Ultratec 200 Special Setup Instructions, Connecting an External Signaler or Anwering Machine

Special Setup Instructions

Connecting an External Signaler or Anwering Machine

To use an optional signal light or answering machine, plug the device (sold separately) into an unused telephone extension jack. If you have only the one jack that is being used by the CapTel, you can use a “Y-jack” (also called a “duplex jack”). Plug both the CapTel and the signaler or answering machine into the Y-jack and plug the Y-jack in at the wall. You can purchase a Y-jack at any store that sells telephones.

NOTE: Do not use the second telephone jack on the bottom of the CapTel with an external signaler or second device. It is not designed for that purpose.

Sharing a Telephone Line Jack

Devices such as signalers, answering machines or TTYs often have to be hooked up to the same telephone line as your CapTel phone. If a separate, unused telephone extension is not available/close by, you can use a “Y-jack” (also called a “duplex jack”) to connect the CapTel to the phone line. Plug both the CapTel and the other device into the Y-jack and plug the Y-jack in at the wall (see the illustration, above). Use as many Y-jacks as needed to accomodate your various devices. You can purchase a Y-jack at any store that sells telephone equipment.

NOTE: The second telephone jack on the bottom of the CapTel cannot be used as a Y-jack or as an extension. It is not designed for that purpose.

Using a Headset or Neckloop

Remove the audio jack cover (marked with and symbols) on the bottom front edge of the CapTel phone. Then, plug a headset, neckloop, or other assistive device into the appropriate 2.5mm or 3.5mm jack.

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