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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your tele- phone causes problems on the tele- phone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service. The tele- phone company normally attempts to notify you in advance. If advance no- tice is not practical, the telephone company notifies you as soon as pos- sible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the telephone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to pre- vent interruption of your telephone service.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line current. These protection circuits meet or ex- ceed the FCC requirements. Howev- er, lightning striking the telephone lines can damage your telephone.

Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your tele- phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

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