Dynamic iPortal2 User Manual

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GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3, October 2013
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1. About this manual
This User Manual describes how to use DYNAMIC CONTROLS iPortal2 system; the intended audience is the user of a powered-wheelchair, with the iPortal2 system already installed on the wheelchair .
The iPortal2 connects with a D
YNAMIC CONTROLS’ Shark, DX, or DX2 Control System.
Please note that the words iOS device in this manua l refer to iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual to outline important and helpful information:
WARNING Warnings provide important inf or mation that must be followed in order to instal l,
configure, and use the product safely and efficiently. Not following the instructions given in a warning can potentially lead to equipment failure, damage to surrounding property, injury or death.
CAUTION Cautions provide supporting information in order to install, configure, and use the
product. Not following the instructions given in cautions can lead to equipment failure.
NOTE
Notes provide supporting information that may be important to the user, but which does not involve risk to life, or injury, or damage to the equipment.
REFERENCE Reference directs the reader to a source of further or more detailed information on a
given topic.
Key information follows such as a mechanical or electrical specification.
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WARNINGS
1. The iPortal, Shark, DX and DX2 Systems are not user serviceable. Specialised tools are necessary for the repair of any component. Any attempt to gain access to, or in any way abuse the electr onic components and associated assemblies that make up the powered wheel chair system, renders the manufacturer’s warranty void and the manufacturer free from liability.
2. Do not install, maintain, or operate this equipment before you have read and understood all the instructions and all the manuals for this product and all the other products that you use or install together with this product. Follow the instructions of the manuals. If you do not follow all instruc tions, injury or damage could result.
3. Do not try to open or disassemble any case - there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
4. Do not touch the connector pins. If yo u touch the pins, they can become dirty and/or the system's electronic components can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
5. DYNAMIC CONTROLS has tested the iPhone to confirm that Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) caused by the i Phone does not change the behaviour of the wheelchair control systems in any way. In the very unlikely case that the iPhone or another mobile communic at ions device would cause the wheelchair to behave erratically, turn off the control system. When you turn off the control system, the chair will hal t.
NOTES Due to continuous product improvement, DYNAMIC CONTROLS reserves the right to
update this manual. This manual supersedes all previous issues, which must no longer be used.
DYNAMIC CONTROLS reserves the right to change the product without notification.
NOTE
iPortal2 is the new, u pdated module in Dynamic Controls' iPortal system. In this manual, iPortal refers to the complete system, that is: iPortal2 module, cradle, cables and software etc., where iPortal2 just refers to the latest electronic module, that is, the electronics that the iPortal system connects to.
iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Safari, Mac and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., r egistered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word, mark and logos are register ed trademarks owned by Bluetooth® SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Apple is under license. Apple is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic ac c es so ry has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple perform anc e standards.
“Made for iPhone” means that an elect r onic accessory has been designed to connec t specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the d evel o per to meet Apple performance standards.
“Made for iPad” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to co nnec t specifically to iPad and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple perform anc e standards.
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Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with s af ety and regulatory standards. iPod touch is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of A p pl e Inc. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
D
YNAMIC CONTROLs, the Dynamic logo, the Shark, DX, DX2, iPortal, iPortal2 and Dashboard logos
are trademarks of
DYNAMIC CONTROLS. All other brand and product names, fonts, and company
names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. D
YNAMIC CONTROLs owns and will retain all trademark rights and DYNAMIC CONTROLS or its licensors
own and will retain all copyright, trad e s ec ret and other proprietary rights, i n and to the documentation.
All materials contained within this manual, in hardcopy or electronic format, are protected by copyright laws and other intellectual property laws.
© Copyright 2013 DYNAMIC CONTROLS. All rights reserved.
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2. Contents (overview)
1 About this manual 2 Contents (overview) 3 Contents (detailed)
4 iPortal 5 iPortal – Dashboard 6 iPortal – Accessibility 7 iPortal – Mouse Mover 8 iPortal Mouse Mover & Accessibility
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3. Contents (detailed)
1. About this manual ......................................................................................... 2
2. Contents (overview) ...................................................................................... 5
3. Contents (detailed) ........................................................................................ 6
4. iPortal ........................................................................................................... 8
4.1. The iPortal2 in detail ............................................................................................ 9
4.2. The iPortal2 system components ........................................................................ 10
4.3. Setting up the iPortal2 with your iOS device ....................................................... 10
4.3.1. Step 1 - place your iOS device in the iPortal cradle ........................................................ 12
4.3.2. Step 2 - pair the iPortal2 and the iOS device .................................................................. 14
4.3.3. Step 3 - download the iPortal Dashboard application .................................................... 15
4.3.4. Step 4 - optionally activate the iPortal Accessibility feature .......................................... 17
4.3.5. Step 5 - optionally activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature ....................................... 20
4.4. Setting up the iPortal2 with your PC or laptop .................................................... 22
4.5. Setting up the iPortal 2 with your Apple iMac (OS X) ......................................... 26
4.6. iPortal2 Status LEDs ........................................................................................... 30
4.6.1. Bluetooth® wireless link flash codes (blue LED) .............................................................. 30
4.6.2. iPortal2 connection module flash codes (green LED) ..................................................... 30
4.7. Charging an iOS device ....................................................................................... 31
4.8. Charging or powering a second device ................................................................ 31
4.9. Supported remotes and operating modes .......................................................... 31
4.9.1. DX/DX2 Remotes ............................................................................................................ 32
4.9.2. Shark Remotes ................................................................................................................ 32
5. iPortal – Dashboard ..................................................................................... 33
5.1. Drive mode ........................................................................................................ 33
5.2. Seating mode ..................................................................................................... 33
5.3. About menu ....................................................................................................... 34
5.4. Settings menu .................................................................................................... 35
5.5. System messages ............................................................................................... 36
5.6. Status icons ........................................................................................................ 36
6. iPortal – Accessibility ................................................................................... 38
6.1. Using iPortal Accessibility with Apple’s VoiceOver ............................................. 39
6.1.1. Joystick Commands ......................................................................................................... 39
6.1.2. Navigation mode ............................................................................................................ 40
6.1.3. Text mode ....................................................................................................................... 41
6.2. Using iPortal Accessibility with Apple’s AssistiveTouch ....................................... 43
6.2.1. Enabling AssistiveTouch .................................................................................................. 44
6.2.2. Moving and selecting with the AssistiveTouch cursor .................................................... 44
6.2.3. The AssistiveTouch menu ............................................................................................... 48
7. iPortal – Mouse Mover ................................................................................ 51
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7.1. Using Mouse Mover ........................................................................................... 51
7.1.1. Mouse-click mode ........................................................................................................... 51
7.1.2. Mouse-move mode ........................................................................................................ 52
8. iPortal Mouse Mover & Accessibility ........................................................... 53
9. Appendices .................................................................................................. 54
9.1. Quick Start Guide to iPortal Accessibility ............................................................ 54
9.1.1. DX-ACU3B ....................................................................................................................... 54
9.1.2. DX-REM24SD ................................................................................................................... 54
9.1.3. DX-REMG90 .................................................................................................................... 55
9.1.4. DX-REMG91 .................................................................................................................... 55
9.1.5. DX2-REMA-ACS2, DX2-REMB-ACS2, DX2-REM420, DX2-REM421 .................................. 55
9.1.6. DX2-REM550, DX2-REM551 ............................................................................................ 56
9.2. Alternative mode actions ................................................................................... 56
9.3. Tutorials for iPortal Accessibility with VoiceOver ............................................... 57
9.3.1. Navigating the iOS device ............................................................................................... 57
9.3.2. Using Applications .......................................................................................................... 61
9.4. Apple disclaimer ................................................................................................ 69
10. Index ........................................................................................................... 70
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4. iPortal
DYNAMIC CONTROLS iPortal is a bridge between your powered-wheelchair and your communications technology.
When combined with an iOS device and the Dashboard application, iPortal provides the powered-wheelchair user with essential wheelchair information such as battery state, driving speed, seating adjustments, and an emergency call function.
When combined with an iOS device and the Accessibility feature, the powered- wheelchair’s remote joystick is used to navigate and interact with your iOS device.
When combined with a PC or laptop and the Mouse Mover feature, the wh ee lch a ir ’s joystick or other speciality input device is used to navigate and interact with your PC or laptop’s mouse pointer.
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Dashboard is a free application, and can be downloaded from the iPortal™ store via iTunes. Once installed on your iOS device, Dashboard can also be used to manage upgrades for the Accessibility and Mouse Mover features. Upgrades can be purchased at any time, and in any order. Alternatively, the iPortal unit can be purchased with either or both of the Accessibility and Mouse Mover features already enabled, as shown in the table below.
iPortal2 part number
Description
DJ-BTINT
iPortal Dashboard
DJ-BTINT–ACC
iPortal Accessibility
DJ-BTINT–HID
iPortal Mouse Mover
DJ-BTINT–HID–ACC
iPortal Mouse Mover + Accessibility
4.1. The iPortal2 in detail
The iPortal2 is the front-runner of a new generation of powered-wheelchair accessories that present a completely new approach to meeting a powered­wheelchair user’s needs and wishes.
The iPortal2, which is compatible with D
YNAMIC CONTROLS’ Shark, DX, and DX2
wheelchair controllers, can connect to an iOS device to display powered-wheelchair information in real time.
The iPortal2 has the following features:
connects with D
YNAMIC CONTROLS’ Shark, DX or DX2 wheelchair control systems
without reprogramming the wheelcha ir
an adjustable mounting arm and cradle that attaches to the wheelchair and conveniently positions the iOS device for the user
an Apple USB charging port to keep the iOS device fully charged
an auxiliary USB port (charging-only), for other devices
wheelchair fault logging
the iPortal Dashboard application displays wheelchair information in real time.
Using Bluetooth
®
technology to connect with the wheelchair system, the
following is provided:
o speed and speed range indicator o compass heading (iPhone 3GS (or later) only) o seat adjustment indicator o battery state o drive profile indicator o emergency call function (iPhone only)
with the Accessibility feature enabled, th e powered-wheelchair’s remote joystick is used to navigate, interact and control your iOS device.
with the Mouse Mover feature enabled, the wheelchair’s joystick or other speciality input device is used to navigate and interact with your PC or laptop’s mouse point er
with the Mouse Mover + Accessibility features ena bled, the wheelchair’s joystick or other speciality input devic e is used to navigate and interact with your PC or laptop’s mouse pointer as well as navigate, interact and control your iOS device.
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4.2. The iPortal2 system components
The following components are provided with the iPortal system. Note the names of the components, as they will be referred to throughout the rest of this manual.
Note:
iPhone and iPod touch are not included in the packages. The cables (DK BUS, DX BUS, and Y-cable (for Shark)), mounting arm and cradle must be ordered separately.
4.3. Setting up the iPortal2 with your iOS device
Before you can use your iPortal2 system, you will need to set up the iPortal2 with your iOS device by placing your iOS device securely in the cradle, and then making sure that the iPortal2 and your iOS device can communicate correctly. As a one-off set-up process, you will also have to download the iPortal Dashboard application to run on your iOS device.
The following section describes how to get your iPortal2 working with your iOS device for the first time. The process is as follows:
step 1 - place your iOS device in the iPortal cradle
step 2 - pair the iPortal2 and the iOS device (this means establish a Bluetooth
connection)
step 3 - download the iPortal Dashboard application
step 4 - optionally activate the iPortal Accessibility feature
step 5 - optionally activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature
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These topics are explained in more detail, in the sections following.
REFERENCE
For more details of iOS device features, capability, and minimum system requirements visit www.apple.com
The iPhone, iPad and iPod touch U ser G u ides are available from
www.apple.com/support
NOTE
Dashboard can only display information it receives from your wheelchair control system. Dashboard does not send any information back to your control system, and
cannot control the wheelchair.
WARNING ALWAYS switch off the wheelchair system when leaving the wheelchair. ALWAYS ensure that the wheelchair system is switched off before entering the
wheelchair. ALWAYS switch off the wheelchair system when not in use.
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4.3.1. Step 1 - place your iOS device in the iPortal cradle
Make sure that you have the correct cradle for your device. Check the identifier as shown below, right. Put your iPhone or iPod touch into the iPhone or iPod touch cradle on your wheelchair. When your device is in position, you will f eel a click.
WARNING iOS devices are not intended for use i n the rain or other wet
environments. To protect the iOS device from damage when in a wet environment, it MUST be removed from the cradle and stored in a dry place. Put the chargi ng cabl e c onnector in the charging cable park.
The protective bung on the iPortal2 M UST be used when the charge-only socket is not in use.
NOTE
The cradles included support both the iPhone 3 & 4 variants and the iPod touch 3. For mounting solutions of other Apple iOS devices and models, consult your local
Dynamic Controls office or mobility dealer.
Put your iPhone or iPod touch into the cradle at the bottom first. Be s ure that your device is correctly located.
Push the top of your device into the cradle. You will feel the device click into position.
Be sure your device is
secure in the cradle before driving your wheelchair.
The cradle identifier is on the back of the cradle above the charging cable park.
iPhone
iPod touch
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Adjust the mounting arm to position your device for comfortable operation.
WARNING
Do not position the cradle outside the frame of the wheelchair otherwise it c an strike objects or passers-by, causing injury. Adjust the cradle such that it remains inside the
frame of the wheelchair.
Connect the charging cable to your device. When you turn on the power at your Remote, your iOS device will beep or vibrate to confirm that it is receiving a charge from the wheelchair battery.
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4.3.2. Step 2 - pair the iPortal2 and the iOS device
The Shark, DX or DX2 wheelchair control syste m communicates with your iOS device via the iPortal2 module, using a Bluetooth® wireless link. Before using your iOS device with your wheelchair control system, you must first pair (this means establish a Bluetooth connection) your iOS device with the iPortal2.
To pair the devices, start from your iOS device Home screen, and then:
browse to Settings General Bluetooth ;
turn on Bluetooth. Your iOS device will start searching for nearby devices;
on the wheelchair, turn the power off and on;
when your iOS device finds your iPortal module, tap on it to connect to it.
Note, your iPortal2 module will be displayed as “iPortal2-xxxxxx”, where “xxxxxx” is a unique number identifying your iPortal2.
NOTE
If you see an instruction on your iOS device to “cycle the power”, turn the power off at your Remote, and then turn it on again.
Tap here to
connect to
your iPortal2
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4.3.3. Step 3 - download the iPortal Dashboard application
To download the iPortal Dashboard application, you must have an iTunes Store account and an active internet connection. You can use either your iOS device or your computer to connect to the Internet and the iTunes Store. You can set up an iTunes account at www.apple.com/itunes.
4.3.3.1. To download the iPortal Dashboard using your iOS device:
Start from the iOS device Home screen.
• Browse to the App Store
Search for iPortal Dashboard
Select iPortal Dashboard from the search results
• Tap INSTALL
If you use your iPhone to download the iPortal Dashboard application, the application is installed automatically on your iPhone and is ready to use.
REFERENCE
For more details of how to download and i nstall an application from the iTunes Store, refer to the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad User Guides. The iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
User Guides are available from www.apple.com/support
After your device and the iPortal2 have successfully paired, the connection is li sted on the Bluetooth® menu.
Note that sometimes when attempting to pair your iOS device with the iPortal2, one or the other may time out while waiting for an input from you. If the procedure does not work the first time, repeat the steps above.
If your chair is programmed to go into sleep mode after only one minute of inactivity, the chair may enter this mode during pairing, causing pairing to fail. If this is the case, ask your therapist or dealer to increase the slee p time-out value.
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4.3.3.2. To download iPortal Dashboard using your computer:
Start your Internet connection and start iTunes.
Browse to the iTunes Store, and then browse to the App Store
Search for iPortal Dashboard and select iPortal Dashboard from the search
results
Click INSTALL
If you use your computer to download the iPortal Dashboard application, the application will be install ed automatically on your iOS device next time you sync.
4.3.3.3. Firmware upgrades
The Dashboard application automatically checks for newer versions of firmware for the iPortal2 module. If the firmware is out-of-date, the Dashboard application will ask you if you want to upgrade it (see image right). It is strongly recommended to perform the upgrade when asked.
If you do not want to upgrade the firmware straightaway, then press the Later button and the Dashboard application will start normally - you will be asked to upgrade again after 24 hours has
passed.
If the time is convenient for you, press the Upgrade Now button.
CAUTION
DO NOT CYCLE THE POWER during the upgrade process as an interruption could
lead to the iPortal2 becoming inoperable.
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The upgrade process will take several minutes and comprises three parts:
Part 1 prepares the Connection Module for receiving the upgrade.
Part 2 saves the new firmware to the Connection Module.
Part 3 reprograms the Connection Module with the new firmware.
On completion of part 3, the connection is restored automatically.
In the unlikely event that the con n ec t i o n fails to restore itself automatically, the following message will be displayed on the screen:
Please cycle the power to reconnect.
At this point you will have to cycle the power yourself by switching your system’s power off and then on.
4.3.4. Step 4 - optionally activate the iPortal Accessibility feature
If your iPortal2 module does not have Accessibility enabled, then as a one-off process, you can enable it through Dashboard.
To activate the iPortal Accessibility feature, you must have an active internet connection on your iOS device, and be paired with the iPortal2 module (see section
4.3 to see how to pair the iOS device with the iPortal2).
NOTE
When activating the iPortal Accessibility feature, it is important that you DO NOT:
press the iOS device Home button
turn off the wheelchair’s power
drive the wheelchair
To activate the iPortal Accessibility feature, proceed as shown below:
Start the Dashboard application.
• Browse to Settings -> Purchase Upgrades
Buy the Accessibility feature
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After performing the steps above,
• Select Buy from the AppStore
Tap Buy on the confirm purchase screen
Tap Use Existing Apple ID on the Sign In screen (To buy from the AppStore, you
must have an active AppStore account. If you do not have an AppStore account, you can create one by selecting Create New Apple ID on the Sign In screen)
• Enter your Apple ID and password and tap Ok
Wait for the Thank You screen to pop up to confirm your successful purchase
Click Ok
4.3.4.1. Completion of purchase
When the purchase is s uccessfully completed, the iPortal2 module will restart.
Once the iPortal2 reconnects to the iOS device, the iPortal Store screen on your iOS device will show the Accessibility feature as Installed and will automatically be activated on your iPortal2 module.
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NOTE
If the unit does not restart automatic al l y, then you can power-cycle the unit (power off, then power on) to enable the Accessibility feature.
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4.3.5. Step 5 - optionally activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature
If your iPortal2 module does not have Mouse Mover enabled, then as a one-off process, you can enable it through Dashboard.
To activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature, you must have an active internet connection on your iOS device, and be paired with the iPortal2 module (see section
4.3 to see how to pair the iOS device with the iPortal2).
NOTE
When activating the iPortal Mouse Mover feature, it is important that you DO NOT:
press the iOS device Home button
turn off the wheelchair’s power
drive the wheelchair
To activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature, proceed as shown below:
start the Dashboard application;
browse to Settings -> Available Upgrades;
buy the Mouse Mover feature.
After performing the steps above:
select Buy from the AppStore ;
tap Buy on the confirm purchase screen;
tap Use Existing Apple ID on the Sign In screen. To buy from the AppStore,
you must have an acti ve AppStore account. If you do not have an AppStore account, you can create one by selecting Create New Apple ID on the Sign In screen.
enter your Apple ID and password and tap Ok ;
wait for the Thank You screen to pop up to confir m your successful purchase;
click Ok;
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4.3.5.1. Completion of purchase
When the purchase is s uccessfully completed, the iPortal2 module will restart.
Once the iPortal2 reconnects to the iOS device, the iPortal Store screen on your iOS device will show the Mouse Mover feature as Installed and will automatically be activated on your iOS device.
NOTE
If the unit does not restart automatic al l y, then you can power-cycle the unit (power off, then power on) to enable the Mouse Mover feature.
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4.4. Setting up the iPortal2 with your PC or laptop
The following instructions describe how to pair the iPortal2 and a PC or laptop for use with the iPortal Mouse Mover. These instructions are based on the Windows XP operating system, but the principle is similar fo r both Vista, and Windows 7.
Before you begin, en s ure that iPortal2 is connected correctly to the wheelchair, and then power up the Remote. The green status light of the iPortal2 will light up, and the Bluetooth’s blue indicator will flash slowly.
Step 1
From your PC or laptop:
Open the Control Panel:
Start -> Control Panel
Select Bluetooth devices.
Step 2
In the Bluetooth Devices dialogue, press the Add button.
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Step 3
In the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard:
Check the checkbox “My device is set up and ready to be found
Press the Next button
Step 4
Wait while Windows searches for nearby devices.
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Step 5
When the Wizard has discovered the iPortal2 device, select it and then press the Next button.
If the iPortal2 was not found, power-cycle the Remote, and then press the Search Again button.
Step 6
When asked “Do you need a passkey to add your device”:
Click on the second radio button “Use the passkey
found in the documentation”, and
then type in “0000”, as shown right.
Press the Next button.
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NOTE
This step may not be shown in Vista and Windows 7, as newer versions of Bluetooth do not always require an exchange of passkeys. If this is the case, then, once connected, you will be shown the connection confirmation window, similar to that shown in Step 8.
Step 7
After entering the passkey, Windows will attempt to exchange passkeys with the iPortal.
Wait until this succeeds.
Step 8
Once the passkeys have been exchanged successfully, Windows will display the window shown right.
Press Finish to complete the set-up.
You are now ready to start using your Remote’s joystick as a Mouse Mover.
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Note: If Step 7 does not
succeed, you will be presented with the message (shown right):
Windows was unable to
exchange passkeys with your device”.
Use the Back button to return to Step 6, and ensure that the passkey entered was “0000”, and then press the Next button to re-try the passkey exchange.
4.5. Setting up the iPortal 2 with your Apple iMac (OS X)
The following instructions describe how to pair the iPortal2 and an Apple Mac iMac or MacBook Air for use with the iPortal Mouse Mover. These instructions are based on the Mac OS X operating system 10.6 or later.
Before you begin, en s ure that iPortal2 is connected correctly to the wheelchair, and then power up the Remote. The green status light of the iPortal2 will light up, and the Bluetooths blue indicator will flash slowly.
Step 1
From the Apple menu, open System
Preferences.
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Step 2
Select Bluetooth settings from the
Internet & Wireless panel.
Step 3
Click on the + button
to add a new device.
Step 4
Wait until the iPortal2 is displayed.
Sometimes this may require powering off and then on the iPortal2 unit.
When the iPortal2 is displayed, click on Continue.
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Step 5
Wait for the Bluetooth
connection confirmation and then click on Quit.
Step 6
The iPortal2 will now be
listed as a Bluetooth device. Return to the System Preferences window by clicking on
Show All.
Step 7
Click on the
Mouse Settings, in the
Hardware
panel.
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Step 8
Click on Set Up
Bluetooth Mouse…
Step 9
Wait until the iPortal2 is
listed, and then click Continue.
You have now completed the Bluetooth pairing process and you will be able to operate your iMac using Mouse Mover.
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4.6. iPortal2 Status LEDs
4.6.1. Bluetooth® wireless link flash codes (blue LED)
The status of the Bluetooth® wireless link is indicated by a blue LED on the iPortal2 connection module.
Pattern Status
On steady Connected to at least one device Off Bluetooth
®
off, or power off, lost all
connections Slow flash Listening for devices to connect to Fast flash Trying to re-establish known
connections/firmware upgrade in
progress
4.6.2. iPortal2 connection module flash codes (green LED)
The status of the iPortal2 system is indicated by a green LED on the iPortal2 connection module.
Pattern Status
Steady green light The iPortal2 is operating normally Flashing green light An internal error has occurred; contact
D
YNAMIC CONTROLS
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4.7. Charging an iOS device
You can charge an iOS device via the Apple USB port (see 4.2) on the bottom of the iPortal2 module. Note that this USB port is for charging only; it cannot be used for data.
4.8. Charging or powering a second device
A second device can be charged or powered by connecting it to the auxiliary USB charging port on the top of the iPortal2 module. This USB port provides power only.
When the auxiliary USB connector is not in use, ensure that the protector is inserted. The word "TOP" on the USB protector plug refers to the top of the USB conn ector socket, not the top of the iPortal2.
NOTE
Not all devices can be charged by this port. Check your device to make sure that it is being charged when connected.
CAUTION
No Apple devices should be connected to the t op auxiliary USB charging port. Only Apple devices should be connected to the bottom USB port. Do not connect your device to the wrong USB port – no damage will occur to your device or the iPortal2 module, but your device battery will no t be charged until the correct connection is
made.
WARNING The protector shown in the diagram abov e must be replaced when the auxiliary USB
charging port is not in use. The purpose of the protector is to prevent dirt and moisture entering the auxiliary USB connector. If water enters the USB connector the module will not be damaged, but it will not work until it is fully dry.
4.9. Supported remotes and operating modes
The following tables identify the supported remotes and how they can be set up to use the Accessibility feature. For more information on setting up your Remote to work with the Accessibility Functionality, see section Quick Start Guide to iPortal Accessibility (9.1).
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4.9.1. DX/DX2 Remotes
Remote To use iPortal
Accessibility
Remote To use iPortal
Accessibility
DX-ACU3B Drive Profile 0 DX2-REMA-ACS2 Drive Profile 0
DX-REM24SD ECU1 DX2-REMB-ACS2 Drive Profile 0
DX-REM41D Drive Profile 0 DX2-REM420 Drive Profile 0
DX-REM41E Drive Profile 0 DX2-REM421 Drive Profile 0
DX-REMG90 ECU1 DX2-REM550* ECU1 for switch
controls. Drive Profile 0 for
proportional.
DX-REMG91 ECU1 or Drive
Profile 0
DX2-REM551 ECU1
* The DX2-REM550 cannot be used in Joystick-only mode with iPortal.
WARNING The iPortal Accessibility feature is seen by the DX system as an “ECU1”. For this reason,
ensure that there are no DX-ECUs in the syst em configured as “ECU1”.
4.9.2. Shark Remotes
The following Shark remotes ca n be used with the Acces sibility feature, but do not need to be set in any particular profile to operate with the Accessibility feature. Shark systems need to be in inhibit mode before operating the Accessibility feature – please see the iPortal Installation Manual for more details.
Remote To use iPortal Accessibility
DK-REMD01 Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual.
DK-REMD01B Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual.
DK-REMD11 Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual.
DK-REMD11B Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual.
DK-REMD21 Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual.
DK-REMD21B Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual.
DK-REMD31 Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual.
DK-REMD31B Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual.
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5. iPortal – Dashboard
The iPortal Dashboard is simple and intuitive to use. Change bet w ee n Drive and Seating modes on your Remote, and Dashboard will follow.
To navigate to the About menu screen or to the Setting menu screen simply tap an icon on the navigation bar along the bottom of your screen.
5.1. Drive mode
To change to Drive mode, switch your Remote to Drive, and Dashboard will follow.
When in Drive mode, Dashboard displays the following information:
A Wheelchair battery state B Drive profile C Master / Attendant Remote control indicator D Speed pot setting E Speed F Compass heading (iPhone 3GS (or later) only)
5.2. Seating mode
To change to Seating mode, switch your Remote to Seating and Dashboard will follow.
When in Seating mode, Dashboard displays the following information:
- Wheelchair battery state
- The active part of th e seat is highlighted
- While the seat moves, the graphic flashes
Note On some systems it may be necessary to tap Seating on the navigation bar at the bottom of the applica tion screen.
Note: The seating graphics, shown above, cannot be displayed properly with systems comprising the DX­REM24SD and DX2 power module (with seating actuators).
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5.3. About menu
To enter the About menu, tap the About icon on the navigation bar along the bottom of your screen.
When in the About Your Chair menu, the following options are available:
1. Call a pre-set Emergency Contact number (iPhone only).
2. Inspect your chair’s fault log. Tap any list item to see a brief description and suggested actions.
3. Visit the D
YNAMIC CONTROLS’ Home Page. Access
product and product support information.
4. Turn off the Bluetooth wireless link in the iPortal2 module. The Bluetooth link will remain disabled until you next cycle the power on your chair.
CAUTION
In areas where wireless is restricted, you must set Airplane Mode to ON on your iPhone.
CAUTION
Except in an emergency, do not cycle the power of your chair in areas where wireless is restricted. When the power is switched on at the Remote unit, the iPortal2 module activates its Bluetooth wireless link and searches for an iOS device to connect to. Cycling the power of the chair resets the B l u etooth® disabled state that was
previously set in Dashboard.
To call the pre-set Emergency Contact number (iPhone only):
in the About menu, tap Call Emergency Contact;
your iPhone dials the number.
To inspect the Fault Log:
in the About menu, tap View Fault Log;
tap on a fault listing for more information about the fault.
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The most recent fault is shown at the top of the fault list.
5.4. Settings menu
To enter the Settings menu, tap the Settings icon on the navigation bar along the bottom of your screen.
When in the Settings menu, the following options are available:
1. Set an Emergency Contact number ready to call for help in an emergency (iPhone only).
2. Adjust the length of time Alerts stay on screen.
3. Check for any new updates.
To set an Emergency Contact number (iPhone only):
• in the Settings menu, tap Set Emergency Contact;
select one contact to be your Emergency Contact;
select the number to call (a contact may ha ve mo r e tha n o ne li s ted
number).
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5.5. System messages
Unable to Connect
You need to set up your Bluetooth® connection: cycle the power on your chair, and allow 30 seconds for re-connection. If the message persists check that the iOS device is paired correctly with the iPortal2 (see Step 2 - pair the iPortal2 and the iOS device, in the section Setting up the iPortal2 with your iOS device).
No Drive Info Available
Your wheelchair battery may be charging. If you see this message momentarily, you can ignore it. If the message persists, contact an approved dealer.
Can't Drive in this Mode
Your Remote unit is in a mode that does not permit driving. On your Remote unit, select a drive profile. This screen will show when your wheelchair is charging.
OONAPU Detected
OONAPU means Out Of Neutral At Power Up. Your Remote is not in the neutral position, and you are trying to power up your system. This is a safety feature. Place your Remote in the neutral position, and try again.
Locked
Your wheelchair control system is locked. To unlock it, follow the normal procedure for your system.
5.6. Status icons
In Drive and Seating mode, three icons are visible at the top of the Dashboard screen. If inactive, the i cons are greyed out. If active, they are yellow. Also, a number indicating a fault code appears if a fault is active on the wheelchair control s ystem.
Lights are on
(if fitted)
Drive inhibit is in force
Active fault code
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NOTE
Not every feature is available on every d ev ice. For example, the compass featur e is only available on iPhone 3GS and later, and the Emergency Contact number is only available on iPhone, not on iPod touch or iPad. T he c hai r l oc k status may not be available on some DX Remotes. For further information about a specific installation, contact an approved dealer or D
YNAMIC CONTROLS.
NOTE
Dashboard can only display information it receives from your wheelchair control system. Dashboard does not send any information back to your control system.
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6. iPortal – Accessibility
The iPortal Accessibility feature is an optional upgrade* for the iPortal2 unit that provides you with the ability to navigate and control your iOS device using a DX/DX2, or Shark Remote. Wheelchair users with limited hand function can operate iOS devices using this feature. iPortal Accessibility is very easy to configure and operates in one of two modes:
• with Apple’s VoiceOver, or
with Apple’s AssistiveTouch
Your iOS device can easily switch between the two modes of operation. The mode that you choose to work with depends on what you want to achieve and what you feel comfortable with .
* The iPortal Accessibility feature is an optional software upgrade for the iPortal2, which can be purchased from the AppStore via ‘In App Purchase’ within the Dashboard application. The iPortal2 is also available with the iPortal Accessibility feature already enabled from the factory (Dynamic Controls Part No: DJ-BTINT-ACC). Please see your dealer / therapist for more details.
An upgrade to the iPortal2 firmware may be requi red to ac c ess t h e Accessibility feature. If this is the case, then first, go to iTunes and download the latest Dashboard version. After this, refer to the Firmware upgrades section on page 16 to upg ra d e th e iPortal2 firmware.
If the firmware of the iPortal2 modu le i s up-to-date and the iPortal Dashboard application does not ask to upgrade the firmware of the iPortal2 module, then proceed to the Activating iPortal Accessibility section (4.3.4).
NOTE
No Wizard reprogramming is required for the Accessibility feature.
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6.1. Using iPortal Accessibility with Apple’s VoiceOver
iPortal Accessibility with Apple’s VoiceOver allows you to access most of the functionality of the iOS devices with the help of the Remote or speciality input device. With this feature, operating in conjunction with the iOS device’s ‘VoiceOver’ accessibility feature, you can control the iOS device to navigate Left, Ri ght, Enter, Home and operate alphanumeric text entry; iPhone users can even make calls with the help of this feature.
6.1.1. Joystick Commands
To use iPortal Accessibility with VoiceOver, there are four types of joystick commands to learn:
1) Short: with this command, the joystick position is held for less than 1s.
2) Medium: with this command, the joystick po sition is held for 1s to 2s.
3) Long: with this command, the joystick position is held for 2s to 4s.
4) Double-long: wi th this command, the joystick position is held for more than 4s.
These commands are shown in the image below. The purpose of each command changes depending on the Mode (Navigation, Text Entry, Number Entry) as described in the following sections.
Note that the commands shown with the diagonal red lines are not joystick commands – these are alternative mode actions, which are described in section 9.2
Alternative mode actions.
NOTE
To avoid the iOS device going to sleep, set t he A ut o-lock (Settings->General) to Never.
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6.1.2. Navigation mode
The Navigation mode allows you to navigate through the iOS device screens and access various applications on the iOS device. The joystick commands and iOS device actions for this mode are as below:
Joystick Command iOS device Action Left-Short Move Cursor Left Right-Short Move Cursor Right Up-Short Select Down-Short App Switcher
Left-Medium Page Up Right-Medium Page Down Up-Medium Home Down-Medium Home
Left-Long Page top Right-Long AssistiveTouch Up-Long Enter “Text Mode” Down-Long No action
Right-Double Long Switch to PC
The diagram below summarises the joystick movements for the table above. Note that the red actions refer to alternative ‘Select’ and ‘Home’ options depending on which mode you are in (navigation, text etc.), and which remote you are using. For more information, see section 9.2 Alternative mode actions.
Navigation
Mode
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6.1.3. Text mode
Text mode is used for text input to various applications of your iOS device, such as writing messages, notes, iTunes search e tc. This is a faster alternative to using the iOS device’s on-screen keyboard. Morse code is used to enter text to your iOS device in Text mode. This mode is activated by holding the joystick “Up-Long”. The joystick commands and iOS device actions for this mode are as below:
Joystick Command iOS device Action Left-Short Morse code dot Right-Short Morse code dash Up-Short Confirm character: enters current Morse
entry, or space if no character selected Down-Short Delete last character
Left-Medium Cycles : Shift, Caps lock on, Caps lock
off Right-Medium Repeat last Morse character Up-Medium Backspace Down-Medium No action
Left-Long Morse code dot repeat Right-Long Morse code dash repeat Up-Long Exit “Text Mode” Down-Long No action
Centre-Long Cancels current Morse character entry
Leaving the joystick centred for 1s-2s cancels the last Morse charac ter e n tr y, if it was not selected.
The diagram below summarises the joystick movements for the table above. Note that the red actions refer to alternative ‘Select’ and ‘Home’ options depending on which mode you are in (navigation, text etc.), and which remote you are using. For more information, see section 9.2 Alternative mode actions.
The Morse code for entering text characters is given below:
Text Mode
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Character
Code
Character
Code
a
-
n
-
b
-

o
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c
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p
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d
-
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-
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r
-
f 
-
s

g
--
t
-
h 
u

-
i 
v

-
j
---
w
--
k
-
-
x
-

-
l
-

y
-
--
m
--
z
--

return (CR)
-
-
Full stop (FS)
--
-
comma
--

--
$
-
-
? 
--

!
--
--
&
-

--
/
--
--
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@
---
_ 
--
-
;
-
:
---

-
-

-
=
-

-
+
--
*
-
(
--
)
---
1
----
6
-

2

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7
--

3

--
8
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4

-
9
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5

0
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6.2. Using iPortal Accessibility with Apple’s AssistiveTouch
iPortal Accessibility with Apple’s AssistiveTouch allows you to access all the functionality of the iOS devices with the help of the Remote or speciality input device.
iPortal Accessibility with AssistiveTouch provides an intuitive, easy-to-learn, cursor-driven approach to navigating, selecting and running applicatio ns o n your iOS device.
AssistiveTouch with the AssistiveTouch cursor, the blue circle in the images to the right, can be used for:
Navigating the screens up, down, left and right
Simulating a touch event to select an item
Performing a flick, or drag that uses 2, 3, 4 or 5 fingers
Performing a pinch gesture – ideal for zooming in or out of maps and pictures
Creating your own gestures
Locking the screen
Rotating the screen
Adjusting the volume
Simulating an iOS device shake
Simulating a Home button press
The rest of this section will show you how to e na ble AssistiveTouch on your iOS device, and then how to use some of the functionali ty with the joystick or other speciality input device.
NOTE AssistiveTouch is only available for iOS devices that have Apple’s iOS 5 (or later)
operating system installed. Please refer to Apple’s documentation for more information (www.apple.com/support ).
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6.2.1. Enabling AssistiveTouch
To enable AssistiveTouch simply move and hold the joystick right for two seconds. To revert to VoiceOver, move and hold the joystick right for two seconds again.
NOTE
Whenever VoiceOver is enabled on t he iOS devi ce, the i Portal will enter
VoiceOver Navigation mode, even if AssistiveTouch is also enabled. In other words, VoiceOver overrides AssistiveTouch.
If your iOS device fails to switch modes between VoiceOver and AssistiveTouch (or vice versa), disable VoiceOver (or AssistiveTouch) using your i OS devi ce menus.
6.2.2. Moving and selecting with the AssistiveTouch cursor
6.2.2.1. Cursor-click mode and cursor-move mode
The joystick can operate in two modes:
Cursor-click
Cursor-move
In cursor-click mode, which is the defaul t mode, you can use the joystick to tap on the screen, open the A ssistiveTouch menu, or change the mode to cursor-move mode. When cursor-move mode is selected, use the joystick to move the cursor around the screen. The joystick will automatically return to cursor-click mode from cursor-move mode when left in the neutral position for just under a second.
The tables below summari se the m od es and iOS device actions.
Cursor-click mode
Joystick Command iOS device Action
Left for less than 1 second
Tap screen at cursor
Left for 2 seconds or greater
Select and hold
Right Open AssistiveTouch
menu
Right for 4 seconds or greater
Switch to MouseMover (if enabled and connected – see 7
iPortal – Mouse Mover for more
details)
Right for 2 seconds or greater
Switch between VoiceOver and AssistiveTouch
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Cursor-click mode (continued)
Joystick Command iOS device Action
Up Select cursor-move
mode
Down Sel ect cursor-move
mode
Cursor-move mode
Joystick Command iOS device Action
Left Move cursor left
Right Move cursor right
Up Move cursor up
Down Move cursor down
Pause in neutral Return to cursor-click
mode
6.2.2.2. Moving the cursor
To move the cursor aro und the screen:
change from cursor-click mode to cursor-move mode by starting your movement in either the up or down direction first
move the joystick in the required dir ec tio n
As long as you maintain moving the joystick, the cursor will continue to move. When you release the joystick back to th e ne u tra l pos i ti o n fo r more than the timeout (less than 1 second), the mode will revert to cursor-click mode.
NOTE
The cursor movement will accelerat e in the held direction the longer the joystick is held out of neutral.
The first time 'cursor-move' is activated following a power cycle, the iPortal2 will assume the presence of a 'Proximity Head Control' (see below), and until aft er cursor-move-down is used for the first time, 'cursor-move-up' will toggle directions as for 'Proximity head controls' below.
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6.2.2.3. Moving the cursor with a Proximity Head Control
To move the cursor aro und the screen with the Proximity Head Control:
change from cursor-click mode to cursor-move mode by activating the centre pad momentarily
move the cursor in the required direction by activating the centre, left or right pads
the vertical direction of the cursor is toggled eac h tim e th e cen tr e pad is activated. For example, if the cursor is moving up, briefly move your head away from the centre pad and then back again to cause the cursor to move in the down direction.
As long as you maintain activating the centre, left and right pads, the cursor will continue to move. When you stop activating the pads for more than the timeout, the mode will revert to cursor-click mode.
6.2.2.4. Tracking speed
The speed at which the cursor moves around the
screen depends on the Tracking Speed setting. If the speed of the cursor is not to your liking, then change the Tracking Speed setting by selecting from the Home page:
Settings General Accessibility AssistiveTouch Move the Tracking Speed slider to the desired cursor
speed – left is slowest, right is fastest.
6.2.2.5. Tap / Select
To tap on, or select, an item,
AssistiveTouch simulates a finger tap on the screen when you are in cursor-click mode (default) and when you momentarily move the joystick left (or activate the left pad on the proximity head control).
To indicate a tap, the cursor changes from a circle to a circle within a circle.
To tap on an item, simply position the cursor over the item and, after a second, tap on the item by moving the joystick left momentarily.
Tap /
Select
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6.2.2.6. Scrolling
AssistiveTouch allows you to reposition a nd move items around your iOS device using
a longer tap/select command. Repositioning and scrolling involves selecting and holding an item, moving the item, and then releasing the item. To hold an item, rather than just tapping it, hold the joystick left for longer than 2 seconds, and until an audible ‘chirp’ sound is heard.
In the example below, we will drag Page 3 of the Home page across to the righ t so that we can view Page 2:
1) Move: change the mode to cursor-move mode and position the cursor to the left of the screen – release th e joy s tic k back to th e neu tr al p o s itio n .
2) Hold: after a second or two, mo ve th e joy s tic k to th e left and hold for a couple of seconds.
3) Drag: drag the page to the right by moving the joystick to the right.
4) Release: return the joystick to the neutral position, and after a couple of seconds, move the joystick momentarily to the left.
6.2.2.7. Text Entry
Adding text is a straightforward task with
AssistiveTouch. Using the on-screen keyboard, simply navigate the cursor to the appropriate key, and select it with a momentary left push of the joystick.
Remember to move the cursor in a vertical direction (to select cursor-move mode) after selecting a key so that you can start moving the cursor again.
Move
Hold
Drag Release
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6.2.3. The AssistiveTouch menu
6.2.3.1. Overview
The AssistiveTouch menu can be displayed by momentarily moving the joystick to the right ( or activatin g the right pad on Dynamic Controls’ Proximity Head Control). The menu is shown in the image, right, and provides the following further menus and actions:
• Gestures
• Home
• Device
• Favourites
Selecting a menu item
Use the AssistiveTouc h cursor to select a men u item. Do not forget to move the curso r up or down first to select cursor-move mode. When the desired menu item turns blue, you can select it by re t urning the joystick to the neutral position f or more than two seconds, and then moving the joystick momentarily left.
Closing the AssistiveTouch menu
To close the Assisti veTouch menu, simply move the joystick momentarily left or right.
6.2.3.2. Gestures
The Gestures menu offers a
convenient way to simulate actions requiring more than one finger such as flicking or dragging.
When you select one of the gestures, as shown right, the AssistiveTouch cursor will display the corresponding number of circles on the screen, as shown below.
To drag or flick with the gesture, follow the Move, Hold, Drag, Release process described earlier in 0 Scrolling.
NOTE
The following information is based on Apple’s iOS 5. The screenshots for other versions may look slightly different, but the operation will be very similar.
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6.2.3.3. Home
Select the Home icon in the AssistiveTouch
menu to take you back to the Home page.
6.2.3.4. Device
When you select Device from
the AssistiveTouch menu, a sub-menu is displayed with the following items:
Rotate Screen* - rotate the scre en left, right, portrait or upside down
Lock Screen – lock the screen
Volume Up – increase the volum e
Volume Down – decrease the vo lu me
Shake* - shake the device
* If the application permits the action.
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6.2.3.5. Favourites
When you select Favourites, a sub-menu is displayed showing the Pinch action. The empty boxes with the addition (+)
sign are used as placeholders for creating and storing your own gestures.
Using the Pinch action
The pinch action is used for zooming in or out in applications such as photos, maps or text documents.
It operates in two modes:
Cursor-move mode
• Zoom mode
Cursor-move mode Zoom mode
After selecting the Pinch action in Favourites, the screen cursor changes to the cursor­move mode cursor as shown above, left. When in this mode, you can position the cursor over the point at which to zoom in or out. When the cursor is in position, change to zoom-mode by momentarily moving the joystick left – the cursor will change as shown above, right.
• To zoom in, move the joystick up.
• To zoom out, move the joystick down.
To change back to cursor-move mode, move the joystick left.
To exit the pinch action, move the joystick right.
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7. iPortal – Mouse Mover
The Mouse Mover feature allows you to control the mouse pointer on your laptop or PC from your wheelchair’s joystick or other speciality input device.
The feature operates over a wireless Bluetooth connection between your iPortal2 and your laptop or PC. Before us ing the Mouse Mover, you will need to enable it (if not enabled already) on your iPortal2 (a one-off procedure), and then set up a Bluetooth connection between the iPortal2 and your laptop/PC (a one-off procedure). If your laptop/P C does not support Bluetooth, then you can purchase a Bluetooth d o ng le that will simply plug into a spare USB slot on your laptop/PC. For more information on enabling iPortal Mouse Mover, see Step 5 -
optionally activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature.
7.1. Using Mouse Mover
The Mouse Mover feature enables you to control the mouse pointer on your PC or laptop. It works in two modes: mouse-click, and mouse-move.
7.1.1. Mouse-click mode
The mouse-click mode is the Mous e Mover’s default mode.
In mouse-click mode you can perform the following mouse o perations:
left-click;
right-click;
• select and drag;
switch to iOS device;
change to mouse-move mode.
Left-click
Flick the joystick left to perform a left­click.
Right-click
Flick the joystick right to perform a right­click.
Switch to iOS device
Move and hold the joystick right for >4 seconds to switch the operation to an iOS device. See iPortal Mouse Mover &
Accessibility for more details.
Select and drag
Move and hold the joystick left for two seconds to perform a select and drag operation.
Change to mouse-move mode
To change to mouse-move mode, start your mouse movement in eith er the up or down direction first, and then continue in any direction until the cursor is where you want it to be.
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7.1.2. Mouse-move mode
In mouse-move mode, your controller’s joystick controls the position of the mouse pointer on your PC or laptop.
Enabling and using mouse-move mode
To enable and use mouse-move mode, start your mouse movement in either the up or down direction first, and then continue in any direction until the cursor is where you want it to be.
Change to mouse-click mode
To revert to mouse-click mode, simply let the joystick rest in the neutral position for one second or more.
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8. iPortal Mouse Mover & Accessibility
iPortal Mouse Mover and iPortal Accessibility can be enabled on your iPortal2 simultaneously to give you unprecedented access to your PC, laptop and iOS devices.
When iPortal Mouse Mover and iPortal Accessibility are enabled on your iPortal2, a simple joystick movement allows you to swap from navigating and controlling one device to navigating and controlling another. For example, if you are using iPortal Mouse Mover to navigate and control your laptop, and you want to do something on your iPhone, simply move and hold the joystick right for 6 seconds to swap the iPortal2 to Accessibility. Similarly, if you are using Accessibility on your iPad and you want to do some work on your PC, simply hold the joystic k right for 6 seconds and your iPortal2 will switch from Accessibility to iPortal Mouse Mover.
Hold joystick
right for >4
seconds
Hold joystick
right for >4
seconds
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9. Appendices
9.1. Quick Start Guide to iPortal Accessibility
The following section provides a quick start guide for getting your particular Remote working with the iPortal Accessibility feature. Simply choose your type of Remote, and follow the instructions. For most cases, it’s as simple as pressing the Drive, or Accessory button on your Remote, and waiting until a particular mode is displayed on your LED or LCD display.
If your wheelchair ha s been set up so that you do not get the required display, then contact your wheelchair specialist and ask them to enable the relevant mode using the Wizard notes that are detailed below each set-up instruction.
9.1.1. DX-ACU3B
Drive button LED
Instructions: Press the Drive button until it displays ‘0
on the LED.
Wizard note: set Allow Non-Driving Profile to Yes
9.1.2. DX-REM24SD
Accessory button LEDs
Instructions: Press the Accessory button until the
LEDs display the pattern as shown in the image to the left.
Wizard note: set ECU1 Mouse Mode Enable to Yes, and ECU1 Enable to Yes
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9.1.3. DX-REMG90
ASK button ECU Icon
Instructions: Press the ASK button until the ECU icon
lights up.
Wizard note: set ECU1 Mouse Mode Enable to Yes
9.1.4. DX-REMG91
ESK button ECU1 Mode Indicator
Instructions: Press the ESK button until the ECU1
Mode Indicator lights up.
Wizard note: No Wizard setup
9.1.5. DX2-REMA-ACS2, DX2-REMB-ACS2, DX2-REM420, DX2­REM421
Drive Profile button Drive Profile LEDs
Instructions: Press the minus (-) side of the Drive
Profile button until the Drive Profile LEDs display the pattern as shown in the image to the left.
Wizard note: set Allow Non-Driving Profile to Yes
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9.1.6. DX2-REM550, DX2-REM551
Accessory Mode LCD display
Instructions: Press the Accessory Mode button up
until the LCD displays the ECU1 mode as shown in the image t o the left.
Note: Accessibility will not operate with the REM550 in joystick-only mode.
Wizard note: set ECU1 CH1-6 Mouse Mode Menu to Yes
9.2. Alternative mode actions
The table below outlines the alternative mode actions (the diagonal r ed lines in the joystick movement diagrams in sections 6.1.2 , and 6.1.3) available for specific Remotes.
Remote
Alternative 'Select' options
Alternative 'Home' options
DX2-REM55x
- Function 1
- ECU1 - channel 7 (UCI
programmed 'Alarm' option)
- Function 2 DX-REMG91
- Auxiliary Input switch
DX-REMG90
- Left Indicator (only while in ECU1 Mode)
- Right indicator (only while in ECU1 mode)
DX-REM24SD/C
- Left Indicator (only while in ECU1 Mode)
- Right indicator (only while in ECU1 mode)
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9.3. Tutorials for iPortal Accessibility with VoiceOver
This section demonstrates how to use the iPortal Accessibility with VoiceOver feature with a typical iOS device. Please note that, as all iOS devices are highly customisable, the screen shots may look slightly different to your own. However, the fundamentals of the Accessibility feature are the same. The tutorials are split into tw o main sections:
• Navigating the iOS device
• Using Applications
It is recommended that you begin with the Navigating the iOS device (9.3.1) section.
9.3.1. Navigating the iOS device
In this section, we’ll learn how to do some basic navigation around the iOS device.
9.3.1.1. Basic Navigation – joystick
To move from one application icon to another on the Home screen, you have to move the screen cursor either l eft or right as shown in the image on the right – there is no ability to move through the icons vertically.
To move the screen cur sor to the right by one application ic on, move the joystick to the right (Right-Short) once.
Similarly, to move the screen cursor to the left by one application icon, move the joystick to the left (Left-Short) once.
As an example, in the image to the right (top screen), you can see that to get from the Calendar app, to the App Store app, you will have to move the screen cursor eleven (11) times to the right (that is: 11 x Right-Short).
Screen
cursor
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9.3.1.2. Basic Navigation - function keys
A number of remotes support alternative shortcut navigation (Select and Home) through their function keys, or other input mechanisms.
As an example, the DX2-REM550, shown in the image to the rig ht, uses the Function 1 button to Select an item or application, while the Function 2 button is used to take you to the Home page quickly.
For a list of remotes and their alternative navigational abilities, see section Alternative mode actions (9.2).
9.3.1.3. Selecting another page
To select another page on your iOS device, simply navigate the screen cursor to the position shown in the image to the right.
Select the next page by either moving the joystick up once (Up-Short), or, if your remote supports altern ative navigation functions, press the Select shortcut button.
To return to the Home page, either move the joystick Up-Medium, or, if your remote supports alternative navigation functions, press the Home shortcut button.
Function 1
Select
Function 2
Home
Page
selection
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9.3.1.4. Page Up/Down
To scroll through list type displays, such a s the Settings > General page, or playlists in your iPod application, use the Page Up (Left-Medium) and Page Down (Right­Medium) commands. Each command will scroll the page up or down, one page at a time.
9.3.1.5. Selecting an application
To select (open) an application, simply navigate the screen cursor to the appropriate application icon, and either move the joystick up for one second (Up-Short), or, if available, use the appropriate Select shortcut button (see section Alternative mode actions (9.2)).
NOTE
The standard VoiceOver command “do ub l e-tap to open” refers to a double-tap on the iOS device screen – when using iPortal Accessibility, simply open or select with the Up-Short command as shown above.
Scroll with
Page
Up/Down
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9.3.1.6. Exiting an application
To exit an application, use the Home command by either moving the joystick up for one-two seconds (Up-Medium), or moving the joystick down for one-two seconds (Down-Medium).
Alternatively, if your joystick supports Alternative mode actions, then you can exit
the application with the Home shortcut button. For example, on the DX2-REM550 right, pressing function button 2 will exit the application and return you to your Home page.
9.3.1.7. Using the application switcher
The application switcher provides a quick way of switching between open, or recently opened, applications.
To open the application switcher page, select the ‘App Switcher’ with a Down-Short command.
Navigate to the application you want to open, and select it with an Up-Short command. To exit the application switcher, enter a Home command (Up-Medium, or Down-Medium, or an appropriate function button).
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9.3.1.8. Unlocking auto-lock mode
If the iOS device is asleep, then you can wake it up by moving the joystick up for two­three seconds (Up-Long) – this wil l wake up the iOS device, but it will still be locked. To unlock the iOS device, move the screen curso r to the unlock slider (move joystick three times to the right (3 x Right-Short)), and then slide the slider with a Select command (Up-Short).
9.3.2. Using Applications
In this section we’ll see how we can accomp lish some simple tasks with a few common applications.
9.3.2.1. Notes - adding a note
In this tutorial, we’ll add a note in th e Notes application as a reminder to “pick up bread”. There are two ways to add alphanumeric text to your notes:
1. Using the keyboard
2. Using Morse code
Both methods will be shown in this tutorial. Although the keyboard method may be more familiar to you, we recommend that you use the Morse code entry as this can improve the speed of alphanumeric text entry. To add a new note in the Notes application, ensure that your joystick is in Navigation Mode, and from your Home page:
Navigate to the Notes app
Select the Notes app (Up-Short)
When the Notes app opens:
Navigate to the ‘Add’ butto n
• Select the ‘Add’ button (Up-Short)
‘Add’
button
Soft
keyboard
‘Done’ button
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1. Using the keyboard
Navigate to the keyboard by moving the joystick to the right for less than one second (Right-Short); the screen cursor will be on the ‘Q’ key
To add text with the keyboard, simply navigate (left or right) to each c haracter key, and select it with Up-Short. To write “Pick up bread”, and with the screen cursor at the ‘Q’ key:
• Navigate to the ‘P’ key (9 x Right-Short)
• Select ‘P’ (Up-Short)
• Navigate to the ‘I’ key (2 x Left-Short)
• Select ‘I’ (Up-Short)
• Navigate to the ‘c’ key (15 x Right-Short)
• Select ‘c’ (Up-Short)
• Navigate to the ‘k’ key (5 x Lef t -Short)
• Select ‘k’ (Up-Short)
……and so on until the note is complete (Space ,u,p,Space,b,r ,e,a,d). At this point, the scre en cursor will be on the letter ‘d’ (last letter of bread). To
complete the note, m ove the screen cursor to t he ‘Done’ button by sending the screen cursor to the top of the page with the Page Top command (Left-Long).
Move the joystick left for t w o-three seconds (Left-Long) (Page Top)
• Navigate to the ‘Done’ button (2 x Right-Short)
• Select ‘Done’ (Up-Short)
That completes the note.
2. Using Morse code To use the Morse code text input, change from Navigation mode to Text mode.
Hold the joystick up for longer than two seconds (Up-Long)(Text mode)
To add the text, follow the table below:
Action Code Character/Operation
Left-Short Right-Short Right-Short Left-Short
● ▬▬ ● p
Up-Sort Select ‘p’
Left-Short Left-Short
● ● I
Up-Short Select ‘I’
Right-Short Left-Short Right-Short Left-Short
▬ ●▬ ● C
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Up-Short Select ‘c’
Right-Short Left-Short Right-Short
▬ ●▬ K
Up-Short Select ‘k’
Up-Short Space
……and so on until the note is complete (u,p,Space,b,r,e,a,d). Note that if you are not entering Morse code, then the Up-Short command is used to
add a Space character, as shown in t he last row of the table above. To complete the note, change th e mod e ba c k to Navigation (Up-Long), and move
the screen cursor to the ‘Done’ button by sending the screen cursor to the top of the page with the Page Top command (Left-Long).
• Change mode to Navigation (Up-Long)
Move the joystick left for t w o-three seconds (Left-Long)(Page Top)
• Navigate to the ‘Done’ button (2 x Right-Short)
• Select ‘Done’ (Up-Short)
That completes the note.
9.3.2.2. Calculator – using Text Entry mode
The calculator can be used with Navigation mode or standard Text Entry mode. In this tutorial, we’ll find the product of two numbers using the Text Entry mode.
In Text Entry mode, each number is entered in Morse code. The two numbers that we’ll enter are: 617.28, and 200. Follow the instructions and table below to enter the two numbers and see the result.
From your Home page, navigate to the Calculator app (this is found under the Utilities folder), and select it with the Up-Short command.
Set your iPortal2 to Number Entry mode by first selecting Text mode (Up-Long), and then followed by a Down-Short command.
The table below shows the number and function entries:
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Action Code Character/Operation
Right-Short Left-Short Left-Short Left-Short Left-Short
▬ ●●●● 6
Up-Short Select ‘6’
Left-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short
●▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ 1
Up-Short Select ‘1’
Right-Short Right-Short Left-Short Left-Short Left-Short
▬ ▬ ●●● 7
Up-Short Select ‘7’
Left-Short Right-Short Left-Short Right-Short Left-Short Right-Short
●▬●▬●▬ . (decimal point)
Up-Short Select ‘.’
Left-Short Left-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short
● ● ▬ ▬ 2
Up-Short Select ‘2’
Right-Short ▬ ▬ ▬ ● ● 8
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Right-Short
Right-Short Left-Short Left-Short
Up-Short Select ‘8’
Left-Short Right-Short Left-Short Left-Short Left-Short Note: multiply is called
“star”
●▬●●● * (multiply)
Up-Short Select ‘*’
Left-Short Left-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short
● ● ▬ ▬ ▬ 2
Up-Short Select ‘2’
Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short
▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ 0
Up-Short Select ‘0’
Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short
▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ 0
Up-Short Select ‘0’
Right-Short Left-Short Left-Short
▬ ●●● ▬ = (equals)
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Left-Short
Right-Short
Up-Short Select ‘=’
That completes the ca lculation.
9.3.2.3. Camera - taking a picture
To take a picture or video navigate to the Camera app using Left-Short or Right-Short commands and select it with Up-
Short.
Take a picture
To take a picture, navigate to the ‘Take picture’ button using Left­Short or Right-Short commands, and take the picture with Up-
Short.
Zoom
To zoom in to your subject, navigate to the Zoom slider using Left-Short or Right-Short commands. When the slider is selected, increase the zoom by using the Up-Short command. Each Up-Short command will increase the zoom level by 1%.
Camera mode
Video mode
Start video
To record a video, navigate to the Mode slider and change the mode from camera to video using the Up-Short command. Navigate to th e Start/Stop video button, and select start with an Up-Short command.
Stop Video
Stop recording a video by selecting the Start/Stop video button with the Up-Short command.
Zoom
Take
picture
button
Mode
(camera/video)
Start/stop
video
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9.3.2.4. Photos - viewing your photos
To view your photos, navigate to the
Photos app, and select it with the Up­Short command.
When the Camera Roll page opens, navigate to a photo and open it with the Up-Short command.
To view the next picture in the came r a roll, navigate to the Next button, and select it with the Up-Short command.
Similarly, to view the previous picture, navigate to the Previous button and select it with the Up-Short command.
9.3.2.5. iPod - playing your music
Navigate to the iPod app (iPhone), or Music app (iPod), and select it with the Up-Short command.
Use the Left-Short and Right-Short commands to navigate through the playlists, artists, and songs. Select a song to play by using the Up-Short command.
Don’t forget to use the Page Down (Right­Medium), and Page Up (Left-Medium) commands to navigate through long lists.
When a song is playing, you can move on to the next song or previous song by navigating to the Next and Previous buttons and selecting one of them with the Up-Short command.
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9.3.2.6. Phone - making a call (iPhone only)
To make a phone call you can use the Navigation mode, Text Entry mode, or the Number Entry mode to enter the number. However, you will have to ensure that you are in Navigation mode to dial (call) the number.
To enter and dial a number (using the Navigation mode):
From your Home page, navigate to the Phone app.
Navigate to each number and enter the number with the Up- Short command.
When the number is complete, navigate to the Call button and select it with the Up-Short command.
9.3.2.7. Safari - searching the Internet
In this tutorial, we’ll open the Saf a ri appli c ation and use Google to search for the iPortal system.
From your Home page navigate to the Safari application, and select it with the Up-Short command.
Navigate to the Google search bar (3 x Right-Short), an d select it with the Up-Short command.
Enter “iportal” as a search term in the Google search box . Use either Text entry mode (Mo rse code), or alternatively use the Navig a tio n mode to enter the text with the keyboard.
Finally, navigate to the Search button, or select the search t erm from the suggestions list – select with the Up-Short command.
When Google presents its results, navigate to the appropriate link in the search results page and select with the Up-Short command.
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9.4. Apple disclaimer
You agree that the use of this software together with an iPod, iPhone or iPad ("Apple Product") shall only be as a personal organization or supplemental data display tool and not as a source of medical advice. You agree that this software will never be used to replace the advice of a doctor, or your own common sense and independent judgment, and that you will not at any time rely on any information presented on your App le Product as the basis for health care, medical or other decisions that may result in injury or other ill effects. You agree to take sole responsibility for your health care deci sions, including contacting a physician or other health care professional regarding all medical conditions, tests, diagnoses and treatment options and agree that Apple shal l have no liability for any action You or anyone using the software may take, regardless of the information received, displayed, calculated or transmitted by your Apple Product. Apple assumes no r isk for your use of the software and makes no warran ties whatsoever, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information presented on your Apple Product as a result of using the software.
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10. Index
A
About menu · 34 Airplane Mode · 34 Alerts · 35 Alternative mode actions · 56 App Store · 16 Apple · 15 Application switcher · 60 AssistiveTouch cursor · 43 AssistiveTouch menu · 48
B
Battery state · 33 Bluetooth · 34 Bluetooth connection · 10, 14
C
Calculator · 62 Camera · 66 Can't Drive in this Mode · 36 Centre-Long · 41 Charging · 31 Charging cable · 10, 13 Charging cable retainer · 10 Closing the AssistiveTouch menu · 48 Compass heading · 33 Cradle · 10, 12 Cradle securing nut · 10 Cursor-click mode · 44 Cursor-move mode · 44, 50
D
Dashboard · 10 Device · 48, 49 DK socket · 10 Down- Short · 41 Down-Long · 40, 41 Down-Medium · 40, 41 Down-Short · 40 Drive mode · 33 Drive profile · 33 DX socket · 10 DX2-REM420 · 32 DX2-REM421 · 32 DX2-REM550 · 32 DX2-REM551 · 32 DX2-REMA-ACS2 · 32 DX2-REMB-ACS2 · 32 DX-ACU3B · 32 DX-REM24SD · 32 DX-REM41D · 32
DX-REM41E · 32 DX-REMG90 · 32 DX-REMG91 · 32
E
Emergency Contact · 34 Enabling AssistiveTouch · 44
F
Fault log · 34 Favourites · 48, 50 Firmware · 38
G
Gestures · 48
H
Home · 48, 49
I
iPhone · 68 iPod · 67 iPortal Accessibility · 10, 17, 38 iPortal Accessibility with VoiceOver · 39 iPortal AssistiveTouch · 43 iPortal Dashboard · 10, 15, 16 iPortal Mouse Mover · 8, 9, 22, 51 iPortal Store · 17, 20 iTunes · 15 iTunes Store · 16
J
Joystick commands · 39 Joystick commands, Long · 39 Joystick commands, Medium · 39 Joystick commands, Short · 39
L
LED, Bluetooth · 10 LED, status · 10 Left-Long · 40, 41 Left-Medium · 40, 41 Left-Short · 40, 41 Locked · 36
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M
Master / Attendant Remote control indicator · 33 Morse code · 41 Mounting arm · 10, 13 Mouse Mover · 51 Moving the cursor · 45
N
Navigation mode · 40, 62 Navigation, function keys · 58 Navigation, joystick · 57 No Drive Info Available · 36 Number Entry mode · 62
P
Pairing · 10, 14, 17, 20 Photos · 67 Pinch · 43, 50 Power, cycle the · 14 Protective bung · 10 Proximity head control · 46
R
Remotes, operating modes · 31 Remotes, supported · 31 Right-Long · 40, 41 Right-Medium · 40, 41 Right-Short · 40, 41
S
Safari · 68 Scrolling · 47
Seating mode · 33 Selecting a menu item · 48 Settings · 35 Speed · 33 Speed pot setting · 33 Status icons · 36
T
Tap · 46 Text Entry · 47 Text mode · 41 Tracking Speed · 46
U
Unable to Connect · 36 Unlock · 61 Up-Long · 40, 41 Up-Medium · 40, 41 Up-Short · 40, 41 USB cover · 10 USB, Apple · 10 USB, auxiliary · 10, 31
V
Video · 66 VoiceOver · 39
Z
Zoom-mode · 50
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