Battery Information; Placing & Answering Calls - Clarity XLC3.4 User Manual

BATTERY INFORMATION

XLC3.4
HANDSET
The batteries in the handset must be fully charged for 10 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, 60AAAHC, GPI International Ltd.).
To replace batteries, remove the handset battery cover and install new batteries,
then close battery cover.
BASE (OPTIONAL)
The base batteries are optional (backup). If you choose to install backup batteries
for the base, use rechargeable batteries ONLY. The backup batteries should be
AAA, NiMH, rechargeable only, rated 600mAh. They must be fully charged for 10
hours before using the telephone for the first time.
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.
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.
Do NOT use alkaline batteries!
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XLC3.4
TO PLACE A CALL:
Press TALK, then dial the number
1.
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).
Press the TONE button on the side
3.
of the handset to adjust the tonality
of the incoming voice to the most
comfortable level.
WARNING: VOLUME MAY BE
NOTE:
1. If the Voice Assist function is
enabled, you will hear the digits of
the incoming phone number.
2. Step 1 above can be replaced with
Open battery
one of the following options:
compartment door
here.
• Dial from CID records: Choose a
record from your Caller List (see
page 17), then press TALK.
• Dial from PHONEBOOK: Choose a
record from your Phonebook (see
page 18), 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.
Follow with steps 2-3 above to
enjoy a clear and comfortable phone
conversation.
PLACING & ANSWERING CALLS
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.
When finished, press TALK to
3.
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
LOUD!
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 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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