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For Accent 1200 models with Serial Numbers 1000AC12 and higher
Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual
16957v 1.01

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  • Page 1 Hardware Manual For Accent 1200 models with Serial Numbers 1000AC12 and higher Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 16957v 1.01...
  • Page 2 PRENTKE ROMICH COMPANY Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 2...

  • Page 3: Acknowledgements

    Accent, NuEye and NuVoice are trademarks of Prentke Romich Company Minspeak and Unity are registered trademarks of Semantic Compaction Systems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

  • Page 4: End User Licensing Agreement

    SOFTWARE, including U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. For additional information see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual ii...

  • Page 5: Accent ™ 1200 Hardware Manual

    The Accent 1200 is a Windows 8-based product and is a dedicated speech-generating device. Unlocking the Accent 1200 to have complete access to Windows and to run Windows applications requires the purchase of the Integrated Option*. For more details, contact the PRC Sales Department by email at sales@prentrom.com...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Acknowledgements ..................... i End User Licensing Agreement ................ii ™ Accent 1200 Hardware Manual Front View ......................3 ON Button ..................... 3 BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR ............3 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ..............4 TOOLS Key ..................... 4 CAMERAS ....................4 Back of the Case ....................

  • Page 7: Front View

    Tap the On button. The indicator lights will illuminate and the Samsung splash screen will appear. The Accent 1200 will automatically open to NuVoice. IMPORTANT: If this is the initial start up of the device, plug in the battery charger before turning on the device.

  • Page 8: Low Battery Indicator

    Tools. See the TOOLS Menu in Help on the device for more information. CAMERAS The front camera is located in the center of the device directly below the Accent 1200 logo. The rear camera is located on the upper right side on the back of the case (see Back View).
  • Page 9 Follow the specific directions for the camera application being used.  To switch between front and rear cameras, select the Change Camera icon in the lower left corner of the Camera toolbar. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 5...

  • Page 10: Back Of The Case

    The camera will zoom in and pan in any direction. You can also hold a real photograph 6-8 inches away from the lens and take a picture of the photo. Accent Hardware Manual Accent...

  • Page 11: Turn Off And Shutdown With Windows 8

    Unlike Windows 7, Windows 8 does not do a full and complete shutdown of the device. The advantage is that it wakes up quickly; however, the disadvantage is it does not clean up the memory or provide a fresh start when the device restarts. Accent Hardware Manual Accent...

  • Page 12: Recommended Shutdown

    The device will power on and return to the Windows Start screen. o If NuVoice does not open on its own, open NuVoice by selecting the NuVoice tile on the Start screen or select the Accent screen and then select NuVoice. RECOMMENDED SHUTDOWN –...
  • Page 13 “Windows Shutdown” Insertable Tool For more information about Modifying Keys and Insertable Tools refer to the “About Storing and Assigning Tools” section in the NuVoice Software Manual in the Accent 1200 by selecting the Help Icon Accent...

  • Page 14: Standard Connector Module

    This module comes with the following connectors from left to right: Battery Charger (in the picture above, the charger cable is plugged in) 2 USB Ports Switch A Switch B Headphone/Line Out Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 10...

  • Page 15: Changing The Wire Stand

    To Change the Angle of the Stand Unscrew the 3 screws on the top of the module. Unscrew the 3 screws in the module. Lift module up and out. Keep the module facing in the same direction. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 11...
  • Page 16 Rotate the wire stand 180 degrees and place legs back in module.  Do not turn the module! Just remove the wire stand, turn it around, and place it back in the module. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 12...
  • Page 17 Replace module and put screws back in. WARNING! Never carry the device by the wire stand! Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 13...

  • Page 18: Touch Screen

    The touch screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD). Should the display break (unlikely except in extreme circumstances) and you come into contact with the liquid crystal, wash and rinse skin thoroughly. Be careful to avoid splintered glass. Accent Hardware Manual Accent...

  • Page 19: Carry Strap

    At the end of each side of the strap there is loop connector and, on the strap side, a Quick Disconnect connector. Detach the loop connector from the strap by pressing in on the sides of Quick Disconnect connector. Accent Hardware Manual Accent...
  • Page 20 Thread the loop through the carry strap holder. Thread the connector through the loop and pull snug to the strap holder post. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 16...
  • Page 21 Insert the loop connector into the strap connector until the two pieces click and hold together. Repeat these directions to connect the other end of the strap to the device. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 17...

  • Page 22: Wheelchair Mounting Plate

    To Install the Mounting Plate Place the device face down on a flat surface. Be careful not to scratch the display. The mounting plate screws into the four small holes outlined above in white. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 18...
  • Page 23 Place the mounting plate over the small holes on the device. (Actual mounting plate will be black.) Place the screws through the mounting plate and device holes and tighten the screws. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 19...

  • Page 24: Battery Information

     The status of the battery can be checked in the Status Area on the display and in the Battery Menu in the MAINTENANCE MENU. Status Area Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 20...

  • Page 25: Prc Bluetooth Wireless Adapter

    10. Open a word document or an application on the computer that allows you to type in information. 11. Begin typing on the spelling keyboard. Your information should appear on the computer screen.  It does not matter in what order steps 6 and 7 are performed. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 21...
  • Page 26 The device has built-in Wi-Fi. For a wireless Internet connection, access to a local Wi-Fi network is required. See Set Up a Wireless Internet Connection on the next page for more information. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 22...

  • Page 27: Set Up A Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi)

    • Select the Toolbox key from the TOOLS menu. • Select the MAINTENANCE MENU key from the Toolbox. • Select the Hardware Diagnostics key. • Select the Network Setup key. • Select the Connect or disconnect link as seen below. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 23...
  • Page 28 • Next, you will see a list of available networks and their signal strength. • Choose the network you prefer and tap to connect. • Tap Connect. • Follow the directions on the display. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 24...
  • Page 29  Most MAPS also have the Internet Explorer icon on the Computer Pages. REMINDER: To have access to Windows and Windows applications require purchasing the Integrated option. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 25...

  • Page 30: Ir Setup

    • Select Modify Selected Device • Select the function and follow the instructions on the display screen • When instructed, point the appliance’s remote control at the top of the Accent and press the appropriate function button on the remote (e.g., POWER).
  • Page 31 To send an IR signal from the Accent to a device: • Make sure the IR area on the Accent is facing towards the appliance that will receive the signal. • Select the device remote from the vocabulary screen • Select the desired function.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    If the device is being used in a room that has high-efficiency fluorescent lighting, the infrared, including headpointing, computer access, remote control commands, etc., may not work. Turn the lights off and this issue will be resolved. Accent Hardware Manual Accent...

  • Page 33: Windows™ Troubleshooting

    • Select Restart. If you have access to a USB keyboard: • Plug the keyboard into a USB port on the Accent • Press Ctrl-Alt-Del. • If a blue screen appears with Lock, Switch, Sign-out, etc., on it, use the Tab key to highlight the I/O option in the lower left corner.
  • Page 34 • Turn the device off by pressing and releasing the ON button. • Place the device face down on a flat surface. • Unplug the battery charger if it is plugged in. • Use a Phillips screwdriver to open both battery doors. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 30...
  • Page 35 • Unplug the connector on each battery. • Wait ten (10) seconds. • Reconnect both batteries. • Replace both batteries. Fold the cables and push them into place until the batteries fit in their slots. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 31...

  • Page 36: Restoring Windows

    IMPORTANT: The following instructions are for Accent devices that have the integrated option enabled and can access Windows. If your Accent is a dedicated device and cannot access Windows, contact the PRC Service Department at (800) 262-1990 for restore instructions.

  • Page 37: Update Nuvoice

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Use Accent 1200 for a username or account name. • From the Windows Start screen, select the Accent icon to go directly to NuVoice or select the Accent tile to go to the Accent screen, and select the NuVoice icon that appears on the screen.
  • Page 38  In order to use the phone to activate Windows, you must have a USB keyboard plugged into the device. You must be able to speak into the phone and type onto the display screen. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 34...

  • Page 39: Storing Your Device

    • Plug in the battery charger. • Press the ON button. • Select I Agree to the Software License Agreement. • Unplug the battery charger and check the Battery Status. Charge the device as needed. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 35...

  • Page 40: Device Disposal; Battery Disposal

     The best practice for regular cleaning is to dry accessories by hand, lay them on a dry towel and let them air dry for approximately 5 minutes before placing them back on the device. Accent Hardware Manual Accent 1200-10 Hardware Manual 36...
  • Page 41 If liquid or any runny substance is spilled on the device or if the device is accidentally dropped in liquid, immediately dry the device as thoroughly as possible. Try using the device. If it does not work, call the PRC Service Department. The device may need to be sent in for service. Accent Hardware Manual Accent...

  • Page 42: Index

    Index Accent™1200 Hardware Manual, 1 PRC Bluetooth Wireless Adapter, 21 Back of the Case, 6 Rear-facing Camera, 6 BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR, 3 RECOMMENDED SHUTDOWN, 8 Battery Information, 20 Restoring Windows, 32 Battery Troubleshooting, 28 Set Up a Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi), 23...

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