DynaVox T10 User manual

DynaVox T10 User’s Guide
DynaVox T10 User’s Guide
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First Edition
Published August 2013
Created in the United States of America

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DynaVox T10 User’s Guide

DynaVox T10 User’s Guide 1
Introduction
The DynaVox®T10 is an integrated hardware and software solution for AAC, which features
the DynaVox Compass™ communication software.
This User’s Guide provides an overview of the basic operation of your T10. It points out key
hardware features, briefly explains how to customize the pages and their content, and
describes the most frequently-used features and functions of your T10.
Resources
This User’s Guide is only a brief, introductory reference for your T10. Many other resources
are available.
NOTE
On your T10, select the Settings button on the Toolbar to open the Settings menu. Then select
Help. A menu will open with links to myDynaVox.com to access documentation, Help Videos, and
the Knowledgebase.
myDynaVox
myDynaVox.com is your personal online storage and administration website that you can use
to manage the Compass software running on your T10. It is available to you from anywhere via
the web.
Go to www.myDynaVox.com to register for an account.
Your myDynaVox account integrates you with a community of clinicians, technical experts, and
your peers and provides you with a responsive community of help and support.
After you set up your account, you can access it from anywhere on the web to:
•Register your T10
•Upload, download, and share communication pages
•Receive software updates and new communication content
•Backup and restore user data
•Access implementation and therapy supports and tools
•View and participate in discussion forums
•Find technical support and documentation resources
•Search the Knowledgebase
•View help videos
•Manage your user profile

2
Additional Documentation
A Quick Start Guide was shipped with your DynaVox T10. This guide provides an overview of
your T10, walks you through setting up and personalizing your new T10, and setting up and
logging in to your myDynaVox.com account.
Technical Support
NOTE
Before you contact DynaVox Technical Support, write down the serial number of your T10. It can
befoundonthebottomedgeofyour device - or select theSettingsbuttonatthetop of the Toolbar.
Then select Help from the Settings menu, and select the About button.
My T10 serial number is:______________________________
Technical Support
United States & Canada
1-866-DYNAVOX (396-2869)
M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST)
www.dynavoxtech.com
Your DynaVox Sales Consultant:
1-888-697-7332
If you are not a resident of North America, please call the dealer from whom you
purchased your device.

DynaVox T10 User’s Guide 3
Hardware Overview
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Front:
Top:

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Back:
Bottom:
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CAUTION
The LCD may show "image persistence" if the same image or page is displayed for four (4)
consecutivehours or longer.Thevisual artifactsmay ormay not be noticeable ordistracting. They
will not cause permanent damage to the LCD.
Front: 1Charging Indicator: Lit when the battery is charging. Turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
2 Power Button: To turn the T10 on, press and hold until the splash
screen appears. Press and release to put to sleep. To shut down the
T10, press and hold until the shutdown menu appears.
3Front-facing Camera: Takes photographs of people and objects in
view of the T10 screen - for example, self portraits.
4 Ambient Light Sensor: Adjusts the screen brightness based on
the surrounding light.
Top 5Speakers: Dual speakers provide an extensive range of volume.
6 Volume Rocker Switch: Press on the + side of the switch to
increase volume. Press on the - side of the switch to decrease
volume.
Right Side 7Speaker/Headphone/External Microphone Jack: Connect an
external speaker, headphones for private audio, or an external
microphone.
Back 8 Rear-facing Camera: Use for taking custom photos.
9Lanyard connections: Provide attachment points for the T10 strap.
Bottom 10 Charger Port: Plug in the adapter/charger to charge the battery.
11 Micro USB Port: Connect to a micro-USB to full-size USB cable
adaptor. (To connect to a PC.)
12 30-Pin Dock Connector: (for future use)
13 Micro HDMI Port: Connect an external monitor to your T10.
14 Microphone: Record custom sounds.

6
Charging the Battery
When the battery charge is low, the T10 will emit an audible beep. You should plug in your T10
and recharge the battery immediately.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
2. Connect the charger to the charger port on the device (Page 4, #10).
The charging indicator, (Page 3, #1) will illuminate while your T10 is charging. The
charging indicator will automatically turn off when it is fully charged.
3. After your T10 is fully charged, disconnect the charger.
You cannot overcharge the battery. It is fine to charge the battery overnight.
You can use the T10 while the battery is charging.
CAUTION
Because of internal chemical reactions, battery performance may deteriorate over time. In
addition, failure to keep the conditions of use (charge, discharge, ambient temperature, etc.)
withinspecifiedrangesmayshortenthebatterylifeexpectancy,ordamageyourT10.Ifthebattery
cannot maintain a charge for long periods of time, even when it is charged correctly, it may need
to be replaced.