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.
Canadian modem statements
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specications.
The Ringer Equivalence Number, REN, is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of
devices, subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all devices does not exceed 5. The REN
for this terminal equipment is 1.0.
Japanese modem statements
If the computer does not have the Japanese certication mark on the bottom of the computer, refer to the
appropriate certication marking below.
The Japanese certication mark for the LSI Corporation PCI-SV92EX Soft modem is below:
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