FCC REGULATIONS
Warning: Modifying or tampering with the telephone's internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the telephone's warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If the trouble is harming the telephone lines, the telephone company might ask you to disconnect the telephone until you have resolved the problem.
1.Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network:
The FCC requires that you connect to a nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone outlet which is
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Check with your local telephone company.
2.Notification to the telephone company:
FCC rules require that upon request you provide the following information to the phone company.
A.The line (telephone number) to which you will connect the telephone equipment, and
B.The Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). These numbers are found on the back or bottom of your telephone equipment.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone numberis called. In most, but not all areas, the sum all RENs should be 5 or less. To determine the number of devices permitted in your area, contact your local telephone company.
3.Repair instructions:
If it is determined that your telephone equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it not be used and be unplugged from the modular outlet until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can be made only by the manufacturer or its authorized agents, or by others who may be authorized by the FCC. Unauthorized repairs void registration and warranty.
4.Rights of the telephone company:
If your product is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your service. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem, and you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your telephone equipment. If such changes are planned, you will be notified in advance.
5.This product is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Note: This applies only if this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset.
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6.Programming/testing emergency numbers:
When programming emergency numbers and/or making test calls to emergency numbers
A.Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging up.
B.Perform such activities in the
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION: PART 15 OF FCC RULES
Some telephone equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy which if not properly installed, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of the FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, when it’s in use, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
A.Where it can be done safely, reorient the radio or TV receiving antenna.
B.To the extent possible, relocate the television, radio, or other receiver with respect to the telephone equipment.
C.If your telephone product runs on AC power, plug your product into an AC outlet that’s not on the same circuit as the one used by the radio or television.
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