█Turning the Handset “Power On/Off” Mode
The A1600 handset can be turned to “Power Off” mode, which can be a convenient way to prevent the phone from ringing without having to change the ringer setting. When you turn the handset to “Power Off” mode, calls can’t be made or received until you turn the power back “On”.
1.In Standby Mode (not during a live call):
2.To turn the handset “Off”, simply press and hold 
until the display turns off.
3.To turn the handset “On”, you can either:
4.Place the handset back into the base and the handset will automatically power on.
5.Press and hold 
until the display turns on.
█Auto Answer Setting
Your ClearSounds® A1600 comes from the factory preset for Auto Answer set to OFF. With this feature turned ON, when the phone is in the base, you can answer a call by simply picking up the handset from the base. You do not need to press any key to answer. To change this setting:
1.Press 
under the word Menu on the screen to display the main menu list.
2.Press up 
or down 
to scroll to HS Settings and then press
under the word Select.
3.Press up 
or down 
to scroll to Auto Answer and then press under the word Select.
4.Press up 
or down 
to select On or Off to
enable/disable the function and then press under the word Select.
█Keypad Tones Setting
Your ClearSounds® A1600 for menu Keypad Tones ON. tone when navigating the To change this setting:
comes from the factory preset This refers to having an audible menu to verify a selection.