User guide

experience trouble, call 1-800-574-1611 for warranty
and repair information.
Ringer Equivalence Number: The FCC
Registration label (on bottom of phone) includes a
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to
determine the number of devices you may connect to
your phone line. A high total REN may prevent
phones from ringing in response to an incoming call
and may make placing calls difficult. In most areas, a
total REN of 5 should permit normal phone opera-
tion. To determine the total REN allowed on your tele-
phone line, consult your local telephone company.
Hearing aids: This phone is compatible with hearing
aids equipped with an appropriate teleco options.
Programming Emergency Numbers:
When programming emergency numbers and/or mak-
ing test calls to emergency numbers:
1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dis-
patcher the reason for calling before hanging up.
2. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such
as early mornings or late evenings.
EMI/EMC (FCC Part 15)
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to 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 fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no
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phone to the telephone line. (To connect the phone,
press the small plastic tab on the plug at the end of
the phone’s line cord. Insert into a wall or baseboard
jack until it clicks. To disconnect, press the tab and pull
out.) See installation instructions for details.
• If the terminal equipment causes harm to the tele-
phone network. The telephone company will notify
you in advance that temporary discontinuance of the
product may be required. But if advance notice isn’t
practical, the telephone company will notify you as
soon as possible. You will also be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC, if you believe it
is necessary.
• If a network interface jack is not already installed in
your location, you can order one from your telephone
company. Order the appropriate USOC Network inter-
face jack, as specified in the installation instructions,
for wall-mounted telephones or for desk/ table use. In
some states, customers are permitted to install their
own jacks.
• Your telephone may not be connected to a party line
or coin telephone line. Connection to Party Line
Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state
public utility commission, public service commission
or corporation commission for information.)
• It is no longer necessary to notify the Telephone
Company of your phone’s Registration and REN num-
bers. However, you must provide this information to
the telephone company if they request it. The tele-
phone company may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operation or procedures that could affect
the operation of the equipment. If this happens the
telephone company will provide advance notice in
order for you to make necessary modification to main-
tain uninterrupted service.
• Do not attempt to repair this equipment. If you
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