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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual compatible with GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3, October 2013...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    This User Manual describes how to use D ’ iPortal2 system; the YNAMIC ONTROLS intended audience is the user of a powered-wheelchair, with the iPortal2 system already installed on the wheelchair. The iPortal2 connects with a D ’ Shark, DX, or DX2 Control System.
  • Page 3 Dynamic Controls' iPortal system. In this manual, iPortal refers to the complete system, that is: iPortal2 module, cradle, cables and software etc., where iPortal2 just refers to the latest electronic module, that is, the electronics that the iPortal system connects to.
  • Page 4 Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. s, the Dynamic logo, the Shark, DX, DX2, iPortal, iPortal2 and Dashboard logos YNAMIC...

  • Page 5: Contents (Overview)

    3 Contents (detailed) ………………………………........4 iPortal ………………………………........5 iPortal – Dashboard ………………………………........6 iPortal – Accessibility ………………………………........7 iPortal – Mouse Mover ………………………………........8 iPortal Mouse Mover & Accessibility ………………………………........9 Appendices ………………………………........Contents (overview) GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Setting up the iPortal2 with your iOS device ............10 4.3.1. Step 1 - place your iOS device in the iPortal cradle ............12 4.3.2. Step 2 - pair the iPortal2 and the iOS device ..............14 4.3.3. Step 3 - download the iPortal Dashboard application ............ 15 4.3.4.

  • Page 7: Contents (Detailed)

    Alternative mode actions ................... 56 9.3. Tutorials for iPortal Accessibility with VoiceOver ..........57 9.3.1. Navigating the iOS device ....................57 9.3.2. Using Applications ......................61 9.4. Apple disclaimer ....................69 Index ......................70 Contents (detailed) GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 8: Iportal

    When combined with a PC or laptop and the Mouse Mover feature, the wheelchair’s joystick or other speciality input device is used to navigate and interact with your PC or laptop’s mouse pointer. GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal...

  • Page 9: The Iportal2 In Detail

    DJ-BTINT–HID–ACC iPortal Mouse Mover + Accessibility 4.1. The iPortal2 in detail The iPortal2 is the front-runner of a new generation of powered-wheelchair accessories that present a completely new approach to meeting a powered- wheelchair user’s needs and wishes. The iPortal2, which is compatible with D ’...

  • Page 10: The Iportal2 System Components

    4.3. Setting up the iPortal2 with your iOS device Before you can use your iPortal2 system, you will need to set up the iPortal2 with your iOS device by placing your iOS device securely in the cradle, and then making sure that the iPortal2 and your iOS device can communicate correctly.
  • Page 11 ALWAYS switch off the wheelchair system when leaving the wheelchair. ALWAYS ensure that the wheelchair system is switched off before entering the wheelchair. ALWAYS switch off the wheelchair system when not in use. iPortal GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 12: Step 1 - Place Your Ios Device In The Iportal Cradle

    MUST be removed from the cradle and stored in a dry place. Put the charging cable connector in the charging cable park. The protective bung on the iPortal2 MUST be used when the charge-only socket is not in use. NOTE The cradles included support both the iPhone 3 &...
  • Page 13 Connect the charging cable to your device. When you turn on the power at your Remote, your iOS device will beep or vibrate to confirm that it is receiving a charge from the wheelchair battery. iPortal GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 14: Step 2 - Pair The Iportal2 And The Ios Device

    • when your iOS device finds your iPortal module, tap on it to connect to it. • Note, your iPortal2 module will be displayed as “iPortal2-xxxxxx”, where “xxxxxx” is a unique number identifying your iPortal2. Tap here to connect to...

  • Page 15: Step 3 - Download The Iportal Dashboard Application

    Bluetooth® menu. Note that sometimes when attempting to pair your iOS device with the iPortal2, one or the other may time out while waiting for an input from you. If the procedure does not work the first time, repeat the steps above.
  • Page 16 4.3.3.3. Firmware upgrades The Dashboard application automatically checks for newer versions of firmware for the iPortal2 module. If the firmware is out-of-date, the Dashboard application will ask you if you want to upgrade it (see image right).

  • Page 17: Step 4 - Optionally Activate The Iportal Accessibility Feature

    Dashboard. To activate the iPortal Accessibility feature, you must have an active internet connection on your iOS device, and be paired with the iPortal2 module (see section 4.3 to see how to pair the iOS device with the iPortal2).
  • Page 18 4.3.4.1. Completion of purchase When the purchase is successfully completed, the iPortal2 module will restart. Once the iPortal2 reconnects to the iOS device, the iPortal Store screen on your iOS device will show the Accessibility feature as Installed and will automatically be activated on your iPortal2 module.
  • Page 19 NOTE If the unit does not restart automatically, then you can power-cycle the unit (power off, then power on) to enable the Accessibility feature. iPortal GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 20: Step 5 - Optionally Activate The Iportal Mouse Mover Feature

    4.3.5. Step 5 - optionally activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature If your iPortal2 module does not have Mouse Mover enabled, then as a one-off process, you can enable it through Dashboard. To activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature, you must have an active internet connection on your iOS device, and be paired with the iPortal2 module (see section 4.3 to see how to pair the iOS device with the iPortal2).
  • Page 21 4.3.5.1. Completion of purchase When the purchase is successfully completed, the iPortal2 module will restart. Once the iPortal2 reconnects to the iOS device, the iPortal Store screen on your iOS device will show the Mouse Mover feature as Installed and will automatically be activated on your iOS device.

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Iportal2 With Your Pc Or Laptop

    Vista, and Windows 7. Before you begin, ensure that iPortal2 is connected correctly to the wheelchair, and then power up the Remote. The green status light of the iPortal2 will light up, and the Bluetooth’s blue indicator will flash slowly.
  • Page 23 Step 3 In the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard: Check the checkbox “My device is set up and ready to be found” Press the Next button Step 4 Wait while Windows searches for nearby devices. iPortal GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...
  • Page 24 When asked “Do you need a passkey to add your device”: Click on the second radio button “Use the passkey found in the documentation”, and then type in “0000”, as shown right. Press the Next button. GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal...
  • Page 25 Once the passkeys have been exchanged successfully, Windows will display the window shown right. Press Finish to complete the set-up. You are now ready to start using your Remote’s joystick as a Mouse Mover. iPortal GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Iportal 2 With Your Apple Imac (Os X)

    Mac OS X operating system 10.6 or later. Before you begin, ensure that iPortal2 is connected correctly to the wheelchair, and then power up the Remote. The green status light of the iPortal2 will light up, and the Bluetooth’s blue indicator will flash slowly.
  • Page 27 Step 4 Wait until the iPortal2 is displayed. Sometimes this may require powering off and then on the iPortal2 unit. When the iPortal2 is displayed, click on Continue. iPortal GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...
  • Page 28 Step 6 The iPortal2 will now be listed as a Bluetooth device. Return to the System Preferences window by clicking on Show All. Step 7 Click on the Mouse Settings, in the Hardware panel. GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal...
  • Page 29 Bluetooth Mouse… Step 9 Wait until the iPortal2 is listed, and then click Continue. You have now completed the Bluetooth pairing process and you will be able to operate your iMac using Mouse Mover. iPortal GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 30: Iportal2 Status Leds

    Fast flash Trying to re-establish known connections/firmware upgrade in progress 4.6.2. iPortal2 connection module flash codes (green LED) The status of the iPortal2 system is indicated by a green LED on the iPortal2 connection module. Pattern Status Steady green light...

  • Page 31: Charging An Ios Device

    Apple devices should be connected to the bottom USB port. Do not connect your device to the wrong USB port – no damage will occur to your device or the iPortal2 module, but your device battery will not be charged until the correct connection is made.

  • Page 32: Dx/Dx2 Remotes

    Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual. DK-REMD21 Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual. DK-REMD21B Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual. DK-REMD31 Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual. DK-REMD31B Requires inhibit switch. See installation manual. GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal...

  • Page 33: Iportal - Dashboard

    Note: The seating graphics, shown above, cannot be displayed properly with systems comprising the DX- REM24SD and DX2 power module (with seating actuators). iPortal – Dashboard GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 34: About Menu

    Except in an emergency, do not cycle the power of your chair in areas where wireless is restricted. When the power is switched on at the Remote unit, the iPortal2 module activates its Bluetooth wireless link and searches for an iOS device to connect to.

  • Page 35: Settings Menu

    Settings menu, tap Set Emergency Contact; • select one contact to be your Emergency Contact; • select the number to call (a contact may have more than one listed • number). iPortal – Dashboard GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 36: System Messages

    30 seconds for re-connection. If the message persists check that the iOS device is paired correctly with the iPortal2 (see Step 2 - pair the iPortal2 and the iOS device, in the section Setting up the iPortal2 with your iOS device).
  • Page 37 D YNAMIC ONTROLS NOTE Dashboard can only display information it receives from your wheelchair control system. Dashboard does not send any information back to your control system. iPortal – Dashboard GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 38: Iportal - Accessibility

    NOTE No Wizard reprogramming is required for the Accessibility feature. * The iPortal Accessibility feature is an optional software upgrade for the iPortal2, which can be purchased from the AppStore via ‘In App Purchase’ within the Dashboard application. The iPortal2 is also available with the iPortal Accessibility feature already enabled from the factory (Dynamic Controls Part No: DJ-BTINT-ACC).

  • Page 39: Using Iportal Accessibility With Apple's Voiceover

    – these are alternative mode actions, which are described in section 9.2 Alternative mode actions. NOTE To avoid the iOS device going to sleep, set the Auto-lock (Settings->General) to Never. iPortal – Accessibility GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 40: Navigation Mode

    ‘Select’ and ‘Home’ options depending on which mode you are in (navigation, text etc.), and which remote you are using. For more information, see section 9.2 Alternative mode actions. Navigation Mode GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal – Accessibility...

  • Page 41: Text Mode

    (navigation, text etc.), and which remote you are using. For more information, see section 9.2 Alternative mode actions. Text Mode The Morse code for entering text characters is given below: iPortal – Accessibility GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...
  • Page 42                    ----       ----   -----  GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal – Accessibility...

  • Page 43: Using Iportal Accessibility With Apple's Assistivetouch

    NOTE AssistiveTouch is only available for iOS devices that have Apple’s iOS 5 (or later) operating system installed. Please refer to Apple’s documentation for more information (www.apple.com/support ). iPortal – Accessibility GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 44: Enabling Assistivetouch

    Right for 4 seconds Switch to or greater MouseMover (if enabled and connected – see 7 iPortal – Mouse Mover for more details) Right for 2 seconds Switch between or greater VoiceOver and AssistiveTouch GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal – Accessibility...
  • Page 45 The cursor movement will accelerate in the held direction the longer the joystick is • held out of neutral. The first time 'cursor-move' is activated following a power cycle, the iPortal2 will • assume the presence of a 'Proximity Head Control' (see below), and until after cursor-move-down is used for the first time, 'cursor-move-up' will toggle directions as for 'Proximity head controls' below.
  • Page 46 To tap on an item, simply position the cursor over the item and, after a second, tap on the item by moving the joystick left momentarily. GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal – Accessibility...
  • Page 47 Remember to move the cursor in a vertical direction (to select cursor-move mode) after selecting a key so that you can start moving the cursor again. iPortal – Accessibility GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 48: The Assistivetouch Menu

    To drag or flick with the gesture, follow the Move, Hold, Drag, Release process described earlier in 0 Scrolling. GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal – Accessibility...
  • Page 49 Lock Screen – lock the screen • Volume Up – increase the volume • Volume Down – decrease the volume • Shake* - shake the device • * If the application permits the action. iPortal – Accessibility GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...
  • Page 50 To zoom in, move the joystick up. • To zoom out, move the joystick down. • To change back to cursor-move mode, move the joystick left. • To exit the pinch action, move the joystick right. • GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal – Accessibility...

  • Page 51: Iportal - Mouse Mover

    (if not enabled already) on your iPortal2 (a one-off procedure), and then set up a Bluetooth connection between the iPortal2 and your laptop/PC (a one-off procedure). If your laptop/PC does not support Bluetooth, then you can purchase a Bluetooth dongle that will simply plug into a spare USB slot on your laptop/PC.

  • Page 52: Mouse-Move Mode

    Change to mouse-click mode To revert to mouse-click mode, simply let the joystick rest in the neutral position for one second or more. GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 iPortal – Mouse Mover...

  • Page 53: Iportal Mouse Mover & Accessibility

    Accessibility. Similarly, if you are using Accessibility on your iPad and you want to do some work on your PC, simply hold the joystick right for 6 seconds and your iPortal2 will switch from Accessibility to iPortal Mouse Mover.

  • Page 54: Appendices

    Press the Accessory button until the LEDs display the pattern as shown in the image to the left. Wizard note: set ECU1 Mouse Mode Enable to Yes, and ECU1 Enable to Yes Accessory button LEDs GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 Appendices...

  • Page 55: Dx-Remg90

    Press the minus (-) side of the Drive Profile button until the Drive Profile LEDs display the pattern as shown in the image to the left. Drive Profile button Drive Profile LEDs Wizard note: set Allow Non-Driving Profile to Yes Appendices GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 56: Dx2-Rem550, Dx2-Rem551

    - Left Indicator (only while in ECU1 - Right indicator (only while in Mode) ECU1 mode) DX-REM24SD/C - Left Indicator (only while in ECU1 - Right indicator (only while in Mode) ECU1 mode) GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 Appendices...

  • Page 57: Tutorials For Iportal Accessibility With Voiceover

    (top screen), you can see that to get from the Calendar app, to the App Store app, you will have to move the screen cursor eleven (11) times to the right (that is: 11 x Right-Short). Appendices GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...
  • Page 58 Select shortcut button. To return to the Home page, either move the joystick Up-Medium, or, if your remote supports alternative navigation functions, Page press the Home shortcut button. selection GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 Appendices...
  • Page 59 NOTE The standard VoiceOver command “double-tap to open” refers to a double-tap on the iOS device screen – when using iPortal Accessibility, simply open or select with the Up-Short command as shown above. Appendices GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...
  • Page 60 Navigate to the application you want to open, and select it with an Up-Short command. To exit the application switcher, enter a Home command (Up-Medium, or Down-Medium, or an appropriate function button). GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 Appendices...

  • Page 61: Using Applications

    Home page: Navigate to the Notes app • Soft Select the Notes app (Up-Short) • keyboard When the Notes app opens: Navigate to the ‘Add’ button • Select the ‘Add’ button (Up-Short) • Appendices GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...
  • Page 62 To add the text, follow the table below: Action Code Character/Operation Left-Short ● ▬ ▬ ● Right-Short Right-Short Left-Short Up-S ort Select ‘p’ Left-Short ● ● Left-Short Up-Short Select ‘I’ Right-Short ▬ ●▬ ● Left-Short Right-Short Left-Short GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 Appendices...
  • Page 63 • to the Calculator app (this is found under the Utilities folder), and select it with the Up-Short command. Set your iPortal2 to Number Entry • mode by first selecting Text mode (Up-Long), and then followed by a Down-Short command.
  • Page 64 Select ‘7’ Left-Short ●▬●▬●▬ . (decimal point) Right-Short Left-Short Right-Short Left-Short Right-Short Up-Short Select ‘.’ Left-Short ● ● ▬ ▬ ▬ Left-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Up-Short Select ‘2’ Right-Short ▬ ▬ ▬ ● ● GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 Appendices...
  • Page 65 ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Up-Short Select ‘0’ Right-Short ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ ▬ Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Right-Short Up-Short Select ‘0’ Right-Short ▬ ●●● ▬ = (equals) Left-Short Left-Short Appendices GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...
  • Page 66 Up-Short command. Navigate to the Start/Stop video button, and select start with an Up-Short command. Stop Video Stop recording a video by selecting the Start/Stop video button with the Up-Short command. GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 Appendices...
  • Page 67 When a song is playing, you can move on to the next song or previous song by navigating to the Next and Previous buttons and selecting one of them with the Up-Short command. Appendices GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...
  • Page 68 – select with the Up-Short command. When Google presents its results, navigate to the appropriate link in the search results page and select with the Up-Short command. GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 Appendices...

  • Page 69: Apple Disclaimer

    Apple Product as a result of using the software. Appendices GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

  • Page 70: Index

    LED, status · 10 DX2-REMA-ACS2 · 32 Left-Long · 40, 41 DX2-REMB-ACS2 · 32 Left-Medium · 40, 41 DX-ACU3B · 32 Left-Short · 40, 41 DX-REM24SD · 32 Locked · 36 DX-REM41D · 32 GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3 Index...
  • Page 71 Remotes, operating modes · 31 VoiceOver · 39 Remotes, supported · 31 Right-Long · 40, 41 Right-Medium · 40, 41 Right-Short · 40, 41 Zoom-mode · 50 Safari · 68 Scrolling · 47 Index GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3...

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