AbleNet BookWorm User Manual

Switch-adaptable audiobook creator & reader

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Page 1 AbleNet BookWorm ™ User Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty/Guarantee Pg. 10 Repair/Return Pg. 10 Package Contents 1 -BookWorm unit 1 -8 minute Memory Module--(already installed--additional modules sold separately) 1 -Sticker Set containing: 1 set of 32 green reader stickers 1 set of 32 purple reader stickers 1 set of 4 magnetic page detectors...
Page 3: Bookworm Diagrams
AbleNet BookWorm™ The AbleNet BookWorm is an ideal way to expose children of all abilities to literacy experiences. This unique literacy tool is a great way to open the world of books to individuals with severe and profound disabilities. Plus, it’s easy to use for the educator or care giver, as well as for the end user.
Page 4: Features
Features Book Clip Located on the back of the BookWorm unit, the book clip holds the book in place. Book Select Switch The Book Select Switch enables you to choose the book you want to record or “read” on each Memory Module.
Page 5: Set-Up And Use
Page Pairs (1-16), or the second set of Page Pairs (17-32). Record Button When activated, it allows the BookWorm to move in and out of the record and the play mode. Stickers The Reader Stickers come in two colors to correspond to the colors of the Membrane Switches.
Page 6 Grasp the BookWorm unit from the back and press the Book Clip (located underneath) until the clip is fully open. See diagram 1. 3. Slide the BookWorm unit onto the back cover of the Diagram 1 book so that the back cover is positioned between the flat bottom surface and the clip.
Page 7: Recording Messages
Write the book title on the Memory Module’s BOOK & TITLE label, 1-4. You may need to write over an old one. (the Memory Module comes installed in the BookWorm. To remove the memory module, see “Changing Memory Module” section (page 9).
Page 8: Recording Tips
Recording Tips Since you will most likely be recording 2 pages at a time, you may want to pause between each page. Speak closely to the microphone when recording in noisier environments. The switch jack does not function while the unit is in the record mode. When in the record mode, if no Membrane Switch is pressed within 20 seconds of the time you turn on the unit, it will return to the play mode.
Page 9: Playback Tips
If the person activating the switch and the person turning the pages become out of sync, simply press the Membrane switch or Sticker for the Page Pair you would like it to read, and it will automatically reset the BookWorm to read that page. Changing Memory Modules Open the Memory Module compartment by depressing the arrow on the compartment door and sliding the door to the right.
Page 10: Warranty/Guarantee
Warranty in full text is available upon request. Guarantee AbleNet offers a 30-day money back guarantee if our products do not meet your needs or expectations. Products must be in new condition to honor this service. Please call (800) 322-0956 for details.
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