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How do I reset the date and time on my BT Freelance XD 1500?

I have inherited a BT Freelance XD 1500 triple handset phone with answering machine from my late mother with no instructions. I actually bought it for her 2 years ago as a Christmas present so I don't think the model is that old, but I cannot find a user guide on the internet anywhere. I am unable to work out how to reset the day and time to the correct and current day and time - it just keeps telling me it is Saturday.

Jane Holmes
November 2007

BT Telephones, Answering Machines Freelance Handset Phone

Thank you - I've searched everywhere for the manual and happened to surf into this forum - thank you for the info about resetting the date and time, it's been driving me nuts for months.

Soo
July 2009

The default on the Base Station is Saturday 1201 pm so wait until that time then pull the transformer out of the mains socket, pause, then replace the transformer and - voila! the Base Station is set to Saturday 1201 pm! Just like that, as Tommy Cooper would say!

Dave Watkins
February 2008

to set the day/time:

press and hold stop (square symbol)

then scroll through the days with the forward button
(there will be voice confirmation)

when correct press stop and repeat for hours and then minutes

press stop again and the day/time will be confirmed

gmo cheltenham
November 2007

I found your question whilst trying to find the same information! Try this link:-

http://www.shop.bt.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=43PX&CategorySelectedId=11206&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11206,45260000

I have also lost the manual and had the wrong day/time on the answerphone. The instructions for this phone (BT Studio 1500) work for the XD1500 as well (I tried a few to get one that did!)

Andy Merckel
November 2007