Installing The Phone; Choosing The Best Location; Plug In The Battery - Uniden DXI8560 Series Owner's Manual

1) Installing the Phone

1-1. Choosing the Best Location

To get the best performance out of your new phone, put it in the best location:
Near an AC outlet
and a telephone
wall jack.
• Microwave ovens
• Refrigerators
• TVs
• Other electronics
• Direct sunlight
• Extreme temperatures
Notes: For maximum range
• Keep both the base and handset antennas free of obstruction.
• When the handset is not in use, place the handset in an upright position.
• Metal and reinforced concrete may affect cordless telephone performance.

1-2. Plug in the Battery

Use only the Uniden BT-905 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your phone.
Locate the battery packs, battery Locate the battery packs, battery
1 1
covers and the handsets. covers and the handsets.
Place the cover over the Place the cover over the
3 3
battery compartment and battery compartment and
slide it up into place. slide it up into place.
1-3. Plug in the Base and Charging Cradle
You can put the charging cradles for additional handsets anywhere they can get power. They do not have to
connect to a phone line.
4 4
Connect the base's AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Connect the base's AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
5 5
Route the cord through the molded wiring channel. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel.
Connect the base's Connect the base's
6 6
AC adapter to a standard AC adapter to a standard
120V AC wall outlet. 120V AC wall outlet.
DO NOT use an AC outlet DO NOT use an AC outlet
controlled by a wall switch. controlled by a wall switch.
7 7
Connect the charging cradle's AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connect the charging cradle's AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
AC adapter AC adapter
(supplied) (supplied)
Don't put any power cord where people might trip over it or step on it. If a power cord becomes
chafed or worn out, it can create a fire or electrical hazard.
PLACE YOUR BASE
• Fluorescent
lighting
• Personal computers
• Wireless LAN
equipment
• Dust • Dust
• Excessive • Excessive
moisture moisture
AC adapter AC adapter
(supplied) (supplied)
To AC outlet To AC outlet
In a
centrally-located
open area.
TRY TO AVOID
2 2
Red Red
Push the battery connector in firmly. Push the battery connector in firmly.
(You should hear it click into place.) (You should hear it click into place.)
To AC outlet To AC outlet
• Other cordless
telephones
• Areas with
a lot of
background
noise
• Shock • Shock
• Vibration • Vibration
Line up the red and black wires Line up the red and black wires
on the battery pack connector on the battery pack connector
with the sticker in the handset's with the sticker in the handset's
battery compartment. battery compartment.
Black Black
To DC IN 9V To DC IN 9V
Route the cord Route the cord