Uniden 24-148 English Owners Manual - Page 10

Setting Up the Base Unit Do the following steps: • Choose the best location • Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read " INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS" in " PRECAUTIONS & WARRANT Y" . Here are some impor tant guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment 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 Choose a central location Avoid other cordless telephones • Af ter installing the batter y pack in the handset, you should charge your handset for 15-20 hours before using the phone. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet. • The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable. • Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting. • Be sure there is sufficient space to raise the base antenna to a vertical position. [ 8 ] GETTING STARTED