Attainment Company GoTalk 4 Plus Lite Touch Communication Device User Guide
- July 20, 2024
- Attainment Company
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Attainment Company GoTalk 4 Plus Lite Touch Communication Device
Specifications:
- Total recording time : 4.6 minutes (274 seconds)
- Size: 9 x 12 x 1 1/8 inches
- Weight: 20 ounces
Product Usage Instructions
Record Messages:
- Turn on the GoTalk 4+ and wait for a beep sound.
- Press and release the record button. The level LED (green) and the record LED (red) will light up.
- While the LEDs are lit, press and release the message key you want to record on.
- The red record LED will blink to indicate the recording is in progress.
- To stop recording, press any key.
- To record additional messages, repeat the process or record an entire level.
- Once all messages are recorded, press and release the record button to save.
Change Levels:
- To change levels, press and release the change level button below the green LEDs.
- The current level LED will blink. Press again to switch to another level.
- Update the paper overlay to match the new level.
Erase Levels:
- To erase a level, press and release the record button on the back of the device.
- Select the level you wish to erase using the Change Level button.
- Insert a pen point or paper clip into the pinhole (Erase Level) on the back of the unit to delete the entire level.
- Repeat these steps for other levels. Note that erasing a level does not remove core vocabulary words or phrases.
Playback Messages:
Press and release a message key to playback the recorded message. The green level light will blink during playback.
Lock Features:
To prevent unauthorized use, lock features can be activated. To unlock, turn off the unit, then hold down the record button while turning it on. Follow the on-screen prompts to unlock.
Core Vocabulary:
There are 2 core vocabulary message keys that remain consistent across all levels unless overwritten. These messages are essential for common communication needs.
Create Overlays:
Utilize GoTalk Overlay Software to create custom overlays with images, text, or both. Editing features allow for customization of colors, sizes, fonts, and more.
FAQ
- Q: How do I change the batteries in the GoTalk 4+?
- A: To replace batteries, open the battery compartment located on the back of the device. Remove old batteries and insert new ones following the polarity markings inside the compartment.
- Q: Can I use my own images for overlays?
- A: Yes, you can paste your own images into overlays using GoTalk Overlay Software for personalized communication aids.
User’s guide
instructions
record message keys’
Turn on the GoTalk 4+ and you’ll hear a beep! Press and release the record
button, the level LED (green) and the record LED (red) will light. While it is
lit, press and release the message key that you’re going to record on. As you
press the message key, the record LED (red) blinks to indicate it’s recording.
When you finish the message, press any key to stop recording. Continue to
record each message or record the entire level. When you’ve recorded all your
messages or the entire level or levels) press and release the record button.
Play a message
Press and release a message key; the green level light will blink. The message you recorded will playback.
levels
To change level, press and release the change level button below the green LEDs. The green LED indicating the current level will blink. Press again to change to another level. Change the paper overlay to correspond to the new level.
To erase level, press and release the record button on the back of the device. Push the Change Level button to the level you want to erase. Insert a pen point or paper clip into the pinhole (Erase Level) on back of unit. This will erase the entire level. Repeat steps above to erase other levels. Erase level does not erase core vocabulary words or phrases.
lock features
Eliminates unwanted use of these buttons.
- Level Lock—to activate level lock follow these steps: Press and hold down the record button on back of the unit. The red record LED and green level LED will turn on. While still pressing the record button, press and release the volume down button. The record LED and the level LED will turn off to show you level lock is ON.
- Record Lock-to activate the record lock : Press and hold down the record button on the back of the unit. The red record LED and green level LED will turn on. While still pressing the record button, press and release the volume up button. The record LED and level LED will turn off to show the record lock is ON.
To UNDO the record and level lock, turn the unit off. While off, hold down the record button and turn the unit on. The green LED light turns on and goes through each level and the record LED goes on briefly and beeps.
core vocabulary
2 core vocabulary message keys
Follow the directions on the left to record a message. The core vocabulary messages stay the same on each level, until you record over them.
These 2 messages can be customized to fit in any situation!
Core vocabulary should be used for frequently communicated messages. These messages could include greetings, comments, common questions, or basic needs. Core vocabulary messages will stay consistent regardless of the level of created overlays
GoTalkTm overlay software
Creating overlays is easy with GoTalk Overlay Software! Includes over a thousand photos and illustrations, plus you can paste your own images into any overlay. Overlay cells can contain an image, text (in any language!) or both. Editing features let you change color, size, and font of text. Move, enlarge, rotate, and crop pictures. Templates included for allGoTalk products. Save overlay files and share with other GoTalk users.
implementation ideas
You can use your GoTalk 4+ for many activities.
Here are a few possibilities: an expressive augmentative communication device
- modified curriculum activities
- provide visual and auditory language cues give instructions across environments or tasks use in English as a second language program
ideas
overlays
There are several ways to make overlays for the GoTalk 4+!
- use GoTalk Overlay Software
- write words on a blank overlay template with a marker
- cut/paste pictures or symbol cues onto an overlay template
- place velcro on each square and add a texture cue for the visually impaired
overlay storage compartment
You can now store at least one overlay for each level in the overlay storage compartment. This will make it easier to change overlays when you change environments or conversational topics! Store your user’s guide here too.
Attainment Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 930160
504 Commerce Parkway
Verona, WI 53593-0160
USA
Phone 1-800-327-4269
INTERNATIONAL CALLS 1-608-845-7880
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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