Instruction manual

Now comes with RealSpeak Australian
voices (male and female). DECtalk
speech also available, providing a
choice of 10 voices. Up to 59 minutes
of recorded messages can be added.
Aussie voices upgrade available for
existing Vanguard Plus users.
Speech:
The Vanguard Plus is a powerful
communication device with a range of
vocabulary and access options to suit a
range of users. It comes with the
Minspeak vocabulary "Unity" but can
also be set up with dynamic display
communication pages. You can also
use Vanguard Plus as a way of
accessing your computer and for
environmental control.
Vanguard Plus
Vanguard has been updated
recently. It now has a brighter screen
and an option to use a built in
headpointer. You can now backup
your device and transfer notebook files
using a USB memory stick.
4280
03
External CD/DVD Drive for
Swan
$323.00
4205
69
Swan Bundle (Swan Tablet PC
with PMLS and 3D Language
Learning Software)
$5,619.00
4205
50
Swan (includes docking station,
wireless keyboard and mouse)
$4,762.00
29.5 x 22 x 2.8 cm.
Touchscreen is 30.7 cm – diagonal
measurement.
Size:
Tablet PC (not including stand) - 1.4
kg.
Weight:
Internal rechargeable battery and
mains-powered docking station. 
Battery life approx 3 to 4 hours.
Power:
Windows XP Home.
Intel Celeron 1.0 GHz processor.
20 GB hard drive.
512 MB RAM.
System:
From: Unlimiter
Use spelling with word prediction,
Minspeak or dynamic display
communication pages that are
electronically linked
together. Communication pages may
have 4, 8, 15, 45 or 84 symbol squares
per page. PRC products, including
Vanguard, are the only AAC products
that provide access to all three
language representation methods
including Minspeak, single-meaning
pictures for extended vocabulary and
spelling with Word Prediction.
The Vanguard comes with a range of
communication pages suitable for
users of all ages, including:

• Unity Enhanced (45 Location)
Unity allows you to create words and
phrases by combining pictures
together. Unity Icons are shown on the
Vanguard touch screen, each
representing a different language
concept or category. For example, the
Rainbow icon represents the concept
of colour and art related
vocabulary. When you press the
Rainbow icon, the Vanguard screen
changes to show you a choice of
colours and other related words.
The top row of pictures on the
Vanguard screen can be used to
display vocabulary used in special
activities, which may not be used
frequently. 
• Unity 84
This version of Unity includes 84
icons/keys and allows the user to
access a large amount of vocabulary.
• WordCore - 45 or 84 Location
Version
A word-based program that uses a
combination of spelling, word prediction
and frequently used words. It is faster
than regular spelling and cuts down on
the number of keystrokes needed to
type messages. 
• Exploration Wizard - A set of pages
that helps you to explore the physical
layout and language options of the
Vanguard.
Generating Language:
The Vanguard comes with a variety of
symbol or word overlays.
It has a library of 2000 pictures for use
on the touch screen, plus you may add
your own digital photographs and other
images.
Optional PCS Library with 3900
symbols from Mayer-Johnson.
Symbols:
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2.7 kg.
Weight:
34 x 28 x 8 cm.
The touchscreen is 30 cm - diagonal
measurement.
Size:
Internal rechargeable battery - battery
life is up to 8 hours.
Power:
Infrared Environmental Controls - use
the Vanguard Plus to operate
appliances such as your TV and
VCR. The Vanguard Plus is a learning
remote control, meaning it can copy the
remote control signal from any remote
control you own.
Computer Access - the Vanguard
Plus comes with a cable to connect it to
a Windows or Macintosh
computer. The device can be used like
a computer keyboard and mouse. You
can also programme special shortcut
keys such as website addresses.
Output:
Vanguard Plus enables effective
access for children and adult clients
with a wide variety of visual and/or
motor skill impairments. Unique
features include:
• Full color, 12.1" touch screen display
with adjustable backlighting and
contrast for ease of viewing and
access.
• 4-, 8-, 15-, 45- and 84 location
display options with
optional keyguards to aid clients in
accurate direct selection.
• Scanning access options including
single and dual switch access.
• Plug in an external joystick, mouse
or trackball.
• Auditory prompts can be provided
for extra cues.
• An innovative integrated
headpointing system that utilizes
Madentec's Tracker One technology.
By integrating the camera system into
the Vanguard Plus case, PRC and
Madentec have combined to provide a
convenient and effective headpointing
solution which only requires the user to
wear a tiny adhesive dot on their
forehead - there is no need for
headbands or cables.
• USB and serial ports to
accommodate other external
headpointing solutions.
• Icon prediction helps the user to
recall messages by fading out pictures
where no message is stored.
Access: