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Modem Features 5-4
Using Modem
On Hold
When a phone call comes in while you are online, a dialog box similar to
Figure 5-1 appears, showing information about the caller.
Receiving a call 1. Either click the Answer Call button to pause your Internet
connection and answer the call, or click the Ignore Call button to
remain online. If you accept the call, a dialog box similar to
Figure 5-2 appears, indicating how much time you have to complete
your call.
2. After completing your call, hang up the telephone and then click the
Resume my Internet Connection button.
Note: The length of hold time available is determined by your ISP.
If your call is longer than the available hold time, your Internet
connection will be disconnected and you will need to dial-up again after completing the call.
Figure 5-1
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Your phone line needs to be
Call Waiting enabled to
support Modem On Hold.
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Your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) must be able to
support Modem On Hold
features.
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The length of hold time
available is set by your ISP.
Figure 5-2