VTech USB 711, USB7100 manual Connection and use with the nation- wide telephone network

called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please contact your local tele- phone company.

2.Connection and use with the nation- wide telephone network

The plug and jack used to connect this equip- ment to the premises wiring and the tele- phone network must comply with the applica- ble Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compli- ant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in this user’s manual. This equipment may not be used with Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines. [Connection to Party Line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service com- mission or corporation commission for infor- mation.] If you have specially wired alarm dial- ing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

3. Repair instructions

If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions out- lined under the Limited Warranty.

4. Rights of the telephone company

If this equipment is causing harm to the tele- phone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone ser- vice. The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and

the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.

5. Hearing aid compatibility

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.

6.Programming/testing of emergency numbers

If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire depart- ment and emergency medical service tele- phone numbers in these locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind:

a. We recommend that you also write the tele- phone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number man- ually if the memory dialing feature doesn’t work.

b. This feature is provided only as a conve- nience, and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.

c. Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended. However, if you do make a call to an emer- gency number:

•You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.

•Programming/testing of emergency num- bers should be performed during off-peak hours, such as in the early morning or late evening, when the emergency services tend to be less busy.

7. Electrical safety advisory

It is advisable to install a safety approved AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This is to avoid equip- ment damage by local lightning strikes or other electrical surges.