Operation Manual

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L1a Ref - AL140/AL145 / UK / A31008-M2001-L121-1-7619 / Overview.fm / 15.01.2010
Safety precautions
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad lock
(
¢ p. 1) is activated!
Not all of the functions described in
this user guide are avail-
able in all countries.
Care
Wipe the base station, charging cradle and handset
with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic
cloth.
Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.
Contact with liquid
If the handset has come into contact with liquid:
1. S
witch off the handset and remove the battery
pack immediately.
2. Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.
3. Pat all parts dry, then place the handset with the
ba
ttery compartment open and the keypad facing
down in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours
(not in
a microwave, oven etc.).
4. Do not switch on the handset again until it is
co
mpletely dry.
When it has fully dried out, y
ou will normally be able
to use it again.
Read this user guide and the safety precautions carefully
before use. Explain their contents and the potential hazards
associated with using the telephone to your children.
Only use the mains unit
supplied.
Fit only the r
ecommended, rechargeable
batteries (
¢ p. 12), i.e. never use a 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
a
ffected. Be aware of the technical conditions
in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's sur-
gery.
Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear
whe
n it is ringing. Otherwise you risk serious and
permanent damage to your hearing.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming
n
oise in hearing aids.
Do not install the phone in a bathroom or shower
r
oom. The handset and base station are not
splashproof.
Do not use your phone in environments with a
poten
tial explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops.
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make
sur
e you also give them the user guide.
Please remove faulty base stations from use or
have them repaired by our service, as they could
interfere with other wireless services.
Disposal
Batteries should not be disposed of in general
h
ousehold waste. Observe the local waste dis-
posal regulations, details of which can be obtained
fr
om your local authority or the dealer you pur-
chased the product from.
All electrical and electronic equipment must be
disposed
of separately from general household
waste using the sites designated by local authori-
ties.
If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out
rubb
ish bin, the product is subject to European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
The appropriate disposal and separate collection
of used
equipment serve to prevent potential
harm to the environment and to health. They are a
precondition for the re-use and recycling of used
electrical and electronic equipment.
For further information on disposing of your used
eq
uipment, please contact your local authority,
your refuse collection service or the dealer you
purchased the product from.
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