What Access Methods are Available in the SpringBoard Lite?

An Access Method is the way you will control your device. Access Methods and their options are in the ACCESS METHOD MENU in the Toolbox.

Warning! All access methods require a positioning analysis to prevent repetitive stress injuries.

The Different Access Methods

Keyboard:

You must be able to touch the keys on the screen to activate them.

You make direct selections on the keyboard by pressing on the keys you want with your finger (or with the eraser end of a pencil or some "point and press" device). You can use Keyboard with any screen.

Note: The touch screen is hard plastic. Be careful not to scratch it with your pointing device.

 

1-Switch Scanning

Use a single switch to scan to any key on the screen. Choose to scan by rows and columns or by columns and rows. Plug a single switch into either the SWITCH A or SWITCH B jack on your device.

 

Dual or 2-Switch Scanning

Use a dual switch or two single switches to scan left, right, up and down to any key on the keyboard. Plug a dual switch or two single switches into either switch connector on the device.

 

Headpointing (external only)

If you want to use an external headpointer, it must have a USB connector.

You can plug an external headpointer into the USB connector on the right side of the device case.

 

Joystick (must have an adapter)

A joystick allows you to scan up, down, right, left and diagonally. You must have an adapter to use a joystick. Joystick is available only with the 32/36 overlays.

 

The ACCESS METHOD MENU

The different Access Methods and their options are in the ACCESS METHOD MENU in the Toolbox.

To Choose a Selection Technique:

1. Press the Toolbox button on the front of the case.

2. Open the ACCESS METHOD MENUThis shows the Access Method Key in the Toolbox.

3. You see the selection technique for the current User Area. You can change any of the

options.

This is a picture of the Access Method menu.

4. You choose a different selection technique for this Area by selecting the up or down arrow in the Access Method option.  The default Access Method uses the Keyboard.  Make your changes and select OK to exit and save your settings.

TIP:  You can save 3 different Access Methods per user area by using the Settings Menu in your toolbox.