User's Guide

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Contact Information for Assistance
If you need assistance in setting up, using, or maintaining your device or if you need to report
unexpected operation or an unexpected event related to the device, please contact PRC technical
support by phone at 1-800-262-1990 or by email at service@prentrom.com
Special Skills, Training, or Knowledge Required
No special skills or training are required to operate or maintain the device. The pictures and text in this
document will help the operators acquire the knowledge to achieve the intended use of the device.
Instructions for Use
All functions of the device are safe for use by the user. For best results, follow the
instructions in this manual.
There is no need to turn the device or amplifier off when using the device on a daily basis. It
is recommended to restart the device once per week and put it to sleep daily.
To report any serious incident associated with the device, contact PRC-Saltillo and your
national authority.
For information on cleaning the device, see Cleaning and Disinfecting the Device”.
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Instructions for Storage
If you will be leaving the device in storage for a long period of time, turn the device off. Devices in
storage must be charged every six months.
Integrated Feature Pack (IFP)
Most funding sources require that an Accent device be shipped as a dedicated communication
device. This means that access to some of the extended features is limited. To use all extended
features, the device needs to be unlocked by purchasing an Integrated Feature Pack (IFP). For more
information on purchasing an IFP, contact Sales at (800) 262-1933 or sales@prentrom.com.
Existing Application Risks
No existing application risks are known.
Expected Service Life
The expected service life of the device, battery charger, and accessories is five years. If you dispose of your
device, battery charger, or accessories, please dispose of them in accordance with your local, state, and/or
country electronic recycling laws.
Intended Operators
The individual using the device to communicate, the individual’s communication partner, and/or
the person changing device settings, maintaining software files, etc. are the intended operators of
the device.
Expected Position of Operators
In normal use, the device is expected to be within 12 to 14 inches of the individual’s body. The
distance will vary according to whether the device is hand-held or mounted on a wheelchair or table. If the
device is used with an eye tracking module or head tracking module, the distance will be greater.