Summary of Contents for PRC-Saltillo NuPoint
- Page 1 Head Tracking System NuPoint Head Tracking Manual ® Accent ® Devices with Empower ® Software Accent Devices with NuVoice Software ® ® DOC100243v100...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adding a Head Tracking Shortcut ..........................17 Adjusting Additional Empower Settings ........................18 Setting up Head Tracking in NuVoice ......................... 19 Adjusting Basic NuPoint Settings ..........................20 Adjusting the Cursor and Highlight Settings ......................21 Setting up the Off-Screen Keys ..........................23 Setting up Windows Access ............................. -
Page 4: Welcome To Nupoint
Welcome to NuPoint The NuPoint head tracking system offers user-friendly features to make speaking fast and easy for individuals with severe speech impairments. This manual is provided to help you to set up and use your head tracking system. Additional information and support are available. - Page 5 Locate the device in a safe, dry location while charging. Do not charge the device outdoors. Keep the charger away from water and do not allow water or any other liquid to be spilled on it. If the charger or charger cord is damaged, call Service for a replacement. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual...
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Page 6: Need Help
Need Help? If you need assistance in setting up, using, or maintaining your device or if you need to report unexpected operation or an unexpected event related to the device: PRC-Saltillo Operational or Technical support: Phone: 1-800-262-1990 Email: service@prentrom.com Realize Language™... -
Page 7: Mounting The Nupoint Module
Note: Your device may look slightly different from the device shown in these photos. 1. Remove the device handle or port cover by removing the two screws with a Phillips head screwdriver. You will use the screws you remove from the handle or port cover to fasten the NuPoint module to the device. -
Page 8: Cleaning The Head Tracking Module
Viewing Tracking Status The LED on the front of the NuPoint unit indicates the current tracking status. Red indicates that the NuPoint unit is on but is not tracking. Green indicates the unit is tracking. -
Page 9: Setting Up Head Tracking In Empower
For example, when dwell time is set to 0.5, a button is selected when you point at it for a half-second. Selectable numbers range from 0.0 to 10.0 seconds. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... - Page 10 Adjust how long you must hold the switch to make a selection. Selection time ranges from 0 to 10 seconds. Next Switch Selection Delay Adjust how long you must wait after releasing the switch before you can select another button. Selection delay ranges from 0 to 10 seconds. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual...
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Page 11: Pausing And Resuming Head Tracking
Show or hide the Tracking is ON/Tracking is OFF dropdown Select Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Access Method > Head Tracking Settings and then select the Settings tab. Select the Pause/Resume Dropdown toggle to turn the dropdown on or off. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... -
Page 12: Adjusting Additional Head Tracking Settings
When the Pause/Resume Dropdown option is turned off ( ), the Tracking is ON/Tracking is OFF dropdown will not appear at the top of the screen when head tracking is active. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... -
Page 13: Calibrating The Cursor
This same principle applies when realigning on the vertical axis. Using the Centered Calibration Important! This option is only available when using the NuPoint head tracking module. The Centered calibration will adjust the position of the cursor so that it is centered with respect to the user’s current head position. - Page 14 8. If you still have difficulty reaching the targets, select Finished and adjust the Horizontal Adjust or Vertical Adjust settings. Then calibrate again. 9. When the calibration process is complete, you will be taken back to the Head Tracking & USB Input menu. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual...
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Page 15: Adjusting Head Tracking Settings
Centered: Select Centered if the user is unable to align head movements with the cursor. Calibrate Note: The Calibrate button is only available when Centered is selected. When you have adjusted the settings, select the Calibrate button to begin the calibration process. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... -
Page 16: Recalibrating The Cursor By Using A Vocabulary Button
After you add the Head Tracking Calibration action to a button, you can calibrate the cursor only if the following conditions have been met. NuPoint module is installed Access Method is set to Head Tracking & USB Input Cursor Calibration Type is set to Centered... -
Page 17: Adding A Head Tracking Shortcut
5. Select Save. The Tracking shortcut will show “Tracking is OFF” or “Tracking is ON” in the Quick Menu any time you select the Menu button. Select the shortcut to toggle the setting on or off. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... -
Page 18: Adjusting Additional Empower Settings
Choose how buttons with no content act. 1. Select Menu > Toolbox > Vocabulary > Vocabulary Settings. 2. Select the Button Preferences tab. 3. Set Empty Button Action as either No Action or Go To Home. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... -
Page 19: Setting Up Head Tracking In Nuvoice
Empower software, please see “Setting up Head Tracking in Empower”. After you have mounted your NuPoint module, you are ready to modify settings to suit the individual who will be using it. You will modify the settings using the NuVoice ®... -
Page 20: Adjusting Basic Nupoint Settings
Adjusting Basic NuPoint Settings Basic NuPoint settings are available from the Access Method Menu. Note: Menu options are slightly different on dedicated devices. Setting the Selection Type The selection type options are Auto and Manual. When Auto is selected, your device will make your selection for you automatically once your Acceptance Time has accumulated. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Cursor And Highlight Settings
Use the Cursor Color key to change the color of the hand. When you select the key, the Cursor Color Menu is displayed. From this menu you can create custom colors by varying such factors as hue, saturation, and luminosity. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... - Page 22 Fill Color allows you to select the color of the key fill when you select one of the fill options. Selecting the Fill Color key opens the Highlight Fill Color Menu. From this menu you can create custom colors by varying such factors as hue, saturation, and luminosity. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual...
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Page 23: Setting Up The Off-Screen Keys
Turning Right Off-Screen Keys On or Off When Right Off-Screen Keys is turned on, you can access the off-screen keys by focusing just beyond the right edge of the screen. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... - Page 24 Bottom Off-Screen Key Color allows you to create a custom color for the bottom off-screen key. When you select the key, the Off-Screen Key Color Menu is displayed. From this menu you can create custom colors by varying such factors as hue, saturation, and luminosity. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual...
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Page 25: Setting Up Windows Access
Magnifying the Windows Keyboard When Magnify Windows Keyboard is turned on, the on-screen Windows keyboard is magnified to make it easier to select keys. Magnify Windows Keyboard is only available when Auto-Hide Windows Keyboard is turned off. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... - Page 26 As with any settings, you may need to experiment to find the settings that work best for an individual. Windows Access Inner Radius: default 9; recommended 18 Windows Access Outer Radius: default 18; recommended 32 NuPoint Head Tracking Manual...
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Page 27: Adjusting Mouse Post-Select Settings
Size to adjust the text size incrementally from 8 to 32. Setting up a Mouse Button To set up your mouse button, select Post-select Button 1, Post-select Button 2, Post-select Button 3, or Post-select Button 4. NuPoint Head Tracking Manual... -
Page 28: Pausing Nupoint
Pausing NuPoint You can pause NuPoint while you make adjustments to settings, or when you need to look longer at a screen or menu. Using the Off-Screen Pause Key The quickest way to pause NuPoint is to use the off-screen Pause key. To display this key, select Off- Screen Keys Settings from the Access Method Menu. -
Page 29: Using Cchp Mode
The user can use the device, look away, and come back and NuPoint should be tracking as it had from the beginning. No more bobbing around to get the cursor aligned. For users who have significant cognitive impairments, this is helpful because the head tracking module only responds when they are looking at something. -
Page 30: Compliance Information
(2) this module must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning! Changes or modifications to this product which are not authorized by PRC-Saltillo could exceed FCC limits and negate your authority to use this product. - Page 31 Symbols on PRC-Saltillo Devices, Accessories, or Packaging The device is Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-compliant. The device conforms to European Union health, safety, and environmental standards. The device conforms to the requirements of the UK MDR 2002. The device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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Page 32: International Contact Information
Tel.: +44 (0) 1733 370 470 Fax: +44 (0) 1476 552 473 Email: info@liberator.co.uk Web: www.liberator.co.uk/ Authorised Representative in Australia Liberator Pty Ltd 265, Gilbert Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia Tel: +61 (0) 8 8211 7766 Email: info@liberator.net.au Web: www.liberator.net.au/ NuPoint Head Tracking Manual...
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