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WARNING
DO NOT USE STANDARD OR ALKALINE BATTERIES. THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY. ONLY USE
RECHARGEABLE NI-MH BATTERIES AS INDICATED IN THIS USER MANUAL.
Risk of explosion if you use incompatible batteries
Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only batteries that are identical to the ones supplied with your
telephone.
• Never use alkaline or lithium batteries.
• Do not throw a battery into a fire.
• Do not open or damage batteries. Electrolyte is corrosive and can cause irritation to eyes and skin. It
is
also toxic and must not be swallowed.
• Ifyou musthandle thebatteries,avoidthem fromcomingintocontactwithmetalobjects.Thismaycause
short circuit or overheating and you may burn yourself.
• Do not attempt to recharge the batteries by heating. The battery electrolyte may leak, and may irritate
your eyes orskin.
•
Observe the polarity indicated. Reversing the polarity of the battery may result in electrolyte leakage and
explosion.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use your phone for several months.
• Do not use an
y other telephone base for charging the handset – the batteries can be damaged.
Warning: Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly installed.
Use only Ni-MH batteries. The autonomy for the handsets indicated is based on the original
capacity of thebatteries.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions of your local authorities.
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Getting to Know Your Phone
Handset overview