Jabbla Zingui User manual

Zingui
manual

Zingui
Table of contents
1 - Introduction
2 - Safety and maintenance
2.1 Safety precautions.................................................................................. 3
2.2 Cleaning instructions .............................................................................. 3
2.3 The carry case........................................................................................ 4
3 - Switch on/off the Zingui
3.1 Switch on the Zingui ............................................................................... 5
3.2 Standby.................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Switching the Zingui off .......................................................................... 5
3.4 Reset...................................................................................................... 5
4 - Connectors and indicators
4.1 At the display side .................................................................................. 7
4.1.1 Light sensor (1) ............................................................................................. 7
4.1.2 Microphone (2) .............................................................................................. 7
4.1.3 The battery charging indicator (3) .................................................................. 7
4.1.4 The on/off indicator (4) .................................................................................. 7
4.1.5 The on/off switch (5)...................................................................................... 7
4.2 Left hand side......................................................................................... 8
4.2.1 DC power connector (1) ................................................................................. 8
4.2.2 Headphones (2) ............................................................................................. 8
4.2.3 USB port (slave) (3)........................................................................................ 8
4.3 At the back ............................................................................................. 9
4.3.1 USB port (master) (1) ................................................................................... 10
4.3.2 Switch input (2) ........................................................................................... 10
4.3.3 Desk stand (3) ............................................................................................. 10
4.3.4 ESC system switch (4) ................................................................................. 10
4.3.5 Reset button (5)........................................................................................... 11
4.3.6 The mounting holes (6) ................................................................................ 11
4.3.7 The IR remote control window (7) ................................................................ 11
4.3.8 Battery lid (8)............................................................................................... 11
5 - Batteries
5.1 Replacing the battery............................................................................ 13
5.2 Power management.............................................................................. 13
6 - Recording messages
6.1 Making recordings in Recording mode .................................................. 15
6.2 Making recordings in Mouse mode ...................................................... 16
6.3 Making recordings in Edit mode............................................................ 17
6.4 Noise reduction and AGC ...................................................................... 17
6.4.1 Noise reduction........................................................................................... 17
6.4.2
AGC ................................................................................................. 18
7 - Zingui
7.1 Settings ................................................................................................ 19
7.1.1 Sound ......................................................................................................... 19
7.1.2 Microfoon ................................................................................................... 20
7.1.3 Brightness ................................................................................................. 20
7.1.4 Standby and Shutdown Delay (requires restart to update) ........................... 20
7.1.5 Zingui Control Using button 1 ...................................................................... 21
7.2 Clean Up Disk ....................................................................................... 21
7.3 Back up to USB memory stick............................................................... 21
7.3.1 Making a backup of the content of the Zingui on a memory stick ................ 21
7.3.2 Restore the Zingui with the USB memory stick ............................................ 22
7.4 Go to standby mode.............................................................................. 22
7.5 Shutdown ............................................................................................. 22
7.6 Use the Zingui commands from a cell ................................................... 22
7.6.1 How to use the Zingui commands? ............................................................. 22
8 - GEWA: sending Infrared codes
8.1 Programming infrared codes................................................................. 25
8.2 Transmitting IR codes ........................................................................... 26
8.3 Making a backup file of the GEWA commands ...................................... 26

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1 - Introduction
The Zingui is a portable dynamic display alternative communication aid that
allows recording and play-back messages easily. Symbols, pictures or other
visual objects represent recorded messages (or text-to-speech messages in the
Plus version) that the Zingui speaks out when selected via touch screen or
alternative access. The Zingui uses an adapted version of Mind Express to
achieve this. The Zingui Plus version also supports text-to-speech technology.
The Zingui has an integrated high performance microphone and high quality
audio channels to reproduce the recorded messages with high brightness,
minimal noise and sufficient volume.
The Zingui has a communication supporting function and is applicable for
people (from the age of 3 years) with a communication disability for general use
in their daily life. The user should have the mental and motor ability the use the
device. The Zingui should not be used for clinical, therapeutic or diagnostic
applications.
The Zingui can optionally be equipped with an infrared remote control module
that allows controlling for instance a television, a radio or any other device for
general use that can be controlled with infrared signals. The infrared remote
control unit of the Zingui should not be used for clinical, therapeutic or
diagnostic applications.
The Zingui is portable but it can also be mounted on a wheelchair. To ease the
portability and to additionally protect the device a carry case is provided with the
device.
Please read the user manual before starting to use the Zingui. The safety
precautions will help you to avoid misuse of the device.
Use the Mind Express 4 software to create files for the Zingui. The files can be
imported from the computer to the Zingui. For more information on how to use
the Mind Express 4 software see the Mind Express 4 manual.
General specifications
• Marvell® PXA320 processor
• Microsoft Windows® CE 6.0
• 128MB DDR RAM
• 1GB NAND Flash ROM
• 1 slave USB port for connection with PC
• 1 master USB port for keyboard, mouse
• 8,4“VGA (213 mm diagonal) TFT touch screen, LED backlight
• Internal battery
• Weight: 1,08 kg or 2lbs 6oz
• 8.46 x 6.5 x 1.5-1.6 inches

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2 - Safety and maintenance
2.1 Safety precautions
The Zingui is a light weight portable device. When using mobile, we recommend
to put the Zingui in its carry case and carry it in combination with the strap. This
will avoid that the device drops from your hands on the floor.
• When mounted on a wheelchair, make sure that the fixation is done
correctly and that the mounting of the Zingui is also locked on the
mounting system. This will avoid that the Zingui drops from its mounting
system due to shocks and bumps while driving.
• The Zingui has an internal Li-ion battery. Do not throw away the battery
after replacement. Follow the proper waste regulations of your state or
region. You can contact your local dealer or sent the used battery back to
your local dealer.
• In case the Zingui would be stored for a longer period, make sure that the
Zingui is completely powered off and that the battery is fully charged.
• Keep the Zingui away from high temperatures or do not leave the device in
spaces where it can be or become very hot (for instance in a car during the
summer). High temperatures can have a negative effect on the battery life.
• The Zingui is splash proof on top, but be aware that it has loudspeaker
holes at the back. Avoid dirt and moisture intruding the Zingui via the
loudspeaker holes, the microphone hole or the connectors. This can effect
the quality of the sound and the recording or it can cause bad operation of
the Zingui. Follow the cleaning instructions when cleaning the Zingui.
• The Zingui has a touch screen to make selections on the screen. You can
use your finger or a stylus. You do not need to press hard to make a
selection. Do not use a stylus with sharp edges because that could make
scratches on the screen.
• The Zingui has a desk stand to allow you to put and use the device upright
on a table. A little magnet in the housing of the Zingui keeps the desk
stand closed when not used. You should not use the desk stand as a
handle to carry the Zingui. It is not designed for that purpose and it could
come loose so that the Zingui would drop on the floor.
• The Zingui has an internal high performance microphone to make
recordings. Depending on the adjustable output volume and the original
volume of the recorded message, the reproduced message can have a
high volume. Be aware of this when making and playback recordings,
speak at a normal sound level.
2.2 Cleaning instructions
We advise to clean the Zingui regularly to give germs no change to spread.
Switch off the Zingui and unplug the power adapter before cleaning.
If possible use dry cleaning with a soft cloth. Local spots on the housing can be
cleaned with a slightly moistened cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Take care that no moisture soaks into the housing via the loudspeaker holes, the
microphone hole or the connectors. Use a little swab to clean the connectors.
Avoid cleaning the touch screen with paper towels, they can produce little
scratches. Use a dry and soft lint-free or micro fiber cloth with, if necessary,
some distilled water. Make sure the cloth is damp but not wet. Another option is
to use a screen cleaner kit that is specially designed for cleaning computer
screens. You can find these kits in computer stores. Do not press too hard on the
screen but wipe softly in circles.

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For cleaning the carry case you should again try dry cleaning with a cloth or
brush. If spots are persistent use a slightly moistened cloth. Avoid using
aggressive cleaning agents.
2.3 The carry case
The carry case allows you to carry and use the Zingui safely. The carry case will
also protect the Zingui from dirt, moisture, shocks and bumps.
Use the carry case in combination with the strap to avoid that the device can
drop from your hands on the floor. You can attach the strap to the opposite
corners of the carry case so that the Zingui can be positioned horizontally and
operated with one hand.
The carry case consists of two parts that are closed with a zipper. Make sure
that the zipper has been closed correctly to avoid that the Zingui drops out of its
carry case.
The carry case has a second zipper on the back. Opening that zipper allows to
use the desk stand while the Zingui is in its carry case. Keep that zipper closed
though, when you are not using the desk stand.

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3 - Switch on/off the Zingui
3.1 Switch on the Zingui
Shortly press the on/off switch (5) to switch on the Zingui. The on/off indicator
will start blinking during the start up procedure. The Zingui will be ready to use
as soon as the on/off indicator stops blinking and continuously lights up.
The Zingui will also automatically turn of the screen when it feels no activity
during a specific time. The Zingui is not in standby mode, the on/off indicator
stays on. The screen will immediately display the content as soon as you touch
the screen or activate an external switch.
3.2 Standby
You can bring the Zingui in a Standby mode by shortly pressing the on/off switch
again. The on/off indicator will now blink every 4 seconds. The power
consumption in standby mode is very low. Press the on/off switch to wake up
the Zingui from the Standby mode. Waking up will take no time so that you can
immediately restart to communicate.
3.3 Switching the Zingui off
Press and hold the on/off switch for 4 seconds to turn off the Zingui completely.
We recommend doing so when the Zingui is not going to be used for a longer
period (a few days). When you are using the Zingui every day, you can put the
Zingui in standby in the evening and charge it.
3.4 Reset
In the event that the Zingui should not react anymore you can execute a reset by
pressing the Reset button on the back of the device. The Zingui will be switched
off. Press the on/off switch shortly to restart.

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4 - Connectors and indicators
4.1 At the display side
4.1.1 Light sensor (1)
The light sensor measures the environmental light and allows the Zingui to
automatically adapt the backlight of the display. This will optimize power
consumption and increase battery life.
The light sensor can be switched off if necessary. For more information
on switching off the Light sensor see“Brightness” on page 20.
4.1.2 Microphone (2)
The microphone allows to make high quality recordings. You do not need to talk
close to the microphone or raise your voice. Keep a distance of about 12 inches
while recording.
4.1.3 The battery charging indicator (3)
The battery charging(3) indicator lights up as soon as you connect the Zingui
with the power adapter to the mains. The battery indicator turns from orange
into green during the charging process. A green battery indicator indicates that
the battery is fully charged.
Charging an empty standard battery should take about 90 minutes. Charging the
double size battery should take 3 hours.
Do not use another power adapter than the one that is delivered with the Zingui.
Using another adapter could damage the internal circuits or the battery.
4.1.4 The on/off indicator (4)
The on/off indicator (4) shows the power status of the Zingui.
When the Zingui is completely turned off, the on/off indicator will not blink nor
light up. In standby mode you can see the on/off indicator blinking shortly every
4 seconds.
During start up the on/off indicator blinks green for one second every other
second. Blinking turns into continuous lit when the Zingui has finished the start
up procedure and is ready to be used.
4.1.5 The on/off switch (5)
The on/off switch (5) controls the power state of the Zingui. When completely
switched off a short press on the on/off switch powers on the Zingui. Once the
Zingui is powered on, a short press on the on/off switch will put the Zingui in
standby. Power consumption in this mode is very low. If the user can use the on/
off switch easily, taking advantage of the standby mode can increase battery life
significantly. A short press on the on/off switch will immediately wake up the
Zingui.
Press the on/off switch for 4 seconds to completely shut down the Zingui.

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4.2 Left hand side
4.2.1 DC power connector (1)
The DC power input is used to power and charge the Zingui. Do not use another
power adapter than the one that is delivered with the Zingui. Using another
adapter could damage the internal circuits or battery.
4.2.2 Headphones (2)
This is a 3.5 stereo mini-jack input connector for headphones.
4.2.3 USB port (slave) (3)
The Zingui has two USB ports: a master and a slave. This mini USB port is the
slave port. It is used to connect the Zingui to a computer to allow exchange of
data between the computer and the Zingui. Do not attempt to connect a
keyboard or a mouse on the mini USB slave port.
For more information on how to import and to export files see the Mind
Express 4 manual on chapter 1 ‘Getting started with Mind Express’.

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4.3 At the back

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4.3.1 USB port (master) (1)
The Zingui has two USB ports: a master port and a slave port. This is the master
USB port. It can be used to connect a USB keyboard or USB mouse to the Zingui.
4.3.2 Switch input (2)
This is a 3.5 mini-jack input connector for connecting switches to the Zingui for
switch access in scanning mode. When used with only one switch, the switch
can directly be inserted in the switch input connector.
To connect two switches, an adapter cable is needed.
The cable has on one side a 3.5 mini-jack male connector that is inserted in the
switch input. The other side of the adapter cable has two 3.5 mini-jack female
connectors to connect both switches.
4.3.3 Desk stand (3)
The desk stand allows putting the Zingui on a table and using it standing up. A
little magnet will hold the desk stand in its closed position when carried.
4.3.4 ESC system switch (4)
The ESC system switch has different actions based on the user mode.
When the ‘fast recording’ mode is active, pressing the ESC switch will initiate a
recording procedure. If you now select a cell on the display of the Zingui the
recording window will pop and making recordings can be started.
When scanning is active press and hold the ESC switch to stop the scanning.

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When the menu is not visible press the ESC switch to make the menu appear on
the screen.
4.3.5 Reset button (5)
In the event that the Zingui should not react anymore you can execute a reset by
pressing the Reset button. The Zingui will be switched off. Press the on/off
switch shortly to restart the Zingui.
4.3.6 The mounting holes (6)
The mounting holes can be used to connect a mounting plate on the Zingui. A
DeaSSy mounting compatible plate is available as an option.
4.3.7 The IR remote control window (7)
The IR remote control window contains 2 IR LEDs when the Zingui is equipped
with the optional Gewa IR remote control unit. This module allows the Zingui to
learn and to transmit IR signals and to control for instance a television.
4.3.8 Battery lid (8)
The Zingui’s internal battery is located behind the battery lid. Two special
screws are holding the battery lid in position. Do not open the battery lid unless
it is necessary. You need specific tools to do this (Torx 6+).
The Zingui can be equipped with two types of batteries. Each of the batteries
uses their specific battery lid.

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5 - Batteries
The Zingui has an internal Li-ion battery. A new and fully charged battery offers
about 6 hours of continuous use. This is with a display continuously turned on, a
backlight intensity of 50% (indoor use) and continuously playing sound.
Depending on the user and the power management settings this can be
sufficient to use the Zingui a day without charging. Especially when the user is
able to access the on/off switch to make use of the standby mode.
In case the standard battery would not be sufficient the Zingui can be equipped
with a double capacity battery.
The power adapter of the Zingui can charge the internal battery. When the
Zingui is not active, charging the standard battery will take about 90 minutes (or
3 hours for the double capacity battery). You can use the Zingui while it is
charged. In that case it will take longer to fully charge the battery.
The power adapter can stay connected to the Zingui when the battery is fully
charged. It is better though for the environment to disconnect the power adapter
when the battery is fully charged.
Do not use another power adapter than the one that is delivered with the Zingui.
Using another adapter could damage the internal circuits or the battery.
5.1 Replacing the battery
The internal battery is located behind the battery lid. Two special screws are
holding the battery lid in position. Only open the battery lid unless it is
necessary. Do not use a common screwdriver; you need a specific tool to do this
(Torx 6+).
First make sure that the Zingui is switched off (press and hold the on/off switch
for 4 seconds) and that the Zingui is not powered by the power adapter.
Put the Zingui with its display side on a clean table (preferably with some soft
tissue in between) so that the display cannot be scratched.
Unscrew the two screws with a Torx 6+ tool and turn the battery lid from its
screw holes towards you. You should not have to use force to do this. The
battery is visible now.
Take the battery out of its compartment and replace it with the new battery.
Control the position of the battery and slide the battery in the battery
compartment towards the battery connector. You should feel a little resistance
when the battery slides into the battery connector. But you should not use much
force to make the connection. If that would be the case, double check to make
sure that the position of the battery is correct.
If you are replacing the standard battery with the double capacity battery (or vice
versa) make sure that you are using the corresponding battery lid. (The battery
lid for the double capacity battery does not have fixation parts in the middle of
the lid.)
Screw the battery lid back on the Zingui housing.
Do not throw away the battery that has been replaced but use the proper waste
regulations of your state or region. You can always send the used battery back
to your local Jabbla representative.
5.2 Power management
The Zingui uses different ways to minimize power consumption in favour of its
battery life.
The Zingui has a light sensor to automatically adjust the backlight intensity in
function of the environmental light. When used indoor for instance the backlight
can have a lower intensity without really changing the visibility. Less power is
consumed in that case and battery life will increase. You can switch off the
automatic backlight adjustment and set it on a constant value.
For more
information about backlight adjustments see “Brightness” on page 20
.
Be aware that more power is consumed when the backlight intensity is set
higher, resulting in a shorter battery life.
A second way to increase battery life is the use of the automatic turn off of the
display and backlight when the Zingui is not used for a specific period of time.
The display will turn on instantly when it is touched again or when an external
switch is activated.

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Finally the Zingui can be put in standby mode. In this mode the power
consumption is very low. To bring the Zingui in standby mode you have to press
the on/off switch shortly. When the Zingui is in standby, the power indicator will
blink shortly every 4 seconds.
To bring the Zingui out of standby mode just shortly press on the on/off switch
again. The Zingui will wake up instantly so that you can immediately continue to
use the device.
When you are using the Zingui every day you can put the Zingui in standby in the
evening, charge it and wake up the Zingui in the morning.