
BT Converse 225 ~ Issue 2 ~ 2nd Edition ~ 23rd July ’03 ~ 5528
BT Converse 225 ~ Issue 2 ~ 2nd Edition ~ 23rd July ’03 ~ 5528
BT Converse 225 ~ Issue 2 ~ 2nd Edition ~ 23rd July ’03 ~ 5528
BT Converse 225 ~ Issue 2 ~ 2nd Edition ~ 23rd July ’03 ~ 5528
BT Converse 225 ~ Issue 2 ~ 2nd Edition ~ 23rd July ’03 ~ 5528
At a glance
Handset hook
Rotates to hold 
the handset in 
place when wall 
mounted.
Recall button
For use with a 
switchboard/PBX, e.g. to 
transfer calls and some 
BT Calling Features.
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.
Secrecy (and light) button
Allows you to talk to 
someone in the same room 
without your caller being 
able to hear the 
conversation.
Voice amplification
Amplifies your callers 
voice when using the 
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.
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.
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’.
1 Plug your Converse 225
into the telephone socket
2 Check the dialling mode
Use the dialling mode switch on the 
underside of your Converse 225.
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 
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.
To use the monitor button
You can dial a number and 
hear the dialling and 
ringing tones of your call 
without lifting 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
Converse headsets (RJ11 jack) 
are available separately 
from BT shops or by calling 
0870 240 5522.
Plug the headset into the 
socket marked HEADSET 
on the underside of the base.
To make a call, press the 
Headset button.
Dial the telephone number. 
To end the call, press the
Headset button.
for use.
Note
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.
Secrecy
When on a call you can talk to 
someone in the same room without 
your caller hearing.
To switch secrecy on and off
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.
To adjust the ringer volume
There are 3 volume settings 
to choose from HI, LOW or 
OFF.
Use the Ringer volume 
switch on the underside of 
your Converse 225 to select 
either HI, LOW or OFF.
The Call indicator light 
will flash regardless of the 
ringer setting chosen.
To adjust the ringer tone
The ringer tone can be set 
to High (R2) or Low (R1).
Use the Ringer tone switch 
on the underside of your 
Converse 225 to select either
R1 for a low pitch ring or 
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.
When using Monitor:
Press the VOL + or VOL - 
button to increase or 
decrease the volume of your 
caller’s voice.
When using the handset or 
a headset:
Press the Amplify button. 
Press the VOL + or VOL -
button to increase or 
decrease the volume of your 
caller’s voice.
Message Waiting indicator
Note
This feature is for compatible 
switchboard users only.
When you have voice mail 
messages waiting the 
Message Waiting indicator 
will flash at regular constant 
intervals.
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.
To store a One-Touch number
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 to store.
Press the Store button. 
Press the Monitor button
(or replace the handset). 
The number is stored.
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 button).
Press the One-Touch button 
under which the number is 
stored.
The number is dialled 
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.
To store a pause in a 
One-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.
Recall button
The Recall button 
for use with switchboard 
services, e.g. to transfer 
calls and some BT Calling 
Features.
(R)
is 
Data Port
A socket has been provided on 
the telephone stand to allow easy 
connection of another product 
(typically a modem).
Data port
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 Calling Features
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)
Memory Service location Code
6 1471 – Call Return 1471 
7 Set Divert ✱21✱
Cancel Divert
8 1571 – Call Minder/
BT Answer 1571
9 Reminder Call on ✱55✱
10 Reminder Call off
#21#
#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 infor mation, 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.
 

Wall
Wall plug
Screw
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BT Converse 225 ~ Issue 2 ~ 2nd Edition ~ 23rd July ’03 ~ 5528
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1471 – Call Return
Call Return tells you the number 
of the last person who called you 
and the time and date the call was 
received.
To use 1471 – Call Return
Lift the handset (or press 
the Monitor button)
1471
Press the1471 – Call Return 
One-Touch button.
The 1471 – Call Return 
information is announced.
Call Diversion
You can use your Converse 225 to 
request the Network to divert all 
incoming calls to another number.
To switch Call Diversion 
on and off
Lift the handset (or press 
the Monitor button)
Press the Call Diversion 
One-Touch button.
Enter the telephone 
number to which you would 
like your calls diverted.
Press the #button and 
listen for confirmation of 
your instructions.
Replace the handset (or 
press the Monitor button).
To cancel a diversion
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
Note
Call Diversion services may 
allow optional diverts. Refer to 
your Network Provider for details.
1571 – Call Minder/ 
BT Answer
1571 allows you access to Network 
based answering services that 
take calls when you do not answer 
your phone or if you are already on 
the line.
These services may pr ovide 
personalised greetings and/or the 
time and date of each message. 
You can access your messages from 
any phone with a touchtone keypad.
Details on how to use these services 
are provided when you subscribe.
To access your 1571– 
Call Minder/ BT Answer
1571
Press the 1571 One-Touch 
button.
Reminder Call
You can turn your Converse 225 
into a 24 hour alarm clock, that 
rings you back at the time you set. 
To set a Reminder Call
Lift the handset (or press 
the Monitor button).
Press the Reminder Call 
One-Touch button.
Use the keypad to enter the 
time you want to be called 
back. Use the 24 hour 
clock, e.g. 0 7 3 0 books a 
Reminder Call at 7.30 am
Press #and listen for 
confirmation.
Replace the handset (or 
press the Monitor button).
Other services
Three Way Calling – ideal for 
family or business matters. Three 
way calling lets you speak to two 
other callers at the same time.
Charge Advice – instantly tells you 
the exact cost of any call you have 
just finished.
Call Waiting – If you’re making a 
call, a discreet ‘beep’ lets you know 
another call is waiting. You can put 
your original caller ‘on hold’ by 
using the R button and switch to 
the new caller.
For information on these and many 
other valuable services, call BT on
152. If you are not connected to 
the BT Network ask your Network 
Provider for information about 
their services.
To re-set BT Calling Features 
buttons
If you have stored your own 
numbers over the BT Calling 
Features One-Touch buttons, 
you can re-set them to the 
original BT numbers.
Lift the handset (or press 
the Monitor button).
Press the Store button. 
Press the One-Touch button
you want to re-set. 
Press the Store button. 
Replace the handset (or
press the Monitor button).
Help
No dialling tone
Is the line cord plugged into the 
telephone socket? See ‘Setting up’.
Nothing happens when you dial
Check that the dialling mode 
switch is set to the correct position. 
See ‘Setting up’.
The handset does not ring
Is the ringer volume set to OFF? 
See ‘To adjust the ringer volume’.
You may have too many phones, 
fax machines and/or answering 
machines plugged in which 
might be overloading the sockets. 
See ‘Technical information’.
General information
Guarantee
Your Converse 225 is guaranteed 
for a period of 12 months from the 
date of purchase.
Subject to the terms listed below 
the guarantee will provide for the 
repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s 
discretion the option to replace the 
Converse 225, or any component 
thereof, which is identified as 
faulty or below standard, or fails as 
a result of inferior workmanship or 
materials. Products over 28 days 
old from the date of purchase 
may be replaced with a refurbished 
or repaired product.
The conditions of this guarantee 
are:
• The guarantee shall only apply 
to defects that occur within the 
12 month guarantee period.
• Proof of pur chase is provided.
• The equipment is returned to 
the point of purchase.
• This guarantee does not cover 
any faults or defects caused by 
accidents, misuse, fair wear and 
tear, neglect, tampering with the 
equipment, or any attempt at 
adjustment or repair other than 
by approved agents.
• This guarantee does not affect 
your statutory rights.
Within the 12 month guarantee 
period:
In the unlikely event of a defect 
occurring, please retur n the 
product, with the receipt, to the 
place of purchase.
Outside of the 12 month 
guarantee period:
If your product needs repair after 
the guarantee period has ended, 
the repair must meet the approval 
requirements for connection to the 
telephone network. We 
recommend that you contact BT’s 
approved repair agent, TecLogic 
on 01672 564444 or a local 
qualified repairer.
If you have to return your 
Converse 225
Pack the unit securely, preferably 
in the original packaging. All parts 
must be returned. We cannot take 
responsibility for goods damaged 
in transit.
Technical information
How many telephones can you 
have?
All items of telephone equipment 
have a Ringer Equivalence Number 
(REN), which is used to calculate 
the number of items which may be 
connected to any one telephone 
line. Your Converse 225 has a REN 
of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed, 
if the total REN of 4 is exceeded, 
the telephones may not ring. With 
different telephone types ther e is 
no guarantee of ringing, even when 
the REN is less than 4.
Switchboard 
compatibility
This product is intended for use 
within the UK for connection to 
the public telephone network and 
compatible switchboards, which 
support tone dialling and time 
break recall. If in doubt please 
consult your service pr ovider.
BT Accessories and 
Replacement Items
For a full range of accessories and 
replacement items for BT products 
please call 0870 240 5522, or visit:
Wall-mounting
Note
Before you wall-mount your 
Converse 225 check that:
• you are not drilling into any 
hidden wiring
• you do not need the facility of 
the data port.
1 Unplug and remove the
telephone line cord from the 
socket on the stand.
2 Unclip the line plug from the
telephone base.
3 Unclip the stand from the base
of the telephone and remove 
the stand.
60mm
4 Reconnect the telephone line 
to the line socket on the base of 
the phone.
5 Drill two holes in the wall
60mm vertically apart using a 
8mm drill bit.
6 Insert the wall plugs if necessary,
then insert the screws leaving 
about 5mm protruding from the 
wall on which to hang the phone.
7 Rotate the handset clip 180˚ so
that it protrudes upward. This 
holds the handset in place when 
wall mounted.
8 Hang the holes on the back of
the phone over the screwheads 
and gently pull the phone 
downward to make sure it is 
securely in place.
9 Hang the handset on the
handset clip.
If you need to leave the phone 
whilst on a call you can hang the 
handset on the park at the top 
right hand corner of the product.
R&TTE Directive
Hereby, TMX, declares that this 
Converse 225 is in compliance with 
the essential requirements and 
other relevant provisions of 
Directive 1999/5/EC. 
A copy of The Declaration of 
Conformance for the Converse 225 
is available from TMX, Alpha 
Business Park, 28 White House 
Road, Ipswich, IP1 5LT.
Offices worldwide
The telecommunications services described in 
this publication are subject to availability and 
may be modified from time to time. Services 
and equipment are provided subject to British 
Telecommunications plc’s respective standard 
conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication 
forms any part of any contract.
© British Telecommunications plc 2003. 
Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London 
EC1A 7AJ. 
Registered in England No. 1800000. 
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User Guide
BT CONVERSE 225
This product is intended for connection to analogue 
public switched telephone networks and private 
switchboards in the United Kingdom.