DynaVox MT4, DV4 Quick Start Manual

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Section 1: Introduction

Important Information About Your Device Please Register Your Purchase How to Get Help Intended Use of this Product

Section 2: Hardware Overview

What’s in the Box? Hardware Features Battery Information Charging the Battery Carrying Your Device Transporting Your Device Device Care and Handling

Section 3: Software Overview

Terms You Should Know Selection Methods Basic Step-by-Steps

Section 4: Page Sets

The Introductory Page Sets The DynaVox Language Applications Page Sets Gateway Series 4

Section 5: Customizing Pages

The User Setup Wizard The Modify Button The Modify Pages Menu

Section 6: Creating Pages

Quick Page The Skeleton Pages Page Wizard Page Editor

Section 7: Rate Enhancement and Environmental Control

Rate Enhancement Environmental Control

Table of Contents

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Section 8: Backing Up, Restoring and Upgrading

Backing Up Restoring Upgrading

Appendices

Appendix A: Common Behaviors Appendix B: Searchable Help Appendix C: How To Help Appendix D: Page Editing Software Appendix E: USB Storage Devices

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Section 1: Introduction

Quick Start is the first step in learning to communicate with your DV4/MT4 device. This manual briefly introduces DynaVox terms and features. It also helps you through the initial device setup and introduces the many ways you can easily add your own customized information. Once you have read through the material provided here, you will be ready to start communicating and customizing.

To supplement this manual, you also received a Searchable Help program on the CD that was shipped with your device. This help program provides a comprehensive resource for the DV4/MT4 device and includes step-by-step instructions for every feature and operation. In addition, an online Knowledge Base of information is available on DynaVox Technologies’ website at www.dynavoxtech.com.

Important Information about Your Device

Your DV4/MT4 device meets all necessary international safety standards and has been tested to meet IEC601-1 requirements and FCC part 15. The DV4/MT4 system is a Class II device. The degree of protection provided by the system is IXPO. The system is considered to be a portable device that is intended for continuous operation, not intermittent use. This device has electrical input ratings of 12 VDC/3.0 Amps.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

To ensure safe operation of your device you should take care to note the following cautionary items:

Caution: Your DynaVox Series 4 device contains a Lithium Ion battery. A safety hazard may develop

when the battery is placed in or near fires or stoves, or in locations with temperatures above 113

F (45oC). These conditions may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or

ignite.

Caution: Do not perforate, disassemble or modify the battery. If you must dispose of the battery, do

so in accordance with the local laws that apply to the area where you live.

Caution: For safe and proper operation of your DynaVox Series 4 device, use only chargers, batteries

and accessories which have been approved by DynaVox Technologies.

Caution: Be sure to disconnect all power before servicing the device. The DynaVox Series 4 devices

contain no user-serviceable parts.

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Caution: This device presents a risk of electrical shock if the plastic casing is opened. Do not open

the plastic casing that surrounds the device.

Caution: The DV4 and MT4 devices are not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.

When you are charging your DynaVox Series 4 device, remember that the main outlet you will be using to power the adapter must be accessible and within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device. There should be no switches or disconnect devices in the earth conductor. The DV4 and MT4 devices require no routine maintenance other than a periodical inspection of the power cords for signs of wear and damage. If the power cords show signs of wear and damage, they should be replaced.

Please Register Your Purchase

Please fill out and return the registration card that was shipped with your device. Without this information, we can’t know who uses our devices, or who should receive software updates, newsletters or other product information.

Each Series 4 device has a serial number sticker on the bottom of the unit directly under the support leg. Be sure to write the serial number on your registration card before you mail it. Also, take time now to put the serial number in a place where it will be handy if you must contact someone from DynaVox Technologies, either to check on an order for your product or to talk with someone in Technical Support.

How to Get Help

This Quick Start manual is only a brief, introductory reference to your new device. Comprehensive help and step-by-step instructions for every device operation can be found in the Searchable Help on the CD that was shipped with your DV4/MT4 device. Please refer to Appendix B: Searchable Help to learn more about using the Searchable Help feature.

Portions of the Searchable Help content are also available in the How To help feature on your DV4/MT4 device. This on-device help feature offers step-by-step information to answer the programming questions that our Technical Support representatives answer most frequently. To learn more about using How To help, please refer to Appendix C: How To Help.

DynaVox Technologies has also added frequently requested product information, including troubleshooting tips and programming advice, to our company website. To access this information, simply log on to www.dynavoxtech.com, select Tech Support and then select the link to 24/7 Tech Support. Our website features detailed information about our technical support services.

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If you are unable to find the answers you need in the Searchable Help or on our website, the Technical Support Center can be reached at 1-800-344-1778. The Technical Support team provides technical troubleshooting support Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If you call outside these hours, you may leave a message on our voice mail system, and a technical support representative will call you back during normal business hours. If you purchased your device outside the United States and Canada, please call the helpline number for your local DynaVox distributor.

Intended Use of This Product

Your DynaVox Series 4 device is intended for everyday communication situations. It should not be relied upon as a means of communicating emergency medical information. We recommend having multiple ways to communicate information during a medical emergency.

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Section 2: Hardware Overview

This section offers a review of the hardware features of your DynaVox Series 4 device. It also contains important information about setting up and maintaining your device.

What’s in the Box?

Carefully remove your DynaVox Series 4 device and other items from the box. Your DynaVox shipping box should contain the following:

DV4/MT4 communication device Quick Start manual DC power adapter/charger Stylus for making touch screen selections Shoulder strap USB cable Short handle strap USB storage device Registration card CD with Page Editing Software and Searchable Help

Note: Be sure to save the box and packing material. If you ever need to send your device back to

DynaVox Technologies for repair, you’ll need the box and packing material to ship it safely.

Hardware Features

The primary feature of your DynaVox Series 4 device is a built-in touch panel on top of an active matrix (TFT-LCD) color touch screen. On the DV4 device, this touch panel offers a screen resolution of 800 by 600 pixels. On the MT4 device, the screen resolution is 640 by 480 pixels.

Look at the plastic casing surrounding the touch screen on the front of the device (see Figure 1). Three important hardware features are located here:

Power Button - The circular power button is in the upper left corner. This button can be used to turn the device on and off.

Microphone - The device’s built-in microphone is directly above the touch screen, behind a small, oval indentation. This omni-directional, electret condenser microphone can be used to record sound.

LED - A small light emitting diode (LED) can be found to the right of the touch screen. This amber LED will light up only when the device is being charged.

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Turn your DV4/MT4 upside down and examine the bottom of the device (see Figure 2). You will find a support leg that can be extended when you want to use your DV4/MT4 as a tabletop device. This support leg will hold your device at a convenient angle for use.

Power Button

Microphone

LED

Touch Screen

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Support Leg

Strap Attachment Point

Speaker

Reset Button

Strap Attachment Point

Strap Attachment

Point

Strap Attachment

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There are several labels on the bottom of your device. These labels display DynaVox Technologies’ logo, website address, phone number and mailing address. Pay special attention to the small, rectangular sticker that can be seen when the support leg is extended. This label features your device’s unique, ninedigit serial number. You will need this number if you call DynaVox Technologies’ Technical Support department or if you need to arrange service for your device.

Holes for the DV4/MT4 speaker can be found beside the support leg on the bottom of the device. Immediately above the speaker openings is a small, circular opening for the Reset button. This button enables you to perform a hard reset of your device if you are directed to do so by a DynaVox Technologies Technical Support representative.

The bottom of your device also features two sets of attachment points for the carrying straps that were shipped with your device. See Carrying Your Device at the end of this section for more information.

Look at the right side of your device (see Figure 3). Its eight ports are each labeled with a symbol.

The first port on the left is the USB device port. This square port can be used to connect the DV4/MT4 device to a computer.

The next port is the dual USB host port. The two USB connectors in this port enable your device to host the connection of accessory equipment such as a computer mouse, a keyboard, a USB storage device or a USB printer.

The charger port can be found to the right of the USB ports. Use this port to plug in the DC power adapter/charger that came with your device.

Caution: Never connect any other power adapter to your DV4/MT4 as it could cause

serious damage to your device.

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USB Device Port

USB Host Port

Charger Port

Switch Jacks

Microphone Port

Speaker Jack

Serial Port

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Each of the two switch jacks beside the charger port can be used to plug in a single switch for scanning access.

A small microphone port is next to the switch jacks. This port can be used to connect a microphone to your DV4/MT4 device.

The next port is a round, 1/8-inch stereo speaker jack that can be used for an auditory scanning speaker or headset, or for an extra speaker that will be used to enhance the output of the communication device’s built-in speakers.

The final port is an eight-pin mini-din serial port. The serial port can be used for computer access.

The front side of the unit (see Figure 4) is covered with dark plastic that encloses the infrared device. The infrared device allows you to use your DV4/MT4 as a remote control for home appliances like TVs and stereos.

If you use a screwdriver to remove the two screws in the dark plastic panel, you can lift the panel away from the device. Once the panel has been removed, you will be able to locate the device’s memory storage card. All DV4 and MT4 devices are shipped with a 128 MB Compact Flash storage card. This card is used to store all the files and information you create and save on your device. An empty card slot below the storage card provides room for the installation of a secondary storage card. A second storage card provides additional memory and room for file storage on your device.

Battery Information

The DV4 device has a 7.4V Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. After fully charging this battery pack you can continuously run your device for about 12 hours. The MT4 device is also powered by a 7.4V Li-Ion battery pack. When fully charged, the MT4 battery can provide up to 8 hours of continuous use.

It is possible to extend the daily run time of the device’s battery pack by adjusting the screen brightness. Setting the device to maintain a lower screen brightness will use less power. You can also conserve

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battery power by using the backlight timeout feature. Backlight timeout is a low-power state that will cause the device’s touch screen to dim slightly. You can program your device to automatically go into this low-power mode if it has been inactive for a specific amount of time.

Note: Step-by-step instructions for adjusting screen brightness and using backlight timeout are

available in the Basic Step-by-Steps section of this manual.

Another way to conserve battery power is to use the DC adapter/charger that was shipped with your device. If you are near an electrical outlet, you can use your DV4/MT4 while it is plugged in. To use the charger while you are programming your device or using it to communicate:

1. Connect the two pieces of the DC adapter/charger.

2. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.

3. Shut down your device.

4. Plug the charger jack into the charger port on the right side of your device.

5. Turn the device back on.

Charging the Battery

When the DV4/MT4 battery begins to run out of power, a small, red battery icon will appear in the title bar at the top of the touch screen. This icon indicates that you should plug in your device to conserve the remaining power. You should recharge the battery as soon as possible. The icon will remain until the battery is recharged.

When the battery runs out of power, the device will power down completely. Any unsaved programming will be automatically saved before the device shuts down. You will need to plug in the charger before you can turn the device on again.

Whenever the DC power adapter/charger is plugged in and connected to the device, the battery is being charged. The amber LED on your device’s case will light up to indicate that the battery is being charged. It will take approximately 9 hours for the DV4 battery to fully charge. The MT4 battery can be fully charged in about 6 hours. When the battery is completely charged, the LED will go out. You cannot overcharge the battery, so do not be concerned about leaving the unit plugged in overnight.

You can charge the device’s battery by following these steps:

1. Connect the two pieces of the DC adapter/charger.

2. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.

3. Shut down your device.

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4. Plug the charger jack into the charger port on the right side of your device.

The amber LED to the right of the touch screen will light up while the device is charging. The light will go out when the battery is fully charged. You can use the device while it is charging.

Caution: Because batteries use a chemical reaction, battery performance will deteriorate over time

even if stored for a long period of time without being used. In addition, if the various usage conditions such as charge, discharge, ambient temperature, etc. are not maintained within the specific ranges, the life expectancy of the battery may be shortened or the device in which the battery is being used may be damaged by electrolyte leakage. If the battery cannot maintain a charge for long periods of time, even when it is charged correctly, this may indicate that it is time to change the battery.

Carrying Your Device

Your DV4/MT4 was shipped with a short handle strap and a long shoulder strap. Both Series 4 devices offer two sets of strap attachment points (see Figure 2 on page 5). To attach a strap to the device, follow these steps:

1. Remove the small split rings from the clips at the ends of the carrying strap.

2. Choose two strap attachment points and thread a split ring onto each one.

3. Clip each end of the carrying strap to a split ring at the strap attachment points.

Transporting Your Device

If you use your DV4/MT4 device while in a wheelchair, you should have it properly mounted for both communication and transportation purposes. Wheelchair mounting systems are available through DynaVox Technologies.

A protective carrying case is also available for transporting your device and its accessories. Consult the DynaVox website at www.dynavoxtech.com or your DynaVox Technologies sales consultant for more information.

Device Care and Handling

To clean your DV4/MT4, first turn the unit off and then wipe it gently with a damp cloth or soft paper towel. You may dampen the towel with a mild window cleaner to remove fingerprints, food particles and dust.

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Do not use tape or stickers on either the touch screen or the plastic case, as they are difficult to remove and may damage the device surface. Tape, stickers and other sticky materials can damage the touch screen and interfere with the operation of the device.

Be sure to avoid getting your DV4/MT4 wet. Never submerge it in water (e.g., dishwater). If your unit accidentally gets wet, be sure to shut it down and allow it to dry thoroughly. If after 24 hours you find that the device seems to function normally, there is probably no damage. If the device fails to function or behaves abnormally, contact DynaVox Technical Support at 1-800-344-1778 for instructions. You may need to ship the device to DynaVox Technologies for repairs.

Be careful not to drop the unit. Such treatment is not recommended and can shorten the life of your device.

Do not use a sharp object to make selections on the touch panel, as this can cause damage. If you need to use a pointer to make selections, be sure it has a cushioned tip. Please use the stylus that was shipped with your device.

Caution: Never, under any circumstances, disassemble your DynaVox Series 4 communication device.

Doing so for any reason will void the warranty, and you will be responsible for the cost of any required repairs.

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Terms You Should Know

Quick Start uses some basic computer terms and vocabulary that is unique to DynaVox Series 4 software. It is important that you take a few minutes to become familiar with these terms and their meanings. Reviewing this section now will make it easier for you to learn about your DV4/MT4 device.

Pages and Popups

For DynaVox Series 4 software, the primary communication tools are pages and popups. These can be designed and customized to meet your unique physical, visual and communicative needs.

Page - A page contains a collection of buttons that represent words, phrases, sentences, behaviors

or links to other pages and popups. A page covers the entire touch screen below the title bar.

Popup - A popup is a miniature page that is displayed on top of a full size page. A popup usually

contains a group of buttons that are related to a specific topic or activity. A popup can also

contain a miniature Message Window.

Pages and popups can feature various components:

Message Window - The Message Window is an area on a page or popup where a text or symbol message can be composed. When the Message Window is selected, its contents will be spoken by the device. The size and location of the Message Window may vary, but moving from page to page will not delete or alter its contents.

Tab Control - Tab controls are used to navigate between multiple layers of buttons on a page. These layers are called panes. The top of each pane features a tab. A pane is displayed whenever its tab is selected. There can be up to six panes in a set of tab controls.

Button - A button is a graphic object on a page or popup that can be selected with a touch, a mouse click or other input device. It may represent a behavior, a word or even several sentences. A button may feature a text label and/or a symbol, and can be programmed to enact specific behaviors when it is selected. There are several different kinds of buttons:

Symbol Button - This button usually features a symbol and a label. It can be used for communication (with an Insert Label/Insert Text or a Speak Label/Speak Text behavior) or as a command button. Assigning behaviors to a symbol button enables it to perform tasks like speaking, activating a macro or performing an infrared command.

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Go To Button - This type of button includes a behavior from the Page Navigation category.

Go To buttons are used to link one communication page or popup to another.

Predictor Button - This type of button displays words, phrases and sentences that are predicted by the DynaVox rate enhancement features.

Character Predictor Button - This type of button can be used with (or instead of) a

keyboard page. When a letter is selected, the character predictor button will predict the next logical letter selection. Character predictor buttons can be very helpful to individuals who use the scanning selection method.

Recency Button - This type of button is similar to a predictor button. The words and phrases that are displayed in recency buttons are predicted according to frequency of use.

Label - A label is text that can be placed on a button, tab control, page or popup. Labels can be used as the title of a page or as an indication of the vocabulary in a button.

Symbol - Symbols are pictures that can be used to represent vocabulary. They can be placed on buttons, tab controls, pages or popups. DynaVox symbols are called DynaSyms.

Behavior - A behavior is an action or command that can be programmed into a button. When the button is selected, the assigned behavior will be launched automatically.

Page

Tab Control

Symbol

Button

Message Window

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Menus and the Title Bar

DynaVox Series 4 software provides special tools to help you maintain and customize your device.

Title Bar - The DynaVox title bar is always displayed at the top of the touch screen. The title bar features a blue DynaVox logo, an arrow button that can be used to open the main pull-down menu, the green Modify button and other active tools. The title bar also includes a ? button that can be used to access descriptions of the items on the touch screen.

Pull-Down Menu - A pull-down menu contains a list of options that is displayed only when the menu is active. When it is inactive, this menu appears to be a labeled bar. An arrow inside the bar indicates that the menu can be opened. To see all the pull-down menu options, select the menu and it will expand to its full size. Select one of the options to close the menu. When the menu is closed it will display only the selected option.

Window - A window is a box that appears on the touch screen to show you a menu, inform you of an error, ask you to enter text or request a confirmation.

Menu - A menu is a group of tools with related functions that can be used to customize and maintain your device. Menus can include buttons, viewports, scroll buttons, sliders, check boxes and text boxes. Menus are presented in windows.

Browser - A browser is a type of menu that contains a viewport and buttons. The buttons provide tools for customizing the item that is selected in the viewport. Browsers are used to navigate through multiple options and to customize user information like pages, popups, vocabulary words and concepts, sounds and songs.

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Like pages and popups, menus feature several smaller components.

Viewport - A viewport is an area on some menus where a list of files or other items is displayed. The viewport may sometimes be too small to display the entire list. A scroll bar beside the viewport allows you to move through the whole list.

Slider - A slider is a vertical or horizontal bar that shows the current setting of a function, such as volume or battery power, within a possible range of settings. The setting of sliders can be adjusted by the movement of a slider thumb along the bar.

Check Box - A check box is used to enable and disable an option. A check box is a small box beside a text label that identifies the option. When the check box is selected, an X appears inside the box.

Scroll Bar - Scroll bars are used to navigate through the options in a viewport. These vertical or horizontal bars have an arrow shaped button (scroll button) at each end. Each time a scroll button

is selected, the list in the viewport will move one interval in the direction of the button’s arrow (up, down, right or left). Scroll bars can also work like a slider. A slider thumb on the bar indicates the position of the cursor and can be slid along the bar to reposition the list in the viewport.

Menu Button - Menus often include buttons that link to other windows or menus. Selecting a menu button will usually take you to a window with several options or to a menu with the same name as the button.

Viewport

Expansion Box

Scroll Bar

Menu Button

Text Box

Slider

Check Box

Directory/Folder

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Expansion Box - Expansion boxes are small boxes that are used to expand and compress folders

(directories) within a viewport. These boxes appear to the left of the folder name. When the folder is compressed, the box will feature a plus (+) sign. Selecting the box once will expand the folder. When the folder is expanded, the box will feature a minus (-) sign. Selecting the box again will compress the folder.

Text Box - Text boxes provide an area where text can be entered. Text can be entered through a

system keyboard popup or with a computer keyboard that is connected to the device.

Directory/Folder - A directory is a stored group of files, pages or other items. Directories are displayed in the viewports of browser menus. Because a graphic that is shaped like a small file folder is always displayed beside the name of a directory, directories are often called folders.

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Selection Methods

This section of the Quick Start provides a brief introduction to the different ways you can make selections on a DV4/MT4. DynaVox devices are designed to meet the varied physical and cognitive needs of many individuals. Customized selection methods mean that you can choose the access method that best suits your own needs.

In addition to making selections by pressing the touch screen, you can access the DV4/MT4 through scanning, joysticks, audio touch, mouse pause and Morse code. Each of these selection methods can be activated in the Selection Method pull-down menu in the Setup menu. Each selection method can then be customized when the Selection Method Settings button is chosen.

This section offers an overview of each of these methods as well as step-by-step instructions for choosing a selection method. For instructions on customizing the selection method you are using, please refer to the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your device.

Touch Enter

The touch enter selection method relies on the device’s touch screen. An item on the touch screen is selected when it is physically touched with a finger or pointing device, or when it is selected with a mouse click. This is direct selection. With touch enter direct selection, the selected object is activated as soon as the touch is initiated. This selection method is ideal for individuals who have the fine motor skills and visual/cognitive abilities that are needed to recognize and select vocabulary items or symbols.

Touch enter is the default selection method for DV4/MT4 devices, so it is automatically active in new devices. If your selection method has been changed, use these steps to return to the touch enter method:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

4. Select the Selection Method pull-down menu.

5. Select the Touch Enter option.

6. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu.

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Touch Exit

This direct selection method is similar to touch enter, but the touch exit option means that a selected object is activated when the selection is released. This method allows you to maintain contact with the touch screen without accidentally making a selection. This means that you can slide a finger or a pointer across the screen, or hold down on a mouse button while moving the cursor. A selection will not be made until the finger or pointer lifts off the screen, or the mouse button is released. This makes the touch exit selection method ideal for a person who may find it easier to maintain contact with the touch screen while moving from selection to selection.

You can activate the touch exit selection method by following these steps:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

4. Select the Selection Method pull-down menu.

5. Select the Touch Exit option.

6. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu.

Scanning

Scanning is intended for individuals who are unable to effectively use direct selection. When scanning is in use, objects on the DynaVox touch screen are highlighted in a specific pattern. A switch or other device is used to make a selection when the desired item is highlighted.

Scanning includes two primary methods: visual scanning and auditory scanning. To use visual scanning, you must be able to identify the moving highlight and visually identify items on the touch screen.

Auditory scanning is an ideal selection method for individuals whose visual abilities do not allow them to visually identify choices on the touch screen. When auditory scanning is being used, the DynaVox device will speak cues for the choices as they are highlighted. The user makes the selection when he or she hears the cue for the desired choice. Auditory scanning can also work well for individuals who can see the touch screen but would benefit from an auditory reinforcement of their vocabulary choices.

Follow these steps to activate the scanning selection method:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

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3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

4. Select the Selection Method pull-down menu.

5. Select the Scanning option.

6. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu.

Joystick

The Joystick selection method is a form of direct selection that lets you use a joystick to individually highlight each item on the touch screen. When the desired item is highlighted, the joystick or a secondary switch is used to make a selection. This selection method may be a good fit for individuals whose motor skills do not allow them to use the touch enter or touch exit selection methods, but who can effectively use a joystick to direct the movement of the highlight to the desired location. Direct selection through a joystick will allow for quicker spontaneous message composition than the scanning selection method. Since auditory cues can be used with the joystick selection method, this method is also applicable to individuals who may have difficulty seeing items on the touch screen, or to individuals who would benefit from auditory reinforcement of their selections.

Note: The joystick selection method for DynaVox Series 4 devices will work with USB joysticks that

can be purchased at any computer supply store. "Switch type" joysticks that can be connected to the DynaVox devices with the help of a serial-to-USB adapter may also be used. This type of switch joystick is available through DynaVox Technologies.

Follow these steps to activate the joystick selection method:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

4. Select the Selection Method pull-down menu.

5. Select the Joystick option.

6. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu.

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Audio Touch

The audio touch selection method combines the speed of direct selection with the auditory cues that are typically associated with scanning. When audio touch is the active selection method, you can make selections by touching the touch screen. As you drag a finger (or a stylus, pointer or other means of contact) across the screen, the device will speak the options that are being passed.

This selection method is very effective for individuals who have the motor skills to use a touch panel or a computer mouse, but who also have limited vision and need to rely on auditory cues to make selections. Audio touch can also be successfully applied to individuals who have the visual ability to use the touch enter or touch exit selection methods, but who would benefit from an auditory reinforcement of their vocabulary choices.

To activate the audio touch selection method, use the following steps:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

4. Select the Selection Method pull-down menu.

5. Select the Audio Touch option.

6. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu.

Morse Code

The use of Morse code as a selection method is one way to increase speed and accuracy for individuals who need to use a switch input device to access their DynaVox. The Morse code selection method adds a Morse code tag to every item on the touch screen. One or two switches can be used to enter the Morse code for the desired item. Since the Morse code tags are automatically supplied for any onscreen options, it is not necessary to know Morse code before using this selection method. This unique option allows individuals to make direct switch selections instead of waiting for a scan to highlight each item.

The Morse code used for this selection method is the Morse Code Input System for Windows 2000. This is an enhanced version of standard Morse code and includes Morse code tags for punctuation and standard computer commands. With these expanded features, the Morse code selection method can be used with the computer access features of the DV4 and MT4.

To activate the Morse code selection method, follow these steps:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

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2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

4. Select the Selection Method pull-down menu.

5. Select the Morse code option.

6. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu.

Mouse Pause

The mouse pause selection method is an excellent direct select option for an individual who has the physical ability to maneuver a mouse to direct a cursor on the DynaVox touch screen, but who lacks the ability to press down on the mouse button to make selections. When the mouse pause selection method is active, moving a computer mouse or track ball connected to the DynaVox device will control a cursor on the touch screen. An item will be selected when the cursor pauses on it for a specified amount of time.

Follow these steps to activate the mouse pause selection method:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

4. Select the Selection Method pull-down menu.

5. Select the Mouse Pause option.

6. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu.

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Basic Step-by-Steps

This section offers step-by-step instructions for some of the most common operations that you will need to know as you begin to communicate with your new device.

Using Your Device to Communicate

The DV4/MT4 device will speak when selections are made on a communication page with symbol buttons. These buttons are the most prominent visible components of DynaVox communication pages. Symbol buttons contain vocabulary in the form of letters, words, phrases or sentences, providing the building blocks of messages. These buttons usually feature a label and a symbol to illustrate the vocabulary that is programmed into the button. Since most buttons are fairly small, the label is usually only a word or two. The label can be the entire vocabulary content of a button or it can be a key word that represents a longer message called text. When a symbol button is selected, different things may happen. The button’s label or text may be automatically spoken by the device, or this vocabulary may be sent to the Message Window to be spoken when the Message Window is selected. The actions that take place when a button is selected are determined by behaviors.

Behaviors are actions that can be programmed into buttons. Each button must have at least one behavior. Buttons can have more than one behavior. Without an assigned behavior, a button will have no function. More than 175 unique behaviors are available in the DynaVox Series 4 Behavior Editor. (The most common behaviors are defined in this book in Appendix A: Common Behaviors.) To see what behavior is assigned to a button, follow these steps:

1. Select the square, green Modify button in the title bar above the communication page. The Modify button will turn red, indicating that it has been selected.

2. Select a symbol button. The Modify Button menu will open.

3. Look at the blue Behaviors button. Any behaviors that are assigned to this button will be listed beside the Behaviors button.

If you have selected a symbol button, one of the assigned behaviors is probably Insert Label, Insert Text, Speak Label or Speak Text. These are the four primary behaviors for communicating vocabulary from symbol buttons. Each of these behaviors will cause a symbol button to communicate information in a different way.

Insert Label - If an Insert Label behavior is assigned to a button, the button’s label will be sent to the Message Window when the button is selected. The label will not be spoken until the Message Window is selected. This behavior allows you to string together labels from multiple buttons to create a unique message in the Message Window. When the Message Window is selected, the message will be spoken by the device.

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Insert Text - If an Insert Text behavior is assigned to a button, the button’s text message will be

sent to the Message Window when the button is selected. The text will not be spoken until the Message Window is selected. This behavior allows you to use text from more than one button to create a unique message in the Message Window. When the Message Window is selected, the whole message will be spoken by the device.

Remember that the button’s text may not be the same as its label. Text is not a visible part of a button when you are looking at an active communication page. The label is often representative of longer text. For example, a button may have Hobbies as a label. The actual text of the button could be “Swimming and watching movies are my hobbies.” This text is added to the Message Window when the Insert Text behavior is assigned to the button.

Speak Label - When you select a symbol button that has a Speak Label behavior assigned to it, the button’s label will be spoken by the device. The label will not be sent to the Message Window.

Speak Text - The Speak Text behavior will cause the device to automatically speak a button’s text message when the button is selected. This text, which is added when the Speak Text behavior is programmed into the button, will not be sent to the Message Window. This behavior enables you to automatically speak lengthy messages without taking time to compose them in the Message Window.

Be sure to keep these four behaviors in mind when you begin to use your device. When you select a symbol button, note whether the device automatically speaks the button content. If the content is sent to the Message Window but is not spoken immediately, simply select the Message Window to prompt the device to speak.

Turning the Device On

1. Select the power button to the left of the touch screen.

Turning the Device Off

1. Select the power button to the left of the touch screen.

2. Select the Yes button to confirm that you want to turn off the device.

Note: This selection puts your device into a sleep state. Enough battery power will be used

to maintain the time and date settings. When you turn your device back on, you will see the same page you were working on when you put the device to sleep.

Power Button

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Selecting and Customizing a Voice

Use these steps to select a new voice. These instructions include steps for adjusting the volume and rate of the device’s speaking voice.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar

at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Speech Controls in the second pull-down

menu. The Speech Controls menu will open.

4. Select the Voice pull-down menu in the upper left

corner of the menu. The pull-down menu will expand.

5. Select a voice. The pull-down menu will close,

displaying only the name of the voice you chose.

6. Select the Test Voice button to hear the selected voice speak a sample sentence. Be sure to

note the volume and the speed at which the voice is speaking.

7. If you want to adjust the volume, select the slider thumb on the Volume slider. Maintain the

selection while you drag the slider thumb to the right to make the voice louder, or to the left to reduce the volume.

8. If you want to adjust the speed of the voice, select the slider thumb on the Rate slider.

Maintain the selection while you drag the slider thumb to the right to make the voice faster, or to the left to make the voice slower.

9. Select the Test Voice button to listen to the voice again. If necessary, readjust the voice by

repeating steps 7 and 8.

10. Select the OK button to save the changes and close the Speech Controls menu.

Setting the Time

If the time that is displayed by your device is not correct, use these steps to adjust it.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select System Settings in the second pull-down menu. The System Settings menu will open.

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4. Select the Set Time button. The Enter Time menu will open.

5. Select the hour digits. The Enter Hours menu will open.

6. Use the buttons in the number pad in the Enter Hours menu to enter the current hour (1-12).

7. Select the OK button to return to the Enter Time menu.

8. Select the minute digits. The Enter Minutes menu will open.

9. Use the buttons in the number pad in the Enter Minutes menu to enter the current minutes (00-59).

10. Select the OK button to return to the Enter Time menu.

11. Select the seconds digits. The Enter Seconds menu will open.

12. Use the buttons in the number pad in the Enter Seconds menu to enter the current seconds (00-59).

13. Select the OK button to return to the Enter Time menu.

14. Select the AM/PM setting. This setting toggles between the two options. When you select this button, the displayed setting will automatically change to the opposite setting.

15. Select the OK button to close the Enter Time menu.

16. Select the OK button to close the System Settings menu.

Setting the Date

Use these steps to change the date that is displayed by your device.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select System Settings in the second pull-down menu.

The System Settings menu will open.

4. Select the Set Date button. The Enter Date menu will open.

5. Select the month digits. The Enter Month menu will open.

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6. Use the buttons in the number pad in the Enter Month menu to enter the month (1-12).

7. Select the OK button to return to the Enter Date menu.

8. Select the day digits. The Enter Day menu will open.

9. Use the buttons in the number pad in the Enter Day menu to enter the current day (1-31).

10. Select the OK button to return to the Enter Date menu.

11. Select the year digits. The Enter Year menu will open.

12. Use the buttons in the number pad in the Enter Year menu to enter the current year.

13. Select the OK button to close the Enter Year menu.

14. Select the OK button to close the Enter Date menu.

15. Select the OK button to close the System Settings menu.

Adjusting the Brightness Setting

If the pages on your device’s touch screen are difficult to see, the screen may be too bright or not bright enough. Use these steps to adjust the brightness of the screen:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title

bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select System Settings in the second

pull-down menu. The System Settings menu will open.

4. Select the slider thumb on the Brightness

slider. Maintain the selection while you drag the slider thumb to the left to dim the screen, or to the right to increase screen brightness.

5. Select the Demo Screen Settings button. The touch screen will adjust to reflect your new

brightness setting.

6. If your brightness setting still needs adjustments, repeat steps 4 and 5.

7. Select the OK button to close the System Settings menu.

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Setting Backlight Timeout

You can conserve battery power by selecting a backlight timeout setting for your device. When your device is on, the backlight timeout feature will slightly dim the touch screen if a selection has not been made for a specified period of time. When the device is in backlight timeout mode, you need simply to make a selection anywhere on the screen to return to the normal screen brightness.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select System Settings in the second pull-down menu. The System Settings menu will open.

4. Select the Backlight Timeout pull-down menu. The menu will expand.

5. Select one option. The pull-down menu will close and display the option you selected.

6. Select the OK button to close the System Settings menu.

Using the Page Navigator

Use these steps to open a new communication page.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Page Navigator in the second pull-down menu.

The left viewport in this menu contains a list of the page sets. Each page set is displayed as an individual folder. When a page set folder is selected, the right viewport will display a list of the pages and popups that are stored within the folder. You may scroll through the viewports to find the page you want to open, or you may use the Search feature to quickly locate a specific page by name. If you want to use the scroll buttons, continue with step 4. If you want to search for a page, proceed to step 5.

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4. If you want to scroll to a page, choose the expansion box beside the Top level folder in the

left viewport and then complete the rest of this step.

4a. Select the scroll buttons beside the left viewport to look through all the page set folders.

4b. Select a page set folder in the left viewport. The right viewport will fill with a list of the

pages and popups that are included in the chosen folder.

4c. Select the scroll buttons beside the right viewport to look through the list of pages and

popups.

4d. Select the name of the page you want to open and then proceed to step 6.

5. If you want to search for a specific page, select the Search text box. A system keyboard

popup will open.

5a. Use the system keyboard to enter the name of the page you are looking for.

5b. Select the OK button to close the system keyboard. The page name you entered will be

highlighted in the right viewport of the Page Navigator menu. Proceed to step 6.

6. Select the Go to Page button at the bottom to close the Page Navigator menu and open the

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Saving Information to the Data Storage Card

Whenever you make changes to your device’s language files (dictionary entries, abbreviation expansions and pronunciation exceptions), you should be sure to save this information directly to your device’s Compact Flash data storage card. Saving information to the storage card will prevent a loss of information in the event of a device failure.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Save to Card in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select the Yes button to confirm that you want to save information to the storage card.

An hourglass icon will be displayed on the touch screen while the information is being saved. This process may take a moment.

Performing a Soft Reset for System Maintenance

If the performance of your DV4/MT4 device starts to slow, a soft reset may improve the speed and efficiency of the software.

Note: To prevent any accidental loss of information, you should be sure to complete a Save to Card

operation (see the Saving Information to the Data Storage Card steps above) before beginning the soft reset.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Soft Reset in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select the Yes button to confirm that you want to start a soft reset.

The soft reset will take a few minutes. The touch screen will go dark and the device will begin the reset process. Splash screens for Windows CEand DynaVox Series 4 may be presented for a few moments. Do not make any selections on these screens. After a few minutes, your device will automatically restart. You will be returned to the page that was open when you started the soft reset.

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Section 4: Page Sets

The Introductory Page Set

The first time you turn on your DV4/MT4 device, you will see a series of introductory screens. The first of these welcomes you to DynaVox Series 4 and reminds you to check the packing slip that was shipped with your device. The packing slip will help you verify that you received all the components of your order. You may want to compare the packing slip to the What’s in the Box list in the second section of this manual.

The first introductory page (Welcome to the DynaVox Series 4) also reminds you to fill out and mail the DV4/MT4 registration form. The information on this form will help DynaVox Technologies to provide you with better customer service. It will also help us know who should receive free software upgrades when they are made available.

When you have finished reviewing the information on the first introductory page, select the gray button at the bottom of the page to continue. The second introductory page (DynaVox Series 4 Resource Guide) offers brief overviews of the support materials that are available to you. This library of support materials includes the introductory information in this Quick Start manual, the Series 4 Searchable Help (on the CD that was shipped with your device) and the Knowledge Base of information on the DynaVox Technologies website at www.dynavoxtech.com.

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Select the Next button in the top right corner to move on to the third introductory page (DynaVox Series 4 Resource Guide). This page offers a review of the informative resources that are available on your

DV4/MT4 device. These resources include the How To help program, the ? button and the Language Applications tour that is provided in subsequent introductory pages.

The fourth introductory page (DynaVox Series 4 Page Set Tour) will open when you select the Next button in the top right corner of the third page. This fourth page features small graphics that represent the DynaVox Language Applications page sets. The DynaVox Series 4 software provides pre-programmed sets of communication pages for individuals of all ages and conversational needs. The page sets provide useful, appropriate vocabulary and a reliable page navigation system to support day-to-day communication. The graphics on this introductory page represent the master page of each DynaVox Language Applications page set. Selecting one of the images will open an enlarged version of the graphic, making it easier to see the visual details of the page. To close the enlarged graphic and return to the third introductory page, select any area on the device’s touch screen.

Below each graphic is a label that displays the name of the page set. Selecting this label opens a summary page that provides a basic overview of the selected page set. The basic layout strategies and the vocabulary of each page set are defined in these summary pages. The methods that the selected page set uses for navigation and message retrieval are also noted. The summary page also lists the topics that are featured on the page set’s main page. After reviewing the introductory information on these summary pages, you should have an idea about which page sets you would like to try.

Once the page sets have been reviewed, it is time to move on to the next page. To do this, select the Next button in the top right corner of the fourth introductory page.

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The next page (User Setup Wizard) introduces the DynaVox Series 4 User Setup Wizard. This feature provides a simple way to add customized information like names and addresses to your DV4/MT4 device. It allows you to create a database of personal information that can be automatically added to the buttons on communication pages. You can learn more about using the User Setup Wizard by reading Section 5: Customizing Pages in this Quick Start manual.

You may select the large button at the bottom of this introductory page to automatically open the User Setup Wizard. You can then fill in the requested information by selecting the text boxes and using the system keyboard popup to enter text. Selecting the Next button at the bottom of each window will take you to the next window. Once you have entered all the requested information, you can review descriptions of the available selection methods and choose a default page set. Once this is done, select the Finish button. A window will present an overview of all your information. Select the Save button to confirm this information and close the User Setup Wizard. The page set you selected will open automatically. You may want to read Section 5: Customizing Pages in this Quick Start to learn about additional methods for customizing the page set you have selected.

If you do not want to open the User Setup Wizard, select the gray Quit button in the top right corner of the page. Selecting this button will take you to a page (Choose a Page Set) that enables you to choose a page set. To choose a page set, select the thumbnail graphic that represents the page set you want to open. A confirmation window will open. You may opt to return to the Choose a Page Set page by selecting Cancel or to open the selected page set. Once you have opened a page set, you can begin communicating and adding your own unique information. See Section 5: Customizing Pages in this Quick Start to learn about simple ways to customize your selected page set.

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The DynaVox Language Applications Page Sets

The DynaVox Language Applications are a series of different pre-programmed communication page sets, each one designed to meet the cognitive, developmental and conversational needs of a specific group of individuals. The page sets have been created to provide useful, appropriate vocabulary and a reliable page navigation system to support the use of the Series 4 devices for day-to-day communication.

Pre-programmed page sets should be used as a starting point for device customization. A page set provides you with a platform from which you can begin to communicate. To be really effective, names, vocabulary words and phrases that you use often should be added to the pages. The DynaVox Language Application page sets feature many blank buttons to make it easy to add original information.

The rest of this section features brief descriptions of the DynaVox Language Applications page sets. While you are reading the page set overviews, be sure to use your device to explore the individual pages. Once you have chosen the page set that best suits your communication needs, continue your Quick Start reading by exploring the quick customization methods that are explained in Section 5: Customizing Pages.

8 Button Auditory Scanning

The 8 Button Auditory Scanning page set is designed for individuals who use auditory scanning. The vocabulary is activity- and category-based, and is presented as full sentences and phrases. Frequently-used vocabulary and emergency information is positioned high in the scan cycle, enhancing its accessibility. The vocabulary is appropriate for the home, school and community. The page set has a master page with eight buttons that represent broad categories. These buttons link to popups and pages that provide activity-specific vocabulary. Many blank buttons are available for vocabulary customization.

8 Button Preschool

The 8 Button Preschool page set contains simple, interactive communication pages for young children. Each page offers eight large buttons with communicative content. These pages are designed for beginning communicators who may require some assistance with page navigation. This page set uses a standard master page navigation strategy. The vocabulary in this page set is a combination of full sentences, phrases and words.

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12 Button Adult

The 12 Button Adult page set was designed to provide adults with basic vocabulary for conversation during everyday activities. The master page/chapter master navigational strategy can be used to access pages of category-based words, phrases and sentences. The vocabulary is designed to encourage the initiation of dialog and participation in social, personal and work-related conversation. Four buttons at the top of the pages provide immediate access to important vocabulary such as “hello,” “help,” “please wait” and the current time and date. This page set also has environmental control pages that can be easily programmed for the operation of appliances like TVs, providing convenience at home and at work.

15 Button Auditory Scanning

The 15 Button Auditory Scanning page set was designed for individuals who use auditory scanning. The vocabulary in these pages is based on activities and categories. Frequently-used items and emergency information is positioned high in the scan cycle to make it easy to access. Vocabulary is presented as full sentences and phrases, and is designed for use within the home, school and community. This page set also provides a core phrase vocabulary that allows you to build novel messages. Navigation is based on the use of a master page with fifteen buttons that represent broad categories. These buttons link to popups and pages that provide additional activity-specific vocabulary. Many blank buttons are available for vocabulary customization.

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15 Button Teen

The 15 Button Teen page set is for adolescents and young adults. These pages offer age-appropriate vocabulary that is associated with common teen experiences. Each page contains 15 buttons with vocabulary that is applicable to a specific activity or environment. This vocabulary is symbolbased and does not require literacy skills, although it would also be useful to individuals who have basic literacy skills. In addition to communicative content, these pages also contain environmental control features and basic computer access tools. This page set uses a standard master page navigation strategy. Many buttons have been left blank for quick and easy customization.

30 Button Child

This 30 Button Child page set was designed for elementary school-age children. These 30-button pages contain activity-based and/or category-based vocabulary for use in conversations at home, at school and in the community. The pages in this set also include some introductory singleword vocabulary to support the development of message building skills, and a phonemic keyboard to encourage children to sound out words. This page set uses a standard master page navigation strategy, and has extensive schoolbased vocabulary. Additional pages within this set focus on the development of math and word skills. Sample social scripts are included to provide you with typical sentences and phrases for a variety of social interactions.

40 Button Conversation

The 40 Button Conversation page set was designed for adolescents and adults with acquired communication impairments. This is a text-based page set that presumes a high degree of literacy. Vocabulary is presented as full sentences, phrases and single words. The page set also features a QWERTY keyboard with word prediction and page editing capabilities. The 40 Button Conversation page set fosters independence at home and at work by including environmental control pages that can be easily programmed for computers. The navigational strategy is based on tab panes. There are three main pages, each with six tab panes

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of activity- and category-based vocabulary for conversation in the home and in the community. These tab panes link to popups with supplementary vocabulary. Many blank buttons are available for quick and easy customization.

Note: The vocabulary featured in the 40 Button Conversation page set is based in part on the work

of David R. Beukelman, Ph.D.

Complementary Pages

The Complementary page set is not intended to be used as a comprehensive communication page set. This pages set includes sample pages to provide ideas for page creation. This page set contains sample holiday pages, sample writing pages, sample motivational pages, a Headmouse Rest popup and a Like This page. Use the Page Navigator menu to jump to these additional pages.

DynaBooks

The DynaBooks page set is not intended to be used as a comprehensive communication page set. These pages offer literacy activities at varying levels of complexity. Link these pages to an individual’s communication page set to encourage participation in reading activities and the development of literacy skills.

Exploratory Pages

The Exploratory page set provide an informal opportunity to explore the features of the DynaVox Series 4 devices. The Access, Leisure and Language activities allow you to experiment with page layout styles and try different access methods. This type of experimentation is a good way to learn about the features that are most efficient for your needs. The Exploratory page set is also a useful tool for gaining insight into an individual’s linguistic abilities.

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The various activities are presented on a master page with six tab panes. Each pane offers buttons that link to the activity pages.

Note: These pages are not intended for communication or to be a formal evaluation tool. They are

meant to be used as an informal observation of physical access abilities and communication skills.

Medical Pages

The Medical pages are not a comprehensive page set. These pages offer vocabulary for discussing medical needs and communicating during a hospital stay. The vocabulary, which reflects a wide range of complexity, is organized as full sentences and phrases. It is presented on pages, popups or tab panes that link to additional popups. The Medical pages also feature a QWERTY keyboard with word prediction for novel message generation. The pages in the Medical page set offer various page layouts; one layout can be linked to your main communication page set.

Skeleton Page Set

This page set helps you create your own pages. The skeleton pages are a series of blank pages and popups that can be modified. Each skeleton page set is a complete group of pages and popups that are linked together to provide a consistent navigational strategy. Skeleton pages are like templates, providing a platform custom vocabulary. The pages have already been created, linked and often assigned behaviors. You can assign any vocabulary to the buttons. Unlike templates, which must be copied and saved as pages before being customized, the DynaVox skeleton pages will be permanently changed when customized vocabulary is added.

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Gateway Series 4

Gateway Series 4© is a developmentally-based series of page sets designed for DynaVox by Joan Bruno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. The Gateway page sets accommodate the fundamental communication needs of young users as well as the complex communication needs of competent adult communicators. Consistency in the design of all the page sets ensures that you can seamlessly move from a basic page set to the next level of complexity while maintaining your communicative competence. Each Gateway page set includes a "core" single-word vocabulary that enables you to converse about a range of topics. Gateway page sets also feature activity-based pages to promote efficient communication within focused activities.

Gateway 12

Gateway 12 is designed for children, chronologically between two and six years of age, whose receptive language performance is at the 18-24 month level. Gateway 12 is best suited for individuals who are able to successfully access a 12-location button array and who are developmentally ready to begin combining words to create multi-word messages. Gateway 12 includes a variety of topical page sets. Each one focuses on a different activity or environment. Each set provides a core single word vocabulary that is intended for use in a focused activity mediated by an adult communication partner.

Gateway 20

Gateway 20 targets two distinct user populations. The first is children, chronologically between two and 15 years of age, whose receptive skills are at the 24-30 month level. These children may have severe physical impairments, mild to moderate cognitive limitations, and/or an oral apraxia. The second clinical population includes children whose diagnosis falls within the PDD - Autistic Spectrum. These children are chronologically between three and 10 years of age and typically use PECS with an "I want" sentence strip. They can recognize symbols for nouns, verbs and some adjectives and adverbs. Both populations would be communicating in messages of one or two words.

Gateway 20 includes a variety of features for enhancing language development and expanding the size of the core vocabulary. Sentence Development Links provide a simplified method for creating a sentence. Selecting a verb automatically opens a popup of associated "Things" that the child can use to complete a message. "Describing" and "Colors/Shapes" links are available on each of the associated "Thing" popups, providing additional opportunities for a child to expand the complexity of his or her sentences. The

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present progressive verb form (-ing) is modeled on the verb page to promote spontaneous usage in later page sets. Semantic Power Strips provide a set of grammatically associated words (walk, run, jog and skip, for example) that offer communicators opportunities for a greater diversity of expression. An Opposite button on the Descriptive Words popup systematically expands the available vocabulary. A set of five tab controls (About Me, Time to Chat, Time to Learn, Time to Play, Time to Relax) can help to increase a child’s opportunities for participating in dialogues and educational or recreational activities.

Gateway 30

Gateway 30 is designed for adolescents and adults with limitations in cognitive-language performance. Candidates for Gateway 30 communicate in single- or multiple-word utterances, and typically do not use function words (e.g. the, this, with) or word endings such as “-ing” or “ed” as a part of their spontaneous message generation. The vocabulary within this page set is functionally based and reflects many of the activities of daily living.

The Gateway 30 main page has simple object categories like Foods, Household and Clothing, and a set of five tab controls is included. The About Me tab control can be customized to include general information about the individual who is using Gateway 30. The Talk to Friends tab control offers expressions that can be used in social conversation. The Talk About Holidays tab control enables you to talk about birthdays and the events that occur during the year. The Talking in Town tab control provides general messages for communicating within the community and the Time to Relax tab control offers a set of functions that you can operate to help control your environment.

Gateway 40

Gateway 40 addresses the needs of children, chronologically aged three to 12 years, whose receptive skills are at the 30-60 month level. The expressive performance of these individuals would range from two- or three-word telegraphic sentences to syntactically correct sentences. This page set is ideal for individuals who have the potential to learn to use word endings, articles and prepositions. Spelling and reading should be among the goals of Gateway 40 users. Semantic Power Strips provide a set of grammatically associated words (like walk, run, jog and skip) that offer opportunities for a greater diversity of expression. All forms of the verb "to be" and frequently used object categories like Household and Toys are easily

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accessible from the main page. An Opposite button on the Descriptive Words popup systematically expands the available vocabulary. Five tab controls (About Me, Time to Chat, Time to Learn, Time to Play, Time to Relax) can help to increase a child’s opportunities for participating in dialogues and educational or recreational activities.

Gateway 60

The Gateway 60 page set is a good option for children and adults whose receptive language skills are at at least the four year level. These individuals should be be able to construct five- to six-word sentences that include articles, prepositions and pronouns. Users should be using or learning to use the full range of word morphology features. Ideal users would also benefit from access to the spelling and word prediction features.

Semantic Power Strips (sets of grammatically associated words) are available for verbs and nouns. Power strips make a greater diversity of expression easily available. The main page offers frequently used object categories like Foods, Household and Hygiene. The Gateway 60 page set offers vocabulary categories such as Time Words, States, Capitals, Planets and World Places. An Opposite button on the Descriptive Words page systematically expands the available vocabulary. Five tab controls (About Me, Time to Chat, Time to Learn, Time to Play, Time to Relax) can help to increase a child’s opportunities for participating in dialogues and educational or recreational activities.

Gateway Pro

Gateway Pro is designed for literate users who can use direct selection or scanning with at least 100 buttons on a page. A typical Gateway Pro user demonstrates fully developed syntactical performance with word endings, articles and prepositions. Spelling is also an important part of routine message generation.

The main page of Gateway Pro contains a QWERTY keyboard and consistent access to the most frequently used English words. The main page also includes a comprehensive selection of “Thing” words and access to popups for People, Questions, Pronouns, Verbs, Descriptive Words, Time Words and Places.

Gateway Pro also provides access to comprehensive computer access and environmental control pages.

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Section 5: Customizing Pages

To be an effective communication tool, your DV4/MT4 device should always include your own unique vocabulary. In addition to the thousands of vocabulary items in the Series 4 page sets, you must be able to quickly access names, phone numbers and other personal information. The inclusion of the names of family and friends, and the addition of vocabulary that relates to a favorite hobby, a job or school also makes it easier for someone to talk about the things that matter most.

DynaVox Series 4 software offers several unique, easy-to-use tools for customizing your communication pages (including pages within the DynaVox Language Applications page sets):

● The User Setup Wizard

● The Modify button

● The Modify Pages menu

These tools make it easy to change and customize the DynaVox Language Applications page sets that you received as part of your device’s software. These sets of communication pages are intended to be customized with unique, personal vocabulary. The tools that are discussed in this section provide the simplest way to make the most of these page sets.

The User Setup Wizard

The simplest way to add customized information to the DynaVox Language Applications page sets is to use the User Setup Wizard. This feature is designed to work with the active labels in the pre-programmed pages. Active labels are a unique version of the standard labels that can be used to place text on buttons. Instead of being manually assigned with a system keyboard, the text in an active label is automatically filled in and maintained by the Series 4 software. Active labels are often used for buttons that display the time and date. When active labels are used in conjunction with the User Setup Wizard, you enter your personal information into the User Setup Wizard one time. Then the information is automatically added to any buttons with active labels relating to personal information. For example, if you enter your name and address into the User Setup Wizard and then open a page with active labels set to "name" and "address," those labels will automatically be filled with correct name and address.

Begin to explore this feature by opening the User Setup Wizard:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

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4. Select the User Setup Wizard button in the Setup menu. The main window of the User

Setup Wizard will open.

The User Setup Wizard presents a series of windows that ask for specific information. The first window asks for your name, nickname and email address. When a text box in one of these windows is selected, a system keyboard popup will open to provide a way to add information to the text box. After entering text, select the OK button to close the system keyboard.

Navigation buttons are presented at the bottom of each User Setup Wizard window:

Clear All - This button is presented only on the first page of the User Setup Wizard. Select it to delete all of the current User Setup Wizard information. When you select the Clear All button, a confirmation window is presented and you must confirm that you want to clear your settings.

Next - Select the Next button to move to the next window in the User Setup Wizard.

Prev - Select the Prev button to go back to the previous window in the User Setup Wizard.

Finish - Select the Finish button when you have completed the User Setup Wizard. When you select this button, a User Setup Wizard Confirmation Page window is presented. Use this window to review your information. Select the Edit button to make changes and choose the Save button to save the information.

Cancel - Select the Cancel button to close the User Setup Wizard without saving anything new.

As you continue to work through the User Setup Wizard, you will be able to add the following information to the DynaVox Series 4 software:

Your name (first, middle and last) The name of the facility where you live Your nickname or receive therapy Your email address Your parents’ names Your age Your spouse’s name Your birthday The names of your sisters or brothers Your hobbies The names of your children Your address (primary and secondary) The names of your pets Your phone number (primary and secondary) The name of your school or employer

After you add your personal information (or information specific to the individual who will be using the DV4/MT4 device) to the User Setup Wizard, you will be presented with a review of the available selection methods. Use the scroll buttons on the right side of the viewport to scroll through the selection method

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descriptions. Think about the selection method you will be using. The next window will ask you to choose the page set you would like to use. To select a page set, choose from the options featured in the Page Set pull-down menu. Select the Page Set pull-down menu to see all the menu’s options. When you select one option, the menu will close and display only the option you selected. Try selecting the Show Me button to see a sample page from the page set you have selected.

Once you have added your information to the User Setup Wizard, select the Finish button. You will be presented with a confirmation page that lists all of your setup data. You may opt to select the Edit button and make changes. Selecting the Save button will preserve your data, close the User Setup Wizard and open the page set you just selected. Once these steps are completed, the DynaVox Series 4 software will use the personal information stored in the User Setup Wizard to automatically customize any page with active labels for user information.

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The Modify Button

The Modify button is the square, green button in the title bar at the top of the DV4/MT4 touch screen. This tool provides a simple way to define the characteristics of the elements of a page or popup, including the page or popup itself. To use this feature, select the Modify button (the green button will turn red when it is active) and then select the page element you want to modify. A menu will open to present customization tools that are specific to the element that you selected.

Modifying a Button

Select the Modify button (it will turn red until you make another selection) and then select a button. A Modify Button menu will open to display the following tools for modifying a single button:

Button Type - Use the Button Type pull-down menu to redefine the kind of button that has been selected.

Label - Use the Label text box to add a new label or to edit an existing one.

Audio Cues - Use the Audio Cue text box to add an audio cue or to edit an existing cue.

Symbol - Select the Symbol button to open the Select a Symbol menu, where you can add a new symbol or change the existing symbol.

Behaviors - Select the Behaviors button to open the Behavior Editor menu that can be used to add a new behavior or to make changes to the existing behaviors.

Clear - Select the Clear button to erase all the button’s attributes.

Button Color - Select the Button Color button to open the Color Selector menu that can be used

to select a new color for the button’s background. The Button Color button will always display the color that is currently selected.

Border Color - Select the Border Color button to open the Color Selector menu that can be used to choose a new color for the button’s border. The Border Color button always displays the current border color selection.

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Text Color - Select the Text Color button to open a Color Selector menu that can be used to

select a new color for the text in the button’s label. The Text Color button will always display the color that is currently selected for the label text.

Label Font - Select the Label Font button to open a Select Font menu that can be used to customize the font in the button’s label. The Label Font button always displays the current settings.

Scannable - Use the Scannable check box to indicate whether a button should be included in the scan pattern.

OK/Cancel - Select the OK button to accept new settings and close the Modify Button menu. Select the Cancel button to close the menu without accepting any new settings.

Modify Button Menu Steps

To customize a button with the Modify Button menu, follow these steps:

1. Select the green Modify button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen. Once selected, the button will turn red.

2. Select the button you want to edit. The Modify Button menu will open.

3. To change the button type, select the Button Type pull-down menu and then select one of the available options. The pull-down menu will close and display the chosen type.

4. To change the button label, select the Label text box (a system keyboard popup will open) and then complete the rest of this step:

4a. Use the system keyboard to enter the new label text.

4b. Select the OK button to close the system keyboard popup. The new label will appear in

the Label text box in the Modify Button menu.

4c. If the button already has a symbol, it will not be changed. Continue with step 5.

If the button does not have a symbol and the label you entered is not associated with a symbol, no symbol will be added to the button. Continue with step 5.

If the button does not have a symbol and the label has one associated symbol, the symbol will automatically be added to the button. The symbol will be displayed beside the Symbol button in the Modify Button menu. Continue with step 5.

If the button does not have a symbol and the label has more than one associated symbol, the Select a Symbol menu will open. Select the symbol you want to use and then select

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the OK button. The symbol you selected will be displayed beside the Symbol button in the Modify Button menu. Continue with step 5.

5. To change the button’s audio cue, select the Audio Cue text box (a system keyboard popup

will open) and then complete the rest of this step:

5a. Use the system keyboard to enter the new audio cue text.

5b. Select the OK button to close the system keyboard popup. The new audio cue will appear

in the Audio Cue text box in the Modify Button menu.

6. To change the button’s symbol, select the Symbol button (the Select a Symbol menu will

open) and then complete the rest of this step:

6a. Select the Search text box. A system keyboard popup will open.

6b. Use the system keyboard to enter the name of the symbol you want to use.

6c. Select the OK button to close the system keyboard. All the symbols for the name you

entered will be displayed in the viewport on the right side of the Select a Symbol menu.

6d. Select a symbol in the right viewport.

6e. Select the OK button to close the Select a Symbol menu. The symbol you chose will be

displayed beside the Symbol button in the Modify Button menu.

7. To change the behavior of the button, select the Behaviors button (the Behavior Editor menu

will open) and then complete the rest of this step:

7a. Select the Behaviors pull-down menu. The pull-down menu will expand to display a list of

behavior categories.

7b. Select a behavior category from the pull-down menu. The viewport in the Behaviors group

box will display the names of the individual behaviors within the selected category.

7c. Select a single behavior from the viewport.

7d. Select the Add button. If no additional information is required to complete the behavior,

it will be added to the Steps viewport. If the behavior requires additional information, a window will request this information. Use the window to supply the information and then select the OK button to return to the Behavior Editor menu.

7e. If you want to add another behavior to the Steps viewport, repeat the steps above. If

multiple behaviors are assigned, they will be performed in the order in which they appear in the Steps viewport.

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7f. If you want to change any of the behaviors that have been added, select the behavior in

the Steps viewport and then select one of the following buttons:

Move Up

The behavior will change positions with the behavior above it in the viewport list.

Edit

If the behavior includes additional information (for example, text, a sound file or a page name), a menu will open to provide the tools for editing this information.

Delete

The behavior will be permanently removed from the viewport list.

Move Down

The behavior will change positions with the behavior below it in the viewport list.

7g. When you have finished adding behaviors to the Steps viewport, select the OK button to

close the Behavior Editor menu. The selected behaviors are now displayed beside the Behaviors button in the Modify Button menu.

8. The same basic steps can be used to select a new color for three parts of the button: the background, the font and the border. To select a new color for one of these areas, select the Button Color button, the Border Color button or the Text Color button (the Color Selector menu will open) and then complete the rest of this step:

8a. Select the color you want to use from the color swatch buttons. The large, square swatch

on the right side of the Color Selector menu will fill with the selected color.

8b. Select the OK button to close the Color Selector menu. In the Modify Button menu, the

button you selected will fill with the color you chose.

9. To change the button label font style, select the Label Font button (the Select Font menu will open) and them complete the rest of this step:

9a. To change the label font, select the Font pull-down menu and then select one option.

9b. To change the font size, select the Size pull-down menu and then select one option.

9c. To make the font bold, select the Bold check box.

9d. To make the font italic, select the Italic check box.

9e. Look at the Example box to see a sample of the font styles you have chosen. If necessary,

repeat the steps above to make additional changes to the font settings.

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9f. Select the OK button to close the Select Font menu. In the Modify Button menu, the new

font settings will be displayed in the Label Font button.

10. If you will be scanning, but do not want the selected button to be included in the scan

pattern, make sure that the Scannable check box is not selected. If this box is selected, the button will be scanned. If it is not selected, the button will not be scanned.

11. To empty the button of all its contents and settings, select the Clear button.

12. Select the OK button to save all your changes and close the Modify Button menu.

Note: To see step-by-step instructions for using the individual Modify Button menu options, please

refer to the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your DV4/MT4.

Modifying a Page

Select the Modify button (it will turn red until you make another selection) and then select the page background. The Modify Page menu will open to display tools for modifying a page:

Color - Select the Edit button in the Color group box to choose a page background color. The display square shows the current color.

Background Mode - Select the Background Mode pull-down menu to specify the

characteristics of the page’s background.

Background Picture - If you are using a picture as the page background, select the Background Picture button to choose an image file.

Open Page Behaviors - Select the Behavior Editor button in this group box to assign or edit

the behaviors that will be activated as soon as the page is opened.

Close Page Behaviors - Select the Behavior Editor button in this group box to assign or edit the behaviors that will be activated as soon as the page is closed.

Keep Scanning Inside - If you are using the group scanning selection method, use the Keep Scanning Inside pull-down menu to specify how the scan pattern should behave. If this feature is

turned on, the scan pattern will repeat inside the box until a selection is made. If this feature is turned off, the scan pattern will proceed through the entire scan pattern before repeating.

Audio Cue - Select the Audio Cue text box to add or edit an audio cue.

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OK/Cancel - Select the OK button to accept new settings and close the Modify Page menu. Select

the Cancel button to close the menu without accepting any new settings.

Note: To see step-by-step instructions for using any of the Modify Page menu options, please refer

to the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your DV4/MT4.

Modifying a Popup

Select the Modify button (it will turn red until you make another selection) and then select the background of a popup. The Modify Popup menu will open to display tools for modifying a popup:

Popup Style - Select the Popup Style pull-down menu to redefine the style of the popup window.

Border Color - Select the Edit button in the Border Color group box to define the border color for the selected popup. The display square shows the current color selection.

Text Color - Select the Edit button in the Text Color group box to define the color of the text in the popup title. The display square shows the current color selection.

Font - Select the Font button to define the font, size and style of the text in the popup label. The button shows the current font settings.

Text - Select the Text button to enter or edit the content of the popup’s text label. The button shows the current label.

On Page Jump - Select the On Page Jump pull-down menu to specify how the popup will behave when you select a page other than the page behind the popup.

Color - Select the Edit button in the Color group box to define the background color of the popup. The display square shows the current color selection.

Background Mode - Select the Background Mode pull-down menu to specify the characteristics of the popup’s background.

Background Picture - If you have chosen to use a picture as the background of the popup, select the Background Picture button to choose the image file that will be used.

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Open Page Behaviors - Select the Behavior Editor button in this group box to assign or edit the

behaviors that will be activated as soon as the popup is opened.

Close Page Behaviors - Select the Behavior Editor button in this group box to assign or edit the behaviors that will be activated as soon as the popup is closed.

Keep Scanning Inside - If you are using the group scanning selection method, use the Keep Scanning Inside pull-down menu to specify how the scan pattern should behave. If this feature is

turned on, the scan pattern will repeat inside the popup until a selection is made. If this feature is turned off, the scan pattern will proceed through the entire scan pattern before repeating.

Audio Cue - Select the Audio Cue text box to add an audio cue or to edit an existing cue.

OK/Cancel - Select the OK button to accept new settings and close the Modify Popup menu.

Select the Cancel button to close the menu without accepting any new settings.

Note: To see step-by-step instructions for using any of the Modify Popup menu options, please refer

to the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your DV4/MT4.

Modifying the Message Window

Select the Modify button (it will turn red until you make another selection) and then select the Message Window. The Modify Message menu will open to display tools for modifying the Message Window:

When Selected - Use the When Selected pull-down menu to specify what should happen when the Message Window is selected. When the Speak option is selected, the device will speak the text that is displayed in the Message Window. When the Move Cursor option is selected, the cursor will move to the place that is selected in the Message Window.

OK/Cancel - Select the OK button to accept new settings and close the Modify Message menu. Select the Cancel button to close the menu without accepting any new settings.

Modifying Other Page Elements

You can also use the Modify button to change objects like boxes, dividers, tab panes, search boxes, active areas, active labels and free-standing labels and symbols. For information on using the Modify button with these objects, please refer to the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your DV4/MT4.

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The Modify Pages Menu

The DynaVox Series 4 software also offers a Modify Pages menu that allows you to make changes to the features (but not the content) of several pages at one time. This menu can be accessed through the Page Browser menu with the following steps:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Tools Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Tools menu will open.

4. Select the Page Browser button. The Page Browser menu will open.

5. In the left viewport, select the page set folder that includes the pages you want to modify.

6. In the right viewport, select the check box beside every page you want to modify.

Note: The Modify Pages menu cannot be used to modify the page that is currently open. If

you want to make changes to the communication page that you are currently using, you must use the Page Navigator to open a new page before you can begin to select pages for the Modify Pages menu.

7. Select the Modify Pages button. The Modify Pages menu will open.

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Unlike the Modify Button menu, the Modify Pages menu cannot be used to change the content of an individual button. Instead, this menu can be used to customize the appearance and function of one or more pages. The Modify Pages menu offers the following options:

Message Window - Use the Message Window pull-down menu to add or delete the Message Window. The Message Window check box in the Modify Pages menu will be automatically selected if you make a change to the setting of this pull-down menu.

Button Font - Select the Select Font button to access the Select Font menu. This menu has tools for choosing a font, font size and font style (bold and/or italic) for the button labels. When a new setting is chosen in the Select Font menu, the Button Font check box will be automatically selected in the Modify Pages menu.

Button Color - Select the Button Color button to open the Color Selector menu and select a new color for all the buttons on the selected pages. The Button Color button will always display the color that is currently selected. When a new setting is chosen in the Color Selector menu, the Button Color check box will be automatically selected in the Modify Pages menu.

Background - Use the Background pull-down menu to change the type of background that is used for the selected pages. You may select one of several background types: Solid Color, Centered Image, Scaled Image, Tiled Image or Best Fit Image. If you are using a solid color background, use the Color button (to the right of the Background pull-down menu) to open the Color Selector menu and select a new color for the page backgrounds. The Color button will always display the color that is currently selected. If you are using an image as a page background, select the Image button to access the Select a Picture File menu with tools for choosing a picture file. If you create a new setting with any of these tools, the Background check box in the Modify Pages menu will be automatically selected.

Autofit Buttons - Select the Autofit Buttons check box if you want all of the symbols on the selected pages to be enlarged until they completely fill the available symbol properties.

Symbol Type - Use the Symbol Type pull-down menu if you want all of the symbols on the selected pages to be replaced with corresponding symbols from another symbol set. This pulldown menu features five choices: DynaSyms Classic, DynaSyms, PCS, System Symbols and None. When a new selection is made with this pull-down menu, the Symbol Type check box will be automatically selected.

Label Location - Use the Label Location pull-down menu to modify the placement of button labels on the selected pages. Labels can be placed at the top or bottom of buttons. When a new selection is made with this pull-down menu, the Label Location check box will be automatically selected.

Change Behaviors From - Use the Change Behaviors From pull-down menu to modify the behavior of the buttons on the selected pages. This pull-down menu provides two options: Insert to Speak and Speak to Insert. When a new selection is made with this pull-down menu, the Change Behaviors From check box will be automatically selected.

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OK/Cancel - Select the OK button to accept new settings and close the Modify Pages menu. Select

the Cancel button to close the menu without accepting any new settings.

To use the Modify Pages menu to customize the selected pages, follow these steps:

Note: Before beginning these steps, be sure that you have selected pages and opened the Modify

Pages menu. The steps for this process are available at the beginning of this section.

1. To modify the existence of a Message Window on all of the selected pages, select the

Message Window pull-down menu and then select one of the two available options:

Add

Select this option if you want to add a Message Window to all the selected pages.

Delete

Select this option if you want to remove the Message Window from all the selected pages.

When you make a change to this pull-down menu, the Message Window check box will be automatically selected.

2. To change the font that is used for button labels, select the Select Font button (the Select Font menu will open) and then complete the rest of this step.

2a. If you want to change the label font, select the Font pull-down menu and then select one

of the font options.

2b. If you want to change the font size, select the Size pull-down menu and then select one

of the size options.

2c. If you want the font to be bold, select the Bold check box.

2d. If you want the font to be italic, select the Italic check box.

2e. Look at the Example box to see a sample of the font styles you have chosen. If necessary,

repeat steps 2b through 2e to make additional changes to the font settings.

2f. Select the OK button to close the Select Font menu.

When you make a change in the Select Font menu, the Button Font check box will be automatically selected.

3. To change the color of all the buttons on the selected pages, select the Button Color button (the Color Selector menu will open) and then complete the rest of this step.

3a. Select the color you want to use from the buttons in the palette. The large, square swatch

on the right side of the Color Selector menu will fill with the selected color.

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3b. Select the OK button to close the Color Selector menu. In the Modify Pages menu, the

Button Color button will fill with the color you chose.

When you make a change in the Color Selector menu, the Button Color check box will be automatically selected.

4. To change the type of background for the selected pages, select the Background pull-down

menu and select one of the available options:

Solid Color

Select this option if you want the page background to be a solid color.

Centered Image

Select this option to add a selected picture to the center of the page background.

The picture will be displayed at its original size.

Scaled Image

Select this option to alter the size of a selected picture to make it fill the entire

page background.

Tiled Image

Select this option to fill the page background with small copies of a picture.

Best Fit Image

Select this option to alter the size of a selected picture to make it fill either the entire height or entire width of the background. The picture’s proportions will not change.

If you select a new option in this pull-down menu, the Background check box will be automatically selected.

5. To change the color of the selected pages (when a solid color background is in use), select the

Color button to the right of the Background pull-down menu. The Color Selector menu will open. Continue with the rest of this step.

5a. Select the color you want to use from the buttons in the palette. The large, square

swatch on the right side of the Color Selector menu will fill with the selected color.

5b. Select the OK button to close the Color Selector menu. In the Modify Pages menu, the

Color button will fill with the color you chose.

If you select a new color in this menu, the Background check box will be automatically selected.

6. To choose a new image for the background of the selected pages, select the Image button.

The Select a Picture File menu will open. Continue with the rest of this step.

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Note: A picture that will be used as the background of a communication page must be

stored in the Images folder on the device’s main data storage card. If the picture is not stored on the device, the software will be unable to find it when the page is opened. If you have not already imported and stored the picture you want to use, please refer to the steps for Importing a Digital Picture in the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your DV4/MT4.

6a. In the right viewport of the Select a Picture File menu, select the name of the picture

file you want to use.

6b. Select the OK button to close the Select a Picture File menu. In the Modify Pages

menu, the name of the file you selected will now be displayed in the Images button.

If you choose a new image in this menu, the Background check box will be automatically selected.

7. If you want to use the Autofit feature to enlarge the symbols until they completely fill the

symbol properties, select the Autofit Buttons check box.

8. If you want to replace the existing symbols with symbols from a different symbol set, select

the Symbol Type pull-down menu and then choose one of the available options: DynaSyms Classic, DynaSyms, PCS (if available), System Symbols or None.

9. If you want to modify the location of the labels within the buttons, select the Label Location

pull-down menu and then select one of the available locations: To p and Bottom.

10. Most buttons have a vocabulary that either speaks vocabulary or inserts it into the Message Window. If you want to modify this behavior in the buttons on your selected pages, select the

Change Behaviors From pull-down menu and then select one of the two available options.

Insert to Speak

Select this option if you want to change all Insert Text and Insert Label behaviors to Speak Text and Speak Label behaviors.

Speak to Insert

Select this option if you want to change all Speak Text and Speak Label behaviors to Insert Text and Insert Label behaviors.

11. Select the OK button to close the Modify Pages menu.

12. Select the Ye s button to confirm that you want to permanently modify the selected pages.

13. Select the OK button to close the Page Browser menu.

14. Select the OK button to close the Tools menu.

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Section 6: Creating Pages

DynaVox Series 4 software provides the DynaVox Language Applications as a starting point for building your own unique communication pages. In addition to adding unique vocabulary to these pages, you may also want to customize your chosen page set with some original pages. Your DV4/MT4 device offers several ways to create your own personalized communication pages:

● Quick Page

● Skeleton Pages

● Page Wizard

● Page Editor (Advanced Page Editing)

These tools provide the most efficient way to create well-organized communication pages. When used to add original pages to the existing DynaVox Language Applications pages, these tools simplify page creation by providing a professionally-developed framework for your custom pages.

DynaVox Series 4 software also provides advanced editing tools for individuals who do not want to work with the existing framework of pages. Advanced editing tools are discussed briefly at the end of this section, and more detailed information is available in the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your DV4/MT4 device.

Quick Page

The Quick Page feature provides an efficient way to add vocabulary and symbols to copies of template pages. Quick Page also promotes consistency in page layout and navigation strategies, making it easy to move from one page to another while you are using your DV4/MT4 to communicate. The templates used in the Quick Page feature are based on the layouts of the DynaVox Language Applications page sets and skeleton page sets that are available on your device. This allows you to build customized pages from templates that match the page set you are using.

Note: Using Quick Page will not permanently change the chosen template. Quick Page creates a new

page by using a copy of the template.

Templates for Quick Page can be selected in the Interface Features menu. If at least one template is not specified before the Quick Page feature is opened, you will be asked to choose a template at that time. Once a template is chosen, the Quick Page feature guides you through the process of adding vocabulary to buttons on a copy of the template page. If symbols are associated with the vocabulary you choose, they will be automatically added to the buttons. Template buttons may be pre-programmed with behaviors that will make sure the buttons perform specific actions when they are selected.

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Selecting Templates for Quick Page

Before using Quick Page to create new pages, follow these steps to select at least one template:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

4. Select the Interface Features button. The Interface Features menu will open.

5. Select the Quick Page Templates button. The Quick Page Templates menu will open.

This menu features a large viewport where a list of selected templates can be created. The Add and Delete buttons to the right of the viewport can be used to edit the list.

6. Select the Add button. The Select Template menu will open.

The left viewport in the Select Template menu contains a list of the page sets. Each page set is displayed as an individual folder. When a page set folder is selected, the right viewport will display a list of the templates that compliment the page set. When the Select Template menu opens, the page set that you are currently using will be selected and the templates in the right viewport are intended to be used with the set of pages that is open on your device.

7. In the right viewport, select the name of the template you want to use.

Note: If you want to select a template from another page set, use the scroll buttons beside

the left viewport to look through the available page set folders. Select the folder for the page set you want to use and then select a template from the right viewport.

8. Select the OK button to close the Select Template menu. The name of the template you

selected will now be displayed in the Quick Page Templates menu.

9. If you want to select another template, repeat steps 6 through 8.

10. Select the OK button to close the Interface Features menu.

11. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu.

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Once these steps have been completed, your list of chosen templates will be presented in a Quick Page Templates menu whenever the Quick Page feature is launched.

Adding Vocabulary to Buttons with Quick Page

To use the Quick Page feature to create a new page, use the following steps:

Note: When a page is created with the Quick Page feature, it will be added to the page set that is

currently open. Before beginning these steps, make sure that you know which page set is active.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Page Editing in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Quick Page in the second pull-down menu.

4. If one default template is listed in the Quick Page Templates menu, a copy of the template

will be opened and an Enter New Page Name system keyboard popup will be presented. Continue with step 5.

If more than one template is listed in the Quick Page Templates menu, the Quick Page

Templates menu will open. Select a template and then select the OK button. When an Enter New Page Name system keyboard popup is presented, continue with step 5.

If no templates are listed in the Quick Page Templates menu, the Select Template menu will open. Select the template you want to use (see steps 7 through 8 under Selecting Templates for Quick Page) and then select the OK button. When an Enter New Page Name system keyboard popup is presented, continue with step 5.

5. Use the system keyboard to type in a name for your new page.

6. Select the OK button to close the keyboard popup. A template copy will open and the Enter

Label window will be presented.

7. Select the text box in the Enter Label window to access a system keyboard popup.

Note: Select the Skip to Next button in the Enter Label window if you want to skip one

button and then continue with the next. If you want to stop adding content, select the Stop Asking button in the Enter Label window.

8. Use the system keyboard to type in a label for the first button.

9. Select the OK button to close the system keyboard popup. The new label will be added to the

first button on the template.

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10. If the label you entered has one associated symbol, the symbol will automatically be added to the button with the new label. Another Enter Label window will be presented (if there is another button to fill) and you can repeat steps 7 through 9.

If the label you entered is not associated with a symbol, only the label will be added to the button. Another Enter Label window will be presented (if there is another button to fill) and you can repeat steps 7 through 9.

If the label you entered is associated with more than one symbol, the Select a Symbol menu will open. The viewport in the Select a Symbol menu will display all the symbols that are associated with the label you entered. Select the symbol you want to use and then select the OK button to close the menu. Another Enter Label window will be presented (if there is another button to fill) and you can repeat steps 7 through 9.

The Quick Page feature provides three buttons to provide flexibility as you are adding vocabulary to your new page:

Next - Select the Next button to skip to the next button.

Prev - Select the Prev button to return to the previous button.

Stop Asking - Select the Stop Asking button if you want to stop adding vocabulary to the page.

Any remaining buttons will be left empty.

When you have finished adding labels and symbols, the page will be automatically saved under the name you assigned to it. You may now use your new page to communicate.

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The Skeleton Pages

The skeleton pages are blank pages and popups that can be modified to create unique page sets. Each skeleton page set is a group of pages and popups that are already linked together, providing a consistent navigational strategy. Skeleton pages are like templates in that they provide a platform for pages of uniquely customized vocabulary. The pages and buttons have already been created, organized and assigned a navigational strategy. The only remaining task is assigning vocabulary and behaviors to the buttons. Unlike templates, which must be copied and saved as pages before being customized, the original skeleton pages will be permanently changed when they are customized.

Opening a Skeleton Page Set

To open a skeleton page set, follow these steps:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

3. Select Page Navigator in the second pull-down menu. The Page Navigator menu will open.

4. Select the down arrow button for the left viewport to scroll down to the Skeleton Page Sets

folder.

5. Select the expansion box beside the Skeleton Page Sets folder to see all the skeleton page

sets.

6. Select the folder for the skeleton page set you want to use. The right viewport will display

the names of all the pages in the chosen set.

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7. In the right viewport, select the name of the skeleton page you want to use.

Note: If you are using a skeleton page set to create your own page set, be sure to start by

customizing the main (master) page of the page set:

age Set Master Page 15 Button (Skeleton) Page Set 15 button master 15 Button Tab (Skeleton) Page Set 15 button tab skeleton 30 Button (Skeleton) Page Set 30 master 40 Button Symbol (Skeleton) Page Set 40SymMaster 40 Button Tab (Skeleton) Page Set 40 tab page 01 8 Button (Skeleton) Page Set 8 master

8. Select the Go to Page button to close the Page Navigator menu and open the selected page.

Customizing a Skeleton Page

When the main page of your chosen skeleton page set opens, you can start customizing the skeleton pages by following these steps (these steps do not require the use of the advanced editing tools):

Note: Skeleton pages are not template copies. Remember that saving changes to the skeleton pages

will permanently alter the original skeleton pages.

1. Select the green Modify button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen. Once selected, the button will turn red.

2. Select the first button you want to customize. The Modify Button menu will open.

3. Use the options in the Modify Button menu to customize the selected button. Refer to the

Modify Button steps in Section 5 of this Quick Start to learn more about using the Modify Button menu options.

4. When the button has been customized, select the OK button to save changes and close the Modify Button menu. This will permanently save your changes to the skeleton page.

5. Continue to fill buttons by selecting the Modify button and then using the features of the Modify Button menu.

If you want to change the appearance of your selected set of skeleton pages, you can use the Modify Pages menu (see Section 5 in this Quick Start for more information) to modify several pages at one time.

Changes to the selected skeleton page will be saved under the page’s original name in the Skeleton Page Sets folder in the Page Navigator menu. To learn about moving the page to another folder or changing its name, please refer to the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your DV4/MT4.

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Page Wizard

The Page Wizard is another feature that can be used to simplify the creation of a new communication page, popup or template. The windows of the Page Wizard walk you step-by-step through choosing the characteristics of a new page. Tools in the Page Wizard can be used to choose an overall page layout and page elements like the Message Window, buttons and tab controls. The visual characteristics and function of each element can also be defined. When the customized page is complete, it can be saved as a communication page or popup, or as a template that can be used for the creation of more pages.

To launch the Page Wizard, use the following steps:

Note: It is important to note that the new page or template you create using the Page Wizard will

be saved in the same directory as the page that is open when you launch the Page Wizard. Consider this before opening the Page Wizard to ensure that the page or template you create is saved in a directory that you will remember.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Page Editing in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Page Wizard in the second pull-down menu.

The Page Wizard windows are divided into two boxes. The tools in the box on the left can be used to select page elements. The Preview box on the right displays a dynamic preview of the page.

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The navigation buttons at the bottom of each Page Wizard window can be used to step forward or backward through the page creation process. These buttons include:

Next - Select this button to move to the next window in the Page Wizard. The Next button will be unavailable if an element on the current window needs to be further defined.

Prev - Select this button to return to the previous window in the Page Wizard.

Exit the Page Wizard - Select this button to stop designing a page. You have the option to save

the progress you have made, or to close the Page Wizard without saving your work.

Create the Page - Select this button to create the page as it currently exists, without continuing to add information.

The Page Wizard provides tools for creating pages and popups that are as simple or complex as your individual communication needs. Before you begin to create a new page with the Page Wizard, you will be asked to choose a level of complexity for your page layout. The Select complexity level: pull-down menu in the first window of the Page Wizard offers a choice between two levels of complexity:

Beginner - The beginner level allows you to use one page layout on a communication page. The page can contain any number of buttons but only one primary page layout.

Expert - The expert level provides options that are not available in the beginner level, including additional windows with advanced options for defining the elements of a page layout. Use the expert-level Page Wizard tools to:

● Define every aspect of each individual button on the page layout. The Behavior Editor

menu can be used to program a button to perform multiple actions.

● Change the margins of the active area in a page, popup or set of tab controls.

● Define the characteristics of every tab in a set of tab controls.

● Add a new page layout to any section of a page that contains a button grid. Multiple

organizational layers can be used on a page or popup.

The second window of the Page Wizard asks you to select a layout for your new page. A page layout defines the elements that are available on a page, as well as their relative sizes and positions. A page layout can include buttons (in columns, rows or grids), a Message Window, a Search Box or tab controls. The Page Wizard provides several standard page layouts that can be used as a starting point for new pages and popups. The Page Layout box displays the layout options in the Select a layout: viewport. The selected layout will be outlined in blue in this viewport and displayed in the Preview box.

Note: In the sample layouts, small blocks with buttons and dotted lines indicate areas of the page

where button grids can be placed. The sample button layout does not reflect the way the page will look. Any number of buttons can be used in the designated area.

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Once you select a page layout, you use the next windows to select the following characteristics of the page or popup you are creating:

● Audio cues for buttons

● Background colors for boxes, pages and buttons

● Border colors for boxes, pages and buttons

● Border thickness for buttons

● Button behaviors and symbols

● Button type

● Button visual style

● Horizontal proportions and space for row items

● Labels, colors, fonts, text and justification

● Message Window behaviors

● Number of columns/rows

● Number of tab panes

● Search parameters for Search boxes

● Vertical proportions and space for column items

Once you have selected a page layout, the Page Wizard will continue to present the appropriate tools to define the elements on your selected page. Since the options that are presented depend on your chosen level of complexity and the page layout that you selected, there is no definitive step-by-step sequence of instructions to take you through the remainder of the Page Wizard windows. Simply work through the options that are presented in each new window.

When you have defined all the elements in your selected page layout, you will be taken to the Page Wizard complete window. This window provides tools for saving the new layout as a communication page or popup, or as a template for future page creation. Once your layout has been saved, you can open the page, popup or template with the Page Navigator menu.

Using the Page Editing Preferences Wizard

You can make the creation of a page with Page Wizard an even quicker process by first using the Page Editing Preferences Wizard to record some default page creation settings. Any options that you select in the Page Editing Preferences Wizard will be automatically applied to all new pages (the Page Wizard does provide options if you want a page to differ from the default). The Page Editing Preferences Wizard can be found in the main pull-down menu, under the Page Editing option.

To launch the Page Editing Preferences Wizard, use the following steps:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Page Editing in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Preference Wizard in the second pull-down menu.

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The Page Editing Preferences Wizard offers navigation buttons like those in the User Setup Wizard:

Next - Select the Next button to move to the next window in the Page Editing Preferences Wizard.

Prev - Select the Prev button to go back to the previous window in the Page Editing Preferences Wizard.

Finish - The Finish button should be selected when you have completed all the pages in the Page Editing Preferences Wizard. When this button is selected, a Confirmation Page window will be presented. Use this window to review your information. Select the Edit button to make changes and choose the Save button to save the information.

Cancel - Selecting the Cancel button will close the Page Editing Preferences Wizard without saving anything new.

You can use the Page Editing Preferences Wizard to create default settings for the following aspects of your communication pages:

● Page preferences (color)

● Plain button preferences (button color, border color, font, symbol, behavior)

● Symbol button preferences (button color, border color, font, symbol, behavior)

● Go To button preferences (button color, border color, font, symbol, behavior)

When you have completed your default settings, select the Finish button. You will be presented with a confirmation page that lists all of your choices. If you want to make any changes, select the Edit button and then select the item that you want to change. Selecting the Save button will preserve your data and close the Page Editing Preferences Wizard.

The default settings you selected in the Page Editing Preferences Wizard will now be automatically applied whenever you begin to create a new communication page in the Page Wizard. Remember, though, that you do not have to use these settings for every new page that you create. You can use the Page Wizard to make unique selections for any new page.

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Page Editor

The DynaVox Series 4 software provides advanced editing tools in addition to customization tools like the User Setup Wizard, the Modify button, Quick Page and the skeleton pages. These advanced editing features, available in the Page Editor, provide a page creation option when you want to create original pages without relying on the use of pre-programmed pages and templates.

When the Page Editor is open, your DV4/MT4 device is in Page Edit mode. Page Edit mode can be used only for creating and changing communication pages. Your device’s communication abilities will be temporarily suspended and the contents of the Message Window will be hidden. If any text was displayed in the Message Window when the Page Editor was opened, it will be restored when the Page Editor is closed.

You can open the Page Editor by completing the following steps:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Page Editing in the main pull-down menu.

3. Select Page Editor in the second pull-down menu.

Once you have completed these three steps, your device is in Page Edit mode. When you want to close the Page Editor, you can follow these steps:

1. Select the pull-down menu button.

2. Select Exit Page Editor in the pull-down menu.

Note: For step-by-step information on using the Page Editor, please refer to the DynaVox Series 4

Searchable Help on the CD that came with your device.

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Section 7: Rate Enhancement

and Environmental Control

Rate Enhancement

DynaVox Series 4 devices offer rate enhancement features that can help you communicate more quickly and efficiently. These features include word prediction, context prediction, flexible abbreviation, abbreviation expansion and macros. Rate enhancement reduces the number of selections you must make to perform a task. When you make less selections, your communication rate will be faster.

Prediction

Prediction can be used with keyboard pages and popups that include predictor buttons. As you use the keyboard buttons to compose a message, the prediction feature anticipates your word choices and displays various options for quick selection. These word choices are displayed in predictor buttons. If the software predicts the word you are trying to compose, you can save time by selecting the predictor button that features the correct word. This will immediately send the word to the Message Window, allowing you to simply move on to the next word.

Predictor Buttons

Page Name: 50 qwerty keyboard

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Prediction draws its selections from the Series 4 dictionary. You can make your own personal vocabulary (including names, single words, multiple word phrases and full sentences) available for word prediction by adding these items to the dictionary. To make the most of word prediction, create dictionary entries for the names of family, friends, businesses, towns, hobbies, foods, movies or anything you talk about often. When you create these dictionary entries, be sure to give them fairly high frequencies. Frequency is an assigned number (1-100) that reflects the number of times a word is used in your normal conversation. Words with low frequencies are seldom used. Words with high frequencies tend to be used often and are predicted more quickly. You may want to try giving a dictionary entry that you will use every day a frequency between 75 and 100.

Experiment with prediction by following the example below. Word prediction is activated as a default setting when you receive your device, so begin by opening a keyboard page with predictor buttons:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

3. Select Page Navigator in the second pull-down menu. The Page Navigator menu will open.

4. Select the Keyboard Pages folder in the left viewport.

5. Select the 50 qwerty keyboard page in the right viewport.

6. Select the Go to Page button to close the Page Navigator menu and open the selected

keyboard page.

Once the keyboard page is open, you may try to use word prediction. Note the five predictor buttons just below the Message Window. In this exercise, use word prediction to complete the sentence “I like ice cream.”

1. Because it is used so frequently, the word I is usually predicted before you begin typing.

Select the I predictor button to add I to the Message Window. A space will be automatically added behind the word.

2. Select the L button. Like will appear in one of the predictor buttons.

3. Select the Like predictor button to add like to the Message Window. A space will be

automatically added behind the word.

4. Select the I button.

5. Select the C button. Ice- cream will be displayed in a predictor button. (If ice- cream is not

displayed in one of the predictor buttons, try selecting the E button.)

6. Select the ice-cream predictor button to add the word to the Message Window. A space will

be automatically added behind the word.

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7. Select the Message Window to speak your new message.

If you composed this sentence without word prediction features, you would need to make 16 button selections. With word prediction, the sentence was composed with only six selections.

Context Prediction

The word prediction feature can be enhanced with context prediction. When this feature is active, the software anticipates word selections based on the grammatical structure of the sentence you are typing. For context prediction to function efficiently, all dictionary entries must be assigned the correct part of speech. When you receive your device, context prediction is activated as a default setting.

Flexible Abbreviation

Flexible abbreviation is a rate enhancement feature that is especially helpful for names and long phrases. If dictionary entries are created for words, names, sentences and phrases that you use often, then those items can be automatically predicted by this feature. When you use keyboard buttons to select letters, the flexible abbreviation expansion feature will search the dictionary and present items that include the given letters in the same sequence. You then can choose the predicted items instead of typing out the rest of the word or phrase. Flexible abbreviation expansion is especially simple to use as no specifically defined abbreviations are required. You may type abbreviations without needing to memorize one specific abbreviation. Flexible abbreviation expansion can accelerate your communication if you include frequently used greetings, farewells and questions in your device’s dictionary.

Try the example below (using the 50 qwerty keyboard page) to see how the flexible abbreviation feature works. In this example, you will use flexible abbreviation to predict the question “What TV show do you want to watch?” This question is already programmed into the DynaVox dictionary.

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1. Select the W button.

2. Select the T button.

3. Select the V button. “What

TV show do you want to watch?” will be presented in one of the predictor buttons.

5. Select the What TV show

do you want to watch?

button. The question will be sent to the Message Window.

Flexible abbreviation predicted this question from the letters you entered because the letters are found in the same sequence in the sentence: W

hat TV show do you want to

watch. With flexible abbreviation, it took only four selections to send this question to the Message Window. It would take 36 selections to completely type out this sentence on the system keyboard popup.

Abbreviation Expansion

Another way to accelerate message composition on a keyboard page is to use the DynaVox Series 4 abbreviation expansions feature. This feature allows you to define specific abbreviations for longer words and phrases, thereby reducing the number of letters you must enter to compose a message. Once you have defined a specific abbreviation in the software, the device will automatically supply the full word or phrase whenever the abbreviation is entered on a keyboard page or popup. For example, you may define “INY” as an abbreviation for “It’s nice to see you.” If the abbreviation expansions feature is active, “It’s nice to see you” will appear onscreen wherever you enter “INY” and then add a space.

Abbreviation expansions allow things you say often (greetings, introductions and questions, for example) to be sent to the Message Window with just a few selections. Since the abbreviation expansion feature is an active default setting when you receive your device, all you need to do to try out this feature is create a test abbreviation. Follow the step-by-steps below to create an abbreviation for “It’s nice to see you.”

1. Select the pull-down menu button.

2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

3. Select Tools Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Tools menu will open.

4. Select the Abbreviation Browser button. The Abbreviation Browser menu will open.

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5. Select the New button. An Enter Abbreviation system keyboard popup will open.

6. Use the keyboard buttons to enter INY and then select the OK button to close the keyboard

popup. An Enter Expansion system keyboard popup will open.

7. Use the keyboard buttons to enter It’s nice to see you and then select the OK button to close

the keyboard popup.

8. Select the Save to Card button.

9. Select the Yes button to confirm that you want to save the new abbreviation expansion to

your device’s main data storage card. This process, which will prevent your abbreviation expansions from being lost in the event of a device failure, may take a moment. An hourglass icon will be presented while the information is being saved to the data storage card.

10. Select the OK button to close the Abbreviation Browser menu.

11. Select the OK button to close the Tools menu.

The initials INY are now recorded as an abbreviation for “It’s nice to see you.” To see how this new abbreviation will work, use the steps from the word prediction exercise to open the a keyboard page again. Then follow these steps to test the abbreviation expansion:

1. Use the alphabet buttons on the keyboard page to enter INY.

2. Select the Space button. The phrase “It’s nice to see you” will automatically replace the

abbreviation in the Message Window.

3. Select the Message Window to speak the sentence.

Macros

You can also increase your speed on the DV4/MT4 device by using macros. The macro feature of DynaVox Series 4 software lets you create customized operations that include all the behaviors for completing a task that would typically require numerous selections. Once a macro has been created, it can be added to a button as part of an Activate Macro behavior. Macros promote efficiency since the Activate a Macro behavior enables you to launch all the steps in a macro with only one button selection.

Macros can be combined with other features of your DV4/MT4 device, like the DynaVox Series 4 environmental control capabilities. Create macros for activities you do often, like turning on the TV for favorite programs. A single macro could turn on the living room light, turn on the television, change the channel and speak the message "My favorite show is on."

Note: For step-by-step information on working with macros, please refer to your DynaVox Series 4

Searchable Help on the CD that came with your DV4/MT4.

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Environmental Control

Infrared remote control and computer access capabilities are built into DV4 and MT4 devices to provide added convenience. With DynaVox Series 4, you can use your DV4/MT4 access method to control an X-10 infrared system, use remote control commands for commercial appliances like televisions and compact disc players, or work with personal computers.

Environmental control commands and computer access commands are behaviors that can be assigned to buttons. Several of the DynaVox Language Applications page sets include pages with buttons for environmental control and computer access behaviors. You need only to add the specific codes for the appliance or computer that you want to use.

X-10 Environmental Control

X-10 environmental control method enables you to use a remote control to operate appliances that do not have infrared remote control capabilities. The X-10 signaling language allows control signals to be sent over existing electrical lines. You can use X-10 to:

● Control any appliance (like lamps and air conditioners) that plug into an electrical outlet

● Maintain privacy by opening and closing curtains or blinds

● Lock and unlock doors for safety

To use X-10 environmental control with your DV4/MT4, you will need an individual X-10 Appliance Module for each appliance. The X-10 Appliance Module must be specifically designed for the type of appliance that you intend to control.

You must also buy an X-10 Command Center for each of the rooms in which you plan to use X-10. Each X-10 Command Center includes specific codes that control the various X-10 Modules. You will not need to program any X-10 signals into your DV4/MT4 as the ability to communicate with these codes is already programmed into your device.

Infrared Remote Control

Infrared (IR) is an invisible, low frequency light that is used for wireless access to many home appliances like televisions, VCRs and stereos. The DynaVox Series 4 devices have the ability to learn IR codes to send signals to any appliance that can be used with an infrared remote control. To make use of DynaVox IR capabilities, you must teach your device the IR commands you want to use. The steps for teaching your DV4/MT4 an IR command are simple:

Note: Before beginning these steps you will need to get the remote control for the appliance you

want to control with your DynaVox device.

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

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2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

The Setup menu will open.

3. Select Tools Menu in the second pull-down

menu. The Tools menu will open.

4. Select the IR Browser button. The IR Browser

menu will open.

5. Select the New button. An IR Command

Name system keyboard popup will open.

6. Use the system keyboard to enter a name for the IR command (for example, TV on) and then select the OK button to close the system keyboard popup. The command name you entered will be added to the viewport in the IR Browser menu.

7. Select the check box to the left of the new command name.

8. Select the Learn button. The IR Learning window will open.

9. Select the Start IR Learning button. Note that the button becomes a Stop IR Learning button after it is selected.

10. Aim the remote control at the dark plastic panel on the front of the DynaVox device and

select the remote control button that you want the device to learn.

11. Once the command has been sent, select the Stop IR Learning button.

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12. Select the OK button when the learning is successful.

13. To test your new IR command, point the the dark plastic section on the front of your device

at the appliance that the command will control. Select the Test button to send the command.

14. Select the OK button to close the IR Browser menu.

15. Select the OK button to close the Tools menu.

Your device has now learned an infrared remote control command. Before you can use your DV4/MT4 to send the command to the intended appliance, you must add the command to a button with an environmental control behavior. Once the Perform IR Command behavior is added to a button, you will only have to select the button to send the infrared signal.

The DynaVox Series 4 Language Applications page sets include pages that were designed to help you use a DV4/MT4 device as an environmental control unit (ECU). The following list includes the main environmental control page for each page set. Some of these pages can be used independently, and some contain Go To buttons that link to other pages with environmental control buttons.

age Set Environmental Control Page

8 Button Preschool 8 TV popup (preschool) 8 Button Auditory Scanning 08 remote controls 12 Button Adult 12 Adult Television 15 Button Auditory Scanning 15 as tv remote 15 Button Teen 15 ecu (teen) 30 Button Child 30 child ecu 40 Button Conversation 40 home tab (adult) 40 Button Symbol (skeleton pages) 40SymECU Gateway 20 g20tab Gateway 30 g30tab Gateway 40 g40tabset Gateway 60 g60tabs Gateway Pro gpro ecu new

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The buttons in these pages are intended to have Perform IR Command behaviors. The labels and symbols in these buttons are representative of individual IR commands. To use one of the ECU pages, you need only to select each button and program it with a Perform IR Command behavior and the appropriate remote control command. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Select the green Modify button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen. The button will

turn red.

2. Select the button you want to modify. The Modify Button menu will open.

3. Select the Behaviors button. The Behavior Editor menu will open.

4. Select the Behaviors pull-down menu. The pull-down menu will expand.

5. Select Environmental Control from the pull-down menu. The pull-down menu will close and

all the available environmental control behaviors will be listed in the left viewport.

6. Select the Perform IR Command

behavior.

7. Select the Add button. The IR

Browser menu will open. Any available commands will be listed in its viewport.

8. Select the name of the IR command

you want to assign.

9. Select the OK button to close the

IR Browser menu. The Perform IR Command behavior and the name

of the command you just selected will be listed in the Steps viewport of the Behavior Editor menu.

10. Select the OK button to close the Behavior Editor menu. The Perform IR Command behavior

will now be listed next to the Behaviors button in the Modify Button menu.

11. Select the OK button to close the Modify Button menu.

You now have a functioning IR command button. To try out the new button behavior, aim the dark plastic panel on the front of your device at the appliance you want to control. Select the button with the Perform IR Command behavior and the infrared command will be sent to the appliance.

You may also opt to add an infrared command to a button that is not on an ECU page. When doing this, you should also use the Modify Button menu to add a label and a symbol to the selected button.

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Computer Access

Many individuals who use DynaVox devices have educational, professional and personal reasons to use computers. With DynaVox Series 4 computer access features, you can use your DV4/MT4 to:

● Use commercial software programs ● Surf the Internet

● Compose and send e-mails ● Generate text documents

● Send instant messages ● Send information to a printer

There are several different ways you can use your DV4/MT4 device to access your computer. You can connect an AccessIT device to your computer and use it to receive infrared signals from your DV4/MT4. You can also use a serial cable connection between your DV4/MT4 and the computer, in combination with computer access software like SerialKeys or AACKeys.

Whether you are using an infrared device or a serial cable connection, your DV4/MT4 device must have a way to know that it should send your selections to the computer instead of (or in addition to) the Message Window. You can accomplish this by using buttons with Computer Access behaviors or by using your device’s Alternate Output mode.

Setting Up Computer Access

Prepare your DV4/MT4 device for computer access by following these steps:

1. To use infrared computer access, plug the AccessIT cable into a USB port on your Windows or

Macintosh computer. (Windows computers may display a series of Found New Hardware windows as the AccessIT is recognized.)

To use computer access software (SerialKeys or AACKeys), establish a cable connection by plugging the round end of the serial cable into the serial port on your DV4/MT4 device. Plug the wide end of the cable into the computer.

2. On your DV4/MT4, select the pull-down menu in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

3. Select Setup in the pull-down menu.

4. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

5. Select the Input/Output Settings button. The Input/Output Settings menu will open.

6. Select the Computer Access pull-down menu and choose one of the available options:

To use an AccessIT infrared device, select the AccessIT option. To use SerialKeys or AACKeys software, select the SerialKeys option.

7. Select the OK button to exit the Input/Output Settings menu.

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8. Select the OK button to exit the Setup menu.

Note: If you are using SerialKeys or AACKeys software with your computer, some additional computer

setup will be required. Follow the instructions for your software. Additional tips are included in the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your DV4/MT4.

Computer Access Behaviors

The behaviors in the Computer Access category enable your DV4/MT4 to convert button selections into keyboard and mouse inputs for the computer. You can use the Modify button (as described in Section 5: Customizing Pages in this Quick Start) to add these behaviors to buttons on any communication page. Many of the DynaVox Series 4 Language Applications page sets provide computer access pages with buttons that already include the behaviors for sending keystrokes, mouse moves and basic computer commands. If you have already followed the steps for setting up computer access, these pages can be used for computer access as soon as they are opened.

age Set Computer Access Page

8 Button Preschool 8 computer popup (preschool) 8 Button Auditory Scanning 08 computer access 15 Button Auditory Scanning 15 as computer access home 15 Button Teen 15 computer (teen) 30 Button Child 30 Child computer commands 40 Button Conversation 40 home tab (adult) Gateway 60 g60 computer access Gateway Pro gpro computer access

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Alternate Output

DynaVox Series 4 devices also offer Alternate Output, a computer access method that enables you to send information to a computer from any communication page without using computer access behaviors. Alternate output is an excellent way to compose e-mails or other text documents because it allows you to employ the rate enhancement features on the DV4/MT4 device. Since special computer access pages are not required, you can use symbol buttons that feature whole words, phrases or sentences to compose messages instead of typing letter by letter. When buttons are selected, the output of information to a computer will depend on the behaviors that are programmed into each button. If a button has a Speak Text or Speak Label behavior, vocabulary will be automatically sent to the computer when the button is selected. If a button has an Insert Text or Insert Label behavior, vocabulary will be sent to the Message Window when the button is selected. The vocabulary will be sent to the computer as soon as the Message Window is selected.

Computer access behaviors are not necessary for Alternate Output, but they can be used to enhance it. Unless buttons with computer access behaviors exist on the communication pages you are using, Alternate Access mode will not have the ability to transmit mouse moves or computer commands. In this case, a blank e-mail or other word processing file must be open on the computer and ready to receive information before Alternate Output can be used. For optimum computer access through Alternate Access, you should try using a computer command page in addition to your communication pages.

Since Alternate Output mode automatically applies computer access behaviors to standard communication pages with buttons that do not feature computer commands, this feature must be activated and deactivated. This can be done when the Alternate Output command is added as a behavior to a button. When the Alternate Output button is selected, the Alternate Output Options menu will open and allow you to enable or disable the feature.

To set up Alternate Output by adding it to a button, follow these steps:

1. Select the green Modify button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen. The button will

turn red.

2. Select the button you want to use to access Alternate Output. The Modify Button menu will

open.

3. Select the Label text box and use the system keyboard to add Alternate Output as the

button’s new label.

4. Select the Symbol button and use the Select a Symbol menu to choose an appropriate symbol,

such as computer.

5. Select the Behaviors button in the Modify Button menu. The Behavior Editor menu will open.

6. Select the Behaviors pull-down menu. The pull-down menu will expand.

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7. Select Message Window Operations from the pull-down menu. The pull-down menu will close and the Message Window operations behaviors will be listed in the left viewport.

8. Select the Alternate Output behavior.

9. Select the Add button. The Alternate Output behavior will be added to the Steps viewport.

11. Select the OK button to close the Behavior Editor menu. The Alternate Output behavior will now be listed next to the Behaviors button in the Modify Button menu.

11. Select the OK button to close the Modify Button menu.

When your Alternate Output button is complete, you are ready to try this method of computer access by following these steps:

1. Select the Alternate Output button. The Alternate Output Options menu will open.

2. Select the Enable Alternate Output check box.

3. If you want your device to speak words as it is sending them to the computer, select the Use Speech Engine check box.

4. Select the Alternate Output Destination pull-down menu and then select one of the available options:

COM 1

Select this option if you have connected your DV4/MT4 device to the computer with a Serial cable.

AccessIT

Select this option if you are using an AccessIT infrared device.

5. Select the OK button to close the menu.

Your device is now in alternate output mode. Try composing some text in the Message Window. When you select the Message Window, the text will be sent to the e-mail or word processing file that is open on your computer.

When you have finished sending text to your computer, select the Alternate Output button again and deselect the Enable Alternate Output check box. This will return your DV4/MT4 device to its normal state.

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Section 8: Backing Up, Restoring

and Upgrading

Backing Up

It is extremely important to back up your DynaVox Series 4 device after adding information or making changes. Backing up creates a copy of your information and can help prevent data loss in the event of a device failure. Once your user data is backed up, it can be restored to your device any time it is needed. The instructions in this section outline the recommended best practice for backing up a DV4/MT4 device.

When you complete the backup procedure, the DynaVox Series 4 software creates a backup (.bck) file includes the following information:

● Abbreviation expansions ● Pronunciation exceptions

● Communication pages ● Reminders

● Dictionary entries ● Selection method settings

● IR commands ● User preferences

● Macros ● User Setup Wizard information

● MP3 play lists

The backup file will not include the contents of the User Files folder (found in the File Browser menu). The User Files folder is meant to be a central storage spot. It includes sub-folders for Exports (files that will be shared), Images, MP3, Songs and Sounds. It is important to be aware of the User Files folder and to use it correctly as you are programming. Information that is saved in this folder will be less likely to be lost or overlooked than files that are saved in random places.

The User Files folder is not added to the backup file during the backup procedure. This means that if your image files, MP3 files, song files and sounds (digital recordings) are lost in a crash, they will not be brought back when you restore information from a backup file. The best way to preserve these files is to store a copy of the User Files folder in a safe place. The information in this copy can easily be restored to your device if and when necessary.

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Creating a Backup File

To complete a standard backup procedure, follow these steps:

Note: The steps below require the use of a USB storage device (like the one that was shipped with

your DV4/MT4). You can also back up with a secondary data storage card. If you prefer to use a storage card, please refer to the Series 4 Searchable Help for step-by-step instructions.

1. Plug the USB device into the USB host port on your DV4/MT4 device.

2. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

3. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

4. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

5. Select the Backup/Upgrade button. The Backup Upgrade menu will open.

6. Select the DynaVox Backup button.

7. Select the OK button to confirm that you want to back up. The Select File menu will open.

8. Select the UMS_Folder directory in the left viewport.

Note: If the UMS_Folder directory is not shown, select the Show All Directories check box.

9. Select the Name text box. A system keyboard popup will open.

10. Use the system keyboard to enter a name for the new backup file. It is a good idea to incorporate the date of the backup into the name of the backup file.

11. Select the OK button to close the system keyboard popup. A window will open to note that the backup is in progress. The backup process may take several minutes.

12. When the backup is complete, select the OK button.

13. Select the OK button to close the Backup Upgrade menu.

14. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu. The backup (.bck) file is now on your USB storage device.

Now that you have successfully completed this backup procedure, you can store the backup file on the USB storage device or use the USB storage device to add the file to a Macintosh or Windows computer. In addition, you should be sure to preserve your image files, MP3 files, song files and sounds (digital recordings) by creating a copy of the User Files folder and storing it in a safe place.

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Creating a Copy of the User Files Folder

To supplement the backup by storing a copy of the User Files folder on a Windows computer, follow these steps:

Note: The steps below require the use of a USB storage device (like the one that was shipped with

your DV4/MT4). You can also store a copy of the User Files folder on a secondary data storage card. If you prefer to use a storage card, please refer to the Series 4 Searchable Help for step-by-step instructions.

1. Plug the USB device into the USB host port on your DV4/MT4 device.

2. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

3. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

4. Select Tools Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Tools menu will open.

5. Select the File Browser button. The File Browser menu will open.

6. In the left viewport, select the Storage Card folder.

7. In the right viewport, select the check box beside the User Files folder.

8. Select the Edit Operations button. The Edit Operations menu will open.

9. Select the Copy button. The Edit Operations menu will close automatically.

10. In the left viewport of the File Browser menu, select the UMS_FOLDER folder.

11. Select the Edit Operations button. The Edit Operations menu will open again.

12. Select the Paste button. A copy of the folder will be added to the USB storage device.

13. Select the OK button to close the File Browser menu.

14. Select the OK button to close the Tools menu.

Once you have successfully added a copy of the User Files folder to your USB storage device, you can either store the backup file on the USB storage device or use the USB storage device to add the file to a Macintosh or Windows computer.

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Restoring

If you have backed up your DV4/MT4 device, information that is lost for any reason can be easily restored. When you restore user information to a DV4/MT4 device, all of the files that are stored in the selected backup file are copied to the device. This process will overwrite any user information that is on the DV4/MT4 with the information in the backup file.

Restoring User Information

To restore information to your DV4/MT4 device from a backup file, follow these steps:

Note: The steps below require the use of a USB storage device (like the one that was shipped with

your DV4/MT4). You can also restore with a secondary data storage card. If you prefer to use a storage card, please refer to the Series 4 Searchable Help for step-by-step instructions.

Note: Restoring will overwrite all of the user data that is currently on your device and replace it

with the user data that is stored in the selected backup file.

Note: Before beginning the steps below, load the backup (.bck) file that you will restore to your

DV4/MT4 onto your USB storage device.

1. Plug the USB device into the USB host port on your Series 4 device.

2. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

3. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

4. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

5. Select the Backup/Upgrade button. The Backup Upgrade menu will open.

6. Select the DynaVox Restore button.

7. Select the OK button to confirm that you want to proceed with the restore process. The Select File menu will open.

8. Select the UMS_FOLDER directory in the left viewport.

Note: If the UMS_Folder directory is not shown, select the Show All Directories check box.

9. In the right viewport, select the name of the backup (.bck) file you want to use.

10. Select the OK button. A window will open to note that the restoration is in progress. The process of restoring may take several minutes.

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11. When the restore process is complete, select the OK button to reboot your device. The touch

screen will go dark and the device will begin the reset process. Splash screens for Windows CE and DynaVox Series 4 may be presented for a few moments. Do not make any selections on these screens. After a few minutes, your device will automatically restart.

The information in the backup file has been restored to your device.

Importing a Copy of the User Files Folder

If your custom image, MP3, song or sound files are no longer on your device after a restore process, you may need to import a saved copy of the User Files folder. To do this, follow these steps:

Note: The steps below require the use of a USB storage device (like the one that was shipped with

your DV4/MT4). If your copy of the User Files folder is on a secondary data storage card, please refer to the Series 4 Searchable Help for step-by-step instructions.

Note: Before beginning the steps below, load the copy of the User Files folder copy onto your USB

storage device.

1. Plug the USB storage device in the USB host port on your DV4/MT4 device.

2. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

3. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

4. Select Tools Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Tools menu will open.

5. Select the File Browser button. The File Browser menu will open.

6. In the left viewport, select the UMS_FOLDER folder.

7. In the right viewport, select the check box beside the User Files folder.

8. Select the Edit Operations button. The Edit Operations menu will open.

9. Select the Copy button. The Edit Operations menu will close automatically.

10. In the left viewport of the File Browser menu, select the Storage Card folder.

11. Select the Edit Operations button. The Edit Operations menu will open again.

12. Select the Paste button. A copy of the User Files folder will be added to the storage card.

13. Select the Yes button to confirm that you want to overwrite the user files. All the files in the

backup copy of the User Files folder will be sent to the User Files folder on the device.

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14. Select the OK button to close the File Browser menu.

15. Select the OK button to close the Tools menu.

15. Unplug the USB storage device from the DV4/MT4.

16. Perform a hard reset on your device by completing the rest of this step:

16a. Turn your device face down and locate the hole that covers the reset button.

16b. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole until you hear a soft click.

16c. Turn the device right side up. The screen will be dark. After a moment, splash screens

for Windows CE and DynaVox Series 4 may be presented for a few moments. Do not make any selections on these screens. It may take a while for your device to reboot. When the reset is complete, the device will start at the introductory page that was presented the first time the device was turned on.

The contents of the User Files folder on your DV4/MT4 have now been replaced by the contents of the User Files folder copy on your USB storage device.

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Upgrading

As we add new features and correct known issues, DynaVox Technologies may periodically release new versions of the DynaVox Series 4 software. The best way to ensure that you receive software upgrades as soon as they become available is to periodically check our website for new upgrade releases. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Log on to www.dynavoxtech.com.

2. Select the link to Tech Support.

3. Select the link to 24/7 Tech Support.

4. Check the Announcements box to see if a new version is available. A new software version

will be announced with a statement like "Version X for the Series 4 is now available."

If a new software version is available, you can request an upgrade file from DynaVox Technologies’ Technical Support group. To do this, continue with these steps:

5. Select the upgrade announcement. A knowledge base entry with a link to the upgrade request form will be presented.

6. Select Click Here to fill out the upgrade form. The software upgrade request form will be presented.

7. Enter your information into the upgrade request form. Items that are in red text with an asterisk (*) are required information. Items that are in black text are not required, but submitting this information will help us learn how to contact you for future upgrade opportunities.

8. Select the Submit Now button at the bottom of the form.

When your request is received, Technical Support will send you a CD that includes the upgrade file, upgrade instructions and release notes to explain the new software features.

Upgrading

Follow these steps to upgrade your DV4/MT4 device:

Note: The steps below require the use of a USB storage device (like the one that was shipped with

your DV4/MT4). You can also upgrade with a secondary data storage card. If you prefer to use a data storage card, please refer to the Series 4 Searchable Help for step-by-step instructions.

Note: Before starting, be sure to load the upgrade file onto the removable USB storage device.

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1. Plug the USB device into the USB host port on your DV4/MT4 device.

2. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

3. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.

4. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.

5. Select the Backup/Upgrade button. The Backup Upgrade menu will open.

6. Select the DynaVox Upgrade button.

7. A confirmation box will open. Select the OK button to continue with the upgrade process.

The Select File menu will open.

8. Select the UMS_Folder directory in the left viewport.

Note: If the UMS_Folder directory is not shown, select the Show All Directories check box.

9. In the right viewport, select the name of the upgrade (.upg) file you want to use.

10. Select the OK button. A window will open to note that the upgrade is in progress.

11. When the upgrade is complete, a window will open to ask you if you want to reboot your

device to complete the upgrade process. Select the OK button. The touch screen will go dark and the device will begin the reset process. Splash screens for Windows CEand DynaVox Series 4 may be presented for a few moments. Do not make any selections on these screens. After a few minutes, your device will automatically restart.

Your DynaVox Series 4 software is now upgraded to the latest version.

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Appendix A: Common Behaviors

DynaVox Series 4 software offers about 175 behaviors for buttons on communication pages. These are grouped into categories to make it easier to search for individual behaviors. The category that will be used most frequently is Common Behaviors, which includes the following:

Behavior Name Behavior Function

Activate a Macro

Selecting a button with this behavior will launch the steps in a specified macro.

Backspace

When a button with this behavior is selected, the last space or character to be added to the Message Window will be deleted.

Clear

Selecting a button with this behavior will erase the contents of the Message Window.

Close Popup

Selecting a button with this behavior will close a popup.

Delete Word

When selected, a button with this behavior will delete the last word that was added to the Message Window.

Go to Page

When a button with this behavior is selected, the device will open a specified page.

Go to Page & Search

When a button with this behavior is selected, the device will open a specified page and perform a previously-defined search.

Insert Active Label

Selecting a button with this behavior will send the contents of the active label to the Message Window.

Insert Label

When a button with this behavior is selected, a button's label will be sent to the Message Window.

Insert New Line

Selecting a button with this behavior will move the cursor down one line space in the Message Window.

Insert Text

When a button with this behavior is selected, a text message that is assigned to the button will be sent to the Message Window.

Open Popup Exclusively

When a button with this behavior is selected, the device will open a specified popup. Selections can be made on the popup, but not on the page behind it. The page behind the popup will be grayed out.

Page Back

Selecting a button with this behavior will take you back to the previous page.

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Page Forward

If you have gone back a page, selecting a button with this behavior will return you to the page that was active when you selected the Page Back behavior.

Pause

The Pause behavior enables a Series 4 user to specify that there should be breaks of a specified number of seconds between behaviors when multiple behaviors are assigned to one item.

Select Active Label and Insert

Selecting a button with this behavior will open a menu that lists all of the active labels. When you select an active label from the list and then select the OK button, the contents of the active label are sent to the Message Window.

Shut Down Device

When a button with this behavior is selected, the device will be turned off/put into low power mode.

Speak Label

When a button with this behavior is selected, the button's label will be spoken by the device.

Speak Text

When a button with this behavior is selected, the device will speak a text message that is assigned to the button.

For information on all of the other behaviors, please refer to the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that was shipped with your DV4/MT4 device. Other behavior categories include:

● Calculator

● Computer Access

● Display System Features

● Environmental Control

● Keyboard

● Message Window Navigation

● Message Window Operations

● Miscellaneous

● Page Navigation

● Speech

● System Settings

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Appendix B: Searchable Help

This Quick Start manual provides a introduction to the basic features of your DV4/MT4 device. After reviewing the steps that are offered in this manual, you should be able to begin programming and communicating with your device at the most basic level. The Quick Start is meant to be an introductory reference to a device with a variety of unique features and functions.

If you want to explore all the features of your DV4/MT4 device, you can use the information in the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that was included with your DV4/MT4 device. The Searchable Help feature provides a comprehensive reference for every feature in the DV4/MT4 software. The CD offers the Searchable Help in several formats:

● Windows only

● Cross-platform for Windows and Macintosh

● Text only (a .pdf document)

To install the Windows only version of the Searchable Help, follow these steps:

1. Place the CD in your computer’s CD drive. It should launch within 10 seconds. If it does not,

double click on the My Computer icon on your desktop to find the CD drive, and then doubleclick on that drive.

2. Double-click on the SEARCHABLE HELP - WINDOWS folder.

3. Double-click on the SERIES4-106X_HELP.CHM file to launch the Searchable Help.

To install the cross-platform version of the Searchable Help, follow these steps:

1. Place the CD in your computer’s CD drive. It should launch in 10 seconds. If it does not and

you are using a Windows computer, double click on the My Computer icon on your desktop to find the CD drive, and then double-click on that drive. If it does not and you are using a Macintosh computer, double-click on the CD icon on your desktop.

2. Double-click on the SEARCHABLE HELP - CROSS-PLATFORM folder.

3. Double-click on the INDEX.HTM file to launch the Searchable Help.

Once the Searchable Help is open, you can find information in several different ways:

● You can select the Contents tab in the left viewport and then select topics in the list of

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closed book icon to open it and see the sub-topics it contains. The page icons within a book represent the individual help topics. You can use the book icons to view (or hide) the subtopics in any section, enabling you to search for topics of interest.

● You can also select the Index tab to view an electronic index in the left viewport. If you

double-click on a topic in the index, information about that topic will be displayed in the right viewport.

● You can also search for information on a specific topic. To do this, select the Search tab in the

left viewport. Then simply enter a word or phrase in the text box and select the Go! button. The left viewport will display all the entries that contain the word or phrase you entered. When you select one of the items in the list, information about that item will be displayed in the right viewport.

No matter what method you use to find information in the Searchable Help, you will notice that the text includes links (blue underlined words) that enable you to jump to related topics. These links are provided at the top of each topic, as well as throughout the text of the topic. Many topics have a series of links at the bottom, to provide easy access to relevant sub-topics.

If you would like to learn more about the tools for navigating the Searchable Help, please refer to the Using_Help.pdf file on the CD that includes the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help. For information about viewing some Searchable Help topics on your DV4/MT4 device, please refer to Appendix C: How To Help.

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Appendix C: How To Help

Portions of the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help content are also available in the How To help feature on your DV4/MT4 device. This on-system help feature offers step-by-step information that answers the programming questions that our Technical Support representatives are asked most frequently.

To access How To help, follow these steps:

1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.

2. Select How To in the main pull-down menu.

Once the How To help feature is open, you can access information on two ways:

● You can select the Index

tab and then choose a topic from the list that is displayed in the left viewport. When a topic is selected, the right viewport will display the related information.

● You can look for a specific

topic by selecting the

Search tab. When the Search tab pane is

displayed, select the Search text box and then use the system keyboard to enter a search topic. After you select the OK button to close the system keyboard, select the Search button and any related topics will be presented in the left viewport. When you select one of the topics, the right viewport will display the related information.

Note: If you prefer to see the topic information displayed in a larger viewport, select the Hide Index

button after you choose a topic. When this button is selected, the right viewport will expand to fill the whole width of the How To window. Select the Show Index button to return the viewport to its normal size.

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Appendix D: Page Editing Software

DynaVox Series 4 Page Editing Software is another resource that was shipped with your device. This software is a non-speaking version of the DynaVox Series 4 software on your DV4/MT4 device. Any pages, macros, songs, reminders or other information that are created with the page editing software can easily be transferred to your DV4/MT4 device. Page editing software is an ideal tool for page creation and programming in instances where several individuals share a device, or when the device is not available for programming. You can also use DynaVox Series 4 Page Editing Software to create and print low-tech communication boards.

To install the DynaVox Series 4 Page Editing Software, follow these steps:

Note: DynaVox Series 4 Page Editing software is available for Windows only.

1. Place the CD in your computer’s CD drive. It should launch within 10 seconds. If it does not,

double click on the My Computer icon on your desktop to find the CD drive, and then doubleclick on that drive.

2. Double-click on the SETUP.EXE file to launch the software installer.

3. Follow the instructions that are presented as the installer progresses.

Once the Page Editing Software is installed, you can use it exactly as you use the software on your DV4/MT4 device. Use this Quick Start and the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help as resources for creating pages and other information with the Page Editing Software.

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Appendix E: USB Storage Devices

The USB storage device that you received from DynaVox has already been properly formatted to work with your Series 4 device.

You may purchase an additional USB storage device (also called “flash drives” and “USB drives”) at a computer electronic retail store.

Note: DV4/MT4 devices will not work with USB storage devices that are larger than 256 MB.

You must properly format a new USB storage device before you can use it with your Series 4 device.

Note: It is unnecessary to format the USB storage device that was shipped with your DV4/MT4

device.

To format a new USB storage device, follow these steps:

1. Save a copy of any data that is currently on the USB storage device in a secure place

2. Insert the USB storage device into one of the USB ports on the right side of your DV4/MT4 device.

3. A window will appear on the touch screen, asking if you want to format the UMS_FOLDER. Select the Yes button.

Note: Formatting the USB storage device will erase any files currently stored on it.

4. When the formatting is complete, select the OK button to close the window.

Once the USB storage device is formatted, you may disconnect it from your DV4/MT4 device, or leave it connected to begin sharing files. You may also copy back to the USB storage device any information that you stored somewhere else.

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