Page 1 A1600BT DECT 6.0 Amplified Cordless Phone with ® Bluetooth User’s Guide *Instructions are included for optional additional handsets.
Page 3 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ClearSounds A1600BT amplified cordless telephone. If you purchased additional A1600EBT 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
7 handset languages, 4 base languages, 3 answering machine voice prompt languages • Answering machine (with voice prompts and memo) • key: one touch to ClearSounds Customer Service • Cellphone sharing via Bluetooth • Compatible with hearing aid T-coil feature and audio neckloops •...
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 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 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.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Backlighting ..........23 Home screen ..........23 Icons............24 Let’s navigate ..........25 Handset keys ..........26 A1600BT base ..........30 Base keys............ 31 Area settings............. 32 Language ............ 32 Backlight on the base screen ...... 35 Display .............. 35 Screen contrast ...........
Page 9 Consistent amplification ......45 Keypad tones ..........47 Talk features ..........48 Paging and alarms..........53 Page a lost handset ........53 Alarm clock ..........53 Out-of-range alarm ........55 Assistive listening ..........56 T-Coil ............56 Neckloops ........... 56 Call notification ..........
Page 10 Contents Memos .............. 93 Record a memo........... 93 Retrieve a memo ......... 94 Cellphone sharing..........97 Cellphone sharing capabilities ....98 Cellphone sharing advantages....98 Required conditions for cellphone sharing .. 99 Pair and connect a cellphone ....100 Place or answer a cellphone call....102 Switch a cellphone call between phones ..
Page 11 Turn on the answering machine ....133 Record a personalized message....134 Listen to your recorded message ....136 Restore the default message ....137 Revise or remove message length limits .. 138 Personalize your remote access PIN ..139 Slow messages playback speed ....
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 A1600EBT handsets are available. Each additional handset comes with an A1600EBT base, a power adapter, batteries, a carrying clip 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: • Recessed areas, such as corners, under or next to cabinets.
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 To install base batteries (optional) If a power outage occurs, batteries in the base ensure that base and handset are functional. Latch Battery compartment on the underside of the phone Ensure that the phone line and power cords are disconnected from the phone base. On the bottom of the phone base, unscrew the battery compartment cover.
Page 16: Connect The Cords
Setup Connect the cords To avoid potential interference, place the phone away from electronic equipment. A1600BT base (Optional) A1600EBT base 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 filter.
Page 17: Carrying Clip (Optional)
To charge the batteries Place 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 On the back of the phone, align the arms of the carrying clip above the slots on the sides of the...
Page 18: Important Concepts
Important concepts Personalize your phone The ClearSounds A1600BT 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 19: Handset And Base Are Separate
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 the handset and the base. If you pair your phone with a cellphone, the phonebook numbers remain separate.
Page 20: 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 21: Register Additional Handsets
Register additional handsets Your telephone handset is registered to the base (Base 1). If you purchased additional ClearSounds A1600EBT handsets, you must register each additional handset to the base. For registration instructions, page 160.
Page 22: Let's Begin
Let's begin! 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. Press the alphanumeric keys. If you make a mistake, press beneath Erase on the screen.
Page 23: Answer A Call
Answer a call To answer a call using the handset Lift the handset from the base. Press and speak. Call duration appears on the handset screen. To end the call, press To answer a call using the base Press To end the call, press...
Page 24: Handset
Handset Red amplification indicator White ringer indicator & flashlight Earphone Display Alpha-numeric keypad Microphone SOS key (For programming in- structions, see page 72.) Carrying clip Speaker Battery compartment...
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 Select keys screen, you select or implement the command.
Page 28: Handset Keys
Handset No matter where you are in the menus, you can always press this key to return to the home screen. Home key Press The Home screen appears. Handset keys Most keys have several functions. Take a few minutes to explore all of the keys. This is a good time to become familiar with the keys.
Page 29 Enter the inbound calls list. During a call, increase volume. Enter the dialed calls list. During number storage, insert a pause. Enter the phonebook. During a call, decrease volume. Contact another handset that is registered to your ClearSounds A1600BT base.
Page 30 Handset Speakerphone During a call, press this key to activate the handset speakerphone handsfree conversation. End call key During a call, press this key to end the call. Power on/off key Press and hold this key until the phone power turns on or turns off.
Page 31 Dial/Answer Press this key to place a call or answer a call. Dial/Answer cellphone Press this key to place a call or answer a cellphone call. Select keys Press a select key to implement the selected command that appears directly above on the screen.
Page 32: A1600Bt Base
A1600BT base Screen and menu keys Answering Machine Headset/neckloop tone and volume One-touch memory keys Indicator lights Speakerphone and Neckloop/headset jacks ringer volume Left side Right side...
Page 33: Base Keys
Base keys Page misplaced handsets and register handsets Toggle between callers (Call waiting service required) Press when using a headset or neckloop Call/Answer/End call Answer cellphone During a call: Headset/ call speakerphone neckloop Direct line to amplifier ClearCare Customer Service...
Page 34: 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 Select from Dutch, English, French. German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.
Page 35 To change the display language of the base Select from English, French, German and Spanish. , beneath Menu Press the right on the screen. , beneath Select. Press the left Set Display is selected. Press the left , beneath Select. Set Language is selected.
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 Spanish prompts are available. beneath TAM on the Press screen.
Page 37: Backlight On The Base Screen
Display Backlight on the base screen The orange backlight on your screen automatically turns off after 15 seconds of inactivity. If you prefer the light on continuously, on the back of the screen, move the back light switch into the on position.
Page 38 Display To adjust the screen contrast for the base beneath Menu on the Press screen. beneath Select. Press Set Display is selected. Press and scroll to Set Contrast, and then press beneath Select. Press and scroll to your choice, and then press beneath Select.
Page 39: Time And Date
Time and date You can manually set the time and date and the time and date formats that appear on the screens. 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 40 Display Press and scroll to your choice, and then press beneath Select. A confirmation tone occurs. Press The handset displays the new format. To set the hour format for the base You can select the 12-hour format or the 24-hour format.
Page 41 To set the date format for the handset You can select the MM-DD-YY (month-day-year) format or the DD-MM-YY (day-month-year) format. Press beneath Menu on the screen. Press and scroll to HS Settings, and then press beneath Select. Press and scroll to Date & Time, and then press beneath Select.
Page 42 Display To set the date format for the base You can select the MM-DD-YY (month-day-year) format or the DD-MM-YY (day-month-year) format. beneath Menu on the Press screen. beneath Select. Press Set Display is selected. Press and scroll to Date Format, and then press beneath Select.
Page 43 To set the time and date display for the base and handset(s) If you do not subscribe to caller ID service, you must set the time and date that your phone displays. When you set time and date at the base, they also reset on the handset(s).
Page 44: Digit Size
Display Digit size By default, if you dial more than eight digits on the base, the left digits scroll off of the screen, but the digits remain large. If you prefer to see more digits, you can turn on the Dim:X--->x setting.
Page 45: 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 44.
Page 46 Audio To adjust the base volume and tone Adjust Amplify Right side Base speaker Volume Volume and tone Headset or During conversation, press to turn on or off neckloop in the jack...
Page 47: 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 48 Audio To turn on or off consistent handset amplification Press beneath Menu on the screen. Press and scroll to HS Settings, and then press beneath Select. Press and scroll to Amplified, and then press beneath Select. and scroll to On or Off, Press beneath Save.
Page 49: 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 beneath Menu on the screen. Press and scroll to HS Settings, and then press beneath Select.
Page 50: Talk Features
Audio To turn off or on keypad tones for the base Press beneath Menu on the screen. Press and scroll to Set Phone, and then press beneath Select. Press beneath Select. Set Ring is selected. Press and scroll to Keypad Tones, and then press beneath Select.
Page 51 If you turn on the talking keypad feature for the handset or the base, the handset or base also “speaks” the numbers as you press the keys. Press beneath Menu on the screen. Press and scroll to HS Settings, and then press beneath Select.
Page 52 Audio To record, hear or erase a personal identifier You can record a name, nickname or anything that you wish to identify a phonebook entry. The base announces the name in these circumstances: • The person calls you. • You scroll to the person's entry in a dialed calls list, phonebook list or inbound calls list.
Page 53 b. Speak clearly into base microphone, and then press beneath End. The phonebook entry appears with beside the name. • To hear an existing recording: Press beneath Play Voice. • To erase an existing recording: Press and scroll to Erase Voice, and then press beneath Select.
Page 54 Audio To turn on or off the talking review feature You can set the base to “speak” phone numbers as you review them in these lists in the base: • Dialed calls listings • Phonebook listings • Caller ID records (if you subscribe to caller ID) If you have recorded a personal identifier for a caller, the phone announces the identifier instead of the number.
Page 55: Paging And Alarms
Paging and alarms Page a lost handset You can page lost handsets that are registered to the ClearSounds A1600BT base. To page a handset • Press and hold for less than five seconds. All handsets registered to the base beep for about one minute.
Page 56 Paging and alarms Press beneath Select. The current alarm clock setting appears. Press and scroll to On or Off, and then press beneath Select. If you selected Off, a confirmation tone occurs. Take one of these steps: • If you selected Off, .Press The alarm clock is off.
Page 57: Out-Of-Range Alarm
To turn off a ringing handset alarm Press any key. The alarming stops. If snooze is set on, the alarm rings again in 11 minutes. To turn off snooze alarming, press Out-of-range alarm When a handset is outside of communication range with the base, the handset beeps to alert you.
Page 58: Assistive Listening
Assistive listening The ClearSounds A1600BT DECT 6 phone is com- patible 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 59 Position the neckloop around your neck. Accomplish these tasks as usual: • Answer or place calls • Adjust handset or speakerphone volume • End calls To use a neckloop with a built-in microphone You can speak handsfree through neckloops that include built-in microphones.
Page 60 Assistive listening jack jack • Answer a call • Place a call • E n g a g e a c o n n e c t e d call Press Press • Adjust volume, Left Right t o n e amplification Tone and volume Tone...
Page 61: Call Notification
Call notification Your phone can notify you of incoming calls in several ways. • Ringer (selectable) • Bright, flashing strobe (selectable) • Handset light and vibration (selectable) • Caller ID displays and call waiting (if you subscribe) • Base key flashes blue (if cellphone is paired and connected) •...
Page 62: Ringtones
Some of the tones match. You can also choose a unique handset tone for internal calls from other handsets that are registered to the ClearSounds A1600BT base. To select a ringtone for the handset beneath Menu on the Press screen.
Page 63 Press and scroll to a tone that you like, and then press beneath Select. A confirmation tone occurs. Press To select the base ringtone Press beneath Menu on the screen. and scroll to Set Phone, Press and then press beneath Select. beneath Select.
Page 64: Ringer Volume
Call notification 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 adjust or turn off or on the base ringer • Along the right side of the base, press Ringer OFF appears on the screen if the ringer is off.
Page 65 To adjust or turn off the handset's ringer volume beneath Menu on the Press screen. and scroll to HS Press Settings, and then press beneath Select. Press and scroll to Ring Setup, then press beneath Select. and scroll to Volume, Press and then press beneath...
Page 66: Lights And Vibration
Call notification Lights and vibration You can enable or disable these light and vibration indicators of incoming calls: • On the handset, a white flashing light and vibration • On the base, a bright, white, flashing strobe light Handset light and vibration To turn on light and vibration •...
Page 67 Base strobe light To turn on the strobe light • On the back side of the phone base, move the switch to To turn off the strobe light • On the back side of the phone base, move the switch to Note: If the add-on vibrating pad is connected to the base, this setting turns on pad vibration.
Page 68: Call Waiting On Or Off
Call notification Call waiting on or off If you subscribe to call waiting service with your telephone service provider, you can switch to an incoming call while conversing, and then switch back and forth between parties. If you prefer to turn off call waiting notification, for example if you anticipate an important call during which you prefer not to be disturbed, you can turn off notification.
Page 69: Vibrating Pad (Add-On Purchase)
Vibrating pad (add-on purchase) If you purchased the vibrating pad that is compatible with your ClearSounds A1600BT phone, you can enable vibration notification of incoming calls. To turn on vibrating pad notification Place the pad between your mat- tress and box spring or beneath a cushion.
Page 70 Call notification To turn off vibrating pad notification • To turn off vibration and turn on the strobe light: On the back side of the phone base, move the switch to • To turn off vibration and the strobe light: a. On the back side of the phone base, move the switch b. Disconnect the vibration pad...
Page 71: One-Touch Numbers
One-touch numbers One-touch keys You can store frequently called or important numbers and associate them with one-touch keys. When you press a one-touch key, the phone calls the number. Each key holds 24 digits, including pauses (see page 79). Here are the one-touch keys: Base •...
Page 72: Prepare The Photo Keys
One-touch numbers Prepare the photo keys Using the supplied template, cut each photo to the size of the photo keys. Gently remove each photo key cover, and then slide the photos into the covers, from the top down. Gently snap the covers back into place.
Page 73: Store A One-Touch Number
Store a one-touch number To store a base one-touch number • Eight photo keys Press numeric keys to enter the telephone number that you wish to store. Include long distance code and area code, if necessary. Check the number. If necessary to correct it, press beneath Clear on the screen.
Page 74 One-touch numbers Press alphanumeric keys to enter the name that is associated with the number. Press a key repeatedly until you see the letter of your choice. Press beneath Save. Press and scroll to a ringtone to associate with this caller, and beneath Select.
Page 75 Press one of the keys or key. Number? appears on the screen. Press numeric keys to enter the telephone number that you wish to store. Include long distance code and area code, if necessary. Check the number. If necessary to correct it, press beneath Erase.
Page 76 One-touch numbers Replace or edit a one-touch entry To replace or edit a one-touch entry in the base • Simply store a new number over the old number (see page 71.) To replace or edit a memory-key or SOS entry in the handset Press beneath Menu on the...
Page 77: Delete A One-Touch Entry
Take one of these steps: N o te : Yo u ca n n o t e r a se th e M (1- 4): a n no t a tio n . • To add a name after the M(1-4): annotation, press alphanumeric keys.
Page 78 One-touch numbers Press and scroll to the entry that you want to delete, and then press beneath Options. Press and scroll to Erase, and then press beneath Select. The entry is deleted. A confirmation tone occurs and the next entry appears.
Page 79: 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 letter available, and you find a letter by continuing to press the key until you see it.
Page 80 Keypad tips • Corrections: To erase the last character that you entered: beneath Erase. On the handset: Press beneath Clear. On the base: Press • Special characters: Press the numeric key repeatedly until you see the special character. Special characters Handset Base ? &...
Page 81: Insert A Pause
After pauses, you enter the additional numbers that the prompt requires. In the ClearSounds A1600BT phone, a pause is three seconds long. To insert a pause while storing a number, you press...
Page 82: Insert Pauses While Storing A Number
Insert a pause • to enter the voicemail menu • One pause ( ) to wait for the passcode prompt • Your passcode and 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.
Page 83: Phonebooks
You can store up to 50 entries in the handset and 30 entries in the base. Note: If you pair your ClearSounds A1600BT phone with a cellphone, the phone and cellphone phonebook entries do not merge.
Page 84 Phonebooks Press beneath Select. Name? appears. Press alphanumeric keys to enter the name, and then press beneath Save: To enter a space, press . To enter another letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move forward. Number? appears. Press alphanumeric keys to enter the number, and then press beneath Save:...
Page 85 To manually store a phonebook entry in the base Press alphanumeric keys to enter the phone number that you wish to store, beneath Save on and then press the screen. The number appears on the screen. Check the number, and then press beneath Save.
Page 86: Store Phonebook Entries From Lists
Phonebooks Store phonebook entries from lists You can quickly add a number to your handset or base phonebooks from these lists: • The dialed calls list • If you subscribe to caller ID service, the inbound calls list The lists are the same on both components, but you must store phonebook entries separately for the base and each handset.
Page 87 Press beneath Select. Add to PB is selected. Take one of these steps: • To confirm the name: Press beneath Save. • name: Press alphanumeric keys enter the name, and then press beneath Save. The number appears. Check to ensure that the number is complete (add an area code and long distance code if necessary).
Page 88 Phonebooks To store a base phonebook entry, from lists Take one of these steps: • To store a number from the dialed calls list: press Press and scroll to the entry that you want to store, and then press beneath Options. •...
Page 89: Edit A Phonebook Entry
Take one of these steps: • To confirm the name: Press beneath Save. • name: Press alphanumeric keys enter the name, and then press beneath Save. Press and scroll to a ringtone to associate with this caller, and beneath Save. then press The entry is stored.
Page 90 Phonebooks Press and scroll to the entry that you want to edit, and then press beneath Select. Press and scroll to Edit, and then press beneath Select. The name appears. To edit the name, press beneath Erase, press alphanumeric keys, and then press beneath Save: To enter a space, press...
Page 91 To edit a phonebook entry in the base Press beneath Phonebk on the screen. Press and scroll to the entry that you want to edit, and then press beneath Options. Press and scroll to Edit, and then press beneath Select. The number appears. To edit the number, press beneath Clear, .press alphanumeric keys, and...
Page 92: Delete One Or All Phonebook Entries
Phonebooks Delete one or all phonebook entries To delete handset phonebook entries beneath Menu on the Press screen. Press scroll Phonebook, and then press beneath Select. The first entry in the phonebook appears. Take one of these steps: • To delete one entry: a. Press and scroll to the entry that you want to delete,...
Page 93 • To delete all phonebook entries: a. Press beneath Select. b. Press and scroll to Delete All, press beneath Select, and then press beneath Select again. Press To delete base phonebook entries beneath Phonebk on Press the screen. Press and scroll to the entry that you want to delete, and then press beneath Options.
Page 94: View Handset Phonebook Status
Phonebooks View handset phonebook status The handset phonebook can hold 50 entries. You can view the number of stored entries. To view the phonebook status of the handset Press beneath Menu on the screen. Press scroll Phonebook, and then press beneath Select.
Page 95: Memos
Memos Record a memo You can record a memo from the base or the handset. The memo can last up to three minutes, and anyone in the household can retrieve it, from either the base or the handset. Memos are recorded by the answering machine, even if the answering machine is set to Off.
Page 96: Retrieve A Memo
Memos To record a memo from the handset Press beneath TAM on the screen. and scroll to Memo, and Press beneath Select. then press Recording appears. Speak clearly and loudly into the mouthpiece microphone, and then beneath OK. press Your memo plays, followed by a loud tone. Press appears on the handset screen.
Page 97 To quickly retrieve a memo, using the base speakerphone Tip: Delete old memos when possible. The answering machine has a 15-minute limit for memo and message storage. Press The most recent memo or message plays. (Optional) Adjust volume or skip, repeat or delete the memo: •...
Page 98 Memos To discretely retrieve a memo, using the handset Press beneath TAM on the screen. Press beneath Select. MSG Playback is selected. Press The handset speakerphone is off and the most recent message or memo plays. (Optional) Repeat or delete the memo: •...
Page 99: Cellphone Sharing
Cellphone sharing The ClearSounds A1600BT phone can use a built- ® in short-range wireless Bluetooth signal to pair itself with your cellphone. Once the phones are paired and connected within close range of each other, you can place or receive cellphone calls using your ClearSounds phone.
Page 100: Cellphone Sharing Capabilities
ClearSounds handset and base. Cellphone sharing advantages By using the ClearSounds A1600BT phone for a cellphone call, you enjoy A1600BT features that might not be available on the cellphone. Here are some of the features on your ClearSounds phone that you can use during a cellphone call: •...
Page 101: Required Conditions For Cellphone Sharing
• Cellphone must be turned on and partially charged. • Cellphone must be within approximately 30 feet of the ClearSounds phone base (best call qual- ity is within 10 feet). • Bluetooth function must be turned on at the cell- phone.
Page 102: Pair And Connect A Cellphone
Cellphone sharing Pair and connect a cellphone You must pair a cellphone with your phone only once, and you can use the ClearSounds handset or base to pair with a cellphone. Once a cellphone is paired with your ClearSounds phone, it remains paired unless you remove it from the Bluetooth pairing list.
Page 103 The cell- phone tries to connect to the phone. Within 10-30 seconds, cellphone Bluetooth menu, select A1600BT in the devices list. The blue light becomes steady, and a tone occurs. The phone and cellphone are paired and connected.
Page 104: Place Or Answer A Cellphone Call
Cellphone sharing Place or answer a cellphone call If your cellphone is paired with the ClearSounds A1600BT phone, you can use the ClearSounds handset or base to place a cellphone call or to answer an incoming cellphone call. Only the cellphone line is engaged.
Page 105 • On the ClearSounds handset: Press • ClearSounds base: Press The blue light turns on. If the blue light still does not turn on, confirm the following: • Cellphone is on. • Cellphone is placed within ap- proximately 10-30 feet of the ClearSounds phone base .
Page 106: Switch A Cellphone Call Between Phones
During a cellphone call, you might want to maintain the call but switch it to the other phone. For example: • If you are talking on the ClearSounds phone, you can switch the call to the cellphone so that you have mobility. •...
Page 107: Simultaneous Cellphone And Landline Calls
Simultaneous cellphone and landline calls If you are conversing on your ClearSounds handset or base, you can simultaneously place or answer a cellphone call. To answer or place a cellphone call during a landline call • If you are conversing on the...
Page 108: Disconnect A Cellphone
Cellphone sharing Disconnect a cellphone A cellphone that is connected to your ClearSounds phone disconnects under these circumstances: • The cellphone or cellphone Bluetooth is turned off. • The cellphone is moved outside of the Bluetooth range ClearSounds phone base (approximately 30 feet).
Page 109 Select. • base: Press scroll cellphone that you wish to disconnect, and then press beneath Select. A tone occurs and the blue light on the ClearSounds base turns off. The cellphone is disconnected, but the phones remain paired.
Page 110: Unpair A Cellphone
Cellphone sharing Unpair a cellphone If you think that you will not use a cellphone with your ClearSounds phone again, you can unpair it from your phone's list of paired devices. However, if you want to use the cellphone with the ClearSounds phone again later, the ClearSounds phone will not "remember"...
Page 111 Remove, and then press beneath Select. • On the base: Press and scroll to Remove, and then press beneath Select. At the cellphone, remove A1600BT from the Bluetooth devices list (consult the cellphone user's guide if necessary).
Page 112: 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 113: Place, Answer Or End A Call
Place, answer or end a call To place, answer or end a call using the handset Place Answer End • Press Lift. Lift. C a l l 2. Press d u r a t i o n 2. Dial a p p e a r s Press screen.
Page 114 Calls To place, answer or end a call using a headset Place Answer End • P r e s s • Press 1. Press 2. Dial 1. Lift 1. Lift • P r e s s 2. Press 2. Dial Press...
Page 115 To place, answer or end a call using the base When you dial using the base keys, the base speakerphone is on. Place Answer End 1. Dial • Press 2. Press • Press The speaker- phone is on. Note: If you prefer to speak through the handset after dialing on the base, take these steps after the speakerphone is on: Lift the handset.
Page 116 Calls To call other handsets in your home If additional handsets are registered to your ClearSounds A1600BT base, you can place internal calls among the handsets. 1. Lift Press Available handset numbers appear. Indicate the phone(s) that you wish to call: •...
Page 117: 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 To place a one-touch call using the handset 1. Lift Press the that you wish...
Page 118: 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 1. Lift Press The first phonebook entry appears.
Page 119: Redial A Number
To call a base phonebook number beneath Phonebk on Press the screen. Press until you see the entry that you want to call, and then press The phone dials. Redial a number You can quickly redial any of the last ten numbers that were dialed from your handset or base.
Page 120 Calls To redial the last-dialed number using the base Press Press The phone dials. To redial a recently dialed number using the handset 1. Lift Press The last-dialed number appears. Press and scroll to the number that you want to call. Press The phone dials.
Page 121: 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 and base store the last calls made to your telephone. Handsets store 40 calls each and the base stores 20 calls. The inbound calls list includes these entries: •...
Page 122: Place An Sos Emergency Call
Calls To call from the inbound calls list using the base Press until you see the entry that you want to call. Inbound calls appear on the screen, the most recent, first. To add an area code or 1, press until you see the format of your choice.
Page 123: 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 base or handset, you can converse handsfree and listen over the base speakerphone or the handset speakerphone.
Page 124: Screen A Call
During calls To turn on the handset speakerphone during a call Press The handset speakerphone is on, appears on the screen. Place the handset on a nearby surface, with the keys facing up. (Optional): • To adjust the volume: Press along the side of the phone.
Page 125: Use A Headset
Use a headset You can plug in a headset to the base or handset and converse handsfree while listening discretely through the headset. To connect a headset to the base during a call On the left side of the base, connect the headset to the jack.
Page 126 During calls To connect a headset to the handset during a call If the headset includes a microphone, you can attach the handset clip to your belt or clothing: you are mobile! On the side of the handset, connect the headset to the jack. Place the headset on your head.
Page 127: 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 128: Put A Call On Hold
During calls Put a call on hold If you are using the base speakerphone, you can put a call on hold. To put a call on hold Press beneath Hold on the screen. Call on hold appears on the screen. To return to conversation, press beneath Unhold.
Page 129 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 √ H a n d s e t d i s p l a y s If caller and local information...
Page 130: Transfer A Call
To return to conversation, press Transfer a call If multiple handsets are registered to your ClearSounds A1600BT base, you can transfer external calls between the handsets. Each handset number shows on its screen. For example, HS 2 is handset two.
Page 131: Set Up A Conference Call
After the recipient answers the call, transfer the call or return to the external caller. • To transfer the call, press The call transfers to the recipient, and you disconnect from the call. • To return to the external caller without transferring call,...
Page 132 During calls After the recipient answers the call, start the conference or return to the external caller. • To start the conference, press and hold until Conference appears. The three parties are connected. • To return to the external caller without starting a conference call, press To leave a conference call...
Page 133: 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 134: Answering Machine With Call Waiting
Answering machine 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.
Page 135: Turn On The 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) beneath Menu on the screen.
Page 136: Record A Personalized Message
Answering machine Record a personalized message By default, the answering machine message is "Please leave your message after the tone." You can replace the default message by recording a personalized message that is as long as one minute. To record a personalized outgoing message beneath Menu on Press the screen.
Page 137 To check the message, press and scroll to Play OGM, and then press beneath Select. The message plays. Take one of these steps: • If you like the message, press beneath Back, until you arrive at the home screen. • To re-record the message, begin again at Step 4.
Page 138: Listen To Your Recorded Message
Answering machine Listen to your recorded message To listen to your recorded message beneath Menu on Press the screen. and scroll to TAM Press setup, and then press beneath Select. Press and scroll to Outgoing Msg, and then beneath Select. press beneath Select.
Page 139: Restore The Default Message
Restore the default message You can restore the phone's default outgoing message. To restore the default outgoing message beneath Menu on the Press screen. Press and scroll to TAM set- up, and then press beneath Select. Press and scroll to Outgoing Msg, and then press beneath Select.
Page 140: Revise Or Remove Message Length Limits
Answering machine Revise or remove message length limits The answering machine holds up to 15 minutes of messages. By default, callers can leave messages that are as long as three minutes. You can change the message limit to one or two minutes.
Page 141: Personalize Your Remote Access Pin
Personalize your remote access PIN You can call your phone from a remote location and enter * and your answering machine remote access personal identification number (PIN) to retrieve your messages. The default remote access PIN is 0000, but you can create a personal PIN.
Page 142: Slow Messages Playback Speed
Answering machine Slow messages playback speed If you would prefer to slow down the rate at which your incoming messages play, you can turn on this feature. To slow message playback speed beneath Menu on the Press screen. Press and scroll to TAM setup, and then press beneath Select.
Page 143: Change The Number Of Rings Before Pickup
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 two, four, six or eight rings. If you would like the machine to generally pick up after six rings but after two if new messages are waiting, select Toll Saver.
Page 144: 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 and the base stores 20 calls. Caller name and number are stored if the caller and telephone service providers make them available.
Page 145 Visual indicator Meaning Clear it One or more Listen u n h e a r d the base or v o i c e v o i c e m a i l handset mail messages all unheard messages. One or more Listen unheard the base or...
Page 146 Voicemail & calls Handset call and message indicators Visual indicator Meaning Clear it The number Scroll on the n o n - h a n d s e t Calls viewed calls through all C a l l e r e n t r i e s One or more non-viewed...
Page 147: View Inbound Calls
View inbound calls To scroll missed calls on the base Press The newest call appears. Press and scroll through the list. The time and date of each call appears at the top of each screen. The red strobe light turns off after you review all new calls.
Page 148: Listen To Voicemail Messages
Voicemail & 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.
Page 149: 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. Base indicators Indicator Meaning Clear it Number L i s t e n MSG XX u n h e a r d t h e b a s e...
Page 150 Machine messages Handset indicators Indicator Meaning Clear it U n h e a r d L i s t e n o n a n s w e r i n g t h e b a s e m a c h i n e h a n d - message(s).
Page 151: 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 152 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 beneath TAM on the screen. beneath Select. Press Message is selected. beneath MSG Playback.
Page 153 To access the answering machine remotely You can access your answering machine remotely by dialing your phone number from any touch-tone phone. Through remote access, you can play and delete messages or turn off or on the answering machine. Remote access requires a remote access PIN. The default PIN is 0000.
Page 154: Delete Answering Machine Messages
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 155: List Maintenance
List maintenance The ClearSounds A1600BT 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 and the base stores 20 calls.
Page 156 List maintenance • To erase all numbers in the list: a. Press and scroll to Delete All, and then press beneath Select: b. Press beneath Select. A confirmation tone occurs and Empty appears. Press...
Page 157 To delete calls from the base dialed calls list Press Press and scroll to a number that you want to delete. Take one of these steps: • To erase the selected number: Press beneath Erase. The number is deleted and the next number appears.
Page 158: 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 beneath Menu on the Press screen.
Page 159 To delete calls from the base inbound calls list Press and scroll to a number that you want to delete. beneath Options. Press Take one of these steps: • To erase the selected number: Press beneath Erase. The number is deleted and the next number appears.
Page 160: Security
Security Handset keypad locking You can lock all keys on the keypad, except these: • remain unlocked. • If the phone rings, unlocks. To lock or unlock the handset keypad • To lock the keypad, Press and hold Handset Locked and pear.
Page 161: Restore Defaults
• Handset name • Auto answer • Date and time You must enter the ClearSounds A1600BT PIN to reset the defaults. The PIN is 0000. To restore handset default settings Press beneath Menu on the screen. and scroll to Default, and Press beneath Select.
Page 162: Additional Handsets
Your telephone handset is registered to the base (Base-1). If you purchased additional ClearSounds A1600EBT handsets, you must register each additional handset to the ClearSounds A1600BT base. The base can accommodate a total of five handsets. Each handset’s registration number appears on the handset’s home screen.
Page 163: Name A Handset
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 beneath Menu on the screen. Press and scroll to HS Settings, and then press beneath Select.
Page 164: Delete A Handset Registration
Additional handsets Delete a handset registration You can delete a handset registration from the base. Note: To accomplish this task, you cannot use the handset that you are deleting. You must use an alternate handset. To delete a handset registration beneath Menu on the Press screen.
Page 165: 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 62).
Page 166 Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions There noise, • If you subscribe to DSL s t a t i c service, install a DSL filter interference. (page 16). • Plug in the power adapter to the wall outlet and securely connect it to the phone. •...
Page 167 Symptom Solutions Conditions: voice • You primarily use the mail doesn't ap- answering machine to pear on the base retrieve messages, but you screen, but I have a also subscribe to voicemail voicemail. and call waiting services. • A second caller leaves a voicemail while you are talking to the first caller.
Page 168 Troubleshooting Call notification Symptom Solutions • T h e r e Turn on the ringer and turn up audible ringer. the ringer volume (page 62). • Plug in the power adapter to the wall outlet and securely connect it to the phone. •...
Page 169 Dialing Symptom Solutions • Press first. d o e s n ’ t redial last- dialed number. • A memory button Program the number (page does not function. 53). • Area codes or long Some services add them and distance code are some do not.
Page 170 10-30 feet of the cellphone line ClearSounds phone base. doesn't engage. • In the cellphone, ensure that Bluetooth is turned on and the ClearSounds A1600BT phone is paired with the cell- phone (consult the cellphone directions necessary). • Ensure that you press ClearSounds...
Page 171 Back. The blue light stops flashing. flashing. In the cellphone Bluetooth menus, unpair (delete) the A1600BT phone from the device list (consult the cellphone user's guide, if necessary). ClearSounds phone, pair the cellphone (see page 100).
Page 172 Troubleshooting Audio Symptom Solutions L o w e a r p i e c e • Plug in the power adapter to or speakerphone the wall outlet and securely v o l u m e connect it to the phone. amplification •...
Page 173: Answering Machine
Display Symptom Solutions B a s e d i s p l a y • Plug in the power adapter to is faint or not the wall outlet and securely f u n c t i o n i n g connect it to the phone.
Page 174 Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions I forgot my remote The default PIN is 0000. If access PIN. you personalized the PIN, the current personalized PIN appears in the menus when you set a new one (page 139). When I try to in- •...
Page 175: Specifications
Extreme: 32 degrees F to 104 degrees F (0 degrees C to 40 degrees C) Humidity 0%-90% Power supply A1600BT base input: 7.5 V, 1000 mA Handset input: Ni-MH 1.2 V x 3, 800 mAh Charging time 24 hours Jacks...
Page 176: Compliance
[US: CLSTE12B]. If requested, this number must be provided to the phone company. If the ClearSounds® A1600BT 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 177 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 178 Company or to one of our authorized agents. Service can be facilitated through our office at: ClearSounds Communications, Inc. 1743 Quincy Avenue, Suite 155 Naperville, IL 60540 Industry Canada CS03 Statement This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specification.
Page 179 conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user of this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Page 180 Compliance connected to the phone line, ensure the installation of the ClearSounds A1600BT DECT does not disable alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your phone provider or a qualified installer. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 181: Warranty
The serial number for this product is on the under- side of the base. Your ClearSounds A1600BT DECT phone and A1600EBT phone come with a (1) year limited warranty from the date of purchase. These...
Page 182 If a defect covered by this warranty should occur, promptly contact a Customer Service representative by phone, or log on to www.clearsounds.com 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.
Page 183: 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 184: Service
Naperville, IL 60540 800-965-9043 (Toll-free) www.ClearSounds.com Customer service Do you need some help? Please call, we are happy to assist you! Press Press Your phone dials ClearSounds, and our customer service representative answers your call. To end the call, press...

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