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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.

Got everything?

BT Converse 1300
telephone 

Handset and cord

Telephone line cord

Power supply unit

Stand for desk-mounting
(fitted)

Wall mounting plugs
and screws

Summary of Contents for Converse 1300

Page 1: ...User Guide BT CONVERSE 1300 ...

Page 2: ...u make and receive calls using the built in loudspeaker and microphone Secrecy lets you talk to someone else close by without your caller hearing Redial the last 5 numbers Adjust the volume of your caller s voice Providing you are connected to a compatible switchboard or are a 1571 user the voice mail indicator lets you know if you have messages on your network s answering service Data Port lets y...

Page 3: ...p 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 Got everything BT Converse 1300 telephone Handset and cord Telephone line cord Power supply unit Stand for desk mounting fitted Wall mounting plugs and screws ...

Page 4: ...t 18 BT Calling Features 19 Caller Display 19 Calls list 20 View an entry in the Calls list 20 Dial an entry in the Calls list 20 Save an entry from the Calls list to the directory 21 Delete an entry in the Calls list 21 Delete all entries in the Calls list 22 Menu options 23 BT Answer 1571 23 118 500 118 707 23 Call Divert 24 Reset your phone 25 Connecting to a switchboard 25 Help 27 General info...

Page 5: ...our 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 Optional 2 Your BT Converse 1300 is designed to run from a power supply or batteries Batteries are not supplied with the unit but if you want to fit them follow the instructions below Getting started 5 POWER LINE 1 ...

Page 6: ...he battery compartment cover Insert 4 x AA batteries as shown and replace the cover 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 Battery low indicator If you have batteries fitted and they need replacing the will flash in the display ...

Page 7: ...our 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 Your BT Converse 1300 has a data socket so you can connect another product such as a modem If required connect the device to the DATA port on the side of the phone Your BT Converse 1300 is now ready for use 7 Getting started Data cab...

Page 8: ...tions 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 Recall For use with a switchboard and some BT Calling Features page 14 Handsfree Make and receive calls via the built in loudspeaker page 11 Volume Adjust the volume of your caller s voice page 12 Low battery indicator Flashes when the back up batte...

Page 9: ... 7 Secrecy indicator During a call lets you talk to someone else close by without your caller hearing you When active the light is illuminated page 13 Headset Lets you make and receive calls when using a headset When active the light illuminates page 10 Redial View and dial any of the last 5 numbers called page 12 Microphone For use when using handsfree Display icons 12 18PM 01 01 05 Battery low i...

Page 10: ...dset 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 Plug the headset not supplied into the socket marked HEADSET on the underside of the base 2 Press and dial the number When the headset is in use the headset indicator light is illuminated 3 Press ...

Page 11: ...adset 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 W...

Page 12: ...e 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 or 2 Press Redial one of the last 5 numbers 1 Press then scroll or until the number you want is displayed 2 Lift the handset or press or The number on screen is dialled Using the phone Default volume levels Handset Level 1 Handsfree Level 3 Headset Level ...

Page 13: ...ws Add New Entry Press 3 Display shows Enter Name Enter the name and press 4 Display shows Enter Number Enter the number and press The display shows Entry Saved Secrecy During a call you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you 1 During a call press The red secrecy light is illuminated and your caller cannot hear you although you will still be able to hear them 2 Press again to r...

Page 14: ...1571 and you have new messages your Message Waiting indicator will flash To access your messages either 2 Lift the handset or press or and dial Or Press Display shows BT Service press Display shows BT Answer 1571 press again 1571 will be dialled in handsfree mode Lift the handset or press to listen to your messages privately Recall The Recall button is used to access a range of switchboard service...

Page 15: ...in the directory 1 Lift the handset or press or 2 Press The first number in the directory is displayed Scroll or to the number you want 3 Press to dial You can store a number during a call or while the phone is in standby Entries are automatically stored in alphabetical order Entering names Use the keypad letters to enter names e g to store Tom Press once to enter T Press three times to enter O Pr...

Page 16: ... Entry Saved Delete a directory entry 1 To delete a directory entry press 2 Scroll or to the entry you want to delete and press 3 Scroll or to display Delete Entry and press 4 Display shows Are you sure Press again to confirm Display shows Entry Deleted Delete all directory entries 1 Press then 2 Scroll or to display Delete All and press 3 Display shows Are you sure Press again to confirm Display ...

Page 17: ...s 3 Scroll or to the setting you want 4 Press to confirm Display shows Saved 5 Press to return to standby Ringer tone There are 3 tones to choose from Tone 1 Tone 2 and Tone 3 1 Press and scroll or to display Ringer Tone 2 Press 3 Scroll or to the setting you want 4 Press to confirm Display shows Saved 5 Press to return to standby Menu 17 䡺䡺䡺 ringer off 䡵䡵䡵 ringer volume 3 ...

Page 18: ... DD MM YY e g for 6th November 04 6 Press to confirm Display shows Saved 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 or to display Contrast 2 Press 3 Scroll or to the setting you want level 1 5 4 Press to confirm Display shows Saved 5 Press to return to standb...

Page 19: ... your BT Converse 1300 provides you with some explanatory information UNAVAILABLE The number is unavailable WITHHELD The caller has withheld their number RINGBACK Ringback call OPERATOR The call has been made via the operator PAYPHONE The caller is ringing from a payphone INTERNATIONAL International call BT Calling Features To use Caller Display you must subscribe to the service from your network ...

Page 20: ...most recently received call 2 Press or to scroll through the list Dial an entry in the calls list 1 Press Display shows details of the most recently received call 2 Press or to scroll through the list to the entry you want to dial 3 Lift the handset or press or The number is shown on the display and dialled Calls Calls BT Calling Features If you have received more than one call from the number you...

Page 21: ...o 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 Display shows details of the most recently received call 2 Press or to scroll through to the entry you want to delete and press 3 Scroll or to display Delete Entry and press 4 Display shows Are you sure Press again to co...

Page 22: ...codes have been pre stored for the following services 1 Lift the handset or press or 2 Press Display shows BT Service Press 3 Scroll or to the option you want 4 Press to dial Calls BT Calling Features There is a tenth entry available so you can store another name number entry If you press when a BT Calling Feature is displayed you will be able to select edit delete and add options using and and to...

Page 23: ...on using the service are provided when you subscribe 118500 118707 Calls BT s residential or business directory enquiry service BT Calling Features 23 Compatibility and availability of services If you are connected to a switchboard these network features will not be available However if the switchboard provides similar features you can store the appropriate codes in place of the pre set ones If yo...

Page 24: ...nd listen for confirmation of your instructions 4 Press Switch Call Diversion off 1 Press Display shows BT Service Press 2 Scroll to Call Diversion Off and press Wait for the number to be dialled and listen for confirmation 3 Press For further information see the BT Calling Features User Guide supplied when you subscribe to the services of your choice BT Calling Features Call Diversion services ma...

Page 25: ...me 12 01pm Date 01 01 04 Contrast Level 2 Reset your phone 1 Press The display will show Memory Reset and then return to idle Connecting to a switchboard You can store the access code required to get an outside line This code will be dialled automatically when you call numbers from your directory calls list or redial list It will not be dialled before manually dialled numbers including those held ...

Page 26: ...sary 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 If in doubt consult your switchboard manager 4 Press Display shows Saved 5 Press to return to standby 26 BT Calling Features ...

Page 27: ...u 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 27 ...

Page 28: ...t Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock Environmental Do not expose to direct sunlight We recommend that you do not place the products on antique veneered wood to avoid damage Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres or place it in locations preventing the free flow of air over its surface Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do...

Page 29: ...a refurbished or repaired product The conditions of this guarantee are The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee period Proof of purchase is required The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents misuse fair wear and tear neglect tampering with the equipment or any attempt ...

Page 30: ...ot take responsibility for goods damaged in transit Please obtain and keep proof of posting from the Post Office or carrier Accessories and replacement items For a full range of accessories and replacement items for BT products please call 0872 240 5522 or visit www withandwithoutwires com Technical information How many telephones can you have All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equival...

Page 31: ...ve Hereby TMX declares that this BT Converse 1300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformance for the BT Converse 1300 is available from TMX Alpha Business Park 28 White House Road Ipswich IP1 5LT General information For your records Date of purchase Place of purchase Serial number For guarantee purp...

Page 32: ...necessary then insert the screws leaving about 5mm protruding from the wall on which to hang the phone 4 Rotate the handset hook 180º so that it sticks upwards This holds the handset in place when wall mounted 5 Slot the holes on the back of the base over the screw heads and gently pull the phone down to make sure it is securely in place Wall mounting your phone Using the handset park when the pho...

Page 33: ...bject to British Telecommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract British Telecommunications plc 2005 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 BT Converse 1300 03 05 6 Designed and produced by The Art Design Partnership Ltd Printed in China Visit us at www bt com ...

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