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3. Connect the power adapter to the telephone.
Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, call 1 (800)
Plug one end of the power adapter into the jack labeled POWER on the back of the phone. Plug the other end into a standard electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Standard electrical outlet
Power jack
Power adapter
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4.Initialization.
If no battery is installed when you connect the power cord, the phone runs a quick
NOTE: The phone will run through this same initialization any time it is reconnected to AC power if a working battery is not installed (for example, after a power failure or when the unit has been unplugged).
5.Check for dial tone.
Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you cannot hear a dial tone, turn to In case of difficulty beginning on page 88.
Wall installation
For best results, follow the directions in Battery installation on page 11 before installing the phone.
1.If the wedge is still attached to the underside of the base unit, follow step 1 in Battery installation on page 11 to remove the wedge.
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