ClearSounds PHONE A1600 User manual

A1600 DECT 6.0
Amplified Cordless Freedom Deluxe
Phone™ and A1600E Expandable
Handset
User’s Guide

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ClearSounds A1600
amplied cordless freedom deluxe telephone.
If you also purchased additional A1600E expandable
handsets as a part of the system, this guide also
applies to the expandable handsets.
We hope that you enjoy the robust feature set of
your new phone system!
• Large, backlit keys
• Talking keypad and personal identier options
• Large, backlit display of date, time, number of
new, unchecked messages, and the name and
number being called
• Handset carrying clip
• Flashlight
• Alarm clock with snooze function
• One-touch calling via eight photo keys and four
handset memory keys
• key (programmable)
• Ten ring tones with selectable volume
• Bright strobe-light ringing notication and handset
vibration
• Handset volume amplication and tone adjustment
• Speakerphones with volume control
• Mute, hold, call transfer and conference calling
• Last number redial

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Welcome!
• Dialed calls list (last ten calls)
• Personal phonebook
• Headset-compatible
• 7 handset languages, 4 base languages, 3 an-
swering machine voice prompt languages
• Answering machine (with voice prompts and memo)
• key: one touch to ClearSounds
Customer Service
• Compatible with hearing aid T-coil feature and
audio neckloops
• Vibrating pad ringer notication (pad is an add-
on purchase)
• If contracted with your service provider:
Voicemail (message waiting indication)
Caller ID and talking caller ID
Call waiting key
Contact information
Please contact us with any questions that you might
have. We are happy to assist you!
ClearSounds Communications, Inc.
1743 Quincy Avenue, Suite 155
Naperville, IL 60540 USA
800-965-9043 (toll-free)
www.clearsounds.com

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Safety precautions
Carefully read and observe the warnings and
cautions in this manual and on the equipment.
Warnings
Warnings must be observed to prevent bodily
injury.
 WARNING: Use the phone only in the
described manner to avoid bodily injury or
damage to the equipment.
 WARNING: Locate and use the phone
away from water and damp areas, such as
swimming pools, bathtubs, sinks and damp
basements, and do not use the phone when
you are wet, to avoid electrical shock. If the
phone is submerged, unplug the base from AC
power before you retrieve the phone.
 WARNING: Do not overload extension cords
or power strips. This can result in electric
shock.
 WARNING: Use this phone only with the sup-
plied AC power adapter assembly. Other types
of power adapter assemblies can damage the
phone and cause personal injury.
 WARNING: Avoid using the phone during
an electrical storm. There is a slight risk of
electrical shock from lightning during a storm.

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Safety precautions
 WARNING: The phone can emit excessive
volume and amplication that can cause
hearing loss. For each user to adjust the
volume to personal preferences, keep the
volume adjusted to low level. Do not place
your ear next to a handset ringer or the base
ringer.
 WARNING: Do not spill liquid on the phone or
clean the phone while it is plugged in to AC
power. This can cause a short circuit, a re or
electric shock.
 WARNING: Do not push any type of object
into the telephone. Contact with dangerous
voltage points can occur, resulting in re,
electric shock or parts damage.
 WARNING: Do not disassemble the phone.
Dangerous voltages or other risks can occur.
Use after incorrect reassembly can lead to
electric shock.
 WARNING: If you are in the vicinity of a gas leak,
do not use the phone. The phone can produce
a spark that can lead to re or explosion.

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Cautions
Cautions indicate practices that could harm the
phone or other objects.
 CAUTION: Do not place objects on the cables
or cords, and place them away from foot trafc.
 CAUTION: Locate the phone away from heat
sources of any type. Keep slots and openings
on the components uncovered to enable
ventilation and protection against overheating.
 CAUTION: Connect the supplied AC power
adapter assembly into a surge protector.
Power surges can damage the phone.
 CAUTION: Use only a damp cloth to clean the
unit. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
 CAUTION: In the following circumstances,
unplug the phone from AC power, and refer to
qualied service personnel:
•Liquid spills in the phone, or it is exposed to
rain or precipitation.
•The phone does not operate according to
descriptions in this manual, or performance
of the phone distinctly changes.
•The phone is dropped or the casing is
damaged.

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Contents
Setup ................................................................ 10
Unpack ........................................................ 10
Remove the protective lms ........................ 11
Phone placement ........................................ 11
Install handset batteries .............................. 11
Connect the cords ....................................... 14
Charge the batteries.................................... 14
Carrying clip (optional) ................................ 15
Important concepts ........................................... 16
Personalize your phone .............................. 16
Handset and base are separate .................. 16
Choose answering machine or voicemail.... 17
Register additional handsets ....................... 17
Let's begin! ....................................................... 18
Place a call .................................................. 18
Answer a call ............................................... 19
Handset ............................................................ 20
Backlighting ................................................. 21
Home screen ............................................... 21
Icons............................................................ 22
Let’s navigate .............................................. 23
Handset keys .............................................. 24
A1600 base ...................................................... 27
Base keys.................................................... 28
Area settings..................................................... 29
Language .................................................... 29
Dialing mode (tone or pulse) ....................... 32
Displays ............................................................ 33
Backlight on the base screen ...................... 33
Screen contrast ........................................... 33
Time and date ............................................. 35
Digit size...................................................... 40

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Audio ................................................................ 41
Volume and tone .........................................41
Consistent amplication ..............................43
Keypad tones ..............................................45
Talk features ................................................46
Paging and alarms............................................ 51
Page a lost handset ....................................51
Alarm clock ..................................................51
Out-of-range alarm ......................................53
Assistive listening ............................................. 54
T-Coil ...........................................................54
Neckloops ...................................................54
Call notication ................................................. 57
Ringtones ....................................................58
Ringer volume .............................................60
Lights and vibration .....................................62
Call waiting on or off ....................................64
Vibrating pad (add-on purchase) .................65
Phone line left open ....................................67
One-touch numbers .......................................... 68
One-touch keys ...........................................68
Prepare the photo keys ...............................69
Store a one-touch number ..........................70
Delete a one-touch entry .............................74
Keypad tips ....................................................... 76
Using the keypads.......................................76
Insert a pause ................................................... 78
What is a pause? ........................................78
For example ................................................78
Insert pauses while storing a number .........79
Phonebooks...................................................... 80
Manually store phonebook entries ..............80

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Contents
Store phonebook entries from lists.............. 83
Edit a phonebook entry ............................... 86
Delete one or all phonebook entries ........... 89
View handset phonebook status ................. 91
Memos .............................................................. 92
Record a memo........................................... 92
Retrieve a memo ......................................... 93
Calls.................................................................. 96
Auto answering ........................................... 96
Place, answer or end a call ......................... 97
Place a one-touch call ............................... 101
Call from your phonebook ......................... 102
Redial a number ........................................ 103
Call from the inbound calls list .................. 105
Place an emergency call ........................... 106
During calls .................................................... 107
Use a speakerphone ................................. 107
Screen a call ............................................. 108
Use a headset ........................................... 109
Mute the microphone .................................111
Put a call on hold....................................... 112
Answer a second call (call waiting) ........... 112
Transfer a call ........................................... 114
Set up a conference call............................ 115
Answering machine ........................................ 117
Is the answering machine right for you? ... 117
Answering machine with call waiting ......... 118
Turn on the answering machine ................ 119
Record a personalized message............... 120
Listen to your recorded message .............. 122
Restore the default message .................... 123
Revise or remove message length limits .. 124

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Personalize your remote access PIN ........ 125
Slow messages playback speed ...............126
Change the number of rings before pickup 127
Voicemail & calls............................................. 128
Visual indicators of calls and messages ... 128
View inbound calls .................................... 131
Listen to voicemail messages ................... 132
Machine messages......................................... 133
Visual indicators of messages ................... 133
Listen to answering machine messages ... 134
Delete answering machine messages ...... 137
List maintenance ............................................ 138
Delete entries from the dialed calls list......138
Delete entries from the inbound calls list .. 140
Security........................................................... 142
Handset keypad locking ............................142
Restore defaults ............................................. 143
Restore handset default settings...............143
Additional handsets ........................................ 144
Register additional handsets to the base ..144
Name a handset ........................................145
Delete a handset registration .................... 146
Troubleshooting .............................................. 147
Specications ................................................. 156
Compliance..................................................... 157
Warranty ......................................................... 162
Accessories .................................................... 164
Service............................................................ 165
Service in United States and Canada ....... 165
Customer service ...................................... 165

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Setup
Unpack
Ensure that your packing box includes all of these
parts. If any parts are missing or damaged, please
contact your vendor or ClearSounds.
Telephone base
Handset
(Optional) additional A1600E
handsets are available. Each
additional handset comes with
an A1600E base, a power
adapter, batteries, a carrying clip
and a Setup Guide.
Phone line cord
AC power adapter assembly
Three rechargeable AAA NiMH
batteries
Carrying clip
Setup Guide and User's Guide

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IMPORTANT:YOURRECEIPTISPARTOFYOUR
WARRANTYANDMUSTBERETAINEDANDPRO-
DUCEDINTHEEVENTOFAWARRANTYCLAIM.
Remove the protective films
Remove the protective lms that are attached to
handset displays and the base display.
Phone placement
To enjoy optimal base speakerphone performance,
locate the phone away from these areas:
• Recessed areas, such as corners, under or next
to cabinets.
• Surfaces affected by vibration
• Areas with high background noise
Install handset batteries
Follow these warnings to avoid explosive or caustic
reactions.
WARNING: Insert batteries according to the
marked polarity symbols.
WARNING: Use only rechargeable AAA NiMH
batteries. Other types of batteries can damage
the phone and cause personal injury. Do not
mix battery brands, battery types (chemistries)
or exhausted/full batteries.

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Setup
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge a
battery unless it is marked “rechargeable.”
WARNING: Immediately remove exhausted
batteries, and dispose of them properly.
WARNING: Do not burn exhausted batteries.
WARNING: Do not dispose of batteries with
household waste. Recycle or dispose of
batteries according to regulations of your local
municipality.
To install handset batteries
1. Push on the battery cover, and slide
back and remove the cover.
2. Insert the batteries according to the marked
polarity symbols.
The at side of each battery presses against a
spring.
3. Slide the battery cover until it snaps into place.

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To install base batteries (optional)
If a power outage occurs, batteries in the base
ensure that base and handset are functional.
1. Ensure that the phone line and power cords are
disconnected from the phone base.
2. On the bottom of the phone base, unscrew the
battery compartment cover.
3. Grasp the top edge of the on the battery
cover, and gently pull it up to remove the cover.
4. Insert four AAA NiMH batteries according to the
marked polarity symbols.
The at side of each battery presses against a
spring.
5. Gently snap the battery cover back into place,
and then screw it into place.
Battery compartment
on the underside of
the phone
Latch

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Setup
Connect the cords
To avoid potential interference, place the phone
away from electronic equipment.
To AC outlet To phone jack To AC outlet
If you subscribe to DSL service
If you hear noise during conversations or if the
caller ID function does not work properly, please
obtain and attach a DSL noise lter.
Attach the lter between the telephone cord and the
telephone communication jack in the wall.
Charge the batteries
Before you use the phone for the rst time, fully
charge the batteries for approximately 15 hours.
Recharge the batteries regularly.
Note: If or appears on the screen, the
battery charge is low or depleted. If you attempt
to fully recharge the batteries and the battery icon
does not return to , insert fresh batteries.
A1600 base (Optional) A1600E base

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To charge the batteries
1. Place the telephone
handset on the base
station.
A beep occurs and the
screen lights and shows
Charging....
Carrying clip (optional)
If you want to converse using a headset while keeping
your hands free, you can attach the handset to a belt.
To install a handset carrying clip
1. On the back of the phone, align the arms of the
carrying clip above the slots on the sides of the
phone.
2. Gently snap the arm clips into the slots.

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Important concepts
Personalize your phone
The ClearSounds A1600 phone system is feature-rich.
This manual describes all available features and
how to personalize your phone.
The features are described in unique topics that lend
themselves to scanning. If you see an interesting
feature, you can take the time to personalize your
phone using the instructions for that feature.
Handset and base are separate
Think of each handset and the base as separate
components. Each component has unique settings
and keys that do not apply to the other component.
For example:
• You enter phonebook numbers separately for a
handset and the base.
• If you dial a call using the base keys and you
want to switch from base speakerphone to the
handset: you must press on the handset to
open the handset line, and then press on
the base to close the base line.
Throughout this manual, and
indicate whether the instructions apply to a handset
or to the base.

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Choose answering machine or voicemail
Before you set up and personalize your new phone,
you must decide how you will store messages. You
must choose one method as a primary message
retrieval method: answering machine or voicemail.
The phone includes a built-in answering machine.
Voicemail service is purchased through your
telephone service provider. Each method has
unique features and benets.
When your line is engaged, voicemail service detects
and stores a record of incoming calls and messages,
whereas the answering machine does not.
If you prefer using an answering machine for easy
message access, but you also want to be alerted
to incoming calls when you are on the line with an-
other caller, you can primarily use the answering
machine and purchase voicemail with the call wait-
ing feature. For further information, see page 118.
By default, the answering machine is turned off. To
turn on the answering machine and set it up, see
page 119.
Register additional handsets
The telephone handset that you purchased with your
ClearSounds A1600 telephone system is registered
to the base that came with the system (Base 1).
If you have additional ClearSounds A1600E
handsets, you must register each additional
handset to the base. For registration instructions,
see page 144.

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Let's begin!
Place a call
To place a call using a handset
Tip: Steps one and two can be reversed, but you
see large numbers on the screen if you press the
alphanumeric keys rst.
1. Press the alphanumeric keys.
If you make a mistake, press
beneath Erase on the screen.
2. Press and speak.
Call duration appears on the
handset screen.
3. To end the call, press .
To place a call using the base
If you call from the base without using a headset, the
speakerphone is on. Your conversation is hands-free!
1. Press .
2. Press the alphanumeric keys.
3. To end the call, press .