Clarity Chat, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE P E R S O N A L S O U N D A M P L I F I E R ...

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Page 3: ...or your Clarity Chat purchase We are here to help you with any questions you may have Feel free to contact Clarity customer support at 1 800 426 3738 Please register your product at http shop clarityproducts com support registration ...

Page 4: ...nd Turning On Off 11 4 Battery Information 12 5 Controlling Volume and Programs 14 6 Using with Telephones and Cellular Phones 16 7 Cleaning your Earpiece ThinTubing and DomeTip 18 8 AdditionalTips in Caring for Your Clarity Chat 20 9 Troubleshooting 21 10 Warnings to Consumer 22 11 Regulatory Compliance 23 12 Warranty Information 24 Table of Contents 2 ...

Page 5: ...f pair SIZE 1B THIN TUBE x2 already attached to receiver SIZE 2B THIN TUBE x2 Longer USER GUIDE TRAVEL CASE BATTERIES x6 x12 if pair SMALL MEDIUM LARGE DOME TIPS x2 if pair Medium attached CLEANING TOOL CLEANING WIRE x2 x4 if pair 3 ...

Page 6: ...The Clarity Chat at a Glance MICROPHONE PROGRAM CONTROL THIN TUBE DOME TIP BATTERY DOOR RETENTION LOOP BATTERY SIZE LABEL SERIAL NUMBER VOLUME CONTROL 4 2 B ...

Page 7: ...ery is inserted here and also functions as the on off switch when operating the device When the door is closed and battery inserted the device will be on Opening the door will turn off the device A indicator corresponds to the positive side of the battery 5 ThinTube and DomeTip Each Clarity Chat comes with a thin tube and dome tip that connects to the receiver Sound travels through the tubing into...

Page 8: ...car engines keys dropping doors shutting typing on a keyboard or even your own voice may seem loud at first With consistent usage over time your brain will adjust to these environmental noises so they are no longer startling and you can begin to tune out these unwanted sounds The same thing happens with the human voice and understanding speech in conversations There may be speech frequencies you h...

Page 9: ... the battery door remove plastic tab from battery and insert the battery refer to page 11 for proper battery insertion c Close the battery door and your Clarity Chat is now turned on d Hold the thin tube between your thumb and index finger The dome tip opening should be pointing in towards your ear canal Look for the colored number letter combination on the tubing where the retention loop meets th...

Page 10: ...re you are getting enough ampli fication out of the receiver and help avoid whistling Tip If you prefer not to use the retention loop it can be removed with scissors Tip If you wear eyeglasses or oxygen put your Clarity Chat on first and make sure the tubing is as close flush to the skin as possible You can then put on your eyeglasses or oxygen on If everything fits properly you can stop here If y...

Page 11: ... the thin tube from the earpiece Grasp the earpiece end of the thin tube Gently turn approximately 90 degrees and pull to remove the ear tube from the receiver Tip Thin tube size 2B is slightly longer than size 1B ...

Page 12: ... the thin tubing and firmly pull the dome tip to remove i Find the correct size dome and press to attach it to the end of the thin tube j Attach the thin tubing to the ear piece Press until it snaps into position Now you can reapply to your ear 10 ...

Page 13: ...ff the plastic tab c Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the sign or tab side of the battery facing up you should still be able to see the sign on the battery after battery has been inserted Wait 1 2 minutes before closing the battery door to allow the battery to fully charge d The battery door on the Clarity Chat works as the ON OFF switch 11 ...

Page 14: ...pposite the wire end there is a magnetic tip to assist in inserting removing the batteries 4 Battery Information a The Clarity Chat uses a size 312 zinc air battery The battery life varies depending on the amount of usage Battery life is up to 7 10 days b The plastic sticker tab on the battery preserves the battery and when the tab is removed the battery becomes fully active after 1 2 minutes of o...

Page 15: ...the battery to get enough oxygen to become fully charged After this time the battery door on your Clarity Chat can be closed and it is ready for use d It is recommended to keep your batteries away from metal objects such as keys or coins because they can cause the battery to short circuit e A voice prompt will warn when the battery needs to be replaced Tip To prolong battery life remember to turn ...

Page 16: ...h allows you to choose between volume levels Press lightly and release the top of the volume control to increase the volume Press lightly and release the bottom of the volume control switch to decrease the volume You will hear voice prompts when you reach the maximum or minimum volume level Every time you press the volume 14 ...

Page 17: ...icated by voice prompts b The voice prompt will let you know which program has been selected The dome tip must be in your ear to hear the voice prompt Use the program that sounds the best to you a majority of the time Users may experience more whistling feedback in this program with higher volumes PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 All listening situations Noisy environments Quiet 1 on 1 conv...

Page 18: ...me up on your phone Telecoils Your device contains a telecoil The telecoil converts electromagnetic signals directly from the telephone into sound To use the telecoil select the pro gram setting 4 using the program control button The telecoil setting may help you to hear more clearly while using the telephone After finishing your phone call change back to your preferred program Other uses of a tel...

Page 19: ...into your receiver via a magnetic field greatly reducing background noise and competing sounds which will allow you to hear the speaker more clearly If you are in a location with an induction loop system you will notice this symbol Examples of potentially looped locations Churches Theaters Concert Halls Museums etc 17 ...

Page 20: ...vents because they can damage your device ALWAYS SEPARATETHE THINTUBING FROMTHE EARPIECE BEFORE CLEANING IT The brush side of the cleaning tool is used to clean the earpiece from earwax and debris The wire end on the cleaning tool is for removing earwax and debris from the dome tips Remove the dome tip from the thin tubing insert the wire end of the cleaning tool and twist in a circular motion 18 ...

Page 21: ...is that may have accumulated in the thin tubing Insert the wire into the thin tube as shown in the diagram below Tip Clean your earpiece thin tubing and dome tips weekly to ensure optimum performance and replace your thin tubing and dome tips every 3 months 19 ...

Page 22: ...ur Clarity Chat in the bath or shower or immerse it in water If your Clarity Chat gets wet do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave Do not adjust any controls Open the battery door immediately and allow your Clarity Chat to dry naturally for 24 hours Handle with care Do not drop your Clarity Chat or knock it against hard surfaces Protect your Clarity Chat from excessive heat During trans...

Page 23: ... down Insert battery plus side up Moisture Open battery door and allow to dry 2 Whistling or feedback Device not inserted properly Remove and re insert Change dome tip or tubing Hair or clothes near ear Poor fit Poor fitting device Move hair or clothing near ear Volume is too high Turn down volume 1 2 levels 3 Device falling out of ears Use other size tubing or dome tip 9 Troubleshooting 21 ...

Page 24: ...e Clarity Chat contact a physician immediately Remove your Clarity Chat for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures The Clarity Chat contains small parts that can cause choking in children Never leave your Clarity Chat or batteries where small children and pets can reach them If any part of the Clarity Chat including batteries is swallowed consult your phsyician or local poison co...

Page 25: ...omic Development Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any in terference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exem...

Page 26: ...A from Clarity Along with the RMA number the following items must be returned within 45 days of a Clarity Chat device purchase 1 Original product in original packaging purchased from Clarity or an au thorized Clarity reseller 2 Original receipt indicating product purchase within 45 days of product return for a Clarity Chat device Limit one refund per name household or address Must be a U S residen...

Page 27: ...tal or consequential damages negligence strict liability or any other legal theory If valid original dated receipt original product and original package with UPC are not included in the request for refund the purchase price will not be refunded Proof of purchase must be obtained from product purchased by you We will not honor incomplete submissions Not responsible for lost late or undelivered subm...

Page 28: ...he U S and Canada For warranty information in other countries please contact your local retailer or distributor Limited Warranty Clarity a division of Plantronics Inc Clarity warrants to the original consumer purchaser that except for limitations and exclu sions set forth below this product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original...

Page 29: ...ance attempted by anyone other than Clarity or an autho rized service center is not a defect covered by this warranty Implied Warranties Under state law you may be entitled to the benefit of certain implied warranties These implied warranties will continue in force only during the warranty period Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may...

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