For use when connected to a switchboard or BT Calling Features. Redial the last 5 numbers called. Also lets you enter a pause when storing numbers in the memory. Lets you skip forwards and backwards through your messages.
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Mode switch Default to TB Battery compartment Takes one LR61 battery (not supplied). Paragon 400 Plus ~ 3rd Edition ~ 5th August ’03 ~ 5290 MODE HANDSET CAUTION DISCONNECT FROM PHONE LINE BEFORE REPLACING BATTERY Handset socket Telephone line cord socket...
In this guide At a glance Introduction Setting up Using the telephone Using the answering machine Optional settings Help General information Wall-mounting template Index...
Introduction You can expect your Paragon 400 Plus to give you many years of trouble-free service. Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this User Guide for future reference. Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number (on the underside of the telephone base):...
• Do not use your Paragon 400 Plus in damp, humid conditions such as bathrooms. • Do not expose the equipment to fire or water.
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25 hours back-up and ensure your messages are saved in the event of a mains power failure. Ensure the Paragon 400 Plus is disconnected from the telephone line. To fit the battery. Lift the cover.
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If you are connecting to a switchboard, check with your switchboard operator or communications manager which dialling mode you need. Your Paragon 400 Plus is approved for all compatible switchboards. For most switchboards the switch should be set to .
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If you use your Paragon 400 Plus as a desk phone you will need to fit the stand on to the base. Ensure all the cables on the underside of the base are in their respective channels. Proceed by holding the stand as shown in the illustration, ensuring the two arrows are facing each other.
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Press buttons in the order shown Press until TIME and DAY is shown on Menu the display. The prompt says “Please enter the day ” . Dial /OK Display the current day: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY To confirm the day setting. The prompt Dial /OK says “Please enter the time using the 24 hour clock”.
Using the telephone Your Paragon 400 Plus has an inductive coupler in its handset, to improve sound quality for people using hearing aids. Switch your hearing aid to and adjust the position of the phone until you obtain the best sound.
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After replacing the handset, the volume returns to mid level. You can store 20 telephone numbers, each up to 32 digits long. The first 10 are stored under the locations M1-M10. The second 10 are stored under the locations M11-M20 using the shift key.
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Press the location to be deleted, or shift Press the button. The prompt says “Deleted”. It is possible to record a telephone conversation. You should inform your caller if you intend to record the telephone conversation. During your call press and release the Memo button.
The prompt will state either ‘Answer On’ or ‘Answer Off ’. Your Paragon 400 Plus also has two mailboxes which enable you to divide your messages for added convenience, for example, into personal and business messages or for two individual people.
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When your answering machine is switched on, the pre-recorded message will automatically greet callers with: “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone.” Callers can skip this message by pressing start recording after the tone. You can replace this message with your own personal outgoing message.
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Your Paragon 400 Plus has a total recording capacity of 72 minutes. Your outgoing message is limited to a maximum of 2 minutes. Press until the display shows Menu OUTGOING MESSAGE. Display shows MAIN MESSAGE. Dial /OK To select between MAIN MESSAGE, MAILBOX 2 and MAILBOX 3.
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Pauses playback. Press again to resume. Play If you pause playback for more than 60 seconds, your Paragon 400 Plus will automatically return to normal mode. To playback messages in Mailboxes 2 and 3 Press the mailbox you want to listen to.
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Dial /OK While the Caller return setting is switched ON, the display shows 1471. You can let your Paragon 400 Plus answer a call and have the loudspeaker switched on so you can hear the caller. This gives you the option of picking up the handset and speaking to them or letting them leave a message.
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“Error. Please enter your 2 digit VIP code”. The previously saved code is displayed again with the first digit flashing. The code is displayed for 3 seconds and then the Paragon 400 Plus returns to the idle state.
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TouchTone keypad, play back your messages and memos. To help keep your messages private, your Paragon 400 Plus requires you to enter a 4-digit PIN. The pre-set code is 0000. Press until the display shows Menu SECURITY CODE.
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Press buttons in the order shown Ring your answering machine as normal. Press during the outgoing message. You hear two beeps. Use the keypad to enter your security PIN. Wait to hear the confirmation beep after each digit. After the last digit, the prompt says “You have X messages”...
Time Saver is useful if you are ringing up from another phone to see if you have any messages. With Time Saver set, your Paragon 400 Plus will answer your call after 6 rings if there are no messages, or after 2 rings if you have messages recorded.
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Press buttons in the order shown While your phone is idle: Press to decrease or increase the contrast.
- at least 2 seconds between each digit for your Paragon 400 Plus to recognise each one. If your Paragon 400 Plus will not respond to any button presses, remove the back-up battery and turn off the power for 10 seconds. Turning the power back on will reset your machine to ANSWER ON mode.
12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s discretion the option to replace the Paragon 400 Plus, or any component thereof,...
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You will still be able to make and receive telephone calls on your Paragon 400 Plus even if the mains power fails and there is no back-up battery installed. However, the answering machine will not work until the mains power is restored.
Wall-mounting template If wall-mounting your Paragon 400 Plus, drill two holes for the screws using this template and insert the wall plugs provided (if required).
PIN switch answering machine on Ring tone afety Secrecy Setting up Store quickdial number Switchboard use echnical information Telephone line cord Time Two way recording change code incoming calls on/off 13, 15 Volume answering machine (call screening) earpiece...
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