BT Response 75+ User Guide
Welcome to your BT Response 75+ Digital Answering Machine • 50 minutes recording capacity – Offers the benefits of digital recording. • Voice prompts – Helps you to follow instructions more easily. • VIP feature – Sets your answering machine to answer calls silently but allows designated callers to alert you with a beep tone.
This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your BT Response 75+. Before you first use your BT Response 75+ you will need to set it up. This doesn’t take long as it is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Response, you may find the answer in the ‘Help’ section at the back of this guide.
In this guide Getting to know your answering machine Guide to the message display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wall mounting (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Set the time and day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your answering machine Skip back during message playback Switch message alert beep on/off Switch 1471 mode on/off Skip forward during message playback Check/change answer delay setting Check current outgoing message Record outgoing message Switch Answer Only mode on/off F>D 8ej% D f[\ K `d .
Getting to know your answering machine Guide to the message display Message display shows… Power off flashing Power up or reset (about 8 seconds) Answer Off mode – Answer On mode. Number of recorded messages/memos (from 0–9) displayed flashing Answer On mode.
Getting started 7 Location You will need to place your BT Response 75+ near to your telephone and close enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Setting up 1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the back of the BT Response 75+. To prevent the cable being pulled out accidentally, place the cable behind the clip on the back of the unit. 2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains power wall socket and switch on.
Getting started Wall mounting (optional) IMPORTANT Before you wall mount, please check that: • you are not drilling into any hidden wiring or plumbing • the mains power adaptor will reach the plug socket BT are not responsible for any damage/injury caused while attempting to wall mount your phone. Your BT Response 75+ can be wall mounted using the wall plugs and screws provided. 1. Drill two holes in the wall 72mm apart in the position you want to mount your BT Resonse 75+. 2.
Using your answering machine Switching on/off You can switch the answering machine on or off or set it to Answer Only mode, so callers hear your outgoing message but are not able to leave a message of their own. 1. Press 8ejn\i fe&f]] . You will hear, ‘Answer on’ or ‘Answer off’. When the answering machine is off, the message display shows the display shows the number of recorded messages. . When on, Switch to Answer Only mode . You will hear, ‘Answer only on’ and the display will show 1.
Using your answering machine Listening to your messages and memos When new messages (or memos) are received you will hear a message alert beep (which can be switched off, see next page) and the message display will show the number of messages that are recorded in the memory. If there are more than 9, the display will flash . During message playback the message indicator shows the number of the message being played. flashes if the message is number 10 or more. .
Using your answering machine To delete all messages 1. Wait until playback of all messages has finished and the message counter . begins to count down from 8 to 0. During the countdown, press ;\c\k\ Your BT Response 75+ announces ‘All messages deleted’. To adjust the loudspeaker volume The message playback volume can be set to a level suitable for you. The default volume setting is 3 (mid-level).
Using your answering machine To record your own outgoing message Please note When set to Answer Only, the not function. 8ejn\i fe&f]] button will 1. Choose which answer mode you want to record a message for: press for Answer Only. Answer On; press 8ejn\i fe&f]] for You can record separate messages for each and the outgoing message played will depend on the mode you have selected. You can record an outgoing message of up to 2 minutes long.
Using your answering machine Answer delay Your Response 75 is set to answer calls after 4 rings, however you can change this number to between 2-9 rings or time saver. Time Saver The time saver option can save you the cost of a call when accessing your machine remotely, see page 16 for further details on remote access.
Using your answering machine To switch VIP on/off 8ejn\i button, press fe&f]] . VIP will be switched on. 1. Whilst holding down the Repeat the procedure to switch VIP off again. To check the VIP code and setting button. The 2 digit VIP code will be announced and 1. Press and release the whether the VIP setting is on or off. To change the VIP code 1. Press and keep holding . and buttons to choose a number between 00 to 59. 2.
Using your answering machine Recording a memo You can use your BT Response 75+ to record a memo which can be played back by another user. A memo can be of any length, up to the maximum recording time available (50 minutes). button. Your BT Response 75+ will beep and 1. Press and keep holding the the display flashes when recording begins. 2. Speak your memo clearly, about 15-30 cms from the microphone. 3. To end the recording release the button.
Remote access By calling your BT Response 75+ from another TouchTone™ phone, you can remotely access your answering machine, allowing you to switch it on or off and listen to your messages and memos. Your security code To keep your messages private, your BT Response 75+ requires you to enter a 2-digit security code before you can play back your messages. For your security code, look at the swing out label on the underside of the machine. You cannot change the security code.
Remote access Menu for remote access You can now listen to your messages and memos and access various other remote functions using the telephone keypad, as follows: To repeat current message During message playback: press + . To replay all messages When you hear ‘End of messages’, within 8 seconds, press ) . To skip backwards to the previous message During message playback: press + twice to skip back to the previous message, or three times to move back two messages, etc.
Remote access To switch your answering machine on/off When you hear ‘End of messages’ or ‘You have no messages’, within 8 seconds, press / . Your BT Response 75+ answering machine will switch off and announce ‘Answer off’. Press / again within 8 seconds, to switch it back on again. Your BT Response 75+ will announce ‘Answer On’. To switch between Answer Record and Answer Only mode When you hear ‘End of messages’, within 8 seconds, press * .
Help Most problems are caused by something very simple and can be fixed with a few simple checks: • Make sure both the mains power adaptor cable and telephone line cord are plugged into the correct sockets and plugged in at the wall. • Make sure you use all the cables that came in the box, not those from a previous product. • Make sure the product is not located too close to other electrical appliances as this can sometimes cause interference or a buzzing sound.
Help VIP function does not respond Make sure that VIP is switched on. See ‘To switch VIP on or off’, page 14. To reset your BT Reponse 75 Plus If you encounter a problem and your BT Response 75+ will not respond to any button presses, turn off the power for 10 seconds. Turning the power back on will reset your BT Response 75+ to Answer On mode. All messages will be lost when resetting your BT Response 75+.
General information Safety General • Simply clean your BT Response 75+ with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an antistatic wipe. Never use household polish as this may damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause static shock. • Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply unit will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the answer machine. The item number for the power supply unit is 045209. • Do not open the BT Response 75+.
General information 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.
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