•Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
DANGER:
When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be fol- lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
CAUTION:
Do not connect your modem to a digital PBX (switchboard) system, because you may damage the modem. Modems are designed to function with analog telephone lines, such as residential lines.
Do not connect your modem to an ISDN line. In some areas, ISDN (digital) lines are being provided for residences and businesses. These lines may damage the modem.
Please note that this modem is fully compatible with analog telephone lines that are connected to a Digital Exchange. A Digital Exchange is used in some areas to supply analog lines to homes and businesses.
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