Berkshire 100
Thank you for choosing a Berkshire 100 telephone. You have selected a carefully designed telephone that incorporates the very latest technology, offering a stylish instrument and providing many years of excellent service.
This booklet will ensure you obtain the best use of your telephone.
User Guide
Preparing to use your Berkshire 100
INITIAL CHECK
Our telephones are checked, tested and leave us in perfect condition. If yours is damaged, please return it to your supplier with proof of purchase, for a replacement.
TELEPHONE NUMBER LABEL
The telephone incorporates a label underneath the handset for recording frequently used telephone numbers. To remove the plastic cover, operate the release clip with your thumb nail and hinge upward.
CONNECTION
The Berkshire 100 telephone can be connected either to a Direct Exchange Line, or as an extension to a compatible company exchange (PABX).
HANDSET CORD
This cord will require connection between the telephone and handset. Take any end of the handset cord, locate the port marked ‘HANDSET’ on the left hand side of the Berkshire 100 and simply push to locate. Connect the other end to the base of the handset to complete.
LINECORD
The Berkshire 100 arrives with a linecord for connection to a standard BS6312 BT-socket. The rear of the telephone has a port marked ‘LINE’, plug your selected linecord into this port first and the other end to your telephone line termination point. RJ45 & RJ11 linecords are available as an option, ask your supplier for details.
WALL AND DESK MOUNTING KITS
A wall or desk mounting kit is available as an option, please contact your supplier for further information.
Receiving calls
Making calls
•Pick up the handset and listen for dial tone
•Dial the required telephone number
(Note: making external calls from a company exchange (PABX) requires the number to be prefixed by an access digit, normally ‘9’)
Features and Facilities
TRANSFER KEY (RECALL)
Berkshire 100 telephones are provided with a ‘TRANSFER’ key, required by modern public and private exchanges, in order to gain access to various features such as ‘transferring a call’. For this, the 2 position selector switch at the rear of the telephone, must be set to the ‘T’ (Time Break Recall) or ‘E’ (Earth Leg Recall) position, to suit your system requirements.
REDIAL KEY
If you wish to redial the last number you dialled, you can do so by lifting the handset and pressing the ‘REDIAL’ button.
MUTE KEY
The microphone in the handset can be turned off (mute) in order for you to refer to a colleague without your caller hearing you.
•Pressing the ‘MUTE’ button turns off the microphone and gives visual LED indication within the ‘MUTE’ button.
•Pressing the ‘MUTE’ button again turns the microphone back on and the LED is turned off.
Incoming calls will be announced by the audible ringer and flashing LED. To answer the call, simply lift the handset.
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