Especially About Cordless Telephones - AT&T EP5632 User Manual

Appendix
Important safety information

Especially about cordless telephones

• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient
create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the
telephone base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility
that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by
radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this
reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as
being as private as those on corded telephones.
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be
connected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall
switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base
is unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical power is interrupted.
• Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at
frequencies that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs. To minimize
or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the
cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is
experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or
VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
• Rechargeable batteries: This product contains nickel-metal-hydride
rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to
create a short circuit with conductive material such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in
a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if
burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause
injury.
The RBRC ™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may
be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling
center. Or you may call 1-800-8-BATTERY for locations accepting spent Ni-MH
batteries.
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