Prentke Romich Company Vantage Lite, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...NEW IN THE VANTAGE LITE 800 262 1984 16095v1 00 The Vantage Lite has had a facelift The Easy Start guide and the Operator s Manual have not To learn what s new and to use your VTL effectively read the information in this addendum ...

Page 2: ...Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move this product to one side or the other of the television or radio Move this product farther away from the television or radio Plug this product into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio that is this product should be controlled by different circuit breakers fuses from the television or radio If n...

Page 3: ...enu Unity MAP 9 The TOOLS Menu Essence MAP 11 Modify User Keys 13 System Lock Settings 14 Language Lab Lesson Plans 17 PIXON Plan Kit Sequence Sets 18 New Hardware 19 The Colour Frame 20 Screen Protector Keyguard Touchguide 23 The Screen Protector 24 The Keyguard Frame 27 The Keyguard 29 The Touchguide 32 Cleaning your Device 35 ...

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Page 5: ...New in the Vantage Lite 5 New Software ...

Page 6: ... You received a battery charger in the box with your device Plug the small end of the battery charger into the small battery port on the right side of your device case Plug the other end of the battery cable into a working wall outlet Press the ON OFF button on the top front of the case Your Vantage Lite will boot up ...

Page 7: ... and the battery is fully charged or mostly fully charged the LED will blink about once a second to indicate that the charger is plugged in Low Battery LED When the battery is low this LED will light You will also hear a warning tone from your device When you plug in your charger the LED will eventually go out and the Battery Charging LED will begin to flash When the battery is low your device wil...

Page 8: ... replaces the User Programmable Keys that were on the front of the case on those devices Select the TOOLS key once to see the TOOLS menu Select the TOOLS key twice to automatically open the Toolbox MICROPHONE The microphone is the small hole to the right of the TOOLS key Speak in this direction when you record messages ...

Page 9: ...The TOOLS menu contains several keys that have been pre programmed with a few of the most often used Tools You can open the Toolbox by selecting the TOOLBOX key To open the Toolbox automatically select the TOOLS key twice All of the TOOLS menu keys can be re programmed with any Tool you want See Modify User Keys in this Addendum to learn how ...

Page 10: ...s in your Activity Row SETUP KEY This allows you to store and modify vocabulary Go to your CORE or to a Page or an Activity that you want to change select the SETUP key select the key on your CORE Page or Activity you want to change and follow the directions in the Text Display Area VOCABULARY MASKING ON THE FLY This allows you to mask or unmask keys on Unity MAPs that use two or more icons for se...

Page 11: ...OOLS key you see the TOOLS menu Essence TOOLS Menu The TOOLS menu contains several keys that have been pre programmed with a few of the most often used Tools You can open the Toolbox by selecting the TOOLBOX key To open the Toolbox automatically select the TOOLS key twice ...

Page 12: ...ice store messages etc GO TO SPELL This takes you to your Spelling Page SETUP KEY This allows you to store and modify vocabulary Go to the Page that you want select the SETUP key select the key you want to change and follow the directions in the Text Display Area Many Pages in Essence already have a SETUP key stored on them ...

Page 13: ... the Toolbox Select the USER AREA MENU Select the Modify User Keys option Select the key from the TOOLS menu that you want to change Select Enter Assignment Select the Del Char Delete Character to delete the current assignment Select INSERT TOOL Select the Tool you want to use The keys are in alphabetical order Use More Items and Previous Items to move through the pages Now you change the key s Ic...

Page 14: ...menu Select the Toolbox key You will be able to use some of the Tools and menus in the Toolbox but not all of them You can open the MAINTENANCE MENU select the System Lock Settings option and turn System Lock OFF This puts your device back into normal use mode Total Lock of the Front Panel Keys When the system is locked some device users can become mesmerized by the repetitive action of pressing a...

Page 15: ...u can temporarily unlock a front panel key Depending on what the front panel keys have been programmed to do if you temporarily unlock one it will most likely display the yellow warning box that tells you the system is locked Then it will return to being locked On the back of the Vantage Lite there is a Temporary Unlock button This is in the lower right corner as you look at it from the back or th...

Page 16: ... you are pressing the back button press and hold the TOOLS button for 5 seconds This unlocks the TOOLS button without unlocking other front panel keys You can now open the MAINTENANCE MENU go to the System Lock Settings menu and turn System Lock OFF or change any of your settings The Temporary Unlock button does not allow you to actually use a locked key unless it has been programmed to be usable ...

Page 17: ...ion aid can be set up to provide pre stored vocabulary sets for a range of different lessons Here s how to select a vocabulary set on your device Select the PAGES key Select the LESSONS key Select a STAGE Select a Lesson Once you select a Lesson your device will automatically turn on just the vocabulary needed for that Lesson By downloading the matching Cheat Sheets and Lesson Plans from the AAC L...

Page 18: ...t PPK Sequence Sets have been added to Vocabulary Builder These sets were developed by Gail Van Tatenhove M S CCC SLP to support transitioning from a PIXON Board to the Unity MAP and to support teaching Unity based on the PIXON Language and Learning Activity Notebook ...

Page 19: ...New in Vantage Lite 19 New Hardware ...

Page 20: ...o Add a Colour Frame Your new Vantage Lite comes with several different colour frames You can change the band of colour around your device by exchanging colour frames Place the top of the colour frame into the groove on the top of your device ...

Page 21: ...press the frame out and down to make sure it is over the corners of the device Now press the midpoints of the colour frame until they snap into place around the device Then press each corner until you feel it snap into place The frame is made to fit snugly on your device If you see a gap between the frame and your device press a midpoint or a corner on the frame to make sure it is latched to the d...

Page 22: ... top to make sure they are locked into place To Remove the Colour Frame Put your finger in one of the slots above the strap holder on the bottom of the device Pull up This will take some force When the colour frame comes loose continue to unsnap and pull it from your device ...

Page 23: ...uchguide Keyguard This is a rigid piece of plastic that fits slightly suspended over your display The holes in the Keyguard guide your finger or other access method down into the selection area of the key you want To use a keyguard you must also install the Keyguard Frame Touchguide This is a thin flexible piece of plastic that fits over your display The small holes help guide your finger along to...

Page 24: ...r device OFF and lay it flat on a table Note If your display screen is dirty clean it first with a glass cleaner a flat screen TV or computer screen cleaner or with rubbing alcohol Dry the screen thoroughly When the display is clean very lightly mist the display with your display cleaner You want only a very thin mist which you will leave on the screen Lightly mist the display screen ...

Page 25: ...creen The side that was against the cardboard is the side that should be placed against the screen The mist on your display should allow you to slide the Screen Protector around until you have it positioned so it covers your display from corner to corner Place protector on display and move into position ...

Page 26: ...nd thoroughly dry the protector the edges around the display screen and the device case Let your device air dry completely before turning it on 5 minutes or so To Remove the Screen Protector Carefully peel back one of the corners of the Screen Protector and then gently pull it off your display screen To Clean Disinfect the Screen Protector Turn your device OFF If the Screen Protector is extremely ...

Page 27: ...ove it before cleaning the Screen Protector The Keyguard Frame To use a Keyguard or Touchguide you must add the Keyguard Frame to your device The Keyguard or Touchguide will then fit into the frame Remove the Handle To install the keyguard frame remove the handle on your device Use a flathead screwdriver to unscrew the two handle screws Remove the handle and place it nearby Note The handle screws ...

Page 28: ...oes over the top of your device Replace the handle This holds the keyguard in place If you do not want the handle back on find the plastic bag that holds two extra screws This came in the box with your device Place these screws in the holes where the handle goes and tighten the screws Remove the Keyguard Frame Remove the handle and lift the keyguard off your device case ...

Page 29: ...New in Vantage Lite 29 The Keyguard Add a Keyguard Insert one of the Keyguard tabs into the slot for it on the Keyguard Frame Insert Keyguard tab into slot on Keyguard Frame ...

Page 30: ...New in Vantage Lite 30 Carefully slip the opposite tab under the Keyguard Frame and gently slide it up until it locks into its slot Keyguard locked into slots ...

Page 31: ...New in Vantage Lite 31 Lower the Keyguard and press the bottom tabs into their slots To Open the Keyguard Hook a finger in one of the holes and lift up ...

Page 32: ...ouchguide Note You cannot use both a Keyguard and a Touchguide at the same time You must select one or the other Add a Touchguide Insert one of the tabs on the bottom of the Touchguide into its matching slot on the Keyguard Frame ...

Page 33: ...e Lite 33 Bend the Touchguide until you can slide the other bottom tab into its slot Bend the Touchguide and slip one of the top tabs into its slot at the top of the Keyguard Frame Repeat to insert the other top tab ...

Page 34: ...at it fits evenly over the display To Remove the Touchguide Insert a toothpick under the small notch at the top center of the Touchguide and lift up The Touchguide will pop off Do not use anything to lift the Touchguide that will scratch your display ...

Page 35: ...actice is to dry accessories by hand and then let them air dry for about 5 minutes or so before placing them back on your device The Device Wet a cloth with warm water and wring it out Wipe your device with the warm damp cloth until the device is clean To Disinfect Use a solution of vinegar and water 1 4 cup vinegar to 1 cup water to disinfect the case and the hardware You can wash the hardware in...