At a glance
Handset park
Used when the phone is wall mounted. Lets you park the handset on the base if you need to leave the phone during a call.
Next
Inserts a space in a number when storing numbers in the memory.
Clear
Used to edit numbers when
Handset clip
Holds handset in place when wall mounted.
Volume
Used with the Navigator wheel to adjust the volume of the dial tone and your caller’s voice.
Secrecy button (and light)
Allows you to talk to someone in the same room without your caller being able to hear the conversation.
Handsfree
Allows you to talk to callers without lifting the handset.
Hearing aid compatible
Your Converse 420 handset is hearing aid compatible.
Display
Shows 24 hour clock, battery low indicator, phone numbers, and names.
Headset
Used when there is a headset connected.
Visual ring indicator
Flashes when you have an incoming call.
Message Waiting indicator
(for Meridian Switchboard users only)
Flashes when there is Voice Mail.
Timer
Used to time the duration of a call.
Recall
For use with switchboard services and some BT Select Services.
Redial
Redials the last number.
Repeat dials a number when the line is engaged.
Lets you enter a Pause in a stored number.
Calculator button
Switches the calculator on and off.
Navigator Wheel
Quick access 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
IMPORTANT
Thank you for making the
right choice. You can
expect your Converse 420 to provide many years of quality service. Please read the instructions carefully before use and keep this user guide for future reference.
Check that your
Converse 420 is
complete. When you
unpack you must have:
Converse 420 phone with
telephone line cable
attached
✓
Screws and wall plugs for
wall mounting
✓
