2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone with Caller ID Featuring Clarity ¤ Power" Technology Clarity C600 User Guide E N G L I S H E S P A Ñ O L F R A N Ç A I S Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clarity Power Technology . . . . . . . . . . . Boost Clarity Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handset Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ringer Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Visual Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boost On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulse/Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Redial/Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 Telephone Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Number Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pause Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temporary Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lighted Key Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page/Handset Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Review Phonebook Information . . . . . . . . Adding a Phonebook Number . . . . . . . . . Dialing a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting All Stored Numbers . . . . . . . . . . Changing a Memory Number . . . . . . . . . . Changing a Memory Number . . . . . . . . . . Adding the Emergency Number . . . . . . . . Dialing the Emegency Number . . . . . . . . . Deleting the Emergency Number . . . . . . . Caller ID Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving Caller ID Information to Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Callback from Caller ID Information . . . . Delete Caller ID Information . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 22 23 24 Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 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. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a storm.There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. 5. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 6. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 7. Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the telephone falls. 8. Do not cover the slots and openings on this telephone.This telephone should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.This telephone should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 9. Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the base unit or in the owner s manual. If you are not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 10. Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the telephone where no one will step or trip on the cord. 11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of fire or electrical shock. 12. Never push any objects through the slots in the telephone.They can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone. 13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not take this phone apart. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is frayed or damaged. E N G L I S H B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the telephone has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Important Safety Instructions instructions.Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation. E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. 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. Plug the AC adaptor into the outlet that is nearest and most accessible to the telephone. 15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically Safety Instructions For Batteries CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 1. Use only the approved battery pack in the handset of your cordless phone. For Handset Unit: 3.6V 600mAHr NiMH Rechargeable Battery GP60AAAH3BMJZ GPI International Ltd For Base Unit: Four (4) AA alkaline batteries 2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released elect rolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes and skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys.The battery or conduction material may overheat and cause burns. 5. Charge the battery (ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. 6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and the battery charger. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Features Handset 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 2.5 mm Headset Jack Key Pad Handset Charging Contacts DEL/Channel Button (DEL/CH) Talk Button (TALK) Mode Button (MODE) Flash Button (FLASH) Mute Button (MUTE) Redial/Pause Button (RD/P) Temporary Tone Button (*) 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Handset Ringer Off/On Neckloop Jack Boost Button (BOOST) Volume Control Program Button (PROG) Enter Button (ENTER) Antenna/Visual Ringer E N G L I S H 17 11 12 CAUTION LOUD VOLUME 4 8 13 14 2 10 9 7 1 3 5 6 15 16 5 Features Telephone Base 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Charging Contacts Base Antenna/Visual Ringer Power LED In Use LED Charge LED Page Button (PAGE) 2 3 4 5 6 1 6 Features Base Side/End/Bottom 1. 2. 3. 4. Ringer Off/On Ring Style Volume Up/Down Pulse/Tone 5. BOOST On/Off 6. AC (Electrical) Adapter Jack 7. Telephone Line Jack E N G L I S H 1 2 3 6 CAUTION LOUD VOLUME 7 4 5 7 Getting Started CHOOSING A LOCATION 1. This phone requires a modular phone jack (RJ11C) and a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2. Plug the AC Adapter directly into outlet. 3. Do not plug other appliances into the same outlet or have outlet controlled by a wall switch. 4. Choose a location that is out of the way of normal activities. ! CAUTION: USE ONLY WITH CLASS 2 (CLASSE 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. If at any time you have questions about your telephone please contact our Customer Service Department at: 1-800-552-3368 or 423-6227793. Bottom view of phone Table/Desktop Installation CAUTION: Disconnect the telephone line cord before connecting or disconnecting the battery backup in the wall mount bracket. 1. Plug one end of the supplied modular telephone line cord into the jack marked TEL located on the back of the telephone base as shown in the diagram. 2. Plug the modular telephone line cord s other end into a modular phone jack. 3. Insert the supplied AC Adapter s plug into the jack marked 9V DC 400mA located on the back of the telephone base. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard 120V AC power (electrical) outlet. 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.You should have a HANDSET, BASE UNIT, BATTERY,AC ADAPTER,TELEPHONE LINE CORD, BELT CLIP AND OWNERS MANUAL. 8 Getting Started 5. Align the mounting bracket on the back of the base so that the black rubber feet are towards the bottom of the phone. Insert the bracket s tabs into the slots and secure the bracket by sliding it upward. 6. Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position. 7. Set the TONE/PULSE switch located on the back of the base to correct dialing mode. Please check with your local Phone Company if uncertain of the type of service. 8. Place handset in the cradle to begin initial charging. E N 3. Align the mounting bracket on the back of the base so that the black rubber feet are G towards the bottom of the phone. Insert the L bracket s tabs into the slots and secure the I bracket by sliding it upward. S 4. Plug the short modular telephone line H 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. 5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC power (electrical) outlet. 6. Press and lift out the handset holder tab, turn it around so the narrow tab end extends out and slide back into its slot. This will hold the handset in the cradle when the phone is wall mounted. 7. Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position. 8. Set the Tone/Pulse switch located on the end of the base to correct dialing mode. Please check with your local Phone Company if uncertain of the type of service. 9. Place handset in the cradle to begin initial charging. Remember, you must charge the phone for at least 12 hours before you use the phone for the first time. WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Disconnect the telephone line cord before connecting or disconnecting the battery backup in the wall mount bracket. The base unit may be mounted on a standard wall plate. 1. Plug one end of the supplied short modular telephone line cord into the TEL jack located on the back of the base of the phone. 2. Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the jack marked DC 9V 400mA located on the back of the telephone base. 9 Getting Started Note: Remember, you must charge the phone for at least 12 hours before you use the phone for the first time. 4. Replace battery cover 5. Charge for 12 hours before first use Handset Battery Charging 1. Place the handset in the base.The CHARGE LED ...