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Step 2Setting up the base unit
Do the following steps.
•Choose the best location
•Connect the base unit
•Choose the dialing mode

Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
•You should charge your handset for 12-15 hours before using the phone.
•The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet
which is not switchable.
•Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and
fluorescent lighting.
•Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna fully vertical.
•The base can be placed on a desk, table top, or mounted on the wall.
Avoid heat sources such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets
and other electronic
equipment
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
Choose a central location
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