Clarity Professional C4205 User Guide 2.
Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Getting Started Choosing a Location Installation Battery Installation Handset Battery Charging Low Battery Battery Life Headset Jack Belt Clip Hearing Aid Compatibility Feature Set Up Handset Digital Clarity Power Boost Clarity Power On/Off Volume Control Tone Switch Handset Ringer Telephone Base Ringer Volume Ringer Style Visual Ringers Boost On/Off Pulse/Tone Flash Mute Redial/Pause Battery Backup Telephone Operations Battery Back-up Placing a Call Answering a Call La
Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Regulatory Compliance Warranty and Service 14 14 16 19 3
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3. Do not use this telephone near a bath tub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or anywhere else there is water. 4.
16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 17. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 19. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in the manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 20.
! CAUTION: USE ONLY WITH CLASS 2 POWER SOURCE 9V DC, 400mA. Always connect the AC Adapter to the phone before you connect it to the AC power. When you finish, disconnect the AC power before you disconnect it from the phone. Installation CONNECTING YOUR TELEPHONE Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its box. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Return it to the place of purchase. Check to be sure that you have all items that come with your telephone.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. towards the bottom of the phone. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the slots and secure the bracket by sliding it upward. Plug the short modular telephone line cord into the wall plate jack, then align the mounting bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base of the phone downward to secure it on the wall. Plug the adapter into a standard AC power (electrical) outlet.
two (2) minutes. Terminate the call and recharge the battery. To recharge the battery pack, place the handset in the base. 1. Make sure the contact points are touching and the CHARGE LED is lit. 2. Be careful not to short battery with Conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. Battery Life A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about four (4) hours, or standby time of about (8) days. Talk time and standby time may vary depending on operating conditions.
BOOST - Clarity Power On/Off The C4205 has a button that controls the loudness of the receiver. Once the BOOST button is pressed, an extra level of amplification is added over the entire range of the volume control. The TALK button will light ORANGE to indicate the CLARITY POWER feature is activated. WARNING: When the TALK button is lit ORANGE volume may be at a high level. To protect hearing, lower the volume control to minimum before using.
Ringer Style The base ringer style adjustments are located on the side of the telephone base. The style of ring can be adjusted by pressing the RING STYLE button. Six (6) styles are available allowing you to customize your ring. The ringer will sound for two (2) seconds while choosing a ringer style, to allow the user to make a choice. Visual Ringers Visual ringers are located in both the handset antenna and the base of the telephone. When an incoming call is received, these lights will flash.
button again will disengage the MUTE feature. Redial/Pause The RD/P button both the last number redial and the pause feature. Battery Back-up Installing four (4) AA Alkaline batteries into the desk/wall mount bracket attached to the telephone base will offer you a limited amount of time to continue operating your telephone in the event of a power failure. TELEPHONE OPERATIONS To Install Battery Back-up Batteries 1. Disconnect telephone line cord and remove desk/wall mount bracket from telephone base 2.
Placing a Call 1. Press the TALK button (TALK button will illuminate GREEN) and dial the number you wish to call. 2. To end the call press the TALK button or place the handset in the base. Answering a Call If the handset is out of the cradle, press the TALK button. If the handset is in the cradle, lift the handset and press TALK button. Refer to BOOST Clarity Power and Volume Control for information on adjusting volume controls on Pages 13-19.
To locate the handset if it is away from the base, press and hold the PAGE button for approximately five (5) seconds. A series of rings will sound. Return the handset to the base or press any button to cancel the page. Channel Operation The C4205 cordless telephone automatically searches and selects the clearest of 40 channels when it is being used. If interference develops on the line, pressing this button will move to another channel.
3. Enter the telephone number you wish to store. 4. Press the emergency button on the dial pad that you wish to store the number to. 5. A long beep will indicate the programming process is complete. Dialing an EMERGENCY Number 1. Press the TALK button. 2. Press the EMERGENCY key you wish to call. Maintenance and Care The C4205 has been designed to give you years of dependable service with a minimum of care. To ensure the utmost in performance, follow these guidelines in caring for the unit: 1.
Noise, Static, Interference or Other Calls Heard while Using the Handset: • Try changing channels. • Make sure the base antenna is in an upright position. • Make sure you are in the usable range of the base station. • Make sure the handset battery is fully charged. • Try relocating the base unit to another location. • Make sure the AC Adapter is not plugged into the wall outlet with other appliances.
Regulatory Compliance Part 68 of FCC Rules Information a) 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 in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
i) If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this telephone equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. j) This telephone equipment is hearing aid compatible. Customer-Owned Coin/Credit Card Phones: To comply with state tariffs, the telephone company must be given notification prior to connection.
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Warranty and Service The party responsible for regulatory compliance: Clarity, A Division of Plantronics, Inc. 4289 Bonny Oaks Drive, Suite 106 Chattanooga, TN 37406 Phone: 1-800-552-3368 The following warranty and service information applies only to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. For warranty information in other countries, please contact your local retailer or distributor. Limited Warranty Clarity, a division of Plantronics, Inc.
How to Obtain Warranty Service To obtain warranty service, please prepay shipment and return the unit to the appropriate facility listed below.
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