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Co nv e rs e 2-l i n e T e l e p h o n e U ser G u i de[...]
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Please open this page for a further ‘at a glance’guide to your Converse 2-Line.[...]
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Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Converse 2-Line.[...]
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At a gl a nc e Pause Lets you inser t a pause. Used when connected to a switchboard/PBX or storing numbers in the memor y . Quickdial directory label Lets you keep a reference of the phone numbers stored in the Quickdial memories Quickdial memory buttons Lets you dial stored numbers. Shift Lets you switch between the two 10-number memories. Functio[...]
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(END VIEW) T elephone line cord sockets Connection Mode Line Selection Switch Lets you set the phone for use with one or two lines. (UNDERSIDE OF BASE) Battery compartment cover Battery compartment Lock (LEFT HAND SIDE VIEW) Handset line socket Ringer volume (RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEW) Loudspeaker volume Pull out quick guide[...]
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3 I n t h is gu ide At a gl a nc e 2 I n s ta lling yo u r Co nv e rs e 2-Li ne 4 Usi n g y o u r Co nv e rs e 2-Li ne 8 He l p 1 6 M a i nt e na nc e 1 7 T ec h nic a l i n for mation 18 W a ll mounti ng 1 9 I n dex 2 1[...]
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Unpacking your Converse 2-Line Check that your Converse 2-Line is complete. When you unpack you should have: • Converse 2-Line base unit. • Converse 2-Line handset. • Coiled handset connection cord. • 2 telephone line cords. • 3 x AA alkaline batteries. • Screws and wall plugs for wall mounting. 4 I n s ta l li ng y o u r Co nv e rs e 2[...]
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Situating your Converse 2-Line Situate your Converse 2-Line close enough to a phone socket so the telephone line cords will r each. Do not stand it on carpets or other similar sur faces that generate fibres. Do not cover or enclose the machine. Y our Converse 2-Line can be wall mounted. See ‘W all mounting’ on page 19. If you do not have a mode[...]
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Push the end of the cord with the transparent plug on it into the socket on the base unit. If you are connecting to one line only , use the L1 socket. If you are using both lines, use both L1 and L1/L2 sockets. Plug the other end of the cords into the telephone sockets. • If connecting to one telephone line only , set the Connection Mode switch t[...]
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The ringer volume switch is located on the side of your Converse 2-Line and af fects the volume at which your phone rings. There are thr ee settings HI – a loud ring. Y our phone is pre-set to this position. LO – a quiet ring. OFF – no ring. Providing batteries are fitted, your Converse 2-Line will display the time, day , month and day of the[...]
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Press buttons in order shown Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. The Line 1 red light comes on. Dial the number you require. To end the call, replace the handset. Press and hold down the Line 2 button and lift the handset. The Line 2 red light comes on. Release the Line 2 button. Dial the number you require and listen for the dialling to[...]
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Owners label. Y ou can write your phone number(s) on the card under the handset. Remove the plastic cover with a pencil or similar . Using the loudspeaker for handsfr ee operation The loudspeaker enables handsfree operation – where you can make and receive calls without picking up the handset. Y ou hear the caller through the built in speaker . A[...]
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During a call: Press the HANDSFREE button. The Speaker light comes on. Place the handset on the base. Y our call is now on the loudspeaker . During a call, you may wish to keep your conversation more private. Lift up the handset. The Speaker light goes out. Continue your call using the handset. H a n d s f r e e Press buttons in order shown Press a[...]
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Using 2 Lines Answering a second, incoming call If, during a call, a second call comes in on the other line: The Ringer light comes on. The ringer sounds but at a lower volume than nor mal. Y ou can answer the new call either by ending your cur r ent call or by putting the call on hold. Press buttons in order shown Press the Line 1 or 2 button – [...]
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Press and release the HOLD button. Both callers are put on hold. Press the Line 1 if you want to end the call on Line 1 or the Line 2 button if you want end the call on Line 2 . Say goodbye to that caller . Press the Line button of the call you want to continue. The other line is disconnected and you can talk to your remaining caller . L i n e 1 L [...]
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Using the Quickdial memory buttons Y ou can store up to a total to 20 phone numbers in two separate memories using the M 1-M 1 0 Quickdial buttons. 1 0 numbers can be stor ed in M 1-M 1 0 LOWER and a fur ther 1 0 in M 1-M 1 0 UPPER. Each stored number can be a maximum of 20 digits. The Quickdial director y label has two panels for each button so yo[...]
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Press the SHIFT button to select UPPER or LOWER if necessar y , then press the M1-M10 Quickdial • button you want. Press the FUNCTION button twice. Press the SHIFT button to display UPPER or LOWER . • Press the Quickdial memory button ( M1-M10 ) you want to delete. The stored number is displayed. Press and release the HOLD button. Display shows[...]
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Last number r edial Lift handset and press the REDIAL button. Press the HANDSFREE and REDIAL buttons. Auto r edial Pres s the REDIAL button, speaker light come on, loudspeaker comes on and the number is dialled automatically . Y ou may need to wait for a few seconds before the number is redialled. Using the Recall button This button signals a time [...]
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16 He l p If you have trouble making or receiving calls, tr y checking the telephone line by replacing your Converse 2-Line with a known working product. Phone does not ring for incoming calls Check that the Ringer V olume switch is not set to of f. Handsfree calls on the speaker are quiet Check that the Speaker V olume switch is not in the minimum[...]
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17 M a i nt e na nc e General Simply clean the Converse 2-Line with a damp cloth (not wet) or an antistatic wipe. Never use a dr y cloth as this may cause a static shock. Service Within guarantee If you experience a problem with your Converse 2-Line you should contact the Converse 2-Line Helpline 0845 6031616 . If the problem is not remedied, you w[...]
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18 Environment Y our Converse 2-Line should be kept free of dust, moisture, high temperature, vibration and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. It should not be used in bathrooms or near water . How many phones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items[...]
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• Replace the bracket as shown. • Now slot into position and push in. CLIP 1 CLIP 2 19 W a ll mo u n t i n g Y our Converse 2-Line can be wall-mounted using the screws and wall plugs provided. Befo r e y ou wal l mo u nt yo u r Co nv ers e 2-Li ne , c h e c k t hat: • the wall can suppor t the weight of the phone • the position you choose l[...]
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20 • Drill two holes for the screws and inser t the wall plugs (if required). • Inser t the screws leaving about 4mm free on which to hang the phone. • Plug the line cords into the telephone sockets. • Place the holes on your wall mounting bracket over the screws and gently slide the phone down to make sure it is securely in place. • Now [...]
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21 Alar m On/Of f 9 At a glance 2 Auto redial 15 Batteries compar tment 5 installing 5 low war ning 6 replacing 6 Caller on hold 11 Call on hold 8 Conference calls end one call only 12 speak privately to one line 12 3-way call 12 Emergency calls 4 End one call to answer a new call 11 Guarantee 17 Handsfree 9 handsfree call Line 1 9 handsfree call L[...]
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APPROVED for connection to telecommunication systems specified in the instructions for use subject to the conditions set out in them CE compliant to 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) & 73/23/EEC (Low V oltage Directive) Off i c es i n Eu ro p e , N o r t h Am e r ic a , J a pa n a nd As ia Pac if i c . The telecommunications ser vices described in thi[...]