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Charging the Device and the Amplifier 

A battery charger was included in the box with your NOVA chat 
device. The charger cables allow you to charge both 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 connector on the 
amplifier case and plug the micro USB connector into the 
device. 

 

 

 

 

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NOVA chat User’s Guide 

10022 Dedicated Version 1.4 

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Summary of Contents for NOVA chat 5

Page 1: ...2nd Generation NOVA chat 8 1st Generation NOVA chat 10 3rd Generation NOVA chat 12 1st Generation User s Guide for Dedicated Model Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg OH 44654 www...

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Page 3: ...2nd Generation NOVA chat 8 1st Generation NOVA chat 10 3rd Generation NOVA chat 12 1st Generation User s Guide for Dedicated Model Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg OH 44654 www...

Page 4: ...any type of profit WordPower and ChatPower is copyright of Inman Innovations My QuickChat 12 Adult is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies My QuickChat 12 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies...

Page 5: ...replacement Be sure to back up all important data on other media computer to protect against its loss Cords and straps are potential strangulation hazards Please consider this prior to placing these i...

Page 6: ...s 19 NOVA chat 10 Device Features 20 NOVA chat 12 Device Features 21 Controlling Volume 23 Adjusting the Stand NOVA chat 5 24 Adjusting the Stand NOVA chat 8 or 10 25 Removing the Stand NOVA chat 8 or...

Page 7: ...sence 39 Chat Editor 40 Installing Chat Editor 40 Configuring Chat Editor 41 Opening Chat Editor 42 Using Vocabulary Files with the Editor 42 Device and Editor Differences 43 Turning Edit Mode On 44 C...

Page 8: ...n Style 55 Overriding a Button Style 55 Modifying a Button Arrow Link 56 Adding or Modifying a Button Action 57 Available Button Actions 58 Using Navigate Visit and Jump to Page 60 Copying Buttons 61...

Page 9: ...Button is Pressed 71 Using the Speech Display Bar 72 Changing Functional SDB Settings 72 Changing SDB Style Settings 73 Changing Device Orientation Settings 74 Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB 74...

Page 10: ...g Vocabulary Files 90 Backing up a Library in the Editor 90 Backing up a Library on the Device 90 Restoring a Library to the Editor 90 Restoring a Library to the Device 90 Transferring Files 91 Copyin...

Page 11: ...Support articles can be found on the Saltillo website http saltillo com support Training opportunities can be found on the Saltillo website http saltillo com webinars Contact Saltillo for Operational...

Page 12: ...g the eye Colored Cases Strap Attachments Blue Green Purple Gray The strap attachments are a potential choking hazard Chat Editor Install CD Includes a user manual and VocabPC Tour Guide This User s G...

Page 13: ...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 connector on the amplifi...

Page 14: ...lifier 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 displa...

Page 15: ...le 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...

Page 16: ...For additional information on creating a button action see Adding or Modifying a Button Action on page 57 NOVA chat User s Guide 10022 Dedicated Version 1 4 Page 14...

Page 17: ...ing 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 on a daily basis If you are in an environment th...

Page 18: ...t 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...

Page 19: ...ion 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 NOVA chat It has no other function To tu...

Page 20: ...e previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart NOVA chat 6 USB port Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary 7 Menu Tap to display menus that al...

Page 21: ...rn to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart NOVA chat 6 Menu Tap to display menus that allow you to select a vocabulary file enable or disable augmentative options...

Page 22: ...rn to the previous screen or menu Press and hold to display an option to restart NOVA chat 6 USB port Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary 7 Menu Tap to display menus...

Page 23: ...onnect 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 NOVA chat 7 Menu Tap to display...

Page 24: ...ferring vocabulary 2 Amplifier charging port and LED 3 Switch jack A 4 Switch jack B 5 Headset jack 6 Amplifier power button and LED 7 Handle 8 Screw holes for optional wheelchair mounting plate 9 Sta...

Page 25: ...plifier is powered by its own battery and must be charged and turned on in order to provide sound The amplifier communicates with the NOVA chat device by means of a Bluetooth connection If the two los...

Page 26: ...d the NOVA chat screen in either landscape or portrait orientation Rotate the stand until it is perpendicular to the surface of the amplifier Then position the unit to landscape or portrait orientatio...

Page 27: ...fier itself provides a slight angle for seeing 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 NOVA chat U...

Page 28: ...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 When the stand is r...

Page 29: ...hile 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 suppo...

Page 30: ...e 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 When the stand i...

Page 31: ...crew from each side 3 With some tension extend the sides out around the casing The stand handle and screws are potential choking hazards Removing the Handle NOVA chat 12 If you do not plan to use the...

Page 32: ...The stylus is a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye Cleaning the Screen To clean the screen turn the device off gently wipe the screen with a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened wit...

Page 33: ...ow 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 56 NOVA chat User s Gui...

Page 34: ...d 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...

Page 35: ...r 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 custom...

Page 36: ...s 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...

Page 37: ...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 c...

Page 38: ...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 i...

Page 39: ...y 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 easy to learn for new users WordPower...

Page 40: ...15 features a15 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 commun...

Page 41: ...y of settings 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...

Page 42: ...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 t...

Page 43: ...uage 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 4 Cl...

Page 44: ...tion 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 u...

Page 45: ...e screen and NOVA chat displays them on the bottom When you are editing and accessing menus on the NOVA chat device pressing and holding on the screen opens context menus In Chat Editor right clicking...

Page 46: ...f 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...

Page 47: ...e 3 Customize the copy as needed Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode 1 Open the vocabulary file 2 Choose Menu or Edit Mode 3 Choose Yes 4 Type a name for the file 5 Choose Save Creating a Co...

Page 48: ...text and fill the button with an image Displaying the Button Text to Edit Choose Menu or Edit Mode Then press and hold on the button Right click if you are using the Editor A menu will open Choose Edi...

Page 49: ...ur new text 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 en...

Page 50: ...possible Choose Menu or 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 Choose the image you wa...

Page 51: ...n Properties Choose Save Searching for an Image in the NOVA chat Library From Button Properties in the Editor choose Search to search for images with the label name Choose the image you want The image...

Page 52: ...te and select the image and then choose Open 3 Once you have selected the image choose Save The image will appear on the button Transferring Images When you want to copy images from your computer to y...

Page 53: ...ated 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 choose Menu or Edit Mode Then press and h...

Page 54: ...to work on a particular curriculum and would like to save those settings for your next session choose Menu or Settings Input and check Show Hidden Buttons The device or Editor will remember all of the...

Page 55: ...e Menu or 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...

Page 56: ...to the buttons 1 To increase saturation tap the plus sign 2 To decrease saturation tap the minus sign 3 Choose OK Modifying a Page Button Style The Button Style Override menu offers the ability to mod...

Page 57: ...se the Vocabulary tab 6 Choose the style options you want to change 7 Choose Save Overriding a Button Style This option is typically used only when the style for an entire page or entire vocabulary fi...

Page 58: ...resize or hide the linking arrow To resize a linking arrow 1 Choose Menu or Settings Style 2 Under Modifiers choose Size The Select a Size menu opens 3 Choose Smallest Small Normal Large or Largest T...

Page 59: ...dit Button The Button Properties are displayed 4 Choose the Actions tab 5 Tap the list arrow click if you are using the Editor to open a list of actions 6 Choose the action you want 7 Remove any exist...

Page 60: ...the last word in the SDB Find Word 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 Grammar Action Changes the ex...

Page 61: ...ction 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...

Page 62: ...oose 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 63: ...it appears automatically You may want to use this technique on buttons that contain tools used on each page 1 Press and hold on the button you want to copy 2 Choose Copy 3 Press and hold on the new lo...

Page 64: ...utton 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 bu...

Page 65: ...mport 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 r...

Page 66: ...choose from 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...

Page 67: ...des an On Off option To turn gestures on or off 1 Choose Menu or Settings Input Gestures 2 Either check or uncheck the Gestures option Creating a Gesture for a Page To create a gesture for a single pa...

Page 68: ...the gesture from the list For example One Finger Swipe Down 4 Choose Edit 5 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 ex...

Page 69: ...es choose Menu or Settings Speech Output Voice Synthesizer Each synthesizer provides its own set of voice options All NOVA chat devices are provided with the Ivona voice options of Name Voice Amy Brit...

Page 70: ...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 t...

Page 71: ...ter 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 nex...

Page 72: ...on 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 Settings Input Timing Activate o...

Page 73: ...e 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 auditory cues when a button is selected The Input menu offer...

Page 74: ...ions Changing Functional SDB Settings To access the options for changing Speech Display bar settings choose Menu or Settings Input Option Description Tap to Speak This option toggles the option for th...

Page 75: ...ear 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 Settings Style 2 Tap SDB Icons to insert a checkmark To return the SDB to...

Page 76: ...n of the text This might also be of value in an extremely loud environment To set the tilt options choose Menu or Settings Input Tilt Action Option Description Expand and Speak When the device is tilt...

Page 77: ...rk 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 Settings Input Tilt Action Then choose Auto Cha...

Page 78: ...ets the scanning pattern to either linear or row column and turns scanning of the Speech Display Bar and empty button areas on or off Scan Timing Defines the scanning speed and the number of rescans a...

Page 79: ...h 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...

Page 80: ...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...

Page 81: ...rompts choose Menu or Settings Input Scanning Auditory Prompts Enable Auditory Prompts Scanning with auditory prompting on provides not only a visual cue but also an auditory cue to indicate where the...

Page 82: ...setting choose Button Prompt and select either Speak Label or Speak Message Choosing a Voice Choose a voice to use for the auditory prompts It can be helpful to choose a different voice for the promp...

Page 83: ...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...

Page 84: ...A list of button options appears 3 Choose Edit Button The Button Properties screen appears 4 Choose the Actions tab 5 Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions 6 Choose the action Find Wor...

Page 85: ...o 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 NOVA chat User s Gui...

Page 86: ...ttings Abbreviations To add a new abbreviation 1 Choose Menu or Settings Abbreviations Menu or New 2 Enter the abbreviation to be used 3 Tap Next 4 Enter the text to be displayed and spoken 5 Choose S...

Page 87: ...prediction choose Enable to remove the checkmark To select the word prediction dictionary 1 Choose Menu or Settings Text Prediction Dictionary 2 Choose American English or British English Enabling Aut...

Page 88: ...or Settings Profiles 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 ass...

Page 89: ...language provides alternative voices 4 For details on changing the voice see Selecting a Voice on page 67 Changing Display Settings The brightness of the screen and the amount of time it takes to aut...

Page 90: ...Date Time Button Note Be sure that the Date and Time setting is correct before creating a date time button See Changing Date and Time Settings To create a button that displays and speaks the current d...

Page 91: ...NOVA chat 5 device Audible feedback is available on all NOVA chat devices NOVA chat provides an option to have an audible and or vibration sensation when a button is activated The vibration sensation...

Page 92: ...ype Yes to proceed 4 Click Continue Backing up a Library on the Device 1 Choose Menu or Library 2 Choose Menu or Backup 3 Choose Yes to proceed 4 When the backup is complete choose OK Restoring a Libr...

Page 93: ...or The device screen will display Transfer Mode 3 From the Editor choose the Library menu to open the Resource Browser 4 From the Resource Browser choose Transfer then Vocabs To From Device 5 From the...

Page 94: ...USB cable from the device and the computer Return to NOVA chat Copying Files from the Editor to the Device From the Transfer screen select the vocab file or files you want to transfer from the Chat E...

Page 95: ...de whether you want to carry the unit in landscape or portrait orientation Then attach two loops to the appropriate side as shown 1 2 3 4 Note Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as thi...

Page 96: ...op 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 1 2 3 4 Not...

Page 97: ...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 1 2 3 4 Note D...

Page 98: ...Settings 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 amplifi...

Page 99: ...e used in schools or libraries In these cases the vocabulary and settings will need to be cleared between device users Clearing Custom Vocabulary 1 Choose Menu or Library Menu or Delete 2 Check each f...

Page 100: ...e 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 c...

Page 101: ...isinfecting 2 Make sure to clean inside all cracks and corners and wipe more than once if necessary to keep the device wet for a minimum of three 3 minutes 3 Allow the device and accessories to dry Fi...

Page 102: ...ll 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...

Page 103: ...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...

Page 104: ...tomatic Capitalization 85 B Backing Up Vocabulary Files 90 Battery Charging 13 Status 13 Bluetooth Turning on and off 17 Turning on off 17 Buttons Activating buttons on touch or release 70 Adding or M...

Page 105: ...ce Changing orientation 74 Charging 11 Controlling volume 23 Differences from Chat Editor 43 Moving images to and from 50 NOVA chat 10 Features 20 NOVA chat 12 Features 21 NOVA chat 5 Features 18 NOVA...

Page 106: ...ng button image 48 Images Moving to and from device 50 Importing Images 50 K Keyboards Options 64 L Language Changing 87 M Maintenance 100 Menus NOVA chat 32 MultiChat 15 38 myQuickChat 39 N NOVA chat...

Page 107: ...Speech Display Bar SDB 31 Spelling vocabulary file 39 Stand Adjusting NOVA chat 10 stand 25 Adjusting NOVA chat 12 stand 27 Adjusting NOVA chat 5 stand 24 Adjusting NOVA chat 8 stand 25 Reattaching N...

Page 108: ...rdPower 36 WordPower108 38 WordPower20 Simply 36 WordPower24 36 WordPower24 with Phrases 37 WordPower30 37 WordPower42 37 WordPower42 Basic 37 WordPower48 37 WordPower60 37 WordPower80 38 Voice Changi...

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Page 110: ...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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