Safety Information
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1 Safety Information
Please read this operating instruction manual thoroughly.
Intended use
The telephone is suitable for telephoning within a public telephone network system. Any
other use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modification or reconstruction is
not permitted. Under no circumstances open the device or complete any repair work
yourself.
Installation location
Prevent excessive exposure to smoke, dust, vibration, chemicals, moisture, heat and
direct sunlight.
Do not use the telephone in potentially explosive areas.
Power adapter plug
Attention:
Only use the power adapter plug supplied because other power
supplies could damage the telephone. Ensure access to the power adapter
plug is not obstructed by furniture or such.
Rechargeable batteries
Attention:
Never throw batteries into a fire. Only use batteries of the same
type. Pay attention to correct polarity. Incorrect polarity of the batteries
represents a risk of explosion during charging.
Power failure
The telephone cannot be used to make calls in the event of a power failure. Always
keep a wired telephone which operates without an external power supply available in
case of emergency situations.
Medical equipment
Attention:
Never use the telephone in the vicinity of medical equipment.
Effects on such equipment cannot be fully ruled out.
Hearing aid compatible
The telephone is compatible with most popular hearing aids on the market. However, it
cannot be guaranteed that all hearing aids will work perfectly
.
DECT
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telephones can cause an unpleasant humming sound in hearing aids.
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DECT
: Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication = Standard for cordless tele-
phones.
