Clarity Professional C4230 User Manual
User Guide
5.8 GHz Amplied Cordless
Speakerphone/Answering Machine
With Caller ID & Call Waiting
(Supports up to 3 additional handsets)
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C4230
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Safety Instruction ............................................................................4
Parts Checklist ................................................................................11
Quick Reference Guide .............................................................12
Installation ...........................................................................................20
Telephone Operation ................................................................22
Basic Handset Operation ........................................................22
Basic Base Operation ................................................................ 27
Other Features on Handset ................................................... 32
Initial Setup ........................................................................................36
Phonebook ...................................................................................... 43
Caller ID ............................................................................................44
Telephone Answering Machine ............................................48
Access from handset ...................................................................51
Access from a Remote Location .......................................... 56
Troubleshooting .............................................................................60
Technical Specifications ..........................................................63
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the C4230, 5.8 GHz
amplied cordless phone, from Clarity. Using our
patented Digital Clarity Power, the C4230 clearly
amplies incoming sound up to 50 dB while cutting
out background noise. This phone has many features
including a digital answering machine and
speakerphone.
This User Guide and Quick Start Guide will
provide you with the information you need to use
your C4230 effectively, easily and safely. Read this
manual thoroughly before using this telephone. Keep
the manual near the phone for easy reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone
equipment, basic safety
precautions should always
be followed to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock
and injury to persons
including the following:
1. Read and understand all
instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and
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
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.
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.
4. Avoid using a telephone
(other than a cordless
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8. Do not cover the slots
and openings on this
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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
or trip on the cord.
11. Do not overload wall
outlets or extension
cords as this can
increase the risk of re
or electrical shock.
12. Never push any objects
through the slots in the
telephone. They can
touch dangerous voltage
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.
points or short out parts
that could result in a risk
of re 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
Install the telephone
where no one will step
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to dangerous voltages
or other risks. Incorrect
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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
Adjust only those
controls that are
covered by the
operating instructions.
Improper adjustment
may require
extensive work by a
qualied technician
to restore the
telephone to
normal operation.
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 normally
by following the
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
operating instructions.
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storm.
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16. Never install telephone
jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is
specically designed for
wet locations.
17. Never touch uninsulated
telephone wires or
terminals unless the
telephone line has been
disconnected at the
20. Plug the AC adaptor into
the outlet that is nearest
and most accessible
to the telephone.
Exposure to high volume
sound levels may damage
your hearing.
Although there is no
single volume setting that
is appropriate for
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
re. They may explode.
Check with local codes
for possible special
everyone, you should
always use the hanset
with the volume set at
moderate levels and
avoid pro-longed
exposure to high volume
sound levels. The louder
the volume, the less
time is required before
your hearing could be
affected. If you
disposal instructions.
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experience hearing
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discomfort, you should
stop using the handset.
To protect your hearing,
some hearing experts
suggest that you:
1. Set the volume control
in a low position and
then adjust the volume
to a comfortable level.
2. Limit the amount of
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
time you use the
handset at high volume.
3. Avoid turning up the
volume to block out
noisy surroundings.
CHILDREN: Never allow
children to play with the
product – small parts may
be a choking hazard and the
amplied volume may cause
handset of your cordless
phone.
For Handset Unit:
3.6V 800mAh Ni-MH
AAA GPI
International Ltd.:
GP80AAAH3BXZ
For Base Unit:
Four (4) AA alkaline
batteries
hearing damage.
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2. Do not dispose of the
battery in a re as it
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may explode. Check
with local codes for
possible special
disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate
the battery. Released
electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage
to the eyes and skin. It
may be toxic if
identied for use with
this product only in
accordance with the
instructions and
limitations specied
in this manual.
6. Observe proper polarity
orientation between the
battery pack and the
battery charger.
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
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Pacemaker Warning
If you or a member of your household has a pacemaker
or other medical devices, consult your physician or the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device
before using this product. The product should be used
in accordance with the guidelines provided by your
physician or the manufacturer of the pacemaker or
medical device.
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CONTENTS & PARTS CHECKLIST
ON
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Base
Battery
compartment
cover
Handset
Battery pack
Phone cord
TONE
CONTROL
TONE
INTERCOM
Belt clip
AC power
adapter
User guide
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C4230
Quick Reference Guide
FUNCTION KEYS
1 Speaker: Press On or Off.
2 Flash: Press to receive an
incoming call while on
a call. (Call Waiting must
be activated)
3 Redial: Press to Redial
last number dialed.
4 Boost: Press to add an
extra level of amplication
over the entire range
9 Port for (optional)
C2210
Bed Shaker
10 AC Adapter
11 Phone Line
Connection
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of volume control.
5 Input for (optional
C2210 Lamp Flasher
6 Ringer Style: Press to
adjust the style of ring.
7 Volume: Press to
control the outgoing
Speaker Volume.
8 Mute button:
Press to turn OFF
speakerphone
Power LED –
microphone.
LED will
illuminate when
the power is on
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In Use LED –
LED will illuminate
when the phone
is in use
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Charge LED –
LED will light up
when handset is
in base charging
C4230
Quick Reference Guide
ANSWERING MACHINE
DEVICE
12 Answering Machine
Display
Displays number of
messages.
13 On/Off
Press to turn answering
machine On or Off.
14 OGM/Play
Press to Play outgoing
message.
19 Rew
Press to Rewind
message.
20 FFWD
Press to Fast Forward
through the message.
21 Page
Press to Page handset.
22 Base Microphone
Speak into when
recording outgoing
15 Delete
Press to Delete a
message.
16 OGM/REC
Press to Record
outgoing message.
17 Play
Press to Play
message.
18 Stop
Press to STOP
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answering machine
message.
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message playing.
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C4230
HANDSET
Quick Reference Guide
1 Volume Control
The dial controls the
volume level of the
handset, headset or
neckloop, and ringer
volumes.
2 Boost
When pressed, an
extra level of
amplication is added
over the entire range of
just above the key.
5 Arrow Buttons
Press up or down Arrows
to navigate through the
menus.
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2
3
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volume.
3 Speaker
Press to activate handset
speakerphone. Press
again to switch back to
earpiece.
4 Soft Keys
Press a soft key to select
a menu item displayed
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C4230
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C4230
Quick Reference Guide
HANDSET CONT.
6 Talk
To make a call Press the
TALK button then dial
number.
7 Help Key
Press Help Key button
to dial preprogrammed
number.
8 Flash/Clear
Flash: Call Waiting
dialed or insert Pause
(2 seconds) when
programming memories
or pre-dialing.
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BOOST
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service is required.
While on a call Press
(CL/FL) to receive
another incoming call.
Clear: While in the menu
Press (CL/FL) to go back
to the main menu.
9 Redial/Pause
Press to redial (RD/P) last
number
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C4230
Quick Reference Guide
HANDSET
10 Headset
A 2.5 mm headset can
be used in the Headset
Port. (We recommend
the Plantronics
M214C headset.)
11 Tone
Press to select the audio
tone for the handset.
Boost must be ON to
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ON/OFF
RINGER
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activate tone selection.
12 Intercom
Press to call Base or
other handset
on system.
13 Ringer ON/OFF
Switch to turn Handset
Ringer On.
14 Neck Loop
A 3.5 mm neck loop can
be used in the Neck
OPTIONAL:
Install belt clip to back of
phone as shown.
For hands-free conversations,
headset with a 2.5mm plug
may be purchased separately.
Loop Port.
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C4230
Quick Reference Guide
HANDSET CONT.
15 Belt clip
Slide belt clip onto
handset as shown.
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16 Speaker grill
17 Battery
Insert battery pack such
that (+) and (-) on
battery touch spring in
battery compartment.
TONE
INTER COM
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IMPORTANT:
Circular metal contacts on
battery need to touch the
metal springs inside battery
compartment.
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C4230
CHARGE
C4230
Quick Reference Guide
Charging your battery
Battery must be initially charged for a full 12 hours before
rst use. Failure to fully charge the battery may result in
the battery developing a memory. If the battery
develops a memory, it will hold less charge with each
following charge. Eventually the battery would have to be
replaced. Important:You must charge the handset
12 hours before using in order for the handset to register
properly to the base.
Place handset
in base for
battery charge
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IMPORTANT
Handset battery must charge
for12 hours before using.
Installing the Backup
Batteries
If there is a power outage,
the C4230 will operate up
to four hours with (4) AA
Alkaline (non-rechargeable)
batteries (not included).
Note: Operation time
depends on what features
are being used.
C4230
Quick Reference Guide
To install or replace
battery backup
batteries
1. Disconnect telephone line
cord.
2. Remove batteries from
phone.
3. Install four (4) AA Alkaline
batteries with negative (–)
end of battery
touching the spring.
Warning: Disconnect
telephone line cord before
STEP 3
STEP 1
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STEP 2
(4) AA Size 1.5V
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After installing the four
(4) AA Alkaline batteries,
please refer to the chart
replacing batteries.
Power Supply Power LED Status
AC adapter and good batteries Steady Green
AC adapter and no batteries Steady Red
AC adapter and low batteries Blinks Green/Red
Power failure and good batteries Slow ashing Red
Power failure and bad batteries Fast ashing Red
below.
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C4230
Quick Reference Guide
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR C4230 PHONE
THE C4230 PHONE IS
DESK MOUNTABLE
ONLY.
Wall phone
jack
Phone cord
AC adapter, connect
to 120V power
source and phone
The phone cord plugs into the C4230 phone base as
shown above. Plug the other end of the phone cord into
a telephone wall jack.
Connect the AC adapter to the back of the base and a
120V wall outlet as shown above.
To avoid potential interference, the phone should not be
located near electronic equipment, such as personal
computers, televisions or microwave ovens.
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