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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Section 3: Software Overview

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.

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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.

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Expansion Box

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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.

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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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