Safety Precautions - Gigaset C450 IP User Manual

Safety precautions

Caution:
Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
Explain their contents to your children, and the potential hazards associated with using the tele-
phone.
Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base station.
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Fit only the recommended rechargeable batteries (page 30) of the same type! This
means that you must never use any other battery type or non-rechargeable batteries as
this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
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Insert rechargeable batteries with the correct polarity, and use them according to this user
guide (polarity symbols can be seen in the handset's battery compartment, page 6).
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The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions
in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.
Do not hold the rear side of the handset to the ear when it rings or when you have acti-
vated on the handsfree function. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to
your hearing.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not install the base station in bathrooms or shower rooms. The handset and base sta-
tion are not splashproof (page 28).
Do not use your phone in environments subject to explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops).
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide.
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All electrical and electronic devices should be disposed of separately from general house-
hold waste using the places designated by local authorities.
If this symbol showing a crossed-out rubbish bin appears on a product, this product is sub-
ject to the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used devices serve to avoid potential
damage to the environment and to health. They are a precondition for the re-use and recy-
cling of used electrical and electronic devices.
For further information on disposing of your used device, please contact your local
authority, your refuse collection service or the dealer you purchased the product from.
Please note:
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the key lock is activated!
Not all of the functions described in this manual are available in all countries.
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