“Getting to know you”
Serene CL-30
Loud and Big button Talking Cordless Phone
Training Manual
Nov. 15, 09
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CL-30 targeted User Groups
People with low vision •
People with low to moderate hearing loss •
People with mobility impairment •
People just wanted a simple cordless that they can hear and see well•
Main Feature Overview
40+ dB (100 times) amplication •
Tone control for speech clarity •
Talking Caller ID (no display) •
Talking key pad •
Large back-lit buttons •
8 one-touch speed dials•
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Controls-Handset Front
Voice mail/missed call indicator 1.
To redial the last dialed number. Or, 2.
during memory programming, press
this to insert a pause in between
numbers
Press to receive a waiting call 3.
Press to hang up. Or, press and hold to 4.
turn on/off the power of handset
To turn amplier on (lights up) or off 5.
Press and hold to turn on/off “Do-not-6.
Disturb” (no ringing on handset)
Press to adjust Tone setting up or down 7.
Press to receive call. Or, while on line, 8.
press again to turn on speaker phone
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Controls ---Handset sides & back
Volume up or down 1.
Lanyard anchor (lanyard available) 2.
Press to page other handsets 3.
Jack for headset 4.
Bettery compartment (Auto Amplier 5.
On/Off, Talking CID & Keypad On/Off
& English or French voice selection
switch inside)
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Controls--Base
Handset charging indicator 1.
Page button to page all handsets 2.
Back-up battery compartment (underneath) 3.
Ringer volume control (Side) 4.
Phone directory5.
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Connection & Battery Installation
Connections •
Rechargeable AAA batteries in •
handset (included)
Rechargeable AAA batteries (not •
included) in base as power back-
up. These batteries can be used
in handset as back-up if needed.
Out of the box feature settings
Auto Amplier On/Off: Off •
Talking Caller ID & Key-pad On/Off: On •
Talking Voice: English •
Speakerphone volume: Level 3 (of 5) •
Handset volume: Level 2 (of 5) •
Tone control: setting 2 (of 4) •
Ringer volume in base: Hi•
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Making a call from key pad
Enter the desired number on key pad 1.
Press 2.
to dial out. Or, press again to turn on the speakerphone
Press 3.
to hang up
To redial the last called number, press 4.
to get on line, then press
Answering a call
Press 1. to talk. Or, press it again to turn on the speakerphone
Press 2. to hang up
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Adjusting Handset Volume
While on line, press volume 1. on the side of handset to increase
or decrease volume; it beeps when it reaches its limit
If louder volume is desired, press 2.
to turn on (or off) the Amplier; it
lights up when On. If needed, press volume
again to adjust
When you hang up, it will reset to the last volume level setting and turn 3.
off the Amplier (unless Auto Amplier is set to On)
Auto Amplier On/Off
Auto On = Amplier comes on automatically whenever you are on line •
To select, set the “AUTO-AMPLIFER” switch in the battery compartment •
to either On or Off
• lights up whenever the amplier is on
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Adjusting Speakerphone Volume
While on speakerphone mode, press volume 1. to increase or
decrease volume
The Amplier and Tone setting are not effective at the speakerphone 2.
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Adjusting Tone Control
While on line and with Amplier On ( 1. lights up), press or
to select a tone setting for best speech clarity
When you hang up, it retains the last Tone setting2.
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Programming/Dialing from Speed Dial Buttons
To program a number---while off-line, enter phone number on key pad 1.
Press and hold the disired memory button (M1-M8) until it beeps to save 2.
To speed dial--while off line, press the desired memory button (M1-M8), 3.
then press to dial
Programming/Calling your Emergency Contact
in M1 (NOT for calling 911)
To program your emergency contact number---while off line, enter the 1.
phone number and then press
till it beeps
To call your emergency contact---just press 2.
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the speakerphone automatically so you can talk hands-free
For real emergency, call 9113.
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Receiving a Call Waiting
While on line, press 1. to receive a waiting call and put the current
call on hold
Press 2.
again to return to the call on hold
Using Voice Mail/Missed-call Indicator
Blinking asher means that there are voice mail messages waiting (paid 1.
service from your phone company) or that you have missed a call
To check voice mail, press 2.
to get on line. If you hear a stuttered dial
tone, that means you have messages waiting. Call your phone company
voice mail (a paid service) to retrieve all un-heard messages and the
blinking will stop. Blinking will continue as long you have un-heard
messages
If there is no voice message (no stuttered dial tone), that means you 3.
have missed a call only. To clear blinking, press and hold
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To turn off Talking feature
Open battery compartment 1.
Slide TALKING CID & KEYPAD switch to the Off position. This will turn 2.
off the talking voice of Caller ID and key pad
Useful CL-30 facts
Talking distance: up to 300 ft from base in an average house •
Talk time: up to 6.5 hours •
Stand-by time: 80 hours •
Time required to charge handset: 8 hours •
Base back-up battery talk time: 4 hours continuous •
Battery for handset/base: rechargeable AAA size, inter-changeable •
between handset and base use
Extra handsets (Model CL-30HS: up to 5, sold separately•
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Common FAQ
How can I turn off the “talking” voice? 1.
Just set the “talking” selection switch to Off in the battery compartment.
Can I change the voice level of the talking caller ID? 2.
Yes, while the phone is ringing, press volume
to increase or decrease
the talking volume.
What if I don’t have CID service? 3.
No problems, the phone will just not enunciate any caller ID info, everything
else will operate as usual.
What if I want the amplier on every time I use the phone? 4.
Just set the Auto-Amplier switch in the battery compartment to the On position.
How do I set the phone so that it is not too loud for the others? 5.
Set the Auto-Amplier in the battery compartment to Off. Press
button
to turn on the amplier when needed.
What if I wear T-coil hearing aids? 6.
Turn on the T-coil in your hearing aids and talk normally.
What if I don’t install back-up batteries? 7.
We strongly suggest that you do so; that way, your phone will be 100%
operational even when there is a power outage. If not, you phone will not be
operational in case of power outage.
How long will the back-up battery work? 8.
It will give you up to 4 hours of continuous talk time.
Why is the handset blinking? 9.
That means you’ve missed a call or there is a voice mail message waiting for you.
What is that beeping sound? 10.
The handset beeps when you put it in the cradle for charging.
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Toll free Help Line
(866) 376-9271 •
9AM to 6 PM, Monday-Friday, Pacic Standard Time •
Staffed with live customer service representatives•
Trouble shooting CL-30
Charge indicator on base does not light up--Jiggle handset to improve •
contact
No talking Caller ID—call your phone company to check on the Caller ID •
service
No dial tone--check for secured connection of AC adapter and phone line•
Handset does not ring--low battery, or it is in Do-Not-Disturb mode, or the •
handset power is off
Blinking asher on handset--you have missed a call or there is a voice mail •
message waiting
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