Uniden EXI2246 Series, Owner'S Manual

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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Precautions!
Before you read anything else, please observe the following:
Warning!
Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be water-
proof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit,
DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning
• This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.
• Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause can-
cer.
• The rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery contained in this equip-
ment may explode if disposed of in a fire.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery used in this
equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this
battery as specified in the owner’s manual. Using another charger
may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries Must Be Recycled or
Disposed of Properly
• Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC®
industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium batteries at
the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the
United States. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative
to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal
waste stream, which is illegal in some areas.
• Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop
off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium
batteries. You may also contact your local recycling center for infor-
mation on where to return the used battery. Please call 1-800-8-BAT-
TERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area.
Uniden's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to
protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.
• RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation.
Important Safety Instructions
When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
and injury to persons:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry
cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.
4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are pro-
vided for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never
be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventila-
tion is provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power com-
pany.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result
in the risk of fire or electrical shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.
Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is
required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock
when the appliance is subsequently used.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when following the
operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive repair work by a qualified technician.)
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
Additional Battery Safety Precautions
Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the bat-
tery, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the Uniden battery pack specified in the owner’s manual.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode.
Check the nickel-cadmium battery disposal package insert for dispos-
al instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is cor-
rosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the bat-
tery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in the owner’s manual provided for this product.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and
battery charger.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Important Electrical Considerations
Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is
approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and
damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.
Warning!
Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical
storm.
The FCC Wants You To Know
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by
Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed
by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this prod-
uct. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provid-
ed by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is sub-
ject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public
service commission or corporation commission for information.)
Range
Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by
transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications set
forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a maximum
distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the envi-
ronment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and it
would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating. The
Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of
comparison against other range claims.
Telephone Line Problems
The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect ser-
vice in the event that your phone causes problems on the telephone
line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in facilities and
services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your
telephone company must give adequate notice in writing prior to such
actions to allow you time for making necessary arrangements to contin-
ue uninterrupted service.
If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first
disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If
you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until
the trouble has been corrected.
Radio Interference
Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your
cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is
caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, flu-
orescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If
these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your
home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition,
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of impor-
tant operating and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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