Talk To Me Technologies ZUVO-D Series User manual

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User Guide
For zuvo-D Speech-Generating Devices

Table of contents
Technical
Hardware and features ..........................................2
Speech settings ...............................................3
Take photos with your device.....................................4
Import pictures from your computer ...............................5
Pair the TTMT Speaker (SPKR) ...................................6
Update zuvo software...........................................6
Back-up a grid/vocabulary set ....................................7
View/hide menu bar ............................................8
Editing
Edit mode .................................................... 9
Change button label, image or message........................... 10
Change button appearance ..................................... 11
Change button styles .......................................... 12
Move, swap and re-size buttons ................................. 13
Edit rows and columns in a grid/page ............................. 14
Create a new page from an existing template....................... 15
Link (jump) to a new page....................................... 16
Word lists.................................................... 17
Working with saved phrases .................................... 18
Important Note: Vocabulary sets are updated frequently. If these instructions do not match
your current vocabulary set, please contact Technical Support for assistance.

2
Hardware and features
Power
Press this button to turn on and off the device. Tap button once to
place in sleep mode and conserve battery life when the zuvo is not in
use.
Volume
Press toggle to increase and decrease volume.
Charging the zuvo and TTMT Speaker (SPKR)
Charge the device at night or when not in use. TTMT Speaker (SPKR)
should also be charged nightly with the separate cord provided. Only
use TTMT-approved chargers.
USB Port
Connect access options, back-up vocabulary sets and transfer
photos and other les.
Headphone/Microphone
Audio input/output for sound feedback, voice and message banking
and more.
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3
Speech settings
Change the pronunciation of a word
1. Select Pronunciation from the speech settings menu.
2. In the Word box: type the word with the correct spelling (e.g. fajita).
3. In the Pronunciation box: type the word as you want it pronounced
(e.g. faheeta).
4. Select Test to hear the word pronounced.
5. When nished, select Add Pronunciation > OK.
Select a voice
1. Select Voices from the speech settings menu.
2. Select a voice from list > Listen to play voice sample > OK to save
selection.
Adjust voice speed and pitch
1. Select Congure from the speech settings menu.
2. Adjust speed, pitch, and voice rates > select Speak to play voice
sample > OK.
Speech settings allow you to change the pronunciation of a word, select a
voice for speech output, and adjust the voice pitch and rate.
To go to speech settings, go to Menu > Settings > Speech.

4
Take photos with your device
1. Exit Grid3 to display device desktop.
2. Select the Camera icon from the desktop screen.
Tip: If the image appears black, touch the icon in the upper left-hand corner to ip the
camera to front-facing.
3. Press the white button icon to take a picture. Take as many pictures as
you’d like.
4. Press the Xin the upper right-hand corner to exit the camera.
5. Open the communication software > navigate to the page to add your
pictures.
6. Enter Edit Mode > select button to edit/add photo.
7. Select Find Picture on the top toolbar.
Tip: Find Picture will not display for Word List buttons, but you can still add a photo. See
Add words to a word list for instructions on how to add photos to these buttons.
8. Select Picture File > Browse > This PC > Camera Roll > select photo
to add.
9. When complete, select Finish Editing > Yes.

5
Import pictures from your computer
1. Save pictures from your computer onto a USB ash drive.
2. Insert the ash drive into the USB port on the right side of the zuvo.
3. Exit Grid3 to display device desktop.
4. On the desktop screen, select the folder icon from the bottom left
toolbar.
5. Select the USB ash drive from the column on the left. It will be the D:
drive.
6. Press and hold the picture le > drag it into the Pictures folder on the
left side.
7. Open the communication software > navigate to the page/buttons to
add your pictures.
8. Enter Edit Mode > select button to edit/add photo.
9. Select Find Picture on the top toolbar.
Tip: Find Picture will not display for Word List buttons, but you can still add a photo. See Add
words to a word list for instructions on how to add photos to these buttons.
10. Select Picture File > Browse > Pictures > select photo to add.
11. When complete, select Finish Editing > Yes.

6
TTMT SPKR
Pair the TTMT Speaker (SPKR)
Update zuvo software
6. Once connected, select the Xin the upper-right corner to exit Bluetooth
settings.
1. An update is available when you see an orange circle in the upper right-
hand of the menu bar.
2. Select Install and the software update.
Your TTMT Speaker (SPKR) is already paired with the device, but on
occasion, you may need to re-pair it.
1. Close all programs to display the device desktop.
2. From the desktop screen, select the ^on the bottom-right toolbar >
select the Bluetooth icon > Show Bluetooth Devices.
3. Check that Bluetooth is On.
4. Check the speaker on the back of your device is charged and turned on.
5. Touch TTMT SPKR > Pair.

7
Back-up a grid/vocabulary set
1. Insert a USB drive into the USB hub on the device.
2. Menu > Grid Explorer > Menu > Share > Grid set le > select le >
Save.
3. Select your drive from the left column of the Save As pop-up. It will be
the D: drive.
4. Select to save your le in your ash drive on the left side.
5. Rename the le > Save.
Tip: Every time you back up your le, add the date to the le name so you track of the last
time you backed it up. (e.g. John Doe 12.25.17)
6. Safely remove ash drive: return to the desktop screen > select the ^on
the lower right toolbar > select the insert USB safe removal icon.
Tip: You can keep the le saved on the ash drive just like this, or you can insert the ash
drive into your computer and save a copy of it whereever you’d like on your personal
computer.
Please call Tech Support for assistance with backing up a complete user prole.

8
View/hide menu bar
Tap F12 on your keyboard to view or hide the menu bar in full screen.
Tip: You may also view the menu bar by tapping on the two corners of the grid/page and
holding.

9
Edit mode
Enter Edit Mode
1. Select Menu from the top toolbar > Edit.
2. The editing toolbar appears at the top.
3. To exit edit mode or when edits are complete, select Finish Editing.
4. When applicable, a pop-up menu will ask if you want to save changes.
Select Yes to save and exit, No to exit without saving, or Cancel to
resume editing.
Editing screen overview
Enter Edit Mode to edit and customize your vocabulary set.
Grid Set
Navigate grids
/ vocabulary
sets while in
edit mode,
and create
new grid/
vocabulary
sets from
existing
templates.
Home
Editing
commands,
including
options to
customize
vocabulary
cells.
Style
Options to edit
cell style and
formatting.
Layout
Insert,
delete, and
arrange rows,
columns, and
cell spacing.
Grid
Choose the
background
color, add
button
commands,
and modify
scan blocks
for access
switches.

10
Change button label, image or message
Change Button Text
Select Change Label > in the button text space, type new label.
Change Button Message
In the Write Text box, type the message to be spoken aloud when
the button is pressed.
Change Button Image
Select Find Picture > select one of the following:
Symbols
Type label name or word to search symbols > select symbol to use >
OK.
Picture File
Select folder containing image > select photo to use.
Camera
Select rear or front camera > press Capture to take a photo.
Finish Editing
When nished, select Finish Editing to save changes and exit edit
mode.
Enter Edit Mode > select button to edit.

11
Change button appearance
Button Shape
Choose the shape of the button.
Button Border
Choose the color for the border around the button.
Font Size
Choose the size for the text in the button.
Button Fill
Choose the color to ll the button.
Font Type
Choose the font for the text in the button.
Button Surround
Choose the color for the background surrounding the button.
Font Color
Choose the color for the text in the button.
You can change a button’s shape, size, and ll and border color, as well
as the button text font, size, and color. To edit a button’s appearance:
enter Edit Mode > Style > select button to update > choose from the
appearance options.
Tip: For more color options, select Adjust Color. To use a color from elsewhere on your
screen, select Find > click on the desired color using the eyedropper tool.

12
Change button styles
Change the style of a button to an existing style
Select an existing button > select the Style selection box > choose
new button style from the list. This will change the selected button to
the selected style.
Edit an existing style
Select a button with the style to edit > make desired changes to
button style > select Update Style from the menu. This will instantly
update all buttons with the same style within the grid/vocabulary set.
Create a new style
Select a cell and make desired changes to its appearance > click
New Style > give new style a name > click OK to add your new style
to the Styles menu.
Style themes
Themes are an easy way to change the look and feel of the grid/
vocabulary set. Select Themes from the menu bar > choose a new
theme from the list.
Styles are a quick and powerful way of managing the appearance of a
range of cells across a grid set. For example, making all verbs in cells the
same color. To edit button styles: enter Edit Mode > Select the Style tab.

13
Move, swap and re-size buttons
Move a button
Drag and drop button to any location on your grid/page to move.
Resize a button
Select button > drag handles on button corners to resize. Other buttons on
your grid/page will automatically adjust to make room for the new button
size.
Copy a button to a different grid/page
Right-click on button > select Copy from menu > navigate to the desired
grid/page > right-click on new button location > select Paste from menu.
Copy and paste a button
1. Menu > Edit > touch button > select Copy from the top toolbar.
2. Navigate to the page you want to paste the button > touch the location
to paste the button > select Paste in the top toolbar.
Swap the position of two buttons
Simply drag and drop one button over the other.
You can move, swap, and resize buttons in a grid/page. Enter Edit Mode >
Layout > select button to change.

14
Edit rows and columns in a grid/page
Insert a row or column
Select a button next to where you want to insert the row or column >
select one of the four options to insert above, below, left or right of the
current button.
Resize a row or column
Select a button in the row or column you wish to resize > select either
Row Height or Column Width > choose the desired size from menu.
Press and hold
Tip: Ctrl or Shift and select multiple cells to adjust multiple rows or columns
simultaneously.
Delete a row or column
Select a button in the row or column you wish to delete > select either
Delete Row or Delete Column. Click Undo if you delete a row or
column by accident.
Button spacing
Select Spacing to adjust the gap between buttons > choose the
desired size from the menu. This change will update all buttons in the
grid/vocabulary set.
Button layout
Select Cell Layout to choose whether the label appears above or
below the button symbol. This change will affect all buttons in the
grid/vocabulary set.
The buttons on the Layout tab allow you to adjust the number and size of
rows and columns in a grid/page. To edit rows and columns, enter Edit
Mode > Layout.

15
Create a new page from an existing template
If you want to create a new page that includes new vocabulary, simply
copy an existing template so that you don’t have to start from scratch.
After you create your page, you can link (jump) the page to a button (see
instructions for Link (jump) to a new page).
1. Enter Edit Mode > Grid Set.
2. Click to select .new page template > Copy > Rename > OK.
Note: To add a page from a different Grid Set, refer to the extended User Guide or word
processor (if available on your device).

16
Link (jump) to a new page
Linking allows existing buttons to open up to a new page with more
vocabulary. (For example, a Snacks button can be linked to a new page
that lists different snack options.)
1. Navigate to the page with the button to link your new page > Enter Edit
Mode.
2. Select a button to link to your new page or create a new cell > Add
Command.
3. Jumps > Next > Jump to > Next > Select the new grid/vocabulary set
you created > OK.

17
Word lists
Your grid/vocabulary set may utilize an associated word list. For example,
when the button Feelings is selected, a grid/page that contains additional
feelings such as happy, tired, and excited is revealed. Grids/pages that
utilize word lists will always contain a More arrow that links to words in the
list that are not visible on the primary grid/page. (If your grid/page does not
utilize a word list, create a page for word lists by following the instructions
for Create a new page from an existing template.)
Edit a word list
1. Menu > Word List > Add > type your new word into the text box.
2. Choose a picture or add a photo > OK.
Tip: Add multiple words at one time by pressing Enter on the keyboard after each word.
Upload a large list of words at once by copying and pasting from an email or word processor
(if available on your device). If your grid/page does not utilize a word list, the “Add” button will
not be visible.

18
Working with saved phrases
Typing and saving phrases to cells are a quick and easy way to prepare in
advance for anticipated conversations such as a doctors visit or shopping
trip.
Tap an empty cell in your
grid.
Type a word or phrase in
the window and tap Save
Word.
Your phrase is now saved
for future use!
The More button will be
automatically created to
allow you to access your
newly saved phrases!