IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook page 47

Modem regulations
FCC and telephone company
requirements
If your IBM Aptiva Personal Computer 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, slide the top cover forward
to see the label, and provide this information to your tele-
phone company.
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 RENs 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 deter-
mine 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 will notify you in
advance; if advance notice isn't practical, you will be noti-
fied as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right
to file a complaint with the FCC.
4. Your telephone company may make changes in its facili-
ties, equipment, operations, or procedures that could
affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do,
you will be given advance notice so as to give you an
opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
5. If you experience trouble with this built-in modem, contact
the Product Support Center – Aptiva PC, IBM Corporation,
3039 Cornwallis Rd., Dept. BM1/Bldg. 203, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27709-2195, 1-800-772-2227,
Fax (919) 543-8716 for repair/warranty information. The
telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equip-
ment from the network until the problem has been
corrected, or until you are sure the equipment is not
malfunctioning.
6. No customer repairs are possible to the modem.
7. The modem may not be used on coin service provided by
the telephone company. Connection to party lines is
subject to state tariffs. Contact your state public utility
commission or corporation commission for information.
8. When ordering network interface (NI) service from the
Local Exchange Carrier, specify service arrangement
USOC RJ11C.
9. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed
to be connected to the telephone network or premises
wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68
compliant.
TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1992 makes it
unlawful for any person to fax any message, unless that
message clearly contains the following information on the first
page of the transmission or in a margin at the top or bottom of
each transmitted page:
•
The date and time the message is sent.
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