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chad honeycutt
January 24, 2025

How do you do a factory reset dynovox M3-1 communication device

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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025

To perform a factory reset on the DynaVox M3-1 communication device, follow these steps:

1. The touch screen will go dark, and the device will begin the reset process.
2. You may be prompted to recalibrate the touch screen.
3. After a few minutes, the device will automatically restart.
4. The information from the selected backup file will be restored to the device.

These steps will reset the device and restore the backed-up data.

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  • Page 2 DynaVox Technologies Ltd. High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England M3®, InterAACT® and MightyMo/MiniMo® are registered trademarks of DynaVox Systems LLC. All other brand and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Part # 400810-A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 6: Sharing Files Making a Package to Share Files Importing a Package Section 7: Backing Up, Restoring and Upgrading Backing Up Restoring Upgrading Appendix A: Searchable Help Appendix B: Introductory Setup DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...
  • Page 4 DynaVox Technologies...

  • Page 5: Section 1: Introduction

    Section 1: Introduction Quick Start is the first step in learning to use your M3 device. This manual introduces the features of your new device, offers step-by-step instructions for basic tasks and illustrates some basic methods for device customization. Once you have read through the material provided here, you will be ready to start communicating and customizing with your new device.

  • Page 6: About This Quick Start Guide

    Your DynaVox M3 device meets all necessary international safety standards and has been tested to meet IEC601-1 requirements and FCC part 15 class B. The M3 system is a Class II device. The degree of protection provided by the system is IXPO. The system is considered to be a portable device that is intended for continuous operation, not intermittent use.
  • Page 7 Caution: The M3 devices are not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics. When you are charging your M3 device, remember that the electrical outlet you will use to power the adapter must be accessible and within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device. There should be no switches or disconnect devices in the earth conductor.

  • Page 8: Emergency Use (Intended Use Of This Product)

    Each M3 device has a serial number sticker on the bottom of the unit. Be sure to write the serial number on your registration card before you mail it in. Also, take time now to copy the serial number here so that it will be handy if you must contact someone from DynaVox Technologies, either to check on an order for your product or to talk to someone in Technical Support.

  • Page 9: Section 2: Hardware Overview

    Section 2: Hardware Overview This section describes the physical features of your M3 device, including each of the items included in the shipping box. It also identifies each part of the device and describes its purpose. This section also provides information on the device’s battery and on carrying and transporting the device.

  • Page 10: Hardware Features

    Hardware Features Front of the M3 Start to explore the M3 case by examining the front of the device. You will see the following features: Power Button Microphone Power Indicator Charging Indicator Power Indicator - This small, green light-emitting diode (LED) will light up whenever your device is Microphone - The device’s built-in microphone is behind this small opening in the case.
  • Page 11 Infrared Device - The small oval of smooth plastic at the bottom of the front edge covers an infrared (IR) device. The IR device allows you to use your M3 device as a remote control for electronic equipment like TVs and stereos.
  • Page 12 Support Leg (not shown) - This support leg can be extended to hold your device at a convenient angle when you want to use your M3 as a tabletop device. Battery Door - This panel conceals the M3 internal battery. When necessary, you can remove the battery door to change the battery.
  • Page 13 Mount Attachment - This feature can be used to attach the M3 device to a wheelchair mounting system. Right Side of the M3 The remaining two sides of your device have all the various M3 connector ports. Turn your device to the right side and look for the following features: Strap Attachment Point...
  • Page 14 Left Side of the M3 Now turn your device so that you are looking at the left side. This side of the M3 device offers a variety of different ports: Speaker Jack Dual USB Host Port Switch Jacks Charger Port...
  • Page 15 Strap Attachment Point - Use this small bar to attach one end of the carrying strap/handle that was shipped with your M3 device. The other strap attachment point can be found on the opposite side of the device.

  • Page 16: Battery Information

    To do this, please follow these steps: 1. Lay your M3 device face down on top of a soft cloth on a flat surface. You should be looking at the support leg and the battery door on the back of the device.
  • Page 17 Once you have installed the battery, you should be sure to charge the M3 device for at least 4 hours before turning it on. To do this, follow the steps in the Charging the Battery section. Charging the Battery When the battery begins to run out of power, a small “low battery charge” icon will appear in the title bar (refer to the picture under Menus and the Title Bar in Section 3: Software Overview).
  • Page 18 If your M3 device is still under warranty, call DynaVox Technical Support at 1-800-344-1778 to exchange the battery. If your M3 device is no longer under warranty, call DynaVox Customer and Sales Support at 1-800-344-1778 for information on purchasing a new battery.

  • Page 19: Carrying Your Device

    Carrying Your Device Your M3 device was shipped with an adjustable carrying strap/handle. The strap attachment points are at the bottom of the left and right sides of your device (see below). To attach the strap to the device, please follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 20: Transporting Your Device

    Product Care and Handling To clean your M3 device, first turn off the unit and then wipe it gently with a damp cloth or soft paper towel. You may dampen the towel with a mild window cleaner to remove fingerprints, food particles and dust.

  • Page 21: Section 3: Software Overview

    Terms You Should Know This Quick Start guide uses some basic computer terms and vocabulary that is unique to your M3 device. It is important that you take a few minutes to become familiar with these terms and their meanings. Reviewing this section now will make it easier for you to learn about your M3 device.
  • Page 22 The M3 software provides special tools to help you maintain and customize your device. Title Bar - The DynaVox title bar is always displayed at the top of the touch screen. The title bar can feature the current date and time, alerts for low battery power or low disk space, and five buttons:...
  • Page 23 Page Back Button - The Page Back button (left arrow) can be used to open pages that you have previously opened. Setup Button - The Setup button (gear) can be used to open the M3 Setup menu. Drop-Down Menu - A drop-down menu contains a list of options that is displayed only when the menu is active.
  • Page 24 Menu Button - Menus often include buttons that link to other windows or menus. Selecting a menu button will usually take you to a window with several options or to a menu with the same name as the button. DynaVox Technologies...
  • Page 25 Check Box - A check box is used to enable and disable an option. A check box is a small box beside a text label that identifies the option. When the check box is selected, an X appears inside the box. DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...

  • Page 26: Selection Methods

    Touch enter is the default selection method (and automatically active) for M3 devices. If your device’s selection method has been changed, use these steps to return to the touch enter selection method: 1.
  • Page 27 Scanning is intended for individuals who are unable to effectively use direct selection. When scanning is in use, objects on the M3 touch screen are highlighted in a specific pattern. A switch or other device is used to make a selection when the desired item is highlighted.
  • Page 28 The mouse pause selection method is an excellent direct select option for an individual who has the physical ability to maneuver a mouse to direct a cursor on the M3 touch screen, but who lacks the ability to press down on the mouse button to make selections. When the mouse pause selection method is active, moving a computer mouse or track ball connected to the M3 device will control a cursor on the touch screen.

  • Page 29: Basic Step-By-Steps

    Turning the Device On/Off To turn the M3 device on or off, select the power button at the top of the touch screen in the center of the device (refer to the picture in the Front of the M3 section of this Quick Start guide).
  • Page 30 Creating a Recorded Message The InterAACT page sets that are pre-installed on your M3 device do not use any professional sound recordings (see Create Recordings for the InterAACT Page Sets). They provide the framework and communication contexts for you to make your own recordings. As you navigate through the InterAACT pages, you will need to make custom recordings for the pre-programmed buttons.
  • Page 31 If you want to record your message again, select the Record Again button. Recording feedback menu The sound that you recorded will be assigned to the button that you selected in step 2. DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...
  • Page 32 If the time that is displayed by your device is not correct, follow these steps to adjust it: 1. Select the Setup button in the title bar. The M3 Setup menu will open. 2. Select the System Settings button. The System Settings menu will open.
  • Page 33 Use these steps to set the date that is displayed by your device: 1. Select the Setup button in the title bar. The M3 Setup menu will open. 2. Select the System Settings button. The System Settings menu will open.
  • Page 34 Note: A lower brightness setting requires less power and will help to conserve battery power. 1. Select the Setup button in the title bar. The M3 Setup menu will open. 2. Select the System Settings button. The System Settings menu will open.
  • Page 35 Using the Page Browser Use these steps to open a different communication page. 1. Select the Setup button in the title bar. The M3 Setup menu will open. 2. Select the Page Browser button. The Page Browser menu will open.
  • Page 36 Performing a Soft Reset If the performance of your M3 device starts to slow, a soft reset may improve the speed and efficiency of the software. 1. Select the Setup button in the title bar. The M3 Setup menu will open.
  • Page 37 This is very helpful if you accidentally open a page that is unfamiliar. The M3 software enables you to change or reset the home page designation at any time. Note: Changing or resetting the home page designation does not delete pages from your device.
  • Page 38 7. Select the OK button to close the Interface Features menu. 8. Select the OK button to close the M3 Setup menu. When you select the Home Page button in the title bar, the software will take you to the page that you selected in step 5.

  • Page 39: Section 4: Page Sets

    InterAACT page sets feature many blank buttons to make it easy to add original information. The rest of this section features brief descriptions of the page sets that are available for the DynaVox M3 software. Be sure to use your device to explore the individual pages. Once you have chosen the page set that best suits your communication needs, continue your Quick Start reading by exploring ways to customize buttons and create pages in Section 5: Customizing.
  • Page 40 You may also create your own visual scenes by importing custom digital pictures into new pages and placing active labels over the objects of interest in the picture. Adult 6 Dining Room Table page DynaVox Technologies...

  • Page 41: Dynavox Mightymo/Minimo Page Sets

    Adult 50+ years old The M3 software contains a 6-button page set and a 12-button page set for each of these age categories. Each page set contains a master page (or facilitator page) that provides access to several age-appropriate communication contexts, such as home, school or work, and leisure activities. Each of these pages link to quick vocabulary and also to more concise categories about that context.

  • Page 42: Section 5: Customizing

    To be an effective communication tool, your M3 device should always include custom vocabulary. In addition to the thousands of vocabulary items that are provided in the DynaVox InterAACT page sets, you must be able to quickly access names, phone numbers and other personal information. The inclusion of the names of family and friends, and the addition of vocabulary that relates to a favorite hobby, a job or school also makes it easier to talk about the things that matter most.
  • Page 43 Clear - Select the Clear button to erase all the button’s attributes. OK/Cancel - Select the OK button to accept new settings and close the Modify Button menu. Select the Cancel button to close the menu without accepting any new settings. DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...
  • Page 44 Then select the Search text box, enter the name of the recording into the system keyboard and then select the OK button. The recording will be highlighted in the viewport.) Continue with step 4f. To create a new recording, select the New button. DynaVox Technologies...
  • Page 45 (You can also search for a recording. If you want to search for an exact match, including capitalization, spaces and file extension, select the Exact Match check box. Then select the Search text box, enter the name of the recording into the DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...
  • Page 46 Select the OK button to close the Play Sound... menu. 6. To add a new symbol (or replace the existing one), select the Symbol button (the Select a Symbol menu will open) and then complete the rest of this step: DynaVox Technologies...
  • Page 47 Edit - If the behavior includes additional information (for example, text, a sound file or a page name), a menu will open to provide the tools for editing this information. DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...
  • Page 48 Note: If you are creating a new IR command, you will need the remote control for the appliance that you want to control with your M3 device. 12a. Select the New button in the Select IR Command menu. The system keyboard will open.
  • Page 49 12e. Select the Start IR Learning button (note that the button becomes a Stop IR Learning button after it is selected), then, aim the remote control at the dark plastic panel on the front of the M3 device and select the remote control button that you want the device to learn.
  • Page 50 Cancel button to close the menu without accepting any new settings. Reference: To see step-by-step instructions for using any of the Modify Page menu options, please refer to the M3 Searchable Help and perform a keyword search on “Modify Page menu.” Modifying a Tab Pane Select the Modify button (it will turn red until you make another selection) and then select a tab pane.

  • Page 51: The Modify Pages Menu

    The Modify Pages Menu M3 devices also offer a Modify Pages menu that allows you to change the features (but not the content) of several pages at one time. To open this menu, complete the following steps: 1. Select the Setup button in the title bar. The M3 Setup menu will open.
  • Page 52 Modify Pages menu. The steps for this process are available at the beginning of this section. Note: If you make any selections or changes to an option in the Modify Pages menu that has a corresponding check box, that check box will automatically be selected. DynaVox Technologies...
  • Page 53 Select the color you want to use from the buttons in the palette. The large, square swatch on the right side of the Color Selector menu will fill with the selected color. DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...
  • Page 54 If you have not already imported and stored the picture you want to use, please refer to the M3 Searchable Help and perform a keyword search on “transferring pictures.”...
  • Page 55 13. Select the Yes button to confirm that you want to permanently modify the selected pages. 14. Select the OK button to close the Page Browser menu. 15. Select the OK button to close the M3 Setup menu. DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 56: Making A New Page

    Making a New Page The M3 devices provide the DynaVox InterAACT page sets (and the DynaVox Language Applications page sets on CD) as starting points for building your own unique communication pages. In addition to adding unique vocabulary to these pages, you may also want to customize your chosen page set with some original pages.
  • Page 57 Insert Button and Play Recording - When you select a button, the button’s label and symbol will be sent to the Message Window, and the M3 device will immediately play the button’s recorded message. The recorded message will be spoken again when you select the Message Window.
  • Page 58 Note: If the picture is not already stored in the Images folder on your primary storage card, connect the USB storage device or secondary data card that contains the picture to your M3 device.
  • Page 59 Select a Symbol menu will open, and you may select the symbol you want Tab Labels menu to use (or select Cancel to not use any symbol). DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...
  • Page 60 Repeat steps a–i as desired to add or change symbols for the rest of the available tabs. Reference: For step-by-step instructions importing a digital picture as a symbol, open the M3 Searchable Help and perform a keyword search on “use a digital picture as a symbol.”...

  • Page 61: Making A Visual Scene

    Making a Visual Scene The visual scenes provided in the DynaVox InterAACT page sets (refer to the InterAACT Visual Scenes section in this Quick Start guide) make use of background images and active areas (invisible buttons) to set the context for communication. In addition to using these visual scenes, you may also want to create your own visual scenes with custom pictures as the page backgrounds and create your own communication context based on the scene.
  • Page 62 Proceed to step 8. 7. To import a digital picture from an external file sharing device, complete the rest of this step. Note: The picture that you import will be copied to the Images folder on your M3 device’s internal storage card.
  • Page 63 Quick Fires page of your current page set. To edit a button, select the button while the software is in Modify mode. This will open the Modify Button menu. Then, follow the instructions in the Modifying a Button section in this Quick Start guide. DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...
  • Page 64 When you select the part of the picture that has an active area over it, the selection can play a sound file, open a different page or trigger any other behavior available in the M3 software.
  • Page 65 3. Select the Select/Create Active Area button in the title bar. Note: When the M3 software is in Modify mode, all active areas on the visual scene are only shown by small black corner markings. The currently-selected active area will be outlined in blue, with white boxes (“handles”) at the corners and the midpoint of each border).
  • Page 66 Touch Enter - Select and hold the Record button and speak your message. When you are finished, release the Record button. Touch Exit - Select the Start button and speak your message. When you are finished, select the Stop button. DynaVox Technologies...
  • Page 67 Select a behavior in the Behaviors viewport. Select the Add button. If no additional information is required to complete the behavior, it will be added to the Steps viewport. If the behavior Behavior Editor menu DynaVox M3: Quick Start Guide Part # 400810-A...
  • Page 68 9. Select the OK button to close the Modify Active Area menu. 10. Repeat steps 4 through 9 to add more active areas to the visual scene. 11. Select the Modify button in the title bar to return the M3 software to normal communications mode.
  • Page 69 Edit an Active Area The M3 software enables you to edit active areas that are used on visual scenes. You may change the size and shape of the active area, as well as the audio cue of the behavior(s) assigned to it.
  • Page 70 2. Select the Modify button in the title bar. The buttons for editing visual scenes will appear. Note: When the M3 software is in Modify mode, all active areas on the visual scene are only shown by small black corner markings. The currently-selected active area will be outlined in blue, with white boxes (“handles”) at the corners and the midpoint of each border).

  • Page 71: Section 6: Sharing Files

    Section 6: Sharing Files You can share pages and files from your M3 device with another M3 device user. A page created by one user on a specific topic (for example, a science class) might be very useful to another user with just a small amount of customizing.
  • Page 72 (or use a different file sharing device) to save the package. Once the file sharing device is ready, reconnect it to your M3 and begin these steps again.

  • Page 73: Importing A Package

    Importing a Package You may import a package that was created on another M3 device into your own M3 device. The package must be stored on an external file sharing device (USB storage device or CompactFlash card). To import a package of pages that was created on another M3 device, follow these steps: Note: The steps below require the use of an external file sharing device - a USB storage device (like the one that was shipped with your M3 device) or a CompactFlash card.
  • Page 74 14. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu. The pages in the package and their associated custom sound files are now available on your M3 device. Reference: For more information on sharing files on your M3 device, refer to Chapter 11: Sharing Files in the M3 Searchable Help.

  • Page 75: Section 7: Backing Up, Restoring And Upgrading

    Note: The steps below require the use of an external file sharing device - a USB storage device (like the one that was shipped with your M3 device) or a CompactFlash card. 1. Connect the external file sharing device to your M3 device (refer to the pictures on pages 9 and 10 for the port locations).

  • Page 76: Restoring

    When you restore user information to a M3 device, all of the files that are stored in the selected backup (.bck) file are copied to the device. This process will overwrite any user information that is on the M3 with the information in the backup file.
  • Page 77 Note: The steps below require the use of an external file sharing device - a USB storage device (like the one that was shipped with your M3 device) or a CompactFlash card. 1. Connect the external file sharing device to your M3 device (refer to the pictures on pages 9 and 10 for the port locations).

  • Page 78: Upgrading

    Upgrading From time to time, DynaVox Technologies may provide a new version of DynaVox M3 software that should be loaded onto your M3 device. The new software will provide added features or fix system errors. Upgrades for the DynaVox M3 software will be made available in the following ways: Posted on the DynaVox website (www.dynavoxtech.com) - The DynaVox M3 device can download...
  • Page 79 6. Select Backup/Upgrade. The Backup/Upgrade menu will open. Note: If the M3 Internet Upgrade button is disabled (grayed out), then there is no upgrade file available. Select the Cancel button to close the Backup/Upgrade menu, then select the Cancel button to close the M3 Setup menu 7.
  • Page 80 The window with the message and the timer will close. Or, to keep the touch screen calibration as it was, select the Cancel button. Your M3 software will launch, and the page that was open before the upgrade procedure will be open again.

  • Page 81: Appendix A: Searchable Help

    If you want to explore all the features of your M3 device, you can use the information in the Searchable Help on the CD that was included with your M3 device. The Searchable Help program provides a comprehensive reference for every feature in the M3 software.
  • Page 82 If you would like to learn more about the tools for navigating the Searchable Help, please refer to the Using_Help.pdf file on the CD that came with your M3 device. DynaVox Technologies...

  • Page 83: Appendix B: Introductory Setup

    Appendix B: Introductory Setup This appendix gives you easy access to important information about your M3 device. Please fill in the blanks provided with the appropriate information. User Information Age: Page Set: Home Page: Note: For instructions on selecting or changing your Home page, refer to Selecting Your Home Page on page 33.
  • Page 84 Technical Support Information M3 Serial Number: North American residents: 1-800-344-1778, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. (EST) If you are not a resident of North America, call: DynaVox Technologies...

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