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Step 2
Setting up the base unit
Do the following steps:
• Choose the best location
• Connect the base unit
• Choose the dialing mode
Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL
CONSIDERATIONS. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
• You should charge your handset for 15-20 hours before using the phone.
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet
which is not switchable.
• Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors,
microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• The base can be placed on a desk, table top, or mounted on the wall.
Avoid heat sources such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television
sets and other
electronic equipment
Avoid noise sources such as a window by
a street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid excessive moisture,
extremely low temperatures,
dust, mechanical vibration,
or shock
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Choose a central location
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