VTech VG231 User Manual page 3

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.
13. 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.
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
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
those controls that are covered
by the operation instructions.
Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and
often requires extensive work by
an authorized technician to restore
the product to normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped
and the telephone base and/or
handset has been damaged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
15. Avoid using a telephone (other than
cordless) during an electrical storm.
There is a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
16. Do not use the telephone to report
a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Under certain circumstances, a spark
may be created when the adapter
is plugged into the power outlet,
or when the handset is replaced in
its cradle. This is a common event
associated with the closing of any
electrical circuit. The user should
not plug the phone into a power
outlet, and should not put a charged
handset into the cradle, if the phone is
located in an environment containing
concentrations of flammable or
flame-supporting gases, unless there
is adequate ventilation. A spark in
such an environment could create a
fire or explosion. Such environments
might include: medical use of
oxygen without adequate ventilation;
industrial gases (cleaning solvents;
gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural
gas; etc.
17. Only put the handset of your
telephone next to your ear when it is
in normal talk mode.
18. The power adapters are intended to be
correctly oriented in a vertical or floor
mount position. The prongs are not
designed to hold the plug in place if it is
plugged into a ceiling,
under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
19. For pluggable equipment, the
socket-outlet shall be installed near
the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
20. 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 supplied rechargeable
batteries or replacement batteries
(BT162342/BT262342) for the handset.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
They may explode. Dispose of used
battery according to the instruction.
Disconnect the telephone line from the
equipment before open the battery
door.
• 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 mechanically crushing
or cutting of a battery, that can
result in an explosion.
• Leaving a battery in an extremely
high temperature surrounding
environment that can result in
an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.