User manual AT&T 8200

[. . . ] Plug the other end of the line cord into a modular jack. Make sure the plugs snap firmly into place. (If you are wall mounting the phone, use the short line cord, and press the excess cord into the groove on the bottom of the base. ) Connect the power cord. Plug the power adapter into the jack labeled POWER on the back of the base. [. . . ] Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base to another outlet. The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an upper floor. If the buttons don't work, try placing the handset in the base for at least 15 seconds. · · · 2 OPERATING RANGE This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance -- which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. For best performance, keep the base antenna fully upright. 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. Move closer to the base, then press P to answer the call. If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base. If you move out of range without pressing P, your phone will be left "off the hook. " To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing P. 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 Temporary Tone Store numbers in telephone memory Change channels Turn Handset Ringer off Adjust handset volume Turn Handset Ringer on Light goes on when handset is charging in base Send paging tone to handset 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. Redial The last number dialed on this phone (up to 24 digits) is stored in redial memory until you dial another number. 2 Wait for the dial tone and for the PHONE light to go on steadily. 3 When you hear a dial tone, press R. 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. The PHONE light goes on steadily and the call is connected. NOTE: Although ringing stops when you answer, you might not be able to hear the other party until the PHONE light goes on steadily. Mute Mute allows you to hear your caller, but prevents the caller from hearing you. 2 To return your conversation, press M again. Press P on the handset -- OR -- Place the handset in the cradle. Ending a Call 4 TELEPHONE OPERATION Handset Ringer Selection You can select from four different handset ringer styles. 3 Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 to select your ringer style. You will hear a sample of the ringer style. 4 Press G. Page The Page feature allows you to signal someone at the handset from the base. [. . . ] If punctured, it could release caustic material which could injure the skin or eyes. The RBRCTM seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center. Or, you may call 1­800­8BATTERY 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. [. . . ]