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AROUND –VOICE ACTIVATED SPEAKERPHONE
USERS MANUAL
REV 1.8
DDV-242-000 REV.A July 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................4
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE .........................................................................................................................................................5
AROUND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................7
WIRELESS HANDSET ..................................................................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER TWO –GETTING TO KNOW AROUND............................................................................................................................9
PACKAGE CONTENT...................................................................................................................................................................9
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................10
FIRST TIME WIZARD ................................................................................................................................................................10
CHARGING THE BATTERIES......................................................................................................................................................10
AROUND DURING A POWER OUTAGE.....................................................................................................................................11
USING AROUND VOICE RECOGNITION - GENERAL BACKGROUND .........................................................................................11
USING AROUND VOICE RECOGNITION - DAY BY DAY USE ......................................................................................................12
MAIN MENU –WHEN PHONE IS ON-HOOK (NOT IN A CALL) .................................................................................................13
MAIN MENU –WHEN PHONE IS OFF-HOOK (WHILE IN A CALL).............................................................................................13
SYSTEM SETUP MENU .............................................................................................................................................................14
PHONEBOOK MENU................................................................................................................................................................14
CHANGE VOLUME MENU........................................................................................................................................................14
NIGHT LIGHT MENU ................................................................................................................................................................15
OTHER, USE DEPENDENT, VOICE COMMANDS YOU CAN USE................................................................................................15
CHAPTER THREE –MANUALLY PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS................................................................................................16
MANUALLY PLACING A CALL ...................................................................................................................................................16
MANUALLY ANSWERING A CALL.............................................................................................................................................16
CHAPTER FOUR –USING THE VOICE PHONEBOOK.....................................................................................................................17
ADDING A NEW NAME TO THE PHONEBOOK .........................................................................................................................17
CALLING A NAME FROM THE PHONEBOOK ............................................................................................................................19
DELETING A NAME FROM THE PHONEBOOK..........................................................................................................................20
DELETING THE ENTIRE PHONEBOOK.......................................................................................................................................21
HEARING THE CONTENT OF THE ENTIRE PHONEBOOK...........................................................................................................23
CHAPTER FIVE –TIME AND ALARM.............................................................................................................................................24
SETTING THE CLOCK ................................................................................................................................................................24
HEARING THE TIME .................................................................................................................................................................26

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SETTING THE ALARM CLOCK ...................................................................................................................................................26
CANCELING THE ALARM CLOCK / FINDING OUT THE CURRENT ALARM TIME .......................................................................27
STOPPING/SNOOZING YOUR ALARM......................................................................................................................................27
CHAPTER SIX –USING VOICE DIGITS...........................................................................................................................................28
DIALING A NUMBER (ON HOOK MODE)..................................................................................................................................28
DIALING DIGITS (OFF HOOK MODE)........................................................................................................................................29
CHAPTER SEVEN –EMERGENCY SITUATIONS .............................................................................................................................30
CHAPTER EIGHT –VOLUME.........................................................................................................................................................32
CHAPTER NINE –MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................34
LOCATING THE HANDSET ........................................................................................................................................................34
INTERCOM MODE....................................................................................................................................................................35
NIGHT LIGHT............................................................................................................................................................................36
HANGING UP USING A VOICE COMMAND..............................................................................................................................37
HANDLING CALL WAITING.......................................................................................................................................................37
TURNING THE VOICE PROMPTS ON AND OFF.........................................................................................................................38
CHANGING THE TRIGGER SENSITIVITY....................................................................................................................................39
BACKING UP AND RESTORING YOUR PERSONAL DATA ..........................................................................................................40
CHAPTER TEN –WORKING WITH THE HANDSET ........................................................................................................................42
TURNING THE HANDSET ON/OFF............................................................................................................................................43
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY ..............................................................................................................................................43
CHARGING THE HANDSET .......................................................................................................................................................44
MANUALLY ANSWERING A CALL .............................................................................................................................................44
MANUALLY PLACING A CALL ...................................................................................................................................................45
CHANGING THE SPEAKER VOLUME.........................................................................................................................................45
CHANGING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS....................................................................................................................................45
CHANGING THE RINGER VOLUME...........................................................................................................................................46
VIEWING THE CALLER LIST ......................................................................................................................................................46
ENABLING/DISABLING THE FALL DETECTION FEATURE ..........................................................................................................46
ACTIVATING THE INTERCOM MODE .......................................................................................................................................47
CHAPTER ELEVEN –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS................................................................................................................48
Important notices:.......................................................................................................................................................................49
Around Voice Activated Phone Limited Warranty:.....................................................................................................................50

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CHAPTER ONE - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully before using Around to ensure
proper and safe operation of your product.
• Use only the power supply that came with Around.
• Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
• Completely insert the AC adapter/power plug into the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause electric shock
and/or excessive heat resulting in a fire.
• Unplug Around from power outlets if it emits smoke, and abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These
conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact Activocal’s
Customer Service line at [phone]
• Unplug from power outlets and never touch the inside of Around if its casing has been broken open.
• Never touch the plug with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists.
• To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose Around to rain or any type of moisture.
• Do not place or use Around near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors and fire alarms.
Radio waves emitted from Around may cause such devices to malfunction resulting in an accident.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy objects.
• Unplug Around from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Do not disassemble Around.
• Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or allow it to become wet at
all. This may cause a fire. If the telephone line cord plug becomes wet, immediately pull it from the telephone
wall jack, and do not use.

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• Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if
they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (Around operates in the frequency range
of 2.4GHz, and its RF transmission power is 10mW max.)
• Do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
• Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.
• Never install telephone line jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the product
and is easily accessible.
• When using Around, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
• Do not use Around near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
• Do not use Around to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Base unit location / avoiding noise
The base unit and the cordless unit use radio waves to communicate with each other.
For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place Around’s base unit at a convenient, high, and
central location with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment.
Place it away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or other
phones.

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Place it facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations.
(Avoid putting the base unit on a bay window or near a window.)
Coverage and voice quality depends on the local environmental conditions.
If the reception for Around’s base unit location is not satisfactory, move the base unit to another location for
better reception.
Keep Around away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
Around should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
Around should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not place any objects on top of Around’s base.
When you leave Around unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the power outlet.
Around should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in
rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should also
be avoided.
The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near obstacles
such as shills, tunnels, underground, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
Operating Around near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances.
Routine care
Wipe the outer surface of Around’s base and handset with a soft moist cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return
Around can store your private/confidential information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we recommend
that you erase information such as phonebook or caller list from the memory before you dispose of, transfer, or
return the product.
Replacing the handset battery:

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Around's cordless handset battery may not hold its charge after a few years of use. Please contact our technical support to
learn how to obtain a new battery and replace the one you have.
AROUND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BASE UNIT
Parameter
Value
Dimensions
2.7” High, round, with a diameter of 8.2”
Weight
580 grams (without the AC adaptor)
Max. Power Consumption
12W
RF Frequency range:
2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz (PurePath from TI)
RF transmission power
10mW
Power specifications
12V DC, 1.5A
Battery information
NiMH Battery,3.7V/330mAh. Note: The battery is charging while Around is
powered by the power adapter.
Battery Charge time
Approx. 4 hours (from discharged to fully charged)
Talk Time
Approx. 1.5 hours, without charging the cordless handset
Standby time
Approx. 2 hours, , without charging the cordless handset
Operating conditions (Ambient
temperature/ Humidity)
32 °F –104 °F, 20 % –80 % relative air humidity (dry)

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WIRELESS HANDSET
Parameter
Value
Dimensions
6” high, 1.9” wide, 2” thick
Weight
100 grams
Max. Power Consumption
0.5W
RF Frequency range:
2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz (PurePath from TI)
RF transmission power
10mW
Power Charging specifications
5VDC, 370mA.
Battery information
Li-ion Polymer Battery, 3.7V/800mAh. Note: The battery is charging while the
handset is in its base’s cradle and the base is powered by the power adapter.
Battery Charge time
Approx. 4 hours (from discharged to fully charged)
Talk Time
Approx. 10 hours (from fully charged to discharged)
Standby time
Approx. 18 hours (from fully charged to discharged)
Operating conditions (Ambient
temperature/ Humidity)
32 °F –104 °F, 20 % –80 % relative air humidity (dry)

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CHAPTER TWO – GETTING TO KNOW AROUND
PACKAGE CONTENT
When unpacking, you should find the following items inside the box:
1. Around base unit.
2. Around Cordless handset.
3. AC Power supply unit.
4. RJ11 phone cable.
5. A quick setup guide.
6. A quick voice command guide.
7. This User’s Manual.
Around
base unit
Around
Cordless handset
AC Power supply
unit
RJ11 phone cable
unit

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unpack all items from the box.
2. Position the base unit on a solid, dry flat surface. A bedside stool or desk is an ideal location.
3. Connect the phone cable from your wall line jack to Around ‘Line’ marked jack.
4. Place the cordless handset into its cradle on the base unit.
5. Connect the power supply to Around base unit. This should be connected to the power marked
jack on one end and to the wall outlet on the other. Once connected, Around will greet you.
FIRST TIME WIZARD
Once all installation steps above are completed, Around will run the automatic introduction wizard
which will help you get to know Around for the first time.
Please note that you will be able to run this wizard again, using the voice command “run
setup wizard” found under the “system setup” menu.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
Both the base unit and the cordless handset contain rechargeable batteries that will need to be
charged before you can use Around. Please allow up to 4 hours for the batteries to fully charge for
the first time before using Around.

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AROUND DURING A POWER OUTAGE
When a power outage occurs, and in order to save battery power and keep the phone running for as
long as possible, the following power regime will be activated:
1. The cordless handset will become disabled. Only the base unit will stay active.
2. The volume of the base speaker will be lowered.
3. All lights of the base will be turned off.
With this regime active, Around should be able to run for about 1.5 hours on its internal battery until
it is depleted.
Please note that Around will retain its settings and phonebook entries during a power
outage, even if its internal battery is completely depleted, so when the power comes back
on again, you will be able to continue using it as before.
USING AROUND VOICE RECOGNITION - GENERAL BACKGROUND
Around base is tuned to listen to commands spoken by adults, in English only, with an American
accent. It will listen to other accents, but an American one is preferred and will always perform
better.
Please note that the voice commands are only active on the base of Around and not on the
cordless handset.

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To successfully use Around’s voice recognition capabilities, please read the following few guidelines:
1. Speak naturally and clearly.
2. Try to keep the background noise level down. Trying to operate Around in a noisy
environment may result in poor recognition results. Around cannot hear better than you –if
the background noise is loud enough to give you a hard time hearing other people, it means
it’s too loud for Around as well.
3. Always wait till Around finishes speaking before answering back. If you answer while Around is
speaking, it will not hear you!
USING AROUND VOICE RECOGNITION - DAY BY DAY USE
Around voice recognition is always on, always listening apart from the following scenarios:
1. While an incoming call is ringing.
2. While waiting for the user to punch in digits through the keyboard.
3. While it is talking to you.
Whenever you wish to address Around, simply say the trigger phrase Hi Around Phone and Around
will respond and will then wait 4 seconds for your command. Following is the voice command
structure for Around. If you do not remember your options, simply ask What can I say? at any stage
and Around will read them out to you.

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MAIN MENU –WHEN PHONE IS ON-HOOK (NOT IN A CALL)
Hi Around
Phone
Command to say
What will it do?
What can I say?
Let you know the list of commands you can now say
Time please
Let you know the current time (assuming the clock is set)
Call name
Enable you to call simply by saying the name of the person
Dial Number
Enable you to dial any number just by saying its digits
Alarm clock
Let you set a new alarm or cancel an existing one
Nine one one
Call 911 in case of an emergency
System Setup
Bring up the system setup menu (see below)
Intercom mode
Will try to establish intercom mode between the base and
the handset
Locate handset
Will activate a beeping sound at the handset so you can
locate it
Change volume
Will let you change the volume of the base speaker (see
volume menu down below)
Night light
Turns Around’s circumference lights on (two levels) or off
MAIN MENU –WHEN PHONE IS OFF-HOOK (WHILE IN A CALL)
Hi Around
Phone
Command to say
What will it do?
What can I say?
Let you know the list of commands you can now say
Time please
Let you know the current time (assuming the clock is set)
Hang up
Will hang-up the call
Digit dialing
Will let you voice dial digits for telephony services, etc.
Switch call
Phone will switch calls during call waiting
Change volume
Will let you change the volume of the base speaker (see
volume menu down below)

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SYSTEM SETUP MENU
Command to say
What will it do?
What can I say?
Let you know the list of commands you can now say
Set clock
Let you set the current time
Manage phonebook
Phone will go into the phone book management menu (see below)
Voice prompts
Will let you decide if you want to hear the voice prompts (new user) or
just a tone confirmation (experienced user)
Trigger sensitivity
Let you select between 3 different trigger sensitivity levels
Backup data
Enables you to back up your personal data on your PC
Restore data
Enables you to restore your personal data from the PC to Around
Run setup wizard
Will activate the introductory setup wizard
PHONEBOOK MENU
Command to say
What will it do?
What can I say?
Let you know the list of commands you can now say
Add new
Let you add a new name to the phonebook
Delete name
Let you delete a single name from the phonebook
Delete all
Enable you to delete the entire phone book
Read phonebook
Playback all the names and numbers stored in the phonebook
CHANGE VOLUME MENU
Command to say
What will it do?
What can I say?
Let you know the list of commands you can now say
Low
Will decrease the base’s speaker volume
High
Will increase the base’s speaker volume

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NIGHT LIGHT MENU
Command to say
What will it do?
What can I say?
Let you know the list of commands you can now say
Low
Will turn the night light on with a low level of light
High
Will turn the night light on with a high level of light
OTHER, USE DEPENDENT, VOICE COMMANDS YOU CAN USE
Yes / No –whenever Around is asking you a yes/no question, simply say yes or no, according to your
needs. If you do not answer, it will be as if you said no.
Stop / Snooze –use these commands when the alarm sound is heard to either stop the alarm or
snooze it for a few more minutes.
0-9 (digits) –when voice dialing to a phone number, Around will recognize the 10 digits.
Stop / Delete –use these commands when the read phonebook command is active to either stop the
reading or delete the last heard name.

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CHAPTER THREE – MANUALLY PLACING AND RECEIVING CALLS
MANUALLY PLACING A CALL
Press speakerphone button. Make sure you have a line. Dial the number using the base’s keypad.
When done, press the speakerphone button again to end the call.
Or, first punch in the number you wish. When you are done, press the speakerphone button and
Around will dial the number for you.
As you press each button, Around will say the digit you have pressed. This is useful in case you are
blind or have low vision.
If the dialed number is busy, Around will automatically end the call for you after about two seconds.
Around will also ask you if you want it to redial the number for you. Say “yes” if you do.
MANUALLY ANSWERING A CALL
Press the flashing speakerphone button. The call is now answered. When done, press the
speakerphone button again to end the call.
When an incoming call is present, the base will also let you know verbally that a call is present and if
the Caller ID service is active on your line, it will read the calling party’s number or even the caller’s
name, if stored in Around’s memory. Around will also ask you if you wish to answer the call. Saying
“yes” will answer the call. Read more below for other exciting voice recognition features of Around!

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CHAPTER FOUR – USING THE VOICE PHONEBOOK
Around’s voice phonebook enables you to store names and numbers of people you dial often
and then use it to call them using only voice commands. Follow these simple steps to add a
few names and then try to call them!
ADDING A NEW NAME TO THE PHONEBOOK
The phonebook can hold up to 60 names and numbers. Around is shipped with a blank memory.
To add a new name, do this:
A. Make a list of the names and numbers you wish to add to Around. This list is
important because it will simplify training Around. Also, 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 names in reverse order.
B. Choose a quiet moment, when no TV sounds or other background noises are
present. Training Around in a noisy environment will result in poor recognition
results later.
C. Say “Hi Around Phone” - Around will reply.
D. Say “System Setup”. Around will repeat after you and will enter the system setup
menu.

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E. Say “Manage Phonebook”. Around will repeat after you and will enter the
phonebook management menu.
F. Say “Add New”. Around will enter the name adding phase and will ask “please say a
name to add”
G. Say the name of the person you wish to add. Around will ask you to repeat that
name, so please do say the same name again.
H. Around will now turn the keyboard lights on and will ask you to punch the
telephone number for the name you just added. Please note that failing to enter
the number will cause Around not to add the name to its phonebook.
If Around is connected to a PBX that will require a digit to be dialed (before
the number itself) in order to get an external line, a delay should be
introduced between that digit and the number. Creating such delay is done by
programming 2 consecutive stars (**) between the digit and the number.
I. When you are done entering the number, Around will delay for about two seconds
and will then say “name and number are stored”. The name and number you have
entered are now stored in Around’s non-volatile memory.
J. Around will repeat this process until its phonebook is full. You can also stop this
process anytime by pressing the base speakerphone button or say nothing when
the “please say a name to add” prompt is heard.

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CALLING A NAME FROM THE PHONEBOOK
This is probably one of the most exciting features of Around! To call someone using only voice
commands, do this:
A. Say “Hi Around Phone” - Around will reply.
B. Say “Call Name” and Around will ask you back - “Name to call please”
C. Say the name of the person you wish to call. If recognized, Around will
playback the person’s name and will then dial the number for you!
D. If the name is not recognized, Around will ask you to repeat the name again
for two more times. If completely not recognized, Around will say “I am
sorry, but I do not recognize this name” and will exit the name calling mode.
E. If the number dialed is busy, Around will suggest to redial the same number
for you. If you wish to, say “yes” when asked. If you say “no” or do not
answer, Around will exit the name calling mode.
F. If the number dialed does not answer, Around will disconnect the call after
about five rings and will exit the name calling mode.
G. While in a call, you can disconnect the call by saying “Hi Around Phone” and
after Around replies, say “Hang up”. Around will hang up the call.

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H. While in a call, and in case you have call waiting, you can switch between
the two calls by saying “Hi Around Phone” and after Around replies, say
“Switch calls”. Around will switch the calls.
DELETING A NAME FROM THE PHONEBOOK
To delete someone from Around’s phone book, do this:
A. Say “Hi Around Phone” - Around will reply.
B. Say “System Setup”. Around will repeat after you and will enter the system
setup menu.
C. Say “Manage Phonebook”. Around will repeat after you and will enter the
phonebook management menu.
D. Say “Delete Name”. Around will enter the name deleting phase and will ask
“please say a name you wish to delete”
E. Say the name of the person you wish to delete. Around will playback the
name and will ask you to confirm the deletion. Say “yes” if you want to
delete the name. Say “no” or do not answer if you do not want to delete the