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posted in the area so indicate. Hospitals or health-care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
(radio frequency) energy.
Battery cautions
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons caused by batteries,
read and follow these instructions.
1.
Use only the proper type and size batteries.
2.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The cell may explode.
Check with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions. See page 16 for information on recycling spent
HandSet batteries.
3.
Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage to eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
4.
Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5.
Charge the HandSet battery pack provided with or identified
for use with this product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified for this product.
6.
Observe proper polarity orientation when installing batteries.
Preventing static electricity damage
The components inside your system are extremely sensitive to
static electricity, also known as electro-static discharge (ESD).
Static electricity can cause irreparable damage to your system. You
can help prevent such damage by taking the following precautions:
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Avoid touching expansion slot connectors.
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Avoid placing static-causing surfaces such as plastic and Styro-
foam near your unit.
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Avoid sliding the unit across any surface.