ZYGO PolyTABLET Persona User manual

ZYGO Industries, Inc.
PO Box 1008
Portland, OR 97207-1008, U.S.A.
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
U.S.A. / Canada : [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.zygo-usa.com
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TYPING —
SCANNING —
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communication aid
OPERATION
MANUAL

2— PolyTABLET with Persona
070-0077-00 22 FEB 2007
First Edition
First Printing: OCT 2006
Published by: ZYGO Industries, Inc.
PO Box 1008
Portland, OR 97207-1008, U.S.A.
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.zygo-usa.com
COPYRIGHT: ©2006 By ZYGO Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced
without prior permission of ZYGO Industries, Inc.
Trademark Notices: The following are trademarks of ZYGO Industries, Inc.
ZYGO®
PolyTablet
Polyana
Persona
AbEx
SpEx
DECtalk is a trademark of Fonix Corporation.
Windows and Pocket Word are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Patent Notice: Some characteristics of the scanning techniques used in Persona
are protected by U.S. Patent Number 4,558,315 issued to ZYGO
Industries, Inc.
NOTICE: ZYGO Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or
changes in the product described in this manual at any time without
notice.

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Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................. 3
INTRODUCTION
INCLUDED ITEMS .................................................................................... 7
REGISTRATION ........................................................................................ 7
ICON REFERENCE .................................................................................... 8
SECTION 1 GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING ............................................................................................ 9
DT RESEARCH COMPUTER ................................................................... 9
CONTROLS AND JACKS ....................................................................... 10
SOUND OUTPUT VOLUME CONTROL .................................................... 10
SECTION 2 USING THE POLYTABLET
POLYANA’SMEMORY RESOURCES ........................................................... 11
MEMORY DESCRIPTION ...................................................................... 11
MEMORY MANAGEMENT ..................................................................... 12
MEMORY CLEAR ................................................................................ 13
BATTERY INDICATORS ......................................................................... 14
BATTERY AND MEMORY INDICATORS (PREFERENCES) .............................. 15
SECTION 3 USING PERSONA IN KEYBOARD MODE
KEYBOARD MODE SCREEN LAYOUT ......................................................... 17
KEYBOARD COMMANDS .......................................................................... 18
EDIT ............................................................................................... 18
SELECTION ....................................................................................... 18
MOVEMENT ...................................................................................... 18
MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS .............................................................. 19
MENUS ............................................................................................... 21
FILE ............................................................................................... 21
EXIT (THE PERSONA PROGRAM) ........................................................ 22
EDIT MENU ...................................................................................... 23
SPEAK BUTTON ................................................................................. 24
INSTANT SPEAK ................................................................................. 24
VOLUME (LOUDNESS) .................................................................... 25
STICKY KEYS INDICATOR ..................................................................... 26
SELECTION MODE ............................................................................. 27
USING PHRASES ................................................................................... 29
CREATING PHRASES ........................................................................... 30
CHANGING PHRASES .......................................................................... 31
DELETING PHRASES ........................................................................... 32
COPYING PHRASES ............................................................................ 32
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USING ABBREVIATION-EXPANSIONS (ABEX) .............................................. 33
CREATING ABEX............................................................................... 33
CHANGING ABEX.............................................................................. 36
DELETING ABEX............................................................................... 36
USING SPEECH EXCEPTIONS (SPEX) ....................................................... 37
CREATING SPEX................................................................................ 37
CHANGING SPEX.............................................................................. 39
DELETING SPEX............................................................................... 39
PRINTING ............................................................................................. 41
USING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD (OSK) ..................................................
SECTION 3 USING PERSONA IN SCAN MODE
SCAN MODE ....................................................................................... 43
SCREEN LAYOUT ................................................................................ 41
CONNECTING SWITCHES ..................................................................... 44
STANDARD KEYBOARDS ....................................................................... 45
OPTIMIZED (FREQUENCY OF USE) ................................................... 45
ALPHABETICAL (A E I O U) ........................................................... 46
QWERTY ................................................................................... 47
KEY DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................... 49
OFF KEY ........................................................................................ 52
VOLUME (LOUDNESS) ............................................................................ 55
SELECTION MODES ............................................................................... 57
USER SCAN ADJUST MODE .................................................................... 59
OPENING AND SAVING DOCUMENTS ......................................................... 61
PHRASES .............................................................................................. 63
ABBREVIATION-EXPANSIONS (ABEX) ........................................................ 65
SPEECH EXCEPTIONS (SPEX).................................................................. 67
LIST BOXES .......................................................................................... 69
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG ......................................................................... 70
PRINTING ............................................................................................. 71
KEYBOARD COMMANDS .......................................................................... 73
SECTION 5 PREFERENCES
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS ................................................................. 75
INPUT OPTIONS .................................................................................... 76
INPUT OPTIONS—KEYBOARD MODE ........................................................ 76
ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD (OSK) ........................................................... 76
INPUT OPTIONS—SCAN MODE ............................................................... 76
CUSTOMIZING ON-SCREEN KEYBOARDS ................................................. 77
[KEY CAPTIONS] TAB ....................................................................... 78

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SCAN COLOR .................................................................................... 80
SCANNING METHODS ......................................................................... 80
SCAN ACCEPTANCE STYLES ................................................................. 81
SCAN TIMING .................................................................................... 81
START DELAY ................................................................................ 81
SCAN RATE ................................................................................... 81
ACCEPTANCE DELAY ....................................................................... 81
ADVANCED SCAN OPTIONS ..................................................................... 82
LONG HOLD ..................................................................................... 83
ALARM ........................................................................................ 83
ADJUST SCAN RATE ....................................................................... 83
DISABLE ....................................................................................... 83
HOLD TIME .................................................................................. 83
AUTO OFF ....................................................................................... 84
AUDITORY PROMPT ............................................................................ 84
ENABLED ...................................................................................... 85
EARPHONE .................................................................................... 85
LOUDNESS .................................................................................... 85
SPEECH OPTIONS .................................................................................. 87
VOICE SETTINGS ............................................................................... 87
AUTO-SPEAK .................................................................................... 88
GENERAL OPTIONS ................................................................................ 89
AUTO FUNCTIONS ............................................................................. 89
WORD PREDICTION AND WORD COMPLETION ....................................... 90
WORD PREDICTION / WORD COMPLETION FEATURES ............................ 91
UTILITY ........................................................................................ 92
BACKUP/RESTORE .......................................................................... 92
PRINT SETUP ................................................................................ 93
PRINT TO USB FLASH DRIVE ...................................................... 93
PRINT TO COMPACT FLASH CARD ................................................. 93
CUSTOM PRINTING ..................................................................... 93
APPEARANCE OPTIONS ........................................................................... 95
SECTION 6 SOFTWARE UPGRADES
UPGRADING PERSONA FROM ACOMPACT FLASH (CF) CARD ..................... 97
SECTION 7 SOLVING PROBLEMS
REINSTALLING PERSONA ........................................................................ 99
TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................ 101
ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................... 101
RESETTING THE POLYTABLET ........................................................... 102
SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE
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The PolyTABLET with Persona is shipped from ZYGO Industries, Inc. complete with
the following items:
•PolyTABLET >DT Research Computer modified by ZYGO
• Includes: > Persona Software, installed
> AC Adapter/Battery Charger
• 262-0540-00 CM-40 Lolly Switch with Cable
• 016-0027-00 Slip on Pouch
• 016-0021-00 Accessory Pouch
• 018-0078-00 Mini-Keyboard
• 061-0010-04 ZYGO’s Warranty Registration Card
• 070-0077-00 PolyTABLET with Persona Operation Manual
IMPORTANT: READ THIS FIRST
Optional accessories and replacement parts are available from ZYGO Industries, Inc.
To assure full warranty of the ZYGO PolyTABLET with Persona, please review the
ZYGO WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD procedures and return the mail-back
section to ZYGO Industries, Inc. TODAY!
Introduction

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ICON REFERENCE
Icon Meaning
Indicates that the units bearing this mark have met the European Community’s
Declaration of Conformity.
Indicates that the units bearing this mark meet the Medical Device Directives for
electrical equipment.
Indicates a CAUTION to a General Hazard condition.
Indicates that the port is NOT to be used for telephones.
Notation for a data port such as an RS-232C Serial Communications connector.
Notation for Direct Current (DC).
Indicates an item that can, and should be recycled.
Power Switch to ON position.
Power Switch to OFF position.
The following icons may appear on the Polyana’s labels.
Icon Meaning
Indicates IMPORTANT information that should be read and understood.
Indicates a notation about a CAUTIOUS situation.
The following icons appear in this manual.
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Unpacking
DT Research Tablet Computer
The PolyTABLET is a DT Research tablet computer that has been modified to function
as an augmentative communication device. The modification consists of the addition of
an amplifier package behind the unit. In most respects, the characteristics of the tablet
computer are intact.
The PolyTABLET is shipped from ZYGO Industries, Inc. with the battery installed and
fully charged.
For assistance, consult ZYGO’s Customer Service Department or your local dealer or
agent.
ZYGO CUSTOMER SERVICE
Toll Free (U.S.A./Canada): [phone]
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Section 1 — Getting Started

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Controls and Jacks
Earphone Jack
External Speaker
Jack
Scan Switch
Jack
USB Port
Storage Card
Scan Switch
Reset Button
Volume Control
Reset Button
Sound Output Volume Control
PolyTABLET’s amplifier module has a slider volume control. The slider volume control
is the standard mechanical volume adjustment. Slide the control to the left to increase
loudness, or slide it to the right for decreased loudness.

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PolyTABLET’s Memory Resources
PolyTABLET is the name given to the physical package that includes the tablet computer
and the amplifier module.
Memory Description
PolyTABLET is a Windows CE device. Windows CE devices have limited amounts of
internal memory available for storing and running programs.
There are 2 types of memory used in the PolyTABLET:
RAM (Dynamic Memory) The PolyTABLETcomes with 128 MB of battery-backed
memory, which means if the battery is allowed to drain completely, the contents of this
memory will be lost.
Flash (Flash Disk) There is 10.5 MB of Flash memory in the PolyTABLET. Unlike the
RAM, this memory does not lose it’s contents when the battery is depleted. You can add
more Flash memory by purchasing Compact Flash (CF) cards.
Please know that Persona program files are stored on the Flash memory in the folder
“\Internal Storage\Persona Backup”.
Section 2 — Using the PolyTABLET

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Memory Management
The PolyTABLETships with 128 MB of internal System RAM. This memory is used for
program storage space and is used by programs that are running. At least 40 MB should
be reserved for use with Persona in order for it to function properly.
Adjust the slider so the allocated Program Memory is at least 40,000 KB (40 MB).
If you intend to install other software applications onto the PolyTABLET, try installing
them to an external CF card instead of “Program Files.” “Program Files” is part of the
dynamic RAM that the operating system and Persona uses.
If the dynamic RAM is allowed to become full, there will be no more room to add new
applications, and the loss of memory space could adversely impact the performance of
Persona. should the memory become full, files will need to be removed.
• Clear the Recycle Bin.
• Use the Settings/Control Panel/Remove Programs to remove unwanted
programs.
• If you are knowledgeable, use the Windows Explorer to look for programs and
files that can be removed. If you are unsure of the process, call ZYGO’s
Customer Service or your local dealer for help.
Please ensure there are no other programs running prior to starting Persona or while
Persona is running. If other programs are running, Persona’s performance may be
degraded.
To see if other programs are running, press Alt+Tab to bring up the Task Manager. Press
End Task to close everything except for Persona.

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Memory Clear
If Persona is left running for a long period of time (weeks or months) without being
exited from, there is a chance of it running out of memory and not performing properly.
In such instances, Persona will force an exit and restart of the program. By doing so, the
memory resources are restored.
If Persona needs to do a memory clear, a message box, like to one shown above, will be
displayed. Tap the OK button to continue. The current document will automatically be
backed up and restored when Persona restarts. As Persona exits, you will be given an
opportunity to save learned prediction words.
Refer to Memory Management in this Section for information about increasing the
available memory.

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Battery Indicator
Keyboard Mode
Battery Indicator (Keyboard and Scan modes)
The Battery Indicator shows the remaining charge of the battery. When it drops to about
20% capacity, the system will post messages about it being time to recharge the device.
Battery Indicator
Scan Mode

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Battery and Memory Indicators (Preferences)
This Battery Indicator is functionally the same as the ones in Scan and Keyboard modes,
except that it shows the value in text.
The Memory Indicator shows how much System RAM is being used while Persona is
running. The ideal value should be less than 70% in order for Persona to have enough
memory resources. If the number is greater than 70% then you should adjust the Memory
Slider in the Control Panel/System Properties. Move the slider to the left to make more
room for Persona while it is running.
NOTE: If other applications are running at the same time as Persona, please end
them. This will free up memory and may improve the performance of
Persona.
Section 2 — Using the PolyTABLET
Memory and
Battery Indicators
in
Preferences

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Keyboard Mode
Keyboard Mode Screen Layout
Phrase Button
SpeakButton
File & Edit
Menus
Number Mode
On/Off
______________
Word Prediction/
Word Completion
List
Instant Speak
Button
___________
Main Text Box
Volume Control
Battery Indicator
Sticky Keys
Indicator
Selection Mode
Indicator
Section 3 — Using Persona in Keyboard Mode
______________
On-screen
Keyboard View

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KEYBOARD COMMANDS
NOTE: If Persona is already in Scan Mode and needs to be changed to Keyboard Mode,
press Ctrl + P at the same time, and release to enter Preferences. Select
Keyboard from the Input Mode choices.
All commands are accessible through the keyboard. The display does not need to be
touched. Use the Tab key to move to each button, or the Alt key to access the menus.
EDIT
Ctrl + C = Copy selected text
Ctrl + X = Cut selected text
Ctrl + V = Paste copied text at caret position
Ctrl + U = Undo, redo (press once to undo, press again to redo)
Ctrl + A + Del = Clear text box
SELECTION
Ctrl + L = Letter
Ctrl + W = Word
Ctrl + S = Sentence
Ctrl + P = Paragraph
Ctrl + A = All
Letters, Words, Sentences and Paragraphs can be highlighted. Use the Arrow keys to
move the highlight around the text.
Toggle the Selection modes on or off by consecutive presses of the Control key
combinations.
Note: When ALL is selected, pressing the Delete key will clear the text box.
MOVEMENT
Left Arrow = Move caret left in increments determined by selection
keys. When Selection mode is inactive, the default
increment is letter.
Right Arrow = Move caret right in increments determined by selection
keys. When Selection mode is inactive, the default
increment is letter.
Up/Down Arrows = Move caret to the next line above or below
Ctrl + Tab = Tab in text box
Ctrl + B = Move Caret to Beginning of document
Ctrl + E = Move Caret to End of document
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MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS
Alt = File/Edit Menu
Esc = Speak (while text box or AbEx, SpEx, Phrase list box has focus)
Esc = Stop speaking (while speaking)
Esc = Return to text box (when focus is not in a text box), escape from
dialog boxes
Shift + Esc = Spell highlighted text
Tab = move the focus from control to control
Shift + Tab = reverses the focus direction
Number Keys 1 - 6 select words from the Word Prediction/Word Completion list when
Word Prediction is enabled, there is a word associated with a number, and the “Numbers
Select” checkbox is checked. If no word is associated with a number, or Word Prediction
is disabled, or the “Numbers Select” checkbox is unchecked, then numbers will be entered
into the text.
Section 3 — Using Persona in Keyboard Mode
Without
Numbers Select
With
Numbers Select

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Space Bar, when the caret is not in a text box, the Space Bar selects or toggles the values
of most controls such as command buttons and list boxes.
Ctrl + N = Enable or disable the use of number keys for selecting Word
Prediction words.
Ctrl + K = Show keyboard commands
Ctrl + T = Show current time and date
Ctrl + O = Sing Happy Birthday song
The Happy Birthday song is accessed by pressing the Ctrl key
and the O key at the same time. If a person’s name is already in the
Speech Exceptions, the name will be pronounced accordingly when
the song is sung.