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Getting started
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, always observe the following basic precautions when
using your telephone:
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This appliance is intended for indoor use only.
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Observe all markings on the product.
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Do not expose your telephone to moisture and avoid contact with liquids.
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To prevent electric shock, do not disassemble the handset or the telephone base.
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Avoid interposing any metal objects (clip, key, etc.) between the battery contacts and charging contacts.
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Your telephone may have a slight chance of being damaged by lightning. Unplug the telephone base
from the mains and disconnect the telephone line during a thunderstorm.
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Do not use the telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
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Do not use the handset near any intensive care medical equipment. People with pacemakers should
consult their doctor or cardiologist before using this telephone.
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Clean your telephone with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents,
especially aggressive ones.
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Exchanges between the telephone base and handset being carried out by radio signals, wearers of
hearing aids may be bothered by a small buzz.
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Your telephone may interfere with other electrical appliances such as answering machine, television,
radio, clock radio or computer when it is sufficiently close to such equipment. To avoid this, place the
telephone base at least one meter away from other electrical appliances.
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We do not guarantee privacy of communications through your telephone.
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The receiver of the handset may attract small metal objects (staples, pins, etc). Be careful when placing
the handset near these items.
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Your telephone does not work in case of power failure and by consequence cannot be used for
emergency calls. To avoid such inconvenience, always keep a traditional corded telephone in your home.
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To prevent electric shock, do not use your telephone during a thunderstorm. Refer to the information
printed on your telephone directory.
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You can connect this product to a PSTN telephone line or an analog PBX extension port. Warning:
Connecting this telephone to a digital PBX extension port may cause damage.
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Install your telephone close to an easily accessible electrical outlet.
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Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
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To eliminate any voltage within the telephone, unplug the power cord from the mains.
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If the telephone will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the adapter to save power.
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If the power cord of the adapter is damaged, do not try to replace or repair it. Discard the adapter.
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Observe the polarity indicated while installing the batteries.
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It is dangerous to use other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries: they can cause interference
and/or damage to the product. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages caused by such
non-compliance.
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Do not use a charger other than the one supplied with the telephone; otherwise the batteries can be
damaged.
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Do not immerse a battery in water and do not throw it in a fire.
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The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
CAUTION
Only use the telephone base with the supplied power adapter.
Failure to observe the correct polarity or voltage of the adapter may cause damage to the telephone base.
For phone models SAPHIR TH-052DB and TH-052DW:
Adapter for the telephone base: S003IV0600050
Input: 100-240V~50Hz 150mA
Output: DC 6V, 500mA
For phone models SAPHIR TH-052DB2 and TH-052DW2:
Adapter for the telephone base: S003IV0600015
Input: 100-240V~50Hz 150mA
Output: DC 6V, 150mA
