FSTTY for PAC Mate User’s Guide

Freedom Scientific BLV Group, LLC
June, 2005

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Table of Contents

Welcome
      Requirements
      What’s in the Box
Getting Started
      Setting Up the FSTTY Hardware
      Overview of the Ultratec Intelle-Modem
      Connecting the Components
      Using Your Carrying Case
      Setting Up the FSTTY Software
      Preparing to Install the Software
      Installing FSTTY
      Installing the Socket Serial I/O Card Software
      Starting FSTTY
      Activating FSTTY
Using FSTTY
      Making a TTY Call
      Answering a TTY Call
      Automatically Answering Calls
      Saving Conversations
      Quitting FSTTY
Advanced Commands
      Clearing your Conversation History
      Copying Text
      Pasting Text
      Sending Contacts and Calendar Information
      Entering Command Mode
Intelle-Modem Commands
FSTTY Keyboard Shortcuts

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing FSTTY for PAC Mate. FSTTY is a complete telecommunications solution for deaf/blind PAC Mate users. With the included external modem and FSTTY software, you can communicate with any teletypewriter (TTY) device easily and quickly.

Requirements

To use this product, you need the following items in addition to those that are included with your purchase of FSTTY:

What’s in the Box

The following components are included with your purchase of FSTTY:

Document Conventions

This guide observes the following conventions:

Getting Started

Setting Up the FSTTY Hardware

FSTTY includes all the necessary cables and components that you need to use your PAC Mate and portable braille display as a fully functional TTY device. Detailed steps on how to connect the various components are provided in Connecting the Components.

Overview of the Ultratec Intelle-Modem

Before attempting to connect all the components, familiarize yourself with the various connectors and controls on the back of the Ultratec Intelle-Modem. Turn the modem so that the rear side of the unit is facing you. Proceeding from left to right, each of the modem’s connectors and controls is described in order below:

Note: The user’s guide for the Ultratec Intelle-Modem is included on the FSTTY program CD in text format. This guide contains detailed information about your modem.

Connecting the Components

After you have become familiar with the various connectors on the back of the modem, do the following to connect the components required to use FSTTY:

  1. Connect the power cable to the small, round AC power connector between the volume knob and power switch. Then, plug the cable into a standard AC wall outlet.
  2. Connect the phone cable to the Phone jack on the back of the modem. Then, plug it into a standard analog telephone wall jack. The Phone jack is the jack closest to the center of the unit.

Tip: If you also want to use the wall jack for a conventional telephone, connect a second telephone cable (not supplied) to the Line jack. Then, plug this cable into the jack on the conventional telephone.

  1. Connect the serial cable to the modem’s serial port.
  2. The cable for the Socket serial I/O card has two ends. One end is a serial connection, and the other is a CompactFlash card. Connect the serial connection to the open end of the serial cable.
  3. Insert the CompactFlash card end of the cable into an available slot on your PAC Mate BX or QX.
  4. Be sure that your portable Braille display is connected to the PAC Mate. For more information, refer to your PAC Mate portable braille display user’s guide.

Using Your Carrying Case

FSTTY includes a carrying case that can hold your Ultratec Intelle-Modem, cables, and AC power adapter. To open the case, open the zipper and then lift up the top flap. This top flap has a zippered compartment for storing the various FSTTY cables. A pouch is also located inside the case. Use this pouch to store the AC power adapter for the Intelle-Modem.

Tip: Before opening the carrying case, note the position of the metal ring attachments. If these rings are below the zipper, then the case is right-side up.

Inside the case is a foam insert designed to protect the Intelle-Modem during transport. You can secure this insert inside the case using the pair of Velcro strips underneath the foam. To attach these strips to the foam, peel back the thin paper that cover the strips’ adhesive backing. Then, replace the foam insert, pressing down on it firmly. The adhesive backs will attach the Velcro strips to the foam insert, securing it in place.

Setting Up the FSTTY Software

Before using FSTTY, you must install the FSTTY software and the Socket serial I/O card software on your PAC Mate. The FSTTY software allows your PAC Mate to function just like a standard TTY device. The Socket serial I/O card software provides the necessary drivers for the included serial I/O card. To install this software on your PAC Mate, you need a personal computer with Microsoft ActiveSync.

Note: To activate your license of FSTTY, you also need an Internet connection (see Activating FSTTY).

Preparing to Install the Software

Before installing either the FSTTY software or the Socket serial I/O card software, do the following to prepare for the installation:

  1. Connect your PAC Mate to your personal computer using a USB cable.
  2. Establish a Standard or Guest ActiveSync partnership.
  3. Insert the FSTTY program CD in your computer’s CD drive.
  4. On your computer, press WINDOWS Key+E to start Windows Explorer.
  5. Select your CD drive and then press F6 to view a list of all files and folders on the FSTTY program CD.

After you finish these steps, refer to Installing FSTTY and Installing the Socket Serial I/O Card Software for information on completing the software installation.

Installing FSTTY

After you have performed the steps in Preparing to Install the Software, do the following to install FSTTY:

  1. In Windows Explorer, select the file FSTTYSetup.exe and press ENTER.
  2. Read the introduction and then choose Next.
  3. Read the license agreement. If you accept the terms and conditions of the license agreement, select the I accept the terms in the license agreement radio button and choose Finish.
  4. Setup asks you whether you want to install FSTTY in the default folder. Choose Yes to continue, or choose No to select a different folder.
  5. A message displays indicating that the installation is complete. Choose OK to continue.

FSTTY is now installed on your PAC Mate. However, you must activate your license of FSTTY before you can use the program. For more information on activation, see Activating FSTTY.

Installing the Socket Serial I/O Card Software

Before you can use the Socket serial I/O card to connect your PAC Mate and modem, you must install the necessary software. After you have performed the steps in Preparing to Install the Software, do the following:

  1. In Windows Explorer, select the file HSSIO-CR1515.exe and press ENTER.
  2. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.
  3. Perform a soft reset on the PAC Mate.

Starting FSTTY

After you have connected all the components and installed the necessary software, you can begin using FSTTY. To start FSTTY on your PAC Mate, do the following:

  1. Press the WINDOWS Key (F4) to open the Start menu.
  2. Press P to choose Programs.
  3. Press F until you select FSTTY.
  4. Press ENTER to start the program.

If this is the first time you have started FSTTY, you need to activate your license before you can use the software. For more information, see Activating FSTTY.

Activating FSTTY

After you install the FSTTY software, you can activate your license. To activate FSTTY, you need a personal computer with an Internet connection. Do the following to complete the activation process:

  1. On your personal computer, connect to the Internet and point your browser to http://www.PMActivate.com.
  2. Follow the link for FSTTY Activation.
  3. Type your confirmation code into the Confirmation code from software certificate edit box. You can find this code in print and braille on the activation card included with FSTTY.
  4. Follow the instructions on the Web page to provide the remaining required information.
  5. Choose the Submit button to receive your authorization code. Copy this code and store it in a safe location. You will need to enter it the first time you start FSTTY.
  6. Start your PAC Mate. Then, open the Start menu, choose Programs, and choose FSTTY.
  7. Follow the instructions on your PAC Mate to enter the authorization code that you received from PMActivate.com.

If you entered your authorization code correctly, FSTTY is now fully authorized on your PAC Mate.

Using FSTTY

Making a TTY Call

After you have installed and activated the software and connected all the necessary components, you are ready to make a call. You can call any person with a TTY device or FSTTY. Do the following to make a call:

  1. Turn the Intelle-Modem on by moving the on/off switch towards the center of the unit.
  2. On your PAC Mate, open the Start menu, choose Programs, and then choose FSTTY.
  3. When FSTTY starts, the modem is in command mode. This mode allows you to issue commands directly to the Intelle-Modem. Press T to switch to tone dialing.

Tip: A list of some additional useful modem commands can be found in Intelle-Modem Commands.

  1. Press D, type the number that you want to dial, and press ENTER (DOT 8).

Tip: While dialing, the modem displays status messages, such as “Dialing” or “Connect.” When one of these messages displays, you will feel the cursor of the braille display move quickly from left to right. This indicates that a status message has appeared. To read this message, press the UP ARROW.

  1. If the person you are calling answers, a conversation begins. When you type text, it is immediately sent to the person you are talking to. Similarly, text that the other person types immediately displays. You can review the content of your conversation using the standard PAC Mate navigation commands.

Tip: You can copy parts of your conversation. You can also paste text, contacts, and calendar items into your conversation. For more information, see Advanced Commands.

  1. When you are finished talking, press ALT+C (DOTS 2-3-4-5-6 CHORD, C) to switch to command mode.
  2. Press H to hang up.

Answering a TTY Call

To answer an incoming call, the Intelle-Modem must be turned on and FSTTY must be running. The status message “Ring” displays when you receive an incoming call. To answer the call, press A. Once the connection is established, you can begin exchanging messages with the person that called you.

Automatically Answering Calls

Auto Answer is a feature that allows FSTTY to answer incoming calls automatically. To enable this feature, do the following:

  1. Ensure that you are in command mode. FSTTY automatically enters command mode when you first start the program or after you end a conversation.
  2. Press R.
  3. Type a number between 1 and 255 to specify how many rings you want FSTTY to wait before answering. Press ENTER (DOT 8).
  4. If you want FSTTY to send a message to the caller after answering, press M. When FSTTY asks if you want to enter a new message, press Y. Type the message you want to use and then press ESC (F1).

Tip: The ability to leave a message is useful if you want FSTTY to answer calls when you are not available.

  1. Press Z. FSTTY informs you that Auto Answer is on. You can press any key to turn Auto Answer off again.

When you receive an incoming call, FSTTY automatically answers it after the specified number of rings and then displays your message (if any). You can then begin typing or receiving text. When you or the caller hang up, FSTTY returns to Auto Answer mode and awaits the next call.

Saving Conversations

You can save a transcript of any conversations you have had during the current FSTTY session. You can then open and read this file in a text editor or word processor, such as FSEdit or Pocket Word.

To save a transcript of your latest conversations, do the following:

  1. Press ALT (F2), open the File menu, and choose Save.
  2. In the Name edit box, type a name for the file.
  3. In the Folder combo box, select the folder you want to save the file in.
  4. The Type combo box specifies that FSTTY will save the conversation as a text (.txt) file. You cannot change the file type.
  5. In the Location combo box, select the memory storage area where you want to save the file.
  6. Choose OK to save the file.

Quitting FSTTY

To quit FSTTY, press ALT (F2), open the File menu, and choose Exit. FSTTY deletes the text of all conversations you have had during the current session unless you save it in a file (see Saving Conversations).

Advanced Commands

This section describes some of the more advanced commands and features available in FSTTY.

Clearing Your Conversation History

You can delete the text of all conversations you have had during the current FSTTY session. To do this, press ALT (F2), open the Edit menu, and choose Clear History.

Copying Text

You can copy text from the current conversation or another document to the PAC Mate Clipboard. Text that you copied can then be inserted at the end of the current conversation (see Pasting Text).

To copy text, you must first select it using the following commands:

Tip: In addition to pressing CTRL+A (E CHORD, A), you can select all the text in the current conversation by using the Select All command on the Edit menu.

After you select the text, press CTRL+C (E CHORD, C) to copy it to the Clipboard. Alternatively, press ALT (F2), open the Edit menu, and choose Copy. If you decide to select and copy some different text, the new text replaces the text currently on the Clipboard.

Pasting Text

You can use the Append Paste command to insert text that you have copied at the end of the current conversation. The pasted text is immediately transmitted to the person you are talking to. To paste text that you have copied, press CTRL+V (E CHORD, P). Alternatively, press ALT (F2), open the Edit menu, and choose Append Paste.

Sending Contacts and Calendar Information

You can quickly send information from Contacts and Calendar to a person you are having a conversation with. Any details that you have entered for the selected contact or calendar item are converted into text and inserted at the end of the current conversation.

To send information from Contacts or Calendar, do the following:

  1. Open the Start menu and choose either Contacts or Calendar.
  2. Select the contact person or calendar item you want to send, and press CTRL+C (E CHORD, C).
  3. Return to FSTTY, and press CTRL+V (E CHORD, P).

Entering Command Mode

Any time you are not engaged in a conversation, FSTTY enters command mode. In command mode, you can issue commands directly to the Intelle-Modem. However, you can temporarily enter command mode while you are in the middle of a conversation. To do this, press ALT+C (DOTS 2-3-4-5-6 CHORD, C). Alternatively, you can press ALT (F2), open the Edit menu, and choose Command Sequence. FSTTY enters command mode.

For a list of useful modem commands, see Intelle-Modem Commands. For a complete list of commands, refer to the Ultratec Intelle-Modem user’s guide on your FSTTY program CD. Alternatively, you can type ? (question mark) while in command mode.

To exit command mode and return to your conversation, press ESC (F1).

Intelle-Modem Commands

The following commands can only be issued if FSTTY is in command mode. To enter command mode, press ALT (F2), open the Edit menu, and choose Command Sequence.

Note: Complete explanations for these and other commands can be found in the Ultratec Intelle-Modem user’s guide included on the FSTTY program CD.

 

Command

Keystroke

Answer Call

A

Display Current Communications Settings

C

Dial Number

D

Hang Up

H

Auto Answer Message

M

Switch to Pulse Dialing

P

Switch to Tone Dialing

T

Turn Auto Answer on

Z

View Command Mode Help

? (Question Mark)

FSTTY Keyboard Shortcuts

The following is a list of the keyboard shortcuts available in FSTTY.

 

Command

BX Keystroke

QX Keystroke

Select All

E CHORD, A

CTRL+A

Copy Selected Text

E CHORD, C

CTRL+C

Append Paste

E CHORD, P

CTRL+V

Clear History

E CHORD, H

CTRL+H

Switch to Command Mode

DOTS 2-3-4-5-6 CHORD, C

ALT+C