Introduction10Regulatory and safety informationRead the following information before you use the NEC PhilipsG955 DECT Handset.Product disposal informationThis device complies with the essential requirements and other relevantprovisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, the Restriction ofHazardous Substances (RoHS) 2002/95/EC, and the WEEE Directive2002/95/EC.For countries in the European UnionThe symbol depicted here has been affixed to yourproduct in order to inform you that electrical and electronicproducts should not be disposed of as municipal waste.Electrical and electronic products, including the cables,plugs and accessories should be disposed of separatelyin order to allow proper treatment, recorvery andrecycling. These products should be taken to adesignated facility where the best available treatment, recovery andrecycling techniques are available. Separate disposal has significantadvantages: valuable materials can be reused and it prevents thedispersion of unwanted substances into the municipal wast stream. Thiscontributes to the protection of the human health and of the environment.Please be informed that a fine may be imposed for illegal disposal ofelectrical and electronic products via general municipal waste stream.CAUTIONLike all cordless telephones, this handset uses radiosignals, which do not guarantee a connection under allcircumstances. Do not rely exclusively on cordlesstelephones when making indispensable calls (such asmedical emergencies).