
Installing the phone
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Installing the base station
Installing the phone
Installing and replacing the batteries
Battery life and range
To properly install the base station, connect the line cord and the power cable. Plug the cord and the
cable into the wall. Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that
the cables will reach. If you have a broadband DSL Internet installation please make sure you have one
DSL filter plugged directly on each line socket used in the house and check the modem and the phone
are plugged in the correct filter slot (one specific for each).
Warning !
Always use the cables provided with the product.
Connect the telephone line cord
Connect the power supply
Do not insert anything in this opening
Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste
Insert the batteries as indicated and slide the battery cover back into place.
Allow the handset to charge for 24 hours to reach full charge.
Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charge & discharge.
In case you need to change the batteries, only use the approved type :2HR AAA NiMH 600 mAh.
Note
:The base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use.Always use
rechargeable batteries.
Warning !
The electrical network is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the standard EN 60-950.The
only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. Ensure the electrical
outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always easily accessible
Battery life in standby
mode
Battery life in
communication
Indoor range
Outdoor range
Up to 200 hours
Up to15 hours
up to 50 meters
up to 300 meters
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