O P E R A T I N G R A N G E
This cordless telephone operates within the maximum
power allowed by the Federal Communications
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.
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 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.
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.
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USER’S MANUAL
Part 2
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Power Advantage™
Technology Cordless
Telephone HS-8500
Fold open this manual for information about this
telephone’s insta lla tion a nd opera tion. Plea se
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.
© 2000 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.
Printed in Mexico. 850002437 Issue 1AT&T 5/00
B A T T E R I E S
Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable 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 vary, depending
on factors such as how far the handset is from the base, or
how much interference the phone encounters.
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.
The battery pack needs charging when:
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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.
Replacing the Handset Battery Pack
You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the
handset to the base after each use.
1
Remove the battery compartment cover on the
handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the
cover downward.
If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after
four hours of charging, the battery should be replaced.
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3
Lift out the old battery pack.
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.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to
persons or damage to the telephone, read and
follow these instructions carefully:
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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.
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5
Replace the cover by sliding it on its track up over
the battery case until it snaps firmly into place.
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 battery pack
charge fully.
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Do not open or mutilate the battery. 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 keys. The battery or
conductor 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.
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Observe proper polarity orientation between the
battery and battery charger.
RBRC is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation.
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B A T T E R I E S
Spare Battery Charger
Power Failure Operation
This phone is equipped with a built-in spare battery
charger in the base unit. The spare battery charger allows
you to always have a charged battery available should the
handset battery charge become low.
This phone is capable of supplying back-up power to the
base unit in the event of a power failure. This feature only
works when the spare battery is installed in the base unit
spare battery charger and is fully charged. When the
telephone is operating on back-up power, you may only
answer and place calls.
NOTE: Do not switch the battery while on a call.
To install the spare battery pack:
(Replacement Battery #3500, SKU# 90817)
NOTE: The amount of time this phone will operate
during a power failure will vary depending on use and
spare battery charge level.
1
Open the base unit battery compartment.
2
Place the spare battery pack in the battery compartment.
Make sure the metal contacts on the end of the battery
are aligned with charging contacts in the battery
compartment.
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4
Replace the battery compartment cover.
When the battery is installed properly, the indicator on
the base unit will light.
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The spare battery will be fully charged after 16 hours.
NOTE: The indicator on the base will remain lit as long
as there is a spare battery installed in the base. The light
does not go out when the battery is fully charged.
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T E L E P H O N E O P E R A T I O N
Light goes on when
Allows you to
Headset jack
handset is in use
hear caller,
but caller can’t
hear you
Light goes on when
handset is charging
in base
Make, answer or
end a call
Access subscriber
services
Access numbers in
telephone memory
Light goes on when
spare battery is
Redial last
number called
charging in base
Send paging tone to
handset
Temporary Tone
Store numbers in
telephone memory
Adjust handset
volume
Turn Handset
Ringer on or off
Making a Call
Ending a Call
Press P on the handset
— OR —
1
Press P on the handset and wait for the PHONE
light to go on steadily.
Place the handset in the cradle.
2
When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.
Redial
Answering a Call
The last number dialed on this phone (up to 24 digits) is
stored in redial memory until you dial another number.
If the handset is in the base, lift the handset. The PHONE
light goes on and the call is connected
— OR —
1
Press P.
If the handset is away from the base, press P on the
handset. The PHONE light goes on steadily and the call is
connected.
2
Wait for the dial tone and for the PHONE light to go
on steadily.
3
When you hear a dial tone, press R.
NOTE: Although ringing stops when you answer, you
might not be able to hear the other party until the
PHONE light goes on steadily. During a power failure,
you may need to press P to answer a call.
Mute
Mute allows you to hear your caller, but prevents the caller
from hearing you.
1
Press M while on a call. The MUTE light goes on.
2
To return to your conversation, press M again. The
MUTE light goes off.
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T E L E P H O N E O P E R A T I O N
Handset Ringer Selection
You can select from four different handset ringer styles.
You can also turn the Ringer off.
Page
The Page feature allows you to signal someone at the handset
from the base.
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Make sure the HANDSET IN USE light is not lit on the base.
Press G on the base. A three-part paging
tone will sound at the handset.
1
Make sure the PHONE light is off.
2
3
Press G, r.
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 to select your ringer style. You will
hear a sample of the ringer style.
NOTE: When the handset is in use or the Ringer is off, the
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Press G.
Page and Handset Locator features are inactive.
Ringer Off/Battery Save
Handset Locator
This feature is useful if you misplace the handset.
1
Make sure the PHONE light is off.
2
3
4
5
Press G, r.
To locate the handset using this feature: Press and
hold G on the base for approximately four
seconds. A repeating paging tone is sounded in the
handset.
Press 0 to turn the Ringer off.
Press G (you’ll hear a three-beep confirmation).
To turn the Ringer on again, press and release r.
To cancel the Handset Locator feature: Press any
button 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.
NOTE: This handset does not have an indicator to show
the Ringer is off.
Handset Volume
NOTE: You can press P at any time to cancel this
feature and make or answer a call.
The handset volume can be set to five different levels. Each
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 three short beeps. Changing this
setting does not affect what the other party hears.
Headset Jack
You can use this telephone hands-free when you install the
2.5 mm headset.
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Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side
of the handset. Do not force the connection, but make
sure the plug fits securely.
Temporary Tone
NOTE: If you have touch tone service, you do not need to
use the Temporary Tone feature.
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3
Follow instructions under “Making a Call”or “Answering
a Call.”
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. To be sure, ask the company that
provides the special service.
If you wish, attach the belt clip (see “Belt Clip”in the
INSTALLATION section of this manual).
NOTE: The earpiece and microphone on the handset are
disabled when the headset is plugged in. You cannot
place the handset in the cradle when the headset is
attached.
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Dial the call, then press *. Any buttons pressed after
this send tone signals.
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After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to
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.
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T E L E P H O N E M E M O R Y
The phone numbers you store in memory are saved when
you change the handset battery, or in the event of a power
failure. This cordless phone can store 20 telephone
numbers that you can dial just by pressing m and a
Storing a Pause in a Memory Number
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
digit. To insert a longer pause, hold the button down until
number button.
you hear a third or fourth beep. Each time you hear a beep,
the pause is two seconds longer.
Storing Memory Numbers
1
Make sure the PHONE light is off.
Press and release G. The PHONE light blinks.
Enter the number you want to store (up to 24 digits)
— OR —
For example, to store 9, PAUSE, 555–0123 in memory
location 3: Press G, 9 (hold until the second beep),
5 5 5 0 1 2 3, m, 0 3.
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Dialing Memory Numbers
Press R to store the last number dialed.
Press m.
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Press P.
Enter a memory location (01–20). The handset sounds
a tone to confirm the number has been stored.
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Press m.
Enter the memory location (01–20) of the number
you’re calling.
NOTE: You can use the self-adhesive directory label to
keep a record of telephone numbers stored in memory
locations. It’s best to write on the label before applying it
to the phone.
Erasing Memory Numbers
1
Make sure the PHONE light is off.
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3
Press and release G. The PHONE light blinks.
Press m, then enter the memory location (01–20)
you want to erase. The handset sounds a tone to
confirm the number has been erased.
Changing/Replacing Stored
Memory Numbers
You can change or replace a stored number by storing a
new number in its place.
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I N C A S E O F D I F F I C U L T Y
If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the
suggestions below. If you still have trouble, call
Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase.
If you hear “popping” or “clicking” when using
the phone:
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Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
You may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
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 floor.
If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these
items first:
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Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not
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controlled by a wall switch.
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Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly
into the base unit and the modular jack.
Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
If the handset does not beep when you press P,
the battery might need charging.
If the buttons don’t work, try placing the handset in the
base for at least 15 seconds.
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If the phone does not ring when you receive
a call:
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Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service on your phone
line, make sure the dial mode is set to Dial Pulse (see
INSTALLATION).
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Make sure the handset Ringer is on. (Press r to
turn Ringer on.)
Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly
to the base and the telephone jack.
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged firmly into an
outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
If the above suggestions don’t solve the problem,
try re-initializing the handset and base:
1
Disconnect the power to the base.
Remove the handset battery pack.
Wait a few minutes.
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You might be too far from the base; move closer.
You might have too many extension phones on your
telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Try
unplugging some of them.
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Connect the power to the base.
Insert the handset battery pack.
Put the handset in the base to re-initialize.
If you hear other calls while using your phone:
Disconnect the base from the modular jack and plug in a
corded telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem
is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local
telephone service company.
If you hear a two-beep signal when you try to use
the handset:
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You might be out of range. Move closer to the base and
try again.
If you are unable to operate special telephone
services or other equipment requiring touch
tone signals:
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, follow the directions
under “Temporary Tone”in the TELEPHONE OPERATION
section of this manual.
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If moving closer to the base doesn’t help, try following
the directions above for re-initializing the handset and
base.
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