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Summary of Contents for PortaView Junior PV20

Page 1: ...PORTAVIEW JUNIOR Model PV20 INSTRUCTIONS l rown Research lnc i ...

Page 2: ...y your needs as our customer We are pleased to provide you with a low cost unit with so many conveniences Direct Connect Auto Answer Keyboard Dialing International Code Your PortaView Junior can be upgraded at any time to include the following ASCII Electronic Voice External Printer For maximum benefit please read this instruction booklet completely before operatin your PortaView Junior Thank you ...

Page 3: ...ng Abbreviations 5 Special Features A Auto Answer B International Code C ASCII Optional D Electronic Voice Optional E Printer Optional F Carrying Case Optional 6 Use and Care of Rechargeable Batteries 7 Service Information A Helpful Hints B What To Do If C Repair D Warranty FCC Required Information Specifications 2 PAGE 1 3 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 14 14 15 16 16 17 19 19 19 20 20 21 22 ...

Page 4: ...ack in back of the machine ACOUSTIC MODE PICTURE 1 DIRECT CONNECT MODE _ _ _ _ _ _ Dfl rflU ll 1 I i 4 ll 1 I e 0 t UIQ Cl t c ACOUSTIC MODE 1 Set your PortaView Junior near your telephone and near an electrical outlet 2 Plug the adapter charger cord into the jack in back of the PortaView Junior PICTURE 3 3 Plug the adapterIcharger into the electrical outlet PICTURE 4 I 3 PICTURE 2 ...

Page 5: ...atically in Acoustic Mode PICTURE 5 5 The power light will glow red You are ready to make or receive TDD calls in Acoustic Mode The display will read PORTAVIEW 20 PICTURE 6 2 4 s 0 7 0 I 0 O W t 1 A t U l J p Jkl I JI c r I CAUTION The adapter charger is NOT interchangeable You MUST use the adapter that comes with your unit 4 ...

Page 6: ...o the electrical outlet 4 Plug one end of the modular phone cord provided to the modular jack in back of your PortaView Junior PICTURE 7 f 5 Plug the other end into the telephone wall jack PICTURE 8 r 6 Turn on your PortaView Junior by pushing the on off switch at the right of the display The power light will glow red 7 Hold down the CONTROL key and press the DIAL key The display will read DIRECT ...

Page 7: ... to change modes simply hold down the CONTROL key and press the DIAL key Repeat until the desired mode is displayed PICTURE 9 PICTURE 10 m rch LJ s fl Ou srr LJ p5 I _own search fl IR f DIJIJ r MOOll 1 u _ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Q W E R T Y U I 0 P 0 W E R T Y U I 0 P 6 ...

Page 8: ... slowly the phone is ringing If it blinks fast the line is busy 5 Wait for the other person to answer you and type GA Go Ahead which is your signal to start typing If the signal light flickers it may be a hearing person answering by voice Press the space bar to let the person know it is a TDD call See Section 5D Electronic Voice 6 After you respond type GA Go Ahead to show it is the other person s...

Page 9: ... typing 6 After you respond type GA Go Ahead to show it is the other person s turn to type a response 7 Continue typing back and forth with the other party remembering to use GA 8 When the conversation is finished type GA TO SK Go Ahead if you have more to say I m finished 9 When both parties type SKSK the conversation is finished You can turn off your PortaView Junior The call is then disconnecte...

Page 10: ... typing back and forth remembering to use GA 4 When you are finished type GA TO SK 5 When both parties type SKSK the conversation is finished You can hang up the telephone and turn off your PortaView Junior NOTE TO HEARING PEOPLE You can recognize an incomming TDD call in two ways 1 The caller will press the space bar and you will hear electronic beeps OR 2 There will be silence on the other end A...

Page 11: ...yping 4 Continue typing back and forth remembering to use GA 5 When you are finished type GA TO SK 6 When both parties type SKSK the conversation is finished You can turn off your PortaView Junior The call is then disconnected IMPORTANT NOTE It is necessary to use CONTROL and DIAL keys every time you wish to change the Direct Connect Mode Otherwise the machine will always operate in Acoustic Mode ...

Page 12: ... common abbreviations used in TDD communication GA SK QQ PLS MIN HD UR THX xxxxxx GA TO SK u THRU xox MSG Go Ahead your signal to begin typing Stop Keying sign off Question takes the place of Please Minute Hold Your Thanks Mistake Go Ahead if you have more to say I m Finished You Through Hugs and Kisses Message 11 ...

Page 13: ...page To Operate I Make sure your PortaView Junior is plugged into an electrical outlet and turned on 2 Your external printer must be connected to the PortaView Junior To connect the printer follow the instructions provided with the printer 3 Hold the CONTROL key and press the number 8 key The display will read NO OF RINGS 1 9 4 Select the number of rings for the PortaView Junior to answer the phon...

Page 14: ...GA 5 To review your messages simply refer to the paper in the printer NOTE You may purchase an external printer from Krown Research or an authorized Krown Research Distributor Connect it to the PortaView Junior using the instructions provided with the printer If you already have a parallel Centronics compatible printer the following connector cable is available from Radio Shack Model 100 Printer C...

Page 15: ...ad INTERNATIONAL ON 2 Place your international call To return to U S Canada TDD Code 1 Hold down the CONTROL key and press the O zero key The display will read INTERNATIONAL OFF C ASCII Optional The ASCII feature is an option which can be purchased for your PortaView Junior This feature will enable you to access information from a computer If you ordered ASCII with your PortaView Junior a separate...

Page 16: ...he display will read PV20 VOICE ON The voice message continues until someone types back on a TDD To STOP the Electronic Voice I You may press any key on the keyboard or 2 Hold down the CONTROL key and press the SPACE BAR The display will read VOICE OFF NOTE If you stop the Electronic Voice by pressing a key that character will appear on your printout if you are using a printer To START the Electro...

Page 17: ...eady have a parallel Centronics compatible printer the following connector cable is available from Radio Shack Model 100 Printer Cable 26 1409 When you turn on the PortaView Junior the printer is automatically on To turn off the printer l Hold down the CONTROL key and press the 9 key The display will read PRINTER OFF To turn on the printer l Hold down the CONTROL key and press the 9 key The displa...

Page 18: ...y is weak 2 Turn off the PortaView Junior 3 Connect the adapterI charger to the PortaView Junior 4 Plug the adapterI charger into an electrical outlet 5 Leave the PortaView Junior plugged in and turned off for 12 to 15 hours You can use the PortaView Junior as the batteries recharge Just remember to turn thE unit off when you finish To REPLACE the battery 1 Turn the PortaView Junior upside down an...

Page 19: ...the white connector The battery has been built so that it is impossible to connect it the wrong way PICTURE 16 PICTURE 17 7 Place the battery back in the compartment 8 Snap the door back in place IMPORTANT NOTE It is important to exercise the battery regularly to lengthen the overall life of the bat tery From time to time once per month allow the battery to run down until the power light flashes R...

Page 20: ...t as baggage Be careful not to spill liquids onto the PortaView Junior Also protect it from dust and dirt Dust Covers are available from Krown Research or authorized distributor Exercise the battery often to ensure years of service B WHAT TO DO IF The PortaView Junior won t send or receive 1 Check to make sure the phone cord is to the left acoustic mode 2 Check to see which mode you are in by usin...

Page 21: ...horized repair center or to D WARRANTY Krown Research Inc 10371 West Jefferson Blvd Culver City CA 90232 213 839 0181 TDD inside CA 800 833 4968 TDD outside CA Your PortaView Junior is covered for one full year from the date of purchase against all defects in materials or workmanship Please fill out and send in the warranty card as soon as possible Extended warranty information is included with yo...

Page 22: ... The phone number and address is in the front of your phone book Your phone company will want to know Your phone number Product Name Krown Research PortaView Junior FCC registration number BG487D 71481 DT E Ringer equivalence 0 4A 0 7B Jack RJll RJ13 The FCC requires that you notify your local telephone company when you move your phone permanently 3 Repairs may be made only by Krown Research or au...

Page 23: ...r Port Standard Parallel Centronics Compatible Printer Port Uses standard Radio Shack cable Communications Baudot code 45 5 Baud 1 start bit 5 data bits 1 5 stop bits International 50 Baud speed selectable Acoustically coupled to round and rectangular handsets Power AC chargerI adapter Model 48DT 7 Heavy duty 6VDC 7 5VA UL listed Canadian Units Use AC chargerI adapter Model 48 C Heavy duty 9VAC 13...

Page 24: ...l R e so C e Culver City CA 90232 213 839 0181 V TDD Inside CA 800 833 4968 V TDD Outside CA THE PORTA PRINTER COMPANY ...

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