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Page 2: ...ency call or alarm Grid for iPad is not designed to make a medical assessment of a user thinksmartbox com safety Using Talk Pad in a medical environment is stored locally and is never shared When you...

Page 3: ...le apps Alternative access to other software Changing settings Making Grid user profiles Adding grid sets Editing or creating grid sets Talk Pad is built on the Apple iPad Make sure you have read the...

Page 4: ...r details 8 10 13 This Talk Pad is a Who is responsible for your Talk Pad This Talk Pad s model number is This Talk Pad s serial number is This Talk Pad is Ready to go This Talk Pad is ready for Self...

Page 5: ...ages to record important details and reminders Smartbox Support UK 01684 578868 US 878 302 3674 thinksmartbox com smart support Your Apple ID is Your Smartbox Account is A reminder of your Apple ID pa...

Page 6: ...ng with your fingers You can communicate using the touch screen or by configuring other access methods such as switches or pointing devices There are some more advanced functions and settings you can...

Page 7: ...t access to a huge library of grid sets There is content for everyone from powerful communication tools for text users to grid sets for communicating with symbols and developing literacy Everything ab...

Page 8: ...8 Setting up your device Power on your Talk Pad with the power button on the left side of the device Power on the speaker with the button on top Step 1 Step 2...

Page 9: ...to go or for Self Setup A short guide is provided to help you with your configuration Remember to take note of your account details There is space for you to do this at the front of this guide Start...

Page 10: ...g your Talk Pad 26 9 Using the stand 28 10 Attaching the shoulder strap 30 11 The mounting kit 31 12 Connecting headphones 32 13 Using a keyguard 33 Getting started with iPad OS 34 14 Using the touch...

Page 11: ...56 28 The grid set menu 58 29 Edit mode 60 30 Hiding the Grid for iPad menu 62 Looking after your Talk Pad 64 31 Updating Grid for iPad 66 32 Updating iPad OS 68 33 Backing up your grid sets with Drop...

Page 12: ...12 Your Talk Pad device...

Page 13: ...her features of the device such as the speaker strap rings and stand 1 Talk Pad 8 14 2 Talk Pad 10 16 3 Talk Pad 13 18 4 Turning on your Talk Pad 20 5 Turning off your Talk Pad 21 6 Charging your Talk...

Page 14: ...Talk Pad 8 1 Home button Touch screen Charging port Volume controls Front camera iPad mini in tough case Strap Charging cable for iPad Charging cable for speaker Screen protector Carry bag Grid for iP...

Page 15: ...he Talk Pad 8 has a small 8 inch screen and is light enough to be carried around easily by its handle or the included shoulder strap The tough case and screen protector keep the iPad inside safe while...

Page 16: ...6 Volume controls Front camera Home button Charging port Talk Pad 10 2 iPad in tough case Strap Charging cable for iPad Charging cable for speaker Screen protector Carry bag Grid for iPad Touch screen...

Page 17: ...k Pad 10 has a 10 inch screen and is light enough to be carried around easily by its handle or the included shoulder strap The tough case and screen protector keep the iPad inside safe while the Bluet...

Page 18: ...18 Volume controls Front camera Charging port Talk Pad 13 3 iPad Pro in tough case Strap Charging cable for iPad Charging cable for speaker Screen protector Carry bag Grid for iPad Touch screen...

Page 19: ...can be carried around easily by its handle or the included shoulder strap The large screen and powerful processor make the device fast and responsive The tough case and screen protector keep the iPad...

Page 20: ...turn your device on press and hold the power button for 3 seconds Putting your Talk Pad to sleep Sleep is a low powered mode where the device is inactive and the screen is off Press the power button w...

Page 21: ...tton for 3 seconds If you have a Talk Pad 13 press and hold the power button and press volume up button Then swipe the Slide to power off toggle on the screen to turn the device off Press the X to can...

Page 22: ...alk Pad charging port to the power adapter the adapter is clearly labelled Connect the speaker charging port to the power adapter Connect the power adapter to the mains socket to charge It is best to...

Page 23: ...23 Lightning connector Talk Pad 8 and 10 charging ports USB A connector Connects Lightning cable and USB cables to charging plug USB C connector Talk Pad 13 and Speaker charging ports...

Page 24: ...ou will need to pair the speaker as part of the setup process The speaker has its own power button and battery Remember to charge the speaker when you charge your device Where are your Bluetooth setti...

Page 25: ...ly reconnect it Step 1 If you have placed the Smartbox sticker over the speaker this will need to be removed Step 2 Hold the Bluetooth button down for several seconds until a blue light shows on the s...

Page 26: ...alk Pad can be carried by its tough handle The stand on the rear of the Talk Pad can be used to place the device on a table or desk For added security you can attach the included strap so you can wear...

Page 27: ...27 The Talk Pad 10 and 13 can also be mounted to a stand with the optional universal Daessy and Rehadapt mounting plate This can also let you place the Talk Pad on a wheelchair or above a bed...

Page 28: ...Talk Pad can be used to position it on a desk or table so it can be used comfortably at any angle If using stand with the mount be careful not to open the stand all the way or you may scratch the spea...

Page 29: ...so that it can be moved with a firm motion but will remain in place when in use If you want to adjust the torque of the stand you can use an allen key to tighten the locking nut Do not over tighten No...

Page 30: ...30 Your case is supplied with an optional shoulder strap This can be fitted by looping the toggles though the strap holes on the rear of the case Attaching the shoulder strap 10...

Page 31: ...llows you to attach a mounting plate so you can position your device as you need The mounting plate kit is sold separately Attach the spacer and plate to the three screw holes in the rear of the case...

Page 32: ...headphones to the device for personal listening When you attach headphones this will stop audio coming through the Bluetooth speaker To continue using the Talk Pad for communication disconnect the hea...

Page 33: ...e attached and removed multiple times and wipe clean easily Applying a keyguard Make sure the screen is clean and the keyguard has had any protective films removed from the back Make sure Grid for iPa...

Page 34: ...34 Getting started with iPad OS...

Page 35: ...of features to help you navigate around your Talk Pad as well as accessibility features for greater access 13 Using the touch screen 36 14 Your Talk Pad home screen 38 15 Opening and closing apps 40 1...

Page 36: ...y When would you do this To open the Grid for iPad app follow a web link use the on screen keyboard Touch and hold Touch your finger to the screen and hold for a few moments When would you do this To...

Page 37: ...age Zoom Place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart to zoom in pinch them together to zoom out When would you do this To make an image larger on your screen view small text Remember that th...

Page 38: ...ing on your setup it may look a little different but it will always work in the same way If you download more apps to the Talk Pad your home screen will fill up and have multiple pages You can swipe b...

Page 39: ...ce it into If you drag the app over another app you will make a new folder Tip If you have a Self setup Talk Pad you will have many apps that Apple have provided that you might not need To delete an a...

Page 40: ...ap on its icon The app will then open When an app opens it fills the screen Leaving an app on the Talk Pad 8 and 10 To close an app and return to the home screen press the Home button once Opening and...

Page 41: ...re for example you will be able to jump straight back in to Grid for iPad You will mostly want to leave apps suspended if you are switching between them To close an app on the Talk Pad 8 and 10 Double...

Page 42: ...changing notification sounds and more Useful settings areas Wi fi Connect to the internet and manage networks General Find out information about your Talk Pad Display Brightness Adjust how bright the...

Page 43: ...Factor authentication This is linked to your Apple ID and links your account to another Apple device or mobile phone This sends a second device an authentication code to confirm log ins purchases and...

Page 44: ...he device you will need to enter your passcode or use your Touch ID If your Talk Pad was supplied Self Setup you will have added your passcode or Touch ID during the setup process You can switch the l...

Page 45: ...n find the accessibility features in the Settings app The Accessibility settings are designed for the iPad OS Grid for iPad is already designed with accessibility in mind and as such does not require...

Page 46: ...nce to cover the Grid Explorer button in Grid for iPad Turning on Guided Access on Talk Pad 8 and 10 Triple click the Home button to access the Accessibilty menu Turning on Guided Access on Talk Pad 1...

Page 47: ...Store Here you can download new apps to your Talk Pad You can search the App Store browse by category and view charts oof popular free and paid apps How to pay for apps To pay for an app you will need...

Page 48: ...48 Getting started with Grid for iPad...

Page 49: ...Pad allows you to set a voice build sentences communicate with both text symbols and much more 22 Getting to know Grid 50 23 Your Smartbox Account and profile 52 24 Grid Explorer 53 25 Grid Explorer o...

Page 50: ...Getting to know Grid Your Profile Your user profile stores your Smartbox Account grid sets and other settings Grid Explorer Grid Explorer is your home screen and is where you will find your grid sets...

Page 51: ...51 Grid sets A grid set is an app within Grid These are your resources for communicating and more Edit mode Every grid set can be personalised and edited or you can make a grid set from scratch A...

Page 52: ...etup a Smartbox Account you will need an Email address You can also link your account to Dropbox an online storage solution This allows you to back up your grid sets and other personalisations as well...

Page 53: ...id Explorer your Grid for iPad home screen Each tile is a grid set Tapping on a grid set will open it If your Grid Explorer doesn t have any grid sets you can add them from the Add grid set screen Gri...

Page 54: ...id Explorer will open the Grid Explorer options menu Grid Explorer options Add grid sets Open the Add grid sets window where you can browse grid sets by category Arrange grid sets Arrange make folders...

Page 55: ...ndow You can upload your grid sets to Online Grids our grid set sharing platform Grid sets uploaded to Online Grids are available to all Grid users Settings Access your Grid settings Here you can cust...

Page 56: ...ng sentences from topics Text communication Text based grid sets that offer a range of keyboard layouts and additional features like message banking Interactive learning Fun activities that can be use...

Page 57: ...t based AAC vocabulary designed for literate adults with changing access needs Super Core A symbol based core vocabulary designed to help AAC users experience success with symbol communication Text Ta...

Page 58: ...menu changes to give you more options The top bar of a grid set has the following options The grid set menu Home grid Return to the grid set s home grid Back Go back one grid Grid Explorer Close the g...

Page 59: ...Open the Find word tool this allows you to find instances of words in the grid set and shows you how to get to them Grid set manual Open a web browser to download the grid set s documentation Edit wo...

Page 60: ...set from scratch In edit mode you have complete control over how the grid set looks and you can change how each cell behaves This can be as simple as adding a word to a grid by creating a new write ce...

Page 61: ...f each cell Symbol You can change or edit the symbol on each cell You could even choose a photo Label Adjust the size and font of the label Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello Learn more at our Grid t...

Page 62: ...and Back buttons to navigate If you want to prevent access to these you will need to set up Guided Access The menu setting is found outside of Grid for iPad in the iPad OS Settings app Scroll the lef...

Page 63: ...63 Notes...

Page 64: ...64 Looking after your Talk Pad...

Page 65: ...important use information and conformity 31 Updating Grid for iPad 66 32 Updating iPad OS 68 33 Backing up your grid sets with Dropbox 69 34 Backing up your Grid user 70 35 Support 72 36 Finding your...

Page 66: ...ge of new iPad features Automatic updates If your Talk Pad is connected to the internet it can download updates automatically In the iPad Settings app select your Apple ID Select iTunes App Store Unde...

Page 67: ...7 Manual updates You can check for a manual update in the App Store app Tap the User icon in the top right Scroll down and you will see a list of any available updates with a download icon to the righ...

Page 68: ...your Talk Pad is online these will be automatically downloaded You may see a notification on your lock screen Updates are only installed if the Talk Pad is on charge You can look for updates manually...

Page 69: ...der Settings Accounts Select Dropbox then log in to link your accounts When your Smartbox Account is linked to Dropbox your grid sets and message banked files will be uploaded automatically This also...

Page 70: ...Grid for iPad open Settings Backup your Grid user From your User settings select Backup Restore Delete You can choose Backup to create a backup Restore will erase your user and replace it with a previ...

Page 71: ...kup you will have several options for where your file will be saved or sent Selecting Save to Files will let you move your backup to an external USB stick You can also use the Mail app to email the ba...

Page 72: ...Our Support team are here to help you Online chat thinksmartbox com Email support thinksmartbox com Repairs Our Repairs team can look after your device in case of damage Phone UK 01684 578868 US 878 3...

Page 73: ...evice you are having an issue with You can find both the model number and serial number on the back of your Talk Pad This is what a model number looks like The serial number for the device is placed u...

Page 74: ...into the corner divot to split the front and back casing entirely You are looking for the join between the harder plastic front and the rubber back Unclip the front of the case from the front of your...

Page 75: ...75 Snap the front of the case to the front of your iPad Slide your iPad into the back casing bottom edge first then the top and all the way around until the edges are secure Inserting your iPad 38...

Page 76: ...nnot speak or have complex access needs The full text of the technical specification is available here thinksmartbox com talk pad specification Models Device Talk Pad 8 Talk Pad 10 Talk Pad 13 Model T...

Page 77: ...n formity with EU legislation Federal communications commission symbol to declare conformity with US legislation Waste electrical and electronic equipment sym bol to indicate you should dispose of thi...

Page 78: ...pplication Intended Use It is used to generate synthesized speech Intended User It is designed for individuals with complex communication and or access needs Complex communication and or access diffic...

Page 79: ...utilise it for the above intended use These settings may include but are not limited to private homes supported living homes nursing care facilities schools colleges universities in the community e g...

Page 80: ...son it should not be used as a life supporting device be relied upon for well being be relied upon as the user s only way of making an emergency call or alarm be used to administer medicine be relied...

Page 81: ...accessories Water and liquids Your device is not protected from water ingress Do not get water or liquids on the device especially in the ports or vents Incidents If a serious incident occurs in rela...

Page 82: ...lk Pad with the supplied power lead Using unofficial power supplies may cause severe damage to your Talk Pad and cause fire If your Talk Pad s power lead is lost or damaged contact your supplier When...

Page 83: ...n transit ensure your Talk Pad is sufficiently protected from knocks and bumps There are strict regulations for lithium ion batteries on airplanes Rules vary between airlines so it is recommended to c...

Page 84: ...tions Accessories connected to ports for a SIGNAL INPUT OUTPUT must be compliant to the IEC standard 60601 1 or 60950 1 62368 1 Other safety If damaged small parts may detach from your Talk Pad These...

Page 85: ...alk Pad is not a user serviceable device If your device requires a repair please contact your local dealer Medical Device Interference The iPad contains magnets that may interfere with medical devices...

Page 86: ...hold the power button then select Shut down If your device has crashed hold down the power button for 30 seconds to hard shutdown Press it again to turn it back on If this does not fix the problem con...

Page 87: ...agement to medical devices has been applied to Talk Pad The following Information technology equipment standards have been applied to the iPad and case accessory This reflects the risks of the device...

Page 88: ...3 3 2013 EN 300 328 V2 1 1 EN 300 330 V2 1 1 EN 301 489 1 V2 2 0 EN 301 489 3 V2 1 1 EN 301 489 17 V3 2 0 EN 301 489 1 V2 2 0 EN 303 417 V1 1 1 EN 301 489 3 V2 1 1 EN 301 489 17 V3 2 0 EN 301 489 52 V...

Page 89: ...e FCC Rules and ISED Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interf...

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Page 92: ...ember 2020 Copyright 2020 Smartbox Assistive Technology thinksmartbox com Talk Pad Manual UK A Get more out of your Talk Pad Find out about editing tips and advanced settings at our online training ce...

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