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  • Page 1

    B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Us e r G u i d e B T P ARAGON 500 5840 Paragon 500 SMS UG [3] 10/5/04 5:13 pm Page 1[...]

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    Section B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Send and receive SMS text messages. Large, easy-read screen. 200 Name and number Phonebook. Redial up to 5 of the last numbers called. Handsfree – use the phone without picking up the handset. Caller Display shows who’s calling and keeps details of received calls. Digital answering mac[...]

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    Section B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Y ou must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn’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 prob[...]

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    Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Plinth / wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Getting to know your phone . . . . . . .1 0 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    5 In this guide B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Play outgoing message . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Select Answer and Record or Answer Only outgoing message . . . . .29 Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    WARNING Do not place your B T Paragon 500 in the bathroom or other humid areas. IMPOR TANT Y our BT Paragon 500 must be plugged into the mains power at all times. Location Y ou need to place your B T 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 th[...]

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    2. Connect the telephone line cord and mains power cables to the underside of phone. 3. Route the cables as shown below for wall mounting or desk mounting. 4. Install battery (not included). Open the battery cover and connect a 9V -PP3 battery. 7 Getting started The base station must be plugged into the mains at all times. Use the channels going up[...]

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    5. Plug the telephone line cord into the wall socket. 6. Plug the mains power adaptor into the wall socket and switch on at the plug. 7. If using your B T 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. 8 Getting started B T Paragon 500[...]

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    8. Wall mounting Rotate the handset clip half a turn. This holds the handset in place when the phone is wall mounted. Use the template on page 53 and a 6mm drill bit to drill holes in the wall. Leave and 8mm gap between the screw heads and the wall. Place your B T Paragon 500 over the screw heads and slide down. 9 Getting started Drill a suitable s[...]

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    1 4 7 G H I P Q R S Undo  Calls Redial SMS Calls BT Pa Secrecy R Pause Ha 3 : 09PM 3 NEW TOTAL Getting to know your phone 10 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 SMS light Flashes when you have new SMS text messages, page 41. Calls light Flashes when you have new calls in the Call list, page 23. Calls Press to open the Calls list,[...]

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    11 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C J K L M N O G H I P Q R S T U V W X Y Z D E F Menu Undo   Calls Redial S M S SMS Calls BT Paragon 500 Secrecy R Pause Handsfree Answer On/Off Delete Skip > < Skip Play 3 : 09PM 7/02 3 NEW CALLS TOTAL 11 SMS Handset park If the handset is wall mounted you ca[...]

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    12 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Getting to know your phone Displayed when the battery is low or needs replacing. Secrecy is on. Y our caller cannot hear you. NEW New entries 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 Ans[...]

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    13 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Navigating the menu Y our B T Paragon 500 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. For example, when the phone is switched on and in standby, press to open the main menu and use the or buttons to scroll through the options. Press to select further options or[...]

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    14 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Menu map Press and to scroll through menu. Main menu Set contrast SMS provider Access code VIP Set time 12/24h format SMS alert Ringer melody Ringer volume Answering machine set-up Outgoing message Press and to scroll through menu. SMS menu Write message? Inbox Outbox Drafts Press and to scroll[...]

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    B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Lift the handset to switch a call to the handset. Simple and easy Make a call 1. Lift handset and dial number. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press to delete. Then lift the handset or press . The number is dialled. Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your c[...]

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    16 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Redial Y ou can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called. Each number can be up to 32 digits long. 1. Press to display the last number dialled. Press again to scroll through the last 5 numbers until the one you want is displayed. 2. Press to dial. If you do not lift the handset, the call will [...]

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    17 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you. 1. During the call press . Display shows . Y our caller cannot hear you. 2. Press to speak to your caller again. Call timer 1. The display shows the duration of your call. After you hang up, the total call ti[...]

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    18 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Ringer melody There are 4 standard melodies and 6 polyphonic melodies. 1. Press scroll to RINGER MELODY . Press . The current setting is played. 2. Scroll or to the melody you want. Press to confirm. Set time and date If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the time a[...]

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    19 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 12/24h clock format Set the format you prefer. 1. Press then scroll or to 12/24 HOUR FORMAT . Press . The current setting is displayed. 2. Scroll or to change the setting and press to confirm. SMS audible alert When you have new SMS text messages, your phone will give a series of 3 beeps to ale[...]

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    B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Store up to 200 names and numbers. Names can be up to 16 characters and numbers up to 16 digits. Store 1. Press then . Display shows NEW? Press . 2. Press and enter the number. Press and enter the name. 3. Press then scroll or to set the ringer melody you want for this entry. 4. Press to confirm. [...]

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    21 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Edit 1. Press then scroll or to the entry you want and press . Scroll or to EDIT? 2. Press and enter the new number. Press and enter the new name. 3. Press then scroll or to set the ringer melody. 4. Press to confirm. Delete entry 1. Press then scroll or to the entry you want and press . 2. Scr[...]

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    B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Y ou must store the full telephone number, including the area code, otherwise the name will not match the number stored in the phonebook. If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can see who is calling you, as well as the time and date of their call. If you have stored a name to go with th[...]

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    23 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Calls list Y our B T Paragon 500 lets you view details of the last 30 callers. Entries are stored in the order they were received. If a new number is received when the list is full, the oldest entry is replaced. The Calls list can store numbers up to 16 digits long and names up to 16 characters[...]

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    24 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 View number and play message If a caller has left a message on the answering machine you can play that message only. 1. Press . Details of the latest call are displayed. Scroll or through the list to the number you want. 2. Press to hear the message. T o stop playback and view another new call,[...]

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    25 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Delete entry 1. Press . Scroll or to the entry you want. 2. Press . Scroll or to DELETE and press . Delete entire list 1. Press then . Scroll or to DELETE ALL and press . Display shows ARE YOU SURE? Press to confirm. VIP ringing Y ou can set your BT Paragon 500 phone to ring only when called by[...]

  • Page 26

    B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Y ou can operate B T Paragon 500 from: the phone remotely from any external T ouchtone™ telephone. 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 18. Useful voice prompts help you operate your answering machin[...]

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    27 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Outgoing message This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Y our BT Paragon 500 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from. Answer and Record message This allows your caller to leave a message for you. The pre-recorded message is “[...]

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    28 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Record your own outgoing message Y our message can be up to 1 minute long. It replaces the pre-recorded outgoing message which you can reinstate later if you wish. 1. Press then scroll to OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM) and press . 2. Display shows OGM RECORDING (NORMAL) . T o record an answer only mess[...]

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    29 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Select Normal or Answer Only outgoing message Y our B T Paragon 500 is pre-set to play the Normal outgoing message which allows callers to record a message for you. When you set Answer Only, callers will hear an announcement but cannot leave a message. 1. Press then scroll to ANSWERING MACHINE [...]

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    30 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Record a memo Y ou can record a message for other users. It is played back just like a normal message. 1. Press then scroll to ANSWERING MACHINE SET-UP and press . Display shows MEMO RECORDING . 2. Press and hold . After the beep, speak your message clearly. 3. Release to end recording. The pla[...]

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    31 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Play messages 1. Press . All messages are played back, oldest first. 2. During playback: Press to pause, press again to resume Press to play the next message Press once to repeat the message or press and hold to skip back to the previous message. Press during playback to delete the current mess[...]

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    B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Y ou can operate your answering machine from any modern phone by calling your B T Paragon 500 and entering a 3-digit security code. Set/change security code The pre-set code is 123. Y ou can change this to help prevent unauthorised callers from listening to your messages. 1. Press then scroll to A[...]

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    33 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Switch answering machine on 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. Check for messages 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, p[...]

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    34 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 3. Use the keypad to operate your machine. Play all messages. Skip to start of message. Skip to next message. Pause/Play current message. Replay current message. Mark to delete the current message. Switch between Answer Record and Answer Only mode. Play current outgoing message. Switch between [...]

  • Page 35

    B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 W elcome to the SMS T ext Messaging service on your B T Paragon 500. The SMS Service is provided by B T . Y our B T Paragon 500 can send and receive messages to any mobile phone from participating mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in the UK. The fixed line SMS service is provided [...]

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    36 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Inbox, outbox, drafts Y our B T Paragon 500 has 3 message boxes. INBO X – For all incoming SMS text messages. The Inbox can hold up to 45 messages. OUTBO X – Where a copy of each message you have sent is stored. The Outbox can hold up to 45 messages. DRAFTS – where you can store a message[...]

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    37 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Character map For example, to write Hello : 1. Press twice to enter H . 2. Press twice to enter E . 3. Press three times to enter L . 4. Press three times to enter L . 5. Press three times to enter O . 6 M N O 5 J K L 5 J K L 3 D E F 4 G H I SMS text messaging 1 ,. ? !’ @ & ( ):; _ a b c [...]

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    38 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 T emplates Y our BT Paragon 500 provides a selection of common, ready to use statements which are easy to insert into your message. These are: Best Wishes Happy Birthday! Happy New Y ear! I am at home. Please call. I am at work, Please call. I can’t answer right now, call me later at I can’[...]

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    39 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Drafts folder Y ou can store messages in the Drafts folder for sending later. Store 1. Press . If the display shows INBOX , scroll or to WRITE MESSAGE? . Press . 2. Use the keypad to write your message. Press or to display and insert a template. 3. When you have finished writing, press . Displa[...]

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    40 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 3. Press and scroll or through the options:– WRITE? – Press to write and send a new message. EDIT – Press to amend then send your message. DELETE? – Press to delete the message. DELETE ALL? – Press to delete all messages in the Drafts folder. 4. After selecting an option follow the on[...]

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    41 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Inbox Reading texts Y our Inbox holds up to 45 received text messages. When you receive new texts, the display indicates the number of NEW SMS messages. The SMS light flashes. The standby screen lists your new messages and calls. The number of new messages received stays on screen until they ha[...]

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    42 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 2. Press to read the message OR scroll or to the next message and then press . When reading a text press and scroll or through these options: WRITE? – Press to write a new message. REPLY? – Press to reply to the sender of the message. FORWARD? – Press to forward the message to another num[...]

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    43 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Outbox Y our Outbox holds up to the last 45 sent text messages. From your Outbox you can read, view, forward and delete messages. 1. Press scroll to OUTBOX and press . The newest draft message is displayed. 2. Press to read the message OR scroll or to the next message and then press . When read[...]

  • Page 44

    44 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 SMS Service Centre numbers T o be able to send and receive SMS text messages you need the telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre. These numbers have been pre-loaded into the B T Paragon 500. The pre-set number settings are: SEND TEL. NO: 1470P17094009 1470 This will ensure that you do [...]

  • Page 45

    45 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Changing SMS Centre numbers 1. Press scroll to SMS SERVICE PROVIDER and press . 2. Display shows the current send number. Press to delete the number and enter the new one. Press to confirm. 3. Display shows the current receive number. Press to delete the number and enter the new one. Press to c[...]

  • Page 46

    46 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Choose a sub-address between 1 and 8 which is not used by any other SMS telephone on your line. Y ou must now set this number into both the SEND and RECEIVE numbers programmed into your telephone. Changing Send number sub-address 1. Press . Scroll to SMS PROVIDER , then press . 2. Press to dele[...]

  • Page 47

    B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 No display Is the phone connected in to the mains power and switched on at the plug. No dial tone Check that the telephone line cord is plugged into the phone socket. Check that the phone is connected to the mains power and switched on. Dial tone, but phone will not dial out If connected to a swit[...]

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    48 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Display warnings TEL LINE DISCONNECTED and you cannot send texts. Phone line may have been accidentally unplugged. Plug it back in. NO SMS PROVIDER! Y ou may have accidentally deleted your SMS provider’s numbers. See page XX to re-enter the numbers. OUT BOX FULL . DELETE SOME MESSAGES! Y our [...]

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    49 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Cannot send text Check send Service Centre number is correct including 1470 prefix, see page 44. Check call barring (option 4) is not activated on your line if you have the call barring service rented from B T . Cannot receive text Check receive Service Centre number is correct, see page 44. En[...]

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    50 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Calls from the SMS server cause the ringer to chirp Cable Networks (typically NTL/T elewest) deliver a single burst of ringing before the data which identifies the call as a text. Contact BT if delivery of night calls cuases a disturbance. A personal delivery times profile can be set-up. Help F[...]

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    51 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Help Other functions and services available from the SMS service By sending the following commands to the B T text self administration facility you can control functions and capabilities in your SMS phone and the way messages are handled. Press the button. Press to write SMS. T ype in the follo[...]

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    52 B T 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

    B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 If wall-mounting your B T Paragon 500, drill two holes for the screws using this template and insert the wall plugs provided (if required). W all mounting template 74mm 53 5840 Paragon 500 SMS UG [3] 10/5/04 5:14 pm Page 53[...]

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    54 Wall mounting template B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 5840 Paragon 500 SMS UG [3] 10/5/04 5:14 pm Page 54[...]

  • Page 55

    55 Section B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 IMPOR T ANT This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. Safety General Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and ma[...]

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    56 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 General information Environmental Do not expose to direct sunlight. 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 surfaces. Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in da[...]

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    57 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 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 required. The equipment is returned to B T or its agent as instructed. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects ca[...]

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    58 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 General information Returning your phone Where possible, pack the product in its original packaging. Please remember to include all parts, including the line cords and power supply unit. (Please note that we cannot take responsibility for goods damaged in transit.) Please obtain and keep proof [...]

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    59 B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 General information 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. Switchboard external line [...]

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    60 General information Time break recall/Earth loop recall A switch is located under the plinth to change to earth loop recall if required. TB – 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 [...]

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    Visit us at www.bt.com B T Paragon 500 – Edition 4 – 10.05.04 – 5840 Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British T elecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract.[...]