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10 How to use the Function buttons

Pre-set one-touch functions
The Fl – F8 buttons give you shortcuts to different functions.
When you receive your TextLink Textphone, the F1 – F8 buttons are pre-set to do the
following actions at a touch.

Action

Press

Switch answer machine On/Off

Read answer messages

Phone

book

Incoming calls list/display last conversation

Review

last

call

Greeting

"Hello

GA"

Blank

Blank/redial

You can also set the F1 – F8 buttons to work in the way that suits your needs best.
Please note that F8 can only be used as a Quick Dial Function.

There are three basic alternatives that the Function buttons can do:

Quick Menu option –

instantly selects a commonly used menu option.

Quick Memo –

stores a standard text message. You can send it by pressing a single button.

Quick Dialling –

lets you dial a number by pressing one button.

Summary of Contents for TextLink 9100M

Page 1: ...TextLink 9100M V 18 Textphone User Manual Revision 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...ine 22 7 1 How to write your own outgoing message OGM 23 7 2 How to switch your text answering machine on 24 7 3 How to switch your answering machine off 24 7 4 To interrupt the answer machine 25 7 5 New message indicator 25 7 6 How to read your text messages 26 7 7 How to delete a single text message 27 7 8 How to delete all text messages 28 7 9 How to adjust the ring delay 29 8 Phone book operat...

Page 3: ...2 How to print a received answer message 64 16 3 How to print the whole phone book 65 16 4 How to print one entry from the phone book 66 17 Help Information 67 17 1 Your TextLink Textphone does not receive Caller Display messages or Call Sign 67 17 2 Your TextLink Textphone does not switch on 67 17 3 Your TextLink Textphone does not flash the ultra bright light 67 17 4 Your TextLink Textphone scre...

Page 4: ...d for switching your textphone on and off Incoming calls new message Indicator Flashes every two seconds to indicate an incoming call Flashes every four seconds to indicate a new answer machine message Emergency number button Press to call the emergency number you have stored page 48 Esc Returns the display to standby and cancels any editing in progress Menu Displays the menu options Cursor Naviga...

Page 5: ...one line Mains power socket For connecting the textphone to the mains Only the adaptor supplied should be used Battery compartment 4 x Alkaline AA batteries Standby screen When the product is idle V18 Ready for automatic communication with other textphones Answer Text answering machine is ON or OFF Prefix When ON the Textphone automatically connects calls to voice and text phones via TextDirect se...

Page 6: ... recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord for the duration of the storm 2 1 Connection information Your TextLink Textphone may be connected to public networks in the UK It may be connected to switchboards that use tone signalling If you are in doubt contact your switchboard supplier How many phones can you have All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number RE...

Page 7: ...lt of inferior workmanship or materials Products over 28 days old from the date of purchase may be replaced with a refurbished product The conditions of this guarantee are The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee period Proof of purchase is provided The equipment is returned to point of purchase This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by...

Page 8: ... on the bottom of your TextLink textphone and flip open the battery compartment cover Insert 4 x Alkaline AA batteries Make sure they are the right way around See the battery and symbols in the compartment Hold the clips with one hand and clip the cover back into place with the other hand HANDY HINTS Only use approved batteries Using unapproved batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may dama...

Page 9: ... please contact the RNID Sound Advantage Customer Services on the following numbers Text 01733 238020 Voice 01733 232607 Fax 01733 361161 Or Sensory Communications Helpline on Text 020 8964 5590 Voice 020 8960 5660 The lines are open 8 30 to 17 30 Monday to Friday If you have purchased your TextLink textphone outside the UK please contact your local supplier Do you need to set the time and date If...

Page 10: ... points to 5 Settings Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 6 Clock Press Enter the correct time using the 24 hour clock eg 0930 for 9 30am 1615 for 4 15pm Press Enter the correct date ddmmyy eg 19 November 2000 191100 Press The display returns automatically to standby ...

Page 11: ... TextLink textphone or a voice phone If the call is to a voice phone it will automatically be connected through a TextDirect operator They will type what is said by the other person and speak your written reply If the call is to another TextLink textphone the Typetalk operator will not be contacted To use the BT TextDirect service simply switch on the Prefix as described on page 56 For more inform...

Page 12: ...hows Press to delete the last digit Press to move the cursor Press The number is dialled The display shows When the call is answered the TextLink Textphone will display Note It may take up to 60 seconds to establish a connection When the connection is made the display shows ...

Page 13: ... To use capital letters press and hold and at the same time press the letter you wish to use in capital This method also allows you to use the symbols above the number keys You can also use the sticky key function Press twice Press the key you wish to see in capitals The letter will appear Note on some products this feature is not enabled 4 4 Using menus during a call It is possible to access the ...

Page 14: ...n to the main screen or press to move to the nearest entries in the phone book 4 7 How to redial the last number From the standby screen press The last number you called is redialled 4 8 How to add pause when dialling If your TextLink textphone is connected to a switchboard or if you are using a chargecard you may need to put a pause into the phone number To enter a pause press the between the num...

Page 15: ... and decide you wish to change to text you need to From the telephone standby screen Press twice and then press The following message will appear You may now put down the handset Soon afterwards the following message will appear When a connection is made the display shows ...

Page 16: ...he handsfree connector of your mobile phone Your TextLink 9100 Mobile is now ready to make calls Please note when to use the following mobile modes mobile This mode is used only for calls made directly to another V 18 textphone capable of supporting a special mode called CTM This mode currently cannot be used with TextDirect mobile baudot This mode is used only for calls made directly to another t...

Page 17: ... can start your conversation Once you are finished your call press and press end call on your mobile 5 Receiving text calls When your TextLink textphone receives a call the extra bright indicator flashes 5 1 How to answer a call Press The display shows You are connected when the display shows Note It may take up to 60 seconds to establish a connection Type your greeting Type your conversation Pres...

Page 18: ...t may be necessary to switch to text To do this From the TextLink textphone standby screen press and hold and at the same time press The display shows When a connection is made the display shows 5 3 How to answer a mobile textphone call Firstly answer the call on your mobile Press The display shows Type your greeting e g Hello GA You are now in a mobile textphone conversation Once you are finished...

Page 19: ...arrow points to 4 Conversation Press The display shows Press The details of the last conversation are shown Press The display shows the Options menu 1 Read Press Press to scroll through the conversation Press to return to standby If you wish to delete the conversation instead of reading it then select 2 Delete from this menu ...

Page 20: ...e display shows Press until the arrow points to 4 Conversation Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 3 Delete all Press The display shows Press The display shows Followed by Or Press to cancel You will be returned to the standby screen ...

Page 21: ...your TextLink Textphone This will only work if your communications are set to either V 21 mode or V 18 mode The following display will indicate this Your textphone will not allow you to type as it is telling you there is no textphone to send text to It is asking you to either go to VCO so that you can have a voice conversation or end the call 6 2 How to return to text conversation Press on your Te...

Page 22: ...e other textphone If a voice caller speaks the signal strength will move when they speak It can therefore help to recognise a voice caller Press Your caller will hear Textphone Please use TextDirect You may wish to repeat this action as the message is given once each time you press 7 Using the answering machine If you cannot or do not wish to take a call turn on the answering machine Your TextLink...

Page 23: ... arrow points to 4 Answer message Press The display shows Press to delete the message Or press to move the cursor to the letters you wish to change Or press and to move the cursor to the beginning of the text Or press and to move the cursor to the end of the text Type your new OGM Press to save The display shows Or Press to retain the original OGM ...

Page 24: ... The display shows Press The display shows Press until the display shows The machine is now switched on 7 3 How to switch your answering machine off Press The display shows Press The display shows Press until the display shows The machine is now switched off ...

Page 25: ...f you forget to switch on your answering machine when you go out Ring your TextLink Textphone number The answering machine will switch on after 20 rings and start connecting Hang up Your answering machine is now on 7 5 New message indicator When you have new messages on your answering machine the incoming calls light flashes every four seconds display shows the number of new messages eg Calls 3 ...

Page 26: ... When you have no new messages the display shows You have 0 new messages If you have subscribed to Caller Display this includes the phone number of the caller The date and time of the call is shown if the clock has been set Press to scroll through your message summaries When the display shows the message you want Press The display shows Press to read the message The display shows the first line Pr...

Page 27: ...ssage This includes date and time of the call if you have set the clock length of the call caller s number if available Press to scroll to the message summary you want Press The display shows the Options menu Press until the arrow points to 2 Delete Press to confirm The display shows The message has now been deleted If this is your only message this will be followed by the message ...

Page 28: ...emory free for new messages delete your messages regularly Press The display shows Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 3 Delete all Press The display shows Press The display shows Followed by Or Press to cancel You will be returned to the standby screen ...

Page 29: ...one answers a call The pre set number of rings is 6 Choose from 2 3 4 6 or 10 rings Press The display shows Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 5 Ring length Press Cursor indicates the current setting Press to move the cursor to the ring delay setting you want Press Display confirms ...

Page 30: ...shows Press until the arrow points to 2 Phone book Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 3 Add entry Press The display shows Type in the name of the person Press Type the telephone number Press at any time if you do not wish to save an entry Press The display confirms Add another entry or press until your TextLink Textphone returns to standby ...

Page 31: ...the arrow points to 2 Phone book Press The display shows Press The display shows the first entry alphabetically in the phone book Press keys to scroll to the entry you want Or To find an entry in the phone book quickly press the first letter of the person s name Press or press to dial the number ...

Page 32: ...ints to 2 Search Press The display shows Type the name you want You do not have to type the full name For example to find the entry for Dave Smith you may only have to type the first few letters of the name Press The display shows the nearest matching entry If more than one entry matches the letter s you have typed you may need to press the to scroll to the other entries Once you have found the en...

Page 33: ...etter s of the name you want Press The display shows the nearest matching entry If more than one entry matches the letter s you have typed you may need to press the to scroll to the other entries When you find the entry you require press Press until the arrow points to 3 Edit entry Press The name is displayed If you want to change the name use the button to delete letters Then type in the correct ...

Page 34: ...e number If you want to change the number use the button to delete characters and then type in the correct number To cancel at anytime during editing press the button Press The screen confirms Press until the display returns to standby ...

Page 35: ...one book menu Press until the arrow points to 2 Remove entry Press The display shows Are you sure Y N Press The display shows Entry removed then goes back to the Phone book Or press to cancel and go back to the Phone book entry 9 Call lists operation Your TextLink textphone can show you details of the last 24 calls made and providing you have subscribed to Caller Display the number date and time o...

Page 36: ...tails of the last 24 calls Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 3 Call lists Press The display shows Press The display shows details of the two most recent calls made Press to scroll through the Call lists Press until the display returns to standby ...

Page 37: ... Press until the arrow points to 3 Call lists Press Press until the arrow points to 2 Incoming Press The display shows the details of the two most recent calls made Press to scroll through the Call lists Press until the display returns to standby Caller Display and Call Sign are trademarks of BT You need to contact your telephone network provider to subscribe to these services ...

Page 38: ...y shows These are phone numbers of the calls you have made For the phone numbers of callers who have rung you press so that the arrow points to 2 Incoming Press The display shows the details of the two most recent calls Press until the arrow points to the phone number you want Press The display shows Press again The number is displayed and dialled If no number is registered the following will appe...

Page 39: ...hat the arrow points to 2 Incoming Press The display shows the details of the two most recent calls Press until the arrow points to the phone number you want Press The display shows the Call options menu Press until the arrow points to 2 Store Press The display shows the number selected Type the name Press If necessary edit the number Press to save The display shows Press until the display returns...

Page 40: ...these services If you want to delete the list of calls you have received press so that the arrow points to 2 Incoming Press The display shows the details of the two most recent calls Press Press until the arrow points to 3 Delete all Press The display shows Then The list is deleted Press until the display returns to standby By selecting outgoing from the call lists it is possible to delete the out...

Page 41: ...ent INTERNATIONAL The call received was from outside the UK UNAVAILABLE The caller s exchange network does not offer a Caller Display Service OPERATOR The call has come via the operator PAYPHONE The caller is ringing from a payphone RINGBACK The exchange is ringing to let you know that a previously engaged number is free NO NUMBER If your TextLink Textphone does not recognise the information conta...

Page 42: ...ing calls list display last conversation Review last call Greeting Hello GA Blank Blank redial You can also set the F1 F8 buttons to work in the way that suits your needs best Please note that F8 can only be used as a Quick Dial Function There are three basic alternatives that the Function buttons can do Quick Menu option instantly selects a commonly used menu option Quick Memo stores a standard t...

Page 43: ...the Function keys menu and 1 Edit keys Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to the Function button you want Press The display shows If you want to change the function key from a quick dial to a quick memo press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 2 Quick memo Press Display shows the current setting of the function key ...

Page 44: ...Memo During a text conversation Press the F1 F7 button under which the Quick Memo message is stored 10 3How to set a Function button as a Quick Dial Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 6 Function keys Press The display shows the Function keys menu and 1 Edit keys Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to the Function button you want ...

Page 45: ...o standby 10 4How to dial one touch Quick Dial numbers Press the F1 F8 button under which you have stored the Quick Dial phone number The display shows 10 5How to set a Function button as Quick Menu If you want to change or restore a function key to its original setting or change it to another Quick Menu setting follow these steps to enter the appropriate code Press The display shows Press until t...

Page 46: ...nts to the Function button you want Press Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 3 Quick menu Press The display shows the current setting for that button Press to delete the current setting Enter new setting number eg 21 for Go to Phone book A full list of all the functions available is shown below ...

Page 47: ... outgoing call list 32 Display incoming call list 41 Read conversations 42 Displays last conversation 43 Delete all conversations 51 Set contrast 521 Backlight On 524 Backlight Off 53 Printer On Off 541 Switch ringer On 542 Switch ringer Off 56 Adjust clock 58 Check memory 71 Set V 18 mode 72 Set V 21 mode 74 Set Baudot mode For Main Menu structure see page 72 Press The display shows The Quick Men...

Page 48: ...1 F7 buttons stored as Quick Menu options When you want to go straight to the menu option you have stored as a Quick Menu Press the F1 F7 function button you want Your TextLink Textphone sets the menu option stored 11 Emergency Functions 11 1Emergency Number The Emergency button lets you call the emergency services via the Typetalk operator just by pressing a single button 11 2How to dial the Emer...

Page 49: ... the number to 0800 112999 Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 6 Function keys Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 2 Emergency num Press The current setting is displayed If necessary press to delete the current number Type the emergency phone number you want Press The display shows Your Emergency number is now set Press until the display returns to standby ...

Page 50: ...to type your own message your TextLink Textphone will automatically send the stored information after 4 seconds These should include your name your phone number your house number and post code 11 5How to use the Emergency Memo Press and hold the red until the light flashes The number is dialled Do not press any other button After 4 seconds your Emergency Memo will be sent automatically ...

Page 51: ... 6 Function keys Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 3 Emergency memo Press The display shows the current message If necessary press to delete the existing memo Type your emergency message Press to delete letters Press to move the cursor Press The display shows Your Emergency Memo is now set Press to return to standby ...

Page 52: ... the contrast The contrast can be adjusted to give you the clearest possible screen under different lighting conditions Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 5 Settings Press The display shows 1 Contrast Press The display shows Press to make the display darker Press to make the display lighter Press The display shows Press to return to standby ...

Page 53: ...ess On for 5 mins backlight switches off 5 minutes after the last button press Always Off Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 5 Settings Press The display shows 1 Contrast Press until the arrow points to 2 Backlight Press Press until the arrow points to the setting you want 1 Always On 2 On for 5 mins 3 On for 2 mins ...

Page 54: ...54 4 Always Off Press The display shows Or If Always Off Backlight Off ...

Page 55: ...ff Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 5 Settings Press Press until the arrow points to 4 Ringer Press Display shows 1 Ringer On Or to switch the ringer off Press until the arrow points to 2 Ringer Off Press Display shows the setting you have selected Ringer On or Ringer Off ...

Page 56: ...on To use TextDirect the prefix must be switched on Calls to other TextLink Textphones do not involve the Typetalk operator Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 2 Phone book Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 5 Prefix mode Press Press until the arrow points to 1 Off or 2 On Press to confirm your selection ...

Page 57: ...arrow points to 2 Phone book Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 4 Edit prefix Press Press to delete the existing prefix Type the new prefix number Press The display shows Press to return to standby BT TextDirect numbers are 18001 Text 18002 Hearing 18000 Emergency ...

Page 58: ...e the language setting Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 5 Settings Press The display shows 1 Contrast Press until the arrow points to 8 Language Press The display shows Scroll to the language of your choice and press ...

Page 59: ...You can set your TextLink Textphone to switch off automatically 5 minutes or 25 minutes after the last button press 13 1 How to switch automatic shutdown on off Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 5 Settings Press Press until the arrow points to 7 Auto shutdown Press Press to choose between Press The display shows ...

Page 60: ... in the Main menu This feature allows you to undo the last action Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 8 Undo Press The most recent action is undone 15 Using your Textlink Textphone with the BT Call Sign BT Call Sign enables you to have two separate phone numbers on the same telephone line For voice fax and text calls Call Sign delivers a different ringing pattern which will ena...

Page 61: ...the back of the TextLink Textphone you can separate your calls between the two HANDY HINTS Products not connected through the TextLink Textphone will ring regardless of the Call Sign settings selected on the TextLink Textphone 15 1How to adjust your Call Sign settings Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 5 Settings Press The display shows 1 Contrast Press until the arrow points ...

Page 62: ...Textphone call indicator will not flash but the display shows Incoming call to other phone 4 Alternatetotext TextLink Textphone only receives calls to the Alternate ring number whilst your other fax phone voice answer machine connected in the telephone socket at the back of the TextLink Textphone receives calls on the Normal ring number The Alternate ring to the connected phone will be stopped by ...

Page 63: ...er Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 4 Conversation Press The display shows Using keys select the conversation you wish to print and press The details are shown Press The display shows the Options menu Press until the arrow points to 3 Print Press The display shows Press until the display returns to standby ...

Page 64: ...sage Press The display shows Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 2 Read Press The display shows the number of messages Press The display shows the Option menu Press until the arrow points to 3 Print Press The display shows ...

Page 65: ...16 3How to print the whole phone book Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 2 Phone book Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 6 Print phone book Press The display shows ...

Page 66: ...ess The display shows Press The display shows the first entry alphabeti cally in the phone book Press keys to scroll to the entry you want Or To find an entry in the phone book quickly press the first letter of the person s name Press The display shows Press until the arrow points to 5 Print entry Press The display shows ...

Page 67: ...ok You may have too many phones in your home Caller Display and Call Sign are trademarks of BT You need to contact your telephone network provider to subscribe to these services 17 4Your TextLink Textphone screen does not work properly Check the mains power has been connected correctly 17 5If you have to return your TextLink Textphone If the Helpline is unable to rectify your problem they will ask...

Page 68: ...shows 1 Contrast Press until the arrow points to 9 Factory reset Press The display shows Either Press The display shows Reset phone book Y N If you press or the display shows and then confirms Memory empty before returning you to the settings menu Press to cancel Display returns to the Settings menu with the settings unchanged Press to return to standby ...

Page 69: ...extphone to a PC so that you can use the PC s larger screen and a full size keyboard To find out more details of where you can buy a compatible PC cable and software please call the RNID helpline Details on page 10 17 11Remote upgrade To find out more details of how you can upgrade your TextLink Textphone with the latest software please call the Sensory Communications helpline Details on page 10 1...

Page 70: ... code 18 2Parity mode and Direction mode These settings are used for communicating with old fashioned textphones Direction mode and parity mode are only used to adjust communications when the default settings do not work Parity is a form of error detection used when sending text There are three different types of parity a Even Parity also called 7E1 a Odd Parity also called 7O1 a No Parity also ca...

Page 71: ...h Republic New Zealand Estonia Republic of Ireland Germany South Africa Italy South America Latvia Malta V 21 CCITT Greece Finland Norway Great Britain Sweden Republic of Ireland Sometimes in Denmark DTMF Portugal Denmark Slovakia Slovenia Spain Switzerland V 23 France Great Britain Bell 103 USA ...

Page 72: ... Outgoing 2 Incoming 4 Conversation 1 Read conversations 2 Last conversation 3 Delete all 5 Settings 1 Contrast 2 Backlight 3 Printer On Off 4 Ringer 5 Call sign 6 Clock 7 Auto shutdown 8 Language 9 Factory reset 6 Function keys 1 Edit keys 2 Emergency number 3 Emergency memo 4 Reset keys 7 Communications 1 Automatic V 18 2 Mobile 3 V 21 4 EDT 5 Baudot 6 V 23 7 Bell 103 8 DTMF 9 Direction mode 0 P...

Page 73: ...Mobile type 1 Type 1 2 Type 2 3 Type 3 4 Type 4 9 Undo Phone book 1 Call 2 Remove entry 3 Edit entry 4 Add entry 5 Print entry Call options 1 Call 2 Store 3 Delete all Options 1 Read 2 Delete 3 Print 4 Call ...

Page 74: ...74 20 Notes ...

Page 75: ...75 Sensory Communications 253A Kilburn Lane London W10 4BQ United Kingdom Tel voice 020 8964 5660 Text helpline sales 020 8964 5590 via TexBox www sensorycomms com ...

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