Uniden America UC789 5.8 GHz DSS Cordless Telephone User Manual TRU5885 OM 0724

Uniden America Corporation 5.8 GHz DSS Cordless Telephone TRU5885 OM 0724

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Supplement to Draft Owners Manual

PRECAUTIONS &WARRANTYPRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY [ 63 ]Precautions!Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning!Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to bewaterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage tothe unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning•This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery.• Nickel is a chemical known to state of California to cause cancer.• The rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery contained in thisequipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.• Do not short-circuit the battery.• Do not charge the rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery used in this equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in the owner’s manual. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-HydrideBatteries Must Be Recycled orDisposed of ProperlyImportant Safety InstructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautionsshould always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,and injury to persons:1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use adry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub,wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, ornear a swimming pool.5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom areprovided for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating,these openings must not be blocked or covered. This productshould never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unlessproper ventilation is provided.7. This product should be operated only from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of thetype of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or localpower company.8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locatethis product where the cord will be damaged by persons walkingon it.9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this canresult in the risk of fire or electrical shock.10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinetslots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short outparts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Neverspill liquid of any kind on the product.11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work isrequired. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerousvoltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shockwhen the appliance is subsequently used.12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing toqualified service personnel under the following conditions:A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.)E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity ofthe leak.Additional Battery Safety PrecautionsCaution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by thebattery, read and follow these instructions:1. Use only the Uniden battery pack specified in the owner’s manual. 2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode.Check the Nickel Metal Hydride battery disposal package insert fordisposal instructions.3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte iscorrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may betoxic if swallowed.4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short thebattery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, andkeys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use withthis product only in accordance with the instructions andlimitations specified in the owner¬s manual provided for this product.6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack andbattery charger.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!Important Electrical ConsiderationsUnplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm isapproaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring anddamage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.WWaarrnniinngg!!Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm.The FCC Wants You To KnowChanges or modifications to this product not expressly approved byUniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailedby the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate thisproduct. The equipment cannot be used on public coin phone serviceprovided by the telephone company. Connection to party line serviceis subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utilitycommission, public service commission or corporation commission forinformation.)To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for theamount of radio frequency energy various products may producedepending on their intended usage. This product has been tested andfound to comply with the FCC exposure criteria. The base unit andthe base antenna was designed to be installed so that it is not incontact with any person during operations.RangeYour new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible rangeby transmitting and receiving according to the highest specificationsset forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at amaximum distance with the qualification that the range depends uponthe environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limitrange, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in ourrating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be usedas a means of comparison against other range claims.The exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.TRU5885 OM-0724 7/24/02 12:13 PM Page 63

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