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User Guide
5.8 GHz Amplied Cordless
Speakerphone/Answering Machine
With Caller ID & Call Waiting
(Supports up to 3 additional handsets)
TM
C4230
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C4230
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IN USE
RD/P
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ABC
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DEF
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MNO
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WXYZ
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MUTE
CHARGE
FLASH
REDIAL
WXYZ
BOOST
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RINGER
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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
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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.
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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
to dangerous voltages
or other risks. Incorrect
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
OFF
PLAY
REC
OGM
DEL
OGM
PLAY
STOP
REW
F FWD
PAGE
POWER
IN USE
CHARGE
FLASH
REDIAL
1
4
GHI
7
PQRS
0
*
MUTE
BOOST
2
ABC
3
RINGER
DEF
ON/OFF
5
JKL
6
MNO
8
TUV
9
WXYZ
#
BOOST
TALK
MENU
CL/FL
RD/P
1
2
ABC
3
DEF
4
GHI
5
JKL
6
MNO
7
PQRS
8
TUV
9
WXYZ
0
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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
10
11
9
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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ON
OFF
PLAY
REC
OGM
DEL
OGM
PLAY
STOP
REW
F FWD
PAGE
POWER
IN USE
CHARGE
In Use LED –
LED will illuminate
when the phone
is in use
MUTE
2 3 4
1
FLASH
REDIAL
1
4
GHI
JKL
7
PQRS
8
TUV
0
*
BOOST
2
ABC
3
RINGER
DEF
WXYZ
ON/OFF
6
MNO
9
8
5
#
5
6
7
Charge LED –
LED will light up
when handset is
in base charging
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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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15
16
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20
21
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answering machine
message.
ON
OFF
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REC
DEL
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STOP
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F FWD
PAGE
POWER
IN USE
CHARGE
MUTE
FLASH
REDIAL
1
4
GHI
5
JKL
7
PQRS
8
TUV
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BOOST
2
ABC
3
RINGER
DEF
ON/OFF
6
MNO
9
WXYZ
#
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.
1
2
3
BOOST
7
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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TALK
5
6
*
7
PQRS
GHI
1
4
0
TUV
MEN U
2
ABC
5
JKL
8
WXYZ
#
CL/FL
RD/P
3
DEF
6
MNO
9
8
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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.
1
BOOST
2
7
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
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TALK
5
6
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PQRS
1
4
GHI
7
0
TUV
MEN U
2
ABC
5
JKL
8
WXYZ
#
CL/FL
RD/P
3
DEF
6
MNO
9
8
9
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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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TON E
INTER COM
11
12
13
14
ON/OFF
RINGER
NEC KL OO P
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
16
17
IMPORTANT:
Circular metal contacts on
battery need to touch the
metal springs inside battery
compartment.
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BOOST
TALK
MENU
CL/FL
RD/P
ABC
GHI
PQRS
WXYZ
JKL
TUV
DEF
MNO
ON
OFF
DEL
REC
OGM
PLAY
OGM
FLASH
REDIAL
BOOST
MUTE
POWER
IN USE
CHARGE
PLAY
STOP
REW
F FWD
RINGER
ON/OFF
1
1
2
4
7
8
9
0
5
6
3
4
5
6
9
8
0
7
2
3
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#
#
ABC
DEF
GHI
PQRS
WXYZ
JKL
TUV
MNO
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.
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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
–
+
–
+
–
+
STEP 2
(4) AA Size 1.5V
–
+
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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C4230
Quick Reference Guide
HOW TO DIAL OR RECEIVE A CALL
1. Complete connection
instructions shown in
this guide.
2. Install and charge
battery as shown on
page 11-12.
3. Make sure Red LED
light is on at bottom
of base.
HANDSET
BASE
7. When receiving a call
press SPEAKER
button on base.
8. When placing a call
press SPEAKER
button then dial
number from base.
9. After completing a call
press the SPEAKER
4. To answer a call, press
TALK on the handset.
5. When placing a call
press TALK and dial
number.
6. After completing a call
press TALK again and
return handset to base
unit.
button again.
10. Sound will reset to
normal level on both
handset and base unit
after completing calls.
Pressing the BOOST
button on subsequent
calls will return the
volume to your set
sound level.
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
BASIC HANDSET OPERATIONS
ANSWERING AND MAKING CALLS
TALK
MEN U
BOOST
CL/FL
Answering Calls
To answer a call press TALK.
Press FLASH during a call to answer
a second call. (If you have call waiting
service)
Making Calls
To make a call, press TALK, then dial
number. To end call, press TALK again, or
place handset onto base.
Hands-Free Speakerphone Calls
Press Speaker to answer incoming calls.
To make an outgoing call, press Speaker;
then dial number. To change back for
normal handset use, press Speaker again.
To end call, press TALK.
Digital Clarity Power™ Technology
With Digital Clarity Power, high
frequency sounds are amplied more
than low frequency sounds so words are
not just louder but clearer and easier to
understand. It also provides intelligent
amplication to make soft sounds
audible, while keeping loud sounds
bearable.
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
VOLUME CONTROL
SELECT BOOST OVERRIDE
BOOST On/Off
The BOOST button controls the
loudness of the receiver. Once the
BOOST button is pressed, an extra level
of amplication is added over the entire
range of volume control.
Volume Control
During a call, the dial on the side
controls the level of volume for the
handset and speakerphone. The volume
dial provides up to 16dB of volume
BOOST ON/OFF
BOOST
BOOST
before the BOOST button is activated.
Once the BOOST button is pressed, the
C4230 will provide up to 50dB of
amplication. When phone is not in use,
the dial on the side controls the level of
the ringer volume.
Boost Override
Select Boost Override on the Main
Menu. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll
from ON to OFF. Select your choice and
then press the (soft key) Save.
AM
12:0 9
Visual Ringer
Boost Override
Initial Setup
Exit Select
04/0 6
MEN U
ON – When the Boost override is set to
ON, the Boost function will be ON
every time a call starts. If the phone
hangs up, the Boost will remain ON.
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
BOOST OVERRIDE (ON/OFF)
AM
12:0 9 0 4/0 6
Boost Override
ON
Back Save
MEN U
ADJUSTING TONE
TON E
INTE RCO M
OFF – When the Boost is set to OFF,
the Boost function will be OFF. Every
time a call starts, the user will need to
press the BOOST button in order to
gain the extra level of amplication. If the
phone hangs up, the BOOST button will
reset to OFF.
Audio Tone
Press the Tone button to change the style
of amplication. Switching audio tones
will change how the telephone
conversation sounds to you. See the
matrix on page 25 for general
recommendations on audio tones based
on your particular hearing situation.
Flash
The FLASH (CL/FL) button is activated
to use custom calling services such as
Call Waiting or Three Way Calling. Please
contact your local telephone company
for information on these services.
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
General Recommendations for Tone Settings on the C4230TM Telephone
Amplification Type
Setting Emphasis
User listens while wearing
Digital Hearing Aids
User listens while wearing
Analog Hearing Aids
User has difculty understanding
speech on telephone
User with Noise Induced
Hearing Loss
*
Audio Tone 1
Bass
Low Frequency
Amplification
Power/Loudness Power/Loudness Power/Loudness Speech
Audio Tone 2 Audio Tone 3
Flat
Frequency Amplifi-
cation
Clarity Power
Audio Tone 4
Multiband
Compression-
Low
Intelligibility
Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss
With some High Frequency
Hearing Loss
With signicant High Frequency
Hearing Loss
With Low Frequency Hearing Loss
Moderate to Severe Hearing Loss
With High Frequency Hearing Loss
With Low Frequency Hearing Loss
With Loss across All Frequencies
*
Notes:
1. These are general recommendations. Hearing loss is specic to each individual; therefore, Clarity® recommends
an end user tries all four setting to see which will work best for their particular hearing condition.
2. Boost must be on for audio tone settings to activate.
3. Noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation and all other DCP™ features are active regardless of the tone setting.
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
Last number dialed
TALK
TALK
MEN U
MEN U
RD/P
RD/P
CL/FL
CL/FL
Press RD/P to call last number dialed.
The last number dialed (up to 32 digits) is
stored in the redial memory until another
number is dialed.
Intercom
Press the Intercom button to page base.
To answer a call from the base, press the
intercom button or the Talk button.This
will allow you to talk to the person on
the handset.
Pause Feature
Programming in a pause will cause the
TONE
INTERC OM
phone to wait two (2) seconds before
dialing additional numbers. This feature
may be used when it is necessary to dial
an access code (9, for example). Wait for
the second dial tone, and then dial the
outgoing number. Press the RD/P button
at the required point during the memory
storage process to program a pause.
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
Mute and Hold
AM
12:0 9 04/0 6
Press the (soft key) Mute on the handset
and “Mute” will be displayed. This will turn
the microphone off on the handset.
Press the (soft key) Hold on the menu to
hold the line. Press the (soft key) Unhold
to return to the dialing screen and to
your call.
Dialing (Tone/Pulse)
(See Page 38 for instructions)
TALK
Mute Hold
AM
12:0 9 0 4/ 06
TALK
Mute Hold
BASIC BASE OPERATIONS
Making and answering calls
If you have call waiting service, press
FLASH during a call to answer a second
call. To make a call, press
SPEAKERPHONE, then dial number. To
end call, press SPEAKERPHONE again.
Volume Control
VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN
buttons are used to adjust the volume of
the ringer when SPEAKERPHONE is not
FLASH
REDIAL
1
5
JKL
8
TUV
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ABC
2
DEF
6
MNO
9
WXYZ
#
BOOST
3
RINGER
ON/OFF
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
in use. When using the
SPEAKERPHONE, VOLUME UP and
VOLUME DOWN buttons are used to
adjust the volume of the speaker.
When using the Answering Machine,
VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN
buttons are used to adjust the volume of
the answering machine during message
playback.
FLASH
1
FLASH
1
REDIAL
2
REDIAL
2
ABC
BOOST
BOOST
Boost On/Off
The BOOST button controls the
loudness of the SPEAKERPHONE. Once
the BOOST button is pressed, an extra
level of amplication is added over the
entire range of volume control.
Last number redialed
Press REDIAL to dial last number dialed
from the base. The last number dialed
(up to 32 digits) is stored in the redial
memory until another number is dialed.
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
Flash
The FLASH button is activated to use
custom calling services such as Call
Waiting or Three Way Calling. Please
contact your local telephone company for
information on these services.
Mute
Press the MUTE button to turn the
microphone off on the SPEAKERPHONE.
FLASH
1
MUTE
REDIAL
2
ABC
*
BOOST
UV
0
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Page
Press PAGE button to page handset. To
stop Paging, do one of the following:
1. Press the PAGE button again on the base.
2. Press the (soft key) EXIT on the handset.
3. Wait for 2 minutes until paging times
out.
Intercom from Base
(The intercom will allow the person on
the Handset to speak to the person at
PAGE
MUTE
INTERCOM AND PAGING
PAGE
the Base station.) Press the PAGE button
on the base. If additional handsets have
been purchased, press the page button
*
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on the base and the handset number
you wish to page on the base dial pad. To
Page all handsets, press Page then 0.
The screen on the handset will display
Page from base
OK Exit
JKL
8
TUV
0
6
MNO
9
WXYZ
#
“Page from Base.” Press the (soft key) OK.
This will turn the intercom ON. To turn
the intercom OFF, press the (soft key)
EXIT on handset.
Ringer Style
The ringer style adjustments are located
on the side of the telephone base. The
style of ring can be adjusted by pressing
the RING STYLE key. Six (6) styles are
available allowing you to customize the
ring on the base. To help choose a ring
style, each ring tone will sound for two
(2) seconds as the choices are scrolled
through.
PLAY
REC
OGM
DEL
OGM
PLAY
STOP
REW
F FWD
FLASH
1
4
PAGE
GHI
7
PQRS
Visual Ringer
Visual ringers are located in the base.
When an incoming call is received, these
lights will ash.
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Lamp Flasher
This function is only available with the
optional C2210 Lamp Flasher Notication
Accessory. Instructions on use will come
Note: This is
with purchase of Lamp Flasher. For more
information on purchasing contact Clarity
at 1-800-426-3738.
Bed Shaker
This function is only available with the
optional C2210 Bed Shaker Notication
Accessory. Instructions on use will come
with purchase of Bed Shaker. For more
information on purchasing contact Clarity
at 1-800-426-3738.
not a USB
port. Please
see the C2210
Lamp Flasher
instructions
for installation.
Note: Please
see C2210
Bed Shaker
instructions for
installation.
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Phonebook
Ringer setup
Visual ringer
Exit Select
TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
OTHER FEATURES ON HANDSET
Ringer Setup
Use the Arrow buttons to scroll down
the main menu to Ringer Setup. Press the
MEN U
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Ringer tone
Keypad tones
Back Select
(soft key) Select to choose Ringer Setup.
Then choose from the submenu: Ringer
Tone or Keypad Tones.
Ringer Tone: The default Ringer tone
will be set to (Ring Tone 1). To change
ring tone, select Ringer tone from the
submenu. Note: There are six (6) Ring
Tones to choose from.
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Ringer tone
Ring Tone 1
Back Save
Use the Arrow buttons to scroll up and
down to choose the ringer style. The
ring styles will play as the selections are
scrolled through. (The ringer Off/On
switch must be On). Select the desired
ring tone and then press the (soft key)
Save. This will take you back to the
submenu.
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HANDSET VISUAL RINGER
Keypad Tones: The Keypad Tones are
defaulted to On. To turn the keypad tones
Off, go to the Keypad tones, and press the
(soft key) Select.
Use the Arrow buttons to scroll down to
On or Off. Make your selection, and then
press the (soft key) Save.
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Ringer tones
Keypad tones
Back Select
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Keypad tones
On
Back Save
Visual Ringer
A Visual ringer is located in the handset.
When an incoming call is received, the
light will ash. To turn off the Visual Ringer
select Menu, scroll down to Visual Ringer
and press Select. Next, scroll to Off and
press the (soft key) Save. The visual ringer
will also blink when there are new
messages on the answering machine.
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HELP KEY/MEMORY STORAGE
BOOST
TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
HELP Key / Memory Storage
The HELP Button can be programmed
with up to 24 digits.
IMPORTANT:
The HELP
Button is NOT
preprogrammed
for 911.
We do not
recommend
programming
911 into your
phone
memory.
1. Press the HELP Button.
2. Dial the number you wish to store.
3. Press the HELP Button again.
4. A long beep will indicate the
programming process is complete.
To Place Call Using Help Key
Press the Help Button
(The phone will dial the preprogrammed
number)
SELECT DATE AND TIME
Date and Time
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Boost override
Initial setup
Date & Time
Exit Select
Note: If you have Caller ID service the
Date and Time will automatically set
when you receive your rst call. (Caller
ID will not auto set Day of Week) Select
DATE AND TIME on the menu screen.
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The screen will then display a time with
the hour blinking.
Use the key pad to enter the desired
time. Four digits must be entered: (08:25).
Press the (soft key) AM/PM to change
from AM to PM.
Press the Arrow buttons down and Time
format will appear on the screen. Use the
SET TIME
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Time:
03:42 PM
Save AM/PM
SELECT TIME FORMAT
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Time format:
12 hour clock
(soft key) Change to select the desired
time format: 12 hour clock or a 24 hour
clock.
Press the Arrow button down again and
choose Date format. Use the (soft key)
Change to select DD/MM or MM/DD.
(DD/MM stands for Date/Month and
MM/DD stands for Month/Date.) Press
the Arrow button down again to enter
Save Change
SELECT DATE FORMAT
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Date format:
MM/DD
Save Change
the Date. Four digits must be entered:
(04/06).
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SET MONTH AND DATE
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Date (MM/DD)
04/06
Save
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WEEKDAY
FRI
Save Cha nge
Once the date and time have been
entered, press the (soft key) Save to save
settings.
Press the Arrow button down again and
choose the weekday. Use the (soft key)
Change to select day of the week. Once
the day of the week has been entered,
press the (soft key) Save to save setting.
INITIAL SETUP
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Boost Override
Initial setup
Date & Time
Exit Select
INITIAL SETUP
Select Initial Setup on the main menu. The
sub menu will then display:
Registration
Auto Talk
Answer Setup
Language
Dialing Mode
LCD Contrast
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Registration
The handset that comes with the base will
automatically be registered to the base.
It will be named Handset 1. The C4230
will support up to 3 additional handsets. If
any additional handsets are purchased, the
registration instructions will come with the
purchased handset. Contact Clarity
Customer Service for information on
purchasing additional handsets.
INITIAL SETUP
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Registration
Auto Talk
Answer Setup
Back Select
Auto Talk
Auto Talk allows the user to remove the
Handset from the base during an
incoming call and immediately start
talking without pressing the Talk Button.
Auto Talk’s default is set to Off. When
picking the handset off the base, press the
Talk button to answer the phone. For the
handset to automatically answer after
removing it from the base, set Auto Talk
SETTING AUTO TALK
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Auto Talk:
ON
Back Save
04/0 6
MEN U
to ON. Select Auto Talk on the submenu.
Scroll to ON or OFF, select the preferred
setting, and then press the (soft key) Save.
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Telephone Answering Machine
(Answer Setup)
(See page 48 for setup instructions.)
SETUP DIALING MODE
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Auto Talk
Answer Setup
Dialing Mode
Back Select
SELECT DIALING MODE
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Tone
Pulse
Back Save
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Dialing Mode
Tone or Pulse
Based on the type of telephone service
you have, use tone for touch-tone service
or pulse for rotary dialing. Select Dialing
Mode on the submenu. “Tone” or “Pulse”
will then be displayed. The pointer will be
pointed to the current setting.
Use the Arrow buttons to scroll between
Tone and Pulse. Press the (soft key) Save
to save the setting and return to the Main
Menu Screen.
Or
Press the * button and dial number to
temporarily switch from pulse to tone.
SET LCD CONTRAST
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LCD contrast
Lo Hi
Back Save
04/0 6
LCD Contrast
Select LCD Contrast on the submenu.
Use the Arrow buttons to scroll from Lo
to Hi. Select the desired setting and then
MEN U
press the (soft key) Save. This will save
the setting and return to the Main Menu
Screen.
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Language Menu
Select Initial setup on the main menu.
Use the Arrow buttons to scroll down
and select language on the menu. Choices
include English, French or Spanish. Make
selection, and press the (soft key) Save.
Press the MENU button to return to the
main screen.
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Auto Talk
Answer Setup
Language
Back Select
04/0 6
MEN U
Handset Phonebook /Memory
Storage
The C4230 will hold up to 40 names in
the phonebook. The maximum characters
for the name entry are 10. Up to 24
digits can be entered for the phone
number.
Error tones and timeouts
If more than 10 characters for the name
or 24 digits for the phone number are
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English
Francais
Español
Back Save
04/0 6
MEN U
entered an error tone will sound and the
character or number will not be accepted.
To enter a pause, dial the number, and
press the pound # button twice or press
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the RD/P Button. This will enter a two (2)
second pause.
SELECT PHONEBOOK
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Caller list
Messages
Phonebook
Exit Sele ct
NEW PHONEBOOK ENTRY
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(Add New/Name)
Select Search
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New Phone book entries
To enter names:
Select PhoneBook in the main menu.
Select “Add New Name”on the sub
menu. “Name:” will be displayed on the
screen. Type in the name using the dialing
pad. If a mistake is made press the (soft
key) Clear to clear the last letter. To add a
space between names press the POUND
(#)button.
EXAMPLE
Press once to enter “A”
ABC
Press twice to enter “B”
2
Press 3 times to enter “C”
Press 4 times to enter “2”
Next, press the Arrow button down to
enter phone number.
40
TALK
MENU
CL/FL
1
4
GHI
RD/P
2
ABC
3
DEF
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To enter phone number:
After pressing the Arrow button down,
“Number: ” will be displayed on the
screen.
Type in the number using the keypad. If a
mistake is made press the (soft key)Clear
to clear the last digit.
Press the (soft key) Save and the number
and the name will be saved.
If the Names list is full while the user
ADDING NAME TO PHONEBOOK
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Name:
–
Save Clear
NEW PHONE NUMBER ENTRY
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–
Save Clear
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MEN U
04/0 6
selects New Entry, the word “FULL” is
displayed on the screen. Press Exit to
return to the NAMES menu. If the Names
memory is full, a new entry can be
entered after the deletion of another
entry.
To Edit or Erase Entries
Use the Arrow buttons to browse
through the phonebook. Select the
desired name to edit or delete, and press
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(Add new name)
Clarity
Options View
04/0 6
MEN U
the (soft key) Option.
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Edit
Erase
Select Exit
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Name
Clarity
Save Clear
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MEN U
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
The screen will display Edit or Erase.
Select Edit.
To edit name use the (soft key) Clear to
clear the letters of the name. Retype in
the changes then press the (soft key) Save
MEN U
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Edit
Erase
Select Erase
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Yes No
04/0 6
MEN U
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Erase
Phonebk Entry
to save the changes.
To Erase Name and Number select the
(soft key) Erase. “Erase phonebk Entry”
will appear.
Choose Yes to erase entry or No to keep
entry as is. After making a selection, the
main phonebook menu will reappear on
MEN U
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Saving Caller ID information into
Phonebook
Select Caller List on the Main Menu. Then
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Caller List
Messages
Phone Book
Exit Select
04/0 6
select the desired name to be stored into
the phonebook.
Press the (soft key) Options. Then use
the Arrow buttons to scroll down to
Store.
Press the (soft key) Select to store the
name and number into the phonebook.
MEN U
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Options
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Erase
Erase all
Store
Exit Select
04/0 6
1 of 3
Clarity
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Phonebook Search
Select Phonebook on the main menu.
Use the Arrow buttons to scroll down
the list of names stored in the
phonebook. The list of names will be
stored alphabetically.
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PhoneB k Menu
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Clarity
MEN U
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
Press the (soft key) View to view name
Clarity
Option s View
MEN U
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(800) 426-3738
Exit Forma t
04/0 6
Clarity
and number.
If there is no entry to select, “Empty List”
will display.
When viewing the phonebook entry,
press the (soft key) Format to place the
area code in parenthesis or add 1 in front
of the area code.
To dial from phonebook
Select the desired name and number
from the phone-book and press the
TALK button. This will automatically dial
the selected phonebook entry.
CALLER ID OPERATIONS
NOTE: This is a service that is provided
through your local telephone company.
This telephone will automatically display
the incoming caller’s name and number
along with the date and time of the call.
It will record up to forty (40) calls and
store the data into memory.
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Incoming Call
“Incoming Call” will blink on the handset
display when a new call is received. The
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Clarity
(800) 426-3738
Incoming Call
Phone B k Menu
rst row on the display will have the
caller’s ID. If there is no information, the
row will be blank. The second row
displays the incoming telephone number.
If the number is longer than 12 digits, the
LCD will toggle the displayed number
between the rst 12 digits and the
remaining digits.
Receiving Call Waiting Caller ID
When you are on an existing call, a tone
MEN U
will emit, and the caller ID will display the
incoming caller’s information.
If the 2nd incoming call is not accessed,
the Caller ID information will be
transferred into the Caller log.
This caller information is considered “old”.
Caller ID Review
If there is new call information, the
display will show the number of new calls
received before they have been
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Caller List
Messages
Phone Book
Exit Select
04/0 6
MEN U
reviewed.
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
Select Caller List from the main menu.
Use Arrow buttons to scroll up or down
to view the Caller ID content. The rst
row of the display indicates the sequence
of calls received. Press the Arrow button
down to scroll through the Caller ID
information from the most recent record
to the oldest.
No calls
No Calls
Exit
MEN U
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Phone Bk Menu
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Phone B k Menu
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Incoming call
Unknown
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Incoming call
Private
If the Caller ID list is empty, the display
will show “No Calls.”
Unknown call
If a call is from another country or the
caller’s number is not available,
UNKNOWN is displayed and stored in
the Caller ID log.
Block Call
If the number is blocked or withheld,
PRIVATE is displayed and stored in Caller
ID log.
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Callback From Caller ID Information
The desired CID record should be
selected from the CID list. Press TALK
once. The unit will automatically
go off-hook and dial the selected number.
Erasing Caller ID Information
Select the desired CID record you would
like to delete. Next, press the (soft key)
Options.
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Options
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Clarity
Choose erase on the sub-menu, and then
press the (soft key) Select.
To erase all entries, scroll down to Erase
All. Press the (soft key) Select.
The screen will display “Erase All”. Press
the (soft key) Yes.
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Erase
Erase all
Store
Exit Sele ct
12:0 9
Erase
Erase all
Store
Exit Sele ct
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Erase all
Exit Yes
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Caller ID
Entries erased
TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
The screen will then display “Caller ID
Entries Erased.”
Exit
BASIC BASE FUNCTIONS
ANSWERING MACHINE
Message Capacity
The answering machine will hold up to 10
minutes of messages.
The Telephone Answering Machine can be
accessed in the following three ways:
• Access from the Base
• Access from the Handset
• Access from a remote location.
ACCESS ANSWERING MACHINE
FUNCTIONS FROM BASE
On/Off
OFF
ON
Press the ON/OFF button on the base to
turn the answering machine ON or OFF.
PLAY
REC
OGM
OGM
DEL
Rew (Rewind)
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Press the REW (Rewind) button to
rewind the message being played.
Press REW mulitiple times to go to the
previous messages.
Stop
Press the STOP button to stop the
Message being played.
FFWD
Press the FFWD (Forward) button to
forward to the next message.
REW
STOP
F FWD
1
4
GHI
7
Play
Press the PLAY button to play the
messages received.
When playback begins, the number of
new messages received will be
announced, as well as the day and time
message was recorded.
Delete
Press the DELETE button to delete the
message being played back on the
answering machine.
DEL
STOP
DEL
STOP
PLAY
PLAY
REC
OGM
REC
OGM
PLAY
OGM
OGM
PLAY
Press and hold the DELETE button when
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a message is playing until the number of
messages begins to blink. After the
number of messages begins blinking, press
the DELETE button again. This will Delete
all messages.
OGM Rec (Outgoing Message)
(The outgoing message will be the
message a caller hears when the
answering machine answers the call.)
DEL
STOP
PLAY
REC
OGM
Note: The answering machine comes
with a pre-recorded message that can be
used.
Press the REC OGM button (1) release
PLAY
OGM
1
and record your own personal outgoing
message, press the REC OGM button
again to stop your recording. Your
message will automatically play back to
you. If you do not like your message,
record your message again.
See page 52 for additional OGM Options.
PLAY
REC
OGM
OGM
2
Press the PLAY OGM button (2) to play
DEL
PLAY
the outgoing message.
STOP
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LED Screen
The screen will display the number of
messages received on the answering
machine.
Access Answering Machine
functions from Handset
Select Messages from the Main Menu
screen. The sub menu will then be
3
ON
OFF
PLAY
REC
OGM
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OGM
DEL
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Caller List
Messages
Phonebook
Exit Se lect
displayed. Press the number key on the
handset or press the (soft-key) Select on
the menu to activate each of the
following functions.
1: Review
2: Play/Stop
3: Skip
4: Answer On/Off
5: Memo
6: Repeat Menu
0: Erase
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1. Review
2. Play/Stop
3. Skip
Select Ex it
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4. Answr ON/OFF
5. Memo
6. Repeat Menu
Select Exit
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04/0 6
MEN U
Note: For best results when recording
the outgoing message, speak directly into
the base microphone (see diagram on
page 13) or record message through the
handset (see instructions on page 53).
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5. Memo
6. Repeat Menu
0. Erase
Select Exit
04/0 6
MEN U
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Data Transfer
Mute Talk
Answer Setup
Back Sel ect
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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
OTHER HANDSET OPTIONS
FOR ANSWERING MACHINE
The options below can be accessed by
going to the Main Menu and selecting
Initial Setup. Use the Arrow keys to scroll
to Answer Setup, and press the (soft-key)
Select.
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Answer ON/OFF
Outgoing Msg
Ring Number
Back Select
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Answer ON/OFF
Outgoing Msg
Ring Number
Select Exit
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MEN U
Answer On/Off
To turn Answering Machine ON/OFF
from the handset. Select Answer
ON/OFF. Then Save your choice.
Outgoing Messages
Select Outgoing Msg. Choose one of
the following options: Play OGM, Record
OGM, Change OGM, or Erase OGM.
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Ring Number
Security ID
Playback Speed
Selec t Ex it
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Slowdown Message Playback Speed
Select Playback Speed from the submenu.
Then, scroll and select the desired speed
to playback messages.
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Choose one of the following: Normal,
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Slow, or Slowest and press the (soft key)
Save.
Play OGM
Press the (soft key) Select to play
outgoing message.
Record OGM
Use the Arrow button to scroll to
Record OGM and the press the (soft
Message Play Speed
Slow
Save Exit
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Play OGM
Record OGM
Change OGM
Select Exit
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Play OGM
Record OGM
Change OGM
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Select Exit
key) Select.
A new screen will appear. Select Yes to
record outgoing message or No to
return to previous menu.
Change OGM
Use the Arrow button to scroll to
Change OGM and press the (soft key)
MEN U
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Record OGM
Change OGM
Erase OGM
04/0 6
Record
OGM
MEN U
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Yes No
Select Exit
Select.
MEN U
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Default OGM
Recorded OGM
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Answer ON/OFF
Outgoing Msg
Ringer Number
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Erase
Recorded OGM
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A new screen will appear. Then select
Recorded OGM or Default OGM (the
Select Exit
prerecorded message).
Erase OGM
Use the Arrow button to scroll to Erase
Yes No
OGM. A new screen will appear. Select
Yes or No to Erase.
Ring Number
Select Ringer Number.
Select Exit
MEN U
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Set Ring Number
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5 Rings
6 Rings
Scroll up or down to select the desired
number of rings to have before the
Save Ex it
Answering Machine answers.
Note: The options are 3-6 rings or toll
saver.
Toll Saver
Toll Saver is for remote access.
If you call your phone from a remote
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location and your answering machine
picks up on the second ring, you have a
new message. If your answering machine
picks up after three (3) or more rings,
you do not have a new message.
See page 56 for more Remote Access
Options.
Security ID
The Security ID is to access the
Answering Machine from a Remote
Location. The ID is defaulted as 1 2 3.
To change the Security ID, select Security
ID and enter the three (3) digit code you
wish to set as your new Security ID
number.
• First select Initial Setup on the main
menu.
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Visual Ringer
Boost Override
Initial Setup
Exit Select
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Data Transfer
Auto Talk
Answer Setup
Back Sel ect
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Outgoing Msg
Ring Number
Security ID
Exit Select
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• Select Answer Setup.
• Select Security ID.
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Exit Save
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Security ID
• Enter the three (3) digit code you wish
to set as your new Security ID number.
Access from a Remote Location
The answering machine can be accessed
from any touch-tone telephone by
entering the three (3) digit security code
after hearing the outgoing message.
Access Procedure:
1. Dial your phone number
2. Wait for the Answering Machine to
pick up and issue the tone. Enter the
security code. The DEFAULT CODE is
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1 2 3. (The security code can be
changed by the user. See section
Security ID on page 55)
3. The menu will announce the following:
Press Two to Play Messages, Press Two
again to Stop
Press Zero while playing a Message to
Erase
Press One to Review
Press Three to Skip
Press Four to Turn OFF/ON
Press Seven to Review Menu Again
Bypass the Outgoing Message
Press any number after the
announcement starts. The outgoing
message will be bypassed, and a tone will
be heard. The caller will be able to leave
a message or enter the security code.
Remote ON while Answering
Machine is OFF
If the Answering Machine is OFF, it will
automatically answer on the 10th ring
and announces “TAM off.”
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Wait 7 seconds to enter the security ID.
The answering machine can be turned
ON by pressing key four (4) after the
security code is entered.
Memory is full
If the answering machine memory is full,
the answering machine will answer on the
10th ring and announce “Memory Full.”
Wait seven (7) seconds to enter the
AM
12:0 9
3: Skip
4: Answer ON/OFF
5: Memo
Select Exit
04/0 6
security code.
Recording and playing memos
Memos are self-recorded messages. For
example, a reminder to yourself or a
message for someone else in your household. The memos can be saved, played
back and deleted like incoming messages.
Recording Memos
Select Memo from the Message Menu.
MEN U
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It will automatically start recording. After
a memo is recorded, press the (soft key)
12:0 9
AM
04/0 6
Recording
Memo
End. This will save the memo.
The TALK button will then ash displaying
a new MEMO (message).
Note: Memos reduce the overall
recording time available on the answering
machine.
End Exit
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The unit will not operate / no dial tone:
• Verify the AC Adapter is securely plugged into AC
outlet, the base and the telephone.
• Verify the telephone line cord is securely plugged into
the wall jack and the telephone.
• Make sure the battery has been placed in the battery
compartment correctly. (The circular metal
contacts on battery need to touch the metal springs
inside battery compartment.)
• Make sure the handset battery is fully charged.
• Verify the telephone is in the correct dialing mode tone
(touch) or pulse (rotary).
• Make sure you are in the usable range of the base
station.
The phone does not ring when you receive a call:
• Make sure the RINGER switch on the handset and
base are set to ON.
• Verify the AC Adapter is securely plugged into the AC
outlet, the base and the telephone.
• Verify the telephone line cord is securely plugged into
the wall jack and the telephone.
• Make sure you are within the usable range of the base
station.
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• You may have too many extensions on your line. Try
unplugging a few devices.
Noise, Static, Interference or Other Calls Heard
while Using the Handset:
• Make sure you are within the usable range of the base
station.
• Make sure the handset battery is fully charged.
• Try relocating the base unit to another location.
• Make sure the AC Adapter is not plugged into the wall
outlet with other appliances.
Phone Will Not Hold Charge:
• Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and
base are free of dust and dirt. While unplugged, clean
the contacts with a soft cloth.
• Make sure CHARGE LED on the base is lit when the
handset is in the cradle.
• Handset battery may have developed a memory, due
to user improperly charging, and may need to be
replaced. (Battery must be charged a full 12 hours
before the rst use.)
Difficulty in Placing or Receiving Calls:
• Move closer to the base and try again.
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• Make sure you have selected the correct dialing mode,
tone or pulse.
• Make sure the AC Adapter is not plugged into a wall
outlet with other appliances. Disconnect for 5-10
seconds then reconnect. Place the handset back on the
base and reinsert the AC Adapter.
• Make sure the handset battery is fully charged.
Your handset screen is showing Out of Range
• Move closer to the base.
• Place the handset into the base until the screen
displays: “Handset Registered.” It will take
approximately 5-10 seconds for the handset to register
to the base.
• Handset may need to be re-registered to the base
manually. First, select INITIAL SETUP on the main
menu. Second, select REGISTRATION on the
sub-menu. The screen will then display “Please hold the
page button until beep.” This will register your
handset to the base. The screen will then display the
handset number.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
Model Number: C4230
Frequency: 5.8 GHz
Amplication: 50 dB
Handset Unit
Product in Inches: (L x W x H): 7.25 x 2 x 1.25
Weight in Pounds: 0.5 lb.
Base
Product in Inches: (L x W x H): 7 x 7 .75 x 4.75
Weight in Pounds: 1.0 lb.
Power Supply: AC Adaptor (Input: 120V AC, 60 Hz;
Output: 9V DC, 500mA)
Handset and Base
Product in Inches: (L x W x H): 7.80 x 5.25 x 5.75
Weight in Pounds: 1.50 lbs.
Additional Handsets
Clarity Part number: C4230 HS
The C4230 will support a total of three (3) additional
handsets.
(Additional Handsets sold separately.)
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Battery Information
Battery Type: Ni-MH AAA 800 mAh 3.6V
Battery Life Talk Time: 3-4 Hours
Battery Life Standby: 6 days
Battery Backup: alkaline batteries, AA type
4 batteries, not rechargeable
Contact Clarity customer service for information on
purchasing additional handsets or replacement battery.
Clarity Contact information:
Customer Service: 1-800-426-3738
Address: 4289 Bonny Oaks Drive,
Suite 106
Chattanooga, TN 37406
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Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc.
4289 Bonny Oaks Drive, Suite 106
Chattanooga, TN 37406
1-800-552-3368
www.clarityproducts.com
© 2007 Clarity, a division of Plantronics, Inc. All rights
reserved. Amplifying your life, Clarity, the amplification
device, Clarity and the amplification device combined,
Clarity Professional, C4230, C4230HS, Digital Clarity
Power and DCP are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Plantronics, Inc. Rev. E (10-07)
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