
Cheap Talk 4 Square Direct - #1392
USER’S GUIDE

Assists in language development and it's easy to use!
Our popular Cheap Talk communicators are light-weight, portable,
user-friendly and economical. They enable the user to “speak” prerecorded messages. Use them to provide communication and cognitive
support to enhance and develop expressive and receptive language
skills. Messages can be up to 5 seconds each and can be recorded and
re-recorded as often as you wish. Size: 8" x 8" x 3". Requires 4 AA
Batteries.
Operation:
1. Carefully turn over unit to reveal battery compartment. Observing
polarity, install four AA Alkaline batteries (e.g. Duracell or
Energizer Brand) only (Not included) into the holder. Do not use
rechargeable or any non alkaline type batteries as they will not work
in this device.
2. The microphone and red “RECORD” button are located on the back
panel of the unit. To record, depress and hold the “RECORD”
button, then depress one of the 4 colored squares and speak into the
microphone. Release both buttons once recording is over. Playback
your message by pressing and releasing the same square used to
record. Each of the remaining buttons can be “programmed” in the
same manner. (The unit will retain recorded information indefinitely,
even if the battery is disconnected. Previously stored information
will be erased only when new recording is performed.)
3. Playback volume can be adjusted using the control provided on the
back panel of the unit, next to the “RECORD” button.
4. Turn the unit off by rotating the “VOLUME” control knob located
on the back of the unit counterclockwise until you hear an audible
“click”.
5. There is pre-made icon template in the Mayer-Johnson’s
Board-Maker Program sold separately or you can purchase our
PRINT IT! ICON MAKER item No.4069
Important Notes:
The memory of this unit is capable of holding up to 20 seconds of
speech information total. This memory is divided into four equal
segments 5 seconds each
Troubleshooting:
If the unit fails to operate or operates incorrectly, the following steps
should be performed:
Action: Make sure there are no obstacles between the colored square
buttons and the housing unit.
Action: Remove the batteries for 20 seconds to reset the unit. If the
unit still does not work correctly after the batteries are re-installed,
replace the batteries with new alkaline batteries (E.G Duracell or
Energizer Brand).
Action: Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Care of Unit:
The Cheap Talk can be wiped clean with any mild household multipurpose cleaner and disinfectant. We recommend Simple Green, which
is a non toxic biodegradable all-purpose cleaner.
Do not submerge the unit, as it will damage the contents and the
electrical components.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch the surface of the
unit.
Rev 8/30/10