Able-phone AP-5000 User manual

AP-5000
Voice Activated Telephone Dialer
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A word from us.......................................................................................................3
About this manual.................................................................................................3
Chapter One............................................................................................................4
Installing Dialer......................................................................................................4
Adding names & numbers...................................................................................4
Voice dialing..........................................................................................................5
Erasing a single name.........................................................................................6
Erasing all names.................................................................................................7
Playback of all names..........................................................................................8
Chapter Two............................................................................................................8
Dialing a number during a call............................................................................8
Working with a Speakerphone ...........................................................................9
Working with the Clarity RC200 speakerphone...............................................9
Working with a PBX............................................................................................10
Changing the spoken language .......................................................................10
Chapter Three.......................................................................................................10
Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................................11
Technical Specifications for Dialer...................Error! Bookmark not defined.

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A word from us
This product is the new successor in the Dialer line of products. Years of
experience, market feedback, and use of the latest voice-recognition
technology have enabled us to build the most advanced voice-recognition
phone dialer in the world. We appreciate your trusting us by purchasing this
product, and we wish you a long and enjoyable experience with it.
Voice recognition is breaking new ground every day and is being used in
more and more everyday appliances and devices. But we ask you to keep
just one limitation in mind when using Dialer: The machine cannot hear better
then we do. It cannot understand the human voice when loud noises are
present. Sometimes it even needs to hear something twice, just as we do.
With this in mind, we are confident that you will use Dialer successfully!
Here are the new features that were not present in earlier versions of Dialer:
•High-quality name recording and playback.
•Missing-line detection and audio warning.
•45 digits per number to allow for all international and/or calling-card based numbers.
•Menu-based microphone sensitivity setting (headset/speakerphone).
•A prefix digit and delay can be easily added or removed from all numbers (at once) to
enable, and wait for, outside line access.
•During a call, voice dialing can be activated again. This feature enables you to use
the dialer in online banking services, etc.
•Menu-based language selection.
•Menu-based mode change to allow Dialer to work independently or coupled to a
speaker phone, like the Clarity RC200, for a totally hands-free telephone system.
•Remote online support using the telephone line.
About this manual
This manual is divided into three main chapters:
•Chapter One describes how to install Dialer, add names, erase
a name or all names, listen to stored names and, most
importantly, dial a name using only your voice!
•Chapter Two describes how to dial a number during a call, work
with a speakerphone, work when connected to a Private Branch
eXchange (PBX), and change the spoken language.

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•Chapter Three answers Frequently Asked Questions, and
provides technical details, important notices, and warranty
information.
Chapter One
This chapter describes how to install Dialer, add names, erase a name or all
names, listen to stored names, and, most importantly, dial a name using only
your voice!
Installing Dialer
To use Dialer, install it by following these three steps:
A. Connect the supplied power adaptor to the AC wall outlet and to the Dialer
jack marked ‘Power’. When the power is applied, you should see two
bright blue lights light up, one on the 'phone' jack and the other on the 'line'
jack of the Dialer unit. They indicate that the power is ON. If you do not
see these lights, please see the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ section in
Chapter Three for assistance.
B. Connect the modular cord from your telephone to the Dialer jack marked
‘Phone’.
C. Connect the supplied modular cord from the Dialer jack marked ‘Line’ to
the modular phone jack on your wall.
That’s It! Dialer is now ready to be used.
Adding names & numbers
Once Dialer is connected, you can start adding names. Please follow these
steps:
A. Make a list of the names and numbers you wish to add to Dialer. This
list is important because it will simplify training Dialer. Consider these
tips:
•Do not use very short names like ‘Joe’. Instead, use both
first and last names.
•If two names are very similar (first name, or last names,
are the same in both names), try training one of the
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B. Choose a quiet moment, when no TV sounds or other background
noises are present. Training the unit in a noisy environment will result
in poor recognition later.
C. Dialer is shipped with a blank memory. Pick up the handset. The unit
will play back the main menu. Press ‘1’ to add a new name.
D. When asked, say the name to be added. Speak clearly but as normally
as possible. When prompted to repeat the name, do so. If the training
of the name has been successful, Dialer will ask you for the
corresponding phone number. If the training has failed, Dialer will
issue a sound that means a general error has occurred, or Dialer will
state the specific problem that has occurred.
E. When prompted, enter the number using your phone's keypad. You
can enter up to 45 digits. You can program pauses (3 seconds each)
within the phone number (to be used by calling cards or other
advanced services) by pressing the star key (*) twice. Press the pound
key (#) when you are done entering the number. Dialer will read back
the phone number you have just entered and then will store the name
and its number.
F. Dialer will automatically ask you for the next name. If you do not wish
to continue, simply hang up or press the pound key (#) to get back to
the main menu.
Voice dialing
That’s all! Dialer is now ready to listen to your voice and dial for you. Please
follow these easy steps to dial:
A. Pick up the handset. At the prompt, say the name you wish to call.
B. Dialer will play back the recognized name and will dial the
corresponding number.
C. At the end of the call, simply hang up.
D. If Dialer did not recognize the name you said, you will be asked
to repeat it. If Dialer does not recognize the name after two more
attempts, please see the ’Frequently Asked Questions’ section
in Chapter Three for assistance.
Please also note these following general important remarks:
1. You can disconnect Dialer from AC power whenever needed,
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your phone will continue to operate normally. The same applies
for a power outage.
2. If you are using a cordless phone, please verify that the sound
on the line is ‘clean’ with no ‘white’ noises. These ‘white’ noises,
usually occur when the mobile part of the cordless phone is far
from its base. Such noises can make it difficult for Dialer to
recognize names.
3. To access the main menu, once memory has at least one name
stored in it, do the following:
a. Pick up the handset.
b. After Dialer prompts you for a name to call, press the
pound key (#).
4. If you would like to dial a number manually, do the following:
a. Pick up the handset.
b. After Dialer prompts you for a name to call, press any of
the dialing keys except the pound key (#). Dialer will
connect you directly to the telephone line so that you can
dial manually.
5. Dialer is based on speaker-dependent voice-recognition
technology. This means that only the person who trained Dialer
can use it. However, two or more users can share Dialer. Each
user can store his/her own names and numbers, and then can
call them independently.
6. Dialer works only with the phone plugged into it, and not with
other phones on the same phone line. Dialer will recognize
names best if the phone used for training continues to be the
one used with Dialer. Substituting another phone for the one
used for training can lead to poor recognition results. Multiple
copies of Dialer can be used on the same phone line, each
working independently with the phone to which it is connected.
Erasing a single name
Erasing a single name from memory can be accomplished in two different
ways, as described below:
Method 1:
A. Pick up the handset. Dialer asks for a name to call. Press the
pound (#) key. The main menu will be played.

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B. Press the ‘2’ key. Dialer asks for a name to erase. Say the name
you wish to erase.
C. If the name is found, Dialer asks you to confirm the erasure of
the name by pressing the ‘5’ key. [Any other action (for
example, hanging up) will cause the name not to be erased.]
D. Press the '5' button. The name will be erased and Dialer will
return to the main menu. If this was the last name remaining in
memory, a 'Memory Empty' prompt and a sound will be heard.
Method 2:
A. Pick up the handset. Dialer asks for a name to call. Press the
pound key (#). The main menu will be played.
B. Press the ‘4’ key. Dialer will start playing back the names it has
stored in its memory.
C. When you hear the name you wish to erase, press any of the
dialing keys, except the pound key (#). Dialer asks you to
confirm the erasure of the name by pressing the ‘5’ key. [Any
other action (for example, hanging up) will cause the name not
to be erased.]
D. Press the '5' button. The name will be erased and Dialer will
return to the main menu. If this was the last name remaining in
memory, a 'Memory Empty' prompt and a sound will be heard.
Erasing all names
Warning: Erasing all names is an irreversible operation. Use it with care!
A. Pick up the handset. Dialer asks you for a name to call. Press
the pound key (#). The main menu will be played.
B. Press the ‘3’ key. Dialer will prompt you with a warning
message.
C. Press the ‘9’ key to confirm the erasure. Any other action (for
example, hanging up) will cause the names not to be erased.
D. Press the '9' button. All the names will be erased, and a
'Memory Empty' prompt and a sound will be heard. Dialer will
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Playback of all names
Whenever needed, you can hear all the names and numbers stored in Dialer’s
memory by following these steps:
A. Pick up the handset. Dialer asks for a name to call. Press the
pound key (#). The main menu will be played.
B. Press the ‘4’ key. Dialer will playback all the stored names.
Press the pound key (#) or hang up to finish the playback. Press
any other dialing key to erase the played name. See the section
entitled "Erasing a single name" above for more details.
Chapter Two
This chapter describes how to dial a number during a call, work with
a speakerphone, enable Dialer to work when connected to a Private
Branch eXchange (PBX), and change the spoken language.
Dialing a number during a call (currently works only with the US / UK languages selected)
While in a call, you can activate the name-dialing function again in
order to transmit DTMF tones needed for online banking services,
calling cards, etc. To activate this feature, do the following:
A. Pick up the handset. Dialer asks you for a name to
dial. Say the name you wish to dial. Dialer dials
that name.
B. While in the call, stay silent for a second (make
sure the other party is silent as well), and say
"activate dialing".
C. Dialer will now engage again and will ask you for a
name to dial. Say the name you wish to dial during
the call. Dialer will transmit its number to the line.
Example: Say you wish to access your account status using your
bank's automatic telephone service. You can store your bank
telephone number under the name "bank", your account number
under the name "account", and your pin code under the name "pin".
Then voice dial to your bank; and, when asked to punch in your
account number, simply say "activate dialing". Dialer will ask you
for a name to dial. Say the name "account", and Dialer will transmit
the tones of your account number to your bank. Then, when asked
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by the name "pin". This method can be used in other situations that
require dialing a number during a call.
Working with a Speakerphone
Dialer can be connected and used with a speakerphone. Since
working with a speakerphone usually means that the voice signal
level coming from the user will be lower then when working with a
handset, it is recommended (but not mandatory) that you change
Dialer's microphone mode by following these steps:
A. Pick up the handset. If names are stored, Dialer asks you for
a name to call. Press the pound key (#).
B. While hearing the main menu, press the '7' key to toggle
between 'handset mode' and 'speakerphone mode'. Select
'speakerphone mode'.
Working with the Clarity RC200 speakerphone
Dialer has a unique operational mode, called "Basic" which is
specifically designed to work with the RC200 speakerphone. In this
mode, after you press the speakerphone button (or pick up the
handset), Dialer will silently wait for the pound key (#) to be pressed.
Only after that key has been pressed will Dialer resume normal
operation, such as asking for a name to dial or reading the menu. This
pound key (#) will be transmitted from the RC200. Follow these easy
steps to activate the “Basic” mode:
In Dialer:
A. Pick up the handset. If names are stored, Dialer asks you for
a name to call. Press the pound key (#).
B. Upon hearing the main menu, press the '9' key to toggle
between 'Basic mode' and 'Freedom mode'. Select 'Basic
mode'.
In the RC200:
A. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to set up the
RC200; and make sure that the phone, the remote control,
and any other optional accessories work. Be sure to turn off
the scan feature, as described on page 5 of the
manufacturer’s instructions for the RC200.
B. Program only the first memory location with a single pound
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Now connect the RC200 to Dialer, as described in Chapter 1 of this
manual for any other telephone. Please note that, if you wish to add
names, you will be required to use the RC200 keypad.
To place a call, give the remote control a short press and wait for Dialer
to ask you for a name to call. To end the call, press the remote control
again.
Working with a PBX
There are situations where Dialer is not connected directly to a phone
line, but rather to a Private Branch eXchange (PBX). A good example
is a nursing home. To get an outside line, one usually needs to dial a
prefix digit, such as 9, and only then dial the actual number. If there is a
need to set a prefix digit for all the stored numbers (as when moving
from a private residence to a nursing home), do the following:
A. Pick up the handset. If names are stored, Dialer asks you
for a name to call. Press the pound key (#).
B. Upon hearing the main menu, press the '8' key. Dialer will
now ask you to set the digit that will serve as the external
line access digit. Press the desired digit. To abort this
feature, press the star key (*).
Changing the spoken language
In order to change the language that Dialer uses, do the following:
A. Pick up the handset. If names are stored, Dialer asks you for
a name to call. Press the pound key (#).
B. Upon hearing the main menu, press the '0' key to enter the
language menu. Listen, and press the digit that represents
your desired language.
Chapter Three

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This chapter answers Frequently Asked Questions and provides
technical details, important notices, and warranty information.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of the most common questions and problems
encountered when using Dialer. If you cannot find a solution to your problem
here, please do contact us.
Question: I have connected the unit as described in this manual; but, when I
pick up the handset, I hear nothing. What can be wrong?
Answer: Dialer may be set to work in "Basic" mode. Pick up the handset,
press the pound key (#) and listen. If you now hear the unit speaking, then set
Dialer back to the "Freedom" mode. See the section entitled “Working with
the Clarity RC200 speakerphone” in Chapter Two for details.
If that did not help, make sure the power is on. You should see two bright blue
lights turned on. Then check that all of the connections from the phone to
Dialer and from Dialer to the line are both correct and secure. Check
especially that you have connected your phone to the ‘phone’ jack and the
line to the ‘line’ jack on Dialer. If you reverse these connections, Dialer will not
work and you will hear nothing. If you still cannot hear anything, connect the
phone directly to the line, without Dialer. If you do not hear a dial tone now,
then either your phone or cable is at fault
Question: When I try to add a new name, I keep hearing ‘please repeat’ or a
warning sound, and the name will not train. What am I doing wrong?
Answer: This symptom usually has two main causes:
1. You are trying to train the name while background noise is present.
This can be any noise from people in the room with you, a TV or
radio working in the same room, or even loud noises coming from
construction taking place near you. As mentioned above, you
should try and train names in a quiet environment.
2. You are not repeating the name consistently during programming.
Try to say the name the same way when asked for it twice during
programming.
Question: When I try to dial a name or to erase a name, Dialer says “Name
not recognized”. What can be wrong?
Answer: Assuming you have trained this name in a quiet environment as
mentioned above, you may not be saying the name the same way you did
during programming. To listen to a playback of the name, use key ‘4’ while in
the main menu. (Please refer to Chapter One of this manual for exact
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Question: Dialer now speaks in a language I do not understand. How can I
change it back to my desired language?
Answer: Pick up the handset. Press the pound key (#) to reach the main menu. When you do, press the
‘0’ key to reach the language menu. Listen to