Converse 2-line Telephone User Guide
Please open this page for a further ‘at a glance’guide to your Converse 2-Line.
Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Converse 2-Line.
At a glance Quickdial directory label Lets you keep a reference of the phone numbers stored in the Quickdial memories LCD Display Includes clock Handset park When the Converse 2-line is wall mounted, you can hook the handset over this if you need to move away from the phone during a call. Quickdial memory buttons Lets you dial stored numbers. Function Lets you access the phone’s functions.
(RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW) (LEFT HAND SIDE VIEW) Handset line socket Loudspeaker volume Ringer volume (UNDERSIDE OF BASE) Battery compartment cover (END VIEW) Telephone line cord sockets Connection Mode Line Selection Switch Lets you set the phone for use with one or two lines.
In this guide At a glance 2 Installing your Converse 2-Line 4 Using your Converse 2-Line 8 Help 16 Maintenance 17 Technical information 18 Wall mounting 19 Index 21 3
Installing your Converse 2-Line EMERGENCY CALLS The emergency services can be contacted in the UK by dialling 999. You may also dial 112 which is valid in any country that is a member of the European community. If your Converse 2-Line is connected to a PBX (switchboard), you may have to dial an access number before 999 to contact the emergency services. Some switchboards cannot dial out during a power failure. Unpacking your Converse 2-Line Check that your Converse 2-Line is complete.
Situating your Converse 2-Line Situate your Converse 2-Line close enough to a phone socket so the telephone line cords will reach. Do not stand it on carpets or other similar surfaces that generate fibres. The following require batteries in order to work: • In Use/Hold LED. • Loudspeaker. • 3-Way Conference button. • One-touch memories. • Redial button. • Hold button. • LCD Display and clock. Do not cover or enclose the machine. Your Converse 2-Line can be wall mounted. See ‘Wall mounting’ on page 19.
When replacing old batteries If you have stored One-touch numbers and are replacing low batteries, you need to make sure that you maintain a power supply while the batteries are removed. You do this in order to retain the memory by taking the handset off the hook before removing the old batteries. Do not unplug the telephone line cords. Once the new batteries are in, you can replace the handset.
DIAL Set the ringer volume 6 The ringer volume switch is located on the side of your Converse 2-Line and affects the volume at which your phone rings. 07-18 12:00 HI– a loud ring. Your phone is pre-set to this position. LO– a quiet ring. DIAL When one line is being used and a call comes in on the other line, the volume of the ringer is automatically reduced. Set the time and date Press buttons in order shown F n Press the FUNCTION button. Display flashes the month.
Using your Converse 2-Line To make a call on Line 1 To receive a call on Line 2 The phone rings and the red Line 2 Ringer light flashes. Press buttons in order shown Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. The Line 1 red light comes on. Line 2 Release the Line 2 button and speak. To end the call, replace the handset. Dial the number you require. To end the call, replace the handset.
Please note once the alarm is set it will come on daily, unless you switch it off manually by resetting the alarm. To redial the last number called Press buttons in order shown Your Converse 2-Line will hold the last number dialled – up to 31 digits – in its memory. f r ee Han ds Line 2 l Re dia Lift the handset or press the HANDSFREE button (to dial on Line 2, press and release the LINE 2 button while you do this). Owners label. You can write your phone number(s) on the card under the handset.
To make a handsfree call on Line 2 To switch from handset to handsfree Press buttons in order shown f r ee Han ds Press and hold down the Line 2 button. Press the HANDSFREE button. The Speaker light and Line 2 light both come on. Release the Line 2 button. ds Han Line 2 During a call: f r ee Press the HANDSFREE button. The Speaker light comes on. Place the handset on the base. Your call is now on the loudspeaker. Adjust the VOLUME switch and listen for the dial tone.
Using 2 Lines Answering a second, incoming call If, during a call, a second call comes in on the other line: The Ringer light comes on. The ringer sounds but at a lower volume than normal. You can answer the new call either by ending your current call or by putting the call on hold. USEFUL TIP When ending a call in order to return to your original caller, do not hang up the handset or, (if using handsfree) press the HANDSFREE button as both calls will be ended.
3-Way Conference Calls H You can hold a conference call with two other callers on separate lines. 3-Way Conference Calls will not work on the loudspeaker. To end one call only old Line 1 To make a 3-Way Conference Call Line 2 Press buttons in order shown Make your first call on Line 1. When connected, press and release the HOLD button. The caller on Line 1 is put on hold. Line 2 Press the Line 2 button and dial the number you want. nference Co When the second caller answers press the CONF button.
Using the Quickdial memory buttons To store a pause You can store up to a total to 20 phone numbers in two separate memories using the M1-M10 Quickdial buttons. au se P 10 numbers can be stored in M1-M10 LOWER and a further 10 in M1-M10 UPPER. Each stored number can be a maximum of 20 digits.
To view another Quickdial number To dial a Quickdial number Press buttons in order shown Press the Quickdial M1-M10 button you want. The number is dialled. PLEASE NOTE If you press the Quickdial M1-M10 button you want it will be automatically dialled out. To view numbers stored in the memories F n unctio Shift • 14 Press the FUNCTION button twice. Press the SHIFT button to display UPPER or LOWER. Press the Quickdial memory button (M1-M10) you want to view. The stored number is displayed.
Last number redial l Re dia f r ee Han ds Lift handset and press the REDIAL button. Re l dia Press the HANDSFREE and REDIAL buttons. Auto redial Re dia l Press the REDIAL button, speaker light come on, loudspeaker comes on and the number is dialled automatically. You may need to wait for a few seconds before the number is redialled. IMPORTANT Batteries must be installed to use the Quickdial memory. If the batteries go completely flat, all One-touch numbers that have been stored will be lost.
Help If you have trouble making or receiving calls, try checking the telephone line by replacing your Converse 2-Line with a known working product. Phone does not ring for incoming calls Check that the Ringer Volume switch is not set to off. Handsfree calls on the speaker are quiet Check that the Speaker Volume switch is not in the minimum position .
Maintenance General Simply clean the Converse 2-Line with a damp cloth (not wet) or an antistatic wipe. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock. Service If you have to return your Converse 2-Line Pack the Converse 2-Line securely, preferably in the original packaging. All parts must be returned including line cords and original batteries. We cannot take responsibility for goods damaged in transit.
Technical information Environment Your Converse 2-Line should be kept free of dust, moisture, high temperature, vibration and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. It should not be used in bathrooms or near water. WARNING Your Converse 2-Line is only designed to be operated in a normal office or domestic environment where the relative humidity does not exceed 60%.
Wall mounting Your Converse 2-Line can be wall-mounted using the screws and wall plugs provided. • Replace the bracket as shown. Before you wall mount your Converse 2-Line, check that: • the wall can support the weight of the phone • the position you choose leaves sufficient space so that the phone is clear of any obstruction on the wall, such as a shelf or cupboard. • Slide the wall mounting bracket out from the base unit by pressing down on the two retaining clips and pulling it towards you.
• Use the wall mounting template below for marking the drill holes. • Drill two holes for the screws and insert the wall plugs (if required). • Insert the screws leaving about 4mm free on which to hang the phone. 83mm • Plug the line cords into the telephone sockets. • Place the holes on your wall mounting bracket over the screws and gently slide the phone down to make sure it is securely in place.
Index Alarm On/Off 9 At a glance 2 Auto redial15 Batteries compartment 5 installing 5 low warning 6 replacing 6 Caller on hold 11 Call on hold 8 Conference calls end one call only 12 speak privately to one line 12 3-way call 12 Emergency calls4 End one call to answer a new call11 Guarantee 17 Handsfree 9 handsfree call Line 1 9 handsfree call Line 2 10 handsfree call on hold 10 switch from handset to handsfree delete 14 dial 14 pause 13 redial 15 store 13 view 14 Recall 15 Receive a call 8 Redial 9 Return
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