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Page 1 GEWA Connect User manual Art. nr: 461190 Software version 3.5 or later EN 1.0...
Page 3 Included documents Overview of Multibox Get started with GEWA Connect Requirements to use the product Allow restricted settings for GEWA Connect Configure the mobile device Prepare the hardware Create a myAbilia user account and register license Install and configure GEWA Connect...
Page 4 Storage and disposal Storage Disposal Troubleshooting Product specifications GEWA Smart cable Power supply unit Multibox Accessories and documents Important information Safety definitions Safety instructions before using GEWA Connect Serious incidents Conformance with requirements for medical devices Product liability Contact information...
Page 6 Customising GEWA with myAbilia in Documents on the product page for GEWA Connect at abilia.com. Intended purpose GEWA Connect is an assistive device intended to compensate for a person’s injury or impairment by enabling them to remotely control electronic equipment in their environment. GEWA Connect is intended to be used...
Page 7 Introduction About this document This user manual describes how to set up and use GEWA Connect. The user manual is intended for technicians and support persons who are responsible for configuring GEWA Connect and educating users in the use of the product.
Page 8 Overview of GEWA Connect Overview of GEWA Connect Included parts Multibox GEWA smart cable Medical power adapter USB-A to USB-C long cable (2m) 2 pcs. Dual Lock strips to attach the GEWA Smart cable to the Holder GEWA One/Connect Voucher with license key...
Page 9 Overview of GEWA Connect Overview of Multibox 1. Receiver of IR signals for IR recordings 2. Activity indicator 3. Speaker (not in use) 4. Battery status indicator 5. Headset jack (not in use) 6. Phone jack (not in use) 7. SW1/SW2, relay output and jack for external switch 8.
Page 10 A mobile device with Android version 9.0 or higher. For Android version 13.0 or higher, you need to allow Restricted settings for the GEWA Connect app. Follow the instructions in Allow restricted settings for GEWA Connect below. Allow restricted settings for GEWA Connect 1.
Page 11 Multibox on page 36. 2. If an external switch or a relay controlled device is to be used with GEWA Connect, connect the switch or relay output to the SW1 or SW2 jack on the Multibox. See Product specifications on page 40 for information on the SW1 or SW2 jacks.
Page 12 3. Open the GEWA Connect application. A configuration guide starts. 4. Select "Start setup" and follow the instructions in GEWA Connect. 5. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. 6. Log in with the myAbilia user account on the mobile device.
Page 13 Multibox. cable in the mobile select the option device. "Always open GEWA Connect when GEWA Multibox is connected" and then select OK. NOTE: The Multibox must always be connected to the mobile device when GEWA Connect is in use.
Page 14 Get started with GEWA Connect Switch to Edit mode In Edit mode, you can change the settings for GEWA Connect, scanning and the phone, see Open GEWA Settings below. 1. Select and "Switch to Edit mode". Start Page 2. When configuration of GEWA Connect is done, select and "Switch...
Page 15 Get started with GEWA Connect Settings menu Icon Setting Description Scanning See Scanning settings on the next page. Phone See Phone settings on page 16. Multibox installation and status information. If an Multibox update is available, the button "Update Multibox" is enabled. See Update the Multibox on page 38.
Page 16 Get started with GEWA Connect Scanning settings Value Icon Scanning setting Description (default) 1–20 Point scanning The speed of the scanning lines when speed they move across the screen. 0.5–10 s Row / Linear The time each item is highlighted when scanning speed scanning through all items on the screen.
Page 17 Get started with GEWA Connect When enabled, the objects rotate within themselves when you switch from portrait to landscape mode: Rotate content (tablets only) When disabled, everything on the screen rotates when you switch from portrait to landscape mode:...
Page 18 Get started with GEWA Connect Phone settings Icon Phone setting Description "Media volume": scanning sound. Phone volume "Call volume": output volume of a phone call. "Ringtone volume". Auto Screen Enables or disables automatic adjustment of the brightness screen brightness to the ambient light.
Page 19 Alert function, see Use the Alert function on page 30. Enable the Alert function 1. In GEWA Settings, select "Alert". 2. Select "Enable Alert". 3. Select a type and follow the instructions in GEWA Connect. Edit time for alert delay 1. In GEWA Settings, select "Alert". 2. Select "Alert delay".
Page 20 Customise GEWA Connect Customise GEWA Connect GEWA Connect must be customised for the user with pages and buttons for environmental control. Pages and buttons can be added at myabilia.com. Customisation done with myAbilia is synchronised with the mobile device. See Customising GEWA with myAbilia in Documents on the product page for GEWA Connect at abilia.com.
Page 21 Customise GEWA Connect Add an item 1. In Edit mode, select 2. Select A list of all available icons opens. 3. Select an icon. 4. Select "Name" and enter a name. For example, "Bedroom" or "TV". NOTE: You must select an icon or a name, but it is not necessary to select both.
Page 22 Customise GEWA Connect Add a page The environmental control functions can be organised on pages. For example, separate pages can be added for the TV, bedroom, living room, and contacts. 1. Do the procedure in Add an item on the previous page.
Page 23 Customise GEWA Connect Add an IR button GEWA Connect can use the following signals for IR items. Signal Example of use TV or cable box remote Any type of IR transmitter. controls. Andromeda Socket or Window GewaLink Any of Abilia's IR receivers.
Page 24 TV to a specific channel. 1. Do the procedure in Add an item on page 19. 2. Select and “IR Macro”. 3. Select The new button is added with the symbol 4. Select the new button and follow the instructions in GEWA Connect.
Page 25 “GEWA Radio”. 3. Select The new button is added with the symbol 4. Select the new button and follow the instructions in GEWA Connect. Add an alert button NOTE: Alert buttons cannot be added in myAbilia. 1. Do the procedure in Add an item on page 19.
Page 26 Customise GEWA Connect Add a communication button Add a phone, messages, or numpad button Phone, messages, and numpad buttons must be added to make phone calls and send text messages. Notifications about missed phone calls and new text messages show on the buttons.
Page 27 Customise GEWA Connect Add a contact button 1. In Edit mode, select 2. Select "Name" and enter a name for the contact. 3. Select and "Communication". "Contact" is selected by default. 4. Select "Phone number" and enter a phone number for the contact.
Page 28 Add a shortcut Shortcuts to frequently used items can be added to always show them at the bottom of the screen in GEWA Connect. Up to four shortcuts can show at the same time. 1. In Edit mode, select on an item and "Set as shortcut".
Page 29 Customise GEWA Connect Record a scanning sound As an alternative to the standard scanning sound, you can record scanning sounds for individual pages and buttons. Scanning sounds are played during row and linear scanning. You can also set a scanning sound to play when a page or button is selected.
Page 30 Use GEWA Connect Use GEWA Connect WARNING: Do not use the Alert function as an emergency alarm. Do not use the Alert function if an error could put the user in danger. Make sure the product operates correctly Charge the battery of the Multibox and the mobile device daily.
Page 31 Use GEWA Connect Use the communication buttons NOTE: A SIM card must be installed in the mobile device to use communication buttons. Make a phone call Select one of the following methods: Use a contact button. Use a phone button.
Page 32 Use GEWA Connect Use the Alert function WARNING: Do not use the Alert function as an emergency alarm. Do not use the Alert function if an error could put the user in danger. NOTE: An external switch or a relay controlled device is not supplied with GEWA Connect.
Page 33 Use GEWA Connect Use the Scanning function Make sure that an external switch is connected to the SW1 or SW2 jack on the Multibox. You can select the following scanning methods: Row scanning (default): A highlighted field moves between all items on the screen –...
Page 34 To navigate back to a previous page or view, select “Back” in the “Longpress menu”. See Use the "Longpress menu" on page 34. NOTE: GEWA Connect is always active in the background and scanning can be activated by pushing the external switch regardless...
Page 35 Use GEWA Connect Open the "Click menu" NOTE: The "Click menu" only shows if the current application supports the functions scroll, zoom and longpress. For example, the "Click menu" shows in a web browser, but not in the GEWA applications.
Page 36 Use GEWA Connect Use the "Longpress menu" The “Longpress menu” contains options for scanning and navigation. To open the “Longpress menu”, push and hold the external switch for 2.5 seconds. To change the delay time for opening the "Longpress menu" or for disabling the “Longpress menu", see Scanning settings on page 14.
Page 37 Use GEWA Connect Volume Decreases the volume. Only available during a phone call. down Notifications Opens the notification drawer on the mobile device. Turns off the screen and puts it in sleep mode. Power menu Opens the power menu on the mobile device.
Page 38 The battery status is lower than 10% Clean GEWA Connect 1. Turn off GEWA Connect. See Turn the Multibox on or off on page 28. 2. Disconnect all cables. 3. Clean GEWA Connect with a moist soft cloth. If necessary, use a weak detergent for the Multibox.
Page 39 Maintenance Update the GEWA Connect application Regularly do a check in Google Play Store that the latest version of the GEWA Connect application is installed. If there is a new version, download and install it. Make a backup NOTE: Make sure that there is always a backup of the system configurations that can be used if GEWA Connect does not operate correctly.
Page 40 Storage and disposal Update the Multibox When a new update is available, the button "Update Multibox" is enabled in the "Multibox" menu in GEWA Settings and the text "Update available" is shown. 1. Make sure that the smart cable is connected to the mobile device and the Multibox, see Connect the Multibox with the Smart cable on page 2.
Page 41 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you need support with GEWA Connect, see Contact information on the last page of this user manual or go to abilia.com/en/manuals. Problem Cause Solution Charge the battery. See Charge the Multibox on The Multibox The battery is empty.
Page 42 Product specifications Product specifications GEWA Smart cable Connection for mobile device USB Type-C (male) Connection for Multibox Micro-USB (male) Connection for power supply USB Type-C (female) Power supply unit Connection for GEWA Smart USB Type-C (male) cable Connection for charger USB Type-A (male) Power supply Medical power adapter 5V, 2.4A...
Page 43 Weight (including battery) 0.153 kg Connection for data transfer Micro USB 2.0 Estimated lifetime 3 years Accessories and documents For more information about GEWA Connect, the accessories and the latest manuals, go to www.abilia.com or scan the QR code. Scan me!
Page 44 CAUTION: Risk of damage to the product if the instructions are not followed. NOTE: Information that is necessary in a given situation. Safety instructions before using GEWA Connect Read the following warning instructions before you use the product. Do not use the Alert function as an emergency alarm.
Page 45 Important information Conformance with requirements for medical devices GEWA Connect is marketed as a technical aid for people with disabilities. It complies with all necessary requirements, regulations and directives for medical devices. Product liability The product has been developed and risk-assessed in accordance with ISO 14971.
Page 47 Contact information Sweden Abilia AB, Råsundavägen 6, 169 67 Solna, Sweden Phone +46 (0)8- 594 694 00 | support@abilia.se | www.abilia.se Norway Abilia AS, Tevlingveien 23, 1081 Oslo, Norway Phone +47 23 28 94 00 | support@abilia.no | www.abilia.no United Kingdom...
Page 48 Abilia AB, Råsundavägen 6, 169 67 Solna, Sweden Phone +46 (0)8- 594 694 00 | info@abilia.com | www.abilia.com...

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