Useful Information47Important InformationNOTICE:This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal EquipmentTechnical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. Theabbreviation, “IC:”, before the registration number signifies that registration wasperformed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approvedthe equipment.And, the term “IC:” signifies that Industry Canada radio technical specificationswere met.Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to beconnected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipmentmust also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customershould be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not preventdegradation of service in some situations.Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representativedesignated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to thisequipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications companycause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.Users should ensure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connectionsof the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, ifpresent, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important inrural areas.Caution:Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contactthe appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.NOTICE:The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal deviceprovides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to beconnected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist ofany combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of theRinger Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of This Unit:(found on the bottom of the unit).NOTICE:Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference tonearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of thecordless telephone should not be placed near, or on top of, a TV or VCR. Ifinterference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TVor VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference.Operating near 2.4 GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move awayfrom the electrical appliances and/or press the TALK or SP-PHONE button, or CH(Channel) key.