BT Converse 225 ~ Issue 2 ~ 2nd Edition ~ 23rd July ’03 ~ 5528
At a glance
Handset hook |
Secrecy (and light) button |
Rotates to hold |
Allows you to talk to |
the handset in |
someone in the same room |
place when wall |
without your caller being |
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able to hear the |
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conversation. |
BT Converse 225
Recall button |
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Voice amplification |
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For use with a |
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switchboard/PBX, e.g. to |
Amplifies your callers |
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transfer calls and some |
voice when using the |
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BT Calling Features. |
handset or headset. |
Call indicator light
Flashes when you have an incoming call.
Handset park
When the phone is wall-mounted you can hang the handset here if you need to leave the phone during a call.
Message Waiting indicator (for compatible switchboard users only) Flashes when there is voice mail.
Store button
Use to store numbers in the One-Touch memory.
Pause button
Stores a pause in a One-Touch memory number.
Telephone number label
Lift the plastic cover to remove the label.
One-Touch memory buttons
Press to dial a stored number. Some memory buttons are pre-programmed with Calling Features codes.
Volume button
Adjusts the volume of your caller’s voice.
Headset (and light) button
For use when making and receiving calls using a headset.
Redial button
Redials the last number called.
Monitor (and light) button
Lets you hear the dialling and ringing tones of your call, without lifting the handset.
Hearing aid compatible
Your Converse handset is hearing aid compatible.
Safety information
General
Simply clean your Converse 225 with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this may damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause static shock.
Do not open the Converse 225. This could expose you to high voltages or other risks.
Environmental
Do not expose to direct sunlight.
We recommend place the veneered
Do not stand or other fibres, or preventing surfaces.
Do not product in in damp or
as in bathrooms
Do not explosive conditions.
BT Converse 225 ~ Issue 2 ~ 2nd Edition ~ 23rd July ’03 ~ 5528
Setting up
Plan the location
Situate your Converse 225 close enough to a phone socket so that the line cord will reach.
Your Converse 225 can be wall-mounted. See ‘Wall-mounting’.
2 Check the dialling mode
Use the dialling mode switch on the underside of your Converse 225.
P
T
TB
MODE
1Plug your Converse 225 into the telephone socket
Your Converse 225 should be pre-set to TB which gives you Tone dialling. This ensures the phone will work with all modern digital exchanges.
If your phone does not work, try setting the dialling mode to P or T.
Your Converse 225 is now ready for use.
Using the telephone
Making and ending calls
To make a call
Lift the handset off the base and wait for the dial tone.
Dial the telephone number.
To end a call
Replace the handset on the base.
To receive a call
When the telephone rings the
Call indicator light will also flash to indicate that there is an incoming call. Simply pick up the handset.
Press the Monitor button.
You hear the dialling tone.
Dial the telephone number you want.
When your call is answered, lift the handset and speak
Using a headset
Note
Converse headsets (RJ11 jack) are available separately
from BT shops or by calling
0870 240 5522.
To use the monitor button
You can dial a number and hear the dialling and ringing tones of your call without lifting the handset.
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Last number redial
Your Converse 225 stores the last number called which enables quick and easy redialling.
A redial number can be no longer than 31 digits.
To redial the last number
Lift the handset.
Press the Redial button.
The last number you called is redialled.
To adjust the ringer tone
The ringer tone can be set to High (R2) or Low (R1).
R1 Use the Ringer tone switch
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R2 |
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RINGER |
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Converse 225 to select either |
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R1 for a low pitch ring or |
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R2 for a high pitch ring. |
To adjust the caller’s speech volume
During a call, you can adjust the volume of your caller’s voice.
Secrecy
When on a call you someone in the your caller hearing
To switch secrec
During a
Secrecy
The red comes on. cannot hear
To resume press the again. The goes off.
To adjust the
There are 3 to choose OFF.
Use the
HI
LOW switch on
OFF
RINGER
VOLUME your Converse either HI,
The Call will flash
ringer setting chosen.
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One-Touch memories
You can store your 10 most frequently used telephone numbers in the One-Touch memories. Please note that the number can be no longer than 21 digits and can include the and # buttons.
Note
To change a stored number, repeat the steps shown above. The new number will replace the existing One -Touch or Calling Features number.
To store a number longer than 21 digits
Store the first 21 digits as shown above, then repeat the steps to store the remaining digits under another One-Touch number.
To dial a One-Touch number
Lift the handset (or press the Monitor
Press the One under which stored.
The number automatically
To dial a One-Touch number of more than 21 digits
Lift the handset (or press the Monitor button)
Press the One-Touch button which contains the first 21 digits.
Press the One-Touch button which contains the remaining digits.
The number is dialled automatically.
a pause in a -Touch number
A pause is sometimes required with switchboards and Network Services.
A pause simply gives the switchboard a couple of seconds to pick up the outside line before dialling the phone number you want. Using the P button, you can store a pause in numbers in the One-Touch memory.
Press the Monitor button (or lift the handset).
Press the Store button.
Press the One-Touch memory button under which you want to store the number.
Enter the telephone number you want. Where you want to add a pause, press the
P button.
Press the Store button.
Press the Monitor button (or replace the handset).
The number is stored.
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Recall button |
Data Port |
The Recall button(R) is for use with switchboard services, e.g. to transfer calls and some BT Calling Features.
Five minute memory back-up
If you unplug your Converse 225 from the telephone socket, it will keep all numbers you have stored under the One-Touch buttons for about five minutes. If your phone is unplugged for longer, the stored numbers may be lost. Pre-programmed BT Calling Features numbers will not be affected.
Using BT
Note
A switchboard can provide a similar range of functions to BT Calling Features. If your Converse 225 is connected to a switchboard, you can simply use it as a normal extension.
Your Converse 225 gives you easy access to the following range of BT Calling Features. Five of the One-Touch buttons have been pre-set with phone numbers for the following services:
•1471 – Call Return (No Charge)
•Call Diversion (Quarterly subscription)
•1571 – Call Minder/BT Answer (Quarterly subscription/
No Charge)
•Reminder Call (Pay per call)
A socket has been provided on the telephone stand to allow easy connection of another product (typically a modem).
Data port
Memory Service location |
Code |
61471 – Call Return 1471
7 Set Divert |
21 |
Cancel Divert |
#21# |
81571 – Call Minder/
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BT Answer |
1571 |
9 |
Reminder Call on |
55 |
10 |
Reminder Call off |
#55# |
You can replace the pre-set numbers with your own numbers, if you wish. Simply follow the steps shown in
‘To store a One-Touch number’.
For further information, see the Calling Features User Guide, supplied when you subscribe to the services of your choice.
Note
If you are not connected to the BT Network, some of the services may not be available. Please contact your Network Provider.