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PRC HEADQUARTERS

PRC INTERNATIONAL

Liberator Ltd

1022 Heyl Rd • Wooster, OH 44691

Telephone: (330 262-1984 • (800) 262-1984

Minerva Business Park

Fax: (330) 263-4829

Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

PE2 6FT UK

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info@prentrom.com

Fax: +44 845 2661155

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www.prentrom.com

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Page 1 Operator's Manual PRC HEADQUARTERS PRC INTERNATIONAL Liberator Ltd 1022 Heyl Rd • Wooster, OH 44691 Telephone: (330 262-1984 • (800) 262-1984 Minerva Business Park Fax: (330) 263-4829 Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 6FT UK E-mail Address: info@prentrom.com Fax: +44 845 2661155 Web Site Address: www.prentrom.com...
Page 2 ECO2, ECO, ECOpoint, WordCore, Language Activity Monitor (LAM), Memory Transfer Interface (MTI) and PRC Infrared Receiver (IRR) are trademarks of Prentke Romich Company. ECOpoint is a product developed by PRC in collaboration with Tobii Technology(AB) Minspeak and Unity are registered trademarks of Semantic Compaction Systems, Inc.
Page 3  NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. PRC HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE AND MS HAS RELIED UPON PRC TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE. ...
Page 4 Remove your device from Shipping Mode To conserve the batteries, your device was put in Shipping Mode at PRC before it was sent to you. To use it you must take it out of Shipping Mode: Plug in your battery charger and then press the on the front of the case.
Page 5 Unless you are very familiar with computers and understand when and how to use a RESTORE disk, call the PRC Service Department first and tell them what is wrong with your device before you attempt to use the RESTORE disk.
Page 6 ECO MANUAL...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR ECO....................12 The Front Panel ................................13 The Top of the ECO ..............................15 The Back of the ECO..............................16 The Right Side Panel ..............................17 Battery Door and Batteries ............................18 Left Side Panel ................................19 The Display Areas ...............................20 Different Ways to Turn your Device Off........................23 About the Batteries in your ECO..........................25 The Touch Screen and the Exploration Wizard......................29...
Page 8 USING THE CORE VOCABULARY OVERLAY ....................110 About Core Vocabulary and Activity Row Vocabulary ....................111 Recorded and Computer Speech..........................112 Before You Begin to Store, Plan What You Want to Say ..................112 Record a Vocabulary Message ..........................113 Erase a Recorded Message ............................120 Store a Computer Speech Message..........................121 Edit a Computer Speech Message ..........................125 Completely Erase the Contents of a Key ........................126...
Page 9 NOTEBOOKS................................210 Creating and Using Notebooks..........................211 The Notebook Workspace ............................211 New Notebooks .................................212 Close a Notebook; Save a Notebook ........................213 Open or Delete a Notebook ............................213 Rename a Notebook; Transfer a Notebook to a Computer File.................214 Print a Notebook................................215 Speak a Notebook; Lock a Notebook ........................216 Copy a Notebook from One Area to Another......................217 Store a Notebook under an Icon Sequence ........................217 Save/Load a Notebook...............................218...
Page 10 Pages and ECO Keyboard Mode ..........................326 Minimize ECO................................328 Using an External Computer with a USB Cable......................328 Using an External Computer with the PRC Bluetooth Wireless Adapter..............329 APPENDICES................................330 Appendix A: Recalibrate the Touch Screen......................331 Appendix B: Next-Mouse-Right-Click Tool in PASS and ECO ................332 Appendix C: Output Macro Tool..........................334...
Page 12: Getting Acquainted With Your Eco
Getting Acquainted with your ECO  Pictures in this manual were taken using the Classic skin with, for the most part, with Enhanced Icons turned OFF. These options can be found in the FEEDBACK MENU in the Toolbox. GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR ECO ECO Manual...
Page 13: The Front Panel
The Front Panel FUNCTION Turns the device ON or OFF. If you turn the ECO off with this button, you must use it to turn the device back on. ON/OFF Takes you to the Toolbox where you can use the system menus. TOOLBOX USER Keys 1-6 are User Defined keys.
Page 14 Use with the internal computer. Select this key to scroll through your overlay when you are in Keyboard Mode, so you can access all your overlay keys. SCROLL Use this with the internal computer. Select this key then select a key on your overlay. A small context- sensitive menu will pop up next to the overlay key you selected that MOUSE-RIGHT- will allow you to perform various functions such as Cut, Copy, Paste...
Page 15: The Top Of The Eco
The Top of the ECO Camera DVD Player DVD Eject button Sending IR Learning IR Area Area DVD/CD Player The DVD/CD player is at the top of the case above the rounded area. Use this to play movie DVDs, Audio DVDs and CDs. If you purchased the optional internal computer, you can also install software and burn CDs using the DVD player.
Page 16: The Back Of The Eco
The Back of the ECO Wheelchair Mounting Plate "Final-try" Table Stand Reset button USB port Back Wire Table Stand Pull the stand out from the case and set your device on a flat surface. If you want your device to sit at a lower or higher angle, remove the table stand from the holes that hold it in place and place it in the second set of holes.
Page 17: The Right Side Panel
The Right Side Panel Mini USB port Ethernet Port to Computer 2 USB Ports Battery Door The Connectors from Left to Right Mini-USB Connector Use this to connect to an external computer with a USB cable. 2 Rectangular USB Connectors Use these for USB flash drives, a USB mouse and keyboard, etc.
Page 18: Battery Door And Batteries
Battery Door and Batteries Battery Status window The Battery door is on the right side of your ECO case. This door protects the removable battery. There is a small window in the Battery Door that allows you to check the amount of charge left in the removable battery.
Page 19: Left Side Panel
Left Side Panel Re-set Button SD Card Slot Connectors from Left to Right Battery Charger Plug in the battery charger that came with your device. Switch A and Switch B Connectors: plug single and dual switches into Switch A and Switch B ports.
Page 20: The Display Areas
The Display Areas Text Display Area Icon or Word Prediction Display Area Status Display Area Text Display Area This is where you will see any text that appears, either from messages that you have retrieved by selecting icon sequences or from typing in text. Touch this area and your device will speak any text on the display.
Page 21 Battery Status Speaker Volume Date and Time Toolbox Drop- Headphone Volume Down Menu Status Display Area Date and Time Set this in the CLOCK MENU in the Toolbox to display the current date and time. Battery Bar Graph This shows the status of the batteries. A FULL battery shows mostly green lines, with only a few red and yellow lines.
Page 22 Status Display Area—Modern Skin The Modern Skin Status Display Area looks quite different from the Classic one, but you have the same information. From Left to Right Headphone and Speaker Volume Icons: In the graphic above, the headphone volume is Low and the speaker volume is set at Medium.
Page 23: Different Ways To Turn Your Device Off
Different Ways to Turn your Device Off You can turn your device ON and OFF using different methods: ON/OFF key on the front of the case. When you turn the device off with Press the the ON/OFF key , you must turn it back on using with the ON/OFF key. POWER OFF key in the Toolbox.
Page 24  To properly shut down your device, use the ON/OFF key or the POWER OFF key.  Note: If you are using a headpointer and your device turns Off, you can activate a switch to turn it back on. The switch must be plugged into a Switch port on your device. ...
Page 25: About The Batteries In Your Eco
Always use the battery charger that came with your device. Any other charger may damage your batteries. The ECO2 has an internal battery and a replaceable battery.  How long your batteries will last on one charge depends entirely upon how much you are using your device.
Page 26 Charger Plugged in: blue lines Low Battery Warning When the batteries in your device get low, you will hear a Low Battery Warning. This is a two-toned running beep. When the Low Battery warning sounds, you can no longer do any storing.
Page 27 Swapping Removable Batteries ECO2 has an internal battery that is never removed from the case. There is also a removable battery behind the Battery Door on the right side of the case. You can check on the charge of each battery in the Battery Menu.
Page 28 Replace the battery door by lining it up on the case. Then place your thumb on the end of the door nearest the edge of the case and push the door into its slots. You may need to use the edge of the case for leverage.
Page 29: The Touch Screen And The Exploration Wizard
Release the ECO from Shipping Mode:  Before your device was sent to you from PRC, it was put into Shipping Mode. The first time you use it, you must release it from Shipping Mode. To do this, plug in your battery charger and press the key on the top front of the case.
Page 30 The ECO Unity Version key tells you when the copy of Unity you are using was created. The UNITY PATTERNS key shows you how verbs, adjectives, nouns and pronouns are placed on different overlays. The 4/8/15 PAGES key allows you to view pages already set up with different key size locations.
Page 31: The Unity ® 60 Sequenced Overlay
® The Unity 60 Sequenced Overlay ® We will use the Unity 60 Sequenced Overlay for examples in this manual. If you selected this key from the Exploration Wizard, the overlay should now be visible on your touchscreen. Activity Row Right now you can activate a key by simply pressing on it.
Page 32 some activities, press one of the keys in the Activity Row. Press MORE if you want to see more keys in any Activity. If you want to exit an Activity, press the key. The bottom five rows of keys contain the CORE vocabulary. Core vocabulary is vocabulary that you use all the time when speaking.
Page 33: About Minspeak
® About Minspeak ® Your device uses Minspeak to help you communicate. Minspeak is a means of coding vocabulary to a small set of icons that are rich in meaning. Minspeak's use of icons taps into a person's natural tendency to associate multiple meanings to pictures.
Page 34: Icon Prediction Shows Where You Have Messages Stored
Icon Prediction Shows Where You Have Messages Stored If you have pressed any keys on the screen, you have probably noticed that some keys on the keyboard lost their icons and became blank. This is called Icon Prediction. The keys with icons on them tell you that they are possible selections for messages that are part of the vocabulary stored in your device.
Page 35 You see: The icon you selected shows up here. Blank keys will not complete your message. Any bright key with a visible icon will complete your message. The icon for the key you selected will appear in the Icon Display Area. Some keys on the overlay will go blank.
Page 36: About The Color-Coded Toolbox
About the Color-Coded Toolbox The Toolbox is an overlay that contains menus and single function keys. These menus and functions will help you to make your device into one that is tailored to your specific needs. Toolbox button on the front of the case. Go to the Toolbox by pressing the The Toolbox keys are color-coded.
Page 37: Change The Speaker Volume
Change the Speaker Volume From the Toolbox, you can quickly change the speaker volume on your device. Go to the Toolbox by pressing the key on the front of the case. Green light indicates Speech is ON. Speaker Volume indicator Select these keys to turn Speech ON or OFF and to tune the speaker volume...
Page 38: About The Call Tool In The Toolbox
About the CALL Tool in the Toolbox The CALL tool. Use this key only when you need assistance. There will probably be times when you will need to get someone's attention for assistance. The CALL tool is just for this purpose. When you activate CALL, your device plays a series of tones that are designed to get someone's attention.
Page 40: Setting Up Your Communication Device
Setting Up your Communication Device SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE ECO Manual...
Page 42: About Setting Up Your Device
About Setting Up your Device Your ability to use your device for maximum communication will depend in part on setting it up so that it suits your individual communication needs. You might want to try different combinations of options before you settle on the ones that you like best. You will select set-up options from various menus in the Toolbox.
Page 43: Select A User Area
Select a User Area Your device has six different User Areas that contain pre-stored vocabulary. If more than one person is using the device, each person can have his or her own area. A single user can load different keyboards and overlays into different Areas and use them in specific situations. You select a User Area by opening the USER AREA MENU in the Toolbox.
Page 44 Select Switch User Area. Select the Switch User Area option. Each User Area and overlay is shown on its key. Select the overlay you want to use. Your device will make the switch and return you to the first screen of the USER AREA MENU. For now, select "Cancel"...
Page 45 Select a Spelling Keyboard. The Spelling Keyboard option defines your Spelling page. The Qwerty keyboard is set up like a computer keyboard. If you select GO TO SPELL in the Toolbox, you will see the default Qwerty spelling page. If you select the ABC key on your Unity overlay, you will see a spelling page that has been designed to go with the overlay you are using.
Page 46 Other USER AREA MENU Options Use the Rename User Area to give your Area a name, if you want to. You can Copy a User Area and place it in another Area. Both Areas would have the same overlay but each Area could have its own access method. One Area might be set up for school situations and another for when the user is at home.
Page 47 Each option offers you a number of different overlays. If you select Unity Programs you will see a list of all the Unity overlays. When you select the overlay you want you will see this warning: Any custom vocabulary (vocabulary that was not pre-stored at the factory) that you have added to your current overlay will be lost when a new overlay is installed.
Page 48 Type the word "replace" and then select OK to exit the menu. Your original overlay will be replaced by the one you just selected. Other options in this menu are discussed in other parts of this manual. See the Table of Contents or the Index.
Page 49: Access Methods
Access Methods An access method (or selection technique) is how you will control your device. You can select Touch, Headpointing, 1-Switch, 2-Switch, and Joystick. Any Joystick other than a USB joystick will need an adapter. Access Methods and their options are in the ACCESS METHOD MENU in the Toolbox. Warning! ...
Page 50 Dual or 2-Switch Scanning Use a dual switch or two single switches to scan left, right, up and down to any key on the keyboard. Plug a dual switch or two single switches into either switch connector on the device. Joystick ...
Page 51: The Access Method Menu
The ACCESS METHOD MENU To Choose an Access Method: 1. Press the Toolbox button on the front of the case. ACCESS METHOD MENU. 2. Open the 3. You see the access method for the current User Area. You can change any of the options. 4.
Page 52 The different access methods and their options are discussed in the next few pages.  If you do not have an ECOpoint unit, the ECOpoint option will not be visible in the menu. Open the menu. Select Access Method. Select the method you want and the options you want to use. All of these are described in the next few pages.
Page 53: Touch Options
Touch Options Acceptance Time This is the amount of time it takes for your device to accept a location you have touched and to activate the key. Release Time This is the amount of time it takes you to release a key and be able to activate another key. For example, if you set this for 1 second, you must wait one second after you stop touching a key before you can activate the same key or a new key.
Page 54: Switch Scanning Methods
When you turn Predictive Selection On, your device highlights only those icons where messages are stored. These highlighted icons are the only keys on the keyboard that will produce a response. You can change the color of the non-active keys to grey or white. Go to the FEEDBACK MENU, Icon Prediction and select Grey or White.
Page 55 Row/Column The scan highlights each row of keys beginning with the top row and moving down the screen. When the row that contains the key you want is highlighted, activate your switch. The scan will highlight the separate columns in the row you selected, moving from left to right across the screen.
Page 56: Switch Scanning Options
1 Switch Scanning Options Magnify Windows Clicks Magnification Factor Magnification Area Magnification works when your ECO is in a Windows application. When Magnify Window Clicks is ON you can select an area in your Windows application and it will appear in a magnified box. This makes it easier for you to select the options you want in your application.
Page 57 Activation Delay This gives you a few seconds to change your mind when you have selected a key. This is automatically set to your Scanning Speed. For example, let's say your scanning speed is set to one second (1.0). You scan to and select a key, then realize it's not the key you want. You have one second to activate your switch again to "de-select"...
Page 58: Switch Scanning Methods
Bluetooth Switch See the Bluetooth Switch and adapter mini-manual for complete information. Once you have your access method options selected, set the Bluetooth switch to the default Switch Mode; plug in an extra switch if you need one; select Bluetooth Switch in the ACCESS METHOD MENU. Press the PAIR button on the Bluetooth Switch, then select the Pair with Switch Button on your device screen.
Page 59: Switch Scanning Options
Column/Row The scan highlights the columns first instead of the rows, moving from left to right across the screen. When the scan reaches the column that contains the key you want, activate your switch. The scan begins to highlight each key in that row. When the key you want is highlighted, activate your switch.
Page 60 Release Time This tells your device how long to wait after you release your switch before you can make another activation with the same key or switch. For example, if you set the Release Time for 1 second, you must wait one second after you release your switch before you can continue to scan or activate your switch.
Page 61 Scan Auto Restart When this is On, a new scan will automatically start once you have made a key selection. If it is Off, you must activate your switch to start a new scan. Cancel Time If you are in the middle of a scan, get distracted, and forget to activate your switch to make a selection, the scan will stop and the highlighting will disappear after the Cancel Time has passed.
Page 62: Headpointing/Joystick Methods
Headpointing/Joystick Methods Joystick Auto Scan Joystick Hold Scan You must have a Y-adapter for a manual joystick. This plugs into the Switch A and B ports on the left side of your device case. The other end plugs into your joystick. If you select Manual for your Selection Type, you may need to plug a third switch into the adapter in order to make a final selection.
Page 63 Auto Scan Nudge your joystick. The device will automatically scan the overlay beginning in the direction you moved the joystick. Hold You must hold your switch to scan the overlay. Release it to stop the scan. Scanning Speed This is the amount of time it takes for your device to move from one key, row, or column to the next in a scan.
Page 64: Tracker Headpointing Options
Activation Delay This gives you a few seconds to change your mind when you have selected a key. This is automatically set to your Scanning Speed. For example, let's say your scanning speed is set to one second (1.0). You scan to and select a key, then realize it's not the key you want. You have one second to activate your switch again to "de-select"...
Page 65 If just the slightest head movement to the left or right moved you off the edges of the screen, decrease the "Horizontal" number. If the slightest head movement up or down moved you off the top and bottom edges, decrease the "Vertical" number. If you had trouble positioning the cursor in the corners of the screen, increase both the "Horizontal"...
Page 66 Averaging Averaging helps you to cut down on accidental key activations caused by involuntary head movements. The number you select tells your device how far you must move out of one key location before a second key is activated. This generally means that when you cross the centerline between one key and the next key, the first key will become un-highlighted and the second key will light up.
Page 67: Mouse/Trackball/Usb Joystick Options
Mouse/Trackball/USB Joystick Options You can plug a USB mouse, trackball or joystick into any of the three USB connectors on the right side of the device case. Once the mouse, trackball or joystick is plugged in, make sure you have selected the Mouse/Trackball/USB Joystick option in the SELECTION TECHNIQUE MENU.
Page 68 If you make large head movements you may lose the cursor easily. Try decreasing the "Horizontal" and/or "Vertical" adjustment numbers. If you make small head movements, try increasing the "Horizontal" and "Vertical" adjustment numbers. Auto Repeat This lets you choose how fast a key will repeat when you hold it down. Selection Type Manual means you must activate a separate switch to make a selection.
Page 69: Ecopoint
If you select an averaging number higher than "1" you are telling the headpointer signal to "lag behind" any head movements you make. The higher the number you choose, the further into the next key's area you must move before the second key will become highlighted Highlight Keys This tells your device to place a red border around the key that you point to.
Page 70: The Feedback Menu
The FEEDBACK MENU Go to the Toolbox and open the FEEDBACK MENU The FEEDBACK MENU options give you information about what your device is doing and sometimes about what you are doing on the device. Open the menu. Select Feedback. Select the options you want to use.
Page 71 The FEEDBACK MENU Feedback Menu Options Picture Prediction: When this is ON, items you select from the Activity Row will move to the front of the row in order of frequency of use. Earphone Volume Change the volume for your earphones. Backlight Intensity: Activate the UP or DOWN option keys.
Page 72 Mid-Sequence Categories This allows you label keys within a sequence. First Categories This works when Mid-Sequence Categories is turned ON. You will see category names at the top of the keys on your overlay before you make your first selection. If Mid-Sequence Categories is OFF, First Categories is not an available option.
Page 73 Speak When Spelling When this is ON, your device will say the letters you enter on your Spelling Page. Text Size Allows you to change the size of the text in the Text Display Area. Raspberries On/Off: This is the error beep. You can turn this On or Off. External Speaker: On/Off If you have amplified stereo speakers plugged into the device, turn this option to On.
Page 74: Speech Menu Options
Skin Options The ECO2 "skin" is the way your display looks—the overlays, menus and message boxes. The default is PRC New. You can switch to Classic. The Enhanced Icons option refers to somewhat jazzier looking Unity icons. You can turn these On or Off with either skin. If you want the standard looking PRC skin and icons, select Classic and turn Enhanced Icons Off.
Page 75 Use the up and down arrow keys to select the speech synthesizer you want to use. Select the up and down arrow keys until you see the synthesizer you want to use. Select the up and down arrow keys until you see the voice you want to use.
Page 76 Voice This is the voice your device will use to speak everything except Auditory Prompts. Remember that this will be your voice. When people hear this voice, even if they can't see you, they will know it's you. AUDITORY PROMPT VOICE: If you use Auditory Prompts, you will want to select a voice ...
Page 77 Recommendation:  We recommend that you try the options listed below with their default settings first. Write the default settings down before you make any changes. This way you can always return to the original voice. Volume When this available it changes the volume of the voice. 1 is the softest; 10 is the loudest. Average Pitch (DECtalk only) Pitch is how high or low a voice sounds.
Page 78: The Auditory Prompt Menu
The AUDITORY PROMPT MENU Auditory Prompts can help you to learn which keys are where on your overlay. When Auditory Prompts are turned On in the AUDITORY PROMPT MENU, your device defaults to speaking the label of any key you activate. That is, if you press and hold the key on your overlay, you will hear, "Like"...
Page 79 You can choose to have Label Prompts or Content Prompts spoken. You might also want Category Prompts. You must turn the prompts On in the AUDITORY PROMPTS MENU. Label Prompt This is whatever the label (or name) is that has been assigned to a specific icon. If you changed a label during the storing process, the prompt will be whatever you changed the label to.
Page 80 To Erase a Category Prompt: 1. In the Toolbox, activate ASSIGN CORE KEYS; MODIFY PAGE or MODIFY ACTIVITY menus. 2. Select the key on your overlay that contains the prompt you want to erase. 3. Select Store Category Prompt from the options that you see. 4.
Page 81: The Output Menu
The OUTPUT MENU You will use this menu if you purchased the integrated ECO which has an internal computer. You will also use it if you connect to an external computer or printer. If you have a designated device and are not connected externally you will see only the three options on the far left of the screen.
Page 82 This option allows you select how you are connected to an external device: IrDA is a wireless connection to an IrDA printer; Bluetooth indicates you are using the PRC Bluetooth adapter to connect to a computer; USB indicates you are using a USB cable to connect to a computer.
Page 83 Bluetooth Options Paired Devices Lists the devices you have paired with Pair with BT Adapter Select this to pair your device with a PRC Bluetooth Adapter Disconnect Unpairs your current Bluetooth device from your ECO. SETTING UP YOUR DEVICE ECO Manual...
Page 84: Save Your Set-Up Settings
Save Your Set-Up Settings The SETTINGS MENU in the Toolbox allows you to set up 1 to 3 different groups of settings and then save the settings for each group under a key or an icon sequence. The settings you have blue selected in the Toolbox menus that have titles can be saved.
Page 85: Store The "Use Settings" Keys On Your Overlay
When you want to use one of your settings, open the SETTINGS MENU and select the Use Settings key that you want. Store the "Use Settings" Keys on your Overlay  You can copy your Use Settings keys and store them under icon sequences on your communication overlay.
Page 86: Word Prediction
Word Prediction WORD PREDICTION ECO Manual...
Page 87: About Unity ® Core Vocabulary And Word Prediction
ECO has Two Word Prediction Systems The PRC Word Prediction system predicts words based on how often (frequency) or how recently (recency) you have used the word. ™...
Page 88: Spell And Select Words
Spell and Select Words Turn Word Prediction On in the WORD PREDICTION MENU. Select OK. To use Word Prediction, Turn it ON. From the Toolbox or from CORE, select your Spelling overlay: Begin to spell a word. Watch the display as you spell. WORD PREDICTION ECO Manual...
Page 89 Word Prediction window Select the word you want. Your Spelling overlay may be different. Notice the words that appear in the rectangle beneath the Text Display Area. This area is the Word Prediction window. Words that appear here are words your device is predicting that you might want from the letters you have spelled.
Page 90 You may also see other words to add to your sentence. One of two things happens when you select a word: the word you selected goes in the Text Display Area and the Word Prediction window disappears, or you will see a list of words that are derived from the word you selected.
Page 91  Icon Tutor on the Fly is an option in the FEEDBACK MENU. When this is ON Icon Tutor on the Fly will show you any sequences where your Word Prediction word is stored.  Recommendation: We recommend that you learn your Minspeak vocabulary before you begin to rely on Word Prediction.
Page 92: Word Prediction: On/Off
Word Prediction: On/Off You can turn Word Prediction on in the WORD PREDICTION MENU. The default is OFF. You can also turn Word Prediction On from the Activity row. On the 60 Sequenced overlay: ECO TOOLS key in the Activity row. Select the MORE key.
Page 93: Other Word Prediction Options
PRC Dictionary If you select PRC Dictionary, the only display option you can set is Display Recent Words. The Word Prediction system will keep track of and predict all the words that apply that you have used most recently.
Page 94 Add a PRC Word This option allows you to add words to the PRC Dictionary. Activate Add a Word and type in the root word of the word you want to add. (A root word has no endings to it, such as 'es', 'ing', etc.) For example, enter the word "abominate".
Page 95 Letter Case You can select to see predicted words in UPPER CASE or lower case. Color The words in the Word Prediction window can be highlighted in any color. The background area can be a different color. Activate the Highlight Color option to select the background color and the text color that you want to use.
Page 96 The Color Menu is available in the pull-down menu. Select Colors. Select Text or Background in the Word Prediction Color box. Select a color. Computer Command for "Delete" You will only use this option if you are using a computer emulation program that has a command for delete that is different from your device's default command.
Page 97 Remember to set the correct options in the OUTPUT MENU. Load PRC Default Dictionary When you receive your device, the default PRC Dictionary is already loaded into it. You can add words to, and delete words from, this dictionary.
Page 98: Abbreviation Expansion
Abbreviation Expansion Add an Abbreviation Expansion Select Add an Abbreviation When finished select the OK key. Select the Add an Abbreviation key You see: (your Text Display Area will be blank) Enter the letters for your abbreviation. In this example we used "idk". WORD PREDICTION ECO Manual...
Page 99 Select the OK key Your display asks you to "enter the text to substitute" Enter the word or words for your expanded abbreviation. In this example, we want "idk" to stand for "I don't know." Select the OK key You return to the Abbreviation Expansion Menu. Now when you enter "idk"...
Page 100 Delete and Abbreviation Expansion To delete an abbreviation and its expansion select the Delete an Abbreviation key, , type in the abbreviation you want to delete and select the OK key . The abbreviation and its expansion will be deleted. If you select the REVIEW TO DISPLAY key , you can see all the abbreviations you have added to your device.
Page 102: Reminders Menu
Reminders Menu REMINDERS MENU ECO Manual...
Page 103: The Reminders Menu
The REMINDERS MENU You can set the ECO to remind you when you have a meeting scheduled, a birthday you want to remember, an appointment, etc.  Select the Toolbox key on the front of the case.  In the Toolbox, select the REMINDERS MENU key You see the first screen in the REMINDERS MENU.
Page 104  Type in the title for the reminder. For example, Mon. Mtg.  Select OK. You see: Select the day you want to be reminded about. The key in red is the current day and date. If you want the current date, just select the red key. For our reminder, let's pick Monday the 10 ...
Page 105 For our example, select Weekly. Now tell the ECO how often it should remind you. For our example, our meeting is every Monday and we will want a reminder every week.  Select the Weekly key. Notice that the Number of Days option becomes Number of Weeks option. REMINDERS MENU ECO Manual...
Page 106 Select the Number of Weeks Between reminders.  Since our meeting is once a week, "1" is correct for the Number of weeks Between Reminders.  Select OK. REMINDERS MENU ECO Manual...
Page 107 Select a "reminder sound" if you want one.  Select a Sound key then select Preview to listen to it. Select OK when you are finished. You see: REMINDERS MENU ECO Manual...
Page 108 Your reminder has been entered. At 9:50 AM on Mondays you will be reminded that you have a meeting to go to. The other keys in this menu let you edit a reminder and delete a reminder. If you end up with a lot of reminders, you can scroll through them using the keys to the left of the screen.
Page 110: Using The Core Vocabulary Overlay
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Page 111: About Core Vocabulary And Activity Row Vocabulary
 In PRC devices, Core vocabulary is very important. Many of the Core icons and messages are consistent throughout the Unity overlays. Once you become familiar with your Core vocabulary you will be able to communicate easily and rapidly in any situation. For this reason we recommend that you rarely, if ever, customize your Core vocabulary.
Page 112: Recorded And Computer Speech
Recorded and Computer Speech Your device allows you to store messages in two different kinds of speech. Recorded (digitized) speech is speech that someone records into your device, just like recording something into a tape recorder. Computer speech (DECtalk, RealSpeak, AT&T Natural Voices, Acapela) is speech that your device produces from words that are typed into it.
Page 113: Record A Vocabulary Message
Record a Vocabulary Message In the Activity Row of your Core vocabulary overlay, there is a ME Activity. This activity has keys where you can record your name and other information about yourself.  Tip! When you are doing any storing or editing, the OK key accepts and saves any changes you have made.
Page 114 You see: Select Recorded Speech The keys in blue can be used as a guide for things you will do when storing. 4. Change the Type of Message box to Recorded Speech USING THE CORE VOCABULARY OVERLAY ECO Manual...
Page 115 Select Record Message. 5. Select the Record Message key. USING THE CORE VOCABULARY OVERLAY ECO Manual...
Page 116 Press and hold this key while you say your message. Release the key as soon as you have finished recording. 7. When you are ready, press and hold the Record Message key and speak "My name is [say your name]." 8.
Page 117 Select Computer Speech When you type your Select Spell name, it will show up Message or Define here. Key Function Select Computer Speech in the Type of Message option. Spell Message… key. Select the USING THE CORE VOCABULARY OVERLAY ECO Manual...
Page 118 Type your name. Select OK when you have finished. Type in your name where you see the cursor blinking. Select OK in the bottom right corner when you have finished. Notice your name Select OK to exit and now appears here return to CORE.
Page 119 NAME key in the Activity Row. Now select the You see "My name is Waldo" in your Text Display Area and you hear your device speak, "My name is Waldo." You have recorded and stored a message. You can erase the message by reading the instructions on the next page. You can also go to the ACTIVITIES and PAGES chapters and learn about many other things you can do when you store messages.
Page 120: Erase A Recorded Message
Erase a Recorded Message You can erase messages that have been recorded in Activities and Pages and you can erase messages that have been recorded and stored under icon sequences. To erase a recorded message you simply record over the old message. To Erase a Recorded Message in an Activity To erase a message on a PAGE, just select the Page you want in step one.
Page 121: Store A Computer Speech Message
5. If you still want to erase the message, activate YES. If you change your mind, activate NO. 6. The Text Display Area tells you that the sequence has been erased. You can also erase a message by recording over it. Select STORE CORE in the Toolbox. Instead of choosing a new icon sequence, select the sequence you want to record over.
Page 122 MORE key. 2. Select the 3. Now select the SET-UP key on the front of the case. 4. You are asked to select the key you want to modify. Select one of the blank keys in the Activity Row. You see a menu that allows you to modify the blank key. Make sure Type of Message is set to Computer Speech.
Page 123 6. Press the Spell Message… key . You see your Spelling Overlay. 7. Type in a message. For now, you might type: "We are going camping." Then select the OK key on your spelling overlay. You see your message here. You see your message here.
Page 124 11. Select the Change Label key. 12. Type in CAMP or CAMPING and select OK. Now your key looks about right. If you want to add a background color to it, select Change Key Color and select a color. 13. Select the OK key. Select your new key.
Page 125: Edit A Computer Speech Message
Edit a Computer Speech Message To Edit a Message You can edit any computer speech message stored in an Activity or Page by going to the Activity SET-UP key and select the icon or Page where the message is stored. Then select the where the message is stored.
Page 126: Completely Erase The Contents Of A Key
Completely Erase the Contents of a Key To completely erase the entire contents of a key in an Activity or Page, go to the Activity or Page. the SET-UP key, then select the icon key you want. Select the Clear Key Contents key. Select Select OK when you are finished.
Page 127 Select PAGE LINK on the spelling overlay. You see a yellow message box: If you select YES, you can go to the page that you linked your sequence to, make one selection from the linked Page and then automatically return to your original screen. If you select NO, you go to the linked Page and remain on that page.
Page 128: Hide Vocabulary Keys
Hide Vocabulary Keys  This option works well with single hit vocabulary. Use Vocabulary Masking on the Fly or the VOCABULARY BUILDER MENU to hide multiple-key sequences. See Appendix F information on Vocabulary Masking on the Fly. If you are just beginning to learn about your vocabulary, you might want to use only a few keys on your overlay.
Page 129 Keys you select to Activity Row keys hide will turn gray. can also be hidden 4. Select the key or keys you want to hide. When you select a key it will turn gray. 5. If you change your mind after you have selected a key, just select it again. It will return to its active state.
Page 130: Swap Core Vocabulary Keys On Your Overlay
Swap Core Vocabulary Keys on Your Overlay You can move keys around in the Core area of your communication overlay by using SWAP CORE KEYS. When you swap keys, the whole key, including any sequences that might be stored under it, is swapped. To Swap Two Keys: SWAP CORE KEYS menu.
Page 132 Pages PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 133: About Custom Pages
About Custom Pages Pages can be created for single topics where you can talk about something for longer than one message. Custom Pages can be created for the all keyboard sizes. Custom Pages do not have an Activity Row, and each key on the page is a single activation key. There is no sequencing. You can think of a Custom Page as one big single Activity.
Page 134: Set Page Template
Set Page Template Each default overlay in your device has a template you can work from when creating a Page. It is generally labeled by the number of keys on your overlay, such as 60 TEMPLATE or 84 TEMPLATE or whatever the number of key locations you are using in your overlay. These templates contain a few essential keys placed where they are always placed on the regular overlay.
Page 135 2. You see a message box that tells you what the current template is. In this case, 60 TEMPLATE is the default template for this User Area. On most default templates some keys have already been defined for you. All the other keys on the template are blank. If you select NO, this template will remain as your Activity template.
Page 136: Create A Custom Page
Create a Custom Page  This example uses the 60 TEMPLATE. See previous pages for Template information. 1. Go to the Toolbox. 2. Activate CREATE PAGE 3. You see your Spelling overlay. Spell the name for your page and select OK when you have finished.
Page 137 Create Page from Template 4. If you select Create Page from Template you will see either the default template for your User Area or a template you selected from the USER AREA MENU. Copy from another Page 4. If you want to copy the format of an already create Page, select the Copy from another Page option, then select the Page you want to copy.
Page 138  The Easy Start Manual gives you a step-by-step example for this process. See "Modify a Page" and "Add a Scene to a Page" 1. Select Computer Speech or Recorded Speech. 2. Type in any text that you want your device to speak. If you are recording something, type in any text that you want to have displayed.
Page 139: Go To Your Custom Page
Go to Your Custom Page Once you have created a Custom Page, you can go to the Toolbox and activate the PAGE MENU key The names of any Pages you have created will be listed in this menu. Simply select the page you want to use.
Page 140: Modify A Custom Page
Modify a Custom Page When you select the APPLE key from your CORE vocabulary, you will see the FOOD Activity Row where you can select many of the food items that are in your vocabulary. Sometimes, though, it is nice to have your most requested food items on a single Page. For example there is already a FAST FOOD page stored in your device.
Page 141 4. Select the SET-UP key on the front panel of the ECO case. Select a blank key. 5. Select a blank key on the FAST FOOD Page. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 142 Select Change Icon. 6. You see the MODIFY PAGE MENU. Select the Change Icon key PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 143 Select the FOOD category; then the BREAKFAST category; then select a Pancake icon. You can also select Spell Text to Find, spell "pancake", then select an icon. You see the Icon Category screen. Categories are in alphabetical order. 7. Select the category you want. For example, select the FOOD category, then select the BREAKFAST category, then select the Pancake icon you want.
Page 144 "pancake" appears in the Text to Speak box. You see the pancake icon on the new key. "Pancake" appears in the Text to Speak box and the pancake icon appears on the new key. Now let's modify the message in the Text to Speak box. ...
Page 145 Type "Pancakes, please" and then select the OK key Your message appears here. Notice that part of "please" also shows up on your icon label. Select CHANGE LABEL "Pancakes, please" shows up in the Text to Speak box. Part of "please" also shows up on your icon label.
Page 146 Your new key should look like this: If you want to continue to define new keys, select Choose Next Key to Define When you have finished defining keys, select OK When you select the OK key, you return to the FAST FOOD Page. You should see your Pancake key and any others you may have added.
Page 147: Store Text Area Tool
STORE TEXT AREA Tool ECO has a STORE TEXT AREA tool that allows you to copy any text in the Text Display Area and paste it straight to a page or location so you can re-use it. You do not have to go through the storing procedure to add the text to a key.
Page 148 Select OK when you are finished. STORE TEXT AREA is now stored you your FAST FOOD page. Let's try it out. Select the blue GO BACK arrow in the top left corner of your FAST FOOD page. Now you are on your PAGES page. Select the SPELL ABC key in the top row, Spell, "BLT salad"...
Page 149: Scene Pages
Scene Pages   PROGRAMMERS TIP: This option is best used by the therapy team and programmers. You must be using the Touch access method. A Scene Page is a special Page you make that has a picture superimposed over the keys on the overlay.
Page 150 Select Set Page Template. Select the Set Page Template key.  You see a message box that tells you the current template is BLANK or TEMPLATE (or a  name that indicates it is the default template) and asks if you want to change it. If you select PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 151 NO, the original default template will remain as your template. This is usually the template for the overlay you use. For example, we have been using the 60 location overlay, so our template is the 60 location template. Select OK to exit the menu. If you want to use a different template, select YES.
Page 152 Select Import Scenes. Select Import Scenes.   Select the drive that contains your picture. Select the graphic you want to use, then select PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 153 You can choose Rename Scene and give the graphic a new name if you want.  Aspect Ratio refers to the ratio between the width and height of the picture. YES maintains the ratio you currently see; NO will stretch out the picture. Generally, you will want this option to say YES.
Page 154 Select Change Scene You see the storing screen. Select Change Scene (or Change Visual Scene).  PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 155 Your template or Select Choose overlay appears Scene. here. You see the Modify Scene screen. Select Choose Scene. It may take a few seconds for your  scene(s) to appear.  Note: You can also import scenes here from your USB or hard drive. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 156  Select the picture you want to use for your scene. Scenes are in alphabetical order. In our example, the picture we imported was named DOUGSBLUE. We will use More Items to find the scene When you have found the picture you want, select OK. ...
Page 157 Select Set Scene Keys. Notice that the picture covers all the keys on the overlay. You can choose your own size for the picture. Select Set Scene Keys. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 158 This might be your top left corner key. This might be your bottom right corner key.  You see the outline of overlay keys on your scene.  Select the area you want the picture to cover by selecting a top left corner key and a bottom right corner key.
Page 159 Select this again to change the scene area.  Now you can see how your page will look with the scene on it. You can select Set Scene Keys again to change it, you can remove it, or you can choose a new scene.
Page 160  Select Choose next key to define and begin to program the keys just as you would any other page.  If you want to add a sound effect to a key, you may either record a sound or import a WAV or MP3 file.
Page 161: Add Links To Other Pages On Your Scene Page
Add Links to other Pages on your Scene Page You can put a link to another Page on your Scene Page. 1. Set Type of Message to Computer Speech. 2. Select Spell Message…. 3. Select PAGE LINK. 4. Select the Page you want to link to. 5.
Page 162: Link Your Scene Page To The My Scenes Page
Link your Scene Page to the MY SCENES page. Linking your new Scene Page to the MY SCENES Page makes it easy to get to. 1. Go to your CORE overlay. 2. Select the PAGES key 3. Select the MY SCENES key 4.
Page 163 10. Select OK when you are finished. 11. Now you can change the icon/label/color on your key so you know what Page it leads to. 12. When you have finished, select OK. Now you can see your new scene Page on the MY SCENES Page. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 164: Copy Pages/Activities From Your Current User Area To Another User Area
Copy Pages/Activities from your Current User Area to Another User Area Copy Pages or Activities in one User Area to another User Area. 1. Go to the Area where the Pages/Activities you want to copy are. 2. Go to the Toolbox and select the USER AREA MENU Select Copy Pages/Activities 3.
Page 165 4. If you want to copy only specific Pages or Activities, activate the Copy Selected Pages or Copy Selected Activities option. 4a. Activate the User Area where you want the Activities or Pages to be copied to. 4b. Activate the Pages or Activities you want to copy. The Activity or Page you select will turn gray.
Page 166: Copy Activities Or Pages From One Device To Another
Copy Activities or Pages from One Device to Another You can easily copy Pages or Activities from one device to another by using a USB flash drive and the MTI. Copy the Pages/Activities to a blank User Area in your device. Use the MTI to save that user area to the USB drive.
Page 167: Expand A User Area Or Page
Expand a User Area or Page Perhaps you have become extremely good at using a particular overlay. Now you would like to move up to an overlay with more keys on it, yet you don't want to lose the overlay you are used to.
Page 168 In this example that would be the area that has the overlay you are most used to, let's say Unity 60 Sequenced. 5. Now select the overlay size you want to expand to. In this example, you would want to expand to an 84 or 144 location overlay. Then select 6.
Page 169 If you selected NOT to have the pages in the User Area expanded, your PAGES page will look like this. PAGES ECO Manual...
Page 170 If you selected YES to have the Pages in the User Area expanded, the PAGES page will look like this: Now you will only have to assign the blank keys, not the entire overlay. The same steps apply to Expand a Page. The pages you will see to choose from will belong to the User Area you are currently in.
Page 172: Activities
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Page 173: Activities
Activities The top row of your Core overlay is always the Activity Row. Select the Activities allow you to access words that are centered around a particular theme. Each User Area/overlay has its own Activities. ACTIVITY Activities are meant to contain single-hit vocabulary that enhances your Core vocabulary, rather than duplicating or replacing it.
Page 174: Set Activity Template
Set Activity Template Each default overlay in your device has a template you can work from when creating an Activity. It is generally called Blank or Template. This will contain some essential keys placed where they are always placed on the regular overlay. If you set a particular Activity Template, you can create Activities that will always have these essential keys in the same places.
Page 175 2. You see a message box that tells you the current template is BLANK or TEMPLATE (or a name that indicates it is the default template) and asks if you want to change it. If you select NO, the original default template will remain as your Activity template. If you want to use a different template, select YES.
Page 176: Create A New Activity-An Example
Create a New Activity—An Example You can create your own Activities and add them to your Activity Row. CREATE ACTIVITY key. 1. Go to the Toolbox and activate the 2. Spell a name for your new Activity. 3. Choose an icon for the Activity from one of the Icon Categories or select No Icon. 4.
Page 177 Change Icon key near the bottom you’re your screen. 6. Select the 7. Select an icon to go with your key.  When you select an icon, your device automatically inserts the icon name as a text label for the icon. This saves you some typing if this is what you want your device to speak. If not, change the icon label later or select a different icon.
Page 178: Dynamic Activities
Dynamic Activities Now let's make your new Activity dynamic. You make an Activity dynamic by linking it to an icon sequence and turning it ON in the DYNAMIC ACTIVITY MENU. Once the activity becomes a Dynamic Activity, you can be in any other Activity, speak a message from the new Activity and return automatically to the first Activity.
Page 179: Erase A Dynamic Activity Link; Review All Dynamic Activities
Erase a Dynamic Activity Link; Review All Dynamic Activities To Erase a Dynamic Activity Link: 1. Go to the Toolbox and open the DYNAMIC ACTIVITY MENU 2. Activate Delete Dynamic Activity. 3. Activate the icon sequence for the Dynamic Activity you want to erase. Activate OK. 4.
Page 180 About Deleting a Sequence that Contains both a Message and a Dynamic Activity Link Sometimes a sequence contains both a message and a Dynamic Activity link. You can now delete the contents of the sequence but leave the Dynamic Activity link intact, or you can also erase the link to the Dynamic Activity.
Page 181: About The Picture Prediction Option
About the Picture Prediction Option Picture Prediction is a way to make the keys in frequently used Activities quickly available to you. To use Picture Prediction, turn it FEEDBACK MENU With Picture Prediction turned ON in the FEEDBACK MENU, items in an Activity move toward the front of the Activity according to how frequently you select those keys.
Page 182 If you want only Some Keys in an Activity to Move: Perhaps you would like to have some keys predicted in an Activity, but not others. For example, the MORE ITEMS key should always remain in its particular place and not move around. Step 1 Select the Activity you want.
Page 183 Select the key you don't want to have predicted. Then select Locked to lock that key so it won't move from its position. 5. You see the screen that contains the keys in this activity. Select the MORE key. If you want this key to stay in its place in the row, turn the Key Position option to Locked.
Page 184: Modify An Already Existing Activity
Modify an Already Existing Activity To modify an Activity you can open the MODIFY ACTIVITY menu in the Toolbox. You can also use the SET-UP key on the front of the case. If you select the SET-UP key first and then select an Activity, you will go to the first screen of the MODIFY ACTIVITY MENU.
Page 185 Change Recorded Message Record a new message. If you want text to be displayed with the recording, spell it on the spelling overlay. You can import a sound file using the Recorded option. See the MP3 Player Menu chapter beginning 278. Add or Delete Rows Add an Activity Row of blank keys or delete a current Activity row.
Page 186: Link An Activity To A Page Or To Another Activity
Link an Activity to a Page or to another Activity You can link your Activity to a Page or to another Activity. This means you can press a key in an open Activity that will take you to another Activity or to a Page that have already created. To Link an Activity to another Activity A.
Page 187 4. Select the Spell Message…key 5. Instead of spelling a messages, select the PAGE LINK key on the spelling overlay. 6. You see a yellow message box If you select YES you will be able to go to your linked Page, make one selection from it and return automatically to your original Activity or Page.
Page 188: Copy Pages/Activities From Your Current User Area To Another User Area
Copy Pages/Activities from your Current User Area to Another User Area Copy Pages or Activities in one User Area to another User Area 1. Go to the Area where the Pages/Activities you want to copy are. 2. Go to the Toolbox and activate the USER AREA MENU or use the SET-UP Select Copy Pages/Activities...
Page 189 Select one of the options on this screen to copy Activities or Pages. 4. If you want to copy only specific Pages or Activities, activate the Copy Selected Pages or Copy Selected Activities option. 4a. Activate the User Area where you want the Activities or Pages to be copied to. 4b.
Page 190: Copy Activities Or Pages From One Device To Another
Copy Activities or Pages from One Device to Another You can easily copy Pages or Activities from one device to another by using a USB flash drive and the MTI. Copy the Pages/Activities to a blank User Area in your device. Use the MTI to save that user area to the USB drive.
Page 192: Store/Assign Tools And Macros In Core, Activities And
Store/Assign Tools and Macros in Core, Activities and Pages STORE/ASSIGN TOOLS ECO Manual...
Page 193: To Store A Tool Use The Insert Tool Key On The Spelling Keyboard
To Store a Tool Use the INSERT TOOL Key on the Spelling Keyboard To assign a Tool to a key or to store it in a sequence you must use the INSERT TOOL key on your spelling keyboard. When you use INSERT TOOL you are telling your device to do two things: 1) to show you the All Tools List and 2) to insert a Tool from the list to the key or icon sequence you have chosen on your overlay.
Page 194: Assign A Tool To A Core Key
6. You see your spelling overlay. Activate the INSERT TOOL key. 7. You see the first page of the All Tools List. The Tools are arranged alphabetically on the screen. Activate MORE ITEMS twice. 8. Select SPEECH ON/OFF. 9. Activate OK. 10.You see the Storing screen.
Page 195: Erase The Tool And Restore The Original Icon
To Assign a Tool to a Core Vocabulary Key: 1. Go to the Toolbox. Activate the ASSIGN CORE KEYS menu 2. Activate the key on your overlay where you want to assign the Tool. 3. Activate Tool in the Assign Key As box 4.
Page 196: Assign A Tool To An Activity Row Key
5. Activate OK. If you want to clear the entire contents of the key so it becomes a blank key: 1. Go to the Toolbox. Activate ASSIGN CORE KEYS. 2. Select the key whose contents you want to erase. 3. Activate the Clear Key Contents key. 4.
Page 197: Assign A Tool To A Front Panel Key
5. Select Enter Assignment. 6. Select Insert Tool, then select the Tool you want to assign. 7. Select OK. 8. Perform any of the other options you want to. 9. Select OK. You will see the Tool in your Activity Row. ...
Page 198: About Macros
About Macros When you store Tools or Tools and text together, you are making a macro. A macro is just a set of instructions that tell your device to do something. Macros are often used as shortcuts for tasks that normally require a number of key activations. When you store a Tool on your overlay you are creating a basic macro.
Page 199  In the All Tools List, the OUTPUT MACRO tool allows you to select already created computer commands instead of having to type them out yourself. The Tool, INTELLI-TOOLS BUTTON, allows you to insert Intelli-Tools buttons into macros. To Create a Macro ...
Page 200: Store A Macro Under An Icon Sequence
Store a Macro Under an Icon Sequence The CALL tool is in your Toolbox but you may not be in the Toolbox when you need help. As an example, let's store the CALL signal and add the words "Please help!" under an icon sequence on your overlay.
Page 201 5. Select Computer Speech in the Type of Message box 6. Select Spell Message… . 7. You see your Spelling overlay. 8. Activate the INSERT TOOL key 9. You see the first page of the All Tools List. The Tools are arranged alphabetically on the screen.
Page 202: Assign A Macro To A Core Key
Assign a Macro to a Core Key We will use the CALL example To Assign Tools and Directions (macros) to a Core Key: 1. Go to the Toolbox overlay. 2. Activate ASSIGN CORE KEYS. 3. The Toolbox returns you to your overlay. Select the key you want to use to store the macro under.
Page 203: Erase Macros
Erase Macros To Erase a Macro that has been Stored Under an Icon Sequence 1. Go to the Toolbox. 2. Activate ERASE CORE 3. Activate the icon sequence you stored the macro under. 4. Activate OK. 5. Activate YES. 6. Activate GO TO CORE to return to your overlay.
Page 204: Change All Occurrences Of An Icon
Change All Occurrences of an Icon Perhaps, in the course of assigning keys, you switched icons on a key from the original icon to one whose picture you liked better. For example, you might have changed the icon to the SUNSHINE icon.
Page 205: Copy Or Erase All Sequences Beginning With Selected Icon(S)
Copy or Erase all Sequences Beginning with Selected Icon(s) This option allows you to copy all sequences beginning with the same icon or icon sequence and store them under another sequence. For example, you could copy all the sequences that begin with APPLE (or APPLE plus another icon) and store them under JUICE (or JUICE plus another icon).
Page 206: Review Vocabulary
Review Vocabulary REVIEW VOCABULARY ECO Manual...
Page 207: Using The Review Vocabulary Menu
Using the REVIEW VOCABULARY MENU REVIEW VOCABULARY allows you to review all the vocabulary you have stored in your device. You can review the whole vocabulary, just the Core vocabulary or vocabulary that is stored with Activities or Pages. You can choose to see the review on the device display or a computer monitor;...
Page 208: Using The "Review To File" Option
Using the "Review to File" Option The REVIEW TO FILE option. You can also review the vocabulary in your ECO with the Review to File option. This will save the review to a USB drive or flash card or to a folder on the ECO hard drive. When you select the Review to File option, you see a message that tells you where the file will be saved.
Page 209 Search Icon Tutor 1. Open the REVIEW VOCABULARY MENU 2. Select the Search Icon Tutor option 3. You see your spelling page. Type in the word you want to search for, in this case, "Watch". 4. The Icon Tutor searches its database and shows you all the sequences where the word "watch"...
Page 210: Notebooks
Notebooks NOTEBOOKS ECO Manual...
Page 211: Creating And Using Notebooks
Creating and Using Notebooks When you have to create large amounts of text, use an individual Notebook. Many people who have learned to communicate well using a communication aid are often asked to give speeches and presentations. Notebooks are ideal for storing speeches. You can store the Tool SPEAK NOTEBOOK to speak a specific Notebook.
Page 212: New Notebooks
New Notebooks A new Notebook is a Notebook that has never been used before. It has no text and no title. To Open a New Notebook 1. Open the Toolbox 2. Activate NOTEBOOK MENU 3. Activate New Notebook. 4. Spell a name for your new Notebook. Activate OK. Notice that the display screen is now a different color.
Page 213: Close A Notebook; Save A Notebook
Close a Notebook; Save a Notebook When you have finished with a Notebook, you close it by activating the Close Notebook option in the NOTEBOOK MENU. If you have not saved your Notebook or have made changes to it without saving them, your device will ask you if you want to save the Notebook before closing. Answer YES to save it or NO to close it without saving any new text you may have entered.
Page 214: Rename A Notebook; Transfer A Notebook To A Computer File
To Delete a Notebook 1. Go to the Toolbox. 2. Open the NOTEBOOK MENU. 3. Activate Delete Notebook. 4. You see a list of all your Notebooks. Select the one you want to delete. Activate OK. 5. You see a reminder that you are going to delete a Notebook. If you want to continue, activate YES.
Page 215: Print A Notebook
To Save a Notebook You can save a Notebook to a USB drive, flash card or the ECO hard drive. If you did not purchase the ECO's internal computer option, save the Notebook to your removable media so you can view and make changes to it on your own computer. 1.
Page 216: Speak A Notebook; Lock A Notebook
Speak a Notebook; Lock a Notebook Speak a Notebook There may be times when you will want to speak a Notebook. There are two tools from the All Tools List you can store that will allow you to speak your Notebooks. Use the SPEAK NOTEBOOK tool when you want to speak a specific Notebook.
Page 217: Copy A Notebook From One Area To Another
1. Go to the Toolbox and select STORE CORE. 2. Select the icon sequence you want to use. Activate OK. 3. Select Computer Speech. (PRC uses Computer Speech as the generic term for the voice you selected in the SPEECH MENU.) 4.
Page 218: Save/Load A Notebook
Save/Load a Notebook To Save a Notebook 1. Make sure your USB Flash Drive or other removable media is plugged into your communication aid. 2. Open the NOTEBOOK MENU in the Toolbox. 3. Open the Notebook you want to save, then return to the NOTEBOOK MENU. 4.
Page 219: Editing Tools
Editing Tools There are several editing tools on spelling pages that you can use any time you are working with text. Key Mode ON/OFF: When this is turned ON, you see both your Windows application and your ECO software at the same time. Your ECO software screen is reduced to half-screen. This is the same as the ECO KEYBOARD key on the front of the device case.
Page 220 Arrow Keys: Move the cursor in the direction the arrow is pointing: up, down, left or right. Use them to navigate through text or through things like icon categories and Activities. Home: Moves the cursor to the front of the current line of text. Page Up: Moves the cursor to the top of the current page.
Page 222: The Speech Dictionary
The SPEECH DICTIONARY SPEECH DICTIONARY ECO Manual...
Page 223: The Speech Dictionary Menu
The Speech DICTIONARY MENU The ECO will correctly pronounce most of the words that you will use, but it may run into trouble with proper nouns like the names of cities and people's names. When you add a word to the speech dictionary you are teaching your device to pronounce it correctly.
Page 224: Add Words To The Dictionary
Add Words to the Dictionary When you add words to the Dictionary, first you spell them correctly. Then you spell them the way you want your device to pronounce them. For example, names of foods from other countries are often mispronounced in English speaking devices. "Fajita" is a good name to practice with.
Page 225: Review Words In The Dictionary
Review Words in the Dictionary If you use your Dictionary a lot, you may want to review the words in it every now and then. You can find out what words you use and want to keep, or you can note which words you don't use any more and delete them.
Page 226: Calculator
Calculator CALCULATOR ECO Manual...
Page 227: Using The Calculator
Using the Calculator The calculator works just like many other calculators on the market. The screen you see here shows the regular calculator. There is also a scientific calculator for more advanced/technical problem-solving. CLEAR clears the current entry. ALL CLEAR clears an entire problem. ...
Page 228  An Addition Problem: Open the CALCULATOR in the TOOLBOX. Activate the ALL CLEAR key. Activate 2+2=4. Did you notice that each time you activate a new key, the screen clears and the latest number is added to the screen? When you activate the = key, the answer to the problem is visible in the display.
Page 229 Examples of other Calculator Functions FUNCTION PROBLEM KEYS TO SELECT (ECO produces answers)  Power 2 x ˆ y 4 = Reciprocal Reciprocal of 5 5 1/x  9  Square Root SQUARE ROOT ! 5  Factorial 5 n! ...
Page 230: The Maintenance Menu
The MAINTENANCE MENU MAINTENANCE MENU ECO Manual...
Page 231: The Maintenance Menu
The MAINTENANCE MENU The MAINTENANCE MENU contains options that you probably will not use frequently, but which are still important. The options are described below. Select System Lock Settings System Lock Settings If you select this option you will see the System Lock Settings menu which contains the System Lock On/Off option as well as some other options.
Page 232 System Lock When System Lock is ON you can still use your Core vocabulary to speak but the use of the ON/OFF, TOOLBOX and USER DEFINED KEYS (keys 1, 2 and 3) on the front of the case is severely limited. Only certain menus in the Toolbox will work. For instance, if the system is locked and you select the TOOLS key on the front of the case, you will see a warning similar to this: A box with slightly different wording appears if you press other keys.
Page 233 These options allow you to test the display, the switches, the speech amplifier and various other device configurations. If you have problems with your device and call the PRC Service Department, you may be asked to check some things in this menu. Otherwise, you should leave this option alone.
Page 234 PCS symbols are an option that you This option allows you to turn on and use PCS can purchase. You must have a password to activate this option in the menu. Call PRC for more information. Enable Clarity Symbols ON/OFF ™...
Page 235 Update Software When software updates become available they will be placed on the PRC Web site as downloadable files. 1. Plug your USB flash drive into your computer. and click on the ECO category. Select the file 2. Go to http://www.prentrom.com/downloads...
Page 236 The Battery Menu gives you information about the status of both your internal and removable batteries. There is also some System Status information that is relevant to the batteries. You may be asked for some of this information should you have to call the PRC Service Department about your batteries.
Page 237 331. This teaches you how to recalibrate your touch screen. Removable Battery ECO2 has an internal battery that is never removed from the case. There is also a removable battery behind the Battery Door on the right side of the case. You can check on the charge of this battery in the Battery Menu or by looking at the battery graph through the small window in the Battery Door.
Page 238: Transfer Memory Menu
Transfer Memory Menu TRANSFER MEMORY MENU ECO Manual...
Page 239: About Memory Transfers
About Memory Transfers Memory back-ups of your device vocabulary are extremely important . When you spend time and effort programming an Area, you do not want to lose your work! Backing up your vocabulary should become a normal part of maintaining the device. You will use the TRANSFER MEMORY MENU when you want to save your device's memory;...
Page 240: Memory Transfer Using A Usb Flash Drive Or Secure Digital Card
Memory Transfer using a USB Flash Drive or Secure Digital Card USB Flash Drives Secure Digital Cards Plug a USB drive into a USB port on your ECO. Insert the Secure Digital card into the small slot in the card slot door on the left side of the case. To remove the card, push on it.
Page 241: Importing Icons/Photos (Graphics)
3. Select the Area you want to load the file into. 4. You see a list of all the files on your USB drive. .mti 5. Find the file you want. It will have at the end of the name. 6.
Page 242: Load Icons From An Mti File
Load Icons from an MTI File Perhaps you know someone who has a PRC communication device with a lot of imported icons on it that you like. This friend saves his device vocabulary, which includes the imported icons, as an MTI file and e-mails it to you. You can load the imported icons from the MTI file into your device without loading your friend's vocabulary, too.
Page 243: Save Pages And Activities/Load Pages And Activities
Save Pages and Activities/Load Pages and Activities  These instructions work for both Pages and Activities. Save a Page 1. Make sure your USB or Secure Digital card is plugged into your communication aid. 2. Open the TRANSFER MEMORY MENU . 3.
Page 244: Load An Ir Device/Save An Ir Device
Load an IR Device/Save an IR Device Perhaps you and a friend each buy the same TV. Your friend adds the TV and gets the new TV signals programmed into her ECO before you do. She can save her programming as an .mti file and give it to you to load into your ECO so you don't have to do the programming yourself.
Page 245: Import Icon And Import Scene
Import Icon and Import Scene  You must have pictures/icons stored on your USB Flash Drive or SD card in order to import ® them to your device. Your device will import most of the graphics files that Windows will support.
Page 246 Rotate Left Rotate Right You can rotate the picture. Rename Picture You can give the picture a new name. Maintain Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio refers to the ratio between the width and height of the picture. YES maintains the ratio you currently see; NO will stretch out the picture. Generally, you will want this option to say YES .
Page 247: Save And Load Contacts
Save and Load Contacts Save all the phone contacts in your device to a USB drive. Save Contacts  Make sure your USB flash drive or SD card is plugged into your communication aid.  Open the TRANSFER MEMORY MENU in the Toolbox. ...
Page 248: Using The File Organizer
Using the FILE ORGANIZER The FILE ORGANIZER menu allows you to copy and move files from one memory device (USB or internal hard drive) to another or move files onto one memory device into folders on the same device. You can also copy and delete files. Perhaps you use the internal hard drive as a permanent storage area in your device.
Page 249 To Move Files from One Memory Device to Another: 1. Make sure your USB or Secure Digital card is plugged into your communication aid. 2. Go to the Toolbox and open the FILE ORGANIZER menu. 3. Select Move File . 4.
Page 250: Using The Built-In Camera
Using the Built-In Camera USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA Essence|PRO Manual...
Page 251: Using The Built-In Camera
Using the Built-In Camera Camera lens The ECO has a built in camera. The lens is on the top back of the case. For best results your ECO should be upright on its stand, mounted on a table stand or mounted on a wheelchair.
Page 252 When the menu opens up (this may take a few seconds longer than other Toolbox menus) you will see the camera menu. You will also see a picture in the View Finder. This will show whatever the camera lens is pointing at. When you select the Zoom-In key, you can bring specific objects or areas of the picture into closer focus.
Page 253 The Picture Preview frame shows you the picture you just took. Notice that all the option buttons on the right have become active. If you like the picture you can select Save as Scene , Save as Icon or Create Visual Scene . If you don't like the picture you can take another one.
Page 254 If you select Save as Scene , you see the "visual scene options" menu. Save as Scene menu You can name your picture; rotate it left or right; import it as an Icon if you decide not to use it as a Scene.
Page 255 If you select Save as Icon , you see the "Icon options" menu. Save as Icon menu You can name your picture and rotate it left or right. We recommend that Maintain Aspect Ratio be set to YES . When you are satisfied with the picture, select OK . The new icon is now included in the IMPORTS folder on your Icon Categories pages.
Page 256 If you select Create Visual Scene , your device will automatically:  use the default template for your User Area;  create and name a Scene Page and add the picture to this new page;  set the size of the scene ...
Page 258: Using The Bluetooth Cell Phone
Using the Bluetooth Cell Phone USING THE BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE ECO Manual...
Page 259: Please Read
Bluetooth Cell Phone  Your ECO2 has an internal Bluetooth module that will allow you to pair with Bluetooth devices such as a cell phone, switch, speaker or computer access module. You can pair with one Bluetooth device at a time unless you ordered a second Bluetooth module at the time you purchased your device.
Page 260: Phone Activity Row
Phone Activity Row There is a Bluetooth PHONE Activity in your Activity Row. Select the ACTIVITY key until you see the PHONE Activity key . Select it. Phone Activity Row The Phone Activity Row allows you send and receive calls and text messages. USING THE BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE ECO Manual...
Page 261: The Phone Page
The PHONE Page There is also a PHONE Page which contains some pre-stored messages for phone conversations. Select the PAGES Activity then select the PHONE Page key  The Phone DIRECTORY key takes you to the Directory page where you can send and receive calls and text messages.
Page 262: Pair And Configure Your Bluetooth Cell Phone
Pair and Configure your Bluetooth Cell Phone 1. select the PHONE DIAL PAD key Select the Phone Configuration key. 2. Select the Phone Configuration key USING THE BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE ECO Manual...
Page 263 3. On your phone , go to the "Bluetooth" menu. To find this menu you may have to read the manual that came with your phone. 4. Put your phone in "discoverable" mode.  On your phone "Discoverable mode" may be labeled "discoverable" or "paired" or "find me" or something else entirely.
Page 264 The Disconnect key allows you to disconnect (or "un-pair") from the phone you are currently using. The Ringer Menu allows you to set the standard tones for Ringer and Notify Message . The ability to import ring tones will be available in future software development. Also in the Phone Configuration menu are Internal and Audio Volume Controls.
Page 265: Using The Dial Pad
With some phones there is the possibility that you will hear static and buzzing from your device when you make a call. This is NOT a problem with your device. It is due to your phone software and PRC cannot fix this. ...
Page 266 To make a call your phone must be paired with your ECO and this icon must be visible in the Status Display Area of the ECO. Before using the phone, check to make sure you have enough battery power available and some active signal bars showing. Battery strength Signal strength If you are using the Modern skin for your ECO, you will see this icon when your phone is...
Page 267  Use commas when you dial phone numbers that contain extensions. For example: 3302621984,123. If a number contains more than one extension, use commas between each extension. To Answer a Call 1. You hear the phone ring or see the icon in the Status Display Area of the ECO.
Page 268: Add Contacts
Add Contacts You can add contacts two different ways: from the Dial Pad and from the Directory page. First let's look at the Contacts keys on the Phone Dial Pad . Contacts and Add Contact keys Add a contact  Select the Add Contact key. ...
Page 269  You should see a key labeled with the contact name. You will see a number of keys if you have entered lots of contacts.  Select a contact to dial.  You return to the Dial Pad.  Select the Send key to dial your number. Add an Incoming Number When you receive a call, the caller's number will be displayed in the Text Display Area.
Page 270: Using The Phone Directory
You can also store phone numbers in the Phone Directory . The PRC Service phone number and the PRC main phone number have been stored for you. Use the Name keys to store numbers. The Phone Directory is available in both the PHONE Activity and on the PHONE Page.
Page 271 Store a Phone Number in the Directory 1. Select the PHONE DIRECTORY key 2. Select the SET-UP key from the front of the ECO case. 3. Select a Name key to modify. 4. Select the Spell Message, or Define Key Function key 5.
Page 272: Send A Text Message
Send a Text Message  There are not many phones that support Bluetooth text messaging, so do not expect that your phone will. Look for " Text Messaging Supported " in the Bluetooth Status box when you pair your device and phone. If you do not see this message, text messaging is not supported. To send and receive text messages, use the Phone Dial Pad or store the PHONE SEND TEXT MESSAGES and PHONE TEXT MESSAGES tools on your overlay or under icon sequences.
Page 273: Reading A Text Message
Reading a Text Message When you receive a text message, an icon of a small white envelope will appear in the Status Display Area of your device screen near the other phone icons. To Read a Text Message  Select the Text Messages key on the Phone Dial Pad or the PHONE TEXT MESSAGES key on your Phone Directory page.
Page 274: Options For Listening To Callers
Options for Listening to Callers There are several way you can listen to callers: you can use the internal speakers; you can plug headphones into the connector on the side of your ECO case and/or you can pair with Bluetooth headphones;...
Page 275 Or you can pair with Bluetooth headphones and listen to the caller through those headphones. You can also plug in headphones and pair with Bluetooth headphones. This way, two people can listen to a conversation. Speakers & Headphones You can listen using the internal speakers, plugged in headphones and or Bluetooth headphones in any combination.
Page 276: Using A Microphone To Speak
Using a Microphone to Speak You can use the ECO's internal microphone, a Bluetooth headset microphone, or both, to speak on the phone if you are able to do this. Using a Microphone There is a Microphone option in the Phone Configuration menu. Use the arrow keys to select the option you want—Built-in;...
Page 277: Adjusting Caller And Listener Volume
Adjusting Caller and Listener Volume You can adjust the input and output volume of your calls in the Phone Configuration menu. Input Volume If you have trouble hearing the person who is talking to you, turn this volume option up. If the person's voice is too loud, turn this option down.
Page 278: Using The Mp3 Player Menu
Using the MP3 PLAYER MENU MP3 PLAYER MENU ECO Manual...
Page 279: Listening To Music With Your Communication Aid (Mp3, Wav And Wma Files)
WAV and WMA files)  WARNING PRC reminds you that music files fall under the jurisdiction of all copyright laws. If you have sound files stored on a USB flash drive or your internal hard drive, you can play them on your communication aid. Open the MP3 PLAYER MENU in the Toolbox, go to your flash drive or hard drive and select the options you want.
Page 280: About The Options In The Mp3 Player Menu
About the Options in the MP3 PLAYER MENU  In order to play music files on your communication aid, you must have songs stored on your internal hard drive, your Secure Digital card or your USB flash drive.  While music is playing, you may use your device as you normally would. Let's look at the options in the MP3 PLAYER MENU so you will know what to expect.
Page 281 Options Repeat: OFF/1/ALL Off : no songs will repeat. All: an entire playlist, or all the songs on a flash drive, will repeat. 1 : repeat the song that is currently playing. This song will repeat until you select Stop , Next or Previous .
Page 282 Next Select Next to listen to the song that follows the one currently playing. Shuffle The ECO will play the songs on your playlist in a totally random order. Speech Break: Pause/Stop/Off This option controls what happens when you want to speak while a song is playing. Pause : the music pauses while you speak.
Page 283: Creating And Using Playlists
Creating and Using Playlists  To create a playlist, any music must be turned off (Stop). 1. If you have songs you want to use on a USB or flash card, plug them into the ECO. 2. Go to the Toolbox and open the MP3 PLAYER MENU . 3.
Page 284: Music Tools
12. You see the MP3 PLAYER MENU . Underneath the Playlist button you should see "Loaded Playlist" with the name of your playlist. If you have more than one playlist, you can select the Playlist option and choose the Select Playlist option to load a different playlist. Select OK .
Page 285: About Importing Sound Files To Store On Your Overlay
MP3-PREV Select Previous to listen to the song before the one currently playing. MP3-STOP Select this to stop listening to music. About Importing Sound Files to Store on your Overlay  Use the USB Flash Drive to import sound files. You can import mp3, wav and wma sound files into your ECO and store them under an icon or an icon sequence.
Page 286: Store A Sound File Under An Icon Or Icon Sequence On Your Overlay
Store a Sound File under an Icon or Icon Sequence on your Overlay To Store a Sound File on your Overlay: 1. If you will be importing sound files from a removable drive, make sure it is plugged into the ECO.
Page 287: Using The File Organizer
Using the FILE ORGANIZER The FILE ORGANIZER menu allows you to copy and move files from one drive to another or move files onto one drive into folders on the same drive. You can also copy and delete files. Perhaps you use the ECO's hard drive as a permanent storage for music files. However, your USB drive frequently travels between your device and your computer because you use it to download music (or other) files from your computer and then put them in your communication aid.
Page 288 To Move Files from One Memory Device to Another: 1. Make sure your USB drive is plugged into your communication aid. 2. Go to the Toolbox and open the FILE ORGANIZER menu. 3. Select Move File . 4. Select the drive that has the files you want to move. 5.
Page 290: Using A Remote Control
Using a Remote Control  When using infrared in a medical environment, check with authorities to make sure infrared will not interfere with other equipment; do not use with any product that is not medically approved. USING A REMOTE CONTROL ECO Manual...
Page 291: Using Your Communication Aid As A Remote Control
Using your Communication Aid as a Remote Control With its built-in infrared (IR), your ECO can learn infrared signals for any device you own that has a remote control. This includes a TV, CD player, VCR, toys, etc. You teach your ECO the remote control signals and then store the commands for the signals on your overlay.
Page 292: About Teaching Remote Control Signals To Your Device
About Teaching Remote Control Signals to your Device In the REMOTES Activity you will find pre-stored Pages with icons and commands that represent your remote control signals. For all appliances except the phones, the IR car and the X10, you will have to teach your ECO the signals you want it to use. The phones, IR car and X- 10 already have their signals stored in your device.
Page 293: Teach Remote Control Signals To Your Device
Teach Remote Control Signals to your Device Teach remote control signals for the devices that are in your REMOTES Activity. 1. Go to the Toolbox and open the IR SETUP MENU . 1. Select the IR device you want. 2. Select Modify Selected Device 2.
Page 294 3. Select the function you want. 4. Select one of these options. 5. Get your remote control ready. Know which button you want to press on the remote. Hold the remote infrared window 6-8" away from your device's IR window. 6.
Page 295 10. You can exit by activating OK twice, or you can select another appliance and continue to teach signals. When you have finished storing signals for an appliance, go to the remote control page for that appliance and explore what you have done! 1.
Page 296: Add A New Device To The Ir Setup Menu
Add a New Device to the IR SETUP MENU Perhaps you buy a new remote control appliance, or maybe you want to program signals for other TVs in your house. You will have to add the new devices to your IR SET UP MENU . For this example, let's say you want to add a TV in your bedroom.
Page 297: Create A New Remote Page Using "Copy From Existing Page
Create a New REMOTE Page using "Copy from Existing Page" Create a TV BDRM Page: 1. Go to the Toolbox and activate the CREATE PAGE key. 2. Spell the name for the new page. 3. Select Copy from existing page . 4.
Page 298: Place The Tv Bdrm Page In Your Remotes Activity
Place the TV BDRM Page in your REMOTES Activity Now place your TV BDRM page into your REMOTES activity so you can access it from the Activity Row. 1. In the Toolbox, select the MODIFY ACTIVITY key. 2. Select the REMOTES activity. 3.
Page 299: How To Store The Ir Functions Under An Icon Sequence
How to Store the IR Functions under an Icon Sequence If you don't want to add TV BDRM to your REMOTES activity, you can always store it under an icon sequence on your communication overlay. To Store TV BDRM (or any remote control device and its functions) under an Icon Sequence: 1.
Page 300: Delete A Device
Delete a Device You can delete devices from the IR SETUP MENU . You can also rename an existing device. To Delete a Device 1. Go to the Toolbox and open the IR SETUP MENU . 2. Select the device you want to delete. 3.
Page 301: Add A New Function To An Existing Device
Add a New Function to an Existing Device Perhaps you didn't add all the TV functions to your TV BDRM page. You can add a new function to a device that is already in the IR SETUP MENU . To Add a Function to a Device 1.
Page 302: Rename A Function
Rename a Function You can rename any function in the IR SETUP MENU . 1. Got to the Toolbox and open the IR SETUP MENU . 2. Use the arrow keys to select the Device for the function you want to rename. 3.
Page 303: Re-Learn Signals
Re-Learn Signals Suppose you have to buy a new remote control for your TV. You will need to teach the new signals to your communication aid To Relearn Signals 1. Go to the Toolbox and open the IR SETUP MENU. (You do not have to create a new device.
Page 304: The Ir Remote Page
The IR REMOTE Page The IR REMOTE page is an insertable Tool you can assign to a key, store under an icon sequence or add to your REMOTES Activity. It contains all the default IR devices and functions. You can add new devices and their functions to it using MODIFY PAGE . This means you can easily access in one place any remote control device that you use.
Page 305: On-Off Control Of Non-Remote Appliances: Using The X-10
ON-OFF Control of Non-Remote Appliances: Using the X- The X-10 system consists of a Command Center and various modules for appliances, lamps, wall switches, etc. The system allows you to plug an appliance into a module and use your communication aid to turn that appliance On and Off. Plug the command Center into the wall.
Page 306: Using The Eco's Internal Computer
Using the ECO's Internal Computer USING THE INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 307: The Optional Internal Computer
The internal computer is an ECO option. If you purchased this option when you originally bought your ECO, you can use the internal computer whenever you want. If you would like to purchase the internal computer, you can call the PRC Sales Department at 800-262-1933. ®...
Page 308: To Begin Computer Access
To Begin Computer Access Computer access is available from the Activity Row and also from a Computer Page. Computer Activity Select the ACTIVITY key . Then select the COMPUTER AC key You see the Computer Activity Row : To turn the internal computer On select the ECO COMP key USING THE INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 309 You see the ECO computer screen Your background screen will be different When you select the ECO COMP key, your device automatically turns the computer output on, takes you to the internal computer and puts your ECO in KEYBOARD MODE which minimizes the Computer Programs Page.
Page 310 Computer Access from the Computer Page Select the PAGES key . Then select the COMPUTER key When you select the COMPUTER key, your device automatically turns the computer output on, takes you to the internal computer and puts your ECO in KEYBOARD MODE which minimizes the Computer Programs Page.
Page 311: Keys In The Computer Access Activity Row
This opens a Page of keys for working in Windows Word Pad E-MAIL ECO2 uses Gmail for e-mail access. The e-mail icon on your device computer keyboard links to Pages with keyboard shortcuts that work with Gmail. To use Gmail ...
Page 312: The Computer Programs Page
The Computer Programs Page Your background screen will be different You see three rows of your computer page with the ECO desktop behind them. These three rows contain the computer programs and functions that are available to you on the 60 sequenced overlay.
Page 313 Color Coding outlined in light blue The keys open up a new Page that allows you to use the program (e.g., Word Pad, MS Word, the Calculator, etc.). The TOGGLE key allows you to switch between open applications. If you select the application on top, the focus will be on that application.
Page 314 solid light green The keys with the background are tools for ECO computer operations. The REFRESH key returns computer focus to the open window on your ECO desktop. When you select this key it sends the mouse cursor to the top center of the ECO desktop.
Page 315: Internet Access Information
Internet Access Information  PRC is not responsible for the set-up of wireless networks. You must install an internet connection in order to use the internet. Whether you have internet access on your home computer, or have never had internet but want it now, call your internet service provider for information on setting up an internet connection for your ECO.
Page 316: Using Word Pad
™ Using Word Pad Select the ECO COMP key from the Computer Activity ( Select the WORD PAD key Select the START key You can use your CORE overlay keys or go to your Spelling page to enter text into Word Pad. Other keys on this overlay allow you to do regular word processing activities with Word Pad.
Page 317 Sending Text to the Computer Application When Output is On and you have a Windows program open, any text you generate will be sent to the current active Windows program. So if you have a word processor open, text will be going to the word processor;...
Page 318: The Magnification Option
Wake Up a Program Perhaps you were using a computer program, then got side-tracked talking to someone. You came back to the program and found you couldn't do anything in it. While you were gone the program "went to sleep" and lost focus. You can wake it up, or bring the focus back, by selecting the TOGGLE key The Magnification Option Magnification works when your mouse cursor is in a Windows application.
Page 319 Continue with this idea until you and your ECO have performed the action you want. With Magnification Click ON: When you click the "File" menu you see something similar to this. Your overlay may be different To open the File menu in the Word application: Click on (or select with your access method) the "File"...
Page 320 Your overlay may be different Now you can click on an individual File menu option. USING THE INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 321 We selected the "Save As" option. Now select it again. Your overlay may be different Select the magnified "Save As"option. USING THE INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 322 Your overlay may be different You see the "Save As" menu. Continue to click and select until you have completed the action you want to accomplish. USING THE INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 323: Using The Tool
Using the <RUN PROGRAM> Tool You can add programs or single files to blank keys in your Activity Row or a Page and tell your communication device to open them by storing them with the Tool <RUN PROGRAM> Below are examples of <RUN PROGRAM> commands. «RUN-PROGRAM»...
Page 324: Sending Mouse Commands To Windows
Sending Mouse Commands to Windows The computer overlay has two mouse options—the direct selection mouse and the headpointer mouse . Select the one you want. You will see your mouse overlay. INTERNAL COMPUTER ECO Manual...
Page 325 Here are just some examples of how the mouse control commands are stored. «MOUSE-GO<Up Rt,1>»«WAIT-ANY- Sends a mouse left click to KEY»«MOUSE-STOP» Windows «MOUSE-BUTTON<Left Click>» Sends a mouse left click command to Windows « SET-PAGELET><60-int comp mouse nudge>» Sends a command to «PROMPT-MARKER>»mouse nudge Windows to nudge your cursor in the direction it...
Page 326: Pages And Eco Keyboard Mode
Pages and ECO Keyboard Mode The ECO Key Mode ON and OFF can be used in Pages. This is the option to decide how many rows you want to see in Key Mode. For example, here is the Unity ABC spelling page with the keyboard in ECO Keyboard mode.
Page 327 Key-Mode Static The arrow keys let you set the number of rows that will show as static keys. If we set it to two, then only two rows appear on the bottom of the ECO screen when you are in Keyboard Mode. Key-Mode Scroll As with Key-Mode Static, you can use Key-Mode Scroll to set the number of keys that will be scrolling.
Page 328: Minimize Eco
Minimize ECO If you want to minimize the ECO software so that it ends up in the Taskbar like regular software, use the MINIMIZE ECO tool (also available as on the front of your device case). Using an External Computer with a USB Cable You can connect your ECO to an IBM or Mac by using a USB cable.
Page 329: Using An External Computer With The Prc Bluetooth Wireless Adapter
Before you plug your wireless adapter into your computer: Notice that the wireless adapter has a PRC label on one side and a label with a white circle and an arrow pointing down on the other. The circle label covers a small switch called the "pair button".
Page 330: Appendices
Appendices APPENDICES ECO Manual...
Page 331: Appendix A: Recalibrate The Touch Screen
Appendix A: Recalibrate the Touch Screen Over time you may find that when you press keys on your overlay, you don't see what you are supposed to see; or you may notice that the icons and images on the display screen don't seem to fit the display area as well as they once did.
Page 332: Appendix B: Next-Mouse-Right-Click Tool In Pass And Eco
Move your cursor to highlight the function you want and then click your mouse. Setup This behaves just like the SET-UP key on other PRC devices. It is context sensitive so the menus that open depend on where your key is.
Page 333 Paste Takes the current copied item and pastes it into another location. Some items will not copy/paste across modalities e.g. you can’t copy a Core key and paste it into a Page. Next-Mouse-Right-Click in ECO On your ECO device itself, the number 5 User Programmable key is pre- programmed as the NEXT-MOUSE-RIGHT-CLICK key.
Page 334: Appendix C: Output Macro Tool
Appendix C: Output Macro Tool The most common computer control commands have been added to your device as insertable tools so you no longer have to type a whole string of characters to generate the command. You can just insert the correct tool for the command. When you use any storing procedure, you can use the OUTPUT MACRO button after using the INSERT TOOL key.
Page 335: Appendix D: Modify Scan Pattern
Appendix D: Modify Scan Pattern Modify Scan Pattern is an option when you are creating or modifying CORE or Pages. As well as being able to use “regular” scan patterns, the ECO software allows you to create your own scan pattern based on user-definable blocks. This customized block scanning means you can scan any keys in any order, and even have different patterns for individual pages.
Page 336 The top left quarter of the page shows the Preview screen. When you hit the button marked Preview at the bottom left, you’ll see a real-time preview of what the current scan looks like. Just below the preview is a box that shows each step in a scan pattern. In this instance, the first scan starts at Row 1 Column 1 and highlights a single row and 10 columns.
Page 337 Select the Make New Scan Pattern key from the menu. Notice the directions in the Text Display Area. To start our custom scan, select the GOLDILOCKS key We want this to be a single scan, not a block scan, so select the GOLDILOCKS key again. APPENDIX D: MODIFY SCAN PATTERN ECO Manual...
Page 338 The red highlight indicates a scanning spot has been set. Notice that the GOLDILOCKS key is now outlined is red. This will be your first scan. Now select the top left key in the scene picture. Then select the bottom right corner in the scene picture.
Page 339 The scene is now outlined in red and will be your second scan. Now select each of the three story keys on the far right of the Page. Make each one an individual scan. That is, select each key twice. Select the NEXT PAGE key twice.
Page 340 Select the Preview key to see how your scan works. Notice that the scan box now names the rows and columns you have selected. If you want to change the order of the scans (rows/columns), you can use the up and down arrows to move between scan blocks, then the Move Up and Move Down keys to determine which block goes where.
Page 341 Modify Scan Pattern Menu Our example was the easiest and fastest way to create a custom scan. But you can always use the ACCESS METHOD MENU to get to the first page of the Modify Scan Pattern menu. From there you select the kind of scan you want to make (Core, Default, Page). If you select the Modify Page Scan Pattern option, you will be asked to pick the Page you want.
Page 342 Scan Pattern Order Another way to modify the scan pattern is to set the order in which the keys, text area, and word prediction window are scanned. Select the order with the three toggle keys, Scan Keys , Scan Word Pred. List and Scan Text Area and Scan User Keys .
Page 343 The settings are interdependent so if you change Scan Keys to FOURTH, the Scan User Keys setting would change to FIRST. In the default settings, the scan will highlight the Core and Activity keys first, stepping through each assigned block; then it highlights the word prediction window and, if activated, scans through the word list;...
Page 344 Remember, each block here corresponds to an item: Row 3, Column 1 – 2 Rows, 3 Columns is “barn,” Row 5, Column 2 – 2 Rows, 1 Column is “farmer,” and so on. Scanning Block Within Blocks One other feature of the customizable block scan is that you can also scan blocks within blocks. To illustrate, let’s take another look at our Farmyard scene.
Page 345 You can see that the block also includes all of “barn” and “house” along with part of “farmer’s wife.” However, the scan will outline each in turn so when the barn alone is highlighted, you can say “barn,” but when the sky area is highlighted, you can say “sky.” Treat Block As...
Page 346 The default of BLOCK means that if you select the block, you can scan within it to specific keys. If you switch to SINGLE KEY , when you select the block, it will act as a large, single key and will do whatever is stored in the top-right location. This is how we can scan blocks within blocks in scenes.
Page 347: Appendix E: Pagelets
Appendix E: Pagelets Sometimes, when programming special pages into a device, you may find yourself copying a particular page over and over again just to change a few icons on that page. What if you could simply change some keys on a page temporarily and then go back to your original page? In essence, that’s what pagelets do.
Page 348 Remember, to see the overlay keys and the Windows program at the same time, it’s a good idea to go to Key Mode (or ECO in Unity) where only the top five rows of keys are visible. These keys were chosen because they represent functions that are used frequently in Windows, but what if you suddenly need to use the number pad? One solution might be to create a second version of this COMP KEYS page and add the number pad over on the top left, then link to that page temporarily.
Page 349 page keys. Here’s what the COMP KEYS looks like in Key Mode with the NUMBERS pagelet linked: Notice how everything else stays the same except for the pagelet keys. The icon that linked to the number pad has now become a CLOSE NUM PAD key. This will close the pagelet. You may also have noticed two other keys on the bottom row, right-hand side: one with a mouse picture and the other with a menu picture.
Page 350 You can now use those keys to highlight things inWindows documents or notebooks. As you can see, each pagelet simply replaces a small number of keys on a parent page. This makes it easier to program page functions. APPENDIX E: PAGELETS ECO Manual...
Page 351: Appendix F: Vocabulary Masking On The Fly
Appendix F: Vocabulary Masking on the Fly Vocabulary Masking on the Fly allows you to mask and unmask all your vocabulary keys-- words, phrases, sequences, tools, activities, activity keys, page keys, etc. Vocabulary Masking on the Fly does not allow you to import, load, merge, rename or backup Word Lists or Sequence Sets or save Word Lists.
Page 352 To Use Vocabulary Masking on the Fly – An Example First you must add the Vocabulary Masking on the Fly Tool to a key or a sequence. If there is a user key (#1-6) on the front of your ECO case that you do not use, you can assign it to contain the Masking tool.
Page 353 Select the Mask All key. You see: Notice that everything is now masked except for two CHOOSE ACTIVITY keys and the CLEAR key. These are "Basic Tool" keys. They are not automatically masked when you select the Mask all… key. You must hand-select each Basic Tool if you want it masked. APPENDIX F: VOCABULARY MASKING ON THE FLY ECO Manual...
Page 354  When you know the sequence for the word you want, follow these directions: Select the APPLE key Now select the EAT key Notice that the APPLE key is now unmasked. APPENDIX F: VOCABULARY MASKING ON THE FLY ECO Manual...
Page 355  When you are unsure about the sequence for the word you want, follow these directions Select the Go to Mask Menu button. Make sure this is set to Words. In this example, all our vocabulary is currently masked. You see it listed in the Masked Words/Phrases window on the right.
Page 356 Now let's find the "eat" sequence. 1. You can use the scroll bar to the right of the Masked Window to search for a word. 2. You can select Find Masked Word 3. Select Spell to Unmask .  Use Spell to Unmask if you have a number of words you want to show. You can type in all the words you want at one time.
Page 357 Eat is now in the Unmasked Words/Phrases window.   If you use the Spell to Unmask key, your device will complete this step for you. We are not finished setting up our masked overlay yet, so select Return to Masking on the Fly . APPENDIX F: VOCABULARY MASKING ON THE FLY ECO Manual...
Page 358 You have returned to the Vocabulary Masking on the Fly screen. Remember, we have unmasked the EAT sequence (APPLE + EAT). Now let's unclutter our screen even more. Notice there are two ACTIVITY keys visible on your overlay. Let's mask both these keys since we will not be using the Activity Row.
Page 359 The "eat" sequence contains a Dynamic Activity. Let's look at it. Select the APPLE key. APPENDIX F: VOCABULARY MASKING ON THE FLY ECO Manual...
Page 360 The FOOD Dynamic Activity opens in the top row. The activity is masked but the GO BACK and MORE keys are visible because they are Basic Tools and are not automatically masked. However, they are pretty useless right now since everything else in the Activity is masked, so let's mask those tools, too.
Page 361 You see: Select the APPLE . APPENDIX F: VOCABULARY MASKING ON THE FLY ECO Manual...
Page 362 Now select the eat key. When this sequence is learned, you can use Vocabulary Masking on the Fly to add more sequences. APPENDIX F: VOCABULARY MASKING ON THE FLY ECO Manual...
Page 363 Some Details of the Vocabulary Masking Keys in the Status Display Area Unmask (Mask) Main Activity Row Our Activity Row is masked, so this key is telling us that we can use it to unmask the Main Activity Row. If you are in a specific Activity, this key will show Mask/Unmask All Keys This Activity .
Page 364 If you select the Navigate key, you will see the following in the Text Display Area: These directions remind you which keys you can select in order to Navigate through your overlay. For example: Let's say you have masked the main Activity Row, but you decide you want to be able to use the YES, NO and MAYBE keys in the YES NO WORD Activity.
Page 365 Brief Explanations of Options in Mask Menu Save List/Set… Words List: Saves only the words that you list in the unmasked window. Sequences are not saved. When you open the list again, you will see every sequence that is possible to use with each word in the list.
Page 366 Mask → Moves highlighted words/phrases from the Unmasked window to the Masked window. This will affect all the keys in your User Area. See page 352 for more information. Unmask All Moves all words/phrases from the Masked window to the Unmasked window. This will affect all the keys in your User Area.
Page 367 Spell to Unmask Spell to Mask You can type a single word/phrase or multiple words and phrases using these options. Separate multiple words and phrases with commas. These options automate the process of locating, selecting, and moving sequences from the Unmasked window to the Masked window or vice versa.
Page 368: Appendix G: Vocabulary Builder Menu
Use this menu to import, load, merge, rename and backup Word Lists and Sequence Sets and to Save Word Lists. The Vocabulary Builder Menu is the only menu where you are able to select a Menu Style (Windows or PRC) and to turn Vocabulary Builder ON or OFF .
Page 369 You see the Vocabulary Builder Menu. Notice that all the vocabulary in your user area is in the Unmasked window. APPENDIX G: VOCABULARY BUILDING MENU ECO Manual...
Page 370 About Sequence Sets The power of Vocabulary Builder lies in Sequence Sets . Sequence sets are sets (lists) of targeted words with their icon sequences. These sets can be based on different activities (e.g. meal time, field trip), categories of words (e.g. colors, names) or words used during an academic subject (e.g.
Page 371 Select Mask All to mask all your vocabulary. Notice that in this example all the vocabulary in your user area is in the Unmasked Words/Phrases window. Since we only want a few words from this vocabulary for our Sequence Set, let's move all the vocabulary to the Masked Words/Phrases window. Then we can select only the sequences we want and move those back to the Unmasked window.
Page 372 You see: The Display option tells you how your words are sorted. The Unmasked window is blank and all your words and icons are in the Masked Words/Phrases window. We are going to find the words/phrases we want and unmask them. It is easier to do this when the words and phrases are in alphabetical order.
Page 373 Use this to scroll to the word you want. Example 1 Example 1: Scrolling We want "happy birthday" in our Set. Words are listed alphabetically. Use the scroll bar to the right of the Masked window to find the word you want. APPENDIX G: VOCABULARY BUILDING MENU ECO Manual...
Page 374 Highlight the word/phrase and select the Unmask button. The word and its sequence appear in the UnmaskedWords and Phrases window. Highlight the word you want. Then select the Unmask button. You can continue to scroll for each word you want in your Sequence Set. APPENDIX G: VOCABULARY BUILDING MENU ECO Manual...
Page 375 Example 2: Find Masked Word Let's add the word "party". Example 2 Select the Find Masked Word button. Select the Find Masked Word button. APPENDIX G: VOCABULARY BUILDING MENU ECO Manual...
Page 376 You see a Spelling Keyboard. Type "party" and then select OK . You don't have to type the whole word. A few letters will at least get you to the vicinity of the word you are looking for. Then you can use your arrow keys. APPENDIX G: VOCABULARY BUILDING MENU ECO Manual...
Page 377 "Party" is highlighted. Now select the Unmask button. Example 2 The word and its sequence will be highlighted in the Masked Words/Phrases window. Select the Unmask button. The word and its sequence will appear in the Unmasked Words/Phrases window. You can continue using Find Masked Word to find all the words you want in your Sequence Set.
Page 378 Example 3 Spell to Unmask This is similar to Find Masked Word but with Spell to Unmask you can include more than one word. The sequences for the words you decide to use are automatically placed in the Unmasked window. Select the Spell to Unmask button.
Page 379 Example 3 Spell the words you want for your Sequence Set. Separate words with a comma. Select OK when you have finished spelling words, APPENDIX G: VOCABULARY BUILDING MENU ECO Manual...
Page 380 Highlight the sequence you don't want and select the Mask button. When all the sequences you want are in the Unmasked window, select Save List/Set Example 3 The words you entered and their sequences appear in the Unmasked Words/Phrases window. ...
Page 381 Save your Sequence Set: (For all Examples) When the Unmasked Words/Phrases window contains all the words and their sequences that you want to have in your Sequence Set, select Save Lists/Set… You see: Make sure the Sequence Set option is selected under Save List As . You see all the sequence sets that are already in your device.
Page 382 Once you have saved your Sequence Set, go the TRANSFER MEMORY MENU in the Toolbox and save the User Area you are using to a USB drive. This saves and keeps your Sequence Set safe. APPENDIX G: VOCABULARY BUILDING MENU ECO Manual...
Page 383 Word Lists Both Word Lists and Sequence Sets are templates that you can load and modify. They save you the trouble of searching the vocabulary lists to mask/unmask sequences. In most circumstances, you will probably never use Word Lists. However, established word lists such as Dolch, Benajee, etc.
Page 384 You see the Vocabulary Builder Menu with the Colors Word List loaded in the Unmasked window. The blue area above the menu tells you what List is loaded. This tells you which list is loaded Colors word list When you load a Word List , the Unmasked Words/Phrases window on the first screen will show you all the sequences that can produce each word in the list.
Page 385 All Word Lists are accessible from all User Areas. When you import a Word List it is available anywhere in the device. When you delete a Word List it is no longer available anywhere. If a word list contains words that are not programmed into the vocabulary you are using, you will see a box similar to this: If you want to save these words later in your vocabulary, select YES.
Page 386 You are looking at all the Color sequences in your User Area that match the words that were in the Word List. Many words have multiple sequences to choose from. Notice that "Color" and "Orange" are represented twice. "Orange" is represented once as a Color and once as a Fruit. Since this list is going to contain only Colors, select the sequence for the fruit Orange and then select Mask .
Page 387 Import New List You, or someone else, may have created a Word List that you want to import and use. If you are importing it into your device, you must have it stored on a USB drive. Plug the USB drive into your device.
Page 388 Brief Explanations of Vocabulary Builder Menu Options Main Menu Options Use Lists/Sets… Word List : Select this option to load, merge, delete, rename or backup a World List. Load Word List : replaces everything currently in the UnmaskedWords and Phrases list with the Word List you have selected.
Page 389 Last Icon: lists are grouped by their ending icon and the icon's placement on the overlay. Menu Style Windows Style : This is the default. Vocabulary Builder menus look like Windows-style menus. PRC Style: If you like PRC device-style menus, select this option. Find Unmasked Word Find Masked Word Make certain you have selected to sort your list by Words (<Word Order>...
Page 390 Spell to Mask Spell to Unmask You can type a single word/phrase or multiple words and phrases using these options. Separate multiple words and phrases with commas. These options automate the process of locating, selecting, and moving sequences from one window to the other. Go to Masking on the Fly Takes you to Masking on the Fly.
Page 391: Appendix H: Mid-Sequence Category
Appendix H: Mid-Sequence Category This feature allows you to label keys within a sequence. Although it is called Mid-Sequence Category, you can use it in sequences of any length. Let’s look at a specific example using the Unity 144. All FOOD vocabulary starts with the and a second Core icon represents a sub-category.
Page 392 Finally, the Mid-Sequence Category feature lets you change the icon. FRUIT FOOD FRUIT SEAFOOD SEAFOOD FOOD MEAT FOOD MEAT Storing a Mid-Sequence Category This feature is just a special type of STORE operation. You use it by using the MID SEQ CATEGORY key instead of a STORE key.
Page 393: Appendix I: Using The Lam (Language Activity Monitoring)
Appendix I: Using the LAM (Language Activity Monitoring) As a clinician or teacher you can use the LAM capabilities in your device to analyze your clients' language activities. This can be helpful for clinical intervention, outcomes measurement and research. The following instructions are for use with a USB flash drive. In order to accumulate language data to be analyzed, Data Logging must be ON in the REVIEW VOCABULARY MENU .
Page 394 An Example of a Data Log ### CAUTION ### The following data represents personal communication. Please respect privacy accordingly. Language Activity Monitor Springboard LAM-2 Version 2.00 Prentke Romich Company *[YY-MM-DD=05-06-07]* 09:47:15 SEM "like " 09:47:22 SEM "read " 09:47:24 SEM "put " 09:47:28 SEM "please "...
Page 395 CTL (Control – this supplies information on non-language key activations the client makes.) PAG (Page) ® ® SEM (Semantic Compaction – Minspeak and Unity SPE (Spelling) WPR (Word Prediction) DWP (Derivative from Word Prediction). Any characters spaced more than 0.2 seconds apart are considered as separate language events. In the example at the top of the facing page you can see that the device user formed sentences and used Pages and Activities.
Page 396: Appendix J: All Tools List
Appendix J: All Tools List ABBREVIATION EXPANSION OFF ABBREVIATION EXPANSION ON ABBREVIATION EXPANSION ON Turns Abbreviation Expansion on or off or toggles between the two. ACCESS METHOD MENU Select the method you want to use to control your device and the options you want to use with the method.
Page 397 CALIBRATE ECOPOINT Store this in an icon sequence or assign it to a key to calibrate ECOPoint. CALL When activated, this Tool emits a series of tones designed to get someone's attention. CAMERA OFF CAMERA ON CAMERA ON/OFF Allows you to turn the ECO's internal camera on or off or toggle between the two. CANCEL Allows you to cancel an action.
Page 398 CTRL Provides access to the 32 ASCII control codes. Control codes are displayed with a character on the display. This Tool shuts off after one control code is generated. If the location selected isn't a letter of the alphabet, the Tool remains active until an alphabetic character is selected. CUT BLOCK Allows you to delete a block of highlighted text.
Page 399 ERASE CORE Erases sequences stored in your core vocabulary. ETHERNET OFF ETHERNET ON ETHERNET OFF/ON Allows you to turn your internal Ethernet connection on and off or toggle between the two. EXIT THEME By itself, this exits a theme temporarily; insert it twice to permanently exit a theme. FEEDBACK MENU Allows you to change the feedback your device gives you.
Page 400 INTELLI-TOOLS BUTTON When you select this tool you are asked to type in the name of the Intelli-Tools button that you want to store. Your device will automatically insert the macro for that button. Use this Tool when you are storing remote control commands. IR REMOTE This tool functions like a universal remote.
Page 401 MODIFY ACTIVITY Allows you to make changes to an Activity that has already been created. MODIFY PAGE Allows you to make changes to a page that has already been created. MORE ITEMS This allows you to access more items in an activity. MOUSE BUTTON Use this with keyboard mouse emulation commands MOUSE GO...
Page 402 NEXT MOUSE CLICK DOUBLE Tells your mouse to double click on your selection. NEXT MOUSE CLICK HOLD Allows your mouse to hold on something—you can then drag and drop, etc. NEXT MOUSE CLICK RIGHT This tells your device to interpret the next mouse click as a right click. If you select this key then press a key on your device, a small, context-sensitive menu for that key will appear.
Page 403 Allows you to send text messages to other phones without using the Dial Pad. PHONE SEND-END When you store this tool under a key or sequence you can answer and end calls without using the Phone Dial Pad. You cannot dial a call. PHONE TEXT MESSAGES Allows you to view a menu of your text messages without using the Dial Pad.
Page 404 SCAN WORD LIST Activate this key each time you want to scan the words in the Word Prediction list. If you do not activate this key the scan will skip over the list. SCROLL KEYS When your overlay is minimized, this Tool allows you to scroll through the overlay so that you can access all the keys on it.
Page 405 SPEAK ALL When this Tool is activated, your device speaks all of the text in the text area of the display and in the buffer. (When you type, letters and words will move off the screen in order to make room for new letters and words.
Page 406 SPEECH ON/OFF When this Tool is On, all the sequences you select or letters you type are automatically spoken. When this Tool is Off, nothing is spoken unless you activate one of the "speak" Tools. When speech is on the "Speech" box in the Status Area turns On. Speech On/Off toggles between the two actions.
Page 407 WIFI OFF WIFI ON WIFI ON/OFF Allows you to turn your WiFi connection on, off or toggle between the two. WINDOWS CICKS OFF WINDOWS CLICKS ON WINDOWS CLICKS ON/OFF Allows you to use the Magnification option when you are using the internal computer WINDOWS SHUTDOWN Completely shuts down your ECO and is the same as selecting the "Shut down"...
Page 408: Appendix K: Ibm And Macintosh Computer Keyboard Names; Mouse Commands
Appendix K: IBM and Macintosh Computer Keyboard Names; Mouse Commands The names on the following pages correspond to individual keys on a PC or Macintosh keyboard. Use these names exactly as they are written when you are storing computer commands for the keyboard keys.
Page 409 PC/IBM Keyboard Keys <esc>backspace. <esc>f9. <esc>capslock. <esc>f10. <esc>delete. <esc>f11. <esc>down. <esc>f12. <esc>end. <esc>home. <esc>enter. <esc>insert. <esc>esc. <esc>left. <esc>f1. <esc>pagedown. <esc>f2. <esc>pageup. <esc>f3. <esc>pause. <esc>f4. <esc>print. <esc>f5. <esc>right. <esc>f6. <esc>scroll. <esc>f7. <esc>tab. <esc>f8. <esc>up. <esc>,hold,alt. <esc>,hold,control. <esc>,hold,shift Specify a right or left key by placing a "r" or an "l" in front of the key name.
Page 410 IBM Keypad Keys <esc>kp0. <esc>kp9. <esc>kpplus. <esc>kp1. <esc>kpdel. <esc>kpright. <esc>kp2. <esc>kpdown. <esc>kpslsh. <esc>kp3. <esc>kpend. <esc>kpstar <esc>kp4. <esc>kpenter. <esc>kpup. <esc>kp5. <esc>kpins. <esc>kpnumlock <esc>kp6. <esc>kpleft. <esc>kpsysreq. <esc>kp7. <esc>kpminus. <esc>kp8. <esc>kppgdn. APPENDIX K: IBM AND MACINSTOSH COMPUTER COMMANDS ECO Manual...
Page 411 Macintosh Keyboard Keys The <esc> command that begins each key name is created by activating CTRL[ (CTRL key and Left Bracket key) in your Toolbox. When you activate this sequence you will see a small Left Arrow on your display. <esc>help.
Page 412 Macintosh Keypad Keys <esc>kp0. <esc>kp1. <esc>kpins. <esc>kp2. <esc>kpleft. <esc>kp3. <esc>kpminus. <esc>kp4. <esc>kppd. <esc>kp5. <esc>kppgdn. <esc>kp6. <esc>kppgup. <esc>kp7. <esc>kpplus. <esc>kp8. <esc>kpright. <esc>kp9. <esc>kpslasj. <esc>kpclear. <esc>kpstar. <esc>kpdel. <esc>kpup. <esc>kpdown. <esc>kpnumlock. <esc>kpend. <esc>kpreset. <esc>kpenter. <esc>kpequal. <esc>kphome. APPENDIX K: IBM AND MACINSTOSH COMPUTER COMMANDS ECO Manual...
Page 413 Mouse Button Commands Command Action <esc>,click. Clicks mouse button on Mac and left button on PC mouse <esc>,click,right. Clicks right button on 2-button mouse <esc>,click,left. Clicks left button on 2-button mouse <esc>,dblclick. Double clicks mouse button on Mac and left button on PC mouse <esc>,dblclick,right.
Page 414 The first number is the horizontal movement. Horizontal plus (+) numbers move the mouse to the right. Horizontal minus (-) numbers move the mouse to the left The second number is the vertical movement. Vertical plus (+) numbers move the mouse downward. Vertical minus (-) numbers move the mouse upward.
Page 415 GOTO Commands  You may need to set the Mouse Speed (internal or external computer) to "tablet" or "slow". Use: Start Menu/Control Panel/Mouse/Pointer Options/Pointer Speed GOTO commands send the mouse to an assigned location on the screen. GOTO commands always start from the upper left corner of your screen. The assigned location is given with horizontal and vertical number values, like those in the mouse cursor commands.
Page 416 Warning! DO NOT open your device case! If you encounter a problem with your unit, call the PRC Service Department at 1-800-262-1990. If you are outside the U.S., call your local distributor. Do not attempt to open the case! APPENDIX L: TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 417: Appendix L: Troubleshooting
Warning! Caution There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type. Call the PRC Service Department before replacing the batteries (330-262-1990; 800-262-1990). Outside the United States, call your local distributor. Warning! Use only the battery charger that came with your device.
Page 418  Remember! You can always check the status of your batteries by looking at the bar graph next to the Battery icon in the Status Display Area. Check the removable battery by looking in the window on the battery door on the right side of the case. ...
Page 419 If you spill liquid or any runny substance on your device; if you're caught in a rain shower; or if the device is accidentally dropped in liquid, you must call the PRC Service Department . Tell them what happened. They may ask you to send in your device for servicing.
Page 420 Internal Computer Troubleshooting  Anti-Virus Software Information: If you intend to use the ECO's internal computer you will need to install anti-virus software . We have tested and recommend AVG anti-virus software as a free anti-virus software solution that will not impact the ECO's performance. You can download this software from the Web onto your USB flash drive.
Page 421 "Final-try" Reset Button If this does not fix the problem: Call the PRC Service Department at 800-262-1990.  Your ECO is locked up and you cannot use it: 1. Plug in the USB keyboard and mouse . On the keyboard, hold down the <CTRL>and<ALT>keys and press the <DELETE>...
Page 422 "Final-try" Reset Button If this does not fix the problem: Call the PRC Service Department at 800-262-1990.  You are using your ECO program and CORE vocabulary but you keep getting error beeps and/or things are not working correctly: You probably have a Windows program open and Output turned On.
Page 423  PRC SERVICE DISCLAIMER The PRC Service Department is not responsible for lost vocabulary on devices returned for service. Before you return a device to PRC for servicing, back up your vocabulary on a USB memory device APPENDIX L: TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 424: Appendix M: The Joystick Adapter
The schematic below shows you the adapter specifications. You can also call the PRC Service Department and ask about the availability of Joystick adapters, (800)-262-1990. J O Y S T I C K A D A P T E R C A B L E...
Page 425: Appendix N: Realspeak Speech Tips
™ Appendix N: RealSpeak Speech Tips  Note : RealSpeak, AT&T Natural Voices and Acapella speech use the Speech Application Program Interface (SAPI) and the following directions should work for all three synthesizers. You can change the pronunciation of words, alter the rate at which words are spoken in a sentence, add pauses to sentences and tell RealSpeak to spell words out rather than pronounce them.
Page 426 AMERICAN ENGLISH PHONEMES Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> f a ther 1 f aa - dh ax r c a t k ae t c u t k ah t d o g d ao g f ou l f aw l...
Page 427 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> j oy jh oy c ut k ah t l id l ih d m at m ae t n ow si ng s ih ng g ow t oy t oy...
Page 428 Below is a chart of various symbols (period, comma, punctuation, etc.) that can be used to guide pronunciation as you enter phonetic text. Symbol Meaning Phonetic Use Spoken as h eh - 1 l ow ! Syllable Hello! (Hyphen) boundary h eh - 1 l ow ! Sentence Hello!
Page 429 BRITISH ENGLISH PHONEMES Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> b ea t s1 b i t b i t s1 b ih t b e d s1 b eh d m a p s1 m ae p s1 g o p o t...
Page 430 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> th ere s1 dh eh + ax eh + ax or s1 dh ehx p oo r s1 p u + ax or u + ax or s1 p uax b ai t s1 b e + i t or...
Page 431 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> e at s1 gt i t f ine s1 f a + ih n th in s1 th ih n s in s1 s ih n sh ine s1 sh a + ih n v ine...
Page 432 Below is a chart of various symbols (period, comma, punctuation, etc.) that can be used to guide pronunciation as you enter phonetic text. Symbol Meaning Phonetic Use Spoken as h eh s1 l o _! Sentence Hello! (underscore exclamation ender mark) h eh s1 l o _&...
Page 433 AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH PHONEMES Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> b ea t s1 b i t b i t s1 b ih t b e d s1 b eh d m a p s1 m ae p s1 g o p o t...
Page 434 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> th ere s1 dh eh + ax eh + ax s1 dh ehx p oo r s1 p u + ax u + ax or s1 p uax s1 b e + i t e + i or ei bait s1 b ei t...
Page 435 Phoneme Example Phonetic Spelling Enter any phonetic word with this tag: <pron sym="phonetic text"/> p an s1 p ae n t an s1 t ae n c an s1 k ae n b oy s1 b ao + ih d ay s1 d e + IH g ot s1 g q t...
Page 436 so ng s1 s q ng ch ur ch s1 t + sh er t + sh t + sh j ungle s1 d + zh ah ng g ax l d + zh Below is a chart of various symbols (period, comma, punctuation, etc.) that can be used to guide pronunciation as you enter phonetic text.
Page 437 Producing a Long "A" in the Middle of a Sentence: Usually an "A" by itself in the middle of a sentence is pronounced as "uh," but there may be times when you want it to be pronounced as a long "A" ("ayee"). To achieve this, type in the capital letter "A"...
Page 438 Entering Math Problems For math problems to be pronounced correctly, you must space the numbers correctly. For example : 5 – 3 = 2 must be entered as: 5 –3 = 2 (5 space – no space 3 space = space 2) 4 + 5 = 9 is entered as 4 +5 = 9 (4 space + no space 5 space = space 9) With multiplication , use the "x"...
Page 439 Abbreviations The RealSpeak dictionary contains most common abbreviations. Some abbreviations can be spoken in more than one way, so RealSpeak looks for the context in which they are written. The abbreviation, "St." could be pronounced as Saint or Street . If "St." is followed by a capital letter, it is pronounced as Saint .
Page 440: Appendix O: Helpful Dectalk Speech Tips
Appendix O: Helpful DECtalk Speech Tips Sometimes a word has two different pronunciations. For instance, the word "record" can be pronounced as it is in this sentence, "We kept a RECord of how many people attended the museum opening." The word can also be pronounced as it is in this sentence, "Our speech teacher let us reCORD our voices on a tape recorder."...
Page 441 Words with Alternate Pronunciations abstract defect perfect segment abuse deliberate permit separate addict desert pervert subject advocate digest polish sublet affix discharge predicate subordinate alternate dove predominate suspect animate duplicate present syndicate annex elaborate proceed suspect appropriate estimate produce tear associate excuse progress...
Page 442 Abbreviations Recognized by DECtalk Speech Abbreviation Word all-in-1 All in one all-in-one All in one Apr. April Assoc. Associates Aug. August Avenue Ave. Avenue bldg. Building Blvd. Boulevard Chapter Chapter centimeters cms. centimeters Company "see-oh-dee" cont. continued Corp. corporation Ctr. center CTRL control...
Page 443 Abbreviation Word est. established ("eee ess tee") etc. et cetera ext. extension Feb. February fig. figure Flt. flight freight on board footnote Father Fri. Friday feet (not 'foot') Fort (not 'Foot') Gen. General grams Gov. Governor hrs. hours i.e. "eye ee" (not 'that is') Inc.
Page 444 Abbreviation Word recd. received Rep. Representative Rev. Reverend rsts "ris-tis" rsts/e "ris-tis-ee" Rte. route Sat. Saturday Sen. Senator Sep. September Sept. September square Senior Saint (when followed by a name) Street (when preceded by a name) Sun. Sunday Thu. Thursday Thurs.
Page 445 English Vowel Phonemes Phoneme Phoneme Symbol Example Symbol Example Vowels f a ther b i t b a t k i sses b u t b ea t b ou ght b oa t b ou t b oy a bou t b ir d b i te b oo k...
Page 446 English Consonant Phonemes Phoneme Phoneme Symbol Example Symbol Example Consonants b in p in ch in r ed d ebt s it th is sh in f in t est g ive th in h ead v est g in w est c at z oo...
Page 447 How DECtalk Speech Handles Numbers 1998 is a year. 1,998 is a big number. 1998 (no comma) is spoken as "nineteen-ninety-eight." 1,998 (with a comma) is spoken as "one-thousand-nine-hundred-and-ninety-eight." Any four- digit number is spoken as a year unless you add a comma after the first digit. Commas are not necessary if a number contains more than four digits (e.g., 10,375).
Page 448: Appendix P: Setting Up The Eco For Wi-Fi
 IMPORTANT NOTE : PRC is not responsible for the set-up of your wireless network.  If you ordered the ECO2 Wi-Fi capability at the time you purchased your device, follow the directions below.  If you ordered the ECO2 Wi-Fi capability after you purchased your device : Follow the directions below.
Page 449 Select the Wi-Fi icon 8. Tap on or point to the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar at the top right of your display screen. APPENDIX P: SETTING UP WIFI ECO Manual...
Page 450 You will see a list of available networks to connect to and their signal strength. 10. Select the network you want to connect to. 11. Select Connect . Follow the directions on your display. You may have to enter a network key or password. When you see that you are connected, exit the menu and go to the internet to test the connection.
Page 451  Note : With a Card Express or a Wi-FiUSB, you will no longer be using the ECO's Wi-Fi software. You will be using third party software. PRC is not responsible for problems you might encounter with third party software Install the Card Express or the Wi-Fi USB according to their manufacturer's directions.
Page 452 Look for the Card Express or USB manufacturer's Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar at the top right of your display screen. When you find the Wi-Fi icon, tap or point to it to select it. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. ...
Page 454: Index
Index INDEX ECO Manual...
Page 456: Index
Index 1-Switch Scanning Methods, 55 2-Switch Scanning, 59 Auto, 55 Choose Different, 52 Column/Row, 56 Headpointer, 50 Hold, 55 Headpointing Options, 65 Linear, 55 Headpointing/Joystick, 63 Quarter Row/Column, 56 Joystick, 51 Row/Column, 56 Joystick Options, 63 Step, 55 Mouse/Trackball/USB Joystick Options, 68 1-Switch Scanning Options Touch, 50 Acceptance Time, 57...
Page 457 ™ Appendix F: RealSpeak Speech Tips, 440 Removable, 28, 238 Appendix G, Vocabulary Builder Menu, 369 Status, 237 Appendix H, Mid-Sequence Category, 392 Status Display Area, 26 Appendix I, Using the LAM, 394 Storing the ECO, 418 Appendix J, All Tools List, 397 Swap, 28, 238 Appendix K, IBM and Macintosh Computer Troubleshooting, 418...
Page 458 Add incoming number to Contacts, 270 Computer Commands, IBM, 409 Adjust caller/listener volume, 278 Computer Commands, Mac, 409 Answer call, 268 Computer Speech, 76, 113 Auto delete text message, 274 Acapela, 113 Beep output, 265 AT&T Naural Voices, 113 Bluetooth, 260 DECtalk, 113 Configure, 263 RealSpeak, 113...
Page 459 All Vocabulary, 234 Word Prediction, 88, 408 Computer Speech Message, 127 Combined, 94 Core, 400 Dictionary Words, 225 Add Word, 95 Dynamic Activity Link, 180 PRC, 94 Key Contents, 197 WordQ, 94 Macros, 204 Dictionary Notebook, 212 Speech, 399 Recorded Message, 121...
Page 460 File Organizer, 249, 288, 400 Change All Occurrences, 205 Files Delete, 399 Copy, 249, 288 Import, 242, 246 Delete, 249, 288 Load from File, 243 Move, 249, 288 Minspeak, 34 Find keys, 33 Prediction, 35 First categories, 73 Restore Original, 196 Frequency, Word Prediction, 97 Icon Display Area, 21 Front Panel Keys...
Page 461 USB, 63 Serial Macro Tool, 204 Joystick Options, 63 Store, 201 Acceptance Time, 64 Magnification, 319 Activation Delay, 65 Area, 54, 57, 60, 63, 65, 68, 319 Auto Repeat, 64 Factor, 54, 57, 60, 63, 65, 68, 319 Auto Scan, 64 Window clicks, 54, 57, 60, 63, 65, 68 Hold, 64 Windows Clicks, 319...
Page 462 Transfer Memory, 152, 240, 407 Play File, 285, 402 User Area, 44, 189 Play Playlist, 285, 402 Word Prediction, 88, 408 Play/Pause, 285 Microphone, External, 20 Playlists, 284 Mid-sequence categories, 73 Previous, 286, 402 Mid-Sequence Category, 392, 393, 401 Stop, 286, 402 Appendix H, 392 Store Sound Files On Overlay, 286 Mini-menu, 43...
Page 463 Character Pacing, 83 English Vowel, 446 Destination RealSpeak Internal/External, 83 Australian English, 434 Host Computer Type, 83 British English, 427, 430 Keyboard layout, 83 Picture Prediction, 73, 178, 182, 185, 186 Mode Pitch Range, 78 Immediate/Delayed, 83 Play Drive, 285 On/Off, 82 Play File, 285 Output Macro tool, 335...
Page 464 Teach Signals, 294 Row/Column, 56, 59 X-10, 306 Selection Type, 61 Rename Notebook, 215 Speed, 57, 61 Rename User Area, 47 Step, 55, 59 Reset Button, 17, 20 Use Screen as Switch, 58 Reset Factory Defaults, 235 Scanning Block Within Blocks, 345 Restart Windows, 236 Scenes Restore Disk, v...
Page 465 Speak when spelling, 74 Template Speak Word, 406 Create Page from, 138 Speaker Volume, 38 Set Activity, Set Page, 135 Speaker Volume Down, 38, 406 Template, Set Activity, 175 Speaker Volume Up, 38, 406 Template, Set Page, 150 Speech, 22 Text &...
Page 466 Erase Core, 81 Vocabulary Builder Delete a Word, 95 Available Word Lists, 385 WordQ, 88 Vocabulary Builder Menu PRC, 94 Appendix G, 369 Review, 95 Options, brief explanations, 389 Review to Display, 97 Vocabulary Masking on the Fly Review to Display and Speaker, 98...