INTRODUCTION
Your new Uniphone 1000
™
is both a text telephone* (TTY) and a
telephone. It can be used to make telephone calls, TTY calls, or Voice
Carry Over (VCO) calls.
For a voice call, pick up the handset and use the Uniphone 1000 like any
other telephone.
For a TTY call, press the
key and type. To use VCO, pick up the
handset at any time during your call.
Other features of the Uniphone 1000 include the following:
Auto ID
™
alerting system. Auto ID automatically alerts the answering
party that you are calling by TTY.
Battery backup
allows you to use the Uniphone 1000 during a power
outage. An 9-volt alkaline battery (not included) will power the
Uniphone 1000 for 30-45 minutes of normal use
during a power outage.
Call progress
displays the ringing or busy status of the telephone line.
Feature keys
allow you to quickly use the built-in Uniphone 1000
convenience features.
Turbo Code
®
communication protocol transmits typed characters to
other Turbo Code TTYs as fast as you can type. Turbo Code also allows
you to interrupt the other person while he or she is typing.
On/Off
I N T R O D U C T I O N • 5
Overview of the Uniphone 1000
4 • I N T R O D U C T I O N
*Please note that in this manual TTY, TDD, and text telephone all refer
to the same device.
