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USER’S MANUAL Part 2 1 900 MHz Cordless Telephone HS - 8200 Fold open this manual for information about this telephone’s installation and operation . Please also read Part 1 — Important Product Information . AT & T and the globe symbol are registered trademarks of AT & T Corp . licensed to Advanced AmericanTelephones . © 2000 Advanced American Telephones . All rights reserved . Printed in Mexico . 850002163 Issue 1AT & T 5 / 00
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INSTALLATION Table / Desk Installation Wall Installation Standard Modular electrical telephone Modular outlet jack telephone Short jack telephone line cord Standard electrical outlet Strain - relief groove Power cord Long telephone line cord Power cord The instructions below are for both table and wall base . Slide the base down onto the knobs until it loc ks installation . into place . 6 Charge the handset battery . 1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a Place the handset face up or face down in the base . telephone jack . The CHARGING light on the base g oes on to show the This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a handset is in the right position to charge the battery . standard electrical outlet ( 110v AC ) not controlled by For best battery performance , charge the battery for at a wall switch . least 12 hours the first time . After the first charge , the 2 Install the handset battery . battery will quick - charge in only six hours . ( For an illustration of battery installation , see BATTERIES . ) 7 Check for dial tone . • Remove the battery cover by pressing on the After the batteries are charged , pick up the handset . indentation and sliding downward . Check for a dial tone by pressing P ; you should • Plug the battery pack connector into the handset , hear a dial tone . and place the battery pack and wires into the 8 Set the dial mode . compartment . If you have touch tone service , the phone is ready to • Replace the battery cover by sliding it on its track use as soon as the batter ies are charged . up over the battery compartment until it snaps firmly into place . If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service , you’ll need to change the dial mode . When the phone is off , press 3 Connect the telephone line cord . P , G , # # # 3 to set the dial mode to Plug one end of the telephone line cor d into the jack Dial Pulse . To return to touch tone dialing ( with touch on the back of the base ( see illustration above ) . Plug tone service ) , press P , G , # # # 8 . the other end of the line cor d into a modular jack . Make sure the plugs snap firmly into place . ( If you are wall mounting the phone , use the short line cord , and Belt Clip press the excess cord into the groove on the bottom If you wish , you can attach the belt clip to the cordless of the base . ) handset , following the illustrations below . ( The handset cannot be charged in the face - up position if the belt clip 4 Connect the power cord . is attached . ) Plug the power adapter into the jack labeled POWER on the back of the base . Loop the cord through the To Attach To Remove strain - relief groove , and press the cord into the groove on the back of the base . Plug the AC adapter on the power cord into an electrical outlet . NOTE : Connect power to the base unit before placing the handset in the cradle . 5 Mount the base on the wall . ( WALL MOUNTING ONLY ) Hold the base so the mounting knobs on the standar d wall jack will fit into the holes on the bottom of the 1
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IN C ASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone , try the suggestions If the phone does not ring when y ou receive below . If you still have trouble , call 1 800 222 – 3111 . a call : • Make sure the handset ringer is on . ( Press to If the phone doesn’t work at all , check these turn ringer on . ) items first : • Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not to the base and the telephone jac k . controlled by a wall switch . • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged firmly into an • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly outlet not controlled by a wall switch . into the base unit and the modular jac k . • You might be too far from the base ; move closer . • Make sure the base antenna is fully upright . • You might have too many extension phones on your • If the handset does not beep when y ou press P , telephone line to allow all of them to r ing . Try the battery might need charging . unplugging some of them . • Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly . If you hear other calls while using your phone : • If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service on your phone line , make sure the dial mode is set to Dial Pulse ( see • Press h to change to another channel . INSTALLATION ) . • Disconnect the base from the modular jack and plug in a corded telephone . If you still hear other calls , the If the above suggestions don’t solve the problem , try problem is probably in your wiring or local service . re - initializing the handset and base : Call your local telephone service company . 1 Disconnect the power to the base . If you lose a call after changing channels : 2 Remove the handset battery pack . You were probably almost out of range . Move closer to the 3 Wait a few minutes . base before changing channels . Before placing another call , 4 Connect the power to the base . set the handset in the base f or at least 15 seconds . 5 Insert the handset battery pack . If you are unable to operate special telephone 6 Put the handset in the base to r e - initialize . services or other equipment requiring touch If you hear a two - beep signal when you try to use tone signals : the handset : If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service , follow the directions • You might be out of range . Move closer to the base and under “ Temporary Tone � in the TELEPHONE OPERATION try again . section of this manual . • If moving closer to the base doesn’t help , try following the directions above for re - initializing the handset and base . 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 h to change to another of the 20 channels available . If noise is exceptionally loud , move closer to the base before changing channels . • Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can sometimes cause interference . Try moving the appliance or the base to another outlet . • The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range . Try moving the base to another location , preferably on an upper f loor . • If the buttons don’t work , try placing the handset in the base for at least 15 seconds . 2
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OPERATING RANGE This cordless telephone operates within the maximum If you move out of range during a phone conversation , power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission you might hear noise or interference . To improve reception , ( FCC ) . Even so , this handset and base can communicate move closer to the base . over only a certain distance — which can vary with the If you move out of range without pr essing P , your locations of the base and handset , the weather , and the phone will be left “ off the hook . � To hang up properly , walk construction of your home or office . For best performance , back into range , periodically pressing P . keep the base antenna fully upright . If you receive a call while you ar e out of range , the handset might not ring — or if it does r ing , the call might not connect when you press P . Move closer to the base , then press P to answer the call . 3
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TELEPHONE OPERATION Allows you to Headset jack hear caller , but caller can’t hear you Make , answer or end a call Access subscriber services Access numbers in telephone memory Redial last number called Light goes on when handset is in use Light goes on when handset is charging Temporary Tone in base Turn Handset Store numbers in Send paging tone to Ringer off telephone memory handset Adjust handset Change channels volume Turn Handset Ringer on Redial Making a Call The last number dialed on this phone ( up to 24 dig its ) is 1 Press P on the handset and wait for the PHONE stored in redial memory until you dial another number . light to go on steadily . 1 Press P . 2 When you hear a dial tone , dial the number . 2 Wait for the dial tone and for the PHONE light to go on steadily . Answering a Call 3 When you hear a dial tone , press R . If the handset is in the base , lift the handset . The PHONE light goes on and the call is connected — OR — Mute If the handset is away from the base , press P on the Mute allows you to hear your caller , but prevents the caller handset . The PHONE light goes on steadily and the call is from hearing you . connected . 1 Press M while on a call . 2 To return your conversation , press M again . NOTE : Although ringing stops when you answer , you might not be able to hear the other par ty until the PHONE light goes on steadily . Ending a Call Press P on the handset — OR — Place the handset in the cradle . 4
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TELEPHONE OPERATION Handset Ringer Selection Page You can select from four different handset ringer styles . The Page feature allows you to signal someone at the You can also turn the Ringer off . handset from the base . • Make sure the HANDSET IN USE light is not lit on the 1 Make sure the PHONE light is of f . base . 2 Press G , . • Press G on the base . A three - part paging 3 Press 1 , 2 , 3 or 4 to select your ringer style . You will tone will sound at the handset . hear a sample of the r inger style . 4 Press G . NOTE : When the handset is in use or the Ring er is off , the Page and Handset Locator features are inactive . Ringer Off / Battery Save Handset Locator 1 Make sure the PHONE light is of f . This feature is useful if you misplace the handset . 2 Press G . To locate the handset using this featur e : Press and hold 3 Press and hold for two seconds . G on the base for approximately four seconds . 4 To turn the ringer on again , press and release . A repeating paging tone is sounded in the handset . NOTE : This handset does not have an indicator to show To cancel the Handset Locator featur e : Press any button the Ringer is off . on the handset or G on the base . This feature turns itself off in approximately three minutes if you haven’t turned it off before then . Handset Volume NOTE : You can press P at any time to cancel this The handset volume can be set to five different levels . Each feature and make or answer a call . time you press V on the handset , the level of what you hear through the handset changes . When you reach the highest level , you’ll hear a beep . Changing this setting does Changing Channels not affect what the other party hears . This cordless phone has 20 channels available for maximum performance . If you experience interference during a call , Temporary Tone press h to switch to a clearer channel . NOTE : If you have touch tone service , you do not need to Headset Jack use the Temporary Tone feature . You can use this telephone hands - free when you install the If you have dial pulse ( rotary ) service , this feature allows over - the - ear headset and belt clip included in the box . you to enter codes or tones needed to oper ate answering 1 Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of machines , or use electronic banking services , calling cards , the handset ( under the small r ubber flap ) . Do not force and other special services . This feature will operate most the connection , but make sure the plug fits securely . special services ; however , some services may actually 2 Follow instructions under “ Making a Call � or “ Answering require a touch tone line . To be sure , ask the company that a Call . � provides the special service . 3 If you wish , attach the belt clip ( see “ Belt Clip � in the 1 Dial the call , then press * . Any buttons pressed after INSTALLATION section of this manual ) . this send tone signals . NOTE : The earpiece and microphone on the handset are 2 After you hang up , the phone automatically returns to disabled when the headset is plugged in . dial pulse ( rotary ) dialing . Special Telephone Services If you subscribe to special local telephone company services like Call Waiting or Call Forwarding , you can access them by pressing F whenever you would press the switchhook on a corded phone . 5
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TELEPHONE MEMORY This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers that Storing a Pause in a Memory Number you can dial just by pressing m and a number button . While storing a number in memory , hold down the button of the number that comes before the pause until you hear a second beep . This inserts a two - second pause after that Storing Memory Numbers digit . To insert a longer pause , hold the button down until 1 Make sure the PHONE light is of f . you hear a third or fourth beep . Each time you hear a beep , 2 Press and release G . The PHONE light blinks . the pause is two seconds longer . 3 Enter the number you want to store ( up to 24 digits ) For example , to store 9 , PAUSE , 555 – 0123 in memory — OR — location 3 : Press G , 9 ( hold until the second beep ) , Press R to store the last number dialed . 5550123 , m , 3 . 4 Press m . 5 Enter a memory location ( 0 – 9 ) . The handset sounds a Dialing Memory Numbers tone to confirm the number has been stored . 1 Press P . NOTE : You can use the self - adhesive directory label to 2 Press m . keep a record of telephone numbers stored in memory 3 Enter the memory location ( 0 – 9 ) of the number you’re locations . It’s best to write on the label before applying it calling . to the phone . Erasing Memory Numbers Changing / Replacing Stored 1 Make sure the PHONE light is of f . Memory Numbers 2 Press and release G . The PHONE light blinks . You can change or replace a stored number by storing a 3 Press m , then enter the memory location ( 0 – 9 ) new number in its place . you want to erase . The handset sounds a tone to confirm the number has been erased . 6
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BATTERIES Nickel Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries Charging the Handset Battery Pack must be recycled or disposed of properly . This battery should remain charged up to 15 days with the Do not dispose of in household garba ge . If Ringer turned on and up to 30 da ys with the Ringer off . A burned , it could explode . If punctured , it fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about could release caustic material which could 10 hours . injure the skin or eyes . If swallowed , it may The battery pack needs charging when : be toxic . • A new battery is installed in the handset . ™ The RBRC seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily • The phone beeps four times when you press P . participating in an industry program to collect and recycle • The phone does not respond when you press P . Nickel - Cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States . These batteries may be Place the handset in the base either in the f ace - down or taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries face - up position so the CHARGING / HANDSET IN USE light or recycling center . Or , you may call 1 – 800 – 8BATTERY for turns on . The battery pack is typically fully charged in locations accepting spent Nickel - Cadmium batteries . six hours . You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the Replacing the Handset Battery Pack handset to the base after each use . 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator , even after handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the six hours of charging , the battery should be replaced . cover downward . CAUTION : To reduce the risk of fire or injury to 2 Lift out the old battery pack . persons or damage to the telephone , read and 3 Hold the new battery pack and plug the follow these instructions carefully : connector into the handset . Place the battery pack • Use only Replacement Battery 3300 ( SKU # 90556 ) . into the case . • Do not dispose of the batter y in a fire . The cell 4 Replace the cover by sliding it on its track up over might explode . Check with local codes for special the battery case until it snaps firmly into place . disposal instructions . 5 The new battery pack must be char ged before • Do not open or mutilate the battery . Released using the phone . Place the handset face up or face electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to down in the base and allow it to charge for at least the eyes or skin . It may be toxic if swallowed . 12 hours the first charge ( after that , the battery will • Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to quick - charge in only six hours ) . The telephone might short the battery with conducting materials such as operate before that , but for best performance , let the rings , bracelets , and keys . The battery or conductor battery pack charge fully . may overheat and cause harm . • Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual . • Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and battery charger . RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation . 7