User manual AT&T HS8211

[. . . ] Connect the power cord. 2 3 4 5 Charge the handset battery. After the first charge, the battery is typically fully charged overnight. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press P; you should hear a dial tone. If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as the batteries are charged. [. . . ] If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not ring -- or if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press P. If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might hear noise or interference. If you move out of range without pressing O, your phone will be left "off the hook. " To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing O. 11 TELEPHONE MEMORY This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers, each up to 16 digits long. You can dial numbers stored in memory just by pressing M and a number button. Store Memory Numbers 1 Make sure the handset is off. 3 Press the number button (0­9) where you want to store the telephone number. 4 Dial the telephone number (up to 16 digits) -- OR -- Press R to store the last number dialed. 5 Press M. Store a Pause in a Memory Number Press to store a two-second pause in the dialing sequence. Each press adds another twosecond pause and counts as one digit. Change/Replace a Stored Memory Number Store a new number in its place. Directory Label Dial Memory Numbers 1 Press P. 2 Press and release M, then press the number button (0­9) where the memory number is stored. Use the selfadhesive directory label to keep a record of the numbers (or names) stored in memory. It's best to write on the label before applying it to the phone. 12 BATTERIES Charging the Handset Battery Pack This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 12 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about six hours. The battery pack needs charging when: · A new battery is installed in the handset. You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the base after each use. If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after eight hours of charging, the battery should be replaced. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: · · · Use only Replacement Battery 3301 (SKU# 91076). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger. · · · 13 BATTERIES Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. [. . . ] 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 above suggestions don't solve the problem, try re-initializing the handset and base: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Disconnect the power to the base. Put the handset in the base to re-initialize. If you hear a two-beep signal when you try to use the handset: · · You might be out of range. If moving closer to the base doesn't help, try following the directions above for re-initializing the handset and base. If the phone does not ring when you receive a call: · · · · · Make sure the handset ringer is on. Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and the telephone jack. [. . . ]