Clarity Sempre User Manual

Clarity Sempre User Manual

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Amplified Telephone with Bluetooth
Connectivity to Mobile Phones
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Sempre Amplified Telephone with Bluetooth Connectivity to Mobile Phones ClarityProducts.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Care and Maintenance ..........................9 Technical Specifications ........................11 Clarity Logic ............................12 Introduction.............................13 Package Contents ..........................14 Installation ..............................15 Getting to know your Sempre Phone ....................17 Menu Operations ..........................25 Phonebook Operations ........................32 Caller List ..............................36 Additional Features ..........................38 Troubleshooting ............................ 40 Warranty and Service ..........................
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    • Unplug the product from power outlet if it emits smoke, and abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact the Clarity Customer Service at 800-426-3738.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Operating safeguards • Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Do not disassemble the product. • Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or allow it to become wet at all.
  • Page 6: Save These Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS Installation and location • Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm. • Never install telephone line jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
  • Page 7: Battery Instructions

    IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible disposal instructions. • Do not mix old and new batteries. •...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    Base unit location/avoiding noise • The product should not be exposed to The base unit and other compatible Clarity direct sunlight. units use radio waves to communicate • Do not place heavy objects on top of with each other.
  • Page 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return • This product can store your private/confidential information. To protect your privacy/ confidentiality, we recommend that you erase information such as phonebook or caller list from the memory before you dispose of, transfer, or return the product. •...
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Power specifications: AC Adapter Input: 100V-240V AC, 50-60Hz Talk time: Output: 9V DC, 800mA Sempre: Approx. 4 hours Operating conditions: 32 °F – 104 °F, Use ONLY the power adapter supplied 20 % – 80 % relative air humidity (dry) with your unit;...
  • Page 12: Clarity Logic

    Just use the pre-programmed ClarityLogic button on the Sempre phone or call 1-877-LOGIC24 (1-877-564-4224) to find out how Clarity is there to make life easier.
  • Page 13: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your new Sempre from Clarity – the best home telephone in its class. Please read these instructions to ensure you take advantage of the complete set of rich features that this product offers. Our Company...
  • Page 14: Package Contents

    Connectivity to Mobile Phones ClarityProducts.com Phone cord DC adapter DC adapter 1. Sempre telephone (pre-connected to the power adapter and telephone line cord) 2. User guide and Quick start guide 3. Wall mount bracket 4. Short phone line cord (for wall mounting)
  • Page 15: Installation

    INSTALLATION Your product comes assembled as you take it out of the box. You will need to install three (3) AA NiMH re-chargeable batteries if you desire battery-power back-up in case of power failure. (Optional – batteries not included). Connecting the Power and Phone cord Step 1: Locate an electrical outlet (1) close to a phone outlet in your home.
  • Page 16: Wall Mount Installation

    INSTALLATION Wall Mount Installation Pull the handset hook out of the base and reverse its position so that the Step 1: hook points up and will hold the handset when you hang up. (See Figure 3) Pull the ends of the phone cord to untangle the cord; run the cord Step 2: through the groove on the back of the phone.
  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Sempre Phone

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEMPRE Please take a moment to review your new product and its features. This user guide applies to both versions. If your unit does not have an answering machine, ignore references to this feature during the review of this user guide.
  • Page 18: Speakerphone Button

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEMPRE FIND • Press to find the cordless handsets. (optional, purchased separately) FLASH • Press to switch between calls (if you subscribe to Call Waiting as part of your phone service) memory key. REDIAL • Press to redial the last phone number you called. Press and hold to enter a 2-second pause when programming records in your Phonebook.
  • Page 19: Numeric Keypad

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEMPRE TOUCHSCREEN NUMERIC KEYPAD BEDSHAKER PORT (3.5mm) • Plug in bed shaker (C-2210 – optional, purchased separately) -vibrates when the phone rings, for additional ringing signaling. HEADSET PORT (2.5mm) • Plug in a headset. (M155 – optional, purchased separately) NECKLOOP PORT (3.5mm)
  • Page 20 • Use the on-screen Save button to save your settings; to exit without saving, use Back to discard changes, and return to previous screen. In standby mode, your Sempre displays the following information on its screen (See Figure 2) • Status of Answering Machine: (ON or OFF) •...
  • Page 21 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEMPRE Menu navigation buttons (Press Up or Down buttons to scroll the menu listings.) Delete Down Prev Next Functional buttons Use these buttons to make selections, move backward, Back Save Select save, delete, and other functions.
  • Page 22: Making Calls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEMPRE MAKING CALLS There are four methods for making an external call using your telephone - you can use the handset or the speakerphone for these methods: Preparatory dialing, Direct dialing, Phonebook dialing, and dialing from redial list.
  • Page 23: Call Timer

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEMPRE Dialing from Redial List Press the “Redial” button to the left of the menu screen, then select the number to redial from the list by using the “Next” or “Previous” buttons, then lift the handset. This method works for both Home Phone and Mobile Phone.
  • Page 24: Receiving Calls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEMPRE current tone setting as a graph. While the RECEIVING CALLS graph is displayed on your screen, press Answer a call the TONE button again to toggle through When there is an incoming call, the Visual...
  • Page 25: Menu Operations

    SYSTEM SETUP – Default OGM (Save/Back) Recorded OGM • Register – Becomes selected when OGM is Use this feature to pair your Sempre recorded by user. with other compatible DECT6.0 devices. Erase OGM (No/Yes) (Clarity XLC3.5HS/HSB handset (model: XLC3.5HSD/HSBD) –...
  • Page 26: Ringer Style

    • Away Mode – Choose this option only if you plan on not using your Sempre for an extended period of time (like vacation or similar). Your Sempre is going to be in OFF mode, but the backup batteries (if installed) will remain properly charged.
  • Page 27 No Records MENU Caller List Answering Machine Voice Assist Back Save Boost Override Prev Delete Next Visual Ringer System Setup 11/15 2:42pm Clarity 800-426-3738 Back Select Back Save Format Main Menu/Answering Machine Down Down MENU ANSWERING MACHINE Caller List Answer On/Off...
  • Page 28 MENU OPERATIONS Main Menu/Answering Machine Down Down OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM) Playing OGM Play OGM Record OGM Select OGM Stop Replay Erase OGM Back Select Down Record OGM Down Select OGM Default OGM Recorded OGM Stop Replay Erase Recorded OGM...
  • Page 29 MENU OPERATIONS Main Menu/Answering Machine Down RING NUMBER 3 Rings 4 Rings 5 Rings 6 Rings Select 3–8 ring tones, or Toll Saver 7 Rings 8 Rings Toll Saver Back Select Down Enter Old PIN SECURITY PIN Back Back Select Main Menu/Voice Assist Down Down...
  • Page 30 MENU OPERATIONS Main Menu/Boost Override/Visual Ringer Down MENU Caller List Answering Machine Voice Assist Boost Override Select ON or OFF Visual Ringer System Setup Back Select...
  • Page 31 English/French/Spanish Language Ringer Style Select Tones 1–4 Ringer Volume Custom Select LO to HI Keypad Tone Set Time Select On/Off Set Date Edit Clarity Logic Entry Tone/Pulse 12/24 Hr am/pm Default line Hour & Minute Away mode 02:20pm Back Select...
  • Page 32: Phonebook Operations

    PHONEBOOK OPERATIONS PHONEBOOK Add Phonebook Record Enter Phonebook Number: Enter Phonebook Name: Add Phonebook Clarity Record? 800-426-3738 Save Back Save Backspace Back Backspace Edit Skip Additional Features Enter Priority Number: Back Set To (Can be 1 only) Auto Answer Back...
  • Page 33 PHONEBOOK OPERATIONS The phonebook can hold up to 100 entries. The name can be up to 26 characters (in- cluding spaces), and the number can be up to 60 digits. • Press Phonebook button The screen displays “Phonebook Empty”, then it shows “Add Phonebook Record?” with two buttons –...
  • Page 34 To review/edit, navigate your saved records by using the Prev/Next buttons on your screen (upper left/right corners). PHONEBOOK MENU BUTTON Prev Delete Next Clarity Back Add/Edit Play On screen information – Name – Number –...
  • Page 35 PHONEBOOK OPERATIONS MESSAGES MENU BUTTON Press on-screen “Messages” button to access the answering machine messages. You can review/delete your messages as needed. Monday Nov 5 12:04 Menu Messages Phonebook If you have new messages the “Messages” button will blink yellow. Press button to re- view, play, or delete the message.
  • Page 36: Caller List

    List. To review the Caller List, press “Menu” and then “Select” to review the list of the received calls. To navigate between records, press Prev/Next (upper left and right cor- ners on your screen). Prev Next 9/28 2:42pm Clarity 423-426-3738 Back Dial Format...
  • Page 37: Save Button

    CALLER LIST Caller List Record Name As transmitted by your phone service provider. Note: some names are not transmitted; they can be displayed as “unknown” or similar. Note: If the caller number is saved in your phonebook the name will be displayed when a call is received from that number.
  • Page 38: Additional Features

    The Bluetooth icon in the top right corner of the screen will have a line through it if the phone is paired but is not in range or connected to the Sempre. It will not have a line through the symbol if the phone is paired and connected.
  • Page 39 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Register a spare cordless handset (Optional, purchased separately) You can have up to 4 devices connected to your phone: – 4 spare handsets (XLC3.5HS (model: XLC3.5HSD/HSBD)) maximum Place your or handset in registration mode, and then start the registration mode on your phone.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Note: If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the AC adapter from the Sempre phone, then reconnect. If you are using an (optional) handset/s, remove and reinsert the batteries in the handset. I cannot hear a dial tone.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING I cannot make a call using the landline. • The dialing mode may be set incorrectly. • Change the setting by pressing the “Menu” button on the LCD screen. Then press the “Down” arrow button to scroll to “System Setup”. Select “Tone/Pulse”. Then select either the tone or pulse option as required or supported by your phone service.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING “Ringer Volume”. Adjust the volume from “Lo” to “Hi” as needed. • The talking Caller ID feature is turned off. Turn it ON. Change the setting by press- ing the “Menu” button on the LCD screen. Then press the “Down” arrow button to scroll to “Voice Assist”.
  • Page 43 I cannot operate the answering machine remotely. • To remotely access your answering machine, call the phone number for your Sempre. When the Outgoing Message starts playing, enter the system pin (123) and follow the voice prompts for the unit, to play/delete messages on the unit.
  • Page 44: Warranty And Service

    Clarity, destruc- tion or alteration, improper electrical voltages or currents, or repair or maintenance attempted by anyone other than Clarity or an authorized service center, is not a defect covered by this warranty. Telephone companies manufacture different types of equip- ment and Clarity does not warrant that its equipment is compatible with the equipment of a particular phone company.
  • Page 45: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION To obtain warranty service, please prepay shipment and return the unit to the appropriate facil- ity listed below. Clarity Service Center Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc. 6131 Preservation Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416 Tel: 423-629-3500 or 800-426-3738 Fax: 423-622-7646 or 800-325-8871...
  • Page 46: Fcc Requirements And Regulations

    FCC REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS PART 68 OF FCC RULES part of the product identifier that has the INFORMATION format US:AL8TE00BSEMPRE. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a This equipment complies with Part 68 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.
  • Page 47: Emergency Numbers

    FCC REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS If your home has specially wired alarm PART 15 OF FCC RULES equipment connected to the telephone INFORMATION line, ensure the installation of this equip- This device complies with Part 15 of the ment does not disable your alarm equip- FCC Rules.
  • Page 48 FCC REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS and on, the user is encouraged to try to • For body worn operation, XLC3.5HS/ correct the interference by one or more HSB (model: XLC3.5HSD/HSBD) has of the following measures: been tested and meets the FCC RF expo- sure guidelines.
  • Page 49: Industry Canada Regulations

    PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR Users should ensure for their own protec- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: tion that the electrical ground connections Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc. of the power utility, telephone lines and 6131 Preservation Drive internal metallic water pipe system, if Chattanooga, TN 37416 present, are connected together.
  • Page 51 Chattanooga,TN 37416 Tel: 800-426-3738 Fax: 800-325-8871 E-mail: claritycs@plantronics.com Website: www.clarityproducts.com ©2012 Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc.All rights reserved. Clarity, Clarity Logic, Smart for Seniors, and Sempre are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. Rev. A (3-14) Printed in China...

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