Clarity XL40D User manual

User Guide
XL40D Amplied Telephone
with ClarityLogicTM and DCPTM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions  4
Packaging Contents  7
Basic Installation  8
Wallmount Installation  9
XL40D Features List  10
Operations  14
Boost Function/Amplifying Incoming Sounds                       14
Adjust Volume  14
Adjust Tone  14
Setting Sound Levels  15
Boost Override  15
Memory Storage  16
Outgoing Speech Amplication (OSA)                            16
Technical Specications  18
Clarity LogicTM  19
ClarityLogic Memory Dial®  19
Privacy Policy  20
Troubleshooting  21

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
1 Read and understand all instructions
2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone
3 Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, 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 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 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
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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
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: 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
telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged; if the tele-
phone 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 Im-
proper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualied technician
to restore the telephone to normal operation
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 tele-
phone line has been disconnected at the network interface
18 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY SAFETY
IMPORTANT: 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 instructions
2 Do not open or mutilate the battery Released electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage to the eyes and skin Additionally, 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 overheat and cause burns
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PACKAGING CONTENTS
Your package includes all the items as shown below If there is anything
missing, please contact our Customer Care Department immediately
NOTE: Please retain a copy of proof of purchase for
your records.
User Guide and
Warranty/FCC Regulations
Mounting bracket
Telephone line cords
(one long cord and
one short cord)
Handset coil cord
Handset
DC adapter
Base unit

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Basic Installation
Step 1: Install the backup batteries (optional) by removing the battery
cover as shown in Figure 1. Connect your telephone as shown
in Figure 2.
Step 2: Connect one end of the phone cord into the (square) LINE port
on the back of the phone; connect the other end of the phone
cord into your wall telephone outlet
Step 3: Connect one end of the (curly) handset cord into the handset jack
on the left side of your base; connect the other end of the handset
cord into the bottom of the handset Place handset in cradle
Step 4: Connect the DC adapter cord into the (round) DC 9V 500MA
port on the back of your phone; plug the adapter into your wall’s
electrical outlet
IMPORTANT: Use only with Class (Classe) 2 power source
Note: Remove battery cover using a thin object (like the tip of a
pen) to push down the tab shown by the arrow above.
When nished, lift handset to test If you hear a dial tone, your telephone is
ready for use If not, check all connections again
If there is a power outage, the XL40D will maintain its full amplication for
up to 48 hours with four AA alkaline backup batteries (not included)
Figure 1 Figure 2
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XL40D INSTALLATION
The phone operates as a regular phone if there is no power or backup
batteries In this case, the indicator lights, the loud ringer, the lighted key-
pad and the amplication will be disabled; you will still be able to make and
receive phone calls, but the extra amplication will not be engaged
We recommend installing batteries if you live in an area with frequent
power outages
Wall Mount Installation
Step 1: Pull the handset hook out of the base and reverse its position so
that the hook points up and will hold the handset when you hang
up (See Figure 3)
Step 2: Plug one end of the short at telephone line cord into the jack
marked LINE located on the back of the telephone Then run the
cord through the groove on the back of the phone Insert the tabs
of the mounting bracket into the slots in the back of the phone
Push the mounting bracket in and down rmly until it snaps into
place (See Figure 4)
Step 3: Plug the at telephone line cord into the wall plate jack, then align
the mounting bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and
slide the base of the phone downward to secure it on the wall
(See Figure 5)
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1 Blue ClarityLogic Button: press the blue button for direct access to
a Customer Care Representative
2 Memory Buttons (M1-M10 and Emergency): for saved numbers
(see MEMORY STORAGE section for details)
3 SPKR (Speaker) Button: press SPKR to engage the speakerphone
function; press again to turn the feature off
4 FLASH Button: use this button to engage the Call Waiting Caller ID
functions (feature provided by local phone company)
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XL40D FEATURE LIST