2Connect the long telephone line cord to the jack labeled TEL on the back of the phone.

Modular telephone wall jack

Telephone line cord

3Connect the line cord to a modular wall jack.

4Connect the handset to the telephone.

Plug the coiled handset cord into the handset jack on the left side of the phone. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the handset, then hang up.

handset jack

5Check for dial tone.

Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you cannot hear

a dial tone, press VOLUME +. If you still do not hear a dial tone,

see the IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY beginning on page 34 of your User’s Manaul, Part 2.

Your phone will work immediately after installation using the default feature settings (See “Default Settings” on page 31 of you User’s Manual, Part 2).

NOTE: If you subscribe to Caller ID services from your local telephone service provider, you must follow the instructions in “Set Home Area Code” for your phone to properly recognize and dial calls (see page 5). You may also need to “Set Local Area Codes” (see page 6).

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