User manual AT&T 9100

[. . . ] · Remove the handset battery cover by pressing the indentation on the handset battery cover and sliding the cover downward. 2 · Place the handset battery pack in the compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the underside of the battery are aligned with the charging contacts in the handset battery compartment. · Replace the handset battery cover by sliding it on its track up and over the handset battery compartment until it snaps firmly in place. I N S TA L L AT I O N continued 6 Charge the handset batteries before use. The handset battery must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time. [. . . ] This is very useful in a dark environment; you do not have to fumble around looking for the key to answer the call. Ending a Call If you are near the base: Place the handset in the base. Volume Control To increase the sound level of a call, move the handset volume control (located in the left side of the handset) to HI. The last number you called is stored in the redial memory until you dial another number. Temporary Tone If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, this feature allows you to enter codes or tones needed to operate answering machines, or use electronic banking services, calling cards, and other special services. This feature will operate most special services; however, some services may actually require a touch tone line. NOTE: If you have touch tone service, you do not need to use the Temporary Tone feature. Programming the Ringer Type The handset ringer is capable of four different types of ringing tones. The following sections detail how to change the different tones and to turn off the ringer on the handset. 4 Press . 4 Turning Off the Ringer To turn off the ringer on the handset, do the following: 1 Press . To turn ringer on again, see "Programming the Ringer Type. " Checking the Ringer To check the ringer which is currently programmed, do the following: 1 Press . If it is more convenient for you to do so, you can leave the handset in the base all the time. If the batteries don't charge properly: If you get a low-battery signal even after 16 hours of charging, the battery should be replaced. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause dama ge to the eyes or skin. · Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. · 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. Replacing the Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward. Make sure the metal contacts on the underside of the battery are aligned with the charging contacts in the battery compartment. 4 Replace the cover by sliding it on its track up over the battery compartment until it snaps firmly in place. Place the handset in the base unit and allow it to charge for 16 hours. [. . . ] · Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and the telephone jack. · You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. If you hear other calls while using the phone: · Disconnect the base from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. [. . . ]