Appendix 
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Important safety information
This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may 
appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this 
product to reduce the risk of injury, re, or electric shock.
Safety information
f Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product.
f CAUTION: Do not install the telephone base at a height above 2 meters.
f Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight chance of electric 
shock from lightning.
f Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark 
may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is 
replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical 
circuit. In an inadequately ventilated environment, the user should not plug the phone into 
a power outlet, nor put a charged handset into the cradle where there are concentrations 
of ammable or ame-supporting gases. A spark in such an environment could create a 
re or explosion. Such environments may include: medical use of oxygen without adequate 
ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.
f Do not use this product near water or when you are wet. For example, do not use it in a wet 
basement or shower, nor next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, and laundry tub. 
Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any 
liquid, unplug any line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it 
has dried thoroughly. 
f Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cords. 
Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
f If this product does not operate normally, see the Troubleshooting section on pages 
148-157 of this user’s manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is 
damaged, refer to the Limited warranty section on pages 165-166. Do not open this 
product except as directed in your user’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it 
incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.
f Replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual (pages 11-12). Do not burn or 
puncture batteries — they contain caustic chemicals.
f The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor mount 
position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, 
under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
Caution: 
f Use only the power adapters provided with this product. To obtain a 
replacement, visit our 
website at https://telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 
1 (866) 288-4268.
f Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342/
BT283342). To order, visit our website at https://telephones.att.com or call  
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268..