Getting started
8
Battery installation and charging
Step 3
Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the
charger. The CHARGE light on the top of the handset is
on during 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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CHARGE light
After you install your telephone or power returns following
a power outage, the handset and base will prompt you to
set the date and time. For instructions on setting the date
and time using a cordless handset or the telephone base,
see Set date/time on page 16 and page 27, respectively.
To skip setting the date and time, press
OFF/CANCEL on
a cordless handset or CANCEL on the telephone base.
After the date and time setting is done or skipped, the
telephone base 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 80. To skip the setup, press
CANCEL on the telephone base.
Step 2
Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards
until it clicks into place.