User's Guide
Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower 270
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Indications and Contraindications
Indication: Accent 1000 is a speech generating device that augments communication for an
individual with speech/language impairment.
Contraindication: This device is not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication
Device Intended Purpose
The Accent 1000 is a speech generating device that augments communication for an individual with
speech/language impairment. This device and its language programs give the user the ability to
initiate conversation, seek information, state opinions, and share feelings. It can be hand-held,
used with a table stand, or mounted to a wheelchair. It is accessed by using the touchscreen, an
available eye tracking system or head tracking system, or a variety of available switch accessories.
The device does not incorporate in any way medicinal substances, human blood or plasma
derivatives, nor is it manufactured using tissues of animal
• PRC-Saltillo assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise
through the use of this
• PRC-Saltillo does not warrant any functionality of this speech generating device outside the
terms of its express warranty relating to the intended use of speech generation. PRC-Saltillo
does not warrant any third-party software, nor is it responsible for any injury, damage or claims
arising from the function or malfunction of any third-party technology, websites, products, and
software. Additional uses may require further clinical determinations beyond the scope of an
evaluation for speech generation
Limitation of Intended Use, Third Parties, and Data
Wireless Communications Equipment
Wireless communications equipment such as wireless home network devices, mobile phones,
cordless telephones and their base stations, and walkie-talkies can affect this device and should be
kept a least six (6) inches away from the device.
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• PRC-Saltillo assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the deletion of data
as a result of malfunction repairs or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important
data on other media (computer) to protect against its loss.
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Industry Canada (IC) Warning
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
The device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s. These requirements set a SAR limit of
1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard
during product certification for use when properly worn on the body is 1.161W/kg.
L’appareil est conçu pour répondre aux exigences d’exposition aux ondes radio établies par
l’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada. Ces exigences fixent une limite DAS
de 1.6 W / kg en moyenne sur un gramme de tissu. La valeur DAS la plus élevée rapportée selon
cette norme lors de la certification du produit pour une utilisation lorsqu'il est correctement porté
sur le corps est 1.161W/kg.