If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment.

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

 

A. Choose the best location

C. Connect the base unit

B. Install the AA batteries into the handset

D. Choose the dialing mode

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 76. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

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

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Uniden DCT5280 manual Setting up the Phone, Choose the best location, Do the following steps