User manual UNIDEN EXP971

[. . . ] Introduction The Uniden 900MHz cordless phones are designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. NOTE: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. · 900MHz Extended Range Technology · Pulse/Tone Dialing · One Touch RocketDial® Number · 10-Number Memory Dialing · Earpiece Volume Control · AutoTalkTM · 20 Channel Autoscan · Last Number Redial · Find Handset Locator · Hearing Aid Compatible Features The cordless phone features include AutoTalkTM and AutoStandbyTM. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. [. . . ] · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Suggestion Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and a wall outlet. Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from metal objects or appliances and try again. Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. Call our customer hotline at 1-800-297-1023. The handset doesn't ring or receive a page. Severe noise interference If you still have a problem Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. Case If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but the liquid only affects the exterior plastic housing. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base). Action Wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. Handset: 1. Leave the battery cover off and the battery pack disconnected for at least 3 days. Once the handset is completely dry, reconnect the battery pack and the battery cover. Recharge the handset's battery pack for 20 hours in the base unit before using the phone. Disconnect the AC adapter from the base unit, cutting off electrical power. IMPORTANT: You must unplug the telephone line while recharging the battery pack to avoid charge interruption. This will cause permanent damage to the handset, base and the microwave oven. After following these steps, if your cordless telephone does not work, please send to: Uniden America Corporation Parts and Service Division 4700 Amon Carter Blvd. CST 8 Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning!Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning · This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. · Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. · The rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire. · Do not charge the rechargeable nickel-cadmium 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-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly · Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC® industry program to collect and recycle nickel-cadmium batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some areas. · Through the RBRC® program, Uniden makes it easy for you to drop off the used battery at local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries. [. . . ] Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. "Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone". More Than One Cordless Telephone If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication. Cordless Telephone Privacy Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. [. . . ]