BT RESPONSE 55 User manual

Response 55
User guide

Please open this page for an “at a glance” guide to
your Response 55 answering machine.

TIME
TO CHECK
TIME, PRESS
AND RELEASE
BUTTON
OUTGOING
MESSAGE
TO CHECK,
PRESS AND
RELEASE
BUTTON

In this guide
At a glance 1
Introduction 3
Setting up 4
Using your Response 55 7
Help 17
Technical information 19
Index 21
Hints and tips boxes
In this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips and
useful notes. They are shown in a grey box.
2
In this guide

Customer Helpline
If you have problems with your
machine, call the Response 55 Helpline
Service, Lo-call 0345 585589.
Introduction Your Response 55
answering machine is designed for ease of use and
made to the high standards set by BT.
We thank you for making the right
choice and expect that your
machine will give you many years
of quality service.
Please read the instructions
carefully before use, and keep this
User Guide for future reference.
For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number (on base of answering
machine):
Purchase price:
(for warranty purposes, proof of
purchase is required, so please keep
your receipt)
3
Introduction

Check that your Response 55 is
complete. When you unpack you
must have:
•Response 55 answering machine
with telephone line cord attached
•13 amp 760 mains power adaptor
plug
•Screws and Rawlplugs for wall
mounting
Setting upFollow these steps to get your
Response 55 ready to use.
4
Setting up
1 Check your telephone
wall socket
If you do not have a modern style
socket, call Freefone 0800 800 150
and ask for a BT engineer to come
and fit the correct socket. This is a
chargeable service.
2 Plug your Response 55
into the telephone wall
socket

5 Now plug the mains
adaptor plug into a
convenient mains socket
•The display shows 3 lines
flashing “ ” for 8 seconds. Then
the display will show “0” flashing
slowly.
•Press any button to stop “0”
flashing.
Your Response 55 is now
ready to accept messages
6 Insert battery (for back-
up only)
BT recommend 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.
Place the battery in the
compartment under your Response
55’s cover.
3 Plug your telephone
line cord into the back of
the machine
You have already connected your
Response 55 to your phone socket.
Now plug your telephone’s cable into
the socket on the back of the unit.
4 Plug the mains adaptor
cord into the back of the
machine
Place the adaptor cord behind the
clip on the back of the unit to prevent
it being pulled out accidentally.
The battery compartment must be
fully closed for the battery to operate.
Failure to use the adaptor (760)
supplied may result in damage to the
product.
5
Setting up
+
-
9V

Your Response 55’s spot
LED, located beside the
number display, indicates
battery strength.
The LED will light up when the battery
power is low. It also remains lit when
no battery is inserted.
8
Setting up
6
Electrical storm warning
Note 1.
During electrical storms, you are
advised to disconnect your apparatus
because damage may occur.
Note 2.
If a fault occurs during the 12-month
warranty period and it is due to
accidental or wilful damage
(including lightning and electrical
damage), BT will not replace or repair
the equipment free of charge.