ClearSounds A300 User manual

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Operating Manual
ClearSounds®A300
DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone
with Sound Boost

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRIOR TO USE
Pg. 4 Congratulations
Pg. 5-6 Important Safety Instructions
Pg. 7-8 Location of Controls
Pg. 9-10 Keys Descriptions
Pg. 10-11 LCD Icons Descriptions
Pg. 12-14 Installation Steps
MENU NAVIGATION
Pg. 16-17 Menu Map
BASIC PHONE FUNCTIONS
Pg. 17-18 Handset Registration
Pg. 18 Amplification
Pg. 18-19 Speakerphone
Pg. 19-20 Ringer Setting
Pg. 20 Handset Power On/Off
Pg. 20 Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Users
Pg. 21 Answer a Call
Pg. 22 Make a Call
PHONE BASE SETTINGS
Pg. 23 Dialing Mode
Pg. 23-24 Call Waiting/Flash
Pg. 24-25 Modify PIN
Pg. 25 Delete/Terminate Handset
Pg. 25-26 Base Reset
PHONE HANDSET SETTINGS
Pg. 26-27 Name Handset/ Reset Handset
Pg. 27 Select Base
Pg. 28 Out of Range Alarm
Pg. 28 Auto Answer
Pg. 29 Audio Set-up
Pg. 30 Keys Tones Set-up

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Pg. 30-31 One-Touch Memory
Pg. 31-32 Mute, Redial
Pg. 33 Languages
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Pg. 34 Set Contrast
Pg. 34-35 Set Date & Time
Pg. 35 LCD Description
Pg. 35-36 Reviewing Voice Mail Messages
CALLER ID (CID)
Pg. 36 General Information
Pg. 36-37 Receiving & Storing Caller ID Records
Pg. 37 Caller ID on Call Waiting
Pg. 38 Review Caller ID
Pg. 38 Dial from Caller ID
Pg. 39 Delete Caller ID
Pg. 39-40 Store Caller ID
PHONE ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM)
Pg. 40 General Information
Pg. 40 Turn On/Off
Pg. 40-42 TAM Settings
Pg. 42-44 Announcement Settings
Pg. 45-46 Message Options
Pg. 46 Record a Memo
Pg. 47-48 Remote Code & Remote Access
Pg. 49 TAM Reset
PHONEBOOK
Pg. 49-50 General Information
Pg. 50-51 Add Phonebook Entries
Pg. 51 Using Pause
Pg. 51 View Phonebook Entries
Pg. 51 Dial a Phonebook Number
Pg. 52-53 Phonebook Edit, Delete, Status

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ADDITIONAL HANDSET FUNCTIONS
Pg. 53-54 Intercom/Conference Call
Pg. 55 Paging
Pg. 55 Key Lock
Pg. 55-56 Alarm
Pg. 50 Torch
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Important FCC Information for Customers
INDUSTRY CANADA
WARRANTY POLICY
Congratulations on your purchase of the A300 phone from
ClearSounds Communications®. Please read this User Manual
carefully in order to get the best use out of your new phone.
This phone is designed for individuals with mild to severe
hearing loss. Keep this manual near the phone for easy
reference.
Please visit our website at www.clearsounds.com to register
your product, download additional manuals and review trouble-
shooting tips.
Be sure to save your sales receipt as your proof of purchase
should you need warranty service. The serial number for this
product is located on the underside of the base and looks like:
A300_BLK_XXX000XXX00.
Warranty Service – This product is designed to provide years
of quality service. However, if there is a malfunction and the
troubleshooting recommendations on pages 56-58 do not resolve
the problem, follow the warranty procedure on pages 62-63.
PRIOR TO USE

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█IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand the Installation Guide and User Manual.
When using your phone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury to person, including the following:
WARNING: The A300 phone is capable of amplifying sounds
to a loud volume. It is important to instruct all potential users
of its proper operation. It is advised to adjust the volume
control to the minimum level (Low) when not in use and alert
other users that hearing damage can potentially result from
misuse.
WARNING: Use only the power supply indicated in the User’s
Manual.
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not
use this product near water (For example, near a bathtub, wash
basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near
a swimming pool) while in the bathtub or shower or when you
are wet. If the phone becomes submerged in water, do not
attempt to retrieve it until after you have unplugged the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet and the line cord from the
modular wall jack. Do not plug the phone back in until it has
dried completely.
WARNING: Avoid using the phone during electrical storms.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
If the electrical storm is present in your immediate area,
possibility of electrical shock exists.
WARNING: Do not use the phone if you suspect a gas leak in
the area. The phone’s electrical contact could create a spark,
which could ignite any heavy concentration of leaking gas.
WARNING: When cleaning, unplug the phone first, and then
use a damp cloth to wipe. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners on the phone.
WARNING: No phone should ever be placed near an open
radiator or heating register.

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WARNING: Occasionally a power surge can occur on electrical
lines without warning. With any electrical device that you plug
into an outlet, it is suggested you use a surge protector. A
surge protector will prevent power surges from damaging your
phone. Surge protectors are simple devices available at your
local hardware store.
WARNING: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as
this can increase the risk of fire or electrical shock.
WARNING: Never push any object through the slots in the
phone. They can touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could results in risk of fire or electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not cover slots and opening on the units, they
are needed for ventilation and protection against overheating.
WARNING: Stop using the phone if dropped or if it becomes
damaged.
WARNING: If you or a member of your household has a
pacemaker or other medical devices, consult your physician
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.
WARNING: Ring volume is very loud and can damage your
hearing. Never put your ear close to the ringer.
WARNING: Pay attention to the polarity of the batteries and
insert the rechargeable batteries in accordance with the polarity
symbols. Use only batteries identified as acceptable and never
use alkaline batteries, which can cause personal injury as well
as damage to the unit.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This phone meets the FCC standards for Hearing Aid
Compatibility.
IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS PART OF YOUR WARRANTY
AND MUST BE RETAINED AND PRODUCED IN THE EVENT OF A
WARRANTY CLAIM.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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█LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1 Visual Phone Ringer
2 (4) 1-Touch Memory
Dial Keys
3 Large LCD/Caller ID Screen
4 Right Soft Key
5 Right/Redial Key
6 End Key
7 Down/Phonebook Key
8 Hash (Pound) Key
9 Microphone
10 Star Key
11 Lighted Keypad
12 Dial/Speakerphone Key
13 Left/Intercom Key
14 Left Soft Key
15 Up/Caller ID Key
16 Earpiece
17 Carrying Clip
18 Speaker
19 SOS Key
20 Screw Eye
21 Battery Compartment
Cover
22 Charging Contacts
1
2
3
7
8
6
4
9
5
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17
19
18
20
21
22

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (continued)
TOP OF BASE LEFT SIDE
BOTTOM OF BASE
TOP OF BASE
23 Charge Indicator
24 Page Key
25 Charging Pins
BOTTOM OF BASE
27 Phone Line Cord Jack
28 AC Power Adapter Jack
23
25 24
26
2827
LEFT SIDE
26 Phone (2.5mm)
Headset /
Neckloop Jack

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█KEYS DESCRIPTIONS
Handset
Dial Key
Make/Answer a call.
Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a
call, as described on page 18.
End Key
End a call.
Long press to activate power on/off, as described
on page 20.
Navigation Key:
Up scroll for lists and menu options
Increase the earpiece/speakerphone
volume during a call.
Enter the Caller ID (CID) book, as
described on page 38.
Down scroll for lists and menu options
Decrease the earpiece/speakerphone
volume during a call.
Enter the Phonebook, as described on
page 51.
Set up an internal call to another handset
Transfer an incoming call to another
handset.
Set up a conference call with an external
line and an internal handset, as described
on page 53.
Enter the redial list as described on page 32.
Insert a pause when pre-dialing a number
or storing a phonebook entry.

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Soft Keys – Two soft keys are used to select
functions displayed directly above each of the
soft keys (on the bottom line of the display).
Functions displayed above the soft key will
change as you move through the menu.
Star Key -Press and hold to turn on/off keypad
lock function.
Set up a conference call, as described on page 54.
One-touch memories – Store up to 4 numbers
for one-touch memory dialing, as described on
page 30.
0 Key – In standby mode, press and hold this
key until the icon appears to activate the shaker
and visual ringer function. Press and hold this
key again until the icon disappears to deactivate
it.
Base
Page Key
Used in the handset registration process
Used to help locate the handset if you can’t find it.
█LCD WINDOW ICONS DECRIPTIONS
New Call (top center)
Indicates you have missed one or more calls.
Message Waiting (top center)
Indicates you have one or more voice mail
messages.