VTech SN5147 User Manual page 3

Important safety
reassembling can cause electric shock when the product
is subsequently used.
instructions 14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
15. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to an authorized service facility under the
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety
following conditions:
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:
or frayed.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
• If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the • If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
product. • If the product does not operate normally by
3. Use only with UL listed Bluetooth devices. following the operating instructions. Adjust only
4. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before those controls that are covered by the operation
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
damp cloth for cleaning.
may result in damage and often requires extensive
5. CAUTION: Do not install the telephone base at a height
work by an authorized technician to restore the
above 2 meters.
product to normal operation.
6. Do not use this product near water such as near a bath
• If the product has been dropped and the telephone
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or a swimming base and/or handset has been damaged.
pool, nor in a wet basement or shower. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in
7. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, performance.
stand or other unstable surfaces. 16. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an
8. Avoid placing the telephone system in places with electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock
extreme temperature, direct sunlight, or other electrical
from lightning.
devices. Protect your phone from moisture, dust,
17. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
corrosive liquids and fumes.
vicinity of the leak. Under certain circumstances, a
9. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the
spark may be created when the adapter is plugged
telephone base and handset are provided for
into the power outlet, or when the handset is replaced
ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these in its cradle. This is a common event associated with
openings must not be blocked by placing the product the closing of any electrical circuit. The user should not
on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product plug the phone into a power outlet, and should not
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat put a charged handset into the cradle, if the phone is
register. This product should not be placed in any area located in an environment containing concentrations
where proper ventilation is not provided.
of flammable or flame-supporting gases, unless
10. This product should be operated only from the type of
there is adequate ventilation. A spark in such an
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
environment could create a fire or explosion. Such
not sure of the type of power supply in your home or
environments might include: medical use of oxygen
office, consult your dealer or local power company. without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning
11. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas;
install this product where the cord may be walked on. etc.
12. Never push objects of any kind into this product 18. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear
through the slots in the telephone base or handset when it is in normal talk mode.
because they may touch dangerous voltage points or
19. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented
create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on
in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not
the product.
designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a
13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble
ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. 20. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall
Opening or removing parts of the telephone base or be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
handset other than specified access doors may expose accessible.
you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
21. CAUTION: Use only the batteries indicated in
this manual. There may be a risk of explosion if a wrong
type of battery is used for the handset. Use only the sup-
plied rechargeable batteries or replacement batteries
(BT205662) for the handset. Do not dispose of batteries
in a fire. They may explode. Disposed of used batteries
according to the instruction.
• Do not use the battery in following conditions:
» High or low extreme temperature during use,
storage or transportation.
» Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type
that can defeat a safeguard.
» Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or me-
chanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can
result in an explosion.
» Leaving a battery in an extremely high tempera-
ture surrounding environment that can result in
an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid
or gas.
» A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure
that can result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
22. Use only the adapter included with this product.
Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously
damage the product.
23. The applied nameplate is located at the bottom or
near of the product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Battery
• Use only the battery provided or equivalent. To order
a replacement, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com or call 1 (800) 595-9511. In
Canada, go to phones.vtechcanada.com or call
1 (800) 267-7377.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Check with
local waste management codes for special disposal
instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury
to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if
swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to
create a short circuit with conductive materials.
• Charge the battery provided with this product only
in accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in this manual.
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless
telephones): The battery or conductor may overheat and cause
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery
independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary and the battery charger.
evaluation of the interference between portable • Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose
wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. of these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or
Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, puncture the battery. Like other batteries of this type,
WTR recommends to physicians that: if burned or punctured, they could release caustic
material which could cause injury.
Pacemaker patients
For C-UL compliance
• Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches
from the pacemaker.
only
• Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over
the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is
turned ON.
Mesures de sécurité importantes
• Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite
Afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, de blessures
the pacemaker.
corporelles ou d'électrocution, suivez toujours ces mesures
WTR's evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders
préventives de base lorsque vous utilisez votre téléphone :
with pacemakers from other persons using wireless
1. Lisez et comprenez bien toutes les instructions.
telephones.
2. Observez toutes les instructions et mises en garde
About cordless
inscrites sur l'appareil.
3. N'utiliser qu'avec des dispositifs Bluetooth
telephones
homologués par UL.
4. Débranchez ce téléphone de la prise murale avant de
le nettoyer. N'utilisez pas de nettoyeurs liquides ni en
• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless
aérosol. N'utilisez qu'un chiffon doux et légèrement
telephone convenient create some limitations.
humecté.
Telephone calls are transmitted between the
5. ATTENTION: Ne pas installer le socle téléphonique à
telephone base and the cordless handset by radio
une hauteur supérieure à 2 mètres.
waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless
6. N'utilisez pas ce produit près de l'eau, tel que près d'un
telephone conversations could be intercepted
bain, d'un lavabo, d'un évier de cuisine, d'un bac de
by radio receiving equipment within range of the
lavage ou d'une piscine, ou dans un sous-sol humide ou
cordless handset. For this reason, you should not
sous la douche.
think of cordless telephone conversations as being as
7. Ne déposez pas ce téléphone sur un chariot, support
private as those on corded telephones.
ou table chancelants. L'appareil pourrait tomber et être
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless
sérieusement endommagé.
telephone must be connected to a working electrical
8. Évitez d'installer le système téléphonique dans les
outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled
endroits soumis à une température extrême, à la lumière
by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the
directe du soleil ou à proximité immédiate d'autres
cordless handset if the telephone base is unplugged,
appareils électriques ou électroniques. Protégez votre
switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted.
téléphone contre les sources d'humidité, la poussière,
• Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones
les vapeurs et les liquides corrosifs.
operate at frequencies that may cause interference
9. Le boîtier de l'appareil est doté de fentes et
to televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such
d'ouvertures d'aération situées à l'arrière ou en dessous.
interference, do not place the telephone base of the
Afin d'empêcher la surchauffe, ces ouvertures ne
cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR.
doivent pas être obstruées en plaçant l'appareil
If interference is experienced, moving the cordless
sur un lit, divan, tapis ou autre surface similaires. Ne
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR often
placez pas cet appareil à proximité d'un élément de
reduces or eliminates the interference.
chauffage ni d'une plinthe électrique. De plus, ne
• Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling
l'installez pas dans une unité murale ou un cabinet
batteries in order not to create a short circuit with
fermé qui ne possède pas d'aération adéquate.
conducting material such as rings, bracelets and keys.
10. Ne faites fonctionner cet appareil qu'avec le type
d'alimentation indiqué sur les étiquettes de l'appareil.
Si vous ne connaissez pas le voltage de votre maison,
consultez votre marchand ou votre fournisseur
d'électricité.
11. Ne déposez rien sur le cordon d'alimentation. Installez
cet appareil dans un endroit sécuritaire, là où personne
ne pourra trébucher sur la ligne d'alimentation ni le
cordon téléphonique modulaire.
12. N'insérez jamais d'objets à travers les fentes et
ouvertures de cet appareil, car ils pourraient toucher
à des points de tension dangereux ou court-circuiter
des pièces, ce qui constituerait un risque d'incendie
ou d'électrocution. N'échappez pas de liquides dans
l'appareil.
13. Afin de réduire les risques d'électrocution, ne
démontez pas l'appareil, mais apportez-le plutôt
à un centre de service qualifié s'il doit être réparé.
En enlevant le couvercle, vous vous exposez à des
tensions dangereuses ou autres dangers similaires.
Un remontage inadéquat peut être à l'origine d'une
électrocution lors d'une utilisation ultérieure de
l'appareil. Débranchez l'appareil avant de procéder au
nettoyage. Utilisez un chiffon humide et doux.
14. Ne surchargez pas les prises de courant et les rallonges.
15. Débranchez cet appareil de la prise de courant et
communiquez avec le département de service à la
clientèle de VTech dans les cas suivants :
• Lorsque le cordon d'alimentation est endommagé
ou écorché.
• Si du liquide a été échappé dans l'appareil.
• Si l'appareil a été exposé à une source d'humidité
telle que la pluie ou l'eau.
• Si le produit ne fonctionne pas normalement en
respectant les instructions de fonctionnement.
Réglez uniquement les commandes indiquées dans
le les instructions de fonctionnement. Les réglages
incorrects des autres commandes pourraient
provoquer un dommage qui pourrait exiger un
travail exhaustif de la part d'un technicien autorisé
afin de rétablir le fonctionnement normal de
l'appareil.
• Si le produit a été échappé et que le socle et/ou le
combiné a été endommagé.
• Si le produit affiche une nette diminution de sa
performance.
16. Évitez d'utiliser un téléphone (autre qu'un sans fil)
pendant un orage. Les éclairs peuvent être à l'origine
d'une électrocution.
17. N'utilisez pas le téléphone pour rapporter une fuite de