User's Guide
Modem notices
U.S. modem statements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the
bottom of the computer or on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, a product
identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Provide this information to the telephone company if you are
requested to do so.
Applicable certication jack USOC = RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises
wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted
by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive
RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not
all locations, the sum of RENs should not exceed ve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products
approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identier that has the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of
0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
If this HP equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But, if advance notice isn't practical, the
telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to le a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could
aect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in
order for you to make necessary modications to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, call technical support. If the equipment is causing harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved. You should perform repairs only to the equipment specically discussed in the
“Troubleshooting” section of the user guide, if one is provided.
Connection to party line service is subject to state taris. Contact the state public utility commission, public
service commission, or corporation commission for information.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure that the
installation of this HP equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what
will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualied installer.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other
electronic device, including a fax machine, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the rst page of the transmission, the date and
time it is sent and an identication of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and
the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone
number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-
distance transmission charges).
In order to program this information into your fax machine, you should complete the steps outlined in the
faxing software instructions.
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