Clarity BT914 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.
CONNECTING THE BASE