BT FREELANCE XD 7500 User manual

BT Freelance XD7500
User Guide

•Digital call clarity with up to 300m range outdoors and up to
50m indoors (in ideal conditions).
• Directory – lets you store up to 20 names and numbers for
easy dialling.
• Caller Display - lets you see who’s calling and your phone stores
details of the last 10 callers in a Calls list.1
• Digital answering machine with up to 15 minutes recording time.
• Play, repeat and delete your messages from almost any
other phone.
1 Requires subscription to a Caller Display service. A quarterly fee may be payable.
Welcome…
to your BT Freelance XD7500
digital cordless telephone and
answering machine

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 as it
is easy to do. Just follow the simple
instructions on the next few pages.
Need help?
If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freelance
XD7500, contact the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182*
or visit www.bt.com/producthelp
earing aid?
Please note that the BT Freelance XD7500 works by sending radio
signals between the base and handset. These signals may
interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.
*Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free.
Mobile and International call costs may vary.
Got everything?
• BT Freelance XD7500 handset
• BT Freelance XD7500 answering
machine base
• 2 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries
(already fitted)
• Battery compartment cover
• Mains power adaptor
(item code 040367)
• Telephone line cord
If you have purchased a BT Freelance
XD7500 multiple pack you will also
have the following for each handset:
• BT Freelance XD7500 handset
• BT Freelance XD7500 charger
• Battery compartment cover
• 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
(already fitted)
• Mains power adaptor for the charger
(item code 045667)

In this guide 4
Getting started
Location.............................6
Settingup............................6
Set the date and time format . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Set the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting up the charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting to know your phone
Handset .............................11
Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Base ................................13
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handsetmenumap....................15
Default ..............................16
Default settings table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the phone
Switch the handset on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Makeacall...........................18
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ndacall ............................18
Receivingcalls ........................18
Volume..............................19
Handsfree............................19
Make a call in handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Answer a call in handsfree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switch to handsfree during a call . . . . . . . . . 20
Secrecy..............................20
Redial ...............................21
To copy a redial number to the directory . . . 21
To delete a number from the redial list. . . . . 22
To delete the entire redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Keypadlock ..........................23
Ringer volume on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pagethehandset(s)....................23
Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Receiving internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Transferringcalls.......................24
3-Way conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Directory
Storeanumber........................26
nteringnames .......................26
Dial/viewanumber....................27
dit a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Delete a directory entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Delete all directory entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Directorycapacity .....................29
andset settings
Ringermelody ........................30
Ringervolume ........................30
Handset tones on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Handsetname ........................32
Display ..............................32
Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Alarm ...............................34
Autoanswer..........................34
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Base settings
ChangePINcode......................35
Dialmode............................35
Ringermelody ........................36
Ringervolume ........................37
Deletehandset........................37
Caller Display
Callslist..............................38
View/dialanumber....................38
To copy a Calls list number to the directory . 39
Deleteanumber.......................39
Delete the entire Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Answering machine
Switchon/off.........................41
Outgoingmessages....................42
AnswerandRecord ....................42
Answeronly ..........................42
Selectanswermode....................43
Record your own outgoing message . . . . . . 43
Play/check outgoing message. . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing messages 44
Playing messages via the handset. . . . . . . . . 45
Adjust volume for message playback . . . . . . 46
Delete all old messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Playing messages via the base . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Torecordamemo......................47
Toplaybackamemo....................48
Memoryfull ..........................48
Recordingtime........................48
Answerdelay .........................49
Remoteaccess ........................50
Change security PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Switch answering machine on. . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Checkformessages ....................51
Remote access commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
elp ................................52
General information
Safety ...............................54
Cleaning .............................54
nvironmental ........................54
Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Switchboard compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Diallingmode.........................55
Recall(R).............................55
Guarantee............................55
How many telephones can you have? . . . . . 57
R&TT ...............................57
5In this guide
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Getting started 6
WARNING
Do not place your BT Freelance
XD7500 in the bathroom or other
humid areas.
andset range
The BT Freelance XD7500 has a range
of 300 metres outdoors when there is
a clear line of sight between the base
and the handset. Any obstruction
between the base and handset will
reduce the range significantly. With
the base indoors and handset either
indoors or outdoors, the range will
normally be up to 50 metres. Thick
stone walls can severely affect the
range.
Signal strength
The symbol on your handset screen
indicates when you are in range. When
you are out of range, the symbol
flashes, and the screen displays
SEARCHING . You should move closer to
the base if this happens to ensure the
full functionality of your phone.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until at least one of the handsets is
fully charged.
The base station must be plugged into
the mains power at all times.
Location
You need to place your BT Freelance XD7500 base within 2
metres of 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 Freelance XD7500 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.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power cable into the power socket on the back
of the base and secure the cable behind the retaining clip.
Plug the other end into the mains socket and switch on.
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Mains power cable

2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
3. Place the handset on the base to charge the batteries for
at least 16 hours.
The main handset is pre-registered to the base as Handset 1.
This is shown on the display. When the handset
is fully charged the display shows the symbol.
4. After 16 hours, connect the telephone line cord to the base
and plug the other end into the wall socket.
IMPORTANT
You now need to set the date and time, please follow the
instructions on the next two pages.
7Getting started
Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket
Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, fully charged
handset batteries should give about 10
hours talk time or 100 hours standby
time on a single charge.
Battery low warning
If the symbol is flashing, you will
need to recharge your handset before
using it.
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).
New NiMH batteries do not reach full
capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days. Running
the batteries right down at least once
a week will help them last as long
as possible.
IMPORTANT
Only use the power supply and
telephone line cord supplied with your
BT Freelance XD7500 otherwise the
telephone may not work.
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Telephone line cord

Set the date and time format
1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu.
2. Press or until the display shows
HS SETTINGS and
press
OK soft key. DATE & TIME is displayed, press the OK soft
key again.
3.
DATE FORMAT is displayed, press the OK soft key and the
current format is displayed. Press or to change
between
DD-MM-YY and MM-DD-YY . Press the OK soft key,
you will hear a confirmation tone.
4. Press and
TIME FORMAT is displayed. Press the OK soft
key and the current format is displayed. Press or to
change between 24hr and 12hr. Press the
OK soft key, you
will hear a confirmation tone.
5. Press and hold the soft key to return to standby.
8 Getting started
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The charge capacity of rechargeable
batteries will reduce with time as they
wear out, so reducing the talk/standby
time of the handset. ventually they
will need to be replaced. New batteries
can be obtained from the BT Freelance
Helpline 0800 218 2182*.
Batteries and handset may become
warm during charging. This is normal.
Your BT Freelance XD7500 uses the
24 hour clock.
If you have more than one handset
registered to your base, you only need
to set the date and time on one
handset and the other handsets will be
automatically updated.

Set the date and time
1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu.
2. Press or until the display shows
HS SETTINGS and
press the
OK soft key. DATE & TIME is displayed, press the OK
soft key again.
3. Press or until the display shows
SET TIME and press
the
OK soft key.
4. The current time setting is displayed, enter 2 digits for the hour
and 2 for the minute using the 24hr format (eg for 10.54pm,
press ) and press the
OK soft key, you will
hear a confirmation tone.
5. Press and
SET DATE is displayed.
Press the
OK soft key.
6. The current date setting is displayed, enter 2 digits for the day,
2 for the month and 2 for the year using the dd-mm-yy
format (eg for 23rd May 2008 press
) and press the
OK soft key, you will hear a
confirmation tone
7. Press and hold the soft key to return to standby.
Your BT Freelance XD7500 is now ready for use.
9Getting started
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IMPORTANT
If you do NOT set the date and time,
the answer machine screen will display
- - (flashing) when the answer
machine is set to ‘Answer on’ and will
display - - (not flashing) when set to
‘Answer off’. However, when the time
and date have been set, the display
will show
00 if there are no messages
when the answer machine is set to
ON
and will show - - when it is set to
Answer off.

Under no circumstances use non-
rechargeable batteries. Only use
NiMH rechargeable batteries with a
capacity of 500mAh or higher. Using
inappropriate batteries will invalidate
your guarantee and may damage the
telephone.
elpline
If you are having any difficulties
setting up or using your BT Freelance
XD7500, please call the BT Freelance
Helpline on 0800 218 2182* or visit
www.bt.com/producthelp
BT Freelance XD7500 multiple pack
owners only
Location
You need to place your BT Freelance XD7500 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, plug the other end into the mains wall socket and
switch the power on.
2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
3. Place the handset on the charger and charge for at least
16 hours.
Your BT Freelance XD7500 multiple pack is now ready for use.
10 Getting started
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Mains power cable

Getting to know your phone 11
andset
Up/Calls list
Press to display the Calls list, page 38,
and to move up menu options.
Use to increase the volume.
Left soft key
Use with icons displayed above the key.
Talk
Press to make and receive phone calls,
page 18.
Down/Redial list
Press to display the Redial list, page 21
and to move down menu options.
Use to decrease the volume.
4
Press to replay the message
or skip to the previous message.
*/
Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad,
page 23.
andsfree
Press to activate handsfree
(loudspeaker) mode, page 19.
Display
With amber backlight.
Right soft key
Use with icons displayed above the key.
End call
Press to end the call in progress, page 18.
Press and hold to turn the handset off,
page 18.
2
Press to play and stop playback.
5
Press to delete the message.
6
Press to skip to the next message.
0
Press to insert a Pause in the number to be
dialled, page 26.
#/
Press and hold to turn the
ringer on/off, page 23.
Recall
Used when connected to a switchboard/PBX,
and with some BT Calling Features.
Press to open the directory, page 26.
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andset display icons
These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s display.
12 Getting to know your phone
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Battery
On – battery full
On – battery needs charging
Flashing – low battery
Flashing – charging
andset
On – handset in use
Flashing – incoming call
Internal (top row)
On – internal
call connected
Flashing – incoming internal
call from another handset
Int (bottom row)
Make an internal call
andsfree
Handsfree on
Answer machine
On – answer machine on
Flashing – new message received
Alarm
On – alarm set
Flashing – alarm time reached
Keypad lock
Keypad lock on
Ringer
Ringer turned off
Antenna
On – in range
Flashing – edge of range
Left/right
Characters off the display
to the left/right
Up/down
Menu options exist above/below
those shown on the display
Skip forward/backward
Use when playing messages to
skip to previous/next message
New call
Indicates a new call in the calls list
Clear
Mute/unmute a call.
Clears characters when in
entry screen.
Stops the alarm
Back
Return to previous menu
OK
Confirm menu selection
Menu
Open the main menu

Base
13Getting to know your phone
Vol.-/Vol.+
Adjust speaker volume
during playback.
Find
Press to page/locate
a handset.
<<Skip
Repeat current message.
Skip>>
Skip forward during
message playback.
Ans on/off
Switch answering
machine on/off.
Message display showing
number of messages and
answering machine status.
Delete
Delete messages
during playback.
Play
Play messages.
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Navigating the menus
Your BT Freelance XD7500 handset features an easy to use
menu system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page.
When the handset is switched on and in standby:
1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu and select
the function you want by pressing the or button.
14 Getting to know your phone
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Up and Down keys
Left soft key
Right soft key

andset menu map
15Getting to know your phone
Ans Machine
Play Message
Delete All
Memo
Ans On/Off
Ans Settings
Calls List
Store Number
Delete
Delete All
Details
Directory
Add
View
dit
Delete
Delete All
Capacity
BS Settings
Base Ringer
Ring Volume
Delete HS
Dial Mode
Change PIN
S Settings
Date & Time
Alarm
Ringer
Tones
HS Name
Display
Auto Answer
Registration Reset
Menu navigation
Press or to scroll through the menu options.
Press Left soft key
OK to select an option.
Press Right soft key to go back to the previous display screen.
Press and hold Right soft key to return to the standby display screen.
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Default
You can reset your BT Freelance XD7500 back to the default
settings.
This will not delete your directory entries.
1. Press the Left soft key to open the main menu.
2. Press or until the display shows
RESET and press OK .
3.
PIN? Is displayed, enter the PIN and press OK .
4.
CONFIRM? is displayed, press OK .
16 Getting to know your phone
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The default PIN setting is 0000.

andset
Redial List
Call List
xternal Ringer Melody
Internal Ringer Melody
Ringer Volume
arpiece Volume
Speaker Volume
Handset Name
Key Tone
Low Battery Tone
Out of Range Tone
Ringer On/Off
Auto Answer On/Off
Date Format
Date
Time Format
Time
Alarm
Key Lock
Default Value
mpty
mpty
Melody 1
Melody 3
Volume 5
Volume 4
Volume 4
HANDS T
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
DD/MM/YY
01/01/08
24 hr
00:00
OFF
OFF
Base
System PIN (4-digit)
Base Ringer
Ringer Volume
Dial Mode
Answer Machine
Answer Machine ON/OFF
Answer Mode
OGM
Answer Delay
Record Time
BS Screening
Remote Access
Remote Access PIN
(4-digit)
Default Value
0000
Melody 2
Volume 3
Tone
Default Value
ON
ANS & R C
Default OGM
6 Rings
180 S C
ON
ON
0000
17Getting to know your phone
Default settings table
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Using the phone 18
Call timer
Your handset automatically displays
the duration of every external call.
The call time will remain on the
display until 2 seconds after the call
has ended.
Switch the handset on/off
1. Press and hold to switch the handset on and off.
Make a call
1. Press .
nter the telephone number and the number is dialled.
Preparatory dialling
Use preparatory dialling to see and check the number on
the display before you dial out. The display can only show 11
digits at a time, if you enter a number with more than 11
digits, will be displayed to the left of the number to indicate
more digits.
1. nter the number first then press or to dial.
End a call
1. Press or place the handset back on the base.
Receiving calls
When you receive an incoming call, the telephone will ring and
the icon will flash. If the ringer is set to off, the phone will
not ring but you will hear one short beep tone to alert you.
1. If the handset is not in the base/charger, press or
to answer the call.
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Press Right soft key
C to delete an
incorrect digit.
If you have subscribed to a Caller
Display service, your caller’s number
will also be shown. If the number is
withheld the display will show
WITHHELD . If an exact number match is
found in the Directory, the name will
be displayed instead of the number.
See page 38 for more information.
Internal calls
When you receive an internal call, the
calling handset number will be shown
on the handset display.

2. To turn the ringer off when receiving a call press the Right soft
key
C . The display will briefly show VOLUME OFF .
Or
If the handset is on the base/charger, lift the handset to
answer the call.
Volume
Adjust the volume during a call:
To increase the volume
Press .
To decrease the volume
Press .
Handsfree
Make a call in handsfree
1. Dial the number then press .
2. Press to end the call.
19Using the phone
If two handsets are engaged on an
internal call and an external incoming
call is received, beeps will be emitted
at both internal handsets. The internal
call has to be ended before the
external call can be answered.
andsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller
without holding the handset. It also
enables other people in the room to
listen to your conversation over
the loudspeaker.
The earpiece volume can only be
changed when you are on a call.
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Answer a call in handsfree
When the phone rings:
1. Press and the call is transferred to the loudspeaker.
Switch to handsfree during a call
During a call:
1. Press the call is transferred to the loudspeaker.
2. Press to toggle between Handsfree and the handset.
3. Press to end the call.
Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your
caller hearing.
1. Press Right soft key
C . The display shows MUTE and your caller
cannot hear you.
2. Press Right soft key
C again to return to your caller.
20 Using the phone
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