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Appendix

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About cordless telephones

Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone

convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are

transmitted between the telephone base and the cordless

handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that the cordless

telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving

equipment within range of the cordless handset. For this reason,

you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as

being as private as those on corded telephones.
Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless

telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet.

The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall

switch. Calls cannot be made from the cordless handset

if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the

electrical power is interrupted.
Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones

operate at frequencies that may cause interference to

televisions and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such

interference, do not place the telephone base of the

cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If

interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone

farther away from the TV or VCR often reduces or

eliminates the interference.
Rechargeable batteries: Exercise care in handling

batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conducting

material such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or

conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper

polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of

these batteries in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture the

battery. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured,

they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

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