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operating range
This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can
communicate over only a certain distance ----which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the layout of your home or ofce.
When the handset is out of range, the handset will display CoNNECTINg. The user can access the handset directory, and certain parts of the menu system, i.e.
handset setting, but not the time setting and telephone base setting. NoT PoSSIBLE will be displayed if access is denied.
If there is a call while the handset is out of range, it might not ring, or if it does ring, the call might not connect well when you press /FLaSH. Move closer to the
telephone base, then press /FLaSH to answer the call.
If the handset moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there might be interference.
To improve reception, move closer to the telephone base.
Maintenance
Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless telephone contai ns sophisticate d electronic par ts, so it must be treate d with care.
avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save t he original packi ng materials to protec t your telephone if you e ver need to ship it.
avoid water
Your telephone can be damag ed if it gets wet. Do not use the h andset outdoor s in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the tel ephone base nea r a
sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can some times cause power sur ges harmful to elec tronic equipment . For your own safety, take cau tion when using ele ctric applianc es during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic cas ing that should retain i ts luster for many years. Clea n it only with a soft cloth sl ightly dampened wi th water or a mild soap.
Do not use excess water or cleaning s olvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT
RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.