Tobii Dynavox Speech Case, Speech Case Pro User Manual
Tobii Dynavox Speech Case and
Speech Case Pro
User’s Manual
User’s manual Tobii Dynavox Speech Case and
Speech Case Pro
Version 1.0
04/2018
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Explanation of Admonitions ...........................................................................................................5
1.2 Symbols and Markings....................................................................................................... .... .... ...5
1.3 Intended Use. .... .... .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... .... ............................ .... ..................................6
1.4 Package Contents ... ....................................................................................................................6
2 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Avoiding Hearing Damage .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ............ .... .... .... .... .... ..7
2.2 Power Supply and Batteries ... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ...7
2.3 Temperature............................................................................................................................ ....8
2.4 Mounting .............................................. .... .... ........................ .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..8
2.5 Emergency..................... .............................................................................................................9
2.6 Electricity....................................................................................................................................9
2.7 Child Safety ............................................................................................................................ ....9
2.8 Magnetic Field.............................................................................................................................9
2.9 Third Party ... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ........ .... .... .... .... .... .... ........................ .... .... ...........................9
3 Overview of the Speech Case ........................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Key Features .............................................................................................................................10
3.2 Product Layout ... .... .... .... ........ .... .... .... .... .... .... ........................ .... .... .... .......................................11
3.2.1 Ports and Device Buttons . .... .... .... .... .... .... ........ .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ...11
3.3 Pre-installed Firmware . .... ............................ .... ...........................................................................12
4 Batteries in the Speech Case ............................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Batteries........... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ........ .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ....13
4.2 Charging the Speech Case... .... ............................ .... .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..13
4.2.1 Power LED Behavior ...................................................................................................13
5 Using the Speech Case..................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Starting the Device............................................... .... .... .... ........................ .... .... .... .... .... .... ........ ..14
5.2 Install the iPad and Pair through Bluetooth® .................................................................................15
5.3 Battery Status and Power Saving.................................................................................................15
5.4 Adjusting the Volume..................................................................................................................15
5.5 Adjusting the Sound.............. .... .... .... .........................................................................................15
5.6 Switches ................................................................................................................................ ..16
6 Product Care ..................................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Temperature & Humidity............... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ...17
6.1.1 General Use - Operating temperature............................................................................17
6.1.2 Transportation and Storage............. .... .... ........................ .... .... .... .... .... .... ............ .... .... .17
6.1.3 Charging ........................................................................................ .... .......................17
6.2 Cleaning of the Speech Case Device . .... .... ................................ ..................................................17
6.3 Placement.................................................... ................................ .... .... .... .... .................... .... .... .17
6.4 Transporting the Speech Case .......................................................................................... .... .... .17
6.5 Disposing of the Speech Case ............................................................................... .... .... .... ........18
Appendix A Support, Warranty, Training Resources............................................................................... 19
Appendix B ........................................................................................................................................... 20
B1.1 For Part 15B Equipment ..............................................................................................20
B1.2 For Portable Devices............................................................................... ....................20
Appendix C Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 22
Appendix D Approved Accessories ........................................................................................................ 24
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Speech Case from Tobii Dynavox!
To ensure the optimal performance of this product, please take the time to read this manual carefully.
Speech Case is a Tobii Dynavox speech accessory intended for use with an iPad as an augmentative communication aid and for
computer access for those with speech, language, physical, and cognitive disabilities.
Speech Case comes in 2 sizes: 9.7 inch (Speech Case) and 12.9 inch (Speech Case Pro). Both models have the same
functional components, features, and product layout. Unless otherwise specified, all references to Speech Case in this
manual should be understood to apply to both models.
1.1 Explanation of Admonitions
In this manual we use four (4) levels of admonitions as follows:
The Note symbol is used for notifying the user of something important or of something that needs special attention.
The Caution symbol is used to inform of something that could cause harm to, or malfunction of, the equipment.
The Warning symbol is used to inform of something in which there is a conceivable risk of harm to the user if the Warning
is ignored.
The High Volume symbol is used to inform of something that can cause damage to hearing.
The High Temperature symbol is used to inform of surface temperature conditions that may cause injury or discomfort.
1.2 Symbols and Markings
This section provides information about the symbols that are used on the Speech Case, its accessories, or packaging.
Symbol or Markings
Description
Safety Class II double insulated equipment.
Dispose of in accordance with your country's requirements.
CE is the abbreviation of the European Communities and this
mark tells customs officials in the European Union that the
product complies with one or more of the EC Directives.
This mark is a certification mark employed on electronic products manufactured or sold in the United States which certifies
that the electromagnetic interference from the device is under
limits approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
Consult User´s Manual.
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Symbol or Markings
Description
Australian Electrical Equipment Safety System Regulatory
Compliance Mark.
Reduction of Hazardous Substances directive compliant.
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Volume up
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Volume down
1.3 Intended Use
When used with an appropriately configured iPad, the Tobii Dynavox Speech Case is a speech generating device (SGD) for people
that have challenges in their ability to speak due to injury, disability or illness. The Tobii Dynavox Speech Case pairs with the iPad
through Bluetooth to work as an audio output device and switch hub.
The Speech Case device does not sustain or support life.
In case of failure of the Speech Case, the user may not be able to communicate using it.
Intended use is primarily an indoor environment.
1.4 Package Contents
It is recommended to keep the original packaging materials for the Speech Case.
If device needs to be returned to Tobii Dynavox for Warranty related issues or repair, it is beneficial that the original packaging or equal equivalent is used for shipping. Most shipping carriers require at least 2 inches of packing material around
the device.
Note: Due to Joint Commission regulations, any shipping materials including boxes sent to Tobii Dynavox must be
discarded.
The items below are included with your Speech Case package:
● 1 Speech Case or Speech Case Pro
● 1 Dual-port USB charger
● 1 Micro-AB USB 2.0 power cable
● 1 Carrying strap
● 1 User Manual Document (printed)
● 1 Quick Start Guide (printed)
● 1 Warranty Document
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The Speech Case device has been tested and approved as compliant to all the Specifications and Standards listed in Appendix B ,
page 20 of this manual and in the Appendix C Technical Specifications, page 22. Nevertheless, in order to ensure safe operation of
your Speech Case, there are a few safety warnings to bear in mind:
No modification of this equipment is allowed
The user may never attempt to change the battery. Altering of the battery may cause risk of explosion.
The Speech Case is not to be used as a life supporting Device, and it shall not be relied on in case of loss of function due
to power loss or other causes.
There could be a choking hazard risk if small parts detach from the Speech Case device.
The strap and charging cable could present strangulation hazards to young children. Never leave small children unattended with the strap or charging cable.
The Speech Case device shall not be exposed to or used in rain or weather conditions outside the Technical Specification
of the Speech Case device.
Young children or people with cognitive disabilities should not have access to, or use, the Speech Case device without
parental or guardian supervision.
The Speech Case device shall be used with care when moving around.
2.1 Avoiding Hearing Damage
Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones, headphones or speakers are used at high volume. To prevent this, the
volume should be set to a safe level. You can become desensitized over time to high sound levels which may then sound
acceptable yet still could be damaging your hearing. If you experience symptoms such as ringing in your ears, please lower
the volume or stop using the earphones/headphones. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing
could be affected.
Hearing experts suggest the following measures to protect your hearing:
● Limit the amount of time you use earphones or headphones at high volume.
● Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
● Turn the volume down if you cannot hear people speaking near you.
To establish a safe volume level:
● Set your volume control at a low setting.
● Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
2.2 Power Supply and Batteries
The Speech Case device contains a rechargeable battery. All rechargeable batteries degrade over time. Thus the possible
usage times for the Speech Case after a full charge can become shorter over time than when the device was new.
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The Speech Case device uses a Li-ion Polymer battery.
If you are in a hot environment, be aware that it can affect the ability to charge the battery. The internal temperature has to
be between 0 ℃/32 ℉ and 45 ℃/113 ℉ for the battery to charge. If the internal battery temperature raises above 45
℃/113 ℉ the battery will not charge at all.
Move the Speech Case device to a cooler environment to let the battery charge properly.
Avoid exposing the Speech Case device to fire or to temperatures above 60 ℃/140 ℉. These conditions may cause the
battery to malfunction, generate heat, ignite or explode. Be aware that it is possible, in a worst case scenario, for temperatures to reach greater than those stated above in, for example, the trunk of a car on a hot day. So, storing the
Speech Case device, in a hot car trunk could conceivably lead to a malfunction.
Only charge the Speech Case battery in an ambient temperature of 0 ℃/32 ℉ to 45 ℃/113 ℉.
Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the Speech Case device. Using unauthorized power adaptersmay severely
damage the Speech Case device.
For safe operation of the Speech Case device, use only charger and accessories approved by Tobii Dynavox.
Do not open, or modify, the casing of the Speech Case device or of the power supply, since you may be exposed to potentially hazardous electrical voltage. The device contains no serviceable parts. If the Speech Case device or it’s accessories are mechanically damaged, do not to use them.
If the battery is not charged or the Speech Case is not connected to the power supply, the Speech Case device will shut
down.
If the Power Supply Cord is damaged it needs to be replaced by Service Personnel only. Do not use the Power Supply
Cord until replaced.
Disconnect the AC power plug of the Power adapter from the wall socket when not charging the device and disconnect
the power cable from the device.
Special regulations apply to shipping devices containing Li-ion Polymer batteries. If dropped, crushed, or short-circuited,
these batteries can release dangerous amounts of heat, may ignite, and may be dangerous in fires.
Please reference IATA regulations when shipping lithium metal or lithium ion batteries or cells: http://www.iata.org/what-
wedo/cargo/dangerous_goods/Pages/lithium_batteries.aspx
The Power adapter shall not be used without an adult or Caregiver supervision.
2.3 Temperature
Due to use in direct sunshine or in any other hot environment the Speech Case device may have hot surfaces.
2.4 Mounting
The Speech Case should be mounted according to MANUFACTURER instructions of approved mounts. Tobii Dynavox or
its agents are not liable for damage or injuries to a person or its property due to a Speech Case falling from a mounted
configuration. The mounting of a Speech Case is done entirely at the user’s own risk.
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