User Guide for the SIP-T40P IP Phone 
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Do not place the device on or near any inflammable or fire-vulnerable object, such 
as rubber-made materials. 
 
Keep the device away from any heat source or bare fire, such as a candle or an 
electric heater. 
 
Keep the device away from any household appliance with strong magnetic field or 
electromagnetic field, such as a microwave oven or a refrigerator. 
  Operating Requirements 
 
Do not let a child operate the device without guidance. 
 
Do not let a child play with the device or any accessory in case of accidental 
swallowing. 
 
Please use the accessories provided or authorized by the manufacturer only. 
 
The power supply of the device shall meet the requirements of the input voltage of 
the device. Please use the provided surge protection power socket only. 
 
Before plugging or unplugging any cable, make sure that your hands are 
completely dry. 
 
Do not spill liquid of any kind on the product or use the equipment near water, for 
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, wet basement or near a swimming 
pool. 
 
Do not tread on, pull, or over-bend any cable in case of malfunction of the device. 
 
During a thunderstorm, stop using the device and disconnect it from the power 
supply. Unplug the power plug and the Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) 
twisted pair (the radio frequency cable) to avoid lightning strike. 
 
If the device is left unused for a rather long time, disconnect it from the power 
supply and unplug the power plug. 
 
When there is smoke emitted from the device, or some abnormal noise or smell, 
disconnect the device from the power supply, and unplug the power plug 
immediately. Contact the specified maintenance center for repair. 
 
Do  not insert  any object into  equipment slots that  is  not part of  the  product  or 
auxiliary product. 
 
Before connecting a cable, connect the grounding cable of the device first. Do not 
disconnect the grounding cable until you disconnect all other cables. 
Cleaning Requirements 
 
Before cleaning the device, stop using it and disconnect it from the power supply. 
 
Use a piece of soft, dry and anti-static cloth to clean the device. 
 
Keep the power plug clean and dry. Using a dirty or wet power plug may lead to 
electric shock or other perils.