method of connection. The customer should
be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of
service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative designated
by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by a user to this equipment, or equip-
ment malfunctions, may give the telephone
communications company cause to request
the user to disconnect the equipment.
User should ensure for their own protec-
tion, that the electrical ground connections
of the power utility, telephone lines and in-
ternal metallic water pipe system, if present,
are connected together. This precaution
This equipment complies with Parts 15 and
68 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules for the United
States. It also complies with regulations RSS-
210 and CS-03 of Industry Canada (IC).
A label is located on the underside of the
base unit containing both the FCC registration
number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
or the IC registration number and Load Number.
You must, upon request, provide this
information to your local telephone company.
This equipment is compatible with
inductively coupled hearing aids.
FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications to
this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The equipment has been tested and
found to comply with part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
*
Reorientate or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.
*
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
*
Connect the equipment into an outlet or
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
*
Consult the dealer or an experienced ra-
dio/TV technician for help.
FCC Part 68
The FCC requires that you connect your
cordless telephone to the nationwide
telephone network through a modular
telephone jack (USOC RJ11C or RJ11W).
Your telephone company may discontinue
your service if your equipment causes harm
to the telephone network. They will notify
you in advance of disconnection, if possible.
During notification, you will be informed of
your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
If it is determined that your telephone
equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC
requires that it not be used and that it 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
or by others who may be authorized by the
FCC. For repair procedures, follow the
instructions outlined under the VTECH
Limited Warranty.
The REN is useful in determining the
number of devices you may connect to your
telephone line and still enable the devices
to ring when you receive a call. The general
rule is that the REN value should not exceed
5.0 total; however, contact your local
telephone company for the specific number
in your area.
INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICE
NOTICE: The Industry Canada (IC) label
identifies certified equipment. This certifi-
cation means that the equipment meets tel-
ecommunications network protective, op-
erational and safety requirements as pre-
scribed in the appropriate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requirements
document(s). The department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local tel-
ecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution! User should not attempt to make
such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal de-
vice provides an indication of the maxi-
mum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist
of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the sum of
the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed 5.0000.
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.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid clean-
ers or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth
for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, or table. The telephone may
fall, causing serious damage to the tel-
ephone.
6. 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
Parts Check List
1. Base unit, Handset and
AC adaptor
2. One-Line Telephone Cord
3. Battery Pack
4. Wall mount accessory
5. Belt Clip
To purchase replacement battery packs,
call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-
9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics
at 1-800-267-7377.
INTRODUCTION
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
blocked by placing the product on the
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper ventila-
tion is provided.
7. This product 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 dealer or local Power Com-
pany.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and exten-
sion cords as this can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk
of fire or electric shock. Never spill liq-
uid of any kind on the product.
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