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                        Operating Manual
®
ClearSounds A300
DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone 
with Sound Boost 
1 – ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ENGLISH                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                    
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                        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. 17-18 Handset Registration Pg. 18 Amplification Pg. 18-19 Speakerphone Pg. 19-20 Ringer Setting Pg. 20 Handset Power On/Off Pg. 20 Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Users Pg. 21 Answer a Call Pg. 22 Make a Call PHONE BASE SETTINGS 
                    
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                        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. 36-37 Receiving & Storing Caller ID Records Pg. 37 Caller ID on Call Waiting Pg. 38 Review Caller ID  Pg. 38 Dial from Caller ID  Pg. 39 Delete Caller ID  Pg. 39-40 Store Caller ID  PHONE ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM) Pg. 40 General Information  Pg. 40 Turn On/Off
                    
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                        ADDITIONAL HANDSET FUNCTIONS Pg. 53-54 Intercom/Conference Call Pg. 55 Paging Pg. 55 Key Lock Pg. 55-56 Alarm Pg. 50 Torch TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 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.  This phone is designed for individuals wi
                    
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                        █ 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 A300 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 the minimum level (Low) when not in
                    
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                        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. 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 risk of fire or electrical shock. WARNING: Never push any object through the slots 
                    
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                        █ LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 2 16 17 18 15 3 14 19 4 13 20 5 12 21 6 11 7        10 8 22 9 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 8   Hash (Pound) Key 9   Microphone 10 Star Key 11 Lighted Keypad 12 Dial/Speakerphone Key 13 Left/Intercom Key 14 L
                    
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                        LOCATION OF CONTROLS (continued)      TOP OF BASE          LEFT SIDE  26 23 24 25     BOTTOM OF BASE 27 28      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 – ENGLISH                                                                                                                                                                                          
                    
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                        █ 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. Enter the Caller ID (CID) book, as  described on page 38.  Down scroll for lists and menu options Decrease the earpiece/speakerphone  volume during a call.  Ent
                    
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                        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. Set up a conference call, as described on page 54.   One-touch memories – Store up to 4 numbers  for one-touch memory dialing, as described on  page 30. 0 Key – In standby mode, press and hold this  key until
                    
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                        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. Signal Icon (top left) Indicates the current signal strength.  If the  handset is too far from the base, this icon will  blink on the LCD. Alarm Icon (top center) Appear
                    
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                        █ INSTALLATION STEPS ® Installation of your ClearSounds A300 DECT 6.0 Cordless  Phone with Sound Boost 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  ® 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 
                    
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                                                                                               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.  NOTE: The adapter is required for the phone to work. Wall Mounting 1. Install two self-tapping screws 
                    
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                        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. Replace the memory dial reference card. NOTE: The batteries need to be replaced if they do not recover  their full storage capacity after recharging.  Check the battery  icon on the LCD to see the battery charge level. When replacing the batterie
                    
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                        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.    “Standby” can mean that you are at the main screen or can  also mean that you are not on a live call and do not have dial  tone engaged. In standby mode, you can press  to turn the LCD backlight  on/off. T
                    
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                        MENU MAP – this identifies how the menu is displayed for navigation Main Menu Submenu I Submenu II CID (Caller ID) Book Add to PB(Phonebook)(p.39) (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) BS (Base) Settings Terminate HS  (p. 23) (Headset)(p.25) Dial Mode (p.23) Flash Time (p.23) Modify PIN (Personal  Identification Number)(p.24) BS Reset (p.25) HS (Handset) Settings Alarm (p.55) (p. 26) Audio Setup (p.29) Sp
                    
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                        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) TAM Default (p.49) BASIC PHONE FUNCTIONS █ 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. B
                    
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                        the Registration tone will sound and the base assigns a  number to the handset.  If the PIN entered is invalid, a  warning tone will sound and the handset will return to  the previous registration state. 6. If the base is not found, the handset will behave  according to the Out of Range description found on  page 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 man
                    
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                        To adjust the volume, press up or down on the  navigation key.  You may also pre-select your speakerphone  volume by following the instructions in Audio Setup, found  on page 29. For optimal speakerphone performance, avoid the following: • Areas with high background noise (The microphone might  pick up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from  going into the receiving mode when you finish talking). • Surfaces affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or
                    
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                        NOTE: If you set the volume to “Off”, when a call comes in,  only the New Call information appears on the LCD and the  phone will not ring. NOTE: You can also adjust the ringer volume while you are  receiving an incoming call.  Press up or down to  increase or decrease the volume while the phone is ringing. Visual and Vibrating Ringer You can activate the visual ringer and vibrating handset  function.  A bright LED light will flash and the handset will  vibrate when the phone rings.  To turn thi