AT&T 8500 User Manual

OPERATING RANGE

This cordless telephone operates within the maximum
power allowed by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can
communicate over only a certain distance — which can
vary with the locations of the base and handset, the
weather, and the construction of your home or office. For
best performance, keep the base antenna fully upright.

If you receive a call while you are out of range, the
handset might not ring — or if it does ring, the call might
not connect when you press P. Move closer to the
base, then press P to answer the call.

If you move out of range during a phone conversation,

you might hear noise or interference. To improve reception,
move closer to the base. If you do not return to the range
of the base unit, the call may be dropped.

If you move out of range without pressing P, your
phone will be left “off the hook.” To hang up properly, walk
back into range, periodically pressing P.

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P ower Ad vantage™
Technology Cor dless
Telephone HS-8500

Fold open this manual for information about this
telephone’s installation and operation. Please
also read Part 1 – Important Product Information.

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© 2000 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.

Printed in Mexico. 850002437 Issue 1AT&T 5/00

USER’S MANUAL

Part 2

INSTALLATION

Standard

electrical

outlet

Power cord

1 Choose a spot 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. For better range coverage, install the
phone on the the upper-most level of your home.

2 Install the handset battery.

(For an illustration of battery installation, see
BATTERIES.)

• Remove the battery cover by pressing on the
indentation and sliding downward.

• Place the new battery pack in the compartment.
Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the
battery are aligned with the charging contacts in
the battery compartment.

• Replace the battery cover by sliding it on its track
up over the battery compartment until it snaps
firmly into place.

3 Connect the telephone line cord.

Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack
labeled TEL LINE on the back of the base. Plug the other
end of the line cord into a modular jack. Make sure the
plugs snap firmly into place.

4 Connect the power cord.

Plug the power adapter into the jack labeled POWER
on the back of the base. Loop the cord through the
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.

Modular
telephone
jack

Telephone line cord

5 Charge the handset battery for four hours.

Place the handset face up or face down in the base. The
CHARGING light on the base goes on to show the
handset is in the right position to charge the battery.

6 Check for dial tone.

After the battery is charged, pick up the handset. Press
P; you should hear a dial tone.

7 Set the dial mode.

If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to
use as soon as the battery is charged.

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to
change the dial mode. When the phone is off, press
G (the PHONE light flashes), # # # 3 to set
the dial mode to Dial Pulse. You’ll hear a three-beep
confirmation. To retur n to touch tone dialing (with
touch tone service), press G, # # # 8 .

Belt Clip

If you wish, you can attach the belt clip to the cordless
handset, following the illustrations below. (The handset
may not be charged in the face-up position if the belt clip
is attached.)

Slide

Down

into

Grooves

To

Attach

Push

Up and

Away

To

Remove

NOTE: Connect power to the base unit before placing the
handset in the cradle.

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BATTERIES

Charging the Handset Battery Pack

This battery should remain charged up to four days with
the Ringer turned on and up to 17 days with the Ringer off.
A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of up
to three hours. Standby and talk times will var y, depending
on factors such as how far the handset is from the base, or
how much interference the phone encounters.

The battery pack needs charging when:

• A new battery is installed in the handset.

• The phone beeps when you do not press any key.

• The phone beeps four times when you press P.

• The phone does not respond when you press P.
Place the handset in the base either in the face-down or

face-up position so the CHARGING light turns on. The
battery pack is typically fully charged in four hours.

You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the
handset to the base after each use.

If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after
four 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:

• Use only Replacement Battery 3500 (SKU# 90817).

• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell
might explode. Check with local codes for special
disposal instructions.

• Do not open or mutilate the batter y. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to
short the battery with conducting materials such as
rings, bracelets, and ke ys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause harm.

• Char ge 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.

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™ seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily
participating in an industry program to collect and recycle
Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of
service within the United States. These batteries may be
taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries
or recycling center. Or, you may call 1-800-8BATTERY for
locations accepting spent Nickel-Cadmium batteries.

Replacing the Handset Battery Pack

1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the

handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the
cover downward.

2 Lift out the old battery pack.
3 Place the new battery pack in the compartment.

Make sure the metal contacts on the end 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 case until it snaps firmly into place.

5 The new battery pack must be charged before

using the phone. Place the handset face up or face

down in the base and allow it to charge for at least four
hours. The telephone might operate in as little as 10
minutes, but for best performance, let the batter y pack
charge fully.

RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation.

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