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1. NOVA chat o NOVA chat 5 2 Generation NOVA chat 8 15t Generation NOVA chat 10 3 Generation NOVA chat 12 1 Generation User s Guide for Dedicated Model Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg OH 44654 www saltillo com NOVA chat n NOVA chat 5 2 Generation NOVA chat 8 1 Generation NOVA chat 10 3 Generation NOVA chat 12 1 Generation User s Guide for Dedicated Model Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg OH 44654 www saltillo com 10022 Dedicated Version 1 5 Copyright Trademark Information 2013 Saltillo Corporation All rights reserved 10022v1 5 08 04 2015 OVA chat and VocabPC are trademarks of Saltillo Corporation icrosoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in he United States and or other countries vona 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 trademarks of Inman Innovations Inc My QuickChat 12 Adult is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies My QuickChat 12 Child is copyrig
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3. 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 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 Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop down menu For example Clear Display 8 Choose Save twice 9 Test th
4. Sie eee Assistive Technology and Therapy Celebrations and Events Clothing and Accessories Computers and Electronics e el lele 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 A social distance 04 PCS F social distance 1 04 PCS A social security card SymbolStix social studies 04 PCS G social studies dass SymbolStix GA 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 55 Using Your Own Image Note Images are only used for representing vocabulary Viewing images in photo album style is not possible 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 from the device the image must already be stored on the device To import an imag
5. If you insert a USB 2 0 Micro cable with If you insert a USB 3 0 Micro B cable the the back of the device facing up the connector will fill the entire port 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 when 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 a 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 Sl 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 Sal
6. Navigate to home Description Performs no action Inserts text from 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 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 65 Button Name Play audio Record Audio Repeat Last Spoken Save Display Select Profile Speak Speak Label Only Speak Last Speak Message Only Speech Message Static Character P
7. 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 latch 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 GEE 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 handl
8. 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 71 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 72 Working with Gestures A gesture 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
9. Language Changing 94 Language development Analyzing 97 Maintenance 105 Menus NOVA chat User s Guide Page 109 Using application menus 37 MultiChat 15 43 myCore vocabulary file 44 myQuickChat 44 O Orientation Changing device orientation 81 Changing settings 81 Orientation tilt with the SDB 81 Setting in Chat Editor 48 P Pages Adding a grid 71 Animating transitions 71 Copying 70 Copying from different vocabulary 71 Creating 70 Creating from template 70 Profiles Creating 93 Deleting 94 Loading 93 Restoring settings 94 Pronunciation Adding words to dictionary 76 R Realize Language Customer support 97 Overview 97 Reconnecting the amplifier 17 Restoring vocabulary files 100 Row Column scan 84 S Saturation Modifying button color saturation 61 Saving data to a file 98 Scanning Activation delay 85 Adding a beep 86 Adding row prompts 87 Cursor color 85 Options 83 Rescans 85 Row Column 84 Setting auditory prompts 86 Setting patterns 84 Speed 85 Switch scanning 83 Using the touchscreen 88 SDB See Speech Display Bar Settings Creating profiles 93 Speech Adding a delay between words 75 Configuring speech modes 76 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 110 Overview 75 Selecting a synthesizer 75 Selecting a voice 75 Troubleshooting 104 Speech Display Bar Application screen 36 Changing settings 79 Changing style options 80 Using 79 Spelling v
10. 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 75 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 Sa a a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 94 Setting 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 bu
11. 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 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 97 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 Turning Data Logging On or Off From the Data Logging menu select Data Logging A green checkmark will appear to indicate that data logging is turned on When data logging is turned on the data logging icon appears in the Speech Display Bar would like to eat x Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually Save usage data to a file when you want to transfer it to a computer and upload 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
12. 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 70 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 gt Pages gt Menu 1 or 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 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 a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 71 Using Keyboards A number of keyboards are available throughout the system
13. 42 WordPower30 42 WordPower42 42 WordPower42 Basic 42 WordPower48 42 WordPower60 42 WordPower80 43 Voice Changing 94 Selecting a voice 75 Setting auditory prompts 87 Volume Controlling 23 WwW Warranty 106 Word Finder 89 Word prediction 92 WordPower 41 WordPower108 43 WordPower20Simply 41 WordPower24 41 WordPower24with Phrases 42 WordPower30 42 WordPower42 42 WordPower42 Basic 42 WordPower48 42 WordPower60 42 WordPower80 43 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 112 b Saltillo Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg OH 44654 Phone 1 800 382 8622 Fax 330 674 6726 Website www saltillo com
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15. 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 46 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 Using 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 th
16. 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 WP hE a a a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 87 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 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 88 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
17. 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 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 61 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 Pre
18. Yes to confirm NOVA chat User s Guide Page 91 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 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 92 Creating and Loading Profiles Profiles provide a snapshot of the current settings of 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
19. 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 Battery Charger Stylus A The stylus is a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye Colored Cases Strap Attachments Sve 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 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 11 NOVA chat 12 Detail Device USB charging port back of device facing up
20. phonetic spelling in the Pronounce As box Test the word by choosing Pronounce It Once the word is pronounced properly choose Done Choose Save To edit or delete a word from within the dictionary press and hold on the entry and choose the appropriate option ON DM AWHN 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 TTT eee NOVA chat User s Guide Page 76 Setting Access Options Some people who use the application may have trouble reliably selecting individual buttons or keys due to tremors or lack of fine motor control To assist these individuals we ve included several different methods of filtering user input to make selections more reliable Choose Menu 1 or gt Settings gt Input gt Timing Three options are available for
21. 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 45 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 window Important This symbol set must match what is on the device you are supporting Please choose the Symbol Set s that you will utilize el PCS SymbolStix amp PCS E 4 Click OK 5 Type a descriptive name for the configuration in the Enter Name window and click OK 6
22. 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 happy i PAES dt Ln ES Lo LS NOVA chat User s Guide Page 90 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 WR wWN To use the abbreviation open the keyboard page and type the abbreviation 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
23. 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 a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 89 Setting the Display Time for Word Finder Results in the SDB To set the amount of 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
24. 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 bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 96 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 save that data to a file to upload to the Realize Language website 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 development 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 For Customer Support If you have a problem with the Realize Language website
25. Guide Page 103 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 Library 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 Clap WN 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 A ee NOVA chat User s Guide Page 104 Care and Maintenance Your device is intended for use
26. 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 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 53 Adding or Modifying a Button Image Note Images are only used for representing vocabulary Viewing images in photo album style is not possible 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 3 Cems SOCIAL Edit Name Label SOCIAL Message image import Find Remove 7 Visible n Properties SOCIAL OK Cancel p General Sie _ Actions Name SOCIAL F tace person 04 Label 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 54 Finding 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
27. 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 open a menu 6 Choose Select Profile 7 Choose the appropriate profile 8 Choose Save twice Or ee If 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 93 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
28. Page 102 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 Choose Yes to confirm that you want to restart the application If the device still doesn t connect Choose Menu or gt Settings gt System gt Bluetooth Settings gt Connect to 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
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30. 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 Menu or 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 E gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Patterns gt Skip Empty Areas When selected scan
31. 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 Wheelchair mounting plate Stand O On OU A UN Pe 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 AA 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 S 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 64 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 a
32. VA chat User s Guide Page 42 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 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 T
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34. ary bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 19 NOVA chat 10 Device Features u BF U N he a 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 Back Tap to return to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart the application USB port Connect a USB cable to charge the device or transfer vocabulary 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 bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 20 NOVA chat 12 Device Features Front View t J 7 6 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 F amp F U N EF USB port Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary 6 Back Tap to return to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart the application 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 cn NOVA chat User s Guide Page 21 Side and Back View
35. atenhove 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 43 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 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 disord
36. 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 chat User s Guide Page 98 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 4 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 To transfer and upload the file 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 Upload the file from the computer to the Realize Language website NOVA chat User s Guide Page 99 Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files It s important to back up your vocabulary files
37. ave 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 a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 75 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 To add a word to the pronunciation dictionary 1 Choose Menu or amp 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
38. ce P Vocabs To File FY Enaish 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 QRS chatPower4s Pcs_Copy ElChatPower48 PCS_Copy x Fimultichat 15 Adolescent S5_Copy al MultiChat 15 Adolescent SS_Cop E WordPower30 PCS_Copy E wordPower30 Pcs_Copy NOVA chat User s Guide Page 101 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 Done 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 ee NOVA chat User s Guide
39. 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 Se a SSS as NOVA chat User s Guide Page 77 Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice 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
40. d version of the text This might also be of value in an extremely loud environment NOVA chat User s Guide Page 81 To set the tilt options choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Tilt gt Action Expand and Speak When the device is tilted the text in the speech display bar 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 want to talk 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 79 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 82 Switch Scanning As an alternative to directly selecting each button on the screen the application offers single switch and two switch scanning To access the options for customizing a scanning technique choose Menu 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 selectio
41. e 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 eT NOVA chat User s Guide Page 56 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 Note Images are only used for representing vocabulary Viewing images in photo album style is not possible NOVA chat User s Guide Page 57 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
42. e and screws are potential choking hazards Removing the Handle NOVA chat 12 If you do not plan to use 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 ______________t 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 t
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44. e 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 Guide Page 47 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 o
45. e gesture by performing it on the page it was set up on OY Be WATO pa al NOVA chat User s Guide Page 73 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 i I NOVA chat User s Guide Page 74 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 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 h
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48. ect 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 AA 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 86 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 Pitch 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
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50. er 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 1 Volume button Press to turn volume up or down 2 Headset jack 3 5 mm 3 Power button Press and hold to turn device on or off 4 Display Displays the application screens 5 Back Tap to return to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart the application 6 USB port Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary 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 bn ______________t NOVA chat User s Guide Page 18 NOVA chat 8 Device Features 1 a SES trr 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 u A U N F Back Tap to return to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart the application 6 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 7 USB port Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabul
51. ers 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 eee enn NOVA chat User s Guide Page 44 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 your 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
52. 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 96 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 96 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 78 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 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 bu
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54. 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 device 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 gt 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 2 Restart N Mute Sound 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 pow
55. he device A The loops are a potential choking hazard NOVA chat User s Guide Page 30 Attaching a Strap NOVA chat 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 S
56. here you left off during your last session choose Menu or 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 amp gt Settings gt Style gt Show Button Images a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 59 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 Choose Menu or gt Edit Mode 2 Press and hold a button Right click if you are using the Editor A list of button options appears 3 Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties 4 Choose the Style tab The button style properties are displayed t Ubuntu X13 lp pi Bold talic Underline Color Body Font Border Border Width 2 m Button Properties OK Cancel Transparent v Label On Top General Sye Actions Font Ubuntu X 13pts X v Bold Transparent taic V Label on Top Save Ci Underined i im 5 Use the pull down lists to select the font color body color border color font size shape and border width for the button 6 Check Label on Top to define the label po
57. ht of Talk To Me Technologies My QuickChat 8 Adult is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies My QuickChat 8 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies My QuickChat 4 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies Chat Editor CD Chat Editor owned by Saltillo Corporation Microsoft 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 n 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 repetitive stress injuries to the user Saltillo Corporation assumes no respo
58. ile 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 Ft NOVA chat User s Guide Page 38 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 39 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 SS w ChatPower48 PCS_Copy a FASENE MultiChat 15 Adolescent PCS a MultiChat 15 Adolescent PCS_Copy a Mu tiChat 15 Adolescent SS a Mu tiChat 15 Adolescent SS_Copy MultiChat 15 Adult PCS a MultiChat 15 Adult SS MultiChat 15 Student PCS y The vocabulary file that is currently open amp An origi
59. 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 device 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 105 Warranty Saltillo Corporation warrants the NOVA chat device to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the dedicated device warranty period of th
60. inal 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 ae SP 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 hi B adi al 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 I NOVA chat User s Guide Page 51 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 a Kasaka SOCIAL Edit Name Label SOCIAL Message image import Find Remove Visible soc IAL OK Cancel p face person 04 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 52 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
61. ions 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 49 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 current bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 50 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 orig
62. ividual 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 delete 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 NO
63. loud Selecting the button again lets the text be heard Takes you to a new page and takes you back to the previous page after a single hit 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 Turns down the volume Turns up the volume NOVA chat User s Guide Page 66 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 een NOVA chat User s Guide Page 67 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 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 h
64. matical endings to words clearing the display or backspacing To add or modify a button s action 1 2 gt 9 Choose Menu 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 gt a Add an action Navigate to Home visit Social Button Properties Tap or click T to list actions Navigate to Home 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 64 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
65. n 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 through each button one at a time 1 To enable scanning choose Menu or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Enable Scanning 2 Choose Switch Access gt Switch Configuration NOVA chat User s Guide Page 83 3 Choose the selection method Touchscreen Only One Switch One
66. nal 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 101 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 40 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 intended 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
67. nd 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 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
68. ning 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 84 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 option 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 ac
69. nsibility 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 n NOVA chat User s Guide Page 3 Table of Contents Welcome to NOVA Chat cecccccessscecsesececseececeesaeeeceeaeecec
70. ocabulary file 44 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 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 83 Switches Configuring 83 Options 83 Synthesizer Selecting a synthesizer 75 T Template Creating page from template 70 Text options Abbreviations 91 Automatic capitalization 92 Word prediction 92 Tilt Orientation tilt with the SDB 81 Time and date 95 Touchscreen Cleaning 33 Disinfecting 33 Stylus 33 Using 33 Using to scan 88 Troubleshooting Airplane Mode 103 Amplifier 103 Speech 104 Turning Bluetooth on and off 17 V VocabPC 43 Vocabulary files 4 Basic 44 Backing up and restoring 100 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 111 Choosing 38 Clearing custom files 104 Copying from device to Editor 102 Copying from Editor to device 102 Creating gestures 74 Customizing 51 Essence 44 List of available files 40 Modifying button styles 62 MultiChat 15 43 myCore 44 myQuickChat 44 Spelling 44 Transferring between device and editor 101 VocabPC 43 WordPower 41 WordPower108 43 WordPower20 Simply 41 WordPower24 41 WordPower24 with Phrases
71. old 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 et ae aid NOVA chat User s Guide Page 68 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 making 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 o
72. ore than once if necessary to keep the device wet for a minimum of three 3 minutes 3 Allow the device and accessories to dry 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 een NOVA chat User s Guide Page 35 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 naea 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 63 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 36 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 indicating that 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 Option Description Edit Mode Turn editing on or off Settings C
73. our 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 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 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 NOVA chat 12 Note The NOVA chat 12 amplifier power button labeled I O is recessed slightly to avoid pressing it accidentally If you
74. 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 adjectives A spelling word prediction page is used to spell NOVA chat User s Guide Page 41 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 ind
75. r 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 bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 69 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 1 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 add a 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 stretch 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 C1 ae We Creating a Copy of a Page 1 Choose Menu or amp
76. rediction Static Word Prediction Stop Store Text to Button Toggle Mute Unmute Visit see also Using Navigate Visit and Jump to Page Visit Exception Volume Down Volume Up Description 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 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 If the device is currently speaking a long message selecting this button will not stop the speech but will stop the speech from being spoken a
77. ree years 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 transportation 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 106 Index 4 4 Basic vocabulary file 44 A Abbreviations 91 Accessibility Activating buttons on touch or release 77 Options 77 Preventing double selection of button 78 Setting button activation time 77 Setting up a button beep 78 Setting up a button visual indication 78 Actions Adding or modifying button actions 64 List of available button actions 65 Activation delay 85 Airplane Mode Turning Bluetooth on and off 17 Tu
78. rientation 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 z Settings Library Help lt X EditMode Capture I will finish this today SDO rcs fe Mea e e LJ LJ ze Je a Lee Le Button Capture Copy To Clipboard Z Capture Selections NOVA chat User s Guide Page 48 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 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 Select
79. rning on and off 103 Amplifier Charging 12 13 Reconnecting to device 17 Troubleshooting 103 Turning on off 16 Application Menus 37 Using the screen 36 Audible and haptic feedback 96 Auditory prompts Setting 86 Using headphones 86 Automatic capitalization 92 B Backing up vocabulary files 100 Battery Charging 13 Status 13 Bluetooth Turning on and off 17 Button sequences Capturing in Chat Editor 48 Buttons Activating buttons on touch or release 77 Adding or modifying actions 64 Adding or modifying button images 54 Changing label message 52 Copying and pasting 68 Hiding 58 59 Hiding all button images 59 Hiding multiple buttons 59 List of available actions 65 Modifiers 63 Modifying color saturation 61 Modifying styles 60 61 62 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 107 Moving images to and from device 57 Overriding a style 62 Preventing double selection 78 Prioritizing 69 Rearranging 69 Resizing 69 Setting activation time 77 Setting auditory prompts 86 Setting up a beep 78 Setting up a visual indication 78 Cc Capitalization Automatic 92 Charging the device and amplifier 11 Chat Editor Capturing button sequences 48 Configuring 46 Differences from device 47 Enabling speech 46 Installing 45 Opening 47 Overview 45 Using vocabulary files with 47 Cleaning and disinfecting Routine 34 Use by multiple clients 34 Controlling volume 23 Copying Copying vocabulary file
80. s from device to Editor 102 Copying vocabulary files from Editor to device 102 Copying and pasting buttons 68 Customer support NOVA chat 9 Realize Language 97 Customizing 51 D Data logging Creating a privacy password 98 Overview 97 Saving data to a file 98 Data Logging Turning on data logging 98 Device Changing orientation 81 Charging 11 Controlling volume 23 Customer support 9 Differences from Chat Editor 48 Moving images to and from 57 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 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 108 Use by multiple clients 34 Display Adjusting brightness 94 Adjusting horizontal calibration 94 Adjusting screen timeout 94 Changing settings 94 E Earphones Setting volume 86 Edit Mode Turning on off 50 Essence vocabulary file 44 F Feedback Adjusting audible and haptic feedback 96 G Gestures Changing page applicability 73 Editing or removing 73 For all pages 74 For single page 73 Overview 73 Turning on or off 73 H Handle Removing NOVA chat 10 handle 28 Removing NOVA chat 12 handle 28 Headphones Auditory prompts 86 Setting volume 86 Images Adding or modifying button images 54 Adding to buttons 54 Moving to and from device 57 Importing Images 56 Instructional materials Capturing button sequences 48 K Keyboards Options 72 L
81. sition 7 Check Bold Italic or Underlined to modify label text a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 60 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
82. ss and hold on the button you want to modify Right click if you are using the Editor 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 bt NOVA chat User s Guide Page 62 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 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 bn ___________t NOVA chat User s Guide Page 63 Adding or Modifying a Button Action A single button can perform a number of different actions For example different speaking options adding gram
83. t 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 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 80 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 voice 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 expande
84. the associated information The information can be viewed again 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 SOCIAL Edit Name Label SOCIAL Uncheck Messa Visible saga import Find Remove Visible 1 Hidden button invisible NOVA chat User s Guide Page 58 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 w
85. tillo 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 on 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 WP wn ft NOVA chat User s Guide Page 13 Device and amplifier battery status Device battery is 82 charged Amp battery is 82 charged Battery Status button For additional information on creating a button action see Adding or Modifying a Button Action on page 64 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 E gt 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 y
86. tivate 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 or gt Settings gt Input gt Scanning gt Other gt Cursor Color NOVA chat User s Guide Page 85 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 or 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 sel
87. 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 l 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 choose OK to restart the device OT ee Oe E NOVA chat User s Guide Page 100 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 a Resource Browser Library 2 New Vocab Backup Restore Delete Copy Pages Close PRE Vocabs To From Devi
88. tton 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 f hetera Add an action Speech Message f B TET p lt ff Pe OK Cancel Tap or click w General Style Actions A K to list actions Add Message to Display x Add n Remove Parameter Add Text to Display 6 From the list of actions choose Add Time Date to Display 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 95 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 Display 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
89. tton i words press and hold Ms I want to t to you O ac PEOPLE QUESTN FA ge PA DW oT ae Einm 1 ie Changing Functional SDB Settings To access the options for changing Speech Display bar settings choose Menu 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 of X the SDB The X deletes a word when tapped or clears the entire SDB when held a NOVA chat User s Guide Page 79 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 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 g
90. tylus Important Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass 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 c
91. up of vinegar and 1 cup of water Do not use vinegar and water on the display Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients 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 m
92. ustomize 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 NOVA chat User s Guide Page 37 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 The potential effect of screen orientation on the user 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 buttons 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 F

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