Enabling Devices Textured Talkable II User manual

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For Technical Support:For Technical Support:
For Technical Support:
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Textured Talkable II #2405
USER’S GUIDE
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Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Tactile feedback!
Tactile feedback!Tactile feedback!
Tactile feedback!
This textured communicator provides the user with a fantastic tactile
experience when they initiate language. It is great for quick
communication. The different colored switches provide the user with
good visual cues for choice making.
• 20 seconds total recording time
• Records 2 messages
• Built-in icon holders
• Two output jacks
Size: 8¾"L x 2¼"H x 7"W. Requires 4 AAA Batteries. Weight: 1 lb.
Operation:
Operation:Operation:
Operation:
1. Carefully turn unit over and remove the small screw from the battery
compartment. Slide the battery compartment cover off. Observing
polarity, install four AAA size batteries (Not included into the holder.
Replace cover and screw. Alkaline batteries must be used only (e.g.
Duracell or Energizer brand . Do not use rechargeable batteries or any
other type of batteries because they supply lower voltage and the unit will
not perform properly.
2. Never mix brands, types or old and new batteries together. Replace the
battery compartment cover and replace the screw.
3. Turn the unit on by turning the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob located on the
bottom panel of the unit. To record, first press and hold the red
“RECORD” button press down one of the colored textured switch plates.
While continuing to hold the plate down, speak your message. Release
both when you finish recording. Record on the remaining switch plate in
the same manner.
4. To play back your message, press lightly on the colored textured switch
plate of your choice. It is not necessary to continue holding the switch
plate down when listening to the message. The unit will continue to
playback the entire message, even if pressure on the switch plate is
released.
5. The unit will retain recorded information indefinitely, even if the batteries
are removed. Previously stored information will be erased only when a
new recording is performed.
6. Playback volume can be adjusted using the “ON/OFF/VOLUME” control
knob located on the bottom panel of the unit.
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7. This unit can also be used to activate switch adapted devices. Simply
attach the device to the corresponding 1/8 inch female jack using the
cords provided. There is an output jack for each or the switch plates.
When the plate is pressed, the message will play and the device will be
activated. Make sure all connections are plugged in all the way with no
gaps between plug and device.
8. The Talkable has holders for placing Icons or Pictures. On the back of the
unit there is a holding strip where Icons or Photos can be placed. When
inserting icon in the back holding strip, insert your icon by starting at one
side of the strip. Put the icon in at a slight angle for easy installation.
Please Note:
Please Note:Please Note:
Please Note: When using the holding strip if you’re Icons, Photos or words are
printed on regular printer paper, we recommend laminating them. If not they
will not stand upright or be secure in the holding strip.
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting:Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting:
Problem:
Problem:Problem:
Problem: The unit fails to operate, or operates incorrectly.
Action #1:
Action #1:Action #1:
Action #1: Make sure there is no dirt or obstacles between the plates and the
housing of the unit.
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Action #2:
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n #2: Disconnect the power by removing one of the batteries for 20
seconds in order to reset the unit. Re-install the batteries. If the unit does
not work correctly, replace all the batteries.
Problem:
Problem: Problem:
Problem: My device connected to the Talkable does not work.
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: Make sure there are no gaps between your cord connections.
Action#2: Try your device with another switch you know works to rule it out as
the source of the problem.
Care of the Unit:
Care of the Unit:Care of the Unit:
Care of the Unit:
The Talkable can be wiped clean with any mild household multi-purpose, non-
abrasive cleaner and disinfectant. We recommend Simple Green, which is a
non toxic biodegradable all-purpose cleaner.
Do not use
Do not useDo not use
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch the surface of the unit.
Do not submerge
Do not submergeDo not submerge
Do not submerge the unit, as it will damage the electrical components.
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