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PRC HEADQUARTERS

PRC INTERNATIONAL

Liberator Ltd

1022 Heyl Rd • Wooster, OH 44691

Telephone: (330 262-1984 • (800) 262-1984

Minerva Business Park

Fax: (330) 263-4829

Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

PE2 6FT UK

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info@prentrom.com

Fax: +44 845 2661155

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www.prentrom.com

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Page 1 Operator's Manual PRC HEADQUARTERS PRC INTERNATIONAL Liberator Ltd 1022 Heyl Rd • Wooster, OH 44691 Telephone: (330 262-1984 • (800) 262-1984 Minerva Business Park Fax: (330) 263-4829 Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 6FT UK E-mail Address: info@prentrom.com Fax: +44 845 2661155 Web Site Address: www.prentrom.com E-mail Address:...
Page 2 IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT PRENTKE ROMICH COMPANY FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).
Page 3 • Any mounts used should be fitted by a qualified person. Failure to install the mounting system according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in an injury to the user. ©Prentke Romich Company 2009-2010. All rights reserved. Under copyright laws this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the Prentke Romich Company.
Page 4 Plug in your battery charger and then press the on the front of the case. It will take a few moments for the device to boot up. Prentke Romich Company • 1022 Heyl Rd. • Wooster, Ohio 44691 • (800) 262-1984 ECO MANUAL...
Page 5 About the RESTORE Disk In the event that your device's hard drive or the Windows system quits working, you will have to use the RESTORE disk that came in a separate mailer. Unless you are very familiar with computers and understand when and how to use a RESTORE disk, call the PRC Service Department first and tell them what is wrong with your device before you attempt to use the RESTORE disk.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR ECO....................10 The Front Panel ................................11 The Top of the ECO ..............................13 The Back of the ECO..............................14 The Right Side Panel ..............................15 Battery Door and Batteries ............................16 Left Side Panel ................................17 The Display Areas ...............................18 Different Ways to Turn your Device Off........................21 About the Batteries in your ECO..........................23 The Touch Screen and the Exploration Wizard......................27...
Page 7 Before You Begin to Store, Plan What You Want to Say ...................96 Record a Vocabulary Message ............................97 Erase a Recorded Message ............................104 Store a Computer Speech Message..........................105 Edit a Computer Speech Message ..........................109 Completely Erase the Contents of a Key ........................110 Link an Icon Sequence to an already Created Page ....................110 Hide Vocabulary Keys...............................112 Swap Core Vocabulary Keys on Your Overlay......................114...
Page 8 Open or Delete a Notebook ............................189 Rename a Notebook; Transfer a Notebook to a Computer File.................190 Print a Notebook................................191 Speak a Notebook; Lock a Notebook ........................192 Copy a Notebook from One Area to Another ......................193 Store a Notebook under an Icon Sequence ........................193 Save/Load a Notebook...............................194 Editing Tools ................................195 THE SPEECH DICTIONARY..........................198...
Page 9 Delete a Device................................260 Rename a Device ...............................260 Add a New Function to an Existing Device.......................261 Rename a Function ..............................262 Delete a Function...............................262 Re-Learn Signals ...............................263 The IR REMOTE Page..............................264 ON-OFF Control of Non-Remote Appliances: Using the X-10 ................265 USING THE ECO'S INTERNAL COMPUTER ....................266 The Optional Internal Computer..........................267 To Begin Computer Access ............................268 Keys in the Computer Access Activity Row ......................271...
Page 10: Getting Acquainted With Your Eco
Getting Acquainted with your ECO Graphics in this manual were taken using the Classic skin with, for the most part, Enhanced Icons turned OFF. These options can be found in the FEEDBACK MENU in the Toolbox. GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR ECO ECO Manual...
Page 11: The Front Panel
The Front Panel FUNCTION Turns the device ON or OFF. If you turn the ECO off with this button, you must use it to turn the device back on. ON/OFF Takes you to the Toolbox where you can use the system menus. TOOLBOX USER Keys 1-6 are User Defined keys.
Page 12 Use with the internal computer. Select this key to scroll through your overlay when you are in Keyboard Mode, so you can access all your overlay keys. SCROLL Use this with the internal computer. Select this key then select a key on your overlay. A small context- sensitive menu will pop up next to the overlay key you selected that MOUSE-RIGHT- will allow you to perform various functions such as Cut, Copy, Paste...
Page 13: The Top Of The Eco
The Top of the ECO DVD Player Eject button Learning IR Sending IR Area Area DVD/CD Player The DVD/CD player is at the top of the case above the rounded area. Use this to play movie DVDs, Audio DVDs and CDs. If you purchased the optional internal computer, you can also install software and burn CDs using the DVD player.
Page 14: The Back Of The Eco
The Back of the ECO Wheelchair Mounting Plate "Final-try" Table Stand Reset button USB port Back Wire Table Stand Pull the stand out from the case and set your device on a flat surface. If you want your device to sit at a lower or higher angle, remove the table stand from the holes that hold it in place and place it in the second set of holes.
Page 15: The Right Side Panel
The Right Side Panel Mini USB port to Computer Ethernet Port 2 USB Ports Battery Door The Connectors from Left to Right Mini-USB Connector Use this to connect to an external computer with a USB cable. 2 Rectangular USB Connectors Use these for USB flash drives, a USB mouse and keyboard, etc.
Page 16: Battery Door And Batteries
Battery Door and Batteries Battery Status window The Battery door is on the right side of your ECO case. This door protects the removable battery. There is a small window in the Battery Door that allows you to check the amount of charge left in the removable battery.
Page 17: Left Side Panel
Left Side Panel Re-set Button Connectors from Left to Right Battery Charger Plug in the battery charger that came with your device. Switch A and Switch B Connectors: plug single and dual switches into Switch A and Switch B ports. A joystick will need an adapter that fits these ports. Monitor Connector Plug a computer monitor into this connector.
Page 18: The Display Areas
The Display Areas Text Display Area Icon or Word Prediction Display Status Display Area Area Text Display Area This is where you will see any text that appears, either from messages that you have retrieved by selecting icon sequences or from typing in text. Touch this area and your device will speak any text on the display.
Page 19 Battery Status Speaker Volume Date and Time Toolbox Drop- Headphone Volume Down Menu Status Display Area Date and Time Set this in the CLOCK MENU in the Toolbox to display the current date and time. Battery Bar Graph This shows the status of the batteries. A FULL battery shows mostly green lines, with only a few red and yellow lines.
Page 20 Status Display Area—Modern Skin The Modern Skin Status Display Area looks quite different from the Classic one, but you have the same information. From Left to Right Headphone and Speaker Volume Icons: In the graphic above, the headphone volume is Low and the speaker volume is set at Medium.
Page 21: Different Ways To Turn Your Device Off
Different Ways to Turn your Device Off You can turn your device ON and OFF using different methods: Press the ON/OFF key on the front of the case. When you turn the device off with the ON/OFF key , you must turn it back on using with the ON/OFF key. Select the POWER OFF key in the Toolbox.
Page 22 To properly shut down your device, use the ON/OFF key or the POWER OFF key. Note: If you are using a headpointer and your device turns Off, you can activate a switch to turn it back on. The switch must be plugged into a Switch port on your device. When your device turns off, it saves any storing and/or programming that you have done up to that point.
Page 23: About The Batteries In Your Eco
Always use the battery charger that came with your device. Any other charger may damage your batteries. The ECO2 has an internal battery and a replaceable battery. How long your batteries will last on one charge depends entirely upon how much you are using your device.
Page 24 Charger Plugged in: blue lines Low Battery Warning When the batteries in your device get low, you will hear a Low Battery Warning. This is a two-toned running beep. When the Low Battery warning sounds, you can no longer do any storing.
Page 25 Swapping Removable Batteries ECO2 has an internal battery that is never removed from the case. There is also a removable battery behind the Battery Door on the right side of the case. You can check on the charge of each battery in the Battery Menu.
Page 26 Replace the battery door by lining it up on the case. Then place your thumb on the end of the door nearest the edge of the case and push the door into its slots. You may need to use the edge of the case for leverage.
Page 27: The Touch Screen And The Exploration Wizard
The Touch Screen and the Exploration Wizard Warning! The touch screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. Should the display break (unlikely except under extreme circumstances) and you come into contact with the liquid crystal, wash or rinse your skin thoroughly. Be careful to avoid splintered glass. Do not use sharp, pointed objects on the touch screen.
Page 28 The UNITY PATTERNS key shows you how verbs, adjectives, nouns and pronouns are placed on different overlays. The 4/8/15 PAGES key allows you to view pages already set up with different key size locations. The TARGET, UNITY PATTERNS and 4/8/15 PAGES keys have Back or CORE keys that allow you to return to the Exploration Wizard main page.
Page 29: The Unity ® 60 Sequenced Overlay
® The Unity 60 Sequenced Overlay ® We will use the Unity 60 Sequenced Overlay for examples in this manual. If you selected this key from the Exploration Wizard, the overlay should now be visible on your touchscreen. Activity Row Right now you can activate a key by simply pressing on it.
Page 30 some activities, press one of the keys in the Activity Row. Press MORE if you want to see more keys in any Activity. If you want to exit an Activity, press the key. The bottom five rows of keys contain the CORE vocabulary. Core vocabulary is vocabulary that you use all the time when speaking.
Page 31: About Minspeak
® About Minspeak ® Your device uses Minspeak to help you communicate. Minspeak is a means of coding vocabulary to a small set of icons that are rich in meaning. Minspeak's use of icons taps into a person's natural tendency to associate multiple meanings to pictures.
Page 32: Icon Prediction Shows Where You Have Messages Stored
Icon Prediction Shows Where You Have Messages Stored If you have pressed any keys on the screen, you have probably noticed that some keys on the keyboard lost their icons and became blank. This is called Icon Prediction. The keys with icons on them tell you that they are possible selections for messages that are part of the vocabulary stored in your device.
Page 33 You see: The icon you selected shows up here. Blank keys will not complete your message. Any bright key with a visible icon will complete your message. The icon for the key you selected will appear in the Icon Display Area. Some keys on the overlay will go blank.
Page 34: About The Color-Coded Toolbox
About the Color-Coded Toolbox The Toolbox is an overlay that contains menus and single function keys. These menus and functions will help you to make your device into one that is tailored to your specific needs. Go to the Toolbox by pressing the Toolbox button on the front of the case.
Page 35: Change The Speaker Volume
Change the Speaker Volume From the Toolbox, you can quickly change the speaker volume on your device. Go to the Toolbox by pressing the key on the front of the case. Green light indicates Speaker Volume Speech is ON. indicator Select these keys to turn Speech ON or OFF and to tune the speaker volume...
Page 36: About The Call Tool In The Toolbox
About the CALL Tool in the Toolbox The CALL tool. Use this key only when you need assistance. There will probably be times when you will need to get someone's attention for assistance. The CALL tool is just for this purpose. When you activate CALL, your device plays a series of tones that are designed to get someone's attention.
Page 38: Setting Up Your Communication Device
Setting Up your Communication Device SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE ECO Manual...
Page 40: About Setting Up Your Device
About Setting Up your Device Your ability to use your device for maximum communication will depend in part on setting it up so that it suits your individual communication needs. You might want to try different combinations of options before you settle on the ones that you like best. You will select set-up options from various menus in the Toolbox.
Page 41: Select A User Area
Select a User Area Your device has six different User Areas that contain pre-stored vocabulary. If more than one person is using the device, each person can have his or her own area. A single user can load different keyboards and overlays into different Areas and use them in specific situations. You select a User Area by opening the USER AREA MENU in the Toolbox.
Page 42 Select Switch User Area. Select the Switch User Area option. Each User Area and overlay is shown on its key. Select the overlay you want to use. Your device will make the switch and return you to the first screen of the USER AREA MENU. For now, select "Cancel"...
Page 43 Select a Spelling Keyboard. The Spelling Keyboard option defines your Spelling page. The Qwerty keyboard is set up like a computer keyboard. If you select GO TO SPELL in the Toolbox, you will see the default Qwerty spelling page. If you select the ABC key on your Unity overlay, you will see a spelling page that has been designed to go with the overlay you are using.
Page 44 Important Note! Replace User Area is a new option. (It replaces the old Overlay menu.) If you want to replace the overlay you have been using with a different overlay in the same User Area, you must first select the Area/overlay you are currently using. When you have selected your current area, you will see the Replace With menu.
Page 45 Each option offers you a number of different overlays. If you select Unity Programs you will see a list of all the Unity overlays. When you select the overlay you want you will see this warning: Any custom vocabulary (vocabulary that was not pre-stored at the factory) that you have added to your current overlay will be lost when a new overlay is installed.
Page 46 Type the word "replace" and then select OK to exit the menu. Your original overlay will be replaced by the one you just selected. Other options in this menu are discussed in other parts of this manual. See the Table of Contents or the Index.
Page 47: Access Methods
Access Methods An access method (or selection technique) is how you will control your device. You can select Touch, Headpointing, 1-Switch, 2-Switch, and Joystick. Any Joystick other than a USB joystick will need an adapter. Access Methods and their options are in the ACCESS METHOD MENU in the Toolbox. Warning! All access methods require a positioning analysis to prevent repetitive stress injuries.
Page 48 Dual or 2-Switch Scanning Use a dual switch or two single switches to scan left, right, up and down to any key on the keyboard. Plug a dual switch or two single switches into either switch connector on the device. Joystick Unless you are using a USB joystick, you must have an adapter for your joystick.
Page 49: The Access Method Menu
The ACCESS METHOD MENU To Choose an Access Method: 1. Press the Toolbox button on the front of the case. 2. Open the ACCESS METHOD MENU. 3. You see the access method for the current User Area. You can change any of the options. 4.
Page 50 The different access methods and their options are discussed in the next few pages. If you do not have an ECOpoint unit, the ECOpoint option will not be visible in the menu. Open the menu. Select Access Method. Select the method you want and the options you want to use. All of these are described in the next few pages.
Page 51: Touch Options
Touch Options Acceptance Time This is the amount of time it takes for your device to accept a location you have touched and to activate the key. Release Time This is the amount of time it takes you to release a key and be able to activate another key. For example, if you set this for 1 second, you must wait one second after you stop touching a key before you can activate the same key or a new key.
Page 52: Switch Scanning Methods
When you turn Predictive Selection On, your device highlights only those icons where messages are stored. These highlighted icons are the only keys on the keyboard that will produce a response. You can change the color of the non-active keys to grey or white. Go to the FEEDBACK MENU, Icon Prediction and select Grey or White.
Page 53 Row/Column The scan highlights each row of keys beginning with the top row and moving down the screen. When the row that contains the key you want is highlighted, activate your switch. The scan will highlight the separate columns in the row you selected, moving from left to right across the screen.
Page 54: Switch Scanning Options
1 Switch Scanning Options Magnify Windows Clicks Magnification Factor Magnification Area Magnification works when your ECO is in a Windows application. When Magnify Window Clicks is ON you can select an area in your Windows application and it will appear in a magnified box. This makes it easier for you to select the options you want in your application.
Page 55 Activation Delay This gives you a few seconds to change your mind when you have selected a key. This is automatically set to your Scanning Speed. For example, let's say your scanning speed is set to one second (1.0). You scan to and select a key, then realize it's not the key you want. You have one second to activate your switch again to "de-select"...
Page 56: Switch Scanning Methods
Bluetooth Switch See pages 16 and 18- 25 (1 and 2-switch) in the Bluetooth Switch mini-manual for complete information. Once you have your access method options selected, set the Bluetooth switch to the default Switch Mode; plug in an extra switch if you need one; select Bluetooth Switch in the ACCESS METHOD MENU.
Page 57: Switch Scanning Options
Column/Row The scan highlights the columns first instead of the rows, moving from left to right across the screen. When the scan reaches the column that contains the key you want, activate your switch. The scan begins to highlight each key in that row. When the key you want is highlighted, activate your switch.
Page 58 Release Time This tells your device how long to wait after you release your switch before you can make another activation with the same key or switch. For example, if you set the Release Time for 1 second, you must wait one second after you release your switch before you can continue to scan or activate your switch.
Page 59 Scan Auto Restart When this is On, a new scan will automatically start once you have made a key selection. If it is Off, you must activate your switch to start a new scan. Cancel Time If you are in the middle of a scan, get distracted, and forget to activate your switch to make a selection, the scan will stop and the highlighting will disappear after the Cancel Time has passed.
Page 60: Headpointing/Joystick Methods
Headpointing/Joystick Methods Joystick Auto Scan Joystick Hold Scan You must have a Y-adapter for a manual joystick. This plugs into the Switch A and B ports on the left side of your device case. The other end plugs into your joystick. If you select Manual for your Selection Type, you may need to plug a third switch into the adapter in order to make a final selection.
Page 61 Auto Scan Nudge your joystick. The device will automatically scan the overlay beginning in the direction you moved the joystick. Hold You must hold your switch to scan the overlay. Release it to stop the scan. Scanning Speed This is the amount of time it takes for your device to move from one key, row, or column to the next in a scan.
Page 62: Tracker Headpointing Options
Activation Delay This gives you a few seconds to change your mind when you have selected a key. This is automatically set to your Scanning Speed. For example, let's say your scanning speed is set to one second (1.0). You scan to and select a key, then realize it's not the key you want. You have one second to activate your switch again to "de-select"...
Page 63 If just the slightest head movement to the left or right moved you off the edges of the screen, decrease the "Horizontal" number. If the slightest head movement up or down moved you off the top and bottom edges, decrease the "Vertical" number. If you had trouble positioning the cursor in the corners of the screen, increase both the "Horizontal"...
Page 64 Averaging Averaging helps you to cut down on accidental key activations caused by involuntary head movements. The number you select tells your device how far you must move out of one key location before a second key is activated. This generally means that when you cross the centerline between one key and the next key, the first key will become un-highlighted and the second key will light up.
Page 65: Mouse/Trackball/Usb Joystick Options
Mouse/Trackball/USB Joystick Options You can plug a USB mouse, trackball or joystick into any of the three USB connectors on the right side of the device case. Once the mouse, trackball or joystick is plugged in, make sure you have selected the Mouse/Trackball/USB Joystick option in the SELECTION TECHNIQUE MENU.
Page 66 If you make large head movements you may lose the cursor easily. Try decreasing the "Horizontal" and/or "Vertical" adjustment numbers. If you make small head movements, try increasing the "Horizontal" and "Vertical" adjustment numbers. Auto Repeat This lets you choose how fast a key will repeat when you hold it down. Selection Type Manual means you must activate a separate switch to make a selection.
Page 67: Ecopoint
If you select an averaging number higher than "1" you are telling the headpointer signal to "lag behind" any head movements you make. The higher the number you choose, the further into the next key's area you must move before the second key will become highlighted Highlight Keys This tells your device to place a red border around the key that you point to.
Page 68: The Feedback Menu
The FEEDBACK MENU Go to the Toolbox and open the FEEDBACK MENU. The FEEDBACK MENU options give you information about what your device is doing and sometimes about what you are doing on the device. Open the menu. Select Feedback. Select the options you want to use.
Page 69: Feedback Menu Options
FEEDBACK MENU Options Picture Prediction: When this is ON, items you select from the Activity Row will move to the front of the row in order of frequency of use. Earphone Volume Change the volume for your earphones. Backlight Intensity: Activate the UP or DOWN option keys.
Page 70 Show Selections By: Icon or Icon Name If you select ICON, the picture of any icon you activate will be displayed in the icon display area. If you select ICON NAME, the default name of any icon you activate will be displayed in the icon display area along with the icon.
Page 71 Skin Options The ECO2 "skin" is the way your display looks—the overlays, menus and message boxes. The default is PRC New. You can switch to Classic. The Enhanced Icons option refers to somewhat jazzier looking Unity icons. You can turn these On or Off with either skin. If you want the standard looking PRC skin and icons, select Classic and turn Enhanced Icons Off.
Page 72: Speech Menu Options
SPEECH MENU Options The SPEECH MENU is available for synthesized speech. From it you can choose the voice that you want your device to use for speaking messages. You can choose a different voice for auditory prompts. Other options allow you to refine the voice. Voice Options Synthesizer: RealSpeak, AT&T Natural Voices, Acapela, DECtalk, You can choose a voice from any of the above speech synthesizers: Each synthesizer offers its...
Page 73 Select the up and down arrow keys until you see the voice you want to use. Select this option to hear the voice you have selected. Voice This is the voice your device will use to speak everything except Auditory Prompts. Remember that this will be your voice.
Page 74 Recommendation: We recommend that you try the options listed below with their default settings first. Write the default settings down before you make any changes. This way you can always return to the original voice. Volume When this available it changes the volume of the voice. 1 is the softest; 10 is the loudest. Average Pitch (DECtalk only) Pitch is how high or low a voice sounds.
Page 75: The Auditory Prompt Menu
The AUDITORY PROMPT MENU Auditory Prompts can help you to learn which keys are where on your overlay. When Auditory Prompts are turned On in the AUDITORY PROMPT MENU, your device defaults to speaking the label of any key you activate. That is, if you press and hold the key on your overlay, you will hear, "Like"...
Page 76 You can choose to have Label Prompts or Content Prompts spoken. You might also want Category Prompts. You must turn the prompts On in the AUDITORY PROMPTS MENU. Label Prompt This is whatever the label (or name) is that has been assigned to a specific icon. If you changed a label during the storing process, the prompt will be whatever you changed the label to.
Page 77 2. Select the key on your overlay that contains the prompt you want to erase. 3. Select Store Category Prompt from the options that you see. 4. Activate CLEAR DISPLAY instead of spelling a prompt. 5. Activate OK. To Erase a Label Prompt: 1.
Page 78: The Output Menu
The OUTPUT MENU You will use this menu if you purchased the integrated ECO which has an internal computer. You will also use it if you connect to an external computer or printer. If you have a designated device and are not connected externally you will see only the three options on the far left of the screen.
Page 79 Output Destination Select INTERNAL if you are using the ECO's internal computer. Select EXTERNAL if you are want to connect to an external computer for computer emulation. Host Computer Type If you are sending information to an external computer, select the kind of computer that will receive the information, MAC or IBM.
Page 80: Save Your Set-Up Settings
Save Your Set-Up Settings The SETTINGS MENU in the Toolbox allows you to set up 1 to 3 different groups of settings and then save the settings for each group under a key or an icon sequence. The settings you have selected in the Toolbox menus that have blue titles can be saved.
Page 81: Store The "Use Settings" Keys On Your Overlay
When you want to use one of your settings, open the SETTINGS MENU and select the Use Settings key that you want. Store the "Use Settings" Keys on your Overlay You can copy your Use Settings keys and store them under icon sequences on your communication overlay.
Page 82: Word Prediction
Word Prediction WORD PREDICTION ECO Manual...
Page 83: About Minspeak ® And Word Prediction
® About Minspeak and Word Prediction Minspeak Benefits Minspeak vocabulary represents your core vocabulary—verbs, adjectives, nouns, interjections, phrases, etc. These are words that make up most sentences and turn sentences into conversation. But lots of sentences also contain words that are not exactly "core" words. They are more like "fringe"...
Page 84: Spell And Select Words
Spell and Select Words Turn Word Prediction On in the WORD PREDICTION MENU. Select OK. To use Word Prediction, Turn it ON. From the Toolbox or from CORE, select your Spelling overlay: Begin to spell a word. Watch the display as you spell. WORD PREDICTION ECO Manual...
Page 85 Word Prediction window Select the word you want. Your Spelling overlay may be different. Notice the words that appear in the rectangle beneath the Text Display Area. This area is the Word Prediction window. Words that appear here are words your device is predicting that you might want from the letters you have spelled.
Page 86 You may also see other Icon Tutor on the Fly shows words to add to your you possible sequences for sentence. your word. You can find this option in the FEEDBACK MENU. Icon Tutor on the Fly is an option in the FEEDBACK MENU (page 69). When this is ON Icon Tutor on the Fly will show you any sequences where your Word Prediction word is stored.
Page 87: Word Prediction Options
Word Prediction Options Word Prediction: On/Off This must be ON in order to use Word Prediction. The default for word prediction is OFF. You can also turn Word Prediction On from the Activity row. On the 60 Sequenced overlay: Select the ECO TOOLS key in the Activity row.
Page 88 Word Prediction On/Off key. Select the word YES NO key to toggle Word Prediction ON or OFF. Dictionaries Combined Dictionaries If you select Combined, both the PRC and WordQ dictionaries will work together to predict words. All three display options can be set: Recent Words, Previous Word and Spelling. Words you used most recently will be predicted first and then the words most likely to follow the word you typed or selected.
Page 89 Predict in Minspeak When this is on Word Prediction will work when you are using your CORE. Add a PRC Word This option allows you to add words to the PRC Dictionary. Activate Add a Word and type in the root word of the word you want to add. (A root word has no endings to it, such as 'es', 'ing', etc.) For example, enter the word "abominate".
Page 90 Large Selection Area On or Off Predicted words are visible in the area below the regular Text Display Area. You select a word by pressing on it. If this area is too small for easy use, you can turn the Large Selection Area option to On.
Page 91 The four arrows to the right of the screen move the cursor on the color chart in increments of five. Hue, Saturation and Luminosity can be controlled through these four arrows or with the arrows that come with each option. If you create a color that you want to save, select the Save New Custom Color key.
Page 92 Review to Display and Speaker This works the same way as Review to Display except that your device will speak the entries on each page. Review to File This allows you to save the dictionary review in a file on a USB drive or on the ECO's hard drive.
Page 94: Using The Core Vocabulary Overlay
Using the Core Vocabulary Overlay USING THE CORE VOCABULARY OVERLAY ECO Manual...
Page 95: About Core Vocabulary And Activity Row Vocabulary
About Core Vocabulary and Activity Row Vocabulary ® The Unity overlays have two kinds of vocabularies stored in them, Core vocabulary and Activity Row vocabulary. The Activity Row vocabulary is in Row 1, the top row on your overlay. Core Vocabulary is stored in the rest of the rows on the overlay. Activity Row Core Vocabulary Area...
Page 96: Recorded And Computer Speech
Recorded and Computer Speech Your device allows you to store messages in two different kinds of speech. Recorded (digitized) speech is speech that someone records into your device, just like recording something into a tape recorder. Computer speech (DECtalk, RealSpeak, AT&T Natural Voices, Acapela) is speech that your device produces from words that are typed into it.
Page 97: Record A Vocabulary Message
Record a Vocabulary Message In the Activity Row of your Core vocabulary overlay, there is a ME Activity. This activity has keys where you can record your name and other information about yourself. Tip! When you are doing any storing or editing, the OK key accepts and saves any changes you have made.
Page 98 You see: Select Recorded Speech The keys in blue can be used as a guide for things you will do when storing. 4. Change the Type of Message box to Recorded Speech USING THE CORE VOCABULARY OVERLAY ECO Manual...
Page 99 Select Record Message. 5. Select the Record Message key. USING THE CORE VOCABULARY OVERLAY ECO Manual...
Page 100 Press and hold this key while you say your message. Release the key as soon as you have finished recording. 7. When you are ready, press and hold the Record Message key and speak "My name is [say your name]." 8.
Page 101 Select Computer Speech When you type your Select Spell name, it will show up Message or Define here. Key Function Select Computer Speech in the Type of Message option. Select the Spell Message… key. USING THE CORE VOCABULARY OVERLAY ECO Manual...
Page 102 Type your name. Select OK when you have finished. Type in your name where you see the cursor blinking. Select OK in the bottom right corner when you have finished. Notice your name Select OK to exit and now appears here return to CORE.
Page 103 Now select the NAME key in the Activity Row. You see "My name is Waldo" in your Text Display Area and you hear your device speak, "My name is Waldo." You have recorded and stored a message. You can erase the message by reading the instructions on the next page. You can also go to the ACTIVITIES and PAGES chapters and learn about many other things you can do when you store messages.
Page 104: Erase A Recorded Message
Erase a Recorded Message You can erase messages that have been recorded in Activities and Pages and you can erase messages that have been recorded and stored under icon sequences. To erase a recorded message you simply record over the old message. To Erase a Recorded Message in an Activity To erase a message on a PAGE, just select the Page you want in step one.
Page 105: Store A Computer Speech Message
5. If you still want to erase the message, activate YES. If you change your mind, activate NO. 6. The Text Display Area tells you that the sequence has been erased. You can also erase a message by recording over it. Select STORE CORE in the Toolbox. Instead of choosing a new icon sequence, select the sequence you want to record over.
Page 106 2. Select the MORE key. 3. Now select the SET-UP key on the front of the case. 4. You are asked to select the key you want to modify. Select one of the blank keys in the Activity Row. You see a menu that allows you to modify the blank key. Make sure Type of Message is set to Computer Speech.
Page 107 6. Press the Spell Message… key . You see your Spelling Overlay. 7. Type in a message. For now, you might type: "We are going camping." Then select the OK key on your spelling overlay. You see your message here. You see your message here.
Page 108 11. Select the Change Label key. 12. Type in CAMP or CAMPING and select OK. Now your key looks about right. If you want to add a background color to it, select Change Key Color and select a color. 13. Select the OK key. Select your new key.
Page 109: Edit A Computer Speech Message
Edit a Computer Speech Message To Edit a Message You can edit any computer speech message stored in an Activity or Page by going to the Activity or Page where the message is stored. Then select the SET-UP key and select the icon where the message is stored.
Page 110: Completely Erase The Contents Of A Key
Completely Erase the Contents of a Key To completely erase the entire contents of a key in an Activity or Page, go to the Activity or Page. Select the SET-UP key, then select the icon key you want. Select the Clear Key Contents key. Select OK when you are finished.
Page 111 Select PAGE LINK on the spelling overlay. You see a yellow message box: If you select YES, you can go to the page that you linked your sequence to, make one selection from the linked Page and then automatically return to your original screen. If you select NO, you go to the linked Page and remain on that page.
Page 112: Hide Vocabulary Keys
Hide Vocabulary Keys This option works well with single hit vocabulary. Use the VOCABULARY BUILDER MENU to hide multiple-key sequences. (See Appendix F beginning on page 313 for information on Vocabulary Building.) If you are just beginning to learn about your vocabulary, you might want to use only a few keys on your overlay.
Page 113 Keys you select to Activity Row keys hide will turn gray. can also be hidden 4. Select the key or keys you want to hide. When you select a key it will turn gray. 5. If you change your mind after you have selected a key, just select it again. It will return to its active state.
Page 114: Swap Core Vocabulary Keys On Your Overlay
Swap Core Vocabulary Keys on Your Overlay You can move keys around in the Core area of your communication overlay by using SWAP CORE KEYS. When you swap keys, the whole key, including any sequences that might be stored under it, is swapped. To Swap Two Keys: 1.
Page 116 Pages PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 117: About Custom Pages
About Custom Pages Custom Pages can be created for the all keyboard sizes. Custom Pages do not have an Activity Row, and each key on the page is a single activation key. There is no sequencing. You can think of a Custom Page as one big single Activity. Your device has Custom Pages already stored in it and you can create your own Custom Pages.
Page 118: Set Page Template
Set Page Template Each default overlay in your device has a template you can work from when creating a Page. It is generally labeled by the number of keys on your overlay, such as 60 TEMPLATE or 84 TEMPLATE or whatever the number of key locations you are using in your overlay. These templates contain a few essential keys placed where they are always placed on the regular overlay.
Page 119 2. You see a message box that tells you what the current template is. In this case, 60 TEMPLATE is the default template for this User Area. On most default templates some keys have already been defined for you. All the other keys on the template are blank. If you select NO, this template will remain as your Activity template.
Page 120: Create A Custom Page
Create a Custom Page This example uses the 60 TEMPLATE. See previous pages for Template information. 1. Go to the Toolbox. 2. Activate CREATE PAGE 3. You see your Spelling overlay. Spell the name for your page and select OK when you have finished.
Page 121 Create Page from Template 4. If you select Create Page from Template you will see either the default template for your User Area or a template you selected from the USER AREA MENU. Copy from another Page 4. If you want to copy the format of an already create Page, select the Copy from another Page option, then select the Page you want to copy.
Page 122 See Modify a Custom Page for step-by-step instructions using this menu. 6. Select Computer Speech or Recorded Speech. 7. Select Spell Text… and type in any text that you want your device to speak. If you are recording something, type in any text that you want to have displayed. 8.
Page 123: Go To Your Custom Page
Go to Your Custom Page Once you have created a Custom Page, you can go to the Toolbox and activate the PAGE MENU key The names of any Pages you have created will be listed in this menu. Simply select the page you want to use.
Page 124: Modify A Custom Page
Modify a Custom Page When you select the APPLE key from your CORE vocabulary, you will see the FOOD Activity Row where you can select many of the food items that are in your vocabulary. Sometimes, though, it is nice to have your most requested food items on a single Page. For example there is already a FAST FOOD page stored in your device.
Page 125 4. Select the SET-UP key on the front panel of the ECO case. Select a blank key. 5. Select a blank key on the FAST FOOD Page. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 126 Select Change Icon. 6. You see the MODIFY PAGE MENU. Select the Change Icon key PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 127 Select the FOOD category; then the BREAKFAST category; then select a Pancake icon. You can also select Spell Text to Find, spell "pancake", then select an icon. You see the Icon Category screen. Categories are in alphabetical order. 7. Select the category you want. For example, select the FOOD category, then select the BREAKFAST category, then select the Pancake icon you want.
Page 128 "pancake" appears in the Text to Speak box. You see the pancake icon on the new key. "Pancake" appears in the Text to Speak box and the pancake icon appears on the new key. Now let's modify the message in the Text to Speak box. If you want to record a message, select the Recorded Speech option rather than Computer Speech.
Page 129 Type "Pancakes, please" and then select the OK key Your message appears here. Notice that part of "please" also shows up on your icon label. Select CHANGE LABEL "Pancakes, please" shows up in the Text to Speak box. Part of "please" also shows up on your icon label.
Page 130 Your new key should look like this: If you want to continue to define new keys, select Choose Next Key to Define When you have finished defining keys, select OK When you select the OK key, you return to the FAST FOOD Page. You should see your Pancake key and any others you may have added.
Page 131: Scene Pages
Scene Pages PROGRAMMERS TIP: This option is best used by the therapy team and programmers. You must be using the Touch access method. A Scene Page is a special Page you make that has a graphic superimposed over the keys on the overlay.
Page 132 5. Select the drive you want. Select the graphic you want to use, then select OK. 6. You can choose Rename Scene and give the graphic a new name if you want. You can change the Aspect Ratio if you want. You can experiment with this to see what it does. Usually, maintaining the ratio is fine for most graphics.
Page 133 Select Choose Scene. 14. You see the Modify Scene screen. Select Choose Scene. It may take a few seconds for your scene(s) to appear. Note: You can also import scenes here from your USB or hard drive. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 134 15. Select the picture you want to use for your scene and select OK. Scenes are in alphabetical order. If necessary, use More Items to find your scene This is the screen where you can delete scenes you no longer want. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 135 Select Set Scene Keys. 16. Notice that the picture covers all the keys on the overlay. You can choose your own size for the picture. Select Set Scene Keys. You see the outline of overlay keys on your scene. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 136 17. Select the area you want the picture to cover by selecting a top right corner key and bottom left corner key. This might be your top left corner key. This might be your bottom right corner key. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 137 Select this again to change the scene area. 18. Now you can see how your page will look with the scene on it. You can select Set Scene Keys again to change it, you can remove it, or you can choose a new scene. If you want your client to be able to see the keys under the graphic, set the Transparency option to more than 0%.
Page 138 19. Select Choose next key to define and begin to program the keys just as you would any other page. • If you want to add a sound effect to a key, you may either record a sound or import a WAV or MP3 file.
Page 139: Add Links To Other Pages On Your Scene Page
Add Links to other Pages on your Scene Page You can put a link to another Page on your Scene Page. 1. Set Type of Message to Computer Speech. 2. Select Spell Message…. 3. Select PAGE LINK. 4. Select the Page you want to link to. 5.
Page 140: Link Your Scene Page To The My Scenes Page
Link your Scene Page to the MY SCENES page. Linking your new Scene Page to the MY SCENES Page makes it easy to get to. 1. Go to your CORE overlay. 2. Select the PAGES key 3. Select the MY SCENES key 4.
Page 141 10. Select OK when you are finished. 11. Now you can change the icon/label/color on your key so you know what Page it leads to. 12. When you have finished, select OK. Now you can see your new scene Page on the MY SCENES Page. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 142: Copy Pages/Activities From Your Current User Area To Another User Area
Copy Pages/Activities from your Current User Area to Another User Area Copy Pages or Activities in one User Area to another User Area. 1. Go to the Area where the Pages/Activities you want to copy are. 2. Go to the Toolbox and select the USER AREA MENU Select Copy Pages/Activities 3.
Page 143 4. If you want to copy only specific Pages or Activities, activate the Copy Selected Pages or Copy Selected Activities option. 4a. Activate the User Area where you want the Activities or Pages to be copied to. 4b. Activate the Pages or Activities you want to copy. The Activity or Page you select will turn gray.
Page 144: Copy Activities Or Pages From One Device To Another
Copy Activities or Pages from One Device to Another You can easily copy Pages or Activities from one device to another by using a USB flash drive and the MTI. Copy the Pages/Activities to a blank User Area in your device. Use the MTI to save that user area to the USB drive.
Page 145: Expand A User Area Or Page
Expand a User Area or Page Perhaps you have become extremely good at using a particular overlay. Now you would like to move up to an overlay with more keys on it, yet you don't want to lose the overlay you are used to.
Page 146 In this example that would be the area that has the overlay you are most used to, let's say Unity 60 Sequenced. 5. Now select the overlay size you want to expand to. In this example, you would want to expand to an 84 or 144 location overlay. Then select 6.
Page 147 If you selected NOT to have the pages in the User Area expanded, your PAGES page will look like this. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 148 If you selected YES to have the Pages in the User Area expanded, the PAGES page will look like this: Now you will only have to assign the blank keys, not the entire overlay. The same steps apply to Expand a Page. The pages you will see to choose from will belong to the User Area you are currently in.
Page 150: Activities
Activities ACTIVITIES ECO Manual...
Page 151: Activities
Activities The top row of your Core overlay is always the Activity Row. Select the Activities allow you to access words that are centered around a particular theme. Each User Area/overlay has its own Activities. ACTIVITY Activities are meant to contain single-hit vocabulary that enhances your Core vocabulary, rather than duplicating or replacing it.
Page 152: Set Activity Template
Set Activity Template Each default overlay in your device has a template you can work from when creating an Activity. It is generally called Blank or Template. This will contain some essential keys placed where they are always placed on the regular overlay. If you set a particular Activity Template, you can create Activities that will always have these essential keys in the same places.
Page 153 2. You see a message box that tells you the current template is BLANK or TEMPLATE (or a name that indicates it is the default template) and asks if you want to change it. If you select NO, the original default template will remain as your Activity template. If you want to use a different template, select YES.
Page 154: Create A New Activity-An Example
Create a New Activity—An Example You can create your own Activities and add them to your Activity Row. 1. Go to the Toolbox and activate the CREATE ACTIVITY key. 2. Spell a name for your new Activity. 3. Choose an icon for the Activity from one of the Icon Categories or select No Icon. 4.
Page 155 6. Select the Change Icon key near the bottom you’re your screen. 7. Select an icon to go with your key. When you select an icon, your device automatically inserts the icon name as a text label for the icon. This saves you some typing if this is what you want your device to speak. If not, change the icon label later or select a different icon.
Page 156: Dynamic Activities
Dynamic Activities Now let's make your new Activity dynamic. You make an Activity dynamic by linking it to an icon sequence and turning it ON in the DYNAMIC ACTIVITY MENU. Once the activity becomes a Dynamic Activity, you can be in any other Activity, speak a message from the new Activity and return automatically to the first Activity.
Page 157: Erase A Dynamic Activity Link; Review All Dynamic Activities
Erase a Dynamic Activity Link; Review All Dynamic Activities To Erase a Dynamic Activity Link: 1. Go to the Toolbox and open the DYNAMIC ACTIVITY MENU 2. Activate Delete Dynamic Activity. 3. Activate the icon sequence for the Dynamic Activity you want to erase. Activate OK. 4.
Page 158 About Deleting a Sequence that Contains both a Message and a Dynamic Activity Link Sometimes a sequence contains both a message and a Dynamic Activity link. You can now delete the contents of the sequence but leave the Dynamic Activity link intact, or you can also erase the link to the Dynamic Activity.
Page 159: About The Picture Prediction Option
About the Picture Prediction Option Picture Prediction is a way to make the keys in frequently used Activities quickly available to you. To use Picture Prediction, turn it FEEDBACK MENU With Picture Prediction turned ON in the FEEDBACK MENU, items in an Activity move toward the front of the Activity according to how frequently you select those keys.
Page 160 If you want only Some Keys in an Activity to Move: Perhaps you would like to have some keys predicted in an Activity, but not others. For example, the MORE ITEMS key should always remain in its particular place and not move around. Step 1 Select the Activity you want.
Page 161 Select the key you don't want to have predicted. Then select Locked to lock that key so it won't move from its position. 5. You see the screen that contains the keys in this activity. Select the MORE key. If you want this key to stay in its place in the row, turn the Key Position option to Locked.
Page 162: Modify An Already Existing Activity
Modify an Already Existing Activity To modify an Activity you can open the MODIFY ACTIVITY menu in the Toolbox. You can also use the SET-UP key on the front of the case. If you select the SET-UP key first and then select an Activity, you will go to the first screen of the MODIFY ACTIVITY MENU.
Page 163 Change Recorded Message Record a new message. If you want text to be displayed with the recording, spell it on the spelling overlay. You can import a sound file using the Recorded option. See the MP3 Player Menu chapter beginning 238. Add or Delete Rows Add an Activity Row of blank keys or delete a current Activity row.
Page 164: Link An Activity To A Page Or To Another Activity
Link an Activity to a Page or to another Activity You can link your Activity to a Page or to another Activity. This means you can press a key in an open Activity that will take you to another Activity or to a Page that have already created. To Link an Activity to another Activity A.
Page 165 4. Select the Spell Message…key 5. Instead of spelling a messages, select the PAGE LINK key on the spelling overlay. 6. You see a yellow message box If you select YES you will be able to go to your linked Page, make one selection from it and return automatically to your original Activity or Page.
Page 166: Copy Pages/Activities From Your Current User Area To Another User Area
Copy Pages/Activities from your Current User Area to Another User Area Copy Pages or Activities in one User Area to another User Area 1. Go to the Area where the Pages/Activities you want to copy are. 2. Go to the Toolbox and activate the USER AREA MENU or use the SET-UP Select Copy Pages/Activities...
Page 167 Select one of the options on this screen to copy Activities or Pages. 4. If you want to copy only specific Pages or Activities, activate the Copy Selected Pages or Copy Selected Activities option. 4a. Activate the User Area where you want the Activities or Pages to be copied to. 4b.
Page 168: Copy Activities Or Pages From One Device To Another
Copy Activities or Pages from One Device to Another You can easily copy Pages or Activities from one device to another by using a USB flash drive and the MTI. Copy the Pages/Activities to a blank User Area in your device. Use the MTI to save that user area to the USB drive.
Page 170: Store/Assign Tools And Macros In Core, Activities And
Store/Assign Tools and Macros in Core, Activities and Pages STORE/ASSIGN TOOLS ECO Manual...
Page 171: To Store A Tool Use The Insert Tool Key On The Spelling Keyboard
To Store a Tool Use the INSERT TOOL Key on the Spelling Keyboard To assign a Tool to a key or to store it in a sequence you must use the INSERT TOOL key on your spelling keyboard. When you use INSERT TOOL you are telling your device to do two things: 1) to show you the All Tools List and 2) to insert a Tool from the list to the key or icon sequence you have chosen on your overlay.
Page 172: Assign A Tool To A Core Key
6. You see your spelling overlay. Activate the INSERT TOOL key. 7. You see the first page of the All Tools List. The Tools are arranged alphabetically on the screen. Activate MORE ITEMS twice. 8. Select SPEECH ON/OFF. 9. Activate OK. 10.You see the Storing screen.
Page 173: Erase The Tool And Restore The Original Icon
To Assign a Tool to a Core Vocabulary Key: 1. Go to the Toolbox. Activate the ASSIGN CORE KEYS menu 2. Activate the key on your overlay where you want to assign the Tool. 3. Activate Tool in the Assign Key As box 4.
Page 174: Assign A Tool To An Activity Row Key
5. Activate OK. If you want to clear the entire contents of the key so it becomes a blank key: 1. Go to the Toolbox. Activate ASSIGN CORE KEYS. 2. Select the key whose contents you want to erase. 3. Activate the Clear Key Contents key. 4.
Page 175: About Macros
5. Select Enter Assignment. 6. Select Insert Tool, then select the Tool you want to assign. 7. Select OK. 8. Perform any of the other options you want to. 9. Select OK. You will see the Tool in your Activity Row. If at some later time you decide you want the Activity back in that spot, simply open ASSIGN ACTIVITY KEYS, select the Tool, then select the Activity option.
Page 176: Store A Macro Under An Icon Sequence
Store a Macro Under an Icon Sequence The CALL tool is in your Toolbox but you may not be in the Toolbox when you need help. As an example, let's store the CALL signal and add the words "Please help!" under an icon sequence on your overlay.
Page 177 5. Select Computer Speech in the Type of Message box 6. Select Spell Message… . 7. You see your Spelling overlay. 8. Activate the INSERT TOOL key 9. You see the first page of the All Tools List. The Tools are arranged alphabetically on the screen.
Page 178: Assign A Macro To A Core Key
Assign a Macro to a Core Key We will use the CALL example To Assign Tools and Directions to a Core Key: 1. Go to the Toolbox overlay. 2. Activate ASSIGN CORE KEYS. 3. The Toolbox returns you to your overlay. Select the key you want to use to store the macro under.
Page 179: Erase Macros
Erase Macros To Erase a Macro that has been Stored Under an Icon Sequence 1. Go to the Toolbox. 2. Activate ERASE CORE 3. Activate the icon sequence you stored the macro under. 4. Activate OK. 5. Activate YES. 6. Activate GO TO CORE to return to your overlay.
Page 180: Change All Occurrences Of An Icon
Change All Occurrences of an Icon Perhaps, in the course of assigning keys, you switched icons on a key from the original icon to one whose picture you liked better. For example, you might have changed the icon to the SUNSHINE icon.
Page 181: Copy Or Erase All Sequences Beginning With Selected Icon(S)
Copy or Erase all Sequences Beginning with Selected Icon(s) This option allows you to copy all sequences beginning with the same icon or icon sequence and store them under another sequence. For example, you could copy all the sequences that begin with APPLE (or APPLE plus another icon) and store them under JUICE (or JUICE plus another icon).
Page 182: Review Vocabulary
Review Vocabulary REVIEW VOCABULARY ECO Manual...
Page 183: Using The Review Vocabulary Menu
Using the REVIEW VOCABULARY MENU REVIEW VOCABULARY allows you to review all the vocabulary you have stored in your device. You can review the whole vocabulary, just the Core vocabulary or vocabulary that is stored with Activities or Pages. You can choose to see the review on the device display or a computer monitor;...
Page 184: Using The "Review To File" Option
Using the "Review to File" Option The REVIEW TO FILE option. You can also review the vocabulary in your ECO with the Review to File option. This will save the review to a USB drive or flash card or to a folder on the ECO hard drive. When you select the Review to File option, you see a message that tells you where the file will be saved.
Page 185 Search Icon Tutor 1. Open the REVIEW VOCABULARY MENU 2. Select the Search Icon Tutor option 3. You see your spelling page. Type in the word you want to search for, in this case, "Watch". 4. The Icon Tutor searches its database and shows you all the sequences where the word "watch"...
Page 186: Notebooks
Notebooks NOTEBOOKS ECO Manual...
Page 187: Creating And Using Notebooks
Creating and Using Notebooks When you have to create large amounts of text, use an individual Notebook. Many people who have learned to communicate well using a communication aid are often asked to give speeches and presentations. Notebooks are ideal for storing speeches. You can store the Tool SPEAK NOTEBOOK to speak a specific Notebook.
Page 188: New Notebooks
New Notebooks A new Notebook is a Notebook that has never been used before. It has no text and no title. To Open a New Notebook 1. Open the Toolbox 2. Activate NOTEBOOK MENU 3. Activate New Notebook. 4. Spell a name for your new Notebook. Activate OK. Notice that the display screen is now a different color.
Page 189: Close A Notebook; Save A Notebook
Close a Notebook; Save a Notebook When you have finished with a Notebook, you close it by activating the Close Notebook option in the NOTEBOOK MENU. If you have not saved your Notebook or have made changes to it without saving them, your device will ask you if you want to save the Notebook before closing. Answer YES to save it or NO to close it without saving any new text you may have entered.
Page 190: Rename A Notebook; Transfer A Notebook To A Computer File
To Delete a Notebook 1. Go to the Toolbox. 2. Open the NOTEBOOK MENU. 3. Activate Delete Notebook. 4. You see a list of all your Notebooks. Select the one you want to delete. Activate OK. 5. You see a reminder that you are going to delete a Notebook. If you want to continue, activate YES.
Page 191: Print A Notebook
To Save a Notebook You can save a Notebook to a USB drive, flash card or the ECO hard drive. If you did not purchase the ECO's internal computer option, save the Notebook to your removable media so you can view and make changes to it on your own computer. 1.
Page 192: Speak A Notebook; Lock A Notebook
Speak a Notebook; Lock a Notebook Speak a Notebook There may be times when you will want to speak a Notebook. There are two tools from the All Tools List you can store that will allow you to speak your Notebooks. Use the SPEAK NOTEBOOK tool when you want to speak a specific Notebook.
Page 193: Copy A Notebook From One Area To Another
Copy a Notebook from One Area to Another To Copy a Notebook from One Area to Another Area: 1. Open the NOTEBOOK MENU in the Toolbox. 2. Select the Copy Notebook option. 3. Select the Notebook you want to copy. 4.
Page 194: Save/Load A Notebook
Save/Load a Notebook To Save a Notebook 1. Make sure your USB Flash Drive or other removable media is plugged into your communication aid. 2. Open the NOTEBOOK MENU in the Toolbox. 3. Open the Notebook you want to save, then return to the NOTEBOOK MENU. 4.
Page 195: Editing Tools
Editing Tools There are several editing tools on spelling pages that you can use any time you are working with text. Key Mode ON/OFF: When this is turned ON, you see both your Windows application and your ECO software at the same time. Your ECO software screen is reduced to half-screen. This is the same as the ECO KEYBOARD key on the front of the device case.
Page 196 Arrow Keys: Move the cursor in the direction the arrow is pointing: up, down, left or right. Use them to navigate through text or through things like icon categories and Activities. Home: Moves the cursor to the front of the current line of text. Page Up: Moves the cursor to the top of the current page.
Page 198: The Speech Dictionary
The SPEECH DICTIONARY SPEECH DICTIONARY ECO Manual...
Page 199: The Speech Dictionary Menu
The Speech DICTIONARY MENU The ECO will correctly pronounce most of the words that you will use, but it may run into trouble with proper nouns like the names of cities and people's names. When you add a word to the speech dictionary you are teaching your device to pronounce it correctly.
Page 200: Add Words To The Dictionary
Add Words to the Dictionary When you add words to the Dictionary, first you spell them correctly. Then you spell them the way you want your device to pronounce them. For example, names of foods from other countries are often mispronounced in English speaking devices. "Fajita" is a good name to practice with.
Page 201: Review Words In The Dictionary
Review Words in the Dictionary If you use your Dictionary a lot, you may want to review the words in it every now and then. You can find out what words you use and want to keep, or you can note which words you don't use any more and delete them.
Page 202: Calculator
Calculator CALCULATOR ECO Manual...
Page 203: Using The Calculator
Using the Calculator The calculator works just like many other calculators on the market. The screen you see here shows the regular calculator. There is also a scientific calculator for more advanced/technical problem-solving. CLEAR clears the current entry. ALL CLEAR clears an entire problem. Always activate the ALL CLEAR key before starting any new problem.
Page 204 An Addition Problem: Open the CALCULATOR in the TOOLBOX. Activate the ALL CLEAR key. Activate 2+2=4. Did you notice that each time you activate a new key, the screen clears and the latest number is added to the screen? When you activate the = key, the answer to the problem is visible in the display.
Page 205 Examples of other Calculator Functions FUNCTION PROBLEM KEYS TO SELECT (ECO produces answers) Power 2 x ˆ y 4 = Reciprocal Reciprocal of 5 5 1/x Square Root SQUARE ROOT ! 5 = Factorial 5 n! ≈ Exponential 3 e ˆ x 8553692319 Natural logarhithmic L e ˆ...
Page 206: The Maintenance Menu
The MAINTENANCE MENU MAINTENANCE MENU ECO Manual...
Page 207: The Maintenance Menu
The MAINTENANCE MENU The MAINTENANCE MENU contains options that you probably will not use frequently, but which are still important. The options are described below. System Lock Settings If you select this option you will see the System Lock Settings menu which contains the System Lock On/Off option as well as some other options.
Page 208 System Lock When System Lock is ON you can still use your Core vocabulary to speak but the use of the ON/OFF, TOOLBOX and USER DEFINED KEYS (keys 1, 2 and 3) on the front of the case is severely limited. Only certain menus in the Toolbox will work. For instance, if the system is locked and you select the TOOLS key on the front of the case, you will see a warning similar to this: A box with slightly different wording appears if you press other keys.
Page 209 System Lock Password You can also lock the system with a password. This means that in a locked system you cannot go from Core to the Toolbox without entering your password. Turn System Lock Password ON . Select the Change System Lock Password option. Spell a password and select OK .
Page 210 Reset to Factory Defaults This option effects the ECO software only . It has no effect on the integrated computer applications or the device's hard drive. If you want to return your ECO software to its original state, activate this option. All of your User Areas will be re-set exactly the way they were when you received the device from PRC.
Page 211 Update Software When software updates become available they will be placed on the PRC Web site as downloadable files. 1. Plug your USB flash drive into your computer. 2. Go to http://www.prentrom.com/downloads and click on the ECO category. Select the file you want and download it to your computer's desktop .
Page 212 Refresh Battery Status Select this option when you want to make sure the information in the Battery Information box is up to date. Enter Shipping Mode If you ever have to ship your device somewhere, or if you are not going to use it for a lengthy period of time, always put the device in Shipping Mode.
Page 213 293. This teaches you how to recalibrate your touch screen. Removable Battery ECO2 has an internal battery that is never removed from the case. There is also a removable battery behind the Battery Door on the right side of the case. You can check on the charge of this battery in the Battery Menu or by looking at the battery graph through the small window in the Battery Door.
Page 214: Transfer Memory Menu
Transfer Memory Menu TRANSFER MEMORY MENU ECO Manual...
Page 215: About Memory Transfers
About Memory Transfers Memory back-ups of your device vocabulary are extremely important . When you spend time and effort programming an Area, you do not want to lose your work! Backing up your vocabulary should become a normal part of maintaining the device. You will use the TRANSFER MEMORY MENU when you want to save your device's memory;...
Page 216: Memory Transfer Using A Usb Flash Drive Or Secure Digital Card
Memory Transfer using a USB Flash Drive or Secure Digital Card USB Flash Drives Secure Digital Cards Plug a USB drive into a USB port on your ECO. Insert the Secure Digital card into the small slot in the card slot door on the left side of the case. To remove the card, push on it.
Page 217: Importing Icons/Photos (Graphics)
3. Select the Area you want to load the file into. 4. You see a list of all the files on your USB drive. .mti 5. Find the file you want. It will have at the end of the name. 6.
Page 218: Load Icons From An Mti File
Load Icons from an MTI File Perhaps you know someone who has a PRC communication device with a lot of imported icons on it that you like. This friend saves his device vocabulary, which includes the imported icons, as an MTI file and e-mails it to you. You can load the imported icons from the MTI file into your device without loading your friend's vocabulary, too.
Page 219: Save Pages And Activities/Load Pages And Activities
Save Pages and Activities/Load Pages and Activities These instructions work for both Pages and Activities. Save a Page 1. Make sure your USB or Secure Digital card is plugged into your communication aid. 2. Open the TRANSFER MEMORY MENU . 3.
Page 220: Load An Ir Device/Save An Ir Device
Load an IR Device/Save an IR Device Perhaps you and a friend each buy the same TV. Your friend adds the TV and gets the new TV signals programmed into her Vantage Lite before you do. She can save her programming as an .mti file and give it to you to load into your Vantage Lite so you don't have to do the programming yourself.
Page 221: Import Scenes
Import Scenes You must have scenes stored on your USB flash drive or a secure digital card in order to import them to the ECO. The ECO will support most of the same graphic files that are supported by ® Windows 1.
Page 222: Using The File Organizer
Using the FILE ORGANIZER The FILE ORGANIZER menu allows you to copy and move files from one memory device (USB or internal hard drive) to another or move files onto one memory device into folders on the same device. You can also copy and delete files. Perhaps you use the internal hard drive as a permanent storage area in your device.
Page 223 To Move Files from One Memory Device to Another: 1. Make sure your USB or Secure Digital card is plugged into your communication aid. 2. Go to the Toolbox and open the FILE ORGANIZER menu. 3. Select Move File . 4.
Page 224: Using The Bluetooth Cell Phone
Using the Bluetooth Cell Phone USING THE BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE ECO Manual...
Page 225: Bluetooth Phone
Bluetooth Phone Your ECO2 has an internal Bluetooth module that will allow you to pair with Bluetooth devices such as a cell phone, switch, speaker or computer access module. You can pair with one Bluetooth device at a time unless you ordered a second Bluetooth module at the time you purchased your device.
Page 226: Phone Tools
Phone Tools There is a Bluetooth PHONE Activity in your Activity Row. Select the PHONE Activity key Phone Activity Row There is also a PHONE Page which contains some pre-stored messages for phone conversations. Select the PAGES Activity then select the PHONE Page.
Page 227: Pair And Configure Your Bluetooth Cell Phone
Pair and Configure your Bluetooth Cell Phone 1. Select the PHONE DIAL PAD key from the PHONE Activity Row. Select the Phone Configuration key. 2. Select the Phone Configuration key USING THE BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE ECO Manual...
Page 228 Note: The MAINTENANCE MENU also has a Phone Configuration menu. 3. On your phone , go to the "Bluetooth" menu. To find this menu you may have to read the manual that came with your phone. 4. Put your phone in "discoverable" mode. On your phone "Discoverable mode"...
Page 229 Text Messaging If your cell phone supports Bluetooth text messaging, you will see "Text Messaging Supported" in the Bluetooth Status box. If you do not see this message, your phone will not support Bluetooth text messaging. The Paired Devices key allows you to view all the Bluetooth cell phones you have been paired with.
Page 230: Using The Dial Pad
Using the Dial Pad With some phones there is the possibility that you will hear static and buzzing from your device when you make a call. This is NOT a problem with your device. It is due to your phone software and PRC cannot fix this.
Page 231 To make a call your phone must be paired with your ECO and this icon must be visible in the Status Display Area of the ECO. Before using the phone, check to make sure you have enough battery power available and some active signal bars showing. Battery strength Signal strength If you are using the Modern skin for your ECO, you will see this icon when your phone is...
Page 232: Using The Phone Directory
To Answer a Call 1. You hear the phone ring or see the icon in the Status Display Area of the ECO. 2. Select Send from the Dial Pad. 3. Select the Go to Core key and use your Core vocabulary to answer. 4.
Page 233 You can store phone numbers in the Phone Directory . The PRC Service phone number and the PRC main phone number have been stored for you. Use the Name keys to store numbers. The Phone Directory is available in both the PHONE Activity and on the PHONE Page. Store a Phone Number in the Directory 1.
Page 234: Adjusting Caller And Listener Volume
10. You see: 11. Select OK to keep the number and exit your Spelling page. 12. Now use CHANGE LABEL and/or CHANGE ICON and type in a name/add a picture for your key so you can remember what number is stored there. Adjusting Caller and Listener Volume You can adjust the input and output volume of your calls in the Phone Configuration menu..
Page 235: Send A Text Message
Send a Text Message There are not many phones that support Bluetooth text messaging, so do not expect that your phone will. Look for "Text Messaging Supported" in the Bluetooth Status box when you pair your device and phone. If you do not see this message, text messaging is not supported. To send and receive text messages, use the Phone Dial Pad or store the PHONE SEND TEXT MESSAGES and PHONE TEXT MESSAGES tools on your overlay or under icon sequences.
Page 236: Reading A Text Message
Reading a Text Message When you receive a text message, an icon of a small white envelope will appear in the Status Display Area of your device screen near the other phone icons. To Read a Text Message 1. Select the Text Messages key on the Phone Dial Pad .
Page 237: Using The Internal Microphone To Speak
Using the Internal Microphone to Speak You can use the Vantage Lite's internal microphone to speak on the phone if you are able to do this. Using the Internal Microphone On the Dial Pad, turn the Microphone option to ON . Adjust the Mic Level option to make the volume louder or softer.
Page 238: Using The Mp3 Player Menu
Using the MP3 PLAYER MENU MP3 PLAYER MENU ECO Manual...
Page 239: Listening To Music With Your Communication Aid (Mp3, Wav And Wma Files)
Listening to Music with your Communication Aid (MP3, WAV and WMA files) WARNING PRC reminds you that music files fall under the jurisdiction of all copyright laws. If you have sound files stored on a USB flash drive or your internal hard drive, you can play them on your communication aid.
Page 240: About The Options In The Mp3 Player Menu
About the Options in the MP3 PLAYER MENU In order to play music files on your communication aid, you must have songs stored on your internal hard drive, your Secure Digital card or your USB flash drive. While music is playing, you may use your device as you normally would. Let's look at the options in the MP3 PLAYER MENU so you will know what to expect.
Page 241 Options Repeat: OFF/1/ALL Off : no songs will repeat. All: an entire playlist, or all the songs on a flash drive, will repeat. 1 : repeat the song that is currently playing. This song will repeat until you select Stop , Next or Previous .
Page 242 Next Select Next to listen to the song that follows the one currently playing. Shuffle The ECO will play the songs on your playlist in a totally random order. Speech Break: Pause/Stop/Off This option controls what happens when you want to speak while a song is playing. Pause : the music pauses while you speak.
Page 243: Creating And Using Playlists
Creating and Using Playlists To create a playlist, any music must be turned off (Stop). 1. If you have songs you want to use on a USB or flash card, plug them into the ECO. 2. Go to the Toolbox and open the MP3 PLAYER MENU . 3.
Page 244: Music Tools
12. You see the MP3 PLAYER MENU . Underneath the Playlist button you should see "Loaded Playlist" with the name of your playlist. If you have more than one playlist, you can select the Playlist option and choose the Select Playlist option to load a different playlist. Select OK .
Page 245: About Importing Sound Files To Store On Your Overlay
MP3-PREV Select Previous to listen to the song before the one currently playing. MP3-STOP Select this to stop listening to music. About Importing Sound Files to Store on your Overlay Use the USB Flash Drive to import sound files. You can import mp3, wav and wma sound files into your ECO and store them under an icon or an icon sequence.
Page 246: Store A Sound File Under An Icon Or Icon Sequence On Your Overlay
Store a Sound File under an Icon or Icon Sequence on your Overlay To Store a Sound File on your Overlay: 1. If you will be importing sound files from a removable drive, make sure it is plugged into the ECO.
Page 247: Using The File Organizer
Using the FILE ORGANIZER The FILE ORGANIZER menu allows you to copy and move files from one drive to another or move files onto one drive into folders on the same drive. You can also copy and delete files. Perhaps you use the ECO's hard drive as a permanent storage for music files. However, your USB drive frequently travels between your device and your computer because you use it to download music (or other) files from your computer and then put them in your communication aid.
Page 248 To Move Files from One Memory Device to Another: 1. Make sure your USB drive is plugged into your communication aid. 2. Go to the Toolbox and open the FILE ORGANIZER menu. 3. Select Move File . 4. Select the drive that has the files you want to move. 5.
Page 250: Using A Remote Control
Using a Remote Control When using infrared in a medical environment, check with authorities to make sure infrared will not interfere with other equipment; do not use with any product that is not medically approved. USING A REMOTE CONTROL ECO Manual...
Page 251: Using Your Communication Aid As A Remote Control
Using your Communication Aid as a Remote Control With its built-in infrared (IR), your ECO can learn infrared signals for any device you own that has a remote control. This includes a TV, CD player, VCR, toys, etc. You teach your ECO the remote control signals and then store the commands for the signals on your overlay.
Page 252: About Teaching Remote Control Signals To Your Device
About Teaching Remote Control Signals to your Device In the REMOTES Activity you will find pre-stored Pages with icons and commands that represent your remote control signals. For all appliances except the phones, the IR car and the X10, you will have to teach your ECO the signals you want it to use. The phones, IR car and X- 10 already have their signals stored in your device.
Page 253: Teach Remote Control Signals To Your Device
Teach Remote Control Signals to your Device Teach remote control signals for the devices that are in your REMOTES Activity. 1. Go to the Toolbox and open the IR SETUP MENU . 1. Select the IR device you want. 2. Select Modify Selected Device 2.
Page 254 3. Select the function you want. 4. Select one of these options. 5. Get your remote control ready. Know which button you want to press on the remote. Hold the remote infrared window 6-8" away from your device's IR window. 6.
Page 255 10. You can exit by activating OK twice, or you can select another appliance and continue to teach signals. When you have finished storing signals for an appliance, go to the remote control page for that appliance and explore what you have done! 1.
Page 256: Add A New Device To The Ir Setup Menu
Add a New Device to the IR SETUP MENU Perhaps you buy a new remote control appliance, or maybe you want to program signals for other TVs in your house. You will have to add the new devices to your IR SET UP MENU . For this example, let's say you want to add a TV in your bedroom.
Page 257: Create A New Remote Page Using "Copy From Existing Page
Create a New REMOTE Page using "Copy from Existing Page" Create a TV BDRM Page: 1. Go to the Toolbox and activate the CREATE PAGE key. 2. Spell the name for the new page. 3. Select Copy from existing page . 4.
Page 258: Place The Tv Bdrm Page In Your Remotes Activity
Place the TV BDRM Page in your REMOTES Activity Now place your TV BDRM page into your REMOTES activity so you can access it from the Activity Row. 1. In the Toolbox, select the MODIFY ACTIVITY key. 2. Select the REMOTES activity. 3.
Page 259: How To Store The Ir Functions Under An Icon Sequence
How to Store the IR Functions under an Icon Sequence If you don't want to add TV BDRM to your REMOTES activity, you can always store it under an icon sequence on your communication overlay. To Store TV BDRM (or any remote control device and its functions) under an Icon Sequence: 1.
Page 260: Delete A Device
Delete a Device You can delete devices from the IR SETUP MENU . You can also rename an existing device. To Delete a Device 1. Go to the Toolbox and open the IR SETUP MENU . 2. Select the device you want to delete. 3.
Page 261: Add A New Function To An Existing Device
Add a New Function to an Existing Device Perhaps you didn't add all the TV functions to your TV BDRM page. You can add a new function to a device that is already in the IR SETUP MENU . To Add a Function to a Device 1.
Page 262: Rename A Function
Rename a Function You can rename any function in the IR SETUP MENU . 1. Got to the Toolbox and open the IR SETUP MENU . 2. Use the arrow keys to select the Device for the function you want to rename. 3.
Page 263: Re-Learn Signals
Re-Learn Signals Suppose you have to buy a new remote control for your TV. You will need to teach the new signals to your communication aid To Relearn Signals 1. Go to the Toolbox and open the IR SETUP MENU. (You do not have to create a new device.
Page 264: The Ir Remote Page
The IR REMOTE Page The IR REMOTE page is an insertable Tool you can assign to a key, store under an icon sequence or add to your REMOTES Activity. It contains all the default IR devices and functions. You can add new devices and their functions to it using MODIFY PAGE . This means you can easily access in one place any remote control device that you use.
Page 265: On-Off Control Of Non-Remote Appliances: Using The X-10
ON-OFF Control of Non-Remote Appliances: Using the X- The X-10 system consists of a Command Center and various modules for appliances, lamps, wall switches, etc. The system allows you to plug an appliance into a module and use your communication aid to turn that appliance On and Off. Plug the command Center into the wall.
Page 266: Using The Eco's Internal Computer
Using the ECO's Internal Computer INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 267: The Optional Internal Computer
The Optional Internal Computer The internal computer is an ECO option. If you purchased this option when you originally bought your ECO, you can use the internal computer whenever you want. If you would like to purchase the internal computer, you can call the PRC Sales Department at 800-262-1933. ®...
Page 268: To Begin Computer Access
To Begin Computer Access Computer access is available from the Activity Row and also from a Computer Page. Computer Activity Select the ACTIVITY key . Then select the COMPUTER AC key You see the Computer Activity Row : To turn the internal computer On select the ECO COMP key When you select the ECO COMP key, your device automatically turns the computer output on, takes you to the internal computer and minimizes the Computer Programs Page.
Page 269 You see the ECO computer screen INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 270 Computer Access from the Computer Page Select the PAGES key . Then select the COMPUTER key When you select the COMPUTER key, your device automatically turns the computer output on, takes you to the internal computer and minimizes the Computer Programs Page. INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 271: Keys In The Computer Access Activity Row
Keys in the Computer Access Activity Row EXTL COMP If you are connected to an external computer, this key opens an Activity row for external computer use. Select EXTL COMP again in the open row to turn External Output ON (in the OUTPUT MENU).
Page 272: The Computer Programs Page
The Computer Programs Page You see three rows of your computer page with the ECO desktop behind them. These three rows contain the computer programs and functions that are available to you on the 60 sequenced overlay. They will be arranged differently on other overlays. The GO BACK key takes you back to the PAGES page.
Page 273 Color Coding The keys outlined in light blue open up a new Page that allows you to use the program (e.g., Word Pad, MS Word, the Calculator, etc.). The TOGGLE key allows you to switch between open applications. If you select the application on top, the focus will be on that application.
Page 274 The keys with the solid light green background are tools for ECO computer operations. The REFRESH key returns computer focus to the open window on your ECO desktop. When you select this key it sends the mouse cursor to the top center of the ECO desktop.
Page 275: Internet Access Information
Internet Access Information PRC is not responsible for the set-up of wireless networks. You must install an internet connection in order to use the internet. Whether you have internet access on your home computer, or have never had internet but want it now, call your internet service provider for information on setting up an internet connection for your ECO.
Page 276: Using Word Pad
™ Using Word Pad Select the ECO COMP key from the Computer Activity ( Select the WORD PAD key Select the START key You can use your CORE overlay keys or go to your Spelling page to enter text into Word Pad. Other keys on this overlay allow you to do regular word processing activities with Word Pad.
Page 277 Sending Text to the Computer Application When Output is On and you have a Windows program open, any text you generate will be sent to the current active Windows program. So if you have a word processor open, text will be going to the word processor;...
Page 278: The Magnification Option
Wake Up a Program Perhaps you were using a computer program, then got side-tracked talking to someone. You came back to the program and found you couldn't do anything in it. While you were gone the program "went to sleep" and lost focus. You can wake it up, or bring the focus back, by selecting the TOGGLE key The Magnification Option Magnification works when your mouse cursor is in a Windows application.
Page 279 Continue with this idea until you and your ECO have performed the action you want. With Magnification Click ON: When you click the "File" menu you see something similar to this. Your overlay may be different To open the File menu in the Word application: Click on (or select with your access method) the "File"...
Page 280 Your overlay may be different Now you can click on an individual File menu option. INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 281 We selected the "Save As" option. Now select it again. Your overlay may be different Select the magnified "Save As"option. INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 282 Your overlay may be different You see the "Save As" menu. Continue to click and select until you have completed the action you want to accomplish. INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 283: Using The Tool
Using the <RUN PROGRAM> Tool You can add programs or single files to blank keys in your Activity Row or a Page and tell your communication device to open them by storing them with the Tool <RUN PROGRAM> Below are examples of <RUN PROGRAM> commands. «RUN-PROGRAM»...
Page 284: Sending Mouse Commands To Windows
Sending Mouse Commands to Windows The computer overlay has two mouse options—the direct selection mouse and the headpointer mouse . Select the one you want. You will see your mouse overlay. INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 285 Here are just some examples of how the mouse control commands are stored. «MOUSE-GO<Up Rt,1>»«WAIT-ANY- Sends a mouse left click to KEY»«MOUSE-STOP» Windows «MOUSE-BUTTON<Left Click>» Sends a mouse left click command to Windows « SET-PAGELET><60-int comp mouse nudge>» Sends a command to «PROMPT-MARKER>»mouse nudge Windows to nudge your cursor in the direction it...
Page 286: Pages And Eco Keyboard Mode
Pages and ECO Keyboard Mode The ECO Keyboard Mode key can be used in Pages. This is the option to decide how many rows you want to see in Key Mode. For example, here is the Unity ABC spelling page with the keyboard in ECO Keyboard mode.
Page 287 Key-Mode Static The arrow keys let you set the number of rows that will show as static keys. If we set it to two, then only two rows appear on the bottom of the ECO screen when you are in Keyboard Mode. Key-Mode Scroll As with Key-Mode Static, you can use Key-Mode Scroll to set the number of keys that will be scrolling.
Page 288: Minimize Eco
Minimize ECO If you want to minimize the ECO software so that it ends up in the Taskbar like regular software, use the MINIMIZE ECO tool (also available as on the front of your device case). Using an External Computer with a USB Cable You can connect your ECO to an IBM or Mac by using a USB cable.
Page 289: Using An External Computer With The Prc Bluetooth Wireless Adapter
Using an External Computer with the PRC Bluetooth Wireless Adapter IMPORTANT NOTE! Before you plug your wireless adapter into your computer: Notice that the wireless adapter has a PRC label on one side and a label with a white circle and an arrow pointing down on the other.
Page 290: Using An External Computer And An Infrared Receiver (Irr)
Using an External Computer and an Infrared Receiver (IRR) The IRR is an infrared accessory that accepts infrared signals from your communication aid. To use an IRR with a computer plug the IRR into the serial port on your computer. To use it with a printer, plug the IRR into the serial or parallel port on the printer.
Page 292: Appendices
Appendices APPENDICES ECO Manual...
Page 293: Appendix A: Recalibrate The Touch Screen
Appendix A: Recalibrate the Touch Screen Over time you may find that when you press keys on your overlay, you don't see what you are supposed to see; or you may notice that the icons and images on the display screen don't seem to fit the display area as well as they once did.
Page 294: Appendix B: Next-Mouse-Right-Click Tool In Pass And Eco
Appendix B: Next-Mouse-Right-Click Tool in PASS and Note : You can plug USB mouse into one of the USB ports on the right side of the case. Next-Mouse-Right-Click in PASS In the ECO PASS software, there is a new feature that lets you use the RIGHT CLICK on a mouse to speed up programming.
Page 295 Paste Takes the current copied item and pastes it into another location. Some items will not copy/paste across modalities e.g. you can’t copy a Core key and paste it into a Page. Next-Mouse-Right-Click in ECO On your ECO device itself, the number 5 User Programmable key is pre- programmed as the NEXT-MOUSE-RIGHT-CLICK key.
Page 296: Appendix C: Serial Macro Tool
Appendix C: Serial Macro Tool The most common computer control commands have been added to your device as insertable tools so you no longer have to type a whole string of characters to generate the command. You can just insert the correct tool for the command. When you use any storing procedure, you can use the SERIAL MACRO button after using the INSERT TOOL key.
Page 297: Appendix D: Modify Scan Pattern
Appendix D: Modify Scan Pattern Modify Scan Pattern is an option when you are creating or modifying CORE or Pages. As well as being able to use “regular” scan patterns, the ECO software allows you to create your own scan pattern based on user-definable blocks. This customized block scanning means you can scan any keys in any order, and even have different patterns for individual pages.
Page 298 The top left quarter of the page shows the Preview screen. When you hit the button marked Preview at the bottom left, you’ll see a real-time preview of what the current scan looks like. Just below the preview is a box that shows each step in a scan pattern. In this instance, the first scan starts at Row 1 Column 1 and highlights a single row and 10 columns.
Page 299 Select the Make New Scan Pattern key from the menu. Notice the directions in the Text Display Area. To start our custom scan, select the GOLDILOCKS key We want this to be a single scan, not a block scan, so select the GOLDILOCKS key again. APPENDIX D: MODIFY SCAN PATTERN ECO Manual...
Page 300 The red highlight indicates a scanning spot has been set. Notice that the GOLDILOCKS key is now outlined is red. This will be your first scan. Now select the top left key in the scene picture. Then select the bottom right corner in the scene picture.
Page 301 The scene is now outlined in red and will be your second scan. Now select each of the three story keys on the far right of the Page. Make each one an individual scan. That is, select each key twice. Select the NEXT PAGE key twice.
Page 302 Select the Preview key to see how your scan works. Notice that the scan box now names the rows and columns you have selected. If you want to change the order of the scans (rows/columns), you can use the up and down arrows to move between scan blocks, then the Move Up and Move Down keys to determine which block goes where.
Page 303 Modify Scan Pattern Menu Our example was the easiest and fastest way to create a custom scan. But you can always use the ACCESS METHOD MENU to get to the first page of the Modify Scan Pattern menu. From there you select the kind of scan you want to make (Core, Default, Page). If you select the Modify Page Scan Pattern option, you will be asked to pick the Page you want.
Page 304 Scan Pattern Order Another way to modify the scan pattern is to set the order in which the keys, text area, and word prediction window are scanned. Select the order with the three toggle keys, Scan Keys , Scan Word Pred. List and Scan Text Area and Scan User Keys .
Page 305 The settings are interdependent so if you change Scan Keys to FOURTH, the Scan User Keys setting would change to FIRST. In the default settings, the scan will highlight the Core and Activity keys first, stepping through each assigned block; then it highlights the word prediction window and, if activated, scans through the word list;...
Page 306 Remember, each block here corresponds to an item: Row 3, Column 1 – 2 Rows, 3 Columns is “barn,” Row 5, Column 2 – 2 Rows, 1 Column is “farmer,” and so on. Scanning Block Within Blocks One other feature of the customizable block scan is that you can also scan blocks within blocks. To illustrate, let’s take another look at our Farmyard scene.
Page 307 You can see that the block also includes all of “barn” and “house” along with part of “farmer’s wife.” However, the scan will outline each in turn so when the barn alone is highlighted, you can say “barn,” but when the sky area is highlighted, you can say “sky.” Treat Block As...
Page 308 The default of BLOCK means that if you select the block, you can scan within it to specific keys. If you switch to SINGLE KEY , when you select the block, it will act as a large, single key and will do whatever is stored in the top-right location. This is how we can scan blocks within blocks in scenes.
Page 309: Appendix E: Pagelets
Appendix E: Pagelets Sometimes, when programming special pages into a device, you may find yourself copying a particular page over and over again just to change a few icons on that page. What if you could simply change some keys on a page temporarily and then go back to your original page? In essence, that’s what pagelets do.
Page 310 Remember, to see the overlay keys and the Windows program at the same time, it’s a good idea to go to Key Mode (or ECO in Unity) where only the top five rows of keys are visible. These keys were chosen because they represent functions that are used frequently in Windows, but what if you suddenly need to use the number pad? One solution might be to create a second version of this COMP KEYS page and add the number pad over on the top left, then link to that page temporarily.
Page 311 page keys. Here’s what the COMP KEYS looks like in Key Mode with the NUMBERS pagelet linked: Notice how everything else stays the same except for the pagelet keys. The icon that linked to the number pad has now become a CLOSE NUM PAD key. This will close the pagelet. You may also have noticed two other keys on the bottom row, right-hand side: one with a mouse picture and the other with a menu picture.
Page 312 You can now use those keys to highlight things inWindows documents or notebooks. As you can see, each pagelet simply replaces a small number of keys on a parent page. This makes it easier to program page functions. APPENDIX E: PAGELETS ECO Manual...
Page 313: Appendix F: Vocabulary Builder
Appendix F: Vocabulary Builder One of the problems AAC professionals face is how to teach vocabulary in small, manageable pieces. For example, a teacher may want to work for several weeks on the Dolch Preprimer Word List. One option is to create a number of pages in a communication device that simply code these words.
Page 314 You see a page that contains smaller vocabularies that you can teach. The ON key and the OFF key allow you to switch between a small (masked) vocabulary overlay (ON) and your CORE overlay (OFF). OFF switches you ON is the default on from the small this Page.
Page 315 You see the vocabulary overlay for LAMP SET 3. Using Vocabulary Builder Open the mini-menu and select Vocabulary Builder . Or you can go to the Toolbox and select the VOCABULARY BUILDER MENU APPENDIX F: VOCABULARY BUILDER ECO Manual...
Page 316 You see: The Menu Bar at the top of the screen tells you what Vocabulary you are viewing. The window on the left is the Visible Words and Phrases window. This window shows all the visible words and phrases used in the LAMP SET 3 vocabulary. The window on the right is the Hidden Words and Phrases window.
Page 317 Use Lists/Sets: When you select Use Lists/Sets you see two choices at the top of the window that opens: Choose Word List and Choose Sequence Set . Word Lists and Sequence Sets are templates that you can load and modify if you wish. They save you the trouble of searching the Visible Words and Phrases window to find and hide sequences and words.
Page 318 Select Continue to move on. If you want to save a set of these unfound words to a file so you can refer to it later, select Save , then select Continue . Select the Choose Sequence Set option to load a vocabulary Sequence Set. Vocabulary Sets under the Choose Sequence Set option usually contain only one sequence for each word in the set.
Page 319 You can load lists/sets into the Vocabulary Building system; merge a new set into the current Visible Words and Phrases; delete one of the lists or sets, or backup (Word Lists only) one of the lists. All Word Lists are accessible from all User Areas. When you import a Word L:ist it is available anywhere in the device.
Page 320 Sequence Sets cannot be imported, but they can be created by starting with a Word List . To create a Sequence Set, see the information below under Save Set As …. Save Set As You can save a list of Visible Words and Phrases as a Word List or a Sequence Set . If you save a set as a Word List you will be saving only the words in the set, not the sequences.
Page 321 Include All Phrases When you select this option, any phrase in the Hidden Words and Phrases window that is made up of words that are available in the Visible Words and Phrases window will be moved automatically to the Visible Words and Phrases window. For example, let's say that "I"...
Page 322 Use these keys to show or hide all the vocabulary on your overlay. If you use the Show All or Hide All keys before you have saved your list , you will lose any work you have done so far. Below is a Vocabulary Building window with Unity 60 Sequenced after importing the Dolch Preprimer set and then opening it from the Load Word List command in the Use Lists/Sets…...
Page 323 When the visible word If this is checked, only list is the way you want the visible words will be it, select Save Mask accessible on the user Info. overlay. The list is now stripped down to CORE vocabulary only and also includes single-hit words where possible (“a”...
Page 324 You can set up your Visible Words and Phrases set and select Save Mask Info but leave the Enable Masking box unchecked. Then you can use the BUILDING On and Off buttons on your overlay to switch between your complete and masked overlay. Enable Masking In the bottom left corner of the window is a small checkbox called Enable Masking.
Page 325 No space between icons. This sequence above consists of two CORE keys; there is no space between them. A Final Comment on Word Set Files For Vocabulary Builder to correctly import a text file as a Word Set , the words must be entered in list format.
Page 326: Appendix G: Mid-Sequence Category
Appendix G: Mid-Sequence Category This feature allows you to label keys within a sequence. Although it is called Mid-Sequence Category, you can use it in sequences of any length. Let’s look at a specific example using the Unity 144. All FOOD vocabulary starts with the and a second Core icon represents a sub-category.
Page 327 Finally, the Mid-Sequence Category feature lets you change the icon. FRUIT FOOD FRUIT SEAFOOD SEAFOOD FOOD MEAT FOOD MEAT Storing a Mid-Sequence Category This feature is just a special type of STORE operation. You use it by using the MID SEQ CATEGORY key instead of a STORE key.
Page 328: Appendix H: Using The Lam (Language Activity Monitoring)
Appendix H: Using the LAM (Language Activity Monitoring) As a clinician or teacher you can use the LAM capabilities in your device to analyze your clients' language activities. This can be helpful for clinical intervention, outcomes measurement and research. The following instructions are for use with a USB flash drive. In order to accumulate language data to be analyzed, Data Logging must be ON in the REVIEW VOCABULARY MENU .
Page 329 ### CAUTION ### The following data represents personal communication. Please respect privacy accordingly. Language Activity Monitor Springboard LAM-2 Version 2.00 Prentke Romich Company *[YY-MM-DD=05-06-07]* 09:47:15 SEM "like " 09:47:22 SEM "read " 09:47:24 SEM "put " 09:47:28 SEM "please "...
Page 330 CTL (Control – this supplies information on non-language key activations the client makes.) PAG (Page) ® ® SEM (Semantic Compaction – Minspeak and Unity SPE (Spelling) WPR (Word Prediction) DWP (Derivative from Word Prediction). Any characters spaced more than 0.2 seconds apart are considered as separate language events. In the example at the top of the facing page you can see that the device user formed sentences and used Pages and Activities.
Page 331: Appendix I: All Tools List
Appendix I: All Tools List ACCESS METHOD MENU Select the method you want to use to control your device and the options you want to use with the method. ACTIVATE KEY Use this Tool to tell your device that you want to activate a menu. This Tool is only used when you are creating macros that involve changing menu settings.
Page 332 Allows you to cancel an action. You would most likely use this when you are creating work pages. CAPS LOCK CAPS OFF CAPS ON Caps Lock allows you to type using all capital letters. Activate it again to return to lowercase letters.
Page 333 Deletes the last icon that you selected. You can select a new icon or re-select the deleted one if you want. DELETE LAST SELECT Removes any text that you brought up on the display when you activated your last (previous) selection.
Page 334 Allows you to move files from one memory storage device to another and move files to different folders on a storage device. FIND AND REPLACE Allows you to find and replace a word. GO TO CORE Use this Tool to move from the screen you are currently using to the CORE vocabulary screen. GO TO SPELL This takes you from the screen you are currently using to the spelling overlay.
Page 335 KEY MODE OFF KEY MODE ON KEY MODEON/OFF When you are using Windows, these tools allows you toggle your ECO screen from "full" to "1/2 screen" so you can see your Windows application and your overlay. LAM MARKER A clinician or MAP developer who is setting up an overlay that will be used with the LAM can now assign this Tool to a key that normally would not be logged as an activation by the LAM.
Page 336 MOUSE MOVE This allows you to store mouse movements from a list of movements which are relative to your current mouse position, e.g., large movement, very large movement, small movement, etc. The mouse moves in increments. MOUSE SET This allows you to store mouse movements from a list of specific movements, e.g., upper left corner, bottom right corner, middle top, etc.
Page 337 OPEN NOTEBOOK Allows you to open a Notebook from a list of your Notebooks. OUTPUT MACRO When you select this tool you see a list of various serial macros to choose from. Select the one you want to insert. OUTPUT MARKER Any text that follows an output marker is sent out the serial port but not displayed or spoken on your device.
Page 338 When this Tool is activated your device 'goes to sleep.' Activate a key or switch to wake it back PRINT NOTEBOOK This tool allows you to print a Notebook from your overlay. PROMPT MARKER For use with Category Prompts: If a stored message is too long or otherwise inappropriate for a prompt, scroll to the end of the message, insert Prompt Marker and type the text you want to use for a prompt.
Page 339 SET PAGELET Use this tool to link to a pagelet you have made. SET PAGELET TEMPORARY Takes you to a specific pagelet for one selection then returns you to where you were. SET THEME HERE Assign this tool to a key. When you are part way through a sequence and select this Tool, it sets a theme at that point in the sequence.
Page 340 Use this Tool to speak a Notebook when want to control the spoken pace. It tells your device to speak a sentence and then wait until you have activated Speak Next Sentence before continuing on and speaking the next sentence. This Tool works with Notebooks. SPEAK NOTEBOOK Activate this Tool when you have a Notebook open that you want spoken all at once.
Page 341 SWITCH USER AREA Allows you to switch back and forth between User Areas. Assign to a key or a sequence. TEXT MARKER This marks the beginning of text in a sequence that is to be displayed but not spoken. TEXT AND SPEECH MARKER This marks the end of the text in a sequence where a Speech Marker and/or Text Marker has been used.
Page 342 WORD PREDICTION MENU This menu allows you to turn Word Prediction On and Off, add words to the word prediction dictionary, delete words, etc. WORD PREDICTION OFF WORD PREDICTION ON WORD PREDICTION ON/OFF Allows you to turn Word Prediction on and off from your overlay. ARROW KEYS ( The UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT arrow keys can be inserted in macros or assigned to individual keys on your overlay or in activities or pages.
Page 343: Appendix J : Ibm And Macintosh Computer Keyboard Names; Mouse Commands
Appendix J : IBM and Macintosh Computer Keyboard Names; Mouse Commands The names on the following pages correspond to individual keys on a PC or Macintosh keyboard. Use these names exactly as they are written when you are storing computer commands for the keyboard keys.
Page 344 PC/IBM Keyboard Keys <esc>backspace. <esc>f9. <esc>capslock. <esc>f10. <esc>delete. <esc>f11. <esc>down. <esc>f12. <esc>end. <esc>home. <esc>enter. <esc>insert. <esc>esc. <esc>left. <esc>f1. <esc>pagedown. <esc>f2. <esc>pageup. <esc>f3. <esc>pause. <esc>f4. <esc>print. <esc>f5. <esc>right. <esc>f6. <esc>scroll. <esc>f7. <esc>tab. <esc>f8. <esc>up. <esc>,hold,alt. <esc>,hold,control. <esc>,hold,shift Specify a right or left key by placing a "r" or an "l" in front of the key name.
Page 345 IBM Keypad Keys <esc>kp0. <esc>kp9. <esc>kpplus. <esc>kp1. <esc>kpdel. <esc>kpright. <esc>kp2. <esc>kpdown. <esc>kpslsh. <esc>kp3. <esc>kpend. <esc>kpstar <esc>kp4. <esc>kpenter. <esc>kpup. <esc>kp5. <esc>kpins. <esc>kpnumlock <esc>kp6. <esc>kpleft. <esc>kpsysreq. <esc>kp7. <esc>kpminus. <esc>kp8. <esc>kppgdn. APPENDIX K: IBM AND MACINSTOSH COMPUTER COMMANDS ECO Manual...
Page 346 Macintosh Keyboard Keys The <esc> command that begins each key name is created by activating CTRL[ (CTRL key and Left Bracket key) in your Toolbox. When you activate this sequence you will see a small Left Arrow on your display. <esc>help.
Page 347 Macintosh Keypad Keys <esc>kp0. <esc>kp1. <esc>kpins. <esc>kp2. <esc>kpleft. <esc>kp3. <esc>kpminus. <esc>kp4. <esc>kppd. <esc>kp5. <esc>kppgdn. <esc>kp6. <esc>kppgup. <esc>kp7. <esc>kpplus. <esc>kp8. <esc>kpright. <esc>kp9. <esc>kpslasj. <esc>kpclear. <esc>kpstar. <esc>kpdel. <esc>kpup. <esc>kpdown. <esc>kpnumlock. <esc>kpend. <esc>kpreset. <esc>kpenter. <esc>kpequal. <esc>kphome. APPENDIX K: IBM AND MACINSTOSH COMPUTER COMMANDS ECO Manual...
Page 348 Mouse Button Commands Command Action <esc>,click. Clicks mouse button on Mac and left button on PC mouse <esc>,click,right. Clicks right button on 2-button mouse <esc>,click,left. Clicks left button on 2-button mouse <esc>,dblclick. Double clicks mouse button on Mac and left button on PC mouse <esc>,dblclick,right.
Page 349 The first number is the horizontal movement. Horizontal plus (+) numbers move the mouse to the right. Horizontal minus (-) numbers move the mouse to the left The second number is the vertical movement. Vertical plus (+) numbers move the mouse downward. Vertical minus (-) numbers move the mouse upward.
Page 350 GOTO Commands You may need to set the Mouse Speed (internal or external computer) to "tablet" or "slow". Use: Start Menu/Control Panel/Mouse/Pointer Options/Pointer Speed GOTO commands send the mouse to an assigned location on the screen. GOTO commands always start from the upper left corner of your screen. The assigned location is given with horizontal and vertical number values, like those in the mouse cursor commands.
Page 351 Warning! DO NOT open your device case! If you encounter a problem with your unit, call the PRC Service Department at 1-800-262-1990. If you are outside the U.S., call your local distributor. Do not attempt to open the case! APPENDIX K: TROUBLESHOOTING ECO Manual...
Page 352: Appendix K: Troubleshooting
Appendix K: Troubleshooting Warning! DO NOT open your device case! If you encounter a problem with your unit, call the PRC Service Department at 1-800-262-1990. If you are outside the U.S., call your local distributor. Do not attempt to open the case! Battery and Battery Charger Warnings and Problems Warning! Caution...
Page 353 Remember! You can always check the status of your batteries by looking at the bar graph next to the Battery icon in the Status Display Area. Check the removable battery by looking in the window on the battery door on the right side of the case. If the batteries have gone completely dead , plug in your charger.
Page 354 Warning! Device Disposal; Battery Disposal; Disinfecting and Cleaning ECO Disposal The ECO uses an internal lamp that contains mercury. Please dispose of your device in accordance with local, state and/or federal laws. Battery Disposal: If the batteries in your device need to be replaced, dispose of the old batteries properly . Follow your local, state and/or country regulations for the disposal of batteries.
Page 355 Internal Computer Troubleshooting Anti-Virus Software Information: If you intend to use the ECO's internal computer you will need to install anti-virus software . We have tested and recommend AVG anti-virus software as a free anti-virus software solution that will not impact the ECO's performance. You can download this software from the Web onto your USB flash drive.
Page 356 If this does not fix the problem: 6. Perform a back-button reset by pushing the end of a straightened paper clip into the small hole to the right of the mounting plate on the back of your device. "Final-try" Reset Button If this does not fix the problem: Call the PRC Service Department at 800-262-1990.
Page 357 If this does not fix the problem: 5. Perform a back-button reset by pushing the end of a straightened paper clip into the small hole to the right of the mounting plate on the back of your device. "Final-try" Reset Button If this does not fix the problem: Call the PRC Service Department at 800-262-1990.
Page 358 If that doesn't work : Open the FEEDBACK MENU and make sure the External Speaker option is turned OFF . If that doesn't work : Open the Windows Start Menu . Select Control Panel . Select the Sounds and Audio Devices option. Select the Volume tab. Make sure the Mute box is unchecked .
Page 359: Appendix L: The Joystick Adapter
Appendix L: The Joystick Adapter In order to use a joystick with your device you must have an adapter to plug into your device and your joystick. The schematic below shows you the adapter specifications. You can also call the PRC Service Department and ask about the availability of Joystick adapters, (800)-262-1990.
Page 360: Appendix M: Realspeak Speech Tips
™ Appendix M: RealSpeak Speech Tips Note : RealSpeak, AT&T Natural Voices and Acapella speech use the Speech Application Program Interface (SAPI) and the following directions should work for all three synthesizers. You can change the pronunciation of words, alter the rate at which words are spoken in a sentence, add pauses to sentences and tell RealSpeak to spell words out rather than pronounce them.
Page 361 AMERICAN ENGLISH PHONEMES Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> f a ther 1 f aa - dh ax r c a t k ae t c u t k ah t d o g d ao g f ou l f aw l...
Page 362 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> j oy jh oy c ut k ah t l id l ih d m at m ae t n ow si ng s ih ng g ow t oy t oy...
Page 363 Below is a chart of various symbols (period, comma, punctuation, etc.) that can be used to guide pronunciation as you enter phonetic text. Symbol Meaning Phonetic Use Spoken as Syllable h eh - 1 l ow ! Hello! (Hyphen) boundary Sentence h eh - 1 l ow ! Hello!
Page 364 BRITISH ENGLISH PHONEMES Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> b ea t s1 b i t b i t s1 b ih t b e d s1 b eh d m a p s1 m ae p s1 g o p o t...
Page 365 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> th ere s1 dh eh + ax eh + ax or s1 dh ehx u + ax or p oo r s1 p u + ax or s1 p uax e + i or b ai t...
Page 366 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> e at s1 gt i t f ine s1 f a + ih n th in s1 th ih n s in s1 s ih n sh ine s1 sh a + ih n v ine...
Page 367 Below is a chart of various symbols (period, comma, punctuation, etc.) that can be used to guide pronunciation as you enter phonetic text. Symbol Meaning Phonetic Use Spoken as h eh s1 l o _! Sentence Hello! (underscore exclamation ender mark) _&...
Page 368 AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH PHONEMES Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> b ea t s1 b i t b i t s1 b ih t b e d s1 b eh d m a p s1 m ae p s1 g o p o t...
Page 369 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> eh + ax th ere s1 dh eh + ax s1 dh ehx u + ax or p oo r s1 p u + ax s1 p uax e + i or ei bait s1 b e + i t s1 b ei t...
Page 370 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> p an s1 p ae n t an s1 t ae n c an s1 k ae n b oy s1 b ao + ih d ay s1 d e + IH g ot s1 g q t...
Page 371 so ng s1 s q ng t + sh ch ur ch s1 t + sh er t + sh d + zh j ungle s1 d + zh ah ng g ax l Below is a chart of various symbols (period, comma, punctuation, etc.) that can be used to guide pronunciation as you enter phonetic text.
Page 372 Producing a Long "A" in the Middle of a Sentence: Usually an "A" by itself in the middle of a sentence is pronounced as "uh," but there may be times when you want it to be pronounced as a long "A" ("ayee"). To achieve this, type in the capital letter "A"...
Page 373 Entering Math Problems For math problems to be pronounced correctly, you must space the numbers correctly. For example : 5 – 3 = 2 must be entered as: 5 –3 = 2 (5 space – no space 3 space = space 2) 4 + 5 = 9 is entered as 4 +5 = 9 (4 space + no space 5 space = space 9) With multiplication , use the "x"...
Page 374 Abbreviations The RealSpeak dictionary contains most common abbreviations. Some abbreviations can be spoken in more than one way, so RealSpeak looks for the context in which they are written. The abbreviation, "St." could be pronounced as Saint or Street . If "St." is followed by a capital letter, it is pronounced as Saint .
Page 375: Appendix N: Helpful Dectalk Speech Tips
Appendix N: Helpful DECtalk Speech Tips Sometimes a word has two different pronunciations. For instance, the word "record" can be pronounced as it is in this sentence, "We kept a RECord of how many people attended the museum opening." The word can also be pronounced as it is in this sentence, "Our speech teacher let us reCORD our voices on a tape recorder."...
Page 376 Words with Alternate Pronunciations abstract defect perfect segment abuse deliberate permit separate addict desert pervert subject advocate digest polish sublet affix discharge predicate subordinate alternate dove predominate suspect animate duplicate present syndicate annex elaborate proceed suspect appropriate estimate produce tear associate excuse progress...
Page 377 Abbreviations Recognized by DECtalk Speech Abbreviation Word all-in-1 All in one all-in-one All in one Apr. April Assoc. Associates Aug. August Avenue Ave. Avenue bldg. Building Blvd. Boulevard Chapter Chapter centimeters cms. centimeters Company "see-oh-dee" cont. continued Corp. corporation Ctr. center CTRL control...
Page 378 Abbreviation Word est. established ("eee ess tee") etc. et cetera ext. extension Feb. February fig. figure Flt. flight freight on board footnote Father Fri. Friday feet (not 'foot') Fort (not 'Foot') Gen. General grams Gov. Governor hrs. hours i.e. "eye ee" (not 'that is') Inc.
Page 379 Abbreviation Word recd. received Rep. Representative Rev. Reverend rsts "ris-tis" rsts/e "ris-tis-ee" Rte. route Sat. Saturday Sen. Senator Sep. September Sept. September square Senior Saint (when followed by a name ) Street (when preceded by a name ) Sun. Sunday Thu.
Page 380 English Vowel Phonemes Phoneme Phoneme Symbol Example Symbol Example Vowels f a ther b i t b a t k i sses b u t b ea t b ou ght b oa t b ou t b oy a bou t b ir d b i te b oo k...
Page 381 English Consonant Phonemes Phoneme Phoneme Symbol Example Symbol Example Consonants b in p in ch in r ed d ebt s it th is sh in f in t est g ive th in h ead v est g in w est c at z oo...
Page 382 How DECtalk Speech Handles Numbers 1998 is a year. 1,998 is a big number. 1998 (no comma) is spoken as "nineteen-ninety-eight." 1,998 (with a comma) is spoken as "one-thousand-nine-hundred-and-ninety-eight." Any four- digit number is spoken as a year unless you add a comma after the first digit. Commas are not necessary if a number contains more than four digits (e.g., 10,375).
Page 383: Appendix O: Setting Up The Eco For Wi-Fi
IMPORTANT NOTE : PRC is not responsible for the set-up of your wireless network. If you ordered the ECO2 Wi-Fi capability at the time you purchased your device, follow the directions below. If you ordered the ECO2 Wi-Fi capability after you purchased your device : Follow the directions below.
Page 384 Select the Wi-Fi icon 8. Tap on or point to the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar at the top right of your display screen. APPENDIX O: WiFi and the ECO2 ECO Manual...
Page 385 When you see that you are connected, exit the menu and go to the internet to test the connection. To Go to the Internet Select the key. Select GO TO CORE . Select the ECO COMP key Select the INTERNET key. APPENDIX O: WiFi and the ECO2 ECO Manual...
Page 386 Select the #6 button on the front of the case. This takes you to the ECO's internal computer screen. Microsoft Wi-Fi icon. The icon for your Card Express or USB will be different. APPENDIX O: WiFi and the ECO2 ECO Manual...
Page 387 Look for the Card Express or USB manufacturer's Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar at the top right of your display screen. When you find the Wi-Fi icon, tap or point to it to select it. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. If you are using an Ethernet cable : plug one end of the cable into the connector on your computer that looks like a phone jack.
Page 388: Index
Index INDEX ECO Manual...
Page 390: Index
Index 1-Switch Scanning Methods, 56 Headpointing Options, 70 Auto, 56 Headpointing/Joystick, 68 Column/Row, 58 Joystick, 52 Hold, 56 Joystick Options, 68 Linear, 57 Mouse/Trackball/USB Joystick Options, 74, 76 Quarter Row/Column, 58 Touch, 51 Row/Column, 58 Touch Options, 55 Step, 56 Activate Key, 368 1-Switch Scanning Options Activate Key When, 55...
Page 391 Appendix G, Mid-Sequence Category, 363 Swap, 28, 239 Appendix H, Using the LAM, 365 Troubleshooting, 389 Appendix J, All Tools List, 368 Battery Bar Graph, 21 Appendix K, IBM and Macintosh Computer Battery Charger, 19, 26, 389 Commands, 380 Battery Door and Batteries, 17 Appendix L, Troubleshooting, 389 Battery Menu, 27, 236, 237 Appendix M...
Page 392 Change Recorded Message, 184 Computer/Synthesized Speech, 110 Character Pacing, 90 Copy Choose Activity, 369 Activities and Pages, 133, 160, 187 Choose Activity key, 32 All Activities, 161, 188 Choose Overlay Menu, 133, 163, 235 All Pages, 161, 188 Cleaning Your Device, 392 All Sequences Beginning with Selected Icon, 204 Clear Data Log, 365 Block, 369...
Page 393 WordQ, 101 Notebook, 211 Dictionary Recorded Message, 119 Speech, 370, 414 Sequence, 194 Digitized Speech, 110 Sequences Beginning with Selected Icon, 204 Disable Headpointer, 370 Tool, 195 Disinfecting Your Device, 392 Erase Files, 281 Display Areas, 20 Error Beep, 390 Exploration Wizard, 30 Error Reporting, 236 Icon, 20...
Page 394 USB Joystick, 68 Learning area, 14 Hide Sending area, 14 Activity, 183 IR Device Hide Core Key, 127 load/save, 248 Hide/Show Notebook, 371 IR Remote, 371 Highlight Keys, 72, 76 IR Setup Menu, 371 Hold Scan, 56 IR Set-Up Menu, 286 Home, 371 IRdA, 89 Horizontal Adjustment, 71, 74...
Page 395 MAC Marker, 372 Speech Dictionary, 225 Macros, 197 Store Core, 112 Erase, 201 Swap Keys, 130 Intelli-Tools Button Tool, 201 Transfer Memory, 149, 241, 378 Serial Macro Tool, 201 User Area, 45 Store, 198 USER AREA, 187 Magnification, 313 Vocabulary Builder, 350 Area, 55, 59, 63, 68, 69, 70, 71, 74, 313 Word Prediction, 95, 379 Factor, 55, 59, 63, 68, 69, 70, 74, 313...
Page 396 Pause, 373 Character Pacing, 90 Play Drive, 277 Destination Play File, 277, 373 Internal/External, 90 Play Playlist, 277, 373 Host Computer Type, 90 Play/Pause, 277 Mode Playlists, 276 Immediate/Delayed, 90 Previous, 278, 373 On/Off, 89 Stop, 278, 373 Output Menu, 89, 207, 216, 374 Store Sound Files On Overlay, 278 Output Menu Options, 89 Tools, 277...
Page 397 English Vowel, 419 X-10, 299 RealSpeak Rename Notebook, 215 Australian English, 407 Rename User Area, 47 British English, 400, 403 Reset Button, 19 Picture Prediction, 79, 174, 179, 183, 184 Reset Factory Defaults, 236 Pitch Range, 84 Restart Windows, 237 Play Drive, 277 Review Dictionary Play File, 277...
Page 398 Row/Column, 58, 62 Speaker Volume Down, 39, 377 Selection Type, 65 Speaker Volume Up, 39, 377 Speed, 59, 65 Speech, 21 Step, 56, 62 Recorded, 110 Use Screen as Switch, 60 Store Computer Message, 120 Scanning Block Within Blocks, 343 Store Recorded Message, 119 Scenes Synthesized/Computer, 110...
Page 399 Tool Turn Masking Off, 361 Assign to Activity Key, 196 Use Word Lists, 354, 359 Assign to Key, 194 Vocabulary Building, 350 Erase, 195, 196 Voice Store, 193, 194 Acapela, 82 Toolbox, 37 AT&T Natural, 82 Touchscreen, 30 Average Pitch, 84 Touchscreen, Calibrate, 239 DECtalk, 82 Touchscreen, Recalibrate, 330...