the format dd mm then press
6 Press to exit and return to standby
6 Press to exit and return to standby
Dial from the phonebook
From standby press The first entry is displayed Scroll to the entry you want
Your BT Freestyle 750 is now ready for use or search alphabetically and press to dial
Answering machine
After following the Getting started section your BT Freestyle 750 answering machine
Troubleshooting
will be set to Answer and Record and is ready to start receiving and recording messages Most problems are caused by something very simple and can be fixed with a few simple checks
Press on the base to switch the answering machine on and off
Make sure both the mains power adaptor cable and telephone line cord are plugged into
The answering machine can be operated via the base handset via the Answer Machine the correct sockets and plugged in at the wall
menu or remotely from another telephone For detailed instructions of all the answering Make sure you use all the cables and batteries that came in the box not those from a
machine features see the online user guide at www bt com help userguides previous product
Listening to your messages If you experience poor speech quality or interference make sure the product is not
The message counter on the base shows the number of stored messages you have located too close to other electrical appliances This can also help improve the handset
When you have new messages the message counter will flash range from the base
At the base press to hear your messages New messages are played first Make sure you charge the batteries for at least 20 hours before first use to ensure
maximum battery performance The charge capacity of the batteries will decrease
During playback press
over time
to pause resume playback
Using your BT Freestyle 750 on a broadband Internet enabled line
once to repeat the current message twice to play the previous message Remember to plug the phone into the wall socket via an ADSL microfilter if you have
broadband Internet on your phone line otherwise you may have problems with this
to skip to the next message
product and your broadband service Additional BT ADSL microfilters can be purchased
to delete the current message from www shop bt com
to stop playback
or to adjust the loudspeaker volume
General information
To delete all old messages at the end of playback press and follow the voice prompt to
press again For information on safety instructions Product disposal instructions
cleaning technical information or The symbol shown here and on the product means
connecting to a switchboard please refer to
Caller Display and the calls list that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic
the General Information section in the full Equipment and should not be disposed with other
You must subscribe to a Caller Display service for this feature to work Your network provider user guide at www bt com help userguides household or commercial waste at the end of its
may charge you for this service working life
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Caller Display allows you to see the number of the person calling you before you answer Guarantee WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC has been put in
the phone The calls list holds details of your last 20 callers including the phone number Your BT Freestyle 750 is guaranteed for a period of place to recycle products using best available
date and time of the call If a number matches a stored directory entry the caller s name is 12 months from the date of purchase recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the
displayed instead When you have new missed calls in the list New call will be displayed impact on the environment treat any hazardous
Subject to the terms listed below the guarantee substances and avoid the increasing landfill
View entries and dial from the calls list will provide for the repair of or at BT s or its agent s
discretion the option to replace the BT Freestyle Product disposal instructions for residential users
1 Press to open the calls list If you have received any calls the most recent call is displayed 750 or any component thereof other than When you have no further use for it please remove
batteries which is identified as faulty or below any batteries and dispose of them and the product
2 Press or to scroll through the list To view details of the call press Details is as per your local authority s recycling processes For
standard or as a result of inferior workmanship or
highlighted press again Press to return to the previous menu materials Products over 28 days old from the date more information please contact your local authority
of purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or or the retailer where the product was purchased
3 Press to dial the entry displayed
repaired product Product disposal instructions for business users
Or press to access further calls list options eg copy the number to the phonebook The conditions of this guarantee are Business users should contact their suppliers and
or delete entries check the terms and conditions of the purchase
The guarantee shall only apply to defects that contract and ensure that this product is not mixed
occur within the 12 month guarantee period with other commercial waste for disposal
Personalise your phone Proof of purchase is required
Through the Handset settings and Base settings menus you can change the handset and The equipment is returned to BT or its agent R TTE Directive Declaration
base ringer volume and ringtone switch key beeps on off change the handset name as instructed
of Conformity
particulary useful if you have more than handset change the display contrast and even use This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects
This product is intended for use within the UK for
your handset as an alarm clock See Menu map in Section 2 for all the available settings caused by accidents misuse fair wear and tear
connection to the public telephone network and
neglect tampering with the equipment or any
compatible switchboards
1 Press to open the menu then scroll to Settings and press attempt at adjustment or repair other than through
approved agents This equipment complies with the essential
2 Scroll to H Set settings or Base settings and press Then press or to requirements for the Radio Equipment and
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights
scroll through the options available Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
For further information within and outside the 12 Directive 1999 5 EC For a copy of the
month guarantee please refer to the full user guide Declaration of Conformity please contact the
For a full explanation of features and instructions please see the main at www bt com help userguides BT Freestyle Helpline on 0800 218 2182 or
user guide online at www bt com help userguides email bt helpdesk vtecheurope com
Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free
Mobile and International call costs may vary




BT Freestyle 750
Quick Start Guide




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The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be
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Nothing in this publication forms any part of a contract

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