General Regulatory and Compliance Notices important Safety Instructions if applicable, when using telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury, including the following: + Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool, or in a wet basement; « Avoid using a telephone {other than a cordless type} during an electrical storm, as there may be a remote risk of e