BT FREESTYLE 250 Technical Information

RECALL REDIALQUICKDIALABCGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWXYZDEF2457890631SECRECYTALKBATTLOWCHANNELSEEKER1471 Call WaitingCall My BillRing mode switchSets the handse

Using your Freestyle 80 PlusMaking and receiving callsThe handset range is up to 250 metres fromthe base unit in ideal conditions. If you start togo o

To use the channel seekerYour Freestyle 80 Plus automatically scans all the available radio channels for quality ofreception, and selects the best one

Using your Freestyle 80 Plus12Using the memory to store anddial numbersYour Freestyle 80 Plus handset can store up toten separate phone numbers. You c

To dial a stored number• Press the TALK button.• Press the QUICKDIAL button.• Press the 0-9 location code under which the number you want is stored.Th

Using the Secrecy buttonDuring a call, you may want to say somethingto another person nearby without your callerhearing you.• Press the SECRECY button

Using your Freestyle 80 Plus15Paging the handsetYou can page the handset from the base to letthe handset user know they are wanted. Youcannot hold a c

If you are connected to a digital exchange,you can subscribe to a range of BT SelectServices. If you wish to subscribe to any ofthese services contact

BT Select Services17Call DiversionCall Diversion allows you to set up yourtelephone to divert calls to another telephoneat a different location. If yo

BT Select Services181471This free service lets you easily find whocalled your number last.To use the 1471 feature• Lift the handset.• Press the TALK b

19Help If you have any problems using your Freestyle 80 Plus, thissection will give you the most common, easy to follow solutions.Telephone problems P

POWERCHARGINGIN USEPAGEFreestyle 80 Plus4 CHANNEL AUTO SELECTIONBase unit telescopic aerialPower lightLights up red when the mainspower is on.see page

Telephone problems Possible cause Solution• Neither base nor handset ring, but lights show on base and handset.• Callers are faint.• Interference.•

21Technical informationOfficial approvalFreestyle 80 Plus is tested and approved forconnection to BT’s network, provided it isused in accordance with

Technical information22However, all approved cordless phones useradio to communicate between the base andcordless handset units. It is therefore possi

Technical information23the base. Even where the number oftelephones has been limited, there is noguarantee that different types of telephone onthe sam

24MaintenanceInstalling handset batteries and rechargingReplacing the handset on the base unit torecharge overnight should keep the Freestyle80 Plus w

Maintenance25General cleaningClean the cabinet of the handset and the basewith a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mildsolution of water and deterge

Maintenance26GuaranteeBT guarantees Freestyle 80 Plus for a year,provided that:• The goods have only been used for theirintended purpose, and have not

27IndexAt a glance 1Introduction 4Emergency calls 4Setting up 5AerialBase unit8Handset 6Batteries – insert into base unit 6Charging the handset 9Plann

Index28Help 19Helpline 20Technical information 21Call security 21Connecting to a switchboard 23Connection information 21REN (Ringer Equivalence Number

29Wall mountingTo wall mount your Freestyle 120 PlusBefore you start, ensure the telephone is ineasy reach of the power supply and atelephone socket.

In this guideAt a glance 1Introduction 4Setting up 5Using your Freestyle 80 Plus 10BT Select Services 16Help 19Technical information 21Maintenance 24I

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Introduction Your Freestyle 80 Plus has been designedfor ease of use and made to the very high standards set by BT.We thank you for making the right c

Check that your Freestyle 80 Plus iscomplete. When you unpack you shouldhave:• Freestyle 80 Plus handset.• Freestyle 80 Plus base unit withtelephone l

3 Insert battery (for back-up only)To fit back-up batteries, slide the cover offtowards the right and insert 8 new AAAalkaline batteries (not supplie

In the event of power failure, the batteries willgive you up to one hour talk time or seven hourson standby.Warnings1Do not use any power supply excep

For the best receptionTry to avoid putting the telescopic aerial nearother electrical appliances, fluorescent lights andlarge metallic objects such as

9 To charge the handsetWhen you first use your Freestyle 80 Plus, therechargeable batteries in the handset needcharging for 24 hours. •Make sure you