Tobii Dynavox T7 User manual

T-Series Devices
User’s Manual
T7
T10
T10+
T15

User’s manual T-Series Devices
Version 2.2
03/2016
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Table of Contents
1 Intro uction.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Explanation of A monitions......................................................................................................4
1.2 Symbols an Markings............................................................................................................4
1.3 Inten e Use.........................................................................................................................5
1.4 Package Contents..................................................................................................................5
1.5 myTobiiDynavox .....................................................................................................................6
1.6 A itional Documentation .......................................................................................................6
2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 7
3 Overview of the T-Series evice................................................................................................... 10
3.1 T7 ......................................................................................................................................10
3.2 T10 ....................................................................................................................................12
3.3 T10+..................................................................................................................................13
3.4 T15 ....................................................................................................................................15
4 Turning the T-Series On for the First Time .................................................................................... 17
4.1 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................17
5 Charging the Battery .................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Prolonging the T-Series Battery Life — Do’s an Don’ts ............................................................18
6 Pro uct Care ............................................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Temperature/Humi ity/Atmospheric Pressure Ranges ..............................................................19
6.2 Mounting/Transporting the T-Series........................................................................................19
6.3 Pro uct Cleaning/Han ling ...................................................................................................19
6.4 Cautions - Han ling, Storage an Shipping .............................................................................19
6.5 Disposing of the T-Series Device ...........................................................................................20
6.6 Disposing of the Batteries .....................................................................................................20
Appen ix A Support, Warranty, Training Resources ......................................................................... 21
A1 Customer Support................................................................................................................21
A2 Warranty.............................................................................................................................21
A3 Training Resources...............................................................................................................21
Appen ix B Compliance Information................................................................................................. 22
B1 FCC Statement....................................................................................................................22
B1.1 For P15B Equipment.............................................................................................22
B1.2 For Portable Devices .............................................................................................22
B1.3 Ra io Wave Exposure an Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information .......................22
B2 In ustry Cana a Statement ...................................................................................................25
B2.1 English ................................................................................................................25
B2.2 Français...............................................................................................................26
B3 CE Statement......................................................................................................................26
Appen ix C Technical Specifications................................................................................................ 27
Appen ix D Approve Accessories .................................................................................................. 30

1 Introduction
The Tobii Dynavox T7, T10,T10+ an T15 are integrate har ware an software solutions for Augmentative an Alternative
Communication (AAC), a purpose built Speech Generating Device (SGD), which feature theCompass communication
software.
This User’s Manual provi es an overview of the basic operation of your T7, T10,T10+ an T15 An roi tablets. It points out
key har ware features an escribes the most frequently-use features an functions of your evice.
1.1 Explanation of Admonitions
In this manual we use five (5) levels of a monitions as follows:
Is use for notifying the user of something important or of something that nee s special attention.
Is use to inform of something that coul cause harm to, or malfunction of, the equipment.
Is use to inform of something in which there is a conceivable risk of harm to the user if the Warning is ignore .
Is use to inform of something that can cause amage to hearing.
Is use to inform of something that cause permanent bo ily harm with prolonge skin contact if the Warning is
ignore .
1.2 Symbols and Markings
This section provi es information about the symbols that are use on the T-Series, its accessories or packaging.
Symbol or Markings Description
Power On
Dispose of in accor ance with your country's requirements.
CE is the abbreviation of the European Communities an this
mark tells customs officials in the European Union that the
pro uct complies with one or more of the EC Directives.
This mark is a certification mark employe on electronic
pro ucts manufacture or sol in the Unite States which
certifies that the electromagnetic interference from the e-
vice is un er limits approve by the Fe eral Communications
Commission.
Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water or par-
ticulate matter (for a aptor).
Degree of protection against the ingress of water or particu-
late matter (for main unit/appliance).
Consult User´s Manual
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Symbol or Markings Description
Type L an Type R Listing Marks for Cana a an the Unite
States
Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements
Safety Class II equipment (reinforce insulation)
This mark show the pin out polarity on the AC/DC Power
A apter.
-Volume own
+Volume up
Type BF applie part
Warning
For in oor use
Pro uct full compliant German Pro uct Safety law
1.3 Intended Use
The T-Series evices are inten e for use as an augmentative communication ai , computer access, an environmental control
unit for those with speech, language, physical, an cognitive isabilities. Their inten e purpose is to compensate for lack of
speech ue to injury or han icap, an to provi e a means of controlling the environment for persons who are unable to reach
environmental control equipment ue to injury or han icap. The evice is accessible via touchscreen, keyboar , mouse/track-
ball, switch, an hea tracking. T-Series evices are transit-operable equipment. During use, the T-Series evices may be
place on a flat surface, or mounte using an approve mount.
Your T-Series evice is inten e for every ay communication situations. It shoul not be relie upon as a means of communi-
cating emergency me ical information. We recommen having multiple ways to communicate information uring a me ical
emergency.
1.4 ackage Contents
The items below are inclu e with your T-Series package:
●1 Device (7″, 10″or 15″)
●1 Power Supply
●1 An roi operating system (installe )
●1 Compass (pre-installe )
●1 T-Series User’s Manual (on the evice)
●1 Compass User’s Manual (on the evice)
●1 Quick Start Manual (printe )
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Keep the original packaging materials for the T Series.
In case the evice nee s to be returne to Tobii Dynavox for Warranty relate issues or repair, it is require that the
original packaging (or equal equivalent) is use for shipping.
1.5 myTobiiDynavox
Go to www.myTobiiDynavox.com to register for an account an register your T-Series evice.
The myTobiiDynavox Community offers a large an stea ily increasing library of over 250 Knowle gebase articles that cover all
aspects of the T-Series evices an the Compass software.
1.6 Additional Documentation
AQuick Start Guide was shippe with your T-Series evice. This gui e provi es an overview of your T-Series evice, walks
you through starting up an customizing it, an provi es information on resources available to you on both www.myTobiiDyna-
Vox.com an through the Help menu on your T-Series evice.
The Compass User’s Manual is an intro uctory reference to the Compass software running on your T-Series evice. It in-
clu es basic step-by-step instructions for selecting a pageset an access metho , customizing the software for your user, mo -
ifying an e iting pages, creating new pages, using the camera, programming the Remote Manager, an backing up an
restoring.
On your evice, open the Settings menu. Then select Help > Compass User’s Manual.
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2 Safety
The T-Series evice has been teste an approve as compliant to all the Specifications an Stan ar s liste in Appendix B
Compliance Information, page 22 of this manual an in the Appendix C Technical Specifications, page 27 -- inclu ing, but not
limite to, the Me ical Device Stan ar (Class 1/Type B). In or er to ensure safe operation of your T-Series evice, there are a
few safety warnings to bear in min :
The patient is an inten e operator an may safely use all evice functions available from the evice software.
Separate power supply (a aptor) is specifie as a part of the pro uct.
The whole appliance (exclu ing a aptor) is the applie part.
Expecte service life: 5 years
This unit has been thoroughly teste an inspecte to assure proper performance an operation.
The T-Series evice may be mounte to a wheelchair or fixe on a table.
No modification of this equipment is allowed
Place your T-Series evice in a stable area an supervise chil ren an pets while they are in the vicinity of the
T-Series evice. To prevent strangulation, o not play with cables. Keep small parts, such as the etachable cover of
the USB port, out of reach of chil ren an animals that may inhale or swallow them.
Young chil ren or people with intellectual isabilities shoul be supervise while using the T-Series evice.
Care shoul be taken to avoi excessive irt an ust that coul cause unreliable operation. Do not place your
T-Series evice in bright sunlight for long perio s, near fireplaces, ra iant heaters, steam kettles, or nebulizers, to
avoi potential overheating or amage to the evice.
Your T-Series evice requires little maintenance other than charging the battery an a perio ic inspection of the
power cor s for signs of wear an amage. If the power cor s show signs of wear an amage, they shoul be re-
place . Regular preventive inspection an maintenance shoul be performe .
The patient may clean the exterior of the evice as specifie in 6.3 Product Cleaning Handling. All other maintenance
an repairs must be one by a certifie technician.
Turn off the evice an isconnect cables an accessories prior to cleaning, service, or maintenance. Do not clean,
service, or maintain the evice while it is in use.
Tobii Dynavox will provi e circuit iagrams, component part lists, escriptions, an calibration instructions to assist
authorize service personnel in parts repair.
Your evice contains a Lithium Ion battery. A safety hazar may evelop when the battery is place in or near fires or
stoves, or in locations with temperatures above 113 ℉/ 45 ℃. These con itions may cause the battery to generate
heat or explo e.
Do not perforate, isassemble or mo ify the battery. If you must ispose of the battery, o so in accor ance with the
local laws that apply to the area where you live.
If you must ispose of the T-Series evice or its accessories, o so in accor ance with the local laws that apply to
the area where you live.
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Restrictions specifie on other equipment or network/ ata couplings to which a signal input/output part may be
connecte .
Do not open the enclosure, stretch the openings, or touch the camera an the inner circuit.
This T-Series evice presents a risk of electrical shock if the casing is opene . Do not open the casing that surroun s
the evice.
Do not use the evice uring thun er or electrical storms. There is a risk of electric shock an amage to the evice.
During storms, shut own an unplug the evice.
Do not put the evice screen or charging in icator light close to your eyes. Doing so coul result in amage to the
eyes.
If the screen is uncomfortable to look at, turn own the screen brightness or power off the evice.
When connecting hea phones to the evice, ensure that the evice volume is set low in or er to protect the ears
from potential harm.
The evice can only be connecte with other accessories an equipment which has been approve to be use safely
without anger of high voltage. Use of unapprove accessories may result in electric shock.
Your T-Series evice is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics or other combustible materials
such as fuels an chemicals.
Do not charge, power on, or use the evice near combustible fuels or chemicals, such as at a gas station.
Your T-Series evice conforms to IP22. IP22 explanation: the first igit [2] in icates the level of protection that the en-
closure provi es against access to hazar ous parts [e.g. electrical con uctors, moving parts] ,an the ingress of for-
eign objects. Level 2 provi es protection to an object >12.5 mm [fingers or similar objects]. The secon igit [2]
in icates the level of protection that the enclosure provi es against harmful ingress of water. Vertically ripping water
shall have no harmful effect when the enclosure is tilte at an angle up to 15 egrees from its normal position.
You T-Series charger conforms to IP21. IP21 explanation: the first igit [2] in icates the level of protection that the
enclosure provi es against access to hazar ous parts [e.g. electrical con uctors, moving parts] ,an the ingress of
foreign objects. Level 2 provi es protection to an object >12.5 mm [fingers or similar objects]. The secon igit [1] in-
icates the level of protection that the enclosure provi es against harmful ingress of water. It is protecte from
con ensation.
When you are charging your T-Series evice, remember that the main outlet that you will be using to power the a apt-
er must be accessible from within 6 feet (2 meters) of the evice. There shoul be no switches or isconnect evices
in the groun con uctor.
The plug of the power a apter is use as the isolation means from mains. Do not position the evice in such a way
that the plug is ifficult to isconnect.
Use care when installing an routing cables an accessories to avoi tangling an a possible tripping hazar .
Running the T-Series evice for a long time may cause the temperature to temporarily rise to above 105 ℉/ 41 ℃.
Please power off the T-Series evice if it is overheating. Do not hol an overheating evice in your han s; place it on
a har , heat-resistant surface in an area with air flow to allow heat to issipate.
The e ge of the isplay can reach temperatures of up to 49℃/120℉. To prevent burns, o not touch the e ge of the
isplay for longer than 1 minute continuously.
The touch screen can reach temperatures of up to 46℃/115℉. To prevent burns, o not touch the screen in excess
of 10 minutes continuously.
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The necessary support for installation an use of your evice is provi e in this User’s Manual an in the Knowledge-
base at myTobiiDynavox.com. Anything unusual occurring uring operation shoul be reporte to Tobii Dynavox tech-
nical support.
This pro uct nee s special precautions regar ing EMC an nee s to be installe an put into service accor ing to
the EMC information provi e , an this unit can be affecte by portable an mobile RF communications equipment.
This machine shoul not be use a jacent to or stacke with other equipment. If a jacent or stacke use is neces-
sary, this machine shoul be observe to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be use
The use of accessories, trans ucers an cables other than those specifie , with the exception of trans ucers an ca-
bles sol by Tobii Dynavox as replacement parts for internal components, may result in increase emissions or e-
crease immunity of the me equipment or me system.
Because of internal chemical reactions, battery performance may eteriorate over time. In a ition, failure to keep the
con itions of use (charge, ischarge, ambient temperature, etc.) within specifie ranges may shorten the battery life
expectancy, or amage your T-Series evice. If the battery cannot maintain a charge for long perio s of time, even
when it is charge correctly, it may nee to be replace .
The battery nee s to be replace every 12 to 18 months with typical use.
For safe an proper operation of your T-Series evice, use only chargers, batteries, an accessories that have been
approve by Tobii Dynavox.
Never, un er any circumstances, isassemble your T-Series evice. Doing so for any reason will voi the warranty,
an you will be responsible for the cost of any require repairs.
The LCD may show "image persistence" if the same image or page is isplaye for four (4) consecutive hours or lon-
ger. The visual artifacts may or may not be noticeable or istracting. They will not cause permanent amage to the
LCD.
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3 Overview of the T-Series device
3.1 T7
Figure 3.1 T7 Front
Figure 3.2 T7 Top
Figure 3.3 T7 Back
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