Preparation8ConnectionsNote:L Never install telephone wiring during a lightningstorm.L The AC adaptor must remain connected at alltimes. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warmduring use.)L The AC adaptor should be connected to avertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet.Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptormay cause it to become disconnected.L The unit will not work during a power failure. Werecommend connecting a corded telephone tothe same telephone line or to the sametelephone jack using a T-adaptor.Location of base unitL For maximum coverage and noise-freecommunications, place your base unit:– at a convenient, high, and central locationwith no obstructions between the handset andbase unit in an indoor environment.– away from electronic appliances such as TVs,radios, personal computers, wireless devicesor other phones.– avoid facing radio frequency transmitters,such as external antennas of mobile phonecell stations (Avoid putting the base unit onthe bay window or near the window).L Coverage and voice quality depends on thelocal environmental conditions.L If the reception for a base unit location is notsatisfactory, move the base unit to anotherlocation for better reception.Use only the supplied AC adaptor andtelephone line cord. Insert the ACadaptor plug until a short beep sounds.(220–240 V, 50 Hz)To telephonenetworkHook