AbleNet, Inc.
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN 55113
800-322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com
iTalk2
TM
Communication Aid
Manual
iTalk2 Manual l Page 2
A. Install the Battery
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert 9 volt alkaline battery (not
included).
3. Close compartment.
Getting Started
1
iTalk2
TM
Communication Aid
Toy/
Appliance
Jacks
ON/OFF Volume
Switch
Record Button
Record Indicator Light
Battery Compartment
B. Turn ON the iTalk2
TM
and Adjust the
Volume
1. Turn ON/OFF volume switch to the right
to turn on the iTalk2
TM
.
2. Adjust the volume by turning the ON/
OFF volume switch.
ON/OFF Volume
Switch
Switch Tops
Symbol Storage Tray
Microphone
iTalk2 Manual l Page 3
Recording Messages
2
A. Record Messages
1. Turn on the iTalk2.
2. Press and hold both the record button
and switch top 1 simultaneously (light
will begin to flash).
3. Record message.
(Sample Message: “Did you know
Mount Ranier is located near Seattle,
Washington?”)
4. Release both switch top and record
button.
5. Repeat for switch top 2.
Press and hold here
to record message 1.
Press and hold here
to record message 2.
Record Button Record Indicator Light
Microphone
Hold the iTalk2
TM
microphone
6-8 inches away while
recording.
Playing Messages
3
Press here
to play message 1.
Press here
to play message 2.
Using & Storing
Symbols
4
1. Pull clear snap cap off of activation area.
2. Place symbol on switch top and replace clear
snap cap.
3. Pull and slide out symbol storage tray to
store additional symbols.
Symbol Storage
Tray
Clear Snap Cap
iTalk2 Manual l Page 4
Using the Toy/Appliance Jacks
5
Toy/Appliance
Jack #2
Toy/Appliance
Jack #1
1. Plug 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) cord or cable into
toy/appliance jack 1 or 2.
2. Plug the other end of the cord or cable into
the desired toy/appliance.
3. Ensure both your iTalk2
TM
and the toy/
appliance are turned on.
4. Press the appropriate switch top to play
recorded message and activate the toy/
appliance.
Plug your toy/appliance into the appropriate jack, and
plug the other end of the cord into the jack on your toy/
appliance or into a battery device adapter as shown in the
above diagram.
Press here
to play message 1
and activate toy/
appliance jack #1.
Press here
to play message 2
and activate toy/
appliance jack #2.
Once properly connected, press the appropriate switch
top to activate your toy/appliance.
iTalk2 Manual l Page 5
Mounting the iTalk2
TM
6
Use the Easy Mounting Base
(purchased separately) to
mount the iTalk2
TM
to a vertical
surface or to a mounting
system.
A. Attaching the Mounting
Base to the iTalk2
TM
1. Position the four posts on
the mounting base into the
corresponding holes on the
bottom of the iTalk2
TM
.
2. Slide the base forward until
it clicks into place.
B. Detaching the Mounting
Base from the iTalk2
TM
1. Press the quick-release tab
on the mounting base.
2. Slide the base towards the
back of the device.
Mounting Options
Temporary Wall Mount
1. Place mounting plate on wall
and mark location of the
slotted screw holes.
2. Drill holes where marked
and insert screws (#8 pan
head screw).
3. Attach screws to wall and
leave 1/8”-1/4” sticking out.
4. Hang mounting base on
screws using the slotted
screw holes.
5. Attach the mounting base to
the iTalk2
TM
.
Small Triangular Mounting
Plate
When using the iTalk2
TM
mounting
base with an AbleNet mounting
system, attach the mounting
base to the small triangular plate
using the screws and wing nuts
provided with the small triangular
mounting plate. This enables you
to quickly connect and disconnect
your iTalk2
TM
from a mounting
system.
Permanent Wall Mount
For a permanent mount, screw the
plate directly into the wall using
three #8 pan head screws and the
holes indicated in the drawing
below.
Other Mounting Options (sold separately)
l UltraStik
TM
to mount on flat surfaces.
l Dual Lock
TM
to mount on vertical surfaces.
l Travel Strap for wearing the iTalk2
TM
around a waist or over a shoulder.
l AbleNet mounting systems:
l Universal Mounting System with knob
l Universal Mounting System with lever
l Slim Armstrong
®
Mounting System
l Sensitrac
TM
Flat Pad
l Sensitrac
TM
Pad with adjustable arm
Technical Information
Switch Jack Size: 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)
Power Source: 9 VDC
Activation Surface
Diameter: 2-1/2 inches
Weight: 12.5 oz
Dimensions: 6.5” wide, 5.5” deep,
3.5” tall
Total Record Time: 8.5 seconds/location
17 seconds total
Sensitivity
of Activation Areas: 2-3 oz
Safety Tips
l Read instructions for all games, toys and
appliances before using them.
l Use caution when placing an appliance
near a user, especially if the appliance
has moving parts or generates heat.
l Never use the iTalk2
TM
Communication
Aid where it may get wet.
Care and Storage
To clean the iTalk2
TM
Communication Aid,
disconnect the device from any equipment.
Wipe the activation area with a damp cloth (a
mild soap may be used if desired).
CAUTION! DO NOT IMMERSE THE iTalk2
TM
IN WATER. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE iTalk2
TM
.
iTalk2 Manual l Page 6
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem: Solution:
Does not record or play back. 1. Replace the battery.
2. If above does not solve the problem, please call
AbleNet’s Technical Support at (800) 322-0956.
Will not operate toy/appliance 1. Make sure the toy/appliance you are trying to operate
is turned “on.”
2. Make sure you are plugged into the toy/appliance
jack that coincides with the activation surface you
wish to operate.
3. Make sure the iTalk2
TM
is turned “on.”
4. Make sure you have recorded a message.
5. If above does not solve the problem, please call
AbleNet’s Technical Support at (800) 322-0956.
Only one activation area or toy/appliance is working 1. Call AbleNet’s Technical Support at (800) 322-0956.
The recording has poor speech quality or slowed speech. 1. Replace the battery.
2. If above does not solve the problem, please call
AbleNet’s Technical Support at (800) 322-0956.
AbleNet Tools for Independence
AbleNet designs and manufactures tools for
independence. Our products and services
empower people with severe disabilities to
participate more fully in daily activities at
home, school, work and in the community.
AbleNet’s full line of innovative products
helps children and adults communicate
and control electrical and battery-operated
appliances, toys and devices. AbleNet also
provides workshops, written materials
and information that supports and assists
families, teachers, therapists and care
providers worldwide.
Our Core Beliefs
The three core beliefs that everyone
can learn, everyone can participate
and everyone can communicate are the
foundation of AbleNet’s mission. These
core beliefs guide the development of
the products and services we create
for educators worldwide who strive to
improve the quality of life for all people
with significant disabilities. Join our
mission to improve the quality of life for
individuals with disabilities by providing
meaningful opportunities for them to learn...
participate...and communicate.
iTalk2 Manual l Page 7
Guarantee
AbleNet offers a 30-day money back guarantee if our products do not meet your needs or expectations.
Products must be in new condition to honor this service. Please call (800) 322-0956 for details.
Please follow our repair/return policy when sending products back under our guarantee.
AbleNet Repair/Return Information
All AbleNet manufactured communication aids are warranted for one year from the date of purchase. If
documentation identifying the date of purchase is not supplied, the warranty period will be determined
as one year from the manufacture date stamped inside the product.
All products under warranty are repaired free of charge. Products no longer covered by warranty may
be repaired for a nominal fee. All repairs are warranted for 90 days. Before returning a product for
repair, please contact an AbleNet customer service representative for a Return Authorization Number
(RA#) and repair charge, if applicable.
To return a product for refund or repair, please indicate the following with your product(s):
l Name and phone number
l RA#
l Return shipping address
l Brief description of problem (what the product is or isn’t doing along with what has already been
done to correct the problem) or reason for return
l Documentation that shows the purchase date (i.e., copy of packing slip, purchase order or invoice)
l Check, money order, or purchase order for the amount of the repair.
Warranty
AbleNet offers a one-year warranty on all AbleNet products. Other manufacturer’s products carry
manufacturer’s warranty. Warranty in full text is available upon request. Please call (800) 322-0956 for
details.
To contact us:
Toll Free: (800) 322-0956 (U.S. and Canada only)
Fax: 651-294-2259
E-mail: customerser[email protected]
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USA
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800-322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com
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