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Getting Started 

Applies to Accent 800/800-D Models with  

Serial Numbers 3000AC8 and Higher 

 
 

 

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Page 1: ...17419v1 5 Getting Started Applies to Accent 800 800 D Models with Serial Numbers 3000AC8 and Higher ...

Page 2: ... radio Plug this product into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio that is this product should be controlled by different circuit breakers fuses from the television or radio If necessary contact a Prentke Romich Company service technician for assistance This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ...

Page 3: ...lerant and is not designed manufactured or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail safe performance such as in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communication systems air traffic control direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to death personal injury...

Page 4: ...g 14 Device Configurations from PRC 16 Using the Exploration Wizard 18 Accessing the Toolbox 18 Changing the Vocabulary 18 Replacing the Vocabulary 18 Changing the Voice 19 Turning Speech On or Off 19 Adjusting the Volume 19 Correcting the Pronunciation of a Word 19 Changing the Access Method 20 Accessing the Setup Key 20 Customizing a Key 20 Taking Your Own Photo to Use on a Key 20 Disabling and ...

Page 5: ...o jack B switch B into jack A Power Button Carry Strap Holder Carry Strap Holder Power LED Volume Button Tools Key Battery Charging LED Carry Strap Holder Carry Strap Holder Microphone Light Sensor Camera Camera Indicator Handle Microphone Display Screen Rear Camera Attachment Point for Handle or NuPoint Head Tracker Attachment Point for Handle or NuPoint Head Tracker Mini USB Connector for NuPoin...

Page 6: ...ries Right Side View 1 The HDMI port allows you to connect a secondary screen to the device for visually challenged communicators 2 If you use a switch or switches for access to your device plug them into switch jacks A and B To use a joystick you will need a Y adapter If you have a joystick plugged in and it does not respond normally reverse the way it is plugged in plug switch A into jack B swit...

Page 7: ...is sitting on a flat surface When the user needs an additional angle extend the legs of the stand away from the back of the device by doing the following 1 Place the device face down on a flat surface 2 Rotate the stand away from the back of the device 3 The legs will latch into place in the holders at the top of each leg Wire stand legs latched in place ...

Page 8: ... holders free and put the holders and screws in a safe place in case you need to use them later Alternatively you can reinsert the screws in the holes in the device Loose holders and screws could be a choking hazard 4 Spread the legs apart to pull them out of the holes in the back of device 5 Pull the stand free and put it in a safe place in case you need to use it later Important If you reattach ...

Page 9: ...n place 2 Pull the handle away from the device 3 If you are not going to mount a NuPoint module it is important to attach the port cover to protect the Mini USB Connector See To Reattach the Handle below To Reattach the Handle Remove the port cover line up the holes in the handle with the holes on the back of the device and insert the two screws ...

Page 10: ...nector on the top of the device 1 Line up the holes in the cover with the holes on the back of the device 2 Insert and tighten the two screws that previously secured the handle To remove the port cover Remove the two screws that hold the port cover in place Use the screws to mount a NuPoint module or to reattach the handle Note Store the port cover where you can find it if you need to use it again...

Page 11: ...t secure the frame to the device two on the top and one on each side Note Store these screws in a safe location in case you later decide to reattach the frame Loose screws could be a choking hazard 2 Grasp one side of the frame and pull it loose from the device 3 Pull the top and bottom tabs loose Hint You may want to use a flat head screwdriver or a similar tool 4 Pull the other side loose ...

Page 12: ...o either of the following Select the Tools key on the front of the device or Quickly press and release the power button Note The device may wake up if a NuEye module is attached or if Windows updates are set to install automatically To preserve the charge overnight either connect the charger or power off the device Transporting the device in a carry case may also wake it In that case power off the...

Page 13: ... 10 hours If the battery is totally dead an additional two hours may be required Please note that battery status next to the battery icon in the status display area will not show a charge for the first few hours of charging A battery that is not fully depleted will require less time to recharge Best Practice Plug in your battery charger every night when you go to bed and any time you see the low b...

Page 14: ...d Frames Keyguards and TouchGuides All of these accessories can be removed from the case and washed in hot soapy water Dry them thoroughly before putting them back on the device The best practice for regular cleaning is to dry accessories by hand lay them on a dry towel and let them air dry for about 5 minutes before placing them back on the device Disinfecting To disinfect everything but the disp...

Page 15: ...it dry Important Make sure all soil is removed from the device and accessories This is vital before proceeding to disinfecting the equipment Next Step Disinfect the device and accessories 1 Wipe down the device and accessories with a new disinfectant wipe Virucidal Bactericidal Pseudomonacidal Tuberculocidal Fungicidal Metrex CaviWipes Follow the disinfectant product manufacturer s instructions fo...

Page 16: ...on A Unity configured device ships with Unity vocabularies as the default LAMP Words for Life language system The LAMP Words for Life WFL language system is also a way to organize language which is unique to PRC Its foundations are in the Unity language system so you are going to see similarities between the two programs The LAMP WFL language system was authored for people with autism but it can b...

Page 17: ...and the LAMP Words for Life language system LAMP Words for Life Spanish English vocabularies It is intended for monolingual Spanish speakers or bilingual Spanish English speakers The UNIDAD language system contains six vocabularies three in English and three in Spanish It comes in 36 60 coming soon and 84 locations The LAMP Words for Life Spanish English vocabularies are available in two versions ...

Page 18: ...pear on the Wizard follow the steps under Changing the Vocabulary or Replacing the Vocabulary below 3 To return to the Wizard from a vocabulary screen follow the steps under Changing the Vocabulary below Accessing the Toolbox The Toolbox is the area where you can make changes to the device Access the Toolbox by selecting the Tools key and then select the Toolbox key from the pop up menu As an alte...

Page 19: ...ot listen to earphones at high volume levels for long periods 1 Select the Tools key and then select the Toolbox key 2 Select the Speaker Volume Up key or Speaker Volume Down key 3 Select the OK button to return to the vocabulary screen Correcting the Pronunciation of a Word To teach your device to pronounce a word correctly 1 Select the Tools key and then select the Toolbox key 2 Select Pronuncia...

Page 20: ...ch the photo you want to import If not select Up Folder to navigate to the flash drive and then touch the photo Select OK select OK again and then select Cancel The photo will be placed on the key and in the imports folder of the icon dictionary 3 Check to see if the text to speak is correct If not select Spell Message or Define Key Function to type text that will appear in the display Be sure to ...

Page 21: ...rd will remain in effect the next time you disable the Toolbox 4 Select OK and select OK again To Enable the Toolbox 1 Select the Tools key 2 Enter your password and select OK 3 Select the Toolbox key 4 Select Maint Menu 5 Select Disable Toolbox Under Toolbox select Enable 6 Select OK and select OK again Backing up Your Vocabularies 1 Insert your flash drive into the USB port on the back of the de...

Page 22: ... https www prentrom com support accent 3 Under Featured Downloads select Download USB Flashdrive Software Update 4 Under Accent USB Flashdrive Software Update click Download 5 At the Do you want to open or save prompt click the arrow to the right of Save select Save As and save the file to your computer s desktop 6 Turn on your device and plug in the battery charger 7 Copy the downloaded file from...

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