Important Safety Instructions - VTech IS8151-1S User Manual

Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this
telephone, please read Important safety instructions.
This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting
necessary to install and operate your new VTech telephone.
Please review this manual thoroughly to ensure proper
installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich
VTech product.
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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, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
4. CAUTION: Do not install the telephone base at a height
above 2 meters.
5. Do not use this product near water such as near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or a
swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.
6. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf,
stand or other unstable surfaces.
7. Avoid placing the telephone system in places with
extreme temperature, direct sunlight, or other electrical
devices. Protect your phone from moisture, dust,
corrosive liquids and fumes.
8. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the
telephone base and handset are provided for
ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked by placing the product
on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register. This product should not be placed in
any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
9. This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply in your home
or office, consult your dealer or local power company.
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do
not install this product where the cord may be walked
on.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product
through the slots in the telephone base or handset
because they may touch dangerous voltage points or
create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble
this product, but take it to an authorized service facility.
Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or
handset other than specified access doors may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembling can cause electric shock when the
product is subsequently used.
13. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to an authorized service facility under the
following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only