switel DE38 Series, 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 net-
work 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, mois-
ture, heat and direct sunlight.
Do not use the handset in potentially explosive areas.
Power adapter plug
Attention: Only use the power adapter plug supplied be-
cause 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 batte-
ries of the same type. Pay attention to correct polarity. Incor-
rect polarity of the batteries represents a risk of explosion du-
ring charging.
Power failure
The telephone cannot be used to make calls in the event of a power fail-
ure. Always keep a cord connected 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.
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 telephones.
Disposal
In order to dispose of your device, take it to a collection point pro-
vided by your local public waste authorities (e.g. recycling centre).
The adjacent symbol indicates that the device must not be dis-
posed of in normal domestic waste!
According to laws on the disposal of electronic and electrical 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.
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