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CapTel 840i

Traditional-style telephone that features a large easy-to-read display with built-in answering machine and powerful speakerphone.

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Overview

The CapTel 840i captioned telephone shows captions of everything your caller says on an extremely large display screen to help make sure you catch every word. It connects to both your telephone service and to your Internet service to give you the best of both worlds: voice and captions. The captions are provided by a free service that uses the Internet connection to automatically display captions for every call, quickly and accurately.

Features

  • Captions can be turned on/off as needed
  • Callers dial your number directly
  • Built-in Answering Machine and Speakerphone
  • Phone book to store frequently called numbers (95+ names)
  • WiFi compatible
  • Warranty 5-year Replacement Program
  • Includes 90-day money back guarantee

Specifications

  • Captions appear automatically on all calls – incoming and outgoing. You can turn captions on or off at any time in a call.
  • WiFi compatible to position anywhere within your wireless network range
  • Built-in Answering Machine takes voice messages with captions
  • Powerful Speakerphone for convenient hands-free calling.
  • Large, easy-to-read captions window with adjustable font sizes and colors.
  • Display screen tilts for comfortable reading or lies flat to mount the phone on a wall.
  • Adjustable volume control (up to 40dB gain) for captioned calls. Volume button is easy to see and adjust during a call.
  • One-touch access to CapTel Customer Service (speed dial button automatically connects you to CapTel Help Line).
  • Easy-to-follow menu system with Yes/No questions.
  • Phone Book allows you to easily store and dial more than 95 names/phone numbers.
  • Speed dial keys for one-touch dialing of frequently called numbers.
  • Caller-ID capable – shows you who is calling directly on display screen.
  • Choice of captioning methods – either fully-automated Auto Captions or Assisted Captions which provides background sounds and details, such as whether the speaker is male or female.
  • Captions available on calls within the United States only.

Requirements

  • Telephone Service 
  • High-Speed Internet (WiFi or via Ethernet cable) 
  • Router may be required, depending on your set-up
  • Standard electrical power

* This model works only in the United States

People who do not have high-speed Internet access should use the CapTel 840PLUS.