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The number will be temporarily stored in the Porta Printer 2000D for redial purpose. If
you want to use the Redial feature, don’t turn the TDD off after you dial a number. Use
[CTRL]+[9] to disconnect from the telephone line and start the [DIAL] function again.
Automatically redials the last number.
Automatically redials the last number
Automatically redials the last number
There is another unique feature that the Porta Printer 2000 provides. If you intend to
use the PP2000D behind a PBX or a telephone system that will send a second dial tone
to your phone after you have dialed the access code for oubouynd calling (usually an 8
or a 9), the PP2000D will detect this secondary dial tone and dial the rest of the num-
ber automatically. This feature is activated by using the + sign between the digits.
9 + 5 5 5 1 2 3 4
5551234 will only be dialed if there is a second dial tone. The TDD will time out after
5 seconds if there is no dial tone detected.
TONE/PULSE DIALING
Telephone companies offer both pulse and tone dialing. The Porta Printer 2000 will use
tone dialing unless you change it. Most tone dialing services will allow you to use rotary
(pulse) dialing, but some rotary services will not allow you to use tone dialing.
To set the Porta Printer 2000 for pulse dialing:
Choose pulse dialing.
Choose pulse dialing.
Choose tone dialing.
Choose tone dialing.
ACOUSTIC/DIRECT CONNECT MODE SELECTION
The Porta Printer 2000 will automatically select Direct Connect mode when you activate
the [DIAL] (keyboard dialing) feature. The Porta Printer 2000 will remain in the mode
(Acoustic or Direct Connect) you select unitl you change it, or the unit is turned off.
USING THE PP2000D AUTO-ANSWER FEATURE
The Porta Printer 2000D has a built-in answering machine to answer your calls when
you are away. To use Auto Answer, the Printer must be ON.
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DIAL
SHIFT
+
RETURN
DIAL
SHIFT
+
CTRL
+
GA
Y
N
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To set your Porta Printer 2000D to Auto Answer:
1. Connect your Porta Printer 2000D to the AC charger/adapter.
• Make sure you have plenty of paper.
• Make sur eyou have connected your Porta Printer 2000D to the telephone line.
2. Turn the Power Switch ON.
• “Power-on” message such as PP2000D-POWER ON is display.
PRESS
Selects Auto Answer mode.
Selects Auto Answer mode.
Select the number of times you want the phone to ring before it is automatically an-
swered by your TDD.
(Ex.) auto Answer is activated and
(Ex.) auto Answer is activated and
(Ex.) auto Answer is activated and
will answer in 4 rings.
will answer in 4 rings.
will answer in 4 rings.
After a call is received, the PP2000D will automatically send out the prerecorded Auto
Answer message: “Hello, this is a TDD answering machine. Please leave your name,
number and message and your call will be returned. thank you. GA”
To answer an Incoming Call when the Auto-Answer is ON:
1. Press the [SPACEBAR] once before or after Auto-Answer message is sent.
• The Auto-Answer is removed.
• The Porta Printer 2000D is now “online” with caller.
Alerts your caller that you are on
Alerts your caller that you are on
the line.
the line.
H E L L O
Type your greeting on the keyboard.
Your TDD is again in Auto-Answer
Your TDD is again in Auto-Answer
and ready to answer calls.
and ready to answer calls.
Note: Your Porta Printer 2000D will automatically disconnect and return to Auto-Answer after 20
seconds if neither person is typing. If you need to prevent this from happening:
You will now not be disconnected.
You will now not be disconnected.
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0
CTRL
Selects Auto Answer mode.
Selects Auto Answer mode.
4
X
+
Alerts your caller that you are on
Alerts your caller that you are on
+
Alerts your caller that you are on
Alerts your caller that you are on
X
X
9
CTRL
+
and ready to answer calls.
and ready to answer calls.
0
CTRL
+
You will now not be disconnected.
You will now not be disconnected.
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