Functions

Primary Functions

You may easily activate the Q90D’s Primary Functions by simply selecting and pressing any one of its function buttons, ranging from F1 - F13.The following chart describes how the Q90D will respond when a particular function button is activated.

Press

And the Q90D...

 

 

 

F1

- Dial

activates Dial mode allowing you to enter a name or telephone number

 

 

or scroll through the directory. Pressing F1 again or pressing ESC

 

 

cancels Dial mode.

 

 

 

F2

- Redial

redials the last number dialed.

 

 

 

F3

- Quick #

dials the number stored in telephone directory space #1.You can use it for the

 

 

number you dial most frequently, such as your Relay Service.

 

 

 

F4

- VCO Req (Request)

releases a pre-programmed message,VCO CALL PLS GA, to request

 

 

Relay Service assistance with a VCO call. (Page 11)

 

 

 

F5

- MSG 1

allows you to send one of two programmed messages stored on F5 and F6.

 

 

(Page 19).

F6

- MSG 2

 

 

 

 

F7

- Hi-SPEED

activates Hi-Speed, sending text at twice the normal speed so you can type

 

 

as fast as you want to for quicker, more economical calls.The Factory setting is

 

 

OFF. (Page 5)

 

 

 

F8

-Save

saves MSG 1, MSG 2 or a telephone number while in Dial mode.When not in

 

 

Dial mode, pressing this key saves a conversation during a phone call.

 

 

 

F9

- HCO

turns Hearing Carry Over (HCO) mode ON and OFF (requires an optional

 

 

amplified speaker). (Page 11).

 

 

F10 - Transf (Transfer/hold)

places a call on hold before transferring it to another TTY or when you

 

 

temporarily leave the Q90D during a conversation (Page 12).

 

 

F11 - Flash

activates subscribed telephone company features such as 3-way calling.

 

 

F12 - Sticky

activates and deactivates the Sticky Keys mode for single-hand operation.

 

 

The Factory setting is OFF.

 

 

F13 - Menu

enters and exits Menu mode for reviewing and changing Q90D settings.

 

 

When it exits Menu mode, it returns to normal Q90D TTY operation.

 

 

 

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Ameriphone operating instructions Primary Functions, Press Q90D

Q90D specifications

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