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Model ACN1000-40
Accent
1000 Dedicated and Non-Dedicated
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Devices with Empower
Software
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Version 0.01

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Model ACN1000-40 Accent 1000 Dedicated and Non-Dedicated ® Devices with Empower Software ® Version 0.01...
  • Page 2 Web: www.liberator.co.uk/ Web: www.liberator.net.au/ Technical Support To report unexpected operation of the device or an unexpected event related to the device, please contact PRC technical support by phone at 1-800-262-1990 or by email at service@prentrom.com. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 3 To view or download the latest version of this user’s guide, please visit https://www.prentrom.com/support/devices/accent-with-empower. For information on using an Accent 1000 device with NuVoice software, view or download the Accent 1000 User’s Guide for NuVoice from https://www.prentrom.com/support/accent. End User Licensing Agreement You have acquired a PRC device which includes software licensed by PRC-Saltillo from Microsoft Licensing Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Attaching a Strap Handle ................40 Attaching a QRM Mounting Plate ..............42 Mounting a NuPoint Module ................. 43 Getting Started with the Empower Software ..........45 Creating a User and Selecting a Vocabulary ..........45 Using Basic Features ..................48 Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 5 Turning Message Window Features On or Off ........... 94 Using a Shortcut to Turn Speech On and Off ..........96 Changing the Appearance of the Multi-bar ............ 98 Working with Users ..................99 Signing in......................99 Switching between Users ................99 Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 6 Deleting a Word List ..................129 Merging Two or More Word Lists ..............130 Temporarily Enlarging a Button ..............131 Turning Vocabulary Builder on from the Toolbox ........133 Using Word Finder ..................134 Customizing Settings for a Vocabulary............136 Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 7 Editing an Empty Button ................184 Swapping, Resizing, Copying, and Moving Buttons ........185 Swapping Buttons..................185 Resizing a Button ..................186 Copying and Moving Buttons ..............187 Resetting a Button to Its Factory Defaults ........... 188 Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 8 Exporting a Customized Vocabulary File or Keyboard ......... 226 Exporting Vocabulary Pages ................ 228 Importing and Restoring Files ..............229 Importing Users, Vocabularies, Keyboards, and Pages........ 230 Importing Message Banking Messages............231 Setting the Date and Time ................232 Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 9 Using IR Remote Controls ................263 Deleting an IR Remote ................. 263 Editing an IR Remote Page ................263 Appendix D: Creating a List-O-Matic Button Action ......... 265 Appendix E: Compliance Information ............269 Index ......................275 Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Do not try to force a connector into a port. Be sure you are inserting the connector into the correct port and that you have the connector turned so that it matches the orientation of the port. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 11 Do not spray or splash liquid directly on the device and use extreme caution when using it around water. As with most electronic devices, you should never use the device when you are actually in the water (for example, a pool or bath). Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 12 • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of the implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device, consult your health care provider. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 13: A Quick Look At Device Features

    A Quick Look at Device Features Front View 9 10 Handle Microphone Light sensor Battery/charging LED Camera indicator Power LED Front camera Display screen Power button Tools key Carry strap holders Microphone Volume button Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 14 A and B. To use a joystick, you will need a Y-adapter. If you have a joystick plugged in and it does not respond normally, reverse the way it is plugged in (plug switch A into jack B, switch B into jack A). Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 15 A and B. To use a joystick, you will need a Y-adapter. If you have a joystick plugged in and it does not respond normally, reverse the way it is plugged in (plug switch A into jack B, switch B into jack A). Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 16: Turning On The Device

    The screen also reacts to raindrops and extremes in temperature (condensation). To dust the touchscreen, use a soft, lint-free cloth. For heavier cleaning, use a slightly dampened, lint-free cloth and then dry the screen with another soft, lint-free cloth. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Plug in your battery charger every night when you go to bed and any time you see the low battery warning and/or see the low battery LED come on. If you cannot plug in the charger overnight, it is best to power off the device to conserve battery charge. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 18 Device Disposal: Please dispose of your device in accordance with your local, state, and/or federal electronic recycling laws. Battery Disposal: If the batteries in your device need to be replaced, dispose of the old batteries in accordance with your local, state, and/or country regulations. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 19: Cleaning And Disinfecting The Device

    Dry them thoroughly before putting them back on the device. The best practice for regular cleaning is to dry accessories by hand, lay them on a dry towel, and let them air dry for about 5 minutes before placing them back on the device. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 20 Try using the device. If it does not work, call the PRC Service Department and tell them what happened. They may ask you to send in your device for servicing. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 21: Disinfecting A Device And Accessories For Multiple Users

    Final Step: Wipe the touchscreen 1. When the device and accessories are dry, wipe down the viewing area (device touchscreen, TouchGuide, keyguard, etc.) with glass cleaner, so the screen doesn’t discolor. 2. Allow the equipment to dry. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 22: Positioning Or Removing The Stand

    1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. 2. Rotate the stand away from the back of the device. 3. Allow the stand to latch in the fully extended position. Stand closed Stand partially open Stand fully open Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 23: Removing The Stand

    Remove the screws holding the stand stop to the back of the • device. • Remove the old stop, replace it with the new stop, insert the screws, and reattach the stand. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 24: Removing Or Reattaching The Handle

    “Attaching the Top Port Cover” on page 25. To reattach the handle: Remove the port cover or NuPoint module, line up the holes in the handle with the holes on the back of the device, and insert the screws. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 25: Attaching The Top Port Cover

    Remove the two screws that hold the port cover in place. Use the screws to mount a NuPoint module or to reattach the handle. Note: Store the port cover where you can find it if you need to use it again. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 26: Mounting The Ir Reflector On A Non-Dedicated Device

    Remove these two screws, if present NuPoint Module: If a NuPoint module is attached to your device, remove the two inside screws from the module. Remove these two Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 27 Important! Make sure the reflective shield is aimed downward toward the back of the device, as shown in step 3. 3. Insert the appropriate screws in the holes, as shown. Handle or Port Cover Insert Reflector side short screw pointing downward Insert short screw Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 28 NuPoint Module Reflector side pointing downward Insert long screw Insert long screw 4. Tighten the screws. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 29: Applying A Screen Protector

    8. Wipe the protector with a lint-free cloth to remove any fingerprints. Hint: Regularly wipe off the protector with a damp lint-free cloth to remove fingerprints, smudges, etc. If the protector becomes too dirty, peel it off and replace it with a new protector. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 30: Removing Or Replacing The Device Frame

    3. Grasp one side of the frame and pull it loose from the device. Hint: You may want to use a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool to gently lift the side and bottom tabs on the back of the device. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 31: Attaching The New Frame

    If necessary, lift up the inside edge slightly and press until the rubber backing fits smoothly between the frame and device. 6. To secure the frame to the device with screws, proceed to the next section, “Attaching the Frame More Securely”. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 32: Attaching The Frame More Securely

    5. When the device frame is attached securely: After you attach the frame securely to the device, you can attach a Keyguard or TouchGuide to the frame. See “Attaching the Keyguard” on page 33 or “Attaching the TouchGuide” on page 36. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 33: Attaching, Raising, And Removing A Keyguard

    The tabs must be able to lie flat against the screen, allowing the Keyguard to snap into place. 2. Insert one of the Keyguard pins into the opening near the top of the device frame. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 34: Raising The Keyguard

    3. Leaving the pins inserted in the top of the device frame, simply lift the bottom of the Keyguard to uncover the screen. The Keyguard will remain the upright position, giving you easy access to the screen. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 35: Removing The Keyguard

    3. Lift upward with your fingers to bend the top-middle portion of the Keyguard upward slightly. Bottom tabs already pulled loose from the device. 4. Pull the pins out of the openings at the top of the device frame. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 36: Attaching Or Removing A Touchguide

    2. With the bottom tabs in place, lift upward with your fingers to bend the top right corner of the TouchGuide slightly and insert the tab into the top right slot of the frame. Note: The TouchGuide plastic is stiff and may require some effort to bend. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 37: Removing The Touchguide

    TouchGuide corners also helps to nestle the TouchGuide into the rubber. Removing the TouchGuide 1. Grasp the plastic above the first row of keyholes. 2. Pull out and down on the TouchGuide until the upper tabs pop out. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 38: Attaching A Carry Strap

    2. Detach the loop connector from the strap by pressing in on the sides of the quick-release connector. 3. Thread the loop through a strap holder on the device. A small straight object like a needle may be helpful to pull the loop through the holder. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 39 5. Pull the connector through until it is tied securely to the device. 6. Insert the loop connector into the strap connector until they click and hold together. 7. Repeat these steps to connect the other end of the strap to the device. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 40: Attaching A Strap Handle

    Strap handle attached to strap holder on the device Strap handle attached to strap holder on the device Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 41 For one-handed carrying and/or operation, slide your hand between the strap handle and the back of the device. If you use the strap handle across the back of the device, use extreme caution and make sure you have a firm grip on the device. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 42: Attaching A Qrm Mounting Plate

    2. Leave the screws held in place by the washers. 3. Store the plate (with the screws held in place) in a safe location in case you need to mount it later. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 43: Mounting A Nupoint Module

    2. Align the connector and screw holes on the NuPoint module with the NuPoint USB connector and screw holes on the top edge of the back of the device. 3. Slide the module into place, making the sure the connectors are engaged completely. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 44 You can use a strap handle to carry your device when a NuPoint module is mounted on the device. Attach the strap handle to the strap holders either across the top or diagonally across the back. See “Attaching a Strap Handle” on page 24. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 45: Getting Started With The Empower Software

    Options & Support > System Options and turn the option Permission for Anonymous Data Sharing on or off. 3. You will be prompted to Continue with either Empower software or NuVoice software. Select Empower. 4. You will be prompted to create a new user. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 46 Finished. The name you enter will appear in the Username box. 6. Select Next. You will be prompted to select a vocabulary for the user. 7. Select a vocabulary tile to display a list of available vocabularies. For example: Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 47 “Working with Users” on page 99. To learn how to back up information for a user, see “Exporting a User’s Vocabularies and Settings” on page 225. 9. Proceed to the next section, “Using Basic Features”. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 48: Using Basic Features

    Quick Menu contains links to the Editor, Vocabulary Builder, and the Toolbox. Multi-bar When you open the Editor or select the Vocabulary Builder from the Quick Menu, the multi-bar displays buttons to access the functionality of those features. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 49 Note: Only certain vocabularies (Unity 60 and 84) have an activity window. Core vocabulary Words that are most commonly used—they are used regardless of situation, communication partner, or age/disability of the communicator. Core vocabulary lets individuals get their message across. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 50 Device Volume is set to 1 or higher. The number of blue bars to the right of the speaker icon indicates how high the Volume option is set. For example: = 10, and =20. The Device Volume mute speakers button in Volume Settings is selected. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 51 Vocabulary Builder is turned on. Battery charge level. This icon turns red when the battery charge is critically low; it turns green when the battery is charging. Data logging is turned on. An Empower software update is available. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 52: Empower: Using The Menu Button And Quick Menu

    Go To Home Takes you back to your home page in the current vocabulary. Volume Allows you to adjust device and headphones volume. See “Adjusting Device and Headphones Volume using the Volume Shortcut” on page 214. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 53 Displays the Editor buttons for customizing vocabularies. See “Using the Editor” on page 147. Modify Shortcuts Allows you to add, remove, and rearrange Quick Menu shortcuts. See “Adding, Removing, and Rearranging Quick Menu Shortcuts” on page 63. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 54: Apps: Using The Menu Button And Quick Menu Access Bar

    To return to the last page you were on in the app, select Exit • Menu. To return to the Toolbox in the Empower software, select • Toolbox. • To return to the last page you were on in your vocabulary, select Go To Vocabulary. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 55: Turning Access To The Menu Buttons On Or Off

    (the square button at the bottom edge of the screen) to access the Quick Menu. To turn the setting on or off: 1. Select Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Restrictions. 2. Turn the Menu Button setting on or off. 3. Select Finished. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 56: Using The Toolbox

    The Toolbox provides access to user settings, vocabulary settings, system settings, and applications. To access the Toolbox, select Menu and then Toolbox. The Toolbox opens to the User Settings tab. User Settings allows you to customize settings for the current user. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 57: Identifying Toolbox Features

    Applications Access additional apps such as Engage Videos and Web Browser. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 58: Changing The Toolbox Language

    Toolbox Language window shows the language currently selected for the Toolbox. 2. Select the Current Language Change button. The available languages are displayed. 3. Select the Choose button for the language you want. 4. Select Close. The Toolbox language will change immediately. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 59: Changing Settings

    Feature/option Feature/option turned on/selected turned off/deselected When you select , the toggle changes to and feature will be turned off. When you select , the toggle changes to and feature will be turned on. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 60 If Text Field Keyboard in Edit Mode is turned off in the head tracking or eye tracking settings, select the keyboard icon to open the keyboard and enter your information. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 61 When you finish entering and modify text, select Finished. The text you entered will appear in the text entry field. Note: If you select Cancel, the keyboard will close and any text you entered will not appear in the text entry field. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 62 Yes, save my changes the current screen: you don’t want to save your No, don’t save changes at the current screen: you want remain at the current Cancel, and continue working screen to make additional changes: Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 63: Adding, Removing, And Rearranging Quick Menu Shortcuts

    When you select Menu, the Quick Menu displays shortcuts to commonly used features. To add, remove, and rearrange shortcuts, select Modify Shortcuts. The top section of the page displays current shortcuts. The lower section displays available shortcuts and non-selectable used shortcuts. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 64: Adding A Shortcut

    Select Cancel instead of Save. The page will close and the • current vocabulary page will be displayed. When you select Menu, the new shortcut will be not be available. Select the shortcut, select the delete icon, and try again. • See “Removing a Shortcut”. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 65: Removing A Shortcut

    1. Select the shortcut you want to remove. The shortcut changes color and a delete icon appears. 2. Select the delete icon . The selected shortcut moves to the lower section of the page. 3. Select Save. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 66: Rearranging Shortcuts

    4. Repeat step 3 for each shortcut you want to move. 5. If you are satisfied with the new arrangement, select Save. If you need to make additional changes, repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 as necessary and then select Save. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 67: Using Shortcuts

    When you select the message window, the entire message is spoken. When speech is turned off, words are not spoken as you select them. When you select the message window, the entire message is spoken. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 68 Builder” on page 123. Volume The Volume shortcut allows you to adjusting device and headphones volume. For details on adding and using this shortcut, see “Adjusting Device and Headphones Volume using the Volume Shortcut” on page 214. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 69: Configuring User Settings

    Voice allows you to change the speaking voice and/or prompt voice, adjust how fast or slow you want to speak, and adjust the treble and bass level of the selected voice. The current voice is displayed. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 70 Restrictions Restrictions allows you to lock or unlock the Menu button and related settings. Toolbox Language Toolbox Language allows you to change the language for the Toolbox. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 71: Choosing An Access Method

    Select Touch, Head Tracking & USB Input, Eye Tracking, or Scanning. The method currently selected displays a colored border. Note: Eye Tracking appears as a selection only if you have an eye tracking module connected to your device. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

  • Page 72: Setting Up Touch Access

    0.0 to 10.0. For example, if you set selection time for 0.0, a button is selected as soon as you release it. If you set selection time for 1.1, a button is selected 1.1 seconds after you release it. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...
  • Page 73 Repeat Rate Set the speed at which a button press repeats after the repeat delay has been met. Available times range from 0.0 to 10.0. This setting is only available when the When Pressed tab is selected. Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower...

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