Clarity PAL User Manual
User Guide
TM
Clarity Pal
Amplied Mobile Phone
ClarityProducts.com
Table of Contents Table of Contents
BASIC INFORMATION
Safety and Maintenance and Care ...................................................... 1-6
Warranty Information............................................................................ 7-8
FCC Regulations .................................................................................... 9-10
FEATURES OVERVIEW
Keys/Buttons/Features........................................................................11-12
LCD Status Icons ....................................................................................... 13
Technical Specications ........................................................................... 13
BATTERY
Installation/Removal ................................................................................. 14
Charging ....................................................................................................... 14
Use ................................................................................................................. 15
Security......................................................................................................... 15
NETWORK SETUP
SIM Card Information .............................................................................. 16
Inserting/Removal SIM Card .................................................................. 16
Locking SIM Card ...................................................................................... 16
Locking the phone ..................................................................................... 17
Connecting to Network..........................................................................17
Power On/OFF ........................................................................................... 17
PHONE MENU OVERVIEW
Overview .............................................................................................. 18 –23
OPERATIONS
Making a call ................................................................................................ 24
Dialing Status .............................................................................................. 24
Connecting Status ..................................................................................... 24
National calls ..............................................................................................25
International calls ......................................................................................25
Calling to an extension ............................................................................ 24
Calls from lists ............................................................................................ 25
Emergency calls .......................................................................................... 25
Conversations ............................................................................................25
Function operation ...................................................................................26
Call options ................................................................................................. 26
Use of TONE Key during conversations ............................................ 26
Auto DTMF ................................................................................................. 26
Auto Response ........................................................................................... 26
Function Menus
Rolling searching functions .....................................................................26
Personal shortcuts .................................................................................... 27
Exit ................................................................................................................. 27
Phonebook ...................................................................................................... 27
User Proles
General mode.............................................................................................28
Meeting mode ............................................................................................. 28
Outdoor mode ...........................................................................................28
Indoor mode ............................................................................................... 28
Headset mode ............................................................................................ 28
Bluetooth mode ......................................................................................... 28
Customizable features ...................................................................... 28-29
Messaging (SMS)
Writing a message ...............................................................................3 0 - 31
Inbox/Outbox ............................................................................................. 31
Templates.....................................................................................................31
Message Settings ........................................................................................31
SMS Settings ................................................................................................32
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Messaging (MMS)
Writing a message ..................................................................................... 33
Inbox/Outbox ............................................................................................. 33
Draft Box ..................................................................................................... 33
Templates.....................................................................................................33
Voice Mail-Box ........................................................................................... 33
SETTINGS
Phone Settings ..................................................................................... 34-35
Network Settings ............................................................................... 36-37
Security Settings ................................................................................. 36-37
SIM Card Lock ............................................................................................36
Phone Lock .................................................................................................. 36
Keypad Lock................................................................................................ 36
Changing Password ................................................................................... 36
Changing PIN code ................................................................................... 36
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Restore factory settings ..........................................................................38
Bluetooth ..................................................................................................... 38
Organizer .........................................................................................................38
Calendar ....................................................................................................... 38
Stopwatch ....................................................................................................38
Calculator .................................................................................................... 39
Shortcuts .......................................................................................................... 39
Accessibility ....................................................................................................39
Language .......................................................................................................39
Help Settings/SOS .....................................................................................39
Recording .............................................................................................. 39- 40
Phone calls .......................................................................................................40
Call history .................................................................................................. 40
Call settings .................................................................................................40
Input methods
Input by English ................................................................................... 42- 43
Input by number ................................................................................. 44-45
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................46
CONTACT INFORMATION ...............................................................47
Safety and Maintenance Instructions Safety and Maintenance Instructions
Please read the following safety instructions before using your Clarity PalTM Dual Band Mobile Phone
and accessories. Please keep these instructions for your reference. When using this product, these
safety precautions and warnings should be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, injury
to persons and damage to property. Additional warnings may be present on the product, packag-
ing, or in the user instructions.
WAR N IN G S
Emergency Call Feature
When the emergency button is pressed
the emergency numbers saved in the
phone’s address book will be called in
the order you have selected until a party
is reached. Up to ve emergency numbers may be saved in the address book.
The numbers and the order they will be
called must be entered into the phone
in order to ensure the desired numbers
are dialed when the emergency button is
pressed. After you have entered your ve
emergency numbers, you should test the
phone’s emergency call feature by pressing
the emergency button to ensure that you
have correctly entered the numbers into
the phone.
Since the phone service must be purchased
in advance through monthly pre-paid
credits, you must ensure that you have
made your pre-payment in order for the
phone service to remain activated. If you
do not make your monthly pre-payment or
if you do not make a full monthly payment,
you will lose your phone service, and the
phone and the emergency call feature will
not be available.
You must also ensure that the phone’s
battery is fully-charged at all times and that
the phone is in good working condition in
order for the emergency call feature
to work.
If the phone is outside of a cover-age area,
if network service is temporarily suspended by the network carrier, or if there
is network or phone interference, the
emergency call feature will not be available
during those times.
This phone is not equipped with a global
positioning service or other means to
determine the physical location of the
phone. Consequently, if an emergency
situation arises but you are unable to
provide your location to an emergency
contact person in your address book,
neither they nor an emergency response
service may be able to locate you.
The SIM card must be installed and activated before you will receive any phone
service. If the SIM card is damaged or
replaced, the emergency contact numbers you entered into the phone will be
lost. In that case you must re-enter your
ve emergency contact numbers into the
phone’s address book in order to restore
the emergency call feature.
After you have re-entered your ve
emergency numbers, you should test the
phone’s emergency call feature by pressing
the emergency button to ensure that you
have correctly entered the numbers into
the phone.
RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers
Association recommends that a minimum
separation of (6) inches be maintained
between a handheld wireless phone and
a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. Persons with
pacemakers:
• Should always keep the phone more than
(6) inches from their pacemaker when
the phone is turned on.
• Should not carry the phone in a
breast pocket.
• Should use the ear opposite the pace-
maker to minimize the potential for
interference.
If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn the
phone off immediately.
Hearing Aids
The phone may interfere with some hearing aids. If it does, consult the hearing aid
manufacturer or your physician for alternatives or remedies.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical
device, consult the device manufacturer
or your physician to determine if it is
adequately shielded from external
(RF) energy.
COMPLIANCE WITH
MOBILE PHONE USE
RESTRICTIONS
Air Travel
Mobile phone use may be prohibited during
air travel.
Posted Signs
Obey posted signs or notices prohibiting mobile phone use in certain locations,
including but not limited to blasting areas,
health care facilities and aircraft.
Health Care Facilities
Turn the phone off in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas
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Safety and Maintenance Instructions Safety and Maintenance Instructions
instruct you to do so. Hospitals and health
care facilities may use equipment that is
sensitive to external (RF) energy.
Driving Safely
Check and follow local laws and
regulations regarding use of a mobile phone
while driving.
If you decide to use a mobile phone while
driving a vehicle, give your full attention to
driving safely and keep the following driving
tips in mind:
*
• Be responsible behind the wheel. Don’t
Text and Drive!
• Get to know your wireless device and its
features such as speed dial and redial.
• Position your wireless device within
easy reach.
• Dial sensibly and assess the trafc; place
calls when you are not moving.
• Let the person you are speaking with
know you are driving; if necessary
suspend the call in heavy trafc or
hazardous weather conditions.
• Do not take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving.
• Use a hands-free device for convenience
and comfort.
• Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that might divert your
attention from the road.
• Dial 911 or other local emergency num bers to report serious emergencies —
it’s free from your wireless phone.
• Use your wireless phone to help others
in emergencies.
• Call roadside assistance or a special
non-emergency wireless number
when necessary.
* Driving Tips used with permission from CTIAThe Wireless Association
®
For Vehicles Equipped with
an Air Bag
An air bag inates with great force. Do not
store the phone or any of its accessories in
the area over the air bag or in the air bag
deployment area.
CHARGER
WAR N IN G S
• Use only those Clarity products and
accessories designed for use with
this product.
• Do not disassemble the product or
AC adapter as this may expose you
to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock or re when the product is subse quently used.
• Use only the charger supplied by Clarity
to charge the product. Do not use the
chargers for any other purpose. Ensure
that the voltage rating corresponds to
the power supply you intend to use, for
example 100-240 V; 50/60 Hz; 0.2 A.
• Never store or use the product or
charge the battery where the tempera ture may fall below 0°C (32°F) or rise
above 40°C (104°F).
BATTERY
WAR N IN G S
To avoid the risk of explosion, re
or leakage of toxic chemicals, please
observe the following warnings:
• Do not dispose of the product or
battery in a re or heat above 40°C
(104°F).
• Do not open, deform or mutilate the
battery. There may be corrosive
materials which can cause damage to
eyes or skin and may be toxic
if swallowed.
Removable Battery
This phone contains a removable battery.
Change the battery only as directed in this
User Manual.
• Always store batteries where children
cannot reach them.
• Remove a spent battery promptly. When
replacing the battery, use only the bat tery provided by Clarity.
• Do not allow any battery or its holder
to contact metal objects such as keys
or coins.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
This phone is not customer serviceable.
Do not attempt to repair or modify the
phone. Doing so may result in injury
or void your warranty.
Product Cleaning
Use only a slightly damp lint-free cloth to
clean the phone. Use of household cleaners, alcohol, or other chemicals may damage your mobile phone.
Handling the Phone
Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush,
bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave,
incinerate, paint, or insert foreign objects
into the phone.
Discontinue use of your phone and contact
Clarity at 1-800-426-3738 if the product
overheats, has a damaged cord or plug or if
the product has been damaged.
Connecting Accessories
Do not force connectors into ports. In case
of experiencing unreasonable resistance
when attempting to insert a connector in a
port, check for compatibility, obstruction in
the port, or a disgured connector.
Do not insert anything into the phone
other than as directed in the user manual
because this may cause damage to the
internal components or cause injury
to you.
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Safety and Maintenance Instructions Safety and Maintenance Instructions
USE ENVIRONMENT
Avoiding Water
and Wet Locations
Do not use the phone in rain, or near
washbasins or other wet locations. Take
care not to spill any food or liquid on the
phone. In case the phone gets wet, un-plug
all cables, turn off the phone before cleaning, and allow it to dry thoroughly before
turning it on again. Do not attempt to dry
the phone with an external heat source,
such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.
Choking Hazard
Never allow children to play with the
phone or accessories — small parts may
be a choking hazard.
LISTENING LEVEL
WAR N IN G S
Exposure to high volume sound levels may
damage your hearing. Although there is
no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use
your mobile phone with the volume set
at moderate levels and avoid prolonged
exposure to high volume sound levels.
The louder the volume, the less time is
required before your hearing could be
affected. You may experience different
sound levels when using your headset or
headphones with different devices. The
device you use and its settings affect the
level of sound you hear. If you experience
hearing discomfort, you should stop listening to the device through your headset or
headphones. To protect your hearing, some
hearing experts suggest that you:
1. Set the volume control in a low posi
tion before putting the head set or head phones on your ears.
2. Limit the amount of time you use head
sets or headphones at high volume.
3. Avoid turning up the volume to block out
noisy surroundings.
4. Turn the volume down if the sound from
the headset or headphones prevents you
from hearing people speaking near you.
Visit www.plantronics.com/healthand
safety for more information on headsets
and hearing.
Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy in the Radio Frequency Band
When turned on, this device transmits and
receives electromagnetic radiation in the
radio frequency (RF) bandwidth through
its antenna. By international scientic
agreement, the unit of measurement of
(RF) energy is the “specic absorption
rate”, or SAR. In the United States, the
applicable SAR limit for the C900, set by
the FCC is 1.60 mW/g (thousandths of
watts per gram of mass), or 1.60 W/Kg
(watts per kilogram of mass). The maximum SAR exposure measured for the
C900 was 0.738 W/Kg when the phone
was turned on but not in use (body position), and 0.264 W/Kg when the phone
was in use (cheek position). In all cases,
the phone was passed by an independent
testing facility.
Disposal and Recycling
Check and follow local laws re-garding
disposal and recycling of your phone
and battery.
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Warranty Information Warranty Information
The following warranty and service
information applies only to products
purchased and used in the U.S. and
Canada. For warranty information in
other countries, please contact your
local retailer or distributor.
Limited Warranty
Clarity, a division of Plantronics, Inc.
(“Clarity”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser that, except for limitations and exclusions set forth below, this
product shall be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase (“Warranty Period”). The obligation of Clarity under this warranty shall be
at Clarity‘s option, without charge, of any
part or unit that proves to be defective in
material or workmanship during the Warranty Period.
Exclusions from Warranty
This warranty applies only to defects in
factory materials and factory workmanship. Any condition caused by accident,
abuse, misuse or improper operation,
vio-lation of instructions furnished by
Clarity, destruction or alteration,
improper electrical voltages or currents,
or repair or maintenance attempted by
anyone other than Clarity or an authorized
service center, is not a defect covered by
this warranty. Telephone companies manufacture different types of equipment and
Clarity does not warrant that its equipment is compatible with the equipment of
a particular phone company.
Implied Warranties
Under state law, you may be entitled to
the benet of certain implied warranties.
These implied warranties will continue
in force only during the warranty period.
Some states do allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.
Incidental
or Consequential Damages
Neither Clarity nor your retail dealer or
selling distributors has any responsibility
for any incidental or consequential damages including without limitation, commercial loss or prot, or for any incidental
expenses, loss of time, or inconvenience.
Some states do not allow exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damage, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Other Legal Rights
This warranty gives you specic legal rights
and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, please prepay
shipment and return the unit to the appropriate facility listed to the right.
In the United States
Clarity Service Center
6131 Preservation Drive,
Chattanooga, TN 37416
Tel: (423) 622-7793 or
(800) 426-3738
Fax: (423) 622-7646 or
(800) 325-8871
In Canada
Plantronics Service Center
8112 Trans-Canada Hwy.
Ville St. Laurent. Que.
Canada H4S 1M5
Tel: (800) 540-8363
(514) 956-8363
Fax: (514) 956-1825
Please use the original container, or pack
the unit(s) in a sturdy carton with sufcient
packing material to prevent damage.
Include the following information:
1. A proof-of-purchase indicating model
number and date of purchase.
2. Bill-to address.
3. Ship-to address.
4. Number and description of units shipped.
5. Name and telephone number of person
to call, should contact be necessary.
6. Reason for return and description of
the problem.
Damage occurring during shipment is
deemed the responsibility of the carrier,
and claims should be made directly with
the carrier.
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FCC Regulations and Requirements FCC Regulations and Requirements
Part 15 of FCC Rules Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Your equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits of a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation; if this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, you are encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of the following measures:
1. Where it can be done safely, reorient
the receiving televsion or radio antenna.
2. To the extent possible, relocate the
television, radio or other receiver with
respect to the telephone equipment.
(This increases the separation between the
telephone equipment and the receiver.)
3. Connect the telephone equipment into
an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the television, radio, or other
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced
Radio/TV Technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modications to
this equipment not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Privacy of communications may not be
ensured when using this phone.
CAUTION: To maintain the compliance
with the FCC’s RF exposure guideline,
place the base unit at least 20cm from
nearby persons.
For body worn operation, this handset has
been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the (Plantronics) accessories supplied or designated
for this product. Use of other accessories
may not ensure compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines.
Industry Canada Technical
Specications
This product meets the applicable Industry
Canada technical specications.
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable
method of connection. In some cases, the
company’s inside wiring associated with a
single line individual service may be extended by means of a certied connector
assembly (telephone extension cord). The
customer should be aware that compliance
with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certied equipment should be
made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user
to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections
of the power utility, telephone lines and
internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in
rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to
make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
The Ringer Equivalence Number is an
indication of the maximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a
telephone interface. The termination on
an interface may consist of any combina-
tion of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed ve.
(The term “IC:” before the certication/
registration number only signies that the
Industry Canada technical specications
were met.)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
The party responsible for regulatory
compliance:
Clarity, A Division of Plantronics, Inc.
6131 Preservation Drive,
Chattanooga, TN 37416
Phone: 1-800-552-3368
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Features Overview
1 Message Alert Light
2
Volume Adjust Buttons (+/–)
3
Headset Port
4 M1*
( Press key to access and
select menu options.)
5 M2
6 M3*
( Also press key to access and
select menu options – short press.)
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
(Located on back of phone – see page 12)
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(Located on back of phone – see page 12)
Important: Before using phone,
please read Safety Instructions.
Memory Key – Long-press/Memory
Memory Key
Memory Key – Long-press/Memory
Dial Key (Press to connect call)
ON/OFF Key (Press/Hold to Power ON/OFF)
Arrow Key (Menu Scroll)
TONE Button
BOOST Button (Amplify)
AC Adapter Power Port
Phone Status Icons (LCD Menu)
AC Power Adapter
Charging Base
Emergency Button
SIM Card
(Flashes)
1
2
3
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Note: Phone battery may be charged
with or without the charging base.
To use the base, insert the “plug-tip” end
of the AC Power Adapter cord into the
back of the charging base, and insert
the phone making sure contacts engage
between the phone and base.
Without the base, plug in the AC Adapter
“plug-tip” end of power cord into the side
of phone as shown to the right.
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4
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Warning: Use the supplied AC
Adapter. Other adapters may damage
the phone and void the warranty.
Signal Strength
Ring Tone
Bluetooth Battery
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10
11
14
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