Plextalk POCKET PTP1 User manual

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PLEXTALK POCKET PTP1
version 6
User's Guide for U.S. English
©2008 Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd.

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IMPORTANT NOTICES
FCC NOTICE
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: PTP1
Trade Name: PLEXTALK
Responsible party: Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd.
Address: 1078, Kami-maruko, Ueda-shi, Nagano-ken 386-0498 JAPAN
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICES ........................................................................................................2
FCC NOTICE.....................................................................................................................2
Canadian Department of Communications Statement.......................................................2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................4
1. Safety precaution and legal information .....................................................................10
1.1. Important safety information......................................................................................10
1.2. Legal and copyright information...............................................................................14
1.2.1. Copyright information about this guide...............................................................14
1.2.2. Restrictions on copying or recording ..................................................................15
1.3. Licenses and trademarks..........................................................................................15
2. Getting started...............................................................................................................17
2.1. Terminology and conventions used...........................................................................17
2.2. What you get in the box ............................................................................................17
2.3. Description of the unit ...............................................................................................18
2.3.1. Front face ...........................................................................................................18
2.3.2. Top edge ............................................................................................................19
2.3.3. Left edge.............................................................................................................19
2.3.4. Right edge..........................................................................................................20
2.3.5. Bottom edge.......................................................................................................20
2.3.6. Back face............................................................................................................20
2.4. Inserting the battery ..................................................................................................20
2.5. Charging PLEXTALK ................................................................................................21
2.6. Maintenance and battery care...................................................................................22
2.6.1. Unit care.............................................................................................................22
2.6.2. Battery care........................................................................................................22
2.6.3. Crossed-out dustbin mark...................................................................................23
2.7. Turning PLEXTALK on and off..................................................................................23
2.8. Key Describer function..............................................................................................24
2.9. Key Lock function......................................................................................................24
2.10. Inserting and ejecting SD card................................................................................24
3. Introduction to the menu system.................................................................................26
3.1. Main menu ................................................................................................................26
3.2. Accessing and navigating the menu..........................................................................26
3.3. Shortcut for the menu selection.................................................................................27
4. Setting up your PLEXTALK ..........................................................................................28
4.1. Setting the date and time..........................................................................................28
4.2. Selecting your preferred synthetic voice ...................................................................28

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4.3. Selecting a preferred waiting sound..........................................................................28
4.4. Selecting the Key Press Confirmation Sound ...........................................................29
5. Power management features........................................................................................30
5.1. Battery low warning...................................................................................................30
5.2. Automatic power off function.....................................................................................30
5.3. Compulsory power off function..................................................................................30
5.4. Sleep timer function ..................................................................................................30
5.4.1. Setting the sleep timer........................................................................................31
5.4.2. Cancelling the sleep timer ..................................................................................31
6. Playing features common to all formats......................................................................32
6.1. Start and stop playback.............................................................................................32
6.2. Fast forward or fast rewind........................................................................................32
6.3. Changing the playback volume.................................................................................33
6.4. Changing the playback speed...................................................................................33
6.5. Changing the audio tone...........................................................................................33
6.6. Changing the guide volume ......................................................................................34
6.7. Changing the guide speed........................................................................................34
6.8. Accessing the Navigation menu................................................................................34
6.9. Selecting the media and title.....................................................................................35
6.10. Title navigation........................................................................................................35
6.10.1. How to navigate the title ...................................................................................35
6.10.2. How to play music ............................................................................................36
6.11. Go to a title directly .................................................................................................36
6.12. Switching sorting order of titles ...............................................................................37
6.13. Getting information about media and title................................................................37
6.14. Getting information on the current status................................................................38
6.15. Selecting a playback mode .....................................................................................38
6.16. Using bookmarks ....................................................................................................38
6.16.1. Types of bookmark...........................................................................................38
6.16.2. Inserting bookmarks .........................................................................................39
6.16.3. Navigating to bookmarks..................................................................................39
6.16.4. Clearing bookmarks..........................................................................................40
6.16.5. Turning on and off Voice Bookmark speech.....................................................41
6.17. Understanding how PLEXTALK groups files and folders ........................................41
7. Playing DAISY titles.......................................................................................................42
7.1. Heading navigation ...................................................................................................42
7.2. Moving to the beginning or end of the title ................................................................42
7.3. Page navigation ........................................................................................................43
7.4. Group navigation.......................................................................................................43
7.5. Phrase navigation .....................................................................................................43
7.6. 10 minutes skip, 30 seconds skip..............................................................................44

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7.7. Navigating by screen, paragraph, line, sentence, spell, word or character in case of
DAISY text mode..............................................................................................................44
7.8. Navigating by percentage .........................................................................................44
7.9. Navigating by keyword..............................................................................................44
7.10. Playback mode........................................................................................................45
7.11. Multimedia DAISY playback setting ........................................................................46
8. Playing "Recordings"....................................................................................................47
9. Playing Audio Files or Music CDs................................................................................48
9.1. Track navigation........................................................................................................48
9.2. Album navigation.......................................................................................................49
9.3. 10 minutes skip, 30 seconds skip..............................................................................49
9.4. Playback mode..........................................................................................................49
9.5. Announcing albums and tracks by name or number.................................................50
9.6. About playing sequences..........................................................................................50
9.7. Restrictions on Audio Files........................................................................................50
10. Playing Text Files ........................................................................................................51
10.1. Navigating by screen, paragraph, line, sentence, spell, word or character .............51
10.2. Navigating by percentage .......................................................................................51
10.3. Navigating by keyword............................................................................................52
10.4. Navigating by page .................................................................................................53
10.5. Navigating by heading.............................................................................................53
10.6. Playback mode........................................................................................................53
11. Playing Audio Book.....................................................................................................54
12. Recording a DAISY title...............................................................................................55
12.1. Basic information about recording with PLEXTALK ................................................55
12.2. Recording hardware................................................................................................55
12.3. Recording media.....................................................................................................56
12.4. Recording states.....................................................................................................56
12.5. DAISY editing mode................................................................................................56
12.6. Basic recording technique.......................................................................................57
12.7. Muting the guide speech when recording................................................................57
12.8. Connecting and selecting an input source ..............................................................58
12.9. Selecting a recording mode and sound quality setting............................................59
12.9.1. About recording modes and sound quality .......................................................59
12.9.2. Selecting a preset recording mode...................................................................60
12.9.3. Selecting the Custom recording mode..............................................................61
12.10. Selecting the title to record into.............................................................................62
12.11. Setting the recording level.....................................................................................62
12.12. Using the level monitor..........................................................................................63
12.13. Turning the recording monitor on and off ..............................................................64
12.14. Getting recording information................................................................................64
13. Editing a DAISY title ....................................................................................................65

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13.1. Editing heading markers during recording...............................................................65
13.2. Setting a heading after recording............................................................................65
13.3. Cancelling a heading setting after recording...........................................................66
13.4. Removing a section or multiple sections.................................................................66
14. Media management features ......................................................................................68
14.1. Erasing an SD card or USB device.........................................................................68
14.2. Creating a new title .................................................................................................68
14.3. Deleting a title .........................................................................................................68
14.4. Deleting a file ..........................................................................................................69
14.5. Preparing to edit a DAISY title.................................................................................69
14.6. Building a DAISY title..............................................................................................70
15. Using PLEXTALK's Voice Memo functions...............................................................71
15.1. Recording a new Voice Memo ................................................................................71
15.2. Reviewing existing Voice Memos............................................................................71
15.3. Back up Voice Memos to SD card...........................................................................72
15.4. Deleting Voice Memos............................................................................................72
16. Backup..........................................................................................................................73
16.1. General backup information....................................................................................73
16.2. Back up Voice Memos ............................................................................................73
16.3. Backup a title...........................................................................................................74
16.4. Backup time for music CD.......................................................................................74
17. Entering text.................................................................................................................76
17.1. Entering alphabet by ABC mode.............................................................................76
17.2. Entering numbers by number mode........................................................................77
17.3. Entering symbols by Symbol table..........................................................................77
17.4. Moving entering position .........................................................................................78
17.5. Enter space, linefeed and erase characters............................................................78
18. Network settings..........................................................................................................79
18.1. Connecting to the wireless network.........................................................................79
18.1.1. Enable wireless network device........................................................................79
18.1.2. Confirm available wireless network and connect..............................................79
18.2. How PLEXTALK connects to a network..................................................................81
18.3. Advanced Network settings.....................................................................................81
18.3.1. Confirming network information........................................................................81
18.3.2. Loading network setting....................................................................................82
18.3.3. Saving the network setting................................................................................82
18.3.4. Adding wireless network setting .......................................................................83
18.3.5. Change or delete wireless network setting.......................................................83
18.3.6. Network folder setting.......................................................................................84
18.3.7. Initializing network settings to default ...............................................................85
19. Podcast receiver..........................................................................................................87
19.1. Registering podcast feeds.......................................................................................87

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19.1.1. Registering podcast feeds using the "PLEXTALK Transfer" software ..............87
19.1.2. Registering podcast feeds using podcast receiver software.............................88
19.2. Listening to Podcasts..............................................................................................89
19.3. Navigating by Episode, 10 minutes or 30 seconds..................................................89
19.4. Obtaining the latest episode list ..............................................................................90
19.5. Download all Episodes of the feed..........................................................................90
19.6. Notice during the download.....................................................................................90
20. Web radio streaming...................................................................................................92
20.1. Adding web radio station to the playlist...................................................................92
20.2. Listening to web radio.............................................................................................92
21. Network folder function ..............................................................................................93
21.1. Set LAN manager authentication level of windows PC ...........................................93
21.2. Start Network Folder...............................................................................................94
21.3. Log on to the Network Folder at your computer......................................................95
21.4. Finish Network Folder.............................................................................................95
22. Using PLEXTALK as an external drive ......................................................................96
22.1. What can PLEXTALK be used for when connected to a personal computer? ........96
22.2. Connecting PLEXTALK to a computer....................................................................96
22.3. Disconnecting PLEXTALK from a computer ...........................................................97
23. Other useful features...................................................................................................98
23.1. Accessing the built in help file.................................................................................98
23.2. Checking system properties....................................................................................98
23.3. "Skippable" settings ................................................................................................98
23.4. Deleting authorization keys.....................................................................................99
23.5. Reset PLEXTALK to factory defaults ......................................................................99
Appendix A: Main Specifications...................................................................................101
General specifications....................................................................................................101
Audio features................................................................................................................102
Main functions................................................................................................................103
Battery specifications.....................................................................................................104
Memory Card Drive of a personal computer via USB cable...........................................105
Wireless communication function...................................................................................105
Appendix B: Menu Hierarchy..........................................................................................106
Appendix C: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................109
General operating problems...........................................................................................109
Spoken errors during DAISY playback...........................................................................110
Errors using the Voice Memo.........................................................................................110
Errors when using PLEXTALK as an SD card drive on a computer...............................110
Appendix D: Technical data about recording modes and sound qualities ................112
1. Recording mode settings ...........................................................................................112
2. Settings for preset recording modes ..........................................................................112
3. Available settings for Custom mode...........................................................................113

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4. Available recording time for the specified sound qualities..........................................113
Appendix E: Questions and Answers on Network setting...........................................115
Appendix F: List of entering characters.......................................................................117

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1. Safety precaution and legal information
1.1. Important safety information
Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other
injuries, or damage to PLEXTALK or other property. Read all the safety information below
before using PLEXTALK.
The symbols below differentiate the level of danger.
! DANGER
This symbol denotes that death or serious injuries may directly result from improper use.
! WARNING
This symbol denotes that death or serious injuries may result from improper use.
! CAUTION
This symbol denotes that bodily injuries or damage to property may result from improper
use.
< Traffic accident >
! DANGER
Do not use while walking outdoor. Otherwise, it may cause traffic accident.
! DANGER
Do not use while riding or driving. Otherwise, it may cause traffic accident.
< Emergency >
! DANGER
If the equipment smokes or gives off a strange smell, immediately turn off the power,
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, remove the battery and contact your
dealer. Be careful burn injury because the equipment and battery may still be high-
temperature.
< Battery >
! WARNING
If the battery pack leaks, immediately remove it from power outlet and fire, and contact
your dealer. The vapors from leaking battery pack fluid may ignite or explode. If battery
fluid gets into your eyes, wash them with water and consult a physician immediately. If the

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fluid of battery contacts your skin, immediately flush the contacted area thoroughly with
clean water and conslut a phisician. If the fluid gets on your clothing, flush the area with
water.
! WARNING
Do not throw the equipment or battery pack into the fire. Do not put the equipment or
battery pack into the microwave ovens or other heating appliance. Otherwise, it may
cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.
! WARNING
Do not give hard shock to it or drop it from high place. Otherwise, it may cause fire,
electric shock or malfunction.
! WARNING
If not using extended period, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and remove
the battery. Otherwise, it may cause the battery pack to leak.
< Do not insert foreign objects >
! WARNING
Do not insert liquids or foreign objects. Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to come in
contact with the PLEXTALK. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.
If liquids or foreign object enter the PLEXTALK, turn off the power immediately, disconnect
the power plug from the power outlet, remove the battery and contact your dealer.
Especially be careful the followings.
- Do not use in a bath room, in a rain or under moist conditions.
- Do not spill liquids into the equipment.
- When you clean the equipment, do not spill or spray the detergent liquid.
- Do not put a metal piece into the inside of SD card slot or battery housing.
- Do not use the SD card which is stuck with labels or stickers.
< Power >
! WARNING
Only use the specified battery, specified AC adaptor and specified power cable that was
supplied with your PLEXTALK. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.
! WARNING
Do not connect with the unspecified power source and voltage. Specification is AC100-
240V 50/60Hz. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.
! WARNING
Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands. Otherwise, electrical shock may
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! WARNING
Do not damage the power cable. Do not remove the power cable with pulling the adapter
cable or do not place heavy object on the adapter cable and power cable. If the cable get
damaged, it may cause fire or electric shock.
! WARNING
Make sure that the PLEXTALK, mains adapter and mains plug are securely connected.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electric shock.
! WARNING
Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the power plug regularly. When wiping, turn off the
power and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Otherwise, it may cause
fire or electric shock.
! WARNING
Do not put too many plugs in one outlet. Otherwise, it may cause fire or electric shock.
! WARNING
If thunderous, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. When the lightning strikes,
it may cause fire or electric shock.
< Repair >
! WARNING
Don't disassemble, repair or remodel the equipment. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric
shock or malfunction. Ask your dealer for the repair.
! WARNING
If the equipment broken down, turn off the power immediately and contact your dealer. It
may cause fire or electric shock if you continue to use.
< Usage Environment >
! WARNING
Do not use, store, or leave the equipment in high-temperature environment. Otherwise, it
may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.
Do not leave in areas under strong direct sunlight.
Do not leave in sun-heated vehicle.
Do not leave in hot areas such as near fire or appliance which emits high heat.
! CAUTION
Do not use the equipment in extremely humid, dusty or hot areas. Otherwise, it may
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< Electric wave / Electromagnetic wave >
! WARNING
Do not use the PLEXTALK near wearers of pacemaker.
! WARNING
If the medical facility or airplane has specified zones where use or possession of signals
of mobile devices is prohibited, do not use the PLEXTALK.
! CAUTION
Do not use the PLEXTALK near machinery occurring with a strong electromagnetic wave.
Otherwise, it may cause malfunction.
< Adverse effect on human body >
! WARNING
If the headphone cord or the strap squeezes the neck, it may cause suffocation.
! WARNING
Store the SD card or small accessories out of reach of small children to avoid the the
drinking by mistake. In addition, be careful to the drinking by mistake by your pets.
! CAUTION
When you use the equipment for a long time or while you charge the equipment, the
equipment might rise in temperature. Do not keep the equipment in touch with the same
place of the skin for a long time because there is fear of the low temperature burn.
! CAUTION
Do not hear at full blast more than needs. Otherwise, it may cause impair hearing.
! CAUTION
Do not use the headphone for a long time. Otherwise, it may cause impair hearing.
! CAUTION
The USB cable terminal has sharp edge. Be careful when you touch the sharp edge. It
may cause injury.
< Cleaning >
! WARNING
Before cleaning, turn off the power and then remove the AC adaptor and the USB cable
from the PLEXTALK. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction.
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Do not spray solvent directly onto the case. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock or
malfunction.
! CAUTION
Wipe dust and dirt from the PLEXTALK with a soft cloth dampened slightly with a diluted
neutral detergent, then wipe dry with a cloth. If you wipe the equipment with alcohol, paint
thinner or benzine, the surface of the equipment may be worn or torn .
< Other malfunction factors >
! CAUTION
The PLEXTALK's SD card slot is only compatible with SD or SDHC cards. Inserting other
memory cards will cause malfunction.
! CAUTION
Insert the SD card in the right direction. Do not use excessive force. Otherwise, it may
cause malfunction.
< Disposal >
! WARNING
Dispose the equipment and the battery pack following the disposal method which local
government established.
1.2. Legal and copyright information
This chapter contains important information regarding copyright, licenses and trademarks.
It also outlines the restrictions, which apply when using the PLEXTALK for copying or
recording digital sound. You are strongly advised to read this chapter thoroughly before
continuing.
1.2.1. Copyright information about this guide
Shinano Kenshi reserves the right to modify the products described in this guide at any
time without prior notice.
Shinano Kenshi makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof
and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. Further, Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd. reserves the right to revise this
guide and to make changes in its content, without obligation to notify any person or
organization of such revision or change.

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This guide is copyright. It may not be copied, photocopied, translated, or reduced to any
electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior permission from Shinano
Kenshi.
Manual copyright 2012 Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd.
1.2.2. Restrictions on copying or recording
Before using your PLEXTALK, you should review the following important information to
ensure that you understand the legal restrictions that apply to its use for certain operations.
< General information >
This PLEXTALK device is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works, to
which you own the copyright, or where you have gained permission from the copyright
owner or the rightful licenser. Unless you own the copyright or have gained the
appropriate permission from the copyright owner or the rightful licenser, your unauthorized
recording, reproduction or distribution thereof, may result in severe civil and criminal
penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain
about your rights, contact your legal advisor.
Under no circumstances will Shinano Kenshi be responsible for the consequences of any
illegal copying performed using this PLEXTALK recorder.
< Music CDs >
Copies of Music CDs are for individual enjoyment and, under the Copyright Act, cannot be
used otherwise, without the authorization of the copyright holder.
1.3. Licenses and trademarks
All licenses and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are the
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Copyright information about Ogg Vorbis
This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and any
express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall the

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foundation or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary,
or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods
or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on
any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or
otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the
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2. Getting started
2.1. Terminology and conventions used
This section details the terminology and conventions used throughout this guide. The
details are as follows:
•WARNING: A warning notice denotes a hazard that could result in personal injury.
•CAUTION: A caution notice denotes a hazard that could damage or destroy the
PLEXTALK product, destroy the recording media, destroy or affect your data or
computer configuration.
•Note: A note is used to give additional important information about a feature that
has not already been mentioned.
•SD Card: The PLEXTALK is able to use both "SD" and "SDHC" cards. In this User's
Guide, both cards are called "SD cards".
2.2. What you get in the box
Below is a list of all the items you should find in the box with your PLEXTALK. Please
make sure that all items are included. If there are any missing items, please contact your
local agent.
•1 PLEXTALK Pocket PTP1
•1 SD Card (Note: The SD card will come already inserted in the unit.)
•1 AC adaptor
•1 Rechargeable battery
•1 Set of stereo headphones
•1 USB cable (long) for connecting to a computer
•1 USB cable (short) for connecting to a USB peripheral
•1 Pouch
•1 User's Guide CD
•1 Pocket guide
•1 Safety Instruction guide
Note: It is strongly recommended that you retain all packaging, in case you need to return
your PLEXTALK for any reason in the future.

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2.3. Description of the unit
This section describes the physical look of the PLEXTALK and the layout of the keys and
other controls to enable you to locate them when referred to in later chapters. The names
and main purposes are also detailed here.
While carefully holding the unit, take a few moments to locate the front of the unit. The
front has the microphone and speaker grill at one end and 23 keys arranged across the
rest of the surface. Turn the unit so that you are holding it with the keys uppermost and
with the grill away from you. The PLEXTALK should now be set up in its normal operating
position. Keep the unit in this position as the physical layout is described.
2.3.1. Front face
The grill that you used to orientate the unit is where the internal speaker and the built in
microphone are located. The speaker is on the right and the microphone is in the center.
Just below the grill, in the center, there are 2 LEDs. The one on the left is the Power LED.
It should be off when the unit is turned off. It becomes orange while booting up. It shows
green when the unit is on. The one on the right is the Battery LED and indicates the
charging status. It is off when the PLEXTALK is operating on battery power. During
charging Phase 1, it will show a red light. During charging Phase 2, it will alternate
between red and green, and when the battery is fully charged, it turns solid green.
Below the grill, to the left and right of the LEDs, there are two oval buttons. The key on the
left is colored red and is the Record key, used for DAISY recording, Voice memo
recording and for recording Voice Bookmarks. The key on the right is colored green and is
the Power key, used for power on/off and for setting the sleep timer. In the center of this
key there are two prominent tactile dots.
Below the Record key and the Power key, there are 4 function keys: 2 on the left and 2 on
the right of the unit. The upper left key is the GoTo key, used for page and heading
navigation. The lower left key is the Bookmark key, used for bookmark navigation,
insertion and deletion. The upper right key is the Menu key, used to access the main
menu. Press and hold this key to turn on or off the Key Describer mode. The lower right
key is the Title key, used for changing the title or media.
In between the 4 function keys, at the center of the unit, is the circular Play/Stop key
surrounded by four arrow keys: Up, Down, Left and Right. The Play/Stop key is slightly
indented and is colored blue. It is used to start/stop playback and acts as the Enter key for
some operations. The Up key is used for moving up in the list of navigation options. It is

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also used for increasing the speed and tone settings or to cancel an operation. The Down
key is used for moving down in the list of navigation options. It is also used for decreasing
the speed and tone settings or to act as the Enter key for some operations. The Left key is
used for moving left in menus or to move back in a title. Press and hold the key for fast
rewind. The Right key is used for moving right in menus or to move forward in a title.
Press and hold the key for fast forward.
Below the function and arrow keys are a further 12 small circular keys, arranged in 4 rows
of 3 keys. These are generally called the Number Pad. The Number Pad is laid out exactly
like a push button telephone keypad. The first row has numbers 1, 2 and 3. The second
row has numbers 4, 5 and 6. The third row has numbers 7, 8 and 9 and the fourth row has
the Star key, Number 0 key and the Pound/Hash key. The number 5 key has a small
raised dot on it to help you locate it.
Some of the keys have secondary functions and these are listed below:
•Number 1 = Change speed or tone in combination with the Up or Down key
•Number 5 = Information key. Press once for a list of information. Press repeatedly to
step quickly through the list of information. Press and hold to get the current date and
time.
•Number 9 = Backup
•Number 0 = Help. Press once to enter or exit the built in help file.
•Star = Undo/Cancel
•Pound/Hash = Redo/Enter
Throughout this guide, the term "Enter key" refers to the Play/Stop key, the Down key or
the Pound/Hash key. The term "Cancel key" refers to the Up key or the Star key.
2.3.2. Top edge
On the top edge of the PLEXTALK, there are 2 sockets - one towards the left side and one
in the center. The socket on the left is for an external microphone and line in and the
center socket is for headphones. All sockets take 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack plugs.
In the top left corner, there is a small hole which is designed for fitting a carrying strap if
required.
2.3.3. Left edge

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On the left edge of the unit, roughly level with the Record key, there is a slot for the SD
card.
2.3.4. Right edge
On the right edge of the unit, there are 2 switches. The upper switch is for increasing and
decreasing the volume. Pushing the switch towards the top of the unit, increases the
volume. Pulling the switch towards the bottom of the unit, decreases the volume.
The lower switch is the Key Lock key. This is to prevent accidental activation of any other
key, including the Power key. Pushing the switch toward the top of the unit locks all keys.
Pulling the switch toward the bottom of the unit releases the lock.
2.3.5. Bottom edge
There are 2 items on the bottom edge of the unit. On the left is a small round hole in a
square-shaped housing. This is the DC input terminal. On the right is a slightly smaller
rectangular slot. This is the USB socket.
2.3.6. Back face
Carefully turn over your PLEXTALK and hold it face down in one hand, keeping the end
with the grill away from you.
In the center of the Back face, there are 2 raised ridges. These are at the top end of the
battery cover. Towards the bottom edge of the unit, but still on the Back face, there is a
rectangular button which is flush with the surface. This button is at the bottom edge of the
battery cover and is used to release the cover.
To remove the battery cover, press down firmly on the rectangular button with the tip of a
finger. At the same time, use the thumb of your other hand, on the 2 ridges, to slide the
battery cover towards the bottom edge of the unit. It should release fairly easily but you
may need to practice a couple of times to master the technique.
2.4. Inserting the battery
In order to insert or replace the battery, do the following: