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BT Synergy 3205 SMS – Issue 2 – Edition 2 – 16.03.04 – 5980
6Getting started
WARNING
Do not place your BT Synergy 3205 SMS in the bathroom or other humid areas.
Handset range
The BT Synergy 3205 SMS has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and handset. When there is no clear line of sight between the base and handset, e.g. base indoors and handset either indoors or outdoors, the range could be reduced to 50 metres. Thick stone walls can severely affect the range.
Signal strength
The 
symbol on your handset display indicates when you are in range. When you are out of range, it flashes and BASE 1 is displayed.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line until the handset is fully charged.
The base station must be plugged into the mains power at all times.
You must charge your handset for 16 hours before you can use it.
Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket
Location
You need to place your BT Synergy 3205 SMS within
2 metres of a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference.
Your BT Synergy 3205 SMS works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal.
Setting up
1.Plug the mains power cable into the base. Use the power supply with the clear plastic end.
The green Power/In use light comes on.
2.Plug the telephone line cord into the base.