Abilia Micro Rolltalk User manual

User Manual
& Technical Specifications
User manual

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Contents
Pidion BM-170 Technical specifications..................................................2
Micro Rolltalk basic package...................................................................3
Micro Rolltalk functions and buttons........................................................3
Preparing Micro Rolltalk..........................................................................5
Installation of Rolltalk Designer...............................................................6
Installation process for Windows XP.......................................................7
The installation process for Windows Vista...........................................13
The installation process for Windows 7.................................................17
Rolltalk Designer –transferring and storing programs...........................21
Installation of speech synthesis.............................................................22
Rolltalk Designer settings in Micro Rolltalk............................................25
Other settings in Micro Rolltalk..............................................................26
Speech synthesis tips ...........................................................................26
Reinstallation of Micro Rolltalk from Rolltalk Designer ..........................27
Uninstalling from Micro Rolltalk.............................................................29
Empty the contents of Micro Rolltalk –“Hard reset” ..............................31
Manual installation of ActiveSync..........................................................32
Safety....................................................................................................33
Environment..........................................................................................33
Pidion BM-170 Technical specifications
Screen size
3.5" TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive,
480 x 600 VGA resolution
Weight
226 g
Operating system
Windows Mobile® 6.5 Professional
Processor
PXA320 806MHz
RAM
256 MB
ROM
512 MB

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Micro Rolltalk basic package
The Micro Rolltalk basic package comprises:
•Micro Rolltalk (Pidion BM-170)
•Finger guides: 1, 4, 9 and 16-hole
•Bag
•Charger
•Internal battery
•Rolltalk Designer Rolltalk
•USB cable
•Earpieces
•User manuals
•Micro SD card and adapter
•Cleaning cloth
1. Battery
2. SIM-card holder
5. Reset
7. Microphone
6. Port for charging
and connection to PC
8. Port for connection
to earpices
3.
Volume
controll
4. Sleep mode

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Micro Rolltalk functions and buttons
1. Battery - To remove the battery cover, open the back cover by pressing it
upwards. Insert the battery and replace the cover.
2. Reset - To perform a “Soft reset”, insert a pen into the reset hole (2). A Soft reset
stops the program that is running and then restarts the machine. Stored programs
will not be lost. For information about “Hard resets”, see page 31.
3. Charging and connection to PC
a) Charging: Insert the USB plug from the charger, and connect the mains plug
to a power socket. The unit will display an orange light during charging.
b) Connection to PC: use the USB cable supplied to connect the unit to a PC
and transfer programs to Micro Rolltalk. Remember to perform a Soft reset
page 26 on Micro Rolltalk after transferring programs. Using the USB cable
to connect Micro Rolltalk to a PC will also charge the unit, but this type of
charging takes longer.
4. Microphone - Used for speaking into the Voice Recorder.
5. Sleep mode - A light touch will put Micro Rolltalk in hibernation mode. It is not
possible to turn the unit off completely.
6. Volume control - Turn the dial to the right to increase volume and to the left to
reduce it.
See the speech synthesis and volume tips on page 26.
7. Earpieces - The earpieces supplied in the package can be connected to 3,5 mm
jack

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Preparing Micro Rolltalk
You will need to perform the following start-up routine before using the Micro Rolltalk
unit for the first time, or if you have deleted the memory (i.e. after a hard reset).
If you do not need to use finger guides, simply use the cover with an opening for the
entire screen. This is important for covering the buttons on the front of the Micro
Rolltalk unit.
The bag for Micro Rolltalk is also adapted for finger guides, and it will not fit properly
unless a finger guide is used.
1. If you want to use the SMS functions in Rolltalk Designer, start by inserting a
SIM card; if not, proceed to the next section. Position the SIM card under the
battery. Open the back cover by pressing it upwards.
2. Insert the battery (1). Connect the charger and charge the battery before use.
Fully charge Micro Rolltalk.
3. Switch on Micro Rolltalk by pressing the on/off button in the top right-hand
corner (4).
4. Adjust the date and time on the Micro Rolltalk, it is important to set the time
correctly to ensure that the user can keep appointments, etc.
Select Start|Settings|Clock & Alarms.
Select the time zone –“GMT +1 Berlin, Rome” for example.
Set the time by marking the figures and then using the up or down arrows.
Select the correct date from the drop-down menu.
Select OK in the lower right corner.. When the information “Save settings to
Clock settings” appears, select YES.
5. If the phone functionality shall be used, the phone needs to be activated.
Select Start|Settings|Connections|Wireless Manager.
Select On, and then press the X in the lower right corner.
The Micro Rolltalk unit is now ready for you to install Rolltalk Designer.

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Installation of Rolltalk Designer
The installation process involves several installations:
•Rolltalk Designer
•Micro Rolltalk
•Speech synthesis and symbol/picture libraries,
if required.
ROLLTALK DESIGNER
You must install Rolltalk Designer on a PC to store and adapt the user program for
Micro Rolltalk. When you insert the first USB stick into the PC, the AutoRun window
will appear. Select Open the folder to view files, open the Rolltalk Designer folder and
double click on the setup.exe file. An installation wizard will guide you through the
installation. Follow the instructions on the screen.
When you have installed all Rolltalk Designer software, you are ready to install the
Micro Rolltalk software. There are different installation procedures to follow,
depending on whether your PC is running Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows
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If Micro Rolltalk is to be connected to a PC running Windows XP, see page 7.
If Micro Rolltalk is to be connected to a PC running Windows Vista, see page
14.
If Micro Rolltalk is to be connected to a PC running Windows 7, see page 18.
NB! Don’t connect Micro Rolltalk to the PC before installing the software.

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Installation process for Windows XP
(Windows Vista procedure, see page 14)
(Windows 7 procedure, see page 18)
CD 4: MICRO ROLLTALK
1. Insert the USB stick for installing Micro Rolltalk. When the AutoRun window
appears, select Open Folder to view files or open the Start-menu, click on
Computer, select the drive with the USB stick. Open the folder to install and
double click on setup.exe
If an older version of ActiveSync is already installed on the PC, this will be upgraded.
Otherwise, the installation of Micro Rolltalk will start automatically.
When ActiveSync is installed and Micro Rolltalk is connected, a green “wheel” will
appear in the taskbar.
NB On some machines, you will have to install ActiveSync manually. This will be the
case if the ActiveSync installation process does not start automatically, and if the
green ActiveSync icon does not appear in the task bar when the Micro Rolltalk unit is
connected. If this is the case, you will need to cancel the installation process and
install ActiveSync manually. The manual installation process is described on page 32
of these instructions.
XP
2. First select the language, and then click “OK”.

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XP
XP
8. Select “Install”
The display window for the
installation process
3. Click “OK” in the “Install Shield Wizard” dialog box to start the installation.
5. Accept the licence agreement and
Click «Next”.
4. Select “Next” to start the
installation
7. Select “Next” in the “Target
folder” dialog box. The
installation will take a few
minutes.
6. Enter the user name and
click “Next”.

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NB The “Installation wizard for synchronization” dialog box may be hidden behind the
window for the Micro Rolltalk installation program. If it is, click the icon in the start bar
(at the bottom of the screen) to call the dialog box forward
Click ”
XP
11. Use the USB cable supplied to connect Micro Rolltalk to the PC. If the “Welcome to
new hardware wizard” dialog box opens, select Cancel.
There are two connection methods:
Select Standard partnership if this is a PC you want to connect this Micro Rolltalk to
often. Select "Next" in the "Installation Wizard synchronization" to set up a standard
partnership.
Select Guest Partnership if this is a PC that not often will be used to transfer programs
to the Micro Rolltalk. Select "Cancel" in the "Installation Wizard synchronization" to set
up a guest partnership. Then go to point 14.
12.If you select “Next” in point 12, the
screen above will be displayed.
Remove the check mark next to
the option to synchronise with a
server and click “Next”
10. If a question about
restarting the machine
appears, select “No”.
9. Select “Finish”
13. Remove the check marks from all
boxes and click “Next”.

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If you experience connection problems:
1. Disconnect the USB cable and then connect it again. If the two machines will
still not synchronize, reset both the PC and Micro Rolltalk
2. Remove the USB cable, select Start > Settings > Connection > USB to PC
and remove the check mark in front of ”Enable faster data synchronization”.
Reconnect the USB cable.
3. Connect Micro Rolltalk from the PC by unplugging the USB cable between the
PC and the Micro Rolltalk. Open "Active Sync" on your PC, select File> Delete
Mobile Device and select "OK" in the "Confirm deletion of unity".
Create a new connection to connect Micro Rolltalk to PC via USB cable and
follow the steps 14 to 17 during the installation of Micro Rolltalk for Windows
XP.
XP
15. If the “Hardware Installation”
dialog box appears while you are
installing the Micro Rolltalk CD,
click “Continue anyway”.
14. Select “Finish” to complete
the synchronisation
16. Micro Rolltalk is now connected to the PC, and you can continue installing
software
17. Go back and restart the Micro Rolltalk installation via the Start Taskbar at the
bottom of the screen or from the open dialog box: “IGEL Micro Rolltalk –
InstallShield Wizard”. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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20. Select Next
XP
XP
19. Select Next
18. Select Next

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21.Select “Finish” to complete the installation program on the PC.
22.The last part of the installation process takes place in Rolltalk Designer, see
page 21.
The display window for the
installation process
XP

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The installation process for Windows Vista
Before a completely compatible Vista version of Rolltalk Designer is available,
you must enter the following settings on the machine first:
1. Select “Control panel” from the Windows Start Taskbar.
2. Click “User accounts”.
MICRO ROLLTALK
5. Insert the USB stick for installing Micro
Rolltalk. When the AutoRun window appears,
select Open Folder to view files or open the
Start-menu, click on Computer, select the
drive with the USB stick. Open the folder to
install and double click on setup.exe
VISTA
3. Click “Activate or deactivate user account control”
4. Remove the check mark in front of “Apply user control (UAC) to make the
computer more secure”
6. Select the language and click “OK”.

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VISTA
7. Click “OK” in the “Install Shield Wizard” dialog box to start the installation.
8. The installing process runs automatically.
When the process is complete, select “Do
not register” in the dialog box that appears.
The display window for the Windows
Mobile Device Centre installation
process
9. Use the USB cable supplied to connect
Micro Rolltalk to the PC. If the “Welcome to
new hardware wizard” dialog box opens,
select Cancel.
Select “Configure the unit” to set up a
Standard Partnership. Choose this option if
this is the PC to which you will often be
connecting Micro Rolltalk.
Select “Connect without configuring the unit”
to set up a Guest Partnership. Choose this
option if you will not often be using this PC to
transfer programs to Micro Rolltalk. In so
case go to step 12.

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13.Go back and restart the Micro Rolltalk installation via the Start Taskbar at the
bottom of the screen or from the open dialog box: “IGEL Micro Rolltalk –
InstallShield Wizard”. Follow the instructions on the screen.
10.Remove the check marks by all
headers, click “Next”
11.Enter the user name you have chosen
for Micro Rolltalk. It is a good idea to
leave the check mark for the desktop
shortcut. Click “Configure”
VISTA
12. Check that Micro Rolltalk is
connected and continue following the
instructions.

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17. Select “Finish” to complete the installation program on the PC.
18. The last part of the installation process takes place in Rolltalk Designer, see
page 22.
VISTA
14. Click “Next” to the question
about the installation
15. Click “Next” to the question about the
folder
19. Close this screen (Autorun)
16. Click “Next” to start copying files.
VISTA

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The installation process for Windows 7
Before a completely compatible 7 version of Rolltalk Designer is available, you
must enter the following settings on the machine first:
1. Select “Control panel” from the Windows Start Taskbar.
2. Click “User accounts”.
3. Click again on “User accounts”.
MICRO ROLLTALK
6. Insert the USB stick for installing Micro Rolltalk. When
the AutoRun window appears, select Open Folder to
view files or open the Start-menu, click on
Computer, select the drive with the USB stick. Open
the folder to install and double click on setup.exe
WIN 7
7. Select the language and click “OK”.
4. Click on “Change User accounts settings”
5. Push the button all the way
down, never warn. Select OK

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WIN 7
8. Click “OK” in the “Install Shield Wizard” dialog box to start the installation.
9. The installing process runs
automatically. When the process is
complete, select “Do not register” in the
dialog box that appears.
The display window for the Windows
Mobile Device Centre installation
process
10. Use the USB cable supplied to connect
Micro Rolltalk to the PC. If the
“Welcome to new hardware wizard”
dialog box opens, select Cancel.Select
“Configure the unit” to set up a Standard
Partnership. Choose this option if this is
the PC to which you will often be
connecting Micro Rolltalk.
Select “Connect without configuring the
unit” to set up a Guest Partnership.
Choose this option if you will not often be
using this PC to transfer programs to
Micro Rolltalk. In so case go to step 13.

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14.Go back and restart the Micro Rolltalk installation via the Start Taskbar at the
bottom of the screen or from the open dialog box: “IGEL Micro Rolltalk –
InstallShield Wizard”. Follow the instructions on the screen.
WIN 7
11. Remove the check marks by all headers,
click “Next”
12. Enter the user name you have chosen
for Micro Rolltalk. It is a good idea to
leave the check mark for the desktop
shortcut. Click “Configure”
13. Check that Micro Rolltalk is
connected and continue following the
instructions.

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18. Select “Finish” to complete the installation program on the PC.
19. The last part of the installation process takes place in Rolltalk Designer, see
page 21
VISTA
15. Click “Next” to the question
about the installation
16. Click “Next” to the question about the
folder
17. Click “Next” to start copying files.
WIN 7