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6 Configuring the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+
with the I-Series Control Center
The I-Series Control Center is the program on your Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ Device where you can access and change the settings that you have chosen during your first setup with the I-Series Welcome Guide. You can also run the Welcome Guide
again at any time of your choosing.
To open the I-Series Control Center:
ͻ Double-click on the I-Series Control Center shortcut on the desktop,
or
1. Go to Start menu > Control Panel.
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2. Double-click I-Series Control Center, , if the Control Panel is in Classic View.
If the Control Panel is in Category view, select View by: > Small icons or Large icons, and Double-click
I-Series Control Center
or
1. Go to Start menu > Tobii Dynavox.
2. Click I-Series Control Center,
or
ͻ Through the communication software installed on the device
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6.1 Buttons
You can create shortcuts to tasks, called actions, by programming the Quick Access buttons. The Quick Access buttons are located on the left side of the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device, named 1, 2 and Menu.
For more information about how to program an action for a button, see 6.10 Creating Shortcuts to Actions, page 58
6.1.1 Play Sound when Pressed
To enable Play sound when pressed:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Button.
2. Select the Play sound when pressed check box to allow Audio feedback when the button is activated.
To disable Play sound when pressed:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Button.
2. Select to clear the Play sound when pressed check box.
6.1.2 Disable All Buttons
To avoid unintentional actions, all buttons on the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device can be disabled.
To Disable all buttons:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Button.
2. Select the Disable All Buttons check box.
The Power button will work for starting the device even if all buttons are disabled.
Pressing the Power button for more than 7 seconds will shut down the device immediately, disregarding any unsaved
changes, even if all buttons are disabled.
To Enable all buttons:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center >Button.
2. Select to clear the Disable All Buttons check box to allow all buttons again.
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6.2 Display
6.2.1 Brightness Adjustment
There is a sensor on the device which will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the surrounding light, relative
to the selected level from Windows®.
To disable Automatic Brightness Adjustment:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Display.
2. Select to clear the Enable automatic brightness adjustment (recommended) check box.
To enable Automatic Brightness Adjustment:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Display.
2. Select the Enable automatic brightness adjustment (recommended) check box.
To manually adjust Brightness:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Display.
2. Select the Windows Power Options link.
3. Make the Brightness adjustments
Using a darker setting can improve battery runtime.
6.2.2 Display Rotation
The display can rotate automatically when turned 180 degrees, to facilitate using device in Upright orientation or Resting on the
speakers.
With the Automatic display rotation activated, it could take a couple of seconds (the screen could also turn black) before the display is rotated.
To enable Automatic rotation according to device position:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Display.
2. Select the Automatic rotation according to device orientation radio button.
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The external display will rotate when the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is rotated if the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is set up like
this:
ͻ External display connected via HDMI
ͻ The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is set to Automatic rotation in I-Series Control Center
ͻ Dual screens is set to Clone/Duplicate mode in Windows
To be able to rotate the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ without rotating the external display, set the Dual screen to Extended
mode in Windows. In Extended mode the rotation function is independent on each display.
To set Fixed device position:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Display.
2. Select the Fixed in upright orientation or the Fixed in resting orientation radio button.
Gaze Interaction is optimized to work properly in the Upright orientation.
For more information about Upright orientation and Resting orientation, see 1.3.1 Portable Use, page 9.
6.3 Switches
You can enable the switches to act as power ON (see 6.3.2 Configuring a Switch to Power On, page 50) or OFF (see 6.3.3
Configuring a Switch to Power Off, page 50) button.
Select the Play sound when pressed checkbox to allow Audio feedback when the switch is activated.
Select actions for the switches by selecting Set action.
For more information about how to program an action for a Switch, see 6.10 Creating Shortcuts to Actions, page 58
6.3.1 Play Sound when Pressed
To enable Play sound when pressed:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center >Button.
2. Select the Play sound when pressed check box to allow Audio feedback when the button is activated.
To disable Play sound when pressed:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Button.
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2. Select to clear the Play sound when pressed check box.
6.3.2 Configuring a Switch to Power On
To enable a connected Switch to power on the device:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Switches.
2. Select the Enable switch 1 or 2 to act as Power On Button check box.
To disable a connected Switch to power on the device:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Switches.
2. Select to clear the Enable switch 1 or 2 to act as Power On Button check box.
6.3.3 Configuring a Switch to Power Off
To enable a connected Switch to power off the device:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Switches.
2. Select the Enable switch 1 or 2 to act as Power Off Button check box.
To disable a connected Switch to power off the device:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Switches.
2. Select to clear the Enable switch 1 or 2 to act as Power Off Button check box.
6.4 Wake-on-Gaze®
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device can be set to wake automatically from Sleep mode when your eyes are registered as looking
at the display.
To enable Wake-on-Gaze for the device:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Wake-on-Gaze.
2. Select the Enable automatic Wake-on-Gaze check box.
3. Select Windows Power Options link to adjust the Power Options (if needed)
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To disable Wake-on-Gaze for the device:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Wake-on-Gaze.
2. Select to clear the Enable automatic Wake-on-Gaze check box.
For information about how to use Wake-on-Gaze®, see 5.5 Wake the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ from Sleep with
Gaze Interaction, page 41.
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device can also be set to go to sleep using your gaze (to reduce battery consumption, or in situations where the device is not needed).
To enable Sleep-on-Gaze for the device:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Wake-on-Gaze.
2. Make sure Wake-on-Gaze is activated
3. Select the Enable Sleep-on-Gaze check box.
To disable Wake-on-Gaze for the device:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Wake-on-Gaze.
2. Select to clear the Enable Sleep-om-Gaze check box.
For information about how to use Sleep-on-Gaze®, see 5.5 Wake the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ from Sleep with
Gaze Interaction, page 41.
6.5 Wireless
6.5.1 WLAN
The built-in WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) support enables connection to wireless networks (such as Wi-FiΡ networks
and access points) in compliance with the standard 802.11 b/g/n for both the Iʹ12+ and the Iʹ15+.
6.5.1.1 Handling Tobii Dynavox Product Key
To be able to use WLAN communication, a I-Series Product Key is required. To view or enter a I-Series Product Key, go to the
I-Series Product Key section in the I-Series Control Center. See 6.7 I-Series Product Key, page 54
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6.5.1.2 Enabling and Disabling the WLAN Communication
To enable WLAN communication:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Wireless.
2. Select the Enable Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) check box.
To disable WLAN communication:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Wireless.
2. Clear the Enable Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) check box or select the Disable all wireless units check
box for disabling all wireless units.
6.5.1.3 Connecting to a WLAN
1. Click on the WLAN icon, , in the Notification area on the Desktop.
2. Select Connect to a network.
3. Select a network to connect to.
A wireless access point which supports antenna diversity is recommended when setting up a wireless network to use
with a Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device, for reliable performance. Such access points are generally recognized by having two antennas on the router device.
Using an antivirus program is strongly recommended.
6.5.2 Bluetooth® for Mobile Phone Communication
The built-in Bluetooth® enables connection to a mobile phone which complies with mobile Bluetooth® standards.
Only for use with Tobii Dynavox Communicator for mobile phone communication.
For more information about how to use and program an Mobile phone to work with Bluetooth® on the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+
device, see Tobii Dynavox Getting Started Communicator 5.
For information about the Mobile phones that complies with the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device, see
6.5.2.1 Handling I-Series Product Key
To use Bluetooth® communication in the device, a I-Series Product Key is required. To view or enter a I-Series Product Key, go
to the I-Series Product Key section in the I-Series Control Center. See 6.7 I-Series Product Key, page 54
6.5.2.2 Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth® Communication
To enable Bluetooth® communication:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Wireless.
2. Select the Enable Bluetooth check box.
To disable Bluetooth® communication:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Wireless.
2. Clear the Enable Bluetooth check box or select the Disable all wireless units check box for disabling all wireless
units.
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6.5.2.3 Connecting to a Bluetooth® Device
For more information see Getting Started with Essentials for Communicator 4.
6.6 Safety
Upon starting the device for the first time, the safety settings in the I-Series Control Center will be a part of the I-Series Welcome Guide. To be able to run through the guide these safety settings must be confirmed. The safety settings exist for the safety
of the customer. Be sure to read the safety details before accepting any changes.
6.6.1 Audio
Before you can use the speaker functionality and adjust speaker output settings you need to confirm the Audio safety details (if
not already done during first start up).
To confirm:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Safety
2. Click on the Audio safety details text. A new dialog box opens and displays the safety text. Please read this
thoroughly.
3. Select the I have read and understand the safety details and I want to enable the speaker functionality
check box to confirm that you have read and understood the safety text.
6.6.2 Temperature Control
Before you can set the device usage in I-Series Control Center > Temperature Control you need to confirm the Temperature control safety details (if not done during first start up).
To confirm:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Safety
2. Click on the Temperature Control safety details text. A new dialog opens and displays the safety text. Please read
this thoroughly.
3. Select the I have read and understand the safety details and I want to enable the temperature control func-
tionality check box to confirm that you have read and understood the safety text.
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You can use the device in a portable or mounted mode. Your choice will affect the maximum allowed device temperature. While having the device mounted, it is allowed to run at a higher temperature.
Both the Iʹ12+ and the Iʹ15+ can be used both as a portable and mounted device and can be operated in both portable and mounted mode.
If the device is gets overheated the device will shut down. It may take a while before it can be restarted as the unit
may first need time to cool down. If the device is still too hot, the power button will flash purple for a couple of seconds when trying to restart the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device. For more information, see Appendix C Computer De-
vice States of Operation, page 85 and Table D.1 Maximum Allowed Temperature, page 87.
6.6.2.1 Device Usage
Specifying device usage mode takes place outside of the Safety settings but within I-Series Control Center.
To specify device usage:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Safety.
2. Click on preferred option for Device usage.
ͻ Portable Ͷ Portable mode sets the maximum device temperature shut down limit to a lower temperature, reducing
the risk for permanent bodily harm cased by prolonged exposure to the skin
ͻ Mounted Ͷ Mounted mode sets the maximum device temperature to a higher temperature shut down limit
For more information, see Table D.1 Maximum Allowed Temperature, page 87
6.7 I-Series Product Key
The following features on the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ needs a licence for use:
ͻ Eye tracker
ͻ Bluetooth®
ͻ WLAN
ͻ IR
ͻ Tobii Dynavox Communicator
ͻ Tobii Dynavox Compass
To view existing I-Series Product Key:
ͻ Open the I-Series Control Center > I-Series Product Key.
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If the symbol is visible after a feature, the I-Series Product Key(s) on the device are valid for that feature.
To add a I-Series Product Key:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > I-Series Product Key.
2. In the Enter a I-Series product key box, type the new I-Series Product Key.
To type the I-Series Product Key use either a connected keyboard or enable the on-screen keyboard by selecting this button
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6.8 Setup & Updates
Manage Tobii Dynavox applications related to setting up your device and updating to the latest software.
6.8.1 I-Series Welcome Guide
The I-Series Welcome Guide guides the user through the setup procedure, such as License Agreement and Safety Setting etc.
If the I-Series Welcome Guide is not finished, it will automatically start up next time the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is
powered up.
To run the I-Series Welcome Guide at next start up, follow these step:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Setup & Updates.
2. Select the Run at next startup check box.
To run the I-Series Welcome Guide at once, follow these steps:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Setup & Updates.
2. Select the Run now button.
6.8.2 I-Series Update Notifier
The I-Series Update Notifier is a program that notifies you when the latest software updates for your Tobii Dynavox Software are
available (either automatically, on a regular basis, or manually, at a time of your choosing) and assists you in installing the
updates.
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If you have chosen to "Enable automatic updates" in either the I-Series Welcome Guide or, later, in the I-Series Control Center,
the I-Series Update Notifier will actively search Tobii Dynavoxs sites for version Updates of your software.
To keep your Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device running properly it is highly recommended that you update your
Tobii Dynavox Software on a regular basis and it is therefore highly recommended that you enable automatic updates.
To Enable automatic search for updates:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Setup & Updates.
2. Select the Enable automatic search for updates (recommended) check box.
If an update is found the following I-Series Update Notifier window will pop up:
The update or updates available will show themselves in the Step One window of I-Series Update Notifier as large button with a
green check mark on the right side. You will also be able to see the version number of the software that you currently have and
the version number of the update.
If you choose not to download one or more of the available updates you can click on the button of the update you do not want
and the check mark will turn into a red "X" mark.
Proceed in the following way:
ͻ Click the Download button to download the updates to your Device and continue to Step Two.
ͻ In Step Two, Click the Install button to install the chosen updates on your device and proceed to Step Three.
ͻ Step Three informs you that your system has been updated, select the Done button to close the I-Series Update
Notifier.
If you choose not to "Enable automatic updates" you can still check for updates for your Tobii Dynavox software and update
them manually using the I-Series Update Notifier.
To open and activate the I-Series Update Notifier manually (this opens the Step One window shown above and starts the same
automatic update process):
ͻ Navigate in Windows from your desktop to Start Menu Tobii Dynavox and select the I-Series Update Notifier icon,
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or
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > Setup & Updates.
2. Select the Run now button.
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6.9 System
6.9.1 Version & Model
To view the version and model of the device:
ͻ Open the I-Series Control Center > System.
Please have this information available if you have problems with the device and need to contact Customer Support.
To save the version and model of the device to a file:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > System.
2. Select the Save information to file button.
You can attach the file containing all the information into a an e-mail.
6.9.2 Backup
This is a system backup specific to your Tobii Dynavox software-related files. The device automatically and regularly, once a
week, backs up the data that is associated with your Tobii Dynavox communications applications (
Tobii Dynavox Communicator /Tobii DynaVox Compass Page Sets, files, settings, etc.), your Gaze Interaction files (profiles, calibration settings, interaction settings, etc.) and your device specific settings from the I-Series Control Center. You can manually
start the backup below and/or restore the data from one of the three latest backups. Be aware that the changes made since the
latest backup will be reverted if you choose to restore from a previous backup. All files in the My Documents folder will be
backed up as well, if space is available on the microSD-card, as a second priority after the Tobii Dynavox software-related files.
To back up all files on your device please use Microsofts own Windows Backup and Restore application.
The backup process executes once a week (every Sunday at 15.00) and the three latest backups are saved on the microSDcard.
If your Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device is not up and running at this time the backup will be performed at next start up.
The process backs up files for all users. If the backup drive does not have enough space some files will not be backed
up. Image files have the lowest priority (backed up last). The largest file size for the backup of individual files is 100
MB, files larger than this will be excluded.
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The backup files are placed in the directory Q:\Backup\<date> (On the microSD-card).
Tobii Dynavox will not take responsibility for any other data than the Tobii Dynavox applications data
6.9.2.1 User Profile Card
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device comes with a 32 GB microSD-card installed. The purpose of this card is to backup personal settings and data. In the case of fatal damage to the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device. The microSD-card can be removed and
inserted into a new device for quick and easy retrieval and restoration of personal data and settings.
6.9.2.2 Backup Manually by the User
To perform a manual backup of the system:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > System.
2. Select the Backup now button.
When the backup is finished, the following will show up on the screen: Backup finished.
6.9.2.3 Restoring Backup Files by the User
To restore one of the three last backup of the system:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > System.
2. Select the Restore from backup button.
3. Select the one of the last backups by selecting the Restore from this backup button next to the date of the stored
backup.
When the restore is finished, the following text will show up on the screen: Restore finished and the
show up next to the date that was selected to restore from.
Copies of these backup files can be saved anywhere you wish, to an external hard drive, for example, or to a USB stick. Copy
the folders in the directory Q:\Backup\<date> to any external directory or drive of your choosing.
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6.9.2.4 Backup Failed
One likely reason that the backup failed is that there are too many files in the My Documents folder. Try moving the files that are
not backup- critical to another location (such as pictures, music files, etc).
6.9.3 Eye Tracker
To enable the Eye tracker:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > System.
2. Select the Enable Eye Tracker check box.
To disable the Eye tracker:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center > System.
2. Clear the Enable Eye Tracker check box.
6.10 Creating Shortcuts to Actions
You can create shortcuts, called actions, by programming the Quick Access buttons and connected Switches. The Quick Access buttons are located on the left side of the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device, named 1, 2 and Menu.
Switches are connected to the Switch connectors.
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6.10.1 Available Actions
This is a short description of each action available to set:
ͻ Send input ʹ Allows the user to send input to an alternative program (keystroke, mouse click or text).
ͻ Start Program ʹ Allows the user to start a program.
ͻ Volume ʹ Allows the user to adjust the volume up or down or to set mute on or off.
ͻ Backlight ʹ Allows the user increase or decrease the backlight of the screen.
ͻ Gaze Interaction ʹ Allows the user to show and hide the track status window, calibrate or pause the Gaze Interaction
ON or OFF.
ͻ Wireless ʹ Allows the user to either set all radio connections on or off, or a specific wireless connection.
ͻ Tobii Dynavox Communicator /Tobii DynaVox Compass Ͷ Actions are set and customized in
Tobii Dynavox Communicator /Tobii DynaVox Compass.
The available actions are the same for the Quick Access buttons and Switches.
To create a shortcut to an action:
1. Open the I-Series Control Center.
2. Select Buttons or Switches, depending on which one you want to customize.
3. Click Set action to view the dialog box where you can select the action you would like the button to perform. By selecting one of the actions, the options for this action will be revealed below the chosen action.
If you would like the Quick Access button to make a sound when pressed, select the Play sound check box after
having set an action.
6.10.2 Selecting Actions
ͻ No Action Selected Ͷ Default Ͷ choose to delete a previous set task
ͻ Send Input ʹ choose either to send a keyboard input, a mouse click or specified text by selecting the option you want
the device button or Switch to perform.
ʹ Send keyboard input Ͷ In the Send keyboard input list, select the keystroke you want to send to an alternative
program.
ʹ Send mouse click Ͷ In the Send mouse click list, select the desired mouse click: left, middle or right mouse
click.
ʹ Send text ʹ In the Send text box, type the text you want to send to an alternative program.
ͻ Start Program Ͷ Click Browse the first time you are using this option to find and select a program.
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The next time you select the Start Program option a list of previously selected programs will be displayed. You can
then directly select a program from the list or select Browse if you want to start a program not in the list.
For the selected program it is possible to add program arguments. However, this is normally not required. If the program
should require program arguments and you do not know what to enter, please contact the company you purchased the
software from.
ͻ Volume Ͷ choose to increase, decrease or mute the volume by selecting the preferred option.
ͻ Backlight Ͷ choose to either increase or decrease the screen backlight by selecting the preferred option.
ͻ Gaze Interaction ʹ choose to toggle track status window, calibrate Gaze Interaction, Pause the Gaze Interaction or
toggle Windows Control ON/OFF.
To enable this option the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device must have an Eye Tracker and the
Tobii Dynavox Gaze Interaction Software installed.
ͻ Wireless Ͷ you can either set all radio connections on/off or each individual wireless unit on/off one by one, by select-
ing the options.
ͻ Communicator /Compass Ͷ Actions are set and customized in
Tobii Dynavox Communicator /Tobii DynaVox Compass
If actions for a Switch are customized both in the I-Series Control Center and in
Tobii Dynavox Communicator /Tobii DynaVox Compass or in alternative communication software all actions
will be performed simultaneously. Ensure that the specified action for a Switch does not conflict with an action set for
the same Switch in Tobii Dynavox Communicator /Tobii DynaVox Compass or in alternative communication
software.
To get back from slide in menus, just select the arrows in the greyed out areas.
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