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Connections and Setup
6.1
Important Installation Information
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line is disconnected
from the network.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Temporarily disconnect any other equipment connected to the telephone.
6.2
Important Installation Guidelines
• Install telephone near both a telephone jack and an electrical power outlet.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window or a busy street, and electrical noise, such as motors,
microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
CAUTION
Always disconnect all phone cords from the base unit before battery installation or replacement.
NOTE
Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with
nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the
cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 1.9 GHz frequency for communication, and,
if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you
are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how to
properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 1.9 GHz frequency for
communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset
cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.
6.3
Installing the Base and Connecting your System
The phone may be connected to two line (RJ14C) wall jacks to accommodate all two lines.
1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your
cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on
the wall.
2. Install 5 AAA-size alkaline batteries (not included) for back up power in the event of a
power failure.
• Insert a flat-head screw driver or similar object into the battery door latch and gently pry
upward to release the battery door from the base.
• Insert the batteries inside the battery compartment as shown on the diagram.
