Summary of Contents for Prentke Romich Company Vanguard Plus
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Setting up and Using the Bluetooth Card ™ Cell Phone Instructions for Vanguard Plus and ™ Essence Software Version 5.06 or higher * For Bluetooth Card instructions for a Vantage+ or Vanguard II with software version 5.0 – 5.05, please contact PRC or your distributor. Ask for part number 14847 v 1.02.
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BLUETOOTH CARD INSTRUCTIONS for a BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE 15098v1.01...
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Vanguard Plus, Essence , Vanguard and PRC Bluetooth Card are trademarks of Prentke Romich Company. Semantic Compaction, Minspeak and Unity are registered trademarks of Semantic Compaction Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Minspeak systems use the methodology derived from concepts covered by patents and patents pending in the United States and other countries.
PLEASE READ! IMPORTANT NOTES about using a Bluetooth Cell Phone and your Device! With some phones there is the possibility that you will hear static and buzzing from your device when you make a call. This is NOT a problem with your device.
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Installing the Bluetooth Card - Vanguard+ Parts in the Bag: Bluetooth Card Audio Cable You will not need the new memory door that is also in the Parts bag. You must also have: Your Vanguard A Bluetooth cell phone BLUETOOTH CARD INSTALLATION Vanguard...
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Plug in the Audio Cable Small, white end of cable plugs in here. Turn your Vanguard OFF before beginning this process. Open the memory door on the right side of the case. Plug the white end of the audio cable into the small white connector that you can see below and to the right of the system card that is already in your Vanguard.
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Insert the Bluetooth Phone Card The side of the card with PRC on the label faces Place the phone card in Slot B (above the system card that is already in its place). The end with the pin-holes goes in first and the side with PRC on the label should be facing up as you insert the card.
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Press here to remove card. Use a pencil or Plug cable into hole something similar to on the end of the card. press the button. Plug the audio cable into the small hole that you see on the end of the phone card. You will not be able to close the door once the cable is plugged in.
The Phone Page There is a PHONE page that contains messages you can use to talk on the phone. You cannot make calls or send text messages from this page, but you can use it to talk. The Phone DIRECTORY on the PHONE page allows you to send and receive calls and text messages.
The Phone Activity Row Go to your CORE overlay. Select the ACTIVITY key until you see the PHONE key . Select the PHONE key. You see the PHONE Activity Row. The Phone Activity Row allows you send and receive calls and text messages. PAIR AND USE THE BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE Vanguard...
Pair your Cell Phone with the Vanguard In the PHONE Activity Row, select the PHONE DIAL PAD key You see: Select the Phone Configuration key. Select the Phone Configuration key PAIR AND USE THE BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE Vanguard...
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Once your phone is in "discoverable" mode, select the Pair to Phone key. On your phone, go to the "Bluetooth Menu". To find this menu you may have to read the manual that came with your phone. Put your phone in "discoverable" mode. ...
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The Paired Devices key allows you to view any Bluetooth cell phones you have been paired with. The Disconnect key allows you to disconnect (or "un-pair") from the phone you are currently using. The Ringer Menu allows you to set the standard tones for Ringer and Notify Message. The ability to import ring tones will be available in future software development.
Using the Dial Pad The Dial Pad allows you to perform all phone functions: dial calls, answer calls, go to your PHONE page to carry on a conversation, send and receive text messages. To make a call your phone must be paired with your Vanguard and this icon must be visible in the Status Display Area of the Vanguard.
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To Make a Call You can make calls using the Dial Pad, or, if you have numbers stored in your Phone Directory, you can dial a call from there. For un-stored numbers, use the Dial Pad to dial the phone number you want by selecting the keys on the number keypad.
Add Contacts You can add contacts two different ways: from the Dial Pad and from the Directory page. First, let's look at the Contacts keys on the Phone Dial Pad. Contacts and Add Contact keys To Add a Contact Select the Add Contact key. ...
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Select a contact to dial. You return to the Dial Pad. Select the Send key to dial your number. Add an Incoming Number When you receive a call, the caller's number will be displayed in the Text Display Area. You can add this number to your Contacts.
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Add Numbers to the Phone Directory You can also store numbers that you use a lot on using the Phone Directory on your PHONE page. Go to the PHONE page and select the DIRECTORY key Select the SET-UP key from the front of the case.
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Select INSERT TOOL Use More Items until you see the PHONE DIAL NUMBER key . Select this key. Now enter the phone number you want and then select OK. You see: Select OK to keep the number and exit your Spelling page. ...
Send a Text Message To send and receive text messages, use the Send Text Message and Text Message keys on the Phone Dial Pad or the PHONE SEND TEXT MESSAGES and PHONE TEXT MESSAGES keys on the Phone Directory page. To Send a Text Message ...
Reading a Text Message When you receive a text message, an icon of a small white envelope will appear in the Status Display Area of your Vanguard near the other phone icons. To Read a Text Message Select the Text Messages key on the Phone Dial Pad or the PHONE TEXT MESSAGES key on your Phone Directory page.
Options for Listening to Callers There are several way you can listen to callers: you can use the internal speakers; you can plug headphones into the connector on the side of your device case and/or you can pair with Bluetooth headphones; you can also use the internal speakers in combination with headphones.
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Or you can pair with Bluetooth headphones and listen to the caller through those headphones. You can also plug in headphones and pair with Bluetooth headphones. This way, two people can listen to a conversation. Speakers & Headphones You can listen using the internal speakers, plugged in headphones and or Bluetooth headphones in any combination.
Using the Internal Microphone to Speak You can use the Vanguard's internal microphone to speak on the phone if you are able to do this. Using the Internal Microphone In the Phone Configuration Menu, turn the Microphone option to ON. ...
Adjusting Caller and Listener Volume You can adjust the input and output volume of your calls. Input Volume If you have trouble hearing the person who is talking to you, turn this volume option up. If the person's voice is too loud, turn this option down. Output Volume If the other person is having trouble hearing you, turn this option up.
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PLEASE READ! IMPORTANT NOTES about using a Bluetooth Cell Phone and your Device! With some phones there is the possibility that you will hear static and buzzing from your device when you make a call. This is NOT a problem with your device.
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Installing the Bluetooth Card – Essence|VG Parts in the Bag: Bluetooth Card Audio Cable You will not need the new memory door that is also in the Parts bag. You must also have: Your Essence|VG A Bluetooth cell phone BLUETOOTH CARD INSTALLATION Essence|VG...
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Plug in the Audio Cable Small, white end of cable plugs in here. Turn your Essence|VG OFF before beginning this process. Open the memory door on the right side of the case. Plug the white end of the audio cable into the small white connector that you can see below and to the right of the system card that is already in your Essence|VG.
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Insert the Bluetooth Phone Card The side of the card with PRC on the label faces Place the phone card in Slot B (above the system card that is already in its place). The end with the pin-holes goes in first and the side with PRC on the label should be facing up as you insert the card.
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Press here to remove card. Use a pencil or Plug cable into hole something similar to on the end of the card. press the button. Plug the audio cable into the small hole that you see on the end of the phone card. You will not be able to close the door once the cable is plugged in.
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The PHONE Page There is a Bluetooth PHONE page in your device. The PHONE key takes you to the page. You may see this key on your Keyboard or you can select it from the DIRECTORY page. When you select the PHONE key you see the PHONE page. This contains the most often-used phone keys as well as some pre-stored messages that you can use.
Pair and Configure your Bluetooth Cell Phone On your PHONE page: Select the PHONE DIAL PAD key from the PHONE page. Select the Phone Configuration key. Select the Phone Configuration key BLUETOOTH CARD INSTALLATION Essence|VG...
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Once your phone is in "discoverable" mode, select the Pair to Phone key. On your phone, go to the "Bluetooth Menu". To find this menu you may have to read the manual that came with your phone. Put your phone in "discoverable" mode. ...
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The Disconnect key allows you to disconnect (or "un-pair") from the phone you are currently using. The Ringer Menu allows you to set the standard tones for Ringer and Notify Message. The ability to import ring tones will be available in future software development. Also in the Phone Configuration menu are Internal and Audio Volume Controls.
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Using the Dial Pad The Dial Pad allows you to perform all phone functions: dial calls, answer calls, go to your PHONE page to carry on a conversation, send and receive text messages. To make a call your phone must be paired with your VG and this icon must be visible in the Status Display Area of the VG.
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To Make a Call You can make calls using the Dial Pad, or, if you have numbers stored on your PHONE page, you can dial a call from there (see the next page for more information). For un-stored numbers, use the Dial Pad to dial the phone number you want by selecting the keys on the number keypad.
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Add Contacts You can add contacts two different ways: from the Dial Pad and from the PHONE page. First let's look at the Contacts keys on the Phone Dial Pad. Contacts and Add Contact keys Let's add a contact. Select the Add Contact key. ...
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Select the Send key to dial your number. Add Numbers to the PHONE Page You can also store numbers that you use a lot on your PHONE page. Select SETUP to begin storing contacts on this page. Select the SETUP key. ...
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You return to the PHONE page and you see your "pizza" key. If you also want this number in your Contacts, you will have to use the Add Contacts key on the Phone Dial Pad. Add an Incoming Number When you receive a call, the caller's number will be displayed in the Text Display Area.
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Send a Text Message To send and receive text messages, use the Send Text Message and Text Message keys on the Phone Dial Pad or the PHONE SEND TEXT MESSAGES and PHONE TEXT MESSAGES keys on the PHONE page. To Send a Text Message ...
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Reading a Text Message When you receive a text message, an icon of a small white envelope will appear in the Status Display Area of your device screen near the other phone icons. To Read a Text Message Select the Text Messages key on the Phone Dial Pad or the PHONE TEXT MESSAGES key on your PHONE page.
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Options for Listening to Callers There are several way you can listen to callers: you can use the internal speakers; you can plug headphones into the connector on the side of your device case and/or you can pair with Bluetooth headphones; you can also use the internal speakers in combination with headphones.
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Or you can pair with Bluetooth headphones and listen to the caller through those headphones. You can also plug in headphones and pair with Bluetooth headphones. This way, two people can listen to a conversation. Speakers & Headphones You can listen using the internal speakers, plugged in headphones and or Bluetooth headphones in any combination.
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Using the Internal Microphone to Speak You can use the VG's internal microphone to speak on the phone if you are able to do this. Using the Internal Microphone In the Phone Configuration Menu, turn the Microphone option to ON. ...
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Adjusting Caller and Listener Volume You can adjust the input and output volume of your calls. Input Volume If you have trouble hearing the person who is talking to you, turn this volume option up. If the person's voice is too loud, turn this option down. Output Volume If the other person is having trouble hearing you, turn this option up.
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