BT 420 manual Using Your Converse, To receive a call, To make a call

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.

3When 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

1Without lifting the handset, dial the number you want. The number is displayed.

If you make a mistake, use the Clear button to delete the last digit you have entered. The Next button inserts a space when storing names and numbers.

2To make a call, press the

Headset button.

3Dial 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.

1	During a call, press the
	Secrecy button.
	The red Secrecy light
	comes on. Your caller
	cannot hear you.
2	To resume your

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:

1Press the Handsfree button.

You hear the dialling tone.

2Dial the number you want. The display shows the number dialled.

2Press 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.

1Plug the headset into the socket marked HEADSET on the underside of the base.

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.

1Press the Handsfree button.

2Press the Redial button.

The last number you called is redialled.

To repeat dial

a number

This feature works in handset, handsfree and headset modes.