FCC and IC Regulations

with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in 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 department and emergency medical service telephone number in this locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind:

a. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work.

b. This feature is provided only as a convenience, 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 emergency number:

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

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

IC (Industry Canada)

This telephone is registered for use in Canada.

Notice :

The REN assigned to this device denotes the number of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subjected only to the requirement that the sum of the REN does not exceed five (5.0)

Notice :

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.

FCC and IC Regulations

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution :

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Your GIGAPHONE is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance - which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset, weather, and the construction and layout of your home or office.

The RBRC R Seal

The RBRC R Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada.

The RBRC R program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste,which may be illegal in your area.

VTech’s participation in RBRCR makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC R program or at authorized VTech product service centers.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERYTMfor information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

RBRC Ris a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

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