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Table of contents Hardware and features Guided Access Quick Keys Settings Phrase categories Phrases Speech Pronunciation Abbreviations Word prediction Message history Emotes Floor hold Install communication software updates User information and notes...
Hardware and features Power Press and hold this button to turn the device on or o . To conserve battery life when the wegowrite is not in use, press the power button once to place in “Sleep” mode. Volume Press volume toggle to the left to increase speaker volume or to the right to decrease volume.
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Detach the magnetic keyboard To use the wegowrite without the keyboard, rst place one hand on the keyboard, then grasp the top of the device with your other hand and gently pull away.
Guided Access In addition to being a dedicated communication device, the wegowrite has Guided Access, which keeps the user locked into the communication software. All dedicated devices come with Guided Access enabled, but you may disable Guided Access after receiving your device. The wegowrite will remain dedicated to communication even with Guided Access disabled.
Quick Keys Your wegowrite has Quick Keys located on the touchscreen and keyboard that provide quick access to various menus and commands. Speak Speaks out any text in the message window. Delete Deletes text in the message window. Phrases Opens your phrase categories page.
Phrase categories The wegowrite allows you to save common or favorite phrases, and categorize the phrases for easy access. Add a phrase category 1. Select Phrases > select the pencil button at bottom of page > swipe left to the last category page > tap add category button.
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Edit a phrase category 1. Select phrases > select the pencil button at bottom of page > tap category to edit > select Edit to update category name or image. 2. When nished, tap the save button in the top right of screen. Move a phrase category 1.
Phrases Save a phrase 1. Select category to add new saved phrase > select Add a new phrase from the list of saved phrases. I’m thirsty. 2. Select Text from left navigation menu. 3. On Text to speak line: type message to speak when phrase is selected. 4.
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Quick-save a phrase from the homepage 1. Type phrase using keyboard on homepage > select Use button on touchscreen > select plus sign from pop-up menu. 2. Select category to save new phrase > tap the save button in the top right.
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Edit a saved phrase 1. Navigate to category with phrase you wish to edit > select pencil button at bottom of page > tap phrase to edit > choose Edit from pop-up menu. 2. Follow steps 2-5 from Save a phrase to complete to nish editing. Delete saved phrase 1.
Speech The Speech settings allow you to personalize your voice by selecting your favorite voice option, and make it your own by adjusting the speaking pitch and rate. Change voice 1. Select settings icon on touchscreen > select Speech from left menu > select from Nuance, ModelTalker, or iOS to open voice menu >...
Pronunciation Change pronunciation of a word 1. Select Settings icon on touchscreen > select Speech from left navigation > select Custom Words > select Custom Pronunciation. 2. On Display text line: type word with correct spelling (i.e. fajita). 3. On Pronunciation text line: type word as you want pronounced (i.e. faheeta).
Abbreviations To save time and keystrokes, you can create custom abbreviations. For example, if you create an abbreviation for boulevard (blvd), then Boulevard will speak when you type blvd. Add abbreviation 1. Select Settings icon on touchscreen > select Speech from left navigation > select Custom Words >...
Word prediction Word prediction is another great time and keystroke-saving feature built into your wegowrite. Your wegowrite analyzes as you are typing (letters and words already typed, the context from previous words/messages, and your own vocabulary) to provide real-time word predictions. The word prediction tool is self-learning and will become more accurate over time as it learns from your usage pattern along with your preferred grammar and speech style.
Message history Your message saves to message history each time you push the Speak button. 1. Select the Use button > select the clock icon to open history > select phrase to add to message window. I’m going to work. Be home at 6. Clearing History 1.
Emotes Your wegowrite contains a menu of emotions that sound when pressed. Access the emotes menu via your Quick Keys. Custom Emotes In addition to the pre-recorded emotes, you can create your own emote sounds. 1. Settings > Layout > Manage emotes.
Floor hold Floor hold allows you to speak pre-recorded sentences while typing your message and is for when you need more time to type your message before speaking it out loud. For example, use Floor hold to say “one moment please” while typing your message to speak.
Your wegowrite is locked/dedicated and can only perform speech/ communication functions. It cannot connect to the internet for web-sur ng, etc. However, the wegowrite can be connected to the App Store to download software updates for your communication software. Please note that once connected to the App Store you cannot download/install new Apps to your wegowrite.
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