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  • Page 1 This Document is the property of TKS A/S. The data contained herein, in whole or in part, may not be duplicated, used or disclosed without written permission from TKS A/S.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the handpiece ..........................13 3.9.2 Cleaning the activation unit (ferrite) ......................13 3.9.3 Cleaning the control unit and charger ......................13 3.9.4 Suitable areas for Ihandle use ........................13 3.10 ........................... 14 TORAGE OF THE HANDLE 3.11 ..........................14...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.1 About this manual This manual will introduce you to your new Ihandle system, or to the Ihandle system of the person you are assisting, and give you the information needed to use the system safely. Please read this manual carefully before using Ihandle.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Ihandle is intended to be used by cognizant persons over the age of 8. The Ihandle is not intended to be used by persons who lack the finger mobility to eject the handpiece using their fingers.

  • Page 5: Before Using The Ihandle For The First Time

    Figure 2 : Ihandle parts and cables Make sure the Ihandle handpiece is fully charged before using it for the first time. If you are not using the Ihandle with a wheelchair, connect the Control Unit to the power supply cable and plug the power supply into a standard power outlet (220V).

  • Page 6: Using Ihandle

    2. If there are visible cracks or holes in the handpiece encapsulation, do not use the Ihandle. Contact your service representative. 3. If there is visible damage to the control unit, for example cracks in the display, do not use the Ihandle. Contact your service representative.

  • Page 7: Modes

    3.5 Navigating the CU menu 3.5.1 Wheelchair mode In Wheelchair mode, Ihandle is connected via a wire to the wheelchair make a safe connection. This mode gives you the opportunity to drive the wheelchair by activate the mouse area of the handpiece .

  • Page 8: Mouse Mode

    3.7 Getting started with your computer or tablet In order to get used to the location of the sensors on the handpiece, it is recommended to use the Ihandle Visual Feedback Software with your computer or smartdevice. This software can be downloaded from http://www.tks-...

  • Page 9: Using The Keyboard

    Figure 6: Visual Feedback software . 3.7.1 Using the keyboard 1. Place the Ihandle in keyboard mode using the mode button on the handpiece or the control unit, or the quick change from mouse mode. 2. Place your activation unit on the sensor for the letter you want to write. Keep the activation unit in place to shuffle through the letters associated with the sensor.

  • Page 10: Using The Mouse

    Figure 7: The layout of handpiece sensors in keyboard mode 3.7.2 Using the mouse 1. Place the Ihandle in mouse mode. 2. Move the activation unit around the back part of the handpiece to control the movement of the cursor.

  • Page 11: Getting Started With Your Wheelchair

    When using Ihandle with a wheelchair for the first time, please observe the following precautions: 1. Practice using the Ihandle on a computer or tablet before using it with a wheelchair. 2. Ask your wheelchair service technician to reduce the speed settings of your wheelchair.

  • Page 12: Error Messages In Wheelchair Mode

    Green) by activating the on- off/acknowledge sensor for one second. 5. Ihandle is now in wheelchair active mode and you can control the wheelchair using the joystick sensor area. 6. If safety stop is activated (color change to Yellow), you will have to activate on-off/acknowledge sensor for one second.

  • Page 13: Daily Use Of The Ihandle

    MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT AND IMPACT ITS ELECTRICAL SAFETY. 3.9.4 Suitable areas for Ihandle use The Ihandle is intended to be used indoors and outdoors in dry weather. In rainy conditions, the Control Unit should be placed in a waterproof bag or cover.

  • Page 14: Storage Of The Ihandle

    THIS MAY DAMAGE THE SYSTEM AND IMPAIR ITS ABILITY TO CONTROL A WHEELCHAIR. The Ihandle control unit and handpiece unit is classified as IP22 which means that it is protected against the ingress of particles larger than 12.5 mm, such as fingers and similar objects, and protected against dripping water.

  • Page 15: Settings

    Repeat time: The time a character is displayed before the next character appears. When the repeat time is high, each character is shown for a longer interval, giving you more time to decide whether it was the right one. TKS recommends a higher repeat time for beginners.

  • Page 16: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth connections to computers or tablets. BT-1 Ihandle HID controls the mouse and keyboard connection to your PC or tablet, while BT-2 Ihandle SPP controls the connection to the Visual Feedback Software on PC or tablet. Each of the Bluetooth connections has the following options: Find: This searches for Bluetooth devices in the area to connect to.
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