Uniden EXL 8945 manual Setting up the base unit, Choose the best location

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Setting up the base unit

Do the following steps.

•Choose the best location

•Connect the base unit

•Choose the dialing mode

Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Choose a central location

Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

•You should charge your handset for 12-15 hours before using the phone.

•The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous a power outlet which is not switchable.

•Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting.

•Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna fully vertical.

•The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate.

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Contents Page Features IntroductionControls and functions Long Dst40 41 42 Contents Handset Read this firstBase unit Checking the package contents Setting up the base unit Choose the best locationIf you want to install the base unit on the wall, see Connect the base unitChoose the dialing mode If your dialing system is Set the switch to TonePulse If you arent sure of your dialing systemMounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mountingDirect wall plate mounting Preparing the battery pack Status LEDBattery use time per charge When the battery charge becomes lowCleaning the battery contacts Do not use any liquids or solventsMaking a call From the handsetFrom the base Other OperationsUsing the Long Distance Manager LDM Placing a call using LDMLDM call from the handset LDM call from the baseDo not USE LongDst Button to Dial Private Branch Exchange PBX dialingFrom the handset Handset on the base Handset off the baseAdjusting the ringer and earpiece volume Handset earpiece volumeRedialing a call Using the speaker phone When speaking on the base When speaking on the handsetWhen phone is ringing MuteOn the base Storing phone numbersOn the handeset Making calls with memory dialing One touch memory dialingErasing a stored phone number From the handset When the handset is off the base Way conferencingIntercom from the handset to base To transfer from the base to the handset Transferring a callTo transfer from the handset to the base Changing the digital security code To attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Installing the beltclipHeadset installation Maintenance Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Symptom SuggestionSpecifications GeneralBase unit HandsetV, W, X, Y, Z IndexK, L Page Page Page UCZZ01622ZZ