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Safety Precautions for Modems, U.S. Regulations Governing, the Use of Modems

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Safety Precautions for Modems Always follow these basic safety precautions when using a modem or telephone that is not cordless. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or fire: s Never connect or use a modem or telephone during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. s Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet location. s Never use a modem or telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. s Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or touching an uninsulated modem cable, jack, or internal components. U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom of the computer is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this information to your telephone company. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most areas (but not all), the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line, as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area. The REN for this device does not exceed 1.0. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. B-8 Regulatory Notices

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B-8
Regulatory Notices
Safety Precautions for Modems
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using a modem
or telephone that is
not
cordless.
!
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or
fire:
■
Never connect or use a modem or telephone during a lightning
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
■
Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet location.
■
Never use a modem or telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
■
Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the
equipment enclosure or touching an uninsulated modem cable,
jack, or internal components.
U.S. Regulations Governing
the Use of Modems
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located
on the bottom of the computer is a label that contains, among other
information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request,
you must provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may
connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices
ring when your telephone number is called. In most areas (but not
all), the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of
devices you may connect to your telephone line, as determined by
the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to
determine the maximum REN for your calling area.
The REN for this device does not exceed 1.0.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may discontinue your service
temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if
advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as
possible. You will also be informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.