BT PARAGON 200 PLUS User Manual

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

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

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 the
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messages 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 to
record memo messages.

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Lets you skip forwards or backwards
through 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 you

want from the range of options.

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Secrecy

Allows you to talk to someone close
by without the person on the other
end of the line hearing your
conversation.

M1-M3 One-touch buttons

Store/dial any one of your 3 most

used 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 when

storing numbers in the memory.

Recall

For use when connected to a
switchboard, or for BT Select
Services.

Microphone

For recording memos and
your outgoing message.

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Confirms the setting you want.

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CAUTION

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Back up battery compartment

Takes one LR61 battery

(not supplied).

9V power socket

Mode switch

Default TB

Telephone line cord socket

Handset socket

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In this guide

At a glance 1

Introduction 4

For your records 4
Unpacking your Paragon 200 Plus 4
Safety information 5

Setting up 6

Plan the location of your

Paragon 200 Plus 6

Using the telephone 10

Using the Inductive Coupler 10
Making and ending calls 10
Using the one-touch buttons 11
Using the quickdial memory 12

Using the answering machine 13

Selecting the answering machine mode 13
To use the pre-recorded

outgoing 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 21

Guarantee 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 helpful

tips and useful notes. They are shown in a

white box like this.

Unpacking your Paragon 200 Plus

If anything is missing, please contact your place
of purchase immediately.

●

Paragon 200 Plus telephone
answering machine.

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Handset and cord.

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Plug mounted, 13 amp mains

adaptor.

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Line cord.

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Wall mounting plugs and screws.

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Plinth for desk mounting

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Remote access card.
Spare memory label.

You can expect your Paragon 200 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.

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For your records

For guarantee purposes, proof of purchase is
required, 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 and
made to the high standards set by BT.

INTRODUCTION

Remote access menu

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Dial your phone number.

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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.

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Press and release the button during
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Safety information

General

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

The item number for the power supply is

872067.

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

Cleaning

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

Never use household polish as this may
damage 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 the
product on antique/veneered wood to avoid
damage.

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

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

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

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

Plan the location of your
Paragon 200 Plus

Situate your Paragon 200 Plus close enough to
both the phone and mains power sockets so that
the cables will reach.

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Setting up

Follow these steps to set up your Paragon 200 Plus
ready for use.

SETTING UP

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2 Connect handset cord to base

Note

If you require accessories or DIY telephone

extension kits, please phone our Accessories line

on

0870 240 5522. This is a chargeable service.

1 Check Dial Mode setting (default TB)

Use the dialling mode switch on the underside
of your Paragon 200 Plus.

Your Paragon 200 Plus should be pre-set to TB
which gives you Tone dialling. This ensures the
phone will work with all modern digital
exchanges.

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MODE

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

If you are connecting to a switchboard, check
with your switchboard operator or
communications manager which dialling mode
you need. Your Paragon 200 Plus is approved for
all compatible switchboards.

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SETTING UP

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Plug the mains adaptor cord into the
back of the telephone

CAUTION

9V DC

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The Paragon 200 Plus automatically goes
through a start-up process during which the
display shows init, and both the secrecy LED
and message indicator flash once.

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

Your Paragon 200 Plus is now ready to record
messages.

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Plug the mains adaptor into the wall
socket and switch on

Note

Your 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 an
alkaline battery which will provide up to 25 hours
back-up and ensure your messages are saved
in the event of a mains power failure.

Ensure the Paragon 200 Plus is disconnected
from the telephone line.

To fit the battery.

1 Lift the cover.

2 Insert one new LR61 9V battery (not

supplied) on top of the red ribbon.

Battery low warning

The display indicates when the battery power is low.

If no battery is inser ted, it remains on the display.

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Fit plinth for desk mounting and
track cables

SETTING UP

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

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

Proceed by holding the plinth as shown in the
illustration, ensuring the two arrows are facing
each other.

Now lower the plinth so that the two lugs
nearest to you, fit into the corresponding holes
on the base, as shown.

Push and squeeze until the plinth clicks into
place from front and back as shown in the inset
on the diagram below.

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6 Connect the telephone line cord

If you do not have a modern phone socket, call
Freephone 0800 800 150 and ask for a BT
engineer 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 shown
on the display.

The prompt says “Please enter the day”.

Display the current day:

MON = Monday
TUE = Tuesday
WED = Wednesday
THU = Thursday
FRI = Friday
SAT = Saturday
SUN = Sunday

To confirm the day setting. The prompt
says “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 day
and time settings. The display will
go back to showing the number
of messages.

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SETTING UP

8 Wall-mounting your Paragon 200 Plus

1 Turn around the handset clip on the base to

prevent the handset from falling when the
product is wall-mounted.

2 Use the template on page 24 to drill holes

in the wall. Leave an 8mm gap between the
screw heads and the wall.

3 Place your Paragon 200 Plus over the screw

heads and slide down.

WALL

WALL PLUG

SCREW

WALL DESK

Note

The 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 any

hidden 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 someone
close by without the person on the other
end of the telephone line hearing the
conversation.

During your call:

Press and release. You cannot be heard.
The LED next to

SECRECY button is lit

up to confirm.

Press and release. To resume your
telephone conversation. The LED
goes out.

Your Paragon 200 Plus has an inductive coupler
in its handset, to improve sound quality for
people using hearing aids.

Switch your hearing aid to

T and adjust the

position of the phone until you obtain the best
sound.

To redial the last number

HANDSET

Lift handset

The number is dialled. The display
shows the number as it is dialled.

Using the Inductive Coupler

Making and ending calls

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USING THE TELEPHONE

To end a call

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Please note that when you want to change

options in the menu you must pr

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the SEL button in order to scroll through the

menu options. You cannot simply hold the SEL

button down.

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Note

If 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 the

ANSWER ON/OFF button.

To store a one-touch number

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

Press and release, the display shows
MEMORY.

The prompt says “Please select the

location”.

Press the button under which you want
to store the number.

The prompt says “Please enter the

number ”.

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 a
one-touch number. The new number
replaces the existing number.

To delete:
Press and release until the display shows

MEMORY.

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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USING THE TELEPHONE

To adjust the earpiece volume during a call

Enter the phone number you want
to store.

The prompt announces the phone
number and the memory button where
it is stored.

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Note

If your Paragon 200 Plus is connected to a
switchboard you will need to add the prefix
digit 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 a
quickdial number. The new number
replaces the existing number.

To delete:

Press and release until the display shows

MEMORY.

The prompt says “Please select the

location”.

The prompt says “Please enter the
number ”.

The prompt says “Deleted”.

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You may find it helpful to keep a note of the

location number

(0-9) you set for quickdial

numbers. Use the directory label under

the 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 number
is 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 shows
MEMORY.

The prompt says “Please select the

location”.

Select the

0-9 location under which you

want to store the number.

The prompt says “Please enter the

number ”.

Enter the phone number you want to
store.

The prompt announces the phone
number and the quickdial location
where it is stored.

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If 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 the

ANSWER ON/OFF button.

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USING THE TELEPHONE

Selecting the answering
machine mode

To use the pre-recorded
outgoing message

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 the

#

button and record their message after the tone.
The pre-recorded message remains in the memor y
and you can always choose to use it again.

Default for Answer Only Outgoing Message.

”Hello, your call cannot be taken and you cannot
leave 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 and
release the Answer On/Off button until the

prompt announces your required setting.

NB: You will not lose messages when switching
between these settings.

Press and release until the display
shows OGM.

Default is played.

Press either button during playback to
switch between a male or female voice
for your OGM.

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Setting Description Display

On Receives incoming Number of

calls and records messages eg.

messages. 00 or 01 etc.

Off Does not record Off

messages.

Answer Only Will play your AO

outgoing message
but will not record

messages.

ANSWER MACHINE

To listen to and switch between the male
and female pre-recorded Out Going
Message (OGM)

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To delete your personal OGM

Press and release until the display
shows OGM.

Your current OGM is played.

To record a memo

You can use your Paragon 200 Plus to
record a memo which can be played
back by another user.

Hold the button down the prompt says

“Please speak after the tone”.

Speak your memo.

Release the

PLAY/MEMO button to end

recording. Whilst recording the display
counts up the time in seconds.

The memo will automatically be played
back to you. You can press

ANSWER

ON/OFF to cancel playback.

Press

DEL during memo playback to

delete the memo.

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If you delete your own recorded outgoing

message, it will automatically be replaced by the

pre-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 display
shows OGM.

The prompt says “Please record your

message after the tone. To end recording
press

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.

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Your Paragon 200 Plus has a total recording

capacity of 39 minutes. Your outgoing message

is limited to a maximum of 2 minutes.

Note

If there is no mains power and your battery

low warning indicator is on the display, your

personal recorded outgoing message will revert

back to the pre-recorded message.

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ANSWER MACHINE

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To delete all messages

All messages are automatically saved
after playback.

When the last message has finished
playing.

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

To privately playback your messages
through the handset

Press the

PLAY/MEMO button.

Lift the handset to listen to your
messages through the handset.

Replace the handset to listen through
the 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 or
twice 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 pause
playback 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 new
messages or memos. When you have played
them back, the indicator goes off.

It will also flash when the telephone rings.

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If you have deleted a message in error you

can press

ANSWER ON/OFF during the

countdown and it will cancel the deletion.

The display will show the number of messages.

ANSWER MACHINE

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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 will
not 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 a
caller has left a message on your answering
machine and records the announcement giving
the telephone number (if available) and the time
of the call. So even if a caller chooses not to
leave a message, you may still have their
telephone number recorded.

Press and release until the display
shows 1471.

Switches between ON and OFF.

Prompt will confirm the setting
displayed.

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 of
the display.

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Using Remote Access

You can switch on your answering machine from
another phone and, providing you are using a

TouchTone

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phone, play back your messages

and memos.

ANSWER MACHINE

The pre-set code is 0000.

To switch on Caller Return

Note

Please not that the answering machine takes a

recording from 1471, it is not possible to have

the correct date on each message.

To adjust the answering machine
playback volume

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To play back messages

Ring your answering machine as
normal.

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

PIN

Use the appropriate buttons 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” 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 Plus
will automatically answer the call.

HANG UP

Your answering machine is now
switched on.

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When calling your Paragon 200 Plus from

another phone, it allows two attempts to enter

the correct PIN. If this is not done, you hear the

message “Thank you for calling” and the

machine hangs up.

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When 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 display
shows SECURITY CODE.

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

Enter the 4-digit PIN you want.

To confirm the PIN displayed.

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ANSWER MACHINE

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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 display
shows ANSWER DELAY.

Select the number of rings you want.

Or

Time saver.

To confirm the setting.

To adjust the ring tone

You can choose between three different
ring tones

Press and release until the display
shows RINGER.

The prompt says “Please select the

ringer ”.

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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OPTIONAL

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Please note that when you want to change

options in the menu you must pr

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the SEL button in order to scroll through the

menu options. You cannot simply hold the SEL

button down.

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Note

If 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 display
shows RINGER.

The prompt says “Please select the

ringer.”

To adjust the ringer volume. You will be
able to hear the change in the volume
setting. The level is shown at the bottom
of the display.

To confirm the level displayed.

To switch the ringer off

Press and release until the display shows
RINGER.

The prompt says “Please select the

ringer.”

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 shows
RINGER.

The prompt says “Please select the

ringer.”

Press once.

To adjust the ringer volume until
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Help

Customer Helpline

If you still have problems with your

Paragon 200 Plus, call the Paragon Helpline on

0870 240 1051.

Outgoing message does not record

Speak clearly – within 20cm of the microphone –
when recording your message.

Incoming message does not record

Check that your machine is set to ANSWER ON
and that the recording capacity is not full.

The caller may be speaking too quietly or has a
bad connection.

Cannot access your machine from
another phone

Make sure the phone you are calling from is a
compatible TouchTone

TM

keypad.

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

To reset

If your Paragon 200 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. However, please note that
during resetting, all messages will be lost.

Help and advice

Emergency calls

The emergency services can be contacted in the
UK by dialling

999 or 11 2 which is valid in any

country that is a member of the European
community.

No dialling tone

Check that your machine is connected to the
phone socket.

Display does not come on

Check that your machine is correctly connected to
the mains power and that the power is switched
on.

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

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

HELP

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General information

Guarantee

Your Paragon 200 Plus 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
Paragon 200 Plus, or any component thereof,
(other than batteries), which is identified as
faulty or below standard, or as a result of
inferior workmanship or materials. Products
over 28 days old from the date of purchase may
be 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 af fect 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 contact
the Paragon Helpline for assistance on
0870 240 1051.

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

Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:

If your product needs repair after the
guarantee period has ended, the repair must
meet the approval requirements for connection
to the telephone network. We recommend that
you call BT’s recommended repair agent on
01672 564 444.

Instruction for returning the product

If the Helpline is unable to remedy your
problem they will ask you to return the product.
Where possible, pack the product in its original
packaging. Please remember to include all parts,
including line cords. (Please note that we cannot
take responsibility for goods damaged in
transit.) Please obtain and keep proof of posting
from the Post Office.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How many phones can you have?

All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to
calculate the number of items which may be
connected to any one telephone line. The Paragon
200 Plus has a REN of 1. Any other instrument
provided by BT may be assumed to have a
REN of 1 unless otherwise stated. A total
REN of 4 is allowed.

Switchboard compatibility

This product is intended for use within the UK
for connection to the public telephone network
and compatible switchboards, which support
tone dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt,
please call your switchboard provider.

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

If the power fails

You will still be able to make and receive telephone
calls on your Paragon 200 Plus even if the mains
power fails and there is no back-up batter y
installed. However, the answering machine will
not work until the mains power is restored and
the display will be blank.

RTTE

This product is intended to be connected to
analogue networks in the United Kingdom.
This equipment complies with the essential
requirements for the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Directive 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 replacement
items for BT products please call 0870 240 5522,
or visit:

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Technical information

GENERAL INFORMATION

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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).

WALL-MOUNTING

73mm

24

WALL-MOUNTING

25

Index

Adaptor cord 7

Answer delay 18

Answering machine

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

At a glance 1

B

atteries

back-up battery 7
battery low warning 7

C

alls

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

Call screening 16

Caller return (Auto 1471) 16

Cleaning 5

Day 9

Delete

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

D

esk 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

M

ains adaptor 7

Making a call 10

Memo 14

Message indicator 15

INDEX

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Number of rings 18

One-touch button

delete/change number 11
make a call 11
store a number

11

P

IN 17

Playback messages 15

Plinth 8

Pre-recorded OGM

listen to 13
switch between male and female 13

Privately playback messages 15

Quickdial memory 12

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

Record

memo 14
own OGM 14

Redial last number 10

Remote access 16

playback messages 17
set your PIN 17
switch on answering machine 17

REN (Ringer Equivalent Number) 22

Returning your Paragon 200 Plus 21

Ring tone 18

Ringer volume 19

RTTE 22

S

afety

5

Secrecy 10

Set

day 9
time 9

Setting up 6

Store

one-touch number 11
quickdial number 12

Switchboard connection

22

T

echnical information 22

Telephone line cord

8

Time 9

Unpacking 4

Volume

earpiece 11
playback 16
ringer 19

Wall mounting

9, 23

INDEX

Offices worldwide

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

Touchtone™ is a registered trade mark of
British 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 Par tnership Limited.
Printed in China.
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