Assistive Technology MiniMerc Manuel utilisateur
MiniMerc
User’s Guide
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How do I get started with MiniMerc?
Use the information in this book to set up your MiniMerc and use it most effectively.
Getting Started:
2 Features and setup
6 Learning the basics
11 Mercury Control Panel
16 Turning off and restarting MiniMerc
17 Using the CD-ROM drive
19 Software overview
20 MiniMerc’s remote control features
24 Connecting to the Internet
26 HandyTools for Speaking
Dynamically Pro and Boardmaker
MiniMerc Access Features:
27 Choosing an input device
28 Windows®On-Screen Keyboard
30 Calibrating the touchscreen
32 Switches
34 Wheelchair/Joystick switch input
36 Connecting peripherals
37 Windows Control Panel
38 Setting up a MiniMerc desktop for easy access
General Information:
40 MiniMerc power options and battery
42 Troubleshooting
44 Maintenance and safety guidelines
47 Technical information
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What built-in features does MiniMerc have?
Power Button
Turn MiniMerc on
or reset it. Touchscreen
Headphone/Preview Jack
Plug in headphones here.
USB Ports 1 and 2
Plug in peripherals like your mouse, keyboard,
or external drives here.
AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger Port
Plug in your AC Power Adapter here.
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Status LED
Blinks when MiniMerc is charging or in Stand By mode.
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Wheelchair/Joystick port
For joystick input from a multi-switch or
wheelchair ECU. Requires a MiniMerc wheelchair
cable. See page 34 for more information.
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Switch 1-2 Jack & Remote Power On
Plug in a single-switch, dual-switch, or a splitter here.
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What other features does MiniMerc have?
Built-in Microphone
Record sounds and speech.
Pre-programmed universal
infrared and X-10
Use the MiniMercs universal
infrared as a remote control for
your television, VCR, DVD player
and cable or satellite receiver.
Use its X-10 Infrared Commands
to turn on and off lights and
appliances (see page 21).
Stereo Speakers
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Adjustable Strap
Use adjustable strap, or remove strap,
connect, and use as short handle.
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Removable Battery
CardBus Slot
For networking or wireless
accessories.
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Press the Power Button on the
side of MiniMerc to turn it on.
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How do I set up and turn on MiniMerc?
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Plug the AC Power Adapter into the AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger Port on the bottom left
side of MiniMerc.
2
Attach the power cord to the AC Power Adapter, then plug the power cord into a wall socket or
power strip.
The Status LED
will blink when
the AC Power
Adapter is
connected.
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Power Button
Be sure that nothing is
touching the screen while
the MiniMerc is starting up.
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How do I use a keyboard and mouse?
The keyboard and mouse each plug into a USB port on the left side of the MiniMerc. You can safely plug
and unplug these peripherals while MiniMerc is on. They are handy to use when installing new software,
editing communication boards, or using the Internet.
An on-screen keyboard is also available. Refer to page 28 for more information.
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After you click on
the Start button,
the Start menu will
appear.
How do I get started?
When you turn on your
MiniMerc, the Mercury
Control Panel will load
and will always be avail-
able on the Taskbar (see
below).
From the Control Panel
you can launch software
applications; adjust the
MiniMerc speaker and
headphone volume,
brightness of the display,
the touchscreen and
switch inputs; and put
your MiniMerc in Stand By
mode or shut it down.
For details about the
Mercury Control Panel,
see page 11.
After you turn on the MiniMerc, you will see the Windows®Taskbar at the bottom
of your desktop. You can access all of your programs, files and settings from the
Start menu on the Taskbar.
Click on All Programs
to start other pro-
grams not listed
above, on the Start
menu.
Click on shortcut buttons
to start Microsoft®
Outlook Express or
Microsoft®Internet
Explorer and frequently
used applications.
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The name of the Control Panel button on the Taskbar
changes to Battery ____% (the percentage of battery
power currently available) when the battery is installed.
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Where can I learn about basic Windows®skills?
If you need help with basic Windows concepts, such as clicking and using files and folders,
choose the Tour Windows XP shortcut button from the Start menu (you can also get to this
tutorial by choosing All Programs, then Accessories). After the introduction, click on the
Windows XP Basics button and follow the instructions.
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Where do I go to learn more?
Choose Help and Support from the Start menu. The Help and Support Center window appears, with a variety
of tools to help you solve a problem or learn more about a Windows feature. Choose a topic from the
Pick a Help topic column, or type key words in the Search box. Click on any of the topics that appear. If you
didn’t find the information you needed, enter different key words.
For information on a specific Windows program while that program is active, press the F1 key or click on
the Help menu at the top of the window. Select Help Topics.
Another way to request help is to right-click the mouse on a window to bring up a What’s This? button.
Click on the What’s This? button for hints on using a particular Windows feature.
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