Issue 1.01-6 Specifications and Safety InformationSECTION 5 P RIVACYCordless telephones are radio frequency devices. Communications between thehandset and base unit of the cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radiowaves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physicalproperties of radio waves, communication can be received by radio receiving devicesother than your own telephone unit; consequently, any communications using thecordless telephone may not be private.SECTION 6 IMPORTANT E LECTRICAL C ONSIDERATIONS6.1 Electrical SafetyUnplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm isapproaching. Lightning can pass through wiring and damage any deviceconnected to it. This telephone is no exception.6.2 RangeNominal values of the DECT system are: 164 feet (50 meters) – Indoor 984 feet (300 meters) – OutdoorThe telephone is designed to achieve a maximum range of up to 350 feet(depending upon the environment), by transmitting and receiving according to thehighest specifications set forth by the FCC. This telephone has been rated tooperate at a maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends uponthe environment in which the telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and itwould be impossible to include all of the variables in the rating. The maximumrange rating of this telephone is meant to be used as a means of comparisonagainst other range claims.6.3 Telephone Line ProblemsThe FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service inthe event that your telephone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, thetelephone company may make changes in facilities and services which can affectWARNINGDo not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm.CAUTIONChanges or modifications to this product not expressly approved byNEC Corporation of America, or operation of this product in anyway other than as detailed by this manual, could void your authorityto operate this product.