Setting Up The Phone - Uniden DCT5260 Owner's Manual

Setting up the Phone

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
alarm equipment, contact
your telephone company
or a qualified installer.
[ 12 ] G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location
B. Install the AA batteries into the handset
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on
page 58. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
Choose a central location
C. Connect the base unit
D. Choose the dialing mode
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