FCC and Other Information121FCC and Other InformationFCC and Other InformationThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCCrules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.On the rear of this equipment is a label thatcontains, among other information, a productidentifier in the format US:ACJ----------.If requested, this number must be provided to thetelephone company.• Registration No .... (found on the rear of the unit)• Ringer Equivalence No. (REN)............................. (found on the rear of the unit)A plug and jack used to connect this equipment tothe premises wiring and telephone network mustcomply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules andrequirements adopted by the ACTA. A complianttelephone cord and modular plug is provided withthis product. It is designed to be connected to acompatible modular jack that is also compliant.The REN is used to determine the number ofdevices that may be connected to a telephone line.Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result inthe devices not ringing in response to an incomingcall. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENsshould not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of thenumber of devices that may be connected to a line,as determined by the total RENs, contact the localtelephone company. For products approved afterJuly 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of theproduct identifier that has the formatUS:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ##are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is aREN of 0.3).If this equipment causes harm to the telephonenetwork, the telephone company will notify you inadvance that temporary discontinuance of servicemay be required. But if advance notice isn’tpractical, the telephone company will notify thecustomer as soon as possible. Also, you will beadvised of your right to file a complaint with theFCC if you believe it is necessary.The telephone company may make changes in itsfacilities, equipment, operations or procedures thatcould affect the operation of the equipment. If thishappens the telephone company will provideadvance notice in order for you to make necessarymodifications to maintain uninterrupted service.If trouble is experienced with this equipment, forrepair or warranty information, please contact aFactory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer. Ifthe equipment is causing harm to the telephonenetwork, the telephone company may request thatyou disconnect the equipment until the problem isresolved.Connection to party line service is subject to statetariffs. Contact the state public utility commission,public service commission or corporationcommission for information.This equipment is hearing aid compatible asdefined by the FCC in 47 CFR Section 68.316.When you hold the phone to your ear, noise mightbe heard in your Hearing Aid. Some Hearing Aidsare not adequately shielded from external RF (radiofrequency) energy. If noise occurs, use an optionalheadset accessory or the speakerphone option (ifapplicable) when using this phone. Consult withyour audiologist or Hearing Aid manufacturer aboutthe availability of Hearing Aids which provideadequate shielding to RF energy commonlyemitted digital devices.If your home has specially wired alarm equipmentconnected to the telephone line, ensure theinstallation of this equipment does not disable youralarm equipment. If you have questions about whatwill disable alarm equipment, consult yourtelephone company or a qualified installer.WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCYNUMBERS AND (OR) MAKING TEST CALLS TOEMERGENCY NUMBERS:1) Remain on the line and briefly explain to thedispatcher the reason for the call.2) Perform such activities in the off-peak hours,such as early morning or late evenings.The software contained in this equipment to allowuser access to the network must be upgraded torecognize newly established network area codesand exchange codes as they are placed intoservice. Failure to upgrade the premises systemsor peripheral equipment to recognize the newcodes as they are established will restrict thecustomer and the customer’s employees fromgaining access to the network and to these codes.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.Privacy of communications may not be ensuredwhen using this phone.CAUTION:Any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compliancecould void the user’s authority to operate thisdevice.