VTech 917ADX - Manual (Page 15)

M A I N T E N A N C E
slide the headband up or down so that it rests
comfortably on your head with the speaker
cushion centered against your ear.
I For maximum sound quality, the flexible
microphone should be positioned at the cor­
ner of your mouth, about one inch from your
mouth.
■ TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE.
Your VTech 977ADXcordless telephone
contains sophisticated electronic parts so it
must be treated with care.
■ Avoid rough treatment
Place the Handset down gently. Save the
original packing materials to protect your
telephone it you ever need to ship it.
■ Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet.
Do not use the Handset outdoors in the rain,
or handle it with wet hands. Do not install
your Base Unit near a sink, bathtub or
shower.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause
serious injury if used when you are wet or stand­
ing in water. If your Base Unit should fall into
water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELE­
PHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL.
Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords.
■ Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power
surges harmful to electronic equipment.
For your own safety, use caution when using
electric appliances during storms.
■ Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing
that should retain its luster for many years.
Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly damp­
ened with water or a mild soap. Do not use
excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.