Bt CONVERSE User Manual

User Guide

BT CONVERSE 1300

■ 200 Name and number directory.

■ Nine pre-set BT Calling Feature numbers giving easy

access to, directory enquiries, Call Diversion, Call Waiting and the 1571 BT answering service.

■ Headset socket lets you make and receive calls privately

while keeping your hands free.

■ Handsfree button lets you make and receive calls using

the built in loudspeaker and microphone.

■ Secrecy lets you talk to someone else close by without

your caller hearing.

■ Redial the last 5 numbers.

■ Adjust the volume of your caller’s voice.

■ Providing you are connected to a compatible

switchboard, or are a 1571 user, the voice mail indicator lets you know if you have messages on your network’s answering service.

■ Data Port lets you connect a modem or similar products.

Welcome…

to your BT Converse 1300 corded telephone

Section

This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone.

Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages.

■ Hearing aid friendly

The BT Converse 1300 is fitted with an inductive coupler so it is compatible with hearing aids.

Got everything?

■ BT Converse 1300

telephone

■ Handset and cord

■ Telephone line cord

■ Power supply unit

■ Stand for desk-mounting

(fitted)

■ Wall mounting plugs

and screws

Getting started

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting to know your phone

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using the phone

Making and ending calls . . . . . . . . . . .10

Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Message Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Directory

Store a number in the directory . . . . . .14

Dial a number in the directory . . . . . . .14

Edit a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Delete a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . .16

Delete all directory entries . . . . . . . . .16

Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Time & Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

BT Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

View an entry in the Calls list . . . . . . . .20

Dial an entry in the Calls list . . . . . . . .20

Save an entry from the Calls list

to the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Delete an entry in the Calls list . . . . . .21

Delete all entries in the Calls list . . . . .22

Menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

BT Answer 1571 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

118 500/118 707 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Call Divert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Reset your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .25

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

General information

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Returning your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Accessories and replacement items . . .30 How many telephones can you have? . .30

Switchboard compatibility . . . . . . . . . .31

R&TTE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Wall mounting your phone . . . . . . . . .32

In this guide

Location

You need to place your BT Converse 1300 within 3 metres of a telephone and mains power socket so that the cables will reach.

Your BT Converse 1300 can be wall mounted, see ‘Wall mounting your phone’ page 32.

Setting up

Connect the mains power supply

1. Plug the lead of the mains power cable into the POWER socket on the underside of the phone and route the cable as shown.

Optional

2. Your BT Converse 1300 is designed to run from a power supply or batteries. Batteries are not supplied with the unit, but if you want to fit them follow the instructions below.

Getting started

POWER

LINE 1

If you are not using the power supply provided, batteries are required for the message waiting feature to work.

Turn the phone over and remove the battery compartment cover. Insert 4 x AA batteries as shown and replace the cover.

3. Fit the desk mounting plinth if required by positioning the plinth over the lugs and pushing it down into place, as shown by the blue arrows.

Getting started

Battery low indicator

If you have batteries fitted and they need replacing, the will flash in the display.

4. Plug the mains power adaptor into the wall socket and switch on.

5. Plug the telephone line cord into the wall socket.

6. Check the dial mode setting.

The Mode switch on the underside of your BT Converse 1300 is pre-set to TB for tone dialling with timed break recall. If your phone does not work, try setting the dialling mode to P or T.

If you are not sure which setting to use, please contact your service provider or switchboard manager.

7. Your BT Converse 1300 has a data socket so you can connect another product such as a modem. If required, connect the device to the DATA port on the side of the phone.

Your BT Converse 1300 is now ready for use.

7Getting started

Data cable

P = Pulse dialling with earth recall.

T = Tone dialling with earth recall.

Getting to know your phone

Handset park

If the phone is wall-mounted, you can

hang the handset here if you need to

leave the phone during a call.

UP/DOWN

Lets you scroll through options in the

display, e.g. when you have pressed the

menu or phonebook buttons.

(X) Clear

Deletes characters and numbers from

the directory and redial list.

Recall

For use with a switchboard and some BT

Calling Features, page 14.

Handsfree

Make and receive calls via the built-in

loudspeaker, page 11.

Volume + –

Adjust the volume of your caller’s voice, page 12.

Low battery indicator

Flashes when the back-up

battery is low.

Buttons

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Calls

Redial

Call indicator

Flashes when you have an incoming call.

Message waiting indicator

Flashes when you have voice mail, page 14.