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DynaVox Series 5 User Manual

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  • Page 2 CV34 5DA England DynaVox® is a registered trademark of DynaVox Systems LLC. DynaVox V™, DynaVox Vmax+™, and DynaVox Maestro™ are registered trademarks of DynaVox Systems LLC. All other brand and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What’s in the Box?..........1 Open or Dedicated Series 5 device ....... . 1 About this User’s Guide .
  • Page 4 The Concept Browser Menu ........86 DynaVox...
  • Page 5 Onscreen Keyboards ......... 124 Setting Up Your DynaVox Email Account ......126 Default Settings for Email .
  • Page 6 Appendix D: Backup File Worksheet ......154 Appendix E: End-User Licence Agreement (EULA) ....156 DynaVox...

  • Page 7: Section 1: Introduction

    When you open the shipping box, carefully remove your Series 5 device and other items from the box. Make sure that you received all of the accessories that ship with the Series 5 device: Your Series 5 device shipment should have included the following accessories: Battery •...

  • Page 8: About This User's Guide

    Each Series 5 device has a serial number sticker on the bottom of the unit. Be sure to write the serial number on your registration card before you mail it in. Also, take time now to copy the...

  • Page 9: Overview Of Resources (How To Get Help)

    Overview of Resources (How to Get Help) Overview of Resources (How to Get Help) This User’s Guide is only a brief, introductory reference to your Series 5 device. There are other instructional resources available for the DynaVox Series 5 software, both on the Series 5 device itself and on the CDs that were shipped with the device.

  • Page 10: Important Information About Your Series 5 Device

    Caution: The DynaVox Series 5 devices are not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics. When you are charging your Series 5 device, remember that the electrical outlet you will use 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.

  • Page 11: Section 2: Getting Started

    5 software is open, you will see the first of a series of introductory pages. The Introductory Pages When you open the DynaVox Series 5 software for the first time, you will see the first of a series of introductory pages. These introductory pages provide some basic information and then walk you through the process of setting up the device for a user.

  • Page 12: Creating A User

    Setup Wizard, select the Next button. Creating A User In the DynaVox Series 5 software, a user is a set of files that can include communication pages, vocabulary, symbols, device settings, sounds and other information. Your DynaVox Series 5 software can support multiple users. When you turn on the device for the first time, the Startup User is the active user.

  • Page 13: Choosing A Page Set

    Note: The User Setup Wizard also allows you to incorporate saved information from previous DynaVox devices (a Series 4 backup file or a DynaVox 3100 package) into the user that you are creating on your Series 5 device. Adding Custom Information Eventually, you will come to the General Information page.

  • Page 14: Choosing Other System Settings

    The next few pages of the User Setup Wizard enable you to choose some of the visual settings for the DynaVox Series 5 software, including the font size and symbol use settings for the Message Window, turning animated symbols on or off and the formats for displaying the date and time.
  • Page 15 To get to the master page, select the Master (or My Master) button. Facilitator master page example: Teen 6 Facilitator Master Master button The master page for the page set is now open on your device. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 16: Learning The Software Interface

    Learning the Software Interface Learning the Software Interface The DynaVox Series 5 software provides special tools to help you maintain and customize your device.This section describes the features and tools available in the title bar and in software menus. The Title Bar The white bar that stretches across the top of the touch screen is the title bar.
  • Page 17 Close - Select this button to close the DynaVox software. You will have a chance to save • your changes, or to keep the software open. This button is only available on open Series 5 devices. Reference: To find more information about each item in the title bar, open the Searchable Help on your device (or on CD) and perform a keyword search on “using the title bar tools.”...

  • Page 18: Pages Vs. Popups

    “float” over a full-size page. Some pages and popups include a Message Window - a box where text or symbol messages can be composed. Page example (top), Popup Example (bottom) Message Window Go To Button Button Popup DynaVox...

  • Page 19: Buttons & Behaviors

    When a button is selected, its assigned behavior will cause it to perform an action, like speaking a word or message. The DynaVox Series 5 software offers hundreds of behaviors in several different categories, but most pages and popups use behaviors from the Favorites category. There are five behaviors in the Favorites category: Go To Page - This behavior will open a different page or popup.

  • Page 20: Visual Scenes & Active Areas

    Visual scenes may be especially useful for individuals who respond well to pictures or need a very recognizable background image to establish a context for communication. The DynaVox InterAACt page sets make extensive use of visual scenes and active areas.

  • Page 21: Important Software Menus

    They are collected into logical groups and displayed on the touch screen in menus. Two of the menus in the DynaVox Series 5 software, the Setup menu and the Tools menu, serve mainly as portals to a number of other menus. The Interface Features menu provides access to a number of settings for adjusting the appearance of objects on the touch screen.

  • Page 22: Tools Menu

    2. Select the Interface Features button. The Interface Features menu will open, with the Message Window tab active by default. Reference: For more information about the menus and features that are accessible from the Interface Features menu, open the Searchable Help and perform a keyword search on “Interface Features menu.” DynaVox...

  • Page 23: Page Navigator Menu

    Go To Page button to close the Page Navigator menu and open the selected page. Reference: For more information on page navigation, open the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD) and perform a keyword search on “page navigation.”...

  • Page 24: Selection Method Options

    The DynaVox Series 5 software allows you to choose and refine the device selection method to best suit your needs. The Series 5 device supports the following variety of access methods, to meet the varied physical and cognitive needs of many individuals: Touch Enter - This direct selection method is the default selection method for Series •...

  • Page 25: Setting The Selection Method

    Keep selecting the OK button to close all open menus. The selection method that you chose is now in effect. Reference: The Series 5 software enables the users of open Series 5 devices to extend their current selection method out to the Windows desktop, and use it to control other Windows applications on their open Series 5 devices.

  • Page 26: Using The Zoom Feature

    Entire Screen - Shows the • magnification on the entire screen and displays the Zoom Toolbar. Inset - Shows the magnification on a • small area of the screen. Entire Screen zoom area w/Zoom Toolbar Selecting the “my home” button... Inset zoom area DynaVox...

  • Page 27: The Zoom Toolbar

    Tool Color - Choose the color of the tools within the Zoom Toolbar. • Active Tool Color - Choose the color of the tool being selected within the Zoom Toolbar. • Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 28: Working With Hotspots

    Working with Hotspots Working with Hotspots A “hotspot” is a button that appears on the outside edge of the touch screen of your Series 5 device. Hotspots provide immediate access to an important page or feature of the Series 5 software.
  • Page 29 The Dashboard Hotspot will open a popup (when you are currently on a page), or an onscreen keyboard (when you are currently on an onscreen keyboard). 1. To choose the popup that will open when the Dashboard Hotspot is selected, select the Dashboard Popup button. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 30 • parameters of the zoom feature. (See Using the Zoom Feature.) When you are finished modifying the hotspot settings, select the OK button to close the Hotspot Settings menu. Keep selecting the OK button to close all open menus. DynaVox...

  • Page 31: Changing Or Adjusting The Speaking Voice

    Speech Controls menu. Reference: For more information and instructions on adjusting the speaking voice of your Series 5 device, open the Searchable Help and refer to Chapter 4: Speech Setup. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 Changing or Adjusting the Speaking Voice DynaVox...

  • Page 33: Interaact Page Set

    This section provides brief descriptions of the InterAACt, Navigator, Gateway and VSD (Visual Scene Display) page sets and explains their main components. For more information about other page sets that are available for the Series 5 software, browse to the DynaVox website (www.dynavoxtech.com), select the Products link, and then select Add-On Software.

  • Page 34: The Continuum Of Communication Independence

    The content was drawn from national contexts and routines. samples of the vocabulary of individuals within the intended age range. Pages include limited basic Quick Fires. Vocabulary searches and picture dictionaries support language structure components. DynaVox...
  • Page 35 They can combine single words, Pages are intended for use by those spelling, and phrases to create novel whose literacy skills are on par with their messages about a variety of subjects peers. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 36: Using Visual Scenes In Interaact

    Note: For step-by-step instructions on creating a new visual scene page or new active areas, refer to the Creating a New Visual Scene section in this User’s Guide. DynaVox...

  • Page 37: Quick Fires

    Page name: Quick Fires (adult 20) Reference: For more background information on the InterAACt page sets, open the Searchable Help on your device (or on CD) and perform a keyword search on “DynaVox InterAACt.” Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 38: Navigator Page Set

    4. Select the Change to Selected User button. 5. Select Yes to verify that you want to select a different user. 6. Select Exit DynaVox to restart the Series 5 software and open it with the Navigator user as the current user.
  • Page 39 Because the keys are large, not all the keys are visible on the page but the keys that are visible can be toggled to display other Navigator Largest Keyboard keys. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 40 These pages provide a good framework for telling stories about the picture. Note: If you are using an open Series 5 device, you can “drag-and-drop” digital pictures onto the buttons.

  • Page 41: Gateway Page Set

    Page Name: g30 Main Each Gateway Series 5 page set targets a specific user population in terms of the core and fringe vocabulary selected for the page set and the word morphology features included. Each page sets addresses the expressive language, educational, recreational and community- based needs of the targeted population.

  • Page 42: Vsd (Visual Scene Display) Page Set

    Sample Visual Scene Display Reference: For more information about other page sets that are available for the Series 5 software, browse to the DynaVox website (www.dynavoxtech.com), select the Products link, and then select Add-On Software.

  • Page 43: Section 4: Plan For Success

    VSD (Visual Scene Display) Page Set Section 4: Plan for Success The DynaVox Plan for Success is simple series of questions that will help you create a better communication system for the individual who will be using the Series 5 device. The plan was created by Speech Language Pathologists on staff at DynaVox Technologies and is based on years of clinical experience.

  • Page 44: General Information

    If so, list the optimal colors or color combinations: __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Are there certain colors or color combinations that will help the device user see the menus more clearly? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, list the optimal colors or color combinations: __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ DynaVox...
  • Page 45 __________________________________________________________________________ You can now make any appropriate changes to the appearance of your page set or the DynaVox Series 5 software. Refer to the Modifying Pages section in this User’s Guide (or the Searchable Help) for step-by-step instructions. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Vocabulary Selection

    Vocabulary Selection Vocabulary Selection Before you begin to customize Series 5 device, it is important to identify things that the device user will want to talk about. Then you can explore the user’s page set to determine how much of the necessary vocabulary is already there. Then, you can modify the pages to add new vocabulary to the existing framework.

  • Page 47: Phase 3: Organize

    __________________ ____________________ __________________ __________________ What phrases should be added to the existing vocabulary? ____________________ __________________ __________________ ____________________ __________________ __________________ ____________________ __________________ __________________ ____________________ __________________ __________________ ____________________ __________________ __________________ ____________________ __________________ __________________ Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 48 Which pages will have links (Go To buttons) to the new pages? ____________________ will link to ____________________ ____________________ will link to ____________________ ____________________ will link to ____________________ ____________________ will link to ____________________ ____________________ will link to ____________________ ____________________ will link to ____________________ DynaVox...

  • Page 49: Phase 4: Criticize

    Modifying a Button section of this User’s Guide. When you are done, experiment with the new vocabulary by using the Series 5 device to talk about the priority activity. Can you say things that the device user will want or need to say?
  • Page 50 Vocabulary Selection DynaVox...

  • Page 51: Section 5: Modifying Pages

    Searching for Pages The Page Navigator menu enables you to search all of the pages on your Series 5 device - whether you are looking for a page name or content within a page. This search will include pages that are outside of the page set that was recommended by the User Setup Wizard.

  • Page 52: The Modify Button

    The Modify button is the seventh button from the left corner in the title bar at the top of the Series 5 device touch screen. The Modify button provides a simple way to customize any element on the active page or popup (including the active page or popup itself).

  • Page 53: Modifying A Button

    Speak Label behavior or Insert Label behavior to the button (if necessary). The Speak Label and Insert Label behaviors are used when a button’s label represents its entire vocabulary message. These behaviors enable Series 5 device users to quickly speak Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide...
  • Page 54 (on the left): Select Speak • Label if you want the device to speak the label when the button is selected. Select Insert • Label if you want the label to be sent to the Message Window when Behavior Editor menu DynaVox...
  • Page 55 8. Enter (or edit) the label and select the OK button. 9. Since many people prefer to use both text labels and symbols in their buttons, the DynaVox Series 5 software will automatically search for a symbol that corresponds to the label you just entered.

  • Page 56: Adding A Text Message To A Button

    A text message is different than a button label. It is a longer piece of text (often a full sentence or even a paragraph) that is not visible on a button. Text messages enable a Series 5 device user to communicate longer statements with only one selection.
  • Page 57 8. Enter a label for the button and select the OK button. 9. Since many people prefer to use both text labels and symbols in their buttons, the DynaVox Series 5 software will automatically search for a symbol that matches the label you just entered.

  • Page 58: Changing The Symbol On A Button

    (like catalog or catch). If you enter 08*pop, the search results will include items that begin with 08 and end with pop (like 08 as family pop). If you enter *days, the software will present any symbols with names that end with days (like weekdays and holidays). DynaVox...
  • Page 59 The button will now display the symbol that you selected (and the new label if one was given). Note: To undo the changes that you made to the button, select Main Menu > Page Editing > Undo Modify. The button will return to its previous state. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 60: Importing A Digital Picture As A Symbol

    To use a digital picture as the symbol for a button: 1. Connect the file sharing device to your Series 5 device (the USB ports are on the right side). Note: If a Microsoft window appears, asking if you want to display the contents of the file sharing device, close the window by selecting the Close button [X] in the top right corner, or by selecting the Cancel button.

  • Page 61: Changing A Button's Color Scheme

    Page Editing > Undo Modify. The button will return to its previous state. Reference: The Searchable Help provides additional instructions for importing digital pictures into the Images folder on your Series 5 device hard drive, for later use as background images or button symbols. To view these instructions, open the Searchable Help and perform a keyword search on “import a digital picture.”...
  • Page 62 Reference: For more information on using the Color Selector menu, including instructions on creating your own custom colors, open the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD) and perform a keyword search on “using the Color Selector menu.”...

  • Page 63: Modifying A Page Or Popup

    Reference: For more information on customizing other aspects of your pages and popups, open the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD) and perform keyword searches on “using the Modify Page menu” or “using the Modify Popup menu.”...

  • Page 64: Setting The Background Color

    Setting the Background Color You can use the Modify Page menu (or Modify Popup menu) to change the background color of the current page (or popup). You can select colors that are easier for the Series 5 device user to recognize.

  • Page 65: Importing A Digital Picture As A Background Image

    (.bmp), JPEG (.jpg) or TIFF (.tiff). For more information on resizing or formatting digital pictures, consult third-party photo editing software. Note: If you are using an open Series 5 device, you can use the “drag-and-drop” technique to drag a digital picture from another Windows application and drop it into your page as the page’s background.
  • Page 66 When the desired image is highlighted, proceed to step 8. 6. To manually search for a picture in the Images folder on your Series 5 device hard drive, complete this step: Select a folder (or sub-folder) in the left viewport to display its contents in the right viewport.
  • Page 67 Images folder on your Series 5 device hard drive). Note: To undo the changes that you made to the page (or popup), select Main Menu >...

  • Page 68: Modifying A Group Of Pages

    When you make a change to this drop-down menu, the Message Window check box will be automatically selected. 7. To change the font that is used for button labels, select the Select Font button and then complete the rest of this step: DynaVox...
  • Page 69 Scaled Image - The size and proportions of the pi c ture will be altered to make it fit • the entire background. Tiled Image - Fill the entire background with copies of the picture at its original • size. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 70 Modify Pages menu, or select No to leave the page defaults as they are. 17. Select the OK button to close the Page Browser menu. Keep selecting the OK button to close all open menus. DynaVox...

  • Page 71: Creating A New Page Or Popup

    The Quick Page feature helps you to make sure that your new pages match the layout and navigation strategies of your preferred page set. The templates used in Quick Page are based on the layouts of the DynaVox InterAACt page sets that are available on your device.
  • Page 72 Reference: These steps describe how to fill the buttons using text. If you want to use the Fill from Search feature, open the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD) and perform a keyword search on “quick page,” then “filling buttons from a search.”...
  • Page 73 Stop Asking - Stop adding labels before all the buttons are filled. • The buttons on your new page (or popup) will contain the text that you entered and the symbols that you chose. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 74: Creating A New Visual Scene

    In order to create a new visual scene page, you must open the Page Editor. Reference: For more information on the Page Editor, open the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD) and refer to Chapter 10: Using the Page Editor.”...

  • Page 75: Creating An Active Area

    DynaVox Series 5 software. Active areas are only visible when they are being modified in the Page Editor. When they are selected, they are outlined in blue, with white boxes (“handles”) at the corners and midpoints...
  • Page 76 The Behaviors viewport will display the names of the individual behaviors within the selected category. 8. Select a single behavior from the viewport. 9. Select the Add button. 10. If the software requires no other additional Behavior Editor menu DynaVox...
  • Page 77 Page Editor: 1. Select Main Menu > Exit Page Editor. 2. Select Yes to save your changes. The active areas that you created will be incorporated into your visual scene page. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 78: Modifying An Active Area

    5. When you are finished editing the active area, select Main Menu > Exit Page Editor. 6. Select Yes to save your changes. Note: To undo the changes to the active area, select Main Menu > Page Editing > Undo Modify. The active area will return to its previous state. DynaVox...

  • Page 79: Deleting An Active Area

    4. Select the Go to Page behavior (listed in the Favorites category) in the left viewport, 5. Select the Add button. The Select Pages menu will open. There are three methods you can use to find the appropriate page: Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 80 Proceed to step 9. 8. To set the behavior to open a page that you have not yet created, first use the left viewport to select the page set where you want the new page to reside. Then, continue with this step: DynaVox...
  • Page 81 Repeat these steps on other buttons throughout your page set in order to link those pages to the new page that you created, and vice versa. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 82 Linking to a New Page DynaVox...

  • Page 83: Section 6: Rate Enhancement

    This section of the User’s Guide describes the rate enhancement features in the DynaVox Series 5 software, and includes tips on why each feature is useful. This section also includes step-by-step instructions on setting up the rate enhancement features for an individual user.
  • Page 84 Eliminate the need to always build common sentences and phrases word by word. • Can be combined with a variety of phrases and topics. • The Series 5 software contains a number of other rate enhancement features, including: Character Prediction • Context Prediction •...

  • Page 85: Word Prediction

    You can activate and deactivate the Series 5 software prediction features in the Prediction Settings menu. When you first turn on your Series 5 device, several of these prediction settings are selected as defaults. As you become more familiar with your device, you may decide that you want to make changes to the prediction feature selections.
  • Page 86 • deactivate this feature, make sure the check box is not selected. When the Show Recent Words in Word Prediction Boxes check box is selected, • words that you have recently entered will be candidates for prediction, appearing in DynaVox...
  • Page 87 6. If you want symbols to be presented with vocabulary in the predictor buttons, select the Symbol Prediction check box (in the Presentation Settings group box). If you want only text to be presented in the predictor buttons, make sure the check box is not selected. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 88: Creating A New Dictionary Entry

    “creating” or “creating phrase predictor.” Creating a New Dictionary Entry Rate enhancement on the Series 5 device is based on the Series 5 software dictionary - an alphabetized vocabulary database of words and phrases. It is essential that you add the names, questions and statements that you use often as custom dictionary entries.
  • Page 89 Add button in the Concepts group box menu (the Select Concepts menu will open) and continue with the rest of this step. Otherwise, proceed to step 11. Select the Search text box. The system keyboard will open. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 90 . Reference: More information about the DynaVox Series 5 dictionary and managing individual dictionary entries is available in the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD). To find more, perform a keyword search on “dictionary.” DynaVox...

  • Page 91: Blocking Words From Prediction

    Unblock Selected Words button. The words you selected will be removed from the Blocked Words viewport. 7. Select the OK button to close the Edit Blocked Words menu. Keep selecting the OK button to close all open menus. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 92: Using Concepts

    Before you can successfully use phrases and slots to increase your communication speed with your Series 5 device, you must have a clear understanding of how “concepts” are used within the DynaVox Series 5 software. This section of the User’s Guide explains concepts and offers step-by-step instructions for editing a concept.

  • Page 93: Editing A Concept

    Note: If the word you added was not already in the device dictionary, it will be added. If it was already included in the dictionary, the dictionary entry will be updated to include the new concept information. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 94 Reference: More information about concepts (including creating a new concept) is available in the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD). To learn more, open the Searchable Help and perform a keyword search on “concepts.”...

  • Page 95: Using Phrases

    Start by reviewing the phrases that are already available for the active user on your Series 5 device. Open the My Phrases menu by following these steps: 1.
  • Page 96 Explore the My Phrases menu by selecting each concept and reviewing the phrases it includes. Think about the phrases that you would like to add. When you are done exploring this menu, select the OK button to close it. DynaVox...

  • Page 97: Adding A New Phrase

    7. To create a new concept for this phrase, select the Add New Concept button in the Concepts group box (the system keyboard will open) and complete this step. Otherwise, proceed to step 8. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 98 If you enter *days, the software will present any symbols with names that end with days (like weekdays and holidays). If the software finds any symbols for the word you entered, they will be presented in the right viewport of the Select a Symbol menu. DynaVox...

  • Page 99: Using Phrases In Conversation

    If you want to send the phrase to the Message Window as soon as you select it, select • the Insert Phrase check box. (If the Speak Phrase check box is not also selected, the phrase will not be spoken until you select the Message Window.) Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 100 5. In the My Phrases box, select the phrase you want to use. If the phrase is not visible, use the Prev and Next buttons to scroll through the phrases in the selected category. 6. After you select a phrase, the DynaVox Series 5 software will act according to the check boxes you have selected. The possibilities are: If the Speak Phrase check box is selected, the device will immediately speak the •...

  • Page 101: Using Slots

    Most Series 5 device users will work with slots as either part of a phrase in the My Phrases menu, or as part of a button’s label or text message. When the text with the slot is selected and sent to the Message Window, the user will be able to select the slot and replace it with an array of similar vocabulary.
  • Page 102 Highlighted word Make Slot button Note: Your Series 5 device was shipped with a USB mouse. To use it, simply plug it into a USB port on the side of your device. 6. Select the Make Slot button in the bottom row of the system keyboard.
  • Page 103 10. If you want to add another slot to your phrase, repeat steps 6 through 10. Otherwise, proceed to step 12. 11. Select the OK button to close the system keyboard. Your new phrase will be displayed in the Phrase text box of the New Phrase menu. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 104 14. If you want to remove a concept from this phrase, select the concept in the Concepts group box and then select the Delete button. The concept will still exist, but will no longer be associated with this phrase. DynaVox...
  • Page 105 (like weekdays and holidays). If the software finds any symbols for the word you entered, they will be presented in the right viewport of the Select a Symbol menu. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 106: Working With Slots In The Message Window

    The Select Slot Filler menu will close immediately. In the Message Window, the word in the slot will be replaced with the new word. The new word will also be added to the concept that has been assigned to the slot. The new word is now part of the concept and will be DynaVox...

  • Page 107: Adding Slots To Button Labels

    To do this, select a behavior in the Steps viewport and then select the Delete button. 7. Select the OK button to close the Behavior Editor menu. The new behavior will be displayed by the Behaviors button in the Modify Button menu. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 108 When you finish with those steps, select the OK button and continue with step 11 below. 11. The Series 5 software will automatically search for a symbol that corresponds to the text in your button label.

  • Page 109: Adding Slots To Button Text

    To do this, select a behavior in the Steps viewport and then select the Delete button. 10. Select the OK button to close the Behavior Editor menu. The new behavior will be displayed by the Behaviors button in the Modify Button menu. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 110 Reference: More information about editing and working with slots is available in the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD). To learn more, open the Searchable Help and perform a keyword search on “slots.”...

  • Page 111: Section 7: Wireless Capabilities

    (IR) device that sends and receives IR signals. It can learn infrared (IR) codes and transmit IR signals, enabling you to use your Series 5 device as a remote control for electronic equipment such as televisions, DVD players, and stereo systems. You can also use your Series 5 device to access and control your personal computer using either a DynaVox AccessIT device or a Bluetooth Serial Key connection.

  • Page 112: Programming A Default Remote

    Page). Programming a Default Remote The Series 5 software provides a number of default remote controls that you can program to use as the remote control for your electronic appliance. You just need to select the default remote in the software that matches your appliance (e.g., TV, VCR, DVD player, etc.) and then use the remote control wizard in the software to program the default remote for your appliance.
  • Page 113 8. Turn on the appliance that you want to control. 9. Aim the dark plastic panel on the top edge of the Series 5 device at your appliance. While aiming your device, select the Find the right code button. The Test Standard IR Codes menu will open.
  • Page 114 12. Select the Discover the right code button to attempt to discover a non-standard code that will control your appliance. 13. Aim the top edge of your Series 5 device at the appliance, and select the OK button to continue.
  • Page 115 Obtain the remote control that belongs to your appliance. Turn on your electronic appliance. Aim the remote control at the dark plastic panel on the front edge of your Series 5 device. Select the Start learning each command button. The IR Learning popup will open.
  • Page 116 Series 5 device as a remote control for your electronic appliance from the universal remote control page or other remote control page in your page set. Every InterAACt page set in the Series 5 software contains remote control pages that have been designed to work with the default remotes once they are programmed.

  • Page 117: Assigning A Custom Remote Control To A Page

    Note: You may also assign a custom remote control to blank button on the universal remote control page. For the step-by-step procedures, open the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device and perform a keyword search on “assign a custom remote control to the universal remote control page.”...
  • Page 118 Select Environmental Control in the Behaviors drop-down menu, and then select Play Command from Specific Remote behavior form the list of options. Select the Add button. The Select Remote Control menu will open. Select the remote control you want as the active remote control for the button. DynaVox...
  • Page 119 15. Select Yes to save the changes you made to the new remote control page. The remote control page is ready to be used to control your electronic appliance. Select the Close button to close the remote control page. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 120: Creating A New Ir Command

    Creating a New IR Command Creating a New IR Command If you want to use your Series 5 device to remotely control a device other than a standard electronic appliance (i.e., remote-controlled ceiling fan, X-10 light, toy, etc.), you must first add a name for the command to the IR Browser menu.
  • Page 121 Select the Try Again button and then go back to step 3. To test the new command, aim the IR device on the front edge (or the bottom) of the Series 5 device at the appropriate appliance and select the Test button in the IR Browser menu. The new IR remote control command should be sent successfully.

  • Page 122: Adding An Environmental Control Behavior

    Creating a New IR Command Adding an Environmental Control Behavior Once your Series 5 device has successfully learned a new IR remote control command, you can use the environmental control behaviors to add the command to a button. To do this: 1.

  • Page 123: Computer Access

    Computer Access Computer Access With DynaVox Series 5 computer access features, you can use your Series 5 device to access and control your personal computer using either a DynaVox AccessIT device or Bluetooth wireless technology. When the AccessIT is connected to the computer, or when the Bluetooth connection has been enabled, your Series 5 device can send information from buttons and from the Message Window.

  • Page 124: Computer Access With Accessit (Bluetooth)

    Series 5 device. Note: If you are using older Series 5 hardware that does not have built-in Bluetooth support, you will need to acquire the DynaVox V/Vmax Bluetooth Adapter (#501244) to connect to your Series 5 device.
  • Page 125 12. Select the Alternate Output button. The Alternate Output menu will open. 13. Select the Enable Alternate Output check box. 14. Select the Alternate Output Destination drop-down menu, and choose Bluetooth AccessIT. 15. Select the OK button to close all open menus. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...
  • Page 126 Computer Access Your Series 5 device is now enabled to access and control your Windows computer over a Bluetooth connection. Note: If the Bluetooth connection has been idle for a period of time, you may need to press and hold the Connect button on the AccessIT until the Activity LED blinks again.

  • Page 127: Section 8: Email & Internet Access

    Connecting to the Internet Section 8: Email & Internet Access The DynaVox Series 5 device enables you to establish a connection with the Internet. Once you are connected, your Internet capabilities depend on the type of device you have. If you have an open Series 5 device, you can use your Internet connection for: Full Internet Access (available on open Series 5 devices only) •...

  • Page 128: Establishing A Wireless Internet Connection

    Connecting to the Internet Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection Your Series 5 device has built in wireless (“WiFi”) support. You can easily use your Series 5 device to scan your immediate area for available wireless networks, and then establish a connection with one of them.
  • Page 129 • the password and then select the OK button. Note: You may be asked if you want to your Series 5 device to remember these network settings. If this is a wireless network that you will be connecting to frequently, select the Yes button to close the prompt.

  • Page 130: Accessing The Internet On An Open Device

    Accessing the Internet on an Open Device Accessing the Internet on an Open Device If you have an open Series 5 device and you would like to access the Internet, please continue with these simple steps: Note: Before proceeding, your Series 5 device must have an active connection to the Internet.
  • Page 131 Accessing the Internet on an Open Device Onscreen keyboards are ideal for individuals who are unable to access a standard mouse and keyboard, since any DynaVox Series 5 selection method can be used to enter text and send mouse commands.

  • Page 132: Setting Up Your Dynavox Email Account

    Setting Up Your DynaVox Email Account Before you can use your Series 5 device to send and receive email, you must set up an email account. DynaVox Technologies offers a free email account to every Series 5 device user, and the Series 5 software enables you to set it up quickly and easily.
  • Page 133 Create User Name window. 8. Select the OK button to continue. An hourglass will appear while your Series 5 device is checking to make sure that the name you requested is available. Once your email address has been accepted, the Set DynaVox Email Password window will open.

  • Page 134: Default Settings For Email

    When you first set up your email account, there are four default settings in the Email Options menu that will affect the way you use email on your Series 5 device. The first one can be found on the Composing Messages tab: •...

  • Page 135: Your Email Page

    Setting Up Your DynaVox Email Account Your Email Page The DynaVox software includes a group of behaviors that allow you to efficiently send or read email from your communication pages. You can use your standard pages to create a message, and then use the email behaviors to send that message as an outgoing email.

  • Page 136: Sending And Receiving Email

    Chapter 15: Email and Text Messaging in the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD). Sending an Email To use your email page to create and send an original message: 1.
  • Page 137 Sending and Receiving Email Reference: To learn more about using the Address Book menu, open the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD) and perform a keyword search on “using the Address Book.” Select the text box beside the To button. The system keyboard will open.

  • Page 138: Reading An Incoming Email

    Reading an Incoming Email When you receive an incoming email, an envelope-shaped icon will appear in the title bar at the top of the touch screen (if the DynaVox Series 5 default settings have not been changed). To read your new email message: 1.
  • Page 139 Import - Select the Import button to automatically save the file in the appropriate • folder for the Series 5 software (i.e., sound files will be automatically saved in the User Files\Sounds folder, images will be automatically saved in the My Symbols symbol set, etc.).

  • Page 140: Replying To A Received Email

    A Sent Email Message notice will appear in the title bar. Reference: For more information and step-by-step instructions about creating, sending, receiving, and working with email messages, refer to Chapter 15: Email & Text Messaging in the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD). DynaVox...

  • Page 141: Section 9: Backing Up & Restoring

    When you completed the User Setup Wizard in the Creating a User section of this User’s Guide, you named and created a user for your Series 5 device (which is saved as a .user file). This user is a set of files that includes your page set, vocabulary, symbols and settings, and more.

  • Page 142: The User Manager Menu

    Note: For step-by-step instructions on using all of the features of the User Manager menu, refer to Chapter 20: Managing User Data Files in the Searchable Help on your Series 5 device (or on CD). Save the Current User As you are working to customize your user by creating pages, importing pictures and adjusting settings, you should periodically save your work.

  • Page 143: Open A Different User

    Backing Up Your Information Open a Different User If there are multiple .user files in your DynaVox Series 5 software, you can easily switch from one to another. Changing users will close any custom pages, pictures, sounds and video files that are assigned to the current user.
  • Page 144 Backing Up Your Information To complete a backup: 1. Connect the file sharing device to a USB port on the right side of your Series 5 device. Note: If a Microsoft window appears, asking if you want to display the contents of the file sharing device, close the window by selecting the Close button [X] in the top right corner, or by selecting the Cancel button.
  • Page 145 The backed-up user file (.user) is now available on the external file sharing device. You can now disconnect the file sharing device from the Series 5 device. You may want to transfer the .user file to a computer for safekeeping.

  • Page 146: Restoring Your Information From A Backup

    To restore the current user from a backup file: 1. If the backup file is stored on a file sharing device, connect it to your Series 5 device (the USB ports are on the right side). If you are using an external CD or DVD drive, you may also have to plug the drive into a wall outlet for power, and make sure that the disc with the .user file is loaded in the drive.
  • Page 147 After the device has completely finished the restart process, you may disconnect the file sharing device if you wish. The information that was stored in the backup .user file has overwritten that of the current .user file, and is now active on your Series 5 device. Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide...

  • Page 148: Upgrading Your Device Software

    User’s Guide for more information. To upgrade your DynaVox Series 5 software over an active Internet connection: 1. Connect the power cable to the DC adapter/charger that was shipped with your Series 5 device. 2. Plug the charger jack into the charger port on the side of your device.
  • Page 149 Upgrading Your Device Software System Settings menu (with upgrade checkmark) Note: If there is no green checkmark next to the DynaVox Upgrade button, then there is no upgrade file available. Select the Cancel button to close the System Settings menu.
  • Page 150 After a few minutes, your device software will restart. Note: When your software upgrade is complete, the Release Notes package will automatically be opened on your Series 5 device. This package contains a series of pages that highlight and explain the new features available in this software release.

  • Page 151: Appendix A: Searchable Help

    It contains explanations and instructions for all of the features, functions and capabilities of the Series 5 hardware and software. To launch the Searchable Help, select Main Menu > Help > Help. The Searchable Help will open in a new window.

  • Page 152: Searchable Help Organization

    Many of the chapters in the Searchable Help coincide with sections of this User’s Guide. The difference is that the Searchable Help offers comprehensive explanations and step-by-step instructions for all features and functions of your Series 5 device. Note: The Training Materials & Upgrade Files CD that accompanied your device also contains a copy of the Searchable Help.

  • Page 153: Appendix B: Other Resources

    On-Device Resources Appendix B: Other Resources This User’s Guide provides an introduction to the basic features of your Series 5 device. After reviewing the steps that are offered in this manual, you should be able to begin programming and communicating with your device at the most basic level. DynaVox Technologies also provides a number of additional resources that provide more in-depth instructions for all of the features and functionality of your Series 5 device.
  • Page 154 Print - Select the Print button to send the text in the lower viewport to a printer • connected to the Series 5 device. Send to MW - Select the Send to MW button to send the text in the lower viewport to •...

  • Page 155: Video Tutorials

    To access the video tutorials: 1. Select Main Menu > Help > Tutorials. The Video Tutorials for the Series 5 popup will open. Video tutorials popup 2.

  • Page 156: External Resources

    The Product Documentation & Upgrade Files CD that shipped with your Series 5 device contains all of the instructional documentation that has been written for the DynaVox Series 5 software and the Series 5 devices. This documentation has been organized into many...

  • Page 157: Telephone Technical Support

    8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If you purchased your device outside the United States and Canada, please call the helpline number for your local DynaVox distributor. Note: If you call Technical Support, please have your Series 5 device and its serial number at hand.

  • Page 158: Appendix C: Finding The Introductory

    External Resources Appendix C: Finding the Introductory Pages When you open the DynaVox Series 5 software for the first time, you should see the first of a series of introductory pages. Introduction Page 1 popup If you do not see the introductory pages, you can quickly find them by following these steps: 1.
  • Page 159 Startup User will be loaded. Please be patient - this may take a few moments. Select the Exit DynaVox button. Your DynaVox Series 5 software will close and restart. The startup process may take a moment. When the software restarts, you will see the first introductory page.

  • Page 160: Appendix D: Backup File Worksheet

    (for example, the name of the CD you used in the backup process). Note: To learn how to back up your DynaVox Series 5 software, please refer to the Backing Up Your Information section of this User’s Guide.
  • Page 161 External Resources Name of User Backup Location .user file Name Date Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide Part # 401125-A...

  • Page 162: Appendix E: End-User Licence Agreement (Eula)

    This Agreement applies to updates, supplements, add-on components, or Internet-based service components of the Software that DynaVox may provide to You or make available to You after the date You obtain Your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide other terms along with the update, supplement, add-on component, or Internet-based services component.
  • Page 163 Software. You may not copy the written materials accompanying the Software. The Software, and any authorized copies that You make, are the intellectual property of and are owned by DynaVox and its suppliers. The structure, organization and code of the Software are the valuable trade secrets and confidential information of DynaVox and its suppliers.
  • Page 164 A.LIMITED WARRANTY To the original buyer only: DynaVox warrants to You for the period of one (1) year from the date of delivery of the Software to You as evidenced by a copy of Your receipt, that: (1) The Software, unless modified by You, will perform substantially the functions described in the documentation provided by DynaVox;...
  • Page 165 Agreement. Any transfer of the Software must include all updates and prior versions. You agree that DynaVox and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services provided to You, if any, related to the Software or the Device. DynaVox may use this information solely to improve our products or to provide customized services or technologies to You and will not disclose this information in a form that personally identifies You.
  • Page 166 External Resources terms. This is the entire agreement between DynaVox and You relating to the Software and it supersedes any prior representations, discussions, undertakings, communications or advertising relating to the Software. SECTION 14 - CAPTIONS AND SECTION NUMBERS The captions and section numbers appearing anywhere in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience for reference and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement or of any such provision or clause of this Agreement nor in any other way affect this Agreement or any part thereof.

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