Assistive Technology Services TOUCH N TALK FD User manual

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Touch N Talk FD Model: TNTFD Phone: [phone] v9823
Phone for The Visually Impaired
with Emergency Call and Fall Detection

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Touch N Talk FD Model: TNTFD Phone: [phone] v9823
1Overview
1.1 Description of the Device buttons

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Touch N Talk FD Model: TNTFD Phone: [phone] v9823
Call Button
Long Press (Press and Hold)
What will it do? It will trigger the Help Call sequence
Short Press (Press and Release)
What will it do?
It will hang up an active call, Incoming call hangup,
And various other functions according to voice assistant announcements
Pressing the Call
Button will make
the LED Ring RED
and Vibrate
Side Keys
Short Press either side button:
What will it do?
In idle state: activate phone book.
During a call: increase volume (booster)
Press and Hold Both Side Buttons:
What will it do?
Switch OFF Device
 Note: To turn ON the device place on the Charging Disk

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Touch N Talk FD Model: TNTFD Phone: [phone] v9823
Status LED
GREEN 1 flash per second- range and battery good
RED 1 flash per second-one or both functions
beyond limit.
No connection to base station
Battery not sufficiently charged.
(Plus, the Device will beep every 20 seconds)
Ring LED
GREEN
solid active telephone connection
flashing incoming phone call
on charging disk
Red Solid fully charged.
Yellow
solid USB connection to PC A
Registration in progress
The device fell to the ground.
on charging disk
Yellow Solid Battery sufficiently charged.
RED
Solid Telephone calling for help.
Flashing Dialing telephone number
on charging disk
Red Solid Battery not sufficiently charged.
Smoke Alarm detected.

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1.2 General information
Language Assistant (Advanced User Manual Function)
When you set up the device, you also specify the language of the language assistant.
It reads names from the phone book when you receive a call or when you want to call someone.
It gives you valuable advice in various operational situations. In the event of a fall alarm, it will
automaticallycallforyouandspeakyourcontactinformation.
Fall Detector (Advanced User Manual Function)
The device has state-of-the-art fall detection. This is activated at the factory and does not have to
be set. In the event of a fall alarm, the call for help sequence is started automatically.
Smoke Alarm Detector (Advanced User Manual Function)
The Device detects the smoke alarm of all smoke detectors on the market. This function is
activated at the factory and does not need to be set. In the event of a smoke alarm, the device
will automatically call your emergency contact. The smoke alarm is Only activated automatically
when Device is on the charging disc (usually at night or when you are not at home)
Manual Call for Help
Just press the button anytime you feel you need assistance, and it willautomatically call your help
list, until an active contact has been found.
Phone Book (Advanced User Manual Function)
Up to 100 contacts can be entered with numbers and names.
There are 3 methods for dialing: Quick Dial, Standard Dial and Read Aloud.The phone book also
generates "missed calls" and "caller list “.
Reminder Function (Advanced User Manual Function)
Up to 5 time-controlled reminders (e.g., "please take medication”) can be set.
Clock Function
The current time is announced at the push of a button.
Time will get lost if both Base and Device are switched off.
Configure Time with PC APP or with Remote Configuration (see chapter 3.9.1)
Room Monitoring (Advanced User Manual Function)
You can define telephone numbers that force your device to immediately ANSWER when they call you.

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1.3 Check package contents.
The packaging contains the following items:

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3.6 Telephoning
The device has a high-quality hands-free facility. Device does not need to be picked up when making a
phone call. It should hang freely around the neck or lie on the table. The user can then make calls
without losing stability (Hands-free. If Device is always around the neck, the user can reach it
immediately.)
If Device is held in the hand during the conversation, the openings for speakers can (left in the
rubber) and microphone (right in Rubber) may inadvertently be covered with the fingers.
In this case the volume is then significantly muted.
If the small microphone opening is dirty, the called party can no longer hear
the conversation (loudly). In this case, carefully clean the small microphone
hole (right side, above the side button) with a toothpick or a straightened paper
clip.
3.6.1 Accept an incoming phone call.
When a call comes, it rings with the set ringtone.
If the name of the caller is stored in the phone book, the name is announced.
”Hubert is calling"
Otherwise, the calling number is announced.
Call will be accepted by pressing the call button.
The call is always stored in the Register Caller List.
3.7.1 1 incoming call when Device is on the charging disc.
If Device is now removed from the charging disc, the call will be accepted automatically. The
»Cancel Call« function (press call button) is deactivated for a few seconds to prevent the call
from being accidentally canceled.
In case the call is not accepted, it will be stored in the Register »Missed calls«.
3.6.5 Missed calls.
If Device is on the charging disk and an incoming call is not accepted, this call is automatically filed
under a Register "missed calls".
If Device is removed from the charging disc, it reports the number of missed calls.
The register "missed calls" is after the last telephone directory out.
An entry in the »missed calls« list is automatically deleted if
a) this number is called back.
b) the entry has been read out.

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3. 7 .2 Calling a contact from the phone book
3. 7 .2.1 Selection of registers / names via side keys
This is a quick way to select a desired contact from the phone book.
It is may not be suitable for those with hand dexterity issues or severely disabled people (see 3.8. 2
Reading aloud)
A) First select the phone book by pressing a side key:
» Phonebook activated «
B) Then select the desired register.
To do this, use the same side key.
If you wait, you will be asked to choose a register.
» Please select register «
C) Once you have found the register you want,
press the side button on the opposite side to select the contact.
Remark
If you wait for 1.5 seconds, you will be asked to choose a name.
» Please choose name «
In this case you can use the same side key 1 for selecting the Name
D) If the desired name is found, press the call
button.
E) If you wait, you will be asked to choose a name.
» Press the call button «
The call is initiated.
Brief description:
1Press the side key and select "Phonebook.”
2Press the other key to select the
register.
3 Press the other side key to select
name.
4 Press the call button »Hubert will be called
select phone book / register select name make a call
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Speed dialing (only for experienced): You want to call Hubert.
Hubert is stored in the 3rd register in the 5th position.
You press quickly without waiting for an announcement:
(SK = side key) 1 time SK left (phone book) 3 times SK left (register) 5 times SK right (name)
Then Call button »Hubert will be called«
Any attempt of dialing can be cancelled by briefly pressing the call button.

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3. 7 .2 Calling a contact from the phone book
3. 7 .2.2 Selection of registers / names by reading out loud
In case of visual impairment orsevere disabilities, this method offers a way to call family and friends.
With the help of the voice assistant, all contacts are read out in the order in which they are stored.
If the desired name is announced, press the call button to call to this contact.
1Press the side key and select "Phonebook."
2Press call button and start Voice Assistant to read names
3Press call button »Hubert will be called«
Any attempt of dialing can be cancelled by briefly pressing the call button.
Reading can be cancelled by pressing and holding the call button for 2 seconds.
3. 7. 4 Increase the volume during the call.
During an ongoing call, pressing the side button will increase the call volume.
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