Modem-on-Hold

Using Modem-on-Hold

Your phone line needs to be Caller ID and Call Waiting enabled to support Modem- on-Hold.

This feature allows you to answer an incoming call even when you are surfing the Internet. Check with your local Internet Service Provider to ascertain that this feature is supported in your area.

Modem-on-Hold suspends the data connection between your modem and the ISP so that you can pick up your phone and receive an incoming call in the usual way, while surfing the Internet. When your call is complete, the modem reconnects you to the Internet. For more information on Modem-on-Hold, visit http://www.v92.com.

1.If a call comes in while you are on the Internet, a dialog box similar to Figure 5-1appears, asking you if you want to answer the call. Click the Yes button.

Figure 5-1

2.A dialog box similar to Figure 5-2appears, telling you that you only have two minutes to complete your call. The call is automatically cut off after two minutes. After completing your call, click the OK button. The modem will reconnect to the Internet.

Figure 5-2

Modem Features 5-3