BT 750 manual Call screening

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Answering machine

Call screening

When the answering machine is on and takes a call, you can listen to the caller leaving a message. You can then identify the caller and decide whether to take the call in person.

The call can be heard through the base speaker, or the handset as follows:

1.When your BT Freestyle 750 rings, wait for the answering machine to take the call. When the caller begins leaving a

message, the display shows Screening? Press to hear

the caller and to stop listening.

2.To interrupt and speak to the caller directly, press .

While screening, you can adjust the volume by pressing or .

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Contents User Guide Welcome… Need help? Getting to know your phone Using the phoneThis guide Getting startedAnswering machine SettingsBT Network Services Calls listsHelp General information Using additional handsetsHandset range Setting upGetting started LocationBattery performance Battery low warningUsing your BT Freestyle 750 on a Broadband line? Setting up for multiple packsDate and time Set date and timeYour BT Freestyle 750 is ready for use Handset buttons Getting to know your phoneHandset name/number Time Handset displayBase Options Navigating the menusUp and Down buttons Menu map Preparatory dialling Using the phoneSwitch handset on or off Make an external callAuto answer Receive a callCall Waiting Make a handsfree call Earpiece / handsfree volumeSecrecy Mute HandsfreeRedial the last number called Switch to handsfree during a callRedial Answer a call handsfreeDelete a redial number Redial a number from the redial listSave a number from the redial list to the phonebook To unlock the keypad Keypad lockDelete all redial numbers To lock the keypadFind handset Paging New calls and messages alertWriting tips Phonebook23Store a name and number Entering namesTo search alphabetically View an entryView phonebook capacity Dial an entryCopy an entry Edit a name and numberMemory full Copy all entriesDelete entire phonebook Delete an entryTo copy a phonebook entry to a Speed dial Speed dialTo edit a Speed dial To delete a Speed dialTo dial using a Speed dial Handset ringer volume SettingsHandset settings Set settingsHandset tones SettingsContrast DisplayAuto answer Handset name System PIN Base settingsBase ringtone and volume Date and Time System resetStop alarm ring Set alarm callView call details Calls listsCaller Display Calls listCopy a Calls list number to the phonebook Dial from the Calls listScroll to New call alert Calls list settingsDelete entire Calls list BT 118500 Directory Enquiries BT Network ServicesPre-stored BT Services numbers Scroll to Divert on, Divert off or Check divertCall Waiting on/off/check Scroll to Call wait on, Call wait off or Chk call waitVoice prompts Using the answering machine from the handsetSwitch the answering machine on / off Answering machineCheck or delete your outgoing message Outgoing messagesTo Outgoing messages and press To Play message. PressAnswer settings Call screening End of messages Message playbackDelete all old messages Using the answering machine at the baseSwitch on/off No old messagesRemote access Remote accessOperating your answering machine remotely If you forget to switch on your answering machineAnswering machine Registering an additional handset Using additional handsetsDe-register a handset RegisteringSelect base Transfer a call Internal callsCall another handset Way conference call Help Answering machine does not record any messages You hear the busy tone when you pressNo display Icon not scrollingBase unit does not ring, but the lights are on Cannot access your messages from another phoneNo Caller Display number/name displayed Cannot register a handset to a baseBilling enquiries You keep hearing an error beepCustomer Helpline General sales enquiriesGeneral information Replacing the handset batteryProduct disposal instructions Guarantee TTE Page Ofﬁces worldwide