At&t user's manual 5.8 ghz four handset cordless telephone with answering system and caller id/call waiting e5812b, e5813b, e5814b, e1812b, e1813b, e1814b (65 pages)
Summary of Contents for AT&T HS-8201
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USER’S MANUAL Part 2 900 MHz Cordless Telephone HS-8201 Please also read Part 1 — Important Product Information AT&T and the globe symbol are registered trademarks of AT&T Corp. licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
INSTALLATION ..... . Before You Install ...3 Table/Desk Installation...5 Wall Installation...6 TELEPHONE OPERATION Make or Answer a Call ...8 End a Call ...8 Change Channel...8 Redial ...8 Handset Volume ...8...
Before You Install Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch. Install the handset battery. c) Place battery pack d) Replace INSTALLATION...
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INSTALLATION Attach the belt clip to the cordless handset (optional). To attach To remove...
Table/Desk Installation Standard electrical outlet Charge the handset battery. Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 24 hours the first time. After the first charge, the battery is typically fully charged overnight. Check for dial tone. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press P;...
INSTALLATION Wall Installation Position the wall mount adapter on the base. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. Align tabs on wall mount adapter with holes on bottom of base. Snap wall mount adapter firmly into place.
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Mount the base on the wall. b) Place power cord as shown, so it hangs straight down between base and wall. Follow Steps 3–5 in Table/Desk Installation. INSTALLATION Align holes on base with mounting studs on wall jack. c) Pull base down on mounting studs until it locks into place.
TELEPHONE OPERATION Handset Volume Adjust volume of what you hear through the handset. Make or Answer a Call Lift handset from base — OR — Press P and wait for light to go on steadily. Flash/ Call Waiting Access special telephone company subscriber services.
TELEPHONE OPERATION On steady when handset is in base Page/ Handset Locator Press once to page the handset for up to one minute — OR — Press twice to cancel.
TELEPHONE OPERATION Temporary Tone Dialing If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long-distance services.
TELEPHONE OPERATION Headset Jack You can use this telephone hands-free when you install the 2.5 mm headset. Plug the headset into the jack located on the right side of the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force the connection, but make sure the plug fits securely.
TELEPHONE MEMORY This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers, each up to 16 digits long. You can dial numbers stored in memory just by pressing M and a number button. Store Memory Numbers 1 Make sure the handset is off. 2 Press G.
Charging the Handset Battery Pack This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 12 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about six hours. The battery pack needs charging when: •...
BATTERIES Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of in household garbage. If burned, it could explode. If punctured, it could release caustic material which could injure the skin or eyes. If swallowed, it may be toxic. The RBRC ™...
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800 222–3111. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase. If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first: •...
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you hear noise or interference when using the phone: • Make sure the base antenna is fully upright. • You may be out of range. Move closer to the base. Press and release C to change to another of the 30 channels •...