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Items and services required:
* CapTel telephone which is designed to work with the captioning service (National Relay Service) to display captions during phone calls.
* CapTel captioning service which transcribes the incoming spoken words into written captions, using voice recognition technology.
* Broadband internet is required to use this service.
* Phone line
* Standard Electrical Power

Features of the CapTel phone:
* The captions can be turned on/off as needed, other callers can dial the users phone number directly.
* There is a range of adjustable font sizes and colours and there is a phone book which can store frequently called numbers (95+ names).
* The display screen tilts for comfortable reading or lies flat to mount the phone on a wall.
* The user can review and save captions following phone calls, however there is no ability to print the captions.
* The phone has adjustable volume and pitch controls (up to 40dB gain) that can be adjusted while the phone is in use. There is also a volume meter to monitor the volume of the users voice.
* The phone is hearing aid and cochlear implant compatible.
* The user has one-touch access to CapTel Customer Service (speed dial button automatically connects you to CapTel Help Line). There are also speed dial keys for one-touch dialing of frequently called numbers.
* The phone has the option of caller-ID and if the user has an answering machine the CapTel can caption the messages left by others.

Method Of Use

How to use the CapTel phone:
The user dials the other person's number. While the user dials, the CapTel phone automatically connects to the captioning service (National Relay Service). When the other party answers, the user hears everything they say, just like a traditional call. At the same time, the captioning service transcribes everything they say into captions, which appear on the CapTel display window. The user can then hear as much as they can and read the messages.

Place Of Manufacture

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Price Guide

CapTel can be rented for $55 per year. Calls are charged at the standard call rate that the user has with their current telecommunications provider.

First year it is $105, then $55 per year.

Models

Only one model available

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.