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NovaChat User’s Guide

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Updating the Chat Software using Wi-Fi

Note:

If you cannot update your device using Wi-Fi, you can download

an update file from the Saltillo website. See “

Updating the Chat

Software from the Saltillo website

”.

Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis.

Important!

You must be connected to Wi-Fi to download updates

automatically. To enable Wi-Fi, be sure that Kiosk Mode is disabled,

choose

Home

Settings

WiFi

, and turn Wi-Fi on.

Downloading and Installing Updates Automatically

The “Allow WiFi Download” and “Auto Install” options are selected by

default on your device. Leave both options selected. To verify that the

options are selected:
1.

Choose

Menu

Help

Check for Updates

Menu

If either option is not selected, select the box to insert a green

checkmark.

To check for, download, and install updates:

Choose

Menu

Help

. The Help screen will be displayed.

Choose

Check for Updates

. A screen will show “Check Now” along

with the current software version, when you last checked for

updates, and the date and time of the last update.

To check for available updates, choose

Check Now

When the system finds one or more updates to install, “Download

Now” will be displayed.

Choose

Download Now

. “Downloading” and then “Installing” will be

displayed below a progress bar while the installation is in progress.

Note:

The number of updates to install can vary. When prompted,

follow the on-screen instructions.

When the installation is complete, the screen will show “The Update

Completed Successfully”.

Summary of Contents for NovaChat 10

Page 1: ...User s Guide Open System and Dedicated Devices NovaChat 5 4th Generation NovaChat 8 3rd Generation 8 35 NovaChat 10 6th Generation NovaChat 12 1st Generation 10021 Version 3 12...

Page 2: ...ed 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 Wi Fi is a registered trademark of...

Page 3: ...oth On and Off 41 Controlling Volume 42 Positioning the Stand NovaChat 5 43 Positioning the Stand NovaChat 8 or 10 44 Positioning the Stand NovaChat 12 45 Removing or Replacing the Handle 46 Replacing...

Page 4: ...68 WordPower42 69 WordPower42 Basic 69 WordPower48 69 WordPower60 69 WordPower60 Basic 69 WordPower80 70 WordPower108 70 WordPower108 with Keyboard 70 WordPower140 Scan Touch 70 4 Basic 70 Basic Scan...

Page 5: ...Modifying a Button Image 87 Finding an Image from the Device Library 88 Searching for an Image in the Device Library 88 Creating Your Own Image 89 Using an Existing Image 90 Transferring Images 91 Hi...

Page 6: ...orted Texting Page as a Special Page 116 Setting a Special Page as Your Home Page 117 Using a Special Page as a Template 119 Creating a Visual Scene 120 Create a Linking Button 121 Create a Visual Sce...

Page 7: ...ng Linear Step Scan Mode with a Single Switch 147 Using Linear Scan Mode with Two Switches 148 Using Row Column Scan Mode 149 Using Block Scan Mode 150 Using Flow Scan Mode 151 Optimizing Block and Fl...

Page 8: ...ing Abbreviations 183 Enabling Automatic Capitalization 183 Open System Devices Restricting Access 184 Enabling Menu Lock 184 Locking the Device 184 Unlocking the Device 185 Blocking Access to the Ope...

Page 9: ...n or Off 205 Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually 206 Saving Usage Data to a USB Flash Drive 207 Taking Pictures 210 Creating and Using a Camera Button 211 Setting up the Button Action 211 Taking...

Page 10: ...ge 243 Speaking a Text Message 246 Copying a Text Message 247 Creating a Draft Message to finish later 248 The Role of Conversations when Creating a Message 249 Deleting Conversations and Messages 250...

Page 11: ...illo com support Training opportunities can be found on the Saltillo website http saltillo com webinars Saltillo Operational or Technical support If you need assistance in setting up using or maintain...

Page 12: ...Check for updates The version number appears above the update progress bar User s Guide and Application Help To view or download the user s guide go to https saltillo com support downloads To view the...

Page 13: ...ther way than described in this manual Mounting and Positioning Any mounts used should be fitted by a qualified person Failure to install the mounting system according to the manufacturer s instructio...

Page 14: ...device use Do not use this device close to sources of RF RFID radiation or you may encounter interference Move away if possible from the source of the interference Water If your device has been expos...

Page 15: ...en Rich Environment Do not take the device into an oxygen rich environment operating room oxygen tent etc Touching the Surface Touching the surface of the device with broken skin may aggravate a wound...

Page 16: ...8 with Active Wrap NovaChat 8 with Classic Wrap NovaChat 10 with Active Wrap NovaChat 10 with Classic Wrap NovaChat 5 NovaChat 12 Additional Items Battery charger Colored wraps Loops or rings for atta...

Page 17: ...abulary file enable or disable augmentative options set how and when to speak messages and configure a wide variety of additional options 4 Home Press to go to the Android home screen The Home button...

Page 18: ...NovaChat User s Guide 18 NovaChat 5 Back View 1 Speakers 2 Stand 3 Camera sensors 4 Rear cameras...

Page 19: ...the previous screen or menu 5 Home Press to go to the Android home screen The Home button does not function on a dedicated device or a device with Kiosk Mode turned on 6 Menu Tap to display menus that...

Page 20: ...ide 20 NovaChat 8 Side View 1 Charging LED 2 Round magnetic port for charging amplifier 3 Switch jack A 4 Switch jack B 5 Headset jack 6 Bluetooth LED 7 Micro USB port for charging the device or trans...

Page 21: ...the previous screen or menu 5 Home Press to go to the Android home screen The Home button does not function on a dedicated device or a device with Kiosk Mode turned on 6 Menu Tap to display menus tha...

Page 22: ...le 2 Amplifier power button 3 Wheelchair mounting plate screw holes 4 Stand NovaChat 10 Side View 1 Charging LED 2 USB C port for charging the device and amplifier or transferring vocabulary 3 Switch...

Page 23: ...ce or transferring vocabulary 5 Back Tap to return to the previous screen or menu 6 Home Press to go to the Android home screen Dedicated devices The Home button does not function on a dedicated devic...

Page 24: ...Switch jack A 4 Switch jack B 5 Headset jack 6 Amplifier power button and LED 7 Handle 8 USB port for a USB mouse or keyboard Dedicated devices You cannot use a USB mouse or keyboard with a dedicated...

Page 25: ...to speak messages and how a wide variety of other options are configured Back navigates to the previous page or previous menu Home takes you to the Home screen on an open system device with Kiosk Mod...

Page 26: ...lement or strangulation hazards Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users Locate the device in a safe location while charging Tablet and amplifier batteries are not replaceab...

Page 27: ...ess the port cover onto the device s USB port Important Be sure to press the cover back into place after each use of the port This will protect the device from liquid and particulate matter 3 Unplug t...

Page 28: ...ger cables allow you to charge the device and amplifier at the same time Use only the battery charger provided with your device Cords and cables are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards Ple...

Page 29: ...lug the micro connector on the end of the other charger cable into the micro USB port on the device Magnetic Connector Micro USB Connector 5 The charging LED beside the charging port should be flashin...

Page 30: ...e the device and the amplifier at the same time with a single cable connection Use only the battery charger provided with your device Cords and cables are potential entanglement or strangulation hazar...

Page 31: ...y charged Note If you use a charger other than the one provided with your device the charging LED will blink more quickly and the device will charge more slowly After 10 minutes of charging The blue L...

Page 32: ...er cables allow you to charge the device and the amplifier at the same time Use only the battery charger provided with your device Cords and cables are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards...

Page 33: ...ld be flashing while charging and will glow steadily when it is fully charged NovaChat 12 Detail Device USB charging port back of device facing up If you insert a USB 2 0 Micro cable with the back of...

Page 34: ...ton on a vocabulary page that contains the action Battery Status 1 Choose Menu Edit Mode 2 Press and hold on the button you want to modify Right click the button if you are using ChatEditor 3 Choose E...

Page 35: ...he Speech Display Bar SDB When you connect a charger the icon will disappear Note To view battery status icons the notifications bar must be turned on Choose Menu Settings Input Turn Enable Notificati...

Page 36: ...se Power off 3 Choose OK to confirm Note There is no need to turn the amplifier off when using the device on a daily basis If you are in an environment that requires turning off the amplifier or if yo...

Page 37: ...st first enable Touch Wake up Choose Menu Settings System Display Settings Then tap Touch Wake up to insert a checkmark To turn Airplane mode on During air travel and in some medical facilities you ma...

Page 38: ...lane mode icon shows that Airplane mode is turned on Tap the icon to turn Airplane mode off Option 2 Open the Android Settings and select Airplane mode in the left pane The setting in the right pane s...

Page 39: ...s off speech is still available but it comes from the device s internal speaker NovaChat 8 NovaChat 10 NovaChat 12 The amplifier power buttons labeled I O on some devices are recessed Use the tip of a...

Page 40: ...ton 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...

Page 41: ...the setting to change it to Off Option 3 Press and hold the device s power button Tap Airplane mode This puts the device into Airplane Mode and turns Bluetooth off To turn Bluetooth on Option 1 Go the...

Page 42: ...ils see Adding or Modifying a Button Action on page 101 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 p...

Page 43: ...Stand NovaChat 5 Use the amplifier to position the device at an angle for easy viewing Pull the end of the stand out as far as it will go Then position the device in landscape orientation The user cou...

Page 44: ...remain in any position you move it to To position the device at an angle for easy viewing of the screen grab the rounded area on the stand s bottom support and pull away from the back of the device W...

Page 45: ...the device face down on a flat surface 2 While holding your thumb on the edge of the device below the stand s bottom support press on the inside of the support with the tip of your index finger or the...

Page 46: ...y removing the screws that hold it in place Remove two screws or four screws depending on the device When removed the screws are a potential choking hazard If you are replacing the handle align the en...

Page 47: ...ch 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...

Page 48: ...plastic case this may damage the device The loops are a potential choking hazard Use them with caution Straps are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards Please consider this prior to placing...

Page 49: ...not attach the strap directly to the plastic case this may damage the device The metal rings are a potential choking hazard Use them with caution Straps are potential entanglement or strangulation ha...

Page 50: ...d void the warranty Note To clean the touchscreen see Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting on page 51 If your device will be used by more than one client see Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Cli...

Page 51: ...egar 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 effec...

Page 52: ...es 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 eq...

Page 53: ...fications battery power and connection details Pulling down on the status bar displays options for viewing notifications and quickly turning on or off some commonly used Android settings Adding Shortc...

Page 54: ...y the operating system s home screen To close the NovaChat application choose Menu The menu options are displayed at the bottom of the screen Tap Exit Using the power button to turn off the device wil...

Page 55: ...5 Using the Application Screen 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...

Page 56: ...ttings To access the options for changing Speech Display Bar settings choose Menu Settings Input Option Description Tap to Speak This option toggles the option for the SDB to speak when chosen or not...

Page 57: ...lear The Auto Clear options are displayed Off Spoken text remains in the Speech Display Bar until you clear it Immediate Text is cleared automatically from the Speech Display Bar as soon as it is spok...

Page 58: ...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 Settings Style 2 Tap SDB Icons to...

Page 59: ...another person while keeping your place in the current conversation select A new SDB showing an icon with the number 2 opens Now you can start a conversation with the second person You can toggle bet...

Page 60: ...of the vocabulary file and the name of the current page appear in red across the bottom of the screen Note ChatEditor displays the menus at the top of the screen Option Description Edit Mode Turn edi...

Page 61: ...y s ability to be customized Evaluating an Individual s Ability to Select Buttons Explore Access is a tool that allows individuals who use AAC devices and their team to try different access methods su...

Page 62: ...ts or individuals with reading skills Basic Scan and Intermediate Scan are files from the Chat Software Library that are provided to individuals in order to practice using a vocabulary with scanning E...

Page 63: ...nce the level of device experience is selected there are three different activities to choose find a requested animal find a requested form of transportation and find a specific color of bubbles In th...

Page 64: ...utton is for someone who has little or no experience using a device Advanced Concepts Intermediate green button is for someone who has some experience on devices and Advanced Concept Advanced blue but...

Page 65: ...ons 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 Fi...

Page 66: ...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 a...

Page 67: ...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 cust...

Page 68: ...ier 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 n...

Page 69: ...r of high frequency words available on the main page resulting in fast communication with reduced keystrokes Word completion and logical next words are used and the grammar function provides morpholog...

Page 70: ...icator moves seamlessly between words and spelling thus minimizing keystrokes and the need for navigation Some core words are embedded within the category pages in order to assist in bridging the gap...

Page 71: ...comprehensive vocabulary Specific items within each category can and should be modified to meet the unique needs of individuals Communication Journey Aphasia Communication Journey Aphasia is a vocabul...

Page 72: ...is primarily a phrase based vocabulary for communicators who access communication through auditory and or visual scanning It was designed to be a next step after using the Basic Scan vocabulary file...

Page 73: ...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 imme...

Page 74: ...e available voices choose Menu Settings Speech Output Voice Synthesizer 2 Select a speech synthesizer from the Synthesizer menu 3 Choose Voice Settings and select a voice 4 Choose the Test button to h...

Page 75: ...oices were provided with the installer for your computer You should be able to select them from the Voice pull down list Note ChatEditor is not intended to function as a speech generating device It is...

Page 76: ...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...

Page 77: ...escription Character The voice speaks after every character Word The voice speaks after every word Sentence The voice speaks after every sentence To generate messages quietly If you prefer to generate...

Page 78: ...s ChatEditor on your computer and creates desktop shortcuts to the ChatEditor application and the ChatEditor Import folder 1 Download ChatEditor from the Saltillo website Go to https saltillo com supp...

Page 79: ...e 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 Click OK 5 Type a descriptive...

Page 80: ...rompts you to allow access you must tap Allow to proceed For details see Appendix B Connecting Your Device to a Computer for the First Time on page 275 Test the Editor to verify that speech is working...

Page 81: ...of it and customize the copy See Creating a Customized Vocabulary File The device user s vocabulary file can be created using ChatEditor and then exported to the device for use Device and Editor Diff...

Page 82: ...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 3 When you fin...

Page 83: ...bulary file on the device or by using ChatEditor Device Choose Menu Edit Mode All the buttons are outlined and the words Edit Mode followed by the current vocabulary and page names appear in red acros...

Page 84: ...ng point 2 Make a copy of the original file 3 Customize the copy as needed Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode 1 Open the vocabulary file 2 Choose Menu Edit Mode 3 Choose Yes 4 Type a name f...

Page 85: ...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 Edit Mode Then press and hold on the button Right click if you are usin...

Page 86: ...er 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 If you decide not to...

Page 87: ...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 want to use To locate the image you can choose...

Page 88: ...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...

Page 89: ...om the Button Properties choose Camera 5 Tap the camera button Note The camera button may look different on your device On some devices a checkmark will be displayed above the camera button Tap the ch...

Page 90: ...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 image 1 From the Button Properties choose Impor...

Page 91: ...prompts you to allow access you must tap Allow to proceed For details see Appendix B Connecting Your Device to a Computer for the First Time on page 275 2 Give the device a moment to connect to the co...

Page 92: ...iated 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 Edit Mode 2...

Page 93: ...isplay them 3 Choose Menu Hide Mode Edit Mode to exit Hiding or Showing All Buttons To hide all buttons on the current page choose Menu Edit Mode Hide Mode Hide All To show all buttons that had previo...

Page 94: ...ome vocabularies buttons that have images only such as the Home and the Next and Back arrows will retain their images For example Vocabulary page with labels no images except Home and Next arrow In ot...

Page 95: ...g 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 Note The preview box shows the chan...

Page 96: ...f depth to a button To adjust the color saturation on the device Choose Menu Settings Style Enable Then choose Saturation The current saturation setting is displayed Lower numbers add more background...

Page 97: ...change the skin tone of people displayed on buttons 1 Choose Menu Settings Style 2 In the Images section the skin tone currently selected will appear in a circle after Skin Tone 3 Select Skin Tone A...

Page 98: ...age 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 th...

Page 99: ...lect 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 O...

Page 100: ...ns choose Size The Select a Size menu opens 3 Choose Smallest Small Normal Large or Largest If you are using the Editor select Settings Style Button Style The Button Style window opens Under Navigatio...

Page 101: ...displayed 4 Choose the Actions tab 5 Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions 6 Choose the action you want 7 Choose Save Click OK if you are using the Editor Additional Information on usi...

Page 102: ...on page 268 Apply Modifier Applies a modifier that you select to another button A modifier is a special key on a keyboard that modifies the normal action of another key Caps Lock Ctrl Functions Num L...

Page 103: ...rammatical form add ed add en add er add est add ing add s Help Signal Triggers a loud attention getting sound Jump to Page see also Using Navigate Visit and Jump to Page Jump to Page takes you to a n...

Page 104: ...n message Save Display Saves the text currently showing on the display for later use SDB Copy Text Copies all text in the SDB and places a copy in the Clipboard Dedicated devices This action is not av...

Page 105: ...s not available on dedicated devices Stop Scan Stops a scan Store Text to Button Stores text currently in the SDB to the next chosen button Take Photo Activates the camera so you can take pictures tha...

Page 106: ...ing Navigate to Conversations action after it Texting Delete Text Message Deletes the selected text message Texting Message Details Displays the text date and time for the selected text message Note T...

Page 107: ...peak Text Message Speaks the currently selected text message Toggle Mute Unmute If the device is currently speaking a long message selecting this button will not stop the speech but will stop the spee...

Page 108: ...u visit the Describer page and then navigate to the Spelling keyboard from the Describer page the system will remember the unused visit and go back after you type a single letter on the keyboard page...

Page 109: ...ions the button will also be modified automatically everywhere else it appears You may want to use this technique on buttons that contain tools used on each page 1 Press and hold on the button you wan...

Page 110: ...ns 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 rig...

Page 111: ...the same key locations as or on top of lowercase letter keys This is basically how a button set works For a detailed example the Word Finder keyboard first displays the lowercase letter keys If you ch...

Page 112: ...Paste ButtonSet Paste ButtonSet pastes the copied button Use Same ButtonSet When a button is used in multiple locations Use Same ButtonSet pastes the copied button set to all locations of the button...

Page 113: ...r an image stored in the NovaChat library 7 Select an alignment option To center the image select Center To stretch the image to fill the page select Fit If you stretch the image the aspect ratio will...

Page 114: ...Animate All to remove the checkmark Adding a Grid to Pages To add a wire frame grid to pages choose Menu Settings Style Show Grid to insert a checkmark To remove the grid choose Show Grid to remove t...

Page 115: ...ng special page as your home page Use any vocabulary page as a template Changing Your Home Page 1 Choose Menu Edit Mode Pages to open a list of available pages 2 Scroll to the page you want to use as...

Page 116: ...Special Page options appears 5 Select the applicable special page designation For example if the page name is Texting Conversations select Text Conversations 6 Choose Save The texting special page ic...

Page 117: ...ist of available pages An icon precedes the name of each special page in the list For example your home page and texting pages Note The checkmark indicates that this page is currently open in the appl...

Page 118: ...Conversations 5 Select Save 6 When you make a special page your home page two icons precede the page name If the page is currently open a checkmark also appears For example 7 Choose Back to exit the...

Page 119: ...list of options appears 4 Select Set as Special Page A list of Special Page options appears 5 Select Template 6 Select Save An icon precedes the page name 7 Select Back to exit the list of pages To u...

Page 120: ...spots and other buttons You can create the visual scene on your device or use ChatEditor to create the scene and transfer it to your device Before you get started Make sure the image you want to use f...

Page 121: ...d on the device or choose Find to search for an image stored in the Chat library Note This image could be the same one you plan to use for the visual scene page This will make it obvious to the user w...

Page 122: ...select the page to navigate to 3 Because you haven t created the new page yet choose New from the bottom of the screen 4 Enter a name for the new page In this example the page is named My Farm 5 Adjus...

Page 123: ...the page If you stretch the image the aspect ratio will not change so it might not totally fill the page 8 Choose Save choose No Animation and Save and choose Save again 9 Now you re ready to add your...

Page 124: ...uched For this example create a button that will display and speak cow play a moo sound and navigate to a page about dairy food 1 Press and hold the button cell located above and to the left of the co...

Page 125: ...A list of options will be displayed Select either Import from file or Choose existing recording 7 To add navigation for example to a page about dairy food select Navigation from the list of actions A...

Page 126: ...on the button choose Change Button Size and adjust the vertical and horizontal cells 11 Create resize and save additional transparent buttons for other areas in the image For example you could create...

Page 127: ...he button 2 Select Navigate Dairy No Animation to open a menu 3 Choose Remove 4 Choose Save To add an action and change the order of actions When you add an action it appears last in the list of actio...

Page 128: ...aximum number of rows and columns 19 each 5 Choose Import or Find and add an image to the page 6 Select Center or Fit Fit will stretch the image to fill the page or most of the page 7 Choose Save 8 Ad...

Page 129: ...buttons To copy and paste a button 1 Choose Menu Edit Mode 2 Navigate to a page that includes the button you want to copy 3 Press and hold the button and choose Copy Button 4 Navigate to your visual...

Page 130: ...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 114 If you want t...

Page 131: ...ll 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 t...

Page 132: ...it Mode Edit Vocabulary Gestures 3 Choose 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...

Page 133: ...UGH02 in capital letters and sometimes followed by numbers if there are more than one of the same kind The children s voices have more sounds than adult voices Adding an Exclamation Exclamations inclu...

Page 134: ...nce the button is set up with the emoticon and speech message go to Pronunciations and add a pronunciation for the smiley face emoticon Enter a command such as LAUGH02 for the pronunciation The Pronun...

Page 135: ...tylus 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...

Page 136: ...a button selection another button cannot be selected until the release time expires 1 Choose Menu Settings Input Timing 2 Choose Release Time 3 Choose Enable 4 Choose Time and set the time value Sett...

Page 137: ...r disable a gradient fill to use as the style of visual indication when you select a button 1 Select Normal 2 Choose Menu Settings Style 3 Select Enable to turn on Gradient Fill 4 Select Saturation ad...

Page 138: ...Spoken Text When Pop Up Spoken Text is turned on a pop up will display the spoken text when a button that speaks is selected Full Screen When Full Screen is turned on a pop up fills the entire screen...

Page 139: ...ending 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 All...

Page 140: ...n 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 th...

Page 141: ...ing Description Enable Scanning Turns scanning on or off You must turn scanning on to access the other settings Switch Access Choose Switch Configuration or Auto Scan Switch Configuration defines the...

Page 142: ...n Patterns on page 159 Scan Timing Defines the scanning speed and the number of rescans and turns activation delay and auto restart on or off See Setting Scan Timing on page 154 To set scanning to act...

Page 143: ...p the switch or switches you connected to the switch jacks select Switch Access The switch access settings are displayed 4 Choose Switch Configuration and choose the number of switches you plan to use...

Page 144: ...itch that offers a proprietary Broadcast mode See the switch setup instructions for the mode that is compatible with your device If you use Broadcast mode skip the pairing step and go directly to step...

Page 145: ...configuration of the switch which you can disregard 5 To set up Switch 1 tap Switch 1 The prompt Press any switch will appear Press the switch intended to start and stop the scan 6 To set up Switch 2...

Page 146: ...atterns Mode The Mode window will be displayed 2 Tap the arrow to the right of the currently selected mode A menu of mode options will be displayed 3 Choose Linear Row Column Block or Flow 4 If you se...

Page 147: ...ouch Access on page 169 Using Linear Step Scan Mode with a Single Switch 1 Verify that Enable Scanning is selected Choose Menu Settings Input Scanning A checkmark should appear in the Enable Scanning...

Page 148: ...ning A checkmark should appear in the Enable Scanning checkbox 2 Turn Auto Scan on or off whichever is appropriate for the user Choose Switch Access and select the Auto Scan checkbox to insert or remo...

Page 149: ...creen When the row that contains the button you want is highlighted activate your switch The scan will then step through the buttons from left to right across the row When the button you want is highl...

Page 150: ...on you want is highlighted activate your switch To select block scan mode choose Menu Settings Input Scanning Patterns Mode Select Block from the Mode window A new Mode window will open To increase th...

Page 151: ...ghted activate your switch Flow scanning is provided as a scanning option for individuals who do not require consistency within a scan pattern To select flow scan mode choose Menu Settings Input Scann...

Page 152: ...n Flow finds the lowest average of scanning steps for every button on a page Visualize the page layout in one straight line For example if you break the buttons on a page into 6 equal groups it takes...

Page 153: ...can Clear Button is turned on the SDB is scanned as follows 1 When the scan reaches the SDB the entire SDB is highlighted 2 With the SDB highlighted If the user presses the switch the text is highligh...

Page 154: ...eas When selected scanning will skip over an area without a button or a button that only has a speech message action but no text Setting Scan Timing Scan speed is the amount of time it takes for your...

Page 155: ...number of re scans whether Auto Scan is turned on or turned off Setting Activation Delay This option gives you a chance to change your mind when you have selected a button The option is set to your sc...

Page 156: ...To enable auditory prompts choose Menu Settings Input Scanning Auditory Prompts Enable Auditory Prompts If you are scanning simply activate your switch To retrieve a message activate the switch again...

Page 157: ...using earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss over extended periods of time Scanning Beep If you prefer to hear a beep instead of an auditory prompt when you scan a key choose Menu Settings In...

Page 158: ...lected as the synthesizer 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 y...

Page 159: ...eyboard pages Note If you also want to set up visual effects for the user see Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning or Touch Access on page 169 Opening the Scan Editor To access the Scan Editor 1 Go...

Page 160: ...bgroups The Scan Editor allows you to set up groups and subgroups of buttons for scan patterns on a page For example a group could be a collection of three rows of buttons eight columns wide Within th...

Page 161: ...list of groups will appear under Top Level From the list of groups select the group you want to include in the scan When you select a group its name will appear in bold and the corresponding group of...

Page 162: ...mode you want Default Linear Row Column Block or Flow Note The scan mode that is selected by default is set in Menu Settings Input Scanning Patterns Mode 4 Choose Save Move Up Move Down Rearrange your...

Page 163: ...elected group or subgroup automatically This option creates one level of subgroups The number of subgroups is controlled by the scan mode setting Menu Settings Input Scanning Patterns Mode 1 Tap the g...

Page 164: ...selected group and all its subgroups or delete the selected subgroup and all its subgroups 1 Tap the group you want to delete 2 Select Delete Group and Subgroups 3 The group and its subgroups or the...

Page 165: ...will appear under Top Level Note The number of groups listed is controlled by the scan mode setting Menu Settings Input Scanning Patterns Mode 8 From the list of groups select the group you want to in...

Page 166: ...he scan pattern 11 Choose Menu Two menu options are displayed Set as Default and Delete Scan Pattern Quit Choose Set As Default The following prompt will be displayed Setting this scan pattern as the...

Page 167: ...age follow these steps to delete it 1 Choose Menu Edit Mode Pages 2 Choose the page that has the custom scan pattern The following menu will open 3 Choose Scan Editor The custom scan pattern will be d...

Page 168: ...1 Choose Menu Edit Mode Pages 2 Choose any page in the vocabulary that has the custom scan pattern The following menu will open 3 Choose Scan Editor The following prompt will be displayed 4 Choose All...

Page 169: ...ine appears around the active area Outline Color When Outline is turned on Outline Color allows you to set the color of the outline Outline Width When Outline is turned on Outline Width allows you to...

Page 170: ...etc Magnify When Magnify is turned on the active area is magnified Magnify Multiplier When Magnify is turned on Magnify Multiplier allows you to set the amount by which the active area is magnified T...

Page 171: ...Right click if you are using the Editor 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 lis...

Page 172: ...umber 3 Choose Done and then choose OK Finding Specific Words When you want to find where a word is used 1 Either tap the Word Finder button you created or choose the Word Finder menu item A keyboard...

Page 173: ...the number of letters you need to enter When you enter the first letter on the keyboard the Chat software displays a list of words beginning with that letter As you enter more letters the list is upda...

Page 174: ...ic Word prediction uses the large word prediction dictionary The settings that apply to learning are not available Learning Word prediction includes the ability to learn starting with an empty library...

Page 175: ...iction all words will come from the dictionary This allows consistent motor planning for an individual For Learning Static word prediction words you select will be added to this dictionary North Ameri...

Page 176: ...t is the number of times it was entered for learning prediction This list provides an easy way to review your learning prediction dictionary To add a word 1 Choose Menu Settings Text Prediction Add Wo...

Page 177: ...by either a space or a punctuation mark Repeat for each word you want to add If Review Required is turned off The words you entered can now be predicted If Review Required is turned on Proceed to Revi...

Page 178: ...reviewed Choose Menu Settings Text Prediction Review Words The Prediction Review Words screen lists new words for review Each word is followed by its count that is the number of times it was entered f...

Page 179: ...add to the list Note As you enter characters the display will be limited to words that begin with those characters This may save you from trying to add a word that is already on the list 4 Choose Add...

Page 180: ...As from your source file application to save the document as a text file Then remove the text you don t want to add to learning prediction For example if you use Microsoft Word select Save As and sele...

Page 181: ...l be added to the word prediction dictionary 6 To quickly confirm that the words were added choose Menu Settings Text Prediction Add Words The words in the file should be listed on the Add Learned Wor...

Page 182: ...y frequency of use select Order by count For any word you want to delete from the word prediction dictionary choose the X icon To move a word to the list of banned words choose the icon To delete all...

Page 183: ...Next 4 Enter the text to be displayed and spoken 5 Choose Save To use the abbreviation open the keyboard page and enter the abbreviation followed by a period The abbreviation should expand automatica...

Page 184: ...To prevent the user from accessing application settings enable Menu Lock To prevent the user from accessing operating system settings and apps enable Kiosk Mode To prevent the user from accessing app...

Page 185: ...se No Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps Not everyone will benefit from having access to the operating system and apps To make your NovaChat device a closed device that will only allow t...

Page 186: ...d 1 Choose Menu Settings System Kiosk Mode 2 Disable Kiosk Mode If Menu Lock is also enabled 1 Choose Menu The Unlock menu option will be displayed 2 Choose Unlock 3 Enter the Menu Lock password The f...

Page 187: ...ser from accessing advanced system settings enable Kiosk Mode To prevent the user from accessing application settings and advanced system settings enable both Menu Lock and Kiosk Mode Enabling Menu Lo...

Page 188: ...ating a Kiosk Mode Password To unlock the device and leave Kiosk mode enabled choose No Creating a Kiosk Mode Password If you want to require a password to disable Kiosk Mode do the following before y...

Page 189: ...lock 3 Enter the Menu Lock password The following prompt will be displayed Disable Kiosk too 4 To disable Menu Lock and Kiosk Mode choose Yes Note If you set a Kiosk Mode password you will be prompted...

Page 190: ...he vocabulary file settings language etc 4 Choose Menu Settings Profiles Save 5 Your new profile has been created with all current settings To create a second profile for example afternoon settings re...

Page 191: ...en brightness and timeout settings can be set in Display Settings Choose Menu Settings System Display Settings Setting Description Brightness Brightness provides a slide bar for manually setting the b...

Page 192: ...ats Creating a Date Time Button You can create a button that speaks and shows the date time or both in the Speech Display Bar SDB 1 Go to the page on which you want to create the button 2 Select Menu...

Page 193: ...Time The option you select will appear after Add 11 Select Save The current actions for the button will be listed Optional Remove any existing actions for the button that you do not want to include 12...

Page 194: ...NovaChat menus Haptic Feedback vibrates to indicate screen touches Note Haptic feedback is only available on the NovaChat 5 device To add button clicks for vocabulary page activations Choose Menu Set...

Page 195: ...o monitor measure and maximize the person s use of the device Using the Realize Language Website The Realize Language online service is subscription based It organizes and analyzes information and pre...

Page 196: ...cation 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...

Page 197: ...ollecting usage data Your next step is to upload that data to the Realize Language website for analysis You can initiate uploads manually any time or choose to allow data to upload automatically every...

Page 198: ...ress and Realize Language account password 3 Enter your Realize Language account email address and choose Next The highlight moves to the Realize Language Password field 4 Enter your Realize Language...

Page 199: ...to associate data The following message will appear Logged data exists that is not associated with a person Do you want it associated with person 3 Choose Yes The name you select will appear under Pe...

Page 200: ...From that point data will be uploaded at 5 00 each day Note When you want to analyze data before the automatic upload time you can choose Upload Now at any time Note If you want to initiate all data...

Page 201: ...oard will be displayed with the cursor in the Password field 3 Enter your privacy password and choose OK The Save to File screen shows the current person under Person To create a file for a different...

Page 202: ...iles 4 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 5 View the file by opening it in a pro...

Page 203: ...rd from the Data Logging menu 2 Enter your old privacy password and choose Next 3 Enter your new privacy password in the New Password field and choose Next 4 Enter your new privacy password again in t...

Page 204: ...es 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 Track the p...

Page 205: ...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 passwo...

Page 206: ...to personal communication requires authorization Please enter your privacy password 2 Choose OK The keyboard will be displayed with the cursor in the Password field 3 Enter your privacy password and...

Page 207: ...4 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 5 Upload the file from the computer to the...

Page 208: ...evice s file manager opens use the device s Back arrow to close it 2 On the device select Menu Settings Data Logging Save Data to File The Save to File screen shows the current person under Person To...

Page 209: ...ose Save to File Select the USB drive in the left pane of the window that opens 5 If you want select the folder icon and create a folder to store the file 6 Choose Select File Saved will appear briefl...

Page 210: ...rom the home screen or Apps folder tap the camera shortcut Using the display as a viewfinder compose your photo by aiming the lens at the subject To take the photo tap the camera button Note The camer...

Page 211: ...Edit Button The Button Properties are displayed 5 Add a label and image 6 Choose the Actions tab 7 Select the Add an action arrow to open a list of actions 8 Scroll down the list and select Take Phot...

Page 212: ...device do either of the following Choose Gallery or the Pictures folder select the photo and tap the Delete icon Turn off your device and turn it back on Then connect the device to your computer go t...

Page 213: ...ons are selected 1 Choose Menu Help Check for Updates Menu 2 If either option is not selected select the box to insert a green checkmark To check for download and install updates 1 Choose Menu Help Th...

Page 214: ...l To do this choose Menu Help Check for Updates Menu Update files will download automatically but will not be installed The next time you restart the device Check Now will be displayed on the screen C...

Page 215: ...ayed 3 Select I agree to the End User License Agreement 4 Scroll through the list of updates and select the applicable file The file will start downloading Depending on your internet connection this c...

Page 216: ...vice from your computer 13 The Chat software will load on the device 14 In the Chat software choose Menu Help Check for Updates Install Now The update process may take several minutes 15 When an Insta...

Page 217: ...ve Select specific vocabulary files and back them up to a USB drive See Backing Up Customized Vocabulary Files to a USB Drive on page 218 If you have access to a computer Select specific vocabulary fi...

Page 218: ...lary files to a USB drive or to a folder on the device NovaChat 12 devices The Import Export feature can only back up vocabulary files to a USB drive The USB flash drive could be a choking hazard Stor...

Page 219: ...cro USB connector Note If the device s file manager opens use the device s Back arrow to close it 2 On the device select Menu Library Menu Import Export Note A different file management screen may ope...

Page 220: ...220 3 A window will list the customized files under Device on the left Any files already on the USB drive are listed under Backup Folder on the right 4 Select each file on the device that you want to...

Page 221: ...d to restore a backed up file to your device do the following 1 Connect your USB drive to the USB port on your device Note If the device s file manager opens use the device s Back arrow to close it 2...

Page 222: ...me as a file on your device you will be asked if you want to overwrite the file on the device If you select Yes the file will be overwritten as the file is copied to the device If you select No the ba...

Page 223: ...the Editor Cords and cables are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users Note If a message prompts you to allow access you mu...

Page 224: ...le should be listed in the ChatEditor section of the Transfer screen Click Done If you are finished transferring files disconnect the USB cable from the device and the computer Copying Vocabulary File...

Page 225: ...Backup 3 Choose Yes to proceed 4 When the backup is complete choose OK Restoring a Library to the Device 1 Choose Menu Library 2 Choose Menu Restore 3 Choose Yes at the overwrite prompt 4 Choose Yes a...

Page 226: ...and ChatEditor 1 Start ChatEditor 2 Choose the configuration you wish to open the file in or create a new configuration 3 Attach the NovaChat device that contains the custom vocabulary to the computer...

Page 227: ...ter 6 On the NovaChat device choose Menu and then Library select the newly transferred file and choose Open Transferring Vocabulary Files between Devices using a USB Flash Drive Note You must have Cha...

Page 228: ...When the files finish copying they will be listed under Backup Folder To transfer files from the USB drive to your device Select each file on the USB drive that you want to copy to the device Select...

Page 229: ...f you only want to delete one or more custom vocabularies use this procedure 1 Choose Menu Library Menu Delete 2 Check each file in the list the list contains only custom files 3 Choose Delete 4 Choos...

Page 230: ...set Data will delete all custom vocabularies and restore all Chat software settings to their defaults 1 Choose Menu Settings System Reset Data The following prompt will be displayed 2 Choose Yes to co...

Page 231: ...port site for details on removing these items Images can be removed manually by choosing the Gallery App and choosing to delete the images and image albums Photos taken with the device s camera can be...

Page 232: ...ss device may incur a charge from your mobile access provider Wireless carrier fees may apply Note Images in this section are examples only Texting pages vary by vocabulary You can also modify texting...

Page 233: ...nd turn it off 15 Tap the home button 16 Tap Apps AeroText 17 If you see the message An app wants to turn Bluetooth ON for this device tap Allow Or if you see the message This app was built for an old...

Page 234: ...e phones and list them on the screen 4 Select your phone Connecting to device will be displayed When the device connects to the phone Connected will be displayed after the phone name at the top of the...

Page 235: ...4 Conversations list Each conversation shows the first few words of the most recent message To view the entire conversation select the conversation to open the texting messages page 5 Done Functions o...

Page 236: ...asier for the user to access than the Send or Create Contact buttons You may want to copy the button to your keyboard or another convenient page so you don t need to return to the Social or More Thing...

Page 237: ...s For this example assume your customized vocabulary file includes 60 buttons and the SymbolStix symbol set Choose Menu Edit Mode Pages Menu Import 2 Choose a default vocabulary file from which to imp...

Page 238: ...age Text Conversations page name Texting Message Details Set as Special Page Text Message Details page name Texting Messages Set as Special Page Text Messages 13 Tap Save to save your changes and then...

Page 239: ...n 6 Scroll to and tap Navigate A list of pages will appear 7 Scroll to and tap the page you want to use as your texting keyboard page A preview of the page will appear on the right side of the page 8...

Page 240: ...ine window select the number of lines that will increase the SDB and the Send button to the size that works best Choose Menu Settings Style Font Font Size In the Choose a size window choose a number t...

Page 241: ...meone you want to add as a contact 1 From the texting conversations page select the phone number of the person you want to add as a contact The list of messages for that number will open with an addit...

Page 242: ...reate Contact button 3 Enter the contact s name in the SDB 4 Choose the Create Contact button The list of messages for the contact will be displayed with the new name in place of the phone number The...

Page 243: ...ry The texting conversations page opens 2 Choose New Message Your contacts list is displayed 3 Select the contact you want you want to send the message to The vocabulary home page or the page you spec...

Page 244: ...ard you may want to increase the size of the SDB This will increase the size of the Send button making it easier to access To increase the size of the SDB choose Menu Settings Style Number of Lines 5...

Page 245: ...t the bottom of the list Reply Reply to the most recent message at the bottom of the list Click Reply to open the vocabulary home page or the page you specified as your texting keyboard page with a Se...

Page 246: ...ou can speak any text message in a conversation 1 From the list of messages for a contact select the message you want to speak 2 When you select the message the text message details page is displayed...

Page 247: ...ssage and paste it into a text message you want to send to someone else 1 From the list of messages for a contact select the message you want to copy 2 When you select the message the text message det...

Page 248: ...ld on the SDB A menu will open 6 Choose Paste The copied message will be copied to the SDB 7 Tap Send Display Creating a Draft Message to finish later If you start a text message and are interrupted o...

Page 249: ...versations when Creating a Message You can be in a conversation before creating a text message For example if you have text in the SDB that you decide you want to text to someone you can go to Texting...

Page 250: ...e you want to delete 3 Select Delete Text Message 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each message you want to delete Note To delete a contact use your phone Using the Back icon with Texting The Back icon or h...

Page 251: ...connected to the device If you tap the icon you ll see a small popup note The phone is not connected When you connect the phone the icon will disappear The version of AeroText installed on the connec...

Page 252: ...our contacts This action is used on the Reply button When you choose Reply the action takes you to Home with the Enter the text to send prompt and Send button in the SDB If you want this action to tak...

Page 253: ...me of the selected message Note This action displays the date only if the message is older than one day Texting Navigate to Messages Navigates to your list of messages for a contact Texting Page Down...

Page 254: ...retrieving and storing data from a certain event webhook event A webhook event is a web request via a URL that can contain additional information needed by the webhook service provider There are two...

Page 255: ...a606107fac15 submitted_at 2018 01 18T18 17 02Z JSON Webhooks must deliver responses payloads in JSON format a language used by programmers The Chat software provides an interface for these responses T...

Page 256: ...ntering data in JSON format 1 Choose Menu Edit Mode 2 Press and hold the button to which you want to add the webhook event 3 Choose Edit Button 4 Add a label and or a message and image standard langua...

Page 257: ...oose the button you created Viewing Webhook Examples For examples of how to use webhooks go to the Saltillo website and view the articles listed below Webhook Example Sending an Email https saltillo c...

Page 258: ...de is turned on tap the icon to turn Airplane mode off Option 2 Open the Android Settings and select Airplane mode in the left pane If the setting in the right pane shows On tap the setting to change...

Page 259: ...s System Bluetooth Settings and verify that Use with Amplifier is selected If the connection was already enabled Choose Back and choose Yes to confirm that you want to close the application Then reope...

Page 260: ...eech Choose OK to close the message To enable speech in ChatEditor simply connect a USB cable between your computer and your device Test the Editor to verify that speech is working Then disconnect the...

Page 261: ...updated or The version of Chat software installed on your device is incompatible with the version of AeroText installed on the connected phone and should be updated AeroText is not set as the default...

Page 262: ...tillo technical support The installed software is erroneous Please contact customer support The software did not install properly Contact Saltillo technical support The repository configuration has er...

Page 263: ...etting above Be sure that you have a Wi Fi connection and that it has a strong signal Go to Home Settings WiFi and ensure a good connection is made to your network If you still don t have a connection...

Page 264: ...to Menu Help About and note the Device ID Then call Saltillo technical support and provide the device ID Customer support will help you register the software again If you already have your registrati...

Page 265: ...d replaceable and the system will need to be returned to PRC Saltillo USA for servicing Replacement and repair of any electronic components of your device should only be done by qualified service pers...

Page 266: ...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 PRC Saltillo If repl...

Page 267: ...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 PRC Saltillo I...

Page 268: ...ple an est button for adjectives Setting up grammar actions involves identifying words as a part of speech and setting up a button to apply a grammar rule applicable to that part of speech In this app...

Page 269: ...ortant The grammar property must appear first in the list of actions You ll need to move it to the top of the list 9 Tap Apply Grammar Property noun A menu will open 10 Choose Move Up In this example...

Page 270: ...rammar Rule window will open 4 Tap the Grammar Rule list box arrow A list of options will be displayed These options perform as follows Option Application add ed verb simple past tense add en verb pas...

Page 271: ...NovaChat User s Guide 271 7 Remove any other actions that were already on the list 8 Choose Save In this example a button labeled s is now available to pluralize all words identified as nouns...

Page 272: ...urned on If you are working with a literate adult you may be able to take advantage of the benefits of dynamic labels To turn on dynamic labels choose Menu Settings Text Dynamic Grammar Labels Example...

Page 273: ...u will need to tap the pluralize button again before pluralizing another thing 1 In the Speech Display Bar SDB enter the words you want to speak up to the game you want to pluralize In this example I...

Page 274: ...d If however you tap the pluralize button and decide you don t want to pluralize any word the software will pluralize the next noun you select unless you clear the pluralize state In this case after y...

Page 275: ...the first time to perform an update or transfer files a message prompts you to allow access You must tap Allow to proceed You will need to repeat this procedure the first time you connect your device...

Page 276: ...quipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Industry Canada IC Warning This device com...

Page 277: ...te opinions and share feelings It can be hand held used with a table stand or mounted to a wheelchair It is accessed by using the touchscreen or a variety of available switch accessories The device do...

Page 278: ...t PRC Saltillo and your national authority For information on cleaning the device see Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device Contact Information for Assistance If you need assistance in setting up usin...

Page 279: ...ver 1mm and water splashed in all directions NovaChat 8 and 12 Keep dry The device needs to be protected from moisture The range of temperatures to which the device can be exposed while in use is 5 C...

Page 280: ...at software Android Standard components Tablet amplifier stand battery charger USB C cable USB C flash drive stylus Accessories Shoulder strap waist belt strap attachments hand support Specifications...

Page 281: ...creen Battery life 10 12 hours depending on individual usage and power settings Software operating system Chat software Android Standard components Tablet amplifier handle stand wrap battery charger U...

Page 282: ...evice needs to be protected from moisture during use Transport and Storage Environment NovaChat 5 8 10 and 12 While in transport or storage the range of temperatures to which the device can be exposed...

Page 283: ...grammar rules 274 List of available button actions 102 Using your grammar rule button 273 Activation delay 155 AeroSwitch Setting up Bluetooth wireless switches 144 AeroText Installing on phone 232 Ai...

Page 284: ...tery status 34 Troubleshooting battery status icons in the SDB 261 Viewing battery status icons 35 Bluetooth Broadcast mode 144 Connecting device to phone via Bluetooth for texting 234 Setting up wire...

Page 285: ...prompts 157 Setting up a beep 136 Setting up a visual indication 137 Working with button sets 111 C Camera Taking Pictures 210 Camera button Creating and using 211 Capitalization Automatic 183 Chargin...

Page 286: ...Images between computer and device 91 Customer support NovaChat 11 Realize Language 195 204 Customizing Creating a custom scan pattern 164 Creating custom scan patterns 159 Deleting a custom scan pat...

Page 287: ...ients 51 Display Adjusting brightness 191 Adjusting horizontal calibration 191 Adjusting screen timeout 191 Changing settings 191 Downloads Downloading updates from the Saltillo website 215 Removing 2...

Page 288: ...mmar State 274 Clearing grammar rules 274 Dynamic labels 272 Grammar rules 270 Parts of speech 268 Using your grammar rule button 273 Groups and subgroups Scanning 160 H Handle Removing or replacing t...

Page 289: ...zing 195 204 Learning Static word prediction 174 Learning Word prediction 174 Literacy Configuring pop up speech to develop literacy skills 138 M Maintenance 265 Menu icon 25 Menu Lock Enabling Menu L...

Page 290: ...me page 117 Setting an imported texting page as a special page 116 Using a special page as a template 119 Working with special pages 115 Password Changing privacy password 203 Removing privacy passwor...

Page 291: ...ay 155 Adding a beep 157 Auto Restart 156 Block 150 Clear button 153 Creating a custom scan pattern 164 Creating custom patterns 159 Deleting a custom scan pattern from all pages 168 Deleting a custom...

Page 292: ...page as a special page 116 Working with special pages 115 Speech Adding a delay between words 76 Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 133 Adding words to pronunciation dictionary 76 Clearing text in the Speec...

Page 293: ...ting a synthesizer 74 T Templates Creating page from template 113 Using a special page as a template 119 Text Clearing text in the Speech Display Bar 57 Configuring pop up speech to develop literacy s...

Page 294: ...50 Using 50 Troubleshooting Airplane mode 258 Battery status icons in the SDB 261 Bluetooth 259 Error messages 262 Silent mode 258 Sound 258 Speech 260 Speech in ChatEditor 260 Texting conversations...

Page 295: ...Evaluating an individual s ability to select buttons 61 Exploring available files 67 Intermediate Scan 72 List of available files 68 MultiChat 15 72 myCore 73 myQuickChat 73 Overriding a specific but...

Page 296: ...ts 53 Wi Fi Updating the Chat software using Wi Fi 213 Wireless switches AeroSwitch 144 Broadcast mode 144 Setting up Bluetooth switches 144 Word Finder 171 Word prediction Selecting the type of word...

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