Important safety instructions

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When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:

1Read and understand all instructions.

2Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink or swimming pool).

5Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf, or stand. The product may fall, causing serious damage.

6Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided for ventilation. To help prevent overheating, do not place the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.

7This 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 in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be stepped on or tripped over.

9Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset 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.

10To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. It should be opened only by technicians at an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Improper reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.

11Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

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Important safety instructions

12Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions:

•When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

•If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

•If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

•If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instruc- tions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruc- tions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the prod- uct to normal operation.

•If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged.

•If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

14Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

WARNING: Put the handset of your telephone next to your ear only when it is in normal talk mode (off-hook). There is a potential risk of hearing damage or loss if the telephone were to ring while the handset is next to your ear.

WARNING: Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If your base unit should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.