Converse 320 Userfriendly Guide
At a glance IMPORTANT Display Visual ring indicator Shows 24-hour clock, battery low indicator, phone numbers, and ‘Error’ message if you press a wrong button Flashes when you have an incoming call. Message Waiting indicator (for Meridian Switchboard users only) Flashes when there is Voice Mail. Handset park Used when the phone is wall-mounted. Hang the handset on the hook if you need to leave the phone during a call. Store Lets you store numbers in the onetouch and two-touch memories.
Installing your Converse 320 Install the batteries The display on your Converse 320 is powered by 3 x AAA alkaline batteries (available separately). This gives you Tone dialling and ensures the phone will work with all modern digital exchanges. If your phone does not work, try setting the dialling mode to P. If you are connecting to a switchboard, check with your switchboard operator or communications manager which dialling mode you need.
Using your Converse 320 Emergency calls The emergency services can be contacted by dialling 999 or 112. If your Converse 320 is connected to a switchboard or PBX, you might have to dial another number before 999 or 112 in order to get an outside line. On some switchboards, you may not be able to get an outside line if the power fails. Check with your switchboard operator or communications manager. To make a call Lift the handset off the base and dial the number you want.
To redial the last number You can redial a number up to 32 digits long. 1 Press the Handsfree button. If the number is still engaged, your Converse 320 will wait for 45 seconds before repeating the procedure. This will be repeated every 45 seconds up to a maximum of 15 times or until the call is answered. To adjust the ringer volume Set the ringer volume switch on the underside of your Converse 320 to the setting you want: HI, LOW or OFF. HI LOW Note 2 Press the Redial button.
When using the handset or a headset: 1 Press the Amplify button. 1 Press the Store button. To dial a two-touch number The number is stored. 1 Press the Handsfree button. 2 Press the VOL + or VOL - button to increase or decrease the volume of your caller’s voice. To change a stored number, repeat the steps shown above. The new number will replace the existing one-touch number. 2 Press the Shift button. 3 Press the Memory button To store a one-touch number in the memory you want.
To store a pause in the number A pause is sometimes required with switchboards and network services. A pause simply gives the switchboard a few seconds to pick up the outside line before dialling. Using the Redial button, you can insert a pause in numbers stored in the memory. Using the calculator Press the Calculator button. The display will change to the calculator function. Use the numbers and calculator functions on the memory buttons as you would a conventional handheld calculator.
Using BT Select Services Call Return Call Return tells you the number of the last person who called you and the time and date the call was received. 4 Press the # button and listen for confirmation of your instructions. 5 Press the Handsfree button. 1 Press the Handsfree button. Note A switchboard can provide a similar range of functions to BT Select Services. If your Converse 320 is connected to a switchboard, you can simply use it as a normal extension.
To set a Reminder Call Other services Three Way Calling Lets you speak to 2 other callers at the same time. 1 Press the Handsfree button. Charge Advice Instantly tells you the exact cost of your last call. 2 Press the Reminder Call On button. Reminder Call On 3 Enter the time you want to be called back, using the 24-hour clock, e.g. 1 6 3 0 books a Reminder Call at 4.30 pm. 4 Press # and listen for confirmation. 5 Press the Handsfree button. To cancel a Reminder Call 1 Press the Handsfree button.
Technical information Environment Your Converse 320 should be kept free of dust, moisture and high temperatures. Wipe the casing clean with a damp, not wet, cloth. Do not use spray or abrasive cleaners as damage to the internal components or polished surfaces could result. How many phones can you have? (REN) 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.
Offices in Europe, North America, Japan and Asia Pacific. 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. Touchtone™ is a registered trade mark of British Telecommunications plc in the UK. © British Telecommunications plc 1998.
