INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Contents Introduction Unpacking the Telephone Description General Description Keys Description LCD Description Installation Night Light Function Wall Mounting Settings and Phone Use Making a Call Receiving a Call Muting the Microphone Using the Amplification Function Using you Phone with hearing aids Using Audio and Headset jacks Hands-free Hold Function...
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CONTENTS Feature List Troubleshooting Safety Information Regulatory Compliance Guarantee...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc CL555. This is a multifunction telephone which offers features such as hands free use, caller ID*, caller announce, dialling talking, a phone book, quick dial and an answering machine. It offers amplification, helpful for those with hearing difficulties. It has a large button, easy to see and use keypad, to help stop any misdialling.
INTRODUCTION Unpacking the Telephone When unpacking the telephone, you should find the following in the box: 1 CL555 unit 1 CL555 handset with curly cord 1 Telephone line cord 1 Mains power adaptor User Guide For product support and help visit our website at www.geemarc.com...
DESCRIPTION 1. Headset jack 2. Audio neckloop jack 3. Optional Bed Shaker jack 4.Volume Reset Override Switch (ON/OFF) 5. Power jack 6. Phone Line Cord jack 7. Back Light Switch 8. New Call Indicator Switch 9. Ringer/shaker/strobe select mode 10. Volume controls Key Description Make/Answer/End a call.
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DESCRIPTION Highlight or scroll through the menu options. Enter the CID list, as described in page 20. Perform the functions indicated by the text immediately over it (on the bottom line of the display) which changes time by time. Press this button to turn the extra amplification ON or OFF.
DESCRIPTION LCD Description In standby mode, the large LCD display will show as below: If you forget to connect the phone line cord, "No line" will show on the screen. When you press the Menu soft key, the display will show the main ...
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DESCRIPTION When you have 2 new messages, the display will show MSG 02. If their caller has chosen the option to prevent thier name and number from being sent, "Private" will be shown on the display. This message will display when someone calls from an area where the telephone company is not offering the caller identification services or is not yet providing number delivery to your area.
INSTALLATION Choosing A Location The unit should be located in an area where it is easy to see the visual display and lighted ringer. Choose a location that is out of the way of normal activities. Adapter Installation You can also insert the adapter for the LCD display, and you must insert the adapter for LCD back light and other special functions, please refer to the concrete requirement in the manual.
INSTALLATION Wall Mounting 1. Slide the handset hanger tab out and reverse its position (rotate it 180 degrees). Slide it back into place so that the hook points up (see diagram 1). This will keep the handset from falling out of the cradle when it is mounted on the wall. 2.
SETTINGS AND PHONE USE Making a Call 1. To make a call, lift the handset, listen for a dial tone and adjust your volume & tone settings (see page 13). 2. You can dial a number manually or press one of the memory dial buttons.
SETTINGS AND PHONE USE Receiving a Call When a new call is received the phone will ring and the visual ring indicator will flash. If you have a voice message: New voice mail will be show on the LCD. 1. To answer a call, lift the handset and speak. 2.
SETTINGS AND PHONE USE boost low or high frequency range. If you press the AMPLI key again, the receiver volume adjustment is 0-15dB. The TONE control cannot be used. diagram 3 CAUTION: This telephone can produce very high (loud) sound levels.
SETTINGS AND PHONE USE Audio Neckloop Jack Using this jack allows you to listen through your neckloop while speaking into the handset or speakerphone. Headset Jack This jack can accommodate many hands-free headsets. Using this jack you can listen and speak through your hands-free headset.
SETTINGS AND PHONE USE Ringer Setting You can select your own base ringer tone and adjust the ringer volume. You can also adjust the volume to "Ringer OFF" in order to turn off the ringer. 1. Press Menu soft key to display the main menu list. ...
SETTINGS AND PHONE USE Storing Memory Numbers 1. Use the keypad to enter the number you want to store. You can use the Clear soft key to edit the number. 2. Press and hold one of the Memory dial keys, then press the Save soft key.
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SETTINGS AND PHONE USE Note: If you record a voice prompt for an entry, an icon will appear before the name of this entry. Two-touch Memory Your phone allows you to program 10 frequently two-touch memory numbers (0~9). Each memory key can store up to 24 digits.
SETTINGS AND PHONE USE system will announce the name, otherwise it can only announce the number. Record Voice: allows you to record the name for the selected entry. Erase Voice: allows you to delete the name you have recorded for the selected entry.
SETTINGS AND PHONE USE purchased the optional Bed shaker, simply plug into the shaker jack and place it between your mattress and box spring. Caller ID This telephone automatically displays an incoming caller's number/name along with the date and time of the call. It will record up to 30 calls of up to 15 digits and store the data into memory.
SETTINGS AND PHONE USE Phone Book The phonebook built in your phone allows you to store frequently used numbers so that you can easily make a call without having to remember or enter the phone number. Character Map To enter a specific alphanumeric character, press one or more times the relevant key for the required character according to the following table: once for the first character, twice for the second and so on.
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SETTINGS AND PHONE USE or 3. Press the key repeatedly to select the desired ringer tone to use with the number. 4. Press Select soft key to confirm. Notes: If you make a mistake while entering a name or a number, use the Clear soft key to correct it.
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SETTINGS AND PHONE USE Erase: allows you to delete the selected entry. Note: If you record a voice prompt for an entry, an icon will appear before the name of this entry.
MENU FUNCTIONS Menu Navigation To access a menu option: 1. To display menu list, press the Menu soft key. or 2. To scroll through menu options, press repeatedly. 3. To select a menu, press the Select soft key when the desired menu appears on the display.
MENU FUNCTIONS MENU FUNCTIONS Set Display Using this feature, you can customize the display settings, according to your requirements (language, contrast, smaller font and hour format). Language Setting The phone supports up to 4 predefined languages: English, Spanish, French and German. You can change the language used to display the menu messages.
MENU FUNCTIONS Hour Format Setting 1. Press Menu soft key to display the main menu list. 2. Press Select soft key to access Set Display. or 3. Press key repeatedly to move to Hour Format, press Select soft key. ...
MENU FUNCTIONS This menu is not used in countries where only Tone dialing is available. If you are not sure which dialing mode to select, please contact your local service provider. Setting Date & Time In standby mode, the phone displays the current date and time to help you keep track of your appointments.
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MENU FUNCTIONS CID Talking The talking CID can announce the number that comes in unless the caller blocks the number, so this feature allows you to check the caller ID number or caller’s name when a new call is receiving without looking at the display.
MENU FUNCTIONS Note: You can use button to adjust the talking volume, and in the same time, the memo announcement volume will be adjusted accordingly. Voice Prompt You are able to select the language used to play the voice prompt messages.
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MENU FUNCTIONS 3. Press the key to choose Outgoing Msg, press Select soft key. 4. Press the key to choose Record OGM, press Select soft key. 5. You can record your OGM after a tone. The display will show Recording.
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MENU FUNCTIONS The feature allows the caller to leave a message to the owner who is not at home. When a call is received in TAM on mode, the machine will play the OGM, and then performs message recording. The process is as follows: After N times ringing, the phone enters answer-record mode automatically and starts to play OGM.
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MENU FUNCTIONS MEMO key should be pressed and held in the whole process. Release the MEMO key to end the recording. Set the Ring Number The ring number is the number of rings after the answering machine takes an incoming call and plays your OGM. You can select from 2 to 6 rings or toll saver mode.
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MENU FUNCTIONS or 3. Press key to choose ICM Voice Slow, press Select soft key. or 4. Press key to choose ON or OFF, press Save soft key. Remote Control You can access many features of your answering machine remotely from any touch tone telephone.
CALLER ID ON CALL WAITING When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company and activate the Call Waiting function via menu, the telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation. Caller two's information Caller ID info displayed is displayed...
FEATURE LIST FSK and DTMF dual system Caller ID Extra Large Caller ID Screen Caller ID list with up to 20 entries Caller ID/Call Waiting Phonebook with up to 30 entries Amplification function Amplified Headset jack ...
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FEATURE LIST Extra Large Caller ID Screen Volume Amplification Memory Card Big Keypad Buttons...
TROUBLESHOOTING No dial tone Check that all phone cord connections are securely plugged into the telephone & wall jack. Check that the phone is in the correct dialing mode, tone or pulse. Plug another phone into the wall jack to make sure your phone service is working properly.
SAFETY INFORMATION General Only use the power supply included with the product. Do not open the unit. Contact the helpline for all repairs. The phone is capable of amplifying sounds to a loud volume. It is important to instruct all potential users of its proper operation. It is advised to adjust the volume control to its minimum level (Low) when not in use and alert other users that hearing damage can potentially result from misuse.
GUARANTEE From the moment your Geemarc product is purchased, Geemarc guarantee it for the period of two years. During this time, all repairs or replacements (at our discretion) are free of charge. Should you experience a problem then contact our help line or visit our website at www.geemarc.com.
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GUARANTEE Electrical connection: The apparatus is designed to operate from a 230V 50Hz supply only. (Classified as ‘hazardous voltage’ according to EN60950 standard). The apparatus does not incorporate an integral power on/off switch. To disconnect the power, either switch off supply at the mains power socket or unplug the AC adaptor.
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- Or, hand the old product to the retailer. If you purchase a new one, they should accept it. Thus if you respect these instructions you ensure human health and environmental protection. For product support and help visit our website at www.geemarc.com Telephone 01707 384438 Or fax 01707 832529...