User's Guide

Accent 1400 User’s Guide 4
Contents
The Accent® 1400 is a speech-generating device that offers user-friendly features to make speaking fast
and easy for individuals with severe speech impairments. This manual describes how to use and
maintain your device.
Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
A Quick Look at Device Features ................................................................................................................................. 10
Turning on the Device .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Using the Touchscreen ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Charging the Batteries ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Device .......................................................................................................................... 15
Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting .......................................................................................................................... 15
Disinfecting a Device and Accessories for Multiple Users ....................................................................................... 17
Empower Software Basics ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Opening the Toolbox to Change Device Settings .................................................................................................... 18
Putting the Device to Sleep/Waking the Device ..................................................................................................... 18
Restarting the Device .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Powering Off the Device ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Selecting a Vocabulary ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Changing the Vocabulary ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Changing the Voice .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Changing the Pronunciation of Words .................................................................................................................... 20
Adjusting Sound and Volume .................................................................................................................................. 21
Changing the Access Method .................................................................................................................................. 22
Editing a Button ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Taking a Picture to Use on a Button ........................................................................................................................ 23
Restricting Access to the Toolbox ........................................................................................................................... 23
Exporting a Customized Vocabulary File ................................................................................................................. 24
Setting up a Wi-Fi
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Connection ............................................................................................................................... 25
Updating the Empower Software using a Wi-Fi Connection ................................................................................... 25
Updating the Empower Software using a USB Flash Drive ..................................................................................... 25