R Use caution when installing or modifyingtelephone lines.R The AC adaptor is used as the maindisconnect device. Ensure that the ACoutlet is installed near the product and iseasily accessible.R This product is unable to make calls when:– the handset batteries need recharging orhave failed.– there is a power failure.– the key lock feature is turned on.BatteryR We recommend using the batteries notedon page 3. USE ONLY rechargeableNi-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.R Do not mix old and new batteries.R Do not open or mutilate the batteries.Released electrolyte from the batteries iscorrosive and may cause burns or injury tothe eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic andmay be harmful if swallowed.R Exercise care when handling the batteries.Do not allow conductive materials such asrings, bracelets, or keys to touch thebatteries, otherwise a short circuit maycause the batteries and/or the conductivematerial to overheat and cause burns.R Charge the batteries provided with oridentified for use with this product only, inaccordance with the instructions andlimitations specified in this manual.R Only use a compatible base unit (orcharger) to charge the batteries. Do nottamper with the base unit (or charger).Failure to follow these instructions maycause the batteries to swell or explode.General noticesR This equipment will be inoperable whenmains power fails.R When a failure occurs which results in theinternal parts becoming accessible,disconnect the power supply cordimmediately and return this unit to anauthorised service centre.R To minimise the possibility of lightningdamage, when you know that athunderstorm is coming, we recommendthat you:– Unplug the telephone line cord from thephone socket.– Unplug the AC adaptor from the ACpower outlet.R No “000” (for Australia), “111” (for NewZealand), and/or other calls can be madefrom this device during a mains powerfailure.R The earpiece on the handset is magnetisedand may retain small metallic objects.Important notice:R Under power failure conditions, thistelephone may not operate. Please ensurethat a separate telephone, not dependenton local power, is available for emergencyuse.For New ZealandR Disconnect the telecom connection beforedisconnecting the power connection prior torelocating the equipment, and reconnectthe power first.R This equipment shall not be set to makeautomatic calls to the Telecom “111”Emergency Service.R The unit’s answering system only respondsto Distinctive Alert cadence(s) DA1 andDA3.R Not all telephones will respond to incomingringing when connected to the extensionsocket.R This equipment may not provide for theeffective hand-over of a call to anotherdevice connected to the same line.R The grant of a Telepermit for any item ofterminal equipment indicates only thatTelecom has accepted that the itemcomplies with minimum conditions forconnection to its network. It indicates noendorsement of the product by Telecom,nor does it provide any sort of warranty.Above all, it provides no assurance that anyitem will work correctly in all respects withanother item of Telepermitted equipment ofa different make or model, nor does it implythat any product is compatible with all ofTelecom’s network services.6Important InformationTGH222_23AZ(en)_0314_ver101.pdf 6 3/14/2014 10:01:15 AM