ClearSounds CS-A55 User Manual
CS-A55
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Congratulations on your purchase of the CS-A55 Phone from
ClearSounds Communications™. Please read this User Guide
carefully in order to get the very best results from your telephone.
Keep the manual near the telephone for easy reference.
Please visit our website at www.clearsounds.com to: Register your
product, download additional manuals, and review trouble shooting
tips.
Due to the nature of VOIP/Broadband technology results may vary
when used with VOIP/Broadband service.
Important Safety Instructions
Read and understand the Installation Guide & User Manual. When
using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury
to person.
WARNING: Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
telephone.
WARNING: The ClearSounds A55 is capable of amplifying sounds to
a loud volume. It is important to instruct all potential users of its
proper operation. It is advised to adjust the volume control to the
minimum level (Low) when not in use and alert other users that
hearing damage can potentially result from misuse.
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not use
this product near water while in the bathtub or shower or when you
are wet. For example, near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink or
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. If the
phone becomes submerged in water, do not attempt to retrieve it
until after you have unplugged the line cord from the modular wall
jack. Do not plug the phone back in until it has dried completely.
WARNING: Avoid using the telephone during electrical storms.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If the
electrical storm is present in your immediate area, possibility of
electrical shock exists.
WARNING: Do not use the phone if you suspect a gas leak in the
area. The phone’s electrical contacts could create a spark, which
could ignite any heavy concentration of leaking gas.
WARNING: Unplug this telephone from wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
WARNING: No telephone should ever be placed near an open radiator
or heating register.
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WARNING: Occasionally a power surge can occur on electrical lines
without warning. With any electrical device that you plug into an
outlet, it is suggested you use a surge protector. A surge protector
will prevent power surges from damaging your telephone. Surge
protectors are simple devices available at your local hardware
store.
WARNING: Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords, as this
can increase the risk of fire or electrical shock.
WARNING: Never push any objects through the slots in the phone.
They can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
WARNING: Put this unit securely on a stable surface. Serious damage
may result from dropping or the unit falling.
WARNING: Do not cover slots and openings on the unit, they are
needed for ventilation and protection against overheating. Never
place the unit near hot places where proper ventilation is not
provided
WARNING: Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
B If liquid has been spilled over the unit
C If the unit has been exposed to rain or water
D If the unit does not work normally upon following the instructions.
Adjust only controls covered by the operating instructions, to
avoid expensive repairs by qualified technicians.
E If the unit has been dropped or damaged
F If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance
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PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1 SEL button (SELECT/CONFIRM):
Use to confirm action or a
choice on the screen.
3 (TALK): Press to answer an
incoming call, to place a call
or to end a call.
2 CH button (Channel/
Registration): Press to change
the operating channel when
you notice interference
4 Handset volume control:
Adjust the handset volume to
your desired hearing level.
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5 Handset tone control: Adjust
the incoming voice tone level
on your handset so you can
clearly understand every
word.
6 2.5mm headset jack: To
connect your hands-free
headset.
7 F button (FLASH/DELETE):
Press to answer an incoming
call if you have Call Waiting
or “F” button to be used to
cancel an action/entry or clear
a stored Caller ID call
8 MEMO button (PROGRAM):
Press to store numbers in
memory or to call a number
you’ve previously stored.
9 LCD display: The screen shows
the activity and programming
of your handset. The Caller ID
feature is optional
10 Arrow UP/DOWN button: Use
to highlight or scroll through
the menu
11 R/P button (REDIAL/PAUSE):
Both the last number redial
and the pause feature. Press
to redial the last number
you’ve dialed. To insert a
pause while dialing
12 Lighted keypad: The keypad
stays lit up for 15 seconds
after removing the handset
from the base. To reactivate
the feature while in standby,
press the or the “MEMO”
button. To activate while the
phone is in use, press any
key.
13 Amplify button: Use to
turn ON/OFF the additional
handset amplification.
14 Shake mode switch: Turns the
handset shaker ON/OFF when
the telephone rings
15 Belt clip: Use to attach
handset to the waist
16 Page icon button (PAGE):
Press to page the handset.
The handset will ring for
about 25 seconds then end
the paging automatically.
17 Charger indicator LED: Lights
up when handset is placed on
the base for charging. (RED)
18 Charging terminals / contacts:
To charge the batteries
inside the handset. For
best performance, clean
periodically with a damp cloth
only.
19 Telephone line connection
jack: To connect to the
telephone line jack.
20 Ringer volume switch: Set the
base ringer HI/MED/LO/OFF.
21 Shaker plug: To connect to an
optional vibrating shaker.
22 Adapter plug-in connection:
To connect the AC Adapter to
the base.
Auto Amplified Switch (inside
the battery compartment
on the lower right side, not
shown)
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Telephone Base Installation
Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a telephone
jack.
Handset batteries MUST be connected before beginning initial
charging!
1 Plug in the AC Adapter to the base at the AC plug-in connection.
2 Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone jack on the base
3 Remove battery compartment cover by sliding it downwards.
4 Insert the 3 AAA batteries into the battery compartment – be sure
to observe the correct polarity of the batteries.
Note: Before placing the batteries in the compartment you may want
to activate the auto-amplification mode.
5 Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding upward until it
clicks into place.
6 Remove the Caller ID protection film before using the phone for
the first time.
Handset Battery Charging
1 Place the handset into the base. The charge indicator LED on the
base will light RED.
2 IMPORTANT: The batteries in the handset must be fully charged
for 24 hours before using the telephone for the first time.
3 After the batteries are fully charged, check for dial tone by pressing
the TALK BUTTON button on the handset.
4 When you place the handset on the base, the battery indicator
LED on the right side of the base will blink, it will check the
battery voltage to determine if the batteries are fully charged.
If the batteries are fully charged the LED will turn off after 2
minutes, otherwise it will continue blinking until the batteries are
fully charged and return to standby (the LED will turn off at this
time).
Low Batteries
When the handset batteries get low during a call, there will be a
warning tone (3 beeps) and the low battery icon will appear on the
Caller ID display. End your call by pressing the button to return to
standby mode, and then place on the base to recharge. Make sure the
contact points are touching and the charge indicator LED is lit RED.
The battery level can also be monitored via the battery charge icon.
This icon appears while the phone is in standby mode and indicates
the condition of the batteries. When the handset batteries get low,
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