Summary🔗

This article will teach you how to clear all messages from your iTalk4 speech device. This task should take you less than 3 minutes.

Required Items🔗

• 4 AA alkaline batteries
• iTalk4 speech device

Instructions🔗

1. Check the batteries in your iTalk4
   • Turn the iTalk4 around to access the battery compartment on the back side.
   • Open the battery door, then confirm that 4 AA alkaline batteries are present in the device and inspect for any corrosion.
   • Push the door back into place to secure the battery.
2. Power on the iTalk4
   • Locate the rotary switch on the top of the iTalk4, above the green switch.
   • Rotate the switch to the right to turn on the iTalk4.
3. Clear the messages
   • Locate the “Record” button on the back left side of the green switch jack.
   • Press and hold the “Record” button for about 10 seconds or until you hear a beep.
   • Press the top of the switch to confirm that the messages have cleared. The LED record light should blink orange.
4. Your iTalk4 is cleared of all previous messages and ready for new ones!

Tips and Troubleshooting🔗

• If the process does not work to clear all messages, you may need a new battery. Replace the batteries in your iTalk4 and try the process again. Follow the battery guidelines below:
  • We recommend always using alkaline batteries to avoid any issues with recording or playing messages.
  • Do not use batteries labeled “Heavy Duty,” “Industrial Grade,” or “ProCell.” These types of batteries handle power differently than regular alkaline batteries, and when used in our devices, they behave similarly to low or dead batteries.
  • Make sure the replacement batteries are new and recently purchased. Batteries that have been used or those that have been sitting for a while may not have the power to operate the switch correctly.

Please visit the iTalk4 Support Hub for additional support resources.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the ableCARE Product Support Team for further assistance.