PARTNER/PLUS
A
UGMENTATIVE
C
OMMUNICATION
D
EVICES
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Congratulations on your purchase of the PARTNER/PLUS Entry-Level Communicator. T
HE
PARTNER/PLUS
IS THE FIRST ENTRY
-
LEVEL
A
UGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATOR TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY
,
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE AND MANY IMPORTANT FEATURES FOR A VERY
LOW PRICE
.
PARTNER/PLUS
IS MANUFACTURED TO THE HIGHEST COMMERCIAL STANDARDS TO PROVIDE MANY YEARS OF RELIABLE
OPERATION
.
W
E FULLY GUARANTEE THE
PARTNER/PLUS’
S OPERATION
.
*
D
ISTINCTIVE
F
EATURES OF THE
PARTNER/PLUS
D
ROP RESISTANT
,
ABLE TO WITHSTAND ROUGH HANDLING
.
W
ATER RESISTANCE FOR EASY CLEANING
.
T
HE SHATTERPROOF CASE IS MADE OF A HIGH IMPACT PLASTIC
.
L
IGHT WEIGHT AND PORTABLE
(
LESS THAN
1
LB
.)
T
HE
PARTNER/PLUS
GIVES YOU
“R
EAL
-V
OICE
”
HIGH QUALITY AUDIO REPRODUCTION
.
M
ESSAGES CAN BE STORED FOR UP TO
100
YEARS WITH NO POWER
.
C
HANGING THE BATTERIES IS A SNAP
.
O
BJECTS CAN BE PLACED ON A
V
ELCRO STRIP OR A PICTURE CARD CAN BE PPLACED IN A SLOT STANDING UP
.
E
ACH
P
ARTNER
/P
LUS CAN CONNECTED TOGETHER TO BUILD A
T
WO OR MORE MESSAGE COMMUNICATOR
.
L
OW PROFILE PANEL ACTUATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LIMITED REACH
.
L
OW ACTUATION FORCE
,
SO PEOPLE WITH LIMITED STRENGTH CAN ACTIVATE THE
P
ARTNER
/P
LUS
.
I
N ADDITION TO THE BUILT
-
IN MICROPHONE
,
SPEAKER AND RECORD SWITCH
,
O
NE
OUTPUT
JACK AND
O
NE
INPUT
JACK IS PROVIDED TO TURN
ON
AN
EXTERNAL DEVICE OR BE ACTIVATED THROUGH AN EXTERNAL SWITCH
.
*S
EE
W
ARRANTY AGREEMENT FOR DETAILS
.
GENERAL OPERATION:
All controls are located on the back of the PARTNER/PLUS.
The PARTNER/PLUS augmentative communicator is a self-contained communication device, which permits the user to record and playback 1
message of 30 seconds in length. Graphic overlays (picture cards) can be easily changed by simply sliding them into the designated area on the
actuation panel. Objects can be placed on top using the Velcro strip. Laminated or plastic picture cards can be placed in the slot provided on top
of the Partner/Plus. Simple to operate, just turn the unit on, adjust the volume and press the panel to activate the message.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1.
Make sure that the PARTNER/PLUS is turned off. Set VOLUME control switch fully to the right, until it clicks off.
2.
Turn the PARTNER/PLUS over and lay the front of the unit on a flat stable surface.
3.
To gain access to the battery compartment and expose the batteries, remove the screw holding down the plastic battery cover on
the bottom of the unit.
4.
Remove the old batteries and discard them in accordance with your local recycling laws.
5.
Install the new batteries observing the proper polarity and using 3 new AA batteries.
6.
Then replace the battery compartment cover by placing the cover over the access hole and tighten up the screw. Insure the
battery cover is secure.
RECORD OPERATION:
Note: It is important during any recording operation that the built in microphone located at the back of the PARTNER/PLUS is clear
and open.
1.
Turn the PARTNER/PLUS ON. Turn the VOLUME control switch clockwise, until it clicks ON.
2.
Set the VOLUME control, turning to the left, until it reaches the center of the range.
3.
Depress and hold the built-in record switch. The record switch must be engaged for the entire recording process.
4.
Press and hold down the message plate and the Recording LED on the back next to the Recording button will turn on.
5.
As soon as the Recording LED turns ON begin to say your message into the built-in microphone located at the back of the
PARTNER/PLUS next to the volume control wheel. For the best results, you should speak directly into the microphone and be
about 6 to 9 inches away from it in a quiet location, any surrounding noise will be in the back ground of the recording.
6.
When you are finished speaking your message, release the message plate and then the Recording button.
EXTERNAL SWITCH OPERATION:
PARTNER/PLUS comes fully equipped for external switch operation. The switch jack on the back of the unit corresponds to the message panel
of the PARTNER/PLUS. The switch jack operates as a switch closure to operate a low voltage electronic device such as a Toy or an
Environmental Control Unit (ECU), Computer Interface or a delay timer.
