BT CONVERSE 2025 User Manual

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This product is intended for connection
to analogue public switched telephone
networks and private switchboards in the
United Kingdom.

Converse 2025

2 Line Corded Telephone with
Caller Display*

User

Guide

Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’
guide to your Converse 2025

Converse 2025

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At a glance

Hi Lo Off

Data

Line 2 Line 1

Dial/Enter

Press to dial numbers from the
Calls List or enter changes to the
telephone’s settings.

Delete

Deletes numbers on the display.
Deletes directory, one-touch and
caller display entries.

Recall

Used to access some BT Select
Services and when using your phone
with a switchboard.

Redial/Pause

Press to redial the last number called.

Inserts a Pause when storing a number
in the directory or a one-touch button.

Store

Lets you store numbers in the
directory and one-touch buttons.

Directory

Opens the directory for storing
and dialling numbers.

Volume

Adjust the volume for the
handsfree speaker, handset and headset.

Headset socket

Lets you connect a headset (available
separately).

Line indicators

One-touch memory buttons

Each button holds a stored name and
number.

Up/Down

In use – indicator is on.

Line in use by another
phone – flashes occasionally

Line on hold – flashes slowly

Scroll through entries in the caller display
list or directory.

Program

Press to open the telephone settings menu.

Incoming call – flashes rapidly

No line connection – light comes on then

goes off.

Display shows

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NO CONNECTION.

Lets you change directory and one-touch

New calls in the Calls list – flashes slowly when

the line is not in use

Ringer volume

Switch between Hi, Lo and Off.

memory entries.

Line1/Line 2

Lets you select which line you want to use.

When answering a call, press the line next
to the rapidly flashing indicator.

Memo card

Lets you note the Directory locations in
which you have stored a name and number.

Hold

Press to put a caller on hold.

Conference

Lets you hold a three-way call.

Handsfree indicator

Comes on when in handsfree or headset

Line sockets

Data uses the 2nd line if connecting to a PC,
Fax machine or other device.

mode.

Handsfree

Lets you use handsfree or headset mode.

Inductive coupler

Improves sound quality for people

Keypad

with hearing aids.

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Screen display

Incoming call on Line 1.

The standby display shows the time and date on
the top line.

The bottom line shows the number of new calls
received (if any).

3:27PM 1/18

09 NEW CALLS

The call on Line 1 has been put on hold.

3:27PM 1/18

HOLD: LINE 1

Line 2 is in use by another phone.

3:27PM 1/18

RING: LINE 1

When using your Converse 2025 to make a call,
the display shows the line you are using and the
mode: handset, handsfree (speaker) or headset.

3:27PM 1/18

LINE 2: SPEAKER

The bottom line will scroll between messages if
more than one is valid.

3:27PM 1/18

BUSY: LINE 2

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In this guide

Note

Please note that there is a detailed Index at the back of this guide, see page 27.

At a glance 1
Key features 5
Introduction 6

Unpacking your Converse 2025 6
For your records 6
Safety information 7

Setting up 8
Using your Converse 2025 10

Settings menu 10
Making and receiving calls 11
Call timer 11
Last number redial 12
Secrecy/on hold 12
Handsfree 12
Headset 12
Volume 13
Conference call 13
Data port 14
Using the one-touch memory 14
Using the directory 16

Caller Display 18

Using Caller Display 18
Calls list 18
New calls indicator 18

General information 21

Guarantee 21
Technical information 22
Switchboard compatibility 22

Help 23
Wall mounting 24
Index 27

Hints and tips boxes

In this user guide, we have included helpful
tips and useful notes. They are shown in a
white box like this.

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Key features

2 line capacity

Lets you make the efficient use of
two lines. Set to automatic line

selection or select the line you want to use.

One-touch buttons

Store and dial your three most
important numbers at a single touch.

32 name and number directory

phone

numbers

Store up to 32 of your most frequently

dialled names and numbers in the
directory. It's easy to display, dial, change or add
to numbers in the directory.

Conference call

Use both lines connected to your
Converse 2025 to hold a three-way

conversation.

Handsfree, headset or handset
operation

Handsfree puts calls on the
loudspeaker, leaving you free to take notes and
for others in the room to take part in the
conversation. A headset also keeps hands free
with the added convenience of privacy.

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Let’s you know who’s calling before

answering the telephone. Details of
up to 64 calls received are kept in the Calls list.

Data port

Lets you connect a PC, fax machine

or internet device to Line 2.

Desk or wall mountable

Use the plinth to set your Converse

2025 at a comfortable angle on your
desk or as a wall-mounting bracket.

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Introduction

Your Converse 2025 has been designed for ease of use and made to the
high standards set by BT.

INTRODUCTION

Please read the instructions carefully before use
and keep this User Guide for future reference.

Unpacking your Converse 2025

If anything is missing, please contact your place
of purchase immediately.

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Handset

Handset coiled cord

2 telephone line cords

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For your records

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

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Purchase price:

For guarantee purposes, proof of purchase is
required, so please keep your receipt.

Desk/wall mounting plinth

4 x AA batteries

Screwdriver

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Safety information

General

Do not open the Converse 2025. This could
expose you to high voltages or other risks.
Contact the Helpline for all repairs.

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is
a serious risk of explosion and/or the release
of highly toxic chemicals.

Use only AA alkaline batteries. When replacing
batteries, all batteries should be replaced at
the same time.

Cleaning

Simply clean your Converse 2025 with a damp
(not wet) cloth, or an antistatic wipe.

Never use household polish as this may
damage the product.

Never use a dry cloth as this may cause
static shock.

INTRODUCTION

Environmental

Do not expose to direct sunlight.
We recommend that you do not place the

product on antique/veneered wood to avoid
damage.

Do not stand your product on carpets or
other surfaces which generate fibres, or place
it in locations preventing free flow of air over
its surfaces.

Do not submerge any part of your product
in water and do not use it in damp or humid
conditions, such as in bathrooms.

Do not expose your product to fire, explosive
or other hazardous conditions.

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Setting up

SETTING UP

Plan the location

Situate your Converse 2025 close enough to the
phone sockets so that the line cord will reach.

Your Converse 2025 can be wall-mounted. See
‘Wall-mounting’, on page 24.

1 Install the batteries

The memory and the display on your Converse
2025 is powered by 4 x AA alkaline batteries.

Make sure the desk/wall mounting plinth is not
attached to the base of the phone.

Make sure the phone is not plugged into the
phone socket.

Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the
battery compartment cover.

Use the tip of the screwdriver to push the
battery compartment cover’s catch then lever
up to open the cover.

Insert batteries as shown.

Close the cover and replace the screw.

Note

When your batteries are close to becoming
completely flat, will flash in the upper
left corner of the display. If you do not replace
batteries they will become totally discharged.

Whilst batteries are in good condition the
Directory and One-touch memories will be
retained. Battery replacement should be
completed within 2 minutes or the memory
contents may be lost.

If no batteries are installed, the will
only appear when the phone is off the hook as
this activates the display.

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2 Connect the handset

4 Desk mounting

Plug one end of the coiled cord into the handset
and the other end into the socket on the left
side of the base

Place the handset on the hook.

3 Plug your Converse 2025 into the

telephone sockets

If preferred, you can attach the desk/wall mount
to the base of your phone to raise it up at a
convenient angle.

To wall mount,

see page 24.

Helpline

If you have any difficulties setting up or using
your Converse 2025, please call the BT Converse
2025 Helpline on

0845 050 1331.

SETTING UP

Note

If you have a preferred outgoing number this
should be connected to line 1 as this is the default
line that your Converse 2025 will attempt to
connect to.

Your Converse 2025 is now ready for use.

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