Ameriphone IIIP TTY - Manual (Page 23)

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CHAPTER 10
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
A. Caring For Your TTY
Rechargeable batteries usually last longer
when they are used and recharged regularly.
For best results, they should be completely
drained and then recharged every six months
or so. To drain the batteries, unplug the AC
adapter/charger and leave your TTY on until
the product name is no longer displayed. Then
turn your TTY OFF and plug the AC
adapter/charger into an electrical outlet. It
takes approximately 14 hours to fully recharge
the batteries. You can use your TTY during
charging. However, it will take longer to
recharge the batteries.
The batteries should last several years. If they
run down quickly soon after charging, they
may need to be replaced.
Even though your DIALOGUE TTY is built to
last and is designed to be maintenance free, it
contains sensitive and delicate electronic
parts. To protect your investment and ensure
the best performance, treat it with care.
• Avoid dropping your TTY or subjecting it
to any impact. Use the carrying case
when traveling.
• Clean your TTY plastic case regularly
and use only a slightly damp, soft cloth.
To remove stains, use mild soap. Never
use detergents, excessive water or harsh
cleaning agents.
• Do not allow dust to build up in the gaps
around the keys. Vacuum the keyboard
regularly. For best protection, keep the
dust cover on when your TTY is not in
use.
CHAPTER 11
TTY USER'S ETIQUETTE
B. Recharging Batteries
W A R N I N G ...
DO NOT leave batteries drained of power for
more than 1-1/2 hours. Doing so can cause infor-
mation that is stored in the TTY's memory to be
lost.
To conduct a TTY conversation, you need a TTY at
each end of the telephone line, just as you need a
telephone at each end to conduct a telephone con-
versation.
Here are some commonly accepted abbreviations
that eliminate the need to type long phrases.
GA means "Go Ahead". When you finish typing
your sentence or message, type
GA to show it's
the other party's turn to respond. For example,
HI, THIS IS JANE, HOW CAN I HELP YOU? GA When
you see GA at the end of an incoming sentence or
message, it is your turn to respond.
Q is often used instead of a question mark. For
example,
HOW ARE YOU. Q
SK means "Stop Keying". Type SK when you
are ready to end the conversation. Typing GA fol-
lowed by SK is a polite way to say good-bye and
to give the other party a last chance to respond
before hanging up. For example,
NICE TALKING WITH YOU. GA SK.
Type SKSK to show that you’re hanging up. For
example,
BYE NOW.SKSK.