Compaq CQ2000 Warranty and Support Guide - Page 19

This modem is suitable for use only on telephone lines provided with Loop-Disconnect or Multi-Frequency Dialing facilities. Users of this modem are advised that the approval is for connection to the PSTN via the telephone line interface supplied with it. Connection of a modem to the PSTN by any other means will invalidate the approval. There is no guarantee of correct working in all circumstances. Any difficulties should be referred to your supplier. Some network operators require that intended users of their network request permission to connect and for the installation of an appropriate socket. Ringer Equivalence Number The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this modem is 1. REN is a guide to the maximum number of apparatuses that can be simultaneously connected to one telephone line. The REN value of each apparatus is added together, and should not exceed 4. Unless otherwise marked, a telephone can be assumed to have a REN value of 1. Approved Usage This modem is approved only for the following: • Storage of telephone numbers for retrieval by a predetermined code • Detection of initial proceed indication • Automatic calling/Automatic answering • Tone detection • Operation in the absence of a secondary proceed indication • Loudspeaking facility This modem is NOT suitable for use as an extension to a payphone. This modem is not approved for connection to UK private speechband services. This modem does not support the automatic redial function. Any other usage will invalidate the approval of your modem, if, as a result, it then ceases to conform to the standards against which approval was granted. The approval of this modem is INVALIDATED if the apparatus is subject to modification in any material way not authorized by the BABT or if it is used with or connected to external software that has not been formally accepted by BABT. Storage of Numbers It is advisable to check the telephone numbers stored in your modem immediately after programming. In order to prevent the misdirection of class and network interference, please ensure that all manually programmed telephone numbers are correctly entered. The number you enter to dial may optionally contain a PAUSE character (a comma) to allow this modem to operate with a PABX. Each comma gives a two-second delay. WARNING: When using this device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: • Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. • Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do not use this product 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. • If this product was not provided with a telephone line cord, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord in order to reduce the risk of fire. • Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the Network Interface Card (NIC) receptacle. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional Safety Information This product has not been evaluated for connection to an "IT" power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950). AC Power Safety Warning Proper Electrical Connection (Norway and Sweden only) Advarsel: Apparatet må kun tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Varning! Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag när den ansluts till ett nätverk. WARNING: Install the computer near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your computer's main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your computer has a grounded plug. Always use the power cord with a properly grounded wall outlet, to avoid the risk of electrical shock. 19