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Care and Maintenance
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily
discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance no-
tice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.
Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could af-
fect the operation of this telephone. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you
can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.
Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether
your phone is causing the interference, turn off your phone. If the interference goes away, your phone is caus-
ing the interference. Try to eliminate the interference by:
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moving your phone away from the receiver
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connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver
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contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone.
Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To
minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top
of a TV or VCR.
LIGHTNING
Your telephone has built-in lightning protection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and
power line current. This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements. However, lightning striking
the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone.
Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live an area that has severe electrical storms, we sug-
gest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.
