Summary

This guide will cover how to record and play a new message on an AbleNet easy-tech speech-generating device, including BIGmack, LITTLEmack, Little Step-By-Step, BIG Step-by-Step, iTalk 2, and iTalk 4.

Required Items

• AbleNet speech-generating device
• New alkaline 9V battery

Instructions

Single Message Device

Please follow the following steps to record a new message on a single message speech device:

1. Ensure you’ve properly installed a 9V Alkaline battery into your device
2. Turn the device on
3. Press and hold the Record Switch until the LED lights up solid Red, then release the switch.
4. Press and hold down the main switch at the top of your device. When recording, the LED will flash red.
5. Speak your message into the communication device, then release the switchtop to complete the recording.
6. When finished, press the Record Switch one time to exit record mode

You may now press the switch on top of your device once, and you should hear your recording being played.

Multi-Message Device

Please follow the steps below to record a new message on a multi-message speech device;

1. Ensure you’ve properly installed a 9V Alkaline battery into your device
2. Turn the device on
3. Press and hold the Record Switch until the LED lights up solid Red, then release the switch.
4. Press and hold down the main switch at the top of your device. When recording, the LED will flash red.
5. Speak your message into the communication device, then release the switchtop to complete the recording.
6. Continue using steps 4 & 5 for additional messages
7. When finished, press the Record Switch one time to exit record mode

You may now press the switch on top of your device once, and you should hear your first recording. Continue pressing the switch top to hear your additional recorded messages.

Levels Functionality

You can take advantage of additional levels on some speech devices to better segment your recorded messages. In order to do this, simply select the level you wish to record messages on, then follow the above steps 3-7 to record your messages.

Tips and Troubleshooting

For additional information related to your specific product, please visit the speech-generating device Knowledge Base.

You can find additional resources on the Speech Devices Support Hub. If you have any further questions, please contact the ableCARE Product Success Team for further assistance.