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SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following sections contain notices for various countries:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Notice for the USA
FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, this notice is not a
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try one or more of the
following measures:
❒
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❒
Increase the distance between the
equipment and receiver.
❒
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
❒
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician.
CAUTION:
To comply with the limits for the
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules, this device must be installed
with computer equipment certified to comply
with the Class B limits.
All cables used to connect the computer and
peripherals must be shielded and grounded.
Operation with non-certified computers or
non-shielded cables may result in interference
to radio or television reception.
Modifications
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the guarantee of this device could
void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Notice for Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for
radio interference as specified in the Canadian
Department of Communications Radio
Interference Regulations.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE
“B” d’interference radio tel que spe’cifie’ par le
Ministère Canadien des Communications dans les
règlements d’interfèrence radio.
Important Notice
Your product has a serial number. Write this serial
number down and keep it in a secure area.
CAUTION
Take care to prevent the accidental operation of
your new speakers at excessive sound pressure
levels!
If you do not hear sound from your new speakers,
keep the volume controls at a low levels while
trying to restore sound. This will prevent
accidental operation at uncomfortably loud levels.
European Compliance
This product conforms to the following:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/
EEC and 93/68/EEC.
Mains operated products for the European market
comply with LVD Directive 73/23/EEC as amended
by 93/68/EEC.
Communication / RF wireless products for the
European market comply with Directive R&TTE
1999/5/EC.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer/Importer's Name:
Creative Labs, Inc.
Manufacturer/Importer's Address:
1901 McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, CA. 95035
United States
Tel: (408) 428-6600
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
Trade Name::
Creative Labs
Model Numbers:
MF1510/MF1515
has been tested according to the CISPR13 requirement and
found compliant with the following standards:
EMI/EMC: CISPR 13 : 2003, FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles FCC.
Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Le matériel ne peut étre source D'interférences et
(2) Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y compris celles pouvant
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.
June 1, 2005
READ INSTRUCTIONS
- Read all safety and
operating instructions before operating the
product.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
- Keep all safety
and operating instructions for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS
- Take note of all
warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
- All operating
and usage instructions should be followed.
CLEANING
- Unplug this product from the
power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS
- Do not use attachments or
accessories not recommended by Creative as
they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE
- Do not use this
product near any water source or water hazard
- for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.
PLACEMENT
- Place the product on a stable
surface or recommended stand, or sold with the
product. Otherwise, the product may fall and
cause injury to a person, and damage to the
product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for mounting the product.
VENTILATION
- To ensure reliable operation
and to prevent overheating, do not block or
cover ventilation openings and slots with fabrics
or impermeable material. Do not place in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or a rack
unless there is proper ventilation, or Creative’s
instructions have been adhered to. “The speaker
shall be positioned 5-cm (maximum) behind the
front edge, 15-cm (minimum) free space along
the sides and 30-cm (minimum) free space from
top and depth behind.
HEAT
- Do not place this product anywhere near heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, and other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES
- This product is specifically
designed for operation within the electrical range(s)
specified on the provided power adapter and use
outside of this range shall be at your own risk. Please
contact your local electric utility company if you have
any questions about the electrical voltage at your
intended location of use.
POWER CORD
- Grounding-type Plug - Do not
defeat the Safety purpose of grounding-type plug. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
socket, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION
- Arrange the
power-cords to minimize the risk of damage from
being walked on or pinched. Pay particular attention to
the area near the plug head, the power source outlet
and the connection from the product.
LIGHTNING
- Unplug the product from the power
source during lightning storms or if unused for long
periods of time. This will prevent lightning and
power-line surge damage to the product.
OVERLOADING
- Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral power circuits as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
- Never push any
object through the product’s openings, as they can
result in a fire, electric shock or damage. Do not spill
liquids on the product.
SERVICING
- Do not attempt to service the product
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
- Unplug the product
from the power source. Call for servicing when:
c)the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
d)objects have fallen through or liquids have been spilled
into the product’s openings.
e)the product has been exposed to rain or water.
f)the product does not operate normally when following
g)the operating instructions.
h)the product behaves differently.
i)the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
- When replacing parts, check
that the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by Creative, or have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK
- After servicing or repairing the
product, get the service technician to perform safety checks
to be sure that the product is working properly.
WARNING
:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
❒
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE
❒
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING FLUIDS, AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS — SUCH AS VASES
— ARE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
❒
THE SPEAKER SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS
SOCKET OUTLET WITH PROTECTIVE EARTHING
CONNECTION
The mains plug and appliance couple are used as the
disconnecting devices. The speaker shall be placed near a
socket outlet which is easily accessible and readily operable.
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