DynaVox MT4 User manual

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Section 1: Introduction
Important Information About Your Device
Please Register Your Purchase
How to Get Help
Intended Use of this Product
Section 2: Hardware Overview
What’s in the Box?
Hardware Features
Battery Information
Charging the Battery
Carrying Your Device
Transporting Your Device
Device Care and Handling
Section 3: Software Overview
Terms You Should Know
Selection Methods
Basic Step-by-Steps
Section 4: Page Sets
The Introductory Page Sets
The DynaVox Language Applications Page Sets
Gateway Series 4
Section 5: Customizing Pages
The User Setup Wizard
The Modify Button
The Modify Pages Menu
Section 6: Creating Pages
Quick Page
The Skeleton Pages
Page Wizard
Page Editor
Section 7: Rate Enhancement and Environmental Control
Rate Enhancement
Environmental Control
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Section 8: Backing Up, Restoring and Upgrading
Backing Up
Restoring
Upgrading
Appendices
Appendix A: Common Behaviors
Appendix B: Searchable Help
Appendix C: How To Help
Appendix D: Page Editing Software
Appendix E: USB Storage Devices
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Section 1: Introduction
Quick Start is the first step in learning to communicate with your DV4/MT4 device. This manual briefly
introduces DynaVox terms and features. It also helps you through the initial device setup and introduces
the many ways you can easily add your own customized information. Once you have read through the
material provided here, you will be ready to start communicating and customizing.
To supplement this manual, you also received a Searchable Help program on the CD that was shipped with
your device. This help program provides a comprehensive resource for the DV4/MT4 device and includes
step-by-step instructions for every feature and operation. In addition, an online Knowledge Base of
information is available on DynaVox Technologies’ website at www.dynavoxtech.com.
Important Information about Your Device
Your DV4/MT4 device meets all necessary international safety standards and has been tested to meet
IEC601-1 requirements and FCC part 15. The DV4/MT4 system is a Class II device. The degree of
protection provided by the system is IXPO. The system is considered to be a portable device that is
intended for continuous operation, not intermittent use. This device has electrical input ratings of 12
VDC/3.0 Amps.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To ensure safe operation of your device you should take care to note the following cautionary items:
Caution: Your DynaVox Series 4 device contains a Lithium Ion battery. A safety hazard may develop
when the battery is placed in or near fires or stoves, or in locations with temperatures
above 113oF (45oC). These conditions may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or
ignite.
Caution: Do not perforate, disassemble or modify the battery. If you must dispose of the battery, do
so in accordance with the local laws that apply to the area where you live.
Caution: For safe and proper operation of your DynaVox Series 4 device, use only chargers, batteries
and accessories which have been approved by DynaVox Technologies.
Caution: Be sure to disconnect all power before servicing the device. The DynaVox Series 4 devices
contain no user-serviceable parts.
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Caution: This device presents a risk of electrical shock if the plastic casing is opened. Do not open
the plastic casing that surrounds the device.
Caution: The DV4 and MT4 devices are not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
When you are charging your DynaVox Series 4 device, remember that the main outlet you will be using to
power the adapter must be accessible and within 10 feet (3 meters) of the device. There should be no
switches or disconnect devices in the earth conductor. The DV4 and MT4 devices require no routine
maintenance other than a periodical inspection of the power cords for signs of wear and damage. If the
power cords show signs of wear and damage, they should be replaced.
Please Register Your Purchase
Please fill out and return the registration card that was shipped with your device. Without this
information, we can’t know who uses our devices, or who should receive software updates, newsletters or
other product information.
Each Series 4 device has a serial number sticker on the bottom of the unit directly under the support leg.
Be sure to write the serial number on your registration card before you mail it. Also, take time now to
put the serial number in a place where it will be handy if you must contact someone from DynaVox
Technologies, either to check on an order for your product or to talk with someone in Technical Support.
How to Get Help
This Quick Start manual is only a brief, introductory reference to your new device. Comprehensive help
and step-by-step instructions for every device operation can be found in the Searchable Help on the CD
that was shipped with your DV4/MT4 device. Please refer to Appendix B: Searchable Help to learn more
about using the Searchable Help feature.
Portions of the Searchable Help content are also available in the How To help feature on your DV4/MT4
device. This on-device help feature offers step-by-step information to answer the programming questions
that our Technical Support representatives answer most frequently. To learn more about using How To
help, please refer to Appendix C: How To Help.
DynaVox Technologies has also added frequently requested product information, including troubleshooting
tips and programming advice, to our company website. To access this information, simply log on to
www.dynavoxtech.com, select Tech Support and then select the link to 24/7 Tech Support. Our website
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If you are unable to find the answers you need in the Searchable Help or on our website, the Technical
Support Center can be reached at 1-800-344-1778. The Technical Support team provides technical
troubleshooting support Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If
you call outside these hours, you may leave a message on our voice mail system, and a technical support
representative will call you back during normal business hours. If you purchased your device outside the
United States and Canada, please call the helpline number for your local DynaVox distributor.
Intended Use of This Product
Your DynaVox Series 4 device is intended for everyday communication situations. It should not be relied
upon as a means of communicating emergency medical information. We recommend having multiple ways
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Section 2: Hardware Overview
This section offers a review of the hardware features of your DynaVox Series 4 device. It also contains
important information about setting up and maintaining your device.
What’s in the Box?
Carefully remove your DynaVox Series 4 device and other items from the box. Your DynaVox shipping box
should contain the following:
DV4/MT4 communication device Quick Start manual
DC power adapter/charger Stylus for making touch screen selections
Shoulder strap USB cable
Short handle strap USB storage device
Registration card CD with Page Editing Software and Searchable Help
Note: Be sure to save the box and packing material. If you ever need to send your device back to
DynaVox Technologies for repair, you’ll need the box and packing material to ship it safely.
Hardware Features
The primary feature of your DynaVox Series 4 device is a built-in touch panel on top of an active matrix
(TFT-LCD) color touch screen. On the DV4 device, this touch panel offers a screen resolution of 800 by
600 pixels. On the MT4 device, the screen resolution is 640 by 480 pixels.
Look at the plastic casing surrounding the touch screen on the front of the device (see Figure 1). Three
important hardware features are located here:
Power Button - The circular power button is in the upper left corner. This button can be used to
turn the device on and off.
Microphone - The device’s built-in microphone is directly above the touch screen, behind a small,
oval indentation. This omni-directional, electret condenser microphone can be used to record
sound.
LED - A small light emitting diode (LED) can be found to the right of the touch screen. This amber
LED will light up only when the device is being charged.
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Turn your DV4/MT4 upside down and examine the bottom of the device (see Figure 2). You will find a
support leg that can be extended when you want to use your DV4/MT4 as a tabletop device. This support
leg will hold your device at a convenient angle for use.
Power
Button
Microphone
LED
Touch
Screen
Figure 1
Figure 2
Support Leg
Strap Attachment
Point
Speaker
Reset Button
Strap Attachment
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There are several labels on the bottom of your device. These labels display DynaVox Technologies’ logo,
website address, phone number and mailing address. Pay special attention to the small, rectangular
sticker that can be seen when the support leg is extended. This label features your device’s unique, nine-
digit serial number. You will need this number if you call DynaVox Technologies’ Technical Support
department or if you need to arrange service for your device.
Holes for the DV4/MT4 speaker can be found beside the support leg on the bottom of the device.
Immediately above the speaker openings is a small, circular opening for the Reset button. This button
enables you to perform a hard reset of your device if you are directed to do so by a DynaVox Technologies
Technical Support representative.
The bottom of your device also features two sets of attachment points for the carrying straps that were
shipped with your device. See Carrying Your Device at the end of this section for more information.
Look at the right side of your device (see Figure 3). Its eight ports are each labeled with a symbol.
The first port on the left is the USB device port. This square port can be used to connect the
DV4/MT4 device to a computer.
The next port is the dual USB host port. The two USB connectors in this port enable your
device to host the connection of accessory equipment such as a computer mouse, a keyboard,
a USB storage device or a USB printer.
The charger port can be found to the right of the USB ports. Use this port to plug in the DC
power adapter/charger that came with your device.
Caution: Never connect any other power adapter to your DV4/MT4 as it could cause
serious damage to your device.
Figure 3
USB Device Port
USB Host Port
Charger Port
Switch Jacks
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Each of the two switch jacks beside the charger port can be used to plug in a single switch for
scanning access.
A small microphone port is next to the switch jacks. This port can be used to connect a
microphone to your DV4/MT4 device.
The next port is a round, 1/8-inch stereo speaker jack that can be used for an auditory
scanning speaker or headset, or for an extra speaker that will be used to enhance the output
of the communication device’s built-in speakers.
The final port is an eight-pin mini-din serial port. The serial port can be used for computer
access.
The front side of the unit (see Figure 4) is covered with dark plastic that encloses the infrared device.
The infrared device allows you to use your DV4/MT4 as a remote control for home appliances like TVs and
stereos.
If you use a screwdriver to remove the two screws in the dark plastic panel, you can lift the panel away
from the device. Once the panel has been removed, you will be able to locate the device’s memory
storage card. All DV4 and MT4 devices are shipped with a 128 MB Compact Flash storage card. This card is
used to store all the files and information you create and save on your device. An empty card slot below
the storage card provides room for the installation of a secondary storage card. A second storage card
provides additional memory and room for file storage on your device.
Battery Information
The DV4 device has a 7.4V Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. After fully charging this battery pack you can
continuously run your device for about 12 hours. The MT4 device is also powered by a 7.4V Li-Ion battery
pack. When fully charged, the MT4 battery can provide up to 8 hours of continuous use.
It is possible to extend the daily run time of the device’s battery pack by adjusting the screen brightness.
Setting the device to maintain a lower screen brightness will use less power. You can also conserve
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battery power by using the backlight timeout feature. Backlight timeout is a low-power state that will
cause the device’s touch screen to dim slightly. You can program your device to automatically go into this
low-power mode if it has been inactive for a specific amount of time.
Note: Step-by-step instructions for adjusting screen brightness and using backlight timeout are
available in the Basic Step-by-Steps section of this manual.
Another way to conserve battery power is to use the DC adapter/charger that was shipped with your
device. If you are near an electrical outlet, you can use your DV4/MT4 while it is plugged in. To use the
charger while you are programming your device or using it to communicate:
1. Connect the two pieces of the DC adapter/charger.
2. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.
3. Shut down your device.
4. Plug the charger jack into the charger port on the right side of your device.
5. Turn the device back on.
Charging the Battery
When the DV4/MT4 battery begins to run out of power, a small, red battery icon will appear in
the title bar at the top of the touch screen. This icon indicates that you should plug in your
device to conserve the remaining power. You should recharge the battery as soon as possible.
The icon will remain until the battery is recharged.
When the battery runs out of power, the device will power down completely. Any unsaved programming
will be automatically saved before the device shuts down. You will need to plug in the charger before you
can turn the device on again.
Whenever the DC power adapter/charger is plugged in and connected to the device, the battery is being
charged. The amber LED on your device’s case will light up to indicate that the battery is being charged.
It will take approximately 9 hours for the DV4 battery to fully charge. The MT4 battery can be fully
charged in about 6 hours. When the battery is completely charged, the LED will go out. You cannot
overcharge the battery, so do not be concerned about leaving the unit plugged in overnight.
You can charge the device’s battery by following these steps:
1. Connect the two pieces of the DC adapter/charger.
2. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.
3. Shut down your device.
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4. Plug the charger jack into the charger port on the right side of your device.
The amber LED to the right of the touch screen will light up while the device is charging. The light will go
out when the battery is fully charged. You can use the device while it is charging.
Caution: Because batteries use a chemical reaction, battery performance will deteriorate over time
even if stored for a long period of time without being used. In addition, if the various usage
conditions such as charge, discharge, ambient temperature, etc. are not maintained within
the specific ranges, the life expectancy of the battery may be shortened or the device in
which the battery is being used may be damaged by electrolyte leakage. If the battery
cannot maintain a charge for long periods of time, even when it is charged correctly, this
may indicate that it is time to change the battery.
Carrying Your Device
Your DV4/MT4 was shipped with a short handle strap and a long shoulder strap. Both Series 4 devices offer
two sets of strap attachment points (see Figure 2 on page 5). To attach a strap to the device, follow
these steps:
1. Remove the small split rings from the clips at the ends of the carrying strap.
2. Choose two strap attachment points and thread a split ring onto each one.
3. Clip each end of the carrying strap to a split ring at the strap attachment points.
Transporting Your Device
If you use your DV4/MT4 device while in a wheelchair, you should have it properly mounted for both
communication and transportation purposes. Wheelchair mounting systems are available through DynaVox
Technologies.
A protective carrying case is also available for transporting your device and its accessories. Consult the
DynaVox website at www.dynavoxtech.com or your DynaVox Technologies sales consultant for more
information.
Device Care and Handling
To clean your DV4/MT4, first turn the unit off and then wipe it gently with a damp cloth or soft paper
towel. You may dampen the towel with a mild window cleaner to remove fingerprints, food particles and
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Do not use tape or stickers on either the touch screen or the plastic case, as they are difficult to remove
and may damage the device surface. Tape, stickers and other sticky materials can damage the touch
screen and interfere with the operation of the device.
Be sure to avoid getting your DV4/MT4 wet. Never submerge it in water (e.g., dishwater). If your unit
accidentally gets wet, be sure to shut it down and allow it to dry thoroughly. If after 24 hours you find
that the device seems to function normally, there is probably no damage. If the device fails to function or
behaves abnormally, contact DynaVox Technical Support at 1-800-344-1778 for instructions. You may need
to ship the device to DynaVox Technologies for repairs.
Be careful not to drop the unit. Such treatment is not recommended and can shorten the life of your
device.
Do not use a sharp object to make selections on the touch panel, as this can cause damage. If you need
to use a pointer to make selections, be sure it has a cushioned tip. Please use the stylus that was shipped
with your device.
Caution: Never, under any circumstances, disassemble your DynaVox Series 4 communication device.
Doing so for any reason will void the warranty, and you will be responsible for the cost of
any required repairs.

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Section 3: Software Overview
Terms You Should Know
Quick Start uses some basic computer terms and vocabulary that is unique to DynaVox Series 4 software.
It is important that you take a few minutes to become familiar with these terms and their meanings.
Reviewing this section now will make it easier for you to learn about your DV4/MT4 device.
Pages and Popups
For DynaVox Series 4 software, the primary communication tools are pages and popups. These can be
designed and customized to meet your unique physical, visual and communicative needs.
Page - A page contains a collection of buttons that represent words, phrases, sentences, behaviors
or links to other pages and popups. A page covers the entire touch screen below the title bar.
Popup - A popup is a miniature page that is displayed on top of a full size page. A popup usually
contains a group of buttons that are related to a specific topic or activity. A popup can also
contain a miniature Message Window.
Pages and popups can feature various components:
Message Window - The Message Window is an area on a page or popup where a text or symbol
message can be composed. When the Message Window is selected, its contents will be spoken by
the device. The size and location of the Message Window may vary, but moving from page to page
will not delete or alter its contents.
Tab Control - Tab controls are used to navigate between multiple layers of buttons on a page.
These layers are called panes. The top of each pane features a tab. A pane is displayed whenever
its tab is selected. There can be up to six panes in a set of tab controls.
Button - A button is a graphic object on a page or popup that can be selected with a touch, a
mouse click or other input device. It may represent a behavior, a word or even several sentences.
A button may feature a text label and/or a symbol, and can be programmed to enact specific
behaviors when it is selected. There are several different kinds of buttons:
Symbol Button - This button usually features a symbol and a label. It can be used for
communication (with an Insert Label/Insert Text or a Speak Label/Speak Text behavior) or
as a command button. Assigning behaviors to a symbol button enables it to perform tasks
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Go To Button - This type of button includes a behavior from the Page Navigation category.
Go To buttons are used to link one communication page or popup to another.
Predictor Button - This type of button displays words, phrases and sentences that are
predicted by the DynaVox rate enhancement features.
Character Predictor Button - This type of button can be used with (or instead of) a
keyboard page. When a letter is selected, the character predictor button will predict the
next logical letter selection. Character predictor buttons can be very helpful to individuals
who use the scanning selection method.
Recency Button - This type of button is similar to a predictor button. The words and
phrases that are displayed in recency buttons are predicted according to frequency of use.
Label - A label is text that can be placed on a button, tab control, page or popup. Labels can be
used as the title of a page or as an indication of the vocabulary in a button.
Symbol - Symbols are pictures that can be used to represent vocabulary. They can be placed on
buttons, tab controls, pages or popups. DynaVox symbols are called DynaSyms.
Behavior - A behavior is an action or command that can be programmed into a button. When the
button is selected, the assigned behavior will be launched automatically.
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Menus and the Title Bar
DynaVox Series 4 software provides special tools to help you maintain and customize your device.
Title Bar - The DynaVox title bar is always displayed at the top of the touch screen. The title bar
features a blue DynaVox logo, an arrow button that can be used to open the main pull-down
menu, the green Modify button and other active tools. The title bar also includes a ? button that
can be used to access descriptions of the items on the touch screen.
Pull-Down Menu - A pull-down menu contains a list of options that is displayed only when the
menu is active. When it is inactive, this menu appears to be a labeled bar. An arrow inside the
bar indicates that the menu can be opened. To see all the pull-down menu options, select the
menu and it will expand to its full size. Select one of the options to close the menu. When the
menu is closed it will display only the selected option.
Window - A window is a box that appears on the touch screen to show you a menu, inform you of
an error, ask you to enter text or request a confirmation.
Menu - Amenu is a group of tools with related functions that can be used to customize and
maintain your device. Menus can include buttons, viewports, scroll buttons, sliders, check boxes
and text boxes. Menus are presented in windows.
Browser - A browser is a type of menu that contains a viewport and buttons. The buttons provide
tools for customizing the item that is selected in the viewport. Browsers are used to navigate
through multiple options and to customize user information like pages, popups, vocabulary words
and concepts, sounds and songs.
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Like pages and popups, menus feature several smaller components.
Viewport - A viewport is an area on some menus where a list of files or other items is displayed.
The viewport may sometimes be too small to display the entire list. A scroll bar beside the
viewport allows you to move through the whole list.
Slider - A slider is a vertical or horizontal bar
that shows the current setting of a function,
such as volume or battery power, within a possible
range of settings. The setting of sliders can be
adjusted by the movement of a slider thumb along
the bar.
Check Box - A check box is used to enable and
disable an option. A check box is a small box beside
a text label that identifies the option. When the
check box is selected, an X appears inside the box.
Scroll Bar - Scroll bars are used to navigate through the options in a viewport. These vertical or
horizontal bars have an arrow shaped button (scroll button) at each end. Each time a scroll button
is selected, the list in the viewport will move one interval in the direction of the button’s arrow
(up, down, right or left). Scroll bars can also work like a slider. A slider thumb on the bar
indicates the position of the cursor and can be slid along the bar to reposition the list in the
viewport.
Menu Button - Menus often include buttons that link to other windows or menus. Selecting a
menu button will usually take you to a window with several options or to a menu with the same
name as the button.
Viewport
Expansion Box
Scroll Bar
Menu Button
Text Box
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Expansion Box - Expansion boxes are small boxes that are used to expand and compress folders
(directories) within a viewport. These boxes appear to the left of the folder name. When the
folder is compressed, the box will feature a plus (+) sign. Selecting the box once will expand the
folder. When the folder is expanded, the box will feature a minus (-) sign. Selecting the box again
will compress the folder.
Text Box - Text boxes provide an area where text can be entered. Text can be entered through a
system keyboard popup or with a computer keyboard that is connected to the device.
Directory/Folder - A directory is a stored group of files, pages or other items. Directories are
displayed in the viewports of browser menus. Because a graphic that is shaped like a small file
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Selection Methods
This section of the Quick Start provides a brief
introduction to the different ways you can make
selections on a DV4/MT4. DynaVox devices are
designed to meet the varied physical and
cognitive needs of many individuals. Customized
selection methods mean that you can choose the
access method that best suits your own needs.
In addition to making selections by pressing the
touch screen, you can access the DV4/MT4
through scanning, joysticks, audio touch, mouse
pause and Morse code. Each of these selection
methods can be activated in the Selection
Method pull-down menu in the Setup menu. Each
selection method can then be customized when
the Selection Method Settings button is chosen.
This section offers an overview of each of these methods as well as step-by-step instructions for choosing
a selection method. For instructions on customizing the selection method you are using, please refer to
the DynaVox Series 4 Searchable Help on the CD that came with your device.
Touch Enter
The touch enter selection method relies on the device’s touch screen. An item on the touch screen is
selected when it is physically touched with a finger or pointing device, or when it is selected with a
mouse click. This is direct selection. With touch enter direct selection, the selected object is activated as
soon as the touch is initiated. This selection method is ideal for individuals who have the fine motor skills
and visual/cognitive abilities that are needed to recognize and select vocabulary items or symbols.
Touch enter is the default selection method for DV4/MT4 devices, so it is automatically active in new
devices. If your selection method has been changed, use these steps to return to the touch enter method:
1. Select the pull-down menu button in the title bar at the top of the touch screen.
2. Select Setup in the main pull-down menu.
3. Select Setup Menu in the second pull-down menu. The Setup menu will open.
4. Select the Selection Method pull-down menu.
5. Select the Touch Enter option.
6. Select the OK button to close the Setup menu.