Appendix
Operating range
This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or office. When the handset is out of range, the handset will display CONNECTING... The user cannot access any handset settings.
If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it might not ring, or if it does ring, the call might not connect well when you press 
PHONE/FLASH. Move closer to the telephone base, then press 
PHONE/FLASH to answer the call. If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there might be interference.
To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base.
Maintenance
Taking care of your telephone
•Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.
•Avoid rough treatment.
•Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
Avoid water
•Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset out- doors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
•Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electric appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
•Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap.
•Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.
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