Read Me First4 Getting StartedWhen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wetbasement or near a swimming pool.2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electricshock from lightning.3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They mayexplode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis product and your HealthThis product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by thisproduct however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobilephones.Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations,we believe this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus ofthe scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review andinterpret the extensive research literature.In some situations or environments, the use of this product may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or respon-sible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:z Using this product on board of airplanes, orz In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified asharmful.If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment(e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on the product.Regulatory InformationWe are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product. Thecorrection of interference caused by such unauthorized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We and itsauthorized resellers or distributors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise fromfailing to comply with these guidelines.Important Safety InstructionsInformation to the Usercontains in a margin at the top or bottom of each trans-mitted page or on the first page of the transmission,the date and time it is sent and an identification of thebusiness or other entry, or other individual sending themessage and the telephone number of the sendingmachine or such business, other entity, or individual. Inorder to program this information into your fax soft-ware, you should refer to the manual of the Fax soft-ware being used.10.According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, werecommend that you may install an AC surge arrestorin the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected.Telephone companies report that electrical surges,typically lightning transients, are very destructive tocustomer terminal equipment connected to AC powersources and that this is a major nationwide problem.“Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG orlarger telecommunication line cord.”“ATTENTION: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliseruniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26AWG ou de section supérieure.”Notice for the products using LCDThis product uses one or more fluorescent lamps contain-ing a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead insome components. Disposal of these materials may beregulated in your community due to environmental consid-erations. For disposal or recycling information pleasecontact your local authorities, or the Electronics IndustriesAlliance: