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Appendix
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 Searching. The user can access the handset phonebook, and certain parts of the menu system, i.e. handset setting and registration, but
not the time setting and base setting. Not possible will be displayed if access is tried.
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 TALK/FLASH. Move closer to the telephone base, then press
TALK/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 base.
Maintenance
Taking care of your telephone
Your cordless telephone contains so phisticated elec tronic parts, so i t must be treated with c are.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save the ori ginal packing mater ials to protect your te lephone if you ever nee d to ship it.
Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. D o not use the handset ou tdoors in the rain, o r handle it with wet hand s. Do not install your b ase unit near a sink, bat htub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometime s cause power surges ha rmful to electron ic equipment. For you r own safety, use caution w hen using electri c appliances dur ing storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic cas ing that shoul d retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft clot h slightly d ampened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess wat er or
cleaning solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If your base unit 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.