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.
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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.
The RBRC
Seal
The RBRC 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 program provides a convenient alternative to placing used
nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste,which may be illegal in your
area.
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VTech’s participation in RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local
retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service
centers.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
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for 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 is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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