User`s guide

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What software is included with MiniMerc?
MiniMerc comes with a variety of software installed. Some functions of these programs may require mouse
and keyboard. You may need additional software for your particular input method to work with them.
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer—browser software that gives you access to the World Wide Web. You need to set up
an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) before you can go online.
Microsoft
®
Outlook Express—e-mail software that lets you maintain and access your e-mail account. You need to
set up an account with an ISP before you can send or receive e-mail.
QuickTime
™
—software for viewing pictures and movies and playing synchronized graphics, sound, and music.
Windows Media Player
™
—software for playing music CDs and other media.
Windows Messenger—software for sending instant messages to other users who have signed up for MSN
Messenger Service.
Windows On-Screen Keyboard—on-screen version of an external keyboard that lets you enter text and access
system functions using the touchscreen, mouse, switch or alternative pointer.
Windows Movie Maker—software for editing movies from video cameras.
Functionally Speaking—a set of Speaking Dynamically
™
Pro theme-based communication boards and two levels
of functional language boards developed by Assistive Technology, Inc., located in the My Boards folder under My
Documents. A User’s Guide in Portable Document Format (PDF) file is also provided in this folder.
MiniMerc Remote Control boards—a set of six Speaking Dynamically Pro boards located in the SDP Sample
Boards folder in the My Boards folder under My Documents. These boards have MiniMerc remote control functions
pre-programmed and are designed to be linked to your own SDP communication boards. For help on linking SDP
boards, see the User’s Guide for Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro from Mayer-Johnson LLC.
If you purchased a Communication Software Set, the following software will also be installed:
Boardmaker
™
with Speaking Dynamically
™
Pro—a symbol and speech output communication program and
display maker, with over 3000 Picture Communication Symbols.