VTech Telecommunications 80-5348-02 Cordless Telephone Base Transceiver User Manual ip 5825 p65

VTech Telecommunications Ltd Cordless Telephone Base Transceiver ip 5825 p65

Manual FCC Statement

39Additional Information• In to event shall VTech be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential,or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability touse the product, or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment,and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of this product, some states donot allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so theabove limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.FCC, ACTA and IC RegulationsThis equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 andCS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired opera-tion of the device.A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either the FCCregistration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registrationnumber and Load Number. You must, upon request, provide this information toyour local telephone company.This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:VTech Communications IncCUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTech TelecommunicationsCanada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377.For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnectthis equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.FCC Part 15Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
40Additional Information• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radiofrequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according tothe intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to com-ply with the FCC criteria. The handset has such a low power that it does not requiretesting. It may be safely held against the ear of the user. The base unit shall beinstalled & used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands should bemaintained at a comfortable distance of approximately 20 cm or more.FCC and ACTA InformationIf this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior toJuly 23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with thePart 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to theTelephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments(ACTA). We are required to provide you with the following information.1. Product identifier and REN informationThe label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, anidentifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN).This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded bythe phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listed separately. For equipmentapproved after that date, the product identifier is preceded by “US” and a colon (:),and the REN is encoded in the product identifier without a decimal point as the sixthand seventh characters following the colon. For example, the product identifierUS:AAAEQ01B123XYZ would indicate an REN of 0.3. The REN is used to determinehow many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ringwhen you are called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five(5.0) or less. You may want to contact your local telephone company for more information.2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone networkThe plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and thetelephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technicalrequirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug isprovided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modularjack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting toa single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in theuser’s manual. This equipment may not be used with Coin Telephone Lines or withFCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
41Additional InformationParty Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to yourtelephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarmequipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consultyour telephone company or a qualified installer.3. Repair instructionsIf this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack untilthe problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only bemade by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, followthe instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.4. Rights of the telephone companyIf this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone companymay temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company isrequired to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical,you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given theopportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to informyou of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company maymake changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affectthe proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notifyyou if such changes are planned.5. Hearing aid compatibilityIf this product is equipped with a corded or cordless Handset, it is hearing aidcompatible.6. Programming/testing of emergency numbersIf this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store police, firedepartment and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations.If you do, please keep three things in mind:a We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card,so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialingfeature doesn’t work.b This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer assumesno responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.c Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recommended.However, if you do make a call to an emergency number:• You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call beforehanging up.• Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed during off-peakhours, such as in the early morning or late evening, when the emergency servicestend to be less busy.IC (Industry Canada)FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
42Additional InformationThis telephone is registered for use in Canada.The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that IndustryCanada technical specifications were met.Notice:This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment TechnicalSpecifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, 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.Notice:The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. TheREN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximumnumber of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The terminationon an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to therequirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devicesdoes not exceedfive.Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian main-tenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by theuser to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunicationscompany cause 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, if present,are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.Caution:Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contactthe appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.Your Cordless Phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by theFCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only overa certain distance - which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset,weather, and the construction and layout of your home or office.FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
43The RBRC SealThe RBRC® Seal on the nickel-metal-hydride battery indicatesthat VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participatingin an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries atthe end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within theUnited States and Canada.The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-metal-hydride batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal inyour area.VTech’s partnership in RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent batteryat local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTechproduct service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-MHbattery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech’s involvementin this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and con-serving natural resources.RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery RecyclingCorporation.The RBRC Seal

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