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  • Page 1 Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Sunrise Medical Ltd. High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England DynaWrite®, VeriVox®, DynaBeam Access® and the DynaWrite Phone Cabled Module® are registered trademarks of Sunrise Medical, Inc. DECtalk® is a registered trademark of the Fonix Corporation. All other brand and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction........................Communicating with DynaWrite..................DynaWrite Basics....................... What’s in the Box................... DynaWrite Specifications................Carrying Your DynaWrite................DynaWrite Care and Handling............... The DynaWrite Message Window..................The DynaWrite Keyboard....................DynaWrite Menus......................The DynaWrite Main Menu................Menu 1: Tools....................Menu 1.1: File Manager................
  • Page 4 Menu 11: System Settings................Step-by-Steps........................Basic Device, Power Save Mode and Password Operations....... Be the Keyboard and Xfer Operations............Date, Time and Reminder Operations............Digitized Speech Operations................Environmental Control Operations..............File Operations....................Macro Operations................... Rate Enhancement Operations............... Scanning Operations..................DynaVox Systems LLC...
  • Page 5 Voice Operations.................... DynaWrite Backup & Utility Software................Installing the Windows Version..............Launching the Windows Version..............Backing Up User Data From Your DynaWrite (Windows)......Restoring User Data to Your DynaWrite (Windows)........Upgrading DynaWrite Software (Windows)..........Installing the Power Macintosh or iMac Version..........
  • Page 6 DynaVox Systems LLC...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing DynaWrite from DynaVox Systems LLC. We’re proud to put communication at your fingertips with this keyboard-based augmentative communication device. This DynaWrite Reference Guide provides detailed information about the various features of your device’s hardware and software. After spending just a short time reviewing the information provided here, you will be able to start using the DynaWrite with ease.
  • Page 8 United States and Canada, please call the helpline number for your local DynaWrite distributor. If you need to call us, please have your DynaWrite device and its serial number at hand so that we can talk through whatever problem you may be experiencing.
  • Page 9 Introduction Your DynaWrite Manual Your DynaWrite Reference Guide is the key to quickly learning the features of your device. It provides detailed information about every hardware and software feature your device has to offer. Step-by-step instructions are also included in this manual so you can learn to use your DynaWrite quickly and easily.

  • Page 10: Communicating With Dynawrite

    Features That Work for You The DynaWrite is a keyboard-based augmentative communication device. To begin communicating with DynaWrite, simply type a message and then select the Speak key. This device can also be used to offer personal reminders, as an...
  • Page 11 The Message Window can also be filled with text that you have previously created and saved in your DynaWrite file manager. These saved files can be loaded to the Message Window whenever you want to use them. Prepared text files can be especially helpful for telephone greetings and other frequently used messages.
  • Page 12 21 keystrokes. To learn more about the Message Window or the word prediction boxes, refer to the DynaWrite Basics section of this manual. For a more detailed demonstration of word prediction in action, please see your DynaGuide training CD.
  • Page 13 Select the appropriate box and the phrase will appear in the Message Window. To learn more about the Message Window or word prediction boxes, please read the DynaWrite Basics section of this manual. For a more detailed demonstration of word prediction in action, please see your DynaGuide training CD.
  • Page 14 Utility software. When this software is installed on your personal computer, it provides an important resource for DynaWrite information. With this software, text files and digital sound files can be transferred from your DynaWrite and stored in your computer. When needed, these files can be easily restored from the computer to the DynaWrite.
  • Page 15 DynaWrite Message Window and then easily sent to your email server. For more information on using Be the Keyboard and Xfer, check the Keyboard entry in the DynaWrite Basics section of this manual, as well as the Be the Keyboard and Xfer Operations step-by-steps.
  • Page 16 Can the System Be Used as an Environmental Control Unit? DynaWrite’s environmental control capabilities make it possible for you to use your DynaWrite as part of an X-10 infrared system or as a remote control for commercial appliances such as televisions and compact disc players. For more information about using DynaWrite as an environmental control unit (ECU), refer to the entry for Menu 1.6: ECU, and the Environmental Control Operations step-by-steps in this...
  • Page 17 DynaWrite will communicate with infrared systems. For more system specifications, you may want to read both the DynaWrite Basics section and Appendix D in this manual. How Can Additional DynaWrite Information and Support be Obtained? In addition to the information in this manual, there are several other sources for answers to any questions you may have about DynaWrite.

  • Page 18: Dynawrite Basics

    DynaWrite Basics This chapter describes the hardware features of your DynaWrite device. It also contains important information about setting up and maintaining your device. What’s in the Box? Carefully remove your DynaWrite and other items from the box. Your DynaWrite...

  • Page 19: Dynawrite Specifications

    This indentation has a small opening for the device’s built-in microphone. This omnidirectional, electret condenser microphone can be used to record speech. Turn the DynaWrite upside down. You will find two labels on the bottom side of the device. The first label includes the DynaVox logo and your device’s unique serial number.
  • Page 20 On the main label, between the DynaWrite logo and the DynaVox logo, is a small, circular opening labeled Reset. The Reset button can be accessed through this opening.
  • Page 21 DynaWrite software. This port can Figure 3 also be used to connect your DynaWrite to a printer. The dual USB host port is on the far right of the front side. This port should be used as the host connection to other equipment, such as phones, external keyboards and printers.

  • Page 22: Carrying Your Dynawrite

    DynaWrite Care and Handling Your DynaWrite device is easy to clean. With the unit turned off (shut down), simply wipe the display screen gently with a damp cloth or soft paper towel. You may want to slightly dampen the towel with a mild window cleaner to remove fingerprints, food particles and dust.

  • Page 23: The Dynawrite Message Window

    The Message Window The DynaWrite Message Window The primary feature of the DynaWrite’s display screen is the Message Window, a large text box which can be used for message composition. The DynaWrite display also features up to five word prediction boxes. These boxes can be located either below or to the left of the Message Window, depending on your selected setting in Rate Enhancement Controls menu.
  • Page 24 The appearance of this icon indicates that the DynaWrite device is in Chat mode. To learn about the Chat mode, please refer to the Chat key entry in the DynaWrite Keyboard section of this manual. This icon appears whenever the Caps lock key is selected.
  • Page 25 You can cut highlighted text by selecting both the Ctrl and X keys on your DynaWrite keyboard. To copy highlighted text, select the Ctrl and C keys. To paste text, use the arrow keys to place the cursor and then select the Ctrl and V keys.

  • Page 26: The Dynawrite Keyboard

    For step-by-step information on establishing this connection, please refer to the Be the Keyboard and Xfer Operations instructions in the Step-by-Steps section. In Be the Keyboard mode, the DynaWrite keyboard can only be used to send keystrokes to a computer. The Message Window will be covered by a Be the Keyboard window which will inform you that keystrokes are being sent to the computer (see Figure 6).
  • Page 27 Menu key will activate the Print Screen command. In addition, selecting the Speak key will trigger Scroll Lock. When the DynaWrite is being used to send keystrokes to a computer, selecting the Fn (Function) key in combination with the Home/NumLk key activates the DynaWrite number pad.
  • Page 28 Window will appear over the one you have been working in. Use this window to create the desired conversation, then select Chat again to return to the original Message Window. When the DynaWrite is in chat mode, a small icon (a small face) will appear in the lower right corner of the display screen.
  • Page 29 (Control) key together will move the cursor to the end of the last line of text in the Message Window. Help. The DynaWrite system help feature can be accessed by selecting the Help key. System help offers explanations of DynaWrite features as well as step-by- step instructions for completing operations.
  • Page 30 Message Window. Simultaneously selecting both the Home/NumLk key and the Fn (Function) key activates the DynaWrite number pad. This number pad is comprised of 15 alpha- numeric keys on the DynaWrite keyboard. Each of these keys feature small numbers or symbols on the lower right corner of the key face.
  • Page 31 Transfer window will appear. In this window you may opt to transfer the contents of the Message Window or to choose a DynaWrite file. For more detailed information on transferring files, see the Be the Keyboard and Xfer Operations instructions in the Step-by-Steps section of this manual.
  • Page 32 Controls menu. This menu contains a When Speak is selected group box. The check boxes in this group box allow you to set the DynaWrite to speak only the last sentence or paragraph in the message window, or to speak the entire contents of the message window.
  • Page 33 Word4 and Word5. These keys correspond to the word prediction boxes below the Message Window. When DynaWrite’s word prediction feature is activated, DynaWrite will try to anticipate your words as you type. (For more information about word prediction, refer to the entry for Menu 6: Rate Enhancement Controls.) These anticipated words will appear in the word prediction boxes.

  • Page 34: Dynawrite Menus

    Holding down the Shift key when you select Tab will cause you to move through the items in reverse order. Many DynaWrite menus include list boxes. When a list box is active, you can use your arrow keys to scroll through the various options. As you scroll through a list box, a highlight will indicate your position.

  • Page 35: The Dynawrite Main Menu

    Menus The DynaWrite Main Menu The Main menu is the DynaWrite’s highest level menu. To access it, select the Path: Menu key on your DynaWrite keyboard. The Main menu provides a path to the other menus you can use to customize the features of your DynaWrite device.
  • Page 36 System Settings (Alt + Y). Selecting this button accesses the System Settings menu. This menu allows you to set DynaWrite hardware options like date, time, and password protection. This menu also includes a Battery Level progress bar and a report on available memory.

  • Page 37: Menu 1: Tools

    The macros option allows you to program in your own customized operations which the DynaWrite will use as shortcuts to activities or text you use frequently. For example, a macro can be created so that a single command sets in motion all of the steps for a telephone call.
  • Page 38 ECU (Alt + E). The ECU button is the first button in the bottom row of the Tools menu. Choosing this button accesses the ECU menu, which provides tools for teaching your DynaWrite device to function as part of an X-10 infrared system or as a remote control for commercial appliances such as televisions and compact disc players Digitized Speech (Alt + S).

  • Page 39: Menu 1.1: File Manager

    Files (Alt + I). The Files list box contains a list of saved directories and files. When this list box is active, use the up and down arrow keys on your DynaWrite keyboard to move through the list and highlight selections. To open a highlighted directory, select the Forward button.
  • Page 40 Files list box. When the Files list box is set to DynaWrite, the list box will fill with DynaWrite file names. When it is set to USB Storage, the list box will fill with the names of the files stored in the USB device.
  • Page 41 Receive (Alt + V). The Receive button enables you to receive DynaWrite text files from a computer through a serial cable connection. Print (Alt + P). Selecting this button allows you to send DynaWrite text files to a printer through a USB or serial cable connection.

  • Page 42: Menu 1.2: Reminders

    Menu 1.2: Reminders Your DynaWrite device can be programmed to automatically remind you of Path: important events in your daily schedule. With the features of the Reminders menu, you can create, edit and apply your own customized reminders. Menu/File key...
  • Page 43 Once a reminder has been enabled, selecting the Disable button is similar to turning the alarm clock off. Selecting the Disable button will prevent the selected reminder from occurring. Close (Alt + C). Selecting the Close button will exit the Reminder menu and return you to the Tools menu. DynaWrite Reference Guide...

  • Page 44: Menu 1.2.1: Edit Reminder

    Time combo box. Once the combo box is active, use your right and left arrow keys to highlight the hour, minute, second and AM/PM setting. Then, use your up and down arrow keys to change the highlighted selection. DynaVox Systems LLC...
  • Page 45 Power Up Unit (Alt + U). When the Power up unit check box is selected, the DynaWrite device will automatically power up from a shut down or low power mode to deliver a scheduled reminder. DynaWrite Reference Guide...

  • Page 46: Menu 1.3: Macros

    Macro Operations step-by-steps in this manual. Macros (Alt + M). The Macros list box is a directory of all your DynaWrite macros. When this list box is active, you can use the arrow keys on your keyboard to scroll through the list and highlight items.
  • Page 47 Invoke (Alt + I). Selecting the Invoke button causes the DynaWrite device to carry out the programmed sequence of events in the currently selected macro.

  • Page 48: Menu 1.3.1: Edit Macro

    Message Window, Insert text in Message Window, Pause for x seconds, Play a sound, and Speak text in Message Window. When this list box is active, use the up and down arrow keys on your DynaWrite keyboard to move through the list and highlight selections.
  • Page 49 When this list box is active, use the up and down arrow keys on your DynaWrite keyboard to move through the list and highlight selections. Highlighted steps can be deleted or rearranged using the other buttons in this menu.

  • Page 50: Menu 1.4: Abbreviation Expansions

    Abbreviation Expansions menu allows you to specify abbreviations which, Menu/File key when typed into the Message Window and followed by a space, will be automatically expanded by the DynaWrite software into full words or Tools (Alt + T) phrases. This menu also contains options for editing and deleting existing abbreviation expansions.
  • Page 51 Save (Alt + S). Selecting the Save button in this menu saves your customized abbreviation expansions and the entire contents of the DynaWrite dictionary (see Menu 1.5: Dictionary for more information) to the DynaWrite’s flash memory. Because this procedure prevents data loss in the event of a device failure, it is recommended that you periodically back up your abbreviation expansions this way.

  • Page 52: Menu 1.5: Dictionary

    Dictionary with less typing. (Alt + D) To learn more about DynaWrite rate enhancement features, be sure to read Sub-menus: the entry for Menu 6: Rate Enhancement Controls in this manual. Edit Word...
  • Page 53 The Dictionary group box allows you to view either the Full DynaWrite dictionary (Alt + F) or the smaller User dictionary (Alt + U).

  • Page 54: Menu 1.5.1: Edit Word

    Kind of _ (Alt + K). You may use this combo box to further define an item’s part of speech. When the combo box is active, use the up and down DynaVox Systems LLC...
  • Page 55 Keep in mind that both multiple word phrases and single word entries can be predicted. To learn more about DynaWrite rate enhancement features, be sure to read the entry for Menu 6: Rate Enhancement Controls in this reference guide.

  • Page 56: Menu 1.6: Phone

    Call (Alt + L). Call is the first button in the Commands group box. When this button is selected, the DynaWrite will dial the number that has been entered above the telephone number pad. When a call is successfully dialed and has been answered, you will be returned to the Message Window.
  • Page 57 Hold (Alt + D). Selecting the Hold button in the Commands group box temporarily suspends a telephone call and returns you to the Message Window. While a call is on hold, your DynaWrite will speak through its main speaker while playing music for the caller on hold. Hold will also be indicated by the appearance of a small Hold icon in the lower right corner of the DynaWrite display screen.
  • Page 58 The output of the Message Window will be sent through the phone connection. When this box is unselected, the microphone is on. Sounds and speaking near the DynaWrite will be picked up and sent over the phone until the Speak button is selected and the Message Window contents are spoken.

  • Page 59: Menu 1.6.1: Phone Book

    Menu 1.6.1: Phone Book Path: One of the unique features of the DynaWrite device is its capacity for telephone communication through the DynaVox Cabled Phone Module. The Menu/File key Phone Book menu provides tools for adding, storing, deleting and editing...
  • Page 60 Book menu, or select Cancel (Alt + C) to close the window without saving any changes. Call (Alt + A). When the Call button is selected, the DynaWrite device will automatically dial the currently highlighted phone book entry. When a call is successfully dialed and has been answered, you will be returned to the Message Window.

  • Page 61: Menu 1.7: Ecu

    ECU commands. Available commands (Alt + A). The Available commands list box contains a directory of commands that your DynaWrite device has learned to perform. Once the list box is selected, you can use the arrow keys on your keyboard to scroll through the list and highlight items.
  • Page 62 Available commands list box by selecting only the first letter of each command name. Learn (Alt + L). The Learn button is used to teach your DynaWrite device the infrared signal for the currently highlighted command. When you are teaching DynaWrite the infrared commands for a consumer device such as a TV or stereo, you’ll need the remote control for the appliance you want the...

  • Page 63: Menu 1.8: Digitized Speech

    Menus Menu 1.8: Digitized Speech The Digitized Speech menu allows you to create, record and play personalized Path: digital speech files with your DynaWrite device. Menu/File key Tools (Alt + T) Digitized Speech (Alt + S) Sub-menus: None Tip: For more information on creating, playing. deleting and renaming digital sound files, refer to Digitized Speech Operations step-by-steps in this manual.
  • Page 64 Rename (Alt + E). Selecting the Rename button opens up a window with a text box where you may enter a new name for a stored sound file. Play (Alt + P). The Play button causes the DynaWrite to play the currently highlighted speech file.

  • Page 65: Menu 2: Speech Controls

    Speech Controls The Speech Controls menu includes tools for customizing the way your Path: DynaWrite device speaks. With the features of this menu, you can select the voice, volume, rate, pronunciation exceptions, and other details of DynaWrite Menu/File key speech.
  • Page 66 Speak on entry (Alt + K). Selecting the Speak on entry check box will cause the DynaWrite to speak each word individually as it is placed into the Message Window. Each word is spoken as soon as you select the space bar to move on to the next word.

  • Page 67: Menu 2.1: Voice Manager

    VeriVox voice files, however, makes it inefficient to store any unused Menu/File key voices on your DynaWrite system. Because of this, you were asked at the time of purchase to select the VeriVox voice that will most likely suit your...
  • Page 68 Be careful, as once you have deleted a voice it cannot be retrieved unless you transfer it from your computer. Close (Alt + C). Selecting the Close button will exit the Voice Manager menu and return you to the Speech Controls menu. DynaVox Systems LLC...

  • Page 69: Menu 2.2: Pronunciations

    Words with pronunciation exceptions (Alt + W). This list box contains a directory of stored pronunciation exceptions. Once the list box is active, you can use the up and down arrow keys on your DynaWrite keyboard to scroll through the list and highlight items.
  • Page 70 Test (Alt + T). The Test button lets you check the accuracy of your pronunciation exceptions. When selected, the Test button will cause the DynaWrite device to speak the currently highlighted exception. Close (Alt + C). This button closes the Pronunciations menu and returns you to the Speech Controls menu.

  • Page 71: Menu 2.2.1: Edit Pronunciation

    Word text box. Pronunciation (Alt + P). When you are creating or editing a pronunciation exception, you may type the phonemic spelling of the word or phrase into DynaWrite Reference Guide...
  • Page 72 Use the list of phonemes at the bottom of the menu to help you determine the correct phonemic spelling. Test (Alt + T). Selecting the Test button will cause your DynaWrite device to speak the current pronunciation exception so you can check its accuracy.

  • Page 73: Menu 3: Keyboard Controls

    DynaWrite keyboard. Moving the slider to the right, toward Fast, will speed up the repeat rate. Moving the slider to the left, toward Slow, will diminish the repeat rate.
  • Page 74 Sticky keys (Alt + N). The sticky keys feature affects the Alt, Control, Fn, and Shift keys on your DynaWrite keyboard. When a sticky key is selected, it will remain active until another selection is made. The activation of sticky keys will be indicated by a small icon appearing in the lower right corner of the display.

  • Page 75: Menu 4: Backup, Restore, Update

    Backup, Restore, Upgrade The Backup, Restore, Upgrade menu provides you with tools for sending Path: DynaWrite backup files to a computer, restoring files from a computer to your device, and even upgrading your DynaWrite software. Backup files can also be Menu/File key sent to and received from a removable USB storage device.

  • Page 76: Menu 5: Selection Methods

    Keyboard (Alt + K) and Scanning (Alt + S) radio buttons will show the active selection method. Use external switch as power on (Alt + X). Selecting this check box enables you to turn on your DynaWrite device with a switch plugged into one of the device’s switch jacks. DynaVox Systems LLC...
  • Page 77 DynaWrite keyboard responds to individual keystrokes and selections. Scanning controls (Alt + N). The Scanning controls button accesses the Scanning Controls menu, which lets you customize the way your DynaWrite device will scan menus, text, and your keyboard. DynaWrite Reference Guide...

  • Page 78: Menu 5.1: Keyboard Controls

    DynaWrite keyboard. Moving the slider to the right, toward Fast, will speed up the repeat rate. Moving the slider to the left, toward Slow, will diminish the repeat rate.
  • Page 79 Sticky keys (Alt + N). The sticky keys feature affects the Alt, Control, Fn, and Shift keys on your DynaWrite keyboard. When a sticky key is selected, it will remain active until another selection is made. The activation of sticky keys will be indicated by a small icon appearing in the lower right corner of the display.

  • Page 80: Menu 5.2: Scanning Controls

    Menu 5.2: Scanning Controls The Scanning Controls menu lets you specify exactly how your DynaWrite Path: device will scan menus, text and the keyboard of your DynaWrite Scanning Overlay. Menu/File key Selection Methods (Alt + M) Scanning Controls (Alt + N)
  • Page 81 Pattern (Alt + P). The Pattern combo box lets you select the order in which your DynaWrite will scan information. Once the combo box is active, you can use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to highlight the appropriate pattern.
  • Page 82 Scanning rate (Alt + R). The Scanning rate slider can be used to set the speed at which the DynaWrite scans. When this slider is active, you can adjust it by using the left and right arrow buttons on your keyboard. Moving the slider to the right, toward Fast, will increase the scanning rate.

  • Page 83: Menu 5.2.1: Auditory Scanning Controls

    Volume (Alt + V). You can use the Volume slider to adjust the volume at which auditory prompts are spoken. Using the arrow keys on your DynaWrite keyboard, move the slider up to increase the volume, and down to decrease it.
  • Page 84 Scan prompts. Auditory scan prompts can be spoken publicly through your DynaWrite speakers or privately through an earphone. You can select or deselect private auditory scan prompts through the Private check box (Alt + P) in the Scan Prompts group box.

  • Page 85: Menu 6: Rate Enhancement Controls

    Menus Menu 6: Rate Enhancement Controls Word prediction features help you to use your DynaWrite device with greater Path: speed and accuracy. In the Rate Enhancement menu, you can customize the way you want to use DynaWrite’s available word prediction capabilities.
  • Page 86 DynaWrite can predict one (Alt + 1), two (Alt + 2), three (Alt + 3), four (Alt + 4), or five (Alt + 5) words at a time.
  • Page 87 Menus You may choose to activate all of DynaWrite’s prediction settings at the same time. When all three word prediction settings are selected, DynaWrite will check first for context prediction, then word prediction and, finally, flexible abbreviation expansion. If the abbreviation expansion feature has been activated as well, the software will look to see if your typing matches a recorded abbreviation as it is predicting other words.

  • Page 88: Menu 6.1: Abbreviation Expansions

    Abbreviation Expansions menu allows you to specify abbreviations which, Menu/File key when typed into the Message Window and followed by a space, will be automatically expanded by the DynaWrite software into full words or Tools (Alt + T) phrases. This menu also contains options for editing and deleting existing abbreviation expansions.
  • Page 89 Save (Alt + S). Selecting the Save button in this menu saves your customized abbreviation expansions and the entire contents of the DynaWrite dictionary (see Menu 1.5: Dictionary for more information) to the DynaWrite’s flash memory. Because this procedure prevents data loss in the event of a device failure, it is recommended that you periodically back up your abbreviation expansions this way.

  • Page 90: Menu 7: Text Editing Options

    Menu 7: Text Editing Options By adjusting the controls in the Text Editing Options menu, you can Path: customize the way your DynaWrite device displays and responds to the text you type into the Message Window. Menu/File key Text Editing Options...
  • Page 91 Menus Auto capitalization (Alt + A). When the Auto capitalization check box is selected, your DynaWrite device will automatically capitalize the first letter of every sentence you type into the Message Window. DynaWrite Reference Guide...

  • Page 92: Menu 8: User Preferences

    Menu 8: User Preferences The DynaWrite User Preferences menu displays the various parameters you Path: have set on your device. Menu/File key User Preferences (Alt + U) Sub-menus: None Save Report (Alt + S). You may choose to save a record of your current settings.

  • Page 93: Menu 9: Help Settings

    Font (Alt + F). Font selection is included in the Help Features group box in the center of this menu. This feature allows you to customize the appearance of the text in your DynaWrite Help window. Selecting Font will activate a combo box with three typeface options: Arial, Times, and Courier.
  • Page 94 Speak System Messages (Alt + M). The Speak System Messages check box is part of the System Message Features group box on the right side of this menu. If this feature is selected, your DynaWrite will automatically speak all system messages and helpful hint messages.

  • Page 95: Menu 10: Input/Output Device Settings

    DynaWrite device. The two options include None (no specified port) and Serial. Use the up and down arrow keys on your DynaWrite keyboard to highlight the appropriate option. BeKey/Xfer Port (Alt + B). You can use this combo box to select a port for Be the Keyboard mode and for sending information to a computer via Xfer.

  • Page 96: Menu 11: System Settings

    Features menu and returns you to the Main menu without saving any new changes. Current Date (Alt + D). DynaWrite’s date feature automatically keeps track of the current date and displays it below the Message Window. The date can be reset with the Current Date combo box. Once the combo box is active, use your right and left arrow keys to highlight the day, month, or year.
  • Page 97 AM/PM. Then, use the up and down arrow keys to change the selected entry. Power down after (Alt + P). To conserve battery power, your DynaWrite device can be set to dim the screen and go into a low power state (power save mode) after it has not been used for a specific period of time.
  • Page 98 Reverse Image (Alt + R). Selecting the Reverse Image check box will cause the DynaWrite display screen to present a high-contrast, white on dark image. Begin Battery Calibration (Alt + B). Select this button to start the procedure for calibrating your battery slider.

  • Page 99: Step-By-Steps

    Step-by-Steps Basic Device, Power Save Mode and Password Operations Removing Password Protection Turning on the DynaWrite Select the power button in the upper left 1. Select the Menu/File key on your DynaWrite keyboard. corner of the device. 2. Type your password into the Enter Password text box.
  • Page 100 4. Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to highlight the appropriate setting. You may set the DynaWrite to power down after it is inactive for one minute, five minutes or 30 minutes. You may also set it to never power down.

  • Page 101: Be The Keyboard And Xfer Operations

    Follow this set of instructions if you plan use a USB cable to send information via to use a USB cable to send information via the DynaWrite Be the Keyboard or Xfer the DynaWrite Be the Keyboard or Xfer features. This set of instructions will features.
  • Page 102 11. Select the Next button. use a USB cable to send information via 12. The next window to open will feature the DynaWrite Be the Keyboard or Xfer a Copy manufacturer’s files from: text features. This set of instructions will box.
  • Page 103 USB software you are installing has not cable to the DynaWrite USB device port been approved by Microsoft. Select and to the computer’s USB host port the Continue Anyway button.
  • Page 104 If you have already completed the setup, connect the USB cable to the DynaWrite USB device port and to the computer’s USB host port before proceeding with the steps below.

  • Page 105: Date, Time And Reminder Operations

    OK button (Alt + O). The Adding a New Reminder selected sound file name will appear 1. On your DynaWrite keyboard, select next to the Play Sound button in the the Fn key in combination with the Edit Reminder menu.
  • Page 106 Disabling a Reminder Setting the Date 1. On your DynaWrite keyboard, select 1. Select the Menu/File key on your the Fn key in combination with the DynaWrite keyboard. Silence/Remind key. 2. Select the System Settings button 2. Use the up and down arrow keys on (Alt + Y).

  • Page 107: Digitized Speech Operations

    8. Select the Close button (Alt + C). message clearly into the microphone, 9. Select the Close button (Alt + C). which is the small oval indentation just above the DynaWrite display screen. Playing a Digital Recording 9. To end the recording, select the OK 1.
  • Page 108 Windows Computer Before beginning this transfer, connect the Before beginning this transfer, connect the serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port and to the computer’s serial host port. and to the computer’s serial host port.
  • Page 109 10. Select the Close button (Alt + C). message clearly into the microphone, which is the small oval indentation just above the DynaWrite display screen. 8. To end the recording, select the OK button (Alt + O) or the Enter key on your keyboard.
  • Page 110 Before beginning this transfer, connect the Before beginning this transfer, connect the serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port and and to the computer’s serial host port. to the computer’s serial host port. Then...

  • Page 111: Environmental Control Operations

    1. On your DynaWrite keyboard, select 1. On your DynaWrite keyboard, select the Fn key in combination with the the Fn key in combination with the BeKey/ECU key.
  • Page 112 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the name of the command in the Available commands list box. 3. Aim the DynaWrite device at the appliance you are trying to control and select the Invoke button (Alt + I).

  • Page 113: File Operations

    4. Type a name for your new directory DynaWrite’s serial port and one end to the adapter. Then connect the adapter to the into the Files list box and then select printer’s serial host port.
  • Page 114 Windows Computer Before beginning this transfer, connect the Before beginning this file transfer, connect serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port the serial cable to the DynaWrite serial and to the computer’s serial host port. port and to the computer’s serial host port.
  • Page 115 2. Select the Save As button (Alt + A). Before beginning this transfer, connect the (Use the Save button primarily when serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port you are saving changes to previously and to the computer’s serial host port.
  • Page 116 Transferring a DynaWrite File to a Windows Computer Before beginning this transfer, connect the serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port and to the computer’s serial host port. Then turn on your computer and open the DynaWrite Backup and Utility software.

  • Page 117: Macro Operations

    To rearrange steps in the macro, highlight operations in the Steps in the macro list box and then select the Move Up (Alt + U) or Move Down (Alt + D) buttons. 7. Select the OK button (Alt + O). DynaWrite Reference Guide...
  • Page 118 10. Select the Close button (Alt + C). Invoking a Macro 1. Select the Macro key on your DynaWrite keyboard. 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the name of a macro in the Macros available list box.

  • Page 119: Rate Enhancement Operations

    (You cannot change the abbreviation.) 7. Select the OK button (Alt + O). 8. Select the Close button (Alt + C). 9. Select the Close button (Alt + C). 10. Select the Close button (Alt + C). DynaWrite Reference Guide...

  • Page 120: Scanning Operations

    Provide audio Scanning feedback check box (Alt + F) in the Auditory Scanning group box. To learn how to install your DynaWrite 11. To customize the auditory scan cues, scanning overlay, please see the select the Auditory Scanning installation guide that was shipped with Controls button (Alt + A).

  • Page 121: Usb Storage Operations

    USB Storage Operations Backing Up DynaWrite User Data Moving a Copy of a Digitized to USB Storage Sound File From DynaWrite to USB Storage Before beginning these steps, make sure that your removable USB storage device is Before beginning these steps, make sure...
  • Page 122 USB device port on your DynaWrite. 1. Select the Fn key and the Menu/File key on your DynaWrite keyboard. 1. Select the Fn key and the Menu/File 2. Select the Files list box (Alt + I).
  • Page 123 DynaWrite. If you are sure you want copy and move. to restore your user data, select the 5. Select the Copy button (Alt + Y). The Yes button (Alt + Y).

  • Page 124: Vocabulary Operations

    Deleting a Dictionary Entry Adding a New Dictionary Entry 1. Select the Menu/File key on your 1. Select the Menu/File key on your DynaWrite keyboard. DynaWrite keyboard. 2. Select the Tools button (Alt + T). 2. Select the Tools button (Alt + T).
  • Page 125 (the actual word cannot be changed). 7. Select the OK button (Alt + O). 8. Select the Close button (Alt + C). 9. Select the OK button (Alt + O). 10. Select the Close button (Alt + C). DynaWrite Reference Guide...

  • Page 126: Voice Operations

    2. Select the Speech Controls button Before beginning this voice transfer, (Alt + P). connect the serial cable to the DynaWrite 3. Select the Voice list box (Alt + V). serial port and to the computer’s serial 4. Use the up and down arrow buttons host port.
  • Page 127 Receiving a New Voice from a Windows Computer Before beginning this voice transfer, connect the serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port and to the computer’s serial host port. Then turn on your computer and open the DynaWrite Backup and Utility software.

  • Page 128: Dynawrite Backup & Utility Software

    The Backup & Utility program is designed to let you back up and restore your DynaWrite user data. You will also use this program to install updated versions of the DynaWrite software as they are made available.

  • Page 129: Installing The Windows Version

    Before you begin the backup process, make sure that the DynaWrite is properly connected to the computer. To do this, attach the circular connector on your serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port. Attach the other end of the cable to a serial port on the computer.

  • Page 130: Restoring User Data To Your Dynawrite (Windows)

    11. Select the Close button (Alt + C). 12. On the computer, select OK. The backup file will be added to the Backups folder in the DynaWrite Backup & Utility folder on your computer. 13. Select File and then Close to exit the Backup & Utility program.
  • Page 131 Before you begin the restore process, make sure that the DynaWrite is properly connected to the computer. To do this, attach the circular connector on your serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port. Attach the other end of the cable to a serial port on the computer.

  • Page 132: Upgrading Dynawrite Software (Windows)

    Before you begin the upgrade process, make sure that the DynaWrite is properly connected to the computer. To do this, attach the circular connector on your serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port. Attach the other end of the cable to a serial port on the computer.
  • Page 133 Backup & Utility Software 11. On the DynaWrite, select the Start transfer button (Alt + S). The software in the DynaWrite will be upgraded. When the software upgrade is complete, the DynaWrite will automatically restart. 12. On the computer, select OK.

  • Page 134: Installing The Power Macintosh Or Imac Version

    Before you begin the backup process, make sure that the DynaWrite is properly connected to the computer. To do this, attach the circular connector on your serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port. Attach the other end of the cable to a serial port on the computer.
  • Page 135 If at any time you need to change the port setting, carry out the same process. With the DynaWrite turned on and the Backup & Utility software running on your computer, follow these steps to back up the device: Select the Menu/File key on your DynaWrite keyboard.

  • Page 136: Restoring User Data To Your Dynawrite (Mac)

    Before you begin the restore process, make sure that the DynaWrite is properly connected to the computer. To do this, attach the circular connector on your serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port. Attach the other end of the cable to a serial port on the computer.

  • Page 137: Upgrading Your Dynawrite Software (Mac)

    Before you begin the upgrade process, make sure that the DynaWrite is properly connected to the computer. To do this, attach the circular connector on your serial cable to the DynaWrite serial port. Attach the other end of the cable to a serial port on the computer.
  • Page 138 Select the Yes button (Alt + Y). On the computer, select Upgrade DynaWrite software. Any software upgrade files (with the extension .upg) in the DynaWrite Backup & Utility folder are presented. If the software upgrade file that you want to use is in a different folder or on another storage device, locate the file so it is displayed in this window.

  • Page 139: Appendix A: Resetting The Dynawrite Device

    Straighten one end of the paper clip and follow the steps below. 1. Turn the DynaWrite upside down so that you are looking at the bottom of the device. 2. Insert the straight end of the paper clip through the small opening in the center of the bottom face of the device.
  • Page 140 1. Turn the DynaWrite upside down so that you are looking at the bottom of the device. 2. Insert the straight end of the paper clip through the small opening in the center of the bottom face of the device.

  • Page 141: Appendix B: Battery Care

    Appendix B: Battery Care When your DynaWrite battery begins to lose power, a small battery icon will appear below the Message Window. This icon indicates that you should plug in your device to conserve the remaining power. You should recharge your device’s battery as soon as possible.
  • Page 142 1. Turn off the DynaWrite device and disconnect any accessories. 2. The battery door is located on the bottom of your DynaWrite, between the label and the speaker. It is held in place by two screws. Use a screwdriver to loosen these screws and carefully remove the door.
  • Page 143 Appendices 5. Plug the new battery’s connector into the DynaWrite circuit board. The keyed connector will fit only one way. Push firmly until the connector is securely seated. 6. Place the battery in the battery well. The flat side of the battery should be facing up.

  • Page 144: Appendix C: Product Support

    DynaVox Systems. Because of our 30-day return/exchange policy, it is important that you check the contents and operation of your products upon receipt.

  • Page 145: Appendix D: Dynawrite Specifications

    Switch 2 Jack, Speaker/Headphone Jack, Charger Jack Operating Temperature: to 113 F (0 to 45 Storage Temperature: to 113 F (-25 to 45 DC Power Adapter/Charger: AC Input: 100 - 240V~ 1.0A 50/60 Hz DC Output: 2A (US) 4A (outside US) Accessories: DynaWrite Reference Guide...

  • Page 146: Appendix E: Proper Disposal Of A Dynawrite

    Appendix E: Proper Disposal of a DynaWrite If you must dispose of your DynaWrite communication device, please do so in accordance with the national environmental laws that apply to the country in which you live. DynaVox Systems LLC...

  • Page 147: Appendix F: Radio And Tv Interference

    D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Note: To ensure continued compliance to EN 60601-1-2 and FCC part 15, use only cables supplied by DynaVox Systems LLC. In addition, only ferrite-shielded cables should be used for connecting peripherals to any DynaVox Systems device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services.

  • Page 148: Index

    Checking spelling 26 Automatic scanning 75 Clear key 22 Available memory 91 Context Prediction 80 Copying text 19 Cutting text 19 Backlight 22 Customizing font (see Font) Backing up DynaWrite information Macintosh 128 Windows 123 USB Storage 115 DynaVox Systems LLC...
  • Page 149 Font size, word prediction boxes steps 101 Display helpful hints 88 Frequency 49 Display screen 13 Dual USB host port 15 DynaWrite System Help 23 Helpful hints 88 DynaWrite version number 87 Help key 23 Help Settings menu 87 Home/NumLk key 24...
  • Page 150 Deleting 111 Sticky keys 68 Editing 111 Testing 67 Invoking 112 Keyboard Controls menu 67, 72 Macros menu 40 Keys (DynaWrite commands) Main menu 29 Bekey/ECU 20 Making menu selections 28 Bklite/Phone 22 Manipulating text 18 Chat 22 Copying text 19...
  • Page 151 Moving to the end of the Print key (PgDn/Print) 25 Message Window 19 Pronunciation exceptions 63 Pasting text 19 Adding 119 Selecting text characters Deleting 119 Editing 119 Selecting text lines 19 Pronunciations menu 63 Undoing text 19 Punctuation, automatic (smart) 85 DynaWrite Reference Guide...
  • Page 152 Speaker jack 15 Resetting 133 Speech 59 Hard resets 134 Pronunciations 60 Soft resets 133 Rate 59 Restoring DynaWrite information Selecting a voice 60 Macintosh 130 Speak on entry 60 Windows 124 Speak on punctuation 60 USB Storage 117 Testing 60...
  • Page 153 Index System help 23 System messages, speak 88 Undoing text 19 System settings 90 Undo key 27 Available memory 91 Upgrading DynaWrite software Battery level 91 Macintosh 131 Current date 90 Windows 126 Current Time 90 USB device port 14...
  • Page 154 Xfer 25 Setting up for DynaBeam 97 Setting up for Macintosh 95 Setting up for Windows 98, 2000 and Me 95 Setting up for Windows XP 96 Using Xfer 97 Xfer key (PgUp/Xfer) 25 DynaVox Systems LLC...

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