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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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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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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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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.
