Plextalk POCKET PTP1 User manual

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PLEXTALK POCKET PTP1
User’s Guide
©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: 6-15-26 Chuo, Ueda-shi, Nagano-ken 386-0012 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.

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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
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLEXTALK POCKET PTP1............................................................... 1
User’s Guide ..................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT NOTICES ..................................................................... 2
FCC NOTICE.................................................................................. 2
Canadian Department of Communications Statement.................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................... 3
1. About this guide. ......................................................................... 7
2. Legal and copyright information................................................ 8
2.1. Copyright information about this guide.................................... 8
2.2. Licenses and trademarks........................................................ 9
2.3. Restrictions on copying or recording....................................... 9
3. Introduction to DAISY. .............................................................. 10
3.1. What is DAISY? .................................................................... 10

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3.2. Main features of DAISY. ....................................................... 10
3.3. Types of DAISY book............................................................ 11
3.4. DAISY navigation features.................................................... 12
4. Overview of your new PLEXTALK............................................ 14
4.1. General concept.................................................................... 14
4.2. Features of the PLEXTALK................................................... 15
5. Getting started........................................................................... 15
5.1. Terminology and conventions used. ..................................... 16
5.2. What you get in the box. ....................................................... 16
5.3. The User's Guide CD............................................................ 17
5.4. Description of the unit. .......................................................... 17
5.5. Inserting the battery. ............................................................. 22
5.6. Charging PLEXTALK. ........................................................... 23
5.7. Maintenance and battery care. ............................................. 23
5.8. Turning PLEXTALK on and off.............................................. 25
5.9. Key Describer function.......................................................... 25
5.10. Inserting and ejecting SD card............................................ 26
6. Introduction to the menu system............................................. 27
6.1. Overview of the menu and its operation................................ 27
6.2. Accessing and navigating the menu. .................................... 28
6.3. Getting help when in the menu system. ................................ 29
7. Quick start instructions. ........................................................... 29
7.1. Basic control of the unit......................................................... 30
7.2. Playing DAISY titles.............................................................. 31
7.3. Recording a DAISY title. ....................................................... 33
7.4. Editing a DAISY recording. ................................................... 36
8. Setting up your PLEXTALK. ..................................................... 37
8.1. Setting up the text to speech options.................................... 37
8.2. Setting the date and time. ..................................................... 39
8.3. Selecting a preferred waiting sound...................................... 40
9. Power management features.................................................... 40
9.1. Battery low warning............................................................... 41
9.2. Automatic power off function................................................. 41
9.3. Compulsory power off function. ............................................ 41
9.4. Sleep timer function. ............................................................. 42
10. Playing features common to all formats. .............................. 43
10.1. Reinserting an SD card or USB media................................ 44
10.2. Start and stop playback. ..................................................... 44
10.3. Changing the playback volume........................................... 44

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10.4. Changing the guide volume. ............................................... 45
10.5. Changing the playback speed............................................. 46
10.6. Changing the audio tone..................................................... 47
10.7. Accessing the Navigation menu.......................................... 47
10.8. Understanding how PLEXTALK groups files and folders. ... 48
10.9. Selecting the SD card or USB media. ................................. 49
10.10. Folder and title navigation................................................. 50
10.11. Getting information about your SD card or USB media..... 51
10.12. Moving to the beginning or end of an item. ....................... 52
10.13. Fast forward or fast rewind. .............................................. 53
10.14. Using bookmarks. ............................................................. 53
10.15. The built in help file. .......................................................... 60
11. Playing DAISY titles. ............................................................... 61
11.1. Getting heading, page and title information. ....................... 61
11.2. Heading navigation. ............................................................ 63
11.3. Page navigation. ................................................................. 64
11.4. Group navigation................................................................. 65
11.5. Phrase navigation. .............................................................. 66
11.6. Selecting a playback mode. ................................................ 67
12. Playing Audio Files or Music CDs.......................................... 67
12.1. About audio files. ................................................................ 68
12.2. About playing sequences.................................................... 69
12.3. Restrictions on Audio Files. ................................................ 69
12.4. Getting file and album information. ..................................... 70
12.5. Track navigation.................................................................. 71
12.6. Album navigation. ............................................................... 72
12.7. Selecting a playback mode. ................................................ 73
13. Playing Text Files. ................................................................... 74
13.1. Getting text file information. ................................................ 74
13.2. Differences between plain text and HTML files................... 75
13.3. Navigating by percentage. .................................................. 75
13.4. Navigating by paragraph, sentence, word or character....... 76
13.5. Navigating by level (HTML files only).................................. 76
13.6. Selecting a playback mode. ................................................ 77
14. General information about recording. ................................... 78
14.1. Recording hardware............................................................ 78
14.2. Recording media................................................................. 79
14.3. General recording tips......................................................... 80
14.4. About recording modes and sound quality.......................... 81

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14.5. Technical data about recording modes and sound qualities.
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15. Recording and editing a DAISY title. ..................................... 85
15.1. Basic information about recording with PLEXTALK. ........... 86
15.2. Recording states. ................................................................ 86
15.3. Inserting a blank SD card.................................................... 87
15.4. Basic recording technique................................................... 87
15.5. Muting the guide speech when recording. .......................... 88
15.6. Connecting and selecting an input source. ......................... 89
15.7. Selecting a recording mode and sound quality setting........ 91
15.8. Selecting the title to record into........................................... 93
15.9. Setting the recording level. ................................................. 94
15.10. Using the level monitor. .................................................... 96
15.11. Turning the recording monitor on and off. ......................... 97
15.12. Getting recording information............................................ 98
15.13. Editing heading markers during recording. ....................... 98
15.14. Editing heading markers after recording. .......................... 99
15.15. Erasing a section or multiple sections............................. 101
15.16. Creating a new title. ........................................................ 102
15.17. Erasing a title. ................................................................. 103
15.18. Building a DAISY title...................................................... 103
15.19. Preparing to edit a DAISY title. ....................................... 104
16. Using PLEXTALK's Voice Memo functions......................... 105
16.1. Getting information about Voice Memos. .......................... 105
16.2. Recording a new Voice Memo. ......................................... 106
16.3. Reviewing existing Voice Memos...................................... 106
16.4. Backing up Voice Memos to SD card................................ 107
16.5. Erasing Voice Memos. ...................................................... 107
17. Media management features. ............................................... 108
17.1. Available Media................................................................. 108
17.2. General backup information.............................................. 109
17.3. Backing up Voice Memos. ................................................ 109
17.4. Backing up DAISY titles. ................................................... 110
17.5. Backing up Audio Files/music CD..................................... 112
17.6. Backing up Text Files........................................................ 114
17.7. Erasing an SD card........................................................... 116
18. Using PLEXTALK as an SD card drive. ............................... 116
18.1. What can PLEXTALK be used for when connected to a PC?
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18.2. Connecting PLEXTALK to a PC as an external drive........ 117
18.3. Disconnecting PLEXTALK from a PC. .............................. 117
19. Other useful features. ........................................................... 118
19.1. Checking system properties.............................................. 118
19.2. Reset PLEXTALK to factory defaults. ............................... 119
Appendix A - Main Specifications............................................... 121
Appendix B - Menu Hierarchy. .................................................... 126
Appendix C - Troubleshooting. ................................................... 129
Appendix D - Glossary. ................................................................ 135
Index.............................................................................................. 143
1. About this guide.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new PLEXTALK. This guide
contains all the information you will need to get started with your new
PLEXTALK. It has been written in a way, which will allow you to learn
progressively, starting with the basic concepts and building up to the
more technical operations that you can try as you gain in confidence.
The guide is provided in DAISY 3 text format and as electronic files in
text and Microsoft Word formats. The DAISY text version is built in to
the PLEXTALK itself as a help file. The MS Word and the text
versions are on the User's Guide CD which is included in the box with
your PLEXTALK. The electronic files are located in a folder called
"Manual".
Once you get to know the structure of the guide, you should find it
easy to navigate to any section you wish to read. If you are a
beginner to the DAISY format and to digital recording, it is
recommended that you read through the guide sequentially, learning
as you go. If you are an advanced user, or have had experience of
using the PLEXTALK, you may wish to bypass some of the
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find it useful to review Chapter 4 which gives an overview of the
features of your new PLEXTALK.
For those who wish to get started quickly, you may wish to read the
"Quick start instructions" in Chapter 7. This gives you an introduction
to the features required for using PLEXTALK as a player and recorder.
If you prefer to learn about the features in more detail, you can
bypass this section and work your way more carefully through the
main chapters of the guide.
Note: The Quick Start chapter does not cover features in depth so
please be aware that many of the details have been omitted.
Note: Whether you wish to get started quickly or more methodically,
you should ensure that you read Chapter 2 and Chapter 5 before
progressing. These chapters detail the legal and copyright
restrictions, getting started information, safety information and issues
relating to looking after your PLEXTALK properly.
2. Legal and copyright information.
This chapter contains important information regarding copyright,
licences 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.
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
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This guide is copyright. All right reserved. 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 2008 Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd.
2.2. Licenses and trademarks.
All licenses and trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
2.3. 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.
2.3.1. 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
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2.3.2. 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.
3. Introduction to DAISY.
This chapter gives an overview of the DAISY format and some of the
terminology used. If you are new to the DAISY format, you should
read this chapter thoroughly. If you are an experienced DAISY user,
you may wish to skim read the chapter or bypass it altogether.
3.1. What is DAISY?
DAISY is an acronym, which stands for Digital Accessible Information
System. It is the format, which is being developed as the
international standard for digital talking books. DAISY books can be
played on a dedicated hardware player or on a computer equipped
with the appropriate software.
3.2. Main features of DAISY.
The main features of the DAISY format are as follows:
•Compression of information - with high levels of compression
available, it is possible to store up to 90 hours of digital audio
on a single CD (700MB).
•Flexible Navigation - the DAISY format includes a range of
features, which enable the reader to quickly access the parts
of the book they wish to read. These features include
navigation on 6 levels, by pages, by groups and phrases.
These items will be discussed in more detail later in this
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•Multi-media capability - in addition to digital audio, the DAISY
format is able to incorporate text, graphics and even video to
provide the reader with a fully synchronized, multi-media
reading experience.
3.3. Types of DAISY book.
The DAISY format allows for 6 types of DAISY book, which range
from audio books with no navigation structure to books with text and
no audio. A brief description of each type is given below:
•Type 1 - Audio without structure: The simplest type of book.
Direct navigation to the points within the book is not possible.
•Type 2 - Audio and structure: A marked up text file contains
the structure of the book and provides links to features such as
headings and page numbers. This allows the reader to
navigate directly to those points. The marked up file is called
the Table of Contents or ToC.
•Type 3 - Audio with structure and partial text: As well as
containing the structure, the marked up file contains some text
from the book, for example, for a glossary or index. If listening
to the book on a pc the text will appear on screen and the
reader will be able to search for words within the text.
•Type 4 - Audio and full text: This is the most time consuming
type of book to produce but provides the most accessibility.
Audio and text are fully synchronised throughout the book, so
that the correct text appears on screen as the audio is being
read.
•Type 5 - Full text and partial audio: the book has structure and
complete text but only limited audio. The marked up file
contains the structure and the text of the book, but there is only
audio for part of the text.
•Type 6 - Full text and no audio: This is electronic text structure;
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3.4. DAISY navigation features.
The DAISY format gives the reader a number of options about how to
navigate a DAISY book. This section gives brief details about the
most common navigation features.
3.4.1. Navigation levels.
A DAISY book can have up to 6 levels of navigation. The number of
levels in a book will depend on the structure of the original book. The
levels are hierarchical with Level 1 the highest and Level 6 the lowest.
This can be thought of as being similar to the hierarchy of a contents
listing in a book, in the sense that there are major items and then sub
items within them and so on. Every heading that has been coded into
a DAISY book will have an associated navigation level between 1 and
6.
There are no fixed rules about how the DAISY navigation levels
should be used and people's views on how this should be done would
vary. For simple books, which only have chapters, it is likely that only
one level will be used. For more complex books, which may have
chapters, sections and sub sections, there might be 3 levels used
(Level 1 for chapters, Level 2 for sections and Level 3 for sub
sections). Once the book has been created, the levels of navigation
are fixed and cannot be altered by the reader.
When trying to find a specific part of a book, the reader would tend to
use a higher level (perhaps Level 1 or Level 2) to find the main area
of interest, and would then change to a lower level of navigation to
home in on the information they are looking for. This allows them to
bypass large portions of the book that they have no interest in at that
time.
3.4.2. Headings.
In order to use the navigation levels mentioned above, the location of
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the context of this guide, these markers are called headings. Once a
heading has been inserted into the DAISY recording, it can then be
assigned a navigation level depending on the structure of the original
book. When headings are inserted, they are numbered automatically
from 1 upwards, in the physical order that they appear in the
recording.
3.4.3. Pages.
If a DAISY book has been marked for page navigation, the reader can
go direct to specific pages or can skip backwards or forward a page
at a time. To make this possible, the producer of the book must
include the page markers when they create the book. The pages will
be automatically numbered from 1 upwards starting from the
beginning of the recording. The reader cannot add pages.
Note: Page markers in a DAISY book should always be placed at the
start of the text on the relevant print page and not at the bottom,
where the page number often appears. This means that, when you
go to a page in the finished DAISY book, you will always be at the top
of the page when it starts to play.
3.4.4. Groups.
The group marker can be used to identify items in the book that the
reader might wish to go to independently of the other navigation
structures. For example, diagrams, tables, points of note, safety
information and so on. When it used carefully, it could be extremely
useful. Groups cannot be specified by the reader and must be
inserted by the DAISY book producer.
3.4.5. Phrases.
When the book is being recorded, the audio files are automatically
divided into segments called "phrases". The recording software will
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silence between one piece of audio and the next. The length of
silence permitted before a new phrase is created is called the "pause
time" and can be adjusted by the person making the DAISY recording.
In order to break the audio up into phrases that are not too long or
short, a fast reader might require a short pause time and a slower
reader a longer pause time. When the recording is finished, the
reader can use the phrases as an additional navigation feature.
3.4.6. Sections.
A Section refers to the segment of audio between one heading and
the next. A section is generally made up of a number of phrases but
can have as few as one phrase. Each section will have a heading
and an associated navigation level. Do not get confused between
sections in a DAISY recording and sections of this guide.
3.4.7. Bookmarks.
Once the book is complete, the reader can add bookmarks at relevant
places to enable them to find the marked locations at a later stage.
The number of permitted bookmarks will depend on the DAISY player
used but generally there will be more capacity than the reader
requires. Bookmarks are the only navigation item that the reader can
insert and remove.
4. Overview of your new PLEXTALK.
This chapter gives you an overview of the PLEXTALK and its main
features.
4.1. General concept.
The PLEXTALK Pocket is a lightweight, pocket-sized, DAISY-
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revolutionary mobility and ease of use by anyone in business,
education and leisure. It is the world's first true crossover media
player/recorder which contains a host of applications and which also
comes packed with features that support unsurpassed accessibility
for people with sight problems or learning difficulties.
4.2. Features of the PLEXTALK.
The main features of the PLEXTALK are as follows:
•Stylish, Pocket-size and Lightweight
•DAISY Book Playback
•Voice Recording with DAISY Structure
•Text/HTML Contents Playback using Embedded Text-To-
Speech Engine
•Voice Memo-Taking Capability
•MP3 Music Playback
•Support for removable 32GB SD cards and USB flash memory
•Media transfer from USB without PC
•High Quality built in Microphone and Speaker
•Plug-In Power for External Microphone
•Battery Rechargeable via AC adapter and USB
5. Getting started.
You are now ready to start using your new PLEXTALK. This chapter
will give you information about the terminology which is used
throughout the guide. It details the items that you should have
received in the box and explains the physical layout of the PLEXTALK
unit. It also details how to insert the battery, charge the unit and care
for the battery. Basic operations such as turning the unit on and off,
locking the keypad and inserting and ejecting SD cards are also
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5.1. 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.
Generally these are listed after the instructions for reference.
•Reminder: A reminder is used to refresh your memory about
points that have been mentioned earlier in the guide. They are
generally written before the information to which they refer.
•SD Card: PLEXTALK is able to use both “SD” and “SDHC”
cards. In this User’s Guide, both cards are called “SD cards”.
•All key names and function names have been written with
initial capitals.
•Menu options have been written with double quotes around the
menu option names and an initial capital has been used.
•In order to make the list of instructions more concise, the guide
does not always explain every operation in detail. In many
cases, PLEXTALK's built in speech gives you sufficient detail
that operating features and functions should be clear.
5.2. 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
•1 SD Card 2GB (Note: The SD card will come already
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•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 Quick Reference 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.
5.3. The User's Guide CD.
The User's Guide CD, which has been included in your package,
contains the following items:
•User's Guide in Microsoft Word format - this version of the
guide can be found in a folder on the User's Guide CD called
"Manual". The file name is "PTP1 Users Guide.doc".
•User's Guide in text format - this is a plain text version of the
User's Guide. this version of the guide can be found in a folder
on the User's Guide CD called "Manual". The file name is
"PTP1 Users Guide.txt".
5.4. 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.
The PLEXTALK body is available in 2 colours. One is black and the
other is white. The black body unit has white keys and the white body
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Whilst holding the unit carefully, 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.
5.4.1. 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 centre.
Just below the grill, in the centre, 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 flashing orange while booting up or when in
recording standby mode and turns solid orange during recording. 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 PLEXTALK is operating on battery power.
During charging Phase 1, it will show an orange light. During
charging Phase 2 it will alternate between orange and green and
When the battery is fully charged, it turns solid green. If it shows a
blinking orange light, this indicates a charging error.
Below the grill, to the left and right of the LEDs, there are two oval
buttons. The key on the left is coloured red and is the Record key,
used for DAISY recording, Voice memo recording and for recording
Voice Bookmarks. The key on the right is coloured green and is the
Power key, used for power on/off and for setting the sleep timer. In
the centre of this key there are two prominent tactile dots.
Below the Record key and the Power key, there are 4 function keys -
two on the left and 2 on the right of the unit.
The upper left key is the GoTo key, used for page and heading
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The lower left key is the Bookmark key, used for bookmark navigation,
insertion and deletion. Also used for turning the recording monitor on
and off during recording.
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. Also used to turn on and off the level monitor during recording.
In between the 4 function keys, at the centre 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 coloured 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 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.
Note: 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
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•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 number input
•Pound/Hash = Redo/Enter for number input
Note: Throughout this guide, the term "Enter key" refers to the
Play/Stop key, located in the centre of the four arrow keys. The term
"Cancel key" refers to the Up key, located above the Play/Stop key.
Note: The Pound/Hash key, marked with the "#" symbol, which is
located at the bottom right of the Number Pad, will only be used as
the Enter key for number input. The Star key, marked with the "*"
symbol, which is located at the bottom left of the Number Pad, will
only be used as the cancel key for number input.
5.4.2. Top edge.
On the top edge of the PLEXTALK, there are 2 sockets - one towards
the left side and one in the centre. The socket on the left is for an
external microphone and line in and the centre 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.
5.4.3. Left edge.
On the left edge of the unit, roughly level with the Record key, there is
a slot for the SD card.
5.4.4. Right edge.