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Important Information
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.
LIGHTNING
Your telephone has built-in protection circuits
to reduce the risk of damage from surges in
telephone line and power line current. These
protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC
requirements. 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
electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug
your phone when storms approach to reduce
the possibility of damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, ba-
sic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
4. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
5. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the net-
work interface.
6. Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
7. Do not affix the AC power supply cord to
building surfaces with metal fittings.
8. Unplug the telephone from the wall out-
let before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
9. Do not use the telephone near water, for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
10. Do not place the telephone on an unsta-
ble cart, stand, or table. The telephone
may fall, causing serious damage to the
product.
11. Slots and openings in the cabinet and
the back or bottom are provided for ven-
tilation. To protect it from overheating,
these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
telephone should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register. This
telephone should not be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper ventila-
tion is provided.
12. This telephone should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your local power com-
pany.
13. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate the telephone
where the cord will be stepped on.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and exten-
sion cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
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