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Tech/Talk Communication Device

Training Module

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Tech/Talk

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Batteries

Requires 4 “AA” batteries

Do NOT us rechargeable batteries

To change batteries use a Phillip’s Head screwdriver to remove the screw on the left side of the device to replace the batteries

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What is a Level?

A level is the individual page that has either the photographs or icon representations printed on that page

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Levels

On this particular device you can have 12 different Levels (pages) that you can have preprogrammed for an individual student

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How do I make the individual levels or pages?

You can make the levels or pages on Boardmaker

Photographs can be utilized

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Making pages on Boardmaker

First go to Boardmaker with your CD already in your computer

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Making pages on Boardmaker

Select Open a template

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Making pages with Boardmaker

Select the BM Communication Devices folder

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Making pages with Boardmaker

Select Techtalk

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Making pages with Boardmaker

Finally, start making the student’s individual pages

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Now that you have the pages what do you do next?

Place the page in the slot located on the right side of the device

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Turn the Unit ON and VOLUME

On the top of the device you will turn the device on and off via the Volume switch

This toggle switch also serves as the volume control

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Level Select

The Level Select toggle switch is the actual page you are using

Make sure that you place a notation on each page as to what level you are going to record on, so that you do not need to search for the page

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Recording

Now that you have your Level Selected you can start to program

Press and hold the RED Record Button, and then press and hold the desired window compartment on the front of the unit

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Recording Continued

Talk into the Microphone located next to the Record Button while both the record button and the window compartment on the front of the unit is held down

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Playback

Playback your message in order to check the recording by touching the window compartment on the front of the unit

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Finishing Up

Finally, record all of the messages for your frames and give the unit to your student to use

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Turn Off

Remember to turn the device off when not in use to save battery life

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Problem Solving

If you start to hear static sounds or the device starts to cut off the message, try replacing the batteries

If battery replacement does not work contact Assistive Technology at 281.897.6493