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General information
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• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious
risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic
chemicals.
Cleaning
• Clean the handset and base (or charger) with a
damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.
Never use household polish as this will damage the
product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a
static shock.
Environmental
• Do not expose to direct sunlight.
• The handset may become warm when the batteries
are being charged or during prolonged periods of
use. This is normal. However, we recommend that to
avoid damage you do not place the product on any
surface susceptible to heat damage.
• Do not stand your product on carpets or other
surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in locations
preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces.
• Do not submerge any part of your product in water
and do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such
as bathrooms.
• Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or
other hazardous conditions.
• There is a slight chance your phone could be
damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend
that you unplug the power and telephone line cord
during an electrical storm.
How to recycle your equipment
The symbol shown here and on the product
means that the product is classed as electrical
or electronic equipment, so DO NOT put it in
your normal rubbish bin.
It’s all part of the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive to recycle products in
the best way – to be kinder to the planet, get rid of
dangerous things more safely and bury less rubbish
in the ground.
You should contact your retailer or supplier for advice
on how to dispose of this product in an environmentally
friendly way.
Warning
You won’t be able to call 999 from this phone if there’s
a power cut, so make sure you’ve got another way to
call for help in an emergency.
R&TTE Directive & Declaration of Conformity
This product is intended for use within the UK for
connection to the public telephone network and
compatible switchboards.
This equipment complies with the essential
requirements for the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
(1999/5/EC).
For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity please
refer to
bt.com/producthelp