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Technical Information
Regulatory Compliance
Warranty Information
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 instructions marked on the telephone.
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 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 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 trac.
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: when the power supply
cord or plug is frayed or damaged; if liquid has been spilled into the
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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
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 adjustment may require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation if
the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions.
 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.
 16. Do not attempt to open the AC adapter. There are potentially
dangerous voltages inside, and there are no serviceable parts.
 Discontinue use of product and contact Clarity if the product 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.
 Use only the AC adapter provided with this product or a replacement AC
adapter provided by Clarity.
 This phone amplifies 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.
 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 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:
$ Set the volume control in a low position and gradually 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.
% Limit the amount of time you use the telephone at high volume
levels.
 If you experience a skin irritation after using this product, discontinue
use and contact Clarity.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Caution: Disconnect telephone line before replacing batteries.
1. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire 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. 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.
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 environmental laws.
5. Do not disassemble, heat, crush, deform or puncture batteries.
6. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
7. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
WARNING: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
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Your telephone should arrive pre-assembled. To install it:
 Remove base from package; pull yellow tab in the direction of the
arrow.
 Hold one end of your XLC’s long phone line cord tightly. The
correct end to hold should already be plugged into your phone’s
jack. Simultaneously pull the other end of the phone cord away
from the phone, unraveling it and allowing you to plug that end of
the cord into a wall telephone outlet.
 Plug the loose end of the phone cord into the wall telephone
outlet.
 Hold one end of your phone’s EODFN power adapter cord tightly.
The correct end to hold should already be plugged into the backof
your telephone base unit. Simultaneously pull the other end of
the adapter cord away from the phone, unraveling it and allowing
you to plug that end of the cord into a wall electrical outlet.
 Plug EODFN power adapter cord on left rear of the base into a wall
electrical outlet.
 Remove handset from package.
 Pull the handset’s battery tab located on the bottom of thedevice
in the direction of the arrow.
 Place the handset in the base charger. The batteries in the
handset must be fully charged for 16 hours before using the
telephone for the first time.
 Lift handset and press TALK to test. If you hear a dial tone, your
telephone is ready for use. If not, check all connections again.
INSTALLATION

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 Follow the instructions in the Installation section toremove the
base and handset from the base – steps 1, 4, 6.
 Unplug the long phone line cord from the phone jack located on
the back of your ;/&.Plug one end of the short phone linecord
into the same jack identified by LINE on the back of yourbase.
 Install the ;/& base onto the wall mount bracket as shown.
Guide the short phone cord through the wall mountbracket as
shown in the diagram.
 Using a screwdriver, loosen the screws on your phone wall outlet
(1-2 turns).
 Plug the loose end of the short phone cord into the wall phone
outlet.
 Attach the wall mount bracket (with the ;/& base) onto the
wall phone outlet.
 Plug the power adapter into a wall electrical outlet.
 Pull the handset’s battery tab located on the bottom of the
device in the direction of the arrow.
 Place the handset in the base and allow 16 hours for full charge.
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1Visual Ringer
Lights up when phone rings;
turns on when phone is in use.
2 IN USE / CHARGE Light
The light turns red when the
phone is charging, and it turns
green when the phone is in use.
3 POWER Light
Light is lit green when the power
adapter is plugged in.
During a power outage, the
POWER light will blink green
once every two seconds when
base backup batteries are
installed.
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1 VOLUME Control Wheel
Use the rotary control to
increase or decrease the
volume of the incoming call.
The volume level is displayed
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3 Speaker;
During a call, press to activate
handset speakerphone.
Press again to switch back to
earpiece.
When in speakerphone mode,
the speakerphone icon is
displayed on the screen (to
the left of the battery icon),
and the speakerphone button
lights up red.
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5 TALK
This button allows you to
make or answer phone calls. It
lights up green during a call.
6 Arrow Buttons (UP / DOWN)
Press UP or DOWN arrows to
navigate through the menus.
In standby mode, press UP or
DOWN to access your Caller
List.
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Press this button to engage
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Mute: Allows you to conduct
private conversations you
don’t want heard (during a
call).
Back: In MENU mode, allows
you to return to the previous
screen.
(Edit): When a phone number
is displayed, allows you to
toggle between 7/10/11 digit
formats for the number you
are viewing.
10 FLASH / EXIT
FLASH: While on a call, press
FLASH / EXIT to receive
another incoming call. (Call
Waiting service is required.)
EXIT: In MENU mode, allows
you to return to standby
mode.
11 RD / P (Redial / Pause)
Press to redial last number
dialed or insert pause (two
seconds) when programming
memories or pre-dialing.
12 Headset
A 2.5 mm headset can be
used in the Headset Port. (We
recommend the Plantronics
M175C headset.)
13 TONE
Press to select the audio
tone setting for the handset.
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15 RINGER ON / OFF
Switch to turn handset ringer
on or off.
16 NECKLOOP
A 3.% mm neckloop can be
used in the Neckloop Port.
(We recommend the Clarity
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17 Belt Clip
18 Speaker Grill
19 Battery Compartment
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HANDSET
The batteries in the handset must be fully charged for 16 hours before using
the telephone for the first time.
Battery life: Talk time is 6.5 hours, while standby is 130 hours without
usage. Actual times will vary depending on the amplifier settings used.
Replace batteries every two years.
Battery spec (as supplied with your phone): 3xAAA NiMH rechargeable
batteries, (1.2V 600mAh NiMH - model 60AAAHC, GPI International Ltd. or
KH-44AAA-J600, Yiyang Corun Battery Co., Ltd).
To replace batteries, remove the handset battery cover and install new
batteries, then close battery cover.
BASE
The base backup batteries ensure the functionality of your cordless phone
(3-4 hours) in case of a power outage.
When the base unit operates in battery mode (no AC power) the base
POWER light will blink once every two seconds.
Open battery
compartment
door here.
BATTERY INFORMATION
To install batteries in the base:
1. Turn base over and open battery compartment door.
2. Install batteries according to the polarity shown inside the battery
compartment.
NOTE: To replace handset batteries or to install base backup batteries,
use ONLY standard rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries - 600mAh.
LOW BATTERY INFORMATION
Handset
1. The battery icon on the screen shows no bars; the screen displays “Low
Battery”.
2. The handset beeps every two seconds in OFF HOOK mode.
3. The TALK button blinks green twice every 15 seconds in standby mode.
It will not flash an alert in OFF HOOK mode.
Base (if optional batteries are installed)
1. The POWER light will blink green once every five seconds.
WARNING: Use rechargeable batteries only.
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To use a ZLUHOHVV enabled cell phone with your ;/&, you must first pair and
connect your cell phone(s) with the telephone base. All ;/& and ;/&+6
handsets can be used to make or answer calls on thecell line. Your cell line is
the telephone line associated with your cell phone service.
:ireless HQDEOHGtechnology operates within a short range (a maximum of
approximately 30 feet). When you pair a ZLUHOHVVHQDEOHGcell phone to the
telephone base, place your ZLUHOHVVHQDEOHGcell phone closer to the
telephone base to maintain sufficient signal strength. For optimal
performance, keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base
while using the cell line.
PAIR AND CONNECT YOUR :,5(/(66ENABLED CELLPHONE
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telephone base until you hear a confirmation tone, andthe 3$,51or 3$,5
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the appropriate key onyour cell phone to continue the pairing process.
• Your cell phone may prompt you to enter the PIN of the telephone base.
The default PIN of the telephone base is 0000.
When the cell phone is connected to the telephone base, the
corresponding status icon (3$,51or 3$,5 2) displays. The corresponding
device light (3$,5 1 or 3$,52) turns on.
If the pairing fails, turn off the feature on your cell phone and on the ;/&
by pressing 3$,5 1 or 3$,5 2. Then repeat the steps above to pair and
connect again. In some cases, it may take you a few attempts to complete
the pairing process.
PAIR AND CONNECT YOUR :,5(/(66-ENABLED HEADSET
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MENU. The screen displays Search headset….
 Set your headset to discoverable mode. Once your handset finds your
headset, press MENU to select it.
• Enter the PIN of your headset if required. The PIN for most ZLUHOHVV
devices is 0000 (refer to the user’s manual of your headset), and then
press MENU.
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TO PLACE A CALL:
1. Press TALK, then dial the
number using the numeric
keypad. See lighting pattern for
the TALK button on the bottom
of the page.
2. Adjust the volume to the most
comfortable level - using the
Volume Control and BOOST
button (if necessary).
3. Press the TONE button on the
side of the handset to adjust the
tonality of the incoming voice
to the most comfortable level.
WARNING: VOLUME MAY BE LOUD!
NOTE:
 If the Voice Assist function is
enabled, you will hear the digits
of the incoming phone number.
 Step 1 above can be replaced
with one of the following
options:
• Dial from CID records: Choose a
record from your Caller List, then
press TALK.
• Dial from PHONEBOOK: Choosea
record from your Phonebook,
then press TALK.
• Pre-dial: before pressing TALK,
dial the number you wish to call;
digits will display on the screen;
press TALK when the number is
complete.
NOTE: Pre-dial is not availableif
your default dial option is a
mobile-enabled cellphone.
Follow with steps 2-3 above to
enjoy a clear and comfortable phone
conversation.
TO ANSWER A CALL:
1. When phone is ringing, press
TALK to answer the call.
2. Adjust the volume and tone of
the incoming voice according to
your preferences.
3. When finished, press TALK to
hang up.
NOTE:
1. For an explanation of the TALK
button light, see the bottom of
the page.
2. If you have CID service, note
the incoming phone number
displayed on your screen.
3. If the Voice Assist function is
enabled, you will hear the digits
of the incoming phone number.
4. At any point during the
conversation, press the
speakerphone button;to
switch to handsfree mode. Use
the volume control for adjusting
the level of the incoming audio.
Switch back to earpiece mode
by pressing the speakerphone
button again.
Talk Button Lighting Pattern
Green: Phone is in use.
Flashing Green every 15 seconds in
standby mode: Low batteries.
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BOOST On / Off
The BOOST button controls the loudness of the
receiver. Once the BOOST button is pressed, an extra
level of amplification is added over the entire range of
volume control.
VOLUME Control Wheel
During a call, the dial on the side controls the level of
volume for handset and speakerphone. The volume
dial provides up to 16dB of volume before the BOOST
button is activated. Once the BOOST button is pressed,
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OFF– When the Auto Boost is set to OFF, the Boost
function will be OFF at the beginning of all calls. Every
time a call starts, the user will need to press the BOOST
button in order to gain the extra level of amplification.
TONE
Press the TONE button to change the style of
amplification. Switching audio tones will change how
the telephone conversation sounds to you.
In order to achieve the best audio experience, we
recommend the following:
 Adjust the Volume Control and enable the Boostfunction (ifneeded).
(Lower the volume level to minimum (VOL 0) before activating the
Boost feature.)
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The BOOST button engages the amplifier, controlling the loudness of
the phone. When the VOLUME dial is adjusted and the BOOST button
is pressed, the phone can reach up to 50dB of gain.
WARNING: VOLUME MAY BE LOUD. PROCEED WITH CARE.
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