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Getting started
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 (866) 288-4268. For 
more detailed instructions, refer to the online Complete user’s manual 
at www.telephones.att.com/manuals.
If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove 
the battery to 
prevent possible leakage.
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Battery installation and charging
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 11. 
To skip setting the date and time, press 
 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 42. To skip the setup, press   
on the handset.
 
 
 
SET DATE
MM/DD/YY
 
 
 
SET TIME
HH:MM --
 
 
 
Setup Ans sys?