User`s guide
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>MiniMerc
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SGD
Product Specifications
Display: 8.4", 800 x 600 resolution, active
matrix color LCD, with touch screen
Speech Output: Built-in, high-power stereo
speakers for synthesized and digitized
speech
Digitized Speech Storage Capacity:
50+ hours
Microphone: built-in
Environmental Control: Universal infrared
and X-10 command output
Battery: Lithium Ion, up to 8 hours
Weight: 3.5 pounds
Dimensions: 8.75" (w) x 6.9" (h) x 1.33" (d)
MiniMerc Speech Generating Device
MiniMerc Speech Generating Device (SGD) is the
dedicated version of our MiniMerc AAC device. It
is the portable device of choice for those seeking
funding through Medicare or other insurance.
MiniMerc SGD has been engineered to conform
to the Medicare guidelines for coverage for
speech generating devices.
Communication
Every MiniMerc SGD comes with Boardmaker with
Speaking Dynamically Pro software from Mayer-
Johnson LLC and ATI’s Functionally Speaking board
sets pre-installed. Choose one of four additional
communication board sets to make up a MiniMerc
SGD bundle. Launch your communication software
and it stays available at all times.
Independence
MiniMerc SGD’s Environmental Control functions
serve as Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADL).
Users can independently control equipment
remotely using infrared technology, or control
lights and appliances using X-10 commands
(X-10 equipment sold separately).
Dedicated Functionality
Any software option or add-on that you order
with MiniMerc SGD will be pre-installed for you.
This is a dedicated device approved for insurance
funding; you cannot install additional software.
MiniMerc SGD Kit includes:
3 MiniMerc SGD
3 On-screen keyboard
3 Built-in microphone
3 USB keyboard and mouse
3 Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically
Pro software
3 Functionally Speaking board set
3 AC power adapter
3 MiniMerc SGD User’s Guide
3 One-year All-Inclusive Warranty
MMSEKT ........................................$6,535
MiniMerc SGD Bundles
Every bundle includes:
3 MiniMerc SGD
3 Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically
Pro software
3 one or more communication board sets
(see descriptions on page 11)
Bundle 1 for Beginning Symbol Users:
3 Begin-IT Dynamically
3 Playing Dynamically
MMSE1............................................$6,643
Bundle 2 for Text/Symbol Users:
3 WordPower with Picture WordPower
MMSE2............................................$6,885
Bundle 3 for Advanced Symbol Users:
3 Speak-UP Dynamically
MMSE3............................................$6,634
Bundle 4 for Text Users:
3 Talk Boards
MMSE4............................................$6,634
Essential Accessories
Table-top Stand/Mounting Plate
MMTTS ..............................................$150
External Optical Backup Drive
ECDRW ..............................................$199
Suggested Add-on
Discover:Switch Software Option
See page 10 for details.
MDSS ................................................$599
Prices for additional MiniMerc SGD accessories
are listed on page 8. For mounting system
options, please refer to page 16.
Compact Dedicated Speech Generating Device
— Medicare-approved!
Evaluate MiniMerc SGD by participating in our
Rental or Professional Preview Program.
For details, see page 9, call us, or visit
www.assistivetech.com.
AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Assistive Technology, Inc. 1.800.793.9227 www.assistivetech.com