* Always remove any attached accessories before removing the device from a wheelchair mounted support system * Regularly and appropriately clean the screen and keyboard Ensure that the speech sythesiser is setup up accordingly and also look at speech rate, pitch and volume so it can be clearly understood * Synthesised speech should be setup to meet the need. (The SL40 speaker is next to the forward facing display so this should not be a problem.) * Be aware of the speaker position on the device and take steps not to block the sound. * User accessible carry case Considerations
* A two year warranty covering damage incurred which is repaired at the manufacturer's cost * Optional in-car chargers, mounting plates and wheelchair mounts are available * Three keyguards for configuration of the keyboard (standard, raised keys and deep) * A screw-driver, key-ring and tool for changing keyguard * A strap kit (shoulder and waist strap and short carry handle and connections)
* An instruction manual and quick reference guide/s ( Quickstart and user guides) * A rechargeable internal battery gives all day battery life with an AC adapter included for recharging when required * There is a mounting adapter available if there is a need to attach the device to mobility aids * A user-accessible carry case is an optional extra if required A belt strap, shoulder strap and carry handle are also supplied. * The device is supplied with a carry case with shoulder strap.
* The Lightwriter SL40 is designed for highly portable use and is easily carried txt file for editing, printing and transferring back to the LightWriter if required
Allows documents written on the SL40 to be transferred to a Windows computer using a USB stick and opened as a. * inbuilt mobile phone for SMS and voice calls (available with LightWriter SL40 Connect). If environmental control is also required, consider stand-alone systems as well Although this feature is offered, it is not a strength of the Lightwriter with limited functionality being compatible with a restricted range of appliances. * The Lightwriter SL40 has a trainable infra-red transmitter in-built which can be trained to operate different infra-red remote control devices around the home.
This helps with face-to-face communication One screen faces the user, the user screen, and the other screen faces in the opposite direction, the listener screen, so it can be seen by the conversation partner. * Dual back-lit daylight readable displays are built in. * Keyboard is active while scanning occurs * Auditory feedback can be turned on/off depending on user preference * Switches may be activated by hand, foot or head, chin or other body part * Scanning options include automatic scanning (single switch) and step scanning (two switches) * Scanning: row/column pattern (row-by-row)available * Transluscent keyboard keys are backlit when scanning
This model is supplied with 2 x click switches. * Options of connecting one or two switches. * Scanning access (available with LightWRITER SL40 CONNECT Scanning) * The device also comes with three keyguard options: standard, raised keys and deep. * There are also key activation feedback options is to give feedback to the user * The keyboard is fully adjustable to assist with accessing and activating the keys with tremor control and key delay features. * The Light touch keyboard can be set to QWERTY, ABC with left or right handed layout. * The Lightwriter has unique memory handling features that assist with finding your saved phrase * Phrases can be stored in memory and quickly accessed for rapid communication * The Lightwriter has word prediction where it will try to predict the word being typed and the next word of a sentence. * Rate enhancement features include abbreviation expansions where a stored word or phrase abbreviation is automatically expanded, for example when "HH" is typed the Lightwriter automatically expands this entry to 'hello how are you?' * Messages can be stored and retrieved by key word search or by scrolling through the list. * The Lightwriter uses the high quality Acapela speech engine * Other languages are available on request including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish are available * The text to speech function has two voice types, British and American English, installed as default * It converts typed words into synthesised speech
* The Lightwriter SL40 has its own onboard software for controlling the features of the device