ClearSounds A600 - Manual

5 – ENGLISH █ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand the Installation Guide and User Manual. When using your phone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following: WARNING: The A600 phon...

6 – ENGLISH into an outlet, it is suggested you use a surge protector. A surge protector will prevent power surges from damaging your phone. Surge protectors are simple devices available at your local hardware store. WARNING: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the r...

7 – ENGLISH PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS █ LOCATION OF CONTROLS Handset 1 Visual Phone Ringer & 17 Carrying Clip Amplify Indicator Light2 (4) 1-Touch Memory Dial Keys 18 Speaker 3 Large LCD/Caller ID Screen 19 Battery Compartment Cover 4 Right Soft Key 20 Charging Contacts 5 Right/Redial Key6 ...

8 – ENGLISH LOCATION OF CONTROLS (continued) LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE REAR OF BASE 29 30 31 32 33 21 23 25 22 24 26 28 27 35 36 37 38 TOP OF BASE 39 40 34

9 – ENGLISH TOP OF BASE 21 Speaker 22 Page Key 23 Delete Key 24 Skip Key 25 Repeat Key 26 Play/Stop Key 27 Charging pins 28 Base display 29 Microphone 30 Answering Machine On/Off Key 31 Volume Up Key 32 Volume Down Key 33 Announce1 Key 34 Announce2 Key LEFT SIDE 35 Vol+/Vol- Key (Handset Volume) 36 ...

10 – ENGLISH █ KEYS DESCRIPTIONS Handset Dial Key Make/Answer a call Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a call, as described on page 22 End Key End a call Long press to activate power on/off, as described on page 24 Navigation Key: Up scroll for lists and menu options Increase the earpiece...

11 – ENGLISH 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, as d...

12 – ENGLISH █ LCD WINDOW ICONS DECRIPTIONS New Call (top center) Indicates you have missed one or more calls Message Waiting (top center) Indicates you have one or more voice mail messages Off Hook (top right) Indicates the line is engaged Hands-Free (top right) Indicates the hands-free function (h...

13 – ENGLISH █ INSTALLATION STEPS Installation of your ClearSounds ® A600 DECT 6.0 Amplified Cordless Phone with Full ClearDigital™ Power is easy. There are some basic steps you need to take when you set-up your phone for the first time. If, at any time, you have questions about your phone after rea...

15 – ENGLISH 5. Holding the base slightly above the mounting screws on the wall jack, push the base against the mounting screws so they are hooked into the left and right keyhole slots on the back of the phone. Slowly slide the base down until it snaps into place. 6. Plug the AC power adapter into t...

17 – ENGLISH █ 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 1 minute. “Standby” can mean t...

18 – ENGLISH MENU MAP – this identifies how the menu is displayed for navigation Main Menu CID (Caller ID) Book (p.41) Phonebook (PB) (p.57) BS (Base) Settings (p.26) HS (Handset) Settings (p.30) Registration (p.19) Submenu I Add to PB (p.44) Delete (p.44) Delete All (p.44) New (p.58) Edit (p.60) De...

19 – ENGLISH █ Registering the Handset The supplied handset is already registered to the base unit, and you can register up to 4 additional handsets to the base. 1. Before registering an additional handset to the base, you should press and hold the page key , which is located on the main base, for a...

20 – ENGLISH 5. If the base is found, and the handset is successfully registered, you will be prompted to enter the PIN code (the default PIN is 0000). Upon validation of the PIN, the Registration tone will sound and the base assigns a number to the handset. If the PIN entered is invalid, a warning ...

22 – ENGLISH █ Using your Handset Speakerphone The handset has a built-in speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, you can enjoy the convenience of hands-free conversation. To activate the speakerphone In standby mode: 1. Press twice to turn the speakerphone on. The icon will appear on the LCD. 2....

25 – ENGLISH █ Answering a Call Handset out of the base 1. To answer a call, press and speak into the handset. 2. Adjust your volume and tone settings if needed.3. To end the call, press or replace the handset to the base. Handset in the base 1. If you have activated the Auto Answer function (see pa...

26 – ENGLISH Dialing from the Memory M1 – M4 keys Press one of the M1 – M4 memory dial keys and the phone will automatically begin to dial (see page 35 on how to program the memory dial keys). NOTE: If you turn the Key Lock feature on, the M1 – M4 keys will still be operational (see page 63 for more...

27 – ENGLISH █ Dialing Mode Setting Your ClearSounds ® A600 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 m...

28 – ENGLISH If you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local phone provider, during a phone call you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line. 1. To connect to the waiting call, press the Flash soft key, and your original call is put on hold and the display will show...

30 – ENGLISH 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. █ Handset Name This feature allows you to give ea...

33 – ENGLISH Speakerphone Volume 1. Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list. 2. Press up or down to scroll to HS Settings and then press the Select soft key. 3. Press down to select Audio Setup and then press the Select soft key. 4. Press the Select soft key to select Speakerphone V. 5...

34 – ENGLISH Dialing Your ClearSounds ® A600 comes from the factory preset for Talking Dialing Mode set to ON. This feature allows you to pre-dial the number you wish to call and you will hear the number announced as you dial as well as display the numbers on the LCD. To change this setting: 1. Pres...

36 – ENGLISH █ Mute Setting During a conversation, you can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off to have a private, off-line conversation by using the MUTE feature. The party on the phone cannot hear you but you can hear them. A conversation can be muted while using the handset, speakerphon...

37 – ENGLISH Use Redial List Options You can add a number to the phonebook from your redial list or delete a number in your redial list. 1. Press right on the navigation key in standby mode. 2. Scroll to the desired number by using up or down . 3. When the number appears on the display, press the Mo...

38 – ENGLISH 3. Press up or down to select Language and then press the Select soft key. 4. The languages will be displayed. Press up or down to scroll through the language options. Each language will be displayed in its own native translation. 5. Select the desired language and then press the Save s...

40 – ENGLISH 5. Enter the current date using the keypad and then press the Save soft key. You will return to the previous screen. 6. Press down to select Set Time and then press the Select soft key. 7. Enter the current time using the keypad and then press the Save soft key. NOTE: If you select 12 -...

41 – ENGLISH 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. In order to utilize the Caller ID features, you m...

43 – ENGLISH █ 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 mai...

45 – ENGLISH 6. The display shows “ Number ? ”. Press the Erase soft key to erase the number shown and enter the desired 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 ne...

47 – ENGLISH █ TAM Settings (see the Menu Map on page 19 for more information on the TAM menu settings) Rings to Answer This is the number of rings after the answering machine takes an incoming call and plays your outgoing message. You can select from 2 to 6 rings or toll saver mode. If you select T...

49 – ENGLISH Day Setting Before each message is played, the day of the week and time it was received will be announced. To set the day of the week, you must use the base. To set the day: Press and hold until the current setting is announced. Press and release repeatedly until you hear the correct da...

50 – ENGLISH 4. Record your announcement after the tone. Recording will stop automatically after 3 minutes or you can confirm and end the recording by pressing the OK soft key. During the recording, the LCD will show “ Recording… ”. 5. The announcement will be played back immediately. If you do not ...

52 – ENGLISH 4. Press up or down to select Default and then press the Select soft key. 5. The LCD will show “ Confirm ? ”. Press the Select soft key to restore the default announcement or press the Back soft key to cancel. 6. Repeat for the other Announcement if necessary. Method 2: Using the Base W...

56 – ENGLISH Remote Access You can access many features of your answering machine remotely from any touch tone phone. A four-digit security Remote code is required to access the system and the factory default code is 0000. To enter remote access: 1. Dial your phone number from any touch tone phone. ...

57 – ENGLISH After you record the Announce1/Announce2, press or to finish. The system will play back the announcement you have recorded. NOTE: It is best to stop playing messages before hanging up the phone. Reminder: Your answering machine must be turned ON in order to use remote access. █ TAM Rese...

58 – ENGLISH The built-in phonebook allows you to store frequently used numbers so that you can easily make a call without having to remember or enter the phone number. You can store up to 50 numbers in the phonebook. Character Map To enter a specific alphanumeric character, press the relevant key o...

62 – ENGLISH █ Intercom/Conference Calls If you have more than one handset registered to the same base, you can make internal calls and transfer an external call between the handsets. Making an Internal Call 1. Press on the navigation key and the LCD will show . Enter the number of the handset you w...

63 – ENGLISH 3-Way Conference Calling You can set up a 3-way conference call with an external call and a handset that is registered to the base. 1. During an external call, press on the navigation key and then the destination handset number that you would like to join the 3-way conference call. 2. T...

65 – ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING No dial tone 1. Check that all phone cord connections and AC adapter are securely plugged into the phone, wall jack and electric outlet. 2. Check that the handset batteries are installed properly and are in full power (pages 15-16). 3. Check that the phone is in the corr...

67 – ENGLISH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Number: A600 Amplification: Up to 50 dB incoming Power Requirements AC power Adapter: Base Input: 7.5V, 500mA Handset Input: Ni-MH 1.2V x 3, 8 00mAh Charging Time: 15 hours Weight (lb): Base: .43 Handset: .26 Dimensions (in.) Base: 4.9x4.49x3.07 Handset:...

68 – ENGLISH FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier. If requested, this number must be provided to the phone compa...

69 – ENGLISH c) The USOC jack required [RJ11C], and d) The FCC Registration Number Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The ringer equivalence number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your phone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one...

70 – ENGLISH 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. WARNING! Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropria...

72 – ENGLISH Service in United States and Canada, contact: ClearSounds Communications Attention: Repair Center 1743 Qunicy Avenue, Suite 155 Naperville, IL 60540 USA 800-965-9043 Check our website www.clearsounds.com for additional information and to download additional manuals and information.