Freedom Scientific BLV Group, LLC
June, 2005
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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
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.
To use this product, you need the following items in addition to those that are included with your purchase of FSTTY:
The following components are included with your purchase of FSTTY:
This guide observes the following conventions:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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).
Before installing either the FSTTY software or the Socket serial I/O card software, do the following to prepare for the installation:
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.
After you have performed the steps in Preparing to Install the Software, do the following to install FSTTY:
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.
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:
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:
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.
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:
If you entered your authorization code correctly, FSTTY is now fully authorized on your PAC Mate.
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:
Tip: A list of some additional useful modem commands can be found in Intelle-Modem Commands.
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.
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.
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.
Auto Answer is a feature that allows FSTTY to answer incoming calls automatically. To enable this feature, do the following:
Tip: The ability to leave a message is useful if you want FSTTY to answer calls when you are not available.
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.
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:
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).
This section describes some of the more advanced commands and features available in FSTTY.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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).
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) |
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 |