ClearSounds i-400 User's Guide

A400 DECT 6.0Amplified Cordless PhoneUser’s Guide* Instructions are included for optional additional handsets.*

8ContentsAuto answering ... 65Answer, place or end a call ... 67Silence a

98Compliancenumber signies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical spe

99does not exceed 5. An alternative indication of the REN is the Load Number (LN); this number should be divided by 20 to approximate the equivalent R

100WarrantyBe sure to save your sales receipt as the proof of purchase date should you need warranty service. The serial number for this product is on

101If a defect covered by this warranty should occur, promptly contact a Customer Service representative by phone, or log on to www.clearsounds.com to

102AccessoriesPlease visit the ClearSounds website or call ClearSounds for additional accessories.CS-CLA7V2 neckloop connects to your phone’s 2.5 mm

103ServiceCustomer Service in United States and CanadaDo you need some help? Please call, we are happy to assist you!ClearSounds CommunicationsAttenti

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9Register additional handsets to the base ... 86Delete a handset registration ... 87Troubleshooting ...

10SetupUnpackEnsure that your packing box includes all of these parts. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your vendor or ClearSounds.

11IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT.Install handset batteriesFollow these warnings to avoid explosive or ca

12SetupTo install handset batteries 1. Slide back the battery cover and remove the cover.2. Insert the batteries according to the marked polar

13Connect the cordsTo avoid potential interference, place the phone away from electronic equipment. On the underside of the base, thread the cord(s) b

14SetupCharge the batteriesBefore you use the phone for the rst time, fully charge the batteries for approximately 24 hours.Recharge the batteries re

15Carrying clip (optional)If you want to converse using a headset while keeping your hands free, you can attach the handset to a belt and use the hand

16Personalize your phoneThe ClearSounds A400 phone is feature-rich. This manual describes all available features. Scan the topics, and if you see an

17Let's begin!Place a callNote: You can reverse Step 1 and Step 2, but you can make corrections only if you dial in Step 1.1. Press the alphanum

18HandsetAlpha-numeric keypadEarphoneWhite ringer indicatorMicrophoneDisplaySpeakerBattery compartmentCarrying clip

19BacklightingThe display and keys light when you lift the handset from the base or when you press handset keys.After 20 seconds, the backlighting tur

20Incoming call (toggles)An incoming call is occurring.Line in Use The phone line is engaged.Speakerphone on The handsfree speakerphone is on.Amplica

21Let’s navigateTake these steps to practice basic navigation through the menus.All instructions in this manual begin from the home screen.To begin st

22HandsetScroll pad-OK keyWhen a menu list is present on the screen, you can scroll through the list by pressing the top and bottom pads on the scroll

23Handset keysMost 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. L

HandsetA. Memory keys For one-touch calling, you can store one commonly called number in each of the four memory keys.B. Scroll pad• If the screen

25C. End call key Ends a call.Home key No matter where you are in the menu structure, returns you to the home screen.Backlighting key From the home sc

Area settings26LanguageThe default display and prompt language on the handset is English. You can select from English, French, Spanish and Chinese.To

27If an area code is not required for local dialing in your region, you might prefer that the A400 store local incoming calls without the a

1WelcomeThank you for purchasing the ClearSounds A400 amplied cordless telephone.If you purchased additional A400E expandable handsets: This guide al

28Area settingsDialing modeWhen you place a call, the phone generates numbers by tone or by pulse. By default, your phone is set to the tone dialing m

29Display adjustmentsHandset nameBy default, the handset is named HS1. You can re-name the handset, and the name displays on the screen.To rename the

Display adjustments30Screen contrastYou can adjust the contrast of the handset screen to optimize visibility in different environmental conditions. Fi

31Backlight-on timeWhen you lift the handset from the base or when you press handset keys, the display and keys light.By default, the backlighting tur

32Date and timeYou can manually set the handset date and time and the time format. However, if you subscribe to caller ID service, your phone automati

33To set the time formatYou can select the 12-hour format or the 24-hour format.1. Press beneath Menu on the screen.2. Press and scroll to Setti

34Audio adjustmentsConsistently amplified volumeBy default, when you end a call during which you amplied the volume, the amplication turns off for th

35Tone equalizerYou can set the handset earpiece to equalize treble, at or base tones.You can also adjust this setting during a call, which enables y

36Audio adjustmentsKeypad beepWhen you press a key, a tone sounds. If you prefer silent key presses, you can turn off keypad beep.To turn off or on ke

37To turn off or turn on the confirmation beep1. Press beneath Menu on the screen.2. Press to select Sound.3. Press and scroll to Conrm Beep,

2• Transfer calls and conference calling• Dialed calls list (last ten calls)• Personal phonebook (200 entries)• Compatible with hearing aid T-coil

38Audio adjustments• If you entered the caller's number in your phonebook or a memory key, and you recorded an identier for the caller, th

39To adjust the handset voice prompt volume1. Press beneath Menu on the screen.2. Press to select Sound.3. Press and scroll to Voice volume,

40AlarmYou can use the handset as an alarm. The alarm also has a snooze function.You can set the alarm to ring once, every day at the same, time or Mo

416. Press and scroll to the tone of your choice, and then press .A conrmation tone occurs, and Saved appears on the screen.7. Press .If you tu

42Assistive listeningThe ClearSounds A400 DECT 6 phone is compatible with these assistive listening devices:• Hearing aids that are equipped with tel

43Your phone can notify you of incoming calls in several ways.• Ringer (selectable)• Handset light and toggling icon• Caller ID displays (if yo

444. Press and scroll to one of these listings, and then press .• External: To set the ringtone for external calls• Internal: To set the rington

45To adjust the handset ringer volume1. Press beneath Menu on the screen.2. Press to select Sound.3. Press and scroll to Hs Ringer Volume, an

46You can store important numbers and associate them with memory keys.When you press and hold a memory key, the phone calls the number. You can store

472. Press to select Option.3. Press to select Edit Entry.4. Press alphanumeric keys to enter the name that you wish to store, and then press

3Safety precautionsCarefully read and observe the warnings and cautions in this manual and on the equipment.Warnings Warnings must be observed to prev

48Your recording plays, and Ring Tone Save? appears on the screen. Press to save the recording.• To select a ringtone to help indicate calls from

495. Keep or edit the number by taking one of these steps:• To keep the current number exactly the same, press .• To edit the number, press benea

50Memory keys• To select a ringtone to help indicate calls from this person (Caller ID service required): Press and scroll to the tone of your

51Using the keypad • Letter or number: When you press an alphanumeric key on a keypad, the number is selected (for tasks where numbers are appropria

52Inserting a pauseWhat is a pause?Do you frequently call an automated service number that includes interactive voice prompts? A service that

53• to enter the voicemail menu• One pause ( ) to wait for the passcode prompt• Your passcode and .Insert pauses while storing a numberA pause is

54PhonebookYou can build a personal phonebook so that you can easily make calls with a few key presses. You must store phonebook entries separately fo

55To scroll through multiple letters on a key: Press rapidly. To enter a space: Press .To enter the same letter twice: Pause between pressing.5. Pre

56PhonebookStore entries from listsYou can quickly add a number to your phonebook or memory key, from these lists:• The dialed calls list•

57• To save to the phonebook, press to select Save Number. • To save to a memory key, press repeatedly until you see the memory key (M1-M4), and

WARNING: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed

58PhonebookDefault Ringtone, Record or Scroll appears on the screen, and the current ringtone or personal identier plays.6. Save now or specify uniq

59Copy entries from one handset to anotherYou can copy phonebook entries from one handset to another, in these ways:• Copy individual entries• Copy

60Copying to Hs (number) appears on the screen. On the destination handset, Receive Record? appears on the screen.6. On the destination handset, pres

614. Press and scroll to the handset to which you want to copy the entry, and then press .Copying to Hs (number) appears on the screen. On the des

62Phonebook5. Keep or edit the name by taking one of these steps: • To keep the current name exactly the same, press .• To edit the name, press b

63• To save the information now and assign a default ringtone: Press .• To record or re-record a personal identier to indicate calls from th

64Delete one or all phonebook entries1. Press beneath Phnbk on the screen.2. Press the rst alphanumeric key of the name that you wish to

65Answering and callingAuto answeringBy default, you answer calls by removing the handset from the base and pressing .If you prefer to answer calls b

66Answering and callingTo turn on or off auto answering for internal (intercom) callsYou can set auto answering for calls from other handsets that are

67Answer, place or end a callThese instructions also apply under these conditions:• Using a handset connected to a headset.• Answering and ending an

CAUTION: expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

68Answering and callingSilence a ringing handsetYou can stop a handset from ringing during an incoming call.To silence a ringing handset• Press ben

69Redial a numberYou can quickly redial any of the last ten numbers that were dialed from your handset.To redial the last-dialed number1. Li

70Answering and callingCall from your phonebookIf you have stored a number in your phonebook, you can call it quickly.If you need instructions for sto

71Call from the inbound calls listIf you subscribe to caller ID service with your telephone service provider, the handset stores the last 30 calls mad

72Answering and callingCall other handsets in your home (intercom)If additional handsets are registered to your ClearSounds A400 base, you can place

73During callsAdjust soundUse these controls to adjust earpiece sound during a call. After you hang up, volume and tone equalizer settings rem

74During callsUse the speakerphoneIf you remain close to the handset, you can converse handsfree and listen over the handset speakerphone.To enjoy opt

75Mute the microphoneYou can mute the handset so that the other party cannot hear any noise or conversation on your end of the line. You can still hea

76During callsUse a headsetYou can plug in a headset to the handset and converse handsfree while listening discretely through the headset. You can con

77Set up a conference callYou can set up a three-party call with an external caller and a person using an A400 handset that is registered to your base

6ContentsSetup ... 10Unpack ...

78Voicemail and inboxIf you subscribe to Voicemail and Caller ID services with your telephone service provider, the handset stores the last 30 calls m

79Visual indicators of calls and voicemailThe handset provides these visual indicators.Handset call and voicemail indicatorsVisual indicator Meaning C

80Voicemail and inboxReview inbound callsThe handset lists most recent calls rst.To scroll through missed calls1. Press .2. Repeat for the next li

81The ClearSounds A400 phone stores two lists:• Dialed calls list: The last 10 numbers that were called from your handsets.• Inbound calls list (Cal

82SecurityPersonalize the system PINYou must enter the system personal identier number (PIN) to restore handset default settings or to registe

834. Press numeric keys to enter the present PIN, and then press .Note: The factory default PIN is 0000.New PIN: appears on the screen.5. Press num

84Restoring defaultsRestore handset default settingsYou can reset your handset to factory default settings. These settings are saved (they do not rese

855. Press numeric keys to enter the new PIN, and then press .Again: appears.6. Press numeric keys to re-enter the new PIN, and then press .A con

86Additional handsetsRegister additional handsets to the baseYour telephone handset (Handset 1) is registered to the base. If you purchased additional

87Delete a handset registrationYou can delete a handset registration from the base.Note: To accomplish this task, you cannot use the handset that you

7Consistently amplied volume ... 34Tone equalizer ... 35Keypad beep ...

88TroubleshootingGeneral operationSymptom SolutionsPhone is non-operational.• Secure the power adapter connection in the AC wall outlet and in the ha

89Symptom SolutionsThere is noise, static or interference.• If you subscribe to DSL service, install a DSL lter (page 16).• Plug in the power adapt

90TroubleshootingVoicemail and call waiting servicesSymptom SolutionsCall waiting does not work.• Conrm with your service provider that you subsc

91Call notificationSymptom SolutionsThere is no audible ringer.• Turn on the ringer and turn up the ringer volume (page 44).• Plug in the power adapt

92TroubleshootingDialingSymptom SolutionsA memory button does not function.• Program the number (page 53).Area codes or the long distance code are mi

93AudioSymptom SolutionsLow handset earpiece or speakerphone volume, or poor tone• Plug in the power adapter to the wall outlet and securely connect

95requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this product. It is designed to be connected t

96Compliance7. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission o

97US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point. For this product the FCC registration number is US:CLSW400BA400,