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Installing the Phone
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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:
Note: For maximum range:
Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction.
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When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position.
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Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.
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PLACE YOUR BASE
Near an AC outlet and
a telephone wall jack.
• TVs
• Other electronics
• Direct sunlight
• Extreme temperatures
• Personal computers
• Wireless LAN
equipment
• Dust
• Excessive
moisture
• Areas with
a lot of
background
noise
• Shock
• Vibration
In a centrally-located
open area.
TRY TO AVOID
• Areas with
a lot of
background
noise
• Shock
• Vibration
• Microwave ovens
• Refrigerators
• Fluorescent
lighting
• TVs
• Other electronics
• Direct sunlight
• Extreme temperatures
• Personal computers
• Wireless LAN
equipment
• Dust
• Excessive
moisture
• Other cordless
telephones
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