Clarity CLS 45i operating instructions Features and controls on the faceplate top of the base

Features – Base

Features and controls on the faceplate (top) of the base.

POWER (also Low Battery) indicator. This light is the left most of three lights above the keypad. It signals you to alert you to the status of the backup batteries and the AC power. See chart on page 12.

IN USE light. This green light is ON when the telephone line is in use.When transfer- ring a call, this light changes from a steady light to a flashing light.

CHARGE indicator. This red light is ON when the handset is in the cradle.

KEYPAD buttons. The buttons on the keypad are backlit.They light up when you press SPEAKER.

MEMORY buttons. M1 through M4 and ER5 through ER7. M1 through M4 are for frequently-called numbers and ER5 through ER7 are for emergency numbers. Each stores a telephone number of up to 16 digits in length.These are one-touch buttons. See pages 21-22.

PROG button. Press when storing frequent- ly called and emergency telephone numbers into memory. See page 22.

INTERCOM (and Page) button. Press to page the handset, transfer a call or for conversation between the base and hand- set. It can also be used to connect a three- way call between the handset, base and a third party on another telephone line.

FLASH button. Press to access special services from the telephone company such as Call Waiting and other subscribed services.

REDIAL (and Pause) button. Press to redial the last number you called. Pause lets you insert an extension or menu choice

when storing numbers. It lets you program numbers up to 32 digits. See additional description on page 5.

SPEAKER button. Backlit button lights up when Speaker is turned On. Press it and it provides hands-free communication with adjustable volume.

Note: In Speaker mode, only one party at a time can be heard. It is best that you wait until the other party is finished speaking before you speak. Otherwise parts of the conversation may be lost.

MUTE button. Press to turn the micro- phone on the base ON and OFF. It is for added privacy.

SPEAKER VOL slide control. Use this to adjust the volume of the speaker on the base.

ANTENNA. Keep the antenna raised for the maximum reception strength and to minimize interference on the line.

VISUAL RINGER. This flashes a bright red light when the telephone is ringing.

PHONE NUMBER DIRECTORY. Included is a self-adhesive plastic sleeve and several directory listing cards on which you can note the phone numbers you have stored in memory buttons and other num- bers if you choose. Simply peel the backing off the sleeve and affix it to the base in the lower area of the handset cradle as shown. You may remove the directory cards as often as you wish to make changes by slid- ing them out of the sleeve and then sliding them back. NOTE: writing the numbers in pencil will make changes easier to make and will extend the life of the directory cards. Extra cards are included.

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