Using
your
Converse 420
Emergency calls
The emergency services can
be contacted by dialling 999
or 112.
If your Converse 420 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 and dial
the number you want. The
number is displayed.
At the end of your call,
replace the handset.
To use Handsfree
You can make and receive
calls without lifting the
handset by pressing the
Handsfree button.
To make a call:
Press the Handsfree button.
You hear the dialling tone.
Dial the number you want.
The display shows the
number dialled.
When your call is
answered, either lift the
handset and speak or
continue in ‘handsfree’
mode.
To receive a call:
When the phone rings, press
the Handsfree button and
speak to answer the call.
To preview a number
before dialling
Without lifting the handset,
dial the number you want.
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 headsets (RJ11 jack)
are available separately
from BT shops or by calling
Freefone 0800 800 150.
Plug the headset into the
socket marked HEADSET on
the underside of the base.
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To make a call, press the
Headset button.
Dial the phone number.
To end the call press the
Headset button.
To use the
Secrecy button
You can prevent your
caller from hearing you
while you talk to someone
else close by.
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 redial the
last number
You can redial a number
up to 32 digits long.
Press the Handsfree button.
Press the Redial button.
The last number you called
is redialled.
To repeat dial
a number
This feature works in
handset, handsfree and
headset modes.
