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.