User`s guide

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Assistive Technology, Inc. 1.800.793.9227 www.assistivetech.com
3 Powerful and fast—933 MHz,
512MB RAM
3 Exceptional storage space—30GB
3 Long battery life—up to 8 hours
3 Ability to play movies using the
CDRW/DVD-ROM combo drive
3 Functionally Speaking board set
3 Built-in modem for Internet access
3 Speakerphone and telephone
software (optional)
3 One-year All-Inclusive Warranty
Durable and Portable
Use Mercury anywhere you go—carry it by its
handle, mount it to your wheelchair, or use its
desktop stand. Its battery lasts for up to 8 hours
on one charge. Mercury’s durable aluminum
case, shock-mounted hard drive, and moisture-
resistant, sealed touch screen stand up to even
the most active use.
For added protection and convenience, tuck
Mercury away in the optional backpack-style
carrying case. The included One-year All-Inclusive
Warranty is the security blanket that gives you
confidence to use Mercury to its fullest.
Environmental Control
Enjoy greater independence as you control your
entertainment system or household appliances.
Pre-programmed infrared signals for most brands
of televisions, VCRs, DVD players, satellite and
cable receivers are included, so you don’t have to
program them yourself. Ready-to-use X-10 com-
mands let you turn on and off lights and small
appliances (additional equipment required).
Communication Board Sets
Functionally Speaking, developed by ATI, is a
3-set series of communication boards that gives
device users a powerful and flexible communica-
tion solution. Speaking Dynamically Pro is
required for use. Please refer to page 11 for a
detailed description.
Mercury II Kit
for users who already own
communication software
3 Mercury II
3 Windows XP Home Edition
3 On-screen keyboard
3 Infrared remote control
3 USB keyboard and mouse
3 Built-in CDRW/DVD-ROM drive and
WinDVD software
3 Built-in microphone
3 Functionally Speaking board set
(requires Speaking Dynamically Pro)
3 Built-in modem for online access
3 Adjustable table-top stand with mounting plate
3 Built-in handle
3 AC power adapter
3 Mercury User’s Guide
3 One-year All-Inclusive Warranty
(see page 9 for details)
MYKT2 ............................................$6,995
Add-ons
BoardMaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro
Software (Mayer-Johnson LLC)
to create custom communication boards
SWMJSDPBMW................................$589
Discover:Switch Software Option (Madentec Ltd.)
for switch access to all applications
MDSS ................................................$599
Speakerphone Option
hardware and Classic PhoneTools software for
telephone communication
MYSO ................................................$200
>Mercury II
™
Fully-integrated AAC device and
Windows
®
XP-based computer
Mercury II
Mercury is a fully integrated computer and
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
(AAC) device. It gives users the power of commu-
nication, knowledge, control, and independence.
With Mercury, you have the freedom and access
to do what you want to do! You can:
3 express your needs and wishes
3 communicate with friends and family
in person, online or by phone
(with speakerphone option)
3 expand your knowledge
3 play software games
3 listen to CDs or watch DVDs
3 control your environment
More Powerful than Ever!
Mercury’s powerful processor (933 MHz), memo-
ry (512MB), ample storage space (30GB hard
drive), and Windows XP operating system make
it easy to create and save documents, install
software, and relax with your favorite games.
Accessible
You can access Mercury using a touch screen,
switch, joystick, on-screen keyboard, external key-
board and mouse, or alternative pointer. Just press
the Power button or use a switch to turn it on. Use
Discover:Switch
®
software with any switch to
access the Desktop and all your applications
(see page 10).
AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICES