BellSouth A50 user manual Installing Batteries, Handset Battery Charging, Low Batteries

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Installing Batteries

Handset batteries MUST be connected before beginning initial charging!

(Diagram #6) – Installing the batteries

1.Remove battery compartment cover by sliding it downwards.

2.Install new batteries. Be sure to observe battery polarity as imprinted on the base of the compartment (See diagram #6).

3.NOTE: Before replacing the battery compartment cover – you may want to select a setting for the AUTO AMPLIFY MODE

4.Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding upward until it clicks into place.

Handset Battery Charging

1.Place the handset into the base. The charge indicator LED on the base (See diagram #1) will light RED.

2.IMPORTANT: The batteries in the handset must be fully charged for 24 hours before using the telephone for the first time.

3.After the batteries are fully charged, check for dial tone by pressing the button on the handset.

Low Batteries

When the handset batteries get low during a call, there will be a warning tone (3 beeps) and the low battery icon will appear on the CALLER ID display. End your call by pressing the

button to return to standby mode, and then place on the base or charger to recharge. Make sure the contact points are touching and the charge indicator LED is lit RED.

The battery level can also be monitored via the battery charge icon. This icon appears while the phone is in standby mode and indicates the condition of the batteries.

When the handset batteries get low, when not in use and off the base, the low battery icon will appear on the CALLER ID display. Place on the base or charger to recharge. If not, after 4 hours the phone will be dead and you will need to recharge for 24 hours before using.

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Contents A50 Most Remarkable Amplified Phone In The World Table Of Contents Troubleshooting Guide Please Save These Instruction Conditions for UseIcon button page Press to Handset. The handset will ring Features & FunctionsDiagram #2 Location Front view of Handset Controls LCD Information & Description Getting Started Component List Telephone Base InstallationInstalling Modular Phone Line & AC adapter Telephone Handset InstallationLow Batteries Installing BatteriesHandset Battery Charging A50 Handset Set up FeaturesBattery Life Belt Clip InstallationTime Setting Area Code SettingLCD Display / Screen Contrast Adjustments Ringer SettingII. Auto Amplify OFF Auto Amplify Modes/Volume Reset OverrideAuto Amplify on Background Information A50 Telephone OperationTone Control Volume ControlAmplification Operation Channel OperationAnswering a Call Using The Pre-Dialing ModeUsing The Last Number Redial Using the Flash FeatureUsing The Headset Feature Using The Pause Feature For DialingUsing Line Transfer Feature Using The Page / Handset Location FeatureAdding numbers and names to phone book Phone Book OperationDialing a number from phone book VIP and Reject FunctionsDeleting a single record from phone book Save numbers and names from the Caller ID to phone bookReviewing numbers and names in phone book Modifying numbers and names in phone bookCaller ID Operation Caller ID on Call Waiting Operations Expandable HandsetsSecurity Range Optional Shaker Ring SignalingTechnical information NoiseGeneral Cautionary Instructions Maintenance and CareSpecifications Battery Cautionary InstructionsIf the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first Troubleshooting GuideIf the LOW Battery indicator is on display FCC Registration Notice Page Warranty & Service