Safety Precautions - Gigaset C590 ip Manual

Warning:
Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children.
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Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the rear of the base.
Use only the cables supplied for fixed line and LAN connection and connect these to the intended port only.
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Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification (see enclosed CD), as this could oth-
erwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.
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Insert rechargeable batteries with the correct polarity and use them in accordance with the user guide
(polarity symbols are displayed in or on the handset battery compartment).
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Using your telephone may affect nearby medical equipment. Be aware of the technical conditions in your
particular environment, e.g., doctor's surgery.
If you use a medical device (e.g. a pacemaker), please contact the device manufacturer. They will be able to
advise you regarding the susceptibility of the device to external sources of high frequency energy. Please
refer to the "Appendix" chapter in the long user guide (see enclosed CD) for the specifications of this Gigaset
product.
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Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when speaker mode is activated. Oth-
erwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing.
Your Gigaset is compatible with the majority of digital hearing aids on the market. However, perfect func-
tion with all hearing aids cannot be guaranteed.
The handset may cause interference in analog hearing aids (humming or whistling) or cause them to over-
load. If you require assistance, please contact the hearing aid supplier.
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Do not install the base and charger in bathrooms or shower rooms. The base and charger are not splash-
proof.
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Do not use the phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard, e.g., paint shops.
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The charger and base are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C.
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Never expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical appliances.
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Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.
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If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure that you also give them the user guide.
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Remove faulty bases from use or have them repaired by our Service, as these could interfere with other wire-
less services. Disconnect the telephone network connector (TNV circuit connector) before removing cover.
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Please note that only terminals that are operated in-house (inside buildings) may be connected to the ana-
log RJ-11 connection.
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All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from general household waste using
designated local authority sites.
If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbish bin, the product is subject to
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Correct disposal and separate collection of used equipment will help to prevent poten-
tial negative consequences for the environment and human health. They are a prerequi-
site for the re-use and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
For further information on disposing of your used equipment, please contact your local
authority, your refuse collection service or the dealer you purchased the product from.
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Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regula-
tions, details of which can be obtained from your local authority or the dealer you purchased the product
from.
Warning:
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Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
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The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. It is also not possible to make emergency calls
(e.g. 911) when there is a power failure.
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When the keypad lock is active, you cannot call emergency numbers.
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Safety precautions