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1. Welcome to NOVA chatiakisiiaciioiaiiniiecetatilihadiwin ieee AAE 9 Whats Inel dedi ense ea a E eave N AS 10 Charging the Device and Amplifier c cccsscssscesecessesseesseecseesssecsaeeseneeseesseeesneeseneess 11 Connecting the Charger and Cables c cccsscsssessssesscecsseesseesseeceeesseeeseesneeseasesseesas 11 NOVA chat 12 Details ccisccccsitscectiieserseanssacasssascuasscrsqudcpenaas EE AEP AOAC A EEA SA ARESTATE ES Charging the Device and Amplifier censa n A R ia Checking Battery StatuS c ccseeseeees Checking Battery Status Using Menus Checking Battery Status Using a Button 00 c ce eeecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeees 13 Turning the Device On and Offiserene aE E EEEE Turning the Amplifier On and Off c cccscecssssssecssecsseesseeceseeeseecsseessneesaeesseeesseessneeseeaes Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device Turning Bluetooth On and Off cccescssscessceeseecseeesseescecsaeesseecsaeesaneceseeseessseesssessaeeees NOVA chat 5 Device Features araa naaa a ea E EE Aa A ENSA aeaaeae Eii NOVA chat 8 Device Features ceeceeceesseseeeeceeceeeeseceeesaeeseeeaeeseeeaecaeeseesaeseeesaeeeeseaeeneeeas NOVA chat 10 Device Feature Sosnin a a a A a N aiai NOVA chat 12 Device Features Controlling VOlUME issnin EN EA AA A Adjusting the Stand NOVA Chat 5 cccsccsssccsseesseeeseeeseecsnecsseessuecsseessnessreseessseessaeesaees 24 Adjusting the Stan
2. Visible SOCIAL X face person 04 OK Cancel General Sye Actions Se a a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 54 Editing the Button Text In Chat Editor click in the Label or Message box and enter your new text In the application do the following Tap in the Label or Message box to display the keyboard SOCIAL Label Message Image Import Find Remove v Visible Enter your new text If you tap in the Label box choose Next to move to the Message box Choose Done and then choose Save to apply your changes to the button Using Images with No Text Don t enter a label in the Label box If you decide not to use labels we suggest expanding the image to fill the entire button area To do this Choose Menu or amp gt Settings gt Style gt Fill For information on adding images to buttons see Adding or Modifying a Button Image bn ______________ NOVA chat User s Guide Page 55 Adding or Modifying a Button Image Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode Then press and hold on the button Right click if you are using the Editor A menu will open Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties Tanan oi SOCIAL Edit Name Label SOCIAL Message image import Find Remove Aivisible e SOCIAL P4 face person 04 Choose the image you want to use To locate the image you can choose Find Browse Search or Import NOVA chat User s Guide Page 56 Fin
3. OVA chat NOVA chat 5 2 Generation NOVA chat 8 15t Generation NOVA chat 10 3 Generation NOVA chat 12 1 Generation User s Guide Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg OH 44654 www saltillo com OVA chat NOVA chat 5 2 Generation NOVA chat 8 1 Generation NOVA chat 10 3 Generation NOVA chat 12 1 Generation User s Guide es Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg OH 44654 www Saltillo com 10021 Version 1 5 Copyright Trademark Information 2013 Saltillo Corporation All rights reserved 10021v1 5 08 04 2015 NOVA chat and VocabPC are trademarks of Saltillo Corporation Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc Samsung and Galaxy Tab are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics America Inc Ivona is Copyright 2001 2010 IVO Software Sp z 0 0 Acapela is a trademark of Acapela Group PCS Symbols illustrations are copyright of Mayer Johnson Co Symbol Stix is copyright of News2You The Library of Character Logo Symbols contained in this software is included free of charge may be used solely for communication purposes and may not be sold copied or otherwise exploited for any type of profit WordPower and ChatPower are trademarks of Inman Innovations Inc y QuickChat 12 Adult
4. Copying and Reusing the Same Button If you modify a button that is used in multiple locations the button will also be modified automatically everywhere else it appears You may want to use this technique on buttons that contain tools used on each page 1 Press and hold on the button you want to copy 2 Choose Copy 3 Press and hold on the new location 4 Choose Use Same Button Copying and Pasting a Button Style To copy only the appearance color font etc of a button 1 Press and hold the source button and choose Copy Button Style 2 Press and hold the target button and choose Paste Button Style Using a Button in Multiple Places A button can be used in multiple pages 1 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode Press and hold on an empty location Choose Add Button from Library Choose the page on which the button resides Choose the button to use Ue W N NOVA chat User s Guide Page 69 Prioritizing Buttons Buttons can be prioritized by their position on the page or by their size These procedures are performed with Edit Mode on Rearranging Buttons You can quickly rearrange the layout of buttons on a page using drag and drop swapping This procedure allows you to swap the contents of two buttons Drag the first button over the top of the second button then lift from the screen The contents of the two buttons will be immediately swapped Resizing a Button A button can be emphasized by ma
5. or J gt Settings gt Input gt and uncheck Show Hidden Buttons Hiding and Showing Button Images To hide or show all button images turn button images off or on for the entire vocabulary file Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Style gt Show Button Images bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 60 Modifying Button Styles You can modify styles and color saturation for individual buttons all buttons on a page or all buttons in a vocabulary file You can also override button styles set up for pages and vocabulary files for a single button Modifying a Button Style You can only modify a button s style in Edit Mode 1 2 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode Press and hold a button Right click if you are using the Editor A list of button options appears Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties Choose the Style tab The button style properties are displayed j eia r E Font Ubuntu 13 p p Bold Italic Underline Color Body Font Border Border Width soca 2 jp Transparent Label On Top OK Cancel General Sye Actions Font Ubuntu Z 13pts X Bold Transparent taic Y Label on Top Save Cai Underined Use the pull down lists to select the font color body color border color font size shape and border width for the button Check Label on Top to define the label position Check Bold Italic or Underlined to modify label text R NOVA
6. gt Style 2 Tap SDB Icons to insert a checkmark To return the SDB to a text only display tap SDB Icons to remove the checkmark To configure the SDB to appear at the bottom of the screen 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Style 2 Tap On Top to remove the checkmark To return the SDB to the top of the screen tap On Top to insert a checkmark a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 81 Changing Device Orientation Settings The NOVA chat device allows the screen to rotate automatically when the device is tilted This can be quite handy or a nuisance for some users The application allows you to change orientation settings and use orientation tilt with the Speech Display Bar SDB Changing Orientation Settings Depending on the button layout one orientation may be more helpful than another For example WordPower42 seems to work better in a landscape layout but WordPower24 works better in a portrait layout To Allow Orientation to Change when You Tilt the Device Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Tilt gt Action Then choose Auto Change Orientation To Lock the Orientation The orientation setting can be locked to keep the screen from automatically adjusting when tilted Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Tilt gt Action gt No Action gt Preferred Orientation Then select Portrait or Landscape Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB We know there are times that using the v
7. Amplifier The device will list all available amplifiers Each amplifier name includes the amplifier s serial number to help you identify it Look for the serial number on the amplifier and then find the amplifier name that includes that serial number in the list Choose the amplifier you want to use The device will connect to the amplifier you choose Can t Find the Library Menu If the Library menu is not showing exit Edit Mode Resetting NOVA chat Try a soft reset by cycling power with the device s power button A hard reset is not recommended NOVA chat User s Guide Page 116 No Speech Check the volume control on the edge of device If that is not the problem choose Menu or gt Settings gt Speech Output and make sure Speech Off is not checked No Speech and the message is not going to the Speech Display Bar when pressing buttons This can be caused if a dwell time has been added To check the timing choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Timing and check to see if an Acceptance or Release time has been set Clearing and Restoring Customizations Although most systems are purchased with one end user there are times that devices are shared among more than one person This can occur when systems are used in schools or libraries In these cases the vocabulary and settings will need to be cleared between device users Clearing Custom Vocabulary Choose Menu or gt Librar
8. DevelopMent c ccsssccssessssesssecsseecsreceseceseessseesseeesseeseessneesseeeees 100 Using the Realize Language Website cccssscessesseeeseeceseeseesseeseseeesseeseesseeseneens 100 Creating aiPrivacy PaSSWOMIG iseinean saite nekar E Aaaa REEERE EER AREE EEA 101 Turning Data Logging On or Off oeae N EA E NA 102 Uploading Data for AnalySis ccssccssscsssccsssesssecseressnecsseesssecseeesssesseeessneeseeessstess 103 Configuring Data Uploading hessian a E aii E aR 103 SIET 01A E e E E artis 105 Setting up Automatic Data Uploads eeeeesceeesceeeseneeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeseeeesenneeeeenee 106 Initiating an Immediate Data Upload eeeeeseeessseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeaeeeeesneeeeneeesenneeeees 106 Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually cccssccscesssseeseeeeseesseessneeseeesseeseeesees 106 Clearing Usage Datan teins an a RAEE ERA E 108 Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password sscccesseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeseaeeeesaeees 109 Taking Pictures me a a a O dete 110 Updating the Applications lt cs cscieicerranci cane anni EE E A 111 Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files c cccsscssssesseecesecsseesesessseesseeeseessneseneens 113 Backing up a Library in the Editor ccesecsscssseessecsseecsseecseeesseeseecsseeeseessaeeseessneess Backing up a Library on the Device Restoring a Library to the Eqitor ceccsessessseessecescecsseeseessseeseessseeeseessaeeseesenees
9. If you turn off data logging data collected since the last upload can still be uploaded manually or automatically as long as a network connection is available If you disable data uploading you can still collect data for analyzing manually Configuring Data Uploading Note You must be connected to WiFi to upload data 1 Choose Realize Language from the Data Logging menu The first time you select Realize Language the following message will appear Access to personal communication requires authorization Please enter your privacy password Choose OK A keyboard will open prompting you to enter your privacy password 2 Enter your privacy password and choose OK Another keyboard will open prompting you to enter your Realize Language account email address and Realize Language account password Realize Language password Reset Password 3 Enter your Realize Language account email address and choose Next The highlight moves to the Realize Language Password field 4 Enter your Realize Language account password and choose OK NOVA chat User s Guide Page 103 The device will be connected to the Realize Language website and the Account Upload screen will be displayed Realize Language Account Z dwb prentrom com Active Person Auto Upload Periodically upload communication history to Realize Language Upload Now Last uploaded July 13 2015 7 20 AM 5 The screen will display you
10. cccssccssesssecsseecssecsseesseecsaeecseecsseesseessaeesseessseessneesseesaes 80 Changing Functional SDB Settings ccccccsscssseesssesseeceecssecsseecsseesseeeeeesneessasesseeeegs 80 Changing SDB Style Settings cs errie ae eA E EA EA EE RE in 81 Changing Device Orientation Settings cccsccsscsssecsssceseeesseceseeesseceseecsseesseessaeesseessaeens 82 Changing Orientation Settings ssis a aa a a 82 Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB ceccesssesssecsssesseeesseesseeeseessseessneesaeesseessaeessees 82 SWitch Scanning ss sec ccscocschc ses a a datas aces seed azersenstcda Geass a a aats 84 Configuring Switches eccinaviccieeie es aia ii eh iii nee ea 84 Selecting Scan Moderniseren E see reemtihads vere 85 Configuring SDB and Empty Area SCANS ccssccsssesssecessesseeeseeecseeeseessseessneeseesseeeees 85 Setting Scan Speed voccesssis sick aniei EE EAE a EN E E E 86 Gontiguring Re SCans oasis ta NAE E N EA AE RN 86 Setting Activation Delay nessis e E E a R ae eaves 86 Setting Cursor Color mesia E eal a eae nae nes 86 Setting Auditory Prompts saa assessed evar natant R E ecr E e 87 CHOOSING a VOICES EET E ete Adding Row Prompts Using Touchscreen Scanning Using Word FINGER eiccicigts reiini EN A ER E id EE EARE Eas 90 Setting Up Word FING isis issescoctsecesssansecoascsaaeeesguvsasa couasesassensiaigessdivicesssieccusageevavecuecss 90 Finding Specific Words i2 2sec s cer hceceea coleees Asti ca
11. chat User s Guide Page 61 8 If you want to create a visual scene in which the location speaks but the button itself does not appear choose Transparent 9 When you finish making changes choose Save Modifying Button Color Saturation Saturation gradient fill adds the appearance of depth to a button To adjust the color saturation on the device Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Style gt Enable Then choose Saturation The current saturation setting is displayed Lower numbers add more background color to the buttons 1 To increase saturation tap the plus sign 2 To decrease saturation tap the minus sign 3 Choose OK To adjust the color saturation in the Editor choose Settings gt Style gt Button Style Under Gradient Fill verify that Saturation is selected click the saturation percentage list box arrow to open a list of percentages and select a higher or lower percentage Then click OK Modifying a Page Button Style The Button Style Override menu offers the ability to modify all buttons on a page 1 Display the page you want to modify 2 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode 3 Press and hold anywhere on the page Right click if you are using the Editor A list of button options appears 4 Choose Button Style Override The Button Properties screen opens to the Button tab 5 Choose the Page tab 6 Select the style options you want to modify modify the setting for each selecte
12. choose Menu or gt Settings gt Style gt Show Grid to insert a checkmark To remove the grid choose Show Grid to remove the checkmark Se a a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 72 Using Keyboards A number of keyboards are available throughout the system For example WordPower files offer ABC and QWERTY options MultiChat 15 provides a keyboard option for those using a keyguard and each default file provides variations of keyboards to choose from You can select the specific keyboard you need or link a button to a keyboard Choosing a Different Keyboard If the keyboard you want is not in the current vocabulary listing you can choose a keyboard from the Template options If the keyboard you want is not included in your page listing or the template options see Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File on page 72 If you want to set up a key for quick access to a different keyboard see Linking a Button to a Keyboard Linking a Button to a Keyboard 1 Edit the button to link to the new keyboard 2 Choose the Actions tab 3 Press and hold highlight if you are using the Editor the existing Navigate action and choose Set Or if no Navigation action has been chosen choose Navigate from the drop down menu 4 Choose the new keyboard from the page listing 5 Choose OK The button should navigate to the new keyboard eee NOVA chat User s Guide Page 73 Working with Gestures A gesture
13. from the list box at the top of the screen For example One Finger Swipe Down Give your gesture a label for example sw clears 7 Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop down menu For example Clear Display 8 Choose Save twice 9 Test the gesture by performing it on the page it was set up on OP Wr D NOVA chat User s Guide Page 74 Creating a Gesture for All Pages To create a gesture for all pages in a vocabulary file 1 Open the vocabulary file 2 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode gt Edit Vocabulary gt Gestures 3 Choose the gesture from the list For example One Finger Swipe Down 4 Choose Edit Give your gesture a label for example sw clears all 6 Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop down menu For example Clear Display 7 Choose Save twice 8 Test the gesture by performing it from any page within the vocabulary file dd a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 75 Working with Speech When you select a speech synthesizer you can select from a variety of voices to speak individual characters words phrases or sentences You can select exactly what and when you want to speak Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice To access the available voices choose Menu or gt Settings gt Speech Output gt Voice gt Synthesizer Select a synthesizer from the Synthesizer menu Then choose Voice Settings to select a voice The Acapela and Ivona
14. gt Check for Updates gt Menu or cy Update files will download automatically but will not be installed The next time you restart the device Check Now will be displayed on the screen Choose Check Now and then select the update Alternative 2 Download and Install Updates Manually De select both Allow WiFi Download and Auto Install Choose Menu or gt Help gt Check for Updates Choose Check Now and select the available update s NOVA chat User s Guide Page 112 Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files It s important to back up your vocabulary files to guard against losing changes you made If a problem occurs you can then restore the backed up file to your device or the Editor Note When you perform a backup you will overwrite your existing backup file Backing up a Library in the Editor 1 Click Library 2 Click Backup 3 Type Yes to proceed 4 Click Continue Backing up a Library on the Device 1 Choose Menu or gt Library 2 Choose Menu or gt Backup 3 Choose Yes to proceed 4 When the backup is complete choose OK Restoring a Library to the Editor 1 Click Library 2 Click Restore 3 Type Yes to proceed 4 Click Continue Restoring a Library to the Device Choose Menu or gt Library Choose Menu or gt Restore Choose Yes at the overwrite prompt Choose Yes at the restart prompt When the restore is complete ch
15. individual words recordings for story telling and visual scenes Also included are interactive play and reading pages social pages and a News 2 You starter page for the weekly newspaper s vocabulary There are symbols on every button with the exception of several core words VocabPC VocabPC was designed by Gail Van Tatenhove PA MS CCC SLP for adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities Vocabulary in VocabPC is arranged as carrier phrases interactive sentences activity vocabulary and naming words VocabPC uses a 12 location page layout A Tour Guide for VocabPC is included on the Chat Editor CD This tour guide describes the users the author was working with and provides rationales and teaching support for VocabPC NOVA chat User s Guide Page 45 myQuickChat myQuickChat is an introductory communication system geared toward child and adult AAC users with complex communication needs myQuickChat is available for both children and adults in 4 8 and 12 locations each with an identical 16 location Support Master Home Page myQuickChat was created to offer a high frequency phrase based communication system in an easy to use yet very engaging format The progressive system offers a variety of topics for everyday needs and conversation and provides AAC users immediate and more successful communication exchanges within a variety of settings myCore myCore is a combination of core and phrase based vocabulary geared
16. is a motion that can be made to the screen to trigger a specific action An example of a gesture might be a swipe down on the screen that would clear the text from the Speech Display Bar A gesture can apply a particular page see Creating a Gesture for a Page or it can be applied to all pages in a vocabulary file see Creating a Gesture for All Pages Important Once you create a gesture for a page or all pages the only way to change the page applicability is to delete the gesture and create a new gesture For example If you wanted to apply a gesture that works on a Specific page to all pages in a vocabulary file you would need to delete the existing gesture and then create a new gesture for all pages Turning Gestures On or Off We understand that gestures might not benefit all of our customers so the Settings menu provides an On Off option Important Timing is not active when gestures are turned on If the device user requires a Dwell Time for access gestures are not recommended To turn gestures on or off 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Gestures 2 Either check or uncheck the Gestures option Creating a Gesture for a Page To create a gesture for a single page Open the page on which you want to create the gesture Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode gt Edit Page Choose the Gestures tab at the top of the page Choose Menu or gt New Choose the type of gesture
17. is turned on or off as long as Touchscreen Only isn t checked in the Switch Configuration menu bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 89 Using Word Finder Use the Word Finder feature to find the path to specific words If you need to know if a word is included use this feature to find where the word is stored Setting up Word Finder There are two ways to use this feature Set up a button or set up Word Finder as a menu item Setting up a Button You can set up a button to initiate a word search 1 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode 2 Press and hold on the button you want to modify Right click if you are using the Editor A list of button options appears Choose Edit Button The Button Properties screen appears Choose the Actions tab Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions Choose the action Find Word Choose Save Note Tap the Find Word button again to stop Word Finder NOW Rw Setting up Word Finder as a Menu Item An alternative to using a button is to set up Word Finder as a menu item In Settings there is an option to turn Word Finder on or off Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Word Finder gt Show Menu Item If you choose to turn this feature on a Word Finder menu item will appear at the bottom edge of the screen for quick access bn ___________t NOVA chat User s Guide Page 90 Setting the Display Time for Word Finder Results in the SDB To set the amount of
18. synthesizers provide lists of voices from which to choose Select a voice and choose the Test button to hear a sample of the voice you selected When you are satisfied with the voice you selected choose Save If you are using Chat Editor you will not have access to the synthesizer voices SAPI voices were provided with the installer CD for your computer You should be able to select them from the Voice pull down list Note Chat Editor is not intended to function as a speech generating device It is a support tool for modifying the client s vocabulary so that the client can continue using the device while modifications are being made Adding a Pause between Words You can force a specified speech delay between individual words Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Speech Output gt Voice gt Pause Between Words The current delay time is displayed 1 To increase the delay tap the plus sign or type a higher number 2 To decrease the delay tap the minus sign or type a lower number 3 Choose Done and then choose OK Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary Each synthesizer speaks words in its own way You can add pronunciation exceptions to a dictionary for each synthesizer The voice synthesizer on the Editor is not the same as the one on the device and the two will not pronounce words in the same way Pronunciation changes made on the Editor will not impact the device I eee NOVA chat User s Gu
19. the handle you can remove it by removing the four screws that hold it in place A The handle and screws are potential choking hazards a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 28 Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate NOVA chat 12 Your NOVA chat 12 device shipped with the wheelchair mounting plate installed If you need to replace it follow these instructions 1 Place the device face down on a flat surface Be careful not to scratch the display 2 Remove the three screws from the old mounting plate and remove the plate from the back of the device 3 Align the three tapered holes in the new mounting plate with the three threaded holes on the back of the device Important Be sure that the plate is oriented so that the additional hole for the holding pin is in the upper left 4 Insert and tighten the screws A Store or dispose of the old mounting plate and screws safely Loose screws can be a choking hazard NOVA chat User s Guide Page 29 Attaching a Strap NOVA chat 5 For hands free transport loops for attaching a strap were provided in your NOVA chat package First decide whether you want to carry the unit in landscape or portrait orientation Then attach two loops to the appropriate side as shown Note Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as this may damage the device A The loops are a potential choking hazard NOVA chat User s Guide Page 30 Attaching a Strap NOVA ch
20. toward individuals who have literacy skills Spelling Spelling is a keyboard page set with four word prediction buttons and a few pre stored phrases 4 Basic 4 Basic offers just that a basic vocabulary option with 4 buttons per page Essence Essence is specifically designed for adults with acquired speech disorders The home page of Essence contains a spelling keyboard in addition to quick links to pages of commonly used phrases for communication with those you regularly interact with in your family and community Other pages contain commonly used vocabulary that may be needed for a visit to the doctor using public transportation going out to eat etc Each page is completely customizable to meet the specific vocabulary needs of each individual eT NOVA chat User s Guide Page 46 Chat Editor Chat Editor is a supplemental program that runs on a Windows desktop or laptop computer It allows you to customize vocabulary files Although customizing is also possible on the device itself the Editor allows the family and or professionals to customize the vocabulary when the device is not present Note Having the custom vocabulary on a computer is recommended as a backup to the device Installing Chat Editor Important With software release 2 0 we replaced NOVA chat Editor with Chat Editor If you have used NOVA chat Editor in the past it will no longer work with 2 0 files or newer This process installs Chat Editor on yo
21. 123 H Handle Removing NOVA chat 10 handle 28 Removing NOVA chat 12 handle 28 Headphones Auditory prompts 87 Setting volume 87 Home screen Adding shortcuts 36 Status bar 36 Using 36 Images Moving to and from device 58 Importing Images 58 Instructional materials Capturing button sequences 50 K Keyboards Options 73 Kiosk Mode Hiding access to the operating system and apps 94 95 Restoring access to the operating system and apps 95 L Language Changing 97 Language development Analyzing 100 Maintenance 119 Menu Lock Locking application settings 94 95 Unlocking application settings 94 95 Menus Locking 94 95 Unlocking 94 95 Using application menus 39 MultiChat 15 45 myCore vocabulary file 46 myQuickChat 46 O Opening the application 37 Orientation Changing device orientation 82 Changing settings 82 Orientation tilt with the SDB 82 Setting in Chat Editor 50 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 124 P Pages Adding a grid 72 Animating transitions 72 Copying 71 Copying from different vocabulary 72 Creating 71 Creating from template 71 Password Changing privacy password 109 Removing privacy password 109 Profiles Creating 96 Deleting 97 Loading 96 Restoring settings 97 Pronunciation Adding words to dictionary 76 R Realize Language Customer support 100 Overview 100 Selecting a person 105 Uploading data 103 Reconnecting the amplifier 17 Restoring vo
22. 5 Capture the next sequence 6 When you finish capturing sequences select Exit to close the Button Capture window Notes on Capturing Button Sequences If you need to try several sequences to find the one you want turn off Capture Selections Once you decide what you want to capture turn Capture Selections back on If you make a mistake select Clear and start capturing the sequence again Keep in mind that Clear removes all captured content from the Button Capture window NOVA chat User s Guide Page 51 Turning Edit Mode On To edit a vocabulary file or any resource linked to it pages buttons etc you must activate Edit Mode You can edit a vocabulary file on the device or by using Chat Editor Device Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode All the buttons are outlined and the words Edit Mode followed by the current vocabulary and page names appear in red across the bottom row of keys Editor Choose Edit Mode from the menu bar All the buttons are outlined and Edit Mode is selected Important Before you start editing a vocabulary file Copying a file from one platform to another will overwrite the existing file To avoid overwriting others changes coordinate with anyone else who may edit vocabulary files to make sure that you are working with the current copy Always copy the file with changes to the other platform This will ensure that both the device and the Editor are c
23. A chat User s Guide Page 101 Turning Data Logging On or Off When data logging is turned on your device collects language usage data which you can upload to the Realize Language website for web based analysis or save to a file to analyze manually From the Data Logging menu select Data Logging A green checkmark will appear to indicate that data logging is turned on Data Logging 7 Enables collection of language usage Realize Lan a ealize Language WY Saves logged data to Realize Language Save Data to File gt Saves collected data to local file Clear Log Clears logged usage data Change Privacy Password B Changes the password used to protect personal communications Note To turn data logging off select Data Logging to remove the green checkmark When data logging is turned on the data logging icon appears in the Speech Display Bar would like to eat ws x i T 9 E Important If you plan to use the Realize Language website to analyze data set up a person before you start collecting data NOVA chat User s Guide Page 102 Uploading Data for Analysis After you turn data logging on your device will start collecting usage data Your next step is to upload that data to the Realize Language website for analysis You can initiate uploads manually any time or choose to allow data to upload automatically every 24 hours Note Data logging and data uploading collection operate independently
24. Page 23 Adjusting the Stand NOVA chat 5 The amplifier stand can be used to hold the NOVA chat screen in either landscape or portrait orientation Rotate the stand until it is perpendicular to the surface of the amplifier Amplifier stand Then position the unit to landscape or portrait orientation as needed NOVA chat User s Guide Page 24 Adjusting the Stand NOVA chat 8 or 10 The amplifier itself provides a slight angle for viewing the screen when the device is sitting on a flat surface If an additional angle is needed extend the legs of the stand away from the amplifier Removing the Stand NOVA chat 8 or 10 The stand is intended to be a break away stand to avoid pinching It is secured to the handle with a tension fit Expand the sides of the stand and pull it out of the holes in the handle Note Be sure to store the stand in a safe location in case you want to reattach it later A When the stand is removed it becomes a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye NOVA chat User s Guide Page 25 Positioning the Stand NOVA chat 12 To position the device at an angle for easy viewing of the screen do the following 1 Place the device face down on a flat surface 2 While holding your thumb on the edge of the device below the stand s bottom support press on the inside of the support with the tip of your index finger or the tips of several fingers to pull the support away from the la
25. Pressing and holding the X will clear the entire display Holding the SDB generates a menu of additional options The Speech Display To delete the last word on the Speech Bar displays text from Display Bar tap X once To clear all button presses words press and hold X want to talk to you x gt e Changing Functional SDB Settings To access the options for changing Speech Display bar settings choose Menu l or gt Settings gt Input Option Description Tap to Speak This option toggles the option for the SDB to speak when chosen or not Tap to Expand This option toggles the option for the SDB to expand when chosen or not Enable Menu This option toggles the SDB context menu on or off Enable Clear SDB This option either hides or displays the X on the far right X of the SDB The X deletes a word when tapped or clears the entire SDB when held ___________t NOVA chat User s Guide Page 80 Changing SDB Style Settings To change SDB style settings choose Menu or gt Settings gt Style The Style options allow you to configure the following for the SDB e font type size and style Bold or talic e height number of rows e background color e text color You can also configure the SDB to display icons in addition to text or to appear at the bottom instead of the top of the screen To configure the SDB to display icons in addition to text 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings
26. S w ChatPower48 PCS_Copy a EREE a MultiChat 15 Adolescent PCS a MultiChat 15 Adolescent PCS_Copy amp Mu tiChat 15 Adolescent SS MultiChat 15 Adolescent SS_Copy MultiChat 15 Adult PCS MultiChat 15 Adult SS a MultiChat 15 Student PCS y The vocabulary file that is currently open An original Saltillo provided vocabulary file that cannot be modified or deleted To customize a vocabulary file make a copy of it and customize the copy See Creating a Customized Vocabulary File for ways to make a copy Important A vocabulary file that you customized before software release 2 0 can only be transferred between NOVA chat and Chat Editor A vocabulary file that you customized with release 2 0 software or later can be transferred between NOVA chat TouchChat and Chat Editor For information on transferring vocabulary files see Transferring Vocabulary Files on page 114 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 42 Available Vocabulary Files From the list of available vocabulary files tap on a file name choose Open and explore the file Take some time to explore each of these files and see if one might be appropriate for the device user or get some ideas for creating your own Explore the page and button organization by choosing the buttons Buttons with arrows in the corners will move to new pages As you explore the page layouts consider if one of these might work as a starting point for the int
27. ackspacing To add or modify a button s action 1 2 gt 9 Choose Menu 1 or gt Edit Mode Press and hold the button you want to modify Right click if you are using the Editor A list of button options opens Choose Edit Button The Button Properties are displayed Choose the Actions tab Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions r J Add an action Visit Social Buon Proper Tap or click to list actions Choose the action you want Remove any existing action that is not appropriate For some actions you will be prompted for additional steps For example if you choose a linking action such as Navigate or Visit you will be asked to choose the page to link the button to Choose Save Click OK if you are using the Editor Note To perform no action remove all actions from the button NOVA chat User s Guide Page 65 Available Button Actions Button Name No Action Add Message to Display Add Time Date to Display Apply Modifier Backspace key Battery Status Cancel Visit Clear All Modifiers Clear Display Clear Last Word Data Logging On Off Find Word Grammar Action Help Signal Jump to Page see also Using Navigate Visit and Jump to Page Load Display Navigate see also Using Navigate Visit and Jump to Page Navigate back Navigate to home NOVA chat User s Guide Description Performs no action Inserts text f
28. and mea If you need to replace the wheelchair mounting plate see Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate NOVA chat 12 ____________ NOVA chat User s Guide Page 22 Controlling Volume VAN To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen to earphones at high volume levels for long periods The volume button is located on the edge of the device Press the ends of the button to increase or decrease volume an r e r nnm l NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8 10 or 12 In addition to using the volume button you can add volume controls to buttons within vocabulary pages For details see Adding or Modifying a Button Action on page 65 An amplifier has been provided for additional volume The amplifier is powered by its own battery and must be charged and turned on in order to provide sound The amplifier communicates with the device by means of a Bluetooth connection If the two lose this connection the sound will be provided only by the device speakers and may not be sufficient for your environment To reconnect the device to the amplifier press and hold Back and choose Yes to confirm that you want to restart the application The device will scan for your amplifier and connect to it If the amplifier does not reconnect make sure the amplifier is on and charged For details on turning the amplifier on see Turning the Amplifier On and Off on page 16 bt NOVA chat User s Guide
29. apps block access to application settings AND the operating system and apps Blocking Access to Application Settings You can lock the application settings to prevent the user from changing them To lock application settings 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Menu Lock 2 Enable Menu Lock 3 Enter a password and choose Save 4 Choose Menu or amp gt Lock To unlock application settings Choose Menu or amp gt Unlock Enter your password and choose OK Note If you forget the password enter BOSCO to overwrite the existing password Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps Not everyone will benefit from having access to the operating system and apps You can make your device a closed system that is the end user will only be able to access the application To hide access to the operating system and apps Choose Menu or gt Settings gt System Enable Kiosk Mode Choose Back to exit the menu Press and hold the power button on the edge of the device Choose Power off Choose OK to shut down the system Power the device back on The device is now closed Noo M e wW O a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 94 To restore access to the operating system and apps Important If the Kiosk Mode option is greyed out you may have a dedicated system If your system was purchased as a dedicated system you must purchase a key to unlock the system Contact Saltillo fo
30. are in an environment that requires turning off the amplifier or if you will be leaving the device in storage for a long period of time see Turning the Amplifier On and Off To change the screen timeout setting The screen is set up to power down automatically after a specified period of no activity To change the period of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout Choose Menu 1 or gt Settings gt System gt Display Settings gt Screen Timeout and choose the appropriate setting NOVA chat User s Guide Page 15 Turning the Amplifier On and Off Typically the amplifier should be left on When the amplifier is off speech is still available but it comes from the device s internal speaker NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8 or 10 ee NOVA chat 12 Note The NOVA chat 12 amplifier power button labeled I O is recessed slightly to avoid pressing it accidentally If you have difficulty pressing it use the touchscreen stylus that came with your device To turn the amplifier off Press and hold the amplifier power button until both the red and blue lights come on Release the power button when the red light goes out To turn the amplifier on Press the amplifier power button for a second The light will flash to indicate the amplifier is on and working properly The blue light will flash when on and not connected to the device Once connected to the de
31. ases 44 WordPower30 44 WordPower42 44 WordPower42 Basic 44 WordPower48 44 WordPower60 44 WordPower80 45 iS NOVA chat User s Guide Page 128 b Saltillo Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg OH 44654 Phone 1 800 382 8622 Fax 330 674 6726 Website www saltillo com
32. ass surface and void the warranty Note To clean the touchscreen see Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting on page 34 If your device will be used by more than one client see Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients on page 34 Using the Stylus A compatible stylus was provided with your device If you prefer to purchase a different stylus be sure it is compatible with a capacitive touchscreen Note The stylus provided has an opening on the end and can be attached to an individual or the device using a chain string or lanyard A The stylus is a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye NOVA chat User s Guide Page 33 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device If your device will only be used by one client routine cleaning and disinfecting should be sufficient If however multiple clients will be using the device take additional measures to clean and disinfect the device after it has been used by one client before allowing it to be used by another client Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting To clean your device case and screen turn the device off wipe with a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened with water and dry with another soft lint free cloth Do not spray or splash liquid directly on the device To disinfect the case moisten a clean cloth in a solution of 1 4 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water Do not use vinegar and water on the display Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Cli
33. at 8 or 10 For hands free transport loops for attaching a strap were provided in your NOVA chat package For convenience there are two sets of strap holders one at the top of the device and another at the bottom Attach two loops to the appropriate holders The basic method of threading and tying the loop is the same for NOVA chat 8 and NOVA chat 10 devices Note Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as this may damage the device A The loops are a potential choking hazard NOVA chat User s Guide Page 31 Attaching a Strap NOVA chat 12 For hands free transport loops for attaching a strap were provided in your NOVA chat package For convenience there are two sets of strap holders one set on the handle and another set on the bottom edge of the device Note If you remove the handle simply attach the strap to the bottom holders Attach two loops to the appropriate holders as shown Note Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as this may damage the device A The loops are a potential choking hazard NOVA chat User s Guide Page 32 Using the Touchscreen Your device comes with a capacitive touchscreen It responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger You can also use the stylus that was provided with your device See Using the Stylus Important Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered gl
34. ation etc All warranty service should be arranged through Saltillo Corporation prior to sending a system back Please call the company at 1 800 382 8622 option 1 or email at service saltillo com to obtain a Return Authorization number prior to sending the system to Saltillo If replacement is necessary the replacement device may be a new or re conditioned device of equal value Note Saltillo Corporation considers bending of the unit submerging it into liquid of any kind or any breaks and or cracks in the LCD screen to be misuse However will cover one such incident per warranty year Shipping address USA customers Saltillo Corporation Attn Insert RA here 1022 Heyl Road Wooster OH 44691 Non USA customers Contact your local distributor for repair details NOVA chat User s Guide Page 120 Index 4 4 Basic vocabulary file 46 A Abbreviations 92 Access Blocking access to settings 94 Blocking settings 94 Restoring access to settings 95 Accessibility Activating buttons on touch or release 78 Options 78 Preventing double selection of button 79 Setting button activation time 78 Setting up a button beep 79 Setting up a button visual indication 79 Actions Adding or modifying button actions 65 List of available button actions 66 Activation delay 86 Airplane Mode Turning Bluetooth on and off 17 Turning on and off 116 Amplifier Charging 12 13 Reconnecting to device 17 Troubleshootin
35. breviation followed by a period The abbreviation should expand automatically To modify an abbreviation 1 Press and hold on the entry 2 Choose Edit and make appropriate changes 3 Choose Save To delete an abbreviation 1 Press and hold on the entry 2 Choose Delete 3 Choose Yes to confirm NOVA chat User s Guide Page 92 Enabling Word Prediction The application uses a static word prediction dictionary North American English and British English dictionaries have been provided on the device To turn word prediction on or off 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Text gt Prediction 2 Choose Enable to insert a checkmark To disable word prediction choose Enable to remove the checkmark To select the word prediction dictionary 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Text gt Prediction gt Dictionary 2 Choose American English or British English Enabling Automatic Capitalization To enable automatic capitalization 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Text 2 Choose Automatic Capitalization to insert a checkmark To disable automatic capitalization choose Automatic Capitalization to remove the checkmark bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 93 Restricting Access When you want to prevent the user from changing settings accessing operating system features or using apps you can do any of the following Block access to application settings block access to the operating system and
36. cabulary files 113 Restricting access 94 Row Column scan 85 S Saturation Modifying button color saturation 62 Saving data to a file 106 Scanning Activation delay 86 Adding a beep 87 Adding row prompts 88 Cursor color 86 Options 84 Rescans 86 Row Column 85 Setting auditory prompts 87 Setting patterns 85 Speed 86 Switch scanning 84 Using the touchscreen 89 SDB See Speech Display Bar Settings Blocking access 94 Blocking access to all settings 95 Creating profiles 96 Restoring access 94 95 Shortcuts Adding 36 Adding shortcuts to apps 36 Adding shortcuts to widgets 36 Removing 36 Speech NOVA chat User s Guide Page 125 Adding a delay between words 76 Configuring speech modes 77 Overview 76 Selecting a synthesizer 76 Selecting a voice 76 Troubleshooting 117 Speech Display Bar Application screen 38 Changing settings 80 Changing style options 81 Using 80 Spelling vocabulary file 46 Stand Adjusting NOVA chat 10 stand 25 Adjusting NOVA chat 12 stand 26 Adjusting NOVA chat 5 stand 24 Adjusting NOVA chat 8 stand 25 Reattaching NOVA chat 12 stand 27 Removing NOVA chat 10 stand 25 Removing NOVA chat 12 stand 27 Removing NOVA chat 8 stand 25 Status bar 36 Strap Attaching to NOVA chat 10 31 Attaching to NOVA chat 12 32 Attaching to NOVA chat 5 30 Attaching to NOVA chat 8 31 Stylus Using with touchscreen 33 Switch scanning 84 Switches Configuring 84 Options 84 Synthesize
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38. d option and choose Save If you are using the Editor select an option you want to modify select the Edit button for that option modify the setting and select Done Do the same for any other options you want to modify When you finish making changes choose OK NOVA chat User s Guide Page 62 Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style The Button Style Override menu offers the ability to modify all buttons in an entire vocabulary file at one time 1 Open the vocabulary file you want to modify 2 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode 3 Press and hold anywhere on the page Right click if you are using the Editor A list of button options appears 4 Choose Button Style Override The Button Properties screen opens to the Button tab 5 Choose the Vocabulary tab 6 Select the style options you want to modify modify the setting for each selected option and choose Save If you are using the Editor select an option you want to modify select the Edit button for that option modify the setting and select Done Do the same for any other options you want to modify When you finish making changes choose OK Overriding a Button Style This option is typically used only when the style for an entire page or entire vocabulary file has been set but you can make an exception for one particular button 1 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode 2 Press and hold on the button you want to modify Right click if you are using the Ed
39. de Page 67 Button Name Description Toggle Mute If the device is currently speaking a long message selecting Unmute this button will not stop the speech but will stop the speech from being spoken aloud Selecting the button again lets the text be heard Visit Takes you to a new page and takes you back to the previous see also Using page after a single hit Navigate Visit and Jump to Page Visit Exception If you have one button on a Visit page that you don t want to return to the previous page use a Visit Exception action to leave it on the page for one additional hit Volume Down Turns down the volume Volume Up Turns up the volume Using Navigate Visit and Jump to Page Navigate takes you to a new page until you choose another button to move away from that page Visit takes you to a new page and takes you back to the previous page after a single hit Jump to Page takes you to a new page and takes you to the home page after a single hit bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 68 Copying Buttons NOVA chat allows you to copy a button copy and reuse the same button copy a button style and use a button in multiple places Copying and Pasting a Button Buttons can be copied and pasted to new locations If you modify a copy of a button you will edit only the copy 1 Press and hold on the button you want to copy 2 Choose Copy 3 Press and hold on the location for the new button 4 Choose Paste
40. de Page 49 When you are editing on the device pressing and holding on the screen opens context menus In Chat Editor right clicking on the vocabulary window will open context menus for editing Orientation You can use the NOVA chat device in portrait or landscape orientation To set Chat Editor s screen orientation to match the device choose Settings gt View Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials Capture sequences of buttons from screens in Chat Editor to paste into instructional materials you create such as Word documents PowerPoint presentations flash cards etc 1 In Chat Editor choose Capture in the top section of the Editor window The Button Capture window will open 2 With Capture Selections selected start selecting the buttons you want to appear in your document Each button you select will be captured in the Button Capture window E Chat Editor Maria gt z Settings Library Help Q lt x Edit Mode Capture I will finish this today i i Faka ong Bon EF SE or mes Button Capture B B18 Copy To Clipboard Z Capture Selections NOVA chat User s Guide Page 50 3 When you finish capturing a sequence of buttons choose Copy to Clipboard The sequence will be cleared from the Button Capture window 4 In your document insert the cursor and select Paste The sequence will be pasted into the document
41. ding an Image from the Device Library From the Button Properties choose Find or Browse to open a list of categories My Images Actions A G Actions H N Actions O Z Animals and Pets Assistive Technology and Therapy Celebrations and Events Clothing and Accessories Computers and Electronics e C C O OlG e Ole Control Functions Choose a category to open a list of images Then choose the image you want The image will be displayed in the Button Properties Choose Save Searching for an Image in the Device Library From the Button Properties in the Editor choose Search to search for images with the label name rch A social distance 04 PCS social distance 104 PCS social security card SymbolStix A social studies 04 PCS G social studies dass SymbolStix A social worker SymbolStix Choose the image you want The image will be displayed in the Button Properties Choose Save Note If you don t find the appropriate image enter a new item in the text box choose Search and choose a different image NOVA chat User s Guide Page 57 Using Your Own Image If you find that the image you need is not available from the device library you can use your own digital scanned downloaded or homemade image and import that image directly into the button Note If you are using the Editor the image must be on the same computer If you are importing directly f
42. e Colored Cases Strap Attachments Se A The strap attachments are a Blue Green potential choking hazard Purple Gray Chat Editor Install CD Includes a user manual and VocabPC Tour Guide NOVA chat Recovery Disk This User s Guide Note We suggest that you keep your packaging materials NOVA chat User s Guide Page 10 Charging the Device and Amplifier A battery charger was included in the box with your device The charger cables allow you to charge the device and the amplifier at the same time Connecting the Charger and Cables Plug the charger into a wall outlet a surge protector is recommended Plug the mini connector into the mini USB port on the amplifier case and plug the micro connector into the micro USB port on the device NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8 See NOVA chat 12 Detail NOVA chat 10 NOVA chat 12 bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 11 NOVA chat 12 Detail Device USB charging port back of device facing up If you insert a USB 2 0 Micro cable If you insert a USB 3 0 Micro B cable the with the back of the device facing up connector will fill the entire port the connector will insert into the left side of the port It will not fill the entire port Charging the Device and Amplifier We suggest charging both the device and amplifier each night The red battery indicator next to the amplifier s charger connection should be on while charging and will flash wh
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45. e screen 7 Menu Tap to display menus that allow you to select a vocabulary file enable or disable augmentative options set how and when to speak messages and configure a wide variety of additional options 8 USB port Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 18 NOVA chat 8 Device Features 7 5 Headset jack 3 5 mm Power button Press and hold to turn the device on or off Volume button Press to turn the volume up or down Display screen Displays the application screens uu FB WN F Back Tap to return to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart the application Home Press to go to the home screen 7 Menu Tap to display menus that allow you to select a vocabulary file enable or disable augmentative options set how and when to speak messages and configure a wide variety of additional options 8 USB port Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary NOVA chat User s Guide Page 19 NOVA chat 10 Device Features Headset jack 3 5 mm Power button Press and hold to turn the device on or off Volume button Press to turn the volume up or down Display screen Displays the application screens uu FB WN FEF Back Tap to return to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart the application a Home Press to go to the home scree
46. e when you are actually in the water for example a pool or bath For information on cleaning and disinfecting your device see Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device on page 34 When charging the device use only the AC charger that came with the device The batteries for the device are not field replaceable and the system will need to be returned to Saltillo Corporation USA for servicing Replacement and repair of any electronic components of your device should only be done by qualified service personnel Please call 1 800 382 8622 or email service saltillo com to obtain a Return Authorization prior to sending any component to Saltillo Shipping address USA customers Saltillo Corporation Attn Insert RA here 1022 Heyl Road Wooster OH 44691 Non USA customers Contact your local distributor for repair details If you discard all or part of your device dispose of all electronic components according to local regulations Customers in Europe need to follow the WEEE European Battery Directive for details regarding disposal of components NOVA chat User s Guide Page 119 Warranty Saltillo Corporation warrants the NOVA chat device to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the device warranty period of one year from date of purchase Please contact the Saltillo Service department 1 800 382 8622 option 1 prior to making alternations to the NOVA chat device for mounting transport
47. en it is fully charged 1 Tap the power button to turn off the display light 2 Plug the charger s connectors into the device and amplifier 3 Plug the other end of the charger into a wall outlet When the device and amplifier are fully charged 1 Unplug the connectors from the device and amplifier 2 Unplug the charger from the wall outlet optional 3 Tap the device s power button to turn the display on bn _____________ NOVA chat User s Guide Page 12 Checking Battery Status You can check the battery status of the device and amplifier by navigating menus or by having a button on a vocabulary page that checks the status Checking Battery Status Using Menus You can check the battery status of both the device and the amplifier by navigating menus Choose Menu or gt Settings gt System gt About Device The screen will show the battery charging status and charge level for both the device and the amplifier Checking Battery Status Using a Button Some Saltillo provided vocabulary files already include buttons for checking the battery status For example WordPower offers the option from the last page of Groups and MultiChat 15 offers the button on the Device Tools page from the second page of Things To create a button that checks the battery status of both the device and the amplifier create a button on a vocabulary page that contains the action Battery Status 1 Press and hold o
48. ended device user WordPower The WordPower vocabularies are augmentative communication word based vocabularies created by Nancy Inman Notice the listing of WordPower vocabulary options on your device each including a number to indicate the number of cells WordPower20 Simply WordPower20 Simply incorporates carrier phrases with core words for quick and easy language generation It can be used as a phrase based system or as a word based system For example you could use the carrier phrases I want I like and I need to generate sentences Or you could use the individual pronouns I it and you or sentences starters such as can and do When the individual pronouns are selected a page of frequently used verbs and helping verbs also becomes available You can quickly finish a sentence using a phrase such as to eat to play to watch etc or you can select to and have a more expanded set of verbs available WordPower24 WordPower 24 uses high frequency core words to facilitate quick and easy sentence generation It also includes nouns and adjectives that are organized in logical categories All grammatical word classes have been included As a sentence is being built you often find that the next word you want to say can be spoken with one or two button presses Grammar keys are used to provide morphological endings to verbs nouns and adjectiv
49. ents Note This section applies only when multiple clients will be using the same device In that situation it s vital to effectively disinfect the device and accessories that have been used by a client before handling and use by another client First Step Put on protective gloves Next Step Clean the device and accessories 1 Wipe down the device and accessories with disinfectant wipes Virucidal Bactericidal Pseudomonacidal Tuberculocidal Fungicidal Metrex CaviWipes Follow the disinfectant product manufacturer s instructions for cleaning 2 Take a Q tip with cleaner applied for example Windex or another commercial cleaner and clean inside all cracks and crevices You may want to use a toothbrush or similar brush 3 Blow the device off with an air hose or wipe it dry Important Make sure all soil is removed from the device and accessories This is vital before proceeding to disinfecting the equipment NOVA chat User s Guide Page 34 Next Step Disinfect the device and accessories 1 Wipe down the device and accessories with a new disinfectant wipe Virucidal Bactericidal Pseudomonacidal Tuberculocidal Fungicidal Metrex CaviWipes Follow the disinfectant product manufacturer s instructions for disinfecting 2 Make sure to clean inside all cracks and corners and wipe more than once if necessary to keep the device wet for a minimum of three 3 minutes 3 Allow the device and accessories to d
50. enu or cj gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Patterns gt Scan Clear Button To skip empty areas during scans Turn scanning of empty button areas on or off by choosing Menu or J gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Patterns gt Skip Empty Areas When selected scanning will skip over an area without a button or a button that only has a speech message action but no text NOVA chat User s Guide Page 85 Setting Scan Speed Scan speed is the amount of time it takes for your device to move from one button row or column to the next in a scan The default scan speed is one second This means it takes one second from the time one key is highlighted until the next key is highlighted To set scan speed choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Scan Timing gt Scan Speed To increase the time tap the plus sign To decrease the time tap the minus sign Then choose OK Configuring Re scans Select the number of times you want your device to automatically scan the page Once you reach the set number of re scans the scan will stop until a switch is activated again To set the number of re scans choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Scan Timing gt Number of Re scans To increase the number of re scans tap the plus sign To decrease the number of re scans tap the minus sign Then choose OK Setting Activation Delay This opti
51. es A spelling word prediction page is used to spell NOVA chat User s Guide Page 43 words that are not included as separate buttons on the pages Being a word based vocabulary this page set can be used by a wide age group Nouns adjectives and verbs can be added and customized to meet the particular needs of the individual WordPower24 with Phrases WordPower24 with Phrases is designed for individuals who are unable to use a word based vocabulary design but are able to generate novel thoughts using carrier phrases and semantic categories WordPower30 WordPower30 is very similar to the 24 location but in the extra column on the left you now have a clear display delete word period and plural This configuration can be set up for scanning or to be used with a keyguard WordPower42 WordPower42 is a word based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication WordPower42 is a generative language system that will be familiar to those using WordPower on other systems and it is easy to learn for new users WordPower42 Basic WordPower42 Basic is a simplified version of WordPower42 This word based system remains rich in core vocabulary and it may be appropriate for beginning users or those who need a more basic vocabulary design It is designed to make communication fast and easy WordPower48 WordPower48 is very similar to the 42 location but in the extra column on the left you now have a clear display de
52. evelopment With this service you can e Track the person s progress and communication development over time e Compare different aspects of communication automatically e Create a detailed summary of performance e Share information with others e Quickly create reports that anyone can understand To learn more go to the Realize Language website https realizelanguage com info To view or download the Realize Language Starter s Guide go to https realizelanguage com info support Se es NOVA chat User s Guide Page 100 For Customer Support If you have a problem with the Realize Language website email support realizelanguage com If you have a problem with your device call Saltillo technical support at 1 800 382 8622 or email service saltillo com Creating a Privacy Password Data logging provides the option to create a privacy password to protect the data you collect against unauthorized access 1 Choose Menu gt Settings gt Data Logging The first time you use Data Logging the following message will appear Data logging collects personal communication You may now set up a privacy password to protect your communications from being shared without your permission 2 Choose Continue to close the message and open a keyboard for creating a privacy password 3 Enter a password and choose Next 4 Enter the password again to confirm it and choose Save The Data Logging menu will open A E Se NOV
53. f the system to be saved for easy access at a later time You can save multiple profiles to be used when needed Creating multiple profiles allows you to switch between groups of settings A button action is also provided to allow you to change settings by using a button without navigating the menus Creating a Profile 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Profiles gt New 2 Give your profile a name for example morning settings 3 Make all of the setting changes that you want associated with this profile This includes the vocabulary file settings language etc 4 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Profiles gt Save 5 Your new profile has been created with all current settings To create a second profile for example afternoon settings repeat these steps making new settings changes to associate with this new profile Loading a Profile You can load profiles by navigating menus or by choosing a button To load a profile using menu options Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Profiles gt Load Choose the appropriate profile To load a profile using a button action Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode Press and hold the button Right click if you are using the Editor Choose Edit Button Add a label message and icon as needed Choose the Actions tab and then choose Add an action to opena menu 6 Choose Select Profile 7 Choose the appropriate profile 8 Choose Save twice OY em If
54. fine motor control To assist these individuals we ve included several different methods of filtering user input to make selections more reliable Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Timing Three options are available for configuring the touchscreen Activate on Release Acceptance Time and Release Time Activating Buttons on Touch or Release When you set Activate on Release you can touch anywhere on the screen and drag your finger or stylus around until you are on the button you want Releasing the button will select it Activate on Release toggles between activating the screen immediately upon touch or upon release To set buttons to activate on release Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Timing gt Activate on Release A green checkmark shows that the option is selected To set buttons to activate when you first touch the screen tap Activate on Release The green checkmark disappears indicating that the option is not selected Setting a Time for Button Activation When you set Acceptance Time a button is not selected until you hold your finger on it for a certain period of time You can set the Acceptance Time using the numeric control in the dialog 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Timing 2 Choose Acceptance Time 3 Choose Enable 4 Choose Time and set the time value EE NOVA chat User s Guide Page 78 Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button T
55. g 116 Turning on off 16 Analyzing data manually 106 Application Blocking access to settings 94 Menus 39 Opening closing 37 Restoring access to settings 94 Using the screen 38 Apps Adding shortcuts to apps 36 Removing downloads 118 Audible and haptic feedback 99 Auditory prompts Setting 87 Using headphones 87 Automatic capitalization 93 Automatic uploads 106 B Backing up vocabulary files 113 Battery Charging 13 Status 13 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 121 Bluetooth Turning on and off 17 Button sequences Capturing in Chat Editor 50 Buttons Activating buttons on touch or release 78 Adding or modifying actions 65 Changing label message 54 Copying and pasting 69 Hiding 59 60 Hiding all button images 60 Hiding multiple buttons 60 List of available actions 66 Modifiers 64 Modifying color saturation 62 Modifying styles 61 62 63 Moving images to and from device 58 Overriding a style 63 Preventing double selection 79 Prioritizing 70 Rearranging 70 Resizing 70 Setting activation time 78 Setting auditory prompts 87 Setting up a beep 79 Setting up a visual indication 79 C Camera 110 Capitalization Automatic 93 Charging the device and amplifier 11 Chat Editor Capturing button sequences 50 Configuring 48 Differences from device 49 Enabling speech 48 Installing 47 Opening 49 Overview 47 Using vocabulary files with 49 Cleaning and disinfecting Routine 34 Use by multiple clients 34 Clo
56. g the Date and Time You can set the date and time from the Settings menu and you can create a button that speaks and displays the current date and time Changing Date and Time Settings Choose Menu or gt Settings gt System gt Date and Time Then set the date time zone time and the appropriate date and time formats Creating a Date Time Button Note Be sure that the Date and Time setting is correct before creating a date time button See Changing Date and Time Settings To create a button that displays and speaks the current date and time 1 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode 2 Press and hold the button you want to modify Right click if you are using the Editor Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties Choose the Actions tab 5 Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions a Actors Add an action Z Tap or click w to list actions Pe Speech Message p P OK Cancel E General Style Actions Add Message to Display Add Speech Message Add Text to Display 6 From the list of actions choose Add Time Date to Display 7 Remove any existing actions for the button that do not apply 8 Choose the General tab and add a label or and symbol NOVA chat User s Guide Page 98 9 Choose the Style tab and set the appropriate style 10 Choose Save When you choose the button it should speak and show the date and time in the Speech D
57. gain when appropriate You can hide a single button or multiple buttons Hiding a Button To hide a single button on your device 1 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode 2 Press and hold the button to hide 3 Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties 4 Uncheck the Visible box Note Unchecking the Visible box makes a button invisible in standard mode and automatically disables the button action 5 Choose Save To hide a single button using the Editor right click choose the Style tab and uncheck the Visible box SS coves SOCIAL Edit Name Label SOCIAL Uncheck Mecsege Visible Image import Find Remove Hidden button invisible NOVA chat User s Guide Page 59 Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode gt Hide Mode You now have three options e Choose buttons one by one to hide or show e Choose Hide All to hide all buttons on the current page e Choose Show All to show all buttons that had previously been hidden on the current page To exit Hide Mode choose Menu or gt Hide Mode Saving Hidden Button Settings If you hide buttons to work on a particular curriculum and would like to save those settings for your next session choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt and check Show Hidden Buttons The device or Editor will remember all of the currently hidden buttons To start where you left off during your last session choose Menu
58. h each button one at a time 1 To enable scanning choose Menu or lt j gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Enable Scanning 2 Choose Switch Access gt Switch Configuration NOVA chat User s Guide Page 84 3 Choose the selection method Touchscreen Only One Switch One Switch Touchscreen or Two Switch 4 To set scanning to activate without holding a switch choose Switch Access gt Auto Scan 5 To find other switch scanning options choose Back Selecting Scan Mode Select the scanning mode by choosing Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Patterns gt Mode Then choose one of the following options Linear The scan steps through the keys from left to right across the rows Row Column The scan highlights each row of buttons beginning with the top row and moving down the screen When the row that contains the button you want is highlighted activate your switch The scan will highlight the separate columns in the row you selected moving from left to right across the screen When the button you want is highlighted activate your switch Configuring SDB and Empty Area Scans To include the SDB in scans Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar on or off by choosing Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Patterns gt Scan SDB To include the SDB Clear button X in scans Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar s Clear button X on or off by choosing M
59. h or Rate bar or tap a bar at a specific point 2 Tap Test to make sure that you selected the pitch or rate you want 3 If not adjust the setting and tap Test again 4 When the voice is set the way you want tap Save Note If you want to set an auditory prompt for a row see Adding Row Prompts Adding Row Prompts Row prompts can benefit device users especially if they have visual issues Otherwise the prompt will be spoken as Row 1 Row 2 etc To give a row a Specific prompt Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode Press and hold on the row to which you want to add a prompt Choose Edit Row Prompt from the menu Enter the appropriate prompt for that row Choose Done and then Save Ce why bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 88 Using Touchscreen Scanning There are times when a device user isn t capable of activating specific areas on the screen For example maybe the user doesn t have the pointing skills to hit one button Using the touchscreen to scan allows the device user to tap anywhere on the screen to initiate a scan of the buttons In this scenario the device screen acts as a single switch To set up touchscreen scanning 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Enable Scanning 2 Choose Switch Access gt Switch Configuration 3 Choose Touchscreen Only 4 Configure other settings as appropriate Note The keyboard can be selected directly whether scanning
60. hat User s Guide Page 106 The Save to File screen shows the current person under Person To create a file for a different person select the list box arrow and select a different person Person Ray P Since last save on July 8 2015 at 7 39 AM From to All Save to File 4 Select an option Since last save on From to or All 5 Choose Save to File The following message will appear Data logging collects personal communication Do you want to save personal communication 6 Select Yes File Saved will appear near the bottom of the screen 7 You can then view the file on your device or computer To view the file on your device If you have an app that can read text files navigate to the file on your device The path to the file varies by type of device To view the file on your computer 1 Connect a USB cable between your device and the computer Give the device a moment to connect to the computer The device screen will display Transfer Mode and the computer will display a window with several options 2 Click Open device to view files 3 Locate the file by navigating to the ChatPC folder and then the log subfolder The filename will begin with the person s name followed by the date and time 4 View the file by opening it in a program installed on the computer NOVA chat User s Guide Page 107 Clearing Usage Data To clear usage data for a person 1 Ch
61. hortcut until Remove appears 2 Drag the shortcut to Remove bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 36 Opening and Closing the Application From the home screen or Apps folder tap the NOVA chat shortcut When the application is open pressing Home will minimize the application and display the operating system s home screen To close the application press and hold Back and confirm by choosing Yes Using the power button to turn off the device will also close the application and all open apps Turning the device on from a full power down will restart the application automatically Note For the best performance of NOVA chat close any apps that are running in the background TE NOVA chat User s Guide Page 37 Using the Application Screen The Speech Display To delete the last word on Bar SDB displays text the SDB tap X once To clear from button presses all words press and hold X I want to talk to you A small arrow in the upper corner of a button indicates that the button links to another page For information on resizing or hiding an arrow link see Modifying a Button Arrow Link on page 64 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 38 Using Application Menus The Menu and Back button icons only illuminate when you tap them After choosing Menu or groupings of menus appear These menus vary depending on other settings in the application In Edit Mode all the buttons are outlined ndikane that
62. ide Page 76 To add a word to the pronunciation dictionary 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Speech Output gt Voice gt Pronunciations Choose Menu or gt New Type the word in the Pronounce box Tap Next Type the word s phonetic spelling in the Pronounce As box Test the word by choosing Pronounce It Once the word is pronounced properly choose Done Choose Save 00 ee Gon To edit or delete a word from within the dictionary press and hold on the entry and choose the appropriate option Configuring Speech Modes You can configure the application to speak after every character every word every sentence or any combination of these settings Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Speech Output Check one or more options Setting Description Character The voice speaks after every character Word The voice speaks after every word Sentence The voice speaks after every sentence Auto Clear Clears the Speech Display Bar automatically after a sentence or message has been spoken and the next text is chosen Speech Off Toggles all speech off and on If you prefer to generate messages quietly uncheck all options and speak by tapping the Speech Display Bar or by choosing a button provided with a Speak action A __ NOVA chat User s Guide Page 77 Setting Access Options Some people who use the application may have trouble reliably selecting individual buttons or keys due to tremors or lack of
63. is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies y QuickChat 12 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies y QuickChat 8 Adult is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies y QuickChat 8 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies y QuickChat 4 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies Q hat Editor CD Chat Editor owned by Saltillo Corporation icrosoft Voices owned by Microsoft Corporation Microsoft s agreement states INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS You may install and use one copy of the software on each computer on your premises that you use to exchange data and software with portable devices powered by a Microsoft operating system Saltillo grants permission for the use of Chat Editor on each computer used to exchange data with the NOVA chat A Attention Consult accompanying documents pa NOVA chat User s Guide Page 2 A Warnings Device not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication device When operating this device in a medical environment do not use with any product that is not medically approved Do not use the NOVA chat close to sources of RF radiation or you may encounter interference Move away if possible from the source of the interference Any mounts used should be fitted by a qualified person Failure to install the mounting system according to the manufacturer s instructions may result in an injury to the user Analysis of positioning by a qualified person is required to prevent repet
64. isplay Bar Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback Haptic feedback is only available on the NOVA chat 5 device Audible feedback is available on all NOVA chat devices The application provides an option to have an audible and or vibration sensation when a button is activated The vibration sensation option setting is called haptic feedback To add haptic or audible feedback Choose Menu or gt Settings gt System gt Sound Settings Audible Selection provides an audible click when navigating through NOVA chat menus Haptic Feedback vibrates to indicate screen touches To add button clicks for vocabulary page activations Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Beep on Button Press bn ______________t NOVA chat User s Guide Page 99 Analyzing Language Development You can use the data logging capabilities of your device to collect information on a person s language development Then you can upload that information to the Realize Language website Collect data on Upload the data to the Create easy to your device Realize Language website understand reports This process allows you to monitor measure and maximize the person s use of the device Using the Realize Language Website Realize Language is a subscription based online service that organizes and analyzes information and presents the results in easy to understand graphic formats that provides valuable insights into each person s language d
65. itive stress injuries to the user Saltillo Corporation assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this product Saltillo Corporation assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the deletion of data as a result of malfunction repairs or battery replacement Be sure to back up all important data on other media computer to protect against its loss A Cords and straps are potential strangulation hazards Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six 6 inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator to avoid potential interference with the device Persons who have such devices e Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six 6 inches from their implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket e Should turn the mobile device OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device consult your health care provider eT NOVA chat User s Guide Page 3 Table of Contents
66. itor A list of button options appears 3 Choose Button Style Override The Button Properties screen opens to the Button tab 4 Check the style options you want to change 5 Choose Save bn ____________t NOVA chat User s Guide Page 63 Modifying a Button Arrow Link Linking buttons display a linking arrow in the upper right corner of the button The arrow indicates that the button will take you to a different page You can resize or hide the linking arrow PLACES et t Arrow link q u Ss To resize a linking arrow 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Style 2 Under Modifiers choose Size The Select a Size menu opens 3 Choose Smallest Small Normal Large or Largest If you are using the Editor select Settings gt Style gt Button Style The Button Style menu window opens Under Button Modifiers select the size you want and select OK To hide a linking arrow 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Style 2 Under Modifiers choose Size The Select a Size menu opens 3 Choose Hide If you are using the Editor select Settings gt Style gt Button Style The Button Style menu window opens Under Button Modifiers select No Show and select OK Se a a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 64 Adding or Modifying a Button Action A single button can perform a number of different actions For example different speaking options adding grammatical endings to words clearing the display or b
67. k for download and install updates 1 Choose Menu or gt Help The Help screen will be displayed About gt Information about this application Registration Register this product Help Index Find help using this application Check for updates B Choose Check for Updates A screen will show Check Now along with the current software version when you last checked for updates and the date and time of the last update 1 12 0 62 gb3dd24c Check Now Last Check Jan 23 2000 5 23PM Last Update Jan 23 2000 5 28 PM 3 To check for available updates choose Check Now a eee NOVA chat User s Guide Page 111 4 When the system finds one or more updates to install a window will give you the option to install the update software or cancel 5 Choose Install Installing will be displayed below a progress bar while the installation is in progress ChatPC library myQuickChat 12_Adult PCS c4v Last Check Jan 23 2000 5 23 PM Ur Note The number of updates to install can vary When prompted follow in on screen instructions 6 When the installation is complete the screen will show The Update Completed Successfully Alternative 1 Download Updates Automatically and Install Them Manually Note You must be connected to WiFi to download updates automatically Leave Allow WiFi Download selected but de select Auto Install To do this choose Menu or gt Help
68. king it larger than the others on a page If you are increasing the size of the button the button will expand to the right or down The button will draw over the buttons to the right or below it rearranging buttons as needed If the button is already in the far left or right column or the bottom row move the button to the left or up to provide for additional space 1 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode 2 Press and hold the button that you want to resize 3 Choose Change Button Size 4 Set the number of cells you want the button to fill both vertically and horizontally 5 Choose Save a aT NOVA chat User s Guide Page 70 Creating a Page Pages are levels of specific vocabulary linked together to create a vocabulary file specific to the device user You can create a page by using any of these methods Create a new page create a copy of a page create a page from a template copy a page from a different vocabulary file Creating a New Page Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode gt Pages Choose Menu or gt New Page Give the page a descriptive name Select the number of rows and columns you need To change the background color of the page choose Set and choose a color from the palette 6 To adda background image to your page choose Import to use an image stored on the device or choose Find to search for an image stored in the NOVA chat library 7 Center the image or stretch it to fill the page If you s
69. lete word period and plural This configuration can be set up for scanning or to be used witha keyguard WordPower60 WordPower60 consists of a large number of high frequency words available on the main page resulting in fast communication with reduced keystrokes Word completion and logical next words are used NOVA chat User s Guide Page 44 and the grammar function provides morphological endings to verbs nouns and adjectives Spelling with word prediction along with the category based pages contained in all other versions of the vocabulary are also available This vocabulary is configured to work with a keyguard WordPower80 WordPower80 is for someone who has good vision motor skills and literacy skills WordPower80 vocabulary pages consist of core vocabulary spelling and word prediction WordPower108 WordPower108 is the newest WordPower vocabulary option It consists of a large number of high frequency words on the main page resulting in fast communication and quick access to core words Word completion and logical next words are used and the grammar function provides morphological endings to verbs nouns and adjectives MultiChat 15 MultiChat 15 features a 15 button layout and is available in three versions one for school aged individuals with emerging language skills one for adolescents and one for adults There are multiple forms of communication available in this program sentences phrases
70. n 7 Menu Tap to display menus that allow you to select a vocabulary file enable or disable augmentative options set how and when to speak messages and configure a wide variety of additional options 8 USB port Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 20 NOVA chat 12 Device Features Front View 2 3 4 6 Lily r 1 o t t J 11 10 9 Headset jack 3 5 mm Power button Press and hold to turn the device on or off Volume button Press to turn the volume up or down Microphone Light sensor Camera lens Display screen Displays the application screens on OU A WN F USB port Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary 9 Back Tap to return to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart the application 10 Home Press to go to the home screen 11 Menu Tap to display menus that allow you to select a vocabulary file enable or disable augmentative options set how and when to speak messages and configure a wide variety of additional options Se a ey NOVA chat User s Guide Page 21 Side and Back View USB port for charging the device or transferring vocabulary Amplifier charging port and LED Switch jack A Switch jack B Headset jack Amplifier power button and LED Handle USB port for a USB mouse or keyboard O won DU FPF WN KF Wheelchair mounting plate St
71. n the button you want to modify Right click the button if you are using Chat Editor Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties Choose the Actions tab Use the drop down list to select the Battery status action Choose OK Any time you choose this button the application will speak the battery status of the device and the amplifier and display the information in the Speech Display Bar SDB VP wn bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 13 mee and amplifier battery status souk battery is 82 EA Amp ganay is 82 te Battery Status button For additional information on creating a button action see Adding or Modifying a Button Action on page 65 bn __________t NOVA chat User s Guide Page 14 Turning the Device On and Off The power button is located on the top edge of the device ee ee NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8 10 or 12 To turn your device on from a complete power down Press and hold the power button To turn your device off for storage 1 Press and hold the power button 2 Atthe prompt choose Power off 3 Choose OK to confirm To turn the screen on and off for daily use When using the device on a daily basis tap the power button quickly to turn just the screen on and off We suggest tapping not holding the power button to turn off the screen Tap the power button to wake up the screen There is no need to turn the amplifier off when using the device ona daily basis If you
72. ne If you are finished transferring files disconnect the USB cable from the device and the computer Return to NOVA chat Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device From the Transfer screen select the vocabulary file or files you want to transfer from Chat Editor to the device and click the To Device button When the transfer is complete the name of the file should be listed in the Vocabs on Device section of the Transfer screen Click Done If you are finished transferring files disconnect the USB cable from the device and the computer eT NOVA chat User s Guide Page 115 Troubleshooting Amplifier no longer produces sound The volume is limited to just the device s speakers Airplane Mode may have been turned on or the Bluetooth connection to the amplifier was lost To make sure Airplane Mode is off press and hold the device s power button If Airplane Mode shows Airplane mode is ON tap Airplane Mode to turn it off The device doesn t connect to the amplifier Verify that the connection is enabled by choosing Menu or gt Settings gt System gt Bluetooth Settings and verify that Use with Amplifier is selected If the connection was already enabled On your device press and hold Back gt Choose Yes to confirm that you want to restart the application If the device still doesn t connect Choose Menu l or gt Settings gt System gt Bluetooth Settings gt Connect to
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74. oad time deselect Auto Upload and then select it again at the time of day you want data uploaded For example if you want data to upload automatically at 5 00 each day select Auto Upload at 5 00 on any given day From that point data will be uploaded at 5 00 each day Note When you want to analyze data before the automatic upload time you can choose Upload Now at any time Note If you want to initiate all data uploads yourself leave this option unselected and use Upload Now each time you want to upload data Initiating an Immediate Data Upload Any time you want to upload data immediately choose Upload Now Data collected since your last upload will be uploaded immediately The button label will change to Uploading while the upload is in progress When the upload is complete Upload Completed will appear near the bottom of the screen Note You can use Upload Now even if Auto Upload is selected Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually Save usage data to a file when you want to analyze it manually instead of uploading it to the Realize Language website for analysis To save data to a file 1 From the Data Logging menu choose Save Data to File The following prompt will appear Access to personal communication requires authorization Please enter your privacy password 2 Choose OK The keyboard will be displayed with the cursor in the Password field 3 Enter your privacy password and choose OK NOVA c
75. oice output might not be appropriate but communication is still needed This might be a library or church setting The tilt option offers an Expand option of the Speech Display Bar to offer the communication partner an expanded version of the text This might also be of value in an extremely loud environment bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 82 To set the tilt options choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Tilt gt Action Expand and When the device is tilted the text in the speech display bar Speak will fill the screen and be spoken Expand Only When the device is tilted the text in the speech display bar will fill the screen and no sound will be made Auto Change The screen will shift orientation automatically when the Orientation device is tilted No Action The screen will be locked in the current orientation If you select Expand and Speak or Expand Only you can expand the Speech Display Bar for easier viewing by tilting the device want to talk to you J m _ m L want to talk to you E amin a Tilting the device back will redraw the vocabulary page For information on using and customizing the Speech Display Bar see Using the Speech Display Bar on page 80 Ft NOVA chat User s Guide Page 83 Switch Scanning As an alternative to directly selecting each button on the screen the application offers single switch and two s
76. on Static Word Prediction Stop Store Text to Button Description Opens a specific Android application not functional with a closed dedicated system Plays audio files These are recordings of someone speaking or sounds Records audio files These are recordings of someone speaking or sounds Repeats the last spoken message Saves the text currently showing on the display for later use Copies all text in the SDB and places a copy in the Clipboard Adds text from the Clipboard to the SDB Copies all text from the SDB to the chosen social network Changes Settings to match the saved set of settings that was saved as a profile Pronounces the SDB content Speaks the label Repeats the last spoken text Speaks the message but doesn t display the text Types the button message in the SDB and pronounces it Displays the most probable character in compliance with the current character displayed in the SDB the assigned prediction order and the static character list used by the dictionary compiler You can adjust the prediction order Displays the most probable word in compliance with the current characters displayed in the SDB the assigned selected prediction order and the static word list used by the dictionary compiler up to 60 000 words The prediction order can be adjusted Stops the speech or audio file currently playing Stores text currently in the SDB to the next chosen button NOVA chat User s Gui
77. on gives you a chance to change your mind when you have selected a button The option is automatically set to your scanning speed For example let s say your scanning speed is set to one second 1 0 You scan to and select a button then realize it s not the button you want You have one second to activate your switch again to de select the button and then scan to a new button To set the activation delay choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Scan Timing gt Activation Delay To increase the delay tap the plus sign To decrease the delay tap the minus sign Then choose OK Setting Cursor Color To change the cursor color choose Menu 1 or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Other gt Cursor Color NOVA chat User s Guide Page 86 The scanning cursor highlights the scan position The color of the button outline defaults to red but can be changed by choosing the color you want from the color palette Setting Auditory Prompts To set auditory prompts choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Auditory Prompts Enable Auditory Prompts Scanning with auditory prompting turned on provides not only a visual cue but also an auditory cue to indicate where the scan is currently If you are scanning simply activate your switch To retrieve a message activate the switch again after you have heard the prompt Audio Output Device Choose either Speaker o
78. oose Clear Log from the Data Logging menu The Person to Clear window will be displayed Person to clear Default person ken mary Ray roy Susan All people Cancel 2 Choose the person whose usage data you want to clear Note A green dot will appear to the right of the person who is selected currently You can choose that person a different person or All People 3 When you select a person the following confirmation prompt will appear Clear log for person 4 Choose Yes a A NOVA chat User s Guide Page 108 Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password By default each time you save data to a file you enter a password Entering a password helps ensure privacy only you will be able to view the data You can change this privacy password as often as you want or you can eliminate the need for a privacy password To change your privacy password This procedure changes your data logging password only It does not change your Realize Language account password 1 Choose Change Privacy Password from the Data Logging menu 2 Enter your old privacy password and choose Next 3 Enter your new privacy password in the New Password field and choose Next 4 Enter your new privacy password again in the Confirm Password field and choose Next 5 Choose Save To remove your privacy password If you prefer not to enter a password each time you save data to a file use this procedure Keep in mind howe
79. oose OK to restart the device ae W TO NOVA chat User s Guide Page 113 Transferring Vocabulary Files To transfer vocabulary files between the device and the Editor 1 Start Chat Editor 2 Attach a USB cable to the device and to the computer that is running the Editor The device screen will display Transfer Mode 3 Inthe Editor select Library to open the Resource Browser 4 From the Resource Browser select Transfer and then select Vocabs To From Device 1 Resource Browser Library Ea New Vocab Backup Restore Delete Copy Pages Close m o Vocabs To From Device E Vocabs To File P English Pages To File 5 From the Transfer screen you can copy customized vocabulary files from the device to the Editor or from the Editor to the device Transfer Vocabs To From Device Chat Editor Files Vocabs on Device GT P7510 EAF ChatPower4s Pcs_copy ElChatPower48 PCS_Copy x Fimultichat 15 Adolescent S5_Copy eC Multichat 15 Adolescent SS_Cop E WordPower30 PCS_Copy EE wordPower30 Pcs_Copy NOVA chat User s Guide Page 114 Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor From the Transfer screen select the vocabulary file or files you want to transfer from the device to the computer and click the To Editor button When the transfer is complete the name of the file should be listed in the Chat Editor section of the Transfer screen Click Do
80. r Selecting a synthesizer 76 T Template Creating page from template 71 Text options Abbreviations 92 Automatic capitalization 93 Word prediction 93 Tilt Orientation tilt with the SDB 82 Time and date 98 Touchscreen Cleaning 33 Disinfecting 33 Stylus 33 Using 33 Using to scan 89 Troubleshooting Airplane Mode 116 Amplifier 116 Speech 117 Turning Bluetooth on and off 17 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 126 U Updates Automatic updates 111 Download from website 111 Uploads Automatic 106 Immediate 106 V VocabPC 45 Vocabulary files 4 Basic 46 Backing up and restoring 113 Choosing 40 Clearing custom files 117 Copying from device to Editor 115 Copying from Editor to device 115 Creating gestures 75 Customizing 53 Essence 46 List of available files 42 Modifying button styles 63 MultiChat 15 45 myCore 46 myQuickChat 46 Spelling 46 Transferring between device and editor 114 VocabPC 45 WordPower 43 WordPower108 45 WordPower20 Simply 43 WordPower24 43 WordPower24 with Phrases 44 WordPower30 44 WordPower42 44 WordPower42 Basic 44 WordPower48 44 WordPower60 44 WordPower80 45 Voice Changing 97 Selecting a voice 76 Setting auditory prompts 88 Volume Controlling 23 Ww Warranty 120 Widgets Adding shortcuts to widgets 36 Word Finder 90 Word prediction 93 WordPower 43 WordPower108 45 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 127 WordPower20Simply 43 WordPower24 43 WordPower24with Phr
81. r Earphone You can hear prompts through the device s speaker You can also plug stereo headphones into the headphone jack on the side of the amplifier case This allows you but not others to hear the prompts If you are using headphones choose the Earphone option Earphone Volume If you select Earphone as the audio output device use this option to set how loud the prompt is when using an earphone or headset If you need to change the volume level slide your finger along the Earphone Volume bar or tap the bar at a specific point Then choose OK eX To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen to earphones at high volume levels for long periods Scanning Beep If you prefer to hear a beep instead of an auditory prompt when you scan a key select the Scanning Beep option Button Prompt This option determines whether the label or message is spoken as the button prompt To change the setting choose Button Prompt and select either Speak Label or Speak Message NOVA chat User s Guide Page 87 Choosing a Voice Choose a voice to use for the auditory prompts It can be helpful to choose a different voice for the prompt than the one the system uses for speaking messages To change the voice choose Voice Settings then tap the arrow to the right of the currently selected voice to open a list of voices Choose the voice you want If necessary adjust the voice s pitch or talking speed 1 Slide your finger along the Pitc
82. r Realize Language account email address the currently selected person the person with whom collected data will be associated or a warning icon if no person is selected the Auto Upload checkbox and the Upload Now button with the date and time of the last data upload 6 Atthis point you can select a person set up automatic data uploads or initiate uploads yourself NOVA chat User s Guide Page 104 Selecting a Person A warning icon following Person indicates that no person is selected If you collect data before selecting a person that data will be associated with a default user The best practice is to select a person immediately 1 From the Account Upload screen choose Person The Person list will be displayed 2 Select the person with whom you want to associate data The following message will appear Logged data exists that is not associated with a person Do you want it associated with person 3 Choose Yes The name you select will appear under Person and a checkmark will replace the warning icon Hint At any time you can choose Person to open the Person list and select a different person en NOVA chat User s Guide Page 105 Setting up Automatic Data Uploads From the Account Upload screen select Auto Upload to insert a checkmark Data collected since the last upload will upload immediately and data will continue to upload automatically every 24 hours To set a specific upl
83. r details Choose Menu or gt Settings gt System gt Kiosk Mode Then uncheck Kiosk Mode NOVA chat should now be an open system Blocking Access to Application Settings the Operating System and Apps To lock application settings 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Menu Lock 2 Enable Menu Lock 3 Enter a password and choose Save 4 Choose Menu or gt Lock To hide access to the operating system and apps Choose Menu or gt Settings gt System Enable Kiosk Mode Choose Back to exit the menu Press and hold the power button on the edge of the device Choose Power off Choose OK to shut down the system Power the device back on The device is now closed and access to settings is locked So oT BON To restore access to application settings the operating system and apps Important If the Kiosk Mode option is greyed out you may have a dedicated system If your system was purchased as a dedicated system you must purchase a key to unlock the system Contact Saltillo for details 1 Choose Menu or gt Unlock 2 Enter the appropriate password and choose OK Note If you forget the password enter BOSCO to overwrite the existing password 3 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt System gt Kiosk Mode 4 Uncheck Kiosk Mode NOVA chat User s Guide Page 95 Creating and Loading Profiles Profiles provide a snapshot of the current settings o
84. rom the button s message box into the display but the words are not spoken Displays the current date and time in the Speech Display Bar SDB A modifier key is a special key on a keyboard that modifies the normal action of another key Caps Lock Ctrl Functions Num Lock Shift Deletes the last character in the display Displays the current battery status in the SDB Clears all remaining visits Releases any Shift Caps Ctrl or Num Lock modifiers Clears the text in the SDB Deletes the last word in the SDB Toggles data logging on and off Finds the path to a word you are looking for When you tap a button and then tap Find Word the path to the word is displayed in the SDB Changes the existing word to the chosen grammatical form add ed add en add er add est add ing Add s Triggers a loud attention getting sound Takes you to a new page and takes you to the home page after a single hit Recalls text that had been saved and adds it to the display Takes you to a new page until you choose another button to move away from that page Returns to the previously accessed page Takes you to the home page Page 66 Button Name Open Android Application Play audio Record Audio Repeat Last Spoken Save Display SDB Copy Text SDB Paste Text SDB Share Text Select Profile Speak Speak Label Only Speak Last Speak Message Only Speech Message Static Character Predicti
85. rom the device the image must already be stored on the device To import an image 1 From the Button Properties choose Import 2 Select the image you want If you are using the device choose Photos and choose the appropriate image If you are using the Editor locate and select the image and then choose Open 3 Once you have selected the image choose Save The image will appear on the button Transferring Images When you want to copy images from your computer to your device or from your device to your computer 1 Attach the device to your computer using the USB cable provided 2 Give the device a moment to connect to the computer The device screen will display Transfer Mode and the computer will display a window with several options 3 Click Open device to view files The computer will view the device as an external drive 4 Copy the appropriate images from the computer to your device s Pictures folder or from the device to the appropriate folder on the computer 5 Unplug the USB cable ee Ts NOVA chat User s Guide Page 58 Hiding Buttons It may be useful to hide some of the buttons when initially presenting a vocabulary to the device user Presenting all buttons at once may be overwhelming Hiding some of the buttons will allow the device user to more easily focus on specific vocabulary being presented Hiding a button does not delete the associated information The information can be viewed a
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87. ry Final Step Wipe the touchscreen 1 When the device and accessories are dry wipe down the viewing area touchscreen keyguard etc with glass cleaner so the screen doesn t discolor 2 Allow the equipment to dry nS NOVA chat User s Guide Page 35 Using the Home Screen The home screen allows you to place shortcuts widgets and other items to customize the device to your needs To display the home screen press Home on the device Note Dedicated locked devices do not have access to the home screen Unless stated otherwise instructions in this user s guide start with the device unlocked and running the application Using the Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen displays icons to show notifications battery power and connection details Pulling down on the status bar displays options for viewing notifications and quickly turning on or off some commonly used operating system settings Adding Shortcuts The home screen provides shortcuts to applications You can add shortcuts as you need them To add a shortcut to an app or widget 1 Press and hold on an empty area of the home screen A menu opens 2 Tap the Apps shortcut The Apps tab is displayed If you want to add a widget choose the Widgets tab 3 Press and hold on the item for which you re creating the shortcut The shortcut is placed on the home screen automatically To remove a shortcut 1 Press and hold on the s
88. s Restoring a Library to the De VICC cesccescessecssseesceceseeceecseeesseessaeesseeesaeeseeseneess Transferring Vocabulary Files ici ss e sk cccdctd si E aE E a E E E RAE R RRi Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Eqitor cccsssssessteeessesseeeeees Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device FroubleShOOtINE f 42 22253 eaees a einen ei helene eee ee eas Clearing and Restoring Customizations ccescesseesseceseeesneesseeeseecsseessnesseessesesaeensees Removing Downloaded Apps and Fil S ccssccsscsseesseesseecsseceeesecessseesseeeseesseesentens Caresanid Maitena esii aaa aaar ap a aa a ea eieaa Eai A P aE NOVA chat User s Guide Page 8 Welcome to NOVA chat This user s guide offers step by step instructions for most operations available with your NOVA chat device Additional information is available as follows Support articles can be found on the Saltillo website http saltillo com support Training opportunities can be found on the Saltillo website http saltillo com webinars Contact Saltillo for Operational or Technical support at Phone 1 800 382 8622 Email service saltillo com Trouble Tickets http saltillo com tt For Realize Language website support support realizelanguage com NOVA chat User s Guide Page 9 What s Included Your NOVA chat Device A The stylus is a potential hazard for choking or for poking the ey
89. sing Vocabulary Files with Chat Editor The Chat Editor Library contains the same vocabulary files as the device See Available Vocabulary Files You can explore any of these files by highlighting one and opening it Explore the page and button organization by choosing the buttons Buttons with arrows in the corners will move to new pages As you explore the page layouts consider if one of these might work as a starting point for the intended device user You cannot modify the Original vocabulary files If one of the files would be appropriate for the device user make a copy of it and customize the copy See Creating a Customized Vocabulary File The device user s vocabulary file can be created using Chat Editor and then exported to the device for use To explore files using Chat Editor choose Library My Resources stores all custom files All default Saltillo supplied files are stored in the folder specifying the symbol set and language used Device and Editor Differences Note Chat Editor is not intended to function as a speech generating device It is a support tool for modifying the client s vocabulary so that the client can continue using the device while modifications are being made Dialog boxes will appear slightly different and a couple of the options are modified for the computer The Editor displays menus at the top of the screen and NOVA chat displays them on the bottom NOVA chat User s Gui
90. sing the application 37 Controlling volume 23 Copying Copying vocabulary files from device to Editor 115 Copying vocabulary files from Editor to device 115 Copying and pasting buttons 69 Customer support NOVA chat 9 Realize Language 100 Customizing 53 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 122 D Data logging Changing privacy password 109 Clearing a data log 108 Creating a privacy password 101 Overview 100 Removing privacy password 109 Saving data to a file 106 Selecting a person 105 Turning on data logging 102 Uploading data 103 Data uploads Automatic 106 Configuring 103 Immediate 106 Device Changing orientation 82 Charging 11 Controlling volume 23 Customer support 9 Differences from Chat Editor 50 Moving images to and from 58 NOVA chat 10 features 20 NOVA chat 12 features 21 NOVA chat 5 features 18 NOVA chat 8 features 19 Turning on off 15 Disinfecting device Routine 34 Use by multiple clients 34 Display Adjusting brightness 97 Adjusting horizontal calibration 97 Adjusting screen timeout 97 Changing settings 97 Downloads Removing 118 E Earphones Setting volume 87 Edit Mode Turning on off 52 Essence vocabulary file 46 F Feedback Adjusting audible and haptic feedback 99 Files Removing downloads 118 G Gestures Changing page applicability 74 Editing or removing 74 For all pages 75 For single page 74 Overview 74 Turning on or off 74 NOVA chat User s Guide Page
91. tch 3 Lift the support away from the back of the device 4 until the legs latch into place bn _____________ NOVA chat User s Guide Page 26 Removing and Reattaching the Stand NOVA chat 12 If you do not want to use the stand you can remove it from the back of the device You can reattach it easily at any time Removing the Stand 1 Position the stand so that it is not latched in place 2 Squeeze near the end of one leg with your fingers until the small peg disengages from the holder 3 Pull the leg up until it is completely out of the holder 4 Repeat for the other leg Note Be sure to store the stand in a safe location in case you want to reattach it later A When the stand is removed it becomes a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye Reattaching the Stand 1 Squeeze near the end of one leg of the stand with your thumb and index finger 2 Push the leg into the holder until the small peg snaps into place 3 Repeat for the other leg NOVA chat User s Guide Page 27 Removing the Handle NOVA chat 10 If you do not plan to use the handle you can remove it by simply removing two screws EU Handle Screw 1 Remove the stand if it is in place 2 Remove a screw from each side 3 With some tension extend the sides out around the casing A The stand handle and screws are potential choking hazards Removing the Handle NOVA chat 12 If you do not plan to use
92. they can be edited When the menu disappears the words Edit Mode followed by the name of the vocabulary file and the name of the current page appear in red across the bottom of the screen Note Chat Editor displays the menus at the top of the screen E Option Description Edit Mode Turn editing on or off Settings Customize NOVA chat features Library View the vocabulary files Help View help and other information Pages View a list of pages Edit Page Edit the current page Edit Vocabulary Edit the current vocabulary More View additional options Hide Mode Turn Hide Mode on or off a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 39 Choosing a Vocabulary File Choosing an appropriate vocabulary file is imperative to the success of the device user Saltillo suggests that a qualified speech language pathologist teaching staff parents and device user are all part of the decision process of choosing an appropriate vocabulary file When choosing a file consider the following e The device s access capabilities e The user s current and potential cognitive capabilities e The potential effect of screen orientation on the user e The user s ability to work better with pictures or symbols The vocabulary s ability to be customized Considering the Device s Access Capabilities The device s access capabilities depend on the number of buttons ona page File Buttons per Page 4 Basic Provides 4 buttons per page VocabPC Provides 12 b
93. time each Word Finder result is displayed in the Speech Display Bar Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Word Finder gt Flip Interval The current interval is displayed 1 To increase the interval tap the plus sign or type a higher number 2 To decrease saturation tap the minus sign or type a lower number 3 Choose Done and then choose OK Finding Specific Words When you want to find where a word is used either tap the Word Finder button or choose the Word Finder menu item Type the word in the colored box Tap Done The paths to the word will be displayed happy H NOVA chat User s Guide Page 91 Using Text Options Abbreviation Expansion Word Prediction and Automatic Capitalization provide additional tools for alternate message formulation Adding Modifying and Deleting Abbreviations Abbreviations can be used instead of writing the entire word Some abbreviations have been provided in the application Those abbreviations cannot be modified or deleted To view the existing abbreviation library Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Abbreviations To add a new abbreviation 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Abbreviations gt Menu or E gt New Enter the abbreviation to be used Tap Next Enter the text to be displayed and spoken Choose Save Rw To use the abbreviation open the keyboard page and type the ab
94. tretch the image the aspect ratio will not change so it might not totally fill the page 8 Choose Save A blank page will be created in your vocabulary file ready for you to place buttons Aa aa eae Creating a Copy of a Page 1 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode gt Pages 2 Choose the page to duplicate Right click on the page if you are using the Editor 3 Choose Duplicate 4 Give the page a new name and choose Save Creating a Page from a Template 1 Choose Menu or gt Pages gt Menu or gt New from template 2 Choose the appropriate template and choose OK 3 Give the page an appropriate name and choose Save NOVA chat User s Guide Page 71 Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File You can copy one or more pages from a different vocabulary file to use in the current vocabulary file 1 Choose Menu or amp gt Pages gt Menu or lt j gt Import 2 Choose the vocabulary file that includes the page you want 3 Check the appropriate page To import multiple pages check all the pages you want 4 Choose Import 5 Create a button to link to the new page or pages Animating Page Transitions To add animation when you move from one page to another choose Menu or gt Settings gt Style gt Animate All to insert a checkmark To remove the animation choose Animate All to remove the checkmark Adding a Grid to Pages To add a wire frame grid to pages
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96. ur computer and creates desktop shortcuts to the Chat Editor application and the Chat Editor Import folder 1 Insert the Chat Editor CD in your computer s disc drive 2 You should see a Chat Editor Installer screen this may take a few moments If you do not see the Installer screen navigate to your CD through Windows Explorer and choose setup exe 3 The CD Installer screen provides a choice of three applications to load 4 Choose Install Update Chat Editor 5 If you want the device to be able to use synthetic speech and you have a compatible sound card you probably do choose Microsoft Voices for SAPI 5 1 Note Microsoft Voices provides a voice for Chat Editor to use If you already have a desktop application on your computer from a ChatPC you will not need to install Microsoft Voices again To be able to transfer files to the device choose Install Device Driver Choose Install Follow the on screen instructions When the installation process is complete remove the CD from the drive The CD is not needed to run the Editor t0 00 M 0 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 47 Configuring Chat Editor The first time you open Chat Editor after installing it you will be prompted to set up a configuration 1 Select NOVA chat from the Choose Product window and click OK 2 Select your language from the Choose Language window and click OK 3 Select one or more symbol sets from the Choose Symbol Sets windo
97. urrent NOVA chat User s Guide Page 52 Creating a Customized Vocabulary File The Saltillo provided original vocabulary files cannot be modified This maintains the original default vocabularies in case they may be needed at a later time To create your own customized vocabulary file 1 Determine which original vocabulary file will work as a starting point 2 Make a copy of the original file 3 Customize the copy as needed Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode Open the vocabulary file Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode Choose Yes Type a name for the file Choose Save oe WN Ie Creating a Copy from the Device Library Choose Menu or gt Library Choose the file to copy Choose Duplicate Type a name for the file Choose Save Cee YN Creating a Copy using Chat Editor Choose Library Choose the file to duplicate Choose Duplicate Type a name for the file Choose Save WP wey Se a er NOVA chat User s Guide Page 53 Modifying Button Text You can modify the label or message text for any button Or you can remove the text and fill the button with an image Displaying the Button Text to Edit Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode Then press and hold on the button Right click if you are using the Editor A menu will open Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties 255 Comal SOCIAL Edit Name Label SOCIAL Message image import Find Remove
98. uttons per page MultiChat Provides 15 buttons per page WordPower Offers 20 24 30 42 48 60 80 and 108 buttons per page Considering the User s Cognitive Capabilities It s important to consider the user s current and potential cognitive capabilities his or her current literacy level and emerging literacy File Literacy Level VocabPC Developed for those with developmental delays WordPower Word based for those who are literate MultiChat 15 Developed for those with emerging literacy Essence Developed for adults with acquired speech disorders NOVA chat User s Guide Page 40 Additional Considerations When choosing a vocabulary keep these additional considerations in mind Screen orientation Some individuals may work best with pages displayed in landscape orientation while others may do better in portrait orientation Visual issues Some people will work best with symbols while others may do better with pictures Customization Each individual has unique capabilities To accommodate these capabilities you can modify buttons pages and settings to best suit the device user Customizations can be made directly on the device or by using Chat Editor running on a computer NOVA chat User s Guide Page 41 Exploring Vocabulary Files NOVA chat provides a variety of vocabulary files To view these files choose Menu or gt Library Available vocabulary files will be listed i a 4 Basic S
99. ver that you will also lose the privacy protection a password provides Choose Change Privacy Password from the Data Logging menu Enter your old privacy password and choose Next Leave the New Password field blank and choose Next Leave the Confirm Password field blank and choose Next Choose Save Ae se eT NOVA chat User s Guide Page 109 Taking Pictures From the home screen or Apps folder tap the Camera shortcut lel Using the display as a viewfinder compose your photo by aiming the lens at the subject To take the photo tap the Camera button a Camera button Image Viewer After taking a photo tap the image viewer to view the photo bn ___________ NOVA chat User s Guide Page 110 Updating the Application Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis Note You must be connected to WiFi to download updates automatically Downloading and Installing Updates Automatically The Allow WiFi Download and Auto Install options are selected by default on your device Leave both options selected To verify that the options are selected are selected 1 Choose Menu or gt Help gt Check for Updates gt Menu or co Allow WiFi Download Allow downloading of updates when connected to a WiFi network Auto Install a Automatically install updates when appropriate If either option is not selected select the box to insert a green checkmark To chec
100. vice the blue light will glow steadily NOVA chat User s Guide Page 16 Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device Make sure the amplifier is turned on and charged 1 On your device press and hold Back 2 Choose Yes to confirm that you want to restart the application 3 The device will scan for your amplifier and connect to it Turning Bluetooth On and Off The amplifier and the device communicate using a Bluetooth connection During air travel and in some medical facilities the Bluetooth option is required to be turned off Note Bluetooth is only used to connect the amplifier and device It has no other function Device options Power off A Airplane mode Airplane mode is OFF Restart To turn Bluetooth off Press and hold the device s power button The Device Options menu opens Tap Airplane Mode This puts the device into Airplane Mode To turn Bluetooth on Press and hold the power button and tap Airplane Mode This takes the device out of Airplane Mode and turns Bluetooth back on NOVA chat User s Guide Page 17 NOVA chat 5 Device Features Volume button Press to turn volume up or down Headset jack 3 5 mm Power button Press and hold to turn device on or off Display Displays the application screens u FB U N F Back Tap to return to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart the application a Home Press to go to the hom
101. w Important This symbol set must match what is on the device you are supporting lem Please choose the Symbol Set s that you will utilize i PCS SymbolStx amp PCS 4 Click OK 5 Type a descriptive name for the configuration in the Enter Name window and click OK 6 Chat Editor will open Note You may need to set up multiple configurations if you support more than one client For example Tommy with only SymbolStix images and Sarah with both SymbolStix and PCS symbols Enabling Speech in Chat Editor Note When you install Chat Editor on a computer that had Chat Editor installed previously speech will be enabled When you install Chat Editor on a computer that did not have Chat Editor installed previously the following message will be displayed Speech is currently disabled Please connect a Nova Chat device to this computer to enable speech Choose OK to close the message NOVA chat User s Guide Page 48 To enable speech in Chat Editor simply connect a USB cable between your computer and your device Test the Editor to verify that speech is now working and then disconnect the cable Speech will now be enabled whenever you use the Editor you will not need to re connect the cable Opening Chat Editor To open the Editor for normal use after you have set up a configuration choose the Chat Editor shortcut from your computer s desktop The Editor will open on your computer U
102. wice Setting a Release Time helps prevent accidental selection of the same button twice After a button selection another button cannot be selected until the release time expires 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Timing 2 Choose Release Time 3 Choose Enable 4 Choose Time and set the time value Setting up a Beep when a Button is Pressed Some people may benefit from an auditory cue when a button is selected The Input menu provides an option to toggle beeps on or off when a button is selected 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input 2 Turn Beep on Button Press on or off Note For additional options see Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback on page 99 Setting up a Visual Indication when a Button is Selected Some people may benefit from a visual indication when a button is selected The Input menu provides an option to toggle the visual indication on or off 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input 2 Turn Draw Button Press on or off Note For additional options see Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback on page 99 ec eee NOVA chat User s Guide Page 79 Using the Speech Display Bar The Speech Display Bar SDB displays text that you enter or generate in the application You can change the size of the text and the number of lines of text that appear in the window Tapping on the SDB can speak all text generated Tapping the X will delete the last word
103. witch scanning To access the options for customizing a scanning technique choose Menu 1 or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning Setting Description Enable Scanning Turns scanning on or off You must turn scanning on to access the other settings Switch Access Defines the selection method Touchscreen Only One Switch One Switch Touchscreen or Two Switch and allows you to turn auto scanning on or off Auditory Prompts Defines audio feedback during scanning You can set the speaker or an earphone as the audio output device adjust earphone volume turn a scanning beep on or off set a button prompt and set the voice pitch and rate Patterns Sets the scanning pattern to linear or row column and turns scanning of the Speech Display Bar the Speech Display Bar s Clear button X and empty button areas on or off Scan Timing Defines the scanning speed and the number of rescans and turns activation delay and auto restart on or off Other Defines the color of the scanning cursor Configuring Switches If external switches are required for a selection site plug the switch in either the switch A or switch B connector on the side panel of the amplifier Another option would be to use the screen of the device as a switch You can choose to have scanning activate automatically or you can choose to either hold the switch or step to each location With Auto Scan off a switch activation is required to move the scan throug
104. y gt Menu or gt Delete Check each file in the list the list contains only custom files Choose Delete Choose Yes to confirm NOVA chat should now contain only the Saltillo provided default vocabulary files aa a a Restoring the Default Settings 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Profiles gt Load 2 Choose Load Default Settings 3 Manually set up the appropriate synthesizer and voice by choosing Menu or gt Settings gt Speech Output gt Voice Se a er NOVA chat User s Guide Page 117 Removing Downloaded Apps and Files If you suspect that the device user may have downloaded new apps that should be deleted from the system contact Saltillo for details or visit our Support site for details on removing these items Images can be removed manually by choosing the Gallery App pressing and holding on each image and choosing to delete them Music that has been added to the device can be removed by going to the Music app pressing and holding on the song and choosing to delete it Videos that have been added to the device can be removed by going to the Video app pressing and holding on the video and choosing to delete it el NOVA chat User s Guide Page 118 Care and Maintenance Your device is intended for use in normal communication situations It is not waterproof so use extreme caution when using it around water As with most electronic devices you should never use the devic
105. you create multiple profiles and load them using a button action you can switch between profiles without navigating the menus a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 96 Deleting a Profile Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Profiles gt Delete Choose the profile to delete from the list Restoring Default Profile Settings At any time you can restore the default settings Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Profiles gt Load Then choose Load Default Settings Changing Languages and Voices You can change languages and voices 1 Choose Menu or gt Settings gt Language 2 Choose the appropriate language 3 Changing the language provides alternative voices 4 For details on changing the voice see Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice on page 76 Changing Display Settings The brightness of the screen and the amount of time it takes to automatically power down after no use can be set in Display Settings Choose Menu or gt Settings gt System gt Display Settings Brightness provides a slide bar for manually setting the brightness or an option to have the system automatically set the brightness If you prefer the device to adjust the brightness automatically check the Automatic Brightness option Screen Timeout offers settings from 15 seconds to 1 hour This setting determines how long the screen will stay on after the last activation Se a ai NOVA chat User s Guide Page 97 Settin

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