A700 (DECT 6.0) Amplified Cordless Phone e Instructions are included for optional additional handsets.
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ClearSounds A700 amplified cordless telephone. If you purchased additional A700E expandable handsets: This guide also applies to your expandable handsets.
Welcome! • • • • • • Personal phonebook Headset-compatible 11 handset languages Answering machine (with voice prompts and memo) Compatible with hearing aid T-coil feature and audio neckloops If contracted with your service provider: • Voicemail (message waiting indication) • Caller ID, talking caller ID and non-viewed calls indication • Call waiting icon Contact information Please contact us with any questions that you might have. We are happy to assist you! ClearSounds Communications, Inc.
Safety precautions Carefully read and observe the warnings and cautions in this manual and on the equipment. Warnings Warnings must be observed to prevent bodily injury. WARNING: Use the phone only in the described manner to avoid bodily injury or damage to the equipment. WARNING: Locate and use the phone away from water and damp areas, such as swimming pools, bathtubs, sinks and damp basements, and do not use the phone when you are wet, to avoid electrical shock.
Safety precautions WARNING: The phone can emit excessive volume and amplification that can cause hearing loss. For each user to adjust the volume to personal preferences, keep the volume adjusted to low level. Do not place your ear next to a handset ringer or the base ringer. WARNING: Do not spill liquid on the phone or clean the phone while it is plugged in to AC power. This can cause a short circuit, a fire or electric shock. WARNING: Do not push any type of object into the telephone.
CAUTION: Do not place objects on the cables or cords, and place them away from foot traffic. CAUTION: Locate the phone away from heat sources of any type. Keep slots and openings on the components uncovered to enable ventilation and protection against overheating. CAUTION: Connect the supplied AC power adapter assembly into a surge protector. Power surges can damage the phone. CAUTION: Use only a damp cloth to clean the unit. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Contents Setup................................................................. 10 Unpack......................................................... 10 Remove the protective films......................... 11 Phone placement......................................... 11 Install handset batteries............................... 11 Connect the cords........................................ 13 Charge the batteries.................................... 14 Important concepts............................................
Out-of-range alarm....................................... 45 Assistive listening.............................................. 46 T-Coil............................................................ 46 Neckloops.................................................... 46 Call notification.................................................. 49 Ringtones..................................................... 50 Ringer volume.............................................. 51 Lights and vibration...........................
Contents Place a one-touch call.................................. 77 Call from your phonebook............................ 78 Redial a number........................................... 79 Call from the inbound calls list..................... 81 Place an SOS emergency call..................... 82 During calls........................................................ 83 Use a speakerphone.................................... 83 Screen a call................................................ 84 Use a headset........
Delete answering machine messages....... 109 List maintenance............................................. 110 Delete entries from the dialed calls list...... 110 Delete entries from the inbound calls list... 112 Restore defaults.............................................. 113 Restore handset default settings............... 113 Additional handsets......................................... 114 Register additional handsets to the base... 114 vfDelete handset...........................................
Setup Unpack Ensure that your packing box includes all of these parts. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your vendor or ClearSounds. Telephone base Handset (Optional) additional A700E handsets are available. Each additional handset comes with an A700E base, a power adapter, batteries, and a Setup Guide.
IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT. Remove the protective films Remove the protective films that are attached to handset displays and the base display. Phone placement To enjoy optimal base speakerphone performance, locate the phone away from these areas: • Recessed areas, such as corners, under or next to cabinets.
Setup CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge a battery unless it is marked “rechargeable.” WARNING: Immediately remove exhausted batteries, and dispose of them properly. WARNING: Do not burn exhausted batteries. WARNING: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. Recycle or dispose of batteries according to regulations of your local municipality. To install handset batteries 1. Slide back the battery cover and remove the cover. 2.
Connect the cords To avoid potential interference, place the phone away from electronic equipment.
Setup Charge the batteries Before you use the phone for the first time, fully charge the batteries for approximately 24 hours. Recharge the batteries regularly. Note: If or appears on the screen, the battery charge is low or depleted. If you attempt to fully recharge the batteries and the battery icon does not return to , insert fresh rechargeable NiMH batteries. Note: When replacing the batteries, always use good quality Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
Important concepts Personalize your phone The ClearSounds A700 phone is feature-rich. This manual describes all available features and how to personalize your phone. The features are described in unique topics that lend themselves to scanning. If you see an interesting feature, you can take the time to personalize your phone using the instructions for that feature. The default remote access PIN for this phone is 0000.
Important concepts Choose answering machine or voicemail Before you set up and personalize your new phone, you must decide how you will store messages. You must choose one method as a primary message retrieval method: answering machine or voicemail. The phone includes a built-in answering machine. Voicemail service is purchased through your telephone service provider. Each method has unique features and benefits.
Register additional handsets Your telephone handset is registered to the base (Base 1). If you purchased additional ClearSounds A700E handsets, you must register each additional handset to the base. For registration instructions, see page 114.
Let's begin! All descriptions in this manual assume that the handset is in standby mode. Set the telephone to standby mode by pressing the key for no more than 2 seconds. Place a call To place a call using the handset Tip: Steps one and two can be reversed, but you see large numbers on the screen if you press the alphanumeric keys first. 1. Pick up the handset and press the key. Result: The icon appears on the LCD. 2. Dial a telephone number. 3.
2. When the number appears correctly, press the Dial key. Note: If you make a mistake while entering a number, press the Erase soft key to clear the last digit. Answer a call To answer a call using the handset When a call is received, Call information will appear. If the caller can be identified, the caller's phone number is displayed. If the caller cannot be identified, only the Call information displays. 1. To answer the call, press the key.
Let's begin! • • rings with an incoming call. If you want to delete the icon, press the Up key in standby mode, then press and hold the key for several seconds. After that, press the key to return to standby mode. (The handset must be registered to the base.) If the polyphonic ring tone is set, the ring tone may continue for 4 seconds after the callers hang-up or after the parallel phone had answered the call.
Note: During the internal call, if an external call comes in, the LCD will show the caller's number.
Handset Amplify indicator Flash light Earpiece One-touch Memories M1~M2 Display Left soft key Right soft key Redial key Int key Up/CID key Dial/Speaker key End key Down/Phonebook key Alphanumeric keypad key key/Flashlight function key Microphone Shaker/Visual ringer SOS button Speaker Battery compartment cover Charging contacts 22
Backlighting The display and keys light when you lift the handset from the base or when you press handset keys. After 10 seconds, the backlighting turns off. To turn it back on again, press . Home screen The home screen is the phone display that you see when the phone is at rest or when you press .
Handset Icons Display icons appear here. Signal strength Battery strength Line in Use Blinks if the handset is out of range of the base. Black = fully charged White = depleted. The phone line is engaged. Speakerphone on The handsfree speakerphone is on. Missed calls One or more calls were (caller ID service) unanswered. Flashes if the inbound calls list is full. Messages One or more voicemail (Voicemail service) messages are waiting. Alarm clock set The alarm is set to ring.
Let’s navigate Take these steps to practice basic navigation through the menus. All instructions in this manual begin from the home screen. To begin steps from the home screen, press . Soft keys When you press beneath a selected command on the screen, you select or implement the command. For example, if you press beneath Back, you return to the previous screen. If you press beneath Select, you select the displayed menu item. 1. To display menu items, press the Menu soft key. 2.
Handset To return to standby mode If you press the Back soft key from any menu, the phone returns to the previous screen To return to standby mode from any menu, press the j key. Also, the phone will automatically return to standby mode from any menu if no key is pressed in the next 40 seconds. Handset keys Most keys have several functions. Take a few minutes to explore all of the keys. This is a good time to become familiar with the keys. Later, you can refer to these diagrams as necessary.
One-touch memory keys For onetouch calling, you can store one commonly called number in each of the three memory keys. Up/Caller ID key Scroll up through lists and menu options. Increase the earpiece/speakerphone volume during a call. Enter the Caller ID. Down/Phonebook key Scroll down through lists and menu options. Decrease the earpiece/ speakerphone volume during a call. Enter the Phonebook. Dial/Speaker key Make/Answer a call. Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a call. End key End a call.
Handset key Set up a conference call. Int key Set up an internal call to another handset. Transfer an incoming call to another handset. Set up a conference call with an external line and an internal handset. Redial key Enter the redial book. Insert a pause when pre-dialing a number. Left/Right soft keys Perform the functions indicated by the text immediately over it (on the bottom line of the display) which changes time by time.
A700 base Speaker Volume up/down key Repeat/Skip key Play/Stop key Answer Machine on/off Message indicator Delete key Charge pins Rear and bottom View Phone Line Power Jack Page button 29
A700 base Base keys Answer machine on/off key Press to turn on or off the answer-record feature and the phone announces "Answer on" or "Answer off". Play/Stop key Press to start or stop the message or Memo playing. Del key When playing an ICM (incoming message), press and hold to delete the current message. In active mode (all lights on) press and hold the key to delete all the messages. Repeat/Skip key Press to play the current or next message. (Press the Repeat key twice to play the previous message.
Language settings Language The default language on the phone is English. You can change these language functions: • Handset: Displayed language • Base: Answering machine voice prompt language To change the display language of the handset The handset supports uo to 11 predefined languages: English, German, French, Netherlands, Swedish, Polish, Italian, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, and Slovak. You can change the language used to display the menu messages. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2.
Language settings To change the answering machine voice prompt language If you use the answering machine to retrieve your messages, the machine gives you voice prompts as you review. English, French and Polish prompts are available. 1. Press the TAM soft key. 2. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose TAM Settings, press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose TAM Language, press the Select soft key. 4. The languages will be displayed.
Display Screen contrast You can adjust the contrast of the handset screen to optimize visibility in different environmental conditions. 17 contrast levels are available. To adjust the screen contrast for the handset 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key to choose LCD Contrast, then press the Select soft key. 4.
Display Time and date You can manually set the time and date and the time and date formats that appear on the screen. However, if you subscribe to caller ID service, your phone automatically sets the time and date when the first call arrives after phone setup or after a time change. To set the hour format for the handset You can select the 12-hour format or the 24-hour format. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3.
• right of the time in standby mode. At step 5 you need to enter the time in 24-Hour format. To set the time for the handset If you do not subscribe to caller ID service, you must set the time and date that your phone displays. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key to choose Date & Time menu, press the Select soft key. 4. Use Up key or Down key to choose Set Time, press the Select soft key. 5.
Display soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key to choose Date & Time menu, press the Select soft key. 4. Use Up key or Down key to choose Date Format, press the Select soft key. 5. You can use Up key or Down key to choose the Date Format (DD-MM-YY/MM-DDYY), press the Save soft key to save. To set the date for the handset If you do not subscribe to caller ID service, you must set the time and date that your phone displays. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2.
Audio Volume and tone Use these controls to adjust handset volume during a call. After you hang up, volume and tone settings remain set for the next call. Amplification resets to off when a call ends. If you prefer amplification always on, see page 40. Vol - AMP Vol + Volume Control Tone To adjust the handset's volume and tone Tone (Tone) Control Amplify (AMP) Button Headset Jack Your phone is equipped with a specialized amplification function designed to fit your needs.
Audio When you press the AMP key in receiver mode during a conversation, the Amplify indicator (red light on top of the handset) turns on. If you press the AMP key again, the indicator will go out. Note: When the word "MUTE" appears in the right corner of the screen, the phone is NOT muted.
Consistent amplification By default, when you end an amplified call, amplification turns off for the next call. If you prefer amplification consistently on, you can set it to automatically turn on each time that a call begins. During conversation, you can still temporarily turn off amplification. WARNING: Consider the hearing levels of other phone users before you set amplification consistently ON. The phone can emit excessive volume and amplification that can cause hearing loss.
Audio To turn on or off consistent handset amplification 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key to choose Amplified, press the Select soft key. 4. You can use Up key or Down key to choose On or Off to enable or disable the function. 5. Press the Save soft key. 6. Press . During calls, handset illumination at the top indicates that amplification is on.
Keypad tones When you press a key, a tone sounds. If you prefer silent key presses , you can turn off keypad tones. To turn off or on keypad tones for the handset 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key to choose Tone Setup, press the Select soft key. 4. Press the Select soft key again to choose Key Tone. 5. Use Up key or Down key to choose On or Off to enable or disable the function. 6.
Audio Talking Keypad This feature allows you to check the number you have entered in standby mode without looking at the display. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key to choose Talk Keypad, press the Select soft key. 4. Use Up key or Down key to choose On or Off to enable or disable the function. 5. Press the Save soft key.
Paging and alarms Page a lost handset You can page lost handsets that are registered to the ClearSounds A700 base. Rear and bottom View To page a handset Phone Line Power Jack • Page button Rear and bottom View Press (located on the bottom of the base) for less than five seconds. All handsets registered to the base beep for about one minute. To stop paging Phone Line Power Jack Page button • Press again.
Paging and alarms 2. Press Up or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3. Press the Select soft key to choose Alarm menu. 4. You can use Up key or Down key to choose On or Off to enable or disable the function. 5. Press the Select soft key. 6. Take one of these steps: • If you selected Off, press . The alarm clock is off. • If you selected On: a. Press numeric keys to enter the alarm time in 24-Hour format (HH:MM), including an initial zero when appropriate.
1. Press any key. The alarming stops. If snooze is set on, the alarm rings again in 4 minutes. 2. To turn off snooze alarming, press Out-of-range alarm When a handset is outside of communication range with the base during a call, the handset beeps to alert you. If you prefer no beeping for out-of-range handsets, you can turn off this function. To turn off or on a handset's out-of-range alarm feature 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2.
Assistive listening The ClearSounds A700 DECT 6 phone is compatible with these assistive listening devices: • Hearing aids that are equipped with telecoil (T-coil) • Audio neckloops, with a built-in microphone that have a 2.5mm connection. T-Coil To use the phone with T-coil-equipped hearing aids 1. Move your hearing aid T-switch to the T position. 2. Hold the handset close to your hearing aid. Neckloops Neckloops amplify phone sound in hearing aids with manual T-coils.
Volume Control Headset Jack 1. Connect an audio neckloop to the 2.5 mm AUDIO NECKLOOP jack on the left side of the handset. 2. Position the neckloop around your neck. 3. Accomplish these tasks as usual: • Answer or place calls • Adjust handset or speakerphone volume • End calls To use a neckloop with a built-in microphone You can speak handsfree through neckloops that include built-in microphones. 1. Before or during a call, connect the neckloop to the 2.
Assistive listening • Headset jack location Volume Control Headset Jack jack • Answer a call • Place a call • Engage a connected call Press Vol - 48 Tone Vol + • End a call Right AMP • Adjust volume, tone, or amplification Left . Vol + Tone Vol - AMP Press .
Call notification Your phone can notify you of incoming calls in several ways. • Ringer (selectable) • Handset light and vibration (selectable) • Caller ID displays and call waiting When you subscribe to Call Waiting service from your local telephone company, the telephone will display the name and number of the second caller while you are having a conversation. Caller ID info display Caller 1 4361234 Caller two's info rmation is displayed Caller 1 4 Caller 2 2915678 1.
Call notification another handset, you cannot use the call waiting function via the second handset. Ringtones Ten ringtones are available for the handset. The base has only one ringtone—it is a beep You can also choose a unique handset tone for internal calls from other handsets that are registered to the ClearSounds A700 base. To select a ringtone for the handset 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up or Down key to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3.
Ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume or turn off the ringer for the handset and the phone base, separately. There are five volume levels. To temporarily turn off or on the handset's ringer To turn off the ringer: 1. Lift the handset from the base. 2. Press and hold until the screen is blank. The handset turns off. 3. Do not return the handset to the base: place it on an alternate surface. To turn on the ringer: Replace the handset on the base.
Call notification Volume, then press the Select soft key. 5. Press Up or Down key to choose Off or the volume that you prefer, then press the Select soft key. Note: If you set the volume to "Off", when a call comes in, only the New Call information appears on the LCD.
Note: If you activate the shaker and visual ringer function, when a call comes in the handset will shake and the visual ringer will also flash with the ringer you have set. Flashlight If you turn this feature on, a steady white light will remain lit and can be used as a flashlight. To turn the flashlight on • In standby mode, press the turns on. key until the light To turn the flashlight off • Press the key until the light turns off.
One-touch keys One-touch keys You can store up to 3 frequently called or important numbers and associate them with one-touch keys. All the numbers will be stored in the Phone Book. Handset • • Two memory keys SOS emergency key To store a handset memory-key or SOS number 1. Press one of the keys or the j key in standby mode. "Number?" appears on the screen. 2.
number that you wish to store (up to 20 digits). Include long distance code and area code if necessary. 3. Check the number. If it needs to be corrected, press the Erase soft key. 4. Press the Save soft key. 5. Press Up or Down key to scroll to a ringtone that you want associated with this caller. Then press the Select soft key. A confirmation tone occurs and the number appears. Note: The memory default names are M1, M2, and SOS. You can add a name after them but cannot delete the default name (e.g.
One-touch keys 4. The display shows New, use Up key or Down key to move on to Edit. Press the Select soft key. 5. If necessary, press the Erase soft key to clear the digit(s) then enter the desired name and number. Press the Save soft key. 6. Press Up or Down key to scroll to a ringtone that you want associated with this caller. Then press the Select soft key. A confirmation tone occurs and the number appears. Delete a one-touch entry To delete a memory-key entry in the handset 1. Press the Menu soft key.
Keypad tips Using the keypads • • • • Letter or number: When you press an alphanumeric key on a keypad, the number is selected (for tasks where numbers are appropriate) or a letter is selected (for tasks where letters are appropriate). Which letter?: Each key has more than one letter available, and you find a letter by continuing to press the key until you see it. Case: Press a key repeatedly until you see the letter of your choice.
Keypad tips • 58 Special characters: Press the numeric key repeatedly until you see the special character.
Insert a pause What is a pause? Do you frequently call an automated service number that includes interactive voice prompts? A service that requests passwords or steps you through menu choices, like your bank or your voicemail? If so, you can save a great deal of time by storing the service number and all of the required responses into a one-touch memory key.
Insert a pause Insert pauses while storing a number A pause is 3 seconds long. While storing an automated service number and all of its required responses into a one-touch number, you must enter pauses before each automated prompt. To store an automated service number and responses 1. Jot down the automated service number. 2. Call the number, and jot down the following, until you reach the destination: a. The number of seconds between the last number dialed and the first prompt b.
Phonebooks You can build personal phonebooks in each handset so that you can easily make calls with a few key presses. You can store up to 50 entries in the handset. Adding phonebook entries Note: Enter long distance codes and area codes that are required for dialing, so that you can simply select the phonebook entry and pick up the handset to call. You can enter up to 30 digits and pauses. To add a phonebook entry in the handset 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2.
Phonebooks 7. Press Up or Down key to scroll to a ringtone that you want associated with this caller. Then press the Select soft key. Notes: • If you make a mistake while entering a number, use the Erase soft key to correct it. Each time you press the key, the last digit is deleted. To clear all digital, press and hold the Erase key. • If you want to set a VIP number, you should select a special ring tone for it. The ring tone should be different from the external ring you have set.
Edit a phonebook entry To edit a phonebook entry 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Down key to choose Phonebook, press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly until the entry you want to edit displays, press the Select soft key to confirm. 4. The display shows New, use Up key or Down key to move on to Edit. Press the Select soft key. 5. If necessary, press the Erase soft key to clear the digit(s) then enter the desired name and number. Press the Save soft key. 6.
Phonebooks Delete one or all phonebook entries To delete phonebook entries 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Down key to choose Phonebook, press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly until the entry you want to delete displays, press the Select soft key to confirm. 4. Press Up key or Down key to choose Delete, press the Select soft key to confirm. Then the display shows the next entry. 5.
3. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly until the entry you want to delete displays, press the Select soft key to confirm. 4. The display shows New, use Up key or Down key to move on to View. Press the Select soft key. 5. The display shows the details of the selected entry. View phonebook status The phonebook can hold 50 entries. You can view the number of stored entries. To view the phonebook status 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Down key to choose Phonebook, press the Select soft key. 3.
Phonebooks Caller ID book When you receive a call, if the caller's information is transmitted from the network on which the call was made (and the caller doesn't hide it), the caller's phone number is displayed. Moreover, if you missed one or more calls, the icon will appear on the LCD. Out of area This message will display when someone calls from an area where the telephone company is not offering the caller identification services or is not yet providing number delivery to your area.
3. Use the Up key or Down key to view the numbers. You can make a call by pressing the key. You can also add the entry to the phonebook. Note: At step 3, each item of the incoming list is marked with the icon is the call has been reviewed or with the icon if the call hasn't been reviewed yet. Add caller ID number to phonebook The caller ID number is a temporary record of who called and when. The phonebook is permanent until deleted.
Phonebooks 5. Enter the name and press the Save soft key. Now you can modify the number you want to store. 6. Press the Save soft key. You are able to select a ring tone from Melody 1 through Melody 10. Press the Select soft key to confim and exit. You will hear a confirmation beep. Talking CID 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the Up key or Down key to choose HS Settings then press the Select soft key. 3. Press the Up key or Down key to choose the Talk CID menu then press the Select soft key. 4.
2. Press the Select soft key to choose the CID Book. 3. Scroll to the number you want to delete by using Up key or Down key. 4. When the desired number appears on the display, press the More soft key. 5. Use the Up key or Down key to choose Delete, press the Select soft key. You will hear a beep and the LCD shows the next number. Delete all numbers in the caller ID book 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the Select soft key to choose the CID Book. 3.
Memos Record a memo You can use your phone to record memo messages (each can be up to 3 minutes) for another user of your phone. This memo can be played back as a message. To record a memo from the handset 1. Press the TAM soft key in standby mode. 2. Press the Select soft key to choose Message. 3. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose Memo, press the Select soft key. 4. You can record your message after a tone. Recording will stop automatically after 3 minutes.
Calls Auto answering By default, you answer calls by removing the handset from the base and pressing . If you prefer to answer calls by simply removing the handset from the base, you can turn on the auto answer feature for the handset. If the handset rings when it is off of the base, you must still press to answer the call. To turn on or off auto answering 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up or Down key to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3.
Calls Place, answer, or end a call To place, answer, or end a call using the handset Place Answer End 1. 1. Lift. 2. Dial . 3. Press . • Press Lift. 2. Press . . Call duration appears on the screen. appears on the screen. Note: If you set the handset to auto answer, simply lift the handset from the base to answer a call. For instructions to set auto answer, see page 71.
Making a call 1. Pick up the handset and press the icon appears on the LCD. key. The 2. Dial a telelphone number. 3. To end the call either press the replace the handset on the base. key or Note: To make a call to the last number you dialed, use the Redial feature. For details, see page You can enter the desired telephone number (up to 32 digits) in Standby mode, which allows you to make corrections before dialing. Follow these steps: 1. Enter a telephone number (up to 24 digits). Check it.
Calls Receiving a call When a call is received, Call information will appear. If the caller can be identified, the caller's phone number is displayed. If the caller cannot be identified, only the Call information displays. 1. To answer a call, press the key. If you have activated the Auto Answer function, when the handset is on the base, simply lift it up. 2. You can speak. To end the call, either press the key or replace the handset on the base. After you hang up, the LCD displays the call duration.
To place, answer or end a call using a headset Place 1. Lift 2. Dial 3. Press Answer End . 1. Lift . 2. Press . . . • Press .
Calls To call other handsets in your home If additional handsets are registered to your ClearSounds A700 base, you can place internal calls among the handsets. 1. Lift . 2. Press Available handset numbers appear. 3. Indicate the phone(s) that you wish to call: • To call one handset: Press the numeric key that indicates the number of the handset that you wish to call. Call FR HS X appears on the recipient phone. • To call all handsets: Press 9. Call All HS appears on the recipient phone.
Place a one-touch call If you have stored numbers for the one-touch memory keys, you can call these numbers with one touch. If you need instructions for storing one-touch numbers, see page 56. To place a one-touch call using the handset 1. Lift . 2. Press the or that you wish to call. The number appears on the screen and the phone dials.
Calls Call from your phonebook If you have stored a number in your handset or base phonebook, you can call it quickly. If you need instructions for storing phonebook numbers, see page 61. To call a handset phonebook number 1. Lift . 2. Press . The first phonebook entry appears. 3. Press or 4. Press . The phone dials. 78 and scroll to the name.
Redial a number You can quickly redial any of the last 10 numbers that were dialed from your handset or base. The same list of 10 numbers is available on the handsets and the base. To redial the last-dialed number 1. Press the Redial key in standby mode. The LCD displays the last number you dialed. 2. Press the key to dial the number. To redial a recently dialed number 1. Press the Redial key in standby mode. 2.
Calls Use redial book options Using the redial book options, you can add a number to the phonebook or delete a number in the redial book 1. Press the Redial key. 2. Scroll to the desired number by using Up key or Down key. 3. When the desired number appears on the display, press the More soft key to choose the desired option: • Add to PB: allows you to add the number to the phonebook. See page 61.
Call from the inbound calls list If you subscribe to caller ID service with your telephone service provider, the handsets store the last calls made to your telephone. Handsets store 40 calls each. The inbound calls list includes these entries: • Received calls • Missed calls • Voicemail messages (voicemail service required) You can quickly dial any of the numbers stored in the list. To call from the inbound calls list using the handset 1. Lift . 2. Press and scroll to the number that you want to call.
Calls Place an SOS emergency call If you have stored an SOS emergency number, you can press the SOS key to dial the number. For instructions to store an SOS number, see page 54. 1. Lift . 2. On the back of the handset, press . The number appears on the screen and the phone dials. During Calls When the line is engaged: • appears on each handset screen • The ongoing call length displays on the screen.
During calls Use a speakerphone If you remain close to the handset, you can converse handsfree and listen over the handset speakerphone. To enjoy optimal speakerphone performance, locate the handset away from areas with high background noise. To turn on the handset speakerphone during a call To turn the speakerphone feature on: • Press the key during a call (line engaged). The icon appears on the LCD. To turn the speakerphone feature off: • Press the key again. The disappear.
During calls Screen a call If you hear a caller leaving an answering machine message, and you want to speak to the caller, you can intercept and speak to the caller. Note: You must use the handset to intercept a call. To intercept a caller leaving a message • 84 Pick up the handset and press . The answering machine stops recording.
Use a headset You can plug in a headset to the handset and converse handsfree while listening discretely through the headset. To connect a headset to the handset during a call The headset jack is located in the left side of the handset and is a 2.5mm standard plug. Simply plug the headset into this jack and the headset will be activated. Note: When the headset is plugged into the headset jack the microphone on the handset will be deactivated.
During calls 1. On the side of the handset, connect the headset to the jack. 2. Place the headset on your head. 3. (Optional): Left side Vol + • To adjust volume: Press Vol Tone Vol +, Vol - . Right side AMP • To amplify sound: Press AMP • To adjust tone: Press Tone AMP Tone 4. To end the call, press 86 . .
Mute the microphone You can mute the handset or the base so that the other party cannot hear any noise or conversation on your end of the line. You can still hear the other party. Muting also works when you use a speakerphone or headset. To mute and unmute the handset microphone 1. Press the Mute soft key. "Call Muted" appears on the screen when you have muted the conversation. 2. To unmute the microphone and return to conversation, press the Unmute soft key.
During calls Call waiting notification depends on your service and your personal phone settings, as follows: C a l l w a i t i n g Caller ID on service call waiting service Tone sounds on the line H a n d s e t displays information Caller ID info displayed Caller 1 4361234 88 √ √ √ If caller and local service make it available Caller two's info rmation is displayed Caller 1 4 Caller 2 2915678
To answer a second call while using the handset 1. Tell the first caller that you will put him or her on hold. 2. Press the Flash soft key.. 3. To reconnect with the first caller, press the Flash soft key again. Note: If you have transferred an external call to another handset, you cannot use the call waiting function via the second handset.
During calls Transfer a call If multiple handsets are registered to your ClearSounds A700 base, you can transfer external calls between the handsets. Each handset number shows on its screen. For example, HS 2 is handset two. To transfer a call 1. During an external call. press the key and then the number of the handset you want to transfer the call to. 2. If the called party can answer your call, he'she can press the key to talk with you only. At this time you can inform him/her of the incoming call. 3.
Set up a conference call You can set up a three-party call with an external caller and a person using an A700 handset that is also registered to your base. To set up a conference call 1. During an external call, press the key and then dial the number of the handset you want to join the 3-way call. 2. The dialed handset presses the answer. 3. The caller can press the call. key to key to start the 3-way 4. Either of the two internal handsets can press the key to leave the conference call at any time.
Answering machine Is the answering machine right for you? The phone includes a built-in answering machine. You must choose one method as a primary message retrieval method: answering machine or voicemail. Each method has unique features and benefits. Answering machine • • • Call screening: You can hear the caller leave a message and pick up the handset to speak. One-touch message retrieval ( ) Holds 15 minutes of messages.
Answering machine with call waiting If you prefer using an answering machine, but you also want to be alerted to incoming calls when you are on the line with another caller, you can purchase the call waiting feature from your telephone service provider. If you do not answer the second caller and the caller leaves a message, the message becomes a voicemail.
Answering machine Turn on the answering machine The answering machine records incoming messages and memos. You must turn on the answering machine to record messages, but you can record memos even if the answering machine is turned off. To turn on or off the telephone answering machine (TAM) using the menu 1. Press the TAM soft key. 2. Press Up key or Down key to choose TAM setup, and then press the Select soft key. 3. Press the Select soft key.TAM ON/OFF is selected. 4.
Record a personalized message By default, the answering machine message is "Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment. To record your message, please speak after the tone." You can replace the default message by recording a personalized message that is as long as 3 minutes. To record a personalized outgoing message 1. Press the TAM soft key in standby mode. 2. Press Down key to choose Announce, press the Select soft key. 3. Press the Select key again to choose ANS & REC. 4.
Answering machine Listen to your recorded message To listen to your recorded message using the handset 1. Press the TAM soft key in standby mode. 2. Press the Select soft key to choose Message. 3. Press the Select soft key to choose MSG Playback. 4. The phone will announce "You have x new message(s)" or "You have x saved message(s)". The relevant messages will be played one by one. You can use the key to delete the current message or the Back soft key to stop playing and exit.
Note: While playing messages, you can press the keys to adjust the volume. Day of the week setting Before each message is played, the week and time it was received will be announced. You are able to use the base to set the day of the week. 1. Press and hold the key on the base until the current setting is announced. 2. Quickly press the key repeatedly to set the correct day of the week. Every time you press the key, the system will announce the corresponding day of the week. 3.
Answering machine Restore the default message You can restore the phone's default outgoing message. To restore the default outgoing message 1. Press the TAM soft key in standby mode. 2. Press Down key to choose Announce, press the Select soft key. 3. Press the Select soft key to choose Playback. 4. The current Announce1 will be played. DURING the playback, press the OK soft key to restore the default Announce1. Record time You are able to select the record time.
4. Use Up key or Down key to select between 60s, 120s, 180s, and Unlimited. 5. Press the Select soft key to confirm. Outgoing message language You are able to select the language used to play the TAM voice prompt messages. 1. Press the TAM soft key in standby mode. 2. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose TAM Setting, and then press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose TAM Language, press the Select soft key. 4. The languages will be displayed.
Answering machine Change the number of rings before pickup By default, your answering machine picks up calls after the sixth ring. You can set it to pick up after 2-8 rings. If you use the answering machine together with voicemail and call waiting service, you must set the number of rings before pickup to be less than the number of rings before pickup for voicemail service. Voicemail pickup is determined by your service provider. For more information, see page 93.
Voicemail and calls If you subscribe to Voicemail and Caller ID services with your telephone service provider, the handset(s) and base store the last calls made to your telephone in the inbound calls list. Each handset stores 40 calls. Caller name and number are stored if the caller and telephone service providers make them available.
Answering machine Visual indicators of calls and messages The handset provides these visual indicators. Handset call and message indicators Visual indicator Meaning X New Calls The number of non-viwed calls Clear it Scroll on the handset through all Caller ID entries. One or more nonviewed calls. If it flashes, your Caller ID list is full, and the oldest call in the list has been deleted. One or more unheard voicemail messages 102 Listen to all unheard voicemal messages.
View missed calls To scroll missed calls on the handset 1. Press . The newest call appears. 2. Press and scroll through the list. Number = Call order = Reviewed call. = Unreviewed call disappears from the home screen after you review the last missed call. 3. Press . Listen to voicemail messages If you have unheard voicemail messages, when you open the line to make a call, you hear a stutter dial tone.
Answering machine Remote access You can access many features of your answering machine remotely from any touch tone telephone. A four digit security code (remote code) is required to access the system and it is 0000. To enter remote access: 1. Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone. 2. When the Announce1 starts to play, you may enter the remote access mode by inputting the remote code. 3. After you enter the remote code, the system will play the menu of commands.
Remote access commands Button Function Play the new message Stop Play the next message Delete the current message Switch the answering machine on/off Record Announce1 When you press key to replay the current message, press to play the next message, press four times to play back the messages, press to stop and exit, press to delete the current message. After you record the Announce1, press the key or the key to finish. The system will play the announcement you have recorded.
Answering machine messages Visual indicators of messages When the answering machine is turned on, it holds 15 minutes of messages and indicates unheard messages, as follows. Handset indicators Indicator Meaning Unheard answering machine message(s). 106 Clear it Listen on the base or handset to all unheard messages.
Listen to answering machine messages You can listen to answering machine messages on the base or on the handset. To listen to answering machine messages on the base Messages play on the base speakerphone. 1. Press . The newest message or memo plays. 2. (Optional) Adjust volume or skip, replay or delete the message: • To adjust volume: Press along the side of the base. • To skip ahead to the next memo or message: Press . • To replay the message: Press • To delete the message: Press as the message plays. 3.
Answering machine messages To listen to answering machine messages on the handset Messages play on the handset speakerphone, but you can turn off the speaker if you prefer to listen discretely. 1. Press the TAM soft key. 2. Press the Select soft key to choose Message. 3. Press the Select soft key to choose MSG Playback. The newest message or memo plays. 4. (Optional) Adjust sound or skip, replay or delete the message: • To turn off the speaker: Press . • To adjust volume: Press or .
Delete answering machine messages It is important to delete old messages and memos on your answering machine, to make space for new messages. The machine holds 15 minutes of messages. If the machine is full, the caller hears the line disconnect, and the handset shows TAM Full. To delete all answering machine messages Using the menu: 1. Press the TAM soft key 2. Press the Select soft key to choose Message. 3. Press Up key or Down key to choose Delete All, press the Select key to confirm. 4.
List maintenance The ClearSounds A700 phone stores two lists: • Dialed calls list: The last 10 numbers that were called from your handsets and base • Inbound calls list (Caller ID service required) The last callers who called you. Each handset stores 40 calls. Delete entries from the dialed calls list The oldest call automatically drops from the list when the list is full. You can remove calls manually if you wish. To delete calls from the handset dialed calls list 1. Press .
• To erase all numbers in the list: a. Press and scroll to Delete All, and then press the Select soft key. b. Press the Select soft key again. A confirmation tone occurs and Empty appears. 5. Press .
List maintenance Delete entries from the inbound calls list When the list becomes full, the oldest call drops from the list. You can remove calls manually if you wish. To delete calls from the handset inbound calls list 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the Select soft key. The Caller ID Book is selected. 3. Press the More soft key. 4. Take one of these steps: • To erase the selected number: Press and scroll to Delete, and then press the Select soft key.
Restore defaults Restore handset default settings You can reset your handset to factory default settings. These settings are restored: • Alarm clock • Audio • Ringtones and ring volume • Key tone • Out of range alarm • Language • Handset name • Auto answer • Date and time You must enter the ClearSounds A700 PIN to reset the defaults. The PIN is 0000. To restore handset default settings 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press and scroll to Default, and then press the Select soft key. Pin? appears. 3.
Additional handsets Register additional handsets to the base The A700 system can support a total of five (5) handsets, including the one that comes with the main base. Each additional handset will need to be registered to the main base in order for it to function. The instructions for registering additional handsets can be found below. To register an additional handset to the base 1. Take the main handset out of the base. Turn the base over and push and hold the Page button until you hear two (2) beeps.
the corresponding number the handset is in the sequence. 5. If the handset does not register, it will beep and display Unregistered. You will need to try the process again if this occurs. Delete Handset This function allows you to delete a handset registration from the base. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up key or Down key to choose BS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3. Press the Select soft key to choose the Delete HS menu.
Additional handsets Name a handset The default "name" at the top of a handset is "ClearSounds. You can remove ClearSounds and give the handset a personalized name. To name a handset 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press Up key or Down key repeatedly to choose HS Settings, then press the Select soft key. 3. Press Up key or Down key to choose HS Name, then press the Select soft key. 4. Press the Erase soft key until all letters are removed. 5.
Troubleshooting General operation Symptom Solutions Phone is non-operational. • Secure the power adapter connection in the wall outlet. • Secure the cords and cables. • Fully charge the handset batteries and install them properly. • Turn on the handset (page 50). • Plug in another phone to the same wall jack to ensure that the phone service is operational. No dial tone • Connect the phone line cord. • Check that the power adapter is properly connected.
Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions When I lift the • Turn on the auto answer handset from the feature (page 71). base, the line doesn't open. There is noise, • If you subscribe to DSL static o r service, install a DSL filter interference. (page 13). • Plug in the power adapter to the wall outlet and securely connect it to the phone. • Do not plug in other appliances to the same wall outlet. • Move the phone to a location that is free of interference.
Symptom Solutions Caller's number is • Makes sure you have not displayed subscribed to a Caller ID service via your network. • The caller may have witheld their details. • Let the phone ring a couple of times as there may be a delay in receiving the Caller ID information. Voicemail and call waiting services Symptom Solutions Call waiting does • Confirm that you subscribe not work. to call waiting service. • If another handset is engaged on the line, call waiting information doesn't show.
Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions New Voice Mail Conditions: doesn't appear • You primarily use the on the handset answering machine to screen, but I have retrieve messages, but you a voicemail. also subscribe to voicemail and call waiting services. • A second caller leaves a voicemail while you are talking to the first caller. • You also have unheard answering machine messages. Result New voice mail doesn't appear until you hear all answering machine messages.
Call notification Symptom Solutions T h e r e i s n o • Turn on the ringer and turn audible ringer. up the ringer volume (page 51). • Plug in the power adapter to the wall outlet and securely connect it to the phone. • Unplug one or more devices that share the phone line. Handset visual • Turn on the handset light ringer indications and vibration feature (page do not function. 52). Dialing Symptom Solutions A memory button • Program the number (page does not function. 54).
Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions Area codes or long • Some services add them and distance codes are some do not. Always check missing from lists. the numbers that you enter into your phonebook. • When dialing out using a number from the inbound calls list, after you locate the number, press these keys to select a different format before you dial: Press More on the handset. (page 71).
Answering machine Symptom Solutions When listening to • Base: Adjust messages, volume side of the base. is too low or too • Handset: Adjust high. on the or . Handset Vol + and Vol - does not work in this instance. Incomplete caller The memory is full. Delete messages occur. some or all messages (page 109). I forgot my remote Your PIN is 0000. access PIN. When I try to in- • You must lift the handset tercept a caller and press . leaving an answering machine message, I can't break in.
Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Frequency range Frequency stability Modulation Carrier power Channels Amplification Ambient temperature Humidity Power supply Charging time Jacks 124 1.921-1.928 GHz < +/- 50 KHz GFSK < 250 mW 120 duplex channels Up to +40 dB Normal: 59 degrees F to 95 degrees F (15 degrees C to 35 degrees C) Extreme: 32 degrees F to 104 degrees F (0 degrees C to 40 degrees C) 0%-90% A700 base input: 7.5 V, 1000 mA Handset input: Ni-MH 1.
Compliance Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This phone meets the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards for hearing aid compatibility. 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 of [US: CLSW400BA700]. If requested, this number must be provided to the phone company. 2. If the ClearSounds® A700 DECT 6.
Compliance advance notice in order for you to make necessary modification to maintain uninterrupted service. 4. If you experience trouble with this equipment, you should disconnect it from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. 5. Please follow instructions for repairing if any (e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not alternate or repair any parts of device except as specified. 6.
to your phone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly. Service Requirements In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our Company or to one of our authorized agents.
Compliance facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connections. The customer should be 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.
Number of this unit is indicated on the bottom of your phone. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the phone line, ensure the installation of the ClearSounds A700 DECT does not disable alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your phone provider or a qualified installer. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Warranty Your ClearSounds A700 DECT phone and A700E phone come with a (1) year limited warranty from the date of purchase. These products are warranted by ClearSounds against manufacturing defect in material and workmanship under normal use.
by phone, or log on to www.clearsounds.com to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions before shipping the product to us. Any shipment without an RMA number will not be accepted and will be returned to you at your expense. All authorized returned products must be accompanied with proof of purchase and a brief explanation of the problem. For out-of-warranty repairs and service, please contact our Customer Service department for instructions.
Accessories Please visit the ClearSounds website or call ClearSounds for additional accessories. CS-CLA7V2 neckloop connects to your phone’s 2.5 mm jack for hands-free conversation. Requires hearing aid(s) or cochlear implant(s) with t-coil(s). The CL004 connects your ClearLink and/or CLA7V2 Neckloop to your iPod, MP3 player, CD Players, or any other device that has a 3.5mm audio output.
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