VTech 917ADX - Manual (Page 18)

F C C & I C R E G U L A T I O N S
■ This equipment compiies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules for the United States.
■ A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration
number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). You must, upon request, provide this informa­
tion to your local telephone company.
■ This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
■ Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:
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In the United States:
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1-800-595-9511
Canada':'
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VTECH ELECTRONICS
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1-800-267-7377
for repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this
equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
■ Your 917ADX\s designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC. This
means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a 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 Partis
Warning: : Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliances could void the user’s aùthority to operate the equipment. _____ ^_____
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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 interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
F C C & 1 C R E G U L A T I O N S
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmfui interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and
correct the interference by one or more of the foliowing measures;
- Reorient or reiocate the receiving antenna.
- increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Part 68
■ The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone net­
work through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C or RJ11W).
■ Your telephone company may discontinue your service if your equipment causes harm to the
telephone network. They will notify you in advance of disconnection, if possible. During notifi­
cation, you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. ^
■ Occasionaily, your telephone company may make changes in its faciiities, equipment, opera­
tion, or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment. If so, you will be given ad­
vance notice of the change to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
I The Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. The Handset contains a user replaceable
battery pack.
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If it is determined that your telephone equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it
not be used and that it be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been cor­
rected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its au­
thorized agents or by others who may be authorized by the FCC. For repair procedures, follow
the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty.
M This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party
Lines.
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The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone
line and stiil enabie the devices to ring when you receive a call. The general rule is that the
REN value should not exceed 5.0 total; however, contact your local telephone company for the
specific number in your area.