ULTRA TEC CapTel User manual

CAPTEL®USB
310-015701
Installation Guide & Helpful Tips
®

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction ...............................................................................a
1. System Requirements ...............................................................a
II. Getting Started ..........................................................................1
1. Set up the CapTel Phone..........................................................1
2. Install Software from the Installation CD ................................2
3. Install Software Drivers
a. For Windows XP..................................................................4
b. For Windows Vista...............................................................9
4. Create a Desktop Icon (shortcut) ..........................................14
5. Setting CapTel USB to Start Automatically .............................15
III. Using CapTel USB......................................................................16
IV. Helpful Tips...............................................................................18

INTRODUCTION
CapTel®USB connects directly to your computer to display
conversation captions on your computer screen.
• You control the size, color, and font style of the captions on your
computer screen for easiest reading.Whether you want large-bold
text sizes, high-contrast colors, or a special easy-to-read font, you
control how the captions appear.
• You can save and print out conversation captions on your
computer.
• Especially helpful for users with low-vision concerns
REQUIREMENTS
System Requirements:
• Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• Available standard USB port
• CD/DVD-ROM drive
(for installation)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Administrative rights to Windows
• Not compatible with Macintosh or Linux operating systems
Additional:
• USB Cable (provided)
• CapTel Installation CD (provided)
• CapTel phone with USB port
INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED ■ 1
GETTING STARTED
Installing CapTel USB requires three steps:
1. Make sure your CapTel phone is set up and working properly.
2. Install the CapTel USB software onto your computer, from
the installation disc (CD).
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions on your computer
screen to install the necessary computer drivers.
1. Set Up the CapTel Phone
Set up your CapTel phone next to the computer you want to use (see
the CapTel user manual for step-by-step instructions). Make sure the
CapTel phone is close enough to the computer that the USB cord will
reach properly. Make sure that the CapTel telephone line is plugged
in and working correctly. Do NOT plug the Captel USB cord in yet.
Place a captioned call/receive a captioned call on the phone first, to
make sure everything is working properly.
BEFORE YOU START:
Remove all USB devices from your computer except your mouse
or keyboard
(including printers, cameras, USB Flash drives, etc.)
DO NOT plug the CapTel USB cord in yet.

2 ■ INSTALLING SOFTWARE FROM THE INSTALLATION CD
1. Insert the installation
disc into the CD/DVD-
ROM drive of your
computer.A welcome
screen will be
automatically displayed
(Fig. 1). Click on
Install CapTel USB .
Figure 2
2. Install Software from the Installation CD
Figure 1
2. Close any applications
that may be running,
then click OK to begin
installation (Fig. 2).

INSTALLING SOFTWARE FROM THE INSTALLATION CD ■ 3
3. Click the install icon
(Fig. 3) to install
to the default
location on your
computer, or you may
change the directory
first if you prefer.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
The CapTel USB Text software is now installed. You can Exit “X” out
of the installation program and proceed to the next step on page 4
for Windows XP users or page 9 for Windows Vista users.
5.Wait for the progress
bar to reach 100% to
indicate that setup
has completed, then
click on OK to finish
the installation (Fig 5).
4. Select the program
group where you
would like the shortcut
to the CapTel USB
program.The default is
CapTelUsbText (Fig. 4).
Click Continue .

4 ■ INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS XP
3. Install the Software Drivers on Your Computer -
Windows XP
If your computer uses Windows XP, follow the directions below. If
you use Windows Vista, see page 9 for instructions.
Make sure you have completed steps 1 and 2 on pages 1– 3 first.
Then, follow the step-by-step instructions on your computer screen to
install the necessary drivers onto your computer. You need to install
two separate drivers, one after the other. You can also follow the
printed instructions, below, for additional help.
1. Connect the USB Cable
to the back of the
CapTel phone. Connect
the other end of the
USB Cable to the USB
port on your computer.
The window shown
in Figure 1.1 will
automatically pop up
on your computer
screen. Select “No, not
this time.”Then click
on Next >to continue.
Figure 1.1
Figure 2.1
2. Make sure “Install the
software automatically
(Recommended)”is
selected.Then, click on
the Next >button to
continue. (Fig. 2.1)
The installation disc
should be in the
CD/DVD-ROM drive.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINDOWS XP USERS

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS XP ■ 5
3. The window in Figure
3.1 will be displayed.
You can watch the
progress as the
software is installed.
Figure 3.1
4.The window shown
in Figure 4.1 will
appear. Click on the
Continue Anyway
button to continue.
Figure 4.1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINDOWS XP USERS

6 ■ INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS XP
5.The window shown in
Figure 5.1 will appear,
letting you know
the first part of the
driver installation is
completed. Click on
the Finish button to
continue.
Figure 5.1
Figure 6.1
6. The window shown in
Figure 6.1 will appear.
Select,“No, not this
time.” Click on
Next >to continue.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINDOWS XP USERS
You’ve now successfully installed the first software driver. The process
will repeat automatically to install the second software driver.