AT&T Cordless Telephone MLC-6 - Manual (Page 18)

Installing the Flexible Antenna
The handset comes with a rigid telescoping antenna installed.
Normal operation of the cordless phone requires you to manually
extend this antenna when making a call. If you prefer, you can use
the flexible antenna, which does not need to be extended or
retracted.
To install the flexible antenna:
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Remove the telescoping antenna from the handset by
unscrewing it counterclockwise.
Insert the end of the flexible antenna into the handset and
screw it in clockwise until it is firmly seated.
Testing the Installation
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NOTE:
Before testing the installation, be sure that the phone cord on
the base is plugged into the modular wall jack and the power
cord is plugged into a wall outlet. Also, verify that you have
charged the battery (see “Charging the Batteries”) and that the
antennas on the base and the handset are fully extended.
After charging the battery, remove the handset from the base.
Turn the handset on by pressing [ On/Off ].
ON will appear in the handset display.
On the base, hold down both Ringer Volume controls
([
∨
] and [
∧
]) simultaneously for at least three seconds.
The handset will beep twice and status indicators will appear on the
display.
Release the Ringer Volume buttons.
The handset and base ringers will sound, and the handset will return
to the “On" state.
Press [ Status ] to test the channel indicator.
The CH # indicator will appear on the display.
If the ringers do not sound or the indicators do not appear, call the
AT&T Helpline at 1 800 628-2888.
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