Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location

B.Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset.

C.Connect the base unit

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 87. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

Avoid heat sources, such as

Avoid noise sources such as a window

radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid television sets and

Avoid microwave ovens

other electronic equipment

 

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Choose a central location

Avoid other cordless telephones

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

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

note

For maximum range:

•Keep the antenna free of obstruction.

•When the handset is not in use place the handset in an upright position.

•Do not hold the handset where you would block the signal.

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•Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.

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Uniden TRU 8880 owner manual Setting up the Phone, Do the following steps