Big Talk Assistive Technology Communicator

Big Talk Assistive Technology Communicator Features

• 1 level of communication
• 20 seconds record time
• 5-1/4" activation surface
• Provides auditory click and tactile feedback
• Input jack to connect and activate with external switch
• Operates with 4 AA batteries (not included).
• Includes plastic cover to hold and protect picture, symbol or word
• Output jack to activate external device for cause and effect, reinforcement, or reward
• Size: 7" x 4.5"
• Weight: 1lb

What to buy with Big Talk Communicator

• Sammons Preston Graded Pegboard
• Real Design Convert-Able Table
• Talkable II Communicator With Built-In Icon Holder

How to Operate Big Talk

• Operation

1. Gently turn the unit over to reveal the black battery compartment
2. Carefully remove the small screw from the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment cover off
3. Observing polarity, install four AA size batteries into the holder
4. Alkaline batteries must be used only (e.g. Duracell or Energizer brand)
5. Do not use rechargeable batteries or any other type of batteries because they supply lower voltage and the unit will not perform properly
6. Replace the battery compartment cover and replace the screw
7. Turn the unit on by turning the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob located on the bottom of the Big Talk. You will hear an audible click when the unit turns on
8. To record, simply press and hold the "RECORD" button on the back panel of the unit first, then press down the plate switch.
9. While continuing to hold the record button and the plate switch, speak your message
10. Your mouth should be about 6 inches from the microphone when recording.
11. Release both the record button and the plate switch when you finish recording
12. To play back your message, simply activate the plate switch. It is not necessary to continue holding the plate switch when listening to the message.
13. The unit will continue to playback the entire message, even if pressure on the plate is released
14. The unit will retain recorded information indefinitely, even if the batteries are disconnected.
15. Previously stored information will be erased only when a new recording is performed
16. Playback volume can be adjusted using the "ON/OFF/VOLUME" control knob located on the bottom panel of the unit

Big Talk Communicator User Guide