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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone causes
problems on the phone line, the phone compa-
ny can temporarily discontinue your service. If
this happens, the phone company attempts to
notify you in advance. If advance notice is not
practical, the phone company notifies 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 de-
termine whether your phone is causing the
interference, turn off your phone. If the interfer-
ence goes away, your phone is causing it. Try
to eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your phone away from the
receiver
• Connecting your phone to an AC outlet
that is on a different electrical circuit from
the receiver
• Contacting your local RadioShack store
for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
FCC requires that you stop using your phone.
Some cordless telephones operate on fre-
quencies that might cause interference to
nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent
such interference, do not place a cordless tele-
phone’s base near or on top of a TV or VCR.
LIGHTNING
Your telephone has built-in lightning protection
to reduce the risk of damage from surges in
telephone line and power line current. This
lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC re-
quirements. However, lightning striking the
telephone or power lines can damage your
telephone.
Lightning damage is not common. Neverthe-
less, if you live in an area that has severe elec-
trical storms, we suggest that you unplug your
phone when storms approach to reduce the
possibility of damage.
