Paradyne 3821PLUS manual Government Requirements and Equipment Return, United States

Safety Instructions

Government Requirements and Equipment Return

Certain governments require that instructions pertaining to modem connection to the public switched telephone network be included in the installation and operation manual. Specific instructions are listed in the following sections.

United States

Notice to Users of the Public Switched Telephone Network

1.This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the circuit card is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment.

2.Page A of this manual contains the Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) associated with the services on which the equipment is to be connected.

3.The Ringer Equivalence (REN) is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum RENs for the calling area.

4.If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

5.The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

6.If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact your sales or service representative (as appropriate) for repair or warranty information. If the product needs to be returned to the company service center for repair, contact them directly for return instructions using one of the following methods:

•Via the Internet: Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at http://www.paradyne.com

•Via Telephone: Call our automated call system to receive current information via fax or to speak with a company representative.

ÐWithin the U.S.A., call 1-800-870-2221

ÐOutside of U.S.A., call 1-727-530-2340

If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

7.The user is not authorized to repair or modify the equipment.

8.This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.)

9.The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such a message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent, and an identification of the business, or other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of such business, or other entity, or individual.

In order to program this information, follow the steps outlined in the manual supplied with your fax software.

10.An FCC compliant telephone cord with modular plugs may be provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant.

3821-A2-GB20-40 January 1999 D