AT&T E5917 User Manual page 58

Appendix
Important safety instructions
Especially about cordless telephone
• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create
some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the
handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone
conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within
range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of
cordless phone conversations as being as private as those on cord-
ed phones.
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be
connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be
controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if
the telephone base is unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical
power is interrupted.
• Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequen-
cies that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent
such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone
near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the
cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or
eliminate the interference.
• Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either nickel-cadmium or
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling batter-
ies in order not to short the battery with conducting material such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
• Nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries: Must be recycled or disposed
of properly. Do not dispose of them in household garbage. Do not burn
or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they
could release caustic material which could cause injury.
The RBRC™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the
United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recy-
cling center. Or you may call 1 (800) 8BATTERY for locations accepting spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Nickel-
metal hydride rechargeable batteries: dispose of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture.
Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause
injury.
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