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If the number you call is
engaged, you can set your
Converse 420 to dial a
number repeatedly, saving
you from continually having
to press the 

Redial

button. 

When you hear the
engaged tone, press the

Redial

button and replace

the handset, (or press the

Handsfree

button).

The display shows 

BUSY

10 seconds after the
handset is replaced your
Converse 420 automatically
picks up the line, switches
on the loudspeaker and
redials the number. 

If it is still engaged you
need do nothing, your
phone 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.

When your call is answered,
you can speak to your
caller by pressing

Handsfree

or lift the

handset or press the

Headset

button and speak.

Note

To cancel repeat dial before

your call is answered, lift

the handset or press the

Handsfree

button or press

the 

Headset

button.

Visual ring indicator

When you have an
incoming call, the Visual
ring indicator will flash in

time with the ringing
signal. Lift the handset to
answer the call.

Message Waiting

indicator

When you have Voice mail
messages, the Message
Waiting indicator flashes 
at regular intervals.

Note

This feature works with

Meridian switchboard only. 

To adjust the

ringer volume

Set the ringer volume
switch on the underside 
of your Converse 420 to

HI

LOW

or 

OFF

.

The incoming call light 
will flash with all three
settings. 

To change the 

ringer tone

Set the ringer tone switch
on the underside of your
Converse 420 to the
setting you want: 

R1

for a

low pitch ring or 

R2

for a

high pitch ring. 

To adjust your caller’s

speech volume

During a call

Press the 

Volume

button. 

The display shows 

VOLUME

and the current volume
level.  Turn the 

Navigator

Wheel

clockwise to increase

the volume or anti-clockwise
to decrease it.

To store names and

numbers in the

directory

Your Converse 420 stores 
up to 75 names and phone
numbers:

You can use the 

Navigator

Wheel

- or the keypad - to

enter names and numbers.
The 

Navigator Wheel

also

lets you scroll quickly
through stored names and
numbers.

Stored numbers can be up
to 21 digits long and
include 

#

and pause .

Directory entries are
automatically stored in
alphabetical order.
Numbers without attached
names are stored at the
beginning of the list.
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The directory is 

pre-programmed with some

BT Select Services numbers

(see 

‘Using Select Services’

).

These can be overwritten 

if you wish.

Press and hold the

Directory

button. Display

shows 

STORE

and 

EDIT

.

STORE

will be flashing.

Release the 

Directory

button.

Press the 

button. 

Display shows the number
of entries stored in the

R1

R2

RINGER

HI

LOW

OFF

RINGER

VOLUME

1

2

1

2

2

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Summary of Contents for Converse 420

Page 1: ...Userfriendly Guide Converse 420 telephone ...

Page 2: ...cess to the directory Adjusts the volume of the caller s voice Displays range of calculator functions Tick Button Select Dials telephone numbers displayed on the screen Also confirms options displayed on the screen in the directory and used to store entries in the directory and selects calculator functions Directory Lets you store up to 75 names and numbers including pre set BT Select Services Cal...

Page 3: ...y Make sure the phone is not plugged in to the phone socket Open the battery compartment Insert batteries as indicated Close the lid and replace the compartment cover Plug your Converse 420 into the phone socket Check the dialling mode Your Converse 420 should be pre set to T TB which gives you TONE dialling This ensures the phone will work with all modern digital exchanges If your phone does not ...

Page 4: ...nt The number is displayed If you make a mistake use the 䊴 Clear button to delete the last digit you have entered The Next 䊳 button inserts a space when storing names and numbers Press the button The displayed number is dialled in handsfree mode There are three ways to make a call on your Converse 420 by lifting the handset using the Handsfree button or by using the button Using a headset Converse...

Page 5: ... Meridian switchboard only To adjust the ringer volume Set the ringer volume switch on the underside of your Converse 420 to HI LOW or OFF The incoming call light will flash with all three settings To change the ringer tone Set the ringer tone switch on the underside of your Converse 420 to the setting you want R1 for a low pitch ring or R2 for a high pitch ring To adjust your caller s speech volu...

Page 6: ...pad or by turning the Navigator Wheel Press the button When you have finished changing the number press and hold the button until the display shows the cursor flashing under the first letter of the name Enter the new letter above the flashing cursor using the keypad or by turning the Navigator Wheel Press the button When you have finished changing the name press and hold the button until the displ...

Page 7: ...nce more When you replace the handset or press the Handsfree button to end the call the display shows the final duration of the call for a few seconds before returning to the normal clock setting Using the calculator Your Converse 420 provides all the basic calculator functions addition subtraction multiplication division and percentages as well as Memory Recall X AC M M and MRC If the phone rings...

Page 8: ...ss to the following range of BT Select Services Six of the Directory buttons have been pre programmed into the directory You can replace the pre set numbers with your own numbers if you wish Simply follow the steps shown in To edit names and numbers in the directory Call Diversion You can use your Converse 420 to request the network to divert incoming calls to another number You can choose to dive...

Page 9: ...ant to be called back using the 24 hour clock e g 1 6 3 0 books a Reminder Call at 4 30 pm Press the button and listen for confirmation To cancel a Reminder Call Press the Handsfree button or lift the handset Press the Directory button Turn the Navigator Wheel to select 55 REMINDER OFF Press the button to dial the number Listen for confirmation Other services Three Way Calling Lets you speak to tw...

Page 10: ...d Kingdom It may also be connected to compatible switchboards If in doubt your switchboard supplier or maintainer should be able to offer help Advice on connection to BT switching systems can be obtained by dialling Freefone 0800 800 154 It can be connected to Meridian systems with Message Waiting The Message Waiting Indicator responds to the series of line reversals output by the Meridian If you ...

Page 11: ...cation forms any part of any contract Touchtone is a registered trade mark of British Telecommunications plc in the UK British Telecommunications plc 1999 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 Printed in Malaysia Issue No 1 02 99 4 6 Designed by The Art Design Partnership Ltd CE compliant to 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive APP...

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