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1. 1 Press and hold me A confirmation tone occurs 152 The ClearSounds A1600BT phone stores two lists e Dialed calls list The last 10 numbers that were called from your handsets and base e Inbound calls list Caller ID service required The last callers who called you Each handset stores 40 calls and the base stores 20 calls Delete entries from the dialed calls list The oldest call automatically drops from the list when the list is full You can remove calls manually if you wish To delete calls from the handset dialed calls list 1 Press The last dialed number appears 2 Press and scroll to a number that you want to delete 3 Press beneath More 4 Take one of these steps e To erase the selected number Press and scroll to Delete and then press beneath Se lect A confirmation tone occurs and the next number appears 153 e To erase all numbers in the list a Press and scroll to Delete All and then press beneath Select b Press beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs and Empty appears 3 Press Lo 154 To delete calls from the base dialed calls list 1 Press rea 2 Press G and scroll to a number that you want to delete 3 Take one of these steps e To erase the selected number Press beneath Erase The number is deleted and the next number appears e To erase all numbers in the li
2. Ringer OFF appears on the screen if the ringer is off To temporarily turn off or on the handset s ringer To turn off the ringer 1 Lift the handset from the base 2 Press and hold until the screen is blank The handset turns off 3 Do not return the handset to the base place it on an alternate surface To turn on the ringer Replace the handset on the base 62 To adjust or turn off the handset s ringer volume Press amp beneath Menu on the screen Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press amp beneath Select Press and scroll to Ring Setup and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to Volume and then press beneath Select Press or a and scroll to Off or the volume that you prefer and then press beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs Press Lo 63 Call notification Lights and vibration You can enable or disable these light and vibration indicators of incoming calls e Onthe handset a white flashing light and vibration ES PEN e On the base a bright white flashing strobe light SS GBOO q Handset light and vibration To turn on light and vibration e Press and hold until the handset vibrates amp appears on the screen If the phone rings the handset vibrates and the light flashes To turn off light and vibration e Press and hold 03 amp disappears from the screen 64 Base
3. Press and scroll to Edit and then press beneath Select The number appears Toeditthe number press beneath Clear press alphanumeric keys and then press beneath Save The name appears To edit the name press beneath Clear press alphanumeric keys and then press beneath Save To enter a space press To enter another letter on the same key wait for the cursor to move forward A list of ring tones appears To edit the ringtone that is associated with this caller press CG and scroll to the desired ringtone and then press beneath Select The entry is edited 89 Phonebooks Delete one or all phonebook entries To delete handset phonebook entries 90 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press and scroll to Phonebook and then press beneath Select The first entry in the phonebook appears Take one of these steps e To delete one entry a Press and scroll to the entry that you want to delete and then press beneath Select b Press a and scroll to Delete and then press beneath Select The entry is deleted and the next name in the list appears e To delete all phonebook entries a Press beneath Select b Press a and scroll to Delete All press WS beneath Select and then press beneath Select again 4 Press Lo To delete base phonebook entries Press beneath Phonebk on the screen Press
4. menus unpair delete the A1600BT phone from the device list consult the cellphone user s guide if necessary At the ClearSounds phone pair the cellphone see page 100 169 Troubleshooting Audio Symptom Solutions Low earpiece e Plug in the power adapter to or speakerphone the wall outlet and securely volume Or connect it to the phone amplification e Tur up the volume and amplification settings page 43 e By default amplification turns off after each call If you pre fer it on consistently turn it on page 45 Headset is plugged in to base but not Press Al working The talking e Turn on the individual talk keypad personal features page 48 identifier talking caller ID or talking review features don t work 170 Display Symptom Solutions Base display e Plug in the power adapter to is faint or not the wall outlet and securely functioning connectitto the phone properly e Adjust the screen contrast page 35 e If you prefer the backlight on continuously turn it on page 35 Answering machine Symptom Solutions When listening to Oo GOG messages volume Base Adjust v v on is too low or too the side of the base ae e Handset Adjust or a Handset CJ does not work in this instance Incomplete caller The memory is full Delete messages occur some or all messages page 152 171 Troubleshooting Symptom
5. 2 Press and scroll to Memo and then press beneath Select Recording appears 3 Speak clearly and loudly into the mouthpiece microphone and then press beneath OK Your memo plays followed by a loud tone 4 Press eo appears on the handset screen Retrieve a memo appears on the handset screen to indicate that one or more unheard memos or answering machine messages are waiting Memos remain in storage until you delete them from the answering machine 94 To quickly retrieve a memo using the base speakerphone Tip Delete old memos when possible The answering machine has a 15 minute limit for memo and message storage 1 Press gt m The most recent memo or message plays 2 Optional Adjust volume or skip repeat or delete the memo e To adjust volume Press c along the right side of v v the base e To skip ahead to the next memo or message Press gt e To repeat the memo Press m4 e To delete the memo Press as the memo plays 3 To stop the messages and memo announcements press gt im 95 To discretely retrieve a memo using the handset 96 Press beneath TAM on the screen Press S beneath Select MSG Playback is selected Press 4 The handset speakerphone is off and the most recent message or memo plays Optional Repeat or delete the memo e To skip ahead to the next memo or
6. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT Remove the protective films Remove the protective films that are attached to handset displays and the base display Phone placement To enjoy optimal base speakerphone performance locate the phone away from these areas e Recessed areas such as corners under or next to cabinets e Surfaces affected by vibration e Areas with high background noise Install handset batteries Follow these warnings to avoid explosive or caustic reactions A WARNING Insert batteries according to the marked polarity symbols WARNING Use only rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries Other types of batteries can damage the phone and cause personal injury Do not mix battery brands battery types chemistries or exhausted full batteries 11 WARNING Do not attempt to recharge a battery unless it is marked rechargeable WARNING Immediately remove exhausted batteries and dispose of them properly WARNING Do not burn exhausted batteries WARNING Do not dispose of batteries with household waste Recycle or dispose of batteries according to regulations of your local municipality To install handset batteries 1 Slide back the battery cover and remove the cover 2 Insert the batteries according to the marked polarity symbols The flat side of each battery presses against a spring 3 Slide the battery cover until it snaps into place 12 To install base batteries optional If a p
7. as you review English French and Spanish prompts are available 1 Press beneath TAM on the screen 2 Press a and scroll to TAM Setting and then press WG beneath Select 3 Press and scroll to TAM Language and then press S beneath Select 4 Press and scroll to the language of your choice and then press beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs 5 Press Lo 34 Display Backlight on the base screen The orange backlight on your screen automatically turns off after 15 seconds of inactivity If you prefer the light on continuously on the back of the screen move the back light switch into the on position Screen contrast You can adjust the contrast of the handset and base screens to optimize visibility in different environmental conditions Eight contrast levels are available To adjust the screen contrast for the handset 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press S amp S beneath Select 3 Press a and scroll to LCD Contrast and then press GS beneath Select 4 Press and scroll to your choice and then press beneath Save A confirmation tone occurs 5 Press Lo 35 Display To adjust the screen contrast for the base 36 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press beneath Select Set Display is selected Press D and scroll to Set Contrast and then pre
8. beneath Select 4 Press and scroll to On or Off and then press beneath Save A confirmation tone occurs 5 Press Lo 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 2 Press CO and scroll to Set Talk and 5 then press beneath Select 3 Press beneath Select DIALING TALKING is selected 4 Press and scroll to On or Off and then press beneath Select 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 49 To record hear or erase a personal identifier You can record a name nickname or anything that you wish to identify a phonebook entry The base announces the name in these circumstances e The person calls you e You scroll to the person s entry in a dialed calls list phonebook list or inbound calls list Eh appears in all lists next to entries with recorded identifiers 1 Press beneath Phonebk on the screen 2 Press G and scroll to the desired entry and then press beneath Options 3 Take one of these steps e To record a Press CO and scroll to Record Voice and then press beneath Select A tone sounds and Recording appears 50 4 b Speak clearly into base Soe microphone and then press of beneath End The phonebook entry appears with 3 beside the name e To hear an existing recording Press beneath Play Voice e To erase an existing recording Press CD and scroll to Erase Voice and then
9. silent key presses you can turn off keypad tones To turn off or on keypad tones for the handset 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press S amp S beneath Select 3 Press and scroll to Tone Setup and then press beneath Select 4 Press beneath Key Tone 5 Press a and scroll to Off or On and then press beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs 6 Press Lo 47 To turn off or on keypad tones for the base Press beneath Menu on the screen Press and scroll to Set Phone and then press beneath Select 3 Press beneath Select Set Ring is selected 4 Press and scroll to Keypad Tones and then press beneath Select 5 Press D and scroll to Off or On and then press beneath Select 6 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen Talk features e Talking keypad e Personal identifier e Talking caller ID e Talking review To turn on or off the talking keypad feature By default when you press keys to place a call the numbers appear on the screen 48 If you turn on the talking keypad feature for the handset or the base the handset or base also speaks the numbers as you press the keys 1 Press GS beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press S amp S beneath Select 3 Press a and scroll to Talk Keypad and then press GS
10. 30 entries in the base Note If you pair your ClearSounds A1600BT phone with a cellphone the phone and cellphone phonebook entries do not merge You can store phonebook entries in these ways e Manually by using the keyboard to type the entries e Quickly by using numbers that are that are stored in the inbound calls list and the dialed calls lists Manually store phonebook entries Note Enter long distance codes and area codes that are required for dialing so that you can simply select the phonebook entry and pick up the handset to call You can enter up to 30 digits and pauses To manually store a phonebook entry in the handset 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to Phonebook and then press beneath Select The first entry in the phonebook appears or Empty appears 81 Phonebooks 82 Press S beneath Select Name appears Press alphanumeric keys to enter the name and then press beneath Save To enter a space press 03 To enter another letter on the same key wait for the cursor to move forward Number appears Press alphanumeric keys to enter the number and then press beneath Save A list of ringtones appears Press and scroll to a ringtone to associate with this caller and then press beneath Select Press Lo To manually store a phonebook entry in the base 1 Press alphanumeric keys to enter the 3 phone number
11. ClearSounds phone you can switch the call to the cellphone so that you have mobility e Later if the cellphone is within approximately 30 feet of the ClearSounds phone base you can switch the call back to the ClearSounds phone To switch an active cellphone call between phones 1 On the cellphone in the audio source list select the desired location If necessary consult your cellphone user s guide 104 Simultaneous cellphone and landline calls If you are conversing on your ClearSounds handset or base you can simultaneously place or answer a cellphone call To answer or place a cellphone call during a landline call e If you are conversing on the Clearsounds base Press to answer or place a cellphone call on the hand set e If you are conversing on the Clearsounds handset Press to answer or place a cellphone call on the base Both calls remain engaged 105 Cellphone sharing Disconnect a cellphone A cellphone that is connected to your ClearSounds phone disconnects under these circumstances e The cellphone or cellphone Bluetooth is turned off e The cellphone is moved outside of the Bluetooth range of the ClearSounds phone base approximately 30 feet e You disconnect the cellphone through cellphone menus or ClearSounds phone menus When you are ready to use your cellphone with your ClearSounds phone again you simply re connect the phones see
12. GD and scroll to the entry that you want to delete and then press beneath Options Press and scroll to Erase and then press beneath Select The next name in the phonebook appears Take one of these steps e To erase another number Repeat Steps 2 and 3 e To exit Press beneath Exit 91 Phonebooks View handset phonebook status The handset phonebook can hold 50 entries You can view the number of stored entries To view the phonebook status of the handset 92 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press and scroll to Phonebook and then press beneath Select The first entry in the phonebook appears Press S beneath Select Press a and scroll to PB Status and then press beneath Select Press Lo Record a memo You can record a memo from the base or the handset The memo can last up to three minutes and anyone in the household can retrieve it from either the base or the handset Memos are recorded by the answering machine even if the answering machine is set to Off To record a memo from the base 1 Press and hold memo A tone occurs and Memo appears on the screen 2 While holding down speak clearly and loudly into the base microphone 3 Release the key Your memo plays appears on the handset screen The memo is stored 93 To record a memo from the handset 1 Press beneath TAMonthescreen
13. b and d are indicated on the label The ringer equivalence number REN is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your phone line In most areas the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five 5 0 If too many devices are attached they may not ring properly 175 Service Requirements In the event of equipment malfunction all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our Company or to one of our authorized agents Service can be facilitated through our office at ClearSounds Communications Inc 1743 Quincy Avenue Suite 155 Naperville IL 60540 Industry Canada CS03 Statement This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specification This is confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connections The customer should be aware that compliance with the above 176 conditions may not pr
14. close to the base or handset you can converse handsfree and listen over the base speakerphone or the handset speakerphone To enjoy optimal speakerphone performance locate the base or handset away from areas with high background noise To turn on the base speakerphone during a call 1 On the base press soeater 2 On the handset press and then place the handset on the base 3 Optional To adjust volume along the right side of the base press O i v V 4 To end the call press Speaker 121 During calls To turn on the handset speakerphone during a call 1 Press 4 The handset speakerphone is on and Q appears on the screen 2 Place the handset on a nearby surface with the keys facing up 3 Optional e To adjust the volume Press along the side of the phone e To turn off the speakerphone Press 4 q disappears from the screen 4 To end the call press Lo Screen a Call If you hear a caller leaving an answering machine message and you want to speak to the caller you can intercept and speak to the caller Note You must use the handset to intercept a call To intercept a caller leaving a message e Pick up the handset and speak as usual The answering machine stops recording 122 Use a headset You can plug in a headset to the base or handset and converse handsfree while listening discretely through the headset To c
15. consult the cellphone user s guide if necessary 109 Auto answering By default you answer calls by removing the handset from the base and pressing 4 If you prefer to answer calls by simply removing the handset from the base you can turn on the auto answer feature for the handset If the handset rings when it is off of the base you must still press to answer the call To turn on or off auto answering 1 Press GS beneath Menu onthe screen 2 Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press S amp S beneath Select 3 Press a and scroll to Auto Answer and then press amp beneath Select 4 Press and scroll to On or Off and then press beneath Select 110 Place answer or end a Call To place answer or end a call using the handset 1 Ti Lift e Press G eh sorig duration appears 2 oH 3 Press 4 C appears on the screen Note If you set the handset to auto answer simply lift the handset from the base to answer a call For instructions to set auto answer see page 110 111 To place answer or end a call using a headset Place Answer End 112 To place answer or end a call using the base When you dial using the base keys the base speakerphone is on a 1 Dial 2 Press e Press ro wm The speaker Note If you prefer to speak through the handset after dialing on the base take these steps after
16. forgot my remote access PIN When try to in tercept a caller leaving an an swering machine message can t break in 172 Solutions The default PIN is 0000 If you personalized the PIN the current personalized PIN appears in the menus when you set a new one page 139 e You must lift the handset and press 4 and then press to turn off the base speaker If auto an swer is set you can simply lift the handset Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Ambient temperature Normal 59 degrees F to 95 degrees F 15 degrees C to 35 degrees C Extreme 32 degrees F to 104 degrees F 0 degrees C to 40 degrees C Humidity 0 90 Power supply A1600BT base input 7 5 V 1000 mA Handset input Ni MH 1 2 V x 3 800 mAh Charging tine AUDIO NECKLOOP Output 3 5 mm Nr Headset 2 5 mm Vibrating pad 3 5 mm 173 Compliance Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC This phone meets the U S Federal Communications Commission FCC standards for hearing aid compatibility FEL wants you to know This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier of US CLSTE12B If requested this number must be provided to the phone company 2 If the ClearSounds A1600BT DECT 6 0 Amplified Phone causes harm to the p
17. handset You can page lost handsets that are registered to the ClearSounds A1600BT base To page a handset Press and hold for less than five seconds All handsets registered to the base beep for about one minute e Press or on any beeping handset Alarm clock You can use the handset as an alarm clock The alarm clock also has a snooze function If you want the alarm clock to ring at the same time tomorrow you must reset it To set the handset alarm clock 1 Press GS beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press S amp S beneath Select 53 Paging and alarms 3 Press beneath Select The current alarm clock setting appears 4 Press a and scroll to On or Off and then press beneath Select If you selected Off a confirmation tone occurs 5 Take one of these steps e If you selected Off Press 54 a The alarm clock is off If you selected On Press numeric keys to enter the alarm time in the 24 hour format HH MM including an_ initial zero when appropriate and then press beneath Select Press amp beneath Snooze and then press 74 to enable or disable the snooze function and then press beneath Select Press Lo The alarm clock is set and appears on the home screen To turn off a ringing handset alarm 1 Press any key The alarming stops If snooze is set on the alarm
18. memo plays Optional Adjust sound or skip replay or delete the message e To turn off the speaker Press LG e To adjust volume Press a or m e To skip ahead to the next memo or message Press Gi e To replay the message Press Q Press Lo The announcements stop To access the answering machine remotely You can access your answering machine remotely by dialing your phone number from any touch tone phone Through remote access you can play and delete messages or turn off or on the answering machine Remote access requires a remote access PIN The default PIN is 0000 If you are interested in instructions on personalizing the PIN see page 139 1 Dial your phone number 2 While the message is playing enter and then enter your PIN If you enter the PIN incorrectly you can try again three times 3 Follow the prompts 4 When you finish listening to messages press 2 to stop playing messages 5 Hang up the telephone 151 Machine messages Delete answering machine messages It is important to delete old messages and memos on your answering machine to make space for new messages The machine holds 15 minutes of messages If the machine is full the caller hears the line disconnect and the handset shows TAM Full To delete one answering machine message 1 While the message is playing press and hold ne J To delete all answering machine messages
19. message Press 35 i e To repeat the memo Press D e To delete the memo Press D and then press as the message plays To stop the messages and memo announcements press Cellphone sharing The ClearSounds A1600BT phone can use a built in short range wireless Bluetooth signal to pair itself with your cellphone p Once the phones are paired and connected within close range of each other you can place or receive cellphone calls using your ClearSounds phone Note During cellphone sharing you share the ClearSounds phone but only the cellphone line is engaged 97 Cellphone sharing Cellphone sharing capabilities If you pair and connect your cellphone to your ClearSounds phone you can use the phones together in these ways Use the ClearSounds handset or base to place a call using your cellphone line Use the ClearSounds handset or base to answer a Call that was placed to your cellphone Switch cellphone calls back and forth between your cellphone and the ClearSounds phone Simultaneously converse on a landline call and a cellphone call using the ClearSounds handset and base Cellphone sharing advantages By using the ClearSounds A1600BT phone for a cellphone call you enjoy A1600BT features that might not be available on the cellphone Here are some of the features on your ClearSounds phone that you can use during a cellphone call 98 No searching for the cellphone to plac
20. page 102 To disconnect a cellphone using ClearSounds phone menus You can disconnect a cellphone using thehandset or the base and the cellphone disconnects at both components 1 Take one of these steps e On the handset Press S beneath Menu on the screen e On the base Press beneath Menu on the screen 106 2 Take one of these steps e On the handset Press and scroll to Bluetooth and then press beneath Select e On the base Press D and scroll to Bluetooth and then press beneath Select 3 Take one of these steps e On the handset Press and scroll to Device List and then press beneath Select e On the base Press CG and scroll to Device List and then press beneath Select 4 Take one of these steps e On the handset Press and scroll to the cellphone that you wish to disconnect and then press beneath Select e On the base Press CG and scroll to the cellphone that you wish to disconnect and then press beneath Select A tone occurs and the blue light on the ClearSounds base turns off The cellphone is disconnected but the phones remain paired 107 Cellphone sharing Unpair a cellphone If you think that you will not use a cellphone with your ClearSounds phone again you can unpair it from your phone s list of paired devices However if you want to use the cellphone with the ClearSounds phone again later the ClearSounds phone will no
21. rings again in 11 minutes 2 To turn off snooze alarming press Out of range alarm When a handset is outside of communication range with the base the handset beeps to alert you If you prefer no beeping for out of range handsets you can turn off this function To turn off or on a handsets out of range alarm feature 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press S amp S beneath Select 3 Press and scroll to Tone Setup and then press beneath Select 4 Press and scroll to Range Alarm and then press beneath Select 5 Press a and scroll to Off or On and then press beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs 6 Press Lo 55 Assistive listening The ClearSounds A1600BT DECT 6 phone is com patible with these assistive listening devices e Hearing aids that are equipped with telecoil T coil e Audio neckloops with or without built in microphones T Coil To use the phone with T coil equipped hearing aids 1 Move your hearing aid T switch to the T position 2 Hold the handset close to your hearing aid Neckloops Neckloops amplify phone sound in T coil equipped hearing aids To use an audio only neckloop Audio only neckloops do not include microphones so you must speak through the handset or through the base speakerphone 8 1 Connect an audio neckloop to the 3 5 mm AUDIO NECKLOOP jack on the left side of the phon
22. these e ma ma remain unlocked e Ifthe phone rings or unlocks To lock or unlock the handset keypad e To lock the keypad Press and hold Handset Locked and ap pear e To unlock the keypad Press and hold caj 0 disappears 158 Restore defaults Restore handset default settings You can reset your handset to factory default settings These settings are restored e Alarm clock e Audio e Ringtones and ring volume e Key tone e Out of range alarm e Language e Handset name e Auto answer e Date and time You must enter the ClearSounds A1600BT PIN to reset the defaults The PIN is 0000 To restore handset default settings 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press a and scroll to Default and then press beneath Select PIN appears 3 Press numeric keys and enter 0000 and then press beneath Select Confirm appears 4 Press S beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs The settings are reset 159 Additional handsets Register additional handsets to the base Your telephone handset is registered to the base Base 1 If you purchased additional ClearSounds A1600EBT handsets you must register each additional handset to the ClearSounds A1600BT base The base can accommodate a total of five handsets Each handset s registration number appears on the handset s home screen To register an additional handset to the base 1 Remove from the
23. with your telephone service provider the handsets and base store the last calls made to your telephone Handsets store 40 calls each and the base stores 20 calls The inbound calls list includes these entries e Received calls e Missed calls e Voicemail messages voicemail service required You can quickly dial any of the numbers stored in the list To call from the inbound calls list using the handset 1 Lift a 2 Press a and scroll to the number that you want to call Inbound calls appear on the screen the most recent first To add an area code or 1 press S beneath More and then scroll to the format of your choice 3 Press 4 The phone dials 119 To call from the inbound calls list using the base 1 Press D until you see the entry that you want to call Inbound calls appear on the screen the most recent first To add an area code or 1 press x until you see the format of your choice 2 Press Speaker The phone dials Place an SOS emergency call If you have stored an SOS emergency number you can press the SOS key to dial the number For instructions to store an SOS number see page 72 The number appears on the screen and the phone dials 120 When the line is engaged e Line in Use appears on the base screen appears on each handset screen e The ongoing call length displays on the screen Use a speakerphone If you remain
24. 7 Visual indicators of messages 147 Listen to answering machine messages 149 Delete answering machine messages 152 List maintenance aiacaccrantanaieierdiesiedentdarantuaiawocts 153 Delete entries from the dialed calls list 153 Delete entries from the inbound calls list 156 SECUN eeren re ae EE EEE REE 158 Handset keypad locking 158 Restore defaults cccsecessneeeneeees 159 Restore handset default settings 159 Additional handsets eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeene 160 Register additional handsets to the base 160 Name a NANOS Sl cscccstacscuctesaccctercesoteteuctae 161 Delete a handset registration 162 TOUTS SO CU gesessen 163 SPE CINGAUOIN S eec 173 Compliance seedee REA E 174 Warranty escoire rer re eee eE 179 ACCESSOTMIES 02 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaneeeeeeees 181 SOS VIC A AA E E 182 Unpack Ensure that your packing box includes all of these parts If any parts are missing or damaged please contact your vendor or ClearSounds Telephone base Handset Optional additional A1600EBT handsets are available Each additional handset comes with an A1600EBT base a power adapter batteries a carrying clip and a Setup Guide Phone line cord AC power adapter assembly Three rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries Carrying clip Setup Guide and User s Guide IMPORTANT YOUR RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY
25. A1600BT DECT 6 0 Amplified Cordless Phone with Bluetooth User s Guide Instructions are included for optional additional handsets ClearSounds It s Copmounication Amplified Thank you for purchasing the ClearSounds A1600BT amplified cordless telephone If you purchased additional A1600EBT expandable handsets This guide also applies to your expandable handsets We hope that you enjoy the robust feature set of your new phone Large backlit keys Talking keypad and personal identifier options Large backlit display of date time number of unheard messages and the name and number being called Handset carrying clip Handset flashlight Alarm clock with snooze function One touch calling via eight photo keys and four handset memory keys SOS emergency key programmable Ten ring tones with selectable extra loud volumes Bright strobe light ringing notification and handset vibration Handset volume amplification and tone adjustment Speakerphones with volume control Mute hold call transfer and conference calling Last number redial Dialed calls list last ten calls Personal phonebook Headset compatible 7 handset languages 4 base languages 3 answering machine voice prompt languages Answering machine with voice prompts and memo key one touch to ClearSounds Customer Service Cellphone sharing via Bluetooth Compatible with hearing aid T coil feature and audio neckloops Vibrating pad r
26. ARNING The phone can emit excessive volume and amplification that can cause hearing loss For each user to adjust the volume to personal preferences keep the volume adjusted to low level Do not place your ear next to a handset ringer or the base ringer WARNING Do not spill liquid on the phone or clean the phone while it is plugged in to AC power This can cause a short circuit a fire or electric shock WARNING Do not push any type of object into the telephone Contact with dangerous voltage points can occur resulting in fire electric shock or parts damage WARNING Do not disassemble the phone Dangerous voltages or other risks can occur Use after incorrect reassembly can lead to electric shock WARNING If you are in the vicinity of a gas leak do not use the phone The phone can produce a spark that can lead to fire or explosion Cautions A Cautions indicate practices that could harm the phone or other objects CAUTION Do not place objects on the cables or cords and place them away from foot traffic CAUTION Locate the phone away from heat sources of any type Keep slots and openings on the components uncovered to enable ventilation and protection against overheating CAUTION Connect the supplied AC power adapter assembly into a surge protector Power surges can damage the phone CAUTION Use only a damp cloth to clean the unit Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners CAUTION In the following circumstan
27. L 1 Press WAITING F appears on the screen 2 To return to conversation press Ea WAITING Transfer a call If multiple handsets are registered to your ClearSounds A1600BT base you can transfer external calls between the handsets Each handset number shows on its screen For example HS 2 is handset two To transfer a call 1 During a conversation with an outside caller press J Available handset numbers appear 2 Pressthe numeric key that indicates the number of the handset that you wish to call Call FR HS X appears on the recipient phone 128 3 After the recipient answers the call transfer the call or return to the external caller e To transfer the call press a The call transfers to the recipient and you disconnect from the call e To return to the external caller without transferring the call press 6 Set up a conference call You can set up a three party call with an external caller and a person using an A1600EBT handset that is also registered to your base To set up a conference call 1 During a conversation with an outside caller press Available handset numbers appear 2 Press the numeric key that indicates the number of the handset that you wish to call Call FR HS X appears on the recipient phone 129 3 After the recipient answers the call start the conference or return to the external caller e To start
28. Once a cellphone is paired with your ClearSounds phone it remains paired unless you remove it from the Bluetooth pairing list To pair your ClearSounds phone with a cellphone 100 2 Place 1 Turn on the Bluetooth feature in your cell phone consult the cellphone User s Guide if necessary the cellphone within approximately 30 feet of the ClearSounds phone base call quality is best within 10 feet 3 Take one of these steps e On the handset Press GS beneath Menu on the screen e On the base Press beneath Menu on the screen 4 Take one of these steps e Onthehandset Press Jandscroll to Bluetooth and then press beneath Select e On the base Press CG and scroll to Bluetooth and then press beneath Select Take one of these steps e On the handset Press GS beneath Select on the screen e On the base Press beneath Select on the screen Add Device is selected Please wait appears on the screen for a few minutes and a blue light flashes on the base The cell phone tries to connect to the phone Within 10 30 seconds in the cellphone Bluetooth menu select AlLbLO0BT in the devices list The blue light becomes steady and a tone occurs The phone and cellphone are paired and connected 101 Cellphone sharing Place or answer a cellphone call If your cellphone is paired with the ClearSounds A1600BT phone you can use the ClearSounds handse
29. Place the pad between your mat S tress and box spring or beneath a cushion to 2 Connect the pad cable to on the back side of the phone base 3 On the back side of the phone base move the Ao switch to one of these positions e for vibration notification only A for vibration and strobe light notification 67 Call notification To turn off vibrating pad notification 68 e To turn off vibration and turn on the strobe light On the back side of the phone base move the Xio switch to X To turn off vibration and the strobe light a On the back side of the phone base move the A switch to b Disconnect ue vibration pad cable from on the back side of the phone base One touch keys You can store frequently called or important numbers and associate them with one touch keys When you press a one touch key the phone calls the number Each key holds 24 digits including pauses see page 79 Here are the one touch keys Base OO OO OO e OCO Eight photo keys Handset N JL Ul S7 W SOS emergency key M 69 Prepare the photo keys 70 a 1 Using the supplied template cut each photo to the size of the photo keys Gently remove each photo key cover and then slide the photos into the covers from the top down Gently snap the covers ba
30. ages When the answering machine is turned on it holds 15 minutes of messages and indicates unheard messages as follows Base indicators Number unheard base answering hand machine set to all messages unheard messages One or more Listen on unheard the base or messages handset to all unheard messages 147 Machine messages Handset indicators cnr oe 148 Unheardj Listen on answering the base machinelor hand message s set to all unheard messages Listen to answering machine messages You can listen to answering machine messages on the base or on the handset To listen to answering machine messages on the base Messages play on the base speakerphone 1 Press im The newest message or memo plays 2 Optional Adjust volume or skip replay or delete the message e To adjust volume Press along the side of the base e To skip ahead to the next memo or message Press gt e To replay the message Press e To delete the message Press as the message plays 3 Press gt m The announcements stop 149 Machine messages To listen to answering machine messages on the handset Messages play on the handset speakerphone but you can turn off the speaker if you prefer to listen discretely 150 Press beneath TAM onthe screen Press beneath Select Message is selected Press beneath MSG Playback The newest message or
31. base displays the new format To set the date format for the handset You can select the MM DD YY month day year format or the DD MM YY day month year format 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press S amp S beneath Select 3 Press a and scroll to Date amp Time and then press beneath Select 4 Press beneath Select Date Format is selected 5 Press a and scroll to your choice and then press beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs 6 Press Lo The handset displays the new format 39 Display To set the date format for the base You can select the MM DD YY month day year format or the DD MM YY day month year format Press beneath Menu on the screen Press beneath Select Set Display is selected 3 Press D and scroll to Date Format and then press beneath Select 4 Press G and scroll to your choice and then press beneath Select 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen The base displays the new format 40 To set the time and date display for the base and handset s If you do not subscribe to caller ID service you must set the time and date that your phone displays When you set time and date at the base they also reset on the handset s Press beneath Menu on the screen Press G and scroll to Date and Time and then press b
32. base the handset that came with the base HS 1 Press and hold on the base until you hear one continuous loud tone If you hear the repetitive paging tones you must try again and hold longer On the handset that you are registering press beneath Menu on the screen Press and scroll to Registration and then press S to select it If the base if located OK appears on the screen and then the handset number appears The handset is registered to the base 160 Name a handset The default name at the top of a handset is ClearSounds You can remove ClearSounds and give the handset a personalized name To name a handset 1 Press amp beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press a and scroll to HS Settings and then press GS beneath Select 3 Press and scroll to HS Name and then press amp beneath Select 4 Repeatedly press beneath Erase until all letters are removed 5 Press alphanumeric keys and enter the name and then press beneath Save A confirmation tone occurs 6 Press Lo The new name appears on the home screen 161 Additional handsets Delete a handset registration You can delete a handset registration from the base Note To accomplish this task you cannot use the handset that you are deleting You must use an alternate handset To delete a handset registration 1 Press amp beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to BS Sett
33. canteet 31 Area SINS eaters sae iriennerien nnna 32 E ae OY e e e E 32 Backlight on the base screen 0 00 35 BHE NAY A E E tat acciece deme vececeetae 35 Screen OOM INAS cas aconscchctaronesceiletdss nusnsneneds 35 Time and dale arerin 37 Digit SIZE eiio scinti tothe EE 42 PUG satsene ern ieoa r EEn 43 Volume and tone iccodecctsiotoseneascnaciinanntecens 43 6 Consistent amplification eeeeeeee 45 Keypad tones 0 ceecccenneeeeeeneeeeenes 47 Tell features cscsidscs ses sacewnddvatenedixadsaudedeaeniodec d 48 Paging and SAIN S 2s srteseneloceleanocensdetedeemmecanncdes 53 Page a lost MaMOS Obs iccisccssstcendcencconduendeouienss 53 Alarm ClOCK eseis 53 Out of range AlANIN sistevsiotescecesedarseorneieadies 55 Assistive listening ccccccccccceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeees 56 E Os EA E EAE 56 NeCklOOpS cerea e A 56 Call notification vscsuidacdanswescincncmandacieasadasusisannnces 59 RINGIONE S coii ea 60 Ringer VOIUMG scccccccereceeeeeeeteees 62 Lights and vibration 2 2eccsche ess ttetedcedenteucdeexay 64 Call waiting on or Off c cceeeeeeeeeeeeees 66 Vibrating pad add on purchase 67 One touch MUMD ORS ococdeccscrececcsteciedecratececenestckons 69 One touch KEYS vege tetaaacicestcenideettostcetaueutnte 69 Prepare the photo keyS ccccccccsssseeee 70 Store a one touch numbet e0 71 Delete a one touch e
34. ces unplug the phone from AC power and refer to qualified service personnel e Liquid spills in the phone or it is exposed to rain or precipitation e The phone does not operate according to descriptions in this manual or performance of the phone distinctly changes e The phone is dropped or the casing is damaged Unpack eee a e A E ET 10 Remove the protective filmS 00 11 Phone placement ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 Install handset batteries cceee 11 Connect the COGS rascuirerercsesncropiancecicvenanewnnadl 14 Charge the DAUSiGS si rscsictetiesecsatcecsasdecstoncess 14 Carrying Clip optional c ccscccctcndansocreseeosendes 15 Important concepts dicncccsciosssavicsiiascsadddesosdsononians 16 Personalize your phone n se 16 Handset and base are separate 17 Choose answering machine or voicemail 18 Register additional handsets 5 19 Lets begit ace deccenetecnedesedensieneRiilegdescdsuoueetoteext 20 PACE a cal xnvicasccatxsacseutusdsxerastaxensswcanncncnceone 20 Answer a CAM eatswatesancennupichatenctiwetsatsuetivntanss 21 Handset eroe ee 22 BacklgNtin gesessen 23 Home SCIGG I erreneren 23 ICONS ede e A E E 24 Le s navigate acces cacadaecacueceseceactecceendadsnaunctiane 25 Handset Keys sseericociroreerrrireosootie 26 A1600BT DaSC ccccecccccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 Base REY Sis cdicnetecatscstatasearas cecdecetedwteame
35. ck into place Along the right side of the phone pull out the memory card tab horizontally and then use a pencil to record a name for each photo key Right side Store a one touch number To store a base one touch number 1 Press numeric keys to enter the S telephone number that you wish to store Include long distance code and area code if necessary 2 Check the number If necessary to correct it press beneath Clear on the screen 3 Press and hold a c The number that you entered appears 4 Press beneath Save Name appears 71 5 Press alphanumeric keys to enter the name that is associated with the number Press a key repeatedly until you see the letter of your choice 6 Press beneath Save 7 Press G and scroll to a ringtone to associate with this caller and then press beneath Select 8 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen To store a handset memory key or SOS number O8 Four memory keys SOS emergency key Tip You can store your voicemail access number in a memory key by inserting pauses For further information see page 79 72 Press one of the ma keys or the key Number appears on the screen Press numeric keys to enter the telephone number that you wish to store Include long distance code and area code if necessary Check the number If necessary to correc
36. cuancererarguierewes 117 Call from the inbound calls list 119 Place an SOS emergency call 120 D nng ANS cca eas essensies 121 Use a speakerphone c0eceeeeeeeees 121 Screen a call ase sscisstecuixtxaveeeiacdtucataceesutacnds 122 Use a headset csseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 123 Mute the microphone ccceceeeeeeeees 125 Put a call on NO Grice sacs snoasastsbiniacsaariensaeens 126 Answer a second call call waiting 126 Transfer a call iscicesledcastinencntanchidentsauiuasestad 128 Set up a conference Call 0ccccceeeee 129 Answering Machine 3 anccencintdcncduticanicanddoneuoubuense 131 Is the answering machine right for you 131 Answering machine with call waiting 132 Turn on the answering machine 133 Record a personalized message 134 Listen to your recorded message 136 Restore the default message 137 Revise or remove message length limits 138 Personalize your remote access PIN 139 Slow messages playback speed 140 Change the number of rings before pickup141 Voicemail amp CANS sncssccescctvvosnarsntnadenesatecmnwaarone 142 Visual indicators of calls and messages 142 View inbound calls eeeeeeeeeees 145 Listen to voicemail messages 146 Machine MeSSages ccececeseeeeeeeeees 14
37. curs The default message is restored 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 137 Answering machine Revise or remove message length limits The answering machine holds up to 15 minutes of messages By default callers can leave messages that are as long as three minutes You can change the message limit to one or two minutes You can also select Unlimited so that callers can record until the memory is full To revise or remove message length limits 1 Press beneath TAM on the screen 2 Press a and scroll to TAM Setting and then press GS beneath Select 3 Press a and scroll to Record Time and then press beneath Select 4 Press and scroll to your choice and then press beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs 5 Press 138 Personalize your remote access PIN You can call your phone from a remote location and enter and your answering machine remote access personal identification number PIN to retrieve your messages The default remote access PIN is 0000 but you can create a personal PIN If you are interested in answering machine remote access instructions see page 151 To personalize your remote access PIN 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press G2 and scroll to TAM setup and then press beneath Select 3 Press G9 and scroll to Security ID and then press beneath Select The current ID appears 4 Press numeric keys t
38. cushion and notifies you of incoming calls 181 Service in United States and Canada ClearSounds Communications Attention Repair Center 1743 Quincy Avenue Suite 155 Naperville IL 60540 USA 800 965 9043 Toll free www ClearSounds com Customer service Do you need some help Please call we are happy to assist you Press pa her disis ClearSounds and our customer service representative answers your call 3 To end the call press Speaker 182 ClearSounds Its Coparauication Araplitied 2012 ClearSounds CS A1600BTUG Ver 1
39. dian ICES 003 The product is warranted by ClearSounds against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one 1 year from the date of purchase Should you experience a problem contact our Customer Service department or visit our website at www clearsounds com 178 Warranty Be sure to save your sales receipt as the proof of purchase date should you need warranty service The serial number for this product is on the under side of the base Your ClearSounds A1600BT DECT phone and A1600EBT phone come with a 1 year limited warranty from the date of purchase These products are warranted by ClearSounds against manufacturing defect in material and workmanship under normal use In the event that this product fails to function properly due to defects in materials or workmanship within one year of the original purchase return the unit freight prepaid with proof of purchase sales receipt or packing slip no exceptions to ClearSounds Communications ClearSounds Communications will either repair or replace the unit with a refurbished unit or unit of equal condition and return it you using UPS USPS ground shipping at no cost to you The warranty replacement or repair will be warranted for a period of 90 days or the remainder of the original warranty period from original purchase date whichever is longer The warranty does not cover accidents negligence or breakage to any parts This includes shipp
40. djust the handset s volume and tone V V Volume Press to turn Volume on or off To adjust the base volume and tone Adjust Amplify eo V Ring amp SPK V Volume WS HOM J During conversation press to turn on or off Volume and tone 44 Consistent amplification By default when you end an amplified call amplification turns off for the next call If you prefer amplification consistently on you can set it to automatically turn on each time that a call begins During conversation you can still temporarily turn off amplification A WARNING Consider the hearing levels of other phone users before you set amplification consistently ON The phone can emit excessive volume and amplification that can cause hearing loss 45 To turn on or off consistent handset amplification 1 Press GS beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press amp beneath Select 3 Press a and scroll to Amplified and then press beneath Select 4 Press and scroll to On or Off and then press beneath Save A confirmation tone occurs 5 Press Lo During calls handset illumination at the top indicates that amplification is on To turn on or off consistent amplification for headsets or neckloops This setting affects A s and f s plugged in to the base jack Keypad tones When you press a key a tone sounds If you prefer
41. e base Position the neckloop around your neck Accomplish these tasks as usual Answer or place calls Adjust handset or speakerphone volume End calls To use a neckloop with a built in microphone You can speak handsfree through neckloops that include built in microphones 1 Before or during a call connect the neckloop to one of these 2 5 mm jacks e Base jack on the left side e Handset jack on the left side Position the neckloop around your neck Depending on which jack you are using accomplish the tasks in the following table as specified 57 Assistive listening e Answer a call e Place a call e Engage a connected call e Adjust volume tone or amplification Enda call Press A Press T 58 Call notification Your phone can notify you of incoming calls in several ways e Ringer selectable e Bright flashing strobe selectable SS _ Seqes e Handset light and vibration selectable Mes Ee e Caller ID displays and call waiting if you subscribe Out of area 569 7182 Private e Base key flashes blue if cellphone is paired and connected e Vibrating pad purchased separately 59 Call notification Ringtones Ten tones are available for the handset and ten are available for the base Some of the tones match You can also choose a unique hands
42. e caller is call ing a different cellphone from the one that think is connected to my ClearSounds phone 168 e Ensure that the cellphone is on at least partilaly charged and placed within approxi mately 10 30 feet of the ClearSounds phone base In the cellphone ensure that Bluetooth is turned on and the ClearSounds A1600BT phone is paired with the cell phone consult the cellphone directions for use _ if necessary Ensure that you press on the ClearSounds handset or on the ClearSounds base to place or answer the call The ClearSounds phone con nects to the last connect ed cellphone if it is on has Bluetooth turned on and is within approximately 30 feet of the ClearSounds phone base 1 Disconnect the incor rect cellphone see page 106 try to pair a cell phone that was previously paired and unpaired with the ClearSounds phone It will not pair and the blue light will not stop flashing 2 Place the correct cell phone within 10 30 feet of the ClearSounds phone base Ensure that the cor rect cellphone has Bluetooth turned on and that it is paired with the ClearSounds phone con sult the cellphone user s guide if necessary When you unpair a phone you must also unpair it from the cellphone s device list at the cellphone Take these steps 1 In the ClearSounds phone Bluetooth menus select Back The blue light stops flashing In the cellphone Bluetooth
43. e handset line and then press fs on the base to close the base line indicate whether the Dii o apply to the handset or to the base 17 Important concepts Choose answering machine or voicemail Before you set up and personalize your new phone you must decide how you will store messages You must choose one method as a primary message retrieval method answering machine or voicemail The phone includes a built in answering machine Voicemail service is purchased through your telephone service provider Each method has unique features and benefits When your line is engaged voicemail service detects and stores a record of incoming calls and messages whereas the answering machine does not If you prefer using an answering machine for easy message access but you also want to be alerted to incoming calls when you are on the line with another caller you can primarily use the answering machine and purchase voicemail with the call waiting feature For further information see page 132 By default the answering machine is turned off To turn on the answering machine and set it up see page 133 18 Register additional handsets Your telephone handset is registered to the base Base 1 If you purchased additional ClearSounds A1600EBT handsets you must register each additional handset to the base For registration instructions see page 160 19 Place a call To place a call using the handset Tip Ste
44. e less than the number of rings before voicemail pickup The number of rings before voicemail pickup is determined when you set up voicemail with your service provider For answering machine ring setup instructions see page 141 132 Turn on the answering machine The answering machine records incoming messages and memos You must turn on the answering machine to record messages but you can record memos even if the answering machine is turned off To turn on or off the telephone answering machine TAM Press beneath Menu on the screen Press G and scroll to TAM setup and then press beneath Select 3 Press beneath Select TAM ON OFF is selected 4 Press D and scroll to ON or OFF and then press beneath Select 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 133 Answering machine Record a personalized message By default the answering machine message is Please leave your message after the tone You can replace the default message by recording a personalized message that is as long as one minute To record a personalized outgoing message BHA pen n mm 134 5 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press G4 and scroll to TAM setup and then press beneath Select Press CO and scroll to Outgoing Msg and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to Record OGM and then press beneath Select Recordi
45. e of these steps e To confirm the name Press beneath Save e To add a name Press alphanumeric keys to enter the name and then press S amp S beneath Save The number appears 5 Check to ensure that the number is complete add an area code and long distance code if necessary Take one of these steps e To confirm the number Press beneath Save e To add to the number Press beneath Erase press alphanumeric keys to enter additional numbers and then press beneath Save 6 Press and scroll to a ringtone to associate with this caller and then press beneath Select 7 Press Lo 85 Phonebooks To store a base phonebook entry from lists 86 _ 1 Take one of these steps e To store a number from the dialed Calls list press Reaiar Press D and scroll to the entry that you want to store and then press beneath Options e To store a number from the inbound calls list Press CD and scroll to the entry that you want to store and then press beneath Options Press D and scroll to Store and then press beneath Select The number appears Check to ensure that the number is complete add an area code and long distance code if necessary Take one of these steps e To confirm the number Press beneath Save e To add to the number Press beneath Clear correct the number and then press beneath Save The name appears 4 Take one
46. e or receive a cell call on the ClearSounds phone The cellphone must simply be within Bluetooth range of the ClearSounds base Converse on the ClearSounds phone while your cellphone charges Dial a cellphone call using the ClearSounds phone inbound calls list redial list or phonebook Enjoy the ClearSounds phone enhanced volume including ringtone volume enhanced visual ring notification and enlarged keys Converse handsfree using the ClearSounds phone speakerphone headset or neckloop Converse on the ClearSounds phone with no concern about cellphone signal dropout Use the ClearSounds mute and hold features While using the ClearSounds phone to converse on a cellphone line receive or place a landline call at the same time for instructions see page 105 Required conditions for cellphone sharing Cellphone must be turned on and partially charged Cellphone must be within approximately 30 feet of the ClearSounds phone base best call qual ity is within 10 feet Bluetooth function must be turned on at the cell phone You can choose to keep Bluetooth on or turn it on at will Cellphone must be paired and actively connected to the ClearSounds phone for instructions see page 100 You must pair the phones only once 99 Cellphone sharing Pair and connect a cellphone You must pair a cellphone with your phone only once and you can use the ClearSounds handset or base to pair with a cellphone
47. e the microphone and return to conversation press beneath Unmute 125 During calls Put a call on hold If you are using the base speakerphone you can put a Call on hold To puta call on hold 1 Press beneath Hold on the screen Call on hold appears on the screen 2 To return to conversation press beneath Unhold Answer a second call call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service with your telephone service provider and a new call comes in during a phone conversation the phone notifies you of the incoming call If you choose to answer the second call you can switch between callers and the waiting party remains on hold until he or she disconnects If you do not answer the call a record of it is stored in the inbound calls list Call waiting notification depends on your service and your personal phone settings as follows 126 Call waiting Caller ID on service call waiting service Tone sounds on the line Handset displays seh aed If caller and local service make it available To answer a second call while using the handset 1 Tell the first caller that you will put him or her on hold 2 Press beneath Flash on the screen The first caller is on hold and you can speak to the second caller 3 To reconnect with the first caller press beneath Flash 127 To answer a second call while using the base CAL
48. eath Select 3 Press D and scroll to Ring number and then press beneath Select 4 Press D and scroll to your choice and then press beneath Select 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 141 Voicemail amp calls If you subscribe to Voicemail and Caller ID services with your telephone service provider the handset s and base store the last calls made to your telephone in the inbound calls list Each handset stores 40 calls and the base stores 20 calls Caller name and number are stored if the caller and telephone service providers make them available Visual indicators of calls and messages The base and handset provide these visual indicators Base call and message indicators Visual indicator Clear it The number Listen on of messages handset to all unheard messages 142 Visual indicator voicemail messages One or more unheard or non viewed messages Clear it Listen on the base or handset to all unheard messages Listen on the base or handset to all unheard messages or scroll on the base through all messages 143 Voicemail amp calls Handset call and message indicators 144 Visual indicator X New Calls Clear it The number Scroll on the of non handset viewed calls through all Caller ID entries One or more non viewed calls If it flashes your Caller ID list is full and the oldest call in t
49. eneath Select Press alphanumeric keys to enter the time including initial zeros If necessary press x to change AM or PM Press beneath Save Press alphanumeric keys to enter the date including initial zeros and then press beneath Save Press alphanumeric keys to enter the year and then press beneath Save Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen The base displays the new time and date 41 Display Digit size By default if you dial more than eight digits on the base the left digits scroll off of the screen but the digits remain large If you prefer to see more digits you can turn on the Dim X gt x setting When Dim X is ON after you enter eight digits all digits decrease in size to make room for up to 16 digits To decrease digit size on the base screen 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press beneath Select Set Display is selected 3 Press CD and scroll to Dim X gt x and then press beneath Select 4 Press and scroll to ON and then press beneath Select 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 42 Volume and tone Use these controls to adjust handset volume during a call After you hang up volume and tone settings remain set for the next call Amplification resets to off when a call ends If you prefer amplification always on see page 44 To a
50. equired Press when using a headset or neckloop Call Answer End call call Headset During a call Direct line to neckloop RABENON ClearCare MPlifier Customer Service 31 Area settings Language The default language on the phone is English You can change these language functions e Handset Displayed language e Base Displayed language Answering machine voice prompt language To change the display language of the handset Select from Dutch English French German Italian Russian and Spanish 1 Press B 2 Press and scroll to the fourth item in the list and then press B 3 Press and scroll to the fourth item in the list and then press 4 Press and scroll to the language of your choice and then press amp A confirmation tone occurs 5 Press Lo 32 To change the display language of the base 1 Select from English French German Saag and Spanish Press the right beneath Menu on the screen Press the left beneath Select Set Display is selected Press the left beneath Select Set Language is selected Press D and scroll to the language of your choice and then press the left beneath Select Press the right beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 33 Area settings To change the answering machine voice prompt language If you use the answering machine to retrieve your messages the machine gives you voice prompts
51. ery strength Line in Use Speakerphone on Missed calls caller ID service Messages Voicemail service Keypad locked Alarm clock set Ringing indicators handset vibration and light are set eel Messages 24 answering machine F Display icons appear here Blinks if the handset is out of range of the base Black fully charged White depleted The phone line is engaged The handsfree speaker phone is on One or more calls were unanswefed Flashes if the inbound calls list is full One or more voicemail messages are waiting The keypad is locked The alarm is set to ring The handset vibration and flashing light ringing indicators are set One or more answering machine messages or memos are unheard Let s navigate Take these steps to practice basic navigation through the menus All instructions in this manual begin from the home screen To begin steps from the home screen press S When you press B C beneath a selected command on the screen you select or implement the command For example if you press CG beneath Back you return to the previous screen If you press beneath Select you select the displayed menu item 1 Press beneath Menu The main menu appears a When a menu list is present on the C screen you can scroll through the m list by pressing the top and bottom icons on the Scroll key 2 Press and scroll down the Tip Press close lis
52. et tone for internal calls from other handsets that are registered to the ClearSounds A1600BT base To select a ringtone for the handset 60 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to Ring Setup and then press S amp S beneath Select Press and scroll to one of the following and then press beneath Select e EXT ring to set the ringtone for external calls e INT ring to set the ringtone for internal calls from other handsets registered to the base 5 Press and scroll to a tone that you like and then press beneath Select Aconfirmation tone occurs 6 Press Lo To select the base ringtone Press beneath Menu on the screen Press CD and scroll to Set Phone and then press beneath Select Press beneath Select Set Ring is selected Press and scroll to Ring tone and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to a tone that you like and then press beneath Select Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 61 Call notification Ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume or turn off the ringer for the handset and the phone base separately There are five volume levels To adjust or turn off or on the base ringer _ Along the right side of the base z pe a i V Ring amp SPK V
53. event degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user of this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment WARNING Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should con tact the appropriate electric inspection author ity or an electrician as appropriate CAUTION The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a phone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 An alternative indication of the REN is the Load Number LN this number should be divided by 20 to approximate the equivalent REN The REN Number of this unit is indicated on the bottom of your phone If your home has specially wired alarm equipment 177 connected to the phone line ensure the installation of the ClearSounds A1600BT DECT does not disable alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your phone provider or a qualified installer This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cana
54. he letter of your choice The uppercase letters appear in order and they are followed by the same letters in lower case e Enter the next character Press the next key If the next character resides on the same key wait until the cursor moves to the next position before you press the key again e Enter spaces e On the handset Press 03 e On the base Press 77 Keypad tips e Corrections To erase the last character that you entered On the handset Press beneath Erase On the base Press beneath Clear e Special characters Press the numeric key repeatedly until you see the special character Special characters Handset Bed eg 4 78 What is a pause Do you frequently call an automated service number that includes interactive voice prompts A service that requests passwords or steps you through menu choices like your bank or your voicemail If so you can save a great deal of time by storing the service number and all of the required responses into a one touch memory key It takes a little patience to set up but once it is stored whenever you press the one touch key the phone does all of the work for you Automated service messages always include a few seconds before each prompt begins So when you program the one touch key you must insert one or more pauses to wait for each prompt to begin After pauses you enter the additional numbers that the prompt requires In the ClearSou
55. he list has been deleted One or more Listen to unheard all unheard voicemail voicemail messages messages View inbound calls To scroll missed calls on the base 1 Press The newest call appears 2 Press D and scroll through the list The time and date of each call appears at the top of each screen The red strobe light turns off after you review all new calls 3 Optional To delete records from the inbound calls list Caller ID list a While scrolling press beneath Options b Do one of the following e To erase the current entry press beneath Erase e To erase all entries scroll to and select Erase All and then select Yes 145 Voicemail amp calls To scroll missed calls on the handset 1 Press a The newest call appears 2 Press and scroll through the list Number Call order Reviewed call Unreviewed call disappears from the home screen after you review the last missed call 3 Press L Listen to voicemail messages If you have unheard voicemail messages when you open the line to make a call you hear a stutter dial tone To listen to voicemail messages e Call your voicemail access number as specified by your telephone service provider If you are interested in storing your voicemail access number for one touch calling see page 58 for instructions 146 Machine messages Visual indicators of mess
56. hone network the phone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the phone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary 3 The phone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the phone company will provide advance notice inorderfor youto make necessary modification to maintain uninterrupted service 174 4 If you experience trouble with this equipment you should disconnect it from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning Please follow instructions for repairing if any e g battery replacement section otherwise do not alternate or repair any parts of device except as specified Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information If the phone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines inform them of a The phone number that this unit is connected to b The ringer equivalence number 1 2b c The USOC jack required RJ11C and d The FCC Registration Number US Items
57. ight and vi ringer indications bration feature page 64 do not function Base strobe lights do not function e Move the t switch to the ON position page 65 Vibrating pad does not function e Move the o or A switch into the ON position page 66 e Securely plug in the pad to the correct jack page 66 recorded a The format of the caller ID number personal identifier must match the format of the for a frequent caller caller s stored phonebook number and turned on For example if the caller ID comes the talking caller in as 1 area code number but you ID function But did not store 1 area code in the the phone doesn t phonebook the phone doesn t announce the caller announce the caller 166 Dialing Symptom Solutions Rea doesn t e Press first redial the last dialed number A memory button Program the number page does not function 53 Area codes or long Some services add them and distance code are some do not Always check missing from lists the numbers that you enter into your phonebook When dialing out using a number from the inbound calls list after you locate the number press these keys to select a different format before you dial Press More on the handset Press on the base page 119 167 Troubleshooting Cellphone sharing try to answer a cellphone call on my ClearSounds phone but the cellphone line doesn t engage Th
58. ing damage failure to follow instructions misuse fire floods use of incompatible accessories acts of God or failure in your phone service carrier s line service The product must not be tampered with or taken apart by anyone who is not an authorized ClearSounds Communications representative 179 Tampering with the phone will void any written or implied warranties If a defect covered by this warranty should occur promptly contact a Customer Service representative by phone or log on to www clearsounds com to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number and shipping instructions before shipping the product to us Any shipment without an RMA number will not be accepted and will be returned to you at your expense All authorized returned products must be accompanied with proof of purchase and a brief explanation of the problem For out of warranty repairs and service please contact our Customer Service department for instructions The repair shall be warranted for 90 days IMPORTANT YOUR RECEIPT IS PART OF YOUR WARRANTY AND MUST BE RETAINED AND PRODUCED IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY CLAIM 180 Accessories Please visit the ClearSounds website or call ClearSounds for additional accessories CS CLA7V2 neckloop connects to your phone s 2 5 mm jack for hands free conversation Requires hearing aid s or cochlear implant s with t coil s CS SHK vibrating pad slides eo nicely beneath a mattress or
59. inger notification pad is an add on purchase If contracted with your service provider Voicemail message waiting indication Caller ID talking caller ID and non viewed calls indication Call waiting key Contact information Please contact us with any questions that you might have We are happy to assist you ClearSounds Communications Inc 1743 Quincy Avenue Suite 155 Naperville IL 60540 USA 800 965 9043 toll free www clearsounds com 2 Safety precautions Carefully read and observe the warnings and cautions in this manual and on the equipment Warnings A Warnings must be observed to prevent bodily injury WARNING Use the phone only in the described manner to avoid bodily injury or damage to the equipment WARNING Locate and use the phone away from water and damp areas such as swimming pools bathtubs sinks and damp basements and do not use the phone when you are wet to avoid electrical shock If the phone is submerged unplug the base from AC power before you retrieve the phone WARNING Do not overload extension cords or power strips This can result in electric shock WARNING Use this phone only with the sup plied AC power adapter assembly Other types of power adapter assemblies can damage the phone and cause personal injury WARNING Avoid using the phone during an electrical storm There is a slight risk of electrical shock from lightning during a storm Safety precautions W
60. ings and then press beneath Select 3 Press beneath Select Delete HS is selected and PIN appears 4 Press numeric keys and enter 0000 and then press beneath Select Alist of registered handsets appears 5 Press a and scroll to the handset that you are deleting and then press beneath Select 6 Press a The handset is no longer registered to the base 162 Troubleshooting General operation Symptom Solutions Phone is e Secure the power adapter non operational connection in the wall outlet e Secure the cords and cables e Fully charge the handset batteries and install them properly e Turn on the handset page 62 e Plug in another phone to the same wall jack to ensure that the phone service is operational NO LINE Connect the phone appears on the line cord screen Handset batteries e Use only AAA NiMH seem to have rechargeable batteries short lives Never use alkaline batteries e Clean the charging contacts When lift the Turn on the auto answer handset from the feature page 110 base the line doesn t open 163 Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions There is noise If you subscribe to DSL static or service install a DSL filter interference page 16 e Plug in the power adapter to the wall outlet and securely connect it to the phone e Do not plug in other appliances to the same wall outlet e Move the phone to a location that
61. is free of interference e If you are located near radio towers install a filter Voicemail and call waiting services Symptom Solutions Call waiting does Confirm that you subscribe to call waiting service e If another handset is engaged on the line call waiting information doesn t show 164 New voice mail doesn t ap pear on the base screen but have a voicemail There is no caller ID information on the screen Solutions Conditions e You primarily use the answering machine to retrieve messages but you also subscribe to voicemail and call waiting services e A second caller leaves a voicemail while you are talking to the first caller e You also have unheard answering machine messages Result New voice mail doesn t appear until you hear all answering machine messages e Confirm that you subscribe to caller ID service and to caller ID on call waiting service e Some callers withhold details e ID_ information can be delayed Check after the phone rings a few times e If answering machine is on set it to answer after at least two rings 165 Troubleshooting Call notification Symptom Solutions There is noje Turn on the ringer and turn up audible ringer the ringer volume page 62 e Plug in the power adapter to the wall outlet and securely connect it to the phone e Unplug one or more devices that share the phone line Handset visual e Turn on the handset l
62. nds A1600BT phone a pause is three seconds long To insert a pause while storing a number you press 0 For example To store your voicemail number in a one touch key you would store a series of numbers as follows e Your voicemail access number e Two pauses to wait for your recorded voicemail message to begin 79 Insert a pause Ea to enter the voicemail menu One pause to wait for the passcode prompt Your passcode and E Insert pauses while storing a number A pause is 3 seconds long While storing an automated service number and all of its required responses into a one touch number you must enter pauses before each automated prompt To store an automated service number and responses 1 2 80 Jot down the automated service number Call the number and jot down the following until you reach the destination a The number of seconds between the last number dialed and the first prompt b The next required response Using your notes follow the instructions for storing a one touch number for instructions see page 72 While storing the number and required responses press one or more times in sequence to equal the number of seconds before each prompt P appears on the screen for each pause Phonebooks You can build personal phonebooks in each handset and the base so that you can easily make calls with a few key presses You can store up to 50 entries in the handset and
63. ng appears Speak loudly and clearly into the microphone on the base and then press beneath End 6 To check the message press G and scroll to Play OGM and then press beneath Select The message plays 7 Take one of these steps elf you like the message press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen e To re record the message begin again at Step 4 135 Answering machine Listen to your recorded message To listen to your recorded message 136 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press G4 and scroll to TAM setup and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to Outgoing Msg and then press beneath Select Press beneath Select Play OGM is selected and your message plays Take one of these steps e If you like the message press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen e To re record the message scroll to and select Record OGM re record and then press beneath End Restore the default message You can restore the phone s default outgoing message To restore the default outgoing message 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press G4 and scroll to TAM set up and then press beneath Select 3 Press G and scroll to Outgoing Msg and then press beneath Select 4 Press G and scroll to Erase OGM and then press beneath Select A confirmation tone oc
64. ntry 75 PSO US aoso eiei eooo E SEES 77 USING the keypads 77 Insert PAUSC ci viccsscssnnacsccddwerxtuisacncasdocesundsedocnes 79 What is a pause scscacicsiccstscsacescissstesacesecdseds 79 For example sisnsiivcciiccssatitosusemuaecsnsavnismninmbincsa 79 Insert pauses while storing a number 80 PHONE BOOKS reiner ERF 81 Manually store phonebook entries 81 Store phonebook entries from lists 84 Edit a phonebook entry n 87 Delete one or all phonebook entries 90 View handset phonebook status 92 Record a MEMO cccceceecceceececeeeeecaeeeeeaes 93 Retrieve a INGINIO isectctacaintatctedssetecasteaiomess 94 Cellphone SHANG cece cacccorecevereteeteccnccetcecnscecees 97 Cellphone sharing capabilities 98 Cellphone sharing advantages 98 Required conditions for cellphone sharing 99 Pair and connect a cellphone 100 Place or answer a cellphone call 102 Switch a cellphone call between phones 104 Simultaneous cellphone and landline calls 105 Disconnect a cellphone ceee 106 Unpair a cellphone c0seeeeeeeeees 108 NAN Sanear S EAE OES 110 Auto answering aeciceice ce tee cece uecxcs eee tereweleudes 110 Place answer or end a call 111 Place a one touch call 115 Call from your phonebook 8 116 Redial a TUMDGN iccccraiastuandscri
65. o enter the new ID number and then press beneath Save Aconfirmation tone occurs 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 139 Answering machine Slow messages playback speed If you would prefer to slow down the rate at which your incoming messages play you can turn on this feature To slow message playback speed Press beneath Menu on the screen Press D and scroll to TAM setup and then press beneath Select 3 Press GD and scroll to ICM Voice Slow and then press beneath Select 4 Press G and scroll to ON or OFF and then press beneath Select 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 140 Change the number of rings before pickup By default your answering machine picks up calls after the sixth ring You can set it to pick up after two four six or eight rings If you would like the machine to generally pick up after six rings but after two if new messages are waiting select Toll Saver If you use the answering machine together with voicemail and call waiting service you must set the number of rings before pickup to be less than the number of rings before pickup for voicemail service Voicemail pickup is determined by your service provider For more information see page 132 To change the number of rings before pickup 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press D and scroll to TAM setup and then press ben
66. of these steps e To confirm the name Press beneath Save e ToO add a name Press alphanumeric keys to enter the name and then press beneath Save 5 Press and scroll to a ringtone to associate with this caller and then press Cy beneath Save The entry is stored Edit a phonebook entry To edit a phonebook entry in the handset 1 Press amp beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to Phonebook and then press beneath Select The first entry in the phonebook appears 87 Phonebooks 88 Press and scroll to the entry that you want to edit and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to Edit and then press beneath Select The name appears Toeditthename press beneath Erase press alphanumeric keys and then press beneath Save To enter a space press 03 To enter another letter on the same key wait for the cursor to move forward The number appears To edit the number press beneath Erase press alphanumeric keys and then press beneath Save A list of ringtones appears To edit the ringtone that is associated with this caller press and scroll to the desired ringtone and then press GS beneath Select Press Lo To edit a phonebook entry in the base Press beneath Phonebkon the screen Press GD and scroll to the entry that you want to edit and then press beneath Options
67. onnect a headset to the base during a call 1 Onthe left side of the base connect the headset to the N jack 2 Place the headset on your head 3 On the base press AJ 4 Optional e To adjust volume or tone Slide Nha eee ma oN Tenma ati a e To amplify sound Press C 5 To end the call press A 123 To connect a headset to the handset during a call If the headset includes a microphone you can attach the handset clip to your belt or clothing you are mobile 4 5 124 On the side of the handset connect the headset to the jack Place the headset on your head Optional fal Left side e To adjust volume Press e To adjust tone Press n Optional Clip the handset to your belt or clothing To end the call press eo Mute the microphone You can mute the handset or the base so that the other party cannot hear any noise or conversation on your end of the line You can still hear the other party Muting also works when you use a speakerphone or headset To mute and unmute the handset microphone 1 Press beneath Mute on the screen Muted appears on the screen 2 To unmute the microphone and return to conversation press beneath Unmute To mute and unmute the base microphone 1 Press beneath Mute on the screen Mute appears on the screen 2 To unmut
68. ower outage occurs batteries in the base ensure that base and handset are functional Latch Battery compartment on the underside of the phone L 4 1 Ensure that the phone line and power cords are disconnected from the phone base 2 On the bottom of the phone base unscrew the battery compartment cover 3 Grasp the top edge of the amp on the battery cover and gently pull it up to remove the cover 4 Insert four AAA NiMH batteries according to the marked polarity symbols The flat side of each battery presses against a spring 5 Gently snap the battery cover back into place and then screw it into place 13 Connect the cords To avoid potential interference place the phone away from electronic equipment A1600BT base een A1600EBT base To AC outlet To phone jack To AC outlet If you subscribe to DSL service If you hear noise during conversations or if the caller ID function does not work properly please obtain and attach a DSL noise filter Attach the filter between the telephone cord and the telephone communication jack in the wall Charge the batteries Before you use the phone for the first time fully charge the batteries for approximately 24 hours Recharge the batteries regularly Note If or amp 4 appears on the screen the battery charge is low or depleted If you attempt to fully recharge the batteries and the battery icon does not return to B insert fresh batte
69. press beneath Select 4 Press beneath Exit To turn on or off the talking caller ID feature If you subscribe to caller ID service you can set the base to announce the phone numbers of incoming calls between rings If you have recorded a personal identifier for a caller the phone announces the identifier instead of the number h 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 903 2 Press CO and scroll to Set Talk and he then press beneath Select 3 Press CO and scroll to CID TALKING and then press beneath Select 4 Press CO and scroll to On or Off and then press beneath Select 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 51 To turn on or off the talking review feature You can set the base to speak phone numbers as you review them in these lists in the base e Dialed calls listings e Phonebook listings e Caller ID records if you subscribe to caller ID If you have recorded a personal identifier for a caller the phone announces the identifier instead of the number Press beneath Menu on the screen Press CO and scroll to Set Talk and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to REVIEW TALKING and then press beneath Select 4 Press CD and scroll to On or Off and then press beneath Select 5 Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen 52 Paging and alarms Page a lost
70. ps one and two can be reversed but you see large numbers on the screen if you press the alphanumeric keys first 1 Press the alphanumeric keys If you make a mistake press beneath Erase on the screen 2 Press and speak Call duration appears on the handset screen 3 To end the call press eo To place a call using the base If you call from the base without using a headset the speakerphone is on Your conversation is hands free 1 Press Speaker 2 Press the alphanumeric keys 3 To end the call press sreater 20 Answer a Call To answer a call using the handset 1 Lift the handset from the base 2 Press and speak Call duration appears on the handset screen 3 To end the call press eo To answer a call using the base 1 Press sveater 2 To end the call press searr 21 Red amplification indicator White ringer indicator amp flashlight Alpha numeric keypad Microphone SOS key For programming in structions see page 72 Carrying clip Speaker Battery compartment 22 Backlighting The display and keys light when you lift the handset from the base or when you press handset keys After 10 seconds the backlighting turns off To turn it back on again press S J Home screen The home screen is the phone display that you see when the phone is at rest or when you press E 23 amp Signal strength Batt
71. ress and scroll to a new tone and then press beneath Select Aconfirmation tone occurs Press Lo Delete a one touch entry To delete a one touch entry in the base 1 Press beneath Phonebk on the screen 75 2 Press CD and scroll to the entry that you want to delete and then press beneath Options Press G and scroll to Erase and then press beneath Select The entry is deleted A confirmation tone occurs and the next entry appears Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen To delete a memory key entry in the handset 76 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press and scroll to Phonebook and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to the m fma or entry that you want to delete and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to Delete and then press beneath Select The entry is deleted A confirmation tone occurs and the next entry ap pears Press Lo Keypad tips Using the keypads pH 4 5 amp 78 0 HE HTT e Letter or number When you press an alphanumeric key on a keypad the number is selected for tasks where numbers are appropriate or a letter is selected for tasks where letters are appropriate e Which letter Each key has more than one letter available and you find a letter by continuing to press the key until you see it e Case Press a key repeatedly until you see t
72. ries 14 To charge the batteries 1 Place the telephone handset on the base station A beep occurs and the rode NA lights and shows 2 arging One iii h BQO Carrying clip optional If you want to converse using a headset while keeping your hands free you can attach the handset to a belt To install a handset carrying clip 1 On the back of the phone align the arms of the carrying clip above the slots on the sides of the phone 2 Gently snap the arm clips into the slots 15 Important concepts Personalize your phone The ClearSounds A1600BT phone is feature rich This manual describes all available features and how to personalize your phone The features are described in unique topics that lend themselves to scanning If you see an inter esting feature you can take the time to personalize your phone using the instructions for that feature 16 Handset and base are separate Think of each handset and the base as separate components Each component has unique settings and keys that do not apply to the other component For example Throughout this manual You enter phonebook numbers separately for the handset and the base If you pair your phone with a cellphone the phonebook numbers remain separate If you dial a call using the base keys and you want to switch from base_speakerphone to the handset you must press on the handset to open th
73. ss beneath Select Press and scroll to your choice and then press beneath Select Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen Time and date You can manually set the time and date and the time and date formats that appear on the screens However if you subscribe to caller ID service your phone automatically sets the time and date when the first call arrives after phone setup or after a time change To set the hour format for the handset You can select the 12 hour format or the 24 hour format 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen 2 Press and scroll to HS Settings and then press S amp S beneath Select 3 Press a and scroll to Date amp Time and then press beneath Select 4 Press and scroll to Time Format and then press SS beneath Select 37 Display 5 Press and scroll to your choice and then press beneath Select Aconfirmation tone occurs Press Lo The handset displays the new format To set the hour format for the base You can select the 12 hour format or the 24 hour format 38 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press beneath Select Set Display is selected Press G and scroll to Hour Format and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to your choice and then press beneath Select Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen The
74. st a Press and scroll to Erase All and then press be neath Erase All Erase A11 appears b Press beneath Yes Empty list appears 155 Delete entries from the inbound calls list When the list becomes full the oldest call drops from the list You can remove calls manually if you wish To delete calls from the handset inbound calls list 156 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press S beneath Select CID Book is selected Press S beneath More Take one of these steps e To erase the selected number Press and scroll to Delete and then press beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs and the next number appears e To erase all numbers in the list a Press and scroll to Delete All and then press S beneath Select b Press S beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs and Empty appears Press Lo To delete calls from the base inbound calls list Press and scroll to a number that you want to delete Press beneath Options Take one of these steps e To erase the selected number Press beneath Erase The number is deleted and the next number appears e To erase all numbers in the list a Press D and scroll to Erase All and then press beneath Erase All Erase A11 appears b Press beneath Yes Empty list appears 157 Handset keypad locking You can lock all keys on the keypad except
75. strobe light m To turn on the strobe light am e On the back side of the phone base move the amp switch to X To turn off the strobe light e On the back side of the phone base move the o switch to Note If the add on vibrating pad is connected to the base this setting turns on pad vibration 65 Call notification Call waiting on or off If you subscribe to call waiting service with your telephone service provider you can switch to an incoming call while conversing and then switch back and forth between parties If you prefer to turn off call waiting notification for example if you anticipate an important call during which you prefer not to be disturbed you can turn off notification Later you can turn it on again To turn off or on call waiting for the base and handset 66 _ 1 Press beneath Menu on the screen Press and scroll to Set Phone and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to Call Waiting and then press beneath Select Press GC and scroll to Off or On and then press beneath Select Press beneath Back until you arrive at the home screen Vibrating pad add on purchase If you purchased the vibrating pad that is compatible with your ClearSounds A1600BT phone you can enable vibration notification of incoming calls To turn on vibrating pad notification J _ 1
76. t Now press 2 and scroll to the edges up the list Select keys Scroll key 25 No matter where you are in the menus you can always press this key to return to the home screen Home key 3 Press The Home screen appears Handset keys Most keys have several functions Take a few minutes to explore all of the keys This is a good time to become familiar with the keys Later you can refer to these diagrams as necessary A 140uch memory B Scroll C Speakerphone I Select D H Dial Answer ae al cell phone HOME G Dial Answer e Backlight plone E Press and hold to turn on off flashlight F Keypad lock or Conference call 26 a B Ie m Tip Press close to the edges A ia ma One touch memory keys For one touch calling you can store one commonly called number in each of the four memory keys Scroll key The scroll key serves two purposes e Ifa menu list is present on the screen press to scroll up the list and press to scroll down the list e If no menu list is present on the screen press each icon to implement these functions a Enter the inbound calls list During a call increase volume Enter the dialed calls list During number storage insert a pause Enter the phonebook During a call decrease volume Lt Contact another handset that is registered to your ClearSounds A1600BT base 27 c ae D Pr 28 Speakerphone D
77. t remember the cellphone It is easier to reconnect a cell phone to your ClearSounds phone if you simply disconnect it without unpairing it For dis connect instructions see this section instead Dis connect a cellphone on page 106 To un pair a cellphone from your ClearSounds phone You can unpair using the handset or the base and the unpairing occurs at both components 1 Take one of these steps e Onthehandset Press beneath Menu on the screen e On the base Press beneath Menu on the screen 108 Take one of these steps e On the handset Press m and scroll to Bluetooth and then press beneath Select e Onthebase Press Cy and scrollto Bluetooth and then press beneath Select Take one of these steps e On the handset Press and scroll to Device List and then press S be neath Select e On the base Press C and scroll to Device List and then press beneath Select Take one of these steps e On the handset Press and scroll to the cellphone that you wish to remove and then press beneath Select e On the base Press CD and scroll to the cellphone that you wish to remove and then press beneath Select Take one of these steps e On the handset Press m and scroll to Remove and then press beneath Select e On the base Press D and scroll to Remove and then press beneath Select Atthe cellphone remove A1600BT from the Bluetooth devices list
78. t it press beneath Erase Press S beneath Save Press and scroll to a ringtone to associate with this caller and then press beneath Select A confirmation tone occurs and the number appears Press eo The number appears in your phonebook as M X To associate a name with the m ma phonebook entry use the Phonebook menu to edit the entry See Replace or edit a one touch entry on page 74 73 One touch numbers Replace or edit a one touch entry To replace or edit a one touch entry in the base Simply store a new number over the old number see page 71 To replace or edit a memory key or SOS entry in the handset 74 Press amp beneath Menu on the screen Press and scroll to Phonebook and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to the ma fma or entry that you want to replace or edit and then press beneath Select Press and scroll to Edit and then press beneath Select 9 Take one of these steps Note You cannot erase the M l 4 annotation e To add a name after the M 1 4 annotation press alphanumeric keys e To edit or replace a name press beneath Erase and then enter the revisions Press beneath Save The number appears To edit or replace the number press beneath Erase replace or edit the number and then press beneath Save To edit the caller ringtone p
79. t or base to place a cellphone call or to answer an incoming cellphone call Only the cellphone line is engaged During a cellphone call on the ClearSounds phone the ClearSounds handset shows C and the base shows To place or answer a cellphone call 102 1 Ensure that the blue light appears on the base 7 a The light indicates that a _ cellphone is actively connected to the ClearSounds phone If the celphone is disconnected take one of these steps e On the ClearSounds handset Press E e On the ClearSounds base The blue light turns on If the blue light still does not turn on confirm the following e Cellphone is on e Cellphone is placed within ap proximately 10 30 feet of the ClearSounds phone base e Cellphone is paired with the ClearSounds A1600BT phone see page 100 2 Dial or answer as usual but press these buttons instead e On the handset Press instead of 4 c e On the base Press instead For cellphone sharing troubleshooting see page 168 103 Cellphone sharing Related instructions e Place answer or end a call on page 111 e Call from your phonebook on page 116 e Redial a number on page 117 e Call from the inbound calls list on page 119 Switch a cellphone call between phones During a cellphone call you might want to maintain the call but switch it to the other phone For example e If you are talking on the
80. that you wish to store and then press beneath Save on the screen The number appears on the screen 2 Check the number and then press beneath Save Name appears 3 Press alphanumeric keys to enter the name and then press beneath Save To enter a space press To enter another letter on the same key wait for the cursor to move forward A list of ring tones appears 4 Press and scroll to a ringtone to associate with this caller and then press beneath Select The entry is stored 83 Phonebooks Store phonebook entries from lists You can quickly add a number to your handset or base phonebooks from these lists e The dialed calls list e Ifyou subscribe to caller ID service the inbound Calls list The lists are the same on both components but you must store phonebook entries separately for the base and each handset To store a handset phonebook entry from lists 1 Take one of these steps e To store a number from the dialed calls list press The most recent listing in the dialed list appears e To store a number from the inbound calls list Press GS beneath Menu on the screen Press beneath Select The most recent listing in the inbound calls list appears 2 Press and scroll to the entry that you want to store and then press S beneath More 84 3 Press beneath Select Add to PB is selected 4 Take on
81. the speakerphone is on 1 Lift the handset 2 Press 4 3 Press to turn off the base speaker 113 To call other handsets in your home If additional handsets are registered to your ClearSounds A1600BT base you can place internal calls among the handsets 114 Available handset numbers appear Indicate the phone s that you wish to call e To call one handset Press the numeric key that indicates the number of the handset that you wish to call Call FR HS X appears on the recipient phone e To call all handsets Press 9 Call A11 HS appears on the recipient phone If an external call comes in while you converse on an internal call press to end the internal call before you answer the external call Place a one touch call If you have stored numbers for the one touch memory keys you can call these numbers with one touch If you need instructions for storing one touch numbers see page 53 To place a one touch call using the handset ie 2 Press the m1 m4 that you wish to call The number appears on the screen and the phone dials To place a one touch call using the base 1 Press the BE photo key that you wish to dial The number appears on the screen 2 Press Speaker The phone dials 115 Call from your phonebook If you have stored a number in your handset or base phonebook you can call it quickly If you need instructions for storing phonebook n
82. the conference press and hold Ea untl Conference appears The three parties are connected e To return to the external caller without starting a conference call press 4 To leave a conference call e Press so The other parties remain connected until they press eo 130 Answering machine Is the answering machine right for you The phone includes a built in answering machine You must choose one method as a primary message retrieval method answering machine or voicemail Each method has unique features and benefits Answering machine e Call screening You can hear the caller leave a message and pick up the handset to speak e One touch message retrieval gt e Holds 15 minutes of messages Voicemail service e Detects and stores a record of incoming calls and mes sages that come through when your line is engaged e Purchased through your telephone service provider 131 Answering machine Answering machine with call waiting If you prefer using an answering machine but you also want to be alerted to incoming calls when you are on the line with another caller you can primarily use the answering machine and purchase voicemail with the call waiting feature If you do not answer the second caller and the caller leaves a message the message becomes a voicemail To set up your phone in this way you must set the number of rings before pickup for the answering machine to b
83. umbers see page 81 To call a handset phonebook number 2 Press m The first phonebook entry appears 3 Take one of these steps e Press the key for the first letter of the name and then press m or and scroll to the name e Press or and scroll to the name 4 A The phone dials 116 To call a base phonebook number 1 Press beneath Phonebk on the screen 2 Press CD until you see the entry that you want to call and then press raa The phone dials Redial a number You can quickly redial any of the last ten numbers that were dialed from your handset or base The same list of ten numbers is available on the handsets and the base To redial the last dialed number using the handset 1 Lift fy 2 Press The last dialed number appears 3 Press 4 The phone dials 117 To redial the last dialed number using the base 1 Press soare 2 Press esa The phone dials To redial a recently dialed number using the handset The last dialed number appears 3 Press and scroll to the number that you want to call 4 Press 4 The phone dials To redial a recently dialed number using the base 1 Press aia 2 Press GD and scroll to the entry that you want to call and then press soeater The phone dials Call from the inbound calls list If you subscribe to caller ID service
84. uringacall press this key to activate the handset speakerphone for handsfree conversation End call key During a call press this key to end the call Power on off key Press and hold this key until the phone power turns on or turns off Home key No matter where you are in the menu structure press this key to return home to the home screen Backlighting key From the home screen press this key to turn on the backlighting Flashlight To turn on the flashlight beam at the top of the handset press and hold the key Press and hold again to turn it off Keypad lock To secure the keypad from accidental dialing press and hold this key until the keypad locks Press again to unlock it Conference call During a call press this key to set up a conference call G Dial Answer Press this key to place a Call or answer a call H Dial Answer cellphone Press this key to place a call or answer a cellphone call L o Select keys Press a select key to implement the selected command that appears directly above on the screen The selected commands change as you scroll through menus 29 A1600BT base Headset neckloop tone and volume One touch memory keys Answering Machine Indicator lights peakerphone and ringer volume Right side 30 Neckloop headset jacks Left side Base keys Page misplaced handsets and register handsets O ae Toggle between callers Call waiting service r

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