Important Safety Instructions; For Best Performance; Other Information - Panasonic KX-TG6461E Operating Instructions Manual

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Important Information

Important safety instructions

When using your product, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type)
during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this
manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For best performance

Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use
radio waves to communicate with each other.
L For maximum coverage and noise-free
communications, place your base unit:
– at a convenient, high, and central location with no
obstructions between the cordless handset and
base unit in an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as TVs,
radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or
other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such
as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations.
(Avoid putting the base unit on a bay window or near
a window.)
L Coverage and voice quality depends on the local
environmental conditions.
L If the reception for a base unit location is not
satisfactory, move the base unit to another location for
better reception.
Environment
L Keep the product away from electrical noise generating
devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
L The product should be kept free from excessive smoke,
dust, high temperature, and vibration.
L The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
L Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
L When you leave the product unused for a long period of
time, unplug the product from the power outlet.
L The product should be kept away from heat sources
such as radiators, cookers, etc. It should not be placed
in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C or
greater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also be
avoided.
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L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when
the product is used in the following places: Near
obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near
metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
L Operating the product near electrical appliances may
cause interference. Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Routine care
L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft
moist cloth.
L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.

Other information

Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return
L This product can store your private/confidential
information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we
recommend that you erase information such as
phonebook or caller list entries from the memory before
you dispose of, transfer, or return the product.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and used Batteries
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These symbols (1, 2, 3) on the products, packaging,
and/or accompanying documents mean that used
electrical and electronic products and batteries should not
be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and
2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,
you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old
products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
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