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Two-line speakerphone
Battery installation
Before using the telephone, you should install four AA alkaline batteries
(purchased separately). You can use the telephone without batteries to dial
and receive calls. However, the line lights and the automatic redial feature will
not work, and the speakerphone and optional headset may not work properly
in all conditions. To use the speakerphone without batteries, you must
press and hold SPEAKER for one second.
NOTES:
• If you do not install batteries, you will hear a low battery warning tone every
time you lift the handset or press SPEAKER.
• Use disposable alkaline batteries only. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
CAUTION: Always unplug the line cord, before installing new batteries.
1. Press the tab as shown
and flip into the downward position.
2. Push the tab as shown and
lift to remove the battery
cover. Insert four new AA
3. Rep l a ce the
battery cover.
alkaline batteries (purchased
separately) following the
polarity markings in the
battery compartment.
The following symptoms indicate that the batteries in your telephone are low and
need to be replaced, even if there is no low battery warning yet:
• The automatic redial feature does not work or is not working properly, or
• HEADSET cannot be used to make or answer calls.
If you experience either of these symptoms, try replacing the batteries following
the instructions above.