Installing The Phone; Choosing The Best Location - Uniden EXAI8580 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 pack, Locate the battery pack,
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battery cover and handset. battery cover and handset.
Place the cover over the Place the cover over the
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battery compartment and battery compartment and
slide it up into place. slide it up into place.
1-3. Plug in the Base
Put the base's AC adapter cord through the hole in the stand Put the base's AC adapter cord through the hole in the stand
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and connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. and connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.
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Route the cord Route the cord
through the molded through the molded
wiring channel. wiring channel.
Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
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DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.
Don't put any power cord where it 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
In a
centrally-located
open area.
TRY TO AVOID
• Fluorescent
lighting
• Personal computers
• Wireless LAN
equipment
• Dust • Dust
• Excessive • Excessive
moisture moisture
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.)
• 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
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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.
Red Red
Black Black
To DC IN 9V To DC IN 9V
To AC outlet To AC outlet
AC adapter AC adapter
(supplied) (supplied)