Clarity CLS 45i - Manual (Page 21)

When the telephone rings, the visual ringers
will flash on both the base and handset. Note
that when the handset is in the cradle, only
the base will ring.
1. Lift the handset to begin your conversation.
a. If Auto-Talk is On, do not press the
TALK key.
b. If Auto-Talk is Off, you will need to press
the TALK key.
2. To end your conversation, press TALK or
place the handset back in the cradle.
When returning the handset to the cradle,
it should be facing up so that you can see
the Caller ID and because it charges auto-
matically when it is in the cradle facing up.
ANSWERING FROM THE HANDSET
WHEN IT IS OUT OF ITS CRADLE
Sometimes you may temporarily leave the
handset in another room and you can answer
from the handset wherever it is. Note: The
handset’s RINGER switch must be in the ON
position for the ringer to operate.
1. When the phone rings, press the TALK or
SPEAKER button to answer.
2. When you are through talking, press the
TALK or SPEAKER button again to hang up.
ANSWERING CALLS FROM THE BASE
WITH THE HANDSET EITHER IN OR
OUT OF THE CRADLE (USING THE
BASE SPEAKERPHONE)
1. Press SPEAKER
2. The SPEAKER button lights up
3. Listen and talk through the speaker from
up to 20 feet away
4. Adjust the volume of the speaker by
moving the sliding SPEAKER VOL control
left or right.
5. When you have finished the call, press
SPEAKER.
6. The SPEAKER light goes out
Handset Amplifier
The CLS45i has a powerful amplifier that can
provide up to 40dB of incoming amplification
depending upon your settings.
When AMPLIFY is Off on the handset, the
handset VOL control allows for amplification
up to 18dB.
When the handset AMPLIFY button is On, the
handset volume control allows for amplification
to adjust from up to 40dB. A backlight under
the button turns on when the Amplify button
is activated.
To adjust the volume:
1. Press the AMPLIFY button. It lights up.
2. Slide the VOL control (on the top left side
of the handset) to select the level of ampli-
fication that best suits your hearing needs.
CAUTION: Repeated incremental
exposure to amplification levels
greater than 18dB may be harmful
to individuals who do not have hear-
ing disabilities. Do not remove the
warning label. If it is likely that a
visually impaired person will use the
telephone, securely attach the pro-
vided warning printed in Braille to
the back of the handset.
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Installing and Using Your CLS45i