Philips SCD501 User Manual page 4

2.0.3 Caution
• This baby monitor is intended
as an aid. Do not use it as a
substitute for responsible and
proper adult supervision.
• Use the appliance at a
temperature between 0°C
(32°F) and 40°C (104°F). Store
the appliance at a temperature
between -25°C (-13°F) and 70°C
(158°F).
• Do not expose the baby unit and
parent unit to extreme cold or
heat or to direct sunlight. Do not
put the baby unit and the parent
unit close to a heating source.
• Never cover the parent unit and
the baby unit with anything (e.g. a
towel or blanket).
• Always place batteries of the
correct type in the parent unit
(see 'Inserting the batteries' in
chapter 'Preparing for use').
• If you place the parent unit or the
baby unit next to a transmitter
or other DECT appliance (e.g.
a DECT telephone or wireless
router for the internet), the
connection may be lost. Move the
baby unit or parent unit further
away from the other wireless
appliances until the connection is
restored.
• Switched-on mobile phones in the
vicinity of the baby monitor may
cause interference with the baby
monitor.
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2.0.4 Important information
about batteries
• Always place batteries of the
correct type in the parent unit to
avoid the risk of explosion.
• The parent unit does not have
a charging function. If you use
rechargeable batteries in the
parent unit, recharge them in a
battery charger.
• Make sure that your hands are
dry when you insert or replace
batteries.
• To avoid battery leakage, damage
or explosion:
1 Do not expose the appliance
to temperatures higher than
40°C. Batteries may explode
if exposed to sunshine, fire or
high temperatures.
2 Do not overcharge, short-
circuit, reverse charge or
damage batteries.
3 Remove the batteries of the
parent unit if you are not going
to use the appliance for one
month or more.
4 Do not leave empty batteries
in the parent unit.
• Dispose of non-
rechargeable batteries
and rechargeable batteries
properly (see chapter
'Environment').
• To protect your skin, wear
protective gloves when you handle
damaged or leaking batteries.
• To have a cordless operating time
of up to 24 hours, insert batteries
with a capacity of 1500 mAh or
more in the parent unit.