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Installing the Phone
Choosing the Best Location
When.choosing.a.location.for.your.new.phone,.here.are.some.important.guidelines.you.should.consider:
The.location.should.be.close.
to.both.a.phone.jack.and.a.
continuous.power.outlet.(one.
which.is.not.connected.to.a.
switch)..
For.optimum.range.and.
reception,.place.the.base.in.an.
open.area,.as.high.as.possible..
If.your.home.has.wired.alarm.
equipment.connected.to.a.phone.
line,.be.sure.that.installing.the.
system.does.not.disable.your.
alarm.equipment..If.you.have.
questions.about.what.will.disable.
alarm.equipment,.contact.your.
telephone company or a qualified
installer.
Note:. For.maximum.range:.
Keep.both.the.base.and.handset.antennas.free.of.obstruction.
When.the.handset.is.not.in.use,.place.the.handset.in.an.upright.position.
Metal.and.reinforced.concrete.may.affect.cordless.telephone.performance.
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Avoid television sets
and other electronic
equipment
Choose a central location
Avoid sources of electrical
noise such as motors,
microwave ovens, and
fluorescent lighting
Avoid excessive moisture,
extremely low
temperatures, dust,
mechanical vibration, or
shock
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Avoid heat sources, such
as radiators, air ducts,
and sunlight
Avoid noise sources such
as a window by a street
with heavy traffic
