VTech Telecommunications 80-5587-01 Vtech 5829 & 5851 Handset User Manual 91 000139 010 I5851 R1 pmd

VTech Telecommunications Ltd Vtech 5829 & 5851 Handset 91 000139 010 I5851 R1 pmd

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36Additional InformationFCC, ACTA and IC RegulationsThis equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies withregulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operationis 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.A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either theFCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the ICregistration number and Load Number. You must, upon request, provide thisinformation to your local telephone company.This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:VTech Communications Inc. CUSTOMER SERVICE at 1-800-595-9511. InCanada, call VTech Telecommunications Canada Ltd. at 1-800-267-7377for repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you todisconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has beencorrected.FCC Part 15Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The equipment has been tested and found to comply withpart 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged totry and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
37Additional InformationFCC, ACTA and IC RegulationsFCC and ACTA InformationIf this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network priorto July 23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, itcomplies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements forConnection of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by theAdministrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). We are required toprovide you with the following information.1. Product identifier and REN informationThe label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things,an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number(REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone companyupon request. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the productidentifier is preceded by the phrase “FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listedseparately. For equipment approved after that date, the product identifier ispreceded by “US” and a colon (:), and the REN is encoded in the productidentifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh characters followingthe colon. For example, the product identifier US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ wouldindicate an REN of 0.3.The REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to yourtelephone line and still have them ring when you are called. In most, but notall areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information,please contact your local telephone company.2. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone networkThe plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring andthe telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules andtechnical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord andmodular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected toa compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normallybe used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. SeeInstallation Instructions in this user’s manual. This equipment may not be usedwith Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarmdialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connectionTo ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount ofradio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystanderaccording to the intended usage of the product. This product has been testedand found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset has such a low powerthat it does not require testing. It may be safely held against the ear of the user.The base unit shall be installed & used such that parts of the user’s body otherthan the hands should be maintained at a comfortable distance of approxi-mately 20 cm or more.
38Additional InformationFCC, ACTA and IC Regulationsof this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questionsabout what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company ora qualified installer.3. Repair instructionsIf this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jackuntil the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment canonly be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repairprocedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.4. Rights of the telephone companyIf this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephonecompany may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephonecompany is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance noticeis 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 toinform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephonecompany may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, orprocedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. Thetelephone company is required to notify you 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,fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in theselocations. If you do, please keep three things in mind:a. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directorycard, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memorydialing feature doesn’t work.b. This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer as-sumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.c. Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recom-mended. However, if you do make a call to an emergency number:• You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the callbefore hanging up.• Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performedduring off-peak hours, such as in the early morning or late evening,when the emergency services tend to be less busy.
39Additional InformationFCC, ACTA and IC RegulationsIC (Industry Canada)This 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 TerminalEquipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registrationnumber. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies thatregistration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicatingthat Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply thatIndustry Canada approved the equipment.Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipmentis 0.1. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indicationof the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephoneinterface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combinationof devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RingerEquivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible tobe connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. Theequipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditionsmay not prevent degradation of services in some situations.Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadianmaintenance facility designated by the Supplier. Any repairs or alterationsmade by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give thetelecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect theequipment.Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical groundconnections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic waterpipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may beparticularly important in rural areas.Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electricianas appropriate.Your Cordless Phone is designed to operate at the maximum power allowedby the FCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicateonly over a certain distance - which will depend on the location of the BaseUnit and Handset, weather, and the construction and layout of your homeor office.

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