Response 15+ - Edition 5 – 26th October ’00
Digital Answering Machine
This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom.
Response 15+ - Edition 5 – 26th October ’00
Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Response 15 Plus.
Response 15+ - Edition 5 – 26th October ’00
At a glance
Answer on off
Switches the answering machine on and off. Also lets you set the number of rings before calls are answered.
Skip
Skips backwards through your messages during playback.
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For recording your outgoing message
or memo.
Message Counter
Stop
Use to record and check your personal outgoing message.
Stops message playback, recording of memos and your outgoing message.
Delete
Lets you delete individual messages or all messages.
Also lets you set and check the
time.
Play
Lets you play back messages. Also lets you record a memo message.
Indicates when the machine is on or off, the number of messages that have been left or when the memory is full.
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Note
On the underside of the unit you will find a quick reference guide which you can swing out, giving you instructions on some of the products most useful features.
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Response 15+ - Edition 5 – 26th October ’00
Key features
18 minutes recording capacity
Offers the benefits of digital recording.
Message counter
Allows you to see if the machine is on or off, how many messages have been left, or when the memory is full.
8 step electronic volume control
Lets you set the loudspeaker volume for message playback, outgoing message and voice prompts.
Remote access
You can ring your Response 15 Plus from another phone and switch it on or operate it to play back your messages.
Time saver
You can set your Response 15 Plus so that it will answer after 2 rings if messages have been left. If there are
no new messages it will answer after 6 rings. During remote access this allows you to hang up before your Response 15 Plus answers, therefore avoiding the cost of a call.
Call screening
You can hear who’s calling you through the loudspeaker and decide whether to answer the call in person or let your Response 15 Plus record a message.
Voice prompts
Helps you to follow instructions more easily.
Time & day stamp
Announces the time and day each message was received.
Answer delay
Allows you to set the number of rings before calls are answered.
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Response 15+ - Edition 5 – 26th October ’00
In this guide
At a glance |
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Key features |
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Introduction |
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Setting up |
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Safety instructions |
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Using your Response 15 Plus |
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Answer machine controls |
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Outgoing message (OGM) |
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Receiving messages |
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Call screening |
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Remote access |
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Your security code |
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Menu for remote access |
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Help |
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Guide to the display |
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General information |
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Guarantee |
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Technical information |
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Switchboard compatibility |
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Wall mounting template |
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Index |
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Please note
In this user guide we have included helpful tips and useful notes. They are shown in a white box like this.
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Response 15+ - Edition 5 – 26th October ’00
Introduction
Your Response 15 Plus has been designed for ease of use and made to the high standards set by BT
You can expect your Response 15 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.
Unpacking your
Response 15 Plus
If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
● Response 15 Plus digital answering machine
●Plug mounted, 13 amp mains adaptor
●Screws and wall plugs for wall mounting
For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number (on the underside of the unit):
Purchase price:
For warranty purposes, proof of purchase is required, so please keep your receipt.
Keep a reference of your Remote access Security Code here:
See Using Remote access, page 14.
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Response 15+ - Edition 5 – 26th October ’00
Setting up
Follow these steps to set up your Response 15 Plus ready for use
Plan the location of your Response 15 Plus
Situate your Response 15 Plus close enough to the phone and mains power sockets so that both cables will reach.
1Check your telephone wall socket
3Plug the adaptor into a mains power socket
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display. The display will flash slowly until any is pressed.
If you do not have a modern phone socket, call Freephone 0800 800 150
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chargeable service.
2. Plug the mains power cord into the back of the machine
4 Insert the back-up battery
Before inserting the back-up battery you must ensure that your unit is connected to the mains power.
BT recommends that you insert an alkaline PP3 9V battery (not supplied) to provide up to 6 hours back-up. This will ensure messages are saved in the event of power failure.
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Response 15+ - Edition 5 – 26th October ’00
Place the back-up battery in the compartment on the underside of your Response 15 Plus.
6. You can now plug your telephone into your Response 15 Plus
USE ONLY APPROVED 9V DC ADAPTOR
Please note
Your Response 15 Plus battery low light, located beside the display, indicates back-up battery strength.
The LED will light up when the battery is low. It also remains lit when no back-up battery is inserted.
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Use the template on page 21 to drill holes in the wall. Leave a small gap between the screw heads and the wall.
Place your Response 15 Plus over the screw heads and slide down.
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