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ADDITIONAL INFORMA
TION
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
1. Product identifier and REN information
The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an
identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN).
This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.
For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by
the phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listed separately. For equipment
approved after that date, the product identifier is preceded by “US” and a colon
(:), and the REN is encoded in the product identifier without a decimal point
as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon. For example, the
product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0.3.The REN is
used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and
still have them ring when you are called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of all
RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You may want to contact your local telephone
company for more information.
2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the
telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical re
quirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is pro
vided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modu
lar jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecti
ng to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instruc tions in
the user’s manual. This equipment may not be used with Coin Telephone
Lines or with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equip ment
connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equip ment
does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will
disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a quali fied
installer.
3. Repair instructions
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until
the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only
be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures,
follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.
4. Rights of the telephone company
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone com
pany may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone com
pany is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not
practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to
correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of
your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company
may make changes in its 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 compat-
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