Summary of Contents for Prentke Romich Company Vantage Lite
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The Vantage Lite has had a facelift. The Easy Start guide and the Operator’s Manual have not. To learn what’s new and to use your VTL effectively, read the information in this addendum. PRC • NEW IN THE VANTAGE LITE • (800) 262-1984 16095v1.00...
New Hardware ....................19 The Colour Frame .......................... 20 Screen Protector, Keyguard, Touchguide ..................23 The Screen Protector ........................24 The Keyguard Frame ........................27 The Keyguard ..........................29 The Touchguide ..........................32 Cleaning your Device ........................35 New in the Vantage Lite...
Plug the other end of the battery cable into a working wall outlet. Press the ON/OFF button on the top front of the case. Your Vantage Lite will boot up. New in Vantage Lite...
When you plug in your charger, the LED will eventually go out and the Battery Charging LED will begin to flash. When the battery is low, your device will not allow you to store. Always plug in the charger. New in Vantage Lite...
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The TOOLS Key IMPORTANT NOTE: if you have used a Vantage+ or an earlier Vantage Lite, this TOOLS key replaces the User Programmable Keys that were on the front of the case on those devices. Select the TOOLS key once to see the TOOLS menu.
You can open the Toolbox by selecting the TOOLBOX key To open the Toolbox automatically, select the TOOLS key twice. All of the TOOLS menu keys can be re-programmed with any Tool you want. See Modify User Keys in this Addendum to learn how. New in Vantage Lite...
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Text Display Area. VOCABULARY MASKING ON THE FLY This allows you to mask or unmask keys on Unity MAPs that use two or more icons for sequencing. New in Vantage Lite...
The TOOLS menu contains several keys that have been pre-programmed with a few of the most often-used Tools. You can open the Toolbox by selecting the TOOLBOX key To open the Toolbox automatically, select the TOOLS key twice. New in Vantage Lite...
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This allows you to store and modify vocabulary. Go to the Page that you want, select the SETUP key, select the key you want to change and follow the directions in the Text Display Area. Many Pages in Essence already have a SETUP key stored on them. New in Vantage Lite...
Now you change the key’s Icon, Label and/or Key Colour if you want to. When you are finished, select OK to save your work and exit the menu. If you make a mistake, select Clear Key Contents and start over. New in Vantage Lite...
You can completely lock the ON/OFF and TOOLS keys on the front of the case. When you press them, they will do nothing. Their LEDs will not light and the yellow warning box that tells you the system is locked will not appear on the screen. New in Vantage Lite...
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On the back of the Vantage Lite there is a Temporary Unlock button. This is in the lower right corner as you look at it from the back or the lower left corner if you hold the Vantage Lite so that the touch screen is facing you.
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You just see the System Locked warning box. To use the front panel keys as you normally would, you must turn System Lock OFF in the System Lock Settings menu. New in Vantage Lite...
Once you select a Lesson, your device will automatically turn on just the vocabulary needed for that Lesson. By downloading the matching Cheat Sheets and Lesson Plans from the AAC Language Lab, you have all you need to begin teaching. New in Vantage Lite...
These sets were developed by Gail Van Tatenhove, M.S., CCC-SLP, to support transitioning from ® a PIXON Board to the Unity® MAP and to support teaching Unity® based on the PIXON® Language and Learning Activity Notebook. New in Vantage Lite...
The Colour Frame To Add a Colour Frame Your new Vantage Lite comes with several different colour frames. You can change the band of colour around your device by exchanging colour frames. Place the top of the colour frame into the groove on the top of your device.
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The frame is made to fit snugly on your device. If you see a gap between the frame and your device, press a midpoint or a corner on the frame to make sure it is latched to the device. New in Vantage Lite...
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Put your finger in one of the slots above the strap holder on the bottom of the device. Pull up. This will take some force. When the colour frame comes loose, continue to unsnap and pull it from your device. New in Vantage Lite...
This is a thin, flexible piece of plastic that fits over your display. The small holes help guide your finger along to the key you want. To use a Touchguide, you must also install the Keyguard Frame. The next few pages explain how to install these options on your device. New in Vantage Lite...
™ Note: The pictures below show a PRC ECO device, but the instructions are exactly the same for the Vantage Lite. Add a Screen Protector Turn your device OFF and lay it flat on a table. Note: If your display screen is dirty, clean it first, with a glass cleaner, a flat screen TV or computer screen cleaner, or with rubbing alcohol.
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The mist on your display should allow you to slide the Screen Protector around until you have it positioned so it covers your display from corner to corner. Place protector on display and move into position New in Vantage Lite...
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Carefully peel back one of the corners of the Screen Protector and then gently pull it off your display screen. To Clean/Disinfect the Screen Protector Turn your device OFF. If the Screen Protector is extremely dirty, just remove it and follow the directions above to place a new protector on the display. New in Vantage Lite...
To install the keyguard frame, remove the handle on your device. Use a flathead screwdriver to unscrew the two handle screws. Remove the handle and place it nearby. Note: The handle screws will remain in the handle. New in Vantage Lite...
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This came in the box with your device. Place these screws in the holes where the handle goes and tighten the screws. Remove the Keyguard Frame Remove the handle and lift the keyguard off your device case. New in Vantage Lite...
The Keyguard Add a Keyguard Insert Keyguard tab into slot on Keyguard Frame. Insert one of the Keyguard tabs into the slot for it on the Keyguard Frame. New in Vantage Lite...
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Carefully slip the opposite tab under the Keyguard Frame and gently slide it up until it locks into its slot. Keyguard locked into slots. New in Vantage Lite...
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Lower the Keyguard and press the bottom tabs into their slots. To Open the Keyguard Hook a finger in one of the holes and lift up. New in Vantage Lite...
You cannot use both a Keyguard and a Touchguide at the same time. You must select one or the other. Add a Touchguide Insert one of the tabs on the bottom of the Touchguide into its matching slot on the Keyguard Frame. New in Vantage Lite...
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Bend the Touchguide until you can slide the other bottom tab into its slot. Bend the Touchguide and slip one of the top tabs into its slot at the top of the Keyguard Frame. Repeat to insert the other top tab. New in Vantage Lite...
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To Remove the Touchguide Insert a toothpick under the small notch at the top center of the Touchguide and lift up. The Touchguide will pop off. Do not use anything to lift the Touchguide that will scratch your display New in Vantage Lite...
To disinfect the case, wet a cloth in the vinegar and water solution, wring it out until damp, and then thoroughly wipe the case. Let the case air dry before turning it on. New in Vantage Lite...
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