Clarity C460 User manual

User Guide
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Clarity C460 DECT 6.0
amplified cordless telephone. Using our patented Clarity
Power, the C460 offers amplified sound with advanced
frequency shaping to provide a loud and clear telephone
conversation at the highest quality. In addition, this
phone has many features including a digital answering
machine and speakerphone.
This User Guide and Quick Start Guide will provide you
with the information you need to user your new C460
effectively, easily, and safely. Read this guide thoroughly
before using this telephone. Keep the guide near the
phone for easy reference.

Safety Instructions ....................................................................4
Features........................................................................................7
Contents and Parts List ...........................................................8
Quick Reference Guide
Telephone Base Features........................................................9
Answering Machine Features................................................10
Handset Features ..................................................................11
Menu Screen Features ..........................................................12
How to connect the telephone ............................................13
Installation
Basic Steps.............................................................................14
Battery...................................................................................14
Mounting................................................................................14
Telephone Operations
Basics .....................................................................................1 8
Answering Machine...............................................................18
Intercom ................................................................................21
Menu Operations
Caller ID... .............................................................................23
Menu... ...................................................................................23
Phonebook.... ........................................................................23
Setup......................................................................................24
Sounds... ................................................................................27
Alerts...... ...............................................................................28
Call Log..................................................................................29
Troubleshooting........................................................................31
FCC Requirements and Regulations....................................33
Warranty and Service .............................................................36
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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10. Do not place anything on the
power cord. Install the telephone
where no one will step or trip on
the cord.
11. Do not overload wall outlets or
extension cords as this can increase
the risk of fire 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 fire or electrical shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on
the telephone.
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 servicing to the
manufacturer under the following
conditions:
A. When the power supply cord
or plug is frayed or damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled into
the product.
C. If the telephone has been
exposed to rain or water.
D. 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 qualified technician
to restore the telephone to
normal operation.
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons
including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instruc-
tions marked on the telephone.
3. Do not use this telephone near
a bath tub, wash basin, kitchen
sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool
or anywhere else there is water.
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 vicinity of the leak.
6. Unplug this telephone from the wall
outlets before cleaning. 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 in the owner’s
manual. If you are not sure of the
voltage in your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set the volume control in a low
position and then adjust the
volume to a comfortable level.
2. Limit the amount of time you use
the handset at high volume.
3. Avoid turning up the volume to
block out noisy surroundings.
CHILDREN: Never allow children to
play with the product – small parts may
be a choking hazard and the amplified
volume may cause hearing damage.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERIES
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery
is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the instructions.
1. Use only the approved battery
pack in the handset of your
cordless phone.
For Handset Unit:
3.6V 600mAh Ni-MH AAA
GPI International Ltd.:
GP60AAAH3BMJ
Sanik Battery Co. Ltd.:
3SNAAA60HSJI
2. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire as it may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
3. 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.
E. If the telephone has been
dropped or the case has
been damaged.
F. If the telephone exhibits a
distinct change in performance.
15. Never install telephone wiring
during a lightning storm.
16. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifi-
cally designed for wet locations.
17. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the tele-
phone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
18. Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.
19. Use only the power cord and
batteries indicated in the manual.
Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire. They may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
20. Plug the AC adaptor into the outlet
that is nearest and most accessible
to the telephone.
Exposure to high volume sound levels
may damage your hearing. Although
there is no single volume setting that
is appropriate for everyone, you should
always use the handset with the volume
set at moderate levels and avoid pro-
longed 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 stop
using the handset. To protect your
hearing, some hearing experts suggest
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4. 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.
5. Charge the battery (ies) provided
with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified
in this manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orienta-
tion between the battery pack
and the battery charger.
Pacemaker Warning
If you or a member of your house-
hold has a pacemaker or other
medical devices, consult your physi-
cian or the manufacturer of the
pacemaker or medical device before
using this product. The product
should be used in accordance with
the guidelines provided by your
physician or the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or medical device.
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FEATURES
Clarity Power
Clarity Power not only makes amplified telephone calls louder, but also clearer and
easier to understand. The patented Clarity Power technology amplifies and shapes
high frequencies. This will enhance communications for the millions of people who
experience high frequency hearing loss, the most common type of hearing loss.
Answering Machine
Offered in the C460 is a fully digital answering machine. This answering machine
has remote access, meaning that messages can be retrieved from outside of the
home. In addition, the answering machine can also be accessed by the handset.
There are buttons on the base that provide an easy way to record and listen to
the outgoing message currently used by the machine. The answering machine can
also be turned on or off.
Speakerphone
The full duplex speakerphone allows for a seamless conversation that is both loud
and noise free. Both the base and the handset have speakerphone capabilities. This
means that not only can be speakerphone be used to carry on a conversation with
someone outside of the home, but also can double as an intercom system. Using
the speakerphone system, one can talk from the handset to the base and from the
base to the handset. This is also true for the additional handsets that are offered
for this phone.
Multi Handset Capable
Additional handsets are available for purchase and are sold separately. The C460
can support up to three (3) additional handsets. For more information, please con-
tact Clarity Customer Service at 1-800-426-3738. Also products can be viewed
online at www.clarityproducts.com.

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Battery pack
Base Handset
Belt clip AC power adapter
Battery
compartment
cover
Phone cord
CONTENTS & PARTS CHECKLIST
User guide
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Base Features
1 Boost
Press to add an extra level
of amplification
2 Volume Control
Press Up or Down arrows to
control volume
3 Speakerphone
Press On or Off
4 Flash
Press to receive an incoming
call while on a call
(Call Waiting required)
5 Redial
Press to redial last number dialed
C460 Quick Reference Guide
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Press to turn OFF speakerphone
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7 Page
Press to Page handset or initiate
Intercom
8 Power LED
Lights when power is being
received from adapter
9 Boost LED
Lights when BOOST is activated
during a call
10 Charge/In Use LED
Lights when the handset is in the
cradle or when the line is busy
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Base Features
1 Answering Machine Display
Displays number of new messages
2 Ans On/Off
Press to turn answering machine
on or off
3 REC Ans
Press to record outgoing message
4 PLAY Ans
Press to play outgoing message
5 Rewind
Press once to repeat message.
Press twice to play previous message.
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6 Forward
Press to skip to next message.
7 Play
Press to play message
8 Stop
Press to stop message playing
9 Erase
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Handset Features
1 Talk
Press to answer call or to make
a call, press button then dial number
2 End
Press to end a call
3 Boost
Press to add an extra level
of amplification
4 Up/Down Arrows
Views CID, navigates Menu, and
controls volume during a call
5 Menu
Press to view Menu, use to select
option while in Menu
6 Clear
Goes to previous screen in Menu,
used as backspace when entering
a number
7 Phonebook
Press to view Phonebook
8 Help Key
Press to dial a pre-programmed
number, must be programmed by user.
To program this button, see page 16
for more instructions.
C460 Quick Reference Guide
9 Redial/Pause
Press to redial last number dialed, or
used when programming a number to
insert a four (4) second pause
10 Speakerphone
Press to activate speakerphone
11 Intercom
Press to call base or another handset
for intercom use
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press while on a call to receive another
incoming call (Call Waiting required)
13 Belt Clip
Fits onto handset to aid in hands-
free operation
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Screen Features
1 Antenna
Confirms the connection to the base
2 Date
Shows the current date in Month/Day
format. To change, see page 26.
3 Speakerphone
Will display when the speakerphone
function is enabled. Refer to Page 16
for more information.
4 Do Not Disturb
Will display when the “Do Not Disturb”
feature is set to ON. To turn this
feature on or off, see page 28.
5 In Use Indicator: Will display when
the phone is off-hook
6 Alarm Clock
An alarm clock will display when the
Alarm feature of the phone is set to
ON. To turn on or off the alarm clock,
see page 28.
7 Time
Shows the current time. To change,
see page 26.
8 Battery
Shows the level of the battery charge.
When full, three squares will be
shown inside the battery. When the
battery has no charge, no squares will
be shown.
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•PlugoneendofthelongtelephonelinecordintothejackmarkedLINElocatedonthe
back of the telephone. Plug the other end into the telephone wall jack.
•InserttheplugoftheACadapterintothejackmarkedACAdapteronthebackofthe
base unit. Then plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet.
•Placethehandsetinsidethecradle.Pressspeakerphonebuttononbaseandlistenfor
dial tone.
Leave the handset in the base for at least twelve hours to allow the battery to develop a full
charge. This will ensure optimal battery performance.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR C460 PHONE
C460 Quick Reference Guide
HOW TO DIAL OR RECEIVE A CALL
To Answer a Call:
Handset: Press the TALK key located
on the handset.
Speakerphone: Press the button
labeled SPEAKER on the base.
Line AC adapter
To Make a Call:
Handset: Press the TALK button on
the handset then dial number.
Speakerphone: Press the button
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INSTALLATION
BASIC STEPS
There are three (3) basic steps involved in setting up your C460.
1.Decide the location. Whether it will hang on a wall or sit on a flat desk or table
top will determine how the phone should be assembled. A wall phone jack and a
standard wall power outlet are required for operation and should be close by.
2.Connect the necessary cord and components. See Page 13.
3.Allow the battery to charge twelve (12) hours before usage.
BATTERY
Battery must be initially charged for a full twelve (12) hours before first use. Failure
to fully charge the battery may result in the battery developing a memory. If the
battery develops a memory, it will hold less charge with each following charge.
Eventually the battery would have to be replaced prematurely.
To install the battery:
Connect the small white plug into the slot located inside the battery compartment
on the back of the handset.
Take the battery compartment cover provided and place over the battery and slide
to snap it closed.
MOUNTING
Plug one end of the long telephone line cord into the jack marked LINE located on
the back of the telephone. Plug the other end into the telephone wall jack.
Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the jack marked AC Adapter on the back of
the base unit. Then plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet.
Place the handset inside the cradle. The handset should sit in a vertical orientation,
where the screen faces outward.
At this point the phone should be ready to use. Press the speaker phone button on
the base and listen for a dial tone.
If the unit does not light up at all, check the AC Adapter connections on the back of
the phone and into the wall.
If the unit lights up but there is no dial tone, check the telephone cord connections
to ensure they are secure. If there is still no dial tone, test the unit using a different
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Wall Mounting Instructions
The phone unit may be mounted on a standard wall plate. This will require the usage
of the wall mount bracket and the short telephone line cord.
Remove the insert in the cradle of the base. Push the small tab on the back of the
insert and lift the insert away from the base.
To install the wall mount bracket, insert the four (4) tabs of the bracket into the slots
on the bottom of the base.
Plug one end of the short telephone line cord into the jack marked LINE located on
the back of the telephone.
Insert the plug of the AC Adapter into the port on the back of the phone labeled AC
Adapter. Then plug the adapter into the wall outlet.
Align the keyhole slots on the bottom of the phone base with the wall plate studs
and slide the base of the phone downward to secure it on the wall.
Place the handset inside the cradle. The handset should sit in a vertical orientation,
where the screen faces outward.
At this point the phone should be ready to use. Press the speaker phone button on
the base and listen for a dial tone.
If the unit does not light up at all, check the AC Adapter connections on the back of
the phone and into the wall.
If the unit lights up but there is no dial tone, check the telephone cord connections
to ensure they are secure. If there is still no dial tone, test the unit using a different
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
BASICS
Answering Calls
To answer a call press TALK.
To end the call press END.
Press FLASH during a call to answer a second call. (If you have call waiting service)
Note: If AUTOTALK is on, simply remove the handset from the base to answer
and place back into the base to end the call. To set this up, see page 25.
Making Calls
To make a call, press TALK, and then dial the number. The number may also be
dialed first, using the Clear (CL) button to clear any mistakes. After the number is
entered, press the TALK key to activate the line and dial the number.
To end a call, press END.
Speakerphone
To use the speakerphone function, press SPEAKER to answer the incoming calls. To
make an outgoing call, press SPEAKER and then dial the number. To change back for
normal handset use, press Speaker again. To end call, press END.
BOOST On/Off
The BOOST button controls the loudness of the receiver. This button is located
on the side of the handset and on the base. Once the BOOST button is pressed, an
extra level of amplification is added over the entire range of volume control.
Volume Control
During a call, the up and down arrows below the screen on the handset control the
volume level for the handset. The arrows on the base control the volume of the
Speakerphone. The volume has a maximum level of 16dB before the BOOST button
is activated. Once the BOOST button is pressed, the C460 will provide up to 40dB
of amplification.
Help Button
This button can be used to speed dial a preprogrammed number. This number
must be programmed by user. Once a number is stored and the button is pressed,
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speakerphone. This HELP button can be used to store a doctor, neighbor, of family
member’s phone number. This number is not pre-programmed for 911 and Clarity
does not suggest storing 911 into the phone memory.
To assign a number to this button, the number must first be stored in the phone-
book. For instructions on how to store a number into the phonebook, see page 23.
While viewing the number in the phonebook, press and hold the HELP key for three
(3) seconds. There will be an audible beep to confirm the assigning of the button.
This will also create a new entry in the phone book titled [Ambulance].
Flash
The FLASH (FL on handset) button is activated to use custom calling services such as
Call Waiting or Three Way Calling. Please contact your local telephone company for
information on these services.
Redial
Press REDIAL (RD/P on handset) to call last number dialed. The last number dialed
(up to 24 digits) is stored in the redial memory until another number is dialed.
Page
To page a handset from the base, press the PAGE button on the base followed by
the number of the handset (1-4). If there is only one handset used with the base, it is
“Handset 1.” Each additional handset that is purchased for the C460 is assigned two
(2) through four (4) in numerical order.
Example: To page Handset 1: Press the PAGE button on the base, followed by the
“1” key on the dial pad.
Pause
Programming in a pause will cause the phone to wait four (4) seconds before dialing
additional numbers. This feature may be used when it is necessary to dial an access
code (9, for example). Wait for the second dial tone, and then dial the outgoing
number. Press the RD/P button on the handset at the required point during the
memory storage process to program a pause.
Mute
Press the Mute key on the base to turn off the microphone while using the
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
ANSWERING MACHIINE
The answering machine in the C460 is fully digital and can be accessed from the base,
handset, and even away from the home. The answering machine also offers easy,
one-touch buttons for recording and listening to the message greeting (outgoing
message).
When the answering machine is on, it will answer the incoming call on the number of
rings specified. To view or change the number of times the phone will ring before the
answering machine picks up, follow the instructions under the section “Answering
Machine Setup” on Page 20. When the answering machine is off, the machine answer
after the tenth (10) ring, announce “Hello, I am unable to answer your call right
now, please call back later” and hang up without recording a message.
When the answering machine answers an incoming call, the recording is played
through the base speakerphone. Press the SPEAKER button on the base or the
TALK or SPEAKER button on the handset to pick up the call.
New Messages
When there are new messages, the display will show the number of new messages.
Press PLAY to listen to all of the new messages.
Erase Messages
To erase a message, press the ERASE button while the message is
playing. To erase all the OLD and NEW messages at once, press and hold the
ERASE button while a message is playing.
Record Outgoing Message
Press and hold the Rec Ans button on the base until an audible tone is heard. The
tone should play within a three (3) seconds of holding down the button. Once the
tone is played, let go of the button. The machine will say “Now Recording” and will
beep. At the sound of the beep, begin speaking the message that the answering
machine will play when it picks up a call. While recording, the display will count the
number of seconds it is recording and the OGM icon on the screen will flash. When
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Play Outgoing Message
To listen to the message greeting, press the Play Ans button. While playing, the
display screen will show the OGM icon.
Erase Outgoing Message
To erase the message greeting (outgoing message), press the Play Ans button on the
base. While the message is being played, press the ERASE button on the base. Once
the recording is erased, the machine will use the default message. To record a new
message, follow the instructions above in the “Record Outgoing Message” section.
Remote Access
This feature allows messages on the answering machine to be accessed away from
the house. To do this, call using a touchtone phone and wait for the answering ma-
chine to pick up. After the beep, enter the remote code. The default code is 1234.
To change this, see the instructions under the “Answering Machine Setup” section on
page 20. During this time, all the buttons will be disabled. The chart below outlines
how to operate the machine using the keypad. When finished, simply hang up the
phone. The answering machine will also automatically hang up if no commands are
entered within a ten (10) second time period.
Playback last message
Playback/Repeat message
Skip to Next Message
Record Memo
Stop Playback or Stop Memo Recording
Record new Outgoing Message (OGM)
Turn Answering Machine On or Off
Access Voice Help Menu
If the Toll Saver setting is turned on, the answering machine will pick up after two
(2) rings if there are new messages. If there are no new messages, the machine will
pick up after six (6) rings. This will let the user know if there are any new messages
without actually having to access the machine. This means that it will avoid any pos-
sible charges for air time if the call is being made from a payphone or is long distance.
To access this setting, follow the instructions under the “Answering Machine Setup”
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Handset Access to Messages
To access the answering machine messages from the handset, press the MENU
key to get to the menu. Then use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to move through
the menu until “Messages” is displayed. Press the MENU key to select “Messages.”
When this is done, the phone will play any new messages. If there are none, the
phone will announce “No Message.”
Answering Machine Setup
Follow the voice prompts to select the desired command. To change any of the
settings to the answering machine, follow the instructions in the paragraph above
to access the messages. Once this is done and the screen is showing the number
of messages, press the MENU key. After pressing the MENU key, use the UP or
DOWN arrow keys to navigate through the below options.
Machine
To turn the answering machine on or off, press the MENU key when this is displayed.
Then use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to toggle between ON and OFF. Once the
desired choice is displayed, press the MENU key to save the option and return to the
previous screen.
Number of Rings
To change the number of times the phone rings before the answering machine
picks up, press the MENU key when this is displayed. Then use the UP or DOWN
arrow keys to cycle between the number of rings. The choices are 2, 4, 6, 8 and
“Toll Saver.” Once the desired choice is displayed, press the MENU key to save the
choice and return to the previous screen.
COMMAND FUNCTION
1 To repeat message
2 To playback message
3 To skip to next message
4 To turn the machine on/off
5 To record memo
6 To stop playback or stop memo recordiing
7 Voice help menu
9 To record OGM
0 To erase message