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Connect the phone
1. Insert the pedestal into the slots on the bottom of the
base and slide up to lock in place. The pedestal is
reversible for desk or wall mounting.
2. Connect the telephone line cord to the
"LINE"
jack
and to a telephone outlet.
3. Connect the AC power adapter to the 9V DC jack and to an AC outlet. The
POWER
LED on the base lights up.
4. Raise the antenna vertically.
Note:
Use only the supplied AC
power adapter. Do not use
any other AC power
adapter. Connect the AC
power adapter to a contin-
uous power supply. Place
the phone close to the AC
outlet so that you can plug
in the AC power adapter
easily.
Tip:
If your telephone outlet is
not modular, contact your
telephone company for
assistance.
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CONNECTING THE BASE
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
9V DC
LINE
POWER
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
9V DC
POWER
LINE
Do the following:
• Choose the best location
• Connect the phone
• Choose the dialing mode
Where you place the phone affects the reception quality of the handset:
• Away from another cordless telephone;
• Place the base near an AC electrical outlet and near telephone line jack;
• Place the base away from metal walls and metal file cabinets;
• Raise the base unit’s antenna making sure it points towards the ceiling.
CAUTION:
The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause
interference to nearby TVs and VCRs; the base phone should not be placed
near, or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the
cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or
eliminate the interference.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
Away from noise sources such as a
window by a street with heavy traffic
Away from VCRs and TV sets and
other electronic equipment
Away from heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Away from a microwave oven
Away from excessive
moisture, extremely low
temperatures, dust,
mechanical vibration, or
shock
Away from a
personal computer
Near a central
location and on a
level surface
