User Guide BT CONVERSE 1300
Welcome… to your BT Converse 1300 corded telephone ■ 200 Name and number directory. ■ Nine pre-set BT Calling Feature numbers giving easy access to, directory enquiries, Call Diversion, Call Waiting and the 1571 BT answering service. ■ Headset socket lets you make and receive calls privately while keeping your hands free. ■ Handsfree button lets you make and receive calls using the built in loudspeaker and microphone. ■ Secrecy lets you talk to someone else close by without your caller hearing.
Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages. ■ Hearing aid friendly The BT Converse 1300 is fitted with an inductive coupler so it is compatible with hearing aids.
In this guide Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Getting to know your phone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Using the phone Making and ending calls . . . . . . . . . . .10 Receiving a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting started Location You need to place your BT Converse 1300 within 3 metres of a telephone and mains power socket so that the cables will reach. Your BT Converse 1300 can be wall mounted, see ‘Wall mounting your phone’ page 32. Setting up Connect the mains power supply 1. Plug the lead of the mains power cable into the POWER socket on the underside of the phone and route the cable as shown. POWER LINE 1 Optional 2. Your BT Converse 1300 is designed to run from a power supply or batteries.
Getting started If you are not using the power supply provided, batteries are required for the message waiting feature to work. Turn the phone over and remove the battery compartment cover. Insert 4 x AA batteries as shown and replace the cover. Battery low indicator If you have batteries fitted and they need replacing, the will flash in the display. 3. Fit the desk mounting plinth if required by positioning the plinth over the lugs and pushing it down into place, as shown by the blue arrows.
Getting started 4. Plug the mains power adaptor into the wall socket and switch on. 5. Plug the telephone line cord into the wall socket. 6. Check the dial mode setting. The Mode switch on the underside of your BT Converse 1300 is pre-set to TB for tone dialling with timed break recall. If your phone does not work, try setting the dialling mode to P or T. If you are not sure which setting to use, please contact your service provider or switchboard manager. 7.
Getting to know your phone Buttons Low battery indicator Flashes when the back-up battery is low. Handset park If the phone is wall-mounted, you can hang the handset here if you need to leave the phone during a call. UP/DOWN Lets you scroll through options in the display, e.g. when you have pressed the menu or phonebook buttons. (X) Clear Deletes characters and numbers from the directory and redial list. 12.
Call indicator Flashes when you have an incoming call. Message waiting indicator Flashes when you have voice mail, page 14. Directory Opens the directory, page 15. Menu Use the access BT Services and set-up options. (TICK) Select Selects and confirms displayed options and entries. Dials the number entered. Calls Use to access the Calls list. Dialling mode (underneath the phone) Lets you set the dialling mode, page 7.
Using the phone Making and ending calls 1. Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone. Dial the number you want. 2. Replace handset to end the call. Receiving a call 1. When the phone rings the call indicator light will also flash. Simply pick up the handset. Headset Headsets are not supplied with your BT Converse 1300. However, you can buy headsets (with RJ11 jack plug) by calling 0870 240 522 or online at www.withandwithoutwires.com Making a headset call 1.
Using the phone Receiving a headset call 1. When the phone rings and the headset is plugged in, press to answer. 2. When the call is finished, press to end the call. Handsfree Make and receive calls without lifting the handset. Making a handsfree call 1. Press . You will hear the dial tone. 2. Dial the number you want. When your call is answered, speak as normal (or if you wish to speak to your caller privately, pick up the handset). 3. Press to end the call. Receiving a call handsfree 1.
Using the phone Default volume levels Handset – Level 1 Handsfree – Level 3 Headset – Level ? Volume Whether using the handset, headset or handsfree, you can adjust the volume of your caller’s voice. 1. During a call, press or to adjust the volume. Redial You can redial any of the last 5 numbers you have called. Each redial number can be up to 30 digits long. Redial the last number 1. Lift the handset or press 2. Press or . Redial one of the last 5 numbers 1. Press then scroll want is displayed.
Using the phone Save a number from the redial list to the directory When reviewing the redial list you can store a number to the directory. Numbers can be no longer than 28 digits and can include pause, and . 1. While reviewing the redial list, press then . (When you store your very first entry in the directory you will not need to press ). 2. Display shows Add New Entry. Press . 3. Display shows Enter Name: Enter the name and press . 4. Display shows Enter Number: Enter the number and press .
Using the phone IMPORTANT If you are not using the power supply provided, you will need to fit batteries (page 6) to use the message waiting feature. If your BT Converse 1300 is connected to a switchboard, this feature only works with compatible models. Message Waiting switch Your Converse 1300 is preset to work with BT’s 1571 on normal exchange lines. If your telephone is connected to a switchboard you may need to change the switch setting on the base of the phone.
Directory 15 Store your 200 most frequently used names and numbers in the directory for easy dialling. Each name can be up to 16 characters long and each number up to 28 digits long. The number can include a Pause, , or . You can store a number during a call or while the phone is in standby. Store a number in the directory Entering names Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store Tom: 1. Press then . (When you store your very first entry in the directory you will not need to press ). 2.
Directory Edit a directory entry 1. To change a directory entry, press . 2. Scroll or to the entry you want and press 3. Scroll or to display Edit Entry and press 4. Edit the name and press 5. Edit the number and press Entry Saved. . . . to confirm. Display shows Delete a directory entry 1. To delete a directory entry, press 2. Scroll press 3. Scroll . or to the entry you want to delete and or to display Delete Entry and press . 4. Display shows Are you sure? Press confirm.
Menu 17 Use the menu to adjust your phone’s settings to your preference. Ringer volume There are 4 volume settings. 1, 2, 3 and Off. 1. Press and scroll 2. Press . 3. Scroll or 4. Press 5. Press or to display Ringer Volume. to the setting you want. to confirm. Display shows Saved. to return to standby. Ringer tone There are 3 tones to choose from – Tone 1, Tone 2 and Tone 3. 1. Press and scroll 2. Press . 3. Scroll or 4. Press 5. Press or to display Ringer Tone.
Menu Time and date 1. Press and scroll 2. Press or to display Set Time & Date. . 3. Use the keypad to enter the time using the 24 hour format HH:MM, e.g. for 9.15am 4. Press to confirm. 5. Enter the date using the format DD:MM:YY e.g. for 6th November 04 to confirm. Display shows Saved. 6. Press 7. Press to return to standby. Contrast You can adjust the display contrast to suit your preference. There are 5 levels and your BT Converse 1300 is pre-set to level 2. 1. Press and scroll 2.
BT Calling Features 19 BT Caller Display If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can see who is calling you on the display. If you have stored the number with a name in the directory, the name will be displayed as well. Caller information not available With some incoming calls, the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed. In this case your BT Converse 1300 provides you with some explanatory information. UNAVAILABLE – The number is unavailable.
BT Calling Features Calls list Your BT Converse 1300 lets you view details of the last 30 callers. Entries are stored in the order they were received. When a new call is received, the icon will flash on the display. If a new number is received when the list is full, the oldest entry is replaced. If you have received more than one call from the number you have displayed the icon will be shown next to the icon. If a received number matches a directory entry the name will be stored in the Calls list.
BT Calling Features Save an entry from the calls list to the directory 1. Press Calls . Display shows details of the most recently received call. 2. Press or to save. 3. Press 4. Press to scroll through to the entry you want . Display shows Save Number. . Display shows Enter name: Enter the name. 5. Press to confirm. Display shows Edit number. You can edit the number if you wish. Use to delete digits. 6. Press to confirm. Display shows Entry Saved. Delete an entry in the calls list 1. Press Calls .
BT Calling Features Delete all entries in the calls list 1. Press Calls . Display shows details of the most recently received call. 2. Press press and scroll . or to display Delete All and 3. Display shows Are you sure? Press confirm. Display shows Entry Deleted. again to Calling Features There is a tenth entry available so you can store another name/number entry.
BT Calling Features Menu options Number dialled BT Answer 1571 Residential Directory Enquiries Business Directory Enquiries Call Diversion On Call Diversion Off Call Diversion Check Call Waiting On Call Waiting Off Call Waiting Check BT Answer 1571 This calls BT’s answering service to access any voicemail messages you may have. Details on using the service are provided when you subscribe. 118500/118707 Calls BT’s residential or business directory enquiry service.
BT Calling Features Call Divert Call Diversion services may allow other divert options. Check with your Network provider for details You can divert all incoming calls to another number of your choice Switch Call Diversion on 1. Press . Display shows BT Service. Press 2. Scroll to Call Diversion On and press the displayed code. . to dial 3. Enter the number you want calls diverted to then press and listen for confirmation of your instructions. 4. Press . Switch Call Diversion off 1. Press .
BT Calling Features Reset If you change the pre-stored BT Calling Features numbers, you can reinstate the original numbers at any time by re-setting your phone to its original settings. These are: Ringer tone Ringer volume Earpiece volume Handsfree volume Headset volume Time Date Contrast Tone 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 3 Level 1 12.01pm 01.01.04 Level 2 Reset your phone 1. Press . The display will show Memory Reset and then return to idle.
BT Calling Features With some switchboards you may also need to switch your BT Converse 1300 from TONE dialling to PULSE dialling. Check with your switchboard manager or supplier to see if this is necessary. To set the access code 1. Press 2. Press . or to display Access Code and press 3. Enter Code: will be displayed. Using the keypad, enter the code you need to access an outside line. If your switchboard requires a pause after the code then press to enter a pause.
Help No dial tone ■ Is the line cord plugged into the phone socket? Nothing happens when you dial ■ Check the dialling mode switch is set to the correct position. Page 8. Phone does not ring ■ Is the ringer volume set to Off? Page 17. You may have too many phones, fax machines and/or answering machines plugged in which might be overloading the sockets. See Technical Information, page 30.
General information Safety information ■ Do not open the handset or base. This could expose you to high voltages or other risks. ■ Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. Cleaning ■ Clean the phone 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 a static shock. Environmental ■ Do not expose to direct sunlight.
General information Guarantee Your BT Converse 1300 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 BT Converse 1300 or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship of materials.
General information 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 08702 405029 or a local qualified repairer. Returning your phone Where possible, pack the product in its original packaging. Please include all parts, including the line cords.
General information Switchboard compatibility This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to public telephone network and compatible switchboards, which support tone dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt please consult your service provider. R&TTE Directive Hereby, TMX, declares that this BT Converse 1300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Wall mounting your phone WARNING Before you wall-mount your BT Converse 1300, check that you are not drilling into any hidden wiring or pipes. 1. Unclip stand from the base of the phone and remove it. Re-route the telephone line cord towards the bottom of the phone. 2. Drill two holes in the wall 75-80mm vertically apart using an 8mm drill bit. 3. Insert the wall plugs if necessary then insert the screws leaving about 5mm protruding from the wall on which to hang the phone.
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