Radio Shack 999 owner manual FCC Wants YOU to Know, Lightning

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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your telephone causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service. The telephone company normally attempts to notify you in ad- vance. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the telephone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, opera- tions, or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone. The tele- phone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent 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. However, lightning striking the telephone lines can damage your telephone.

Lightning damage is not common. Nev- ertheless, if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your telephone during storms to reduce the possibility of dam- age.

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