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those systems provide an analog interface for connecting the
Communicator. The Communicator should not be connected to
a digital phone interface, such as those commonly used in some
businesses, hotels, and managed care facilities (nursing homes,
skilled care facilities, rehabilitation centers) where telephones
are typically provided by the facility. If you are unsure of the
features on your telephone, ask your service provider.
If you are using the phone line ("Using the Telephone While
the Communicator is Making a Call" on page 46), the
Communicator will wait and attempt to place a call later. Or if
you have other telephone equipment (including fax machine,
answering system or computer modem) connected to the same
phone line and the line is in use, the Communicator will wait
and attempt to place a call later. If you have heavy phone line
usage that delays or prevents the Communicator from placing
or completing phone calls, it may be appropriate to install an
additional telephone line.
Your Communicator and a telephone can share the same
telephone wall jack; however, they cannot be used at the same
time. The Communicator will relinquish control of the telephone
line shortly after you pick up the phone, provided that the
telephone line meets the specifications stated on page 80.
Using the Telephone While the Communicator is Making a Call
If you pick up the phone while the Communicator is using the
telephone line, there will be no dial tone. Hang up the receiver,
wait 3 or more seconds
3 or more seconds, and then pick up the telephone receiver
again. The Communicator should disconnect and dial tone will
be restored.
If the Communicator does not disconnect and restore dial
tone, hang up the receiver. Then unplug the Communicator
from electrical power. You can then use your phone. Plug the
Communicator back in after you have finished using the phone.
The Communicator will attempt to reconnect later.
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