ˆPreparation
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Your phone requires three AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend Ra- dioShack alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
•Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom- mended type.
•Do not mix old and new bat- teries or different types of bat- teries (standard or alkaline).
Follow these steps to install bat- teries.
1.Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the bat- tery compartment cover, then use a flat screwdriver to pry off the cover.
2.Place the batteries in the compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
3.Replace the cover.
When you press any of the phone’s buttons or the phone re-
ceives a call, 
appears. If 
appears or the display is blank when you press a key or re- ceive a call, or if the phone stops operating properly, replace the
batteries.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the phone for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can de- stroy electronic parts.
Note: The phone still rings when you receive a call, even if the bat- tery power is low or you have not installed batteries. However, you cannot answer the call without sufficient battery power.
CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE
Your telephone connects directly to a modular phone line jack. If your phone line jack is not a mod- ular jack, you can update the wir- ing yourself, using jacks and adapters available from your local
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