Lightwriter SL40

Not just a smooth talker!



In one small package, this Lightwriter® is an exciting new text to speech aid which helps the user to communicate widely and to control their environment.

• user-friendly, intuitive interface - easy to use functions
• out-facing daylight readable display - encourages conversational interaction in all settings
• Natural Selection prediction* - enables faster communication
• trainable infrared control* - extending the world of AAC to control basic IR controlled devices in the home
• adjustable keyboard* - suitable for a wide range of users
• choice of high quality Acapela voices* English (GB and US), French (also French Canadian), German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish.
• mobile phone capabilities – use SMS* to send text messages
• comprehensive range of accessories

Other features
• robust, ergonomic lightweight design
• notebook for storage and speech of longer texts
• alarm clock and phone book functions
• extensive memory capacity
• easy to use set up wizard
• long life rechargeable battery

available in black or white     
SL40 Black     
Package includes
• three year comprehensive warranty
• three keyguard options
• carry bag
• charger
• SIM card
• keyguard tools
• quick start and user guides
• free delivery in mainland UK      
Optional accessories
• in-car charger
• multi system compatible, quick release
  mounting plate kit
• hand, neck and waist straps           

Technical specification
Size 240mm x 140mm x 55mm
Weight 870 grams
Acapela HQ speech (where available)
Siemens GSM messaging module
Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries
All day battery life with standard usage (10% duty cycle)
     

 

* NaturalSelection Prediction
Your Lightwriter® will automatically remember the words and phrases you type and how you use them. As you begin to communicate it will predict what you are most likely to enter next, and will display several options on screen to make conversation and typing quicker and easier.

* SMS Texting
SMS texting on the SL40 operates in the same way as from a mobile phone, sending and receiving short typed messages to and from any other phone, Lightwriter®, or other device with SMS capability. This offers users an additional mode of communication which may formerly have been impracticable.

* Trainable Remote (environmental control)
The SL40 has a Remote application which uses infrared to operate different devices around the home, for example appliances (such as televisions and stereos), toys, and some home control systems. You can easily programme in up to a maximum of 8 devices. Please note that there are some exceptions which will not work with the SL40, mainly some high specification audiovisual equipment.

* Adjustable Keyboard
There are many ways in which you can adapt the SL40 keyboard to suit individual needs.
• Changing the Keyguard - Each Lightwriter® is shipped with 3 changeable keyguards, which provide optional barriers of varying depths around the edges of the keys. This can help users to improve their typing accuracy.
• Keyboard Layout - The SL40 keyboard setup can be changed to either QWERTY or ABC layouts, depending on user preference.
• Key Settings - The time a key must be pressed for to register and the minimum time between pressing keys can both be adjusted in milliseconds. These will again help each individual to improve their typing accuracy.

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Roberta Connolly, Dublin, Ireland, is one of our end users of the Lightwriter device. Here is her testimonial regarding how this devices makes a difference to her life:
"The SL40 Lightwriter is my lean clean dream machine.I lost clarity of speech when I was knocked down walking home from school aged ten. The lightwriter has given me back my independence and confidence. I can now speak with ease to a wide and varied audience.

I love the way the SL40 remembers words and phrases you use on a regular basis, and stores these words under the numerical numbers on the key pad. So if you just press one key say "H" you get a range of different words beginning with the letter "H". To select a word you press the number to which the word is alloted and the word immediately appears on the screen.

The speech is clear and concise. The voice/voices are very natural and humanistic sounding. All teh voices havea pleasant charming and commanding english accent. You can choose from two male voices and two female voices. For people hard of hearing the words are clearly visible on both of the display screens."

She has given us a personal testimonial for ONH which she sent to us via text message using the same device:
"O Neill Healthcare are a trustworthy honest and reliable company"