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READ BEFORE INSTALLATION
Each device that you connect to the phone
line draws power from the phone line. We re-
fer to this power draw as the device’s
ringer
equivalence number
, or
REN
. The REN is on
the bottom of the base.
If you are using more than one phone or other
device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the
total is more than five (three in rural areas),
your phones might not ring. If ringer operation
is impaired, remove a device from the line.
FCC STATEMENT
This telephone complies with Part 68 of
FCC
Rules
. You must, upon request, provide the
FCC Registration Number and the REN to
your phone company. These numbers are on
the bottom of the base.
You must not connect your phone to any of
the following:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
Note: Your telephone operates on standard
radio frequencies, as allocated by the FCC.
Even though the security access-protection
code prevents unauthorized use of your
phone line, it is possible for other radio units
operating on similar frequencies within a cer-
tain area to unintentionally intercept your con-
versations and/or cause interference. This
lack of privacy can occur with any cordless
phone.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone causes
problems on the phone line, the phone com-
pany can temporarily discontinue your ser-
vice. If this happens, the phone company
attempts to notify you in advance. If advance
notice is not practical, the phone company no-
tifies you as soon as possible and advises you
of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Also, the phone company can make changes
to its lines, equipment, operations, or proce-
dures 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 prevent interrup-
tion of your telephone service.
Your phone might cause TV or radio interfer-
ence even when it is operating properly. To
eliminate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective measures:
• Move the phone away from the receiver.
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits
for the phone and the receiver.
Consult your local RadioShack store if the
problem still exists. If you cannot eliminate the
interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your phone.
LIGHTNING
Your telephone has built-in protection circuits to
reduce the risk of damage from surges in tele-
phone line and power line current. These pro-
tection circuits meet or exceed FCC
requirements. However, lightning striking the
telephone or power lines can damage your tele-
phone.
Lightning damage is not common. Neverthe-
less, if you live in an area that has severe
electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug
your system when storms approach to reduce
the possibility of damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic
safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
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