RCA RC940 - Manual (Page 6)

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Note: The indicator lights on the base and extension units blink green
when the handset connected to the extension unit is taken off its hook.
3. Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you hear one, you've
successfully set up the base and extension units. If you do not hear a
dial tone, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual for possible
solutions.
If you're using the extension unit for an additional telephone,
congratulations: you've completed the installation! If you want to use
the extension jack with a satellite receiver, modem, or fax, see the
instructions that follow for your device.
Connecting to a Satellite Receiver
After installing the base and extension units, follow these steps to
connect the extension unit to a satellite receiver.
1. Disconnect the phone you used to test for dial tone from the
extension unit.
2. Plug the telephone line cord from your satellite receiver into the
PHONE/DATA jack on the side of the extension unit.
If the indicator light on the extension unit stays green, your satellite
receiver is now connected to your phone line. If it turns red, see the
Troubleshooting section in this manual for possible solutions.
Connecting to a Modem or Fax
After installing the base and extension units, follow these steps to
connect the extension unit to a modem or fax.
1. Disconnect the phone you used to test for dial tone from the
extension unit.
2. Plug the telephone line cord from your modem or fax into the
PHONE/DATA jack on the side of the extension unit.
If the indicator light on the extension unit stays green, your modem
or fax is now ready to operate. If it turns red, see the Troubleshooting
section in this manual for possible solutions.
Note: Under certain circumstances where static is present in your
telephone line, the RC940 may not filter or remove such static. This
condition can affect modem or fax machine performance. Try installing
the base unit and/or the extension unit in another electrical outlet.