Uniden EXA 8955 manual Setting up the base, Choose the best location

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Setting up the base

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 15-20 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 50 51 52 Contents Handset Read this firstBase unit Checking the package contents Setting up the base 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 systemIs firmly seated Mounting the base unit on a wallStandard wall plate mounting Direct 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 OperationsHandset off the base Receiving a callHandset on the base Adjusting the ringer and ear speaker volume Handset ringer toneRedialing a call Last phone number entered can be quickly redialedWhen speaking on the handset When speaking on the baseWhen the phone is ringing MuteStoring phone numbers From the handesetMaking calls with memory dialing From the handset Erasing a stored phone number Way conferencing Intercom from the handset to base To transfer from the base to the handset Transferring a callTo transfer from the handset to the base Integrated Integrated answering deviceSetting the clock Setting your greeting » Preset Message» Recording your personal outgoing message Greeting » Choosing between two outgoing messagesSelecting a PIN code » Announce only featureSelecting the message record time Setting ring time switch Using your answering system Playing your messageRepeating a message Skipping a messageDeleting a message Voice memo» Deleting individual message » Deleting all messagesRecording a conversation Remote access away from home Command FunctionRemote room monitor Additional Information Changing the digital security codeTo attach the beltclip To remove the beltclip Installing the beltclipHeadset installation Maintenance Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Symptom SuggestionSymptom Suggestion Specifications GeneralBase unit HandsetW, X, Y, Z IndexK, L Page