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  • Page 1 Connevans S S o o l l u u t t i i o o n n s s t t o o i i m m p p r r o o v v e e t t h h e e q q u u a a l l i i t t y y o o f f l l i i f f e e This product may be purchased from Connevans Limited secure online store at www.DeafEquipment.co.uk DeafEquipment.co.uk...
  • Page 2 USING YOUR MINICOM 6000 ™ 305-007555...
  • Page 3 Bedforshire MK43 OBT sales@teletec.co.uk Great Britain Fifth edition First printing May 2007 © 2000-2007 Ultratec, Inc. is a registered trademark of Teletec, Ltd. Turbo Code is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc. Minicom 6000 and Auto ID are trademarks of Ultratec, Inc.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    CONTENTS Contents Safety Instructions CHAPTER 1 Introduction Special Features Overview of the Minicom 6000 Function Keys CHAPTER 2 Setup Selecting a Location Making Connections Setting the Clock Ctrl OPTIONS CHAPTER 3 Basic Calling Making a Call in Direct Connect DIAL...
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 6 Using TextDirect CHAPTER 7 Auto-Answer How Auto-Answer Works About Auto-Answer Memory Setting Up Auto-Answer Ctrl AUTO-ANSWER Turning On Auto-Answer Ctrl AUTO-ANSWER Interrupting Auto-Answer Turning Off Auto-Answer Reading Auto-Answer Messages Changing the Outgoing Auto-Answer Memo AUTO-ANSWER Ctrl Auto-Answer Options Retrieving Messages Remotely CHAPTER 8 Memos...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Changing CCITT Seek Time OPTIONS Ctrl Turning Off the Auto-Answer Relay Voice Announcer Ctrl OPTIONS CHAPTER 11 Codes Using EDT Code Using CCITT Code Using Baudot Code Using the Danish Gateway CHAPTER 12 Service About the Batteries Troubleshooting Repair European Union Declaration of Conformity CHAPTER 13 Specifications APPENDIX A...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Improper adjustment of other controls 4. Do not use the Minicom 6000 near water, may result in damage and will often for example, near a bath, kitchen sink, require extensive work by a qualified...

  • Page 8: Special Features

    CHAPTER INTRODUCTION Special Features ™ Welcome to the Minicom 6000 minicom (text telephone) from Ultratec. Your new minicom has the following special features: A Ring Indicator that tells you when someone is calling. ® communication protocol. This feature transmits signals Turbo Code to other Turbo Code-equipped minicoms as fast as you can type.

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Minicom 6000

    Overview of the Minicom 6000 6 • INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 10: Function Keys

    Function Keys Use the function keys to tell the Minicom 6000 to do something or to change a setting. For example, use the Greeting function key ( ) to send the Greeting memo. Or, use the Options function GREETING key ( ) to set the time and date.
  • Page 11 Diagram of Function Keys This diagram shows the most important functions on the Minicom 6000. ANNOUNCER 8 • INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION • 9...
  • Page 13 Complete List of Function Keys Ctrl Dial Dials a telephone number p. 15 DIAL Ctrl Hangup Hangs up the telephone line p. 18 HANGUP Ctrl Print Turns on an external printer p. 78 PRINT Ctrl Greeting Sends the Greeting memo p.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Location

    AC adapter and either: (1) a connection to a standard telephone line or, (2) access to a telephone. The best way to use the Minicom 6000 is to plug it into a standard telephone line. This is called direct connect. See Selecting a Location below for more information on direct connect.

  • Page 15: Making Connections

    See Acoustic Calling and Answering on page 19 for more information. The Minicom 6000 comes set up for tone dialling, which is used by most telephone lines. If your line uses pulse dialling, make sure the minicom is set up for that. For more information, see Setting Pulse Dialling on page 55.

  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    Auto-Answer message and whenever you press the Time key ( ). You must set the clock Ctrl after you plug in the Minicom 6000 to display the correct date and time. PRINT (UP/LOW) CASE 1. Press the Options key...
  • Page 17 4. Press the Spacebar or the key to set the Back Space day. Then, press Return Return move to the next setting. Press when you …press finish to save changes and exit this menu. Press … 14 • SETUP...

  • Page 18: Basic Calling

    CHAPTER BASIC CALLING This chapter covers the basics of making and receiving minicom calls. Making a Call in Direct Connect Ctrl DIAL 1. Turn on the Minicom 6000. 2. Hold down the Ctrl and press the DIAL key. BASIC CALLING • 15...

  • Page 19: About The Signal Light And Display

    3. Type the telephone number you are calling. Then, press to dial Return the number. While typing, you can use the key to Back Space correct mistakes. 4. When you see an answer on the display, type a greeting. Turn off the Minicom 6000 when you are finished with your call.

  • Page 20: Dialling Tips

    You may need to type a ‘9’ or other number to reach an outside line if you are using the Minicom 6000 in an office. The exact method of dialling will depend on your local telephone system. Dialling a text telephone call should be the same as dialling a voice call.

  • Page 21: Answering A Call In Direct Connect

    HANG UP PHONE Y/N displayed. 2. Press to hang up. The telephone line is hung up, even though the Minicom 6000 is still turned on. (Press if you decide not to hang up.) Answering a Call in Direct Connect 1. The Ring Indicator flashes when the Minicom 6000 receives a call.

  • Page 22: Acoustic Calling And Answering

    Acoustic Calling and Answering 1. Put the telephone handset in the acoustic cups on the Minicom 6000. Make sure that the telephone cord is on the left side. 2. Turn on the Minicom 6000. If you are making a call, go to Step 3. If...
  • Page 23 20 • BASIC CALLING...

  • Page 24: Advanced Calling

    Auto ID helps emergency services detect that you are calling by text telephone. Auto ID comes on when you turn on your Minicom 6000 and continues until you start a conversation. If you are on-line, you will...

  • Page 25: Turbo Code

    The Built-In Help Feature Ctrl HELP Press the Help key ( ) for short descriptions of how to Ctrl HELP use different functions. There are two ways to use the help feature: • Press the Help key ( Ctrl ) first. Then, hold down the HELP key and press the function key you want help with.
  • Page 26 Shift You can switch to Baudot code at any time by pressing Shift Ctrl The Minicom 6000 will return to using the automatic code setting when you turn it off. Ctrl Using Turbo Code Interrupt You can interrupt the other person when he or she is typing by following these steps: 1.

  • Page 27: Conversation Memory

    Conversations are saved one after another in the conversation memory until the memory fills up. When the memory is full, the Minicom 6000 clears the oldest conversations to make room for new ones.
  • Page 28 Ctrl You can save your conversation as a Memo at any time during or after a call, but you must do it before you turn off your Minicom 6000. The conversation is recorded from the beginning of the conversation. Memos are stored in memory until you clear them. For more information on Memos, see Chapter 8.
  • Page 29 The Greeting Memo Ctrl GREETING Your Minicom 6000 comes with a Greeting saved in the list of Memos. The Memo is called ‘Greeting.’ The message saved for it is, ‘Hello ga.’ To answer a call with the Greeting: 1. Turn on the Minicom 6000.

  • Page 30: Changing To Another Text Telephone

    Changing to Another Text Telephone Ctrl Shift If you are at home, you can change from using the Minicom 6000 to a different minicom on a different extension of the telephone line. The Minicom 6000 must be in direct connect to use this feature.
  • Page 31 Office telephone systems vary widely and specifics of how to transfer a call will be different for each system. Most telephone systems require a timed break recall to transfer a call. On the Minicom 6000, typing an ‘!’ when you are dialling sends a timed break recall.

  • Page 32: Sticky Keys

    ) or turn off your Ctrl HANGUP Minicom 6000 when you see the last number you dialled appear on the display. The exact steps you need to follow will depend on your local telephone system. Transferring a minicom call will require the same steps as transferring a voice call.
  • Page 33 30 • ADVANCED CALLING...

  • Page 34: Vco And Hco Calling

    • A standard telephone. • A telephone socket doubler. You can get one at any store that sells telephones. Plug the Minicom 6000 and the telephone into the same telephone socket using the socket doubler. VCO AND HCO CALLING • 31...

  • Page 35: Using Different Codes For Vco/Hco

    5. When you finish speaking, put the handset onto the acoustic cups on the Minicom 6000 with the telephone lead going off to the left. 6. Wait for text to appear on the display, unless you received the call from Typetalk.

  • Page 36: Using Hco In Direct Connect

    You can then type your reply. 6. Repeat steps 2 to 6 each time you want to listen. 7. Be sure to hang up both the telephone and the Minicom 6000 when you finish your call. Using VCO or HCO in Acoustic Mode...
  • Page 37 TextDirect is a Relay Service that allows you to use an operator to translate text into words. This enables conversations between Minicom 6000 users and ordinary phone users. To access the service you dial a special prefix number. For more information on how to access TextDirect contact:...
  • Page 38 012343756026). Instructions on how to change the number are found on page 58 under Changing the Relay Voice Announcer Number. If you are using the Minicom 6000 in auto answer in an office/call centre situation, you may want to turn off the Relay Voice Announcer.
  • Page 39 36 • AUTO-ANSWER...
  • Page 40 Memo memory. You can choose any Memo you have saved as your outgoing Auto-Answer message. If the caller leaves a text telephone message, the Minicom 6000 saves the message and displays the number of messages received. The Minicom 6000 hangs up after 45 seconds of silence.
  • Page 41 Setting Up Auto-Answer Ctrl AUTO-ANSWER The first time you turn on Auto-Answer, you need to tell the Minicom 6000 which Memo you want to use as your outgoing Auto-Answer message. 1. Press the Auto-Answer key ( Ctrl AUTO- AUTO ANSWER ANSWER Ctrl …and...
  • Page 42 5. Press . Your Memo is saved and Auto- Answer is on. This Memo will be your outgoing Auto-Answer Press message whenever you turn on Auto-Answer. Use these function keys when you type your outgoing Auto-Answer Memo: • The left arrow key and the right arrow key Shift Shift...
  • Page 43 . You will be in conversation mode and you can start typing. Remember to turn on Auto-Answer again after you finish the call. Turning Off Auto-Answer Press or turn off the Minicom 6000 to turn off Auto-Answer. If you see on the display, press to read REVIEW MESSAGES Y/N messages or if you decide not to read them.
  • Page 44 If you do not want to read messages when you turn off Auto-Answer, you can do it later. Messages stay in Memory until you clear them. As a reminder, the Minicom 6000 will ask again if you want to read messages the next time you turn on Auto-Answer.
  • Page 45 The TS setting is used with remote message retrieval. It tells the Minicom 6000 to answer after 2 rings if you have messages or 5 rings if you do not. This saves the cost of a call if you have no messages, because you can hang up after 3 rings.
  • Page 46 When the Minicom 6000 answers the telephone, it voices the Relay Voice Announcer message before it sends your Auto-Answer Memo. If you do not want the Minicom 6000 to send the message, follow these steps to turn it off: 1. Press the Options key (...
  • Page 47 You can change your password at any time by repeating the steps above. Reading Messages While You are Away 1. Call your Minicom 6000. The Minicom 6000 must have Auto- Answer turned on when you call. 2. Wait for the answer message to end. Then, press Return 3.
  • Page 48 CHAPTER MEMOS A Memo is a short message that you save in the Minicom 6000 memory and later send to someone during a conversation. Examples of Memos are: • The Auto-Answer Memo that the Minicom 6000 sends out when you are away.
  • Page 49 2. Type a name and press . Names can be up Return to 8 letters, numbers, or spaces. The display shows the Memo name with space to type the Memo. (This example uses the name ‘MEETING.’) 3. Type the Memo. Use these function keys when you type your Memo: •...
  • Page 50 Memo you want to send. You can also type the name instead of pressing Spacebar 3. Press . The Return Minicom 6000 sends the Memo. Press if you want to stop sending the Memo before it ends. MEMOS • 47...
  • Page 51 Editing Memos Ctrl MEMO 1. Press the Memo key ( is displayed. Ctrl MEMO EDIT MEMO 2. Press the until you see the Memo name on the display. Spacebar 3. Press Return Use these function keys to edit the Memo: •...
  • Page 52 CHAPTER DIRECTORY The Directory lets you dial a number by typing the name of an entry. This makes dialling the number much faster and easier. There is no limit to the number of telephone numbers you can save as long as the total number of characters in all Directory entries and Memos is less than 9,500.
  • Page 53 3. Type the number. You may use spaces, parentheses and dashes to make numbers easier to read. NOTE: For information on special characters, see Dialling Tips on page 17. Use these function keys when you type the number: • The left arrow key ( ) and the right arrow key ( Shift Shift...
  • Page 54 Editing a Number Ctrl Back Space DIRECTORY 1. Press the Directory key ( Ctrl Back Space DIRECTORY DIR NAME displayed. 2. Press the until you see the number you want to change on Spacebar the display. 3. Press Return Use the following function keys to make your changes: •...
  • Page 55 52 • DIRECTORY...
  • Page 56 CHAPTER OPTIONS The Minicom 6000 can be adjusted in many ways to suit your individual needs. The following instructions explain how to change the default options (the way the Minicom 6000 works when you first use it or reset it). Changes made in the Options menu are saved when the Minicom 6000 is turned off.
  • Page 57 OPTIONS The display mode sets the direction in which text moves across the display. When you turn on your Minicom 6000, the display mode is always right to left. This is the best mode for minicom conversations. You can also set the display mode to left to right. In this mode, a small circle appears at the left side of the display and leads text from left to right across the display.
  • Page 58 The TS setting is used with remote message retrieval. It tells the Minicom 6000 to answer after 2 rings if you have messages or 5 rings if you do not. This saves the cost of a call if you have no messages, because you can hang up after 3 rings.
  • Page 59 Selecting an Auto-Answer Memo Ctrl OPTIONS Follow these steps to choose any Memo as your outgoing Auto- Answer message: 1. Press the Options key ( Ctrl OPTIONS PRINT (UP/LOW) CASE is displayed. 2. Press until is displayed. Return ANSWER MEMO 3.
  • Page 60 Selecting a Greeting Memo Ctrl OPTIONS Follow these steps to change the Memo that the Minicom 6000 sends when you press the Greeting key ( Ctrl GREETING 1. Press the Options key ( Ctrl OPTIONS PRINT (UP/LOW) CASE is displayed.

  • Page 61: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Ctrl OPTIONS Follow these steps to set the clock: 1. Press the Options key ( Ctrl OPTIONS PRINT (UP/LOW) CASE is displayed. 2. Press until you see Return CHANGE CLOCK (NO) 3. Press the to change the setting to Spacebar (YES) 4.
  • Page 62 Turning Off Turbo Code Ctrl OPTIONS Follow these steps to turn off Turbo Code: 1. Press the Options key ( Ctrl OPTIONS PRINT (UP/LOW) CASE is displayed. 2. Press until you see on the display. Return TURBO CODE (ON) 3. Press the to change the setting to Spacebar (OFF)

  • Page 63: Changing Ccitt Seek Time

    Return NOTE: Selecting zero will turn off CCITT code and your Minicom 6000 will not try to use it even if the other minicom is using CCITT code. Turning Off the Auto-Answer...

  • Page 64: Codes

    CHAPTER CODES Your Minicom 6000 is ready for use in Great Britain when you turn it on. When you type a message to someone, your Minicom 6000 sends sounds over the telephone line. The other minicom ‘translates’ those sounds into letters that are read by the other person. These sounds are called a code.

  • Page 65: Using Ccitt Code

    This code is used by minicoms in the European countries listed below. If you are calling a country that uses CCITT, you can set the Minicom 6000 to use only CCITT for the call. You can also use CCITT to connect with computers that have modems for communication, electronic mail or bulletin board services.
  • Page 66 Press CCITT Settings and Computer Connections If you use CCITT code often, you may need to change settings. You can change the following settings on your Minicom 6000 before or during your call: Originate/Answer determines which machine is calling (originating) and which machine is answering.
  • Page 67 OPTIONS Ctrl This option sets the length of time during which the Minicom 6000 sends out a CCITT seek tone. The normal text telephone seek time is three seconds. You may need more time if you often connect to computers. Six seconds is recommended.

  • Page 68: Using Baudot Code

    This code is used by minicoms in the countries listed below. Baudot code has two speeds: 45 and 50 baud. If you are calling a country that uses Baudot, you can set the Minicom 6000 to use only Baudot code for the call. Countries that use Baudot are:...

  • Page 69: Using The Danish Gateway

    NOTE: You will have three choices when choosing baud rates in Baudot code: 45, 50, and auto. The auto setting enables Turbo Code, which allows the Minicom 6000 to communicate faster and you can interrupt the person typing to you. In order for auto baud to work, Turbo Code needs to be on.
  • Page 70 Calling the Danish Gateway DIAL Ctrl 1. Press the Dial key ( Ctrl DIAL TYPE NAME, NUM, OR CR displayed. 2. Type the Danish Gateway number, 00 45 65 99 65 99. 3. After you connect to the gateway, you will see this display screen, which means: Enter the telephone number.
  • Page 71 5. Press . You will see Return this display, which means: Calling started. Wait while your call is connected. 6. When you see a greeting, you can begin your conversation. Turn off the Minicom 6000 when you finish. 68 • CODES...

  • Page 72: Service

    6000 remains plugged in. Checking the Batteries Follow these steps to check the batteries: 1. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Turn on the Minicom 6000 for 30 minutes. (You can still use it for calls during this time). SERVICE • 69...
  • Page 73 30 minutes. If the power light blinks within 30 minutes, the batteries are getting weak, and should be replaced. 4. Plug the AC adapter back in. Turn off the Minicom 6000. Replacing the Batteries Replace the batteries every two or three years, or when they run down in less than 30 minutes.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Baudot code.) Power The Ring Indicator does not work Be sure the plastic tab has been pulled out of the battery compartment and that you have plugged in the Minicom 6000 for at least 24 hours. SERVICE • 71...
  • Page 75 The batteries may be old, and need to be replaced. See About the Batteries on page 69. The Minicom 6000 does not turn on when you press the On/Off switch, or the power light blinks even when the AC adapter is plugged in.

  • Page 76: Repair

    Repair If your Minicom 6000 is not working the way you expect it to, we may be able to help you solve the problem over the telephone. Call Teletec at the number on the inside front cover. Sending in the Minicom 6000 for Service...

  • Page 77: European Union Declaration Of Conformity

    74 • SERVICE...

  • Page 78: Specifications

    CHAPTER SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions Communication Codes Stores and dials as many named Directory numbers as Size: 25.4 cm x 24.1 cm x 7.6 cm Automatic code detection on memory will hold (10 in. x 9.5 in. x 3 in.) outgoing calls (Turbo Code, Weight: 1.7 Kg (3.6 lbs) with CCITT or Baudot) Auto-Answer/Conversation...
  • Page 79 This modem is for connection to the British proceed indication. If you use the public switched telephone network. Minicom 6000 with a compatible The Minicom 6000 has been tested for use switchboard it cannot be guaranteed that of the following facilities: the Minicom 6000 will operate correctly •...

  • Page 80: Using An External Printer

    EXTERNAL PRINTER You can connect a parallel (Centronics-type) dot matrix printer to your Minicom 6000 if you want to print out your conversations, Auto- Answer messages, Memos and Directory entries. If your printer is Epson-compatible then you can change the size of the characters that are printed to make them easier to read by setting the print style.

  • Page 81: Turning The Printer On And Off

    Turning the Printer On and Off Ctrl PRINT You can turn printing on and off from the Minicom 6000 keyboard by using the Print key ( Ctrl PRINT PRINTER ON PRINTER OFF displayed. Other Printer Information You can start a new printed line by pressing the key.

  • Page 82: Printing Memos Ctrl + 6 / Memo

    Memo you want to print. Return 4. Press the Print key ( ). The Minicom 6000 prints the Ctrl PRINT Memo. Press any key to stop printing before the end of the Memo.
  • Page 83 Printing a List of Numbers in the Directory 1. Press the Directory key ( Ctrl Back Space DIRECTORY DIR NAME displayed. 2. Press the . The display shows the first number in the Spacebar Directory. If you want to print only part of the directory, keep pressing the until you see the first number you want to print.

  • Page 84: Index

    INDEX AC adapter...11, 12, 71-72, 75 reading messages conversation memory...25 connecting...12 remotely...43-44 Directory memory...51 jack...6 turning off Relay Voice Memo memory...48 Announcer...43, 60 Acoustic cups...6, 11, 19, 32- Clock turning on and off...39 33, 75 printing date and time...57 Batteries setting the date and Adapter.
  • Page 85 Dialling...15-19 Memo...26, 45, 57 saving...44-46 using...26 Dial key...8-10 Send Memo key...8-10 from the Directory...17 Hanging up using...47 from the keyboard...5 automatically in Auto- Message. See Auto-Answer, Answer...37, 44 in acoustic mode...19 Greeting or Memos Hangup key...8-10, 18 pulse...12, 17, 55, 71 New Zealand, calling...65 in acoustic mode...19 Redialing the last...
  • Page 86 Resetting the Minicom South America, calling...65 Troubleshooting...71-72 6000...73 Spacebar...6 Turbo Code...5, 22-23 Return setting, CCITT Spain, calling...61 Typetalk...34-35 code...65 Specifications...75 saving the number for...34 Ring Indicator...6, 11, 12, 18, Sticky Keys...5, 29 telephone numbers...34 23, 71 Sweden, calling...62 using...34 Safety instructions...4 Switzerland, calling...61 Save Conversation key...8-10 United States, calling...65...
  • Page 87 CE mark: • 1999/5/EC RTTE Radio Telecommunications Terminal Equipment • 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive Details concerning the specific standards with which this product has been tested can be obtained from your local dealer or Teletec International, Ltd.

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