Important Precautions and Safety Information

When using this fax machine, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:

1.Read and understand all instructions.

2.Use common sense whenever operating electrical appliances.

3.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in the literature accompanying the product.

4.If an operating instruction appears to conflict with safety information, heed the safety information. You may have misunderstood the operating instruction. If you cannot resolve the conflict, contact your sales or service representative for assistance.

5.Unplug the fax machine from the AC wall socket and telephone jack before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Do not place the fax machine on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall, causing serious damage.

7.Your fax machine should never be placed on, near, or over a radiator, heater, air conditioner, or ventilation duct.

8.Do not allow anything to rest on the AC power, telephone, or PC interface cords. Do not locate your fax machine where the cords will be abused by persons walking on them.

9.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can diminish performance, and may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

10.Do not allow pets to chew on the AC power, telephone, or PC interface cords.

11.Never push objects of any kind into the fax machine through case or cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points, creating a risk fire or shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the fax machine.

12.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the fax machine. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly could cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.

13.Unplug the machine from the telephone jack, PC, and AC wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

•When any part of the power cord, plug, or connecting cable is damaged or frayed.

•If liquid has been spilled into the product.

•If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

•If the product does not operate properly after instructions have been followed.

•If the product has been dropped, or the cabinet appears damaged.

•If the product exhibits a sudden and distinct change in performance.

14.Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and may require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the product to normal operation.

15.Avoid using this fax machine during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. If possible, unplug the AC power, telephone, and PC interface cords for the duration of the lightning storm.

16.Never dispose of batteries or battery packs in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.

17.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

18.This equipment is not disigned for marking telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative equipment should be made available for access to emergency service.