switel DE 331, Operating Instructions Manual

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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 modifi-
cation 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 handset in potentially explosive areas.
Power adapter plug
a
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
a
Attention : Never throw batteries into a fire. Only use batteries of the
same type. Pay attention to the 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 cord connected telephone which operates without an exter-
nal power supply available in case of emergency situations.
Low-radiation operation (ECO mode)
In talk mode, radiation is reduced (depending on the distance between the
handset and base station).
Low-radiation operation by MAXI ECOmode
In “MAXI ECOmode“, the radiation (DECT transmission power) of both
base station and handset is turned off in stand
-
by. This will also work if mul-
tiple handsets are connected, given that they all support “MAXI ECOmode“.
Medical equipment
a
Attention : Never use the telephone in the vicinity of medical equip-
ment. Effects on such equipment cannot be fully ruled out.
DECT telephones can cause an unpleasant humming sound in hearing
aids. DECT: Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication = Standard for
cordless telephones.
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Disposal
In order to dispose of your device, take it to a collection
point provided by your local public waste authorities (e.g.
recycling centre). The adjacent symbol indicates that the
device must not be disposed of in normal domestic waste!
According to laws on the disposal of
electronic and electri-
cal devices , owners are obliged to dispose of old electronic
and electrical devices in a separate waste container.
Batteries must be disposed of at the point of sale or at the
appropriate collection points provided by the public waste
authorities.
Packaging materials must be disposed of according to
local regulations.
2 Preparing the Telephone
Safety information
a
Attention : It is essential to read the Safety Information in Chapter 1
before starting up.
Connecting the base station
a
Attention : Position the base station at least 1 m away from other
electronic devices, otherwise there is a risk of mutual disturbance.
Connect the base station as illustrated in the diagram. For reasons of
safety, only use the power adapter plug and telephone connection line
supplied.
Telephone line socket
Mains power outlet
a
Attention : Use only the power adapter plug supplied with the base
station!