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Connections & Setup
Important Installation Information
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line is
disconnected from the network.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such as faxes, other
phones, or modems.
Important Installation Guidelines
• Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an electrical power outlet.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical noise, such as
motors, microwave ovens,
and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators, and direct
sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
CAUTION: Always disconnect all phone cords from the base unit before battery
installation or replacement.