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
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp

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
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp

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.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp
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.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp
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
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp
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
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp
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
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp
Mains power cable