Regulatory Notices - IBM Aptiva Reference Manual

Regulatory notices

10
FCC and telephone company requirements
If your IBM Aptiva PC has a built-in modem, the
following Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and telephone company requirements apply:
1 The modem adapter card is located in the back of the
system unit. It complies with Part 68 of the FCC
rules. A label is affixed to the built-in modem that
contains, among other things, the FCC registration
number, USOC, and Ringer Equivalency Number
(REN) for this equipment. If these numbers are
requested, do either of the following to see the label,
and provide this information to your telephone
company:
•
If you have a minitower system, refer to "Opening
a minitower system unit" on page 98 for
instructions on how to open the system unit.
•
If you have a microtower system, refer to
"Opening a microtower system" on page 98 for
instructions on how to open the system unit.
2 The REN is useful to determine the quantity of
devices you may connect to your telephone line and
still have those devices ring when your number is
called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN
of all devices should not exceed five (5.0). To be
certain of the number of devices you may connect to
your line, as determined by the REN, you should call
your local telephone company to determine the
maximum REN for your calling area.
3 If the built-in modem causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may discontinue
your service temporarily. If possible, they may notify
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