1 Switch Scanning with the Springboard Lite and Bluetooth Switch.

In order for the Bluetooth Switch (BTS) to work with a communication device, the device must have a PRC Bluetooth Module installed in it. 

This is a picture of the Springboard Lite with the Bluetooth Switch.The PRC SpringBoard Lite™ has an optional Bluetooth Module you can purchase and plug into the SpringBoard Lite.

The Bluetooth Switch comes set up for 1-switch and 2-switch scanning with an AAC device.  You do not have to change Switch Modes on the BTS.

Setting up the Communication:

1.  Turn the BTS ON by sliding the I/O switch up

2.  Turn the AAC device ON.

3.  Go to the Toolbox on the SpringBoard Lite.

4.  Select the ACCESS METHOD MENU.

5.  Select the 1-Switch option from the Access Method menu.  Select any other 1-switch setting preferences you want from the menu.

6.  Select the Bluetooth Switch key.

You See:  This shows the pairing screen in the SpringBoard Lite.

7.  On the Bluetooth Switch press the Pair button.

This shows the location of the pairing button on the BTS.  This shows the pairing button on the BTS.

The green LED next to the I/O icon on the BTS will begin to flash.

8.  On your AAC device press the Pair with Switch keyThis picture shows the pair with switch key in the Access Method menu.

Follow any directions on your AAC screen.

 

When you see the key below on your AAC device, the pairing is successful. The green LED will light steadily on the BTS.

 This shows the Bluetooth paired between the BTS and SBL.

Notice the key also displays the amount of battery power left in the Bluetooth switch. 

9.      Select the OK key twice to exit each menu

10    Select the GO TO HOME key in the Toolbox to go to your overlay.

11    You can now use the BTS to begin scanning your overlay