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The functional framework of the Maestro and comprehensive

features of Series 5 Software make them the solution for individuals

of all ages and abilities who wish to:

• Communicate with increased audio clarity, voice projection

and intelligibility using enhanced voices that are natural-

sounding and easy to understand.

• Accelerate communication using rate enhancement

techniques like concept-based Phrase Prediction.

• Develop language and literacy skills using the

InterAACt framework.

• Customize the device to suit varying needs, abilities and

access methods.

• Modify existing pages and create new ones using any

input method.

• Store multiple user proles on a single device.

• Import existing content from 3100, MiniMo, MightyMo,

DV4, MT4, and M3

devices, as well as pages createdusing any member of the Boardmaker Software Family.

• Utilize numerous bilingual options.

• Rest assured that the device is supported by the industry

standard in English, French and Spanish-speaking

technical support.

COMMUNICATOR PROFILE

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Copyright © 2011 DynaVox Systems LLC. All rights reserved.

DYNAVOX MAESTRO™

The multilingual and durable DynaVox Maestro is designed to meet a broad range of

needs based on one’s age and ability. The hardware and software work seamlessly

to ensure maximum exibility, while providing structure and consistency in page layout

and navigation. InterAACt page sets, available in multiple languages, encourage

successful daily communication, as well as language and literacy development.

Individuals can customize the Maestro by creating original pages, or can choose

from the provided InterAACt page templates.

DynaVox Series 5 Speaking Software is included on every Maestro, and is the

complete software solution for individuals with communication disabilities. It provides

dynamic page content that can be used with multiple access methods, and includes

a series of comprehensive and powerful features that can be customized to suit users

with varying needs and abilities.



ACCELERATE COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION

ENHANCED INTERACTION

To fully enjoy the benets of technological advancement, interaction

with the world around you is necessary. Additional tools of the

Maestro allow users to interact with the world around them using:

• Preprogrammed InterAACt page sets that can be customized

to suit each user’s needs.

• Preprogrammed pages and behaviors that allow easy

telephone use with IR phones, PhoneIT or speakerphones.

• Remote Tech Support that, with the push of a button, allows

a Technical Support representative to access your device

and identify problems in any location.

• Both synthesized and digitized speech options to support

novel and preprogrammed content.

The tools offered exclusively on the Maestro and Series 5 Software

enable users to effectively communicate at the fastest rate possible

and include:

• Time-saving techniques that allow users to quickly compose

and communicate a message in any context while avoiding

unnecessary navigation.

These time-saving techniques include:

–– Phrase–Prediction – assigns collections of phrases to

concepts, making them easily accessible

–– Slots – provide easy access to related words that can

be used to complete a message

–– Quickfres–– useful in a variety of situations as short

conversation interjections

• A wide range of voices (including AT&T Natural Voices and

Acapela HQ Child and Adult Voices) that have an enhanced

level of clarity, projection and intelligibility so that messages

can be understood immediately in any setting.

• The Symbolate option, which enables users to automaticallyassign symbols to the text in the Message Window.

• Word Morphology capabilities that revise parts of speech

to ensure that communication is always appropriate (e.g.

automatically conjugating verbs into the proper form).

• An extensive set of keyboard shortcuts available for users

who wish to compose messages and communicate as

efciently as possible.

• A built-in spell checker that can check the spelling of all

messages composed within the Message Window.

• Save and Load Rich Text Files feature to create longer

messages in advance and save them as text les for later

use. Users can also load other text les (letters from friends,

transcripts from the Internet, etc.) into the message window

and speak them using the device.

• The Dashboard Hotspot button allows quick access to the

popup of the user’s choice, which can contain any chosen

behavior such as Volume Up/Down, Word Morphology,

Edit Commands, etc.

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COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION

PAGE BUILDING

Customization can be done in an instant with features that allow you

to make your device your own with ease. These features include:

• The User Setup Wizard, which will create a user prole that

will serve as a personalized communication environment

for the primary software user. It asks the user for personal

information (name, address, family names, hobbies, etc.) that

will be integrated into the existing or new pages. Series 5

Software will also pose a series of questions about the user’scommunication needs, and will recommend sets of existing

InterAACt pages based on the responses.

• Drag-and-Drop editing to allow users to select images,

sounds and video from a computer, external drive or the

internet and assign them to pages or buttons.

• Preprogrammed InterAACt pages that exist so new pages

only need to be created if the user chooses to create them.

• Both DynaSyms and PCS symbol sets, preloaded on

every device.

• The Mayer-Johnson Boardmaker Bridge®, which allows

you to import Boardmaker pages you have created into your device.

• Content from the DynaVox 3100, MiniMo, MightyMo, MT4,

DV4 and M3 devices can be imported into the Maestro using

the User Setup Wizard.

• Support multiple users on the same device, and allow each

of those users to customize the device to suit their personality

and communication needs by providing:

– Slot ller options for the My Friends, My Medical Needs

and My Activities slot concepts for faster communicationin social or personal care situations

– Sample images of the pages that are available in the

user’s chosen page set, allowing them to preview what

is being created so that they can apply changes before

a new user is created

– Automatic button grid settings (used for slot llers) and

the Page Editor so that these settings match the page

layout of the user’s choice

• The Ask Yes or No Before Proceeding option can be used

to conrm that a user wants to continue with the remaining

behaviors.

All of these settings can be easily changed at any time.

There are approximately 25,000 pre-made pages in the Maestro.

The customization of these pages and the creation of new pages is

simple and can be done on the device itself or on a computer with

the free page sharing software that ships with each device. Novel

pages can be created from scratch and personalized based on the

user’s age, ability and personality. Page-building methods range from

introductory to advanced, giving each user full control over pagecontent, layout and design. Customization options include:

Modify Button

The Modify button, located in the title bar, enables users to

immediately customize any property of a given page. It displays a

menu of tools specic to the elements that are being edited, and

works with onscreen keyboards. With the Modify button, a user can

change and customize:

• Button labels, symbols or colors

• The background color and/or image on a page

• The color of the Message Window

Drag-and-Drop

The Drag-and-Drop feature can be used to incorporate text les,

sounds, pictures and videos into pages. With the Drag and Drop

feature a user can:

• Change the background of a page by dragging an image

of his/her choice from an Internet search or other source,

and dropping it onto an open page

• Program a button to play a sound or video le by simply

dragging the le onto the button

• Create a custom symbol set by dragging a folder of pictures

into the Symbol Browser menu

Software Tools for Page-Editing

Several different methods exist for creating and editing pages.

Some examples include:

• The Quick Page feature, which allows users to create an

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• The Page Wizard enables users to create a new page by

answering a series of questions about the desired layout,

content and overall design of the page

• The Page Editor features a complete graphical layout and

editing environment that provides the user with full control

over page design

Fill from Searches

A user can create any number of empty buttons on a page, and

later ll them with symbols and text found though a custom search

of a variety of topics in the Series 5 Software dictionary.

Vocabulary Clipboard

Users can populate buttons with selected words and phrases from

a variety of sources for quick inclusion on a page. Sources include:

• Word processing documents

• Web pages

• Series 5 Software

• Dictionary

Symbols

DynaSyms, PCS and other symbol sets can be copied into a

custom symbol set and modied to suit the user’s needs and

desired page layout.

Sounds and Videos

Users can program buttons to play sound and video les in moments.

Tab Controls

Designed to provide immediate access to more vocabulary than is

normally available on a page, tab controls can contain up to six

panes. They allow users to place buttons for varying topics on a

single page, reducing the amount of navigation required to locate

and use the desired vocabulary.

Hiding Buttons

Hiding buttons enables communication partners to design more

advanced buttons that the user can “grow into” as literacy levels

develop. Buttons can be hidden initially, but exposed later when theuser has reached certain educational goals or milestones.

Freeform Buttons and Active Areas

A user can create custom-shaped buttons and active areas, drawn

to any desired size or shape.

Importing Content

(Intellitools, Boardmaker and DynaVox Software)

Content created using the DynaVox 3100, MiniMo, MightyMo,

MT4, DV4, and M3 platforms, along with content from the

Boardmaker Software Family (including Speaking Dynamically Pro)

and the Intellitools Classroom Suite, can be easily imported into the

Series 5 Software.

RATE ENHANCEMENT

A variety of rate enhancement features help users communicate more

efciently. These features reduce the number of selections needed to

create a message or perform a given task:

Dictionary

With the concept-based dictionary, which includes over 35,000

words, names and phrases, the user can easily add custom

vocabulary, names and common phrases to their dictionary for

easy access.

Dynamic Pages

The InterAACt page sets include pages that provide dynamic

vocabulary options. These pages are designed to encourage

natural, real-time communication by minimizing the required

navigation for gathering the desired vocabulary. These pages

include “Quickre” phrases that can be instantly adapted to casualor formal situations, as well as groups of phrases that can shift from

past to present or future tense using a single button.

Prediction

Prediction features support the natural, efcient composition and

communication of messages by reducing the amount of navigationnecessary to compose a message. A number of prediction options

are available to aid users in prediction customization. Three types

of prediction are available:

• As the keyboard is used to create a message,–word–

prediction will attempt to anticipate the word the user is

typing, presenting options for quick selection. Words can be

predicted with or without symbols.

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• With phrase–prediction, your device will provide options

for entire phrases that match any part of the current message,

not just phrases from the beginning of a sentence. Predicted

phrases come from users’ “My Phrases” collection, and may

be restricted by concept.

Abbreviation Expansion

Abbreviation expansion allows users to dene specic abbreviations

for long words and phrases. With the abbreviation expansion

feature, users can send messages that are frequently composed

and shared (e.g. greetings, introductions and questions, etc.) to theMessage Window with just a few selections.

My Phrases

The My Phrases menu allows the user to dene specic phrases for

use in a variety of situations (greetings, quick questions, changing

the subject, etc). Phrases can be sent to the Message Window as

part of a longer message, or can be spoken directly as stand-alone

messages. They can also be sorted by concept and accessed

from the title bar at any time so that they are always immediately

available.

Quickres

Quickres are short conversation interjections (e.g. “I know”, “waita second,” etc.) that are available for use in any setting.

Slots

Slots are a rate enhancement feature that allow for message

construction using common phrases (e.g., “For breakfast I want…”)

that are paired with a placeholder (the slot) and can be lled with

another phrase or a single word.

Slots provide users with easy access to words associated with a

particular concept. Users can select a slot and choose to replace the

word that is currently lling the slot with another word from the same

concept. This offers users access to a plentiful source of vocabulary,

while eliminating the need to navigate to locate it.

By selecting the slots and changing the ller text, phrases can

quickly and easily be changed to suit the given context of the

interaction. Slots suitable in different contexts include:

•– Speak–Random–Text–Using–Slotscan make

conversation more spontaneous and engaging. For example,

you can program a Slot with the “best friends” concept, and

call the button “Greet Marilyn”. When this button is selected,

it will use the name “Marilyn” in a randomly chosen phrase

from the best friends concept list, such as, “Hey, Marilyn,

what’s up?”; “Marilyn, how’s it going?”; “Hey, Marilyn, how

are you?”, etc.

•– Nested–Slots allow users to include a slot within another

slot. For example, a user may compose the text, “I want meal

for lunch”, where “meal” is a slot. The ller options for meal

could include, “soup“, “salad” and “sandwich”, all of which

are slots. If, for example, “sandwich” is selected by the user,

options such as “ham”, “turkey” or “peanut butter and jelly”

could be selected llers.

•– Universal–Access–to–Slots is an accessible feature using

any selection method, including switch access, joystick and

Morse Code.•– Slot–Filler–Keyguard–Alignment–allows users to optimize

the Slot Filler menu to match the desired page layout or

keyguard conguration.

•– Slots–Tab–Pane enables you to select the symbol placement

and button size settings for the Select Slot Filler menu.

•– Concept–Slot–Fillers simplify the procedure for modifying

the ller (word or phrase) options associated with a slot.

Users can add or remove llers, change the order in which

the ller options appear, change the ller text or change the

symbol associated with a slot ller.

•– Active–Labels enable you to embed an active label in aslot. When in use, the slot will display and speak the current

value for the active label.

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LANGUAGE OPTIONS

ENHANCED MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT

The multilingual DynaVox Maestro with Series 5 Software are now

available in multiple language options including:

• USA English

• UK English (with UK spellings and terminology)

• USA English/Latin American Spanish

• USA English/French/French Canadian

• GermanEach language option enables users to:

• Transition from one language to another with a single button

and communicate with partners at home, at school or in the

community in the language of the user’s choice.

• Maintain a home page setting for each language, and

switch between two languages using a single button.

• Allow different languages and voices to exist on the

same page.

• Change the language of the menus and prompts.

• Utilize the largest offering of translated content in the industry,

which includes:

– More than 3,600 translated InterAACt pages

– Translated on-device How-To Help guides

– Translated system menus and keyboards (including

accented characters which can be sent to a PC usingAccessIT)

– Standard Windows keyboard shortcuts, which can

be used to create accented characters when using an

external keyboard

– AT&T Natural Voices or RealSpeak Voices for each

language option

Series 5 Software is available in multilingual versions with features

that support multilanguage Maestro users.

• Series 5 Software on multilingual Maestro devices maintains

a different system keyboard setting for each language.

• The software enables you to use the standard Windows

keyboard shortcuts to create the ¿ and ¡ characters used in

the Spanish language.

More Voices

Every available AT&T Natural adult voice is included on every

Maestro so that users who wish to experiment, travel or participatein a school language class can now do so in the language of

their choice.

More on Voices

Acapela: Every device also ships with Acapela US English Adult

and Child voices. DECTalk: Available for those that prefer the

classic voice of previous devices. Australian English voices:

Realspeak voices available for an extra charge.

Voice– Type– Gender

Mike US English Male

Ray US English Male

Mel US English Male

Rich US English Male

Crystal US English Female

Claire US English Female

Lauren US English Female Julia US English Femal

Charles UK English Male

Audrey UK English Female

Anjali Indian English Female

Reiner - German German Male

Klara – German German Female

Alberto – Spanish Spanish – LA Male

Rosa – Spanish Spanish – LA Female

Arnauld – French French Canadian Male

Alain – French French Male Juliette – French French Female

The complete list of AT&T Natural voices:

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INTERAACT

InterAACt is a language framework that supports functional

communication and language and literacy development. Based on

the concept that language and literacy should be supported by a

solid framework, structure, vocabulary and appropriate symbol set,

InterAACt is specic to three factors:

• Communicator’s age

• Communication ability

• Context of the interaction

The InterAACt framework is based on a visual spectrum of

communicators that are classied within different age groups.

For each age group, the spectrum includes Functional (Emergent),

Situational (Context-Dependent) and Independent (Creative

communicators. Each area of the InterAACt framework relates to a

focus on user needs, and is specic to that particular age group and

communication level. Pre-programmed InterAACt pages are included

on every Maestro.

To learn more about InterAACt, please visit www.dynavoxtech.com.

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ACCESS METHODS

DynaVox strives to match a user’s challenging and changing access

requirements with the widest variety of access methods in the AAC

industry. Each of these unique selection methods can be customized

to suit the specic needs and goals of an individual. Also, unlike

most communication systems, all of the system tools, as well as

ways to modify and create pages, are available to users of anyinput method.

When applicable, each access method offers an option for both

auditory and visual feedback, as well as adjustable timing sliders

for hold, release, pause and dwell support.

Methods Description

Touch Enter Selection is made upon contact with the touch screen,with highlight and bold options.

Touch Exit Selection is made upon release as a user moves from

selection to selection by dragging a nger or stylusacross the screen.

Touch AutoZoom

Enlarging the portion of the screen that was selectedfor better visual recognition.

Scanning Highlighting is used in a specic pattern so individualscan use a switch (or other device) to make a selectionwhen the desired object is highlighted. Selection canbe made with a variety of customization options.

Choices

include:

• 1-switch autoscan• 1-switch directed scan• 2-switch directed scan• 1-switch directed scan with dwell• Inverse scanning

• Auditory Scanning

Joystick Selection is made with a button on the joystick, whichis used as a pointer and moved around the touchscreen. Users can receive audio feedback whilenavigating with the joystick.

Audio Touch Combines the speed of direct selection with auditorycues typically associated with scanning.

MousePause/Head-Trackers

Selection is made by pausing on an object for a speciedamount of time with a computer mouse or track ball thatmoves the cursor on the touch screen. An external switchexists for individuals who have the physical ability todirect a cursor with a mouse, but cannot press down onthe mouse button to make selections.

Morse Code Supports Morse Code using one or two switches withvisual and audio feedback.

Access methods available with series 5 software include:

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The DynaVox Maestro leads the industry into a new generation of

AAC devices. Sleek & stylish, the Maestro ships standard with a

10.4” XGA screen – 53% larger than the DynaVox Maestroand

competitor’s devices of comparable size. And yet, the Maestro

is packaged in a sleek 10-5/8 x 8-1/2 x 1-7/8 inch package

weighing as little as 2.75 lbs. (with slim battery). With a extended

battery, the Maestro weighs just 3.44 lbs., and boasts a battery lifemore than 9.5 hours.

The DynaVox Maestro is a durable unit that features a molded

magnesium outer shell and a water-resistant front surface. It contains

two full-range front-mounted speakers that offer impressive sound

clarity and volume. The DynaVox Maestro features a 64 GB Solid

State Drive – faster and more durable than mechanical drives. It also

contains an impressive array of connector ports including two USB

ports, two external switch ports, an external speaker (headphone)

jack, and a microphone jack.

The new generation of DynaVox devices uses Intel’s line of

power-savvy Atom processors to improve the user experienceand battery life.

Windows 7, Microsoft’s newest operating system, means the

DynaVox Maestro is compatible with the newest programs

available.

MAESTRO SPECIFICATIONSSpecifcations

Size 10.625” x 8.5” x 1.875 (cm)

Weight 2.75lbs slim battery3.44lbs full size battery

Average BatteryRun Time

3 hours slim battery9 hours full size battery

Screen Size 12.1” (30.7cm)

Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Screen Size 10.4” (also cms)

ScreenResolution

1024x768

RAM 1GB

Access Methods Touch enter and exit, visual and auditory scanning,joystick, audio touch, mouse pause (compatible withHeadmouse and Head Tracker), Morse Code and switchjoystick. When applicable, each access method offersan option for both auditory and visual feedback, as wellas adjustable timing sliders for hold, release, pause anddwell support.

Speech Output AT&T Natural Voices, Acapela HQ Voices, MicrosoftVoices, Digitized Speech

Specifcations Atom 1.6 Ghz processor, 64GB SSD, AC 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 18-19V, 3.3A. Durable Magnesium Case.

Ports andInteraces

External Microphone Port, External Speaker Port, Built-InInternal Microphone, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 2 standard switchports, infrared port.

Each DeviceShips With:

• 1GB Flash Drive

• Device Handle/Stand

• Power Adapter with Power Cord

• Quick Start Guide

• CDs with Page Editing Software, Instructional Videos,Training Modules and Backup User Files

• DynaCare – 1 year

• DynaVox InterAACt Series 5 Software

• DynaSyms Symbols

• Picture Communication Symbols (PCS)

• AT&T Natural Voices Multiple Languages

• Acapela HQ Child and Adult Voices• Microsoft English Voices

• BoardMaker® with Speaking Dynamically Pro®

• Stylus Pen*Items subject to change.

*ConfgurationOptions

The device may be ordered in Dedicated or Standardsetups. The Dedicated setup is designed specicallyto run communication software only. The user will nothave access to other applications. This setup meets the“Speech Generating Device” requirements of Medicare,Medicaid, and other insurers who generally followMedicare’s Speech Generating Device guidelines.

STANDARD FEATURES

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ACCESSORIES

DYNACARE WARRANTY

THE DYNAVOX DIFFERENCE

Additional accessories are available to be used in conjunction with

the Maestro. For a complete list of the available accessories, please

visit www.dynavoxtech.com.

• Accessible Carrying Cases

• Transportation Carrying Cases

• PhoneIT

• Headmouse/Headtracker

DynaCare extended service contracts allow you to extend theoriginal, all-inclusive one (1) year guarantee on the DynaVox

Maestro for up to four (4) years beyond the expiration date of

the original DynaCare Certied Unlimited Guarantee. DynaCare

Certied Unlimited Guarantee extended service contractsare available for purchase on a year-by-year basis, or in

multi-year packages.

At DynaVox®, we believe our products are more than just hardware,

software and technology – they are a person’s pathway to a

world of expression. This belief inspires us to strive for excellence

as we help you build a solid foundation for communication. Our

dedication is evident in the support you receive from our Sales

Consultants, Technical Support team, Funding resources, the

Accelerated Learning training program, and DREAM, our rental

program. Your relationship with DynaVox is a partnership that we

are privileged to share.

The cost of a device may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid or

private insurance. Call 1-866-DYNAVOX or visit www.dynavoxtech.com to nd your DynaVox Sales Consultant for more information.

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