Step 2: Setting up the base unit. Uniden EXT 1865

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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 the

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS

AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important 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

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Choose a central location

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

• You should charge your handset for more than 17 hours before attaching to a phone line and using the phone.

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and 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 fully vertical.

• The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or mounted on a standard wall plate.

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Connect the base unit

If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 7.

Place the power cord so it does not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

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Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard

120V AC wall outlet.

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Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.

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Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the base unit.

Then raise the antenna to a vertical position.

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Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.

Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

Place the base unit close to the

AC outlet so that you can unplug the

AC adapter easily.

If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.

Polarity of the plug

Modular

Choose the dialing mode

Depending on your dialing system, set the PULSE-TONE switch as follows:

If your dialing system is Set the switch to

Tone TONE

Pulse PULSE

If you aren't sure of your dialing system

Make a trial call with the PULSE-TONE switch set to TONE .

If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to PULSE .

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