AT&T HS8240 user manual Operating Range

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OPERATING RANGE

This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, the 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.

If the handset is moved to a point where the base and handset can no longer communicate, the handset will sound two short beeps when you make a call, indicating that you are out of range. Move closer to the base to restore normal operation.

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 Pagain to answer the call.

If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you will be interrupted by silence, noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.

If you move out of range without pressing P, the phone will be left “off the hook.” To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically pressing Puntil the disappears from the display.

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Contents MHz Cordless Telephone Caller ID/Call Waiting HS8240 Page Contents Page Connect the telephone line cord InstallationCheck for dial tone Belt Clip Dial Mode Feature SetupAbout Softkeys Handset Ringer Selection Ringer Off / Battery SaveTurning Off Caller ID with Call Waiting Programming Home and Local Area CodesVoice Mail Detection Call List OptionsMaking a Call Telephone OperationPreview a Number Before Calling Answering a Call Handset VolumeEnding a Call RedialFlash MuteHandset Locator Headset Jack Changing ChannelsStoring Numbers in Memory Telephone MemoryStoring a Pause in a Memory Number Storing a Name with a NumberViewing Numbers in Memory Replacing a Stored NumberDeleting Memory Numbers Priority Ring Numbers Editing Memory NumbersDialing Memory Numbers About Caller Identification Caller ID OperationCall Waiting Message Waiting IndicatorNEW Call Light Incoming Call HistoryDisplay Dial Reviewing Call History Caller ID Display Messages Deleting Call Records from Call HistoryBatteries Charging the Handset Battery PackReplacing the Handset Battery Pack Operating Range If the phone does not work at all, check these items first Case of DifficultyIf you hear noise or interference when using the phone Case of Difficulty