About the Toolbox and Maps in Accent
MAPs
MAP = Morphological Application Program
When you purchased your PRC communication device you also selected one or more language systems to use with it, such as Unity® or Essence™. Within this language system there are many built-in MAPs to choose from which contain pre-defined vocabulary. You use your MAP to speak messages, use a computer, talk on a cell phone, listen to music, etc.
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Toolbox
Your device also has a Toolbox MAP. The Toolbox contains all the menus and system Tools you need to configure your communication aid so it fits your specific needs. Menus in your Toolbox allow you to store your own messages, modify the communication MAP you are using, set up an access method and, in general, make your device look and work the way you want it to.
To Go to the ToolboxTo go to the Toolbox, press twice on the TOOLS key 
on the front of your device case. The Toolbox will open.
You can also press once on the TOOLS key. The TOOLS menu will open. Select the Toolbox key 
from the menu.
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The Toolbox keys grouped by color according to the type of function they perform.
System Menus are yellow.
Single Function keys (no menu) are white.
Special Function keys (no menu) are magenta, pink and blue.
Page Menus are purple.
Activity Menus are orange. (These keys are available only with Unity MAPs.)
CORE menus are green. (These keys are available only with Unity MAPs.)
All of the possible Toolbox menus and Tools are described in this manual. Depending on your device and/or the MAP you are using, certain menus and Tools may not be available in your specific Toolbox.
The Toolbox Drop-Down MenuThe Toolbox drop-down menu 
contains shortcuts to some of the Toolbox menus and options. The menu is located to the right of the Status Display Area on your device.
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To access the menu you must tap it with your finger, a stylus or have a USB mouse plugged in. You must be in the Toolbox, your Spelling Keyboard, or a Page to open it. You cannot scan to this menu.
You can Disable the drop-down by opening the MAINTENANCE MENU in the Toolbox. Select the System Lock option. In the Pulldown Menu Button option, select Disable.
Note: The drop-down menu will be of most benefit to the AAC team and device programmers.
Note: The options in the drop-down menu will differ slightly depending on whether you are using your device or the PASS program on a computer.
When you see this icon in the manual/help screens, it means that the item being described is also available in the drop-down menu.
The TOOLS MenuWhen you select the TOOLS key on the front of your case, you see a small menu with several keys in it. These are User Programmable Keys. This means you can assign any tool you want to any of the keys. The keys have been pre-programmed at the factory with a few of the most often used tools.
Selecting a key here means that you do not have to open the Toolbox to select the key.
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TOOLBOX
This opens the Toolbox. You can also select the TOOLS key twice to go directly to the Toolbox.
CHOOSE ACTIVITY
Select this to see more items in an Activity Row (Unity MAPs only).
VOCABULARY MASKING ON THE FLY
Allows you to hide/show keys on your MAP when using Vocabulary Builder. (Unity MAPs only.)
NEXT MOUSE CLICK RIGHT
This acts as a right-click does on a mouse.
Select this key and then select a key on your MAP. A small context-sensitive menu will pop up next to the key you selected. This mini-menu allows you to do things like Cut, Paste, Copy or use the Set-Up key.
SETUP KEY
This key allows you to customize vocabulary in Pages and Activities.
Scroll Keys
Use this Tool with the internal computer.
Select Scroll Keys to scroll through your MAP when you are using the internal computer so you can access all the MAP keys.
Minimize MAP
Use this key with the internal computer.
This maximizes and minimizes your MAP when you are using the internal computer. When your MAP is minimized you will see all of the application you are using. Maximize your MAP by selecting the device icon in the Task Bar.
If you discover that you would rather have a different Tool (or Tools) on any of these keys, you can delete the pre-assigned Tool and store the one you want. Go to Toolbox to User Area Menu then Modify User Keys.