TextLink 9100M V.18 Textphone User Manual Revision 1.
Index 1 2 Function overview ................................................................................................................... 4 General information................................................................................................................. 6 2.1 Connection information................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Guarantee information.............................................................................
11.2 How to dial the Emergency Number............................................................................. 48 11.3 How to change the Emergency Number ...................................................................... 49 11.4 Emergency Memo ........................................................................................................ 50 11.5 How to use the Emergency Memo ............................................................................... 50 11.
1 Function overview Function buttons Use the pre-programmed options to set the F1– F8 keys to work the way you want just by pressing one key, eg: To send a standard personal text message To select a frequently used menu setting To store and dial a frequently called number. Emergency number button Press to call the emergency number you have stored, page 48. Dial/End Call Allows you to dial a displayed number or end a call VCO Lets you switch between text and voice communication during a call, page 21.
Expansion port For connecting to a printer or PC. You will need a special cable. Mobile port For connection to a mobile phone External telephone For connecting additional telephone equipment ie. amplified voice phone or fax. Line in For connection to the telephone line Mains power socket V18 Ready for automatic communication with other textphones. (Answer) Text answering machine is ON or OFF. For connecting the textphone to the mains. Only the adaptor supplied should be used.
2 General information Your TextLink textphone should be cleaned with a damp cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Do not: • Use household polish. • Use a dry cloth, (as this may cause static shock). • Use an unauthorised power supply. This will invalidate your guarantee and could damage the unit. • Dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion with the possibility of the release of highly toxic chemicals. Environmental • Do not leave flat batteries in the TextLink textphone.
2.2 Guarantee information Your TextLink textphone is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at Sensory Communications, or its agent’s discretion. The option to replace the TextLink Textphone, or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.
3 Getting started Planning the location of your TextLink Textphone Situate your TextLink textphone close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that cables will reach. 1 Connect power supply unit to the TextLink textphone and power supply socket. 2 Install the back-up batteries. If the power fails or if you need to unplug your TextLink textphone,the back-up batteries will ensure you can still operate the TextLink textphone.
5 (ON/OFF) Press and hold this button for 2 seconds. Your TextLink textphone switches on and goes through it’s setup procedure. The display shows the main screen. To turn the textphone off, press and hold the button for 2 seconds. HANDY HINTS If the product is running on the mains power supply it does not need to be switched off. If you are subscribing to the Caller Display service it must be left on to receive the caller information.
3.1 How to set the time and date Press The menu is displayed. Press until the arrow points to >5.Settings. Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >6.Clock. Press Enter the correct time using the 24 hour clock (eg. 0930 for 9.30am, 1615 for 4.15pm). Press Enter the correct date (ddmmyy eg. 19 November 2000 = 191100). Press The display returns automatically to standby.
4 Making text calls When you make a call through BT TextDirect (using the necessary prefix), you will receive messages on the display of your TextLink textphone telling you whether the person you are calling is busy, or their phone is ringing. The service also recognises whether the call is to another TextLink textphone or a voice phone. If the call is to a voice phone, it will automatically be connected through a TextDirect operator.
4.1 How to dial a number Type the phone number you want. The display shows: Press Press to delete the last digit. to move the cursor. Press The number is dialled. The display shows: When the call is answered, the TextLink Textphone will display: Note: It may take up to 60 seconds to establish a connection.
4.2 TextLink Textphone conversations When you call out you must wait for the person to type first. They will usually type "Hello GA". You can then type back what you would like to say. If you type something incorrectly, you can press to delete text. If you wish to review what has been said, you can press to look at previous text. If you then type, or the other person types, the text will go back to the bottom. 4.3 Sticky keys During a call it is possible to use lower case and capital letters.
4.6 Dialling by name Instead of dialling by entering their phone number, it is possible to call someone by entering their name. For this to be possible, their name and telephone number must be in the phone book. See page 30 on adding telephone entries. For example if you type the persons name and press all their name, just the first few letters). The following message will appear: If you press (you do not have to type the number will be called.
4.9 How to dial with a voice phone If you dial using the voice phone and decide you wish to change to text you need to: From the telephone standby screen Press twice and then press The following message will appear. You may now put down the handset.
4.10 How to set up your TextLink 9100M for mobile calls Press The menu is displayed. Press until the arrow points to >7.Communications. Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >2.Mobile. Press Insert the 2.5 mm jack of the mobile cable into the back of the TextLink 9100 Mobile Connect the 2.5 mm jack of the mobile cable into the handsfree connector of your mobile phone. Your TextLink 9100 Mobile is now ready to make calls. Please note when to use the following mobile modes.
4.11 How to make a mobile textphone call Press The display shows: Dial the number of the person you wish to call on your mobile phone. Wait for the other user to answer and type a greeting. Once they have answered, you can start your conversation. Once you are finished your call press and press end call on your mobile. 5 Receiving text calls When your TextLink textphone receives a call, the extra bright indicator flashes. 5.
5.2 How to answer a call with a voice phone If you have a voice phone connected to the Telephone extension at the back of your TextLink textphone, you can answer the call with the voice phone. If you then find that the person is using a textphone it may be necessary to switch to text. To do this: From the TextLink textphone standby screen press and hold time press and at the same The display shows: When a connection is made the display shows: 5.
5.4 How to review and delete conversations You can replay your text conversation. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >4.Conversation. Press The display shows: Press The details of the last conversation are shown. Press The display shows the Options menu >1.Read. Press Press to scroll through the conversation. Press to return to standby. If you wish to delete the conversation instead of reading it then select >2.Delete from this menu.
5.5 How to delete all old conversations Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >4.Conversation. Press Press Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >3.Delete all. The display shows: The display shows: Followed by: Or Press to cancel. You will be returned to the standby screen.
6 Using voice carry over (VCO) This allows you to talk or listen during a call. An additional standard telephone or a fax machine with a handset is required. 6.1 How to switch between a text and voice conversation Whilst you are in a call, lift the handset of the telephone or fax machine, which is plugged into the external socket on the back of your TextLink Textphone. Then press The display tells you to speak now: This is the Voice Carry Over mode.
6.3 How to use the voice announcer Your TextLink Textphone has a standard voice announcement for voice callers that ring your number. When you answer the call, a message will appear on your display: The bar beneath is the signal strength indicator. It shows how loud the signal is. When a textphone calls, the signal strength will remain steady and your TextLink textphone will connect to the other textphone. If a voice caller speaks, the signal strength will move when they speak.
7.1 How to write your own outgoing message (OGM) This will replace the pre-set OGM. Press Press Press The display shows: The display shows until the arrow points to >4.Answer message. Press The display shows: Press to delete the message. Or press to move the cursor to the letters you wish to change. Or press and to move the cursor to the beginning of the text. Or press and to move the cursor to the end of the text. Type your new OGM to save.
7.2 How to switch your text answering machine on Press The display shows: Press The display shows Press until the display shows: The machine is now switched on. 7.3 How to switch your answering machine off Press The display shows: Press The display shows Press until the display shows: The machine is now switched off.
7.4 To interrupt the answer machine Simply start typing to answer a call that is coming in when the answering machine is recording text. Switching on your answering machine from another phone. If you forget to switch on your answering machine when you go out: • Ring your TextLink Textphone number. The answering machine will switch on after 20 rings and start connecting. • Hang up. Your answering machine is now on. 7.
7.6 How to read your text messages Press The display shows: Press Press until the arrow points to >2.Read Press The display shows how many new messages you have. Then the summary details of the oldest unread message. If there are no new messages the oldest stored message is displayed or then takes you back to the answer machine menu. When you have no new messages, the display shows .
7.7 How to delete a single text message Press Press Press The display shows: The display shows until the arrow points to >2.Read Press Display shows you the summary of the oldest message. This includes: • date and time of the call (if you have set the clock). • length of the call. • caller’s number if available. Press to scroll to the message summary you want. Press The display shows the Options menu. Press until the arrow points to >2.Delete. Press to confirm.
7.8 How to delete all text messages To keep your TextLink Textphone memory free for new messages, delete your messages regularly. Press Press Press Press Press The display shows: The display shows until the arrow points to >3.Delete all. The display shows: The display shows: Followed by: Or Press to cancel. You will be returned to the standby screen.
7.9 How to adjust the ring delay The ring delay is the number of rings before your TextLink Textphone answers a call. The pre-set number of rings is 6. Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6 or 10 rings. Press Press The display shows: The display shows Press until the arrow points to >5.Ring length Press Cursor indicates the current setting. Press Press to move the cursor to the ring delay setting you want.
8 Phone book operation You can store up to 127 names and numbers in your TextLink Textphone’s phone book. 8.1 How to store a name and number Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Phone book. Press Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >3.Add entry. The display shows: Type in the name of the person. Press Press Press Type the telephone number. at any time if you do not wish to save an entry.
8.2 How to display and dial an entry in the phone book Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Phone book. Press The display shows: Press The display shows the first entry (alphabetically) in the phone book. Press keys to scroll to the entry you want. Or To find an entry in the phone book quickly, press the first letter of the person’s name. Press or press to dial the number.
8.3 How to search for an entry Use search to find entries by typing in the first letter(s) of the name you are looking for. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Phone book. Press Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >2.Search. The display shows: Type the name you want. You do not have to type the full name. For example, to find the entry for Dave Smith, you may only have to type the first few letters of the name.
8.4 How to edit an entry Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Phone book. Press Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >2.Search. The display shows: Type the first letter(s) of the name you want. Press The display shows the nearest matching entry. If more than one entry matches the letter(s) you have typed you may need to press the entries. to scroll to the other When you find the entry you require press Press Press until the arrow points to >3.
Press You may now edit the phone number. If you want to change the number, use the type in the correct number. To cancel at anytime during editing, press the Press Press button to delete characters and then button. The screen confirms: until the display returns to standby.
8.5 How to delete an entry Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Phone book. Press Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >2.Search. The display shows: Type the name you want. Press The display shows the entry. Press to display the Phone book menu. Press until the arrow points to >2.Remove entry. Press The display shows Are you sure? (Y/N). Press Or press The display shows then goes back to the Phone book.
9.1 How to view details of calls made You can scroll through details of the last 24 calls. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >3.Call lists. Press The display shows: Press The display shows details of the two most recent calls made. Press Press to scroll through the Call lists. until the display returns to standby.
9.2 How to view details of calls received You must subscribe to the Caller Display* service offered by your network provider to display this information. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >3.Call lists. Press Press until the arrow points to >2.Incoming. Press The display shows the details of the two most recent calls made. Press Press to scroll through the Call lists. until the display returns to standby. * Caller Display and Call Sign are trademarks of BT.
9.3 How to dial a number from the Call lists When you have displayed a number in the Call lists, you can dial it. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >3.Call lists. Press The display shows: These are phone numbers of the calls you have made. For the phone numbers of callers who have rung you, press points to >2.Incoming. so that the arrow Press The display shows the details of the two most recent calls. Press Press until the arrow points to the phone number you want.
9.4 How to copy a number to the Phone book Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >3.Call lists. Press The display shows: Or to display the phone numbers of callers who have rung you, press arrow points to >2.Incoming. so that the Press The display shows the details of the two most recent calls. Press Press Press until the arrow points to the phone number you want. The display shows the Call options menu. until the arrow points to >2.Store.
9.5 How to delete the Call lists Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >3.Call lists. Press Caller Display and Call Sign are trademarks of BT. You need to contact your telephone network provider to subscribe to these services. If you want to delete the list of calls you have received, press so that the arrow points to: >2.Incoming. Press The display shows the details of the two most recent calls. Press Press Press until the arrow points to >3.Delete all.
9.6 Additional Caller Display information If you have subscribed to Caller Display, you will see a text message if the number of your caller is not available. The text message will be one of the following: WITHHELD: The caller has stopped their number from being sent. INTERNATIONAL: The call received was from outside the UK. UNAVAILABLE: The caller’s exchange/network does not offer a Caller Display Service. OPERATOR: The call has come via the operator. PAYPHONE: The caller is ringing from a payphone.
10 How to use the Function buttons Pre-set one-touch functions The Fl – F8 buttons give you shortcuts to different functions. When you receive your TextLink Textphone, the F1 – F8 buttons are pre-set to do the following actions at a touch. Action Press Switch answer machine On/Off Read answer messages Phone book Incoming calls list/display last conversation Review last call Greeting "Hello GA" Blank Blank/redial You can also set the F1 – F8 buttons to work in the way that suits your needs best.
10.1 How to set a Function button as a Quick Memo Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >6.Function keys. Press The display shows the Function keys menu and >1.Edit keys. Press The display shows: Press Press until the arrow points to the Function button you want. The display shows: If you want to change the function key from a quick dial to a quick memo press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Quick memo.
Press to delete the current setting. Type the text message you want to store. to confirm. Press The screen displays: Press to return to standby. 10.2 How to send a Quick Memo During a text conversation: Press the F1 – F7 button under which the Quick Memo message is stored. 10.3 How to set a Function button as a Quick Dial Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >6.Function keys. Press The display shows the Function keys menu and >1.Edit keys.
Press Press Press Press store. Press The current setting is displayed. The display shows: The display shows: to delete the current setting. Type the telephone number you want to The display shows: The number is stored. Press to return to standby. 10.4 How to dial one touch Quick Dial numbers Press the F1 – F8 button under which you have stored the Quick Dial phone number. The display shows: 10.
Press The display shows the Function keys menu and >1.Edit keys. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to the Function button you want. Press Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >3.Quick menu. Press The display shows the current setting for that button: Press to delete the current setting. Enter new setting number eg 21 for Go to Phone book. A full list of all the functions available is shown below.
Type the Quick Menu code you want Quick Menu code 11 12 13 21 22 251 252 31 32 41 42 43 51 521 524 53 541 542 56 58 71 72 74 Action Switch answer machine On/Off Read messages Delete messages Go to phone book Search for phone book entry Switch prefix mode Off Switch prefix mode On Display outgoing call list Display incoming call list Read conversations Displays last conversation Delete all conversations Set contrast Backlight On Backlight Off Printer On/Off Switch ringer On Switch ringer Off Adjust clock Ch
Write here what you have changed the F1 – F8 function buttons to: F1____________________________________________________________ F2____________________________________________________________ F3____________________________________________________________ F4____________________________________________________________ F5____________________________________________________________ F6____________________________________________________________ F7____________________________________________________________ F8___
11.3 How to change the Emergency Number HANDY HINTS The preset number for the Emergency Number will only work if you are using BT TextDirect. If you are not using BT TextDirect then please change the number to 0800 112999. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >6.Function keys. Press Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >2.Emergency num. The current setting is displayed. to delete the current number.
11.4 Emergency Memo The Emergency Memo is blank when you receive your TextLink Textphone so you must store your details. to call the emergency services, but are unable to type your When You press the own message, your TextLink Textphone will automatically send the stored information after 4 seconds. These should include: - your name, - your phone number, - your house number and post code. 11.5 How to use the Emergency Memo Press and hold the red until the light flashes. The number is dialled.
11.6 How to write your Emergency Memo Your memo can be up to 64 characters long. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >6.Function keys. Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >3.Emergency memo. Press The display shows the current message. If necessary, press to delete the existing memo. Type your emergency message. Press Press Press to delete letters. to move the cursor. The display shows: Your Emergency Memo is now set. Press to return to standby.
12 Optional Settings You can adjust a number of settings on your TextLink Textphone to make it more comfortable and convenient for you to use. 12.1 How to adjust the contrast The contrast can be adjusted to give you the clearest possible screen under different lighting conditions. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >5.Settings. Press The display shows: >1.Contrast. Press The display shows: Press to make the display darker. Press to make the display lighter.
12.2 How to adjust the backlight settings Choose from: • Always On. • On for 2 mins – backlight switches off 2 minutes after the last button press. • On for 5 mins – backlight switches off 5 minutes after the last button press. • Always Off. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >5.Settings. Press The display shows: >1.Contrast. Press until the arrow points to >2.Backlight Press Press >1.Always On until the arrow points to the setting you want >2.On for 5 mins >3.
>4.Always Off. Press The display shows: Or If Always Off .
12.3 How to switch the ringer on/off You can switch your TextLink Textphone’s ringer on or off. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >5.Settings. Press Press until the arrow points to >4.Ringer. Press Display shows >1.Ringer On. Or to switch the ringer off. Press until the arrow points to >2.Ringer Off. Press Display shows the setting you have selected or .
12.4 How to switch the TextDirect prefix On/Off Using TextDirect the Typetalk operator is only contacted when you make a call to a hearing person. To use TextDirect the prefix must be switched on. Calls to other TextLink Textphones do not involve the Typetalk operator. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Phone book. Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >5.Prefix mode. Press Press Press until the arrow points to >1.Off or >2.On.
12.5 How to change the TextDirect prefix Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Phone book. Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >4.Edit prefix. Press Press to delete the existing prefix. Type the new prefix number. Press The display shows: Press to return to standby.
12.6 Language settings How to change the language setting Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >5.Settings. Press The display shows: >1.Contrast. Press Press until the arrow points to >8.Language.
13 Power Management Your TextLink Textphone has an automatic shutdown feature that helps conserve energy and prolong battery life.You can set your TextLink Textphone to switch off automatically 5 minutes or 25 minutes after the last button press. 13.1 How to switch automatic shutdown on/off Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >5.Settings. Press Press until the arrow points to >7.Auto shutdown.
Or if you select >1.Cancelled the display shows: HANDY HINTS If you subscribe to Caller Display* and you use automatic shutdown, you will not receive the caller information. • Caller Display and Call Sign are trademarks of BT. You need to contact your telephone network provider to subscribe to these services. 14 “Undo” function in the Main menu This feature allows you to undo the last action. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >8.Undo. Press The most recent action is undone.
Calls to your Call Sign (new) number result in a series of long, single rings = RIIIIIIING……….. . . . RIIIIIIING. This is the Alternate ring melody. Calls to your Normal (original) number result in a series of double rings = RING RING.... RING RING. This is the Normal ring melody. You can set your TextLink Textphone to answer just one of these numbers.
2.Normal to text TextLink Textphone only receives calls to the Normal ring number whilst your other fax/phone/voice answer machine, connected to the telephone socket at the back of the TextLink textphone, receives calls on the Alternate ring number. The Normal ring to the connected phone will be stopped by the TextLink Textphone after the first ring cycle/flash.
16 How to print 16.1 How to print a conversation Conversations and phonebook entries can only be printed to a compatible printer. Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >4.Conversation. Press The display shows: Using keys, select the conversation you wish to print and press The details are shown: Press Press Press Press The display shows the Options menu: until the arrow points to > 3. Print The display shows: until the display returns to standby.
16.2 How to print a received answer message Press Press Press The display shows: The display shows: until the arrow points to >2 Read. Press The display shows the number of messages. Press The display shows the Option menu: Press Press until the arrow points to > 3.
16.3 How to print the whole phone book Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Phone book. Press Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >6.Print phone book.
16.4 How to print one entry from the phone book Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >2.Phone book. Press The display shows: Press The display shows the first entry (alphabeti-cally in the phone book). Press keys to scroll to the entry you want. Or To find an entry in the phone book quickly, press the first letter of the person’s name. Press Press Press The display shows: until the arrow points to >5.Print entry.
17 Help & Information If your product needs repair after the guarantee period has ended, we recommend that you contact the Helpline. Please see page 10 for more details on contacting the Helpline. In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s instructions for replacement or repair. You may be able to resolve any problems you are having with the TextLink textphone by trying the tips given below. 17.
17.7 How to reset your TextLink Textphone to its factory settings Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >5.Settings. Press The display shows: >1.Contrast. Press Press until the arrow points to >9.Factory reset. The display shows: Either Press If you press The display shows: Reset phone book? (Y/N). or the display shows: and then confirms before returning you to the settings menu. Press unchanged. Press to cancel.
17.8 Permanent memory Even if your TextLink Textphone is unplugged from the mains and the batteries are removed, all your settings, phone book entries and stored text messages will be retained. 17.9 Text and phone book memory capacity Your TextLink Textphone can store up to 10,500 characters. The memory is shared between the answer messages and the conversation memory. If you do not delete text, when the memory is full, your TextLink Textphone will delete the oldest messages automatically. 17.
18 World wide Textphone communication codes 18.1 How to select a specific code/return to the pre-set code V.18 Press The display shows: Press until the arrow points to >7.Communications. Press The display shows: Either Press to select >1.Automatic (V.18). Display shows: >V.18 mode set. Or Press Press until the arrow points to the code you want. to select the code. 18.2 Parity mode and Direction mode These settings are used for communicating with old fashioned textphones.
EDT code Baudot code Austria Australia Bosnia–Herzegovina Canada Croatia Great Britain Czech Republic New Zealand Estonia Republic of Ireland Germany South Africa Italy South America Latvia Malta V.21 (CCITT) Greece Finland Norway Great Britain Sweden Republic of Ireland Sometimes in Denmark DTMF Portugal Denmark Slovakia Slovenia Spain Switzerland V.
19 Menu structure 1. Answer machine 1 Answer On/Off 2 Read 3 Delete all 4 Answer message 5 Ring length 2. Phone book 1 View 2 Search 3 Add entry 4 Edit prefix 5 Prefix mode 6 Print phone book 3. Calls lists 1 Outgoing 2 Incoming 4. Conversation 1 Read conversations 2 Last conversation 3 Delete all 5. Settings 1 Contrast 2 Backlight 3 Printer On/Off 4 Ringer 5 Call sign 6 Clock 7 Auto shutdown 8 Language 9 Factory reset 6.
8. Mobile type 1 Type 1 2 Type 2 3 Type 3 4 Type 4 9. Undo *Phone book 1. Call 2. Remove entry 3. Edit entry 4. Add entry 5. Print entry *Call options 1. Call 2. Store 3. Delete all *Options 1. Read 2. Delete 3. Print 4.
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