Clarity BT914-R User manual

BT914 Amplied Big Button
Cordless Phone with
Bluetooth® Connectivity
User Guide

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Congratulations on purchasing your new Clarity product.
Before using this telephone, please read Important
Safety Instructions.
WARNINGS: PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS
MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING THIS
PHONE.
To maintain the compliance with the FCC’s RF
exposure guideline, place the base unit at least 20
cm from nearby persons. To reduce the risk of re
or injury to persons, read and follow these instruc-
tions.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the tele-
phone.
3. Avoid contact with liquids. Do not locate base unit or
handset near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash
basin, sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near
a swimming pool.
4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)
during a storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical
shock from lightning.
5. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicin-
ity of the leak.
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6. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlets before clean-
ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the
telephone. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage
and/or injury may result if the telephone falls.
8. Do not cover the slots and openings on this telephone.
This telephone should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This telephone should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
9. Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as
stated on the base unit or the owner’s manual. If you are
not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your dealer
or local power company.
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or locate
this product in an area where the power cord is likely to
be damaged by furniture or foot trafc.
11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this
can increase the risk of re or electrical shock.
12. Never push any objects through the slots in the telephone.
They can touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of re or electrical
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone.
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13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not take this
phone apart. Opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.
14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servic-
ing to the manufacturer under the following conditions:
when the power supply cord or plug is frayed or
damaged; if liquid has been spilled into the product; if the
telephone has been exposed to rain or water; if the tele-
phone has been dropped or the case has been damaged; if
the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance; if
the telephone does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjust-
ment may require extensive work by a qualied techni-
cian to restore the telephone to normal operation; if the
telephone does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions.
15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the
jack is specically designed for wet locations.
17. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
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18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
19. This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your local power company.
20. Do not attempt to open the AC adapter. There are
potentially dangerous voltages inside, and there are no
serviceable parts.
21. Discontinue use of product and contact Clarity if the prod-
uct overheats, has a damaged cord or plug, if the product
has been dropped or damaged or if the product has come
into contact with liquids.
22. Use only the AC adapter provided with this product or a
replacement AC adapter provided by Clarity.
23. This phone amplies sound to loud volumes. To prevent
hearing damage, all users of the phone should be informed
of the high volume capability of the phone and children
should only use the phone when supervised by an adult.
24. Exposure to high volume sound levels or excessive sound
pressure may cause temporary or permanent damage to
your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting
that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use
your telephone with the volume set at moderate levels
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and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound
levels. The louder the volume, the less time is required
before your hearing could be affected. If you experience
hearing discomfort, you should have your hearing checked
by a doctor. To protect your hearing, you should:
A) Set the volume control in a low position and gradu-
ally increase the volume as needed. Before pressing the
BOOST button, reduce the volume to the lowest level.
Use the phone on the lowest volume setting as possible.
B) Limit the amount of time you use the telephone at
high volume levels.
25. If you experience a skin irritation after using this product,
discontinue use and contact Clarity.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
1. Do not dispose of the battery in a re as it may explode.
Check with local codes for possible special disposal in-
structions.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes and skin. It
may be toxic if swallowed.
3. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short
the battery with conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets and keys. The battery or conduction material
may over-heat and cause burns.
4. Remove batteries when they are discharged and when
the equipment will not be used for an extended period of
time. Dispose of batteries according to local environ-
mental laws.
5. Do not disassemble, heat, crush, deform or puncture bat-
teries.
6. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
7. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Package contains the following items:
• Answering Machine base station
• AC power adapter for Answering Machine base station
• Telephone line cord for Answering Machine base station
• Cordless Handset
• (2) Rechargeable batteries for cordless handset
• User Manual
• Warranty/FCC Requirements booklet
Installation Location
For maximum coverage and reduce the interference, here are
some guidelines you should consider when you place the base
unit,
• Place it at a convenient, high, and central location with no
obstructions between the handset and base unit in an indoor
environment.
• Place it away from electronic appliances such as televisions,
microwave ovens, radios, personal computers, wireless
devices or other cordless phones.
• Avoid facing radio frequency transmitters, such as external
antennas of mobile phone cell stations.
• Avoid plugging it into the same circuit as other major
household electrical appliances because of the potential for
interference. Try moving the appliance or the base unit to
another power outlet.
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If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory,
move it to another location for better reception. Depending
on the surrounding conditions as well as spatial
and structural factors, the range may be reduced. The range
indoors is normally less than outdoors.
CONNECTING THE ANSWERING MACHINE
BASE STATION
1 – Plug the telephone line into the jack located on the back of
the base station. Plug the other end of the telephone line
into a phone wall outlet.
2 – Plug the power supply cord into the jack located on the
back of the base station.
Plug the other end of power supply line cord into an
electrical outlet.
Always use the cables provided in the box.
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WARNINGS: Use only the power adapter provided
for the base station.
Always use the cables provided in the box, others
may not be compatible.
NOTE: The base unit needs mains power for normal operation,
and the cordless handset will not work without it.
• Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
• Even if you do not subscribe to any conventional telephone
service, you can pair a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to your
telephone base (see Bluetooth), and use the cell line alone
without plugging in a telephone line cord.
• If you subscribe to telephone service from a cable company
or a VoIP service provider, contact your cable/VoIP service
provider for more information.
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Note:
• Use only the batteries provided or equivalent.
• If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect
and remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage.
• To purchase replacement batteries, go to any store that
sells batteries: NiMH AAA 1.2V 500mAh.
Charge the batteries
Once you have installed the batteries, the screen indicates the
battery status.
Note:
• For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone
base or charger when not in use.
• The batteries are fully charged after 16 hours of continuous
charging.
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Battery
indicators Battery status Action
The screen is
blank, or shows
Put in charger
and the battery
symbol ashes.
The battery has
no charge or very
little charge. The
handset cannot be
used.
Charge without
interruption (at
least 30 minutes)
The screen shows
Low Battery
and the battery
symbol ashes.
The battery has
enough charge
to be used for a
short time.
Charge without
interruption (at
least 30 minutes)
The screen shows
Handset X.
The battery is
charged.
To keep the bat-
tery charged, place
it in the telephone
base or charger
when not in use.
Note: If you place the handset in the telephone base or
charger without inserting the batteries, the screen displays No
battery.
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When it is fully charged, you can expect the following
performance:
Operations Operating Time
While in handset use
(talking*)
Seven hours
While in speakerphone
mode (talking*)
Three hours
While not in use (stand-
by**)
Five days
*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the
age of the battery
**Handset is not charging or in use.
IMPORTANT:
• Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling batter-
ies in order not to create a short circuit with conducting
material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper
polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of
these batteries in a safe matter. Do not burn or puncture
the battery. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or
punctured, they could release caustic material which could
cause injury.
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After you install your telephone or power returns follow-
ing a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the
date and time, and the answering system through voice
guide.
If you choose to set up the date and time, and the answer-
ing system at a later stage, you can do it manually.
Set date and time
1. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month, date, and
year, and then press SELECT.
2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour and minute.
3. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to choose AM or
PM, and then press SELECT to save.
• To skip setting, press the Red phone button.
After the setting for the date and time, the handset will display
Voice guide to… and set up Ans sys? alternatively.
Set answering system through voice guide
This feature assists you to do the basic setup of the an-
swering system. You can follow the voice guide to record
your own announcement, set the number of rings and the
message alert tone.
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1. Press MENU to start the voice guide for the answering
system setup. You hear the voice prompt “Hello! This voice
guide will assist you with the basic setup of your answering sys-
tem.”
2. Setup your answering system by inputting the designated
numbers as instructed in the voice guide.
• To skip setting, press the Red phone button.
IMPORTANT:
Check for a dial tone by pressing Green phone/Flash
button. If you hear a dial tone, the installation is successful.
If you do not hear a dial tone:
• Make sure the installation procedures described above are
properly done.
• It may be a wiring problem. If you have changed your
telephone service to digital service from a cable company or
a VoIP service provider, the telephone line may need to be
rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work. Con-
tact your cable/VoIP service provider for more information.
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Operating range
This cordless telephone operates with the maximum
power allowed by the Federal Communications Commis-
sion (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can
communicate over only a certain distance- which can vary
with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the
weather, and the layout of your home or ofce. When
the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of
range or and no pwr at base alternately.
If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it may
not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not connect well
when you press the Green phone/Flash button or
Cell phone button. Move closer to the telephone base,
and then press the Green phone/Flash button or Cell
phone button to answer the call. If the handset moves
out of range during a telephone conversation, there may
be interference. To improve reception, move closer to the
telephone base.
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GETTING TO KNOW
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1Handset earpiece
2LCD Display
3UP Arrow key/Phonebook
• Review the phone book when the phone is not in
use.
• Increase the listening volume during a call or mes-
sage playback.
• Scroll up while in a menu, or in the phonebook,
caller ID log, or redia list.
• Move the cursor to the right when entering num-
bers or names.
4Cell phone button
• Make or answer a cell call.
• Answer an incoming cell call when you hear a call
waiting alert.
5Green Phone/Flash button
• Make or answer a home call.
• Answer an incoming home call when you hear a
call waiting alert.
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61 key/Voicemail
• Press repeatedly to add or remove “1” in front of
the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it
to the phonebook.
• Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail
number.
7*/Tone key
• While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a
call, press to switch to tone dialing temporarily.
8Speakerphone button
• Make or answer a call using the handset speaker-
phone.
• During a call, press to switch between the speaker-
phone and the handset.
9Redial/Pause (RD/P)
• Press repeatedly to review the redial list.
• Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while
entering a number.
10 Menu/Select
• Show the menu.
• While in a menu, press to select an item, or save
an entry or setting.
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR HANDSET