Important Information
RDo not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if swallowed.
RExercise care when handling the batteries. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteries and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns.
RCharge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only, in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
ROnly use a compatible base unit (or charger) to charge the batteries. Do not tamper with the base unit (or charger). Failure to follow these instructions may cause the batteries to swell or explode.
General notices
RThis equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails.
RWhen a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect the power supply cord immediately and return this unit to an authorised service centre.
RTo minimise the possibility of lightning damage, when you know that a thunderstorm is coming, we recommend that you:
–Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone socket.
–Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet.
RNo “000” (for Australia), “111” (for New Zealand), and/or other calls can be made from this device during a mains power failure.
RThe earpiece on the handset is magnetised and may retain small metallic objects.
Important notice:
RUnder power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.
For New Zealand
RDisconnect the telecom connection before disconnecting the power connection prior to relocating the equipment, and reconnect the power first.
RThis equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency Service.
RThe unit’s answering system only responds to Distinctive Alert cadence(s) DA1 and DA3.
RNot all telephones will respond to incoming ringing when connected to the extension socket.
RThis equipment may not provide for the effective
RThe grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
Important safety instructions
When using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1.Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2.Avoid using a telephone (including a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4.Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
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