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This can be switched on and off. • Remote access with security PIN – You can ring your BT Response 75+ from another phone and switch it on or operate it to play back your messages.
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BT Response 75+. telephone line cable attached Before you first use your BT Response 75+ you • Plug mounted, energy efficient power adaptor (item code 045209) will need to set it up. This doesn’t take long as it •...
Getting to know your answering machine Skip back during Skip forward during message playback message playback Switch message alert Check/change answer beep on/off delay setting Switch 1471 Check current Switch Answer Only Check day and time mode on/off outgoing message mode on/off Set day and time Record outgoing...
Getting to know your answering machine Guide to the message display Message display shows… Power off flashing Power up or reset (about 8 seconds) Answer Off mode – Answer On mode. Number of recorded messages/memos (from 0–9) displayed flashing Answer On mode. More than 9 messages/memos are recorded Answer Only mode Audible message alert ON Audible message alert OFF...
Getting started Location You will need to place your BT Response 75+ near to your telephone and close Check your telephone wall socket If you do not have a modern phone socket, enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.
Getting started Wall mounting (optional) Your BT Response 75+ can be wall mounted using the wall plugs and screws provided. IMPORTANT Before you wall mount, please check that: 1. Drill two holes in the wall 72mm • you are not drilling into any hidden wiring...
Your callers will not be able to leave a message now. 2. Press again to switch Answer Only mode off. You will hear, ‘Answer only off’. Your BT Response 75+ will return to Answer On mode and display the number of messages received. Receiving messages After following the set-up procedure your BT Response 75+ is ready to receive and record messages and memos.
To delete individual messages 1. During message playback press the button. Your BT Response 75+ announces ‘Message deleted’. The message is only marked for deletion at this stage, not actually deleted. Once the message counter has counted down from 8 to 0 at the end of message playback, all messages marked for deletion are deleted.
Recording your own outgoing message (OGM) The outgoing message is the message a caller hears when your BT Response 75+ answers a call. Your BT Response 75+ comes with 2 pre-recorded outgoing messages: one for Answer On mode and one for Answer Only mode.
BT Response 75+ is set to Answer Only first. 1. Press the button. 2. During playback of your outgoing message press the button. Your OGM will stop playing, you will hear a short beep and your BT Response 75+ will return back to the pre-recorded outgoing message.
2. When you hear the setting you want, release the button. After 2 seconds your BT Response 75+ will announce the new answer delay setting and then return to Answer On mode. The setting will be shown on the display.
This is because a Press the button. You will hear ‘1471 on or off’ as appropriate. 2nd call may arrive whilst a 1st callers message is being recorded and your BT Response 75+ cannot call back until after the message has been completed.
Using your answering machine Recording a memo You can use your BT Response 75+ to record a memo which can be played back by another user. A memo can be of any length, up to the maximum recording time available (50 minutes).
Your security code To keep your messages private, your BT Response 75+ requires you to enter a 2-digit security code before you can play back your messages. For your security code, look at the swing out label on the underside of the machine.
To delete all messages When you hear ‘End of messages’, within 8 seconds, press on your keypad. Your BT Response 75+ will announce ‘All messages deleted’. To stop/cancel a command During message playback: press . You will hear two beeps.
Memory full If the memory is full, you will have to delete 1. Call your BT Response 75+ and let it ring. It will answer the call after 20 rings. some messages before your BT Response 75+ will switch to ‘answer on’ mode. After you hear When you hang-up, the answering machine will be switched on and will the ‘memory full’...
Internet on your phone line, otherwise you may have problems with this product and your broadband service. You cannot hear messages or incoming calls Additional BT ADSL microfilters can be purchased from Your BT Response 75+’ volume may be set too low. Adjust www.shop.bt.com the volume with button.
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14. To reset your BT Reponse 75 Plus If you encounter a problem and your BT Response 75+ will not respond to any button presses, turn off the power for 10 seconds. Turning the power back on will reset your BT Response 75+ to Answer On mode.
The item number for the power supply unit is 045209. techniques to minimise the impact on the environment, treat • Do not open the BT Response 75+. This could expose you any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill. to high voltages or other risks.
• This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects Your BT Response 75+ has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect,...
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