Installing The Phone; Choosing The Best Location - Uniden EXI5660 Series Owner's Manual

Installing the Phone

Choosing the Best Location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider:
Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, Avoid heat sources, such as radiators,
air ducts, and sunlight air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and other Avoid television sets and other
electronic equipment electronic equipment
Choose a central location Choose a central location
• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a
switch).
• The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens,
and fluorescent lighting.
• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate. For better reception, place the
base as high as possible.
• The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.
• 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. If you have questions about what will disable your alarm
equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.
Avoid noise sources such as a window by Avoid noise sources such as a window by
a street with heavy traffic a street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid excessive moisture, Avoid excessive moisture,
extremely low temperatures, dust, extremely low temperatures, dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock mechanical vibration, or shock
Avoid personal computers Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones Avoid other cordless telephones
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