Modem Requirements
This equipment operates in compliance with Part 68 of the FCC rules. In accordance with this regulation, the fol- lowing requirements should be observed.
Type of Service
Your Dell portable computer modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines. The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC
Telephone Company Procedures
The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. To this end, the company may need to occasionally make changes in its equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the tele- phone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninter- rupted service.
If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will provide this information on request.
In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for the tele- phone company to request information from you concerning the equipment that you have connected to your telephone line. On request of the telephone com- pany, provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence number (REN) of the equipment that is con- nected to your line; both of these items are listed on the equipment label. The sum of all the RENs on your tele- phone line should be less than five to ensure proper service from the telephone company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be usable on a given line.
If Problems Arise
If your telephone equipment is not operating properly, immediately disconnect the modem from the telephone line, as it may harm the telephone network. If the tele- phone company notes a problem, it may temporarily
discontinue service. When practical, it will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to cor- rect the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
If repairs are needed on your Dell portable computer modem, they should be performed by Dell Computer Corporation or an authorized representative of Dell Com- puter Corporation. To return products, you must call Dell customer service at the
Installation and Labeling
Your Dell portable computer modem provides all the connections necessary for proper operation. Connection to the telephone network should be made with standard modular cords that connect to the jacks or the modem.
Load Number
The load number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the require- ment that the total of the LNs of all the devices does not exceed 100. An alphabetic suffix is also specified in the LN for the appropriate ringing type (A or B), if applica- ble. For example, LN = 20 A designates an LN of 20 and an “A” type ringer.
IC Notice (Canada Only)
Most Dell portable computers (and other Dell digital appa- ratus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC)