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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.•
When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position.•
Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.•
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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