Page 1 A700 (DECT 6.0) Amplified Cordless Phone User’s Guide Instructions are included for optional additional handsets.
Page 3 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ClearSounds A700 amplified cordless telephone. If you purchased additional A700E expandable handsets: This guide also applies to your expandable handsets. We hope that you enjoy the robust feature set of your new phone! •...
Page 4: Contact Information
Caller ID, talking caller ID and non-viewed calls indication • Call waiting icon 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 143 Naperville, IL 60540 USA 800-965-9043 (toll-free) www.clearsounds.com...
Page 5 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.
Page 6 Safety precautions WARNING: The phone can emit excessive volume and amplification 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.
Page 7 CAUTION: Do not place objects on the cables or cords, and place them away from foot traffic. 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.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Handset ............22 Backlighting ..........23 Home screen ..........23 Icons............24 Let’s navigate ..........25 Handset keys ..........26 A700 base ............29 Area settings............. 33 Language ............ 33 Display .............. 35 Screen contrast ........... 35 Time and date ..........36 Audio ..............
Page 9 Out-of-range alarm ........46 Assistive listening ..........48 T-Coil ............48 Neckloops ........... 48 Call notification ..........51 Ringtones ............ 52 Ringer volume ..........53 Lights and vibration ........54 One-touch keys ..........56 Store a one-touch number ......56 Replace or edit a one-touch entry ....
Page 10 Contents Place a one-touch call ......... 79 Call from your phonebook ......80 Redial a number .......... 81 Call from the inbound calls list ....83 Place an SOS emergency call ....84 During calls ............85 Use a speakerphone ........85 Screen a call ..........
Page 11 Delete answering machine messages ..111 List maintenance ..........112 Delete entries from the dialed calls list..112 Delete entries from the inbound calls list .. 114 Restore defaults ..........115 Restore handset default settings....115 Additional handsets ........116 Register additional handsets to the base .. 116 vfSelect a base ..........
Page 12: Setup
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 A700E handsets are available. Each additional handset comes with an A700E base, a power adapter, batteries, and a Setup Guide.
Page 13: Remove The Protective Films
IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT. Remove the protective films Remove the protective films 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: •...
Page 14 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.
Page 15: Connect The Cords
Connect the cords To avoid potential interference, place the phone away from electronic equipment. A700 base To phone jack To AC outlet If you subscribe to DSL service Please attach a noise filter (contact your DSL provider) to the telephone line between the base...
Page 16: Charge The Batteries
Setup Charge the batteries Before you use the phone for the first time, fully charge the batteries for approximately 24 hours. Recharge the batteries regularly. Note: If 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 rechargeable Ni-...
Page 17: Important Concepts
Important concepts Personalize your phone The ClearSounds A700 phone 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 inter- esting feature, you can take the time to personalize your phone using the instructions for that feature.
Page 18: Choose Answering Machine Or Voicemail
Important concepts 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.
Page 19: Register Additional Handsets
Register additional handsets Your telephone handset is registered to the base (Base 1). If you purchased additional ClearSounds A700E handsets, you must register each additional handset to the base. For registration instructions, page 116.
Page 20: Let's Begin
Let's begin! All descriptions in this manual assume that the handset is in standby mode. Set the telephone to standby mode by pressing the key for no more than 2 seconds. Place a call To place a call using the handset Tip: Steps one and two can be reversed, but you see large numbers on the screen if you press the alphanumeric keys first.
Page 21: Answer A Call
When the number appears correctly, press the Dial key. Note: If you make a mistake while entering a number, press the Erase soft key to clear the last digit. Answer a call To answer a call using the handset When a call is received, Call information will appear.
Page 22: Calling With More Than One
Let's begin! rings with an incoming call. • If you want to delete the icon, press the Up key in standby mode, then press and hold the key for several seconds. After that, press key to return to standby mode. (The handset must be registered to the base.) •...
Page 23 Note: During the internal call, if an external call comes in, the LCD will show the caller's number. You should press the key to end the internal call first then press the key to answer the call...
Page 24: Handset
Handset Flash light Amplify indicator Earpiece One-touch Memories M1~M2 Display Left soft key Right soft key Int key Redial key Up/CID key End key Dial/Speaker key Down/Phonebook Alphanumeric keypad key/Flashlight function key Microphone Shaker/Visual ringer SOS button Speaker Battery compartment cover Charging contacts...
Page 25: Backlighting
Backlighting The display and keys light when you lift the handset from the base or when you press handset keys. After 10 seconds, the backlighting turns off. To turn it back on again, press Home screen The home screen is the phone display that you see when the phone is at rest or when you press...
Page 26: Icons
Handset Icons Display icons appear here. Signal strength Blinks if the handset is out of range of the base. Battery strength Black = fully charged White = depleted. Line in Use The phone line is engaged. Speakerphone on The handsfree speaker- phone is on.
Page 27: Let's Navigate
Let’s navigate Take these steps to practice basic navigation through the menus. All instructions in this manual begin from the home screen. To begin steps from the home screen, press When you press beneath selected command Soft keys screen, you select or implement the command.
Page 28: Handset Keys
Handset To return to standby mode If you press the Back soft key from any menu, the phone returns to the previous screen To return to standby mode from any menu, press the key. Also, the phone will automatically return to standby mode from any menu if no key is pressed in the next 40 seconds.
Page 29 One-touch memory keys For one- touch calling, you can store one commonly called number in each of the three memory keys. Up/Caller ID key Scroll up through lists and menu options. Increase the earpiece/speakerphone volume during a call. Enter the Caller Down/Phonebook key Scroll down through...
Page 30 Handset key Set up a conference call. Int key 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. Redial key Enter the redial book. Insert a pause when pre-dialing a number.
Page 31: A700 Base
A700 base Speaker Volume up/down Repeat/Skip key Answer Machine Play/Stop key on/off Message indicator Delete Charge pins Rear and bottom View Phone Line Power Jack Page button...
Page 32: Base Keys
A700 base Base keys Answer machine on/off key Press to turn on or off the answer-record feature and the phone announces "Answer on" or "Answer off". Play/Stop key Press to start or stop the message or Memo playing. Del key When playing an ICM (incoming message), press and hold to delete the current message.
Page 33 BS Settings Delete Handset This function allows you to delete a handset registration from the base. Press the Menu soft key. Press Up key or Down key to choose BS Settings, then press the Select soft key. Press the Select soft key to choose the Delete HS menu.
Page 34 A700 base Press Up key or Down key to choose BS Settings, the press the Select soft key Press Up key or Down key to choose Flash Time menu. Press the Select soft key. The display shows the current setting. Use Up...
Page 35: Area Settings
Area settings Language The default language on the phone is English. You can change these language functions: • Handset: Displayed language • Base: Displayed language Answering machine voice prompt language To change the display language of the handset The handset supports uo to 11 predefined languages: English, German, French, Netherlands, Swedish, Polish, Italian, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, and Slovak.
Page 36 Area settings To change the answering machine voice prompt language If you use the answering machine to retrieve your messages, the machine gives you voice prompts as you review. English, French and German prompts are available. Press the TAM soft key. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly...
Page 37: Display
Display Screen contrast You can adjust the contrast of the handset screen to optimize visibility in different environmental conditions. 17 contrast levels are available. To adjust the screen contrast for the handset Press the Menu soft key. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key.
Page 38: Time And Date
Display Time and date You can manually set the time and date and the time and date formats that appear on the screen. However, if you subscribe to caller ID service, your phone automatically sets the time and date when the first call arrives after phone setup or after a time change.
Page 39 right of the time in standby mode. • At step 3 you need to enter the time in 24-Hour format. To set the time for the handset If you do not subscribe to caller ID service, you must set the time and date that your phone displays. Press the Menu soft key.
Page 40 Display soft key. Press Up key or Down key to choose Date & Time menu, press the Select soft key. Use Up key or Down key to choose Date Format, press the Select soft key. You can use Up key or Down key to choose the Date Format (DD-MM-YY/MM-DD- YY), press the Save soft key to save.
Page 41: Audio
Audio Volume and tone Use these controls to adjust handset volume during a call. After you hang up, volume and tone settings remain set for the next call. Amplification resets to off when a call ends. If you prefer amplification always on, see page 41.
Page 42 Audio When you press the AMP key in receiver mode during a conversation, the Amplify indicator (red light on top of the handset) turns on. If you press the AMP key again, the indicator will go out. Note: When the word "MUTE" appears in the right corner of the screen, the phone is NOT muted.
Page 43: Consistent Amplification
Consistent amplification By default, when you end an amplified call, amplification turns off for the next call. If you prefer amplification consistently on, you can set it to automatically turn on each time that a call begins. During conversation, you can still temporarily turn off amplification.
Page 44 Audio To turn on or off consistent handset amplification Press the Menu soft key. Press Up or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. Press Up key or Down key to choose Amplified, press the Select soft key. You can use Up key or Down key to...
Page 45: Keypad Tones
Keypad tones When you press a key, a tone sounds. If you prefer silent key presses , you can turn off keypad tones. To turn off or on keypad tones for the handset Press the Menu soft key. Press Up or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft...
Page 46: Paging And Alarms
Paging and alarms Page a lost handset You can page lost handsets that are registered to the ClearSounds A700 base. Rear and bottom View To page a handset Phone Line Power Jack • Press and hold (located on the bottom of the base) for less than five seconds.
Page 47 Press Up or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. Press the Select soft key to choose Alarm menu. You can use Up key or Down to choose On or Off to enable or disable the function.
Page 48: Out-Of-Range Alarm
Paging and alarms To turn off a ringing handset alarm Press any key. The alarming stops. If snooze is set on, the alarm rings again in 4 minutes. To turn off snooze alarming, press Out-of-range alarm When a handset is outside of communication range with the base during a call, the handset beeps to alert you.
Page 49 Press the Select soft key and you will hear a confirm beep. Press...
Page 50: Assistive Listening
Assistive listening The ClearSounds A700 DECT 6 phone is compat- ible with these assistive listening devices: • Hearing aids that are equipped with telecoil (T-coil) • Audio neckloops, with or without built-in microphones. T-Coil To use the phone with T-coil-equipped hearing aids Move your hearing aid T-switch to the T position.
Page 51 Volume Control Connect an audio neckloop to the Headset Jack 2.5 mm AUDIO NECKLOOP jack on the left side of the handset. Position the neckloop around your neck. Accomplish these tasks as usual: • Answer or place calls • Adjust handset or speakerphone volume •...
Page 52 Assistive listening jack • Answer a call • Place a call • Engage a connected call Press • Adjust volume, tone, or amplification Left Right Vol + Tone Vol - • End a call Press...
Page 53: Call Notification
Call notification Your phone can notify you of incoming calls in several ways. • Ringer (selectable) • Handset light and vibration (selectable) Caller displays call waiting • When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, the telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation.
Page 54: Ringtones
Ten ringtones are available for the handset. You can also choose a unique handset tone for internal calls from other handsets that are registered to the ClearSounds A700 base. To select a ringtone for the handset Press the Menu soft key.
Page 55: Ringer Volume
Ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume or turn off the ringer for the handset and the phone base, separately. There are five volume levels. To temporarily turn off or on the handset's ringer To turn off the ringer: Lift the handset from the base.
Page 56: Lights And Vibration
Call notification Volume, then press the Select soft key. key to choose Off Press Up or Down or the volume that you prefer, then press the Select soft key. Note: If you set the volume to "Off", when a call comes in, only the New Call information appears on the LCD.
Page 57 Note: If you activate the shaker and visual ringer function, when a call comes in the handset will shake and the visual ringer will also flash with the ringer you have set. Flashlight If you turn this feature on, a steady white light will remain lit and can be used as a flashlight.
Page 58: One-Touch Keys
One-touch keys One-touch keys You can store up to 3 frequently called or important numbers and associate them with one-touch keys. All the numbers will be stored in the Phone Book. Handset • Two memory keys • SOS emergency key To store a handset memory-key or SOS number Press one of the...
Page 59: Replace Or Edit A One-Touch Entry
number that you wish to store (up to 20 digits). Include long distance code and area code if necessary. Check the number. If it needs to be corrected, press the Erase soft key. Press the Save soft key. Press Up or Down key to scroll to a ringtone that you want associated with this caller.
Page 60: Delete A One-Touch Entry
One-touch keys The display shows New, use Up key or key to move on to Edit. Press the Down Select soft key. If necessary, press the Erase soft key to clear the digit(s) then enter the desired name and number. Press the Save soft key. Press Up or Down key to scroll to a...
Page 61: Keypad Tips
Keypad tips Using the keypads • Letter or number: When you press an alphanumeric key on a keypad, the number is selected (for tasks where numbers are appropriate) or a letter is selected (for tasks where letters are appropriate). Which letter?: Each key has more than one •...
Page 62 Keypad tips soft key. Special characters: Press the numeric key • repeatedly until you see the special character.
Page 63: Insert A Pause
After pauses, you enter the additional numbers that the prompt requires. In the ClearSounds A700 phone, a pause is three seconds long. To insert a pause, first dial the telephone number in standby mode (up to 24 digits).
Page 64: Insert Pauses While Storing A Number
Insert a pause Insert pauses while storing a number A pause is 3 seconds long. While storing an automated service number and all of its required responses into a one-touch number, you must enter pauses before each automated prompt. To store an automated service number and responses Jot down the automated service number.
Page 65: Phonebooks
Phonebooks You can build personal phonebooks in each handset so that you can easily make calls with a few key presses. You can store up to 50 entries in the handset. Adding phonebook entries Note: Enter long distance codes and area codes that are required for dialing, so that you can simply select the phonebook entry and pick up the handset to call.
Page 66 Phonebooks Press Up or Down key to scroll to a ringtone that you want associated with this caller. Then press the Select soft key. Notes: • If you make a mistake while entering a number, use the Erase soft key to correct it. Each time you press the key, the last digit is deleted.
Page 67: Edit A Phonebook Entry
Edit a phonebook entry To edit a phonebook entry Press the Menu soft key. Press Down key to choose Phonebook, press the Select soft key. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly until the entry you want to edit displays, press the Select soft key to confirm.
Page 68: Delete One Or All Phonebook Entries
Phonebooks Delete one or all phonebook entries To delete phonebook entries Press the Menu soft key. Press Down key to choose Phonebook, press the Select soft key. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly until the entry you want to delete displays, press the Select soft key to confirm.
Page 69: View Phonebook Status
Press Up key or Down key repeatedly until the entry you want to delete displays, press the Select soft key to confirm. The display shows New, use Up key or Down key to move on to View. Press the Select soft key. The display shows the details of the selected entry.
Page 70: Caller Id Book
Phonebooks Caller ID book When you receive a call, if the caller's information is transmitted from the network on which the call was made (and the caller doesn't hide it), the caller's phone number is displayed. Moreover, if you missed one or more calls, the icon will appear on the LCD.
Page 71: Add Caller Id Numbers To Phonebook
Use the Up key or Down key to view the numbers. You can make a call by pressing key. You can also add the entry to the phonebook. Note: At step 3, each item of the incoming list is marked with the icon is the call has been reviewed or with the icon if the call hasn't been reviewed yet.
Page 72: Delete A Number In The Caller Id Book
Phonebooks Enter the name and press the Save soft key. Now you can modify the number you want to store. Press the Save soft key. You are able to select a ring tone from Melody 1 through Melody 10. Press the Select soft key to confim and exit. You will hear a confirmation beep.
Page 73: Delete All Numbers In The Caller Id Book
Delete all numbers in the caller ID book Press the Menu soft key. Press the Select soft key to choose the CID Book. Press the More soft key and use Up or Down key to choose Delete All menu. Press the Select soft key. The display shows "Confirm", press the Select soft key.
Page 74: Memos
Memos Record a memo You can use your phone to record memo messages (each can be up to 3 minutes) for another user of your phone. This memo can be played back as a message. To record a memo from the handset Press the TAM soft key in standby mode.
Page 75: Calls
Calls Auto answering By default, you answer calls by removing the handset from the base and pressing If you prefer to answer calls by simply removing the handset from the base, you can turn on the auto answer feature for the handset. If the handset rings when it is off of the base, you must still press to answer the call.
Page 76: Place, Answer Or End A Call
Calls Place, answer, or end a call To place, answer, or end a call using the handset Place Answer End • Press Lift. Lift. Call Press duration Dial appears on the Press screen. appears on the screen. Note: If you set the handset to auto answer, simply lift the handset from the base to answer a call.
Page 77 Making a call Pick up the handset and press the key. The icon appears on the LCD. Dial a telelphone number. To end the call either press the key or replace the handset on the base. Note: To make a call to the last number you dialed, use the Redial feature.
Page 78 Calls When a call is received, Call information will appear. If the caller can be identified, the caller's phone number is displayed. If the caller cannot be identified, only the Call information displays. If you have a voice message, the "MSG WTG ON" and jnfk icon will be shown on the LCD.
Page 79 Place Answer End Lift Lift • P r e s s Dial Press Press To call other handsets in your home...
Page 80 Calls If additional handsets are registered to your ClearSounds A700 base, you can place internal calls among the handsets. Lift Press Available handset numbers appear. Indicate the phone(s) that you wish to call: • To call one handset: Press the numeric key that indicates the number of the handset that you wish to call.
Page 81: Place A One-Touch Call
Place a one-touch call If you have stored numbers for the one-touch memory keys, you can call these numbers with one touch. If you need instructions for storing one-touch numbers, see page 56. To place a one-touch call using the handset Lift Press the that you wish to...
Page 82: Call From Your Phonebook
Calls Call from your phonebook If you have stored a number in your handset or base phonebook, you can call it quickly. If you need instructions for storing phonebook numbers, see page To call a handset phonebook number Lift Press The first phonebook entry appears.
Page 83: Redial A Number
Redial a number You can quickly redial any of the last 10 numbers that were dialed from your handset or base. The same list of 10 numbers is available on the handsets and the base. To redial the last-dialed number Press the Redial key in standby mode.
Page 84 Calls Use redial book options Using the redial book options, you can add a number to the phonebook or delete a number in the redial book Press the Redial key. Scroll to the desired number by using Up key or Down key.
Page 85: Call From The Inbound Calls List
Call from the inbound calls list If you subscribe to caller ID service with your telephone service provider, the handsets store the last calls made to your telephone. Handsets store 40 calls each. The inbound calls list includes these entries: •...
Page 86: Place An Sos Emergency Call
Calls Place an SOS emergency call If you have stored an SOS emergency number, you can press the SOS key to dial the number. For instructions to store an SOS number, see page Lift On the back of the handset, press The number appears on the screen and the phone dials.
Page 87: During Calls
During calls When the line is engaged: Line in Use appears on the base screen • • appears on each handset screen • The ongoing call length displays on the screen. Use a speakerphone If you remain close to the handset, you can converse handsfree and listen over the base speakerphone or the handset speakerphone.
Page 88: Screen A Call
During calls Screen a call If you hear a caller leaving an answering machine message, and you want to speak to the caller, you can intercept and speak to the caller. Note: You must use the handset to intercept a call. To intercept a caller leaving a message •...
Page 89: Use A Headset
Use a headset You can plug in a headset to the handset and converse handsfree while listening discretely through the headset. To connect a headset to the handset during a call The headset jack is located in the left side of the handset and is a 2.5mm standard plug.
Page 90 During calls On the side of the handset, connect the headset to the jack. Place the headset on your head. (Optional): Left side • To adjust volume: Press Vol +, Vol - • To amplify sound: Press Right side Right side •...
Page 91: Mute The Microphone
Mute the microphone You can mute the handset or the base so that the other party cannot hear any noise or conversation on your end of the line. You can still hear the other party. Muting also works when you use a speakerphone or headset.
Page 92 During calls and your personal phone settings, as follows: C a l l w a i t i n g Caller ID on service c a l l w a i t i n g service √ √ Tone sounds on the line √...
Page 93 To answer a second call while using the handset Tell the first caller that you will put him or her on hold. Press the Flash soft key.. To reconnect with the first caller, press the Flash soft key again. Note: If you have transferred an external call to another handset, you cannot use the call waiting function via the second handset.
Page 94: Transfer A Call
Set up a conference call You can set up a three-party call with an external caller and a person using an A700 handset that is also registered to your base.
Page 95 To set up a conference call During an external call, press the key and then dial the number of the handset you want to join the 3-way call. The dialed handset presses the key to answer. The caller can press the key to start the 3-way call.
Page 96: Answering Machine
Answering machine Is the answering machine right for you? The phone includes a built-in answering machine. You must choose one method as a primary message retrieval method: answering machine or voicemail. Each method has unique features and benefits. Answering machine •...
Page 97: Answering Machine With Call Waiting
Answering machine with call waiting If you prefer using an answering machine, but you also want to be alerted to incoming calls when you are on the line with another caller, you can primarily use the answering machine and purchase voicemail with the call waiting feature from your telephone service provider.
Page 98: Turn On The Answering Machine
Answering machine Turn on the answering machine The answering machine records incoming messages and memos. You must turn on the answering machine to record messages, but you can record memos even if the answering machine is turned off. To turn on or off the telephone answering machine (TAM) using the menu Press the TAM soft key.
Page 99: Record A Personalized Message
Record a personalized message By default, the answering machine message is "Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment. To record your message, please speak after the tone." You can replace the default message by recording a personalized message that is as long as 3 minutes. To record a personalized outgoing message Press the TAM soft key in standby mode.
Page 100: Listen To Your Recorded Message
Answering machine Listen to your recorded message To listen to your recorded message using the handset Press the TAM soft key in standby mode. Press the Select soft key to choose Message. Press the Select soft key to choose MSG Playback.
Page 101: Day Of The Week Settings
Note: While playing messages, you can press the keys to adjust the volume. Day of the week setting Before each message is played, the week and time it was received will be announced. You are able to use the base to set the day of the week. Press and hold the key on the base until the current setting is announced.
Page 102: Record Time
Answering machine To restore the default outgoing message Press the TAM soft key in standby mode. Press Down key to choose Announce, press the Select soft key. Press the Select soft key to choose Playback. The current Announce1 will be played. DURING the playback, press the OK soft key to restore the default Announce1.
Page 103: Voice Prompt And Language
Voice prompt language You are able to select the language used to play the TAM voice prompt messages. Press the TAM soft key in standby mode. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose TAM Setting, and then press the Select soft key.
Page 104: Change The Number Of Rings Before Pickup
Answering machine Change the number of rings before pickup By default, your answering machine picks up calls after the sixth ring. You can set it to pick up after 2-8 rings. If you use the answering machine together with voicemail and call waiting service, you must set the number of rings before pickup to be less than the number of rings before pickup for voicemail service.
Page 105: Voicemail & Calls
Voicemail & calls If you subscribe to Voicemail and Caller ID services with your telephone service provider, the handset(s) and base store the last calls made to your telephone in the inbound calls list. Each handset stores 40 calls. Caller name and number are stored if the caller and telephone service providers make them available.
Page 106: Visual Indicators Of Calls And Messages
Voicemail & calls Visual indicators of calls and messages The handset provides these visual indicators. Handset call and message indicators Visual indicator Meaning Clear it X New Calls The number of Scroll on the handset non-viwed calls through all Caller ID entries.
Page 107: View Missed Calls
View missed calls To scroll missed calls on the handset Press . The newest call appears. Press and scroll through the list. Number = Call order = Reviewed call. = Unreviewed call disappears from the home screen after you review the last missed call. Press Listen to voicemail messages If you have unheard voicemail messages, when you...
Page 108: Remote Access
Voicemail & calls Remote access You can access many features of your answering machine remotely from any touch tone telephone. A four digit security code (remote code) is required to access the system and it is 0000. To enter remote access: Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone.
Page 109: Button Function
Remote access commands Button Function Play the new message Stop Play the next message Delete the current message Switch the answering machine on/off Record Announce1 When you press key to replay the current message, press to play the next message, press four times to play back the messages, press...
Page 110: Machine Messages
Machine messages Visual indicators of messages When the answering machine is turned on, it holds 15 minutes of messages and indicates unheard messages, as follows. Handset indicators Indicator Meaning Clear it Unheard Listen on the answering base or handset machine to all unheard message(s).
Page 111: Listen To Answering Machine Messages
Listen to answering machine messages You can listen to answering machine messages on the base or on the handset. To listen to answering machine messages on the base Messages play on the base speakerphone. Press The newest message or memo plays.
Page 112 Machine messages To listen to answering machine messages on the handset Messages play on the handset speakerphone, but you can turn off the speaker if you prefer to listen discretely. Press the TAM soft key. Press the Select soft key to choose Message.
Page 113: Delete Answering Machine Messages
Delete answering machine messages It is important to delete old messages and memos on your answering machine, to make space for new messages. The machine holds 15 minutes of messages. If the machine is full, the caller hears the line disconnect, and the handset shows TAM Full.
Page 114: List Maintenance
List maintenance The ClearSounds A700 phone stores two lists: Dialed calls list: The last 10 numbers that were • called from your handsets and base • Inbound calls list (Caller ID service required) The last callers who called you. Each handset stores 40 calls.
Page 115 • To erase all numbers in the list: and scroll to Delete All, and Press then press the Select soft key. Press the Select soft key again. A confirmation tone occurs and Empty appears. Press...
Page 116: Delete Entries From The Inbound Calls List
List maintenance Delete entries from the inbound calls list When the list becomes full, the oldest call drops from the list. You can remove calls manually if you wish. To delete calls from the handset inbound calls list Press the Menu soft key. Press the Select soft key.
Page 117: Restore Defaults
Handset name • Auto answer • Date and time You must enter the ClearSounds A700 PIN to reset the defaults. The PIN is 0000. To restore handset default settings Press the Menu soft key. Press and scroll to Default, and then press the Select soft key.
Page 118: Additional Handsets
Your telephone handset is registered to the base (Base-1). If you purchased additional ClearSounds A700 handsets, you must register each additional handset to the ClearSounds A700 base. The base can accommodate a total of five handsets. Each handset’s registration number appears on the handset’s home screen.
Page 119: Vfselect A Base
assigns a number to the handset. Otherwise, a warning tone will sound and the handset returns to the previous registration state. If the base is not found, the handset will behave according to the Out of Range condition. Selecting a base This function allows you to select a base from those already registered to the handset.
Page 120: Name A Handset
Additional handsets Name a handset The default "name" at the top of a handset is "ClearSounds. You can remove ClearSounds and give the handset a personalized name. To name a handset Press the Menu soft key. Press Up key or Down...
Page 121: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting General operation Symptom Solutions Phone is • Secure the power adapter non-operational. connection in the wall outlet. • Secure the cords and cables. • Fully charge the handset batteries and install them properly. • Turn on the handset (page 53).
Page 122 Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions There noise, • If you subscribe to DSL s t a t i c service, install a DSL filter interference. (page 13). • Plug in the power adapter to the wall outlet and securely connect it to the phone. •...
Page 123 Symptom Solutions Caller's number is • Makes sure have not displayed subscribed to a Caller ID service via your network. • The caller may have witheld their details. • Let the phone ring a couple of times as there may be a delay in receiving the Caller ID information.
Page 124: On The Handset
Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions New Voice Mail Conditions: doesn't appear • You primarily use the on the handset answering machine to screen, but I have retrieve messages, but you a voicemail. also subscribe to voicemail and call waiting services. • A second caller leaves a voicemail while you are talking to the first caller.
Page 125 Call notification Symptom Solutions T h e r e • Turn on the ringer and turn audible ringer. up the ringer volume (page 56). • Plug in the power adapter to the wall outlet and securely connect it to the phone. •...
Page 126 Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions Area codes or long • Some services add them and distance codes are some do not. Always check missing from lists. the numbers that you enter into your phonebook. • When dialing out using a number from the inbound calls list, after you locate the number, press these keys to select a different format before...
Page 127 Answering machine Symptom Solutions When listening to • Base: Adjust on the messages, volume side of the base. is too low or too • Handset: Adjust high. Handset Vol + and Vol - does not work in this instance. Incomplete caller The memory is full.
Page 128: Specifications
Extreme: 32 degrees F to 104 degrees F (0 degrees C to 40 degrees C) Humidity 0%-90% Power supply A700 base input: 7.5 V, 1000 mA Handset input: Ni-MH 1.2 V x 3, 800 mAh Charging time 15 hours Jacks...
Page 129: Compliance
[US: XXXXXXXX]. If requested, this number must be provided to the phone company. If the ClearSounds® A700 DECT 6.0 Amplified Phone causes harm to the phone network, the phone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
Page 130 Compliance If you experience trouble with this equipment, you should disconnect it from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. Please follow instructions for repairing if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not alternate or repair any parts of device except as specified.
Page 131 Company or to one of our authorized agents. Service can be facilitated through our office at: ClearSounds Communications, Inc. 1743 Quincy Avenue, Suite 143 Naperville, IL 60540 Industry Canada CS03 Statement This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specification.
Page 132 20 to approximate the equivalent REN. The REN Number of this unit is indicated on the bottom of your phone. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the phone line, ensure the installation of the ClearSounds A700 DECT does not disable...
Page 133 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The product is warranted by ClearSounds against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Should...
Page 134: Warranty
Warranty Your ClearSounds A700 DECT phone and A700E phone come with a (1) year limited warranty from the date of purchase. These products are warranted by ClearSounds against manufacturing defect in material and workmanship under normal use. In the event that this product fails to function properly due...
Page 135 obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions before shipping the product to us. Any shipment without an RMA number will not be accepted and will be returned to you at your expense. All authorized returned products must be accompanied with proof of purchase and a brief explanation of the problem.
Page 136: Accessories
Accessories Please visit the ClearSounds website or call ClearSounds additional accessories. CS-CLA7V2 neckloop connects to your phone’s 2.5 mm jack for hands-free conversation. Requires hearing aid(s) or cochlear implant(s) with t-coil(s). CS-SHK vibrating pad slides nicely beneath a mattress or cushion and notifies you of incoming calls.
Page 137: Service
Service Service in United States and Canada ClearSounds Communications Attention: Repair Center 1743 Quincy Avenue, Suite 143 Naperville, IL 60540 800-965-9043 (Toll-free) www.ClearSounds.com...

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