Using your phone

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Switch the handset on/off

1.Press and hold to switch handset off.

2.Press and release to switch it on.

Make an external call

1.Press , listen for the dial tone then dial the number.

2.To end the call, press or place the handset back on the base.

Preparatory dialling

Enter the number first. If you make a mistake press

CLEAR to delete. Press to dial.

Receiving calls

 

When you receive an incoming call, the

icon will flash

and the display will show E ternal Call. Or if you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service your caller’s number (and name if stored in the Directory) will be shown. See page 26 for more information.

Press to answer the call, or if the handset is on the base or charger, simply lift it up to speak.

Backlit display

When you press any button or receive a call/message, the display lights up. If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the backlight is switched off. You can disable the backlight if you wish, see page 56.

Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page 21), the Calls list (page 27) or the redial list (page 17).

Call timer

Your handset automatically times the duration of every call. The time is shown during the call and for a few seconds after the call has ended.

Auto-answer

You can answer a call just by lifting the handset off the base. If you would rather press to receive a call when the handset is on the base, you need to switch Auto-talk off, page 57.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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BT FREESTYLE 7150 manual Using your phone, Backlit display, Auto-answer