User manual AT&T 8500

[. . . ] For better range coverage, install the phone on the the upper-most level of your home. (For an illustration of battery installation, see BATTERIES. ) · Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward. Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery compartment. · Replace the battery cover by sliding it on its track up over the battery compartment until it snaps firmly into place. [. . . ] These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center. Or, you may call 1-800-8BATTERY for locations accepting spent Nickel-Cadmium batteries. Replacing the Handset Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward. Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery compartment. Replace the cover by sliding it on its track up over the battery case until it snaps firmly into place. Place the handset face up or face down in the base and allow it to charge for at least four hours. The telephone might operate in as little as 10 minutes, but for best performance, let the battery pack charge fully. 2 3 · · 4 5 · · · · RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. 2 BATTERIES Spare Battery Charger This phone is equipped with a built-in spare battery charger in the base unit. The spare battery charger allows you to always have a charged battery available should the handset battery charge become low. To install the spare battery pack: (Replacement Battery #3500, SKU# 90817) 1 Open the base unit battery compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery are aligned with charging contacts in the battery compartment. 4 When the battery is installed properly, the indicator on the base unit will light. NOTE: The indicator on the base will remain lit as long as there is a spare battery installed in the base. The light does not go out when the battery is fully charged. Power Failure Operation This phone is capable of supplying back-up power to the base unit in the event of a power failure. This feature only works when the spare battery is installed in the base unit spare battery charger and is fully charged. When the telephone is operating on back-up power, you may only answer and place calls. NOTE: The amount of time this phone will operate during a power failure will vary depending on use and spare battery charge level. 3 TELEPHONE OPERATION Headset jack Make, answer or end a call Access numbers in telephone memory Allows you to hear caller, but caller can't hear you Access subscriber services Redial last number called Light goes on when handset is in use Light goes on when handset is charging in base Light goes on when spare battery is charging in base Send paging tone to handset Temporary Tone Store numbers in telephone memory Adjust handset volume Turn Handset Ringer on or off Making a Call 1 2 Press P on the handset and wait for the PHONE light to go on steadily. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. Ending a Call Press P on the handset -- OR -- Place the handset in the cradle. Answering a Call If the handset is in the base, lift the handset. The PHONE light goes on and the call is connected -- OR -- If the handset is away from the base, press P on the handset. NOTE: Although ringing stops when you answer, you might not be able to hear the other party until the PHONE light goes on steadily. During a power failure, you may need to press P to answer a call. Redial The last number dialed on this phone (up to 24 digits) is stored in redial memory until you dial another number. 3 When you hear a dial tone, press R. Mute Mute allows you to hear your caller, but prevents the caller from hearing you. The MUTE light goes off. 5 TELEPHONE Handset Ringer Selection You can select from four different handset ringer styles. 4 Press G. OPERATION Page The Page feature allows you to signal someone at the handset from the base. [. . . ] If you have dial pulse (rotary) service on your phone line, make sure the dial mode is set to Dial Pulse (see INSTALLATION). · · If the phone does not ring when you receive a call: · · · · · Make sure the handset Ringer is on. (Press r to turn Ringer on. ) Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and the telephone jack. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged firmly into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch. You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. [. . . ]