Important Safety Instructions; Battery Replacement And Handling; Cleaning The Charging Contacts; The Fcc Wants You To Know - Uniden DXAI8580 Series Owner's Manual

Battery replacement and handling

When the operating time becomes short even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With
normal usage, your battery should last about one year. To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden's
Parts Department. The contact information is listed on the back cover page.
Warning:
To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden
battery model and Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product.
Caution:
• Use only the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-905).
• Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it.
• Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it.
• Do not remove or damage the battery casing.

Cleaning the charging contacts

To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset
once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water. Gently rub the damp
cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed. Dry the
contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to the cradle.
Caution:
Do not use paint thinner, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the
telephone and damage the finish.
11) Legal and Warranty Information
11-1. Precautions!
Before you read anything else, please note the following:
Warning!
Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
11-2. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Information
This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.
• Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
• The rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed
to charge this battery as specified in the owner's manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the
battery to explode.
• Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly
• As part of our commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources, Uniden
voluntarily participates in an RBRC® industry program to collect and recycle used Ni-Cd batteries
within the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in
your area. (RBRC® is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.)
11-3. Lead Content Information
Warning!
The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories.

11-4. Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
Check with local authorities for possible battery disposal instructions.
5. Do not disassemble any component of this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not
open or mutilate the battery, and disconnect the battery before shipping this product.

11-5.The FCC Wants You To Know

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.
On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:
AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
An applicable Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) certification for the jacks used in this equipment is provided (i.e., RJ11C)
in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the
premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the
ACTA.
A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible
modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone
line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should
not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the telephone provider. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product
identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is
a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is
necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could
affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for
you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. Please follow instructions for repairing, if any
(e.g. battery replacement section); otherwise do not substitute or repair any parts of the device except as specified in this
manual. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for information. This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact Uniden customer service at 800-297-1023. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the
equipment until the problem is resolved.
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