Vtech vt1712 User Manual - Page 1

INTRODUCTION Parts Check List 1. Base unit, Handset and AC adaptor 2. Telephone Cord 3. Battery Pack 4. Wall mount accessory 5. Belt Clip 6. Earpiece Covers To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-5959511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS Made in China 91-5087-10-00 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS This equipment complies with Parts 15 and FCC Part 68 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry Canada (IC). The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C or RJ11W). A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing both the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. You must, upon request, provide this information to your local telephone company. 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 notification, you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. If it is determined that your telephone equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC FCC Part 15 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 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 requires that it not be used and that it be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents or by others who may be authorized by the FCC. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable 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. installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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 following measures: * Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna. INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The department does not * Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. * 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. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable 2 1 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by a user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telephone communications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. User should ensure for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections of 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! User should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.0000. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, blocked by placing the product on the basic safety precautions should always be bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric This product should never be placed shock and injury to persons, including the near or over a radiator or heat register. following: This product should not be placed in a 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local Power Company. 4. 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. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the telephone. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be 9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 3