Introduction8For best performanceBase unit location/noiseThe base unit and handset use radiowaves to communicate with each other.For maximum distance and noise-freeoperation, we recommend the following:L Placing the unit away from electricalappliances such as a TV, personalcomputer or another cordless phone.L Placing the base unit in a HIGH andCENTRAL location with no obstructionssuch as walls.L Raising the antenna vertically.L If you use the handset near a microwaveoven which is being used, noise may beheard. Move away from the microwaveoven and closer to the base unit.L If you use the handset near anothercordless phone’s base unit, noise maybe heard. Move away from the othercordless phone’s base unit and closer toyour base unit.EnvironmentL Keep the unit away from electrical noisegenerating devices, such as fluorescentlamps and motors.L The unit should be kept free fromexcessive smoke, dust, hightemperature and vibration.L The unit should not be exposed to directsunlight.L Do not place heavy objects on top of theunit.L When you leave the unit unused for along period of time, unplug this unit frompower outlet.L The unit should be kept away from heatsources such as heaters, kitchen stoves,etc. It should not be placed in roomswhere the temperature is less than 5 °C(41 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F).Damp basements should also beavoided.L The maximum calling distance may beshortened when the unit is used in thefollowing places: Near obstacles such ashills, tunnels, undergrounds, near metalobjects such as wire fences, etc.L Operating near 2.4 GHz electricalappliances may cause interference.Move away from the electricalappliances.Routine careL Wipe the outer surface of the unit with asoft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner orany abrasive powder.TG2421C_2424C(e).book Page 8 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 6:54 PM