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Paragon 200 Plus ~ 4th Edition ~ 25.02.03 ~ 4983 This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. Paragon 200 Plus Digital Telephone Answering Machine User Guide

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This product is intendedfor connection to analoguepublic switched telephonenetworks and privateswitchboards in the UnitedKingdom.

Paragon 200 PlusDigital Telephone Answering Machine

UserGuide

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Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’guide to your Paragon 200 Plus.

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Please open this page for a further‘at a glance’ guide to your Paragon 200 Plus.

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At a glance

Display

Shows the number of messages and status information,e.g. battery low indication.

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Adjusts the volume of theloudspeaker when playing backmessages and memos.

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Deletes messages.

Message and Ring indicator

Answer On/Off

Switches the answering machine on and off. Also lets you set it to

answer only. Play/Memo

Plays back messages. Also used torecord memo messages.

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Lets you skip forwards or backwardsthrough your messages during playback.Used to select setup options.Allows you to change the display contrast.

Inductive coupler

In the handset.

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Lets you select the function youwant from the range of options.

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Secrecy

Allows you to talk to someone closeby without the person on the otherend of the line hearing yourconversation.

M1-M3 One-touch buttons

Store/dial any one of your 3 mostused numbers at the touch of a

single button.

Quickdial

Lets you store and dial up to 10 numbers by pressing just two buttons.

Redial/Pause

Redial the last number called. Also lets you enter a pause whenstoring numbers in the memory.

Recall

For use when connected to aswitchboard, or for BT SelectServices.

Microphone

For recording memos andyour outgoing message.

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Confirms the setting you want.

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Back up battery compartment

Takes one LR61 battery (not supplied).

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Mode switch

Default TB

Telephone line cord socket

Handset socket

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In this guide

At a glance 1

Introduction 4For your records 4

Unpacking your Paragon 200 Plus 4

Safety information 5

Setting up 6Plan the location of your

Paragon 200 Plus 6

Using the telephone 10Using the Inductive Coupler 10

Making and ending calls 10

Using the one-touch buttons 11

Using the quickdial memory 12

Using the answering machine 13Selecting the answering machine mode 13

To use the pre-recordedoutgoing message 13

Message and Ring indicator 15

To use Caller Return (Auto 1471) 16

Using Remote Access 16

Optional settings 18

Help 20

General information 21Guarantee 21

Technical information 22

Wall-mounting template 23

Index 25

Note

There is a detailed Index at the back of this guide, see page 25.

Note

In this user guide, we have included helpfultips and useful notes. They are shown in a

white box like this.

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Unpacking your Paragon 200 Plus

If anything is missing, please contact your placeof purchase immediately.

● Paragon 200 Plus telephoneanswering machine.

● Handset and cord.

● Plug mounted, 13 amp mains adaptor.

● Line cord.

● Wall mounting plugs and screws.

● Plinth for desk mounting

● Remote access card.Spare memory label.

You can expect your Paragon 200 Plus to giveyou many years of trouble-free service.

Please read the instructions carefully before useand keep this User Guide for future reference.

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For your records

For guarantee purposes, proof of purchase isrequired, so please keep your receipt.

Enter your PIN here

See page 17 for more information about your PIN.

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number (on the underside of the telephone base):

Purchase price:

Introduction Your Paragon 200 Plus has been designed for ease of use andmade to the high standards set by BT.

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Remote access menuPress to:

Play messages.

Skip back to previousmessage.

Delete the message beingplayed (or delete all messagesat the end of play back).

Skip forward to the nextmessage.

Skip outgoing message(OGM).

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Operating your Paragon 200

Plus from another telephone

To switch the answering machine ON:

• Dial your phone number.

• Let the phone ring for 20 rings.

Your outgoing message begins to play.

Your Paragon 200 Plus is now on and

you may hang up.

To access the answering machine menu:

• Press and release the button during

the outgoing message.

• Enter your security code.

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Safety information

General

Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised powersupply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.

The item number for the power supply is872067.

Do not open the Paragon 200 Plus. This could expose you to high voltages or otherrisks. Contact the Helpline for all repairs.

Cleaning

Simply clean your Paragon 200 Plus with adamp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.

Never use household polish as this maydamage the product.

Never use a dry cloth as this may cause static shock.

Environmental

Do not expose to direct sunlight.

We recommend that you do not place theproduct on antique/veneered wood to avoiddamage.

Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing free flow of air overits surfaces.

Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humidconditions, such as in bathrooms.

Do not expose your product to fire, explosiveor other hazardous conditions.

There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm.We recommend that you unplug the powerand telephone line cord for the duration of the storm.

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Plan the location of yourParagon 200 Plus

Situate your Paragon 200 Plus close enough toboth the phone and mains power sockets so thatthe cables will reach.

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Setting upFollow these steps to set up your Paragon 200 Plusready for use.

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2 Connect handset cord to base

NoteIf you require accessories or DIY telephone

extension kits, please phone our Accessories lineon 0870 240 5522. This is a chargeable service.

1 Check Dial Mode setting (default TB)

Use the dialling mode switch on the undersideof your Paragon 200 Plus.

Your Paragon 200 Plus should be pre-set to TBwhich gives you Tone dialling. This ensures thephone will work with all modern digitalexchanges.

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If you do not get a dialling tone, try setting thedialling mode to P.

If you are connecting to a switchboard, checkwith your switchboard operator orcommunications manager which dialling modeyou need. Your Paragon 200 Plus is approved forall compatible switchboards.

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3 Plug the mains adaptor cord into theback of the telephone

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The Paragon 200 Plus automatically goesthrough a start-up process during which thedisplay shows init, and both the secrecy LEDand message indicator flash once.

On completion the unit will beep and the displaywill show the number of messages.

Your Paragon 200 Plus is now ready to recordmessages.

4 Plug the mains adaptor into the wallsocket and switch on

NoteYour machine automatically adds the time and

day to each incoming message recorded.

5 Insert back-up battery

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Although optional we recommend fitting analkaline battery which will provide up to 25 hoursback-up and ensure your messages are saved in the event of a mains power failure.

Ensure the Paragon 200 Plus is disconnectedfrom the telephone line.

To fit the battery.

1 Lift the cover.

2 Insert one new LR61 9V battery (notsupplied) on top of the red ribbon.

Battery low warning

The display indicates when the battery power is low.If no battery is inserted, it remains on the display.

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7 Fit plinth for desk mounting andtrack cables

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If you use your Paragon 200 Plus as a deskphone you will need to fit the plinth on tothe base.

Ensure all the cables on the underside ofthe base are in their respective channels.

Proceed by holding the plinth as shown in theillustration, ensuring the two arrows are facingeach other.

Now lower the plinth so that the two lugsnearest to you, fit into the corresponding holeson the base, as shown.

Push and squeeze until the plinth clicks intoplace from front and back as shown in the inseton the diagram below.

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6 Connect the telephone line cord

If you do not have a modern phone socket, callFreephone 0800 800 150 and ask for a BTengineer to come and fit the correct socket.This is a chargeable service.

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9 To set the day and time

Press buttons in the order shown

Press and release until TIME is shownon the display.

The prompt says “Please enter the day”.

Display the current day:MON = MondayTUE = TuesdayWED = WednesdayTHU = ThursdayFRI = FridaySAT = SaturdaySUN = Sunday

To confirm the day setting. The promptsays “Please enter the time using the 24 hour clock”.

Enter the current time using the numeric buttons. Use the 24 hour clock,e.g. 0930 = 9.30am; 1500 = 3.00pm.

To confirm the time setting. The prompt now announces the dayand time settings. The display will go back to showing the number of messages.

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8 Wall-mounting your Paragon 200 Plus

1 Turn around the handset clip on the base toprevent the handset from falling when theproduct is wall-mounted.

2 Use the template on page 24 to drill holes in the wall. Leave an 8mm gap between thescrew heads and the wall.

3 Place your Paragon 200 Plus over the screw heads and slide down.

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WALL PLUG SCREW

WALL DESK

NoteThe Paragon 200 Plus does not display a clock,but uses this information to advise customers

when messages were left.

Important

Wall mounting precautions:

Please make sure that you do not drill into anyhidden wiring or pipes and check that the cables

will reach the base.

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Using the telephone

To make a call

HANDSET Lift the handset.

Dial the number you want.

HANDSET Replace the handset

To use the secrecy function

This allows you to talk to someoneclose by without the person on the otherend of the telephone line hearing theconversation.

During your call:

Press and release. You cannot be heard.The LED next to SECRECY button is litup to confirm.

Press and release. To resume yourtelephone conversation. The LED goes out.

Your Paragon 200 Plus has an inductive couplerin its handset, to improve sound quality forpeople using hearing aids.

Switch your hearing aid to T and adjust theposition of the phone until you obtain the bestsound.

To redial the last number

HANDSET Lift handset

The number is dialled. The displayshows the number as it is dialled.

Using the Inductive Coupler

Making and ending calls

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To end a callNotePlease note that when you want to change

options in the menu you must press and releasethe SEL button in order to scroll through the

menu options. You cannot simply hold the SELbutton down.

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NoteIf you make a mistake when entering a number,

press the DEL button to delete the last digit.

To stop the process at any time, press theANSWER ON/OFF button.

To store a one-touch number

You can store 3 one touch numbers ofup to 32 digits long.

Press and release, the display showsMEMORY.

The prompt says “Please select thelocation”.

Press the button under which you wantto store the number.

The prompt says “Please enter thenumber ”.

To make a one-touch call

HANDSET Lift handset

Press the one-touch button you want. The number is dialled.

Using the one-touch buttons

To delete/change a one-touch number

To change:Simply follow the steps to store aone-touch number. The new number replaces the existing number.

To delete:Press and release until the display showsMEMORY.

The prompt says “Please select the location”.

The prompt says “Deleted”.

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To increase the volume in the earpiece.Display indicates the level.

To decrease the volume in the earpiece.

After you replace the handset, the volume automatically returns to the middle level.

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To adjust the earpiece volume during a call Enter the phone number you wantto store.

The prompt announces the phonenumber and the memory button whereit is stored.

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NoteIf your Paragon 200 Plus is connected to aswitchboard you will need to add the prefixdigit first when storing a number to ensure

you get an outside line.

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To delete/change a quickdial number

To change:

Simply follow the steps to store aquickdial number. The new number replaces the existing number.

To delete:

Press and release until the display showsMEMORY.

The prompt says “Please select thelocation”.

The prompt says “Please enter thenumber ”.

The prompt says “Deleted”.

NoteYou may find it helpful to keep a note of thelocation number (0-9) you set for quickdial

numbers. Use the directory label underthe earpiece of the handset.

To make a quickdial call

HANDSET Lift handset

Press QUICKDIAL.

Press the 0-9 button under which the number you want is stored. The numberis dialled.

Using the quickdial memory

To store a quickdial number

Press buttons in the order shown

You can store numbers of up to 32 digits long.

Press and release until the display showsMEMORY.

The prompt says “Please select thelocation”.

Select the 0-9 location under which youwant to store the number.

The prompt says “Please enter thenumber ”.

Enter the phone number you want to store.

The prompt announces the phonenumber and the quickdial locationwhere it is stored.

NoteIf you make a mistake when entering a number,

press the DEL button to delete the last digit.

To stop the process at any time, press theANSWER ON/OFF button.

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Selecting the answeringmachine mode

To use the pre-recordedoutgoing message

When your answering machine is switched on,the pre-recorded message will automaticallygreet 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 the #button and record their message after the tone.The pre-recorded message remains in the memoryand you can always choose to use it again.

Default for Answer Only Outgoing Message.”Hello, your call cannot be taken and you cannotleave a message. So please call later.“

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Using the answering machine

To switch the answering machine on,off and to Answer Only

To set to any of the above settings press andrelease the Answer On/Off button until theprompt announces your required setting.

NB: You will not lose messages when switchingbetween these settings. Press and release until the display

shows OGM.

Default is played.

Press either button during playback toswitch between a male or female voicefor your OGM.

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On Receives incoming Number ofcalls and records messages eg.

messages. 00 or 01 etc.

Off Does not record Offmessages.

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To listen to and switch between the maleand female pre-recorded Out GoingMessage (OGM)

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To delete your personal OGM

Press and release until the displayshows OGM.

Your current OGM is played.

To record a memo

You can use your Paragon 200 Plus torecord a memo which can be playedback by another user.

Hold the button down the prompt says “Please speak after the tone”.

Speak your memo.

Release the PLAY/MEMO button to endrecording. Whilst recording the displaycounts up the time in seconds.

The memo will automatically be playedback to you. You can press ANSWERON/OFF to cancel playback.

Press DEL during memo playback todelete the memo.

NoteIf you delete your own recorded outgoing

message, it will automatically be replaced by thepre-recorded message.

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To delete the message.The pre-recorded OGM is played. “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone.”

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To record your own outgoing message

Press buttons in the order shown

Press and release until the displayshows OGM.

The prompt says “Please record your message after the tone. To end recordingpress OK.” Speak your message clearly. (You can also lift your handset at this point and record your message). The display counts up your recording time in seconds.

To stop recording. Your new OGM is played back.

NoteYour Paragon 200 Plus has a total recording

capacity of 39 minutes. Your outgoing messageis limited to a maximum of 2 minutes.

NoteIf there is no mains power and your battery

low warning indicator is on the display, yourpersonal recorded outgoing message will revert

back to the pre-recorded message.

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To delete all messages

All messages are automatically savedafter playback.

When the last message has finishedplaying.

Display counts down from 8-0 at the end of which the messages are deleted.

To privately playback your messagesthrough the handset

Press the PLAY/MEMO button.

Lift the handset to listen to yourmessages through the handset.

Replace the handset to listen throughthe loudspeaker again.To playback your messages

Your messages are played back in chronological order. The display will show the day and time the message was left. When all the messages have been played back, the prompt says “End of messages.”

During playback you also have the following options:

Skip to the next message.

Once to replay the current message ortwice to replay the previous message.

Deletes the current message. The prompt says, “Message deleted” and the next message is played.

Pauses playback. The display flashes.Press again to resume. If you pauseplayback for more than 60 seconds,your Paragon 200 Plus will automatically return to normal mode.

Message and Ring Indicator

The indicator blinks when you have newmessages or memos. When you have playedthem back, the indicator goes off.

It will also flash when the telephone rings.

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NoteIf you have deleted a message in error you

can press ANSWER ON/OFF during thecountdown and it will cancel the deletion.

The display will show the number of messages.

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To use Call Screening

You can let your Paragon 200 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.

Please note that the caller’s voice willnot be heard on the lowest level.

While the Paragon 200 Plus is answering a call or while idle.

Adjust the loudspeaker volume. The level is shown at the bottom of the display.

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To use Caller Return (Auto 1471)

Caller Return automatically dials 1471 after acaller has left a message on your answeringmachine and records the announcement givingthe telephone number (if available) and the timeof the call. So even if a caller chooses not toleave a message, you may still have theirtelephone number recorded.

Press and release until the displayshows 1471.

Switches between ON and OFF.

Prompt will confirm the settingdisplayed.

While the Caller Return setting is switched ON, the display shows 1471.

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Press buttons in the order shown

During playback:

Adjust the loudspeaker volume. The level is shown at the bottom ofthe display.

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Using Remote Access

You can switch on your answering machine fromanother phone and, providing you are using aTouchToneTM phone, play back your messagesand memos.

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The pre-set code is 0000.

To switch on Caller Return

NotePlease not that the answering machine takes arecording from 1471, it is not possible to have

the correct date on each message.

To adjust the answering machineplayback volume

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To play back messages

Ring your answering machine as normal.

Press and release during the outgoingmessage. The prompt says “Please enter your 4 digit security code”.

PIN Use the appropriate buttons to enteryour security PIN. Wait to hear theconfirmation beep after each digit.

After the last digit, the prompt says “You have X messages” and begins to play them.

You can now control your answering machine by pressing the appropriate buttons:

Play messages.

Skip back to previous message.

Delete the message being played(or delete all messages at the end of play back).

Skip forward to the next message.

To switch on your answering machine

If you have forgotten to switch on your answering machine

Ring your answering machine from another phone

After 20 rings, your Paragon 200 Pluswill automatically answer the call.

HANG UP Your answering machine is now switched on.

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NoteWhen calling your Paragon 200 Plus from

another phone, it allows two attempts to enterthe correct PIN. If this is not done, you hear the

message “Thank you for calling” and the machine hangs up.

NoteWhen deleting messages you will hear a

countdown from 8 to 0 followed by, “Thank you for calling” and then the line is released.

If you decide not to delete a message you can hang up the phone before the countdown

finishes.

To set your PIN

Press and release until the displayshows SECURITY CODE.

The prompt says “Please enter your 4 digit security code” and displays thecurrent PIN.

Enter the 4-digit PIN you want.

To confirm the PIN displayed.

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Optional settings

To adjust the number of rings before your answering machine takes a call

Press buttons in the order shown

This is called the Answer Delay. You can choose from 2-9 rings or Time Saver.

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 200 Plus will answer your call after 6 rings if there are no messages, or after 2 rings if you have messages recorded. So if you hear a 3rd ring, you can hang up and save the time and cost of connecting to your phone.

Press and release until the displayshows ANSWER DELAY.

Select the number of rings you want.

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Time saver.

To confirm the setting.

To adjust the ring tone

You can choose between three differentring tones

Press and release until the displayshows RINGER.

The prompt says “Please select theringer ”.

Switch between the options. Display shows t1, t2 or t3.

You hear a sample of the tone.

To confirm the option displayed.

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NotePlease note that when you want to change

options in the menu you must press and releasethe SEL button in order to scroll through the

menu options. You cannot simply hold the SELbutton down.

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NoteIf you switch the ringer volume off,

RINGER OFF remains in the display.

To adjust the display contrast

While your phone is idle:

Press to decrease or increase the contrast.

To adjust the ringer volume

You can select between three different volume levels, off, medium and loud.

Press and release until the displayshows RINGER.

The prompt says “Please select theringer.”

To adjust the ringer volume. You will beable to hear the change in the volumesetting. The level is shown at the bottomof the display.

To confirm the level displayed.

To switch the ringer off

Press and release until the display showsRINGER.

The prompt says “Please select theringer.”

Press once.

To adjust the ringer volume until NO RINGER appears on the display.

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To switch the ringer on

Press and release until the display showsRINGER.

The prompt says “Please select theringer.”

Press once.

To adjust the ringer volume until NO RINGER disappears from the display.

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Help

Customer HelplineIf you still have problems with your

Paragon 200 Plus, call the Paragon Helpline on 0870 240 1051.

Outgoing message does not recordSpeak clearly – within 20cm of the microphone –when recording your message.

Incoming message does not recordCheck that your machine is set to ANSWER ONand that the recording capacity is not full.

The caller may be speaking too quietly or has abad connection.

Cannot access your machine fromanother phoneMake sure the phone you are calling from is acompatible TouchToneTM keypad.

When entering your security PIN, allow enoughtime - at least 2 seconds between each digit foryour Paragon 200 Plus to recognise each one.

To resetIf your Paragon 200 Plus will not respond to anybutton presses, remove the back-up battery andturn off the power for 10 seconds. Turning thepower back on will reset your machine toANSWER ON mode. However, please note thatduring resetting, all messages will be lost.

Help and advice

Emergency callsThe emergency services can be contacted in theUK by dialling 999 or 112 which is valid in anycountry that is a member of the Europeancommunity.

No dialling toneCheck that your machine is connected to thephone socket.

Display does not come onCheck that your machine is correctly connected tothe mains power and that the power is switchedon.

Is the answering machine switched to ANSWEROFF? Press Answer On/Off.

Check that the mains power cable is plugged into the back of the machine.

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General information

Guarantee

Your Paragon 200 Plus is guaranteed for aperiod of 12 months from the date of purchase.

Subject to the terms listed below the guaranteewill provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or itsagent’s discretion the option to replace theParagon 200 Plus, or any component thereof,(other than batteries), which is identified asfaulty or below standard, or as a result ofinferior workmanship or materials. Productsover 28 days old from the date of purchase maybe replaced with a refurbished product.

The conditions of this guarantee are:• The guarantee shall only apply to defects that

occur within the 12 month guarantee period.

• Proof of purchase is provided.

• The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed.

• This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than through approved agents.

• This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

Within the 12 month guarantee period:

If you experience difficulty using the product,prior to returning your product, please read the‘Help’ section beginning on page 20, or contactthe Paragon Helpline for assistance on0870 240 1051.

In the unlikely event of a defect occurring,please follow the Helpline’s instructions forreplacement or repair.

Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:

If your product needs repair after the guarantee period has ended, the repair mustmeet the approval requirements for connectionto the telephone network. We recommend thatyou call BT’s recommended repair agent on01672 564 444.

Instruction for returning the product

If the Helpline is unable to remedy yourproblem they will ask you to return the product.Where possible, pack the product in its originalpackaging. Please remember to include all parts,including line cords. (Please note that we cannottake responsibility for goods damaged intransit.) Please obtain and keep proof of postingfrom the Post Office.

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How many phones can you have?All items of telephone equipment have a RingerEquivalence Number (REN), which is used tocalculate the number of items which may beconnected to any one telephone line. The Paragon200 Plus has a REN of 1. Any other instrumentprovided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless otherwise stated. A total REN of 4 is allowed.

Switchboard compatibilityThis product is intended for use within the UKfor connection to the public telephone networkand compatible switchboards, which supporttone dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt,please call your switchboard provider.

If your phone does not ring try changing themode setting to T, see page 6. This also appliesto transferring calls.

If the power failsYou will still be able to make and receive telephonecalls on your Paragon 200 Plus even if the mainspower fails and there is no back-up batteryinstalled. However, the answering machine willnot work until the mains power is restored andthe display will be blank.

RTTEThis product is intended to be connected toanalogue networks in the United Kingdom. This equipment complies with the essentialrequirements for the Radio Equipment andTelecommunications Terminal EquipmentDirective 1999/5/EC.

A copy of the certificate is available on the web site:

http://www.pdtuk.com/archive/certificates/paragon

BT Accessories and Replacement Items

For a full range of accessories and replacementitems for BT products please call 0870 240 5522,or visit:

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Wall-mounting template

If wall-mounting your Paragon 200 Plus, drill two holes for the screws using this template and insert the wall plugs provided (if required).

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Index

Adaptor cord 7

Answer delay 18

Answering machineanswer mode 13answer only default outgoing message 13delete all messages 15delete personal OGM 14male/female OGM 13message indicator 15on/off 13playback messages 15playback volume 16pre-recorded OGM (default) 13privately playback messages 15record memo 14record own OGM 14

At a glance 1

Batteriesback-up battery 7battery low warning 7

Callsend 10make a call 10make a one-touch call 11make a quickdial call 12redial 10secrecy 10

Call screening 16

Caller return (Auto 1471) 16

Cleaning 5

Day 9

Deleteall messages 15one-touch number 11personal OGM 13quickdial number 12

Desk mountings 8

Dialling mode 6

Display contrast 19

Earpiece volume 11

End a call 10

Guarantee 21

Handset cord 6

Help 20

Inductive coupler 10

Mains adaptor 7

Making a call 10

Memo 14

Message indicator 15

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Number of rings 18

One-touch buttondelete/change number 11make a call 11store a number 11

PIN 17

Playback messages 15

Plinth 8

Pre-recorded OGMlisten to 13switch between male and female 13

Privately playback messages 15

Quickdial memory 12delete/change number 12make a call 12store a number 12

Recordmemo 14own OGM 14

Redial last number 10

Remote access 16playback messages 17set your PIN 17switch on answering machine 17

REN (Ringer Equivalent Number) 22

Returning your Paragon 200 Plus 21

Ring tone 18

Ringer volume 19

RTTE 22

Safety 5

Secrecy 10

Setday 9time 9

Setting up 6

Storeone-touch number 11quickdial number 12

Switchboard connection 22

Technical information 22

Telephone line cord 8

Time 9

Unpacking 4

Volumeearpiece 11playback 16ringer 19

Wall mounting 9, 23

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Offices worldwideThe telecommunications services described in this publicationare subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to BritishTelecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract.Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract.

Touchtone™ is a registered trade mark ofBritish Telecommunications plc in the UK.

© British Telecommunications plc 2003.Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.Registered in England No. 1800000.Designed by The Art & Design Partnership Limited.Printed in China.Paragon 200 Plus. Issue 1 (02/03) 4