BT Paragon 450 – Edition 05 – 02.11.04 – 5995
User Guide
BT PARAGON 450
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Answering machine with up to 36 minutes digital recording time.
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Play back messages privately over the handset or listen on the
loudspeaker.
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Record memo messages for other users.
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50 Name and number phonebook.
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Three one-touch buttons for easy dialling of your most important
numbers.
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VIP ringing helps you identify important callers.
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Caller Display lets you see who is calling and helps keep track of
unanswered calls. (Subscription to a Caller Display Service required.
A quarterly fee is payable.)
Welcome…
to your BT Paragon 450 corded telephone
and answering machine
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This User Guide provides you with all the
information you need to get the most from
your phone.
You must first set up your machine before you
can use it. This doesn’t take long and is easy
to do. Just follow the simple instructions on
the next few pages.
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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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Hearing aid?
Your BT Paragon 450 has an inductive coupler in its handset, to
improve the sound quality for people using hearing aids.
Got everything?
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BT Paragon 450 telephone
answering machine
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Handset and cord
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Mains power adaptor
and cord
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Telephone line cord
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Wall mounting plugs and
screws
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Stand - for desk mounting
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Getting started
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting to know your phone
Base buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using your phone
Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparatory dialling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ending calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Call timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjust volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Secrecy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Redial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Two-way recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
M1-M3 one-touch buttons
Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Phonebook
Entering names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Set VIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Delete entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Delete all entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Caller Display
Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
New calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delete entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Delete entire list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Services
Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Accept a Call Waiting call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Call Divert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Answering machine
Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Loudspeaker volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Message indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Answer and Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Answer only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Select outgoing message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Male or Female voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Record outgoing message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Message playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Delete all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Memory full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
VIP ringing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Switch VIP on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Applying VIP status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Remote access
Change security code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using your answering machine via
remote access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Operating the answering machine
from another phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Additional settings
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
General information
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Returning your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
How many telephones can you have? . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Wall mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Getting started
WARNING
Do not place your BT Paragon 450 in the
bathroom or other humid areas.
Setting up
Insert back-up battery (optional)
We recommend fitting an LR61 alkaline battery. If the mains power
fails, this will provide up to 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).
The battery compartment cover must be fully closed for the battery to work.
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Battery low warning
Displayed when the battery power
is low.
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2
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Connect handset cord to base
1. Plug the handset cord into the socket marked HANDSET on the
underside of the base.
Connect the telephone line cord
1. Plug the telephone cord into the socket marked LINE on the underside
of the base. Then plug the other end into the telephone wall socket.
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HANDSET
LINE
9V DC
T
TB
HEADSET
If you plan to use the phone on a table or
similar flat surface, route the line cord as
shown.
If you plan to wall-mount the phone, route
the cords in the opposite direction.
HANDSET
LINE
9V DC
T
TB
HEADSET
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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. See page 40-41.
Connect the power cord to the phone
1. Plug the power supply into a mains socket which is near the product and
is easily accessible and switch on.
Your BT Paragon 450 will start up automatically. The screen displays
INITIALISING
. When ready, the display shows the time and number of
messages.
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HANDSET
LINE
9V DC
T
TB
HEADSET
MODE
P
T
TB
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Helpline
If you have any difficulties setting up your
BT Paragon 450, please call the BT Paragon
Helpline on 0870 240 1051.
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.
Hold the stand as shown, making sure the two arrows are facing each
other.
Lower the stand so that the two lugs slot into the holes on the base.
Push and squeeze until the stand clicks into place.
To wall mount your BT Paragon 450, see page 42.
Your BT Paragon 450 is now ready for use and the answering
machine is switched ON.
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Date and time
Providing you have subscribed to your
network’s Caller Display service, the date,
day and time are set automatically when you
receive your first call.
You can also set the date and time manually,
see page 35.
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Secrecy
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Redial
S
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Menu
Memo
Vol
Del
Getting to know your phone
Base buttons
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Menu
Opens the main menu, page 13.
Memo
Record a memo message on the answer machine, page 29.
Vol
Adjust the earpiece and loudspeaker volume.
Handset wall mount clip
If wall mounting the phone, rotate the clip 180º so that the handset
does not fall, page 42.
Stop/Answer On/Off
Switches answering machine on and off, page 27.
Stops message playback.
Delete
Delete characters and answering machine messages page 30.
Secrecy
During a call, press to mute your voice so you can talk to someone close
by without your caller hearing, page 16.
Recall
For use when connected to a switchboard or BT Calling Features.
Redial
Redial the last 5 numbers called, page 17.
Also lets you enter a pause when storing numbers in
the memory, page 18.
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Memory 1
Memory 2
Memory 3
Headset
Handsfree
Services
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4
7
P
Q
R
S
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V
J
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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.
Calls
Opens the Caller Display menu, page 23.
Services
Opens the network services menu, page 24.
Navigation buttons
Scroll through menu options.
Skip forward or backward through answering machine messages, page 30.
Play/Pause
Play and pause answering machine messages, page 30.
OK
Press to dial displayed phone numbers.
Select menu options displayed on screen.
M1-M3
Lets you dial a number by pressing one button, page 18.
Headset
Lets you take calls via a headset, page 15.
Handsfree
Lets you make and answer calls over the phone’s loudspeaker, page 15.
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Display
VIP
Indicates a VIP
caller is ringing.
Flashes when there are calls in
the Calls List to be viewed.
Repeat Call
Indicates the caller has
rung more than once.
Low Battery
Time
12 hour
format.
Ringer off
Date
Day/Month.
New Messages
Indicates you have had
new messages.
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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 and to scroll through
the lists and to select the option displayed.
To open the main menu, press .
To open the Directory menu, press .
To open the Calls menu, press .
To open the Services menu, press .
For example to adjust ringer volume:
1. Press . Press until the display shows
SETTINGS
, then press ,
the display shows
RINGER VOLUME
. Press to see the current setting.
2. Press or to adjust the volume and press to confirm
Exit or go back one level in the menu
If you make a mistake you can return to the previous menu heading by
pressing . Or press and hold to return to standby.
If no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds, the display reverts to standby.
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OK
Menu
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Menu
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MenuMenu
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Menu map
button
Answer setting
Answer mode
Outgoing message
Answer delay
Security code
Settings
Ringer volume
Ringer melody
Access code
VIP On/Off
Contrast
Time settings
Set time
Set date
Set day
button
Add new entry
Edit entry
VIP
Delete entry
Delete all
button
Save number
Delete call
Delete all
Save number
Delete number
Delete all
button
BT Answer 1571
Residential directory
enquiries
Business directory
enquiries
Call divert
Call waiting
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Menu
Calls
Inductive coupler
If you user a hearing aid, switch it to T and adjust the position of the
phone handset until you obtain the best sound.
Headset
If using a headset, plug it into the socket on the underside of the phone.
Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset.
It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your
conversation.
Making calls
1. Lift the handset or press or .
2. Dial the number you want.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press to remove the
last digit.
2. To dial, lift the handset or press or
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Using the phone
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The Handsfree button lets you make and
answer calls using the built-in loudspeaker
and microphone.
The Headset button lets you make and
answer calls using an attached headset
(available separately), see page 40 for
BT accessories.
HANDSET
LINE
9V DC
T
HEADSET
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Headset
Delete
Headset
Ending calls
1. Replace the handset on the base or press or .
Call timer
The display shows the duration of all external calls, both during your call
and for a few seconds after you hang up.
Receiving calls
1. When the phone rings, lift the handset and speak, or press or
.
If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the
caller’s number (and name if stored in the phone book) is displayed.
Adjust volume
1. During a call, the volume is displayed. Press , then press or .
The volume level is displayed.
Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller
hearing you.
1. During the call press . The button lights up and your caller cannot
hear you.
2. Press again to return to your caller.
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Handsfree volume is retained. The headset
and handset volume revert to mid setting.
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Headset
Volume
Headset
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Redial
You can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called.
Redial a number
1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll or until the number
or name you want is displayed.
2. To dial the number, lift the handset or press or .
Delete a redial number
1. Press to open the redial list. Scroll or until the number
or name you want is displayed.
2. Press . The next number in the redial list is displayed.
Delete the redial list
1. Press to open the redial list.
2. Press then scroll to display
DELETE ALL
.
3. Press . Display shows
ARE YOU SURE?
Press to confirm or
to cancel.
Two-way recording
It is possible to record a telephone conversation.
To record your conversation
1. During your call, press and release the button.
The conversation will now be recorded.
2. To stop recording, press and release the button.
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If you have stored a name with the number
in the directory, the name will be displayed
instead, see phonebook, page 19.
You add a number from the redial list to the
directory, see page 20.
You should inform your caller if you intend
to record the telephone conversation.
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Delete
Headset
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Menu
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Stop
on off
Memo
Stop
on off
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M1-M3 one-touch buttons
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.
2. Press and hold the
- button you want until the display
shows
MEMORY X STORED
.
Dial
1. Lift the handset or press or press then press the
- button you want. The number is dialled.
Edit
1. To change a one-touch dial number, simply overwrite the current number
by storing a new one.
Delete
1. Press and hold the
- button you want until the display
shows
MEMORY X DELETED
.
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To enter a Pause in a stored number, press
. The display shows P. A pause is
normally used to allow a switchboard/PBX
time to get an outside line before the number
is dialled, see page 40.
If you have also stored the same one-touch
number in the directory along with a name,
the name is displayed when you have dialled
the number.
-
Memory 3
Memory 1
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Memory 1
Memory 3
Memory 1
Memory 3
Memory 3
Memory 1
Headset
Phonebook
You can store up to 50 names and numbers in the Phonebook. Names
can be up to 16 characters long and numbers up to 32 digits.
Entering names
Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store
TOM
:
Press once to enter
T
.
Press three times to enter
O
.
Press once to enter
M
.
Writing tips
If you make a mistake, press to delete the character to the left of
the cursor.
Move the cursor by pressing or . The position of the cursor is
shown by a flashing character.
Press to insert & - ‘ . , 1.
To exit the directory at any time, press .
To enter a Pause in a stored number, press . The pause is
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 then then . Display shows
ENTER NAME
.
2. Enter the name you want and press . Display shows
ENTER NUMBER
.
3. Enter the number you want and press .
4. Press to enter another entry.
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If you subscribe to your network’s Caller
Display service, and want the names in your
Phonebook displayed instead of the phone
numbers, you must store the full telephone
number including the national code.
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Delete
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Menu
Menu
OK
OK
OK
Dial
1. Press . The first stored entry is displayed. Scroll or through
the directory until you reach the entry you want.
2. Lift the handset, press or to dial.
Edit
1. Press then scroll or through the directory until you reach
the entry you want. Press then scroll or to display
EDIT
ENTRY
and press . Display shows the name.
2. Edit the name if required and press . Display shows the number.
3. Edit the number if required and press .
4. Press to return to standby.
Set VIP
You can assign VIP status to an entry. For information on VIP ringing,
see page 32.
1. Press then scroll or through the directory until you reach
the entry you want. Press then scroll or to display
VIP ON
or
OFF
.
2. Press or to set VIP status
ON
or
OFF
for the entry selected.
Press to confirm.
Copying
Copy number from redial list
1. Press then scroll or to display the number you want.
2. Press to display
SAVE NUMBER
and press .
3. Enter the name and press . Edit the number if required and press
to save.
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Stop
on off
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Headset
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Menu
OK
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1. Press then scroll or to display the number you want.
2. Press to display
SAVE NUMBER
and press .
3. Enter the name and press . Edit the number if required and press
to save.
Delete entry
1. Press then scroll or through the directory until you reach
the entry you want. Press then scroll or to display
DELETE
ENTRY
and press . Press again to confirm or to cancel.
Delete all entries
1. Press . Press then scroll or to
DELETE ALL
and press
. Press again to confirm or to cancel.
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If the directory is full and you try to
add another entry, the screen displays
DIRECTORY FULL.
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Caller Display
If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can see who is calling you
on your display, as well as the time and date of their call.
If you have stored a name to go with the number in your handset
phonebook, the name will be displayed as well.
Please ensure that you have stored the full telephone number, including
the area code, otherwise the name will not match the number stored in
the phonebook.
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.
WITHHELD
The caller has withheld their number.
RINGBACK
Ringback call.
PAYPHONE
The caller is ringing from a payphone.
INTERNATIONAL
International call.
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To use Caller Display you must first
subscribe to the service from your network
provider. A quarterly fee is payable.
For more information on BT’s Calling
Features, call BT free on 0800 800 150.
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Calls list
For calls you do not answer, the Calls list contains details of your last
99 callers, including the number (if available) and time and day of the call.
You can display, scroll through and dial numbers on the list and copy
them into the Directory.
If a call is received when the Calls list is full, the oldest entry will be
deleted automatically.
New calls
New calls in the Calls list are indicated by flashing on the display.
View Calls list
1. Press the most recent caller is displayed first. Scroll to go
through the list towards the oldest entry. Or press to go straight to
the oldest entry and move towards the most recent. If the caller’s
number matches a name stored in the directory, the name is displayed.
2. Press to return to standby.
Dial a number from the list
1. Press and scroll or until you display the entry you want.
2. To dial the number, lift the handset, press or .
Delete entry from list
1. Press and scroll or until you display the entry you want.
2. Press then scroll or to display
DELETE CALL
. Press .
Press again to confirm.
Delete entire list
1. Press then . Scroll or to display
DELETE ALL
.
2. Press . Press again to confirm.
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If the calls list is empty the display shows
NO ENTRIES.
If the same number calls more than once,
the display simply shows the symbol and
does not list all the repeated calls.
You can copy a number from the calls list to
the directory, see page 21.
You cannot call back a number that has
been withheld.
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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.
You can add to or change these according to your network provider.
Dial a service
1. Press then scroll or to the service you want.
BT Answer 1571.
Directory Enquires (residential).
Business DQ.
Paragon Helpline.
Call Divert on.
Call Divert off.
check Call Divert status.
Call Waiting on.
Call Waiting off.
check Call Waiting status.
2. To dial, lift the handset or press or .
Add a service
1. Press then then scroll or until the display shows
ADD
SERVICE
, then press . Display shows
ENTER NAME
.
2. Enter the service name and press . Display shows
ENTER NUMBER
.
3. Enter the number you want and press .
4. You can now store another service or press to return to standby.
Services
If you try to add a service when the
Services directory is full, the display shows
DIRECTORY FULL
Service calls are not stored in the REDIAL list.
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Edit a service
1. Press then scroll or to the service and press , then
scroll to
EDIT SERVICE
and press .
Delete a stored service
1. Press then scroll or through the list until you reach the
entry you want. Press then scroll or to display
DELETE
SERVICE
and press . Press again to confirm or to cancel.
Call Waiting*
If an incoming call arrives while you are already on the phone, you will
hear a soft beep every 5 seconds. This beep is not audible to the person
you are speaking to.
Instead of the engaged tone, the second caller will hear an announcement
to hold on as you are aware that there is a second call.
*You must subscribe to your network provider’s Call Waiting service before this feature will work. A quarterly fee is payable.
Accept a Call Waiting call
If, during a call, you hear the tone that tells you there is another caller:
1. Press to put you current caller on hold and speak to the second
caller.
2. Press again to return to your first caller.
Services
The second caller is only charged for their
call from the moment you answer, not while
they are waiting for your initial contact.
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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.
You can set:
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all calls to be diverted
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calls to be diverted only when your line is busy
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calls to be diverted if you do not answer within a set number of rings.
Services
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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.
You can operate your answering machine from:
n
the base
n
remotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone.
Your BT Paragon 450 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages,
one for Answer and Record mode, which lets callers leave a message, and
one for Answer Only mode which does not allow callers to leave a message.
You can also record your own outgoing messages.
Switch on/off
When first connected to the mains, your BT Paragon 450 is set to
Answer and Record.
1. Press . The machine confirms by announcing “Answer on” or
“Answer off”.
Loudspeaker volume
1. During playback, press . The current level is displayed. Press or
to increase or decrease the volume.
Message indicator
The display shows the number of new messages received as well as the
total number of messages.
Answering machine
If you have not already set the day and
time, you will need to do this so that you
will know when each message was received,
see page 35.
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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.
Answer and Record
This allows your caller to leave a message for you.
The pre-recorded message is “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the
moment, so please leave your message after the tone”.
Answer Only
This does not allow your caller to leave a message.
The pre-recorded message is “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the
moment, and you cannot leave a message, so please call later”.
Select outgoing message
1. Press , display shows
ANSWER SETTINGS
and press . Display
shows
ANSWER MODE
, press .
2. Scroll or to switch between
ANSWER & RECORD
or
ANSWER ONLY
.
Press to confirm the displayed setting.
Male or Female voice
You can select whether the pre-recorded messages is spoken with a male
or female voice.
You can only do this providing you do not have your own recorded
outgoing message.
1. Press , display shows
ANSWER SETTINGS
. Press and then scroll
to
OUTGOING MESSAGE
and press .
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During playback, the display will show
PLAYING MEMO when a memo message is
played.
2. Scroll or to
PLAY MESSAGE
and press .
3. During playback press or to switch between male and female
voices.
Record your own outgoing messages
Answer & Record
This will replace the pre-recorded Answer & Record outgoing message,
but you can reinstate it at any time.
You can record your message via the handset or the built in microphone.
During recording the timer shows you how long your message is.
Make sure your machine is set to the outgoing message you want –
Answer & Record or Answer Only (select Outgoing message, page 28).
1. Press then scroll to
ANSWER SETTINGS
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
OUTGOING MESSAGE
. Press to display
RECORD MESSAGE
.
3. Press . After the tone, speak your message clearly.
4. Press to stop recording. Your message is played back.
5. During playback, press to delete the message.
Memo
You can record a memo message for other users.
1. Press . Speak your message after the tone. Press to stop
recording. The memo is played back.
2. To delete the memo, press or to stop playback press .
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Message playback
You can play messages whether the answering machine is switched on
or off.
You can listen to messages over the loudspeaker. Lift the handset to
hear them on the handset or press to hear them on a headset.
New messages are played first. As soon as they have been played back,
they are stored as old messages.
If there are no messages, the prompt announces “You have no messages”.
1. Press . The time the message was received is displayed.
During playback:
Press twice to play the previous message.
Press to play the next message.
Press to delete the message.
Press then or to adjust the volume.
Press to pause playback, press again to resume.
Delete all old messages
1. During standby, press . The display shows
DELETE ALL?
Press
again. 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
ANSWER ONLY
. You
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” and the answering
machine will hang up.
Answering machine
You can pause playback for up to 60 seconds.
If playback is not resumed, your BT Paragon
450 will return to standby.
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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.
Time Saver can save you the cost of a call when you want to ring in to
find out if you have new messages.
If your answering machine answers after 2 rings, you have new messages.
If you have no new messages it will answer after 6 rings. So if you hear
a third ring, you can hang up before you are connected, saving you the
cost of a call.
1. Press then scroll to
ANSWER SETTING
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
ANSWER DELAY
. Press to display the
current setting.
3. Scroll or through the settings and press to select the
displayed option.
Call screening
You can listen while your answering machine takes a call. This lets you
identify the caller and decide whether to take the call yourself.
Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear, see page 27.
1. Switch on the answering machine. When it answers a call you can listen
to the caller. If you want to take the call yourself, lift up the handset and
speak or press or . Recording stops automatically and you
can speak to your caller.
2. Adjust the loudspeaker volume by pressing then or .
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VIP ringing
VIP is linked to call screening.
When VIP is switched on, all calls are answered silently by your answering
machine.
The default setting is Off.
Switch VIP on or off
1. Press then scroll to
SETTINGS
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
VIP on/off
. Press to display the
current setting,
ON
or
OFF
.
3. Scroll or to switch between
ON
and
OFF
. Press to select
the option displayed.
Applying VIP status
VIP status can be applied to individual phonebook entries.
1. Press then scroll to the required name and press .
2. Scroll or to display
VIP
and press .
3. Select
ON
or
OFF
and press . The entry will be saved.
Answering machine
Setting Default
Answer On/Off On
Answer mode Answer & Record
OGM Male voice for both
messages.
Answer Delay 6 rings
Security code 0000
Default settings
You need to subscribe to a Caller Display
Service from your network provider for the
VIP option to work.
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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.
Change remote access security code
1. Press then scroll to
ANSWER SETTINGS
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
SECURITY CODE
. Press . The current
code is displayed (original setting
0000
).
3. Enter the new 4-digit code and press to confirm.
Using your answering machine via remote access
If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you can do it from
another phone.
1. Dial your phone number and let it ring. After 20 rings, your answering
machine will switch on.
2. When you hear your outgoing message, press . You will hear “Please
enter your security code”.
3. Enter your 4-digit code. If you have new messages, your machine
announces “You have (n) new messages”, and they are played. Or you will
hear “You have no new messages, to hear main menu, press 1”.
4. If you don’t give any instructions for approximately 8 seconds, your
BT Paragon 450 will hang up.
You can keep a note of your 4-digit remote
access code by writing it in the space
provided on page 40.
If you enter your security code incorrectly,
after the third attempt, your BT Paragon
450 will announce:
“Incorrect security code,
thank you for calling” and will hang up.
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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.
Simply follow the instruction as announced:
“To hear main menu, press 1”
“To play messages, press 2”
“To skip back during messages, press 4”
“To delete during messages, press 5”
“To skip forward during messages, press 6”
“To toggle between answer only and answer and record, press 7”
“To play outgoing message, press 8”
“To record a new outgoing message, press 9”
“To set answer on/off, press 0”
Remote access
During remote access the display shows
REMOTE ACCESS.
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If the ringer is switched off, the display
indicates this by showing the icon.
Ringer volume
There are 3 levels.
1. Press then scroll to
SETTINGS
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
RINGER VOLUME
. Press . The current
setting is displayed.
3. Press or to adjust the volume. All boxes empty means the
ringer is off. Press to confirm the option displayed.
Ringer melody
There are 20 different melodies (8 melodies and 12 polyphonic ringers).
1. Press then scroll to
SETTINGS
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
RINGER MELODY
. Press . The current
setting is displayed.
3. Press or to display and hear the different melodies. Press
to confirm the option displayed.
Contrast
You can adjust the display contrast to suit different lighting conditions.
There are 4 levels.
1. Press then scroll to
SETTINGS
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
CONTRAST
. Press . The current setting
is displayed.
3. Press or to see the different levels of contrast. Press to
confirm the option displayed.
Time
1. Press then scroll to
TIME SETTING
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
SET TIME
. Press . The current setting is
displayed with the first digit flashing.
3. Enter the correct time and press to save.
Additional settings
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Date
1. Press then scroll to
TIME SETTING
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
SET DATE
. Press . The current setting is
displayed with the first digit flashing.
3. Enter the correct date in the format (DD/MM), e.g. =
10th of June.
4. Press to save.
Day
1. Press then scroll to
TIME SETTING
and press .
2. Scroll or to display
SET DAY
. Press .
3. Scroll or until the correct day is displayed. Press to save.
Default settings
Setting Default
Ringer melody Melody 1 (of 20)
Ringer volume 3
Earpiece volume 3
Handsfree volume 3
Headset volume 1
Call screening volume 3
Message playback volume 3
Dial mode Tone
Contrast 3 (of 4)
VIP Off
Additional settings
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Help
BT Paragon Helpline
0870 240 1051
Call the dedicated BT Paragon Helpline:
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if you are having difficulties using your
BT Paragon 450
Lines open 9am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
No dial tone
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Check that the telephone line cord is plugged into the phone socket.
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Check that the base is connected to the mains power and switched on.
Phone does not ring
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Check that the ringer volume is switched on, see page 35.
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Check that the base is plugged into the phone socket and that it is also
connected to the mains power and switched on.
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Important
This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched
telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom.
Safety
General
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Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an
unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may
damage the telephone.
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Use only the approved back-up batteries.
n
Do not open the handset or base. This could expose you to high voltages
or other risks. Contact the Helpline for all repairs.
n
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion
and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.
Cleaning
Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an
anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the
product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock.
Environmental
n
Do not expose to direct sunlight.
n
Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which generate
fibres, or place it in locations preventing the free flow of air over its
surface.
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Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in
damp or humid conditions, such as bathrooms.
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Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous
conditions.
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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 from the base for the duration of the storm.
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
BT Paragon 450 or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which
is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior
workmanship of materials. Products over 28 days old from the date of
purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or repaired product.
The conditions of this guarantee are:
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The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month
guarantee period.
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Proof of purchase is required.
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The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed.
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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.
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This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Within the 12 month guarantee period:
If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please
read the Help section beginning on page 37, or contact the BT Paragon
Helpline on 0870 240 1051, 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s
instructions for replacement or repair.
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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 contact BT’s approved
repair agent, TecLogic on 08702 405029 or a local qualified repairer.
Returning your phone
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 the line cord
and power supply unit. (Please note that we cannot take responsibility
for goods damaged in transit.) Please obtain and keep proof of posting.
Technical information
How many telephones 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 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.
With different telephone types there is not guarantee of ringing, even
when the REN is less than 4.
Connecting to a switchboard
This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to public
telephone network and compatible switchboards, which support tone
dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt please consult your service
provider.
General information
For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
For guarantee purposes proof of purchase
is required so please keep your receipt.
Enter your 4-digit BT Paragon 450
Remote Access security code here:
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(see page 33 for more information)
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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Switchboard external line access code
You may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) in order to get an outside
line. So that the switchboard has time to pick up an outside line, you may
also need to add a Pause after the access code.
You can enter an access code followed by a pause as part of any number
stored in the Directory or the
- one-touch buttons.
1. To enter a Pause, press . The display indicates a Pause as
P
in the
stored number. If you need a longer pause, press twice.
Recall (R)
is used when connected to certain switchboards (PBXs) and some
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.
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Turn the handset clip around. This prevents the handset from falling off
when your phone is wall-mounted.
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-mounting
74mm
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Wall plug
Wall
Screw
74mm
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