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Adding a Pause to a Message when using Acapela Voices

To create a pause in a message you can insert the following macro: \Pau=number\This inserts, in the speech, a pause of the specified number...

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Adding a Pause to a Message when using ATT or RealSpeak Voices

You can enter a Pause in a sentence or within a notebook if you enter a macro to do so.The number within the macro represents the number of...

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Copy a Key Assignment with ease, using a USB Mouse

Copy and Paste a Key Assignment:Plug in the USB Mouse into the USB port on the right side of the device.Position the Mouse Cursor over the...

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Easy Programming Using the Set-Up Key in the ECO2

The SET-UP Key - a ShortcutThe key labeled "2" on the top front of your device case has already been programmed for you as the SET...

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Easy to Use Spelling Pages with Capital Letters and Lower Case.

Many people want to choose between spelling keys that are either in all capitals or lower case or to be able to toggle between the two eas...

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Hide and Show Keys in ECO2

Some people who begin with Unity 1-Hit versions need a simpler appearance with fewer choices. By using the hide/show key features, you are a...

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How can I Find the Icon I am Looking for?

There are several different ways to locate a specific icon you are trying to find.When you are on your programming screen you will see the C...

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How do I Change All Occurrences of an Icon in my ECO2?

Perhaps, in the course of assigning keys, you switched icons on a key from the original icon to one whose picture you liked better.  For ex...

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How Do I Correct the Pronunciation of a Word in the ECO2?

How can I Correct the Pronunciation of a Word in my ECO2?You can correct your device's pronunciation of a word by using the Dictionary Menu...

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How do I Erase a Recorded Message in ECO2?

You can erase messages that have been recorded in Activities and Pages and you can erase messages that have been recorded and stored under i...

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How do I Hide/Show Core Vocabulary on my ECO2? (with Video)

NOTE:  These instructions are for software versions 2.0 through 2.05 on an ECO2.  Higher software version menus may vary.Summary:When...

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How do I Program a Link to Go Directly to One of my Programs?

You can store links to your own personal files in ECO by using the Run Program tool.  First we will look at a key that is already programme...

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How do I Program a Recorded Message in ECO2?

Before You Begin to Store, Plan What You Want to Say Helpful Hint! Before you begin to store new messages, look over the Vocabulary Sort on...

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How do I Program the Alarm Tool in ECO2?

USE THIS KEY ONLY WHEN THERE IS A TRUE EMERGENCY!NOTE:  The ALARM tool is only available in Software Version 2.06 or higher.You can progra...

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How do I Reset the ECO2 to the Original Overlays?

If you want to erase all custom vocabulary and return your ECO to its original state, you can do this by selecting Reset to Factory Default...

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How do I Switch User Areas or Load a Different Overlay in my ECO2?

To Switch User Areas: 1. Go to the Toolbox screen by pressing the TOOLS button   on the front of the ECO case.2. When you see the Toolbox...

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Programming a Phone Number to Speak Correctly.

Using the TEXT AND SPEECH MARKER TOOLS: These tools mark text that is to be seen on the display but not spoken or that is to be spoken but...

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Programming an Alternate Pronunciation of a Word

Sometimes a word has two different pronunciations. For instance, the word "record" can be pronounced as it is in this sentence, &q...

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Programming Jokes and Stories into your PRC Device

Where are they? Depending on which language program you have loaded onto your PRC device you may already have some preloaded jokes available...

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Storing/Importing a Sound File in ECO2

Use the USB Flash Drive or Secure Digital card to import sound files. You can import mp3, wav and wma sound files into your device and store...

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Undo Clear Key Contents Function in ECO.

If you find that you have accidentally selected the Clear Key Contents key by mistake and want to retrieve this information again, don't pan...

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Using and Programming Auditory Prompts in ECO2

Auditory Prompts may help you to learn which keys are where on your overlay.When Auditory Prompts are turned ON in the AUDITORY PROMPT MENU,...

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Using the Enhanced Color Options in the ECO2.

In order to provide more options for individuals who want to make use of extended color coding, the ECO has the capability to fine tune colo...

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Using the Reminders Tool in ECO2

You can set the ECO2 to remind you when you have a meeting scheduled, a birthday you want to remember, an appointment, etc.Note:  The ECO2...

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Using the Smart Punctuation Tool in the ECO2.

The SMART PUNCTUATION key appears as an insertable tool after hitting INSERT TOOL. It opens up a page that contains the Smart Punctuation k...

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Using the STORE TEXT AREA Tool in ECO2

ECO has a STORE TEXT AREA tool that allows you to copy any text in the Text Display Area and paste it straight to a page or location so you...

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What is the Difference Between Core, Activity, and Pages in the ECO2?

Core and ActivitiesThe Eco2 has two kinds of vocabulary stored in the main overlay, Core vocabulary and Activity vocabulary. Core vocabular...

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