Clarity 440 User Manual
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2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone
with Caller ID
Featuring Clarity®Power™Technology
Clarity 440 User Guide
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Handset Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . 10
Low Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Headset Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hearing Aid Compatibility . . . . . . . . 11
Feature Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Set Up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Clarity Power Technology . . . . . . . . 14
Boost Clarity Power On/Off . . . . . . 14
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handset Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Telephone Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ringer Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Visual Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Redial/Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Boost On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pulse/Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Telephone Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Placing a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temporary Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lighted Key Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Page/Handset Locator . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Channel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Memory Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Memory Storage Locations . . . . . . . . 18
Storing Numbers into Memory . . . . . . 18
Dialing From Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Editing Numbers in Memory . . . . . . . 19
Deleting Numbers from Memory . . . . 19
Caller ID Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Saving Caller ID Information
to Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Callback from Caller ID Information . . 23
Delet Caller ID Information . . . . . . . . 24
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Table of Contents
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Important Safety Instructions
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.
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
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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
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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
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 electrolyte is corrosive and
Important Safety Instructions
normally by following the operating
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.
15.Never install telephone wiring during
a lightning storm.
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.
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Safety Instructions For Batteries
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.
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Handset
1. 2.5 mm Headset Jack
2. Key Pad
3. Handset Charging Contacts
4. DEL/Channel Button (DEL/CH)
5. Talk Button (TALK)
6. Mode Button (Mode)
7. Flash Button (FLASH)
8. Mute Button (MUTE)
9. Redial/Pause Button (RD/P)
10. Temporary Tone Button (*)
Features
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11. Handset Ringer Off/On
12. Neckloop Jack
13. Boost Button (BOOST)
14. Volume Control
15. Program Button (PROG)
16. Enter Button (ENTER)
17. Antenna/Visual Ringer
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Features
Telephone Base
1. Charging Contacts
2. Base Antenna/Visual Ringer
3. Power LED
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4. In Use LED
5. Charge LED
6. Page Button (PAGE)
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Features
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Base Side/End/Bottom
1. Ringer Off/On
2. Ring Style
3. Volume Up/Down
4. Pulse/Tone
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5. BOOST On/Off
6. AC (Electrical) Adapter Jack
7. Telephone Line Jack
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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.
INSTALLATION
Connecting Your Telephone
Carefully remove your cordless telephone from
it’s 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.
If at any time you have questions about your
telephone please contact our Customer
Service Department at: 1-800-552-3368 or
423-622-7793.
Table/Desktop Installation
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.
5. Lift the base’s antenna to a
vertical position.
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Bottom view of phone
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6. 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.
7. Place handset in the cradle to begin
initial charging.
WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The base unit may be mounted on a standard
wall plate.
1. With the back of the unit facing up insert
the supplied mounting bracket’s tabs into
the base’s lower tab slots in then direction
of WALL MOUNT marked on the bracket,
then press down on the brackets clips
and insert them into the clip slots.
2. 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.
3. Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the
jack marked DC 9V 400mA located on
the back of the telephone base.
4. Route the adapter’s cord through the
narrow groove located on the back of
mounting bracket to secure the cord.
5. 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.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
power (electrical) outlet.
7. 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.
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
9. 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.
10.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.
Note: Remember, you must charge the
phone for at least 12 hours before you
use the phone for the first time.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The C440 uses a 3.6Volt 600mAHr NiMH
rechargeable 3 cell (AAA Type) battery that is
included with your unit.
Handset Battery Must be Connected Before
Beginning Initial Charging
To connect battery, remove battery compartment cover and connect battery pack plug
into the battery connector and replace the
battery compartment cover.
Note: The battery in the handset must be fully
charged for 12 hours before using the
telephone for the first time.
To Install a New Battery:
1. Remove battery cover
2. Install new battery
3. Connect battery pack
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 on the base will light RED.
2. After the batteries are fully charged,
check for dial tone by pressing TALK
on the handset.
Low Battery
When the handset battery gets low, there will
be two (2) beeps every thirty (30) seconds
and the LCD screen will show BATTERY LOW.
If the battery becomes low while you are on
a call, you will be disconnected after about
two (2)
minutes. Terminate the call and recharge
the battery. To recharge the battery pack,
place the handset in the base.
The battery charge can also be monitored via
the battery charge icon. This icon appears
while the phone is in the stand by mode and
indicates the condition of the batteries.
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.
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