Siemens 242 Cordless Phone
Desk/Table Installation
NOTE: If you do not have a standard wall plate, mount the base directly to the wall (mounting screws not included).
Warning! Use only the Siemens AC power adapter supplied with this phone. DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
inThezACxpower adapter has two cords ending plastic connectors.The larger of the two connectors (RJ 45) plugs into the base.The smaller of the two connectors (RJ 11) plugs
into a wall telephone jack.The AC power adapter plugs into an electrical wall outlet.
n1. zPlugxthe large connector (RJ 45) into the base.
2. Plug the AC power adapter into a wall outlet (standard 110/120 VAC).
3. Plug the small connector (RJ 11) into a wall telephone jack.
Wall Installation
n1. zPlugx the large connector (RJ 45) into the base.
2. Plug the small connector (RJ 11) into the wall telephone jack.
3. Align the mounting holes on the back of the base to the mounting posts on the wall plate (not included).
4. Push the base down over the mounting posts until it is tight.
5. Plug the AC power adapter into the wall outlet (standard 110/120 VAC).
Installation Tips
nFullyzxcharge the battery pack for 12 hours before first using the phone.To get the maximum range and the best sound quality from your handset,
• Install and operate the base away from electrical appliances such as televisions, personal computers, microwave ovens, and other cordless phones.
• Install the base in a high, central location with few obstructions.
Installation and Setup
Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base
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