Second Printing, August 1987 -• This instruction manual is intended to guide you, the user, in the use and care of your new Minicom TOO. It is not all inclusi e, cannot cover all situations or uses , and may contain technical in accuracies or typographical errors . The warranty for your M inicom is stated in full on a separate " Warranty Registration Card ." This manual contains no additional warranties. Tech nical improvements or changes in Minicom may be made by Ultratec, Inc.
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Acknowledgement In 1963, Dr. Robert H. Weitbrecht, a physicist with a profound hearing loss, made an exciting and important breakthrough for people who are deaf or hearing impaired . He developed an acoustic coupler that could accurately transmit and receive TTY (Teletypewriter) signals over telephone lines. For the fi rst time, by using the Weitbrecht coupler with a TTY, a deaf individual could communi cate by telephone . Dr. Robert H.
Contents Congratulations Section You now own a Minicom TOO . Minicom comes in two different models - the Minicom III and the Minicom IV. Both Minicom models are sturdy, portable, reliable, and easy to use anywhere . 1 How to Set Up Your Minicom III or IV The Minicom III has a three-row keyboard . The Minicom IV has four rows of keys and includes a built-in printer port . You can use the printer port to connect your Minicom IV to a printer to print your TOO conversations .
H Set Up Your Minicom Close To Your Phone You will probably use your Minicom frequently. So set it up in a comfortable place close to your telephone. You will need an eledri cal out let nearby.
How to Set Up Your Min·com Set Up Your Minicom Close To Your Phone 1. Plug the AC charger! adapter cord into the jack at the back of your Minicom. You will probably use your Mini com frequently. So set it up in a comfortable place close to your telephon e. You will need an electrical outlet nearby. 2. Plug the AC charger! adapter into an electrical outlet. Leaving the AC charger/ adapter plugged in for long periods of time will not harm your Minicom. 3. Turn your Minicom on. '" ... .
How to Make andAnswer TDD Calls Making a TDD Call - 1. Turn your Minicom on. Watch the signal light on the left side of the display when you make your TDD call. The signal light shows you the sounds on the telephone line so you will know what is happening. The power light will glow red . j 2. Place your telephone handset in the Minicom acoustic cups. Make sure the telephone cord is at your left. Answering a TDD Call 3. Watch the signal light for a dial tone.
5. When the person you are calling answers, start typing. , If a hearing person answers, the signal light will flicker as he or she speaks. Push the space bar a few times to show you are calling by TDD . .l 6. When you finish your call, turn off your Minicom and hang up the telephone. J # " "I , • .. ("l F xc", Answering a TOO Call You may need a signaling device, such as the Ultratec Phone Master™, to tell you when your phone is ringing . ,. I ... -. ...
TDD Etiquette .I.IGA" means GO AHEAD. Type "GA" when you want the person you are talking to to start typing. When you read "GA," it is your turn to type. .I.IQ" is the same as a QUESTION MARK(?). .I.ISK" means STOP KEYING. Type " SK " when you want to end your conversation. If someone types " SK" to you, type " SKSK" if you are finished talking. When both you and the person you are talking to have typed "SK," hang up your phone and turn off your Minicom . .I.IGA or SK" is a short way to say, .1.
How to Use the Rechargeable Batteries Making a Call on Battery Power When your M inicom batteries are fully charged, th ey can supply power for up to one and one-half hours. The optional heavy-duty batteries last even longer. IMPORTANT! Rechargeable work best if \\\e.'1 ale (Un down batteri~s and lecnalged lrequently. If you don't use the Minicom batteries vef\ often, they may run down too soon. See page 8.
H V Replacing the Batteries 1. Remove the cover to the Minicom battery compartment. If you r batteries consistently run down too soon after recharging, you may need to replace them. But fi rst try giving the batteries some "exercise." Follow the instructions on page 8 before you replace the batteries. Press in at the back of the cover and lift up. 2. Lift the battery holder out of the case and remove the old batteries.
How toUse aPrinter With Your Minicom IV ™ Minicom IV ™ Comes With a Built-In Printer Port The Minicom IV printer port is inside the battery compart ment. Use it to connect your Minicom IV to a printer to print your TDD conversations. Printer cables are available from your Ultratec dealer. e Rili.sed edge " / at the top 1. Plug one end of your printer cable into the npRINTfR" socket inside the battery compartment.
Care and Service Caring for Your Minicom - Your Minicom is a modern microcomputer-based electronic device. Ph] s Proted it from dust and dirt when you are not using it, and be careful not to spill liquids on it. If the case gets dirty, use a damp cloth to wipe it clean. What to Do If... v An incoming message is all numbers and punctuation. The incoming message is probably stuck in "figures" mode. This happens sometimes in TDD calls. Press the space bar once or twice.
Minicom Specifications Physical Dimensions Size: 8.9" x 10" x 2.5" (224 mm x 254.0 mm x 63.5 mm) Weight: 2.5 Ibs. 0.1 kg) including batteries Power AC charger/ad apter: 9VDC 500 ma (Barrel is positive) Adapter is U.L. listed, CSA approved Standard batteries: 6 size AA NiCad rechargeable Heavy-duty (optional): 6 size sub-C NiCad rechargeable Keyboard ' Minicom III : 3-row keyboard, 33 keys Minicom IV: 4-row keyboard, 43 keys Character set: A-Z, 0-9, Bksp, Rtrn, Space, + - =!$'O"/:;?,.
