Meridian 9516 Digital Caller ID Answer Phone
(430-5801) Important Product Information Faxback Doc. # 46484
Safety Information
Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce
the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.
1. Read and understand all instructions in the User's Manual. Observe all
markings on the product.
2. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless models.
There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a
gas leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the
area where gas is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make
sure the base is also away from the area.
4. Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. For example,
do not use it in a wet basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool,
bathtub, kitchen sink or launder tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol
sprays for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquids,
unplug any line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product
back in until it has dried thoroughly.
5. Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip
over any line or power cord. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
6. If this product does not operate normally read "Troubleshooting" on
Faxback Doc. # 38933. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the
product is damaged, refer to the Warranty. Do not open this product
except as may be directed in your User's Manual. Opening the product
or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages
or other risks.
7. If this product has user replaceable batteries, replace batteries only
as directed in your User's Manual. Do not burn or puncture batteries
they contain caustic chemicals.
8. If this product has a three-prong (grounding) plug or a polarized plug
with one wide prong, it may not fit in non-polarized outlets. Do not
defeat the purpose of these plugs. If they do not fit in your outlet,
the outlet should be replaced by an electrician.
Save These Instructions
For Cordless Telephones
Privacy: The same features that make a cordless phone convenient create
some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the base and the
handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless phone
conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within
range of the cordless handset. For this reason, you should not think of
cordless phone conversations as being as private as those on corded
phones.
Electrical Power: The base unit of this cordless telephone must be
connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not
be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if
the base unit is unplugged or switched off, or if the electrical power is
interrupted.
Potential TV Interference (applies to 25-channel cordless phones only):
Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause
interference to TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference,
do not place the base unit of the cordless telephone near or on top of a
TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone
farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the
interference.
Rechargeable Batteries: This product contains either Nickel-Cadmium or
Nickel-Metal Hydroxide rechargeable batteries.
Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable batteries: At the end of a nickel-cadmium
battery's useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Contact your local, county or state hazardous waste management authorities
for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some
options that might be available are municipal curbside collections, drop
off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling
collection centers, and mail-back programs.
Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries: Dispose of these batteries
in a safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this
type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which
could cause injury.
Cardiac Pacemaker (applies only to 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephones):
Preliminary studies performed at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) and elsewhere have shown that when digital wireless telephones
using technology similar to 900 MHz Cordless Telephones are placed very
close to implanted cardiac pacemakers, interference with the operation of
the pacemaker can occur. These preliminary studies show that interference
is not likely to occur when there is a reasonable distance between the
telephone and the implanted pacemaker and stops when the phone is set in
the "battery save mode" or moved so that it is more than 3 inches from the
pacemaker.
Based on these preliminary studies, the FDA has concluded that digital
wireless telephones "do not seem to pose a significant problem for
pacemaker wearers."
Until more is known, the FDA suggests that people with pacemakers may want
to take some simple precautions when using or carrying digital wireless
telephones to ensure that there is ample distance between the digital
wireless telephone and the pacemaker, by not placing the phone next to the
pacemaker implant (for example, in a shirt or coat pocket directly over
the pacemaker implant) when the phone is turned on ready to receive a
call, and holding it to the ear opposite the side of the body where the
pacemaker is implanted when using the phone. Consult your physician or
medical device manufacturer to determine if additional precautions are
necessary.
For Telephone Answering Systems
Two-Way Recording: This unit does not sound warning beeps to let the
other party know that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are
in compliance with any federal or state regulations regarding recording
a telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform
your caller that you are recording the call.
FCC Registration and Repair Information
This telephone product has been registered with the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) in accordance with Part 68 of its rules. The FCC requires
us to tell you the following information.
1. Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network: An FCC
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this
product. This product is designed to be connected to the telephone
network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is
Part 68 compliant. See the installation instructions on Faxback
Doc. # 38929.
This equipment may not be used with coin telephone lines or with party
lines.
2. Notification to the telephone company: Upon request of your local
telephone company, you are required to provide them with the following
information.
A. The "line" to which you will connect the telephone equipment (that
is, your phone number), and
B. The telephone equipment's FCC registration number and ringer
equivalence number (REN). These numbers are on the back or bottom
of your telephone equipment.
The REN can help you determine how many devices you may connect to
your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called.
In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be 5 or
less. You may want to contact your local telephone company for
more information.
3. Repair Instructions: 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 corrected.
Contact your local RadioShack store for assistance with repairs.
4. Rights of the telephone company: If this telephone product is causing
harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily
discontinue your telephone service. If possible, the telephone company
will notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not
practical, you will be notified as soon as possible.
You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and you will
be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of
this product. If such changes are planned, you will be notified.
5. This telephone is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Note: This applies only if this product is equipped with a corded or
cordless handset.
6. Programming/testing of Emergency Numbers: If this product has memory
dialing locations, you may choose to store police, fire department and
emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If you
do, please keep three things in mind.
1. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the
directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number
manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work.
2. This feature is provided only as a convenience and the
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon
the memory feature.
3. Testing the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not
recommended. However, if you do make a call to an emergency
number:
A. You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for
the call before hanging up.
B. Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed
during off-peak hours, such as in the early morning or late
evening, when emergency services tend to be less busy.
Interference Information: Part 15 of FCC Rules
Some telephone equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency
energy and, if not installed and used properly, may cause interference to
radio and television reception.
This product has been tested and found to meet the standards for a Class B
digital device, as specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
specifications are designed to provide against such interference in a
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this product causes interference to radio, VCR or television reception
when it's in use, you might correct the interference with any one or all
of these measures:
Where it can be done safely, re-orient the receiving television, VCR or
radio antenna.
To the extent possible, relocate the television, VCR, radio, or other
receiver with respect to the telephone equipment.
If this telephone product runs on AC power, plug your product into an
AC outlet that's not on the same circuit as one used by your radio, VCR
or television.
Modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
(EB 2/12/98)
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