Overview

The CrystalTone works just like a standard telephone. It also has some very helpful features. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with its capabilities.

AUDIO JACK

You can connect some assistive listening devices and headsets directly into the CrystalTone audio jack (3.5 mm).

SPEED-DIAL EMERGENCY BUTTONS

The CrystalTone has three special buttons that you can program with emergency numbers. When you need to dial an emergency number quickly, such as the police, just lift the receiver and press the button labeled with the picture

of a police badge (). The emergency buttons are NOT preprogrammed. You will need to program them before use (see “Saving Emergency Numbers” on page 8).

SPEED-DIAL DIRECTORY BUTTONS

Save up to 10 frequently called numbers for easy dialing. Once the number is saved, simply lift the receiver and press the desired Speed- Dial button to place a call.

HOLD BUTTON

You can place a call on hold by pressing the HOLD button. Neither you nor the person on the other end of the line will hear sounds from the line. To resume your conversation, press the HOLD button a second time.

VOLUME (VOL)

Everyone in your house can use the CrystalTone . When you need more volume, just press the VOL button. The CrystalTone remembers any volume and tone adjustments made previously. The amplification turns off when the receiver is hung up or when VOL is pressed again.

REDIAL BUTTON

When you get a busysignal, you can call back later with the press of a button. The REDIAL button automatically calls the last number that was dialed.

LOUD RING WITH RING INDICATOR

The ringer has a separate volume control so you can select the ring volume and pitch that work best for you. Plus, the Ring Indicator lights up whenever the phone rings to provide a visual alert.

FLASH BUTTON

Some telephone service features like Call Waitingrequire a “hook flash” which is a very brief interruption of the connection like hanging up the phone for one second. The timing for a hook flash can be tricky but the FLASH button times it perfectly so you don’t have to worry about accidentally disconnecting your call.

OUTGOING VOLUME

You can amplify the sound of your voice being heard by the person on the other end of the

line with the button (Outgoing Volume).

MUTE BUTTON

You can silence your outgoing voice by pressing the MUTE button. The person on the other end of the line will not be able to hear sounds from where you are.

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