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BT Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840

User Guide

BT PARAGON 500

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Page 1: ...BT Paragon 500 Edition 4 10 05 04 5840 User Guide BT PARAGON 500 5840 Paragon 500 SMS UG 3 10 5 04 5 13 pm Page 1...

Page 2: ...ndsfree use the phone without picking up the handset Caller Display shows who s calling and keeps details of received calls Digital answering machine with 36 minutes total recording time Remote access...

Page 3: ...t take long and it is easy to do Just follow the simple instructions on the next few pages Need help If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Paragon 500 you may find the answer in Help at...

Page 4: ...dible alert 19 Display contrast 19 Phonebook 20 Entering names 20 Store 20 Dial 20 Edit 21 Delete entry 21 Delete all 21 Caller Display 22 Caller information not available 22 Calls list 23 View and di...

Page 5: ...ixed line service 35 Inbox outbox drafts 36 Character map 37 Write and send a text 38 Templates 38 Drafts folder 39 Store 39 Edit send delete 39 Delivery of SMS messages 40 Inbox 41 Reading texts 41 O...

Page 6: ...ce your BT Paragon 500 within 2 metres of a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach Setting up 1 Connect the handset Plug one end of the curly handset cord into the handset and...

Page 7: ...y 7 Getting started The base station must be plugged into the mains at all times Use the channels going up for desk mounting Use the channels going down for wall mounting Battery required for saving m...

Page 8: ...switch on at the plug 7 If using your BT Paragon 500 as a desk phone fit the plinth for desk mounting Hold the plinth as shown and push the lugs into the slots on the base until they click into place...

Page 9: ...heads and the wall Place your BT Paragon 500 over the screw heads and slide down 9 Getting started Drill a suitable size hole in the wall for screws or wall plugs as necessary Prior to drilling ensure...

Page 10: ...hes when you have new calls in the Call list page 23 Calls Press to open the Calls list page 23 Redial Press to redial one of the last 5 numbers page 16 Undo Go back to previous screen then standby De...

Page 11: ...o set the handsfree volume Move the cursor when writing text Phonebook Opens the 200 name and number Phonebook menu page 20 SMS Opens the SMS text menu page 35 Menu Opens the main menu page 13 Saves t...

Page 12: ...tries in the Calls list Handsfree is on 002 The number of the Calls list or SMS text message you are viewing VIP VIP is on SMS SMS message received An Answer on Sample standby screen These are where t...

Page 13: ...or confirm the setting displayed For example to change the 12 24 hour clock format 1 Press scroll to 12 24H FORMAT Press The current setting is played 2 Scroll or to select either 12 HOUR or 24 HOUR P...

Page 14: ...d to scroll through to required number and then press to scroll through menu Calls menu Save number Delete Delete all Press and to scroll to Answering machine set up menu and press to scroll through o...

Page 15: ...he number is dialled Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset It also enables other people in the room listen to both sides of your conversation Call handsfree 1 Di...

Page 16: ...ift the handset the call will automatically be played over the loudspeaker Receiving calls Providing you have subscribed to your network s Caller Display service the caller s number and name if stored...

Page 17: ...speak to your caller again Call timer 1 The display shows the duration of your call After you hang up the total call time is shown Ringer volume There are four levels 0 3 The default setting is 2 1 P...

Page 18: ...ally when you receive your first call You can also set the time and date manually 1 Press then scroll or to SET TIME Press 2 Press or to set the hour then press 3 Press or to set the minutes then pres...

Page 19: ...phone will give a series of 3 beeps to alert you 1 Press then scroll or to AUDIBLE ALERT Press The current setting is shown 2 Press or to select ON or OFF then press to confirm Display contrast You ca...

Page 20: ...enter names e g to store TOM Press once to enter T Press three times to enter O Press once to enter M If you make a mistake press to delete the last character or digit Press to change between upper an...

Page 21: ...rm Delete entry 1 Press then scroll or to the entry you want and press 2 Scroll or to DELETE Press to confirm Display shows RECORD DELETED Delete all You can delete all entries in the Phonebook 1 Pres...

Page 22: ...displayed For example your display will look like this Caller information not available With some incoming calls the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed I...

Page 23: ...on and the standby screen looks like this View and dial number the Calls list 1 Press details of the latest call are displayed Scroll or through the list to the number you want 2 Press or to dial Hand...

Page 24: ...the message To stop playback and view another new call press or Save number to Phonebook 1 Press Scroll or to the entry you want 2 Press Display shows SAVE NUMBER 3 Press You can now edit the number i...

Page 25: ...default Switch VIP ringing On Off 1 Press then scroll or to VIP Press The current setting ON or OFF is shown 2 Press or to select ON or OFF then press to confirm Menu Menu Calls Menu Calls Caller Disp...

Page 26: ...ering machine and confirm some of the settings you select Switch on off 1 Press The machine announces Answer on or Answer off Loudspeaker volume You can adjust the volume for message playback from 1 6...

Page 27: ...ows 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 ca...

Page 28: ...d Lift the handset to record via the handset Otherwise recording will automatically take place via the built in microphone After the beep speak your message clearly 4 Release to end recording Your new...

Page 29: ...he option displayed Reinstate pre recorded outgoing message 1 Press then scroll to OUTGOING MESSAGE OGM and press 2 Scroll or to display OGM RECORDING NORMAL or OGM RECORDING ANSWER ONLY 3 Press and r...

Page 30: ...ERING MACHINE SET UP and press 2 Scroll to RING DELAY and press The current setting is shown Press or to scroll to the setting you want 2 9 rings or TIME SAVE 3 Press to select the option displayed Me...

Page 31: ...current message 3 At the end of playback the display prompts DELETE ALL Press to delete all messages or wait for the machine to return to standby Stop playing messages 1 Press to stop message playback...

Page 32: ...help prevent unauthorised callers from listening to your messages 1 Press then scroll to ANSWERING MACHINE SET UP and press 2 Scroll to SECURITY CODE and press Display shows OLD CODE Enter the code or...

Page 33: ...h correct digit 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 Remote access If you enter your security code inco...

Page 34: ...lete the current message Switch between Answer Record and Answer Only mode Play current outgoing message Switch between Answer On and Answer Off Delete all messages after playback Change current outgo...

Page 35: ...ou will receive a confirmation message Cost of the fixed line service There is no subscription charge other than the subscription to Caller Display Visit the BT com website www bt com to find out how...

Page 36: ...p to 45 messages DRAFTS where you can store a message part written message to send later You can send messages up to 160 characters long How to write a text Use the keypad to write a message The chara...

Page 37: ...5 Press three times to enter O 6 MN O 5 JKL 5 JKL 3 DE F 4 GH I SMS text messaging 1 _ a b c 2 d e f 3 g h i 4 j k l 5 m n o 6 p q r s 7 t u v 8 w x y z 9 Space 0 to switch between upper and lower cas...

Page 38: ...TE MESSAGE Press 2 Use the keypad to write your message Press to delete and or to move the cursor 3 When you have finished writing press Display shows SEND Press 4 Enter the phone number or press and...

Page 39: ...saved in the DRAFTS folder 4 Press until the phone returns to standby Edit send and delete texts 1 Press scroll to DRAFTS and press The newest draft message is displayed 2 Scroll or to the text you wa...

Page 40: ...ollow the on screen prompts using to confirm Or press to return to the previous menu Delivery of SMS messages The system will always try and deliver the message to a text enabled phone in written form...

Page 41: ...ived stays on screen until they have been read When all new messages have been read the SMS light stops flashing and the standby screen shows the total number of messages From your inbox you can read...

Page 42: ...ephone number in the Phonebook Press again to select the phonebook and a name to go with the number 3 After selecting an option follow the on screen prompts using to confirm Or press to return to the...

Page 43: ...sage and then press When reading a text press and scroll or through these options WRITE Press to write a new message FORWARD Press to forward the message to another number DELETE Press to delete the m...

Page 44: ...NO 1470P17094009 1470 This will ensure that you do not withhold your number on this call P This inserts a pause before dialling the number RECEIVE TEL NO 08005875290 If you accidentally delete the SE...

Page 45: ...you can use sub addresses to separate your incoming text messages so that they only go to the phone you want A sub address is simply an extra digit e g 2 which the sender adds to your telephone number...

Page 46: ...Scroll to SMS PROVIDER then press 2 Press to delete the digit 9 at the end of the Send number 3 Enter the sub address digit you have chosen and press 4 The Receive number is displayed Press twice to...

Page 47: ...connected to a switchboard PBX you may not have set the dialling access code see page 59 No ring Check that the ringer volume is switched on see page 17 Check that VIP is switched off see page 25 No P...

Page 48: ...e numbers OUT BOX FULL DELETE SOME MESSAGES Your outbox has reached maximum capacity See page 42 to delete messages MESSAGE UNSENT The SMS provider has not received your text It is automatically saved...

Page 49: ...scribed to a Caller Display service and that it is active You can check this by noting if your phone displays data regarding your caller s number when you receive an incoming call You are only receivi...

Page 50: ...t Management Service select option 2 input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser BT Business customers call 154 choose option 2 when prompted by the Fault Management...

Page 51: ...d as voice text Turns off permanent voice text message delivery If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone Forces a message sent to be delivered as voice text eve...

Page 52: ...52 BT Paragon 500 Edition 4 10 05 04 5840 Help 5840 Paragon 500 SMS UG 3 10 5 04 5 14 pm Page 52...

Page 53: ...05 04 5840 If wall mounting your BT Paragon 500 drill two holes for the screws using this template and insert the wall plugs provided if required Wall mounting template 74mm 53 5840 Paragon 500 SMS U...

Page 54: ...54 Wall mounting template BT Paragon 500 Edition 4 10 05 04 5840 5840 Paragon 500 SMS UG 3 10 5 04 5 14 pm Page 54...

Page 55: ...tee and may damage the telephone The item number for the power supply used with the base is 022077 Do not dismantle the phone This could expose you to high voltages or other risks Do not situate the p...

Page 56: ...your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm We recommend that you unplug the power an telephone line cord for the duration of the storm Guarantee Your BT Paragon 500 is guaranteed for a period...

Page 57: ...t 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 pr...

Page 58: ...ence Number REN which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line Your BT Paragon 500 has a REN of 1 A total REN of 4 is allowed If the total REN of 4 i...

Page 59: ...ime to pick up an outside line you may also need to add a Pause after the access code You can do this as part of setting the access code Set access code and Pause 1 Press scroll to ACCESS CODE and pre...

Page 60: ...B For your records Date of purchase Place of purchase Serial number For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt BT Accessories and Replacement Items For a full ra...

Page 61: ...nt are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract British Telecommunications plc 2004 Re...

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