IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT PRENTKE ROMICH COMPANY FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).
Using an External Computer ................12 PRC Bluetooth Wireless Adapter ............12 USB Cable .................... 13 Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi) ............. 14 Windows Power Management ............... 17 Troubleshooting ....................19 Battery Troubleshooting ..............19 General Problem Troubleshooting ............. 19 vi Accent 1000 Hardware...
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NuVoice/Windows™ Troubleshooting ..........20 Restoring Windows ................21 Storing Your Device ................25 Device Disposal; Battery Disposal ............26 Cleaning and Disinfecting ..............26 Contents vii Accent 1000 Hardware...
Status Display Area when your device is turned on. You can also download the latest version of the NuVoice Software Manual to your computer from the PRC web site: www.prentrom.com. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 1 Accent 1000 Hardware...
Front of Device ON/OFF Button (on Camera top of device) Handle Stand Arrows used in Windows TOOLS/HOME button On/Off indicator Display Battery Charging Screen Indicator 2 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
When your device is On, this LED is lit. Battery Indicator LED When the charger is plugged in the LED is lit. Arrow Keys Use these keys if you have an integrated device and are in a Windows application. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 3 Accent 1000 Hardware...
Be careful to avoid splintered glass. Cleaning and Disinfecting in the Troubleshooting section of this manual for more information about the touch screen. 4 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
FIRMLY. FIRMLY. Switch A USB Port Switch B USB Port Battery Charger Carry Strap Holder Carry Strap Holder Mini USB Port Install optional mounting (Use to connect to plate here external computer) Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 5 Accent 1000 Hardware...
The best practice is to plug in your battery charger any time the Low Battery LED comes on, and every night when you go to bed. The Status Area on your display and the Battery Menu in the MAINTENANCE MENU are places to check for battery information. 6 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
Headphone Connector Plug headphones in here. Carry Strap Holders There are carry strap holders on the top and bottom of your device. See Carry Strap Holders for directions to install the carry strap. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 7 Accent 1000 Hardware...
Wheelchair Mounting Plate Installation To Install the Mounting Plate Note: The pictures below show an Accent 700. The directions for the Accent 1000 are exactly the same. Place your device face down on a flat surface. Be careful not to scratch your display.
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Place the mounting plate over the the three holes. Attach the mounting plate to the module using the screws that came in the bag with the mounting plate. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 9 Accent 1000 Hardware...
Place device face down. Pull both sides of the standle out from the case and move the standle up or down a notch at a time until you achieve the position you want. Push in firmly on the sides of the handle-stand to lock your position. 10 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
For your convenience, there are two strap holders on the bottom and the top of your device. Disconnet the connector loop from the strap. Thread the loop through the carry strap holder. Pull the connector through the loop. Snap the connector into the strap. Repeat for other side. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 11 Accent 1000 Hardware...
The LED on the adapter will begin to blink. When you see a solid light, the adapter has paired with your device and computer. This can take up to 20-30 seconds. In the Status Box in the OUTPUT MENU you will see, “Paired, Connected”. 12 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
Set Output Destination to EXTERNAL. Set Output Method to USB. Set Host Computer to the type of computer you are using: IBM (PC) or Mac. Select OK to exit the menu. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 13 Accent 1000 Hardware...
Select the MAINTENANCE MENU key from the Toolbox. Select the Hardware Diagnostics key. Select the Network Setup key. You see a screen similar to the one below. Select the Connect or disconnect link. 14 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
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You see a list of available networks to connect to and their signal strength. If you are at home, your home network should be visible. If you are at school or work, you will probably see more networks to choose from. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 15 Accent 1000 Hardware...
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Exit the menu and go to the Internet to test the connection. The Internet Explorer icon on your Windows display screen. Most MAPS also have the Internet Explorer icon on the Computer Pages. 16 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
This gives you a way to restart Windows without having to go to the Windows Start menu. You should rarely have to use this. The following options help your device conserve battery power. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 17 Accent 1000 Hardware...
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I/O button to turn your device back on. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are not able to press the ON/OFF button, set Auto Sleep to OFF so that your device never goes to sleep. 18 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
If you are using your device in a room that has high-efficiency fluorescent lighting, the infrared, including headpointing, computer access, remote control commands, etc., may not work. Turn the lights off and the IR will work fine. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 19 Accent 1000 Hardware...
When the device has shut down, wait a few seconds. Then firmly press and release the ON/OFF button again. Your device should start up. If your device is now working, go to your MAP and try to communicate with it. 20 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
IMPORTANT NOTE: Parts of the following directions require the use of a USB mouse as well as a USB keyboard If you do not have, or cannot borrow or buy a USB mouse, you will have to send Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 21 Accent 1000 Hardware...
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Call 800-262-1984. Outside the U.S., call your distributor. When the Restore is Successful Plug a USB keyboard into a USB connector on your device. 22 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
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During the Restore process you will lose your internet connection. You must re-install your internet connection in order to use the internet. If you have forgotten what you did, or if you never had Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 23 Accent 1000 Hardware...
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You will have to speak into the phone and type onto the display screen. Position your device near your phone. Select Phone from the Activate Windows option in the MAINTENANCE MENU. Select your location. 24 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
You can always check the status of your charge by looking at the bar graph next to the Battery icon in the Status Display Area. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 25 Accent 1000 Hardware...
The best practice for regular cleaning is to dry accessories by hand, lay them on a dry towel and let them air dry for about 5 minutes or so before placing them back on your device. Disinfecting 26 Accent™1000 Hardware Manual Accent 1000 Hardware...
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Try using the device. If it does not work, you must call the PRC Service Department. Tell them what happened. They may ask you to send in your device for servicing. Accent™1000 Hardware Manual 27 Accent 1000 Hardware...
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