Krown PV20 PLUS User manual

MODEL: PORTAVIEW 20 PLUS
3rd Edition
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PORTAVIEW PLUS

PortaView 20 Plus | Instructions | 3rd Edition | March 2003
Krown Manufacturing, Inc.
3408 Indale Road | Fort Worth, Texas 76116
voice: [phone] | TTY/TDD: [phone]
fax: [phone] | email: [e-mail] www.krowntty.com

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to state-of-the-art Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf
manufactured by the industry pioneer: Krown Manufacturing. For nearly
the decades, Krown has provided a full line of TDDs to meet the many
individual needs of the deaf and hearing-impaired. Expert craftsmanship,
superior design and affordable prices are what Krown Manufacturing
stands for.
Your new PortaView Plus is the very latest in Krown technology. The unit
is compact, lightweight, portable and easy to use. This manual is setup so
that you are able to begin using your PortaView Plus immediately, while
you take your time and become familiar with its many unique features.
A Quick reference Guide is for your convenience. It provides a summary
of the features that your PortaView Plus offer. If you have any questions
that this manual does not answer, feel free to call our Customer Service
Department toll-free at [phone].
Your PortaView Plus comes with:
• PortaView Plus
• Power Cord with AC Adapter
• Modular Cord
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card Form
The Optional Feature that is checked below is included with your
PortaView Plus:
° ASCII
° Hands-free Voice Carry Over (VCO)
° Hands-free Hearing Carry Over (HCO)
° Cellphone Connector

KROWN MANUFACTURING
Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for people who are deaf and
hard of hearing by providing excellent telecommunication equipment for
individuals,businesses, and professionals in any place including the homes,
work place, and in all public facilities.
Who are we?
We are the world’s largest and leading Deaf-owned manufacturer of tele-
communications devices for the Deaf (TDD). Our headquarters are in Fort
Worth, Texas. (USA)
Krown Manufacturing, Inc. has earned an excellent reputation for
providing consumers, corporations, health care centers, governments,
hotels, schools, universities and many other organizations with outstanding
value and services.
At Krown, we...
• Sell • Rent/Lease
• Repair • Train
• Provide toll-free ordering and a support department
• Include a first rate warranty
Krown Manufacturing will serve you better.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................1
i. PortaView Plus Keyboard..........................................................................................................5
I. Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................7
• To setup your PortaView Plus
• The Lights and Switches
• Electronic Voice
• Battery Power Information
II Using Your PortaView Plus.......................................................................................................9
• How to Make a TDD call
• Telephone Conversations
• To Answer a TDD Call
• Making an Overseas Call
III. The Memory .............................................................................................................................11
• Memory Areas
• Entering and Saving a Message
• Sending a Stored Message
• Deleting a Stored Message
• Viewing a Stored Message
• Editing a Stored Message
• Using the Phone Directory
• Clearing the Phone Directory
IV. Direct Connect Option - PV20 Plus ........................................................................................16
• Keyboard Dialing
• Auto (Direct) Dialing
• To Display and Print the Entire Phone Directory
• Tone/Pulse Dialing
• Acoustic/Direct Connect Mode Selection
• Using the PortaView Plus Auto-Answer Feature
• To Activate Remote Message Retrieval
V. Optional Features .....................................................................................................................21
• Printer
• Carrying Case
VI. Using the Optional Features ....................................................................................................22
• To Change Mode Settings
• To Make and Receive Your ASCII Call
VII. How to makes a Voice Carry Over (VCO) and Hearing Carry Over (HCO) Call ..............24
VIII. Using your PortaView Plus with wireless phone ....................................................................25
IX. Take Your PortaView Plus with you........................................................................................27
X. Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................................28
XI. Important Information ............................................................................................................29
• Taking Care of your TDD
• Troubleshooting
• Warranty & Repairs
• FCC Required Information
XII. Miscellaneous Information ......................................................................................................31
• Commonly Used TDD Abbreviations
• Special TDD/TYY Operator Services

Krown
MANUFACTURING, INC.
PORTA-VIEW®
MODEL PV20
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Printer Port (Parallel)
Phone jack
(Direct Connect Models)
AC Power Jack
Power Light
Battery Pack
Keyboard
Display
Acoustic Coupler
Phone Light
Power Switch
HELLO GA_

Most of the keys on your PortView Plus are same as the keys used on a typewriter, but some are
special and easily identified and understood.
SPECIAL PURPOSE KEYS
* When using the DIAL function, first press the SHIFT key, then press the dial key at the same time.
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ENTER INSERT DELETE CLEAR
PRINT
SAVE/HANG-UP
PULSEFOR THE TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION IN DIRECT CONNECT, PRESS SPACE BAR.INT'L
CODE
SHIFTSHIFT
SK GA
CTRL
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DIAL
RETURN
SEND MEMORY
Used with another key to tell the PortaView Plus to
perform or set a particular feature. The key must be
pressed first and held while another key is pressed.
Controls the typing of an upper case figure show on the
key (only upper case letters will appear on the display.)
Moves the cursor (pointer) to the left or right, one
character at a time, for reading and changing stored
messages. During conversations, those keys are also
used to generate GA and SK
Moves the cursor (pointer) one space forward.
Signals the printer or a TTY to begin a new line on the
paper. Also used to advance the paper.
Moves the cursor one space backward.
CONTROL
SHIFT
ARROW KEYS
SPACE BAR
RETURN
BACK SPACE
KEY NAME OPERATION DUTIES
SK GA
RETURN
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KEY USED WITH CONTROL KEY (Found at top, bottom, and right side of keyboard.)
NOTE: The [CTRL] and [SHIFT] function keys must be pressed at the same time. Hold the [CTRL], or
[SHIFT] key down first and press the special purchase key at the same time.
Allows you to call a phone number typed on the
keyboard or stored in the Directory.
Sends a message stored in Memory Banks 1-4 to save you
typing time. Bank #3 is for the Auto Answer
message. (Diagram shows how to send a message from
Memory Bank #2.)
Accesses the Memory Banks. To look at the contents of one
of the Memory Banks, type a number from 1 to 5 after this
command.
Inserts characters into a stored message without having to
retype the entire message.
Deletes the character above the cursor.
Used to erase the contents of an entire Memory Bank or the
Phone Directory.
Saves everything typed into memory. Also used to exit the
Memory Banks and to clear the line when in Direct Connect.
Used to change between acoustic and direct
connect mode.
Turns the Auto Answer feature on and off.
Turns the external printer on and off
Starts ASCII mode or changes back to Baudot TDD mode.
Used to change the PortView Plus to international (50 Baud)
operation. Also moves cursor for backward scrolling while
reading or changing a message saved in memory.
Used to select Pulse or Tone dial, when available. Also move
cursor for forward scrolling while reading or changing a mes-
sage saved in memory.
Turns electronic voice on and off
DIAL*
SEND 1-4
ENTER
INSERT
DELETE
CLEAR
SAVE
DIRECT
CONNECT
AUTO ANSWER
PRINTER ON/OFF
ASCII
INT’L
(LEFT ARROW)
PULSE
(RIGHT ARROW)
VOICE ON
KEY NAME OPERATION DUTIES
CTRL +2
CTRL +5
CTRL +7
CTRL +6
CTRL +0
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TO SETUP YOUR PORTAVIEW PLUS
Place your PortaView Plus near your telephone. The power unit is connected to a regular power outlet
and the PortaView Plus is used with your telephone.
• Be sure that the ON/OFF switch on the TDD is OFF.
• Plug small end of adapter cord into small hole at back of TDD.
• Plug AC Adapter/Charger into an electrical wall-outlet.
• Keep both ends plugged in even when machine is not being used for a telephone call.
Your PortaView Plus has Direct Connect. Plug one end of your modular cord into the telephone wall
jack. Plug the other end into the hack on the back of your PortaView Plus.
THE LIGHTS AND SWITCHES
Phone Light Shows sounds heard on the telephone line.
Power Light Show status of power. When the light shows:
STEADY = Power is ON
FLASHING = Low battery power
NO LIGHT = Power is OFF
Power Switch This switch turns the power ON and OFF
Print Switch This switch turns the printer ON and OFF.
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GETTING STARTED (CONT.)
ELECTRONIC VOICE
The Electronic Voice is a single unchangeable voice message that is stored in the memory of your
PortaView Plus. The message is used for calling hearing people at VOICE/TDD number. It tells them
“Please use TDD for hearing-impaired caller.”
The voice message will be repeated until your TDD conversation begins (when your TDD receives a
signal from another TDD). As soon as the other person begins to type, the electronic voice message
stops.
To turn the Electronic Voice ON or OFF
• Press [CTRL] and [SPACE BAR] to turn your Electronic Voice on. VOICE ON will appear
on the display screen.
• Press [CTRL] and [SPACE BAR] to turn your Electronic Voice off again. VOICE OFF will
appear on the display.
NOTE: It will be necessary to turn your electronic voice off before using any control key operations.
BATTERY POWER INFORMATION
Your Krown PortaView Plus is designed to operate from battery or
AC (house electricity) power. To use the battery power, unplug the AC
charger/adapter from the machine AND the wall outlet.
The Ni-Cad battery will operate for approximately 3-1/2 hours when
fully
charged. The batteries will automatically recharge whenever the unit
is plugged into the AC charger/adapter and the TDD is turned OFF. To
help the battery last longer, let it run down until the Power Light starts
to flash BRIGHT-dim-BRIGHT-dim. This means that the battery is run-
ning down and needs recharging. The light will flash for several minutes.
Then the PortaView Plug will stop working. When this happens, you
must change over to AC power to continue using your machine until you
recharge the battery.
It’s suggested that you use the PortaView Plus with battery in a regular
cycle. That is, operator the unit on battery power until it needs
recharging. Then recharge the battery by plugging the TDD into the AC
charger/adapter for 12 to 14 hours. (The unit must be turned OFF in
order to recharge.)
CAUTION: The adapter/charge is NOT interchangeable. You MUST use the adapter
that comes with your unit.
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HOW TO MAKE A TDD CALL
1. Turn On the PortaView Plus.
The PVCO display window will show
POWER ON.
2. Place telephone receiver down firmly in
the rubber acoustic cups with telephone
cord on the LEFT.
3. If the Phone Light is on and steady, there
is a dial tone. Dial the telephone number
now on your telephone, not on the
PortaView Plus. If the phone is not steady
nor flashing, your phone extension may
be in use by someone else.
4. Watch the Phone Light after you dial the number. If the light shows:
1. SLOW FLASHING = Telephone is RINGING at the number dialed.
2. FAST FLASHING = Line is BUSY at the number dialed.
3. IRREGULAR FLASHING = (1) Your call cannot be completed as dialed. Hang up, check
number and try again, or call the TDD Operator for assistance. (2) The number dialed is
voice only. (3) Your call has been answered by an answering machine.
TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS
1. When someone answers your TDD call with his/her TDD,
the person’s response will end with GA (Go Ahead). You now
type back. Typing GA is like saying. “OK it is your turn to
talk now.”
2. When both people are ready to hang up, type SK (instead of
GA) or GA to SK. This means “Stop Keying.” When both
have typed SK the conversation is finished. Hang up the tel
phone by putting the handset back on the phone. Turn the
power switch to off.
TO ANSWER A TDD CALL
1. Turn the Power Switch ON.
• The Power Light glows red.
• “PV20 PLUS-POWER ON” is displayed.
2. Place your telephone handset firmly into the acoustic cups with the cord to the LEFT.
3. Type an answer message.
• Example: “AMY HERE GA”
4. When both people have finished the conversation, place your telephone handset back on
the phone.
5. Turn your PortaView Plus OFF.
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USING YOUR PORTAVIEW PLUS
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USING YOUR PORTAVIEW PLUS (CONT.)
MAKING AN OVERSEAS CALL
To place a call outside the United States or Canada, you may need to change the transmission speed
(Baud rate) at which your PortaView Plus sends messages. In the United States and Canada,
the standard rate for TDD/TTY transmissions is 45 Baud, while the international standard is 50 Baud.
PRESS:
Change between Domestic and
International Baud rate.
is displayed.
After confirming that you want to change to the International Baud rate, the display will indicate that
the change has been made. you are ready to go ahead and dial your overseas call.
To change back to the domestic TDD/TTY Code after your call, follow the steps below.
Change between International
and Domestic Baud rate.
is displayed.
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CTRL +INT’L SPEED? Y/N
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CTRL +INT’L SPEED? Y/N
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The PortaView Plus has an 8K (8,192 characters) Random Access Memory (RAM). The memory
feature can save you time by letting you save often used messages, prepare a message before making
a call to save on long distance charges, and to save frequently called numbers.
MEMORY AREAS
The PortaView Plus memory is divided into 6 blocks, consisting of 5 “areas” labeled M1 to M5 plus a
directory of phone numbers:
• M1 and M2 can hold 32 characters each. These are suitable for short messages such as a
greeting that might be used for any incoming call.
• M3 holds 256 characters, for somewhat longer messages.
• M4 holds approximately 1,200 characters. This area can be used to store a message that will be
sent as an outgoing call.
• M5 stores all outgoing and incoming data automatically, using the remaining available space. If
the space available to store messages runs out during a conversation, new data will overwrite
the old data in area 5, beginning with the oldest message. This will not affect stored messages in
any other area. Information on area 5 cannot be sent to another TDD/TTY.
• A phone directory (with labels D1 to D9) provides 9 locations plus one password bank of 24
characters each, which can be used to store and view frequently dialed phone numbers.
ENTERING AND SAVING A MESSAGE
To store a message, you must first choose one of the numbered memory areas. Pressing [CTRL] and
[5] accesses the available memory areas, so that you can select the one you wat to use.
PRESS:
Accesses memory areas or
phone directory.
Choose area M1 (for example)
Type the message you want to store. It will displayed as you type. To store the message, type [CTRL]
and [9] (SAVE). The message will be stored and the displayed cleared.
Saves message into open area.
SENDING A STORED MESSAGE
To send a stored message, turn on the PortaView Plus, connect the phone handset, and dial the
number to which you want to send the message. When you get an answering message and a “GA” (Go
Ahead) from the party you are dialing, press the [CTRL] key and at the same time, the number of the
memory area in which your message is stored. Your message will be sent. Before and after
sending a stored message, you can type messages in the usual manner. To interrupt sending a
message, type [CTRL] and [4].
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THE MEMORY
CTRL +5MEM 1-5 OR D(DIR)
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THE MEMORY (CONT.)
PRESS:
Sends th contents of a memory
area. (The diagram shows how to
send the contents of memory
area 4.)
DELETING A STORED MESSAGE
You can erase (or “clear”) all of the information in a memory area by type [CTRL] and [8] (CLEAR).
You will be prompted to enter the number of the area to be cleared, and then asked to confirm that
you really want to erase the message stored there.
If you type [Y], the memory area will be cleared. You can type a new message in the memory area
you just cleared and save it by pressing [CTRL] and [9].
If you type [N], MEMORY SAVED will appear on the display. Press the [RETURN] key to clear the
display.
Asks to clear memory area or
phone directory
Choose area M1 (for example)
Yes; clear message.
No; keep the information
in memory.
Clear the screen.
VIEWING A STORED MESSAGE
To read a message stored in memory, you must first access the memory areas. Then you should type a
number to tell the PortaView Plus where the message is stored. The area name (for example, M2) will
be shown on the right side of the display, and the message will be shown in the center of the display,
with the cursor on the first character.
PRESS:
Access memory areas or
phone directory.
Chooses area M2 (For example).
You can use the arrow keys to move forward or backward through the text.
Moves to the right.
Moves to the left.
CTRL +4A STORED MESSAGE
CTRL +8CLR MEM 1-5, D(DIR)
1CLEAR 1? Y/N
YM1
NCLEAR1? Y/N N
RETURN _
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CTRL +5MEM 1-5 OR D(DIR)
ABCDE M2
BCDEF M2
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ABCDE M2
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THE MEMORY (CONT.)
To move quickly in a stored message, press the [CTRL] key and an arrow key at the same time. The
display will keep showing more text on the side of the arrow until you release the key.
Moves continuously through a
stored message.
When you are done looking at the message, press [CTRL] and [9] (SAVE) to store the message again
and clear the screen.
Saves the message.
EDITING A STORED MESSAGE
To change the information in a stored message, you need to access the area in which the message is
stored (see page 11).
Use the arrow keys to move forward or backward in the text to reach the part you want to change.
Whatever you type in a memory area will replace any material unless you turn on the insert mode
first.
Accesses memory areas or
phone directory.
Chooses area M1 (for example).
To change an entire message:
Type over an existing message to replace it with new information, then type [CTRL] and [9] to save
the new information. You may also erase all the information in a memory area. (see page 12).
To change part of a message:
Move the cursor the point where you want to make a change, and then delete or insert characters at
the point where you want to make the change.
To delete a character:
Type [CTRL] and [7] (DELETE), and the character above the cursor will be deleted. You must press
[CTRL] and [7] for each character that you want to delete.
PRESS:
Deletes a single character.
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CTRL +EFGHIJKLMNO M2
CTRL +ABCDEFGHIJ M2
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THE MEMORY (CONT.)
To add characters in the middle of a message:
Move to the location where you want to add material and type [CTRL] and [6] (INSERT). This will
put you into “insert” mode. Now whatever you type will be put into the text at the cursor position,
and the text to the right will simply move over to make room for the new material. (If you do not use
insert mode, each character you type will replace the character that was there before.)
Activates (or turns off) insert
mode; what you type is added to
the message. For example, if you
type “H” at the beginning of the
message shown above, the di
play on the left will be shown.
Type [CTRL] and [6] again to get out of insert mode. To save the changes you have made, type
[CTRL] and [9].
Saves a new message.
USING THE PHONE DIRECTORY
You can store phone numbers in any of 9 memory locations. Begin by typing [CTRL] and [5] to
access the memory area. Type [D] to indicate that you want the directory, not one of the numbered
areas. Then you’ll be asked to pick a location in the directory. The screen will first show the message
“TYPE NAME & NO. NOW,” then that message will disappear and the location’s label will appear
on the screen.
Accesses memory areas.
Chooses the phone directory.
Chooses phone # location 1.
New name and number typed
into directory location 1.
Type the number to be stored, and then save the information by typing [CTRL]+[9]
Saves the message.
You can view or edit the information in a directory location in the same way as you would a
memory area.
NOTE: Numbers can be separated with dashes (-). Only numbers will be dialed. Letters and dashes will not
affect dialing. If needed for the operation of special business systems, a pause or delay in dialing can be inserted
between numbers. Type a “+” for each one second delay needed.
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CTRL +9MEMORY SAVED
CTRL +5MEM 1-5 OR D(DIR)
DTYPE PHONE LOC 0-9
1TYPE NAME & NO. NOW
KEVIN 738-2485 KEVIN 738-2485 D1
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THE MEMORY (CONT.)
CLEARING THE PHONE DIRECTORY
When you want to replace your phone directory completely, you can delete all of the numbers in your
phone directory at once:
Asks which area you want to clear.
Chooses the phone directory.
Yes; clear the directory.
No; keep the information in
the directory.
After typing [Y] to clear the directory, you can type the letter of the location in the phone directory
and then enter a new phone number to be stored; or you can type [CTRL] and [9] (SAVE) to save the
changes without entering new information.
Saves changes.
NOTE: If you wish to change only one phone number in the Phone Directory, follow the instructions for
changing saves information. 15
CTRL +8CLR MEM 1-5, D(DIR)
DCLEAR DIR.? Y/N
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The Director Connect feature saves you time and gives you a bet-
ter connection. You can use your PortaView Plus without having to
place the telephone handset into the acoustic cups. It also gives you
the choice of dialing from the keyboard or from numbers stored in the
Phone Directory. (see page 15 for information on storing numbers in
the Directory.)
To connect your PortaView Plus to your telephone line, plug one end
of your modular telephone cord into the telephone wall jack. Plug the
other end into the jack on the back of your PortaView Plus.
After turning the Power Switch ON, it is necessary to press the [SPACE BAR] or [SHIFT]+[DIAL] to
connect with the
telephone line.
KEYBOARD DIALING
Turn the Power Switch ON.
• “PV20-DIRECT CONNECT” is displayed when in Direct Connect.
• If in acoustic mode, the PortaView Plus will automatically change to and remain in Direct
Connect when you press [DIAL].
PRESS:
TDD is now ready to dial.
The number is displayed and
dialed as it is typed.
If you make a mistake dialing, you must press:
The phone line is now cleared
and you may begin dialing again.
TDD is now ready to dial.
AUTO (DIRECT) DIALING
Turn the Power Switch ON.
Indicates you are using
Direct Connect
If in acoustic mode, the PortaView Plus will automatically change to and remain in Direct Connect
when you press [CTRL] + [DIAL].
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DIRECT CONNECT
SHIFT +DIAL TYPE NUMBER OR A-Z
8885551234 8885551234
CTRL +9DISCONNECTED
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DIRECT CONNECT (CONT.)
TDD is now ready to dial.
Chooses memory dialing.
Choose phone number location 4
(for example) and dial.
TO DISPLAY THE ENTIRE PHONE DIRECTORY
Choose phone directory.
Password is displayed.
Phone numbers 1 through 9 are
displayed.
Dial from memory by pressing a
number from 1-9, or K to dial
from the keyboard.
TONE/PULSE DIALING
Telephone companies offer both pulse and tone dialing. The PortaView Plus will use tone dialing
unless you change it. Most tone dialing services will allow you to use rotary (pulse) dialing, but some
rotary service will not allow you to use tone dialing.
To set the PortaView Plus for pulse dialing:
Chooses pulse dialing.
Chooses tone dialing.
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SHIFT +DIAL TYPE NO. OR M(MEM)
MPHONE (1-9) OR D(DIR)
4DIALING 5551234
SHIFT +DIAL TYPE NO. OR M(MEM)
MPH(1-9) OR D(DIR)
D0 - ABCDE
1-ADRIENNE 555-4321
9-BECKY 555-1234
PH(1-9), K(KEYBD)
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DIRECT CONNECT (CONT.)
ACOUSTIC/DIRECT CONNECT MODE SELECTION
The PortaView Plus will automatically select Direct Connect mode when you activate the [DIAL]
(Keyboard or Auto Dialing) or AUTO-ANSWER features. The PortaView Plus will remain in the
mode (Acoustic or Direct Connect) you select until you change it.
PRESS:
To change mode:
The new mode is displayed.
The PortaView Plus stores the selected dial mode in memory. Therefore, it is not necessary to change
the dial mode if you want to to use the mode previously selected.
NOTE: When in Direct Connect it is possible to make several phone calls without tuning the PortaView Plus OFF between
each call. To hang-up (disconnect) between calls, press [CTRL] and [9]. The PortaView Plus is then ready for you to
make another call.
USING THE PORTAVIEW PLUS AUTO-ANSWER FEATURE
The PortaView Plus has a built-in answering machine to answer your calls when you are away. To use
Auto-Answer, you must have saved on outgoing message in memory bank 3. (Refer to instructions on
page 11.)
Example “HELLO, THIS IS JOHN’S ANSWERING MACHINE... PLEASE TYPE UR NAME AND
PHONE NBR AND I’LL RETURN UR CALL GA”
To set your PortaView Plus to Auto Answer:
1. Connect your PortaView Plus to the AC charger/adapter
• Make sure your printer is on, if external printer is used.
• Make sure your have connected your PortaView Plus to the telephone line.
2. Turn the Power Switch ON.
• “Power-On” message such as PV20PLUS-DIRECT CONNECT is displayed.
PRESS:
Selects Auto Answer mode.
Select the number of times you want the phone to ring before it is automatically answered by
your TDD.
(Ex.) You have chosen 4
rings and Auto-Answer is
now activated.
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CTRL +DIAL ACOUSTIC MODE
OR
CTRL +0NO. OF RING (1-9)?
4AUTO ANSWER ON
DIRECT CONNECT