Ultratec CapTel 840 PLUS Setup Manual

Analog mode

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What is in the Box?
Your CapTel 840 PLUS includes the following parts:
• CapTel 840 PLUS Phone
• Telephone Cord
• Power Adapter –
to plug into a
wall outlet
Setting Up Your CapTel 840 PLUS
STEP 1 – Select a Location
Set up the CapTel 840 PLUS in a place where:
• There is a telephone jack nearby
• There is an electrical outlet nearby.
• The surface it will be set on, or mounted to, is stable and secure.
• The area is protected from excessive heat or humidity.
STEP 2 – Connect to your Telephone Service
1. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the telephone jack labeled "Line 1"
located on the back (top) edge of the CapTel 840 PLUS. See diagram next page.
(Use the telephone cord included with your new CapTel 840 PLUS phone.)
2. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into a telephone wall outlet.
840 PLUS
Analog Mode
(must be an analog line or DSL service with a filter).
Setup Guide for
Analog Mode
• CapTel How-to
Guide and CapTel
Setup Guide
Important! Use only the power
adapter that came in the box
with your CapTel 840 PLUS

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Summary of Contents for Ultratec CapTel 840 PLUS

  • Page 1 1. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the telephone jack labeled “Line 1” located on the back (top) edge of the CapTel 840 PLUS. See diagram next page. (Use the telephone cord included with your new CapTel 840 PLUS phone.)
  • Page 2: Step 3 - Connect To A Power Outlet

    Outlet WARNING: Be sure to use only the power adapter that came with your CapTel 840 PLUS. Using any other power adapter may damage your phone. TIP: Plug your power adapter into an electrical power surge protector to protect your CapTel 840 PLUS from damage caused by unspecified electrical voltage or lightning.
  • Page 3 STEP 6 – Phone Mode Check Your CapTel 840 PLUS checks which MODE your SETUP - PHONE MODE CHECK phone is operating in, either analog mode or IP mode.
  • Page 4: Step 8 - Set The Time And Date

    STEP 7 – Telephone Line Quality Test A high-quality telephone line connection helps SETUP - TELEPHONE LINE QUALITY TEST ensure that captions are not interrupted during Testing the quality of your telephone line your calls. To test the line quality, CapTel dials in Connecting to the Line Quality Tester to a special testing program.
  • Page 5: Getting Help

    STEP 9 – Do you have Call Waiting service? If yes, please follow the instructions for “Setting a Call Waiting Block” in the CapTel 840 PLUS How-to Guide. Congratulations! You are ready to start making calls! Getting Help We’re here to help. Use any of these ways to contact us:...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Easy steps to start using your CapTel phone! For full instructions, please see the CapTel 840 PLUS How-to Guide. Placing a Call 1. Make sure the red light around Dial a Number the CAPTIONS button is on. or Press Speed Dial Press the CAPTIONS button to turn the light on or off.
  • Page 7 Getting Captions on Incoming Calls When someone calls you, they must dial the Captioning Service first, then enter your phone number in order for you to get captions. If the incoming call is not placed through the Captioning Service, the call will not be captioned.
  • Page 8 CapTel is the latest innovation from ©2014–2023 Ultratec, Inc. All rights reserved. Ultratec and CapTel are registered trademarks of Ultratec, Inc. 305-022150 4/23...

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