AT&T HS-8210 Cordless Telephone User Manual


 
TELEPHONE OPERATION
5
Handset Ringer Selection
You can select from four different handset ringer styles.
You can also turn the Ringer off.
1 Make sure the PHONE light is off.
2 Press G, .
3 Press 1, 2,3 or 4 to select your ringer style. You will
hear a sample of the ringer style.
4 Press G.
Ringer Off/Battery Save
1 Make sure the PHONE light is off.
2 Press G.
3 Press and hold for two seconds.
4 To turn the ringer on again, press and release .
NOTE: This handset does not have an indicator to show
the Ringer is off.
Handset Volume
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 a beep. Changing this setting does
not affect what the other party hears.
Temporary Tone
NOTE: If you have touch tone service, you do not need to
use the Temporary Tone feature.
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.
1 Dial the call, then press *. Any buttons pressed after
this send tone signals.
2 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.
Page
The Page feature allows you to signal someone at the
handset from the base.
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.
NOTE: When the handset is in use or the Ringer is off, the
Page and Handset Locator features are inactive.
Handset Locator
This feature is useful if you misplace the handset.
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.
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: You can press P at any time to cancel this
feature and make or answer a call.
Changing Channels
This cordless phone has 20 channels available for maximum
performance. If you experience interference during a call,
press h to switch to a clearer channel.
Headset Jack
You can use this telephone hands-free when you install the
over-the-ear headset and belt clip included in the box.
1 Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of
the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force
the connection, but make sure the plug fits securely.
2 Follow instructions under “Making a Call”or “Answering
a Call.”
3 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.