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ClearSounds A300 Operation Manual

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ClearSounds
A300
DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone
with Sound Boost
1 – ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual ® ClearSounds A300 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Sound Boost 1 – ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRIOR TO USE Pg. 4 Congratulations Pg. 5-6 Important Safety Instructions Pg. 7-8 Location of Controls Pg. 9-10 Keys Descriptions Pg. 10-11 LCD Icons Descriptions Pg. 12-14 Installation Steps MENU NAVIGATION Pg. 16-17 Menu Map BASIC PHONE FUNCTIONS Pg.
  • Page 3 Pg. 30-31 One-Touch Memory Pg. 31-32 Mute, Redial Pg. 33 Languages DISPLAY SETTINGS Pg. 34 Set Contrast Pg. 34-35 Set Date & Time Pg. 35 LCD Description Pg. 35-36 Reviewing Voice Mail Messages CALLER ID (CID) Pg. 36 General Information Pg.

  • Page 4: Additional Handset Functions

    Important FCC Information for Customers INDUSTRY CANADA WARRANTY POLICY PRIOR TO USE Congratulations on your purchase of the A300 phone from ClearSounds Communications . Please read this User Manual ® carefully in order to get the best use out of your new phone.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: The A300 phone is capable of amplifying sounds to a loud volume. It is important to instruct all potential users of its proper operation.
  • Page 6 WARNING: Occasionally a power surge can occur on electrical lines without warning. With any electrical device that you plug into an outlet, it is suggested you use a surge protector. A surge protector will prevent power surges from damaging your phone.

  • Page 7: Location Of Controls

    █ LOCATION OF CONTROLS 17 Carrying Clip 1 Visual Phone Ringer 18 Speaker 2 (4) 1-Touch Memory 19 SOS Key Dial Keys 20 Screw Eye 3 Large LCD/Caller ID Screen 21 Battery Compartment 4 Right Soft Key Cover 5 Right/Redial Key 22 Charging Contacts 6 End Key 7 Down/Phonebook Key...
  • Page 8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS (continued) TOP OF BASE LEFT SIDE BOTTOM OF BASE TOP OF BASE LEFT SIDE 23 Charge Indicator 26 Phone (2.5mm) 24 Page Key Headset / 25 Charging Pins Neckloop Jack BOTTOM OF BASE 27 Phone Line Cord Jack 28 AC Power Adapter Jack 8 –...

  • Page 9: Keys Descriptions

    █ KEYS DESCRIPTIONS Handset Dial Key Make/Answer a call. Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a call, as described on page 18. End Key End a call. Long press to activate power on/off, as described on page 20. Navigation Key: Up scroll for lists and menu options Increase the earpiece/speakerphone volume during a call.
  • Page 10 Soft Keys – Two soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each of the soft keys (on the bottom line of the display). Functions displayed above the soft key will change as you move through the menu. Star Key - Press and hold to turn on/off keypad lock function.
  • Page 11 Off Hook (top right) Indicates the line is engaged. Hands-Free (top right) Indicates the hands-free function (handset speakerphone) is engaged, as described on page 18. Battery Icon (top right) Indicates battery charge level. Shaker Icon (top center) Indicates the shaker and visual ringer are enabled, as described on page 20.

  • Page 12: Installation Steps

    If, at any time, you have questions about your phone after reading this manual, please contact the ClearSounds ® Customer Service Department at 1-800-965-9043. 1. PARTS CHECKLIST Check the contents of the box - The A300 should contain: Phone base Cordless Handset Batteries Phone Line Cords AC Adapter...
  • Page 13 Bottom of base Desk / Table Mounting 1. Connect one end of the 6 ft phone cord to the line jack on the back of the base and connect the other end to a modular phone jack. 2. Plug the AC power adapter into the jack on the bottom of the base, then plug the AC adapter into a standard electrical outlet or surge protector.
  • Page 14 4. Insert the new batteries. Be sure to observe battery polarity as imprinted on the inside of the compartment. 5. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding upward until it clicks into place and then use the screwdriver to insert the screw. 6.

  • Page 15: Menu Navigation

    MENU NAVIGATION MENU █ Screen Navigation If you press the Back soft key from any menu, the phone returns to the previous screen. To return to the main screen at any time, press . The phone will automatically return to the main screen from any menu if no key is pressed for 40 seconds.

  • Page 16: Main Menu

    this identifies how the menu is displayed for navigation MENU MAP – Main Menu Submenu I Submenu II CID (Caller ID) Book Add to PB (p.39) (Phonebook) (p. 36) Delete (p.39) Delete All (p.39) Phonebook (p. 49) New (p.50) Edit (p.52) Delete (p.52) Delete All (p.52) PB Status (p.53)

  • Page 17: Basic Phone Functions

    TAM (Telephone Answering Machine) Menu Map Main Menu Submenu I Submenu II Announce (p.42) Message (p.45) New MSG (p.45) Saved MSG (p.45) Delete All (p.46) Memo Record (p.46) TAM Setting (p.40) TAM On/Off (p.40) TAM Alert (p.42) ANNC Select (p.44) Set Ring (p.40) TAM Language (p.41) Remote Code (p.47)
  • Page 18 28. Using the Handset Amplification Function █ Your ClearSounds A300 is equipped with a specialized ® amplification function designed to adjust to your needs. Flexibility in the management of amplification is important when trying to achieve listening clarity. Be sure to try all levels of amplification to find the best level for your hearing needs.

  • Page 19: Ringer Setting

    (EXT) received through the phone network (outside calls) and internal calls (INT) received from other A300 handsets registered to the base. 1. Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list.
  • Page 20 █ Turning the Handset “Power On/Off” Mode The A300 handset can be turned to “Power Off” mode, which can be a convenient way to prevent the phone from ringing without having to change the ringer setting. When you turn the handset to “Power Off”...

  • Page 21: Answering A Call

    █ Using the Phone Hands-Free Headset Jack Your phone is equipped with a Phone Headset jack (located on the left side of the handset), providing flexibility and multi- functionality. This jack is amplified, allowing you to adjust both the volume the same as you would through the handset or speakerphone.

  • Page 22: Making A Call

    █ Making a Call 1. Pick up the handset and press . The icon appears on the LCD. Listen for a dial tone. 2. Dial a number. If you make a mistake while entering a number, press the Erase soft key to delete it or hang up and begin again.

  • Page 23: Dialing Mode Setting

    █ Dialing Mode Setting Your ClearSounds A300 comes from the factory preset for ® touch-tone service. Should you need to change this setting based on the type of phone service you have, use Tone for touch-tone service or Pulse for rotary dialing. NOTE: If you are not sure which dialing mode to select, please contact your local phone service provider.
  • Page 24 1. Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list. 2. Press up or down to scroll to BS Settings and then press the Select soft key. 3. Press down to scroll to Flash Time and then press the Select soft key.

  • Page 25: Base Reset

    not validated, a warning beep will sound and you will be returned to the Modify PIN menu. 5. Enter the new PIN and then press the Next soft key. You will be asked to confirm the PIN. Enter the new PIN again and then press the Save soft key to confirm and exit.

  • Page 26: Handset Name

    4. Enter the PIN (the default PIN is 0000) and then press the Reset soft key. If the PIN is validated, the base settings will be reset to the initial factory settings, otherwise the settings will remain. 5. After resetting, the handset will return to standby mode.

  • Page 27: Handset Reset

    █ Handset Reset This function allows you to reset the handset settings for Alarm, Audio Setup, Ring Setup, Tone Setup, Language, HS Name, Auto Answer and Date & Time to the initial factory settings. To reset the handset: 1. Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list. 2.

  • Page 28: Out Of Range Alarm

    Your ClearSounds ® A300 comes from the factory preset for Out of Range Alarm ON. To change this setting: 1. Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list.

  • Page 29: Audio Setting

    █ Audio Setting You can adjust the audio setting through the menu in addition to using the up or down on the navigation key. To adjust: Earpiece Volume 1. Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list. 2.
  • Page 30 █ Menu Keys Tone Setting Your ClearSounds A300 comes from the factory preset for ® menu Keypad Tones ON. This refers to having an audible tone when navigating the menu to verify a selection. To change this setting: 1. Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list.

  • Page 31: Mute Setting

    Viewing, Editing or Deleting M1-M4 and SOS Key Memory Numbers You can view, edit, and delete the M1-M4 and SOS Key memory dial number(s) by following the instructions in Using the Phonebook Options, found on page 52. The memory default names are M1:, M2:, M3:, M4:, SOS, and you can add a name after the M1:- M4: and SOS but you can’t delete the default name.

  • Page 32: Redial Function

    █ Redial Function The Redial key is used to quickly redial the last number you dialed. 1. Press right on the navigation key in standby mode. The LCD displays the last number you dialed. 2. Press to dial. Dial from the Redial Book You can retrieve the last 10 numbers you have dialed and redial them quickly.

  • Page 33: Language Setting

    NOTE: If no numbers are found in the Redial list, the display will show “Empty”. When the Redial list is full, each time you dial a new number, the oldest number stored is automatically erased. Language Setting █ The handset supports up to 7 predefined languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch and Russian.

  • Page 34: Display Settings

    DISPLAY SETTINGS Reminder: Press the Back soft key from any menu to return to the previous screen. To return to the main screen, press . Otherwise, after 1 minute, the phone will automatically return to the main screen from any menu if no key is pressed. █...

  • Page 35: Lcd Description

    24 – Hour format. LCD DESCRIPTION █ Your ClearSounds A300 has a large LCD screen that ® provides useful information. Your screen has a backlight that automatically switches off after 10 seconds of inactivity.

  • Page 36: Receiving Cid Records

    When a voice mail message is left, the screen will display the icon and the message will be saved as a call. If you have new messages, you will hear a stutter dial tone when you pick up the handset. You can utilize one of the M1 - M4 one-touch memory dial buttons to program your voice mail access phone number.

  • Page 37: Storing Cid Records

    Out Of Area – this message will display when someone calls from an area where Caller ID service is not offered or is not yet providing number delivery to your area. Private – this message will display when the caller has chosen to block the name and number from being sent.

  • Page 38: Caller Id List

    █ Caller ID List Viewing the Caller List As calls are received and stored, the icon is displayed on the LCD. If the Caller ID memory is full, the icon will flash on the LCD. Records will be listed in the order they were received. To scroll through the CID records: Method 1: From the main screen, press up to access the CID...
  • Page 39 Deleting a Single Caller List Record 1. Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list. 2. Press the Select soft key to select CID Book. 3. Press up or down to locate the desired record and press the More soft key. 4.
  • Page 40 number or leave the number that is displayed and press the Next soft key. 7. Press up or down to select from Melody 1 – Melody 10 and then press the Save soft key. 8. Repeat if necessary. PHONE ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM) OPERATION Reminder: Press the Back soft key from any menu to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 41 Saver, the unit answers after the 3 ring if there are new messages waiting or after the 6 ring if there are no new messages waiting. To change the ring number: 1. Press the TAM soft key to display the main menu list.
  • Page 42 1. Press the TAM soft key to display the TAM main menu list. 2. Press down to scroll to TAM Setting and then press the Select soft key. 3. Press up or down to scroll to ANNC Select and then press the Select soft key. 4.
  • Page 43 Recording Announcement Record Announce1: The default announcement is “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment. To record your message, please speak after the tone.”. To change the Announcement: 1. Press the TAM soft key to display the TAM main menu list.
  • Page 44 5. The announcement will be played back immediately. If you do not like your message, record your announcement again or restore it to the default one. Sample Outgoing Announcement1 Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now so please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone and I’ll get back to you.

  • Page 45: Message Options

    █ Message Options Answering Machine Volume When listening to your messages through the handset, adjust the volume by using the up or down keys on the navigation key. Play Messages When a call is received and the TAM is ON and Announce1 is selected, the machine will play the outgoing announcement, and then perform message recording.

  • Page 46: Record A Memo

    the handset speakerphone. To switch to the earpiece, press . You can switch between speakerphone and handset while listening to messages by pressing Delete Messages (can only delete ALL messages) 1. Press the TAM soft key to display the TAM main menu list.

  • Page 47: Remote Code & Remote Access

    █ Remote Code & Remote Access Remote Code To operate your answering machine remotely, you will need to enter the Remote code. For security reasons, you should change this code (the default one is 0000): For more details on how to use remote access, please refer to Remote Access listed below.
  • Page 48 Play the main menu Play new messages Play saved messages Delete all messages Switch the answering machine on/off Record Announce1/Announce2 After you press to play back messages, you can: Press to replay the current message Press to stop the current message Press to delete the current message After you record the Announce1/Announce2, press...

  • Page 49: Tam Reset

    █ TAM Reset This function allows you to reset the TAM settings to the initial factory settings. To reset the TAM: 1. Press the TAM soft key to display the TAM main menu list. 2. Press down to scroll to TAM Setting and then press the Select soft key.
  • Page 50 Character Map To enter a specific alphanumeric character, press the relevant key one or more times for the required character according to the following table: once for the first character, twice for the second and so on. Clarification: • When entering the same letter twice or a different letter with same key, wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move automatically and then select the next letter.

  • Page 51: Dialing A Number From Phonebook

    ring tone for it. This ring tone should be different than the EXT Ring tone you have set. 6. Repeat if necessary. NOTE: If you make a mistake while entering a name or a number, use the Erase soft key to correct it. Each time you press this key, the last digit is deleted.
  • Page 52 █ Using the Phonebook Options Editing 1. Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list. 2. Press down to select Phonebook and then press the Select soft key. 3. Press down to select Edit and then press the Select soft key.

  • Page 53: Additional Functions

    6. At step 3, if you choose the Delete All menu and press the Select soft key, the display will show “Confirm ?”. You can press the Del All soft key to delete all the entries or press the Cancel soft key to exit. PB (Phonebook) Status The PB (Phonebook) status shows the number of phonebook entries already stored.
  • Page 54 NOTE: During an internal call, if an external call comes in, the LCD will show the caller’s phone number. Press to end the internal call first, then press to answer the external call. Call Transfer between Handsets You can transfer an external call between handsets that are registered to the base.

  • Page 55: Key Lock

    █ Paging You can page the handset from the base unit to help locate the handset. Press on the base (hold for less than 5 seconds) and all of the handsets registered to the base will ring for about 1 minute. To stop paging, press on the base again or press any key on the handset.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    4. Press up or down to select On or Off and then press the Select soft key. If you select On, the display asks you to enter the time in HH:MM. 5. Use the keypad to enter the time (If your time is set to the 12 –...
  • Page 57 Nothing appears on the display 1. Check that the handset batteries are installed properly and are in full power. 2. Check that the handset has been turned on (page 20). Handset seems to have a short battery life 1. Check the charging contacts 2.

  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    Erase some messages. 3. If the incoming messages are incomplete, the message memory is full. Erase some messages. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Number: A300 Amplification: Up to 25 dB incoming Power Requirements AC power Adapter: Base Input: 7.5V, 300mA Handset Input: Ni-MH 1.2V x 3, 800mAh...

  • Page 59: Fcc Wants You To Know

    Optional Headset: CS-900HS (connects easily to your phone’s 2.5mm Phone Headset jack for hands-free conversations). To learn more, call ClearSounds at 1-800-965-9043 or visit www.clearsounds.com FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.
  • Page 60 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...

  • Page 61: Industry Canada Cs03 Statement

    INDUSTRY CANADA CS03 STATEMENT This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specification. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

  • Page 62: Limited One-Year Warranty

    If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the phone line, ensure the installation of the A300 does not disable alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your phone provider or a qualified installer.
  • Page 63 Acts of God or failure in your phone service carrier’s line service. The product must not be tampered with or taken apart by anyone who is not an authorized ClearSounds Communications representative. Tampering with the phone ®...
  • Page 64 Service in United States and Canada, contact: ClearSounds Communications Attention: Repair Center 1743 Qunicy Avenue, Suite 155 Naperville, IL 60540 800-965-9043 Check our website www.clearsounds.com for additional information and to download additional manuals and information. 64 – ENGLISH...

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