User`s Manual Tobii S32
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1. t bil Celebrating Communication Tobii 32 User s Manual Content subject to change without notice Please check Tobii web site www tobii com for updated versions of this manual Manual Version 1 0 May 2010 All rights reserved Tobii Technology AB The information contained in this document is proprietary to Tobii Technology Any reproduction in part or whole without prior written authorization by Tobii Technology is prohibited Tobii manual 532 V 24052010 UsEng Contents ntroduction Package Contents VVarranty and Use Customer Support Safety amp Compliances VVarnings Audio Safety 1 The Device Main nterface Features and Ports 32 Touch 32 Scan Buttons and Ports Close up 32 Touch 32 Scan 2 Getting Started First Try Opening the Battery Compartment 23 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 nserting the SD Card nserting the Batteries Changing the Side Covers Changing the Keyguards Inserting Cards 3 Using the S32 Setup Menu Tobii 32 Touch Buttons and Controls Touch Tobii 32 Scan Setup Mode 30 33 34 36 38 39 37 4I Al 43 43 Buttons and Controls Scan Recording Recording Audio Recording R Playback Tobii 32 Touch Press Time Tobii 32 Scan Touch Method Short Press Preview Scan Methods Automatic Audio Preview Aborting Playback or Scanning Activity Levels 44 50 50 53 57 57 57 58 59 59 60 62 63 64 Connecting to2. See the appropriate sections of the User s Manual and this Troubleshooting section If all else fails before contacting your reseller try removing one of the batteries thus shutting down the device completely and waiting a few minutes before re inserting it This will restart the device and can plausibly solve your issue None of your saved information will be lost See Introduction gt Customer Support and the back of the manual for Customer Support information for your area Before contacting Tobii Support please contact your local reseller 84 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Tobii S32 User s Manual Specifications Functions and features followed by an asterisk are only Functions and Features available through the combined use of the Tobii 32 and SymbolMate version 1 1 and later 532 Touch S32 Scan Column Row Scan Mode USB Port Key Clustering Headphone Preview Port 77 en m Press Time Control Timed Functions Toy Interface Ports 5 Audio Speaker Volume 19151 Switch Ports Recording IR Signals Control On Off Functions USB Port Environmental Control Activate while Hold Environmental Control IR Keypad Lock Press Time Control Card ID Recording Audio Speaker Volume Control Combination Keys coming Recording IR Signals Headphone Volume Control soon Playback Audio Scan Speed Control Key Clustering Playback IR Single Switch Button Timed F ri tions Intelligent Card ID D
3. Use this control button to decide desired speaker volume for audio output e With a Card in place hold down the Mode button while simultaneously pressing to increase volume to decrease volume e Within Setup Mode there is no need to press the Mode button Using the S32 Headphone Volume Control Use this control button to decide desired headphone volume for audio preview output e With a Card in place hold down the Mode button while simultaneously pressing to increase volume to decrease volume e Within Setup Mode there is no need to press the Mode button Scan Speed Control Use this control button to decide the speed that the 532 scans between the different keys rows or columns of choice After adjusting the change is noticeable by how fast the LED s move from one key row or column to the next Only affects scanning with a single switch With two switches you choose the progression between rows columns and keys with one switch and make your selection including activation with the other e Without a Card in place and within Setup Mode press to increase scan speed to decrease scan speed Tobii S32 User s Manual Q Chapter 3 Single Switch Button e Without a Card in place and within Setup mode press this button to choose Scan mode using a single switch Remember to plug in the switch once you have exited Setup mode and inserted a Ca
4. and depending on the battery quality and manufacturer the batteries can last for many months Be sure to replace the batteries when they are discharged leaving old batteries in the device can lead to corrosion and leakage and damage your device Please follow your local regulations for the disposal of batteries 78 Chapter6 Product Care Tobii S32 User s Manual Disposing of the S32 Do not dispose of the Tobii 32 device in general household or office waste Follow your local regulations for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Chapter 6 Product Care 79 Tobii S32 User s Manual Troubleshooting When I press on the keys the recording doesn t play back Have you inserted the batteries and the SD card according to the instructions in the Getting Started chapter If so these could be the causes Your keypad might be locked With or without a Card inserted hold the Mode button and press the Keypad Lock button on the Setup Menu to unlock If a Card is inserted and you can t see the Setup Menu hold the Mode button press the bottom left corner of the Card the key positioned over the Keypad Lock button see Using the 532 gt Setup Menu 2 Your 5325 Press Time could be set fairly high and you re not pressing the key for a long enough time Hold the key pressed for about 10 seconds and see if the recording plays back through the speaker In the Tobii S32 Scan there is a feature allowing yo
5. gt Playback gt Tobii S32 Touch and follovv the instructions as they are vvritten there The Touch method is alvvays active even vvhile you are using any of the scan methods vvith svvitches The difference in this case between the 32 Scan and 32 Touch is how to access the Press Time Control With the S32 Scan you must first Enter Setup Mode to access the buttons on the Setup Menu including the Press Time Control Once you have finished adjusting you must also Exit Setup Mode see Using the S32 gt Setup Menu gt Tobii 532 Scan gt Setup Mode and Using the 532 gt Setup Menu gt Tobii 532 Scan gt Buttons and Controls Scan gt Press Time Control for more information Short Press Preview In the 32 Scan there is an extra function which allows for the Short Pressing of a key or a switch to activate a headphone preview of the recorded audio sound This function can be used to be sure of what is going to be said when pressing a key before it is activated out loud through the speakers where it can be heard by anyone in the vicinity To make use of this function Chapter3 Using the S32 59 Tobii S32 User s Manual In Setup Mode raise the Press Time with the Press Time Control to any level higher than 1 see Setup Menu gt Tobii 532 Scan gt Setup Mode and Setup Menu gt Tobii 32 Scan gt Buttons and Controls Scan gt Press Time Control for more information 2 Exit Setup mode and insert a Card and apply a
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7. Chapter1 The Device 25 Tobii S32 User s Manual 5 otan Left Side Switch Ports Right Side Record Headphone Port Mode Button Toy nterface Ports 26 Chapter 1 Device IR In Diode USB Interface IR Out Diodes Tobii S32 User s Manual 2 Getting Started To get started using your Tobii S32 you first need to insert the SD card and the included batteries You also have the option of applying the jumper if you want to enable higher volumes see Safety and Compliances gt Audio Safety Please note that you should never open the battery compartment cover for any reason other than changing batteries inserting the SD Card or applying the jumper Chapter2 Getting Started 27 Tobii S32 User s Manual First Try Try your Tobii 32 out for the first time There is no On Off button After the Batteries and the SD Card are inserted the Tobii 32 is always on ready to activate To try out your Tobii 32 MO VB or Open the battery compartment see Getting Started gt Opening the Batt
8. a Computer 4 SymbolMate 5 Example Cards Activity number 245 Activity numbers 253 and 255 Activity number 256 Replacing and Restoring Example Cards PageSetCentral SymbolMate 66 67 69 71 72 74 75 75 75 6 Product Care Temperature amp Humidity General Use Transportation and Storage Cleaning Cards amp Keyguards Batteries Disposing of the 32 1 Troubleshooting 76 76 76 76 77 77 78 79 80 Specifications Functions and Features 32 Touch 32 Scan Technical Specifications 85 85 85 85 86 Tobii S32 User s Manual ntroduction The Tobii S32 is an easy to use recorded speech device that plays back pre recorded audio messages or R signals activated simply by touching pictures or symbols in a grid or scene t features an advanced overlay system and can even be used to control lights small appliances adapted toys televisions VCRs or DVDs The Tobii S32 is available in two different models the 32 Touch and the Tobii 32 Scan e The Tobii S32 Touch is targeted specifically towards individuals who have the use of their hands where the touching of the pictures and symbols is not a difficulty e The Tobii S32 Scan is a svvitch scan model It is made for individ
9. detergents of any kind Spillage and dirt should be wiped off immediately t is recommended that the device be cleaned monthly Keep the device in the case provided for protection Cards amp Keyguards The Cards should be laminated for protection or otherwise kept in a plastic sleeve or folder The Keyguards are dishwasher safe One of the Keyguards should always be placed in position on the 32 to protect the area under the frame from dust Chapter6 Product Care 77 Tobii S32 User s Manual Batteries The Tobii S32 uses four AA 1 5 Volt batteries VVhen changing the batteries alvvays use nevv batteries mixing old and nevv batteries can affect the performance of the device 4 Some AA size Lithium lon Batteries produce a current of up to 3 5 Volts these could be harmful to the 32 Device only use AA size batteries that produce 1 5 Volts the voltage can usually be found printed on the battery casing If you decide to use rechargeable batteries in the 32 Device ensure that they are always charged in accordance with the instructions for charging accompanying the batteries The self discharge of rechargeable batteries is higher than standard non rechargeable batteries they loose power and discharge faster than standard batteries This means that you will have to recharge them regularly more often than you would have to change non rechargeable batteries Due to a very efficient use of energy in the 32
10. following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or a qualified radio TV technician for help A Modifications not expressly approved by Tobii Technology could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC rules The Tobii 32 has been tested and approved as a Class 1 Medical device Medical electrical equipment such as this requires special cautions regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC and thus needs to be installed and put into service according to the information provided in this manual Safety and Compliances 13 Tobii S32 User s Manual 4 Using other cables and accessories than those provided and integrated in the device may affect EMC performance Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The Tobii 32 Touch and Scan is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Tobii S32 should assure that it is used in such an environment Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance RF Radio Frequency emissions The Tobii 532 uses RF energy only for its internal function Voltage fluctuations flicker emissions IEC 61000 3 3 Not applicable CISPR 11 Gr
11. for example you can see which level you are on presently in the 1 8 sequence of green LEDs along the top of the Setup Menu When the level is changed the LEDs will adjust 40 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 Touch Buttons and Controls Touch Press Time Control Use this control button to decide hovv long a key should be pressed inn order to activate the key s audio or IR recording e With or without a Card in place press and hold the Mode button while simultaneously pressing to increase press time to decrease press time 0 Chapter 3 Tobii S32 User s Manual Speaker Volume Control Use this control button to decide desired speaker volume for audio output e With or without a Card in place hold down the Mode button while simultaneously pressing to increase volume to decrease volume Using the S32 41 Tobii S32 User s Manual Keypad Lock Button This button locks the keypad of the 32 to avoid unintentional key pressing e With or without a Card in place press and hold the Mode button and simultaneously press the Keypad Lock button to lock the keypad Repeat the procedure to unlock If this is done without a Card in place its effect will not be noticeable until a Card is inserted While the keypad is locked the LED in the Keypad Lock button and the red LED will flash whenever you try to press a key Be aware that when using one of these controls or buttons
12. on the same key you just recorded upon by starting over at step 5 this will record over the old recording erasing it at the same time or continue recording audio on any of the other keys on the keypad if so desired You must exit Record Audio Mode to be able to press or click using a switch the key you just recorded upon and hear playback When recording you should be within 10 cm 4 in of the microphone for optimized sound quality 52 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual Recording IR IR or Infrared is a light spectrum that is used among other things to send signals wirelessly Recording IR with the S32 means the recording of IR signals from for example a remote control device and applying that recording to a key so that the later activating of that key will allow the 532 to emulate the remote control device by sending the same recorded signal as that from the remote control device from which the signal was copied By using the Recording IR function the 32 can be used as an Environmental Control device controlling wirelessly many things that have an IR receiver from Televisions and VCR s to Stereo s Air Conditioning Units and simple IR Toys To Record an IR signal to a key Copy the same button pressing and releasing procedure as described for recording audio press and hold the Mode button press and hold the Record button release the Mode button release the Record button 2 Press t
13. After inserting the example Card try pressing two keys in a row back to back The audio messages for each key will be queued up and will play sequentially without you having to press the second key again after the first key s recording has finished On this Card Function Queuing is only set to 2 key queuing it will only queue up and play back two audio recordings in a row but with SymbolMate you can set the number between 1 and 6 for any individual pageset where 1 is the default setting Tobii 532 Activity number 256 De Jenne FEE The remainder of the example Cards provide examples of different kinds of Cards that can be made with Tobii SymbolMate for a variety of purposes and uses 74 Chapter 5 Example Cards Tobii S32 User s Manual 4 None of the recordings on the example Cards are locked this means that you can record over any of them if you wish Be aware though that once you have recorded over a key on an example Card the recording is erased from the memory of your 532 Replacing and Restoring Example Cards PagesetCentral If you have made changes to the example Cards and wish to replace your originals you can download replacements from Tobii s page sharing site PageSetCentral at www pagesetcentral com Tobii SymbolMate Using Tobii SymbolMate you can restore your whole S32 to factory settings erasing everything and replacing the recordings of the example Car
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15. Keyguard see Product Care gt Inserting Cards and Product Care gt Changing the Keyguards for how 3 Plug in headphones in the Headphone Port between the Record and Mode Buttons 4 Press and release quickly the key you wish to preview through the headphones To activate the key s audio recording through the speakers press the same key holding it slightly longer Depending on the settings you choose there can be very little difference between the duration of key press required to activate the audio preview through the headphones and the duration required to activate the main audio message therefore it can take some practice Scan Methods There are four different methods of scanning available on the 32 Scan and the possibility of using either one or two switches all are used for activating the playback of an individual key on the keypad that has an audio sound or IR signal recorded upon it To choose the different scan methods and to make the choice between using one or two switches you must first Enter Setup Mode to access the appropriate buttons and controls of the Setup Menu Once you have made your 60 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual choices you must Exit Setup Mode before inserting your Card applying a Keyguard and starting your chosen scanning method to activate playback see Using the 532 gt Setup Menu gt 532 Scan gt Setup Mode For information about the buttons and controls on the S
16. MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz 0 01 35 mm 1 3 in 7 cm 2 8 in 0 1 11 cm 4 3 in 22 cm 8 7 in 1 35 cm 13 8 in 70 cm 27 6 in 10 1 1 m 3 6 ft 2 2 m 7 2 ft 100 3 5 m 11 5 ft 7 m 22 9 ft Safety and Compliances 15 Tobii S32 User s Manual Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity Following is the description and manufacturer s declaration of electromagnetic immunity for the Tobii 32 Touch and Scan Emissions test Electromagnetic Immunity Operative and Compliance Description Electrostatic Discharge EN 61 000 4 2 1995 A1 A2 Test level 2 4 and 6kV contact discharges and 2 4 and 8 kV air discharges The EUT operated without any degredation during the test The EUT complies with the performance criteria Radiated Electromagnatic Fields in the Frequency Range 80 2500 MHz EN 61 000 4 3 2006 Power Frequency Magnetic Fields EN 61 000 4 8 1993 A1 Test level 10 V m with 80 AM 1 kHz The EUT operated without any degredation during the test The EUT complies with the performance criteria The EUT has no parts sensible to a magnetic field The product is deemed to comply with the standard without testing 16 Safety and Compliances J N i o 0 o N c 5 uedg pue uonol TES qO 94 o S n lio i se y ns ess u aq AR s
17. an record or download more than one audio file onto a single key Moreover the feature allows you use a second key in combination with the first to dictate which of the recordings you wish to play back from the first key Using flags and language is a great way to illustrate this feature as we have done with the two example Cards above 72 Chapter 5 Example Cards Tobii S32 User s Manual Insert the example Card with activity number 253 for example You will notice that when you press the pictures of the animals alone you will hear each of the animals calls or sounds the dog barks the rooster crows etc But if you first press a flag and then press a picture of an animal you will hear the name of the animal in the language of your choice represented by the national flags the American Stars and Stripes and the British Union Jack for English the Swedish flag for Swedish etc The same is true of the example Card with activity number 255 With this one though all the keys have an English language audio recording set as default Press the Mexican flag in the upper left corner before you press a key and the recording for the symbol will be in Spanish instead Chapter5 Example Cards 73 Tobii S32 User s Manual Activity number 256 This example Card makes use of a feature available through Tobii SymbolMate called Function Queuing Function Queuing can also be found on the example Card with activity number 255
18. applying that recording to an individual key or set of keys on the 532 for later playback by the pressing of that key A Card vvith a Barcode created in Tobii SymbolMate must be in place under the Keyguard in order to record audio on to a Key A Key in the 532 is the rectangle or square that is made by the Keyguard and the symbol or blank space under it vvhich is pressed or selected by svvitch scanning to activate a recording see The Device Main nterface Features and Ports 50 Chapter 3 Using the S32 To Record audio onto a key Press and hold the Mode button Press and hold the Record button Release the Mode button AWN Release the Record button Tobii S32 User s Manual AA CD Mode Button Record Button Press Press Release Release You are now in Record Audio Mode the green indicator LED should be shining and the red Record l LED should be blinking Chapter3 Using the S32 51 Tobii S32 User s Manual 5 Press and hold the Key on vvhich you vvish to record sound 6 Speak or make the sound that you wish to record The key should be held during the whole recording Once you release the Key after finishing the recording you will immediately hear the audio recording you just made 7 Press the Mode button again to exit Record Audio Mode the red LED will stop blinking If you choose not to exit Record Audio Mode you can either re record audio
19. corded upon and have it activate Due to the extremely wide spectrum of IR signals and their use in different IR producing devices it is possible that the 32 will not recognize some IR signals 56 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual Playback Playback with the Tobii 32 means the activating of a key s or a combination of keys recorded audio or recorded IR signals Playback of the different recordings whether audio or IR signals using the keys of the keypad on the 32 can be done in a number of different ways depending on whether you are using the Tobii 32 Touch or the Tobii S32 Scan S32 Touch To play back recordings of any kind audio sounds or R signals an individual key on the keypad must be pressed physically Press Time You can decide hovv long a key should be pressed before it plays back the audio sound or R signal that you have previously recorded to that key This key press duration is decided vvith the Press Time Control vvhich can be found on the Setup Menu of the S32 beneath the Card and Keyguard see Using the S32 gt Setup Menu gt Tobii S32 Touch gt Buttons and Controls Touch for more specific information on how to use the Press Time Control Chapter3 Using the S32 57 Tobii S32 User s Manual To play back audio and R 2 Decide key press duration with the Press Time Control on the Setup Menu does not need to be done ev
20. ds or you can restore solely the recordings of the example Cards without affecting your other recordings Use the Tobii 532 Device Settings window in Tobii SymbolMate version 1 1 and later accessed via the settings icon See the SymbolMate Getting Started Guide version 11 or later and the SymbolMate User s Manual version 1 1 or later for more detailed instructions Chapter 5 Example Cards 75 Tobii S32 User s Manual 6 Product Care Temperature 6 Humidity General Use The Tobii S32 is best kept in dry conditions at room temperature The recommended range for temperature and the humidity value for the device is as follovvs e Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Humidity Max 70 no condensation on the device Transportation and Storage For transportation and storage the recommended range for temperature and the humidity value for the device is as follows e Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F e Humidity 20 to 70 no condensation on the device 76 Chapter 6 Product Care Tobii S32 User s Manual The Tobii S32 is not vvaterproof or vvater resistant The device should not be kept in excessively humid damp or otherwise wet conditions Do not submerge the device in water or in any other liquid Be careful not to allow liquids to be spilled upon the device Cleaning To clean the Tobii 532 and its accessories wipe with a damp cloth Do not use corrosive
21. e Max Specifications 24V 500mA Side Caps 4 Black Blue Green Red Chapter8 Specifications 87 Tobii S32 User s Manual Compliances Medical Device Standard Class 1 Type B US Standard Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety ASTM F963 08 Toy Safety Standard SS EN 71 1 2005 A6 2008 US Federal Hazardous Substances Act 16 CFR 1500 44 CPSC 16CFR 1303 Lead in Coatings RoHS Compliant Class B Digital Device FCC Part 15 88 Chapter 8 Specifications g z tobi 5 www tobii com m C m oa SWEDEN GERMANY USA JAPAN Phone 46 8 522 950 20 Phone 49 69 24 75 03 4 28 Toll Free 1 800 793 9227 Phone 81 3 5793 3316 Phone 1 781 461 8200 support tobiil com support tobiil com techsupport tobiiATI com support jp tobii com Support hours 8 am 6 pm Support hours 8 am 6 pm Between July August 9am 5pm Between July August 9am 5pm Support hours 9 am 9 pm Support hours 9 am 5 30 pm Central European Time GMT 1 Central European Time GMT 1 US Eastern Starndard Time GMT 6 Japan Standard Time GMT 9 Tobii Illustrations and specifications do not necessarily apply to products and services offered in each local market Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners
22. e Specifications and Standards listed in the Technical Specifications section of this manual including but not limited to the Medical Device Standard Class 1 Type B and the Toy Safety Standard Nevertheless in order to ensure safe operation of your 32 device there are a few safety warnings to bear in mind Warnings A Do not unscrew and remove the cover for the battery compartment unless you are changing the batteries inserting the SD Card or applying the jumper The AA batteries the jumper and the SD Card therein may constitute a choking hazard 4 WARNING The included carrying strap should not be used by children younger than 3 years it could constitute a strangulation risk Safety and Compliances 19 Tobii S32 User s Manual A Do not connect the Tobii S32 with any other devices other than those included in the package or those which specifically comply with the Technical Specifications in the User s Manual Devices exceeding the specified recommended voltage can if connected to the Tobii 532 cause severe damage to the device and could be hazardous to the user A If the Tobii 32 has been exposed to strong sunlight for an extended period of time take care when handling the device to avoid getting burned A Be aware that due to the low but possible risk of failure the Tobii S32 should not be relied upon exclusively as an audio communications or an environmental control device in emergencies as well as
23. e volume override should now be activated Chapter2 Getting Started 31 Tobii S32 User s Manual 32 Chapter 2 Getting Started Tobii S32 User s Manual Inserting the Batteries To insert the batteries and reattach the battery cover Insert four AA batteries into the space allotted for them ensuring that the positive and negative poles are pointing in the direction indicated within the battery compartment 2 Reattach the battery cover and fasten it with the screw Chapter2 Getting Started 33 Tobii S32 User s Manual Changing the Side Covers To remove the side covers Hold the 32 with the front facing up and with the handle facing away from you 2 Take hold of the top of the side cover you wish to remove the part nearest the devices handle and pull outvvard avvay from the device 3 Once the top has released pull the side cover dovvnvvard tovvards you to release the bottom the horizontal part of the L that is the side cover 34 Chapter 2 Getting Started Tobii S32 User s Manual To reapply the side covers Hold the 32 with the front facing up and with the handle facing away from you 2 Press the bottom of the side cover the horizontal part of the L on to the bottom side of the 32 device The rectangular protrusion on the bottom of the device should fit snugly through the hole in the side cover 3 Press the rest of t
24. ent Keyguards and Key placements Use either the included example Cards to test inserting or any other 532 Card that has been created and printed on normal paper using the software program Tobii SymbolMate To insert a Card I Remove the Keyguard as described 2 Slide the horizontal top edge of the Card Za under the frame of the S32 just below the Vos three indicator LEDs and let the Card fall SEE into place on top of the Setup Menu in S i S the space allocated for it Ensure that the K Barcode is face up under the frame SS 3 Apply the Keyguard as described SSX we A W 38 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual Using the S32 Setup Menu The Setup Menu in the Tobii S32 is what you use to configure and make adjustments to the settings of your Tobii S32 The Setup Menu looks different depending on whether you have a Tobii 532 Touch or a Tobii 532 Scan Tobii S32 Touch Tobii S32 Scan Chapter 3 Using the S32 39 Tobii S32 User s Manual This menu allovvs you to personalize the device and adapt it to your individual needs t can be seen vvhen there is no Card inserted or Keyguard in place on the Device There are eight different levels for all controls that are increased by pressing and decreased by pressing When changing the levels speaker volume
25. er s Manual Disassembling the 532 device will void the warranty Should the 532 device be used in any way other than those described in this User s Manual and said use was to result in an injury of any kind Tobii Technology will not be held liable Customer Support For further product information than that which is specified in this manual and for support resources please contact your local reseller or Tobii Support see the back of the manual for telephone numbers support hours and mailing addresses Otherwise please visit the Tobii community www mytobiicommunity com and the Tobii Assistive Technology website www tobii com assistive_technology aspx 12 Introduction Tobii S32 User s Manual Safety amp Compliances The Tobii 32 device 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 The Tobii 32 generates uses and can radiate electromagnetic energy which can cause harmful interference to radio communications especially if the device is not used in accordance with this User s Manual f you experience interference in your radio or television communications shut the Tobii 532 device down completely by removing the batteries If the interference persists after reinserting the batteries and thus activating the device try one or more of the
26. ery Compartment Insert the SD Card see Getting Started gt Inserting the SD Card Apply the lumper optional see Getting Started gt Applying the Jumper optional Insert the batteries see Getting Started gt Inserting the Batteries Reattach the battery compartment see Getting Started gt Inserting the Batteries Insert one of the included Example Cards see Getting Started gt Inserting Cards Apply the appropriate keyguard on the 32 over the Example Card see Getting Started gt Changing the Keyguards Press a key to activate one of the pre recorded sounds from the Example Cards Plug in a Switch in Switch Port I and press the Switch to start the factory set Scan mode press again to activate the key of your choice and one of the pre recorded sounds from the Example Cards 28 Chapter2 Getting Started Opening the Battery Compartment To open the battery compartment Using a small Phillips head screwdriver remove the screw in the cover of the battery compartment Remove the cover of the battery compartment lifting it up and away from the device Tobii S32 User s Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started 29 Tobii S32 User s Manual Inserting the SD Card nside the battery compartment you vvill find the SD Card holder under the illustrations for battery placement nsert the SD Card before you insert the batteries To n
27. ery time once you find a key press duration you like you can leave it that way Insert a pre recorded Card into the S32 Touch either one of the pre made example Cards with symbols and recordings on them or a Card created in SymbolMate that you have recorded upon yourself see Product Care gt Inserting Cards for how to insert the Card For the pre made example Cards press your key symbol of choice and listen through the speaker for the audio recording For your own Card press the key onto which you recorded audio and listen through the speaker or press the key onto which you recorded IR to send the IR signal Tobii S32 Scan To play back recordings of any kind audio sounds or IR signals an individual key must be activated With the 32 Scan you can activate a key in tvvo different vvays or 2 An individual key on the keypad must be pressed physically as with the 32 Touch An individual key on the key on the keypad must be chosen by Scanning with one or two switches there are four different Scanning methods to choose from and then activated by Switch Clicking clicking using any of the many kinds of switches using any of the many methods for clicking 58 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual Touch Method You can alvvays play back recordings of any kind by physically pressing the key upon vvhich you have recorded the sound or IR signal This is done in the same way as with the 32 Touch see Using the S32
28. etup Menu that allow for your choice of scanning methods scan speed press time and number of switches and for description about what each one does see Using the 32 gt Setup Menu gt Tobii 532 Scan gt Buttons and Controls Scan To play back audio and IR I 2 2 Enter Setup Mode On the Setup Menu decide the key switch press duration with the Press Time Control Choose between scanning with a single switch with the Single Switch Button and two switches with the Double Switch Button Ifyou choose to use a single switch choose how fast you want the scanning to progress between the keys rows and columns with the Scan Speed Control When using two switches you use one switch to progress between keys rows and columns and use the other switch to make your selection including activation therefore no automatic scanning occurs and there is no need to adjust the Scan Speed Control Choose the Scan method you wish to use Step Scan Mode Column Row Scan Mode Row Column Scan Mode or Random Scan Mode Exit Setup Mode Use the Switch or Switches to navigate to your key of choice Chapter3 Using the S32 61 Tobii S32 User s Manual Automatic Audio Previevv There is an Automatic Audio Preview function on the 32 Scan which is activated by default for all of the Scan methods The Automatic Audio Preview is a similar function to the Short Press Preview available when using the Touch Method for Playback on the 32 Scan
29. even if accompanied by an alarm is allowed in the Tobii S32 Touch and Scan due to it not performing any safety critical operations Also with regard to the test specifications specified in 6 2 1 10 EN 60 601 1 2 2007 errors of a displayed numerical value sufficiently large to affect diagnosis or treatment is not applicable for the Tobii 32 Touch and Scan In order to maintain compliance as a Class 1 Medical device the computer to which the 532 is connected via the USB cable for use together with Tobii SymbolMate must fulfill IEC 60950 and the USB must not connect the 32 to the computer when the 32 is attached to a user with switches headphones or Toy Interface connectors In order to maintain compliance as a Class 1 Medical device the switches that are used in combination with the 18 Safety and Compliances Tobii S32 User s Manual S32 Scan must fulfill the isolation requirements of IEC EN 60601 1 based on 15 V DC They must be electrically floating switches switches that are not grounded In order to maintain compliance as a Class 1 Medical device the USB Interface port in the 532 is to be used as a service port for the turning over of control of the device to the Tobii SymbolMate Software where settings control SD Card reformatting and synchronization can be achieved It is not to be used during the normal operations of the S32 Device itself The Tobii 532 has been tested and approved as compliant to all th
30. ferent keys You will hear short preview through your headphones of each recorded audio sound as the LED passes over a key upon which there is recorded audio material Click the switch during or after the preview to activate the recorded audio through the speaker z Aborting Playback or Scanning Playback of any kind audio or IR as well as the Scanning process can be aborted at any time by pressing the Mode button The Mode button is the grey button on the right hand side of the Tobii S32 Touch and Scan above the red Record button Chapter 3 Using the 532 63 Tobii S32 User s Manual Activity Levels An Activity Level in the S32 describes hovv many different combinations of recordings audio or R signals that you can record and save to individual Cards each Activity has its ovvn individual Barcode There are 192 Free Activity Levels on the 532 and 63 Factory Set Activity Levels both on the 532 Touch and Scan A Free level is one that is accessible by all users and a Factory Set level is one that is preprogrammed by the producer of the device Tobii Technology and not accessible by the end user For practical purposes this means that a user could record a different combination of recordings on 192 different cards with up to about 60 hours of sound before the Activity Level memory of the Tobii 32 is filled 64 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual Toy Interface S32 Scan o
31. he Record button a second time 3 Release the Record button Chapter3 Using the S32 53 Tobii S32 User s Manual X 7 Z 2 a 2 F A 2 5 fe A lt HB Z R 2 a o Press Press Release Release Mode Button Record Button Press Release You are now in Record IR Mode and the red and yellow indicator LED s should be blinking together abn 4 Press and release the key on which you wish to record the IR signal the green indicator LED the right indicator of the three will now light up as well and you will hear a two toned chime 5 Point the IR producing device e g the remote control at the area around the IR In Diode on the top of the S32 Note that you do not have to be tremendously precise about where you point the IR producing device as long as it is around about the IR In Diode There is about a 15 window of functionality on either side of the IR In Diode 54 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual S 575 G SY D IR In Diode If you have mobility difficulties and have a hard time reaching around the 32 to point the IR producing device at the diode it will help to turn the 532 around 180 so the IR Diodes are facing you 6 Press and hold the button on the IR producing device that you wi
32. he side cover flush on to the 32 t should snap into place as it fastens properly Chapter2 Getting Started 35 Tobii S32 User s Manual Changing the Keyguards To remove the Keyguards Place the S32 down on a flat surface 2 Grip and squeeze the two release latches placed on the 32 just beneath the Keyguard to release the Keyguard 3 While squeezing the release latches lift up the bottom of the Keyguard away from the 532 using the finger cut outs on the inside four corners of the Keyguard for grip 4 Pull the Keyguard slightly toward you and lift it up and away from the 532 36 Chapter 2 Getting Started Tobii S32 User s Manual For some it may be easier to release one latch at a time releasing one bottom corner at a time instead of both together before lifting the Keyguard up and avvay To appiy the Keyguards Place the 532 down on a flat surface 2 Insert one long edge of the Keyguard into the space for the Keyguard on the 32 Make sure the two latch lips on that side end up just under the frame 3 Push down the side of the Keyguard closest to you until you hear a click Chapter 2 Getting Started 37 Tobii S32 User s Manual nserting Cards A Card is a piece of normal paper or laminated paper vvith a Barcode at the top on vvhich there are printed function representative symbols in strategic places These symbols are meant to coincide vvith the setup of the differ
33. in dangerous or otherwise important situations A Personal training for the different uses of this device by caregivers or by other suitable persons may be required for users with mental disabilities 20 Safety and Compliances Tobii S32 User s Manual Audio Safety The decibel range of the Tobii 32 is in accordance with the Toy Safety Standard upon delivery There is a jumper delivered with the Tobii 532 device that can be applied within the battery compartment The purpose of the jumper is to override the volume control settings of the 32 and allow for the maximum possible volume output from the speakers Be aware that when the jumper is applied the volume of the device can exceed the level recommended by the Toy Safety Standard With the jumper applied this product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal hearing person even when exposed for a short period of time Do not place the speaker of the device against or in close proximity to the ear for extended periods of time gt 2 seconds regardless of whether the jumper is placed or not A Application of the jumper is at the user s own risk Safety and Compliances 21 Tobii S32 User s Manual Use the follovving measures to protect your hearing e Limit the amount of time you use earphones or headphones at high volume e Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings e Turn the volume down on
34. n The Tobii 32 Scan s Setup Menu includes versions of the same buttons and controls described previously for the Touch Yet as access to the buttons and their functions can be slightly different between the two models they will be described again for the Scan 44 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Keypad Lock Button This button locks the keypad of the 32 to avoid unintentional key pressing e With or without a Card in place press and hold the Mode button and simultaneously press the Keypad Lock button to lock the keypad Repeat the procedure to unlock If this is done without a Card in place its effect will not be noticeable until a Card is inserted While the keypad is locked the LED in the Keypad Lock button and the red LEDs will flash whenever you try to press a key Buttons to Enter and Exit Setup Mode e Without a Card in place on the device hold down the Mode button while simultaneously pressing the green arrow button to Enter Setup Mode To Exit Setup Mode just press the red arrow button alone Tobii S32 User s Manual L Chapter 3 Press Time Control Use this control button to decide how long a key or switch should be pressed in order to activate its audio or IR recording e Without a Card in place and within Setup Mode press to increase press time to decrease press time Using the S32 45 Tobii S32 User s Manual 0 46 Chapter 3 Speaker Volume Control
35. nly The Tobii 32 Scan has two Toy Interface Ports that enable you to emulate two separate switches to activate toys that have a toy interface with custom activation modes press to activate activate while holding timed activation or press to start again to stop Toy Interface Ports The Toy Interface is a relay which allows you to turn off or on the toy in question by using the connector cable usually supplied with the toy in question to override or bypass the power coming from the batteries of the toy See the User s Manual of the switch activated toy in question for information pertaining to the remote control of the toy in this fashion For specific information about applying these activation modes for the Toy Interface to a Key of the S32 Scan as well as for configuration information of the Toy Interface Ports see the SymbolMate User s Manual Only connect the 3 5mm plug from the toy s connector cable into the Toy Interface Ports of the Tobii 32 Do not connect the plug into any of the 32 s other 3 5mm ports Chapter3 Using the S32 65 Tobii S32 User s Manual Connecting to a Computer To connect the Tobii 32 Scan or Touch to a computer use the included connector cable Mini USB Type B to USB Type A USB Interface Insert the mini USB end into the 5325 USB Interface and the standard size USB end into the computer s USB interface The interface between a Tobii S32 and any com
36. ouble Switch Button Function Queuing Combination Keys Step Scan Mode On Off Functions coming soon Rovv Column Scan Mode Activate while Hold Chapter8 Specifications 85 Tobii S32 User s Manual Technical Specifications Keyguards 1 2 4 8 16 32 Key Layout buda WxHxD TEEN Weight Including Batteries and Keyguard 840g 29 6 oz Speakers 1 Mono Microphone 1 Optimum Recording Distance lt 15 cm 5 9 in Batteries 4 Type AA Battery Life depending on battery manufacturer Months Recording 60 hours Activity Levels 192 Free Levels 63 Factory Set Levels Activity Level Identification Barcode on Card Barcode Reader on S32 Cards W x H Can be printed by SymbolMate on an A4 or Letter sized paper with hash lines 27 0 cm x 16 4 cm 10 6 in x 6 4 in 86 Chapter8 Specifications Tobii S32 User s Manual Environmental Control IR infrared through Tirda circuit SD Card 2 GB Port S32 Touch 1 x Mini USB Type B Port 1 x Mini USB Type B Port 1 x 3 5 mm Headphone Port 2 x 3 5 mm Toy Interface Ports 2 x 3 5 mm Switch Ports Input Method 532 Touch Touch Keypad Touch Keypad Input Method S32 Scan Automatic Scanning 1 Switch Step Scanning 2 Switches Scan Patterns S32 Scan Linear Row Column Column Row Random Scan Speed S32 Scan 8 Speeds Mounting 75 mm x 75 mm VESA Mount ready Toy Interfac
37. oup 1 Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF emissions Class B The Tobii 32 is suitable for use in all establishments CISPR 11 including domestic establishments and those directly Harmonie emi on connected to the public low voltage power supply network IEC 61000 3 2 Not applicable that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes In accordance with the specifications in Table 4 of EN 60601 1 2 2007 the minimum recommended separation distance for radiated emissions from the Tobii S32 Touch and Scan to other medical electrical equipment is 1 cm 14 Safety and Compliances Tobii S32 User s Manual Recommended separation distances betvveen portable and mobile RF Radio Frequency communications equipment and the Tobii 32 Touch and Scan The Tobii 32 Touch and Scan is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or the user of the Tobii 32 Touch and Scan can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communication equipment transmitters and the Tobii 532 Touch and Scan as recommended below according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment Rated maximum output power of transmitter Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter VV 80
38. puter is controlled by the accompanying software Tobii SymbolMate See Tobii 532 User s Manual gt SymbolMate and the SymbolMate User s Manual for all information pertaining to the features and functions available for use between a Tobii S32 and Tobii SymbolMate Disconnect all switches headphones and Toy Interface connector cables from the 532 device before connecting it to a computer via the USB interface When connected via USB the 32 will not respond to any user input on the device itself Device control will be carried out through Tobii SymbolMate 66 Chapter3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual 4 Tobii SymbolMate Tobii SymbolMate is the accompanying software program that is used to create the Cards for the Tobii S32 Touch and Scan Tobii SymbolMate includes templates for all of the different Keyguard layouts as well as an automatic function for S32 Barcode generation VVithin Tobii SymbolMate you have complete access to the entire SymbolStix library of Symbols for the creation of symbol based Cards and Activities for the 32 A Tobi SymbolMate lt Q lt 3 i A t is also through Tobii SymbolMate from SymbolMate Version 1 1 and later that you can configure certain advanced features of the 32 Features such as Combination Keys coming soon as a free softvvare update Key Clustering and Function Queuing see Tobii 32 User s Manual gt Example Cards for more informa
39. rd Double Switch Button e Without a Card in place and within Setup mode press this button to choose Scan mode using two switches Remember to plug in the switches once you have exited Setup mode and inserted a Card Using the 532 47 Tobii S32 User s Manual 48 Chapter 3 Step Scan Mode e Without a Card in place and within Setup mode press this button to choose the scan mode that highlights one key at a time jumping successively from one key to the next starting in the upper left corner and moving right then down to the first key in the second row once it reaches the end of the first row etc First click on a switch starts the step scan Second click stops the scan on the key to be activated a two click solution with 1 switch Using the S32 Row Column Scan Mode e Without a Card in place and within Setup Mode press this button to choose the scan mode that highlights one entire row at a time starting at the top and moving down It then highlights each key in that row from left to right First click on a switch starts the row scan top to bottom Second click starts the column scan in the row of choice left to right Third click stops the scan on the key to be activated a three click solution with 1 switch Column Rovv Scan Mode e Without a Card in place and within Setup Mode press this button to choose the scan mode that highlights one entire column a
40. re exiting Record Audio mode that is hovv And you can alvvays record to another key before exiting Record Audio mode vvithout affecting the first recording Just remember to press the Mode button when you are finished with your recordings then they will be saved and be ready to activate see Using the 532 gt Recording I can t get the recording to stop playing Playback of any kind audio or IR as well as the Scanning process can be stopped at any time by pressing the Mode button see Using the 32 gt Playback gt Aborting Playback or Scanning The sound of my recording isn t very good If the sound of a recording isn t very good you may not have been close enough to the microphone when you made the recording Try again make sure that you are within 10 cm 4 in of the microphone this time Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 83 Tobii S32 User s Manual I have recorded over the Example Cards can restore the original recordings Example Cards can be replaced or restored both through Tobii s Page Set website PageSetCentral and through the included software Tobii Symbolmate see Example Cards gt Replacing and Restoring Example Cards I have tried everything else and the S32 just doesn t seen to be working properly First be sure that you have read this User s Manual thoroughly there are a number of intentional features created for certain types of users that might be perceived as the device malfunctioning
41. see Using the S32 gt Playback gt Tobii S32 Scan gt Touch Method gt Short Press Preview t allows you to hear a short preview of a key s recorded audio through headphones prior to activating the audio message of that key through the speakers by switch clicking To make use of this function In Setup Mode choose a Scan mode see Using the 532 gt Setup Menu gt Tobii 532 Scan gt Setup Mode and Using the 32 gt Setup Menu gt Tobii S32 Scan gt Buttons and Controls Scan for more information n Step Scan Mode Automatic Audio Preview is always activated In Rovv Column Scan Mode Automatic Audio Preview is only activated after you have switch clicked the first time to choose a Row This allows you to hear an automatic preview of each of the different keys in your Row of choice In Column Row Scan Mode Automatic Audio Preview is only activated after you have switch clicked the first time to choose a Column This allows you to hear an automatic preview of each of the different keys in your Column of choice 62 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual In Random Scan Mode Automatic Audio Preview is always activated 2 Exit Setup mode and insert a Card and apply a Keyguard see Product Care gt Inserting Cards and Product Care gt Changing the Keyguards for how Plug in headphones in the Headphone Port between the Record and Mode Buttons 4 Use the switch or switches to scan between the dif
42. sert the included SD Card Take the SD Card out of its plastic case 2 Insert the SD into the SD Card holder Make sure that the metal contact surface areas are facing up towards yourself 3 Push the SD card down until you hear a click and it locks into place to release the SD card press down again and it will pop up f 40 a il 8 i j pl fis F A fon 1 il 1 7 i x 30 Chapter 2 Getting Started Tobii S32 User s Manual Applying the Jumper optional Within the battery compartment to the left of the SD Card holder there are three pins one is visible Upon the lower two of the three pins a small black plastic cuboid is resting that is the jumper When resting on the lower two pins the default position it is inactive Applying the jumper means moving it onto the upper two pins and activating it The purpose of applying the jumper is to override the volume control settings of the 532 and allow for the maximum possible volume output from the speakers Be aware that when the jumper is applied the volume of the device can exceed the level recommended by the Toy Safety Standard see Safety gt Audio Safety for warnings and more detailed information To apply the jumper to activate higher volumes Carefully lift the jumper off of the bottom two pins taking care not to bend the pins 2 Place the jumper onto the top two of the three pins Th
43. sh to record onto the 32 the power button on a TV remote control for example If at this point the 532 has successfully recorded the IR signal you will immediately hear a clear single toned chime and the green indicator LED will turn off Chapter3 Using the S32 55 Tobii S32 User s Manual A If the IR recording has not been successful you will hear a lower single toned error dut sound and the green indicator LED will turn off If this is the case return to step 4 and try again as you will still be in Record IR Mode If failure to record R continues check that you are pointing the IR producing device at the proper side of the top of the S32 the side with the two diodes and the USB port and that you are pointing the device around about the IR In Diode Also you should check the batteries in the IR producing device you wish to record from if it has batteries as with weak batteries you might be sending out a weak hard to read IR signal 7 Press the Mode button again to exit Record IR Mode the yellow and red LED s will stop blinking If you choose not to exit Record IR Mode you can either re record an IR signal on the same key you just recorded upon by starting over at step 4 this will record over the old recording erasing it at the same time or continue recording IR signals on any of the other keys on the keypad if so desired You must exit Record IR Mode to be able to press or switch click the key you just re
44. t a time starting at the left and moving right It then highlights each key in the chosen column from top to bottom First click on a switch starts the column scan left to right Second click starts the row scan in the column of choice top to bottom Third click stops the scan on the key to be activated a three click solution with 1 switch Tobii S32 User s Manual Random Scan Mode e Without a Card in place and within Setup Mode press this button to choose the scan mode that highlights one key at a time jumping randomly around between the different keys First click on a switch starts the random scan Second click stops the scan on the key to be activated a two click solution with 1 switch When using 2 switches there is no automatic scanning in any of the modes meaning that more switch clicks are necessary One switch is used for the progression between rows columns and keys and the other to make your selection Chapter3 Using the S32 49 Tobii S32 User s Manual Recording There are two different types of recording functions on the Tobii 32 both in the 32 Touch and in the 32 Scan Recording Audio for audio playback upon the pressing of a key and Recording IR signals Infrared signals to allow the 32 to emulate a remote control and act as an environmental control unit Recording Audio Recording audio with the 532 means the recording of voice or sound from the environment and
45. the 32 used in combination with Tobii SymbolMate see Tobii S32 User s Manual gt Tobii SymbolMate Four example Cards that you might vvant to pay particular attention to are the example Cards vvith the Activity numbers 245 253 255 and 256 70 Chapter 5 Example Cards Activity number 245 This example Card makes use of a feature available through Tobii SymbolMate called Key Clustering After inserting the example Card you will hear that when you press each of the frogs or toads within the scene the ones that look the same have the same sound The Key Clustering feature allows you to record a single audio file to one key and to link different keys from around the keypad to that first key s audio file This is a time saver as it means that you only have to attach or record your desired audio file once to one key while making it available to many other keys Tobii S32 Activity number 245 m m Copyright by Tobii Technology AB Made with SymbolMate Chapter 5 Example Cards 71 Tobii S32 User s Manual Activity numbers 253 and 255 Combination oe h m iz m 2 a Keys Feature Coming Soon Teh p Ve si 5 5 e le ha 2 4 Z Es s 3113 es la el U a s These example Cards make use of a feature available through Tobii SymbolMate called Combination Keys By using the Combination Keys feature you c
46. the device if you cannot hear people speaking near you To establish a safe volume level Set your volume control at a low setting 2 Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly without distortion 22 Safety and Compliances Tobii S32 User s Manual 1 The Device Main Interface Features and Ports S32 Touch Record ErrorLED Active LED USB Interface IR In IR r ee Microphone Speaker Mode Button IR Function USB Data LED in Button G be zi i Je 27 i val 2 Keyguard Inserted Card A Single Key Under Keyguard Carrying Strap Attachment Carrying Strap Attachment Chapter1 The Device 23 Tobii S32 User s Manual 2 otan Record Error LED Active LED Toy Interface Ports USB interface Speaker IR In Microphone o IR Function USB Data LED Mode Button Leese phone Port Button Svvitch Ports Keyguard Inserted Card A Single Key Under Keyguard Carrying Strap Attachment Carrying Strap Attachment 24 Chapter1 The Device Buttons and Ports Close up Tobii S32 User s Manual ooz Touch Left Side Right Side a 2 4 Mode Button IR In Diode USB Interface IR Out Diodes
47. tion on these features and for examples gt lt Zz Chapter 4 SymbolMate 67 Tobii S32 User s Manual Using Tobii SymbolMate you are also able to backup the audio and R files that you have recorded using the 532 restore your 532 to factory settings and create and store Activities for multiple 532 users see the Tobii SymbolMate Getting Started Guide version 1 1 or later and the Tobii SymbolMate User s Manual version 1 1 or later for more information on how you can use Tobii SymbolMate with the Tobii 32 68 Chapter 4 SymbolMate Tobii S32 User s Manual 5 Example Cards There are 12 example Cards included with the 32 on which there are pre printed symbols and pre recorded audio clips There are two example Cards for each keyguard layout or button configuration 1 2 4 8 16 and 32 ee PERE ZE sa u m a 1 2 t l bzi BL ll li 4 22 22 es lis Eri k f l ee te 4 0 02 2412 tee 2 187 CJE Er L v il s 1 12 02 6 4 14 02 s li R Es a 2 y Chapter 5 Example Cards 69 Tobii S32 User s Manual The purpose of the example Cards is to allow you to become familiar with your Tobii 32 straight out of the box and to give you a preview of some of the different possibilities made available to you with
48. u to control the Press Time how long a key or switch has to be pressed before the recording is played back through the speaker or activated through the IR diodes 80 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Tobii S32 User s Manual The audio recording is actually playing back but through the headphones as a Short Press Preview see Using the 32 gt Playback gt Tobii 532 Scan gt Short Press Preview Enter the Setup Menu to and lower the Press Time down to 1 with the Press Time Control if you want the audio to play back through the speaker immediately upon pressing without any Short Press Preview through the headphones see Using the 32 gt Setup Menu gt 532 Scan gt Buttons and Controls Scan 3 s the S32 connected to a computer via the USB cable No Keys can be activated by using the device when you are connected to a computer all control is carried out through the included software Tobii SymbolMate see Tobii SymbolMate 4 Check to make sure that the volume is not to low to be heard Raise the volume see Using the 532 gt Setup Menu When I press a Switch after having plugged it in to the switch port the recording doesn t play but it continues scanning when release the Switch Your Press Time is probably set fairly high and you re not pressing the Switch for a long enough time Hold the switch pressed for about 10 seconds and see if your scanning choice is activated or if the recording plays back thro
49. uals who have difficulty using their hands to touch the pictures and symbols but instead use switches to make their choice in the grids or scenes There are many different kinds of switches available produced by numerous manufacturers from small press and release switches to buddy buttons to sip puff switches Scanning is a process in which the user uses a Separate switch to toggle one click at a time between the pictures and symbols in the grids or scenes All 532 Touch functions and features are also available on the 32 Scan 10 Introduction Package Contents The items below are included in your Tobii S32 package A Tobii S32 Touch Scan 4 sets of side covers one set mounted on the device 6 Keyguards one mounted on the device with 2 4 8 16 and 32 button layouts A USB Cable Mini USB type B to USB type A A carrying strap extendable to shoulder strap A soft carrying case 4 AA Batteries 1 5 Volt A Philips head screwdriver A Micro SD Card 12 premade example Cards Tobii S32 User s Manual Tobii 32 Quick Guide Sticker Touch or Scan to be affixed to the back of the 32 Tobii SymbolMate Tobii SymbolMate software on CD ROM Tobii SymbolMate Getting Started Guide Introduction Tobii S32 User s Manual 11 Tobii S32 User s Manual VVarranty and Use Please read this User s Manual carefully before using the device The warranty is only valid if the device is used according to the Us
50. ugh the speaker Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 81 Tobii S32 User s Manual In the Tobii 532 Scan there is a feature allowing you to control the Press Time how long a key or switch has to be pressed before the recording is played back through the speaker or activated through R Enter the Setup Menu to and lovver the Press Time dovvn to 1 vvith the Press Time Control if you vvant scanning choice to be activated immediately upon pressing see Using the S32 gt Setup Menu gt Tobii S32 Scan gt Buttons and Controls Scan 2 s the 532 connected to a computer via the USB cable No Keys can be activated by using the device when you are connected to a computer all control is carried out through the included software Tobii SymbolMate see Tobii SymbolMate Where did my recording go I just recorded audio but when try to listen to it there s nothing there You have probably not pressed the Mode button after finishing your recording When you have made a recording to a key in Record Audio mode you need to press the Mode button to exit Record Audio mode before you can press or switch click the key to activate your recording If you have just made your recording and are still in Record Audio mode and you press the same key again to try to listen to your recording you will record over your first recording with a short recording of nothing 82 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Tobii S32 User s Manual To replace a bad recording befo
51. while a Card is in place you need to press and hold the Mode button while simultaneously pressing the key area on the Card directly above and covering where the control or button is placed on the Setup Menu The Mode button is the grey button on the right hand side of the Tobii 32 above the red Record button C 42 Chapter 3 Using the S32 Tobii S32 User s Manual S32 Scan Setup Mode To configure and adjust the buttons and controls of the Tobii 532 Scan s Setup Menu you must first enter Setup Mode e Without a Card in place on the device hold down the Mode button while simultaneously pressing the green arrow button a gt to enter Setup Mode If there are activities in the process of playing back such as a long audio recording you will be unable to enter Setup Mode until the playback has finished Alternatively you can always stop the playback of any activity by pressing and releasing the Mode button You will then be able to enter Setup Mode Note There are three functions that can also always be accessed outside of Setup Mode This is done in all cases by pressing and holding the Mode button while simultaneously pressing the button in question The buttons and controls are the Speaker Volume control the Headphone Volume control and the Keypad Lock button see Buttons and Controls Scan for further information Chapter3 Using the S32 43 Tobii S32 User s Manual Buttons and Controls Sca
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