Great Ideas and EASY SETUPInstructions for the

BIGmack® communicatorand

LITTLEmack™ communicator

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BIGmack® communicator LITTLEmack™ communicator

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Table of Contents

Ideas Pg. 2

Diagram Pg. 3

Easy Setup Instructions Pg. 4-5Installing the BatteryRecording the MessagesPlaying the MessagesSnap Switch Cap

Advanced Features Pg. 5-8Playing a Message with an External SwitchControlling Toys/Appliances

Battery-OperatedElectrically-Operated

LITTLEmack™ Mounting Base Pg. 9 Detaching the Mounting Base from the LITTLEmack™Attaching the Mounting Base fromthe LITTLEmack™

Mounting Options Pg. 10-11

Warranty/Guarantee Pg. 12

Repair/Return Pg. 12

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Morning Meeting Practice the days of the week -

“Today is Friday.” Tell about the weather –

“ It is windy outside today.”Music

Introduce the song – “ Bingo is the song we will sing today.”

Sing a repetitive verse – “ There was a farmer who had a dog andBingo was his name “Oh.”

Math & ScienceIntroduce the science experiment –

“Everyone gather around to hear about today’s experiment.”

Ask/answer questions – “ Who can count by 5’s?”

Reading Ask someone to read a book –

“ Want to read a story with me?” Make a comment about the story –

“ I really like this story.” Art Time

Ask for project materials - “ Today we are making sculptures. Can you get me the clay? Thanks.”

Tell/ask others about the project created – “Hey come here and look at the dog I made. What did you make?”

Ideas for the BIGmack® communicator andLITTLEmack™ communicator

The Power of CommunicationMany individuals learn by doing. The same is true about learning tocommunicate. It is important that all individuals have the chance to learn aboutcommunication by communicating. Try these ideas to encourage engagingcommunication in activities throughout the day.

music

calendar

science

reading class

arts & crafts

Visit the AbleNet Web site www.ablenetinc.com for more great ways to includestudents in daily communication opportunities.

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OFFRECORD SWITCH TOY/APPL.

BIGmack Advanced Features: * Toy/Appliance jack

* External switch jackSee manual or Web site for instructions

AbleNet, Inc.1081 Tenth Ave SEMinneapolis, MN 55414800-322-0956 US & Canada612-379-0956www.ablenetinc.comUS Pat. D305022Canadian Pat. 1267434

Top View Bottom View

Battery Door

Back View

Switch Top

BIGmack®

Speaker

BIGmack®

75 seconds of recording time5” target2” tall

Includes: (not shown)Snap switch cap

Toy/appliance cable

LITTLEmackAdvanced Features:* Toy/Appliance jack* External switch jack

OFFRECORD SWITCH TOY/APPL.

LITTLEmack™75 seconds of recording time2 1/2” target area3” tall

Includes: (not shown)Snap switch capToy/appliance cableMounting Base

Switch Top

Battery Door

Top View Bottom View

LITTLEmack™

Back View

Toy Appliance JackRecord ButtonVolume On/Off External Switch Jack

Toy Appliance JackRecord ButtonVolume On/Off External Switch Jack

Speaker

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Step 1 - Installing the BatteryNote: For LITTLEmack™ remove mounting base to access battery door. (see page 9)

Remove the battery door Insert a 9 – volt battery Replace door

Note: Make sure battery is fresh and making contact.

Step 2 – Recording the Messages1. Turn on.2. Press and hold both the record button and switch top simultaneously.

(light will begin to flash)3. Record message.

Sample message: “Did you know Mount Rainier is located near Seattle, Washington?”

4. Release both switch top and record button.

Step 3– Playing the MessagesPress switch top and adjust to the proper volume.

BIGmack® communicator LITTLEmack™ communicator

Easy Set up Instructions for BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™

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Snap Switch CapA snap switch cap has been included with the BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™. Usethis clear plastic cap to secure pictures/symbols to the switch top.

Playing a Message with an External Switch1. Plug any commercially available switch with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug into the

switch jack on the BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™.2. Record message into the BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™.3. Press the external switch to play the message.

Advanced Features

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Controlling Toys/Appliances

Battery Operated Toys/AppliancesThis feature allows you to activate a battery operated toy/appliance for the lengthof a message using the BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™. A battery operatedtoy/appliance, Notching File, and Battery Device Adapter (sold separately) arerequired to use this feature. If device is already adapted go to Step 3.

1. Open the battery door of the toy/appliance and using the notching file put a notch in the battery door. This allows the Battery Device Adapter to be positioned properly.

2. Place the copper disk of the Battery Device Adapter between either the positive or negative end of the battery and the connection. Replace door.

3. Record a message into the BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™. (see page 4 for recording messages)Sample Message:

“Watch my little penguin dance. Isn’t it cool?”Note: The toy/appliance will run for the length of the message.

Notching File Battery Device AdapterBattery operated toy/appliance

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4. Plug the toy/appliance cable into the toy/appliance jackon the BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™.

5. Plug the other end of the toy/appliance cable into the Battery Device Adapter with the toy attached. Turn toy “on”.

6. Press the switch top to play the message and activate the toy/appliance.

Note: If you want the toy appliance to run for a longer period of time a Switch Latch and Timer(SLAT) can be added.

Go to www.ablenetinc.com for SLAT information.

Sample SetupSwitch Latch and Timer

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Electrical Toys/AppliancesThis feature allows you to activate an electrical toy/appliance using theBIGmack®/LITTLEmack™. A PowerLink® 3 Control Unit and electricaltoy/appliance (sold separately) are required to use this feature.

1. Record message into the BIGmack™/LITTLEmack™. (see page 4)Sample Message:

“Say, we could use a little light in here.”

2. Plug the toy/appliance cable into the toy/appliance jackon the BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™.

3. Plug the other end of the toy/appliance cable into the switch jack 1 or 2 on the PowerLink®3.

4. Plug the PowerLink® 3 into the wall outlet.5. Plug the appliance into the corresponding outlet on the PowerLink® 3.

Turn appliance “on.”6. Set desired amount of time on the PowerLink® 3.7. Press BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™ switch top to play message and activate the

appliance for the amount of time set on the PowerLink® 3.

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The LITTLEmack™ comes with a detachable Mounting Base.

Detaching the Mounting Base from the LITTLEmack™1. Press the quick release tab on the mounting base.2. Slide the base towards the back of the device.

Attaching the Mounting Base to the LITTLEmack™1. Position the four posts on the Mounting Base into the corresponding holes on

the bottom of the LITTLEmack™. 2. Slide the base forward until it clicks into place.

Post

Mounting Base

Quick Release

Tab

AbleNet Product

LITTLEmack™ Mounting Base

Temporary Wall Mount of Mounting Base (figure 1)1. Place mounting plate on wall and mark location of the slotted screw holes.2. Drill a hole where marked and insert screw. (#8 pan head screw)3. Attach screw to wall and leave 1/4”-1/8” sticking out.

Permanent Wall Mount of Mounting Base (figure 2)For a permanent mount, screw the plate directly into the wall.

Mounting Options

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Slotted Screw Hole

Quick Release

Tab

Figure 1: Temporary wall mount

Figure 2: Permanent wall mount

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Connecting the mounting base to the small triangular plateWhen using the LITTLEmack™ mounting base with an AbleNet mounting systemattach the mounting base to the small triangular plate using the screws and wingnuts provided with the small triangular mounting plate. This enables you toquickly connect and disconnect your LITTLEmack™ from a mounting system.

Ultrastick or Dual Lock to mount on flat, or vertical surfaces.Travel Strap for wearing the BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™

around a waist, or over a shoulder.Mounting Systems:

Universal Mounting System with a KnobUniversal Mounting System with a LeverSlim ArmstrongSensitrac Flat PadSensitrac Pad with Adjustable Arm

Note: Specify large or small triangular mounting plate size when ordering mounting system.

Go to www.ablenetinc.com for mounting information.

Mounting small triangular plate

Other Mounting Options (sold separately)

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AbleNet offers a one-year warranty on all BIGmack®/LITTLEmack™ products. Warranty in full textis available upon request.

AbleNet offers a 30-day money back guarantee if our products do not meet your needs or expectations. Products must be in new condition to honor this service. Please call (800) 322-0956 for details. Please follow our repair/return policy when sending products backunder our guarantee.

All AbleNet manufactured communication aids are warranted for one year from the date ofpurchase. If documentation identifying the date of purchase is not supplied, the warranty periodwill be determined as one year from the manufacture date stamped inside the product. Allproducts under warranty are repaired free of charge. Products no longer covered by warrantymay be repaired for a nominal fee. All repairs are warranted for 90 days. Before returning aproduct for repair, please contact an AbleNet customer service representative for a ReturnAuthorization Number (RA#) and repair charge, if applicable.

To return a product for refund or repair, please indicate the following with your product(s):

• Name and phone number• Return Authorization Number (RA#)• Return shipping address• Brief description of problem (what the product is or isn’t doing along with what has already

been done to correct the problem) or reason for return• Documentation showing purchase date (i.e., copy of packing slip, purchase order, or invoice)• Check, money order, or purchase order for the amount of the repair• Send the above to: AbleNet, Inc.

Attention: (your RA#)1081 Tenth Avenue SEMinneapolis, MN 55414-1312USA

Warranty

Guarantee

Repair/Return Information

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For more information on AbleNet products and services, contact:

AbleNet, Inc.1081 Tenth Avenue SEMinneapolis, MN 55414-1312USA

Toll Free: 1-800-322-0956(US and Canada only)Telephone: 612-379-0956Fax: 612-379-9143email: customerservice@ablenetinc.comInternet: www.ablenetinc.com

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