General Information; Safety; Cleaning; Environmental - BT FREELANCE XD5500 User Manual

General information

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IMPORTANT
This equipment is not designed for making emergency
telephone calls when the power fails.
Alternative arrangements should be made for access
to emergency services.

Safety

General
•
Only use the power supply suitable for the BT
Freelance XD 5500 range. Using an unauthorised
power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may
damage the telephone.
•
For the handset, use only AAA NiMH batteries with a
minimum capacity of 550mAh.
•
Never use other batteries or conventional alkaline
batteries as this could lead to a short circuit or destroy
the battery casing.
•
Do not open the handset (except to replace the
handset batteries). This could expose you to high
voltages or other risks.
•
Radio signal transmitted between the handset and
base may cause interference to hearing aids.
•
It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert
be sought before using this product in the vicinity of
emergency/intensive care medical equipment.
•
It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted
you check with a medical expert before using this
product.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047* or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com
•
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious
risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic
chemicals.

Cleaning

•
Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not
wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.
•
Never use household polish as this will damage the
product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a
static shock.

Environmental

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Do not expose to direct sunlight.
•
The product may become warm when the batteries
are being recharged. This is normal.
We recommend that you do not place the product on
antique/veneered wood to avoid damage.
•
Do not stand your product on carpets or other
surfaces which generate fibres or place it in locations
preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces.
•
Do not submerge any part of your product in water
and do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such
as bathrooms.
•
Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other
hazardous conditions.
•
There is a slight chance your phone could be
damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that
you unplug the power and telephone line cord during
an electrical storm.