BT 500 manual General information

Verve 500 – New Style – Edition 3 – 07.09.06 – 7706

General information			81
IMPORTANT		Safety information
This equipment is not designed for making emergency
	•	Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Verve
telephone call when the power fails. Alternative
arrangements should be made for access to emergency		500 range. Using an unauthorised power supply will
services.		invalidate your guarantee and may damage the
This product is intended for connection to analogue		telephone. The item code for the base mains power
public switched telephone networks and private		supply is 032214. If you have purchased a multiple
switchboards in the United Kingdom.		pack the item code for the charger mains power
		supply is 032216.
Replacing the handset	• Use only the approved rechargeable batteries
		supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries are available
battery pack
		from the BT Verve 500 Helpline on 0870 242 6652
After a time, you may find that the handset battery is		or from the email Helpdesk:
		bthelpdesk@convergys.com
running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard
	•	Do not open the handset (except to replace the
sign of wear and the battery pack will need replacing.
See diagrams on page 7 when changing the handset		handset battery pack) or the base. This could expose
		you to high voltages or other risks. Contact the
battery.
		Helpline on 0870 242 6652 for all repairs.
Remove the battery compartment cover, by sliding it
	• If the keylock is switched on, it is NOT possible to
downward and lifting off. Disconnect the small
		make calls, including to the emergency numbers
connector plug and remove the old battery pack.
		(999/112).
Connect a new MT Li-ion 3.7V 600mAh rechargeable
battery pack by plugging the small battery connector	•	Radio signal transmitted between the handset and
plug into the socket inside the battery compartment.		base may cause interference to hearing aids.
Make sure the battery wires are tucked in and then	• It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert
slide the battery compartment cover back on.
		be sought before using this product in the vicinity of
Spare rechargeable battery packs are available from the
		emergency/intensive care medical equipment.
BT Verve 500 Helpline 0870 242 6652 or from the email	•	It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker
Helpdesk: bthelpdesk@convergys.com
		fitted you check with a medical expert before using

WARNING	this product.
Do not immerse batteries in water or throw them into a
fire, or dispose of them with ordinary domestic refuse.
BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your
BT Verve 500 by using any other types of batteries.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652 or email bthelpdesk@convergys.com