User's Manual

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1.3 Intended Use
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) product, a purpose built Speech Gener-
ating Device (SGD) designed to provide to its users increased communication ability and greater independence.
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is intended primarily to provide, and act as, a compliment to everyday communication for people
that have challenges in their ability to speak due to injury, disability or illness. This intended use is reflected in design features
such as long lasting batteries, superior sound quality, high durability, built in environmental control and connectivity features.
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is a Gaze Interaction device with a built-in Tobii Eye Tracker (optional) and a capacitive touch
screen for touch access. The device is intended to be used in two orientations: one, upright and mounted (or standing upright,
vertically, on an appropriate surface) for Gaze Interaction use, and two, lying flat (resting in a horizontal orientation) for touch ac-
cess optimization. Gaze Interaction and touch can be used in combination with switches, keyboard and/or scanning as addition-
al input methods.
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is designed primarily for face-to-face communication and secondarily for long distance communi-
cation, computer access and on-line social interaction. The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ allows the user to communicate via text or
symbols to generate synthesized (computer voice) or digitized (recorded voice) speech for face-to-face communication. The va-
riety of communication methods allows Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ users the ability to realize their full potential.
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ allows its user many options of communication through text message, chat and voice calls via Blue-
tooth® to cell phone, WiFi to Skype®, Internet to E-mail and other third party applications such as Facebook®.
With the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+, users have the freedom and flexibility provided via the Microsoft® Windows environment, as
well as the option to control TV’s and other household appliances via the GEWA Programmable IR Remote Control.
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ meets the definition for durable medical equipment; and is registered as a Class 1 medical device.
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is available in two (2) sizes; and is available as a dedicated (locked) Speech Generating Device.
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device does not sustain or support life.
In case of failure of the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device, the user cannot communicate using it.
1.3.1 Portable Use
A portable Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ can be used in two (2) different positions.
• Upright orientation
• Resting orientation
Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ User’s manual v.1.0 - en-US
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