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11.  Continue to place a Reader Sticker on each of the subsequent right-hand pages, aligning

each to the corresponding membrane switch, until all of the right- hand pages of the book
you wish to record have a Reader Sticker.  Now, you are ready to record the adapted book.

Recording

1.  Write the book title on the Memory Module’s BOOK & TITLE label, 1-4.  

You may need to write over an old one. (the Memory Module comes installed in the
BookWorm.

2. To remove the memory module, see “Changing Memory Module” section (page 9).
3.  Set the Book Select switch to match the book number you are recording (books 1-4).  

For example, if you’re recording your second book on the Module, move the switch to “2”.

4.  Turn unit on.  The corresponding page indicator LED will light red, indicating you are ready 

to record.

5.  Turn to the first Page Pair you wish to record.
6.  Press the red Record Button on the top of the unit for three seconds and release.  The red

record light will come on.

7.  Press and hold either the Sticker or Membrane Switch that aligns with the  Sticker and read

the text (Message) corresponding to the Page Pair. The Record light will blink indicating that
a message is being recorded. For best results, speak 6”-8” away from the microphone.
When you have finished recording the Page Pair, release the Sticker or Membrane Switch.

8.  Repeat Step 7 until all the Page Pairs are recorded.
9.  Press the Record Button on the side of unit to stop recording.  The red record light will go 

off.

7

Membrane
Switches

Sticker

Membrane off/on Switch
(on top of unit)

Summary of Contents for BookWorm

Page 1: ...AbleNet BookWorm User Manual TM ...

Page 2: ...ing an External Switch Pg 8 Playback Tips Pg 9 Changing Memory Modules Pg 9 Warranty Guarantee Pg 10 Repair Return Pg 10 Package Contents 1 BookWorm unit 1 8 minute Memory Module already installed additional modules sold separately 1 Sticker Set containing 1 set of 32 green reader stickers 1 set of 32 purple reader stickers 1 set of 4 magnetic page detectors 1 User Manual ...

Page 3: ...cord the individual s favorite stories into the Memory Module up to four stories per module so he or she can enjoy the stories over and over again at his or her own pace The AbleNet BookWorm will be a delightful addition to your classroom or home setting 3 Memory Module inside compartment Page Pair Membrane Switches Membrane off on Switch Sticker Magnetic Page Detector on 9th Page Pair Page LED In...

Page 4: ... is turned this detector tells the BookWorm whether the user is on Page Pairs 1 16 or Page Pairs 17 32 Membrane On Off This turns off the Membrane Switches so they cannot be accidentally activated The stickers must be pressed to read the recorded text Membrane Switches When the book is attached to the BookWorm the two color Membrane Switches are located to the right of the book pages The Membrane ...

Page 5: ...d it allows the BookWorm to move in and out of the record and the play mode Stickers The Reader Stickers come in two colors to correspond to the colors of the Membrane Switches Place the Reader Stickers on each right hand page of the open book to indicate where the student should press to read the correct Page Pair Set up and Use Installing the Batteries 1 Lay BookWorm on a flat surface face down ...

Page 6: ...r Sticker on the right hand page of the first Page Pair aligning the Reader Sticker to the first top Membrane Switch See diagram 5 7 Turn the page you are now on the second set of Page Pairs Place a Reader Sticker on the right hand page aligning it with the second Membrane Switch from the top 8 Continue this process for page pairs three through eight placing the Reader Stickers on the right hand s...

Page 7: ... the switch to 2 4 Turn unit on The corresponding page indicator LED will light red indicating you are ready to record 5 Turn to the first Page Pair you wish to record 6 Press the red Record Button on the top of the unit for three seconds and release The red record light will come on 7 Press and hold either the Sticker or Membrane Switch that aligns with the Sticker and read the text Message corre...

Page 8: ... Membrane Switches or Stickers One at a time press each of the Membrane Switches or the corresponding Sticker on the book to play back the recorded text To disarm the Membrane Switches so the Stickers must be pressed to activate the messages turn the Membrane On Off located on the top of the device to the off position Using an External Switch Plug an external switch into the switch jack on the sid...

Page 9: ...h and the person turning the pages become out of sync simply press the Membrane switch or Sticker for the Page Pair you would like it to read and it will automatically reset the BookWorm to read that page Changing Memory Modules 1 Open the Memory Module compartment by depressing the arrow on the compartment door and sliding the door to the right 2 Eject the Memory Module by pressing the Eject Leve...

Page 10: ...manufacture date stamped inside the product All products under warranty are repaired free of charge Products no longer covered by warranty may be repaired for a nominal fee All repairs are warranted for 90 days Before returning a product for repair please contact an AbleNet customer service representative for a Return Authorization Number RA and repair charge if applicable To return a product for ...

Page 11: ...mmunicate and control electrical and battery operated appliances toys and devices AbleNet also provides workshops written materials and information that support and assist families teachers therapists and care providers worldwide For more information on AbleNet products and services contact AbleNet Inc 1081 Tenth Avenue SE Minneapolis MN 55414 1312 USA Toll Free 1 800 322 0956 US and Canada only T...

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