Safety Precautions - Gigaset A580 IP User Manual

Safety precautions

Warning
Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your
children.
Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base sta-
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tion or charging cradle.
Only use the recommended, rechargeable batteries (
conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result
in significant health risks and personal injury.
The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical con-
ditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.
Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when the hands-
free function is activated. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your
hearing.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not install the base station or charging cradle in bathrooms or shower rooms. The
handset, base station and charging cradle are not splashproof (
Do not use the phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard, e.g. paint
shops.
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If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user
guide.
Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by our Service
department, as they could interfere with other wireless services.
Warning
When the keypad lock is active, you cannot call emergency numbers.
Please note
Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
Warning
Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Please ensure that a
separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.
Safety precautions
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