FCC and Other Information78Some 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 5.8GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move awayfrom the electrical appliances.CAUTION:To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the base unit should be installedwith its antenna located at 20 cm or more from persons and handset should becarried with the specific belt-clip provided for the handset to ensure compliance.Other non-tested belt-clips or similar body-worn accessories may not comply,therefore, should be avoided.This equipment is hearing aid compatible as defined by the FCC in 47 CFR Section68.316.• Environment — do not place the unit in a room where the temperature is lessthan 5°C (41°F) or greater than 40°C (104°F). Allow 10 cm (4”) clearance aroundthe unit for proper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration,shock, or direct sunlight.• Medical — consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such aspacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radiofrequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of 5760MHz to5840MHz, and the power output level can range 0.25 to 0.5 watts.) Do not use theunit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not todo so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could besensitive to external RF (radio frequency) energy.• Routine care — wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or anyabrasive powder. When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplugthe AC adaptor from the outlet.• If there is any trouble — disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connecta known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, have yourunit repaired by one of the authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If theknown working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephonecompany.When you hold the phone to your ear, noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid.Some Hearing Aids are not adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency)energy. If noise occurs, use an optional headset accessory or the speakerphoneoption (if applicable) when using this phone. Consult your audiologist or Hearing Aidmanufacturer about the availability of Hearing Aids which provide adequateshielding to RF energy commonly emitted by digital devices.