Converse 420 telephone
Userfriendly
Guide
At a glance
Handset park
Used when the phone is wall mounted. Lets you park the handset on the base if you need to leave the phone during a call.
Next
Inserts a space in a number when storing numbers in the memory.
Clear
Used to edit numbers when pre-dialling or when storing or editing numbers in the memory.
Handset clip
Holds handset in place when wall mounted.
Volume
Used with the Navigator wheel to adjust the volume of the dial tone and your caller’s voice.
Secrecy button (and light)
Allows you to talk to someone in the same room without your caller being able to hear the conversation.
Handsfree
Allows you to talk to callers without lifting the handset.
Hearing aid compatible
Your Converse 420 handset is hearing aid compatible.
Display
Shows 24 hour clock, battery low indicator, phone numbers, and names.
Headset
Used when there is a headset connected.
Visual ring indicator
Flashes when you have an incoming call.
Message Waiting indicator
(for Meridian Switchboard users only)
Flashes when there is Voice Mail.
Timer
Used to time the duration of a call.
Recall
For use with switchboard services and some BT Select Services.
Redial
Redials the last number.
Repeat dials a number when the line is engaged.
Lets you enter a Pause in a stored number.
Calculator button
Switches the calculator on and off.
Navigator Wheel
Quick access to the directory. Adjusts the volume of the caller’s voice.
Displays range of calculator functions.
(Tick Button) Select
Dials telephone numbers displayed on the screen.
Also confirms options displayed on the screen in the directory and used to store entries in the directory and selects calculator functions.
Directory
Lets you store up to 75 names and numbers including pre-set BT Select Services:- Call Return, Call Divert, Reminder Call, 3-Way Calling and Call Minder.
IMPORTANT
Thank you for making the right choice. You can expect your Converse 420 to provide many years of quality service. Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this user guide for future reference.
Check that your
Converse 420 is
complete. When you
unpack you must have:
Converse 420 phone with telephone line cable attached
Screws and wall plugs for wall mounting
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Situating your
Converse 420
your Converse 420 enough to a phone
so that the cables reach.
not stand it on carpets other similar surfaces
generate fibres.
Converse 420 can be -mounted. See ‘Wall-
.
Converse 420 is only to be operated in a office or domestic
. It should not used in bathrooms or
water.
Check your
wall socket
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.
The display on your Converse 420 is powered by 3 x AAA alkaline batteries. (Available separately.)
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1
phone socket. Open the battery compartment.
2Insert batteries as indicated.
3Close the lid and replace the compartment cover.
Plug your Converse 420 into the phone socket
phone modern
If your phone does not work when you dial a number, try setting the dialling mode to P.
If you are connecting to a switchboard, check with your switchboard operator or communications manager on which dialling mode you need.
Set the time
1Press and hold the Clock button until the display shows TIME.
2Release the Clock button. Display shows 00-00.
3Enter the current time using the 24 hour clock, eg. 0 9 3 0 = 9.30am,
1 5 3 0 = 3.30pm.
4Press the button.
The time is set and displayed.
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T
TB
MODE
1Your Converse 420 should be pre-set to T-TB which gives you TONE dialling.
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Emergency calls
emergency services can contacted by dialling 999 112.
Converse 420 is
to a switchboard PBX, you might have to another number before
or 112 in order to get outside line.
some switchboards, may not be able to get
outside line if the power
. Check with your operator or
manager.
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continue in ‘handsfree’ mode.
To receive a call:
When the phone rings, press the Handsfree button and speak to answer the call.
To preview a number before dialling
1Without lifting the handset, dial the number you want. The number is displayed.
If you make a mistake, use the ß Clear button to delete the last digit you have entered. The Next © button inserts a space when storing names and numbers.
To make a call
the handset and dial number you want. The is displayed.
the end of your call, the handset.
To use Handsfree
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the Handsfree button. |
hear the dialling tone.
2the number you want. display shows the
dialled.
2Press the button.
The displayed number is dialled in ‘handsfree’ mode.
There are three ways to make a call on your Converse 420: by lifting the handset, using the Handsfree button or by using the button.
Using a headset
Converse headsets (RJ11 jack) are available separately from BT shops or by calling
Freefone 0800 800 150.
1Plug the headset into the socket marked HEADSET on the underside of the base.
2To make a call, press the
Headset button.
3Dial 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.
1During a call, press the
Secrecy button.
The red Secrecy light comes on. Your caller cannot hear you.
2To resume your conversation, press the Secrecy button again.
The Secrecy light goes off.
To redial the last number
You can redial a number up to 32 digits long.
1Press the Handsfree button.
2Press the Redial button.
The last number you called is redialled.
To repeat dial a number
This feature works in handset, handsfree and headset modes.