Motorola MD491SYS User Guide - Page 17

Getting Started

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Getting Started Getting Started To set up your Motorola digital cordless phone system: 1 Install optional backup batteries in the base station, plug into a power outlet, and connect to phone line (see page 16). 2 Plug in charging bases and install batteries in expansion handsets (see page 22). 3 Charge expansion handset batteries (see page 23). A rechargeable NiCd battery powers each expansion handset. Charge the battery for about 12 hours before initial use. 4 Register expansion handsets to the base station (see page 23). 5 Set the ring tone, date, time, and other features of your expansion handset(s) and base station (see page 24). Place the Base Station: • Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer, or another cordless phone. • In a high and central location with no obstructions, such as walls. If you hear noise while using the handset near a microwave or another cordless phone's base unit, move away from the microwave or base unit and closer to your handset's base station. 15

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15
Getting Started
Getting Started
To set up your Motorola digital cordless phone
system:
1
Install optional backup batteries in the base
station, plug into a power outlet, and connect to
phone line (see page 16).
2
Plug in charging bases and install batteries in
expansion handsets (see page 22).
3
Charge expansion handset batteries (see
page 23).
A rechargeable NiCd battery powers each
expansion handset. Charge the battery for about
12 hours before initial use.
4
Register expansion handsets to the base station
(see page 23).
5
Set the ring tone, date, time, and other features of
your expansion handset(s) and base station (see
page 24).
Place the Base Station:
Away from electrical appliances such as a TV,
personal computer, or another cordless phone.
In a high and central location with no obstructions,
such as walls.
If you hear noise while using the handset near a
microwave or another cordless phone’s base unit,
move away from the microwave or base unit and
closer to your handset’s base station.