User's Manual

8
Getting started
Battery installation & charging
Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make
and receive short calls. Place the handset in the telephone base or charger
when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery for
at least 16 hours before use. See the table on page 84 for battery operating
times.
If the battery is depleted, it may take approximately four minutes to charge
the handset before it can resume screen display. The screen will continue to
display LOW BATTERY until the battery has charged for approximately one
hour.
Step 1
Plug the battery securely
into the connector inside
the handset battery
compartment, matching
the color-coded label.
Insert the supplied battery
with the label THIS SIDE
UP facing up as indicated.
Step 2
Step 3
Press on the recessed
area and slide and
slide the battery
compartment cover
downwards (if
necessary).
Align the cover flat
against the battery
compartment
cover, then slide
it upwards until it
clicks into place.
Charge the handset by placing it face up in the telephone base or charger.
The CHARGE light on the top of the handset is on when charging.
Step 4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT8001). To
order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-
3111. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].