VTech Telecommunications 80 9665 00 User Manual

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User Guide

BT914 Amplied Big Button Cordless Phone with Bluetooth Connectivity

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on purchasing your new Clarity product. Before using this telephone, please read Important

Safety Instructions. WARNINGS: PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS

MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING THIS PHONE.

To maintain the compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guideline, place the base unit at least 20

cm from nearby persons. To reduce the risk of re

or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the tele-

phone.

3. Avoid contact with liquids. Do not locate base unit or handset near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash basin, sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

5. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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INSTRUCTIONS

6. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlets before clean-

ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the telephone falls.

8. Do not cover the slots and openings on this telephone. This telephon should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This telephone should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

9. Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the base unit or 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 allow anything to rest on the power cord or locate this product in an area where the power cord is likely to be damaged by furniture or foot trafc.

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 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.

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INSTRUCTIONS

13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not take this phone apart. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions: when the power supply cord or plug is frayed or damaged; if liquid has been spilled into the product; if the telephone has been exposed to rain or water; if the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged; if the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance; if the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualied technician to restore the telephone to normal operation; if the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specically designed for wet locations.

17. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

19. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your local power company.

20. Do not attempt to open the AC adapter. There are potentially dangerous voltages inside, and there are no serviceable parts.

21. Discontinue use of product and contact Clarity if the product overheats, has a damaged cord or plug, if the product has been dropped or damaged or if the product has come into contact with liquids.

22. Use only the AC adapter provided with this product or a replacement AC adapter provided by Clarity.

23. This phone amplies sound to loud volumes. To prevent hearing damage, all users of the phone should be informed of the high volume capability of the phone and children should only use the phone when supervised by an adult.

24. Exposure to high volume sound levels or excessive sound pressure may cause temporary or permanent damage to your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use your telephone with the volume set at moderate levels

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INSTRUCTIONS

and avoid prolonged exposure to high volume sound levels. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. If you experience hearing discomfort, you should have your hearing checked by a doctor. To protect your hearing, you should:

A) Set the volume control in a low position and gradu-

ally increase the volume as needed. Before pressing the BOOST button, reduce the volume to the lowest level. Use the phone on the lowest volume setting as possible.

B) Limit the amount of time you use the telephone at

high volume levels.

25. If you experience a skin irritation after using this product, discontinue use and contact Clarity.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Dispose of used batteries according to

the instructions.

1. Do not dispose of the battery in a re as it may explode.

Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

2. 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 swallowed.

3. 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 over-heat and cause burns.

4. Remove batteries when they are discharged and when the equipment will not be used for an extended period of time. Dispose of batteries according to local environmental laws.

5. Do not disassemble, heat, crush, deform or puncture batteries.

6. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

7. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

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PACKAGING CONTENTS

LOCATION

Package contains the following items:

• Answering Machine base station

• AC power adapter for Answering Machine base station

• Telephone line cord for Answering Machine base station

• Cordless Handset

• (2) Rechargeable batteries for cordless handset

• User Manual

• Warranty/FCC Requirements booklet

Installation Location

For maximum coverage and reduce the interference, here are some guidelines you should consider when you place the base unit,

• Place it at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment.

• Place it away from electronic appliances such as televisions, microwave ovens, radios, personal computers, wireless devices or other cordless phones.

• Avoid facing radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations.

• Avoid plugging it into the same circuit as other major household electrical appliances because of the potential for interference. Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another power outlet.

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CONNECTING THE BASE

If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move it to another location for better reception. Depending on the surrounding conditions as well as spatial and structural factors, the range may be reduced. The range indoors is normally less than outdoors.

CONNECTING THE ANSWERING MACHINE BASE STATION

1 – Plug the telephone line into the jack located on the back of

the base station. Plug the other end of the telephone line into a phone wall outlet.

2 – Plug the power supply cord into the jack located on the

back of the base station. Plug the other end of power supply line cord into an electrical outlet.

Always use the cables provided in the box.

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CONNECTING THE BASE

WARNINGS: Use only the power adapter provided

for the base station.

Always use the cables provided in the box, others may not be compatible.

NOTE: The base unit needs mains power for normal operation,

and the cordless handset will not work without it.

• Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.

• Even if you do not subscribe to any conventional telephone service, you can pair a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to your telephone base (see Bluetooth), and use the cell line alone without plugging in a telephone line cord.

• If you subscribe to telephone service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, contact your cable/VoIP service provider for more information.

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Note:

• Use only the batteries provided or equivalent.

• If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect

and remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage.

• To purchase replacement batteries, go to any store that

sells batteries: NiMH AAA 1.2V 500mAh.

Charge the batteries

Once you have installed the batteries, the screen indicates the battery status.

Note:

• For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone

base or charger when not in use.

• The batteries are fully charged after 12 hours of continuous

charging.

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BATTERY DETAILS

Battery

indicators

The screen is blank, or shows Put in charger and the battery symbol ashes.

The screen shows Low Battery and the battery symbol ashes.

The screen shows Handset X.

Note: If you place the handset in the telephone base or charger without inserting the batteries, the screen displays No battery.

Battery status Action

The battery has no charge or very little charge. The handset cannot be used.

The battery has enough charge to be used for a short time.

The battery is charged.

Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes)

To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use.

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BATTERY DETAILS

When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operations Operating Time

While in handset use (talking*)

While in speakerphone mode (talking*)

While not in use (standby**)

*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery

**Handset is not charging or in use.

IMPORTA NT:

• Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling batter-

ies in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.

• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of

these batteries in a safe matter. Do not burn or puncture the battery. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

Seven hours

Three hours

Five days

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BEFORE USE

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time, and the answering system through voice guide.

If you choose to set up the date and time, and the answering system at a later stage, you can do it manually.

Set date and time

1. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month, date, and

year, and then press SELECT.

2. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour and minute.

3. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to choose AM or PM, and then press SELECT to save.

• To skip setting, press the Red phone button.

After the setting for the date and time, the handset will display

Voice guide to… and set up Ans sys? alternatively.

Set answering system through voice guide

This feature assists you to do the basic setup of the answering system. You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement, set the number of rings and the message alert tone.

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BEFORE USE

1. Press MENU to start the voice guide for the answering system setup. You hear the voice prompt “Hello! This voice

guide will assist you with the basic setup of your answering system.”

2. Setup your answering system by inputting the designated numbers as instructed in the voice guide.

• To skip setting, press the Red phone button.

IMPORTANT:

Check for a dial tone by pressing Green phone/Flash button. If you hear a dial tone, the installation is successful.

If you do not hear a dial tone:

• Make sure the installation procedures described above are

properly done.

• It may be a wiring problem. If you have changed your telephone service to digital service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, the telephone line may need to be rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work. Contact your cable/VoIP service provider for more information.

Operating range

This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commis-

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BEFORE USE

sion (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance- which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or ofce. When the handset is out of range, the handset displays Out of range or and no pwr at base alternately.

If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it may not ring, or if it does ring, the call may not connect well when you press the Green phone/Flash button or Cell phone button. Move closer to the telephone base, and then press the Green phone/Flash button or Cell phone button to answer the call. If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base.

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GETTING TO KNOW

YOUR HANDSET

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GETTING TO KNOW

YOUR HANDSET

1 Handset earpiece 2 LCD Display 3

UP Arrow key/Phonebook

• Review the phone book when the phone is not in

use.

• Increase the listening volume during a call or mes-

sage playback.

• Scroll up while in a menu, or in the phonebook,

caller ID log, or redia list.

• Move the cursor to the right when entering num-

bers or names.

Cell phone button

• Make or answer a cell call.

• Answer an incoming cell call when you hear a call

waiting alert.

Green Phone/Flash button

• Make or answer a home call.

• Answer an incoming home call when you hear a

call waiting alert.

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YOUR HANDSET

1 key/Voicemail

• Press repeatedly to add or remove “1” in front of

the caller ID log entry before dialing or saving it to the phonebook.

• Press and hold to set or dial your voicemail

number.

7 */Tone key

• While you have set the dial mode to pulse and on a

call, press to switch to tone dialing temporarily.

Speakerphone button

• Make or answer a call using the handset speaker-

phone.

• During a call, press to switch between the speaker-

phone and the handset.

9 Redial/Pause (RD/P)

• Press repeatedly to review the redial list.

• Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while

entering a number.

Menu/Select

• Show the menu.

• While in a menu, press to select an item, or save

an entry or setting.

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YOUR HANDSET

Red Phone button

• Hang up a call.

• Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is

ringing.

• Press and hold to erase the missed call indica-

tor while the phone is not in use.

• Press to return to the previous menu, or press and hold to return to idle mode, without mak-

ing changes.

Down Arrow key/CID

• Review the caller ID log when the phone is not in use.

• Decrease the listening volume during a call or message playback.

• Scroll DOWN while in a menu, or in the phonebook, caller ID log, or redial list.

• Move the cursor to the left when entering numbers or names.

13 0 key

• Press to add a space when entering names.

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# key

• Press repeatedly to show other dialing options

when reviewing a caller ID log entry.

Mute/X

• Mute the microphone during a call.

• Delete digits or characters while using the dialing

keys.

• Silence the ringer temporarily while the handset is

ringing.

16 Microphone 17

Volume Up and Down Arrows

• These buttons can increase and decrease the vol-

ume during a call.

Boost Button

• This button gives a boost of volume. This button

in conjunction with the Volume UP Arrow key, can make the phone amplied up to 40 db.

Visual Indicator

• This light will ash for an incoming call and will also

be on during a call if Auto Boost activated.

YOUR HANDSET

Note: Idle mode is when the phone is on but it is not being used.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BASE

• Delete the playing message.

• Press twice to delete all previously reviewed mes-

sages when the phone is not in use.

Find

• Press to page all system handsets.

• Press to repeat a message.

• Press twice to play the previous message.

4 Power button

• Turn the answering system on or off

Bluetooth 1 and Bluetooth 2/Headset

• Press to connect the paired Bluetooth device.

• Press and hold to add or replace a Bluetooth

device.

• –Vol/+Vol

• Adjust the volume during message playback.

• Adjust the telephone base ringer volume when the

phone is not in use.

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Message window

• Shows the number of messages, and other information of the answering system or telephone base.

Play/Stop

• Play messages.

• Stop playing messages.

• Skip to the next message.

10 Bluetooth 1 and Bluetooth 2/Headset

Lights

• On when the telephone base is paired and connected with a Bluetooth device.

• Flashes when the telephone base is in discoverable mode

About cordless telephones

• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this

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reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.

• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted.

• Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR often reduces or eliminates the interference.

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BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS

MENU SELECT

PHONEBOOK

CALLER ID

Pair and connect your Bluetooth enabled cell phone

To use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with your BT914, you must rst pair and connect your Bluetooth cell phone(s) with the telephone base. All BT914 handsets can be used to make or answer calls on the cell line. Your cell line is the telephone line associated with your cell phone service.

Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (a maximum of approximately 30 feet). When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone to the telephone base, place your Bluetooth cell phone closer to the telephone base to maintain sufcient signal strength. For optimal performance, keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base while using the cell line.

1. Choose a slot to pair the cell phone. Press and hold Bluetooth 1 or Bluetooth 2/Headset on the telephone base

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until you hear a conrmation tone, and the Bluetooth 1 or Bluetooth 2/Headset light ashes.

2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone. Once your cell phone nds your Clarity Phone (Clarity BT914), press the appropriate key on your cell phone to continue the pairing process.

• Your cell phone may prompt you to enter the PIN of the

telephone base. The default PIN of the telephone base is

0000.

When the cell phone is connected to the telephone base, the corresponding status icon (Bluetooth 1 or Bluetooth 2) displays. The corresponding device light (Bluetooth 1 or Bluetooth 2/Headset) turns on.

If the pairing fails, turn off the Bluetooth feature on your cell phone and on the BT914 by pressing Bluetooth1 or Bluetooth 2/Headset. Then repeat the steps above to pair and connect again. In some cases, it may take you a few attempts to complete the pairing process.

Pair and connect your Bluetooth enabled headset

1. Press MENU on the phone when it is not in use.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll to Bluetooth, and then press SELECT.

3. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll to Add BT headset, and then press SELECT. The screen displays

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Search headset….

4. Set your headset to discoverable mode. Once your handset

nds your headset, press SELECT.

• Enter the PIN of your headset if required. The PIN for most Bluetooth devices is 0000 (refer to the user’s manual of your headset), and then press SELECT.

When the headset is successfully paired and connected to the telephone base, the Bluetooth 2 icon displays. The Bluetooth 2/Headset light turns on.

Download contacts from your Bluetooth cell phone

1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

2. Scroll to Bluetooth, and then press SELECT.

3. Scroll to Download PB, and then press SELECT.

4. Scroll to select the desired cell phone, and then pre

SELECT.

Note:

• For certain cell phones, you may need to press a key on

your cell phone to conrm the phonebook downloaded.

• The performance of the phonebook download feature

depends on the compatibility of your Bluetooth cell phone. Refer to the user’s manual of your cell phone for more

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information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity.

• Certain cell phones do not support SIM card download. If this is the case, transfer the contacts from your SIM card to your cell phone memory rst. Then download from your cell phone memory. For more information on how to transfer contacts from your SIM card to your cell phone memory, see the user’s manual of your cell phone.

1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys until the screen displays the desired feature menu.

3. Press SELECT to enter that menu.

• To return to the previous menu, press the Red phone button.

• To return to the idle mode, press and hold the Red phone button.

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HANDSET MENU

Telephone settings

Default settings are indicated by asterisks (*).

Settings menu Description Options

LCD language Set the screen

display language.

Voicemail # Save the speed dial

voicemail number to key 1.

Clr voicemail Turn off the voice-

mail indicators (see the note below).

Key tone Turn an audible

beep on or off whenever a key is pressed.

Home area code Enter your home

area code if you dial only seven digits for local calls.

Dial mode Set the telephone

to be touch-tone or pulse dialing.

English*, Français, Español

Voicemail # _

N/A

On*

Off

Home area code _ _ _

Touch-tone*

Pulse

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HANDSET MENU

Equalizer Set the best audio

tone for your hearing needs.

Auto Boost Auto boost keeps

the boost button activated at all times. This eliminates the need to press the “Boost” button for each call.

Note:

Use the Clr voicemail feature when the telephone indicates there is a new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. The Clr voicemail feature only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal that turns on the indicators.

Natural*, Treble1, Treble2 , Bass

Off*

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TELEPHONE OPERATIONS

The following are some of the telephone features you may wish to set.

Ringer volume (handset)

You can adjust the ringer volume level, or turn the ringer off.

1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.

2. Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT.

3. Scroll to choose Home volume or Cell volume, and then press SELECT.

4. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to adjust the volume, and then press SELECT to save.

Note: if the handset ringer volume is set to off, that

handset is silenced for all incoming calls except paging tone.

Ringer tone (handset)

You can choose from ten different ringer tones.

1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.

2. Scroll to Ringers, and then press SELECT.

3. Scroll to choose Home ringtone or Cell ringtone,

and then press SELECT.

4. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to sample each ringer tone, and then press SELECT to save.

Note: if you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.

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Set date and time

If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month, and time are set automatically with each incoming call. You can also set the date and time manually.

1. Press MENU when the handset is not in use.

2. Scroll to Set date/time, and then press SELECT.

3. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the month, date, and

year, and then press SELECT.

4. Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the hour and minute.

5. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to choose AM or

PM, and then press SELECT to save.

Make a home call

• Press the Green Phone/Flash button or the

Speakerphone button, and then dial the telephone

number.

Make a cell call

• Press the Cell phone button. Enter the telephone num-

ber and then press the Cell phone button to dial.

-OR-

• Enter the telephone number and then press the Cell phone button to dial.

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Note:

• After rst pressing the Cell phone button, you may need

to choose a cell device. Scroll to select the desired cell device when necessary, and then press SELECT.

• While using the cell line, place your cell phone closer to the telephone base, and make sure that there are no physical obstacles between the telephone base and the cell phone, such as large furniture or thick walls.

Answer a home/cell call

• Press the Green Phone, Cell phone, speakerphone button, or any dialing key.

End a home/cell call

• Press the Red Phone button, or put the handset to the telephone base or charger.

Speakerphone

• During a call, press the Speakerphone button to switch between speakerphone and normal handset use.

Volume

• During a call, press the Volume UP or DOWN arrow keys to adjust the listening volume for amplication of up to 40dB.

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Note:

The handset earpiece volume setting and speakerphone

volume setting are independent.

Boost

• During a call, press the Boost button to give added ampli-

cation of the listening volume. The handset displays Audio Boost. Press the Boost button again to turn the Boost off.

Mute

The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.

1. During a call, press MUTE. The handset displays Muted.

2. Press MUTE again to resume the conversation. The hand-

set displays Microphone on.

Call waiting

When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear an alert tone if there is an incoming call while you are on another call.

Call waiting on the home line:

• Press FLASH to put the current call on hold and take the new call.

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• Press FLASH to switch back and forth between calls.

Call waiting on the cell line:

• Press the Cell phone button to put the current call on

hold and take the new call.

• Press the Cell phone button to switch back and forth

between calls.

Temporary ringer silencing

When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the present volume. The base will still ring unless you have turned the base ringer off.

• Press the Red Phone button or MUTE on the handset. The handset displays a bell with a line through it.

Note: The base will still ring even if you temporarily silence the handset. The base will not ring if you turned the base ringer off.

Temporary tone dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to dialing temporarily during a call.

1. During a call, press *.

2. Use the dialing keys to enter the relevant number. The

telephone sends touch-tone signals. It automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end the call.

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Find handset

Use this feature to nd all system handsets.

To start paging:

• Press FIND on the telephone base. All idle handsets ring and display **Paging**.

To end paging:

• Press FIND again on the telephone base.

-OR-

• Press the Green Phone button, Cell phone Button,

Speakerphone button, Red Phone button, or any dial-

ing key on the handset.

-OR-

• Place handset in the telephone base or charger.

Note:

Do not press and hold FIND for more than four seconds.

It may lead to handset deregistration.

Redial list

Each handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed. When there are already 10 entries, the oldest entry is deleted to make room for the new entry.

To review and dial a number from the redial list:

1. Press REDIAL when the handset is not in use.

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2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys or REDIAL repeatedly until the desired entry displays.

3. Press the Green phone button, Cell phone button or

Speakerphone button to dial.

To delete a redial entry: When the desired redial entry displays, press MUTE X.

Join a call in progress

You can use up to two system handsets at a time on a home line call. You can buy additional extension handsets (BT914HS) for this telephone base. You can register up to ve handsets to the telephone base.

• When a handset is on a home call, press the Green phone button or Speakerphone button on another handset to join the call.

• Press the Red phone button to exit the call. The call continues until all handsets hang up.

Intercom

Use the intercom feature for conversations between two devices.

1. Press MENU on your handset when not in use.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll to Intercom, and then press SELECT. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination device number.

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3. To answer the intercom call, press the Green phone but-

ton, Cell phone button, Speakerphone button or any dialing key on the destination handset.

4. To end the intercom call, press the Red phone button or

place the handset back in the telephone base or charger.

Transfer a call

While on an outside call, you can use the intercom feature to transfer the call from one handset to another.

1. Press MENU on your handset during a call.

2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll to Intercom, and then press SELECT. The current call is put on hold. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination device dumber.

3. To answer the intercom call, press the Green phone button, Cell phone button, Speakerphone button, or any dialing key on the destination handset. You can now have a private conversation before transferring the call.

4. To transfer the call, press the Red phone button on the initiating handset or place the initiating handset back in the telephone base or charger.

5. To end the call, press the Red phone button on the destination handset or place the destination handset back in the telephone base or charger.

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Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

If you receive an incoming call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone.

• To answer a home call, press the Green phone button.

The intercom call ends automatically.

• To end the intercom call without answering the outside call,

press the Red phone button. The intercom call ends and the telephone continues to ring.

• To answer a cell call, press the Red phone button to end

the intercom call. The telephone continues to ring. Then press the Cell phone button.

Phonebook

The phonebook can store up to 100 entries and are shared by all system handsets.

To add a phonebook entry:

1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

2. Scroll to Phonebook and then press SELECT.

3. Press SELECT again to choose Add new entry.

4. Enter the number.

• Use the dialing keys to enter the number (up to 30 digits).

5. Press SELECT to move to the name.

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6. Use the dialing keys to enter the name (up to 15 characters). Additional key presses show other characters of that particular key.

7. Press SELECT to save.

While entering numbers and names, you can:

• Press MUTE X to erase a digit or character.

• Press and hold MUTE X to erase the entire entry.

• Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to move the cursor

to the left or right.

• Press and hold RD/P to insert a dialing pause (for entering phone numbers only).

• Press 0 to add a space (for entering names only).

• Press * to add * or # to add # (for entering phone numbers only).

• Press 1 to enter punctuation (for entering names only).

To review and dial from the phonebook:

Entries are sorted alphabetically.

1. Press the UP arrow key when the phone is not in use.

2. Scroll to browse through the phonebook, or use the dialing keys to start a name search (you can enter up to 3 characters for the search).

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3. When the desired entry appears, press the Green phone

button, Cell phone button or Speakerphone to dial.

To edit a phonebook entry:

1. When the desired entry displays, press MENU.

2. Use the dialing keys to edit the number, and then press

SELECT.

3. Use the dialing keys to edit the name, and then press SE-

LECT to save.

To delete a phonebook entry:

1. When the desired entry displays, press MUTE X.

2. When the screen displays Delete entry?, press SELECT.

To delete all phonebook entries:

1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

2. Scroll to Phonebook, and then press SELECT.

3. Scroll to Delete all, and then press SELECT.

4. When the screen displays Delete all?, press SELECT.

Caller ID

This product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s name, number, date and

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time of calls that are sent by your telephone service provider after the rst or second ring.

Caller ID log

The caller ID log stores up to 50 entries. If you answer a call before the caller information appears, it will not be saved in the caller ID log.

• The handset displays XX missed calls when there are calls that have not been reviewed in the caller ID log.

• If you want to erase the missed call indicator, press and hold the Red phone button on the idle handset.

To review and dial a number in the caller ID log:

1. Press the DOWN arrow key when the phone is not in use.

2. Scroll to browse through the caller ID log. When the de-

sired entry appears:

• Press # repeatedly to show different dialing options

• Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front

of the phone number.

3. Press the Green phone button, Cell phone button or Speakerphone button to dial the displayed number.

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To save a caller ID log entry to the phonebook:

1. When the desired caller ID log entry displays, press

MENU.

2. Scroll to To Phonebook then press SELECT.

3. Use the dialing keys to modify the number, and then press SELECT.

4. Use the dialing keys to modify the name, and then press

SELECT to save.

To delete a caller ID log entry:

• When the desired caller ID long entry displays, press

MUTE X.

To delete all caller ID log entries:

• Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT. Scroll to De- lete all and then press SELECT twice.

About answering system and voicemail service

For message recording, your telephone has a built-in answering system, and it also supports voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider (subscription is required, and fees may apply).

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The main differences between them are as follows:

Category Built-in an-

swering system

Storage Messages are

stored in the telephone base.

Maximum number of messages

Method to retrieve messages

This depends on the design of telephone base. You cannot change the maximum number of messages that can be recorded.

Usually, there are two ways to retrieve messages:

• Press a button on the telephone base; or

• Access remotely with an access code

Voicemail from

telephone service

Messages are stored in a server or system provided by your telephone service.

This may vary with your telephone service plan (fee may apply). Contact your telephone service provider for more information.

To retrieve messages, you need an access number and/or a secret code provided by your service provider.

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Set your built-in answering system

Your answering system has various features, read below for the basic settings. Default settings are indicated by asterisks (*).

Menu Description Options

Announcement Play, record, or delete an

announcement for incoming calls.

Delete all old Delete all old (reviewed)

messages.

Record memo Record a memo as reminders

for yourself or others using the answering system.

Answer on/off Turn on or off the answering

system.

Voice guide Follow audio instructions to

set basic features.

Play [2];

Del [3];

Rec [7] N/A

N/A

Off N/A

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Ans sys setup

• Call screening

• # of rings

• Remote code

• Msg alert tone

• Voice language

Change the settings of call screening, number of rings, remote code, or message alert tone.

Set whether you hear the callers while they are leaving messages to you.

Set the number of times the telephone rings before the answering system answers.

Set a two-digit security code to access the answering system remotely from any touch tonetelephone.

Set to alert you when you have new messages.

The language the answering system speaks to you.

On*

Off

3*;2;Toll saver; 6;5;4

19*

Off*

English*

Français

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Record your own announcement with a handset

You can use the preset announcement to answer calls, or replace it with your own recorded announcement. It can be up to 90 seconds in length.

1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

2. Scroll to Answering sys and then press SELECT twice.

3. The handset announces, “Announcement, press play or press

record.”

4. Press 7 to record. The handset announces, “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” After the tone, speak

towards the handset microphone. Press 5 when done.

Set number of rings

You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 rings; or toll saver. If you choose toll saver, the answering system answers a call after 2 rings when you have new messages, or after 4 rings when you have no new messages.

1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

2. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT.

3. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT.

4. Scroll to # of rings then press SELECT.

5. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or Toll saver and then press SELECT.

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Message alert tone

When the message alert tone is set to on, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. The message alert tone is preset to off.

1. Press MENU when the phone is not in use.

2. Scroll to Answering sys then press SELECT.

3. Scroll to Ans sys setup then press SELECT.

4. Scroll to Msg alert tone then press SELECT.

5. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to choose On or

Off.

6. Press SELECT to save and you hear a conrmation tone.

Use your built-in answering system

Turn the answering system on or off

The answering system must be turned on to answer and record messages.

• Press the Power button on the telephone base to turn the

built-in answering system on or off.

Message playback at the telephone base

When you have received a message on your answering system, you will see that the message window on the telephone base ashes. Your handset displays XX new messages. To

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retrieve, press the Play/Stop button when the phone is not in use.

Note: It can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length of each message. Each message can be up to three minutes in length. The total recording time is approximately 25 minutes.

Options during playback:

• Press –Vol or +Vol to adjust the speaker volume.

• Press Next to skip to the next message.

• Press Prev to repeat the message currently playing. Press Prev twice to listen to the previous message.

• Press X to delete the message playing. The system advances to the next message.

• Press Play/Stop to stop.

Delete all old messages at the telephone base Press X twice when the phone is not in use.

Call intercept

If you want to talk to the person whose message is being recorded, press the Green phone button or Speakerphone button on the handset.

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Use the built-in answering system and voicemail service

You can use your answering system and voicemail service together by setting your answering system to answer before voicemail service answers as described below. To learn how to program your voicemail settings, contact your telephone service provider.

If you are on a call, or if the answering system is busy recording a message and you receive another call, the second caller can leave a voicemail message.

Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail service is set to answer. For example, if your voicemail service answers after six rings, set your answering system to answer after four rings. Some voicemail service providers may program the delay before answering calls in seconds instead of rings. In this case, allow six seconds per ring when determining the appropriate setting.

Retrieve voicemail from telephone service

Retrieve voicemail

When you received a voicemail, the handset displays an envelope and New voicemail. To retrieve, you typically dial an access number provided by your telephone service provider, and

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then enter a security code. Contact your telephone service provider for instructions on how to congure the voicemail settings and listen to messages.

Add and register a handset

You can add new cordless handsets (BT914HS) to your telephone system (purchased separately). Your telephone system supports a maximum of ve handsets.

Additional handsets must be registered before they will operate.

Additional handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned numbers in the sequential order. Register each device with the base before use.

When rst purchased and properly charged, each expansion handset shows To register HS… and see manual alternately. Charge the handset before registering it to the telephone base.

To register a handset:

• Place the new/non-registered handset in the telephone base. The handset shows Registering…

o Do not place the handset in the charger.

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The handset shows Registered and you hear a beep when the registration process completes. The registration process takes about 90 seconds to complete.

Deregister all devices

To replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all devices and then individually register each handset.

To deregister all devices:

1. Press and hold FIND on the telephone base for about 10 seconds.

2. Immediately press FIND again. All handsets show To register HS… and … see manual

alternately when the deregistration process completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete.

If you have difculty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. If you cannot nd the answer to your question, contact customer service by visiting our website at www. clarityproducts.com or calling 1 (800) 426-3738.

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I cannot add and connect my cell phone or headset to the telephone base.

• Make sure you have cellular coverage and the Bluetooth function of your cell phone or headset is turned on. See the user’s manual of your cell phone or headset for more information.

• Make sure that the telephone base is in discoverable mode.

• Carefully follow the pairing instructions. Make sure that your Bluetooth cell phone or headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device, and is connected to the telephone base and active on the device list.

• Remove Clarity BT914 from your cell phone’s hands free device history list (see the user’s manual of your cell phone for more information).

• Turn off your cell phone or headset, and then turn it on again.

• For some cell phones, you must authorize Clarity BT914 device in your cell phone’s Bluetooth feature. See the user’s manual of your cell phone for more information.

• Most cell phones have the Bluetooth feature in the connection or setup menus. Please refer and then look for the Bluetooth menu in the settings or connection menu. In the Bluetooth menu, select the option to search for or add new devices.

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• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for approximately 15 seconds, and then plug it back in. Repeat the above suggestions.

The PIN on the telephone base does not work.

• Make sure you enter the correct PIN. The default PIN is

0000.

Can the BT914 help the poor cell phone reception in my house?

• If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the BT914 cannot improve the reception. However, if there is a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone at that location while you use the BT914 cell line. In order for this to work, the telephone base must be within 30 feet of the cell phone.

My telephone does not work at all.

• Make sure the batteries are installed and charged correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger after use.

• Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged rmly into the telephone base and the wall jack.

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• Unplug the electrical power to the telephone base. Wait

for approximately 15 seconds, and then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to synchronize.

• Charge the batteries in the handset for up to 12 hours.

• If the batteries are completely depleted, charge the handset for at least 30 minutes before use.

• Remove the batteries and then install them again. If that still does not work, it may be necessary to purchase new batteries.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working telephone. If the other telephone does not work, the problem is probably in the wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider.

• Make sure there is a dial tone before dialing. It is normal if the handset takes a second or two to synchronize with the telephone base before producing a dial tone. Wait an extra second before dialing.

• Eliminate any background noise. Mute the cordless handset before dialing, or dial from another room in your home with less background noise.

• If you have changed your telephone service to digital service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, the

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telephone line may need to be rewired to allow all existing telephone jacks to work. Contact your service provider for more information.

The answering system does not answer after correct number of rings or does not record messages.

• Make sure the answering system is on. When the answer-

ing system is on, the handset shows ANS ON.

• If toll saver is selected, the number of rings changes to two when there are new messages.

• If the memory is full or the answering system is off, the answering system answers after 10 rings. In some cases, the answering system is affected by the ringing system used by the telephone service provider.

• Make sure the memory of the answering system is not full. When the answering machine memory is full, it does not record new messages until some old messages are deleted.

• If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering machine system answers before your voicemail answers. To determine how many rings activate your voicemail, contact your telephone service provider.

• If there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the fax machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for infor-

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mation on compatibility with answering systems.

The messages on the answering machine are incomplete.

• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the answering system disconnects the call after the preset recording time.

• If the memory on the answering system becomes full during a message, the answering system stops recording and disconnects the call.

• If the caller’s voice is very soft, the answering system may stop recording and disconnect the call.

I accidentally changed the LCD language to French or Spanish, and I don’t know how to change it back to English.

• While the phone is not in use, press MENU, and then enter * 364 # to reset the LCD language to English.

• While the phone is on a call, press MENU, and then enter * 364 # to reset the LCD language to English. Then the call ends.

Common cure for electronic equipment.

• If the telephone is not responding normally, put the cordless handset in the telephone base. If this does not x the

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problem, do the following (in the order listed):

1. Disconnect the power to the telephone base.

2. Disconnect the batteries on the cordless handset.

3. Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the telephone base.

4. Install the batteries again and place the cordless handset in the telephone base.

5. Wait for the cordless handset to synchronize with the telephone base. Allow at least one minute for this to take place.

ECO mode

• This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance.

• The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base.

• The handset shows ECO when the ECO mode activates.

Energy-saving charging mode

When this mode is activated, all telephone functions, except the handset batteries charging, will be disabled.

To activate the energy-saving charging mode:

1. Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power

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outlet. Make sure all handsets are plugged with charged batteries before proceeding.

2. While you press and hold FIND, plug the telephone base power adapter back to the power outlet.

3. After about 20 seconds, release the FIND button and then press it again within 2 seconds.

When the phone successfully enters the energy-saving mode, the handsets display To register HS… and …see manual alternately.

When the phone fails to enter this mode, repeat Step 1 through 3 above. The telephone base will be powered up as normal if you fail to press FIND within 2 seconds in Step 3.

To deactivate the energy-saving charging mode:

1. Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet, and then plug it back in. Then the telephone base is powered up as normal.

2. Register your handsets back to the telephone base.

Note:

Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT

UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORD FROM THE WALL. Then

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remove the telephone by the unplugged cords.

Taking care of your telephone

Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.

Avoid rough treatment

Place the handset DOWN gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.

Avoid water

Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.

Electrical storms

Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electrical appliances during storms.

Cleaning your telephone

Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Transmit frequency DECT frequency: 1921.536-1928.448

MHz

Bluetooth frequency: 2402.000-

2480.000 MHz

Channels DECT: 5

Bluetooth: 79

Nominal effective range

Power requirements Handset: Two 1.2V Ni-MH 500 mAh

Memory Phonebook:

Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environment conditions at the time of use.

rechargeable batteries

Telephone base: 6V DC @ 450mA

Charger: 6V DC @ 450mA

100 memory locations (shared between home and cell lines); up to 30 digits and 15 characters

Caller ID log:

50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters

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Ordering additional handsets: Handset model number: BT914HS™ (sold separately) Your system can accommodate up to 5 cordless handsets. To register addtional handsets, follow directions in the EXPANDING YOUR SYSTEM section.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Clarity, a division of Plantronics, is under license. Clarity, a division of Plantronics, is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc. 6131 Preservation Drive Chattanooga,TN 37416

Tel: 800- 426-3738 Fax: 800-325-8871 E-mail: claritycs@plantronics.com Website: www.clarityproducts.com

Rev. C (9-14) Printed in China

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User Guide

BT914HS Amplied Big Button Cordless Phone - Additional Handset for BT914

(sold separately)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on purchasing your new Clarity product. Before using this telephone, please read Important

Safety Instructions. WARNINGS: PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS

MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING THIS PHONE.

To maintain the compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guideline, place the base unit at least 20

cm from nearby persons. To reduce the risk of re

or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the tele-

phone.

3. Avoid contact with liquids. Do not locate base unit or

handset near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash basin, sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)

during a storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

5. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicin-

ity of the leak.

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INSTRUCTIONS

6. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the telephone falls.

9. Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the base unit or 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 allow anything to rest on the power cord or locate this product in an area where the power cord is likely to be damaged by furniture or foot trafc.

11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of re or electrical shock.

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INSTRUCTIONS

15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specically designed for wet locations.

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INSTRUCTIONS

17. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

19. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your local power company.

20. Do not attempt to open the AC adapter. There are potentially dangerous voltages inside, and there are no serviceable parts.

22. Use only the AC adapter provided with this product or a replacement AC adapter provided by Clarity.

24. Exposure to high volume sound levels or excessive sound pressure may cause temporary or permanent damage to

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INSTRUCTIONS

your hearing. Although there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone, you should always use your telephone 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. If you experience hearing discomfort, you should have your hearing checked by a doctor. To protect your hearing, you should:

A) Set the volume control in a low position and gradu-

ally increase the volume as needed. Before pressing the BOOST button, reduce the volume to the lowest level. Use the phone on the lowest volume setting as possible.

B) Limit the amount of time you use the telephone at

high volume levels.

25. If you experience a skin irritation after using this product, discontinue use and contact Clarity.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Dispose of used batteries according to

the instructions.

1. Do not dispose of the battery in a re as it may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

2. 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 swallowed.

3. 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 over-heat and cause burns.

4. Remove batteries when they are discharged and when the equipment will not be used for an extended period of time. Dispose of batteries according to local environmental laws.

5. Do not disassemble, heat, crush, deform or puncture batteries.

6. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

7. Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

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PACKAGING CONTENTS

LOCATION

Package contains the following items:

• Handset Charger

• AC power adapter for Charger

• Cordless Handset

• (2) Rechargeable batteries for cordless handset

• User Manual

• Warranty/FCC Requirements booklet

Installation Location

For maximum coverage and reduce the interference, here are some guidelines you should consider when you place the base unit,

• Place it at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment.

• Place it away from electronic appliances such as televisions, microwave ovens, radios, personal computers, wireless devices or other cordless phones.

• Avoid facing radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations.

If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move

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it to another location for better reception. Depending on the surrounding conditions as well as spatial and structural factors, the range may be reduced. The range indoors is normally less than outdoors.

CONNECTING THE CHARGER

Plug the power supply cord into the jack located on the back of the base station. Plug the other end of power supply line cord into an electrical outlet.

Always use the cables provided in the box.

WARNINGS: Use only the power adapter provided

for the base station.

Always use the cables provided in the box, others may not be compatible.

NOTE: The base unit needs mains power for normal operation,

and the cordless handset will not work without it.

• Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.

• If you subscribe to telephone service from a cable company or a VoIP service provider, contact your cable/VoIP service provider for more information.

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INSTALL THE BATTERIES

Note:

• Use only the batteries provided or equivalent.

• If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage.

• To purchase replacement batteries, go to any store that sells batteries:

NiMH AAA 1.2V 500mAh. Charge the batteries

Once you have installed the batteries, the screen indicates the battery status.

Note:

• For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use.

• The batteries are fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging.

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Battery

indicators

The screen is blank, or shows Put in charger and the battery symbol ashes.

The screen shows Low Battery and the battery symbol ashes.

The screen shows Handset X.

Note: If you place the handset in the telephone base or charger without inserting the batteries, the screen displays No battery.

Battery status Action

The battery has no charge or very little charge. The handset cannot be used.

The battery has enough charge to be used for a short time.

The battery is charged.

Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes)

To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use.

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When it is fully charged, you can expect the following performance:

Operations Operating Time

While in handset use (talking*)

While in speakerphone mode (talking*)

While not in use (standby**) Five days

*Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery

**Handset is not charging or in use.

IMPORTA NT:

• Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.

• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe matter. Do not burn or puncture the battery. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

Seven hours

Three hours

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REGISTERING THE HANDSET

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time, and the answering system through voice guide.

You can add new cordless handsets (BT914HS) to your telephone system (purchased separately). Your telephone system supports a maximum of ve handsets.

Additional handsets must be registered before they will operate.

Additional handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned numbers in the sequential order. Register each device with the base before use.

When rst purchased and properly charged, each expansion handset shows To register HS… and see manual alternately. Charge the handset before registering it to the telephone base.

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To register a handset:

• Place the new/non-registered handset in the telephone base. The handset shows Registering…

o Do not place the handset in the charger;

place it in the telephone base.

The handset shows Registered and you hear a beep when the registration process completes. The registration process takes about 90 seconds to complete.

Deregister all devices

To replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset , you must deregister all devices and then individually register each handset.

To deregister all devices:

1. Press and hold FIND on the telephone base for about 10

seconds.

2. Immediately press FIND again.

All handsets show To register HS… and … see manual alternately when the deregistration process completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete.

For further information on the operation of this handset, please refer to the user guide provided with your BT914 system.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Transmit frequency

Channels DECT: 5

Nominal effective range

Power requirements

Memory Phonebook:

DECT frequency: 1921.536-1928.448 MHz

Bluetooth frequency: 2402.000-2480.000 MHz

Bluetooth: 79 Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.

Actual operating range may vary according to environment conditions at the time of use.

Handset: Two 1.2V Ni-MH 500 mAh rechargeable batteries

Charger: 6V DC @ 450mA

100 memory locations (shared between home and cell lines); up to 30 digits and 15 characters

Caller ID log:

50 memory locations; up to 24 digits and 15 characters

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc. 6131 Preservation Drive Chattanooga,TN 37416

Tel: 800- 426-3738 Fax: 800-325-8871 E-mail: claritycs@plantronics.com Website: www.clarityproducts.com

Rev. C (9-14) Printed in China

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6131 Preservation Drive • Chattanooga, TN 37416 Tel:

800-426-3738 • Fax: 800-325-8871 E-mail: claritycs@plantronics.com • Website: www.clarityproducts.com RevG (3-2014)

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Regulatory Compliance and

Warranty Information

Conformité réglementaire et

renseignements relatifs à la

garantie

Conformidad con los reglamentos e

información sobre la garantía

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc. 6131 Preservation Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416 Phone: 800-426-3738

Part 68 of FCC Rules Information

a) This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment

is a label that contains, among other information, a product identier in

the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

b) A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug, RJ11C USOC, is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

c) The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most

but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed ve (5.0). To be

certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part

of the product identier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The

digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).

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For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

d) If this telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as

possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to le a complaint with the

FCC if you believe it is necessary. e) The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,

operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance

notice in order for you to make necessary modications to maintain

uninterrupted service. f) If trouble is experienced with this telephone equipment, for repair

or warranty information, please contact Clarity, 800-426-3738. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

g) This telephone equipment is not intended to be repaired and it contains no repairable parts. Opening the equipment or any attempt to perform repairs will void the warranty. For service call 800-426-3738.

h) Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.

i) If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this telephone equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will

disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualied

installer. j) This telephone equipment is hearing aid compatible.

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Customer-Owned Coin/Credit Card Phones

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

To comply with state tariffs, the telephone company must be given

notication prior to connection. In some states, the state public utility

commission, public service commission or corporation commission must give prior approval of connection.

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. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.

To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20cm (8 inches) or more.

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

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on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).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. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

following measures:

1. Where it can be done safely, reorient the receiving television 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.

WARNING: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the

manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Technical Specications

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada

technical specications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-3 (B)/NMB- 3(B).

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 certied

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 certied equipment

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should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility

WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION

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.

WARNING: 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 combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence

Numbers of all the devices does not exceed ve.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirement ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

This equipment complies also with Industry Canada RSS-102 with respect to Canada’s Health Code 6 for Exposure of Humans to RF Fields.

(The term “IC:” before the certication/registration number only signies that the Industry Canada technical specications were met.)

Incidental or Consequential Damages: Neither Clarity nor your retailer dealer or selling distributors has any responsibility for any incidental or consequential damages including without limitation,

commercial loss or prot, or for any incidental expenses, expenses,

loss of time, or inconvenience. Some states do not allow exclusion or

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limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitation

WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION

or exclusion may not apply to you.

Other Legal Rights: This warranty gives you specic legal rights and

you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty service, please prepay shipment and return the unit to

the appropriate facility listed below.

Clarity Service Center

6131 Preservation Drive Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416 Tel: 423-629-3500 or 800-426-3738 Fax: 423-622-7646 or 800-325-8871

Plantronics Service Centre

151 Hymus Pointe Claire, Quebec H9R 1E9 Tel: 800-540-8363 or 514-956-8363 Fax: 514-956-1825

Please use the original container, or pack the unit(s) in a sturdy carton

with sufcient packing material to prevent damage. Include the following

information:

• A proof-of-purchase indicating model number and date of purchase;

• Bill-to address;

• Ship-to address;

• Number and description of units shipped;

• Name and telephone number of person to call, should contact be necessary;

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• Reason for return and description of the problem.

WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION

Damage occurring during shipment is deemed the responsibility of the carrier, and claims should be made directly with the carrier.

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, violation 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

benet 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.

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PARTIE RESPONSABLE DE LA CONFORMITÉ

CONFORMITÉ RÉGLEMENTAIRE

RÉGLEMENTAIRE :

Clarity, une division de Plantronics, Inc. 6131 Preservation Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416 Téléphone : 800-426-3738

Renseignements sur la section 68 du règlement FCC

a) Cet équipement est conforme à la section 68 des lois et règlements du FCC et aux exigences adoptées par l’ACTA. Sous cet équipement se trouve une étiquette indiquant, entre autres informations, le code

d’identication du produit au format américain : AAAEQ##TXXXX. S’il

est requis, ce numéro doit être fourni à la compagnie de téléphonie.

b) Les ches et les prises utilisées pour connecter cet équipement au

câblage et au réseau téléphonique des lieux doivent être conformes à la section 68 des exigences et règlements applicables du FCC et aux

exigences adoptées par l’ACTA. Un cordon téléphonique et une che

modulaire, RJ11C USOC, conformes sont fournis avec ce produit. Il est conçu pour être branché à une prise modulaire compatible qui soit aussi conforme. Consultez les instructions d’installation pour plus de détails.

c) L’IES est utilisé an de déterminer le nombre d’appareils qui peuvent

être connectés à une ligne téléphonique. Un IES excessif sur une même ligne téléphonique peut empêcher les appareils de sonner lors de l’entrée d’un appel. Dans la plupart mais pas dans toutes les régions, la somme des IES ne doit pas excéder cinq (5,0). Pour connaître avec certitude le nombre d’appareils pouvant être connectés à une ligne comme déterminé par l’IES total, contactez la compagnie de téléphonie locale. Pour les produits approuvés après le 23 juillet 2001, l’IES du produit fait

partie du code d’identication du produit qui est au format américain :

AAAEQ##TXXXX. Les chiffres représentés par ## correspondent à l’IES sans virgule décimal (par ex. 03 correspond à un IES de 0,3). Pour les

produits plus récents, l’IES est afché séparément sur l’étiquette.

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CONFORMITÉ RÉGLEMENTAIRE

d) Si cet équipement téléphonique endommage le réseau téléphonique, la compagnie de téléphonie vous informera à l’avance du besoin possible de procéder à une interruption temporaire du service. Dans l’éventualité où il s’avèrerait impossible d’aviser le client à l’avance, la compagnie de téléphonie informera ce dernier dès que possible. Vous serez également informé(e) de votre droit de déposer une plainte auprès du FCC si vous le jugez nécessaire.

e) La compagnie de téléphonie peut apporter des modications à ses

installations, son équipement, ses opérations ou ses procédures qui peuvent affecter le fonctionnement de l’équipement. Si cela se produit,

la compagnie de téléphonie vous avisera à l’avance an que vous puissiez

prendre les mesures nécessaires pour garantir un service ininterrompu. f) Veuillez contacter Clarity au 800-426-3738 si vous rencontrez des

difcultés avec cet équipement téléphonique ou pour obtenir des

renseignements sur les réparations et la garantie. Si l’équipement est à l’origine de dommages sur réseau téléphonique, la compagnie de téléphonie peut exiger que vous le débranchiez jusqu’à ce que le problème soit résolu. g) Cet équipement téléphonique n’est pas destiné à être réparé et contient des pièces irréparables. L’ouverture de l’équipement ou toute tentative de procéder à des réparations rendront nulle la garantie. Pour un entretien ou des réparations, appelez le 800-426-3738. h) Le branchement à un service de lignes partagées est sujet aux tarifs provinciaux. Contactez la commission provinciale ou nationale de services publics ou la commission des sociétés pour plus de renseignements. i) Si votre domicile est équipé d’un système d’alarme câblé connecté à votre ligne téléphonique, assurez-vous que l’installation de cet équipement téléphonique ne désactive pas votre alarme. Si vous avez des questions sur ce qui désactive le système d’alarme, consultez votre compagnie de

téléphonie ou un installeur qualié.

j) Cet équipement téléphonique est compatible avec les prothèses auditives.

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CONFORMITÉ RÉGLEMENTAIRE

Téléphones privés à pièces de monnaie/cartes de crédit

An de se conformer aux tarifs provinciaux, la compagnie de téléphonie

doit être avisée à l’avance de toute connexion. Dans certaines provinces, la commission provinciale ou nationale des services publics ou la commission des sociétés doit approuver la connexion au préalable.

Renseignements sur la section 15 du règlement FCC

Cet équipement est conforme à la section 15 du règlement FCC. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) Cet appareil ne doit provoquer aucune interférence nuisible et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant causer un fonctionnement indésirable. L’intimité des communications ne peut être assurée à l’aide de ce téléphone.

Pour assurer la sûreté des utilisateurs, la FCC a établi des critères pour la quantité d’énergie de radiofréquence qui peut être sans risque absorbée par un utilisateur ou un spectateur selon l’utilisation prévue du produit. Ce produit a été examiné et avéré pour être conforme aux critères de FCC. Le combiné peut être sans risque tenu contre l’oreille de l’utilisateur. La base de téléphone sera installée et a employé tels que des parties du corps d’utilisateur autre que les mains sont maintenues à une distance approximativement de 20cm (8 pouces) ou davantage.

Votre équipement a été vérié et jugé conforme aux limites s’appliquant

aux appareils numériques de Classe B, conformément à la section 15 de la règlementation FCC. Ces limites ont été établies de manière à fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles lors d’une installation en milieu résidentiel.

Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre de l’énergie de radiofréquence. S’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément aux instructions fournies, il peut provoquer des interférences qui affecteront

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les communications radio. Il est toutefois impossible de garantir

CONFORMITÉ RÉGLEMENTAIRE

qu’aucune interférence ne surviendra dans une installation donnée. Si cet appareil cause des interférences nuisibles à la réception de la radio ou de la télévision, ce qui peut être déterminé en éteignant et en allumant l’appareil, vous êtes encouragé à essayer de corriger l’interférence au moyen d’une des mesures suivantes :

1. S’il est possible de le faire en toute sécurité, réorientez ou déplacez l’antenne de réception du téléviseur ou de la radio.

2. Dans la mesure du possible, déplacez le téléviseur, la radio ou tout autre récepteur par rapport à l’équipement téléphonique. (Cela permet d’accroître la distance entre l’équipement téléphonique et le récepteur.)

3. Branchez l’équipement téléphonique sur une prise de courant faisant partie d’un circuit différent de celui sur lequel est branché le téléviseur, la radio ou tout autre récepteur.

4. Obtenez l’aide du détaillant ou d’un technicien expérimenté en radio/ télévision.

AVERTISSEMENT : Les changements ou modications non autorisés

expressément par le fabricant responsable de la conformité peuvent annuler le droit de l’utilisateur à se servir de cet équipement.

Spécications techniques d’Industrie Canada

Ce produit satisfait aux spécications techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada.

Cet appareil de classe B est conforme avec les normes canadiennes ICES3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

Cet équipement est conforme aussi avec Industrie Canada RSS-102 par rapport au code de la santé du Canada 6 pour l’exposition de personnes à des champs de radiofréquences.

Avant d’installer cet équipement, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il lui est permis de se raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise de

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télécommunication locale. L’équipement doit également être installé

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en suivant une méthode acceptable de raccordement. Dans certains cas, le câblage interne de l’entreprise associé à un service de ligne particulier peut être prolongé au moyen d’un connecteur homologué (cordon prolongateur téléphonique). L’abonné doit être conscient que la conformité aux conditions stipulées précédemment ne peut empêcher une dégradation éventuelle du service dans certaines circonstances. Les réparations effectuées sur l’équipement homologué doivent être

conées au centre canadien d’entretien autorisé ayant été désigné par le

fournisseur.

L’entreprise de télécommunications pourrait exiger que l’utilisateur

déconnecte l’équipement suite à des réparations ou modications

apportées par celui-ci ou tout mauvais fonctionnement de l’équipement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que les ls de

mise à la terre du secteur, des lignes téléphoniques et les canalisations métalliques internes d’eau, le cas échéant, soient raccordées ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les zones rurales.

AVERTISSEMENT : Les utilisateurs ne doivent pas tenter de procéder eux-mêmes à de tels raccordements, mais doivent contacter le service d’inspection des installations électriques ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

L’Indice d’Équivalence de la Sonnerie est une indication du nombre maximum de dispositifs autorisés à être branchés à une interface téléphonique. Le raccordement d’une interface peut être constitué d’une combinaison de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme des indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de l’ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas cinq.

Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme canadienne ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).