Belco Co GH5877H User Manual

5.8GHz Cordless Telephone

BASIC MODEL: GH5877

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWA YS
BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, w ash bowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This product may fall, causing

serious damage.

6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are provided for ventilation, to

protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where the cord

will be damaged by persons stepping on it.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in fire or electric shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could result in fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do no t disassemble this product. Instead, when service

or repair work is required, take it to a qualified technician. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet an d refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug 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, and proper operating instructions have been

Followed, 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 work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

15. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries
in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instru ctions.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect type.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES

Safety Instructions for Batteries
Handset Battery Pack
CAUTION:

Use only a southwestern Bell Freedom Phone approved battery pack in the handset of your
GH5877 Cordless Telephone. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, always do the following when
replacing, discarding or charging batteries. When handling the batteries, be careful not to short
the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or
conducting materials may overheat and cause burns.

Use only the following type and size of battery pack:

FOR HANDSET UNIT:

3.6V 600mAh Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery, JB60AAANM3BMX,
JB Energy (HK) Ltd.

a. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with l ocal code s

for possible special disposal instructions.

b. Do not attempt to open or mutilate the battery pack. The chemicals are dangerous and

may cause damage to the eyes or skin, and may be toxic if swallowed.

c. Follow the charging instructions outlined in this manual.

The EPA certified RBRC
indicates that Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone Retail Sales is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC
alternative to placing used Ni-MH batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which
may be illegal in your areas. Please call 1-800-822-8837 for information on Ni-MH battery
recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone Retail
Sales’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment
and conserving our natural resources.

®

RBRC

is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Save these Instructions

®

Battery Recycling Seal on the Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery

®

program provides a convenient

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FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

Warning : Changes or modifications to this unit expressly approved by the party responsibl e for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provided reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed an d used in acc ordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

▪ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
▪ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

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receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

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NOTICE : If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line,
ensure the installation of this GH5877 does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have
questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or qualified
installer.

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC r ules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interfer ence received, including interference
that may cause undersired operation. Privacy of communications may not be
ensured when using this phone.

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