U s er man ual User Manual & Technical Specifications
Contents Pidion BM-170 Technical specifications .................................................. 2 Micro Rolltalk basic package ................................................................... 3 Micro Rolltalk functions and buttons ........................................................ 3 Preparing Micro Rolltalk .......................................................................... 5 Installation of Rolltalk Designer ...............................................................
Micro Rolltalk basic package The Micro Rolltalk basic package comprises: • Micro Rolltalk (Pidion BM-170) • Finger guides: 1, 4, 9 and 16-hole • Bag • Charger • Internal battery • Rolltalk Designer Rolltalk • USB cable • Earpieces • User manuals • Micro SD card and adapter • Cleaning cloth 1. Battery 2. SIM-card holder 3. Volume controll 4. Sleep mode 5. Reset 6. Port for charging and connection to PC 7. Microphone 3 8.
Micro Rolltalk functions and buttons 1. Battery - To remove the battery cover, open the back cover by pressing it upwards. Insert the battery and replace the cover. 2. Reset - To perform a “Soft reset”, insert a pen into the reset hole (2). A Soft reset stops the program that is running and then restarts the machine. Stored programs will not be lost. For information about “Hard resets”, see page 31. 3.
Preparing Micro Rolltalk You will need to perform the following start-up routine before using the Micro Rolltalk unit for the first time, or if you have deleted the memory (i.e. after a hard reset). If you do not need to use finger guides, simply use the cover with an opening for the entire screen. This is important for covering the buttons on the front of the Micro Rolltalk unit. The bag for Micro Rolltalk is also adapted for finger guides, and it will not fit properly unless a finger guide is used. 1.
Installation of Rolltalk Designer The installation process involves several installations: • Rolltalk Designer • Micro Rolltalk • Speech synthesis and symbol/picture libraries, if required. ROLLTALK DESIGNER You must install Rolltalk Designer on a PC to store and adapt the user program for Micro Rolltalk. When you insert the first USB stick into the PC, the AutoRun window will appear. Select Open the folder to view files, open the Rolltalk Designer folder and double click on the setup.exe file.
XP Installation process for Windows XP (Windows Vista procedure, see page 14) (Windows 7 procedure, see page 18) CD 4: MICRO ROLLTALK 1. Insert the USB stick for installing Micro Rolltalk. When the AutoRun window appears, select Open Folder to view files or open the Start-menu, click on Computer, select the drive with the USB stick. Open the folder to install and double click on setup.exe 2. First select the language, and then click “OK”.
XP 3. Click “OK” in the “Install Shield Wizard” dialog box to start the installation. 4. Select “Next” to start the installation 5. Accept the licence agreement and Click «Next”. 6. Enter the user name and click “Next”. 7. Select “Next” in the “Target folder” dialog box. The installation will take a few minutes. 8.
XP 10. If a question about restarting the machine appears, select “No”. 9. Select “Finish” 11. Use the USB cable supplied to connect Micro Rolltalk to the PC. If the “Welcome to new hardware wizard” dialog box opens, select Cancel. There are two connection methods: Select Standard partnership if this is a PC you want to connect this Micro Rolltalk to often. Select "Next" in the "Installation Wizard synchronization" to set up a standard partnership.
XP 14. Select “Finish” to complete the synchronisation 15. If the “Hardware Installation” dialog box appears while you are installing the Micro Rolltalk CD, click “Continue anyway”. 16. Micro Rolltalk is now connected to the PC, and you can continue installing software If you experience connection problems: 1. Disconnect the USB cable and then connect it again. If the two machines will still not synchronize, reset both the PC and Micro Rolltalk 2.
XP 18. Select Next 19. Select Next 20.
XP The display window for the installation process 21. Select “Finish” to complete the installation program on the PC. 22. The last part of the installation process takes place in Rolltalk Designer, see page 21.
VISTA The installation process for Windows Vista Before a completely compatible Vista version of Rolltalk Designer is available, you must enter the following settings on the machine first: 1. Select “Control panel” from the Windows Start Taskbar. 2. Click “User accounts”. 3. Click “Activate or deactivate user account control” 4. Remove the check mark in front of “Apply user control (UAC) to make the computer more secure” MICRO ROLLTALK 5. Insert the USB stick for installing Micro Rolltalk.
VISTA 7. Click “OK” in the “Install Shield Wizard” dialog box to start the installation. The display window for the Windows Mobile Device Centre installation process 8. The installing process runs automatically. When the process is complete, select “Do not register” in the dialog box that appears. 9. Use the USB cable supplied to connect Micro Rolltalk to the PC. If the “Welcome to new hardware wizard” dialog box opens, select Cancel. Select “Configure the unit” to set up a Standard Partnership.
VISTA 10. Remove the check marks by all headers, click “Next” 11. Enter the user name you have chosen for Micro Rolltalk. It is a good idea to leave the check mark for the desktop shortcut. Click “Configure” 12. Check that Micro Rolltalk is connected and continue following the instructions. 13. Go back and restart the Micro Rolltalk installation via the Start Taskbar at the bottom of the screen or from the open dialog box: “IGEL Micro Rolltalk – InstallShield Wizard”.
VISTA 14. Click “Next” to the question about the installation 15. Click “Next” to the question about the folder 16. Click “Next” to start copying files. 17. Select “Finish” to complete the installation program on the PC. 18. The last part of the installation process takes place in Rolltalk Designer, see page 22. 19.
WIN 7 The installation process for Windows 7 Before a completely compatible 7 version of Rolltalk Designer is available, you must enter the following settings on the machine first: 1. Select “Control panel” from the Windows Start Taskbar. 2. Click “User accounts”. 3. Click again on “User accounts”. 4. Click on “Change User accounts settings” 5. Push the button all the way down, never warn. Select OK MICRO ROLLTALK 6. Insert the USB stick for installing Micro Rolltalk.
WIN 7 8. Click “OK” in the “Install Shield Wizard” dialog box to start the installation. The display window for the Windows Mobile Device Centre installation process 9. The installing process runs automatically. When the process is complete, select “Do not register” in the dialog box that appears. 10. Use the USB cable supplied to connect Micro Rolltalk to the PC. If the “Welcome to new hardware wizard” dialog box opens, select Cancel.Select “Configure the unit” to set up a Standard Partnership.
WIN 7 11. Remove the check marks by all headers, click “Next” 12. Enter the user name you have chosen for Micro Rolltalk. It is a good idea to leave the check mark for the desktop shortcut. Click “Configure” 13. Check that Micro Rolltalk is connected and continue following the instructions. 14. Go back and restart the Micro Rolltalk installation via the Start Taskbar at the bottom of the screen or from the open dialog box: “IGEL Micro Rolltalk – InstallShield Wizard”.
WIN 7 15. Click “Next” to the question about the installation 16. Click “Next” to the question about the folder 17. Click “Next” to start copying files. 18. Select “Finish” to complete the installation program on the PC. 19.
Rolltalk Designer – transferring and storing programs When Micro Rolltalk is connected to the PC, you can transfer user programs from Rolltalk Designer by selecting File|Save to Micro Rolltalk. Click Save to transfer the user program to the Micro Rolltalk Click Cancel to return to Rolltalk Designer. Display window for transfer of user program to the Micro Rolltalk.
Installation of speech synthesis These instructions only apply if you want to install speech synthesis on Micro Rolltalk. Rolltalk Designer and Micro Rolltalk software must be installed first “Micro Rolltalk Voices” This USB stick contains speech synthesis programs for use in Micro Rolltalk. 1. Insert the USB stick for installing Micro Rolltalk. When the AutoRun window appears, select Open Folder to view files or open the Start-menu, click on Computer, select the drive with the USB stick.
Display window of the installation process 13. Choose Yes to restart the Micro Rolltalk immediately. Micro Rolltalk then turns off and on again automatically. Micro Rolltalk will connect automatically after reboot, wait until the start screen is promoting the Micro Rolltalk. This normally takes a few seconds. Unless Micro Rolltalk connects automatically, remove the USB cable and insert it into the computer again.
14. Click OK to restart the Micro Rolltalk. The device automatically turns itself on and off. It is possible to install several voices, but on account of capacity we recommend that you only install the voice you wish to use. NB To activate the speech synthesis system installed on your Micro Rolltalk unit, you have to enter the relevant settings directly in Micro Rolltalk. See under File|Options|Options on how to do this.
Rolltalk Designer settings in Micro Rolltalk You can define a variety of settings in the Micro Rolltalk program. In the bottom left-hand corner of the Micro Rolltalk screen, you will see a “File” button. Click File to access Options… and Exit. Click Options … A new screen will display the various options as tabs at the bottom of the screen. File|Options|Usability Minimum delay between selections: Here, you can set the minimum time between selections.
Other settings in Micro Rolltalk NB All the buttons on the front panel of Micro Rolltalk will become inactive after installation, with the exception of the arrow keys in the centre, below the screen. Volume: you can adjust the volume via the loudspeaker icon at the top of the blue line on the screen when the user program is not running in full screen mode.
Reinstallation of Micro Rolltalk from Rolltalk Designer This function reinstalls the Micro Rolltalk software and the speech synthesis program (if any) on Micro Rolltalk if this software has been removed – through a hard reset of the unit, for example. You can only reinstall from Rolltalk Designer from a PC on which you have already installed the Micro Rolltalk software and any speech synthesis programs.
6. Choose Yes to restart the Micro Rolltalk immediately. Micro Rolltalk then turns off and on again automatically. Micro Rolltalk will connect automatically after reboot, wait until the start screen is promoting the Micro Rolltalk. This normally takes a few seconds. Unless Micro Rolltalk connects automatically, remove the USB cable and insert it into the computer again. Display window of the installation process 7. Click OK to restart the Micro Rolltalk. The device automatically turns itself on and off.
Uninstalling from Micro Rolltalk To uninstall i.e. speech synthesis on Micro Rolltalk, following the instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Power on Micro Rolltalk Select Start|Settings|System|Remove Programs The installed programs on Micro Rolltalk list is shown Highlight the program wish should be uninstalled i.e. Abilia Micro Rolltalk NO Select Remove, and click on Yes in the alert window shown. When Micro Rolltalk is finished uninstalling a prompt is shown, with a request of restarting the device. Select OK.
Restart Micro Rolltalk – “Soft reset” If you want to exit the user program in Micro Rolltalk, or you want to restart your computer, you can do a "Soft Reset". To do a "Soft reset": Insert a pen in the Reset hole on the machines right hand side. The machine will perform a restart. During a soft reset the program will stop running. Saved applications will not disappear.
Empty the contents of Micro Rolltalk – “Hard reset” If you want to remove all stored content, and installed applications from Micro Rolltalk you can do a "Hard Reset". To perform a Hard reset (delete everything on the Micro Rolltalk and put it back to factory settings) do the following: • Place the pen in the Reset-hole • Press the round button in front of the device • Release the pen form the Reset-hole, while still pressing the round button in front of the device.
Manual installation of ActiveSync As mentioned previously in these instructions, you will have to install ActiveSync manually on some machines. If so, do the following: 1. Insert the Micro Rolltalk USB stick and cancel the installation. 2. Select “My computer” from the desktop or from the Start menu. 3. Place the mouse marker over the CDROM icon, right-click and select “Browse”. 4. Open the folder entitled Program files\IGEL\Micro Rolltalk\ActiveSync\no 5.
Safety Abilia has prepared a risk analysis for the product in accordance with NS-EN 14971 for medical equipment. The user manual and technical specifications of the product have been prepared on the basis of the safety assessments laid down in this document. It is always important to bear safety in mind during the commissioning and everyday use of the product. In an instruction manual, it is not possible to describe all the ways in which the product should not be used.
Document Version 1.0 Date 31.10.2012 Rolltalk Designer version 6.8.1.167 Abilia AS, Buvikveien 22, 4950 Risør, Norway Phone +47 37 14 94 50 | Fax +47 37 14 94 51 | info@abilia.no | www.abilia.
