5PreparationImportant informationGeneralL Use only the AC adaptor included with thisproduct, noted on page 4.L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any ACoutlet other than a standard 220–240 VAC outlet.L This product is unable to make calls when:– the portable handset battery(ies) needrecharging or have failed.– there is a power failure.L Do not open the charger or handset otherthan to replace the battery(ies).L This product should not be used nearemergency/intensive care medicalequipment and should not be used bypeople with pacemakers.L Care should be taken that objects do notfall onto, and liquids are not spilled into,the unit. Do not subject this product toexcessive smoke, dust, mechanicalvibration or shock.EnvironmentL Do not use this product near water.L This product should be kept away fromheat sources such as radiators, cookers,etc. It should also not be placed in roomswhere the temperature is less than 5 °C orgreater than 40 °C.L The AC adaptor is used as the maindisconnect device. Ensure that the ACoutlet is installed near the product and iseasily accessible.Warning:L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, donot expose this product to rain or anyother type of moisture.L Unplug this product from power outlets if itemits smoke, an abnormal smell, ormakes unusual noise. These conditionscan cause fire or electric shock. Confirmthat smoke has stopped emitting andcontact an authorised service centre.L Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers,etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, orallow it to become wet at all. This maycause a fire. If the telephone line cord plugbecomes wet, immediately pull it from thetelephone wall jack, and do not use.Battery cautionL We recommend using the battery(ies)noted on page 4. Use only rechargeablebattery(ies).L Do not mix old and new batteries.L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire,as they may explode. Check with localwaste management codes for specialdisposal instructions.L Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).Released electrolyte from the battery(ies)is corrosive and may cause burns or injuryto the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may betoxic if swallowed.L Exercise care when handling thebattery(ies). Do not allow conductivematerials such as rings, bracelets or keysto touch the battery(ies), otherwise a shortcircuit may cause the battery(ies) and/orthe conductive material to overheat andcause burns.L Charge the battery(ies) in accordancewith the information provided in theseoperating instructions.L Only use the included base unit (orcharger) to charge the battery(ies). Do nottamper with the base unit (or charger).Failure to follow these instructions maycause the battery(ies) to swell or explode.TGA715FX_717FX(e-e).book Page 5 Wednesday, February 28, 2007 2:47 PM