PrecautionsBefore you read anything else, please observe the following: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 ifdisposed of in a fire. Do not short circuit the battery. Do not charge the Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery used in this equipment in anycharger other than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in this Guide. Usinganother charger may damage the battery, or cause the battery to explode.Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information concerningreclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries. Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for informationconcerning reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries.CAUTION! To power your Toshiba DKT2004-CB Cordless base unit, use only UL Listed ACAdapter Model AD-9500 Class 2 Power Supply.Ratings are:Input: 120VAC 14WOutput: 10VDC 500mAImportant! Charge your battery for 10 hours before using your new Cordless Digital Telephone.WARNING! Toshibadoes 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.WARNING! To reduce risk of fire, use only Model EXP9580 or EXP9586 batteries.