Motorola PCS telephone - Manual (Page 73)

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Regulations and Precautions
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission and the Canadian Depart-
ment of Communications regulate PCS radiotelephone service in their
respective countries. It is important for you, the PCS radiotelephone user,
to observe the applicable regulations when operating your PCS phone in
either country. In addition to these U.S. and Canadian federal regulations,
you may also be bound by certain state, provincial, territorial, and local
rules and regulations, as well as by your PCS carrier’s tariff (the rates,
terms, and conditions of its service). If you wish to use your PCS radiotele-
phone in both the U.S. and Canada, please consult with your service
provider.
You should remember that your PCS phone is a radiotelephone, i.e., it
combines both wireline technology, as used in your home or office
telephone system, and radio technology and that the scope of regulations
and precautions is therefore broader than the scope of regulations and
precautions relating to wireline-only usage.
Some of the major points of consideration are set out in the following
section. Please note, however, that this ‘Regulations and Precautions’
section does not constitute legal advice and is intended merely for general
information purposes. If you have any specific questions, please contact
your PCS Carrier (Service Provider).
License
If your home system is in the U.S., you do not require a separate license
to operate your PCS radiotelephone. Obtaining a PCS telephone access
number is sufficient to register you as a user. If your home system is in
Canada, a separate license is required. Your carrier will assist you in the
licensing process. If you wish to use your PCS telephone in both the U.S.
and Canada, please contact your PCS Carrier (Service Provider).
Denial of Service
A PCS carrier may deny service temporarily or terminate service for
violation of any governmental regulations or its tariff.
Magnetic Storage Media
Your phone contains a magnet. Do not place your phone in close proximity
to magnetic storage media, such as diskettes or credit cards, for extended
periods of time.
Driving
Some jurisdictions prohibit your using a cellular or PCS telephone while
driving a vehicle. Even if your jurisdiction does not have such a law, we
strongly suggest that, for safety reasons, the driver use extreme caution
when operating the cellular or PCS telephone while the vehicle is in
motion. (See the ‘Safety’ section for more information.)