Instruction manual

Choose from 9 DECTalk
synthesised speech 'personalities'. You
can also record at least one hour of
recorded speech.
Speech:
A portable, lightweight device which is
suitable for ambulant individuals or
those seeking a 'discreet'
communication system. The ChatPC
M3 is a PocketPC that has been
modified for use as a communication
device. The device has a protective
magnesium case to enhance
ruggedness, sound quality and battery
life. The ChatPC M3 is more compact
than other Pocket PC-based
communication devices.
ChatPC M3 and M3 Plus
The device comes with Pocket Word,
Pocket Excel, a calendar and a
calculator.
This group of communicating devices
represent stored messages using a
combination of symbols and spelling.
"Dynamic Display" devices have a
computer touchscreen. The display of
messages will change according to
what area of the screen a person
pushes. For example, they may press
a picture labelled "About Me." The
screen would then change to a number
of new pictures that represent personal
information. Each time the person
presses one of these pictures, the
device can speak a message aloud.
Dynamic Display and
Minspeak Devices
"Minspeak Devices" also represent
language using pictures. Each picture
or "icon" represents several ideas and
concepts. The rules of these systems
help to develop skills of association
and categorisation, which in turn
encourage a person to find new words
independently. The emphasis is on
generating novel words, sentences &
ideas, rather than relying on pre-stored
sentences.
Internal rechargeable (lithium-ion)
battery and charger provided.
Power:
The ChatPC communication software
runs on a Pocket PC computer. This
allows 'ChatPC M3' and 'ChatPC M3
Plus' users to access Windows CE
applications including 'Pocket' versions
of Word, Excel, a calculator and a
calendar.
System:
• Direct access to touchscreen using a
finger or stylus. 
• Touchscreen sensitivity can be
adjusted. 
• Keys of different sizes can be
included on each page to suit the user. 
• Spelling keyboard pages can be
customised to meet the access needs
of individual users. 
• Visual scanning available - using the
screen as a switch (M3 Plus and D3
Plus only). 
• Linear or row/column scanning.
Access:
Use symbols or type messages using
spelling keyboard. Create your own
pages from scratch or save time by
using pre-made templates. Pages can
be set up with message cells in
various layouts. Programme each key
to speak a word, phrase or sentence.
The ChatPC M3 and M3 Plus come
with two pre-programmed vocabulary
sets: '16 Primary' and 'VocabPC'. 
'16 Primary' file: - designed for people
who are functioning at a developmental
age of 3 to 10 years.
'VocabPC' file: - designed by Gail Van
Tatenhove. This vocabulary set is
aimed at adolescents and adults who
have moderate to severe intellectual
disabilities. It focuses on commonly
used phrases and situational
vocabulary.
The 'ChatPC M3 Plus' is designed
for people with existing or emerging
literacy skills. It includes word
prediction, letter prediction and
abbreviation/expansion (these features
are not available on the ChatPC M3).
Generating Language:
Includes approximately 8000 Mayer-
Johnson Picture Communication
Symbols. Use these symbols or add
your own digital photos/graphics.
Choose a grid size with the number of
rows and columns you want on each
page, up to a maximum of 19 x 19.
Symbols:
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NovitaTech Regency Park
P.O. Box 2438, Regency Park, SA 5942, Australia Tel: [phone] (local call rate) Fax: [phone]
Website: www.novitatech.org.au/at Email: [e-mail] Prices are subject to change without notice and are exclusive of GST
Please note that a delivery fee will be incurred for each order
4219
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Carry Case $116.00
4219
19
ChatPC D3 Plus $4,680.00
4219
17
ChatPC M3 Plus $4,680.00
4219
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ChatPC M3 $3,904.00
480 grams.
Weight:
'Desktop ChatPC Software' is supplied
with the device. This allows you
to modify pages/vocabulary on a
regular Windows computer
and download pages to the ChatPC
or back up the ChatPC. The desktop
software provides an easy means
of importing photos and other graphics
to use on the ChatPC. Desktop Chat
software requires Win 98, ME, NT,
2000 or XP.
Optional carry case with a shoulder
strap and a waist belt. Includes a clear
plastic panel so the ChatPC can be
used while in the carry case.
Accessories:
ChatPC M3 - Suitable for people who
primarily need to use symbols for
communication. 
ChatPC M3 Plus - Suitable for people
with existing or emerging literacy skills.
Includes word prediction, letter
prediction and abbreviation expansion. 
Chat PC D3 Plus - Does not give
access to any computer functions.
Identical to ChatPC M3 Plus apart from
this.
Packages Available:
8.9 x 14.7 x 5 cm. 
Screen is 10.2 cm - diagonal
measurement.
Size:
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