Setting Up The Phone; Choose The Best Location - Uniden ELITE 8855 Series Owner's Manual

Setting up the Phone

Choose the best location

When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you
should consider:
For maximum
range:
Do not hold the
!
handset where
Avoid heat sources, such as radiators,
you would block
air ducts, and sunlight
the signal.
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
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.
Metal and
!
• For better reception, place the base as high as possible.
reinforced
• The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.
concrete may
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to phone line, be sure that
affect cordless
installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment.
telephone
• If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone
performance.
company or a qualified installer.
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
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