AT&T TL74458 - Manual (Page 77)

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Appendix G
Important safety information
Especially about cordless telephones:
Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient
create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the tele-
phone base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that
your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio re-
ceiving 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 which is not controlled by a wall
switch.
Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base is
unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical power is interrupted.
Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequen-
cies that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent
such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless tele-
phone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving
the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce
or eliminate the interference.
Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either nickel-cadmium or
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Exercise care in handling bat-
teries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive 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. Like other batteries of this
type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which
could cause injury.
The RBRC ™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle Nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable batteries when
taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a
participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center. Or you may
call 1-800-8-BATTERY for locations accepting spent Ni-MH batteries.
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