User's Guide

Accent 1000 User’s Guide-Empower 4
Contents
The Accent® 1000 is a speech-generating device that offers user-friendly features to
make speaking fast and easy for individuals with severe speech impairments. This
manual describes how to use and maintain your device.
Safety Information ........................................................................................ 10
A Quick Look at Device Features.................................................................... 13
Turning on the Device ................................................................................... 16
Using the Touchscreen .................................................................................. 16
Charging the Battery ..................................................................................... 17
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Device ............................................................. 19
Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting ................................................................. 19
Disinfecting a Device and Accessories for Multiple Users ............................... 21
Positioning or Removing the Stand................................................................ 22
Positioning the Stand ..................................................................................... 22
Removing the Stand ...................................................................................... 23
Removing or Reattaching the Handle ............................................................ 24
Attaching the Top Port Cover ........................................................................ 25
Mounting the IR Reflector on a Non-Dedicated Device ....................................... 26
Applying a Screen Protector .......................................................................... 29
Removing or Replacing the Device Frame ...................................................... 30
Removing the Frame ..................................................................................... 30
Attaching the New Frame .............................................................................. 31
Attaching the Frame More Securely .............................................................. 32
Attaching, Raising, and Removing a Keyguard ............................................... 33
Attaching the Keyguard ................................................................................. 33
Raising the Keyguard ..................................................................................... 34
Removing the Keyguard ................................................................................. 35
Attaching or Removing a TouchGuide ........................................................... 36
Attaching the TouchGuide ............................................................................. 36
Removing the TouchGuide ............................................................................ 37
Attaching a Carry Strap .................................................................................. 38
Attaching a Strap Handle ............................................................................... 40
Attaching a QRM Mounting Plate .................................................................. 42
Mounting a NuPoint Module ......................................................................... 43
Getting Started with the Empower Software ................................................. 45
Creating a User and Selecting a Vocabulary .................................................. 45
Using Basic Features ...................................................................................... 48
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