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Turning on Vocabulary Builder from

the Toolbox, 117

Using, 107

Vocabulary pages

Changing the home page, 127

Copying, 171

Creating, 170

Creating, copying, modifying, and

deleting, 169

Deleting, 173

Displaying a vocabulary full-screen,

128

Exporting vocabulary pages, 204

Importing pages with the same

name, 207

Importing users, vocabularies,

keyboards, and pages, 207

Modifying, 172

Vocabulary settings

Alternative symbols in button paths,

121

Changing the activity window basic

background color, 124

Changing the core area basic

background color, 124

Changing the font and font size, 123

Cusomizing the core area basic

background color, 125

Customizing the activity window

background color, 125

Displaying a vocabulary full-screen,

128

Editor, 130

Empty button action, 121

Empty button appearance, 120

Labels displayed in button paths,

121

Page Manager, 169

Setting your preferences for a

specific vocabulary, 120

Vocabulary Builder, 107

Vocabulary button preferences, 120

Word prediction, 181

Voice

Changing the voice, 69

Main voice, 69, 71

Prompt voice, 69, 71

Setting the main voice to be heard

through device speakers or

headphones, 191

Setting the prompt voice to be

heard through device speakers

or headphones, 191

Volume

Activating the device volume

button, 190

Adjusting device and headphones

volume from a shortcut, 192

Adjusting device volume, 191

Adjusting device volume using a

shortcut, 192

Adjusting headphones volume, 191

Adjusting headphones volume using

a shortcut, 192

Selection feedback beep, 97

Volume button

Adjusting device and headphones

volume from a shortcut, 192

Web Browser

Setting up a button to navigate to a

website, 146

Using the Empower Accessible Web

Browser app, 224

Using the Menu button and Quick

Menu Access Bar in the Web

Browser, 227

Websites

Setting up a button to navigate to a

website, 146

Wheelchair

Removing the QRM mounting plate,

Wi-Fi

Setting up a connection, 193

Software updates via Wi-Fi, 196

Windows

Summary of Contents for Accent 1400

Page 1: ...18743 Version 2 05 User s Guide Model ACN1400 30 Accent 1400 Integrated and Dedicated Devices with Empower Software ...

Page 2: ... trademark of Wi Fi Alliance Windex is a registered trademark of S C Johnson Son Inc WordPower is a trademark of Inman Innovations Inc 2001 2021 All rights reserved Used with permission Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Contact Information Manufacturer EU Authorised Representative EU Importer Prentke Romich Company 1022 Heyl Rd Wooster OH 44691 USA Tel 1 330 262 1984 1 8...

Page 3: ...WARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE DEVICE OR SOFTWARE THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM AND ARE NOT BINDING ON MS Note on Java Support The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed manufactured or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments...

Page 4: ...Attaching the Top Port Cover 23 Removing or Replacing the Device Frame 24 Removing the Device Frame 24 Attaching the New Frame 26 Attaching the Device Frame More Securely 27 Removing the QRM Mounting Plate 28 Getting Started with the Empower Software 29 Creating a User and Selecting a Vocabulary 29 Using Basic Features 32 Empower Using the Menu Button and Quick Menu 36 Apps Using the Menu Button a...

Page 5: ... Off 78 Using a Shortcut to Turn Speech On and Off 80 Changing the Appearance of the Multi bar 82 Working with Users 83 Signing in 83 Switching between Users 83 Creating a New User 84 Deleting Users 85 Closing the Application 85 Configuring Cursor Dwell and Selection Feedback 86 Configuring the Cursor 87 Changing the Cursor s Basic Color 88 Customizing the Cursor s Color 89 Configuring Dwell Feedb...

Page 6: ...ont and Font Size 123 Changing Background Basic Colors 124 Customizing Background Colors 125 Renaming a Vocabulary 126 Changing Your Home Page 127 Changing the Language Used with Vocabularies 128 Expanding Vocabulary Buttons to Fill the Entire Screen 128 Choosing the More Button Location in the Activity Window 129 Using the Editor 130 Using the Editor Buttons 131 Saving Changes 132 Editing a Butto...

Page 7: ... a New Keyboard 178 Changing How a Keyboard Speaks 179 Using Word Prediction 181 Activating or Deactivating Word Prediction Options 181 Adding Words that You Want Predicted 182 Specifying Words that You Don t Want Predicted 183 Analyzing Language Development 185 Using the Realize Language Website 185 Turning Data Logging on 186 Exporting and Uploading Collected Data 187 Clearing Usage Data 188 Cha...

Page 8: ...r 224 The Home Screen 225 Visual Feedback 225 Using the Web Browser Buttons 226 Using the Menu Button and Quick Menu Access Bar 227 Storing Favorite Websites 228 Creating a Shortcut to the Web Browser in Your Vocabulary 229 Returning to the Empower Software from the Web Browser 231 Appendix B Setting up and Using Empower Text Messaging 232 Downloading and Installing the AeroText App onto Your Andr...

Page 9: ...should ensure that the user takes frequent breaks to avoid eye strain Consult your vision care provider about device positioning considerations for the user Excessive volume or sound pressure level when using earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss over extended periods of time Set the volume at a low level and increase it only enough that you can hear comfortably Ports and Connectors Keep ...

Page 10: ...safe location The user could pinch a finger when closing the stand The stylus is a potential hazard for poking an eye Screen Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Interference When operating this device in a medical environment do not use with any product that is not medically approved Follow all rules for appropriate wireless device use Do not use this device close to sources o...

Page 11: ...nment Do not take the device into an oxygen rich environment operating room oxygen tent etc Touching the Surface While the device is charging touching the surface of the device with broken skin may aggravate a wound While the device is charging infants or high risk groups should not touch the surface of the device if there is a chance of burning the skin Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separ...

Page 12: ... Look at Device Features Front View 1 Microphones 2 Carry strap holders 3 Handle 4 Light sensor 5 Camera 6 Camera indicator 7 Power button 8 Battery charging LED 9 Power LED 10 Volume button 11 Touchscreen Display 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 6 7 8 1 2 2 2 ...

Page 13: ...il under the edge of the cover and peel the cover off the lens Be careful not to scratch the lens 2 Functional only with purchase of the Integrated Feature Pack IFP The external access mini port allows you to connect to an external device if you have the IFP See Switching Your Device to Integrated Device mode on page 215 3 The HDMI port allows you to connect a secondary screen to the device for vi...

Page 14: ...econdary 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 switch B into jack A 3 Functional only with purchase of the Integr...

Page 15: ...be used with your finger or the stylus that came with your device This stylus is made specifically for a capacitive touchscreen Anything else will harm your touchscreen and may cause your device to stop working The touchscreen is a liquid crystal display LCD Should the display break unlikely except in extreme circumstances and you come into contact with the liquid crystal wash and rinse your skin ...

Page 16: ...low it turns green when the batteries are charging Charging Dangerously Low or Dead Batteries To fully charge dangerously low batteries will take about 10 hours If the batteries are totally dead an additional two hours may be required Batteries that are not fully depleted will require less time to recharge Note If you need to use the device immediately plug in the battery charger and leave it plug...

Page 17: ...tery charging LED is not illuminated When the batteries have less than 15 about three hours of its power remaining the LED will blink yellow When the device is plugged into the charger The battery charging LED will glow yellow When the device is fully charged the LED will turn green and remain on until the charger is unplugged Disposing of the Device and Batteries Device Disposal Please dispose of...

Page 18: ...e case with a slightly dampened lint free cloth Dry the case thoroughly with another lint free cloth before turning the device on Cleaning the Touchscreen The touchscreen is very sensitive Fingerprint smears dust grime saliva etc will affect its performance The screen also reacts to raindrops and extremes in temperature condensation To dust the touchscreen use a soft lint free cloth For heavier cl...

Page 19: ...splay What about drooling saliva Any saliva should be wiped up immediately especially on the touchscreen or around any of the connectors Use a slightly dampened lint free cloth to wipe the device What about spills rain or accidental immersion If you spill liquid or any runny substance on your device if you re caught in a downpour or if the device is accidentally dropped in liquid immediately dry t...

Page 20: ...cracks and crevices You may want to use a toothbrush or similar brush 3 Blow the device off with an air hose or wipe 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 Pseu...

Page 21: ...oose from its latches on the back of the device 3 Rotate the stand away from the back of the device until the legs latch into place Removing the Stand If you do not want to use the stand you can remove it from the back of the device You can reattach it at any time 1 Place the device face down on a flat surface 2 Remove the screws from the holders at the end of each of the stand s legs 3 Pull the h...

Page 22: ...ce Note If you are not going to mount a NuPoint module you will need to attach the port cover to protect the Mini USB Connector See Attaching the Top Port Cover on page 23 To reattach the handle Remove the port cover and line up the holes in the handle with the holes on the back of the device Snap the handle in place and insert the two screws Remove screw Remove screw ...

Page 23: ...onnector 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 aga...

Page 24: ...te This is a suggested way to remove the frame You may find a way that is easier for you 1 If you are using a keyguard or TouchGuide remove it from the frame 2 Remove the six screws that secure the frame to the device two on the top and two on each side Important If you are replacing the frame set these screws aside You will use them to reattach the new frame If you are not replacing the frame sto...

Page 25: ...t head screwdriver or a similar tool 4 Starting at a top corner and working down one side pull the frame loose from the side of the device Hint You may want to use a flat head screwdriver or a similar tool when you move down to the tabs that hold the frame to the side of the device 5 Pull the frame loose from the other side of the device ...

Page 26: ...can probably pull the bottom of the frame away from the device without pulling the tabs 7 Lift the frame off the device Attaching the New Frame You must attach the device frame before you can mount a keyguard or TouchGuide over the screen 1 Position the frame over the front of the device Tabs at the top of the frame Side tabs Side tabs Tabs on the bottom of the frame ...

Page 27: ...the original screws at the top and both sides of the frame If you expect to remove and reattach the frame to the device frequently you may not want to use the screws 1 Place the device face down on a flat surface 2 Insert the two screws that have wood style threads through the holes in the top of the frame and into the corresponding holes in the top of the device 3 Insert the remaining four screws...

Page 28: ...ove the screws Important Be sure not to lose the washers that are with the two top screws 3 Store the plate screws and washers in a safe location in case you need to mount the plate later To reattach the QRM mounting plate 1 Place the device face down on a flat surface Be careful not to scratch the display 2 Place the mounting plate over the four holes on the back of the device 3 Place washers on ...

Page 29: ... I Don t Agree I Agree you give permission for software usage data to be shared anonymously with developers I Don t Agree you do not give permission for software usage data to be shared anonymously with developers Note You can change this data sharing permission at any time Select Menu Toolbox System Settings System Options Support System Options and turn the option Permission for Anonymous Data S...

Page 30: ... use the keyboard to enter a user name and select Finished The name you enter will appear in the Username box 6 Select Next You will be prompted to select a vocabulary for the user 7 Select a vocabulary tile to display a list of available vocabularies For example ...

Page 31: ...ill be displayed Hint To learn how to create additional users switch between users delete a user and close the application see Working with Users on page 83 To learn how to back up information for a user see Exporting a User s Vocabularies and Settings on page 202 9 Proceed to the next section Using Basic Features ...

Page 32: ...d sentences Use your vocabulary to communicate Feature Description Message Window The message window displays the text you enter and software directions when you are in Edit mode Menu button The Menu button opens the Quick Menu The Quick Menu contains links to the Editor Vocabulary Builder and the Toolbox Multi bar When you open the Editor or select the Vocabulary Builder from the Quick Menu the m...

Page 33: ...y Window The activity window displays tools such as punctuation common activities such as greetings and calendar time and fringe vocabulary Fringe vocabulary generally consists of nouns that are used less frequently and vary according to a situation Note Only certain vocabularies Unity 60 and 84 have an activity window Core vocabulary Words that are most commonly used they are used regardless of s...

Page 34: ...ndow This icon can be used to pause and resume eye tracking with the touch of a finger Scanning is turned on Keyguard Mode is turned on Headphones Volume is set to 1 or higher The number of blue bars to the right of the headphones icon indicates how high the Headphones Volume option is set For example 1 10 and 20 The Headphones Volume mute headphones button in Volume Settings is selected Device Vo...

Page 35: ...Accent 1400 User s Guide Empower 35 Battery charge level This icon turns red when the battery charge is critically low it turns green when the battery is charging Data logging is turned on ...

Page 36: ...ature Description Exit Menu Takes you back to the last page you were on in the vocabulary Toolbox Allows you to configure settings that control application features See Using the Toolbox on page 40 Desktop On an integrated device displays the Microsoft Windows desktop On a dedicated device the desktop is not available Go To Home Takes you back to your home page in the current vocabulary Volume All...

Page 37: ...ck Takes you back one screen when you are in your vocabulary Vocabulary Builder Turns Vocabulary Builder on See Using Vocabulary Builder on page 107 Editor Displays the Editor buttons for customizing vocabularies See Using the Editor on page 130 Modify Shortcuts Allows you to add remove and rearrange Quick Menu shortcuts See Adding Removing and Rearranging Quick Menu Shortcuts on page 47 ...

Page 38: ...nu button You will return to the Empower software screen you came from When you move the mouse pointer over Menu the Quick Menu Access Bar appears When you select the Quick Menu Access Bar the Quick Menu is displayed To return to the last page you were on in the app select Exit Menu To return to the Toolbox in the Empower software select Toolbox To return to the last page you were on in your vocab...

Page 39: ...s turned on The Menu button is available in the top right hand corner of the screen The Quick Menu and Quick Access Menu Bar are available When the setting is turned off The Menu buttons are grayed out The Quick Menu and Quick Access Menu Bar are not available Important You will need to use the Home button on your device the square button at the bottom edge of the screen to access the Quick Menu T...

Page 40: ...e Toolbox provides access to user settings vocabulary settings system settings and applications To access the Toolbox select Menu and then Toolbox The Toolbox opens to the User Settings tab User Settings allows you to customize settings for the current user ...

Page 41: ...ompt voices the message window and multi bar and visual and auditory feedback You can also create and switch users and restrict access to the Toolbox Vocabulary Select a vocabulary turn on Vocabulary Builder modify vocabulary settings use the Editor to customize vocabularies customize vocabulary pages select keyboards set up word prediction and analyze usage data System Settings Adjust volume sett...

Page 42: ...e Language Used with Vocabularies on page 128 1 Choose Menu Toolbox User Settings Toolbox Language The Toolbox Language window shows the language currently selected for the Toolbox 2 Select the Current Language Change button The available languages are displayed 3 Select the Choose button for the language you want 4 Select Close The Toolbox language will change immediately ...

Page 43: ...umber displayed for a setting by moving the slider button until the number you want is displayed or by selecting the and buttons to change the number one digit at a time Turning a feature on or off The on off toggle shows the current status of a feature or option To change the status simply touch anywhere on the toggle Feature option turned on selected Feature option turned off deselected When you...

Page 44: ... on the access method you selected Touch Access Touch tap or click anywhere in the field to open the keyboard and enter your information Head tracking or eye tracking If Text Field Keyboard in Edit Mode is turned on in the head tracking or eye tracking settings point anywhere in the field to open the keyboard and enter your information If Text Field Keyboard in Edit Mode is turned off in the head ...

Page 45: ...ct it It will appear in the keyboard text field eliminating the need for you to enter the entire word If you make a mistake select Backspace to remove one character at a time select Delete Word to remove the last word or select Clear to remove all text Select Undo to reverse your most recent change When you finish entering and modify text select Finished The text you entered will appear in the tex...

Page 46: ...out selecting Save the application prompts you to save your changes For example If you decide Select you want to save your changes at the current screen Yes save my changes you don t want to save your changes at the current screen No don t save you want remain at the current screen to make additional changes Cancel and continue working ...

Page 47: ...tcuts When you select Menu the Quick Menu displays shortcuts to commonly used features To add remove and rearrange shortcuts select Modify Shortcuts The top section of the page displays current shortcuts The lower section displays available shortcuts and non selectable used shortcuts ...

Page 48: ... The page will close and the current vocabulary page will be displayed When you select Menu the new shortcut will be available Note If you are not satisfied with the new shortcut do either of the following Select Cancel instead of Save The page will close and the current vocabulary page will be displayed When you select Menu the new shortcut will be not be available Select the shortcut select the ...

Page 49: ... Empower 49 Removing a Shortcut 1 Select the shortcut you want to remove The shortcut changes color and a delete icon appears 2 Select the delete icon The selected shortcut moves to the lower section of the page 3 Select Save ...

Page 50: ...er section of the page 2 Select and delete each additional shortcut you want to move The selected shortcuts move to the lower section of the page 3 Select the first space to which you want to move a shortcut Then select the shortcut you want to move to that space 4 Repeat step 3 for each shortcut you want to move 5 If you are satisfied with the new arrangement select Save If you need to make addit...

Page 51: ...Home The Go To Home shortcut takes you back to the home page in your vocabulary Power The Power shortcut provides options put the device to sleep shut down the device or restart the device For details on using this shortcut see Using the Power Shortcut on page 214 Save Message The Save Message shortcut allows you to save the message currently displayed in the message window to a button For details...

Page 52: ...ng is OFF When Tracking is turned on head tracking or eye tracking is active or resumes and the tracking button in the top center of the screen shows Tracking is ON For details see Finding Informing on Head Tracking or Finding Information on Eye Tracking on page 58 Vocabulary Builder The Vocabulary Builder shortcut turns Vocabulary Builder on See Using Vocabulary Builder on page 107 Volume The Vol...

Page 53: ...fy the feedback method User settings apply to any vocabulary in use To access the user settings select Menu Toolbox The Toolbox opens to the User Settings screen Access Method Access Method allows you to set the method for controlling your device touch head tracking eye tracking or scanning The current access method is displayed Voice Voice allows you to change the speaking voice and or prompt voi...

Page 54: ... you to create and manage users The current user is displayed Cursor Dwell Selection Feedback Cursor Dwell Selection Feedback allows you to adjust the appearance of the cursor pointer and configure visual and audio feedback when you dwell on scan or touch a button Restrictions Restrictions allows you to lock or unlock the Menu button and related settings Toolbox Language Toolbox Language allows yo...

Page 55: ... method for your personal use by selecting the options you want Select Menu Toolbox User Settings Access Method The Access Methods window allows you to set the method for controlling your device Select Touch Head Tracking USB Input Eye Tracking or Scanning The method currently selected displays a colored border Note Eye Tracking appears as a selection only if you have an eye tracking module connec...

Page 56: ...is the amount of time you must hold a button before it is selected Available times range from 0 0 to 10 0 For example if you set Selection Time for 0 0 simply touching the button will select it If you set Selection Time for 1 1 you must hold a button for 1 1 seconds before it is selected With the When Released tab selected Selection time is the amount of time after you release a button before it i...

Page 57: ...le when the When Pressed tab is selected Repeat Delay Set how long you must hold down a button before it repeats Available times range from 0 0 to 10 0 This setting is only available when the When Pressed tab is selected Repeat Rate Set the speed at which a button press repeats after the repeat delay has been met Available times range from 0 0 to 10 0 This setting is only available when the When P...

Page 58: ...ead tracking system users guide accent devices running ansuz software Finding Information on Eye Tracking Eye Tracking appears as a selection in the Empower software only if you have an eye tracking module connected to your device If your device includes an eye tracking module the Look User s Guide came with the module The user s guide is also available from https www prentrom com support devices ...

Page 59: ...can Type and Scan Pattern To access the options for customizing a scanning technique select Menu Toolbox User Settings Access Method Scanning The Scanning window opens to the Configure tab After making your selections select Finished To close the Scanning window without saving your changes select Cancel To return to the Access Methods window without saving your changes select the return arrow ...

Page 60: ...n Linear Each button is scanned one by one moving from left to right and top to bottom This type of scan pattern requires the most amount of time to get to the bottom right hand corner of the grid however it is easy to understand Row Column The row column scan highlights each row of buttons beginning with the top row and moving down the screen When the row that contains the button you want is high...

Page 61: ...ond to 10 seconds The scan type on the Configure tab must be set to Auto to activate Scan Speed setting If you select the Step scan type Scan Speed is not available Switch Selection Time Adjust how long you must hold the switch to make a selection Acceptance time ranges from 0 to 10 seconds For example if the acceptance time is set to 0 5 you must hold the switch for one half second to make a sele...

Page 62: ...tarts and Rescans When the auto scan method is selected your device scans your vocabulary automatically To set the auto scan to restart automatically after a selection and to set the number of rescans when you make no selection select Menu Toolbox User Settings Access Method Scanning The Scanning window opens to the Configure tab Select the Auto scan type and then select Settings Note If you selec...

Page 63: ...en 1 and 5 When an auto scan reaches the number of rescans you set the scan will stop until you activate a switch to start it again If you don t want auto scans to repeat select 0 Adjust the number of rescans by moving each slider button until the number you want is displayed or by selecting the and buttons to change the number one digit at a time ...

Page 64: ...cks 3 Select Create Blocks The Create Blocks button turns blue indicating it is active Note As long as the Create Blocks button remains active you can create a numbered sequence of scan blocks on the page If you select Create Blocks again before selecting Save the blocks you created will be lost and you ll need to create them again 4 Select the button to include in the upper left corner of your fi...

Page 65: ... will appear in the middle of the block 6 Select the button to include in the upper left corner of your second scan block A red border will appear around the button 7 Select the button to include in the lower right corner of your second scan block A block of buttons will be highlighted and the number 2 will appear in the middle of the block 8 Continue to create scan blocks ...

Page 66: ...o all pages that do not already have a custom scan pattern select Apply Globally and select Okay at the confirmation prompt 11 If you decide to make major changes and find it s easier to start over select Clear Blocks and select Okay at the confirmation prompt If you applied the scan pattern to one page only If you applied to scan pattern to all pages 12 When you complete the scan pattern select S...

Page 67: ... prompts are turned on Select Menu Toolbox User Settings Cursor Dwell Selection Feedback Dwell Feedback Select Sound Turn the Prompts setting on 1 Go to the vocabulary page to which you applied the scan pattern 2 Select Menu Editor Set Scan Blocks 3 Select Edit Prompts The Block Prompts window will open Example ...

Page 68: ...tomized Scan Pattern You can include or exclude the Menu button including the Quick Menu and the Message Window when scanning the home screen of your vocabulary 1 Select Menu Editor Set Scan Blocks 2 Select the Scan order button to open the Scan Order window 3 Select or deselect the checkbox to the left of Menu Message Window or both to include or exclude them when scanning Vocabulary is always se...

Page 69: ...nd bass level of the selected voice You can select different voices for the main voice and prompt voice Changing the Main Voice or Prompt Voice The voice settings allow you to choose the voice that you want your device to use for speaking messages and the voice that you want your device to use for auditory prompts Although you can choose the same voice for speaking messages and prompts you may fin...

Page 70: ...want Hint Use and to try available voices on other screens 4 When you find the voice you want select Choose for that voice 5 Adjust the speech rate treble and bass Values for each range from 1 to 10 6 To test the voice after making changes select Try Voice 7 Continue to change settings and test the results 8 When you are satisfied with the voice the speech rate and the treble and bass levels selec...

Page 71: ...nter word field to open a keyboard Enter the word you want to correct and select the keyboard Finished button 4 Select the Enter phonetic spelling field to open a keyboard Enter a phonetic spelling for the word Select the keyboard Finished button To listen to the pronunciation select 5 Select Add The word and its phonetic spelling will appear below the entry fields 6 Repeat steps 3 4 and 5 for eac...

Page 72: ...Select Menu Toolbox User Settings Message Window Multi bar Select Message Window The text preview shows how the selections you make will look Text Highlight Background Select a tab to change the color of the text highlight or background of the message window Text preview ...

Page 73: ...in the message window Settings Turn message window autoformatting speak message window and clear message window options on or off Custom Color Create your own colors for the message window Cancel Close the message window settings without saving your changes Finished When the text preview shows how you want the message window to appear select Finished to save your changes and close the message wind...

Page 74: ...xt Highlight or Background at the top of the window 4 Select the basic color or custom color you want The text preview will show the change 5 When you finish making changes on the Text Highlight and Background tabs select Finished Hint To create your own colors select the Custom Color button and follow the instructions under Customizing Message Window Colors on the next page Text preview ...

Page 75: ...custom color by using any of the following methods Select the Red Green or Blue field use the keyboard to enter a new RGB value and select Finished If applicable repeat for the other RGB fields The Hex Code and color slider values will change accordingly Select the Hex Code field use the keyboard to enter a new hex value and select Finished The RGB and slider values will change accordingly Move th...

Page 76: ...9 When you finish making changes on the Text Highlight and Background tabs select Finished Note Your new color s also appear under Custom Colors in the basic colors window to select for future use Changing the Message Window Font 1 Select User Settings Message Window Multi bar Message Window 2 Select Text Styles on the left and Font at the top of the window 3 To change the text style select a diff...

Page 77: ...Window Multi bar Message Window 2 Select Text Styles on the left and Size at the top of the window The text size is set to M medium by default 3 Change the text size as needed Available sizes are XS extra small S small M medium L large and XL extra large The text preview will show the change 4 Select Finished ...

Page 78: ... format Message When Auto format Message is turned on spacing and capitalization adjust automatically when you add punctuation For example when you add a period and start to enter additional words a space is inserted and the first letter of the next word is capitalized automatically Speak Message Window When Speak Message Window is turned on you can speak the contents of the message window by touc...

Page 79: ...device Keyguard Mode will remain turned on when you change access methods To turn the setting off select Keyguard Mode and select Finished Play Recorded Messages When Play Recorded Messages is turned on the message window will play an audio file that you recorded 4 When you finish making changes select Finished ...

Page 80: ...enu to open the Quick Menu 2 Select Modify Shortcuts 3 Select the space to which you want to add the Speech shortcut The space will change color 4 Select the Speech shortcut The shortcut will appear in the selected space 5 Select Save The Speech shortcut will be available from the Quick Menu any time you select the Menu button ...

Page 81: ...ou select it When you select the message window the entire message is spoken When Speech is OFF words are not spoken as you select them When you select the message window the entire message is spoken Note To speak messages Speak Message Window must be turned on in the Message Window Settings 1 Select User Settings Message Window Multi bar Message Window 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Turn Speak Messa...

Page 82: ...itioning Guide on or off When Show Positioning Guide is turned on a miniature version of the positioning guide is displayed in the multi bar to help you use eye tracking and head tracking In addition this can be used to pause and resume eye tracking with the touch of a finger Symbol Buffer Turn Symbol Buffer on or off When Symbol Buffer is turned on the symbol buffer appears in the multi bar ...

Page 83: ...ayed Select the user who will use the device next or a user whose settings you want to change When necessary use the arrows to move between pages of users Switching between Users When you change and save settings for any user those settings are retained for that user only When you set up multiple users on the device you can sign out one user and select another user The settings configured for that...

Page 84: ... a user name and select Finished The name you enter will appear in the Username box Note The keyboard only includes characters that can appear in user names letters numbers and the symbols plus sign at sign _ underscore hyphen and period You cannot enter spaces so there is no spacebar 5 Select Next You will be prompted to select a vocabulary for the user 6 Select a vocabulary language to display a...

Page 85: ...move between pages of users 4 Select the Delete button for the user you want to delete 5 Select OK at the confirmation prompt Closing the Application To close the application 1 Select Menu Toolbox User Settings Users 2 Select Sign Out The Sign In page opens 3 Select Exit Software Note On a dedicated device Exit Software closes the application and shuts down the device ...

Page 86: ...adjust the appearance of the cursor pointer and configure dwell feedback and selection feedback settings Cursor Use the cursor settings to change the look of the cursor to fit your needs Dwell Feedback Use the dwell feedback settings to adjust what you see when you dwell on scan or touch a button Selection Feedback Use the selection feedback settings to adjust how the system indicates that you hav...

Page 87: ...ings Cursor Dwell Selection Feedback Cursor The Settings tab on the left is selected by default Cursor Toggle the cursor on or off by selecting the on off toggle Select Cursor When the cursor is turned on select the arrow pointer or hand pointer Cursor Size When the cursor is turned on adjust the size of the cursor Available sizes are S small M medium and L large ...

Page 88: ...r 1 Select Menu Toolbox User Settings Cursor Dwell Selection Feedback Cursor 2 Select the Colors tab on the left 3 Select a basic color or custom color for the cursor 4 Select Finished Hint To create your own colors select the Custom Color button and follow the instructions under Customizing the Cursor s Color on the next page ...

Page 89: ...ethods Select the Red Green or Blue field use the keyboard to enter a new RGB value and select Finished If applicable repeat for the other RGB fields The Hex Code and color slider values will change accordingly Select the Hex Code field use the keyboard to enter a new hex value and select Finished The RGB and slider values will change accordingly Move the color gradient slider or move the cursor i...

Page 90: ... 7 Select Save Color The New Color Current Color box will show your custom color 8 When you finish changing colors select Finished Note Your new color s also appear under Custom Colors in the basic colors window to select for future use ...

Page 91: ... of pointer that will appear when you dwell on a button select None Circle or Square None The pointer will not be visible when you dwell on an item Circle A small circle will be visible when you dwell on an item Pointer Size will be available allowing you to set the size of the dwell pointer The Colors tab will also be available allowing you to set the color of the circle Square A small square wil...

Page 92: ...well on a button Selecting the Dwell or Scan Feedback Type To set how a button will look when you dwell on or scan it select None Invert Border or Fill If you select Border or Fill the Color tab will be available The preview box shows how the selected setting will affect a button s appearance None No feedback will be visible when you dwell on a button Invert Black and white elements will be revers...

Page 93: ...from the Feedback Type tab In this example Pointer and Border tabs are available because Pointer and the Border dwell feedback type were selected 3 Select a tab and then select a basic or custom color for the pointer and or selected dwell feedback type You can apply the same color to both or different colors to each 4 Select Finished Hint To create your own colors select the Custom Color button an...

Page 94: ... Cursor Dwell Selection Feedback Dwell Feedback 2 Select the Colors tab Tabs will only appear at the top of this window if you selected a pointer and a dwell feedback type from the Feedback Type tab In this example Pointer and Border tabs are available because Pointer and the Border dwell feedback type were selected 3 Select a tab and then select the Custom Color button ...

Page 95: ...Finished The RGB and slider values will change accordingly Move the color gradient slider or move the cursor in the color gradient box 5 The custom color will appear in the New Color Current Color box 6 If you are not satisfied with the color continue making adjustments until you create the color you want 7 Select Save Color The preview box will show the change and the New Color Current Color box ...

Page 96: ... selecting the and buttons to increase or decrease the number one increment at a time The number on the slider button will show the current setting Settings range from 1 to 5 Prompts When Prompts is turned on the label will be spoken to preview the button Prompt Volume When Prompts is turned on you can also set the volume of the prompts Adjust the Prompts Volume by either moving the slider button ...

Page 97: ...rder or Fill If you select Border or Fill the Colors tab is available The button preview shows how the selected setting will affect the selected button s appearance Selection Feedback None No feedback will be visible when you select a button Invert Black and white elements will be reversed when you select a button Border A border will be added to a button when you select it Select the Colors tab t...

Page 98: ...ge from 1 to 5 Changing Selection Feedback Basic Colors 1 Select Menu Toolbox User Settings Cursor Dwell Selection Feedback Selection Feedback If you selected Border or Fill as the feedback type the Colors tab is available 2 Select the Colors tab 3 Select a basic or custom color for the border or fill You can apply the same color to both or different colors to each 4 Select Finished Hint To create...

Page 99: ...n find RGB color codes and hex color codes on the internet 1 Select Menu Toolbox User Settings Cursor Dwell Selection Feedback Selection Feedback If you selected Border or Fill as the feedback type the Colors tab is available 2 Select the Colors tab 3 Select the Custom Color button ...

Page 100: ...Finished The RGB and slider values will change accordingly Move the color gradient slider or move the cursor in the color gradient box 5 The custom color will appear in the New Color Current Color box 6 If you are not satisfied with the color continue making adjustments until you create the color you want 7 Select Save Color The preview box will show the change and the New Color Current Color box ...

Page 101: ...estricting Access The Restrict Access to Toolbox settings operate as follows Setting Description Off The Toolbox is unlocked No password or USB file is required even if you previously created a password or file Password A password is required to lock or unlock the Toolbox See Creating or Changing a Password USB A file on a USB flash drive is required to lock or unlock the Toolbox See Creating a Fi...

Page 102: ...ant to modify settings when the Toolbox is locked insert this USB drive into your device and modify the settings When you finish remove the USB drive Creating or Changing a Password Use this procedure to create or change a password to lock or unlock the Toolbox 1 Select Menu Toolbox User Settings Restrictions 2 Select the Create or Change Password Change button A keyboard will open 3 Enter the pas...

Page 103: ...vocabulary turn on Vocabulary Builder to start with a few words and then grow vocabulary modify vocabulary settings modify copy and paste buttons using the Editor customize vocabulary set up word prediction and add or exclude predicted words collect data to measure how an individual uses vocabulary To display the Vocabulary screen select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary ...

Page 104: ...ow lists available vocabulary language systems and highlights the current language system or My Vocabularies When My Vocabularies is highlighted a customized vocabulary is the current vocabulary 2 Select a language system The Vocabulary Programs window lists the vocabularies that are available in that language system If you select My Vocabularies all customized vocabularies that have been saved ar...

Page 105: ...t to open Note To delete a vocabulary select the delete icon for the vocabulary you want to delete 5 Select Finished The vocabulary you selected is now active Creating a New Vocabulary 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Select Vocabulary My Vocabularies 2 Select Create New 3 Select the Name your Vocabulary box to display a keyboard Enter a name for your vocabulary and select Finished ...

Page 106: ...y was created successfully and the vocabulary layout you defined opens in the Editor 7 Use the Editor features to add content to your page For example select Edit select a button location and add a message label symbol and action and set the colors you want For details on using the Editor see Using the Editor on page 130 8 When you finish adding content or need to save your work in progress to com...

Page 107: ...ord lists Show only the words you want and hide the rest This allows the user to build his or her vocabulary gradually while keeping learned motor plans consistent As the user is ready to learn more vocabulary gradually add more words to your list so they are visible Note Vocabulary Builder works with Unity vocabularies and LAMP Words for Life vocabularies only ...

Page 108: ...ilder on or off The name of the current word list is displayed to the right of the button Edit List Create rename manage and clear word lists Change List If you have multiple word lists you can switch between them In addition you can rename duplicate merge and delete lists Quick Show Quickly show specific words on the page Type the words you want to show separated by commas Hide All Hide all the b...

Page 109: ...prompt will appear 2 Select Okay All the buttons on the page will be hidden 3 Select each button you want to make visible In a sequenced vocabulary select the linked buttons that lead to each word that you want to make visible Select the home button when you need to return to your home screen If you select a button by mistake select it again to hide it 4 When you finish selecting buttons select Ex...

Page 110: ... of the following Turn off Vocabulary Builder When you want to limit the display turn Vocabulary Builder back on If you created more than one word list select the list you want to use With the word list displayed select Show All A message will warn that all buttons and links will be shown Important Select Okay only if you want to clear all words from the current word list The next time you select ...

Page 111: ... with the path to each word 5 Add more words as needed To change the name of the list select Change to open a keyboard and enter a new name When a list includes more than one page use the paging arrows to move between the pages To list words by most recently entered or alphabetically select Sort To delete a word from the list select the delete button To delete all words from the list select Clear ...

Page 112: ...ts The currently selected word list shows a checkmark Default Lists To view 25 First Words 50 First Words activity specific lists and other default lists select the Default Lists tab Buttons are available for each list Make the list active The active list cannot be deleted Edit the list Copy the list Delete the list When the Manage Lists window includes more than one page use the paging arrows at ...

Page 113: ...words in the active word list will be displayed Note The Vocabulary Builder icon in the multi bar shows that Vocabulary Builder is turned on Copying a Word List To make a copy of an existing word list select the copy button to the right of the list you want to copy A copy of the list will open with copy showing after the title Change the title as needed Deleting a Word List Note You cannot delete ...

Page 114: ...the lists you want to merge The Merge Lists button shows the number of lists you selected 4 Select Merge 2 Lists The Merge Complete window prompts you to name the merged list 5 Select the name your list field and enter a new name 6 Select Done The merged list will appear in the Manage Lists window 7 If you no longer need the lists that you merged select the Delete button for each list you want to ...

Page 115: ...ry Builder and select the on off toggle to turn Vocabulary Builder on 3 Select Button Boost The Button Boost button turns blue 4 Select the button you want to enlarge The button enlarges to three times its original size The second time you select the button it decreases to two times its original size The third time you select the button it decreases to one and a half times its original size The fo...

Page 116: ...tton it does not delete the buttons it covers If you enlarge buttons that are close to each other they may overlap To eliminate the overlap select one or both of the buttons to decrease their size When you are using the Editor any buttons that have been enlarged will appear in their original size for editing When you close the Editor enlarged buttons will still be enlarged When you export a vocabu...

Page 117: ...of the current word list is displayed Select Change to open a keyboard and change the name Type Words Enter words separated by commas that you want to hide These words will be added to the current word list Sort Words Arrange the words in the current list by most recently entered or alphabetically Clear List Delete all the words from the current list Manage Lists Select a different word list creat...

Page 118: ...ou don t know where a word is located in a Unity or LAMP Words for Life vocabulary use Word Finder to search for the word 1 From your vocabulary select the keyboard button to open the keyboard 2 Select Word Finder Find this word appears at the top of the keyboard ...

Page 119: ...Search Result window will show one or more matching sequences for the word Hint If you need help learning a sequence select Guide Me The software will step you through the sequence by highlighting the first key in the sequence When you select the key the next key in the sequence is highlighted When you select that key the next key is highlighted and so forth until reaching the end of the sequence ...

Page 120: ... Button Preferences tab Setting Your Preferences for Button Appearance and Actions Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Vocabulary Settings The Button Preferences tab displays options to change the appearance and actions of empty buttons show button labels change button symbols and increase or decrease the space between buttons Empty Button Appearance If you select White buttons that do not contain any ...

Page 121: ...in the middle of a path to a word will display a label If you select End the button at the end of a path will display a label Select all three any two or any one of these buttons If you deselect all three no buttons in a path will display labels Use Alternative Symbols If you select None only the default core symbols will be displayed in a button path no core symbols will be replaced by alternativ...

Page 122: ...t the percentage in increments of 4 from 0 to 40 The amount of padding will increase or decrease consistently and be the same around all buttons Button sizes will change proportionately For example At 12 padding At 40 padding You may need to change the padding percentage several times until you get the empty space and button sizes the way you want them Finished When you finish changing these setti...

Page 123: ... Vocabulary Settings 2 Select the Edit Fonts Styles tab The current font is highlighted 3 If appropriate select a different font 4 To change the font size move the slider or use the and buttons to select the size you want Available sizes are S small M medium L large and XL extra large 5 Select Finished ...

Page 124: ...ab 3 Select either Home Background or Activity Window Background 4 Select a basic or custom color for the selected background You can apply the same color to both or different colors to each Hint To create your own colors select the Custom Color button and follow the instructions under Customizing Background Colors on the next page 5 Select Finished ...

Page 125: ... color slider values will change accordingly Select the Hex Code field use the keyboard to enter a new hex value and select Finished The RGB and slider values will change accordingly Move the color gradient slider or move the cursor in the color gradient box 6 The custom color will appear in the New Color Current Color box 7 If you are not satisfied with the color continue making adjustments until...

Page 126: ...Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Vocabulary Settings 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Select the Vocabulary Name field and use the keyboard to enter a new name 4 Select the keyboard Finished button The new name will appear in the Vocabulary Name field 5 Select Finished ...

Page 127: ...ct Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Vocabulary Settings 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Select the Home Page Change button A list of available pages in the current vocabulary opens 4 Use the arrows to scroll through the pages 5 Select Choose for the page you want 6 Select Finished ...

Page 128: ...guage you want 5 Select Finished Expanding Vocabulary Buttons to Fill the Entire Screen Use the full screen option to expand vocabulary buttons to fill the entire screen covering the message window and multi bar 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Vocabulary Settings 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Select the Display as Full Screen on off toggle Vocabulary pages will be displayed with the message window ...

Page 129: ... Activity Window Use the More Button Location setting to locate the More button on the left or right end of the activity window 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Vocabulary Settings 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Select the More Button Location Left or Right button 4 Select Finished ...

Page 130: ...till available For example if you open Unity 84 Sequenced from the Unity category make changes to the vocabulary and save them To open the Editor from the Quick Menu To open the Editor quickly select Menu to open the Quick Menu An Editor button is displayed Select Editor to display the Editor buttons To navigate to the Editor To navigate to the Editor select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Editor The Edit...

Page 131: ...pen a keyboard Enter the new name and select Finished Then select Apply Edit Select Edit Then select the button you want to modify Change the message label symbol action s colors navigation and other settings or clear the button s contents Swap Select Swap Then select the first button a red border will surround the selected button Select the second button The two selected buttons will swap places ...

Page 132: ...erify that you want to keep the change However if you try to leave a screen without saving your changes the following prompt will appear Select the appropriate option to save or discard your changes Select Yes save my changes to save all changes you made since the last time you selected Save Select No don t save to discard all changes you made since the last time you selected Save Select Cancel an...

Page 133: ...it button changes color Select the button you want to modify Open the Editor by selecting Menu Editor Once you are looking at the button you want to edit select Edit The Edit button changes color Select the button you want to modify 2 Using either method the Edit Button window opens Note Do not select Clear Button unless you intend to remove the message label symbol actions colors and navigation f...

Page 134: ...t color Symbol Change a button s symbol import symbols or take a photo with the device s camera Navigation Add a navigation action to a button Actions Add an action to a button Settings Set whether or not to display and or speak the text on a button to always show button label to enter an alternate pronunciation or prompt for the button 4 When you finish making changes select Finished and then sel...

Page 135: ...he Message field to open a keyboard Enter a word or phrase that will be spoken when the button is selected and select the keyboard Finished button To add or change a label Select the Label field to open a keyboard Enter a label for the button and select the keyboard Finished button To replace the button s symbol with a suggested symbol Select the symbol you want from the Suggested Symbols It will ...

Page 136: ...a window and the button preview Try Again replaces the Take Picture button Note If you re not satisfied with the picture select Try Again and then select Take Picture again 3 When you re satisfied with the picture select Finished The photo will appear on the button Note You can also take a photo from the Symbol tab When you finish making changes to the button Select Save ...

Page 137: ... for a symbol by name or description 1 Select the Search Symbols tab at the top of the window and select the Search for symbols field A keyboard opens 2 Enter a symbol name or description and select Finished to display available symbols Hint When multiple pages of images are available use the arrows to page through the symbols 3 Select the symbol you want It will be displayed in the button preview...

Page 138: ...h the categories 2 Select a category If a list of subcategories opens select a subcategory A list of specific symbols opens Hint If you don t find the symbol you want in a particular subcategory use the Up One Level button to return to the previous level and select a different category or subcategory 3 Select the symbol you want It will be displayed in the button preview 4 Select Finished and then...

Page 139: ...ion If multiple pages of image folders are available use the arrows to page through the folders 2 Select a folder to display the symbols in the folder 3 Select a symbol to open a preview image that you can rotate If necessary select the preview image one or more times to rotate it 4 Select Accept The symbol appears in the Edit Button window s button preview 5 Select Finished and then select Save B...

Page 140: ... Select the Symbol tab on the left and then select the Camera tab at the top of the window 2 Select Take Picture A preview of the photo appears in the camera window and the button preview Try Again replaces the Take Picture button Note If you re not satisfied with the picture select Try Again and then select Take Picture again 3 When you re satisfied with the picture select Finished The photo will...

Page 141: ...the window Button Change the color of the entire button Outline Add a colored border to the button Font Change the color of the button s label Label Add a colored background to the button s label Symbol Add a colored background to the button s symbol Background Add a colored background to the button 5 Select any of the basic colors If you previously created any custom colors they will also be avai...

Page 142: ... the internet 1 Select Menu Editor 2 Select Edit and choose the button you want to modify 3 Select the Colors tab on the left 4 Select the applicable tab at the top of the window Button Change the color of the entire button Outline Add a colored border to the button Font Change the color of the button s label Label Add a colored background to the button s label Symbol Add a colored background to t...

Page 143: ...nd select Finished The RGB and slider values will change accordingly Move the color gradient slider or move the cursor in the color gradient box 7 The custom color will appear in the New Color Current Color box For example 8 If you are not satisfied with the color continue making adjustments until you create the color you want 9 Select Save Color The button preview will show the change and the New...

Page 144: ...olors window to select for future use Changing the Page a Button Navigates to A navigation button takes you to another page or location in a vocabulary You can change the page the button navigates to 1 Select Menu Editor 2 Select Edit and choose the button you want to modify 3 Select the Navigation tab on the left 4 Select the Current Activity Choose button A list of pages opens Search for the pag...

Page 145: ...ation tab on the left 4 Select the Remove Navigation Remove button A list of navigation locations opens 5 Select a different navigation location If you select Go To Page or Go To Activity Window a window will list available pages and activities Choose the page or activity you want the button to navigate to Or add a new page Then select Finished and Save If you select Go To App a window will list a...

Page 146: ... website do the following 1 Select Menu Editor 2 Select Edit and choose the button you want to modify 3 Select the Navigation tab on the left 4 Select Go To App Engage Allows you to link the Engage app to the button Browser Allows you to link a browser and URL to the button Windows Application Allows you to link a Windows application to the button ...

Page 147: ... Navigation Allows you to remove all navigation from the button 6 Select the Go to URL Edit button A keyboard shows the current URL 7 On the keyboard select Delete Word and enter the URL of the website you want 8 Select the keyboard Finished button The URL you entered will appear below Go To URL in the Edit Button window 9 Select Finished and then select Save When you press the button the website ...

Page 148: ... Windows application do the following 1 Select Menu Editor 2 Select Edit and choose the button you want to modify 3 Select the Navigation tab on the left 4 Select Go To App Engage Allows you to link the Engage app to the button Browser Allows you to link a browser and URL to the button Windows Application Allows you to link a Windows application to the button ...

Page 149: ...dows application currently selected and allows you to select a different application Remove Navigation Allows you to remove all navigation from the button 6 Select the Go to Windows Application Edit button Folders on the Windows desktop are displayed 7 Navigate to the application you want to link to the button 8 Select Finished and then select Save When you press the button the website will open i...

Page 150: ...can remove all navigation from the button 1 Select Menu Editor 2 Select Edit and choose the button you want to modify 3 Select the Navigation tab on the left The navigation options are displayed 4 Select the Remove Navigation Remove button A list of navigation locations opens 5 Select Finished and Save without selecting a new navigation location ...

Page 151: ...odify 3 Select the Navigation tab on the left 4 To change the current page select Choose and search for select or create a page 5 To set the page to remain open after you make a selection turn Make Persistent on 6 To set the page to be displayed in the activity window turn Show in Activity Window on 7 To change or remove the navigation select Remove A list of Navigation locations will open ...

Page 152: ...shed and Save To remove all navigation from the button select Finished and Save without selecting a new navigation location Adding an Action to a Button Actions are commands you can add to a button to perform specific functions You can add one or more actions to a button that will be initiated when the button is selected 1 Select Menu Editor 2 Select Edit and choose the button you want to modify 3...

Page 153: ...he arrows to move an action higher or lower in the list Select the delete button to delete an action from the button If you need to redisplay the Action List to see which actions you already selected select Back 8 When you finish adding actions select Finished and then select Save For information on creating a List O Matic button action see Appendix D Creating a List O Matic Button Action on page ...

Page 154: ...t button settings cannot be selected Message Choose whether or not the message text will be displayed in the message window Select the on off toggle the text will be displayed the text will not be displayed Select Finished and select Save Speech Choose whether or not the message text will be spoken Select the on off toggle the text will be spoken the text will not be spoken Always Show Button Labe...

Page 155: ...ve to save the phonetic pronunciation Alternate Prompt If you are using auditory prompts change the text that is spoken when the button is selected 1 Select the Alternate Prompt field A keyboard opens 2 Enter the text you want spoken 3 Select Finished to display the text in the Alternate Prompt field Select to hear the prompt 4 Select Finished and select Save to save the prompt Changing the Button...

Page 156: ...he button to predict the next word ending you want If You Select Word Prediction or Morphological Prediction If you select Word Prediction or Morphological Prediction the Message Symbol Navigation and Actions tabs and the content button settings cannot be selected The Message Symbol Navigation and Actions tabs display lock icons when you select Word Prediction or Morphological Prediction ...

Page 157: ...ently displayed in the message window to a button Adding the Save Message Shortcut to the Quick Menu 1 Select Menu and then select Modify Shortcuts from the Quick Menu 2 Select the space where you want the Save Message shortcut to appear 3 Select the Save Message shortcut from the lower section of the menu 4 Select Save ...

Page 158: ...te to the page that includes the button you want to use 2 Select Menu and select the Save Message shortcut in the Quick Menu You will be prompted to select where you want to save the message 3 Select a button or empty button location Message Window Text Successfully Saved will appear Important If you select an existing button the message will replace the current button label and message 4 When you...

Page 159: ...Audio Note Playing the message is what the button will do when saved 6 Select the Record Audio tab enter a filename for the message and select Finished 7 Select the microphone button to start recording The time will count down 3 2 1 and then a stop button will appear 8 Record your message When you finish select the stop button A play button will appear Note The time limit for recording a message i...

Page 160: ...he Try Again button 11 When you are satisfied with the message select Save 12 Record multiple messages to the button if want Select Save for each message When you finish recording messages or making changes to the button select Finished 13 Select Save to save all the messages to the button 14 When you select that button all messages you recorded for the button will be played ...

Page 161: ... the message higher in the list so it will play before one or more of the other messages Move the message lower in the list so it will play after one or more of the other messages Change or replace the message Delete the message Clear Button Select Clear Button only if you want to remove all messages the label symbol actions and settings for the button Finished When you finish making changes selec...

Page 162: ...s Guide Empower 162 If you would like the message to appear in the Message Window but not be spoken by the speech synthesizer 1 Add a message in the Message tab 2 In the Settings tab turn the Speech off for this button ...

Page 163: ...If you select one of these empty buttons when Edit is highlighted in blue you can add content to the button and make other changes If you select one of these empty buttons when Edit is not highlighted in blue the Editor Empty button window opens Select Edit this button to open the Edit Button window and add content and make other changes Select Create a new link to link the button to another page ...

Page 164: ...e Swap button will remain active until you select it again or until you finish making changes and select Save 3 Select the first button a red border will surround the selected button 4 Select the second button The two selected buttons will exchange places 5 To swap additional buttons repeat steps 3 and 4 If you want to make additional changes select Swap again to deactivate it or select another Ed...

Page 165: ...ant to resize A green border surrounds the button and the prompt Tap to create the first corner for your button appears 4 Select the button The border changes to red and the following prompt appears Tap to create the second corner for your button The button will be created in the rectangle defined by your two selections Buttons within this rectangle will be covered and not accessible 5 Select anot...

Page 166: ...oving Buttons To create a copy of a button 1 Select Menu Editor 2 Select Copy 3 Select the button you want to copy 4 Select Paste 5 Select the location to which you want to copy the button 6 Select Save To move a button to a different location 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Editor 2 Select Cut 3 Select the button you want to move 4 Select Paste 5 Select the location to which you want to move the...

Page 167: ...on feature to restore the button to its factory defaults Important If the button was linked resized swapped cut or copied only that button will be restored to it original state To restore the related buttons reset each one individually To reset a button to its factory defaults select Menu Editor Select Edit and choose the button you want to reset For example The Edit Button window opens Select the...

Page 168: ...kground Reset Button is not available This indicates that the button you selected is already at its default settings Select Reset Button A confirmation message appears Select Okay and then select Save Successfully saved will appear and the button will be restored to its factory defaults ...

Page 169: ...eate and modify pages To open the Page Manager select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Page Manager The Page Manager window opens to the All Pages tab To display only customized pages select the My Pages tab To display only default pages select the Default Pages tab Procedures for working with pages are the same on all three tabs ...

Page 170: ...ears after Current grid is 4 Select Create The page you defined opens in the Editor The page name appears in Now Editing page 5 Use the Editor features to add content to your page For example select Edit select a button and add a message label symbol and action and set the colors you want For details on using the Editor see Using the Editor on page 130 6 When you finish adding content or need to s...

Page 171: ...yboard to enter a partial page name and select Finished All page names with the characters you entered will be listed 3 Find the page name you want It will be displayed with copy edit and delete buttons 4 Select the Copy button 5 Select the Name Your Page field and enter a name for the new page 6 Select Create The copied page opens in the Editor The new page name appears in Now Editing page ...

Page 172: ...To find the page name you want from the list of pages select the Search for Page field and enter a partial page name All page names with the characters you entered will be listed Find the page you want It will be displayed with copy edit and delete buttons 3 Select the Edit button The page opens in the Editor The page name appears in Now Editing page 4 Use the Editor features to modify your page F...

Page 173: ...names with the characters you entered will be listed Find the page you want It will be displayed with copy edit and delete buttons 3 Select the Delete icon You will be prompted to confirm that you want to delete the page 4 If you are sure you want to delete the page select OK The page will no longer appear on the list of available pages 5 If you decide not to delete the page select Cancel The page...

Page 174: ...dify keyboard create a new keyboard and set how spelling keyboards speak Switching to a Different Keyboard If you don t want to use the existing keyboard switch to a different keyboard 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Keyboards Word Prediction 2 Choose Select a Keyboard to list the spelling and editing keyboards with Change buttons ...

Page 175: ...ting a Keyboard 4 If you haven t created your own keyboards select the Default Keyboards tab To find the keyboard you want use one of the following methods Use the arrows to page through the list Select the Search for keyboard field and enter a partial keyboard page name 5 When you find the keyboard you want choose Select A checkmark will replace the Select button 6 Select Close The keyboard you s...

Page 176: ...If you don t want to use an existing keyboard create a new one by copying an existing keyboard and then editing the copy 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Keyboards Word Prediction 2 Choose Select a Keyboard to list the spelling and editing keyboards with Change buttons ...

Page 177: ... the following methods Use the arrows to page through the list Select the Search for keyboard field and enter a partial keyboard page name 5 When you find the keyboard you want to copy select the duplicate button for that keyboard 6 In the Duplicate Keyboard window enter a name for your new keyboard 7 Select Create Edit Keyboard Copying will appear briefly and then the new keyboard will open ...

Page 178: ...ed will open Creating a New Keyboard If you don t want to use any of the existing keyboards create a new one 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Keyboards Word Prediction 2 Choose Select a Keyboard to list the spelling and editing keyboards with Change buttons 3 Select the type of keyboard to create For example select the Spelling Keyboard Change button 4 From either the Default Keyboards tab or the ...

Page 179: ...ave The new keyboard will be added to the My Keyboards tab with a checkmark to indicate it is now the default keyboard 8 Select Close When you select the spelling keyboard in a vocabulary the one you created will open Changing How a Keyboard Speaks You can change how your device speaks when you enter letters and words on a spelling keyboard 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Keyboards Word Predictio...

Page 180: ...t how your device speaks when you are spelling on a keyboard If you select This will happen Letters Each letter will speak as you enter it Word Each word will speak when you finish entering it Letters Words Each letter will speak as you enter it and each the word will speak when you finish entering it None No letters or words will speak ...

Page 181: ...oolbox Vocabulary Keyboards Word Prediction Word Prediction The Word Prediction window opens to the Settings tab To toggle an option on or off select the on off toggle When you finish select Finished Word Prediction When Word Prediction is turned on words will be predicted as you enter them When this option is turned on Word Prediction Learning and Next Word Prediction can be toggled on or off Wor...

Page 182: ...diction Word Prediction The Word Prediction window opens to the Settings tab 2 Select the My Predictions tab 3 Select the Enter a Word field use the keyboard to enter a word that you want predicted and select Finished 4 Select Add A message will confirm that the word was added and the word will appear on your prediction list ...

Page 183: ...ur word prediction list as needed When you finish select Close Specifying Words that You Don t Want Predicted 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Keyboards Word Prediction Word Prediction The Word Prediction window opens to the Settings tab Select the Excluded Words tab 2 Select the Enter a Word field use the keyboard to enter a word that you don t want predicted and select Finished ...

Page 184: ...irm that the word was added and the word will appear on your exclusion list Note To delete a word from your exclusion list select the delete button A message will conform that the word was deleted 4 Add words to your exclusion list as needed When you finish select Close ...

Page 185: ...sights into each person s language development With this service you can Track the person s progress and communication development over time Compare different aspects of communication automatically Create a detailed summary of performance Share information with others Quickly create reports that anyone can understand To learn more go to the Realize Language website https realizelanguage com info T...

Page 186: ...wer 186 Turning Data Logging on Data Logging allows your device to collect data on what was said and when Select Menu Toolbox Vocabulary Data Logging to open the Data Logging window Select the on off toggle to turn data logging on ...

Page 187: ...sh drive into the device 2 From the Data Logging window select the Export Data Log Select Folder button The Export Data Log window displays folders that are available to save the file Note When necessary use the arrows to view additional folders 3 To change the default file name select the file name field use the keyboard to enter a new name and select Finished 4 Select the folder in which to want...

Page 188: ...bsite for analysis you can clear the data log From the Data Logging window select Clear Data A message will warn that all logged data will be deleted Select OK to clear the data If you want to start a new data log leave Data Logging turned on If you don t want to start a new log at this time turn Data Logging off Select Close ...

Page 189: ... devices and accessories to your device back up and restore the contents of your device export and import users vocabularies and pages update the software set the date and time adjust device power settings access extended features switch your device from Empower to NuVoice software upgrade the Empower software using a USB flash drive restore the device software to factory settings and view hardwar...

Page 190: ... volume button to adjust volume adjust device volume and allow prompts to be heard through the device s speakers as well as headphones Activating the Device Volume Button Choose to adjust volume using the device volume button and software volume controls or software volume controls only Select the Device Volume Button on off toggle You can adjust volume using the device volume button and software ...

Page 191: ...selecting the and buttons to change the number one digit at a time Settings range from 0 to 20 To mute the headphones select the mute headphones button The button turns blue when selected In this example the button is gray indicating that the headphones are not muted Setting Where the Main Voice is Heard Select an icon to hear the main voice through the device speakers or headphones When you selec...

Page 192: ...electing the and buttons to change the number one digit at a time Settings range from 1 to 20 To mute the device speakers select the mute button The button turns blue when selected In this example the button is blue indicating that the speakers are muted Adjusting Headphones Volume Adjust the headphones volume setting by moving the slider button until the number you want is displayed or by selecti...

Page 193: ... tab 2 Select the Wi Fi Connection Choose button The Windows Wi Fi Manager lists available wireless networks 3 Select the network you want to connect to 4 Select Connect enter the network password and select Next 5 When the connection is made select Close to close the Devices Connection window 6 To return to Empower select the PRC logo that appears in the taskbar at the top ...

Page 194: ...evice is paired a Connect button will appear 6 Select Connect to connect the device 7 Select Close To disconnect the device When the device is connected a Disconnect button is displayed Select Disconnect when you want to disconnect the device but not unpair it To reconnect the device When the device is disconnected a Connect button is displayed Select Connect when you want to reconnect the device ...

Page 195: ...witch to pair it 5 Within 10 seconds press the switch Note If you do not press the switch within 10 seconds of seeing the message the switch will not connect to the Empower software on your device 6 If you plan to use more than one switch repeat steps 3 through 5 for each additional switch 7 Select Close To disconnect unpair all switches If you want to disconnect unpair all switches from Empower o...

Page 196: ...vice and can keep an eye on the download progress Step 1 Connect your device to Wi Fi If you need to set up a Wi Fi connection see Setting Up a Wi Fi Connection on page 193 Step 2 Plug in the battery charger Step 3 Update the Software 1 Select Menu Toolbox System Settings Updates The updates window allows you to choose how to update your device 2 Select Check for Updates to the right of Update Usi...

Page 197: ...reopens If you don t select Yes or No within one minute the message disappears the update process closes and Empower reopens 4 If you select Yes Downloading will be displayed When the download finishes you will see Download completed Would you like to install updates now 5 Select Install When the update finishes the application will close and reopen 6 Sign in and continue using the application as ...

Page 198: ...oftware update 2 Go to the PRC products website www prentrom com 3 Select Support Manuals and Downloads 4 Under Devices Access Products Empower select Accent Empower 5 Under Featured Downloads select Download Empower USB Flashdrive Software Update 6 Scroll down to Accent USB Flashdrive Software Update Empower accept the End User License Agreement and select Download Then copy the downloaded file t...

Page 199: ...aining the update file is plugged into your device 2 Select Menu Toolbox System Settings Updates The updates window allows you to choose how to update your device 3 Select Check for Updates to the right of Update Using a USB Flash Drive When an update is available the Update Available window appears ...

Page 200: ...reopens If you don t select Yes or No within one minute the message disappears the update process closes and Empower reopens 5 If you select Yes Downloading will be displayed When the download finishes you will see Download completed Would you like to install updates now 6 Select Install When the update finishes the application will close and reopen 7 Sign in and continue using the application as ...

Page 201: ...ngs Export Import The Export Import window opens to the Export tab Feature Description Export a User Export the settings and vocabularies created for a particular user as a backup or to transfer to another device Export a Vocabulary or Keyboard Export a vocabulary file or a keyboard as a backup or to transfer to another device Export Pages Export vocabulary pages as a backup or to transfer to anot...

Page 202: ... want to export 5 Select the Export button to the right of the user you want to export 6 Navigate to the USB flash drive Note When necessary use the Up One Level button to navigate to the flash drive 7 To save the user file with a different name select the name box use the keyboard to enter the new name and select Finished 8 Select Save If a File Exists window appears do one of the following To sa...

Page 203: ...cabularies and keyboards are listed with Export buttons Note If necessary use the arrows to page through the list of vocabularies and keyboards 5 Select the Export button to the right of the vocabulary or keyboard you want to export 6 Navigate to the USB flash drive Note When necessary use the Up One Level button to navigate to the flash drive 7 The file is named MySavedVocabulary by default To sa...

Page 204: ...s Exporting vocabulary pages creates backups copies of them 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the device 2 Select Menu Toolbox System Settings Export Import 3 From the Export Import window select the Export tab 4 Select Choose files to the right of Export Pages The current pages are preceded by checkboxes 5 Select the All Pages My Pages or Default Pages tab 6 To find specific pages to export enter a p...

Page 205: ... to remove the checkmark To deselect all pages you chose select Clear Selections 8 Select Export selected and navigate to the USB flash drive Note When necessary use the Up One Level button to navigate to the flash drive 9 If necessary rename the pages 10 Select Save Export Succeeded will be displayed and the page s will be saved to the USB flash drive with the name you entered You can keep this f...

Page 206: ... a User Import a user to appear on the Sign In screen Import a Vocabulary or Keyboard Import an Empower vocabulary file to appear in My Vocabularies or a keyboard to appear in My Keyboards Import Pages Import vocabulary pages to appear on the My Pages tab in Page Manager Import Message Banking Zip File Import recorded messages from the PRC Saltillo message banking website or myMessageBanking com T...

Page 207: ...Select the folder that contains the file s you want 5 Select the file Import Succeeded will be displayed 6 Select Close If you import pages with the same name If you attempt to import pages that have the same name the Duplicate Page Names Found window opens To replace the page that was already in the folder select Replace To keep the original page and add the imported page select Keep Both The imp...

Page 208: ...e 60 or Essence 84 vocabulary 1 Select Menu Toolbox System Settings Export Import 2 From the Export Import window select the Import tab 3 Select Choose files to the right of Import Message Banking Zip File The Import Message Banking Zip File window lists available folders 4 Select the folder that contains the zip file you created from the Message Banking website 5 Select the file Import Succeeded ...

Page 209: ...and Time 1 Select Menu Toolbox System Settings Date Time The Windows Date and Time window opens 2 Select Change date and time make the necessary changes and select OK to close the Date and Time Settings window 3 Select OK to close the Date and Time window ...

Page 210: ...e or put the device into sleep mode temporarily put the device into sleep mode set the device to enter sleep mode automatically adjust screen brightness to save power Restarting and Shutting Down the Device The power settings allow you to restart or shut down the device and configure settings to save battery power Select Menu Toolbox System Settings Power Settings The Power Settings window opens t...

Page 211: ...e device To turn the device off and back on select Restart Device A confirmation prompt will appear Select Yes restart device To shut down the device To shut the device off select Shut Down Device A confirmation prompt will appear Select Yes shut down ...

Page 212: ...tton option to configure the operation of the device power button The options operate as follows when the device is already turned on Sleep The device will enter sleep mode when you press the device power button Shut Down The device will shut down when you press the device power button No Action Nothing will happen when you press the device power button ...

Page 213: ...of time set for Sleep Timer the device will not enter sleep mode regardless of the Sleep Timer setting Sleep Timer is not available until Auto sleep is turned on Sleep Timer Set the period of time for Auto Sleep by moving the slider button until the time you want is displayed or by selecting the and buttons to change the time one increment at a time Available times range from to 1 minute to 5 hour...

Page 214: ...to display the Quick Menu Select the Power shortcut The power options operate as follows when selected Sleep The device will enter sleep mode Shut Down You will be prompted to confirm that you want to shut down the device Select Yes shut down Restart You will be prompted to confirm that you want to restart the device Select Yes restart device ...

Page 215: ...n device This means that access to some of the extended features is limited To use Integrated Device Mode the device needs to be unlocked by purchasing an Integrated Feature Pack IFP For more information on purchasing an IFP contact Sales at 800 262 1933 or sales prentrom com Once you have purchased an IFP To access Windows and other external processes select the Integrated Device Mode on off togg...

Page 216: ...e or not share software usage data with developers If change your mind use this option to turn the data sharing permission on or off you give permission for software usage data to be shared anonymously with developers you do not give permission for software usage data to be shared anonymously with developers Viewing the System ID Your device s system ID is displayed in the lower left corner of the...

Page 217: ... the Support tab Restoring Empower and Windows Software Factory Settings Important If you perform a system restore you will lose all your user settings and data To restore your Empower and Windows software to their factory settings select Restore Now You will be prompted to confirm that you want to proceed Select Yes restart now ...

Page 218: ...ct technical support and they request a data log so they can diagnose an issue with your device select Send Log You will be prompted to confirm that you want to send a data log that contains personally identifiable information To send a data log that contains personally identifiable information select Yes I agree If you decide you don t want to send a data log containing personally identifiable in...

Page 219: ...ations screen lists additional apps that are available on your device Select the app you want to use To return to the Empower software from an app Each app allows you to return to where you were before opening the app Select Exit App at the top right corner of the screen below the Menu button You will return to the Empower software screen you came from ...

Page 220: ...ommunication device and accessories For information on using an Accent 1400 device with NuVoice software view or download the Accent 1400 User s Guide for NuVoice from https www prentrom com support accent In addition a wide variety of documentation tutorials videos and training is available from the PRC website https www prentrom com support For warranty information please visit https www prentro...

Page 221: ... on a USB flash drive to lock or unlock the Toolbox Recommendation Create an unlock file even if you use a password to lock the Toolbox You might forget or lose the password 1 Select Menu Toolbox User Settings Restrictions 2 Select the Create USB Lock Unlock Create button You will be prompted to insert a USB flash drive 3 Insert a USB flash drive in the device and select OK 4 When Unlock key succe...

Page 222: ...Devices Connections window 5 To return to the Empower software select the PRC icon at the top of the Accent screen The touchscreen does not work Option 1 Restart the device through the software 1 Select Menu Toolbox System Settings Power Settings The Power Settings window opens to the Shut Down and Restart tab 2 Select Restart Device A confirmation prompt will appear 3 Select Yes restart device If...

Page 223: ...need press the button for 3 to 5 seconds 2 Leave the device turned off for about 15 seconds 3 Power up the device as you do normally Option 2 Contact PRC technical support by phone at 1 800 262 1990 or by email at service prentrom com The Device is locked up Important You should reset the device only as a last resort when the device is locked up and no other solution works Usually you would reset ...

Page 224: ...6 or later If after updating your software you still do not see Web Browser your Accent device is configured as a dedicated communication device Most funding sources require that devices are shipped as dedicated communication devices This means that access to some of the extended features is limited To use the Web Browser the device needs to be unlocked by purchasing an Integrated Feature Pack IFP...

Page 225: ...b browsing experience will be affected by the speed of your internet connection You need to make sure the webpage is fully loaded before you try to interact with it Visual Feedback The buttons across the top will display any cursor or dwell feedback you have set in the Cursor Dwell and Selection Feedback options in the User Settings tab of the Toolbox The Web Browser window will only display a cur...

Page 226: ...ic URL address or a search term Select Go to perform the search My Favorites Store favorite websites Please see Storing Favorite Websites below for more information Zoom In Makes items in the Web Browser window bigger Zoom Out Resets zoom to its normal state Exit App Exits the Web Browser and returns you to where you were when you opened the app Tab Left Back tabs through a website A blue box will...

Page 227: ...s on the correct version of scroll When Section Scroll is ON the button will turn blue Select it again to turn it OFF Hint If you are using head or eye tracking and dwell to select while your web page is loading turn Read Mode ON When Read Mode is on you can read and orient yourself to the new webpage without having to worry about accidentally clicking on something Turn Read Mode OFF when you know...

Page 228: ...loads 2 Select the My Favorites button 3 Select Add Favorite 4 Select an empty button 5 Your favorite will be added to the next available button in favorites Note You can place a favorite on a button that already has one however all favorites will shift one space to the right You might do this if you want a new favorite at the top of your favorites page Note When you import a user the favorites fo...

Page 229: ...mbol tab You can Search Browse or Import symbols or select Camera 6 Select the Navigation tab on the left 7 Select Go To App 8 Choose Browser 9 Select Finished 10 Select Save 11 This button will now take you directly to the Web Browser Hint Add your email address to Word Prediction so you don t have to type it out every time To add your email address to Word Prediction 1 Select Menu Toolbox Vocabu...

Page 230: ...ou simply want to enter text and then close the keyboard select Finished instead Disclaimer Given the infinite number and types of websites we cannot guarantee our current tools will work with all websites However we are dedicated to continually improving the web browsing experience Currently we know the following popular websites and functions are not supported Uploading and downloading attachmen...

Page 231: ...Empower Software from the Web Browser The Web Browser app allows you to return to where you were before opening the app Select Exit App at the top right corner of the screen below the Menu button You will return to the Empower software screen you came from ...

Page 232: ...address into the browser on your phone or point your phone s camera at the QR code below https prc saltillo com texting Important It is critical that you scroll down and read all of the directions for installing the app on your phone before checking the End User License Agreement box Follow the prompts to install the app on your phone Be sure to set the AeroText app as your default messaging app a...

Page 233: ...ne icon in the multi bar status area of your vocabulary to indicate that your device is connected Texting from Empower 1 Select Menu 2 Select Toolbox 3 Select Applications 4 Select Text Messaging Conversations and Messages 1 Your existing Conversations will appear in the left hand column Messages within a conversation will appear to the right 2 Select a conversation to read and respond to messages...

Page 234: ... like to view This function will stay on until you select See Entire Message again Sending a Message to an Existing Contact 1 Select Contacts 2 Search for and find the contact you want to send a message to 3 Select the green New Conversation button 4 Select your desired contact 5 Compose your message and then select Finished 6 Select Send Receiving New Messages You will see the following icon in t...

Page 235: ...ftware you still do not see IR Remote Controls your Accent device is configured as a dedicated communication device Most funding sources require that devices are shipped as dedicated communication devices This means that access to some of the extended features is limited To use the IR Remote Controls app the device needs to be unlocked by purchasing an Integrated Feature Pack IFP An IFP provides a...

Page 236: ...ote control to complete this task Adding an IR Remote 1 Select Menu Toolbox Applications Then select IR Remote Controls 2 Select Add IR Remote 3 Select the Text Field to name your remote For example Living Room TV Select Next 4 Choose the number of buttons you want on your remote control page Options range from 144 to 8 Select Next 5 Choose the type of device you are controlling with this remote F...

Page 237: ... on the remote control page The device should respond accordingly For example the Power button will turn on your TV The volume buttons will adjust the volume of the TV Note If you find some buttons that are not working see Editing an IR Remote Page Deleting an IR Remote 1 Select Delete IR Remote 2 Choose the remote you want to delete Confirm your choice Editing an IR Remote Page 1 Select Edit IR R...

Page 238: ...u will hear the Accent beep if the signal is learned If not try again 9 Select Test Current Signal to confirm that the signal is working Adding a Favorite Channel Button 1 From your remote control page find and select the Enter Channel button 2 Use the numbers to enter your favorite channel 3 Find and select the Save Channel button It will turn blue 4 Then select a Fav Channel or empty button to p...

Page 239: ...ach time you select the button the next item will play Use List O Matic to tell a joke play bingo roll dice etc 1 Go to the vocabulary page that includes the button you want to use 2 Select Menu Editor Select Edit and choose the button to which you want to add the action 3 In the Edit Button window select the Actions tab and select Add Action A list of action categories will be displayed 4 Select ...

Page 240: ...ton again the list will start over Random Items on the list will play randomly and appear in the message window One item will play at a time when you select the button Random play never ends Random No Repeats Items on the list will play randomly without repeating and appear in the message window One item will play at a time when you select the button When all items have played the list will stop a...

Page 241: ... Back Important If you select Back the items will not be saved 10 Select Save to save the items to the List O Matic action The Save button appears when the list has at least one item Selecting Save saves your work and takes you back to the button actions list where you now see the List O Matic tool in the button action list In addition the button action will show the first two items plus three dot...

Page 242: ...e of the other actions If you add more than one action to the button use the down arrow to move the action lower in the list so it will play after one or more of the other actions Change or replace the action Delete the action Back Important If you select Back the action will not be saved 11 When you finish making changes select Finished 12 Select Save in the upper right corner of the screen Succe...

Page 243: ...t the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm 7 9 in between the radiator and your body Operations in the 5 15 5 25GHz band are restricted to indoor use only Contains FCC ID SSSBC127 X Contains FCC ID QOQ1...

Page 244: ...rment This device and its language programs give the user the ability to initiate conversation seek information state opinions and share feelings It can be hand held used with a table stand or mounted to a wheelchair It is accessed by using the touchscreen an available eye tracking system or head tracking system or a variety of available switch accessories The device does not incorporate in any wa...

Page 245: ...etting up using or maintaining your device or if you need to report unexpected operation or an unexpected event related to the device please contact PRC technical support by phone at 1 800 262 1990 or by email at service prentrom com Instructions for Storage If you will be leaving the device in storage for a long period of time turn the device off Devices in storage must be charged every six month...

Page 246: ...eep dry The device needs to be protected from moisture The range of temperatures to which the device can be exposed while in use is 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F While in storage or during transport the range of temperatures to which the device can be exposed is 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F See also Temperature Conditions for Direct Contact below Caution If the device has been stored in an environment in which t...

Page 247: ...able of 300 nits brightness or greater Battery life Ranges from 18 to 20 hours depending on individual usage and power settings 10 to12 hours with eye tracking Storage expansion capability 8GB RAM 16GB internal memory card 128GB external micro SD card slot 256GB hard drive Operating system Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 bit Processor Intel Core i5 7Y54 processor Standard components Frame handle wire ...

Page 248: ...e of 70 kPa to 106 kPa Temperature Conditions for Direct Contact Conditions for Safe Contact Time Accessible Part Contact Time Limit Touchscreen Less than 1 minute Power button Less than 1 minute Volume button Less than 1 minute Conditions for Safe Contact Temperature Accessible Part Maximum Temperature while Device is in use ambient temperature 40 C or 104 F Touchscreen 54 3 C or 129 74 F Power b...

Page 249: ...multi bar 82 Changing the message window font 76 Changing the message window font size 77 Message window 72 Skins colors and fonts 72 Application Closing 85 Apps Opening additional apps on your device 219 Setting up a button to navigate to a website 146 Setting up a button to navigate to a Windows application 148 Setting up and using Empower text messaging 232 Setting up and using the IR remote co...

Page 250: ...s displayed 121 Buttons Adding a message or label 135 Adding a URL 146 Adding an action 152 Adjusting button selection time for touch access 56 Alternate prompt 154 Alternate pronunciation 154 Changing a button s basic colors 141 Changing an activity window button s navigation 151 Changing padding 122 Changing the button type 155 Changing the location a button navigates to 145 Changing the page a ...

Page 251: ...ck basic colors 93 Changing message window basic colors 74 Changing selection feedback basic colors 98 Changing the activity window basic background color 124 Changing the appearanceof the message window 72 Changing the core area basic background color 124 Customizing a button s colors 142 Customizing dwell feedback colors 94 Customizing message window colors 75 Customizing selection feedback colo...

Page 252: ...me 191 Adjusting volume using a shortcut 192 Cleaning and disinfecting 18 Configuring power button settings 212 Configuring power settings 210 Connecting Wi Fi 193 Disposing of the device 17 Features 12 Integrated mode 215 Opening additional apps on your device 219 Pairing and connecting a Bluetooth audio device 194 Putting the device to sleep from the power button 212 Putting the device to sleep ...

Page 253: ... 198 Updating via Wi Fi 196 Upgrading via USB flash drive 216 Using the Menu button and Quick Menu in Empower 36 Entering information On screen keyboard 44 Exporting Exporting a customized vocabulary file or keyboard 203 Exporting a user s vocabularies and settings 202 Exporting files 201 Exporting vocabulary pages 204 Eye tracking Setting up eye tracking 58 Showing or hiding the tracking status w...

Page 254: ...essage window font size 77 Frame Removing or replacing 24 Freedom Switch Connecting 195 G Getting started Finding additional information 220 H Handle Attaching the port cover after removing the handle 23 Removing or reattaching 22 Hardware Viewing hardware version information 218 Head tracking Setting up head tracking 58 Showing or hiding the tracking status window in the multi bar 82 Headphones A...

Page 255: ...nguage used with vocabularies 128 Changing the Toolbox language 42 License key Viewing in Support System Options window 216 218 Linear scanning 60 List O Matic Creating a List O Matic button action 239 Locations Changing the location a button navigates to 145 Choosing the More button location in the activity window 129 Removing a button s navigation 150 Locking Restricting access to the Toolbox 10...

Page 256: ...ation of multi bar status area 33 Displaying a vocabulary full screen 128 Multi bar status area icons 34 Showing or hiding the tracking status window in the multi bar 82 My Vocabularies 104 N Navigation Changing an activity window button s navigation 151 Changing the location a button navigates to 145 Changing the page a button navigates to 144 Removing a button s navigation 150 Setting up a butto...

Page 257: ...vice to sleep 213 Restart shut down sleep mode screen brightness 210 Restarting and shutting down 210 Saving battery power 213 Using the power shortcut 214 Preferences Setting preferences for a specific vocabulary 120 Vocabulary button preferences 120 Prompt Voice Setting prompt voice to be heard through device speakers or headphones 191 Prompts Adding or modifying prompts for a customized scan pa...

Page 258: ... assistance 218 Remote controls Setting up and using the IR remote controls app 235 Renaming Changing the name of a vocabulary 126 Repeat delay Adjusting touch access repeat delay 57 Repeat rate Adjusting touch access repeat rate 57 Rescans Setting up automatic rescans 62 Reset Automatic reset 61 Automatic reset time 61 Resetting Resetting a button to factory defaults 167 Resizing buttons 165 Rest...

Page 259: ...7 Selection time Configuring scan timing 61 Settings Changing 43 Changing the appearance of the multi bar 82 Changing the message window font 76 Changing the message window font size 77 Exporting a user s vocabularies and settings 202 Message window 72 Restoring Empower and Windows software to factory settings 217 Restricting access to the Toolbox 101 Shortcuts Adding a shortcut 48 Adding the Save...

Page 260: ... Spelling keyboard Copying and editing a keyboard 176 Creating a new keyboard 178 Setting how a keyboard speaks 179 Switching keyboards 174 Stand Positioning or removing 21 Status area Description and location of multi bar status area 33 Multi bar status area icons 34 Step scanning 60 Support Finding additional information 220 Getting remote assistance 218 License key 216 218 Sending a diagnostics...

Page 261: ...Empower text messaging 232 Texting Setting up and using Empower text messaging 232 Time and date Setting 209 Timing Configuring scan speed selection time delay automatic reset and reset time 61 Toggling settings on and off 43 Toolbox Accessing from the Quick Menu in Empower 36 Changing the Toolbox language 42 Features 41 Restricting access to the Toolbox 101 Turning access to the Menu buttons on o...

Page 262: ... vocabularies keyboards and pages 207 Managing users 83 Signing a user in 83 Signing a user out 83 85 Switching between users 83 V Version Viewing hardware version information 218 Vocabularies Changing the current language used with vocabularies 128 Creating 105 Creating a user and selecting a vocabulary 29 Customized Vocabularies 104 Deleting 105 Description of core vocabulary 33 Displaying a voc...

Page 263: ...tting your preferences for a specific vocabulary 120 Vocabulary Builder 107 Vocabulary button preferences 120 Word prediction 181 Voice Changing the voice 69 Main voice 69 71 Prompt voice 69 71 Setting the main voice to be heard through device speakers or headphones 191 Setting the prompt voice to be heard through device speakers or headphones 191 Volume Activating the device volume button 190 Adj...

Page 264: ...s Copying 113 Creating a word list by selecting buttons 109 Creating by entering words 111 Deleting 113 Loading 113 Making a list active 113 Managing 112 Merging 114 Turning on Vocabulary Builder from the Toolbox 117 Word prediction Activating or deactivating options 181 Adding words 182 Excluding words 183 Using 181 Z Zip files Importing a message banking zip file 208 ...

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