8 Extend the base unit telescopic aerial
Extend the base unit telescopic aerial on your Freestyle 1200 (as shown below) to ensure the best possible signal and reception.
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For the best reception
Try to avoid putting the telescopic aerial near other electrical appliances, fluorescent lights and large metallic objects such as cookers, radiators and garage doors as these may cause interference and reduce the quality of your calls.
Setting up
9 To wall mount your product
(See ‘Wall mounting’, page 49.)
To plan the location of the base unit
Your Freestyle 1200 works by sending and receiving radio signals between the base unit and the handset.
The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base unit and how the aerial is deployed. The higher the base unit is located, the better. An upstairs room is ideal. The following points should be considered:
•It should be within easy reach of a mains socket and a telephone socket. A
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•Try to avoid locations near metallic obstructions or electrical appliances, such as TV sets, fridges, computers, fluorescent lights, radiators, metal pipes and metal window frames.
•The Freestyle 1200 can be wall mounted by using the bracket and screws supplied; see page 49.
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