The Talking LabQuest (TLQ) - Window-Eyes



|The Talking LabQuest (TLQ) |

|Operation Manual |

|Software Version 1.0 |

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. Device Overview Page 3

A. Device Description

B. Start up/ Shut down

C. General Operation

II. Navigation Buttons Page 7

III. Main Page Screens Page 9

A. Sensor Page

B. Graph Page

C. Data Table Page

D. Lab Instructions Page

E. Notes Page

IV. Dialog Screen Navigation and

Home Menu Item Screens Overview Page 14

V. Global Menus Page 22

A. File Menu

B. Home Menu Items

VI. Page Specific Menus Page 30

A. Sensor Page – Sensors

B. Graph Page – Graph, Analyze

C. Data Table Page – Table

D. Lab instructions Page – View

E. Notes - Notes

Appendix A: Additional Notes and

Troubleshooting Page 31

Appendix B: Analyzing Data with the

LoggerPro Interface Page 33

I. Device Overview

• Charge the TLQ device for 8 hours prior to initial power on.

A. Device Description

1. The device is grey with a blue-green rubber trim. The LCD screen (flat recessed area) indicates the front (face) of the device. The LCD screen is centrally located and spans an area close to the top, left and right sides of the device. Above and to the left of the screen, is an oval power button. Below the screen and centrally located, are device navigation keys.

2. With the device sitting on a lab table and the LCD screen facing upwards, the device LCD screen is facing the user with the navigation buttons in an orientation that is closest to the user. This is the base position. The LCD screen (flat recessed area) indicates the front (face) of the device. The LCD screen is also the indicator for the front of the device as well as the indicator for the top. The battery compartment is on the back side of the device, centrally located, and encasing a rechargeable Li Ion battery.

B. Hardware Description

1. On the left-hand side of the device, listed in an orientation from top to bottom, are an audio in port (used with an external microphone), an audio out port (used with headphones or external speakers), and a power adapter port. A Docking Station Charging Port is located on the bottom of the device.

2. From the base position, the four (4) ports on the top side of the device are for analog sensors such as temperature, pH, and conductivity. The ports are visually labeled from right to left, as Channel 1 through Channel 4.

3. From the base position, the two (2) ports on the right-hand side of the device are for digital sensors such as drop counters, motion detectors, and radiation monitors. The ports are visually labeled from top to bottom, as Dig 1 and Dig 2.

4. A single SD media card slot is located directly above the analog ports and is useful for the storage of your collected data. A 1 G SD card is included with your device.

5. From the base position, directly to the left of the analog ports, is a large USB port (input to device) and a small USB port (output to computer). A stylus is included and located in a compartment directly to the right of the small USB port.

C. Software Description

1. This version of the Talking LabQuest (TLQ) is not a final version of the product. The final version of this product will be available for purchase in January of 2014. Free upgrades are offered with the current device. See the Additional Notes section for upgrade information.

2. There are different types of virtual screens that exist within the TLQ interface. These screens consist of five Main Page Screens, numerous Dialog Screens, six HOME BUTTON Menu Items that each display new screens, and nine submenu items within the Control Panel HOME BUTTON Menu Item that also display new screens.

3. The Main Page Screens include: Sensor Page, Graph Page, Data Collection Page, View Lab Instructions Page, and Notes Page. Dialog Screens are found only within Main Pages and are most often accessed through Global and Page Specific Menus that are also found only within the Main Pages.

4. HOME BUTTON Menu Items include: LabQuest App, Power Amplifier, Stopwatch, Audio Function Generator, Periodic Table, Sound Recorder, and Control Panel.

5. The Control Panel HOME BUTTON Menu Item includes nine submenus. These submenu items include: Network, Reboot, Sound, System Information, Time & Date, Preferences, Printers, Calibrate Screen, and Light & Power. More detailed information about the operation of Dialog Screens and HOME BUTTON Menu Screens can be found in Section IV, while Page Specific Menus are described in Section VI.

D. Start up/ Shut down

1. Start up

• When the POWER BUTTON is pressed and released, the device speaks, "WAKING UP," then starts to boot.

• The SENSOR PAGE will be displayed by default and the device speaks, "SENSOR PAGE – DATA COLLECTION.”

Boot Time is approximately 20-30 seconds from hearing “WAKING UP” to hearing “DATA COLLECTION.”

2. Shut down

• When the POWER BUTTON is pressed and held less than 3 seconds, the device speaks, “PRESSED, RELEASED, CANCELLING”

• When pressed and held greater than 3 seconds

device speaks “PRESSED, STARTING SHUT DOWN.”

The device may or may not speak “SUSPENDING.”

Shut down time is approximately 15 seconds from hearing “PRESSED, STARTING SHUT DOWN” to complete power off.

E. General Operation

• At this time, the TLQ device is best utilized for data collection. This device has been designed to function in a “plug and play” fashion with all compatible Vernier probes/ sensors.

• To start collecting data, from the SENSOR PAGE insert a probe into one of the (6) ports, wait for the live data readings to start announcing and then press the COLLECT BUTTON. Read your collected data from the DATA TABLE PAGE. For more detailed Plug and Play operation, please refer to the Quick Start Manual also found on the included SD card.

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II. Navigation Buttons

• Button Overview

Directly below the LCD screen are hardware keys. A crescent shaped button is in the top most position of these keys and can be found approximately one half inch below the bottom of the LCD screen. A one-quarter inch bevel can be felt from the inset of the bottom portion of the screen to the front plate of the device above the crescent shaped button.

• Below the crescent shaped button is a recessed circle with four oval shaped buttons near the outside of the circle. These buttons are approximately in the 11, 2, 5, and 7 o'clock positions of an analog clock face.

• In the center of the circle is a diamond-like configuration that incorporates five navigation buttons. Four of the keys are raised slightly on the outside of the button and indicate the navigation directions of left, up, right, and down. These surround a smaller oval shaped center button.

A. Button Icons and Functions

1. Crescent shaped button = COLLECT BUTTON

▪ Used to start and stop data collection

▪ Start and stop data collection from any of the Main Page Screens

▪ Toggle button

2. 11 o’clock button = BACK BUTTON

▪ Returns to the previous Main Page Screen without saving changes

▪ Works only when in a Dialog Screen

▪ Closes any open Global or Page Specific Menu

▪ Will not close screens opened with the HOME BUTTON Menu Items

3. 2 o’clock button = PAGE BUTTON/ TAB BUTTON

▪ Cycles through Main Page Screens

▪ Cycles counterclockwise through fields in Dialog Screens

▪ Cycles through Object Boxes on Main Page Screens

4. 5 o’clock button = HOME BUTTON

▪ Opens a menu with additional options and features

▪ Accessible PERIODIC TABLE screen is an item in this menu

▪ Not a toggle button; use BACK BUTTON to exit this menu

5. 7 o’clock button = FILE BUTTON

▪ Allows navigation to Page Specific Menus

▪ Global Menu

▪ Toggle button

6. Raised slightly on one side = NAVIGATION ARROW KEYS

UP ARROW

RIGHT ARROW

DOWN ARROW

LEFT ARROW

B. Oval button in center of navigation arrows = OK BUTTON

▪ Confirms the selection of Menu Items, Object Boxes and Dialog Screen fields or buttons

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III. Main Page Screens

• There are five Main Page Screens. The PAGE BUTTON only allows forward navigation through these screens in this sequence: SENSOR PAGE, GRAPH PAGE, DATA TABLE PAGE, VIEW LAB INSTRUCTIONS PAGE, and NOTES PAGE. Below is an overview of each page.

A. SENSOR PAGE

• The SENSOR PAGE is the first page and is loaded by default after booting your device.

• While the SENSOR PAGE is selected, and one or more probes/ sensors are connected to the device, live readings will be announced at a device default interval (interval cannot be changed). To stop the live reading announcement, open the FILE MENU by pressing the FILE BUTTON. Navigating to another page will also stop the live reading announcement.

• Note: Data collection will not be interrupted if you navigate away from the SENSOR PAGE while data collection is in progress. Data collection and storage take priority over other operations. Some features may not be available during data collection.

1. Collect data.

• Insert an analog or digital probe/ sensor into the appropriate port on the device. The connectors on analog and digital sensors are different and they will only plug into the proper connector.

• Press the COLLECT BUTTON to begin data collection; “COLLECTION STARTED” will be spoken.

• Press the COLLECT BUTTON to end data collection; “COLLECTION ENDED” will be spoken.

WARNING: Store your run data before beginning another data collection! Run 1, the device default run number for initial data collection, will be overwritten or appended automatically each time you press the COLLECT BUTTON. This will erase collected data. Store collected data by using the GRAPH MENU. See Section B in this section for details.

2. Changing data collection parameters using Object Boxes

Object Boxes appear on some of the Main Page Screens and are used to allow a quick entry into associated Dialog Screens.

• The device announces, "LOADING, DATA COLLECTION MODE, DIALOG READY, and CANCEL" before the Data Collection Mode Dialog Screen is fully loaded.

• Data Collection Mode Overview – This is a Dialog Screen (see SENSOR PAGE, SENSOR MENU in Section IV for screen navigation details)

1. Timing

• Changes the data collection sampling rate, sampling interval, and sampling length.

2. Triggering

• Allows data collection to begin when certain condition are true.

3. Advanced

• Enables or disables advanced data collection options.

4. Photogate Mode

• Allows altering of collection options while using a photogate.

Change Units – This is an on screen navigation menu

• This can be a faster way to change units for each sensor/ probe.

• On screen menu navigation

Use the ARROW BUTTON to select the SENSOR OBJECT BOX (this object box selection will not be announced), press the OK BUTTON, “CHANGE UNITS” will be announced, use the RIGHT, DOWN, and UP ARROW BUTTONS to navigate to another unit designation, press the OK BUTTON to confirm unit selection.

B. GRAPH PAGE Not Yet Fully Available

• To store any run, do the follow: Navigate to the GRAPH PAGE, press the FILE BUTTON, ARROW RIGHT to the GRAPH MENU, ARROW DOWN to the STORE RUN menu item, press the OK BUTTON to confirm desired selection

• Note: Although the Graph and Analyze Menus are accessible and can be read, many of the graphing features are not yet able to be navigated.

C. DATA TABLE PAGE

1. No Object Boxes exist on this Page

2. To navigate to the data table, press the DOWN ARROW. “RUN 1” will be announced, press the DOWN ARROW again to hear “COLUMN HEADER,” press the DOWN ARROW until the first row of collected data is announced.

3. Navigate with the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to hear units of measurement

WARNING: Unless you store your run data, Run 1 will be overwritten or appended automatically each time you press the COLLECT BUTTON!

D. LAB INSTRUCTIONS PAGE Not Yet Available

• The 102 labs included with the purchase of the TLQ device can be found on the included SD card and can be accessed by opening each file with a web browser.

E. NOTES PAGE Not Yet Fully Available

1. No Object Boxes exist on this Page.

2. Notes describing collected data can be typed in the NOTES BOX by using the included USB keyboard.

3. Cut, copy, paste, and clear options exist in the NOTES MENU.

• When the screen dims, you can no longer type in any field. You can press any of the navigation keys to reactivate the screen. The dimming action of the LCD screen will not be announced.

• To hear what has been typed in the NOTES BOX, press the FILE BUTTON to open the FILE MENU and then press the FILE BUTTON to close the FILE MENU. The complete text that has been typed will be read; individual characters cannot be read or heard as they are typed at this time.

• A selected row of data can be copied from the data table using the TABLE MENU. Access the TABLE MENU by pressing the FILE BUTTON, ARROW RIGHT to the TABLE MENU, and ARROW DOWN to EDIT. Using the RIGHT ARROW to open the EDIT submenu and select COPY. Confirm the selection by pressing the OK BUTTON. Press the PAGE BUTTON to select the NOTES PAGE. Press the FILE BUTTON, ARROW RIGHT to the NOTES MENU, and select PASTE. Confirm selection by pressing the OK BUTTON.

• You can save a note, export it to a text document or send your notes directly to a compatible printer. Instructions for Saving, Exporting, and Printing can be found in Section IV.

• Notes saved as text files, cannot be read on the TLQ. Be sure to save notes to the SD card, in order to access them at a later time!

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IV. Dialog Screens and Home Button Menu Item Screens

Overview

The use of Dialog Screens is necessary when changing data collection parameters and completing some other operations. HOME MENU Item Screens are similar in navigation to dialog screens and open when items are accessed through the HOME MENU.

Dialog Screens are screens that usually ask for input from the user in order to change default settings of the TLQ. For example, the user can change parameters of data collection such as the sampling rate, interval, and length by changing the default settings within the Data Collection Dialog Screen.

HOME MENU Item Screens are those screens that open after the HOME MENU Items are accessed and then selected. Again, navigation within these screens is very similar to that of Dialog Screens. The most important point to remember is that these screens close differently than regular Dialog Screens. In order to exit a HOME MENU Item Screen, press the HOME BUTTON, navigate to the LABQUEST APP, and press the OK BUTTON to confirm the selection.

Because of the navigation similarities, familiarity of one Dialog Screen will allow navigation of other Dialog Screens. Comfort should be established with the TIME BASED Data Collection Dialog Screen. A detailed description of navigation and parameter changing for the default TIME BASED Data Collection Mode is provided below the list of Dialog Screen Basics that are important to understand before navigating within Dialog Screens. A loose framework for each of the other Data Collection Mode Dialog Screens is provided as a Navigation Sequence. These Navigation Sequences will list object fields in the order in which they will be encountered only after listing the selection method for changing parameters in those fields (i.e. mode field, drop down box; rate field, keyboard entry; timing field, check box).

Dialog Screen Basics

• Navigation within a Dialog Screen while using a USB keyboard differs only slightly from the navigation with the TLQ navigation keys. The keys on the USB keyboard operate in the same manner as their respective navigation keys. Although navigation is described below with the use of the navigation keys, the USB keyboard is recommended for Dialog Screen navigation. The necessary keyboard keys for navigation are: the BACKSPACE KEY, the TAB KEY (functions like the TAB BUTTON), the ENTER KEY (functions like the OK BUTTON), and the ARROW KEYS (they function like the NAVIGATION ARROW KEYS).

• Not all USB keyboards operate the screens in same manner. The included USB keyboard is recommended for the easiest and most consistent navigation.

• Dialog Screen parameters such as dropdown menus, radio buttons, and check boxes can be changed using NAVIGATION ARROW KEYS or through USB keyboard entry.

• Dialog Screen parameters requiring alphanumeric entry into fields can only be changed through USB keyboard entry.

• The device will usually announce four words before any Dialog Screen is completely loaded. These words are: "LOADING”, the NAME of the DIALOG SCREEN, “DIALOG READY”, and the NAME of the BUTTON on WHICH YOU ENTER the Dialog Screen. In the TIME BASED Data Collection Mode example below, “DATA COLLECTION MODE” is announced as the NAME of the DIALOG SCREEN and “CANCEL” is announced as the NAME of the BUTTON on WHICH YOU ENTER the Data Collection Mode Dialog Screen. Short intervals may exist between each announcement and words may not be announced in the order listed above. Roughly 15 seconds will elapse before any Dialog Screen is completely loaded and ready for use.

• All Dialog Screen navigation begins at the bottom of the screen with the CANCEL BUTTON and continues counterclockwise around the screen. A full circle will result in the TLQ announcing “CANCEL.”

• Menu settings in a Dialog Screen will not be saved until the on-screen OK button is selected. The TLQ announces this button as “OK.” Use the OK BUTTON NAVIGATION KEY to confirm the selection.

• When you re-enter a Dialog Screen or Home Menu Screen after closing it, you re-enter on the last item selected.

Note: This is not true after a reboot occurs.

A. Navigation within Dialog Screens

• The ‘mode field’ is a dropdown menu and is used for changing modes. A list of different Data Collection Modes can be viewed by pressing the OK BUTTON after hearing the selected mode. “TIME BASED” is the default Mode and this field can be accessed by pressing the TAB BUTTON until “TIME BASED” is announced. Pressing the OK BUTTON after selecting the mode field will allow viewing of other modes when using the UP and DOWN ARROWS. The Data Collection Modes can be changed in two ways: 1) when “TIME BASED” is spoken, direct UP or DOWN ARROW navigation will switch the Data Collection Mode 2) pressing the OK BUTTON while viewing another Data Collection Mode. There are seven additional modes that can be selected.

• To return to the TIME BASED Mode, TAB to the name of the selected mode (i.e. Events with Entry, Selected Events, Photogate Timing, etc.), press the OK BUTTON, navigate with the UP or DOWN ARROWS until “TIME BASED” is spoken and press the OK BUTTON. Wait 2-3 seconds for the Mode to change and then TAB to another parameter.

• The ‘field title’ for any Data Collection Mode is not spoken by the device when navigating within any Dialog Screen (i.e. “TIME BASED” will be spoken, but “MODE: TIME BASED” will not be spoken).

1. DATA COLLECTION MODE Dialog Screens – This Dialog Screen is found on the SENSOR PAGE, under SENSOR MENU

a. Access this Dialog Screen by pressing the FILE BUTTON, and then ARROW RIGHT to open the SENSORS MENU. Use the DOWN ARROW to select DATA COLLECTION. Press the OK BUTTON to confirm the selection.

i. TIME BASED MODE Dialog Screen Navigation

• Parameter one: Timing. Change the sampling rate, sampling interval, and sampling length.

Full Listing of TIME BASED MODE Navigation Sequence:

1.) Entry into this Dialog Screen is on the Cancel Button. Press the TAB BUTTON to advance to the Ok Button, Press the TAB BUTTON to advance to the mode field. Press the TAB BUTTON to advance to the Timing Parameters. The TLQ will announce, “TIMING.” Note that the default initial entry is with the expanded view of this field. Press the TAB BUTTON to advance into the rate field (rate field, keyboard entry). This is the first timing parameter field that can be changed. The default sampling rate is set for 2 samples/second. “RATE, 2” will be announced when the rate object field is entered. To change the sampling rate, press the BACKSPACE KEY and then enter the desired number.

Note: To hear the number you entered, you must exit the object field and then re-enter the field in order to have the device announce what was entered in the field. Unless otherwise stated, exiting and re-entering object fields is the protocol that is to be used in order to hear any object field changes.

Note: The Timing Parameter Menu is expanded as a default setting, but can be either expanded or collapsed by pressing the OK BUTTON.

2.) After adjusting the rate, press the TAB BUTTON to advance into the interval field (interval field, keyboard entry). This is the second timing parameter field that can be changed. The default sampling interval is set for 0.5 seconds/sample. “INTERVAL, .5” will be announced when the interval object field is entered. The parameters in this object field are changed by keyboard entry. To change the sampling interval, press the BACKSPACE KEY and then enter the desired number.

3.) After adjusting the interval, press the TAB BUTTON to advance into the length field (length field, keyboard entry; units of time, drop down box). This is the third timing parameter field that can be changed. The first object field, the default sampling length, is set for 10 samples/s. “LENGTH, 10” will be announced when the length object field is entered. The parameters in this object box are changed by keyboard entry. To change the sampling length, press the BACKSPACE KEY and then enter the desired number. The second object field for the sampling length is a dropdown menu for changing the units of time. Press the TAB BUTTON to advance to the object field for changing units. This field can be changed by hitting the OK BUTTON and then using the UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS through the units until the desired unit is spoken. Confirm a new unit selection pressing the OK BUTTON. Press TAB BUTTON to exit the Timing Parameter. The device will announce the number of samples to be collected upon exiting this field.

• Parameters two, three, and four: Triggering, Advanced, and Photogate Mode.

Once you have adjusted the timing parameters, press the TAB BUTTON to advance through the headers for three collapsed menus. These features are for advanced users and should be discussed with a teacher before attempting to use them. Pressing the TAB BUTTON after these menus will allow advancement to the on-screen Cancel Button.

ii. Navigation Sequence for the EVENTS WITH ENTRY MODE

1) Enter on Cancel Button; 2) Ok Button; 3) mode field, drop down box, “EVENTS WITH ENTRY” is spoken; 4) number of columns field, drop down box; 5) name for event field, keyboard entry, “EVENT” spoken; 6) units for event, keyboard entry; 7) average over 10 seconds field, checkbox.

Note: Numbers five and six above may be repeated depending on the number of columns selected.

iii. Navigation Sequence for SELECTED EVENTS

1) Enter on Cancel Button; 2) Ok Button; 3) mode field, drop down box, “SELECTED EVENTS” is spoken; 4) name for event field, keyboard entry, “EVENT” spoken; 5) units field for event, keyboard entry; 6) Average over 10 seconds field, checkbox.

iv. Navigation Sequence for the PHOTOGATE TIMING MODE

1) Enter on Cancel Button; 2) Ok Button; 3) mode field, drop down box, “PHOTOGATE TIMING” is spoken; 4) photogate mode field, drop down box; 5) end data collection field, two radio buttons; press the TAB BUTTON once to advance to the selected radio button field “with the stop button” the other radio button, “after events” can be selected by hitting ARROW UP, then OK BUTTON to confirm selection; press the RIGHT ARROW, then type the desired number with the keyboard.

v. Navigation Sequence for FULL SPECTRUM MODE

1) Enter on Cancel Button; 2) Ok Button; 3) mode field, drop down box, “FULL SPECTRUM” spoken; 4) sample time field in ms, keyboard entry; 5) wavelength smoothing field, keyboard entry; 6) samples to average field, keyboard entry; 7) wavelength range field, two keyboard entry object fields, advance to second field by using the RIGHT ARROW BUTTON

vi. Navigation Sequence for GAS CHROMATOGRAPH MODE

1) Enter on Cancel Button; 2) Ok Button; 3) mode field, drop down box, “GAS CHROMATOGRAPH” spoken; 4) start temp field in degrees C, drop down box; 5) hold time field in minutes, drop down box; 6) ramp rate field in degrees C/minute, keyboard entry; 7) final temp field in degrees C, drop down box; 8) hold time field in minutes, drop down box; 9) total length field in minutes, drop down box; 10) pressure field in kPA, drop down box

vii. Navigation Sequence for DROP COUNTING MODE

1) Enter on Cancel Button; 2) Ok Button; 3) mode field, drop down box, “DROP COUNTING” is spoken 4) “Take reading on every drop.” This is the only option available for this Data Collection Mode

viii. Navigation Sequence for DATA MATRIX MODE

1) Enter on Cancel Button; 2) Ok Button; 3) mode field, drop down box, “DATA MATRIX” spoken; 4) name field for rows, keyboard entry, “SITE” spoken; 5) name field for runs, keyboard entry, “DAY” spoken; 6) automatically increment numbers field, checkbox that is set by default; uncheck and check with OK BUTTON

2. SENSOR SETUP Dialog Screen- This Dialog Screen is found on the SENSOR PAGE, under the SENSOR MENU

• The user should not have to set up any sensors while using the TLQ. All sensors/ probes will all be automatically detected when they are plugged into the appropriate ports.

• Note: The Ohaus Balance is not recognized by the TLQ. You will need to connect this sensor via USB cable to a PC and use ISci's Voice Access Software Interface. Instructions for using this interface can be found in Appendix B.

B. Navigation within HOME BUTTON Menu Items and Dialog Screens

This is an overview of the HOME BUTTON Menu Items. Navigation information and greater details about these Menus can be found in Section V.

1. HOME BUTTON Menu Items include: LabQuest App, Power Amplifier, Stopwatch, Audio Function Generator, Periodic Table, Sound Recorder, and Control Panel.

2. The Control Panel HOME BUTTON Menu Item includes nine submenus. These submenu items include: Network, Reboot, Sound, System Information, Time & Date, Preferences, Printers, Calibrate Screen, and Light & Power.

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V. Global Menus

These menus can be accessed from any Main Page Screen and allow navigation to Page Specific Menus. The menus items are listed by the method of accessing them.

A. FILE MENU Navigation

1. FILE MENU>NEW

• Opens a new LabQuest Application

• If no data was collected, the SENSOR PAGE is reloaded

• If data was collected and saved, data is cleared and the SENSOR PAGE is reloaded

• If data was collected and not saved, a Dialog Screen is opened to ask if you wish to save your unsaved data. After saving or discarding data, the SENSOR PAGE is reloaded.

2. FILE MENU>OPEN

• Can only open a saved .qmbl file

• Opens a new Dialog Screen

• Navigation Sequence:

1) Enter on Cancel Button, 2) Open Button, “OPEN” spoken, 3) “FILE HEADER” will be spoken; no file name will be able to be read, time stamp is read (time stamp varies from date, to time only, to days of the week) 4) Select desired file 5) TAB to OPEN 6) Press OK BUTTON to confirm selection

• Note: Pressing the FILE BUTTON while in this Dialog Screen may open a different menu. Press the BACK BUTTON to exit the Menu.

• Note: If you open a saved file, you cannot collect data until you exit the file by accessing FILE MENU>NEW.

• WARNING: When saving or exporting files, be sure to only save to the external SD card in order to more easily retrieve your data!

3. FILE MENU>SAVE

• Can save collected data in the .qmbl file format

• Saved files can be opened in LoggerPro

• Opens a new Dialog Screen

• Navigation Sequence:

1) Enter on Cancel Button, 2) Save Button, “SAVE” spoken, 3) “UNTITLED” is spoken 4) enter a new name by using the BACKSPACE KEY, then typing a new name, 5) DOWN ARROW out of the ‘file name’ field, 4) “FILE SYSYTEM ROOT” is spoken RIGHT ARROW to select SD card, 6) TAB to SAVE 7) Press the OK BUTTON to confirm selection.

• Note: Pressing the FILE BUTTON while in this Dialog Screen may open a different menu. Press the BACK BUTTON to exit the Menu.

• WARNING: When saving or exporting files, be sure to only save to the external SD card in order to more easily retrieve your data!

4. FILE MENU>DELETE

• Can delete saved files

• Opens a new Dialog Screen

• Navigation Sequence

1) Enter on Delete Button, “DELETE” spoken during loading; 2) Done Button, “DONE” spoken 3) TAB BUTTON, “FILE SYSTEM ROOT” is spoken, 4) select FILE SYSTEM ROOT or RIGHT ARROW for SD Card, 5) DOWN ARROW to select FILE, 6) TAB to and select DELETE,7) TAB and select DONE, 8) Press the OK BUTTON to confirm selection

• A new Dialog Screen appears asking to confirm the deletion of the selected files 1) Cancel to keep the file, 2) Ok Button to delete the file, 3) press the OK BUTTON to confirm selection

• Note: Pressing the FILE BUTTON while in this Dialog Screen may open a different menu. Press the BACK BUTTON to exit the Menu.

5. FILE MENU>EXPORT

• Can export files as text documents

• Opens a new Dialog Screen

• Navigation Sequence

1) Enter on Cancel Button, 2) Export Button, “EXPORT” spoken 3) “UNTITLED” is spoken, 4) enter new name by using the BACKSPACE KEY, then typing a new name, 5) DOWN ARROW out of the ‘file name’ field, 4) TAB BUTTON “FILE SYSYTEM ROOT” is spoken, RIGHT ARROW to select SD card, 6) TAB to Export Button 7) Press OK BUTTON to confirm selection

• Note: Pressing the FILE BUTTON may open a menu in this Dialog Screen. Press the BACK BUTTON to exit the Menu.

• WARNING: When saving or exporting files, be sure to only save to the external SD card in order to more easily retrieve your data!

6. FILE MENU>VIEW LAB INSTRUCTIONS

• Can view the lab instructions included on the device

• Not Yet Available

• Some of the Vernier labs can be found on the included SD card and can be viewed using a computer and a web browser

7. FILE MENU>PLOT PERIODIC TABLE GRAPH

• Plots all of the elements from the Periodic Table

• Loads the element data and opens to the GRAPH PAGE

• The data in the Data Table is accessible through the same means as other collected data is accessed

8. FILE MENU>PRINT

• Will allow direct printing to compatible printers

• Not Yet Available

• Opens a new Dialog Screen

• Submenus include: Graph, Table, Lab Instructions, My Notes, and Screen

9. FILE MENU>SETTINGS

• Can change settings for trigonometric calculations and the number of points for derivative calculations

• Opens a new Dialog Screen

• Navigation Sequence:

1) Enter on Cancel, 2) Ok Button, 3) “RADIANS” is spoken as the default condition, degrees and radians fields are left and right radio buttons 4) LEFT ARROW to Degrees field 4) TAB BUTTON to Timing field, drop down box, 5) TAB to OK, 6) Press OK BUTTON to confirm selection

10. FILE MENU>QUIT

• Will end the LabQuest Application and will bring you to the TLQ Desktop (Blue Screen)

• To open the LabQuest App, press the HOME BUTTON, navigate with the UP or DOWN ARROW BUTON to LABQUEST APP, and press the OK BUTTON to confirm selection. The SENSOR PAGE will load.

B. HOME BUTTON Menu Item Navigation

These items are listed in the manner in which you access them.

Note: When you re-enter a Dialog Screen or Home Menu Screen after closing it, you re-enter on the last selected item. Default settings are reapplied after a reboot.

1. HOME BUTTON>LABQUEST APP

• Brings you to the current state of the SENSOR PAGE

• This is the only way to exit HOME BUTTON Menu Screens

• If you have a Main Page Screen Selected, the screen will refresh, and you will remain on the currently selected screen.

Note: This is not the same as selecting FILE>NEW.

2. HOME BUTTON>POWER AMPLIFIER

• Not Yet Available

WARNING: Accessing this may cause the device to stop speaking and require a reboot using the Reset Button!

3. HOME BUTTON>STOPWATCH

• Not Yet Available

WARNING: Accessing this may cause the device to require a reboot using the Reset Button!

4. HOME BUTTON>AUDIO FUNCTION GENERATOR

• Not Yet Available

WARNING: Accessing this may cause the device to require a reboot using the Reset Button!

5. HOME BUTTON>PERIODIC TABLE

1. To access this feature: press HOME BUTTON, down arrow to PERIODIC TABLE, press the OK BUTTON

2. Information about the elements will be read.

3. Navigation Sequence:

Enter on Hydrogen. Navigate the table with the NAVIGATION ARROW KEYS. Press OK BUTTON on any element to read data for: 1) Name, 2) Symbol, 3) Atomic Number, 4) Atomic Weight, 5) Density, 6) Melting Point, 7) Boiling Point, 8) Atomic Radius, 9) Covalent Radius, 10) Atomic Volume, 11) Specific Heat, 12) Heat of Fusion, 13) Heat of Vaporization, 14) Electron Activity, 15) First Ionization Energy, 16) Oxidation States, 17) Electron Configuration, 18) Appearance, 19) Discovery Date, 20) Discovered By

• Note: This menu does not wrap around.

• Note: The BACK BUTTON will close the screen containing element information and will return to the previously selected element within the Periodic Table Screen.

• Note: To exit the Periodic Table Screen: Press HOME BUTTON, then navigate with the UP or DOWN ARROW BUTON to LABQUEST APP, and then press the OK BUTTON.

6. HOME BUTTON>SOUND RECORDER

• Not Yet Available

WARNING: Accessing this may cause the device to require a reboot using the Reset Button!

7. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL

• Automatically opens to reveal nine submenu items

Press the RIGHT ARROW key once to take you to the top of the nine item submenu

1. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL>NETWORK

• Opens a Dialog Screen

• Not Yet Available

2. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL>REBOOT

• Opens a Dialog Screen

• Can select Cancel to exit the screen; Ok to reboot

• Navigation Sequence:

1) Enter on Cancel Button; 2) Ok button

WARNING: choosing Ok ends your session, reboots the system, and restarts your LabQuest. Your data will not be saved! This feature acts like the Reset Button.

3. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL>SOUND

• Opens a Dialog Screen

• Not Yet Available

4. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL>SYSTEM INFORMATION

• Opens a Dialog Screen

• Not Yet Available

5. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL>TIME & DATE

• Opens a Dialog Screen

• Not Yet Available

Note: Device will start announcing and will not stop unless you tap the X in the top, right hand corner of the LCD screen or reboot the device using the Reset Button.

6. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL>PREFERENCES

• Opens a Dialog Screen

• Not Yet Fully Available

• Navigation Sequence:

1) Enter on LabQuest App Tab Menu; 2) RIGHT ARROW to System Tab Menu; 3) RIGHT ARROW to Accessibility Tab Menu; 4) UP and DOWN ARROW to navigate items; 5) UP and DOWN ARROW and OK BUTTON tomake changes to make changes to volume, rate, pitch, and other options

7. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL>PRINTERS

• Opens a Dialog Screen

• Not Yet Available

8. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL>CAIBRATE SCREEN

• Opens a Dialog Screen

• Not Yet Available

9. HOME BUTTON>CONTROL PANEL>LIGHT & POWER

• Opens a Dialog Screen

• Not Yet Available

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VI. Page Specific Menus

Most of these Menus contain advanced features and should be used only after discussion with one’s instructor. Those menus that are most accessible are listed below.

A. SENSOR PAGE, SENSORS MENU

1. Data Collection – See Section IV for navigation instructions

2. Press FILE, RIGHT ARROW to SENSOR MENU, DOWN ARROW to Change Units, RIGHT ARROW to Choose Sensor. RIGHT ARROW to Choose Unit. Confirm selection by pressing the OK BUTTON.

B. GRAPH PAGE , GRAPH MENU, ANALYZE MENU

1. Store Run – allows for first run to be stored and another run to be completed in order to compare data

2. Press FILE, RIGHT ARROW to GRAPH MENU, DOWN ARROW to

Store Run. Confirm selection by pressing the OK BUTTON.

Note: Although the Graph and Analyze Menus are accessible and can be read, many of the graphing features are not yet able to be navigated.

C. DATA TABLE PAGE – TABLE MENU

1. A selected row of data can be copied from the data table

2. Press FILE, RIGHT ARROW to TABLE MENU, UP ARROW to EDIT, RIGHT ARROW to open the EDIT submenu and select COPY. Confirm selection by pressing the OK BUTTON.

D. LAB INSTRUCTIONS PAGE – VIEW MENU

Not Yet Available

• Some of the Vernier labs can be found on the included SD card. They are available in html formal and can be accessed with a web browser on a computer.

E. NOTES PAGE – NOTES MENU

1. Notes can be typed in the NOTES BOX describing collected data by using the USB keyboard

2. Cut, copy, paste, and clear options exist under the NOTES MENU

3. To Paste copied data from the data table: Press the PAGE BUTTON to select the NOTES PAGE. Press the FILE BUTTON, RIGHT ARROW to the NOTES MENU, and select PASTE. Confirm selection by pressing the OK BUTTON.

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Appendix A: Additional Notes and Troubleshooting

Additional Notes

1.) This version of the TLQ is not a final version of the product. Upgrades to the software will be available to you, at no additional cost, as they become available, until December 31 of 2013. Be sure to keep a current e-mail address on file with us! We will e-mail you when updates are available. In order to receive the upgrade to your device, you will need to follow the instructions in the e-mail. If you have a preferred contact method that is not via e-mail or if you wish to change or update your e-mail address, please contact our technical support department at: 1-866-862-9665. If you experience any technical difficulties, you may also contact our technical support staff to troubleshoot your device.

2.) When placed on a sound reflective surface (i.e. lab bench, desk or other solid, non-porous surface), the speech output gives the impression of being increased.

4.) The included USB keyboard can aid in screen navigation and is the only method available at this time for non-visual field parameter entry. Connect the keyboard to the TLQ by inserting the USB cable from the keyboard into the large USB port. A note about navigation: The OK BUTTON and the ENTER key on the USB keyboard both operate in the same manner. The NAVIGATION BUTTON ARROW KEYS and the ARROW KEYS on the USB keyboard also operate similarly. The BACKSPACE KEY is essential for deleting default field text or parameters.

3.) The LCD Screen is a fully functioning touch screen. If necessary, a sighted, friend, lab partner, or instructor can help with on-screen menu and dialog screen navigation.

5.) When the LCD screen dims, you can no longer type in any field. When this happens, the action will not be announced. You can press any of the navigation keys to reactivate the screen.

6.) A Cartesian Graph can be produced by the teacher for the student to analyze the data presented on the TLQ Graph Page.

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Troubleshooting Your Device

1.) One of the easiest ways to fix problems that you may experience with your TLQ device is to press the Reset Button on the back of your device. If your device stops speaking, will not stop announcing, or is non-responsive please use this method before you decide to contact technical support. This button is located on the back of the device, in the top, right hand corner inset between where the stylus would be housed and the little foot of the device. The button should be depressed by inserting the tip of the stylus into the hole that surrounds the button. Press gently, one time. Wait until it your device resets completely ("SENSOR PAGE, DATA COLLECTION" should be announced after about 60 seconds), and resume normal operation as instructed in this manual.

WARNING: Unsaved data will be lost when using this method!

2.) ALL navigation is interrupted if a Global or Page Specific File Menu is open. Please refer to Sections IV, V, and VI to understand how Menus function.

3.) If the LCD screen dims, you can no longer type in any field. When this happens, the action will not be announced. You can press any of the navigation keys to reactivate the screen.

4.) If your TLQ shows a blue screen with no file menus or if you are unable to access the FILE MENU by pressing the FILE BUTTON, do the following: press the HOME BUTTON, navigate with the UP or DOWN ARROW BUTON to LABQUEST APP, and press the OK BUTTON. The SENSOR PAGE will load.

Note: This navigation method is not true when you are navigating within a Dialog Screen. Use the BACK BUTTON or TAB to and select either the CANCEL or the OK on-screen buttons to close the dialog screen.

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Appendix B: Analyzing your Data with the LoggerPro Software

Interface

1.) To import data to LoggerPro 3.8 or later, complete data collection with the TLQ device.

2.) Open the LoggerPro program on your PC.

3.) Connect the TLQ using the provided USB cable. Plug the “small” end of the USB cable into the device and the “big” end of the USB cable into the computer USB port.

4.) If data has been collected, LoggerPro will ask the user if they wish to import the collected data. Select yes, and the data collected with the TLQ will be transferred to the LoggerPro Software. You may also transfer data from the TLQ that has been saved on the SD card included with the TLQ device.

5.) ISci's Voice Access LoggerPro/PC Software Interface is utilized by initiating keystrokes. The keystrokes for non-visual operation of LoggerPro are listed below.

Window-Eyes Voice Access App

Be sure to have the latest version of your screen reading software installed and working on your system. Install the LoggerPro or Logger Lite Software as directed on the Installation Disk*. Download and install the script or app package as directed on our website: . Be sure the screen reading software is running when you run the app installer. If you experience installation problems, please contact us at: Support@.

*Your school’s IT personnel may be required to perform all installations.

The LabPro, LabQuest, and TLQ are able to be fully integrated with the Logger Pro Software and the Voice Access PC Software Interface. The Logger Lite Software is designed to only fully support Go! Products, but can be used with the Voice Access PC Software Interface.

To learn about the advanced features and functions of the LoggerPro Software, visit

In addition to a PC running Windows® XP or later, there are 3 other components necessary in order to use ISci's Voice Access PC Software Interface: The LoggerPro Software, the Window-Eyes 7.5 screen reading software, and the Window-Eyes Voice Access App (included as ISci's Voice Access Software)

Window-Eyes Voice Access App

List of all devices, ports, and sensors/ probes - Ctrl + Shift + A

Window-Eyes announces the connected device, corresponding port(s), and all recognized sensors/ probes, in order, from Analog Channel 1 to Analog Channel 4, then Digital Channel 1 to Digital Channel 2.

e.g. user inputs Ctrl + Shift + A and then Window-Eyes speaks, “LabQuest 1, Ch1,Stainless Steel Temperature; LabQuest 1, Ch 2, pH.”

Live reading and list of recognized sensors/ probes - Ctrl + Shift + S

Window-Eyes announces the number of recognized sensors in order from Analog Channel 1 to Analog Channel 4, then Digital Channel 1 to Digital Channel 2, as well as the captured real time data value.

i.e. Analog Channel 1 = Sensor 1 = Temperature Probe; Analog Channel 2 = Sensor 2 = pH Sensor

e.g. Window-Eyes announces, "Two sensors connected. Temperature 28. 6 degrees C, pH 4.3”

Live reading of selected sensor/ probe - Ctrl + Shift + # (number)

Window-Eyes announces the captured real time data value.

e.g. user inputs Ctrl + Shift + #1 and “Temperature 28.6 degrees C” is announced; user inputs Ctrl + Shift + #2 and “pH 4.3”is announced

Repeat announcement of the captured live reading of one selected sensor/ probe - Ctrl + Shift + #(number) twice quickly

Window-Eyes announces the captured real time data value at a user defined interval.

i.e. User initiates the key sequence and then inputs the desired pause interval (in seconds) between each announcement into the dialog box and presses Enter. Window-Eyes then announces the captured real time data value at the interval selected.

e.g. User inputs Ctrl + Shift + #2 twice quickly for pH readings then enters 5 in the dialog box and presses Enter. Window-Eyes announces, “4.3...(5 second pause)...4.3... (5 second pause)...4.1...(5 second pause)...4.0... (5 second pause)...4.0... (5 second pause)...3.9...” and continues announcing or until deactivated.

To deactivate the repeat announcement function:

User inputs Ctrl + Shift + #2 twice quickly for pH, enters 0, and then presses Enter.

Start/ Stop data collection - press Spacebar

LoggerPro will begin or end data collection. Using the default settings, data values will appear in a table on the left of the screen and in a simple Cartesian line graph to the right of the table.

AudioTrace Graphing Feature - After collecting data, press Alt then arrow down to File, then arrow to Accessibility, then arrow over to view the sub menu options

Statistical Data Feature - View statistical data related to the plotted graph of collected data. To make a statistics box appear on the Cartesian graph, complete data collection, press Alt then arrow down to Analyze, then arrow to Statistics. Ctrl + Tab to select the statistics box. Window-Eyes will announce, "Help for data statistics. Statistics for ." Pressing [ will cause a Windows Dialog Box to appear. Navigate the box containing the statistical data for the run selected using the up and down arrows. Tab and select close to close the box when finished. Be sure the Statistics Box is selected before trying to analyze the data!

Ctrl + Tab - cycle clockwise through the objects on the LoggerPro screen

Shift + Tab - cycle counterclockwise through the objects on the LoggerPro screen

Ctrl + L - store- stores latest run

Ctrl + Z - undo - in case of accidental loss of data by starting a new run; undo, then store

Ctrl + J - autoscale - zooms the Cartesian graph so that the data points are easily viewable

Ctrl + Alt + K -clears all data (both stored and unstored runs); can’t undo after the clear

* When Logger Pro is running, you can access a new Logger Pro menu underneath the Window-Eyes Apps menu. This menu contains a sub menu called options where you can control how the headers of the data set table are announced (both row and column, only row, only column, or none at all).

*Refreshable braille displays are supported.

LabQuest product photos and some product descriptions are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vernier Software & Technology, LLC and are used with permission. The Window-Eyes screen reading software and software name are registered trademarks of GW Micro.

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