7Getting started
1. Getting started
IMPORTANT
Although the O2 handset is water resistant we do not recommend you locate your main
base or charger in the bathroom or other humid areas.
Location
You need to place your O2 base within 2 metres of the mains power and telephone
wall sockets so that the cables will reach. The socket-outlet should be installed near the
equipment and should be easily accessible.
Make sure that it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid
interference. Your O2 works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The
strength of the signal depends on where you place the base. Placing it as high as possible
ensures the best signal.
HANDSET RANGE
The unit has two antennas that can be used with the handset:
Standard range antenna: Outdoor range 600 metres
1
Indoor range 50 metres
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Long range antenna: Outdoor range 1km
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Indoor range 50 metres
1
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When there is a clear line of sight between the base and handset. Any obstruction
between the base and handset will reduce the range signicantly.
To change antenna simply unscrew (anti -clockwise) the standard range antenna on the
handset and replace with the long range antenna.
SIGNAL STRENGTH
The
icon on your handset indicates that you are within range of the base. When out of
range of the base, the
icon flashes. If you are on a call, you will hear a warning beep.
Unscrew the antenna
anti-clockwise
when the screen is
facing you.
Unscrew
Tighten