AT&T EP5995 User Manual page 81

Appendix
Important safety information
Especially about cordless telephones
• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create
some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and
the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone
conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of
the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of cordless tele-
phone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be con-
nected to a working electrical outlet which is not 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 frequencies 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 batteries in order not
to create a short circuit with conductive 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 recycling center. Or you may call 1-800-8-BATTERY for locations accepting spent nickel-cadmium
batteries.
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