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Summary of Contents for Allora 2

  • Page 1 Allora Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.6 Arrow key (down)................18 7.1 Replace the battery of the Allora ............25 5.7 Arrow key (left) ................... 18 7.2 Replacement of the battery of the 2nd display ........26 5.8 Arrow key (right)................. 18 5.9 Validation key ..................18 8 - Allora applications 27 5.10 Clear of ignore key................
  • Page 4 10.4.4 Prediction font ..................47 8.5.5 Receiving text messages ................35 10.5 Second display ................... 47 9 - How to operate the Allora with switches. 37 10.5.1 Text ......................47 10.5.2 Text while typing..................47 9.1 Using one switch .................. 37 10.5.3 Capitals only .....................
  • Page 5 10.9.11 Fn+Star....................54 10.10 Tools Menu..................54 10.11 Backup/restore ................. 54 10.11.1 Create full backup ................... 55 10.11.2 Restore backup ..................55 10.11.3 Install update................... 55 10.11.4 Create data backup ................. 55 10.11.5 Restore data backup................55 10.11.6 Restore factory defaults................55...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    A detachable, high contrast second display allows the communication partner(s) to visually follow the message that is written. It is advisable to clean the Allora regularly to minimize the spread of germs. The keyboard in particular needs the most attention, as this is a gathering place for germs.

  • Page 8: The Carrying Bag

    If you attach the carrying strap to opposite corners of the bag you can carry the unit while it remains well positioned. Always ensure that the carrying bag is closed so that the Allora cannot fall out of its carrying bag.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Allora. If you are not using the device for an extended period of time, store the Allora with a charged battery, ensuring that the unit is switched off. (press on the on/ off button for 5 seconds).

  • Page 11: How To Switch On/Off The Allora

    Briefly pressing the on/off key again will put the Allora in standby mode. The on/ off indicator now lights up every 4 seconds. In this state the power consumption of the Allora is minimal. Briefly press any key to wake up the Allora from its standby mode.

  • Page 13: 1St And 2Nd Display

    This screen also shows you the word or sentence prediction. To The third part of the screen, on the right hand side, shows the main state the right of the screen the state parameters are shown. On the front of the Allora parameters of the Allora.
  • Page 14 2nd screen to the Allora during the start up procedure. You should wait to do this until the device is completely started up. On this screen you have the option to show 1, 2 or 3 text lines. This will also determine the size of the characters. Choosing 1 text line results in bigger characters, but fewer characters will be shown at one time.
  • Page 15 10 feet between the 2nd display and the Allora. To put the 2nd display back in the Allora: Take the display and push it with its feet up into the compartment of the Allora as shown in the following picture. The...

  • Page 17: The Keyboard

    5 - The keyboard The Allora has a waterproof rubber keypad with keys which are the same size as on a normal keyboard. The keyboard contains the full alphabet, the numbers, frequently used special characters (shown in blue), a function key Fn, one Shift key, an Enter key and a number of control keys.

  • Page 18: Function Key

    Go to the Allora settings menu. Switch between sound from the 2nd display or from the Allora (only when 2nd display is disconnected). This setting is stored until it Mute/unmute the sound.

  • Page 19: Mute/Unmute Key

    . You until it is changed again can also use the following combinations as locations to save a message: Show the Allora battery status, the 2nd display status and the version of the firmware. • Fn + figure or character, •...

  • Page 20: Arrow Key (Down)

    5.11 Application key 5.7 Arrow key (left) Press the 'application' key to show a list the available applications of the Allora. Move the cursor one position to the left. Depending on the provided options and user rights the applications can be: •...

  • Page 21: Favorite Key

    5.13 On/Off key + figure 1..5 to pronounce the corresponding word predictions. For more information on how to switch the Allora on or off see “How to switch on/off the Allora” on page 9. to get the last erased message back.

  • Page 23: Connectors And Indicators

    Allora 2 6 - Connectors and indicators 6.1 Front However, the Allora can be in a sleep state (standby mode). In that case the on/ off indicator lights up every 4 seconds indicating its readiness to communicate 6.1.1 Microphone when you need it.

  • Page 24: Infrared Window

    Press the on/off key to restart the Allora. 6.2.2 Switch 2 Use this input to connect switch 2 to the Allora in order to control the unit with a two switch scanning algorithm. 6.2.3 USB port This USB port is used to exchange notes or backup and restore data via a USB memory stick.

  • Page 25: The 2Nd Display

    However, you can choose to only show the complete message when the message is pronounced. You can choose between 1, 2 or 3 text lines. When using 1 text line the displayed characters are larger. However, at the same time fewer characters can be shown at once.

  • Page 26: On/Off

    Allora. As soon as the 2nd display is switched on, a wireless connection between the Allora and the 2nd display will be established. This can take a few moments. You will hear a beep as soon as the connection is established. Also, on the 2nd display a symbol will appear shortly to acknowledge the connection.

  • Page 27: Batteries

    Make sure that the Allora is not connected to the mains. power adaptor other than the one that comes with the Allora. Put the Allora with the screen down on a soft surface so that the screen cannot You can continue to use the Allora during charging, although in these be not damaged.

  • Page 28: Replacement Of The Battery Of The 2Nd Display

    Allora 2 7.2 Replacement of the battery of the 2nd display Contact your supplier to replace the battery of the 2nd display,. Don’t throw the replaced battery away, but follow the disposal guidelines for local recycling. Alternatively, return the battery to the supplier of your device.

  • Page 29: Allora Applications

    Use the key combination to increase the character size. The basic application of the Allora is to write and pronounce messages in a face You do not have to remove the message to write a new message. You can keep to face situation.

  • Page 30: How To Save Messages

    Allora 2 You can change between word prediction, sentence prediction and no prediction 2. Save messages ‘under a key’ with the key combination First press the key to clear all messages. Then write your message and press the Message key twice, followed by a character or a figure.

  • Page 31: Making Recordings

    The Allora has a built-in microphone that allows you to easily record voice messages. You can use the Allora to make notes. Notes can be stored on the device or on a USB stick in order to transfer them to a computer. Equally you can prepare notes or conversations on a computer and transfer them to the Allora.

  • Page 32: Save Note

    Choose this option to delete a note from the internal memory of the Allora. A list Choose this option to open a note that is saved on the Allora. A list of saved of saved notes will be displayed on the screen. Use the arrow keys notes will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 33: Environmental Control (Optional)

    Place the remote control of the device that you want to learn an infrared code from, at about 2 inches from the purple window and press the key on the remote control of the command that you want to learn. Hold this key until the Allora indicates for you to release it.

  • Page 34: Transmitting Infrared Codes

    1. Send 8.5.1 Installing the SIM card 2. Learn The SIM card is a small chip card you need to put into the Allora in order to be 3. Backup (via USB) able to use the GSM module. 4. Restore (via USB) Press 1 to select Send.

  • Page 35: Enter The Pin Code

    Once the PIN code is entered correctly you are ready to set up a connection with a telecom provider. Once the SIM card is installed you can enter the PIN code. Press Fn to enter into the settings of the Allora. Press Fn to enter into the settings of the Allora.

  • Page 36: How To Send A Text Message

    Use the arrow keys to navigate to the item Mobile phone and press Enter. You have now entered the settings menu of the mobile phone module of the Allora. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the item (Re)connect and press Enter.

  • Page 37: Receiving Text Messages

    Allora 2 An empty screen will appear for you to write your text message. In the status part of the display an (S) icon reminds you that you’re are in the text message To read a new message press the Application key and choose 'Read mode.
  • Page 38 The text messages will be stored on the SIM card and in the internal memory of the Allora. The SIM card will hold the five most recent messages, all other mes- sages are stored in the internal memory of the Allora.

  • Page 39: How To Operate The Allora With Switches

    9 - How to operate the Allora with switches. 9.1 Using one switch. The Allora can also be operated with 1 or 2 switches. The Allora will then show on screen characters and features that you may need to form a message. When the character or the sequence of characters in which the character that you need appears, press the switch to make the selection.

  • Page 40: Two Switch Access

    Qwerty, although you can also use a different algorithm: The Allora can add a little sound every time it shows the next character or row of Alphabet. This algorithm will not scan through the rows of the keyboard but uses characters.
  • Page 41 The parameter Delay after selection will set that delay time. The Allora can add a little sound every time it shows the next character or row of characters. This can help keep up with the rhythm. Sound on/off will add or omit the sound with each step that is made.

  • Page 43: Overview Of The Menu And Different Settings

    10 - Overview of the menu and different settings Press the key combination to open the settings menu of the Allora. The following list appears on the screen: You can leave the settings menu at any time by pressing on the Application key...

  • Page 44: Speech

    Allora 2 To return to the Communication application and apply changes. 10.1 Speech The following overview explains the different parameters:: 10.1.1 Language Choose between the different languages that are available on your Press the key combination to show the settings menu, choose Allora.

  • Page 45: General Volume

    10.1.7 Word echo Then rewrite the word in such a way that it results in a better pronunciation. When this parameter is set, the Allora pronounces each word that is typed (after a space has been selected). 10.1.8 Enter echo A typed message will be pronounced at the moment that you press the Enter key .

  • Page 46: Remove Pronunciation

    Enter key 10.2.1 Type This parameter determines the keyboard layout. Change this parameter only if the keyboard does not match the keyboard of your Allora. Press to delete it from the dictionary or to discard.

  • Page 47: Acceptance Delay

    . The following list appears on the screen: sequences will be shown automatically at a set rhythm (the Step time). When using 2 switches this parameter should be set to Tap switch. This means that the Allora will show the next sequences when you activate switch 1.

  • Page 48: Step Time

    This can help keep up with the rhythm. 10.4.1 Brightness Set the brightness of the first display to 1, 2 or 3 to get brighter characters. Note that a higher brightness will result in more power consumption and reduced...

  • Page 49: Capitals Only

    Allora 2 10.4.2 Capitals only Use the arrow keys to choose a parameter. When this parameter is set, the Allora will write only in capitals on the 1st display. Use the arrow keys to change the value of a parameter.

  • Page 50: Lines

    Allora 2 10.5.4 Lines This parameter specifies how many text lines the 2nd display will support. You can choose between 1, 2 or 3 lines. The more text lines you choose, the smaller the characters will be. 10.5.5 Audio The second display has small speakers. These speakers normally become active Use the arrow keys to choose a parameter.

  • Page 51: Add Word

    ‘Off’ means that no new words should be added to the database ‘Words’ means that the Allora automatically adds the words you are typing to the database. If the word already exists then its frequency (the probability that the word is typed) will be adapted.

  • Page 52: Punctuation Adjustment

    Use the key combination to hear the date. The date will also be displayed on the screen. 10.7.2 Change time Press the enter key , and specify the hour. Confirm with the Validate discard with . Follow the same procedure to Specify the minutes.

  • Page 53: Mobile Phone

    10.8.2 SMS sound Choose the sound (1 to 3) that you want to hear when a message has been If your Allora is equipped with a GSM module you can initialize the unit with received. these settings. Note that the module only supports sending and receiving text messages.

  • Page 54: General

    The general settings specify the menu language, power management, favorite This parameter allows you to set the language of the menu. applications… 10.9.2 Specify menu password Set a password to prevent unauthorized access to the settings menu. If a Press the key combination...

  • Page 55: Standby After

    10.9.3 Standby after 10.9.6 Abbreviations If not used for a certain period of time, the Allora automatically switches to a Set this parameter on to automatically expand abbreviations that have been mode in which the power consumption drops significantly in order to preserve stored.

  • Page 56: Shift Star

    The Allora supports a variety of applications. The main application is communication, but you can also make sound recordings or take notes. Your Allora can also have extra applications when it is equipped with the IR module 10.11 Backup/restore for environmental control and/or with the GSM module to send and receive SMS messages.

  • Page 57: Create Full Backup

    Allora. the screen: 10.11.4 Create data backup This will only store the Allora data - such as recordings, stored Messages and IR codes - on a USB memory stick. Ensure that a memory USB stick is connected to the Allora.