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Page 1: User Guide
5995 BT Paragon 450 UG [5] 2/11/04 4:36 pm Page 1 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 User Guide BT PARAGON 450... - Page 2 Section Note heading Note text 4:36 pm Page 2 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Welcome… to your BT Paragon 450 corded telephone and answering machine Answering machine with up to 36 minutes digital recording time.
- Page 3 Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Paragon 450, contact the Helpline on 0870 240 1051. Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
4:36 pm Page 4 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Caller Display Caller Display ......22 Calls list . - Page 5 2/11/04 4:36 pm Page 5 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 In this guide Remote access Change security code ..... . 33 Using your answering machine via remote access.
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Page 6: Getting Started
10 hours back-up and ensure your messages are saved (provided you are using a good quality battery). Make sure your BT Paragon 450 is not connected to the telephone line. 1. Lift the battery compartment cover. Insert one LR61 battery (not supplied). - Page 7 Then plug the other end into the telephone wall socket. HANDSET HEADSET 4:36 pm Page 7 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Getting started If you plan to use the phone on a table or similar flat surface, route the line cord as shown.
- Page 8 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Check the dial mode setting 1. The switch on the underside of your BT Paragon 450 should be set to TB for tone dialling. P is for Pulse dialling which may be required if you are connected to certain types of switchboard.
- Page 9 5995 BT Paragon 450 UG [5] 2/11/04 Fit the stand for desk mounting If you use your BT Paragon 450 as a desk phone, fit the stand onto the base. Route the cables through the channel to ensure the stand fits properly.
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Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone
If wall mounting the phone, rotate the clip 180º so that the handset Delete characters and answering machine messages page 30. During a call, press to mute your voice so you can talk to someone close For use when connected to a switchboard or BT Calling Features. 4:36 pm Page 10 BT Paragon 450 –... - Page 11 Memory 3 Headset Handsfree 4:36 pm Page 11 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Handset park When wall mounted, hang the handset here if you have to leave the phone during a call. Directory Opens the 50 name and number directory menu, page 19.
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Page 12: Display Icons
Flashes when there are calls in the Calls List to be viewed. New Messages Indicates you have had new messages. 4:36 pm Page 12 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Date Day/Month. Indicates a VIP caller is ringing. Time Ringer off 12 hour format. -
Page 13: Navigating The Menu
5995 BT Paragon 450 UG [5] 2/11/04 Navigating the menu Your BT Paragon 450 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu button opens a list of options. Use the lists and to select the option displayed. -
Page 14: Menu Map
Access code VIP On/Off Contrast Time settings Set time Set date Set day 4:36 pm Page 14 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 button button Calls Save number Save number Delete call Delete number Delete all... -
Page 15: Using The Phone
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press last digit. 2. To dial, lift the handset or press 4:36 pm Page 15 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Headset to remove the Delete Headset... -
Page 16: Ending Calls
Handsfree volume is retained. The headset and handset volume revert to mid setting. 4:36 pm Page 16 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Ending calls 1. Replace the handset on the base or press Call timer The display shows the duration of all external calls, both during your call and for a few seconds after you hang up. -
Page 17: Redial
1. During your call, press and release the The conversation will now be recorded. 2. To stop recording, press and release the 4:36 pm Page 17 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 until the number Headset until the number DELETE ALL . -
Page 18: Store
4:36 pm Page 18 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 You can dial up to three numbers by pressing just one button. Store 1. Enter the number you want so it is displayed on the screen. -
Page 19: Phonebook
To enter a Pause in a stored number, press indicated by a P in the stored number. You may need to enter a Pause if your BT Paragon 450 is connected to a switchboard/PBX, see page 40. Store 1. Press... -
Page 20: Dial
5995 BT Paragon 450 UG [5] 2/11/04 Phonebook 4:36 pm Page 20 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Dial 1. Press . The first stored entry is displayed. Scroll the directory until you reach the entry you want. -
Page 21: Delete Entry
. Press again to confirm or 4:36 pm Page 21 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 to display the number you want. . Edit the number if required and press through the directory until you reach... -
Page 22: Caller Display
Caller information not available. With some incoming calls, the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed. In this case your BT Paragon 450 provides you with some explanatory information. UNAVAILABLE The number is unavailable. -
Page 23: Calls List
Calls 2. Press . Press again to confirm. 4:36 pm Page 23 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 flashing on the display. to go to go straight to until you display the entry you want. Headset until you display the entry you want. -
Page 24: Services
4:36 pm Page 24 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Your BT Paragon 450 makes it easy to access up to 10 useful BT Calling Features or other network services. Pre-stored service numbers Your BT Paragon 450 comes pre-stored with BT Calling Features numbers. -
Page 25: Edit
2. Press again to return to your first caller. 4:36 pm Page 25 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 to the service and press , then Menu through the list until you reach the to display... -
Page 26: Call Divert
BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Call Divert You can divert an incoming call to your BT Paragon 450 to another number where you can be reached. Once you have dialled the Call Divert service, simply follow the spoken instructions to enter the number you want calls diverted to. -
Page 27: Answering Machine
5995 BT Paragon 450 UG [5] 2/11/04 Answering machine Your BT Paragon 450 gives voice prompts to help you use the answering machine. It can digitally record up to 36 minutes of messages and you can also record memos for other users. -
Page 28: Outgoing Messages
BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Paragon 450 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages. You can select a male or female voice for the pre-recorded outgoing message. -
Page 29: Record Your Own Outgoing Messages
The memo is played back. 2. To delete the memo, press Delete 4:36 pm Page 29 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 to switch between male and female to display to stop or to stop playback press... -
Page 30: Message Playback
The display shows MESSAGE DELETED . Memory full When the recording memory is full, your BT Paragon 450 automatically switches to Answer Only and the display will show must delete stored messages before you can take new ones. If the memory becomes full during a call, the caller will hear the announcement “Memory full, thank you for calling”... -
Page 31: Answer Delay
2/11/04 Answer Delay Answer delay sets the number of times your BT Paragon 450 will ring before the answering machine picks up your call. The default setting is 6 rings. You can change this setting to 2-9 rings or Time Saver. -
Page 32: Vip Ringing
Service from your network provider for the VIP option to work. 4:36 pm Page 32 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 VIP ringing VIP is linked to call screening. When VIP is switched on, all calls are answered silently by your answering machine. -
Page 33: Remote Access
Remote access You can operate your answering machine from any modern phone by calling your BT Paragon 450 and entering a 4-digit security code. Please refer to your Remote access card and keep this in a safe place. The pre-set code is 0000. You can change this for added security. -
Page 34: Operating The Answering Machine From Another Phone
REMOTE ACCESS. 4:36 pm Page 34 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Operating your answering machine from another phone 1. When you have accessed your answering machine, the main menu lets you operate it using the keypad numbers on the phone you are using. -
Page 35: Additional Settings
3. Enter the correct time and press 4:36 pm Page 35 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 . The current . The current . The current setting . The current setting is to save. -
Page 36: Date
5995 BT Paragon 450 UG [5] 2/11/04 Additional settings 4:36 pm Page 36 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Date 1. Press then scroll to TIME SETTING and press Menu 2. Scroll to display SET DATE . Press displayed with the first digit flashing. -
Page 37: Help
Check that the base is plugged into the phone socket and that it is also connected to the mains power and switched on. 4:36 pm Page 37 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 BT Paragon Helpline 0870 240 1051 Call the dedicated BT Paragon Helpline:... -
Page 38: General Information
5995 BT Paragon 450 UG [5] 2/11/04 General information 4:36 pm Page 38 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Important This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. Safety General Only use the power supply included with the product. -
Page 39: Guarantee
Guarantee Your BT Paragon 450 is guaranteed for a period of 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... -
Page 40: Returning Your Phone
(REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line. Your BT Paragon 450 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring. -
Page 41: Access Code
BT Calling Features, or those services available via your network provider. Dialling mode Your BT Paragon 450 is set to Tone dialling. With some older switchboards/PBXs you may need to change the dialling mode to Pulse. 1. Switch the button on the underside of the base from T to P. -
Page 42: Wall Mounting
Use the template opposite to drill holes in the wall. Leave a small gap between the screw heads and the wall. Place your BT Paragon 450 over the screw heads and slide down. Wall plug Screw... - Page 43 5995 BT Paragon 450 UG [5] 2/11/04 4:36 pm Page 43 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Wall-mounting...
- Page 44 5995 BT Paragon 450 UG [5] 2/11/04 4:36 pm Page 44 BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995 Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time.
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