Operating instructions

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Safety Information
1 Safety Information
Please read this operating instruction
manual thoroughly.
Intended use
The telephone is suitable for telephoning
within a public telephone network system.
Any other use is considered unintended use.
Unauthorised modifi cation or reconstruction
is not permitted. Under no circumstances
open the device or complete any repair work
yourself.
Installation location
Prevent excessive exposure to smoke, dust,
vibration, chemicals, moisture, heat and
direct sunlight.
Power supply
Caution: Only use the power adapter plug
supplied because other power supplies
could damage the telephone. Ensure
access to the power adapter plug is not
obstructed by furniture or such.
Power failure
Only the telephone base can be used when
there is a power failure. See page 20.
Rechargeable batteries
Do not throw the batteries into a fi re or
immerse them in water.
Hearing aid compatibility
The telephone is compatible with most
popular hearing aids on the market.
However, due to the wide range of hearing
aids available, there is no guarantee that the
telephone will function ‘problem free’ with
every model.
Caution: This telephone is capable of
producing very high volume levels when
the ‘Boost’ is switched on and the volume
control is set to maximum. Extreme caution
should be taken if the handset is to be
shared between users with normal hearing
and those with hearing impairment.
Medical equipment
DO NOT use your telephone near
emergency/intensive care medical
equipment; if you have a pacemaker fi tted or
during an electrical storm.
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