At a glance
IMPORTANT
Inserts a space in a number
Next
when storing numbers in the
memory.
Used to edit numbers when
Clear
pre-dialling or when storing
numbers in the memory.
Holds the handset in place
Handset clip
when wall-mounted.
Voice amplification
Amplifies your caller’s voice
when using the handset or
headset.
Allows you to make and
Handsfree
receive calls without lifting
the handset, leaving your
hands free.
Display
Shows 24-hour clock,
battery low indicator, phone
numbers, and ‘Error’ message if
you press a wrong button
Headset
Used in conjunction
with a headset.
Visual ring indicator
Flashes when you have an
incoming call.
Call
Return
Call
Diversion
Call
Minder
Reminder
Call On
Reminder
Call Off
Secrecy button (and light)
Allows you to talk to someone
in the same room without
your caller being able to hear
the conversation.
Message Waiting indicator
(for Mer idian Switchboard users only)
Flashes when there is Voice Mail.
Handset park
Used when the phone is wall-mounted.
Hang the handset on the hook if you
need to leave the phone during a call.
Store
Lets you store numbers in the onetouch and two-touch memories.
Dial
Dials the number shown on the
display.
Recall
For use with switchboard ser vices
and some BT Select Services.
Redial
Redials the last number called.
Repeat-dials the redial number.
Clock
Used to set the clock and time the
duration of a call.
Calculator button
Switches the display to the calculator
function.
Phone number label
Lift the plastic cover to remove the
label and write your phone numbers.
Memory buttons
Press to dial a stored number.
Buttons M6 to M10 are preprogrammed with Select Service
codes.
Volume
Adjusts the volume of your caller’s
voice.
Shift
Used to store and dial two-touch
memory numbers.
Thank you for making the
right choice. You can
expect your Converse 320
to provide many years of
quality service. Please
read the instr uctions
carefully before use and
keep this user guide for
future re ference.
Check that your
Converse 320 is
complete. When you
unpack you must have:
Converse 320 phone with
telephone line cable
attached
✓
Screws and wall plugs for
wall mounting
✓
Blank memory label
& Select Services
memory label
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Installing
your
Converse 320
Situating your
Converse 320
Situate your Converse 320
close enough to a phone
socket so that the cables
will reach.
Do not stand it on carpets
or other similar surfaces
that generate fibres.
Your Converse 320 can be
wall-mounted. See ‘Wall-
mounting’.
Warning
Your Converse 320 is only
designed to be operated in a
normal of fice or domestic
environment. It should not
be used in bathrooms or
near water.
Check your
telephone wall socket
If you do not have a
modern-style socket, call
Freefone 0800 800 150.
Install the batteries
The display on your
Converse 320 is powered by
3 x AAA alkaline batteries
(available separately).
Make sure the phone is
not plugged in to the
phone socket. Open the
batter y compartment
cover.
Insert batteries as shown.
Close the lid and replace
the compartment cover.
Plug your Converse 320
into the phone socket
Check the
dialling mode
Set the dialling mode
switch on the underside of
your Converse 320.
It should be set to TB.
This gives you Tone
dialling and ensures the
phone will work with all
modern digital exchanges.
If your phone does not
work, tr y setting the
dialling mode to P.
If you are connecting to a
switchboard, check with
your switchboard operator
or communications
manager which dialling
mode you need.
Set the time
Press the Store button.
Press the Clock button.
Enter the current time
using the 24-hour clock,
eg. 0 9 3 0 = 9.30am,
1 5 3 0 = 3.30pm.
Press the Store button.
The time is set and
displayed.
Your C on ver se 32 0
is now ready for
making and
receiving calls.
Using
your
Converse 320
Emergency calls
The emergency services can
be contacted by dialling 999
or 112.
If your Converse 320 is
connected to a switchboard
or PBX, you might have to
dial another number before
999 or 112 in order to get
an outside line.
On some switchboards,
you may not be able to get
an outside line if the power
fails. Check with your
switchboard operator or
communications manager.
To make a call
Lift the handset off the
base and dial the number
you want. The display
shows the number dialled.
At the end of your call,
replace the handset.
To use Handsfree
You can make and receive
calls without lifting the
handset by pressing the
Handsfree button.
To make a call:
Press the Handsfree button.
You hear the dialling tone.
Dial the number you want.
The display shows the
number dialled.
When your call is answered,
either lift the handset or
speak in ‘handsfree’ mode.
To receive a call:
When the phone rings,
press the Handsfree button
and speak to answer the call.
To make a call using
the Dial button
Without lifting the handset,
dial the number you want.
The display shows the
number to be dialled.
If you make a mistake, use
the 䊴Clear button to edit the
number you have entered.
The Next䊳button inserts a
space when storing names
and numbers.
Press the Dial button.
The number shown in the
display is dialled in
‘handsfree’ mode.
Note
There are 3 ways to make a
call on your Converse 320:
by lifting the handset, using
the Handsfree button or by
using the Dial button.
For simplicity, only the
‘handsfree’ method is used
throughout the rest of this
guide. You may still use the
other methods if you wish.
Using a headset
Converse headsets (RJ11
jack) are available
separately from BT shops or
by calling
Freefone 0800
800 150.
Plug the headset into the
socket marked HEADSET
on the underside of the
base.
To make a call, press the
Headset button.
Dial the phone number.
To end the call, press the
Headset button.
To use the
Secrecy button
You can prevent your
caller from hearing you
while you talk to someone
else close by.
During a call, press the
Secrecy button.
The red Secrecy light
comes on. Your caller
cannot hear you.
To resume your
conversation, press the
Secrecy button again.
The Secrecy light goes off.
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