8
Getting started
Battery installation and charging
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342/
BT283342). To order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery
to prevent possible leakage.
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Step 3
Charge the handset by placing it face forward
in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE
light on the handset is on during charging.
CHARGE light
After you install your telephone or power returns following
a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date
and time. For instructions, see Set date/time on page 13.
To skip setting the date and time, press
OFF/CANCEL on
the handset.
After the date and time setting is done or skipped, the
handset will prompt if you want to set up the answering
system. Press MENU/SELECT to start the answering system
setup via voice guide. For more details, see Voice guide
on page 64. To skip the setup, press
OFF/CANCEL on
the handset.
SET DATE
MM/DD/YY
SET TIME
HH:MM --
Setup Ans sys?