2. Preparation20 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport2 Preparation2For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportConnections and Setup2.1 ConnectionsCaution:L When you operate this product, the poweroutlet should be near the product andeasily accessible.2.1.1 Connecting the power cordNote:L To avoid malfunction, do not position the faxmachine near appliances such as TVs orspeakers which generate an intensemagnetic field.Using surge protectorsL The warranty does not cover damage due topower line surges or lightning. For additionalprotection, we recommend the use of a surgeprotector (2).2.1.2 Connecting the AC adaptorNote:L USE ONLY WITH the included Panasonic ACadaptor.L The AC adaptor must remain connected at alltimes. (It is normal for the adaptor to feelwarm during use.)L The AC adaptor should be connected to avertically oriented or floor-mounted ACoutlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to aceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight ofthe adaptor may cause it to becomedisconnected.2.1.3 Connecting the telephoneline cordTo connect to a 2-line telephone jack1 4-wire telephone line cord with GREEN plugsTo connect to 2 single-line telephone jacks1 2-wire telephone line cord withTRANSPARENT plugs2 4-wire telephone line cord with GREEN plugs1 Power cordL Connect to the power outlet(120 V, 60 Hz).1 AC adaptorL Connect to the power outlet(120 V, 60 Hz).121To a 2-linetelephone jack(RJ14C)11LINE LINE1/22LINE1LINE2To single-linetelephone jacks(RJ11C)21LINE LINE1/2122