94 • USING CAPTEL IN 2-LI NE MODE Customer Service: 888-269-7477
Requirements for Using 2-Line Mode
Using 2-Line CapTel requires two separate telephone lines:
• Each telephone line needs its own separate telephone number
(not just an extension or one line that supports two numbers).
This typically means two separate telephone wall jacks.
• One of the lines (Line 2) must be analog, the same type of
telephone line that is used by standard residential telephones
also known as a POTS line, or Plain Old Telephone Service.
Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) with an appropriate filter are also
compatible.
• The other line (Line 1) can be any type of telephone service:
analog, digital cable phone service, DSL with filter, VOIP, etc.
NOTE: The CapTel 840 phone does NOT work with PBX digital
telephone systems found in some business settings, residential
facilities, or hotels/hospitals unless an analog port is available.
If you do not already have a second telephone line, arrangements for a second
line should be made with your local telephone service provider. The second
line can be very basic – no special features or services are needed (such as
Caller-ID, long distance, or Call Waiting). Your local telephone service provider
may charge for adding a second line.
NOTE: Please use the phone cord provided with the CapTel phone or use a
similar phone cord. If you are installing the CapTel in an office setting, check
with the telephone system administrator to ensure an analog port is available.
A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) may be used with an appropriate filter.
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