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6 Connections and Setup
6.1 Important Installation Information
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line is disconnected
from the network.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Temporarily disconnect any other equipment connected to the telephone.
6.2 Important Installation Guidelines
• Install telephone near both a telephone jack and an electrical power outlet.
• Avoid sources of noise, such as a window or a busy street, and electrical noise, such as motors,
microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting.
• Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances, radiators and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
• Avoid dusty locations
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
CAUTION
Always disconnect all phone cords from the base unit before battery installation or replacement.
NOTE
Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause or receive interference with
nearby TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the
cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 1.9 GHz frequency for communication, and,
if not properly set, these devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. If you
are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner’s manual for these devices on how to
properly set channels to avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 1.9 GHz frequency for
communication include wireless audio/video senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset
cordless telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone systems.
6.3 Installing the Phone
The phone may be connected to one 2-line (RJ14C) or two 1-line (RJ11C) wall jacks to
accommodate both lines.
1. If operating the unit in Main/Wired mode, choose an area near an electrical outlet and a
telephone wall jack (RJ11C), and place your cordless telephone on a level surface, such as a
desktop or tabletop, or you may mount it on the wall.
2. Install 5 AAA-size alkaline batteries (not included) for back up power in the event of a power
failure.
NOTE
Please use the included power adaptor for normal use; the Motorola ML25260 is designed to run
on the back up batteries for short periods only.