User manual US ROBOTICS 005699-00 - INSTALLATION GUIDE

READ ME FIRST! For trouble contact tec this Guide. PCI Faxmodem Installation Guide For Windows ® 2 Inse emp Insert the m modem wil modem bac the slot. NOTE: Proper difficult, becaus internal modem the modem is pr any part of the The modem on the back with the scr computer's part number 1.024.1947 1 Prepare for installation. troubleshooting help or to find out how to act technical support, see the other side of Guide. Insert the modem into the empty PCI expansion slot. rt the modem, gold edge first, into the slot. The em will fit snugly. You may need to rock the em back and forth firmly to properly seat it into slot. OTE: Properly seating this modem in the slot can be difficult, because it requires more force than some other internal modems. Use firm downward pressure. When the modem is properly installed, you will no longer see any part of the gold edge. 4 Install the modem driver If you are running Windows 95 and you are what version you have, right-click My Compu select Properties , and click General . Your o system is listed under "System." NOTE: If your computer does not immediately dete modem's metal bracket will cover the opening he back of the computer. Secure the modem the screw you removed in step 1. Replace the puter's cover. new hardware, shut down Windows and restart yo computer. If it still does not detect new hardware, y will need to complete this step manually. Click Settings, and then Control Panels. Double-cli Modems, and click Add. Follow the onscre instructions for a manual installation. If you have Windows 95 Version A: Turn your computer on. When the "New Hard Found" screen appears, insert your driver diske your 3.5-inch drive and choose then click . Type A:\ in the box and then click 3.5-inch drive uses a different letter, type th in place of "A." If you have Windows 95 Version B: Turn your computer on. When the "Update Driver Wizard" screen appears, insert your drive into your 3.5-inch drive and insert your driver disk click 5 Verify that the modem is properly installed. When your desktop returns, verify that your modem is properly installed. Click , point to , and click . Double-click the Modems icon. When the "Modems Properties" screen appears, you should see a description of your modem. Windows NT users will also see a COM port setting. If you have Windows 95 or 98, click the tab, and then click the COM port next to the description of your modem. Write down the COM port to which your modem is assigned (for example, ) in the box below. COM Port: Click . When the modem's command set appears in the box, you will have confirmation that your modem is functioning properly. If you do not see the command set, see the Troubleshooting section on the back of this Guide. Click then click . drivers. you are unsure Computer , and . Your operating immediately detect s and restart your ew hardware, you nually. Click Start, els. Double-click ow the onscreen ew Hardware ver diskette into and . If your type that letter Your Modem Here Description Your Modem Description Here "Update Device your driver diskette driver diskette into Install the Connections CD and TM 1 Prepare for installation. NOTE: Before you begin, we recommend you uninstall any other modems you have in your system. Click Windows Start, Settings, and then Control Panels, Double-click Modems to see if there are any previously installed modems on your system. Refer to your modem's documentation for instructions. If you have an older U.S. Robotics modem, see the "Uninstalling a U.S. Robotics Modem" chapter in your manual. Write the modem's serial number in the box below. The serial number is located on the white bar code sticker on the modem and on the modem's box. 3 Con Plug one en jack on the end into an When you a telephone telephone's Shut down Windows. Turn off your computer and all peripherals. Unplug your computer, and remove the computer's cover. CAUTION: To avoid risk of electrical shock, make sure your computer and all peripheral devices are turned off and unplugged from electrical outlets. Unscrew and remove the expansion slot cover at the back of an empty PCI expansion slot. The slot cover is located on the back of the computer and covers an opening on the computer case. The opening lines up with the slot (inside the computer), which is usually white plastic lined with metal. Driver Wizard" screen appears, insert your drive into your 3.5-inch drive and insert your driver disk your 3.5-inch drive and click . Click . When the "Insert Disk" appears, make sure you have the driver inserted into the computer's 3.5-inch driv . When the "Copying Files" appears, type A:\ in the box and click If you have Windows 98: Turn your computer on. When the "Add New H Wizard" screen appears, insert your driver diskette 3.5-inch drive and click . Select Search best driver for your device and click Floppy disk drives. If the location of your 3.5-inc not A:\ change it on the bottom section of this scr . You will be prompted to repeat this to install the voice driver files. If you have Windows NT: Turn your computer on. Insert your driver diskette 3.5-inch drive before you log in. Double-click Computer icon. Double-click your a:\ drive icon. click Setup .exe. When the "Modem Setup" screen click Install. When you see the Resources tab see the COM port that is assigned to your mod . When the "System Settings Change" appears, click Yes to restart your computer. Connect the modem to an analog phone line. g one end of the provided phone cord into the on the modem labeled and plug the other into an analog phone wall jack. en you are not using the modem, you can use a phone on the modem's phone line. Plug the phone's cord into the modem's jack labeled . your driver diskette driver diskette into rt Disk" screen driver diskette nch drive. Click Files" screen k . 6 Install the Connections CD and register your modem. Insert the Connections CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD's installation utility should start automatically. If it does not, click and then click . In the box, type D:\setup.exe and then click . If your CD-ROM drive uses a different letter, type that letter in place of "D." TM d New Hardware r diskette into your ct Search for the . Select ur 3.5-inch drive is f this screen. Click peat this process diskette into your ble-click the My rive icon. Doublep" screen appears, rces tab, you will our modem. Click Change" window ter. The Setup Wizard on the CD guides you through installing the Connections program group and registering your modem. For instructions on how to install software from the CD, see the "Software Installation" chapter in the electronic User's Guide & Reference on the CD. IMPORTANT! In accordance with the ITU-T standard for 56K transmissions, this modem is capable of receiving downloads at up to 56 Kbps and sending at up to 31.2 Kbps. Due to FCC regulations on power output, receiving speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary. This product requires compatible analog phone line and server equipment. See www.3com.com/56k for details. 3Com and U. S. Robotics are registered trademarks; x2 andConnections are trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright ©1998 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. Troubleshooting Windows® 95 Users Read This First! 1. Click Windows Start , point to Settings , and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Modems icon. 3. Click the Diagnostics tab. 4. Click the COM port that your modem is assigned to so that it is highlighted. If you do not see your modem on this screen, you need to exit the "Modems Properties" screen by clicking Cancel . Click Start , Shut Down , select the Shut down the computer? option, and then click Yes. When your computer has shut down, turn it off and unplug it from its power outlet. Uninstall the modem from the computer. If it is an external, unplug its serial cable from the computer's COM port. If it is an internal, unplug the phone line and your telephone from the modem's PHONE and TELCO jacks. Then remove the computer's case and remove the modem from its slot. Reinstall the modem using the instructions in the electronic Installation Guide on the included CD, this time using a different slot for your internal modem or a different COM port for your external modem. Possible solution: You may have plugged your modem's phone cord into Plugging your modem's phone cord into a digital phone damage the modem. Call your phone company if you a whether or not your phone line is digital. Possible solution : If you have an external modem, you may be using the w adapter for your modem. Use only the power adapter t your modem. Possible solution: Your software may not have auto answer enabled. Ena answer feature. In your communication software's term ATS0=1 (ATS "zero"=1) and press ENTER. 5. Click More Info . You should see a list of the modem's ATI commands. Click OK and exit all open screens. If the ATI commands do not appear, continue reading to troubleshoot your modem. You need to enable auto answer before every session your software's initialization string to permanently enabl Possible solution: If you have voice mail, your dial tone may be altered be sages are waiting. Answer your voice mail to restore yo tone. ____________________________________________ Problem: Both modems sound like they are excha they fail to establish a connection. ____________________________________________ Problem: The computer or software will not recognize the modem. Possiblesolution: You may have an IRQ conflict. If you have an internal modem installed in an ISA slot on a Windows 95 system: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. 2. Click Properties . 3. Click the Device Manager tab. · If you see a yellow exclamation point over your modem, you have a resource conflict, and it is probably an IRQ conflict. · If you do not see a yellow exclamation point, you may still have an IRQ conflict. Continue with the next "Possible solution:" in this section. If the remaining "Possible solutions:" do not solve your problem, continue with step 4 below. 4. Click the modem's name to select it. 5. Click Remove. 6. You will be asked if you are sure you want to remove the device. Click OK. 7. When the "Confirm Device Removal" screen disappears, shut down Windows and turn off your computer. 8. Unplug the computer from its electrical outlet. 9. Remove the computer's cover,and physically remove the modem from its slot. 10. Reinstall the modem using the Installation Guide instructions. Use a different slot from the one used in the initial installation. Possible solution: You may have a poor line connection. Place the call ag routed differently each time. To verify a valid phone conn your communication software's terminal mode and typ ATDT18472626000 and press ENTER. This dials If you must dial a number (such as "9") to reach an out that number right after ATDT. __________________________________________ Problem: Your 56K modem cannot achieve a 56K In _________________________________________ Possible solution: V.90 supports speeds of up to 56K. Due to phone line actual speeds will vary; this does not mean you have n V.90 connection. Our research shows that the vast m telephone lines in North America support V.90 connec due to unusual or old telephone line configurations, so not be able to take full advantage of this technology. If your 3Com modem will use its backward compatibility speed compatible with your phone line, such as V.34. It is important to remember that your line conditions m you may be able to make faster connections in the fut sure that you can use V.90 or 3Com 56K technology, following tests: First, make sure your modem supports V.90. 's phone cord into a digital line. into a digital phone line can e company if you are unsure Possible solution: If you have a Winmodem modem, check with the software's manufacturer to determine whether or not the software is fully Windows-based. Some software runs in Windows but has DOS components. Such software will not work with a Winmodem modem. America Online Provides resources such as file libraries, mes customer support, and product announcemen type 3COM. Are You Still Having Problems? may be using the wrong power e power adapter that came with Problem: Plug and Play does not detect your modem. You've installed the modem and Windows has restarted, but you see only your normal desktop. You do not see any screens indicating new hardware has been detected. 1. Call the Dealer Who Sold You the Mode The dealer may be able to troubleshoot the pr or may request that you bring the modem ba service. 2. Call 3Com's Technical Support Departm 847 262 5151 8:00 - 6:00 CST M-F Manufacturer's Declaration of Confor 3Com Corporation 3800 Golf Road Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 U.S.A. declares that this product conforms to the F Part 15: Operation is subject to the following two co (1) this device may not cause harmful elect (2) this device must accept any interferenc interference that may cause undesired This equipment uses the following USOC ja Caution to the User The user is cautioned that any changes or m approved by the party responsible for comp authority to operate the equipment. Part 68: This equipment complies with FCC Rules Pa of the modem is the FCC Registration Numb Number (REN). You must provide this inform company if requested. The REN is used to determine the number o connect to your telephone line. In most are devices connected to one line must not exc contact your telephone company to determ your calling area. This equipment uses the following USOC ja This equipment may not be used on coin se telephone company. Connection to party li A FCC li tt l h d d d Possible solution: The Plug and Play installation was not successful. Try the following: 1. Click Windows Start and click Shut Down . 2. When asked if you wish to shut down your computer, click fore every session unless you alter Yes. permanently enable auto answer. 3. When Windows indicates that it is safe to turn off your computer, turn it off. may be altered because mes4. Wait 15 seconds before turning the computer back on. e mail to restore your normal dial 5. Windows may detect your modem upon this restart even if it did not detect the modem during the initial installation. ____________________________ · If you see screens indicating Windows had detected new are exchanging tones, but hardware, follow the on-screen instruction to install the modem. ____________________________ · If you do not see the new hardware screens, continue with step 6. 6. Click Windows Start. n. Place the call again. Calls are 7. Point to Settings . a valid phone connection, enter 8. Click Control Panel . inal mode and type 9. Double-click the System icon. This dials the 3Com BBS. 10. Click the Device Manager tab on the "System Properties" screen. 9") to reach an outside line, type 11. Look for "Other Devices" or "Unknown Devices" in the list that appears: · If you do not see either of these options in the list, please _________________________ see the "Support Resources" section below. ve a 56K Internet connection. · If you do see one of these options, double-click the __________________________ option and continue with step 12. 12. If the description that appears matches the modem you are trying to install, click the Remove button. If it does not, Due to phone line restrictions, please see the "Support Resources" section below. t mean you have not achieved a 13. Click OK when Windows asks if you want to remove the ws that the vast majority of device. pport V.90 connections. However, 14. Restart the computer and continue with the on-screen configurations, some users will instructions. If the computer does not detect the modem f this technology. If this is the case, after this second restart, please see the "Support Reward compatibility to negotiate a sources" section below for additional help. line, such as V.34. r line conditions may change, so nections in the future. To make 56K technology, perform the em supports V.90. You can verify swer enabled. Enable the auto ion software's terminal mode, type R. _______________________________________________________ Support Resources If you have not fixed a problem after trying the suggestions in the s file libraries, message boards, online duct announcements. In the Keyword field, the Modem troubleshoot the problem over the phone ing the modem back to the store for rt Department However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause interference to radio or television reception, which you can determine by monitoring reception when the modem is installed and when it is removed from the computer, try to correct the problem with one or more of the following measures: · Reorient the receiving antenna (for televisions with antenna reception only) or cable input device. · Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver. · Relocate the computer and/or the receiver so that they are on separate branch circuits. If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems Stock No. 004-000-0345-4 U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402 In accordance with Part 15 of the FCC rules, the user is cautioned that any changes or modifications to the equipment described in this manual that are not expressly approved by 3Com could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the lifetime of the product from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller. 3Com's sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at 3Com's option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, 3Com may, in its sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product. All products that are replaced will become the property of 3Com. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. 3Com warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment, or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer. YEAR 2000 WARRANTY: In addition to the Warranty stated above, 3Com warrants that each product sold or licensed to Customer on and after January 1, 1998 that is date sensitive will continue performing properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000, provided that all other products used by Customer in connection or combination with the 3Com product, including hardware, software, and firmware, accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product, with the exception of those products identified at 3Com's Web site, http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html as not meeting this standard. If it appears that any product that is stated to meet this standard does not perform properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000, and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1, 2000, or ninety (90) days after purchase of the product from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at its option and expense, provide a software update which would effect the proper performance of such product, repair such product, deliver to Customer an equivalent product to replace such product, or if none of the foregoing is feasible, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for such product. Any software update or replaced or repaired product will carry a Year 2000 Warranty for ninety (90) days after purchase or until April 1, 2000, whichever is later. OBTAINING WARRANTY SE RVICE: Customer must contact a 3Com Corporate Service Center or an Authorized 3Com Service Center within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization. Dated proof of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller may be required. Products returned to 3Com's Corporate Service Center must be pre-authorized by 3Com with a Service Repair Order (SRO) number marked on the outside of the package, and sent prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment, and it is recommended that they be insured or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package. The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at 3Com's expense, not later than thirty (30) days after 3Com receives the defective product. Return the product to: 3Com SRO# ______________ Attn. Dock 15 PCD 1800 W. Central Ave. of Conformity ms to the FCC's specifications: wing two conditions: armful electromagnetic interference, and nterference received including undesired operations. ng USOC jacks: RJ-11C. anges or modifications not expressly le for compliance could void the user's ent. CC Rules Part 68. Located on the bottom ation Number and Ringer Equivalence e this information to the telephone e number of devices you may legally n most areas, the sum of the REN of all ust not exceed five (5.0). You should y to determine the maximum REN for g USOC jacks: RJ11C. d on coin service provided by the n to party lines is subject to state tariffs. d d dl l id d iththi from its slot. 10. Reinstall the modem using the Installation Guide instructions. Use a different slot from the one used in the initial installation. Possible solution: If you are using an external modem, make sure the modem is plugged in and turned on. Use only the power adapter included with the modem. The CS light on the front panel should be illuminated. (An internal modem should turn on automatically when the computer is turned on.) Possible solution: You may not be entering modem commands in the proper manner. Type in all upper case (AT) or all lower case (at). Possible solution: If you are using an external modem, the COM port may not be enabled. Refer to your computer's manual for information about enabling COM ports (usually involves altering the BIOS settings, motherboard jumpers, and the operating system). Possible solution: You may be using the wrong serial cable with your external faxmodem. Make sure you are using an RS-232 modem cable. You will need to make sure you are using a 25-pin male to 25-pin female if your COM port is a 25pin port or a 25-pin male to 9-pin female if your COM port is a 9-pin port. Problem: The modem won't go off hook to dial or doesn't answer the phone. Possible solution: You may have plugged your modem's phone cord into the wrong jack on the modem. Make sure the phone cord is plugged into a jack labeled with the on the underside of external modems). word TELCO (marked with Possible solution: You might have a bad phone cord connection to your modem. The phone cord should be plugged into the TELCO jack on the modem (marked with on externals) and the wall phone jack. The phone cord should be no longer than 12 feet in length. Use the phone cord included in your modem's box if possible. Possible solution: You may have devices between the modem and the phone jack. There should be no line splitters, fax machines, or other devices between the modem and the wall jack. You may have a poor line connection. Place the call again. Calls are routed differently each time. To verify a valid phone connection, enter your communication software's terminal mode and type ATDT18472626000 and press ENTER. This dials the 3Com BBS. If you must dial a number (such as "9") to reach an outside line, type that number right after ATDT. It is important to remember that your line conditions m you may be able to make faster connections in the fut sure that you can use V.90 or 3Com 56K technology, following tests: 1. First, make sure your modem supports V.90. that your modem supports V.90 by opening a application (RapidCommTM), typing ati7, ENTER. If the Options line has V.90 listed, th supports V.90 and 3Com 56K technology. 2. Make sure that the number you're dialing is a 3Com 56K technology server. Some ISPs m mixture of V.90 and non-V.90 servers. You c contacting your ISP and asking them about 5 or V.90 availability. 3. If it is a V.90 or 3Com 56K server, you may w it a few more times. Remember, the phone c each call differently. For testing purposes, yo call into the 3Com BBS at 847 262 6000, wh servers attached to it. 4. If you are able to connect at V.90 speeds on there may be something between you and y preventing a V.90 connection from being neg your ISP and see if they have received simila other customers. 5. If you do not make a V.90 connection to our phone line might not be capable of supporting 56K technology speeds. If you are experienc problems with V.90 connections (i.e., not ma speed connection, abrupt disconnections, et 3Com Technical Support for U.S. Robotics m 262 5151. Problem: Your communications software fails to in Possible solution: Your software's port settings may be incorrect. Make s software's port settings match those for your modem. If you have an older version of RapidComm software you must uninstall it before installing the most recent v tained on the Connections CD-ROM that comes with yo dem). Otherwise, system conflicts may hamper the software's ability to work properly. Possible solution: If you are using an external modem, make sure the mo in and turned on. Use only the power adapter included The CS light on the front panel should be illuminated. (A modem should turn on automatically when the comput r line conditions may change, so nections in the future. To make 56K technology, perform the em supports V.90. You can verify V.90 by opening a terminal ), typing ati7, and pressing has V.90 listed, then your modem 6K technology. r you're dialing is an actual V.90 or ver. Some ISPs may have a .90 servers. You can check this by king them about 56K technology Support Resources If you have not fixed a problem after trying the suggestions in the "Troubleshooting" section, you can receive additional help via one of these convenient resources: This equipment may not be used on coin se telephone company. Connection to party li An FCC compliant telephone cord and modu equipment, which is designed to connect to premises wiring using a Part 68 compliant c tion instructions for details. If you have an external modem: UL Listing/CSA Certified This information technology equipment is U the uses described in the users guide. If you have an internal modem: UL Listing/CUL Listing This information technology equipment is U use with UL-Listed personal computers tha detailing user installation of card accessori World Wide Web Provides the same information as the Internet on Demand listing. Log on to www.usr.com/home/online Internet on Demand Provides automatic technical support through a library containing server, you may want to try calling product information, quick reference cards, and installation help. mber, the phone company routes · To obtain an index of available documents, send a blank sting purposes, you may want to e-mail to support@usr.com . 847 262 6000, which has V.90 · To have a document e-mailed to you, send the document's number as the subject. t V.90 speeds on the 3Com BBS, etween you and your ISP that is Internet FTP on from being negotiated. Contact Provides a free library containing the same files as the BBS site. FTP to ve received similar reports from ftp.usr.com . connection to our BBS, your pable of supporting V.90 or 3Com you are experiencing consistent ctions (i.e., not making a high disconnections, etc.), you can call or U.S. Robotics modems at 847 Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of person to use a computer or other electron machines, to send any message unless su the margin at the top or bottom of each tran The 3Com BBS page of the transmission, the date and time Gives you access to customer and technical support documents and hundreds of files and tips to help simplify using your modem.To connect the business or other entity, or other individ and the telephone number of the sending m to the 3Com Bulletin Board System, follow these steps: 1. Start your fax/data communications software. The software other entity, or individual. (The telephone n 900 number or any other number for which settings for the BBS are: distance transmission charges.) · ANSI terminal emulation · Data Bits: 8 · Parity: None · Stop Bits: 1 2. Put the software in terminal mode. 3. Type ATDT18472626000 and press ENTER. This dials the 3Com BBS. e fails to initialize the modem. In order to program this information into yo RapidComm manual on the CD-ROM that sh you are using a different communication so manual. Radio and Television Interference This equipment generates and uses radio f installed and used properly, in strict accord instructions, may cause interference to rad The modem has been tested and found to c Class B computing device in accordance wi of FCC rules, which are designed to provide against such interference in a residential ins generates, uses and can radiate radio freq installed and used in accordance with the in interference to radio and television commu incorrect. Make sure the for your modem. Comm software on your system, the most recent version (conthat comes with your new moay hamper the RapidComm . If you must dial a number (such as "9") to reach an outside line, type that number right after ATDT. If this is your first time connecting to our BBS, you will be asked to enter your name, create a password of your choice, and fill out a questionnaire. When you are ready to leave the BBS, type G (for "good-bye") from the main menu. make sure the modem is plugged r adapter included with the modem. CompuServe ld be illuminated. (An internal when the computer is turned on.) Provides resources such as file libraries, message boards, online customer support, and product announcements. · Go to this address: GO THREECOM · Address private messages to 76711,707 d on coin service provided by the n to party lines is subject to state tariffs. d and modular plug are provided with this connect to the telephone network or ompliant compatible jack. 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DISCLAIMER: Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law. GOVERNING LAW: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. excluding its conflicts of laws principles and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. ipment is UL-Listed and CSA Certified for sers guide. ipment is UL-Listed and CUL-Listed for puters that have installation instructions accessories. tion Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any er electronic device, including fax unless such message clearly contains in of each transmitted page or on the first te and time it is sent, an identification of ther individual sending the message, e sending machine or of such business, elephone number provided may not be a r for which charges exceed local or longion into your modem, refer to the OM that shipped with your modem. If nication software program, refer to its nce ses radio frequency energy and if not rict accordance with the manufacturer's ence to radio and television reception. d found to comply with the limits for a ordance with the specifications in Part 15 to provide reasonable protection idential installation. This equipment radio frequency energy and, if not e with the instructions, may cause on communications.