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MiniMercUser’s GuideAssistive Technology, Inc.

8Where do I go to learn more?Choose Help and Support from the Start menu. The Help and Support Center window appears, with a varietyof tools to help y

9How do I find something on the MiniMerc hard drive?1Select My Computer on the Start menu.2Double-click on a folder to view its contents.Alternatively

10How do I switch between programs that are open?Speaking Dynamically Pro and Windows Media Player are the open programs in this example.To switch to

11Click the Setup button toadjust settings for thetouchscreen, SpeedButtons, switches, remotecontrol, and power (seefollowing pages).What is the Mercu

12Turn headphone previewon or off (see page 37).Click to calibrate thetouchscreen (see page 30).Use this check boxto restrict access toSetup options b

13This Setup screen allows you to add or remove Speed Buttons to customize your MiniMerc. You can haveup to 6 Speed Buttons in a group, and any of the

14Click the Add button to create a newgroup. In this example, the group isnamed Games.Add a Speed Button to the Home groupthat will link to Games. To

15Click the new Games group, then add buttons foryour Games using the same method described inthe Wordpad example on page 13.Click OK and save the cha

16n Use the Shut Down button on the Mercury Control Panel toturn off your MiniMerc. Use the Stand By button to put itinto Stand By mode.n Use Stand By

17MiniMerc comes with an external USB CD-R/RWdrive and AC adapter. You can use it to run orinstall software, make backup copies of yourimportant files

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18To make backup copies of your files and folders to a CD:You will find it easy and convenient to make backup copies of your data files to aCD using t

19What software is included with MiniMerc?MiniMerc comes with a variety of software installed. Some functions of these programs may require mouseand k

20How do I set up MiniMerc’s remote controls?Click the Setup button in the Mercury ControlPanel (see page 11), then click on the RemoteControl tab.Cli

21How do I use MiniMerc’s remote control features?X-10 allows you to control lights andappliances using MiniMercs infraredemitting capabilities with

22How do I program other applications to use MiniMerc’sremote control?All the actions for MiniMerc’s remote control buttons, as well as the actions fo

23Entering a two- or three-digit channel number (any channel number above 9) typically requires carefultiming in order to be successful. For example,

24Remember, you need to be physically connected to the Internet in one of the following ways: CardBusmodem connected by wire to a telephone jack, Card

25How do I find something on the Internet?1Click on the Start menu, then click on the Internet Explorer shortcut.2Click the Search button, andtype wha

26Handy Tools for Speaking Dynamically Pro® and BoardmakerMiniMerc comes with two features that are specially designed for use with Speaking Dynamical

27What type of input device should I use?Who uses a touchscreen? A person who can targetobjects by direct selection, who cannot attend toboth the com

1How do I get started with MiniMerc?Use the information in this book to set up your MiniMerc and use it most effectively.Getting Started:2 Features an

28How do I use the Windows On-Screen Keyboard?1Click on the Keyboard button on the Mercury Control Panel (see page 11).2At the Settings menu on the On

293To use the On-Screen Keyboard in hovering (dwell) mode with a mouse or joystick, selectHover to select. Adjust the minimum hover time by choosing a

30How do I calibrate the touchscreen?12The touchscreen interprets your touch and moves the cursor where you move your finger. You can adjust or“calibr

31If you need to access right mousebutton functions from thetouchscreen, click the ClickSettings tab, and then the Enableright click emulation button.

32How do I attach a switch to MiniMerc?To use a single switch (for automatic scanning):Insert the plug from the switch into the Switch 1-2 jack on the

33How do I adjust MiniMerc to work with a switch?A switch connected to the MiniMerc normally acts like a mouse button. It translates switch 1 presses

34How do I set up MiniMerc to work with my wheelchairelectronics?If you are powering your MiniMerc with a wheelchair battery, install the MiniMerc whe

35How do I use an alternative pointer with MiniMerc?If you want to use an alternative pointer with MiniMerc, you will need a Windows-compatibleUSB mou

36What other devices work with MiniMerc?The MiniMerc’s USB ports let you plug in a range of devices without having to shut down and restart theMiniMer

37To listen to headphones privately (or anytime you want to turn off the built-in speakers), open the MercuryControl Panel. Turn down the Speaker volu

2What built-in features does MiniMerc have?Power ButtonTurn MiniMerc onor reset it.TouchscreenHeadphone/Preview JackPlug in headphones here.USB Ports

38How do I set up MiniMerc for accessibility?Modifying features in the Windows Control Panel and other options can make MiniMerc easier to access fors

39Accessibility Options Control PanelFor keyboard users:At the Start menu, choose Control Panel. At the Pick a Categoryscreen, choose Accessibility Op

40How do I adjust MiniMerc’s power settings?MiniMerc has several power settings that you can adjust. To view or change the settings, click the Setupbu

41Slide the spring latch toward the right.Then pull the battery out from thebottom of the MiniMerc.To remove the battery:What do I need to know about

42If MiniMerc won’t turn on or start up:Make sure the AC Power Adapter is pluggedinto MiniMerc and into a functioning poweroutlet.n Check that the bat

43If your touchscreen does not respondafter you turn on MiniMerc:n Check that the touchscreen is not cracked,scratched or damaged, and that nothing is

44For your own safety and to protect yourMiniMerc, always disconnect the power plug(by pulling the plug, not the cord) and removethe battery if any of

45Is there anything else I need to know?Follow these instructions to use MiniMerc safely and wisely.When setting up and using MiniMerc,remember the fo

46n If you have a problem with your MiniMerc andnothing in the manual helps, call AssistiveTechnology, Inc. at 800-793-9227. Attempting torepair MiniM

47Technical InformationCommunications regulation informationFCC declaration of conformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

3What other features does MiniMerc have?Built-in MicrophoneRecord sounds and speech.Pre-programmed universalinfrared and X-10Use the MiniMercs univer

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4Press the Power Button on theside of MiniMerc to turn it on.3How do I set up and turn on MiniMerc?1Plug the AC Power Adapter into the AC Power Adapte

5How do I use a keyboard and mouse?The keyboard and mouse each plug into a USB port on the left side of the MiniMerc. You can safely plugand unplug th

6After you click onthe Start button,the Start menu willappear.How do I get started?When you turn on yourMiniMerc, the MercuryControl Panel will loadan

7Where can I learn about basic Windows® skills?If you need help with basic Windows concepts, such as clicking and using files and folders,choose the T