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Zyteq Allora 2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Allora manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Allora 2 Table of contents 1 - Introduction 5 6.1 Front ..................... 21 6.1.1 Microphone....................21 1.1 Cleaning instructions ................5 6.1.2 Battery charge indicator ................21 1.2 The carrying bag..................5 6.1.3 On/off indicator ................... 21 6.1.4 Infrared window..................22 2 - Safety precautions 7 6.2 Side......................
  • Page 4 Allora 2 8.3.6 Delete note....................30 10.3.4 Step time ....................46 8.4 Environmental control (optional)............31 10.3.5 Leave row....................46 10.3.6 Pause scanning ..................46 8.4.1 How to record the infrared codes..............31 10.3.7 Delay after selection ................. 46 8.4.2 Transmitting infrared codes................. 32 10.3.8 Sound .......................
  • Page 5 Allora 2 10.9.4 Shutdown after..................53 10.9.5 Status bar....................53 10.9.6 Abbreviations .....................53 10.9.7 Recording with noise filter ................. 53 10.9.8 Read Stored msg ..................53 10.9.9 Star ......................53 10.9.10 Shift Star ....................54 10.9.11 Fn+Star....................54 10.10 Tools Menu..................54 10.11 Backup/restore .................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Allora 2 1 - Introduction The Allora is a very easy to use text input based communication aid. Any The Allora is easy to operate but with extended features to support the message written on Allora’s keyboard will be pronounced with a high quality communication.
  • Page 8 Allora 2 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. Use a dry or slightly moistened cloth to clean the carrying case. You can also use...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Allora 2 2 - Safety precautions Due to its light weight, the Allora is portable and appropriate for mobile use. However, we advise that the Allora is always carried using both the case and the carrying strap.That way, you avoid the unit from falling to the ground and possibly get damaged.

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

    Allora 2 3 - How to switch on/off the Allora 3.1 Reset Press the on/off key briefly to turn on the Allora. This key can be found If the Allora becomes inactive (e.g. because of an electro static discharge on a in the top right corner of the keyboard.

  • Page 13: 1St And 2Nd Display

    Allora 2 4 - 1st and 2nd display The Allora has two graphic displays allowing the display of different sized word prediction, sentence prediction or no predictions by pressing the key characters. combination The first and largest display, above the keyboard, displays the messages that you are typing.
  • Page 14 Allora 2 To disconnect the 2nd display from the Allora, push the lever behind the display away from the display and take the display it out of its compartment. The second and smaller display on the front side of the Allora, displays the message that you are writing.
  • Page 15 Allora 2 The second screen can be carried with a lanyard or it can be placed on a table standing up on its two feet. These feet will also make sure that the second screen is slightly sloping back and that the sound easily projects to the listener.

  • Page 17: The Keyboard

    Allora 2 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

    Allora 2 Table 1: Function Key Combination 5.1 Function key Add the message to the sentence prediction The function key Fn is always used in combination with another key. For list. example, press the function key and then press the digit key 1 to display the exclamation mark.

  • Page 19: Sound Key

    Allora 2 Table 1: Function Key Combination want to save the message. Then press 'confirm' or 'ignore' . You can also use the following combinations as locations to save a message: Switch between word prediction, sentence prediction and no prediction. This setting is stored until it is changed again •...

  • Page 20: Arrow Key (Left)

    Allora 2 • Recording: to make a sound recording 5.7 Arrow key (left) • IR environmental control • Address book (option) Move the cursor one position to the left. • Notes: to make notes • Communication: basic application 5.8 Arrow key (right) When you are not in the communication favorite application (you are using Move the cursor one position to the right.

  • Page 21: Enter Key

    Allora 2 5.15 Enter key Press the 'Enter' key to start a new line, or message. When the speech parameter ‘Enter echo’ is on (default setting) the message will also be pronounced. 5.16 Shift key Press the ‘Shift’ key to put the character in capitals. You don’t have to hold the Shift key.

  • 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

    Allora 2 6.1.4 Infrared window 6.2.4 Headphone This infrared window is used for learning infrared codes. Keep the remote control of the device that you wish to learn a command from, at a distance of This is the input to connect a headphone.

  • Page 25: The 2Nd Display

    Allora 2 6.4 The 2nd display The Allora has a second display showing the message that you are writing. 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.

  • Page 26: On/Off

    Allora 2 6.4.3 Volume up This button is used to increase the volume of the 2nd display. This will also change the volume setting on the Allora. The volume level is shown on the screen. 6.4.4 Volume down This button is used to decrease the volume of the 2nd display. This will also change the volume setting on the Allora.

  • Page 27: Batteries

    Allora 2 7 - Batteries 7.1 Replace the battery of the Allora The Allora has an internal Li-ion battery. When a new battery is fully charged the Allora can produce 10 hours of continuous sound and speech. The battery The battery is located behind the battery cover of the Allora. The battery cover is capacity, coupled with the power saving routines of the device should be fixed by special screws.

  • 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

    Allora 2 8 - Allora applications To form numbers, press and hold the figure keys a bit longer until they appear on the screen. The Allora supports different applications. Depending on the provided options and user rights the applications can be: Press the Enter key to type a new line and to pronounce the message.

  • 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

    Allora 2 3. Use an abbreviation as a message. 4. Release the key to stop the recording. You can also replace your message with an abbreviation. The abbreviation expansion of the Allora will then expand your abbreviation into the full sentence as soon as you type a space.

  • Page 32: Save Note

    Allora 2 the previous sentence will automatically be pronounced. You can avoid this by 8.3.4 Save note (USB) deactivating the Enter echo in the speech settings or you can mute the Allora Choose this option if you would like to save the note on a USB memory stick. You will be asked to give the note a name.

  • Page 33: Environmental Control (Optional)

    Allora 2 8.4 Environmental control (optional) 3. Backup (via USB) 4. Restore (via USB) If your Allora is equipped with an ECU (Environment Control Unit) then you can use the Allora to transmit infrared codes to control other devices eg a television, CD-player or even lights, doors and windows.

  • Page 34: Transmitting Infrared Codes

    Allora 2 8.5 Send and receive text messages 8.4.2 Transmitting infrared codes. The Allora can be equipped with a GSM module allowing you to transmit and Press the Application key to display the available applications. Choose receive text messages from another person. If your Allora is equipped with this Environmental control and press the Enter key.

  • Page 35: Enter The Pin Code

    Allora 2 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 Pin code and press Enter.

  • Page 36: How To Send A Text Message

    Allora 2 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 Allora 2 (press number key 1=Reply) or to delete the message (press number key 2= Remove) or to read it outloud (press number key 3= Read). The text messages will be stored on the SIM card and in the internal memory of the Allora.

  • Page 39: How To Operate The Allora With Switches

    Allora 2 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

    Allora 2 Pause scanning sets the number of sequences that the Allora will run before it will stop the algorithm, considering that there was no switch activity during that interval. Pressing the switch will automatically restart the scanning. After selecting a particular character or a certain feature, you can choose to postpone making a next selection.
  • Page 41 Allora 2 If you make a mistake and, for example, select a row of characters in which the character that you need is not appearing, then you can wait until the Allora has stepped through this row a number of times to finally leave that ‘wrong’ row.

  • Page 43: Overview Of The Menu And Different Settings

    Allora 2 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

    Allora 2 10.1.5 General Volume 10.1.9 Add pronunciation This is the volume setting of the Allora. This parameter can also be In case a particular word is not pronounced correctly, you can add it to a pronunciation dictionary in the Allora.

  • Page 46: Remove Pronunciation

    Allora 2 10.1.10 Remove pronunciation Press to leave a submenu. Press to get the list of words in the pronunciation dictionary. Use the The following overview explains the different parameters:: arrow keys to select a word and press the Enter key 10.2.1 Type...

  • Page 47: Acceptance Delay

    Allora 2 10.2.5 Acceptance delay Use the arrow keys to change the value of a parameter. To prevent accidental key strokes, for example as a result of a tremor, you can set this parameter to specify how long a key must Press to open a submenu, if available.

  • Page 48: Step Time

    Allora 2 10.4 Display 10.3.4 Step time The ’Step time’ defines the speed or rhythm used by the Allora to step through the different sequences. Press the key combination to show the settings menu, choose 10.3.5 Leave row Display and press .

  • 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

    Allora 2 10.6.2 Add word Select this parameter to add a new word to the prediction database. Press the 10.6.4 Auto learn This parameter determines whether or not the Allora automatically adds new Enter key . The following window will appear on your screen: words to the word predictions database.

  • Page 52: Punctuation Adjustment

    Allora 2 10.6.7 Punctuation adjustment The following overview explains the different parameters: When this parameter is set, a space will automatically be added after a 10.7.1 Change date punctuation mark. Press the enter key , and specify the year. Confirm with the Validate 10.7 Date/time...

  • Page 53: Mobile Phone

    Allora 2 10.8 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.

  • Page 54: General

    Allora 2 10.9 General The following overview explains the different parameters: 10.9.1 Menu language 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.

  • Page 55: Standby After

    Allora 2 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

    Allora 2 10.9.10 Shift Star Similar to the Star key, the key combination can also be linked to one of your favorite applications. 10.9.11 Fn+Star Use the arrow keys to choose a parameter. Similar to the Star key, the key combination...

  • Page 57: Create Full Backup

    Allora 2 10.11.3 Install update Press the key combination to show the settings menu, choose If a new version of the Allora application software becomes available then you can copy it first on a memory stick and then install it using Install update on the Backup/restore and press .

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