AT&T E3813B User Manual page 61

Appendix
Important safety instructions
Especially about cordless telephones
• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient cre-
ate 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
corded phones.
• Electrical power: The base unit of this cordless telephone must be con-
nected 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 base unit is unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical power is
interrupted.
• Power adapter: The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a
vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug
in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet.
• 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 base unit 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 bat-
teries 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 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.
• 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.
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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