Assistive listening
The ClearSounds A500 DECT 6 phone is compatible with
these assistive listening devices:
•
Hearing aids that are equipped with telecoil (T-coil)
•
Audio neckloops with built-in microphones and 2.5
mm connectors
T-Coil
Some hearing aids are equipped with telecoil (T-coil).
To use the phone with T-coil-equipped hearing aids
1.
Move your hearing aid T-switch to the T position.
2.
Hold the handset close to your hearing aid.
Neckloops
Neckloops amplify phone sound in T-coil-equipped
hearing aids.
You can speak handsfree through neckloops that
include built-in microphones.
To use a neckloop
1.
Before or during a call, connect the neckloop to the
jack on the side of the handset.
2.
Position the neckloop around your neck.
3.
Accomplish these tasks as usual:
•
Answer or place calls
•
Adjust and amplify volume
•
Equalize tone
•
End calls
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