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Documentation

  • [m]Power Quick Start Guide - This manual is for all staff involved in the [m]Power program at your community and provides a general overview of the [m]Power system features and requirements. (download pdf 1mb)
 
  • [m]Power Technical Manual - This manual is for the IT professional and contains information on connectivity for wired and wireless networks, setting up your network for use with the [m]Power and the [m]PowerADMIN application, and troubleshooting. (download pdf 3.6mb)
 
  • [m]PowerADMIN Manual - This manual is designed for the [m]Power administrator to set up additional staff administrators, create pods (groups of [m]Powers), enter user data into the [m]PowerADMIN application and how to access demo programs on the [m]Power. (download pdf 2.2mb)
 
  • [m]Power Installation Checklist - To get you up and running as soon as possible we have included this brief list of tasks to check off as they are completed. (download pdf 260k)
 
  • Network Prequalification - Designed for the IT Professional this is a checklist of items that need to be done to ensure connectivity of the [m]Power cognitive fitness system at your community. (download pdf 96k)
 

Promotional

  • Poster 1
    "It's easy, it's fun. And it's good for your brain.
    We think it's so much fun, you'll want to use it every day."

    11x17 [m]Power community poster (download pdf 412k)
    8.5x11 [m]Power community poster (download pdf 280k)

 
  • Poster 2
    "The best reason to keep your mind sharp.
    [m]Power is here. Get started now! "

    11x17 [m]Power community poster (download pdf 384k)
    8.5x11 [m]Power community poster (download pdf 264k)
 
  • Poster 3
    "When is the best time to start a brain health program?
    Today. Ask a friend or try a demo. You don’t know what you’re missing! "

    11x17 [m]Power community poster (download pdf 508k)
    8.5x11 [m]Power community poster (download pdf 384k)
 
  • Poster 4
    "Smile you're on [m]Power.
    The fun and easy way to stimulate your brain.
    "
    11x17 [m]Power community poster (download pdf 1.7m)
    8.5x11 [m]Power community poster (download pdf 352k)
 
  • [m]Power Community - Introduction to [m]Power
    This is a four page introduction to [m]Power for the residents at your community. It includes a description of [m]Power's features, information on brain health and presents some of the wonderful games and activities found on [m]Power. (download pdf 612k )

 
  • [m]Power Administrator - Making Your [m]Power Program a success
    Our [m]Power Administrator newsletter is designed specifically for administrators and staff of senior living communities to help promote the [m]Power program before it even arrives! It features several ideas and suggestions to help generate interest among the residents at your community. (download pdf 468k)
 
  • The Science Behind [m]Power
    Decades of medical research have confirmed that consistent, long-term cogntiive stimulation can help prevent dementia - reducing the risk by more than 60%. This document summarizes the medical research studies which support the value of rigorous cognitive exercise. (download pdf 176k)
 
   

Newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter, [m]Power Community, gives residents an inside look at new exercises in production, helpful hints to enhance their play experience, introduces them to the Dakim creative team, and provides a reminder to keep their minds sharp.

  • Dakim newsletter 2 (vol. 1, no.2)
    The second issue of the [m]Power Community introduces Salvador Softshoe the host of Memory Mambo, also in this issue are the cognitive domains and more tips for successful aging. (download pdf 2m)
 
  • Dakim newsletter 1 (vol. 1, no.1)
    This first issue of the [m]Power Community introduces several fun new games; Rare and Useful Words, Mind over Mystery, Jukebox Jitterbug, and Then and Now: $1.75 for Your Thoughts. More inside... (download pdf 1.3m)
 

How fast is my Internet connection?

Your Internet connection must be fast enough to accommodate the download requirements for the [m]Power. While most DSL and cable connections are adequate, a dial-up modem connection is not sufficient.

Cleaning your [m]Power

Dakim provides a supply of cleaning wipes which are suitable for all surfaces on the [m]Power including the touchscreen. When you need additional wipes, please call Dakim Customer Service at (800) 970-5067 to order more.

WARNING: Most cleaning products contain chemicals that will harm the touchscreen and finish of the [m]Power. Use of any cleaning product not approved by Dakim will void the warranty.

Additional Equipment

If you are interested in purchasing accessories for your [m]Power e-mail us at purchase@dakim.com or call this number (800) 970-5067 to discuss your unique situation with one of our support staff. We are confident we can offer some helpful solutions.

Service and Support

If your facility does not have a fulltime IT professional on staff, we can provide support and solutions to many questions via telephone, or we can arrange to have a Dakim IT Professional visit your facility to check the internet connectivity of your facility and help you to set up your [m]Power program.

Open Source Software

In accordance with the General Public License (GPL) version 2, Dakim is pleased to provide the source code for all GPL software that ships on [m]Power devices. Since Dakim uses Ubuntu Linux on the [m]Power devices you may download all open-source software Dakim uses from www.ubuntu.com. Additionally, if you would like a set of 4 DVDs containing the source code to the GPL software Dakim uses, you may send a written request to:

Source Code Request
Dakim, Inc.
2121 Cloverfield Blvd.
Suite 205
Santa Monica, CA 90404

You will be charged a $15 US fee per DVD for reproduction, shipping and handling costs, as allowed by the GPL version 2. Make sure that you include a bank-certified check for $60 in US Dollars. If the DVDs are being shipped to a California address, Dakim must charge 8.25% sales tax, for a total of $64.95.

To date, Dakim has not modified the open source software used on the [m]Power. If Dakim modifies any open source software used on the [m]Power™ cognitive fitness system, we will post a notice to that effect here. Said changes will be available on DVDs by sending Dakim a written request to the address listed above.

Feedback

We would like to give you the best service and support possible. If you have any suggestions to improve our support service or improve the [m]Power, please e-mail your comments and suggestions to: info@dakim.com

Have a question?

Visit our FAQs page for a list of frequently asked questions and answers if you still can't find what you are looking for give us a call at (800) 856-5502.



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