Getting started 3

Location

You need to place your BT9500 base within 2 metres of the mains power socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your unit works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal.

Handset range

The BT9500 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and handset. Any obstruction between the base and handset will reduce the range. With the base indoors and handset either indoors or outdoors, the range will normally be up to 50 metres. Thick concrete walls can severely affect the range.

Connect the Base Station

1)Plug the power supply and the line cord into the base station.

2)Plug the mains adapter & line cord into the wall socket.

3)Always use the cables provided in the box.

Signal strength

The icon on your handset indicates when you are in range. When out of range of the base, the screen shows SEARCHING the icon flashes and the handset gives an out-of-range warning tone every minute. This tone is repeated until you move back into range.

NOTE:

The base unit needs mains power for normal operation, not just for charging the handset batteries.

Do not install close to another telephone or other electrical equipment - this can cause interference.

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Oricom BT9500 user manual Location, Handset range, Signal strength