Quick Start Guide
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Answeringmachine
After following the ‘Getting started’ section, your BT Freestyle 225 answering machine
will be set to Answer&Record and is ready to start receiving messages. The icon in the
display indicates that the answering machine is on.
All the answering machine functions are accessed via the handset menu, as outlined in the
Menu map in Section 2 of this guide.
You can select one of the pre-recorded outgoing messages – answer & record or answer
only or you can record your own personalised message. You can switch the answering
machine on and off, adjust the answer delay setting and you can operate the answering
machine remotely. For detailed instructions of all the answering machine features see the
online user guide at www.bt.com/help/userguides
Listeningtoyourmessages
When you have new messages, the
icon will ash in the handset display.
1. Press
twice to open the answer machine menu.
Play message
is displayed.
2. Press
. The machine announces how many messages you have and they are played
back to you. The machine will then announce if there are any old messages and then
these are played back.
During playback, you have the following options:
to stop playback.
once to repeat the current message, twice to play the previous message.
to skip to the next message.
to delete the current message.
Press and hold
at any time to return to standby .
CallerDisplayandthecallslist
YoumustsubscribetoaCallerDisplayserviceforthisfeaturetowork.Yournetworkprovider
maychargeyouforthisservice.
The calls list uses Caller Display information and stores the number of your last 10 calls.
If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service, you will be able to see your caller’s details
on your handset display (provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call.
When a call is not answered or is picked up by the answering machine,
New calls
is displayed.
1. Press
to open the calls list. The most recent call (or
Empty
) is displayed. Press or
to scroll through the list.
2. Press
to dial the displayed entry. Or press to access further options such as
copying the number to the directory or deleting entries.
BTServicesbutton
IfyouarenotconnectedtotheBTnetwork,someoftheseservicesmaynotbeavailable.
Pleasecontactyournetworkproviderformoreinformationonnetworkservices.Youmaybe
chargedfortheuseoftheseservices.
The button provides quick access to a range of pre-stored BT Calling Features.
These include: BT Freestyle Helpdesk, BT Directory Enquiries, Call Divert (on/off/check status),
and Call Waiting (on/off/check status).
1. Press
and then scroll or to the service you require.
2. Press
to dial the pre-stored number and follow the announcements.
For a full explanation of features and instructions, please see the main
user guide online at www.bt.com/help/userguides
For information on safety instructions,
cleaning, technical information or
connecting to a switchboard, please refer to
the ‘General Information’ section in the full
user guide at www.bt.com/help/userguides
Guarantee
Your BT Freestyle 225 is guaranteed for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase.
Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee
will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s
discretion the option to replace the BT Freestyle
225, or any component thereof, (other than
batteries), which is identied as faulty or below
standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship or
materials. Products over 28 days old from the date
of purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or
repaired product.
The conditions of this guarantee are:
• The guarantee shall only apply to defects that
occur within the 12 month guarantee period.
• Proof of purchase is required.
• 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 wear and tear,
neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any
attempt at adjustment or repair other than through
approved agents.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
For further information within and outside the 12
month guarantee, please refer to the full user guide
at www.bt.com/help/userguides
Productdisposalinstructions
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) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in
place to recycle products using best available
recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the
impact on the environment, treat any hazardous
substances and avoid the increasing landll.
Productdisposalinstructionsforresidentialusers
When you have no further use for it, please remove
any batteries and dispose of them and the product
as per your local authority’s recycling processes. For
more information please contact your local authority
or the retailer where the product was purchased.
Productdisposalinstructionsforbusinessusers
Business users should contact their suppliers and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract and ensure that this product is not mixed
with other commercial waste for disposal.
R&TTEDirective&Declaration
ofConformity
This product is intended for use within the UK for
connection to the public telephone network and
compatible switchboards.
This equipment complies with the essential
requirements for the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Directive (1999/5/EC). For a copy of the
Declaration of Conformity please contact the
BT Freestyle Helpline on 0870 240 3962* or
email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com
General information
A full user guide can be downloaded in PDF format
from www.bt.com/help/userguides
Please consider the environment before printing.
BTFreestyle225
Troubleshooting
Most problems are caused by something very simple and can be xed with a few simple checks:
• Make sure both the mains power adaptor cable and telephone line cord are plugged into
the correct sockets and plugged in at the wall.
• Make sure you use all the cables and batteries that came in the box, not those from a
previous product.
• If you experience poor speech quality or interference, make sure the product is not
located too close to other electrical appliances. This can also help improve the handset
range from the base.
• Make sure you charge the batteries for at least 16 hours before rst use to ensure
maximum battery performance. The charge capacity of the batteries will decrease
over time.
UsingyourBTFreestyle225onabroadbandInternetenabledline?
Remember to plug the phone into the wall socket via an ADSL microlter if you have
broadband Internet on your phone line, otherwise you may have problems with this
product and your broadband service. Additional BT ADSL microlters can be purchased
from www.shop.bt.com
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