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  • Page 1 User’s Guide For Open System and Dedicated Devices Chat Fusion 8 ∙ 1 Generation ™ Chat Fusion 10 ∙ 1 Generation ™ 10127 Version 2.04...

  • Page 2: Document Version

    Microsoft operating system. PRC-Saltillo grants permission for the use of Chat Editor on each computer used to exchange data with the Chat Fusion device. Document Version 10127v2.04 ∙...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Menu, Back, and Home ..................22 Charging the Device Battery ..................23 Chat Fusion 8: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge Pad ......23 Chat Fusion 10: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge Pad ......26 Charging the Device Battery using the Standard Charger ........... 29 Checking Battery Status ....................30...
  • Page 4 Using the Stylus ......................46 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device ................47 Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting ................47 Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients ............47 Using the Home Screen ....................49 Using the Status Bar ....................49 Adding Shortcuts ......................49 Opening and Closing the Application ................50 Using the Application Screen ..................50 Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB) ................51...
  • Page 5 Intermediate Scan ....................... 65 MultiChat 15 ....................... 65 myCore........................66 myQuickChat ....................... 66 Spelling ........................66 VocabPC ........................66 Installing, Setting up, and Using Chat Editor ...............67 Installing Chat Editor ....................67 Configuring Chat Editor ....................68 Enabling Speech in Chat Editor ................... 69 Opening Chat Editor ....................
  • Page 6 Modifying Button Styles .....................83 Modifying a Button Style .................... 83 Modifying Button Color Saturation ................84 Overriding a Vocabulary Button Style ................. 84 Overriding a Page Button Style ................... 85 Overriding a Specific Button’s Style ................85 Modifying a Button Arrow Link ...................86 Adding or Modifying a Button Action .................87 Available Button Actions ....................88 Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page ..............
  • Page 7 Modify a Button’s Actions ..................113 Alternative: Create the Scene and then the Linking Button ........114 Create a Visual Scene with Buttons Surrounding the Image ........115 Using Keyboards ....................... 116 Choosing a Different Keyboard ................. 116 Linking a Button to a Keyboard ................. 116 Working with Gestures .....................
  • Page 8 Using Linear Scan Mode .................... 133 Using Linear Scan Mode with a Single Switch ............134 Using Linear Scan Mode with Two Switches ............. 134 Using Row/Column Scan Mode ................135 Using Block Scan Mode ..................... 136 Using Flow Scan Mode ....................137 Optimizing Block and Flow Scans ................
  • Page 9 Configuring Pointer Visual Effects ................163 Setting the Pointer’s Opacity ..................164 Setting the Pointer’s Color ..................164 Setting the Pointer’s Size ..................165 Setting the Pointer’s Shape ..................165 Hiding the Pointer ..................... 165 Showing or Hiding Headpointing Popup Menus ............166 Configuring the Rest Area ..................
  • Page 10 Blocking Access to Chat Fusion 8 Application Settings ..........193 Blocking Access to Chat Fusion 8 System Settings ............ 193 Blocking Access to Chat Fusion 8 Application Settings and System Settings .... 194 Open System Devices: Restricting Access – Chat Fusion 10 ........195 Blocking Access to Chat Fusion 10 Application Settings ...........
  • Page 11 Clearing Usage Data ....................210 Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password ............211 Dedicated Devices: Analyzing Language Development ..........212 Using the Realize Language Website ................ 212 Creating a Privacy Password ..................213 Turning Data Logging On or Off ................213 Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually ..............
  • Page 12 Speaking a Text Message ..................246 Copying a Text Message ................... 247 Creating a Draft Message (to finish later) ..............249 The Role of Conversations when Creating a Message ..........250 Deleting Conversations and Messages ..............250 Using the Back icon with Texting ................251 Viewing Notifications ....................

  • Page 13: Welcome To Chat Fusion

    This user’s guide offers step-by-step instructions for setting up and using your Chat Fusion™ device. Additional information and support are available. 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...

  • Page 14: What's Included

    What’s Included The following were included in your Chat Fusion package. Your Chat Fusion Device Battery Charger – Standard Charge Pad Charge Pad Additional Items Extra device frame USB cable Chat Editor installation DVD Rings to attach strap Stylus Chat Fusion 10 recovery disc First Steps document Quick Reference Guide User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Chat Fusion 8 Device Features

    Chat Fusion 8: Front View For information on: See: Understanding the Chat Fusion 8: Charging the Device Battery charging LEDs using the Charge Pad on page 23 or Charging the Device Battery using the Standard Charger...

  • Page 16: Chat Fusion 8: Left Side Features

    Chat Fusion 8: Left Side Features The left side of the device (when viewed from the front) contains the USB port, alternative charging port, HDMI port, and power button. For information See: Using the USB Transferring Vocabulary Files between Your...

  • Page 17: Chat Fusion 8: Right Side Features

    Chat Fusion 8: Right Side Features The right side of the device (when viewed from the front) contains two switch jacks and a headphone jack. For information See: Setting up Configuring Switches on page 130 switches Using headphones “Audio Output Device” under...

  • Page 18: Chat Fusion 8: Back View

    Chat Fusion 8: Back View For information on: See: Using the USB port on the Mounting the ChatPoint Unit on page back of the device Reattaching the Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate wheelchair mounting on page 40 plate Removing or reattaching...

  • Page 19: Chat Fusion 10 Device Features

    Chat Fusion 10 Device Features This section identifies some basic features of the device and indicates where to find additional information. Chat Fusion 10: Front View For information on: See: Understanding the Chat Fusion 10: Charging the Device Battery charging LEDs using the Charge Pad on page 26 or Charging...

  • Page 20: Chat Fusion 10: Left Side Features

    Chat Fusion 10: Left Side Features The left side of the device (when viewed from the front) contains the volume button, power button, and charging port. For information on: See: Adjusting the volume Controlling Volume on page 34 Using the power Turning the Device On and Off on page 32 button...

  • Page 21: Chat Fusion 10: Right Side Features

    Chat Fusion 10: Right Side Features The right side of the device (when viewed from the front) contains two switch jacks and a headphone jack. For information on: See: Setting up switches Configuring Switches on page 130 Using headphones “Audio Output Device” under Setting Auditory Prompts on page 142...

  • Page 22: Using Menu, Back, And Home

    Using Menu, Back, and Home The Chat software provides icons along the bottom of the display for configuring settings and navigating to previous pages or menus. On open system devices, you can also access the Home screen. While running the Chat software, Menu allows you to determine which vocabulary files to use, which augmentative options are enabled, how and when to speak messages, and how a wide variety of other options are configured.

  • Page 23: Charging The Device Battery

    You can use either to charge your device. Using the charge pad is recommended. For detailed information on charging your device battery, see Chat Fusion 8: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge • Pad, below Chat Fusion 10: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge •...
  • Page 24 To charge the device: 1. Tap the device’s power button to turn off the display. 2. Plug the charge pad’s power cable into an electrical outlet—a surge protector is recommended. 3. Plug the other end of the power cable into the power jack on the edge of the charger.
  • Page 25 While the Battery is charging: The charger’s amber LED is illuminated. When the battery is fully charged, the blue LED is illuminated. The Chat Fusion’s amber charging LED is illuminated. When the battery is fully charged, the blue charging LED is illuminated. When the battery is fully charged: 1.

  • Page 26: Chat Fusion 10: Charging The Device Battery Using The Charge Pad

    Chat Fusion 10: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge Pad We suggest charging the battery each night. If you cannot use the charge pad overnight, it is best to power off the device to conserve battery charge. When the battery charge is 10% or less, the amber charging LED flashes, indicating the battery needs charging.
  • Page 27 To charge the device: 1. Tap the device’s power button to turn off the display. 2. Plug the charge pad’s power cable into an electrical outlet—a surge protector is recommended. 3. Plug the other end of the power cable into the power jack on the top edge of the charger.
  • Page 28 While the battery is charging: The charger’s right LED should glow blue. If the LED does not glow blue, adjust the position of the device in the charger until the LED glows blue. The device’s amber charging LED is illuminated. When the battery is fully charged, the blue charging LED is illuminated.

  • Page 29: Charging The Device Battery Using The Standard Charger

    2. Plug the charger cable into the charging port on the side of the device. Chat Fusion 8 or 10 Chat Fusion 8 only: You can also use the power cable that came with the charge pad to charge the device directly.

  • Page 30: Checking Battery Status

    The screen will show the battery charging status and charge level. Checking Battery Status Using a Button Some Saltillo-provided vocabulary files already include buttons for checking the battery status. For example: WordPower™ offers the option from the last page of Groups, and MultiChat 15 offers the button on the Device Tools page from the second page of “Things”.
  • Page 31 Any time you choose this button, the application will speak the battery status of the device and display the information in the Speech Display Bar (SDB). For additional information on creating a button action, see Adding or Modifying a Button Action on page 87.

  • Page 32: Turning The Device On And Off

    Turning the Device On and Off Chat Fusion 8 The Chat Fusion 8 power button is located on the left side of the device (when viewed from the front). Chat Fusion 10 The Chat Fusion 10 power button is located on the side of the device between the volume button and charging port.
  • Page 33 To turn the screen on and off for daily use: When using the device on a daily basis, tap the power button quickly (do not hold it) to turn just the screen 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.

  • Page 34: Controlling Volume

    To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to earphones at high volume levels for long periods. Chat Fusion 8 The volume button is located on the top of the device, next to the handle. Press the ends of the button to increase or decrease volume.

  • Page 35: Adjusting, Removing, Or Reattaching The Stand

    Adjusting, Removing, or Reattaching the Stand Use the stand to position the device for easy viewing of the screen. If you do not plan to use the stand, you can remove it. Adjusting the Stand To position the device at an angle for easy viewing of the screen: 1.

  • Page 36: Removing The Stand

    Removing the Stand If you do not want to use the stand, you can remove it from the back of the device. 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.

  • Page 37: Removing The Handle

    If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by removing the screws that hold it in place. Chat Fusion 8 Chat Fusion 10 The handle and screws are potential choking hazards. Store them in a safe location.

  • Page 38: Removing Or Replacing The Device Frame

    Removing or Replacing the Device Frame Your device shipped with a device frame attached. If you want to remove or replace the frame, follow these instructions. Use the small screwdriver that was included in your Chat Fusion package. Removing the Device Frame 1.
  • Page 39 Attaching the Replacement Device Frame After removing the original device frame, you are ready to attach the replacement device frame. 1. Insert a corner of the device into the corresponding corner of the device frame. Then push a corner on the same side of the device into the frame.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Wheelchair Mounting Plate

    Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate Your device shipped with the wheelchair mounting plate installed. If you need to replace the mounting plate, follow these instructions. 1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. Be careful not to scratch the display. 2.
  • Page 41 5. Insert and tighten the screws. Store or dispose of the old mounting plate and screws safely. Loose screws can be a choking hazard. Chat Fusion User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Attaching A Strap

    Attaching a Strap If you want to carry your Chat Fusion device with a shoulder strap, attach two metal rings or two loops to the appropriate holders as shown in this section. Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as this may damage the device.

  • Page 43: If You Received Metal Rings With Your Strap

    If You Received Metal Rings with Your Strap The metal rings are a potential choking hazard. Use them with caution. Straps are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users. Attach the strap with the rings as shown. Step 1: Open the ring as you would Step 2: Push the open ring onto the open a key ring.

  • Page 44: If You Received Loops With Your Strap

    If You Received Loops with Your Strap The loops are a potential choking hazard. Use them with caution. Straps are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users. Attach the strap with the loops as shown. Step 1: Feed the end of the loop Step 2: Thread the metal ring through the hole in the case.

  • Page 45: If A Chatpoint Unit Is Mounted On Your Device

    If a ChatPoint Unit is Mounted on your Device Attach the rings or loops to the holders on the ChatPoint mounting bracket. The metal rings or loops are potential choking hazards. Use them with caution. Straps are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users.

  • Page 46: Using The Touchscreen

    Using the Touchscreen Your device comes with a capacitive touchscreen. It responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. You can also use the stylus that was provided with your device. See Using the Stylus. Important! Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

  • Page 47: Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Device

    Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device To get the most from your device, keep it clean and disinfected. If your device will only be used by one person, routine cleaning and disinfecting should be sufficient. If, however, multiple persons will be using the device, take additional measures to clean and disinfect the device after it has been used by one peronj before allowing it to be used by another person.
  • Page 48 Next Step: Disinfect the device and accessories 1. Wipe down the device and accessories with a new disinfectant wipe (Virucidal, Bactericidal, Pseudomonacidal, Tuberculocidal, Fungicidal)—Metrex CaviWipes. Follow the disinfectant product manufacturer’s instructions for disinfecting. 2. Make sure to clean inside all cracks and corners, and wipe more than once if necessary to keep the device wet for a minimum of three (3) minutes.

  • Page 49: Using The Home Screen

    Using the Home Screen The home screen allows you to place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize the device to your needs. To display the home screen, touch Home on the device screen. Dedicated devices: Dedicated (locked) devices do not have access to the home screen.

  • Page 50: Opening And Closing The Application

    Opening and Closing the Application Dedicated devices: Dedicated (locked) devices do not have access to the operating system’s home screen. From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the Chat Fusion shortcut. When the application is open, touching Home will minimize the application and display the operating system’s home screen.

  • Page 51: Using The Speech Display Bar (Sdb)

    Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB) 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.

  • Page 52: Changing Functional Sdb Settings

    Changing Functional SDB Settings 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 Tap to Expand This option toggles the option for the SDB to expand when chosen or not Enable Menu...

  • Page 53: Using Application Menus

    Using Application Menus After choosing Menu, groupings of menus appear. These menus vary depending on other settings in the application. In Edit Mode 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.

  • Page 54: Choosing A Vocabulary File

    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.
  • Page 55 Access Practice Access Practice allows the individual to get hands-on experience using a specific access method such as touchscreen, switch, or head-mouse. The practice exercises help teach the individual the necessary physical movements to make the device speak through cause and effect or establishing a specific target that the individual must select—the target can be self-determined or requested by a support person.
  • Page 56 Although these three concepts are divided by age and experience, there is room for an individual to investigate all areas of the Explore Access file to best meet his or her needs. Early Concepts Early Concept Beginner (yellow button) is for someone who has little or no experience using a device, Early Concepts Intermediate (green button) is for someone...
  • Page 57 Once the level of device experience is selected, there are three different activities to choose: find a requested breed of dog; find a requested flower; and find a specific planet. In the Intermediate Concept Beginner button, all the activities have one button on the screen at a time.

  • Page 58: Considering The User's Access Capabilities

    Considering the User’s Access Capabilities The user’s access capabilities depend on the number of buttons on a 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, 25, 42, 48, 60, 80, and 108 buttons per page...

  • Page 59: Additional Considerations

    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.

  • Page 60: Exploring Vocabulary Files

    Menu > Library. Available vocabulary files will be listed. Icon Description The vocabulary file that is currently open. An original Saltillo-provided vocabulary file that cannot be modified or deleted. To customize a vocabulary file, make a copy of it and customize the copy. See...

  • Page 61: Available Vocabulary Files

    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.

  • Page 62: Wordpower42

    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.

  • Page 63: Wordpower80

    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 consists of a large number of high-frequency words on the main page, resulting in fast communication and quick access to core words.

  • Page 64: Basic Scan

    Basic Scan Basic Scan is primarily a phrase-based vocabulary for emerging communicators who access communication through auditory and/or visual scanning. Basic Scan was developed by Lisa Nobel Martin, MA, CCC-SLP specifically for Chat Fusion and NOVA chat devices. Lisa has years of experience working with nonverbal pediatric patients at all stages of communication.

  • Page 65: Intermediate Scan

    Symbols, photographs, visual scenes, videos, or words can be used on the message, topic, and script pages. Included are pages that facilitate supported communication techniques, self-advocacy, directing care, and repair of communication breakdowns. Types of information typically included in communication books—such as pain and emotion scales, maps, and templates for personal information and life stories—...

  • Page 66: Mycore

    myCore myCore is a combination of core and phrase-based vocabulary geared toward individuals who have literacy skills. 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.

  • Page 67: Installing, Setting Up, And Using Chat Editor

    Installing, Setting up, and Using Chat Editor Chat Editor is a supplemental program that runs on a desktop or laptop computer running Microsoft® Windows®. 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.

  • Page 68: Configuring Chat Editor

    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/Chat Fusion from the Choose Product window and click OK. 2. Select your language from the Choose Language window and click 3.

  • Page 69: Enabling Speech In Chat Editor

    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.

  • Page 70: Device And Editor Differences

    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.

  • Page 71: Using Chat Editor To Create Instructional Materials

    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.

  • Page 72: Turning Edit Mode On

    Notes on Capturing Button Sequences If you need to try several sequences to find the one you want, turn off Capture Selections. Once you decide what you want to capture, turn Capture Selections back on. If you make a mistake, select Clear and start capturing the sequence again.

  • Page 73: Creating A Customized Vocabulary File

    Creating a Customized Vocabulary File The Saltillo-provided (original) vocabulary files cannot be modified. This maintains the original, default vocabularies in case they may be needed at a later time. To create your own customized vocabulary file: 1. Determine which original vocabulary file will work as a starting point.

  • Page 74: Modifying Button Text

    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 > Edit Mode. Then press and hold on the button. (Right- click if you are using the Editor.) A menu will open.

  • Page 75: Editing The Button Text

    Editing the Button Text In Chat Editor, click in the Label or Message box and enter your new text. On the Chat Fusion device, do the following: Tap in the Label or Message box to display the keyboard. Enter your new text. If you tapped in the Label box, choose Next to move to the Message box.

  • Page 76: Adding Or Modifying A Button Image

    Adding or Modifying a Button Image Choose Menu > 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 want to use. To locate the image, you can choose Find, Browse, Search, or Import.

  • Page 77: Finding An Image From The Device Library

    Finding an Image from the Device Library From the Button Properties, choose Find or Browse to open a list of categories. 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.

  • Page 78: Creating Your Own Image

    Creating Your Own Image 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold on the button. A menu will open. 3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. 4. From the Button Properties, choose Camera. Chat Fusion User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Using An Existing Image

    5. Tap the Camera button. A checkmark will be displayed with the image. 6. Tap the checkmark. The keyboard opens. 7. Enter a name for the image and choose Save. Using an Existing Image If you find that the image you need is not available from the device library, you can use your own digital, scanned, downloaded, or homemade image and import that image directly into the button.

  • Page 80: Transferring Images

    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. Cords and cables are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards.

  • Page 81: Hiding A Button

    Hiding a Button To hide a single button on your device: 1. Choose Menu > 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 disables the button action automatically.

  • Page 82: Saving Hidden Button Settings

    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 > Settings > Input > and check Show Hidden Buttons. The device or Editor will remember all of the currently hidden buttons. To start where you left off during your last session, choose Menu >...

  • Page 83: Modifying Button Styles

    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.

  • Page 84: Modifying Button Color Saturation

    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 > Settings > Style > Enable. Then choose Saturation. The current saturation setting will be displayed. Lower numbers add more background color to the buttons.

  • Page 85: Overriding A Page Button Style

    Overriding a Page Button Style You can modify the style of all buttons on a page at one time. 1. Display the page you want to modify. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 3. Press and hold anywhere on the page. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.) A list of button options appears.

  • Page 86: Modifying A Button Arrow Link

    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.

  • Page 87: Adding Or Modifying A Button Action

    Adding or Modifying a Button Action A single button can perform a number of different actions. For example: different speaking options; adding grammatical endings to words; clearing the display; or backspacing. To add or modify a button’s action: 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2.

  • Page 88: Available Button Actions

    Available Button Actions Action Name Description No Action Performs no action Add Message to Inserts text from the button’s message box Display into the display, but the words are not spoken Add Time/Date to Displays the current date and time in the Display Speech Display Bar (SDB) Apply Grammar...
  • Page 89 Action Name Description Data Logging Toggles data logging on and off On/Off Done Functions only when Send or Create Contact is displayed in the SDB. Done provides an alternative button that may be easier for the user to access than the Send or Create Contact buttons.
  • Page 90 Action Name Description Play Library Audio Plays audio files from the audio library Dedicated devices: This action is not available on dedicated devices. Play Library Video Plays video files from the video library Dedicated devices: This action is not available on dedicated devices.
  • Page 91 Action Name Description Speak Message Speaks the message, but doesn’t display the Only text Speech Message Types the button message in the SDB and pronounces it Stop Stops the speech or audio file currently playing Stop Library Stops audio files from the audio library Audio Dedicated devices: This action is not available on dedicated devices.
  • Page 92 Action Name Description Texting - Copy Copies the selected text message to paste into Text Message a text message you want to send to someone else. Texting - Delete Deletes the selected conversation. Conversation Note: If you add this action, be sure to also add the Texting Navigate to Conversations action after it.
  • Page 93 Action Name Description Texting - Send Sends the current contents of the Speech Display Bar as a text message and clear the SDB. The list of messages for the contact is then displayed with the new message at the bottom of the list. Texting - Speak Speaks the currently selected text message.

  • Page 94: Using Navigate, Visit, And Jump To Page

    Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page Action Description Navigate Navigate takes you to a new page and leaves you there. Visit Visit takes you to a new page for a single hit and then takes you back and remembers if you did not use up the visit.

  • Page 95: Copying Buttons

    Copying Buttons The Chat software 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.

  • Page 96: Prioritizing Buttons

    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.

  • Page 97: Working With Button Sets

    Working with Button Sets A button set is a group of buttons “stacked” in the same location. For example, consider how a keyboard works. When you press the Shift key, uppercase letter keys are available in the same key locations as, or “on top of”, lowercase letter keys.
  • Page 98 If you chose the key, different symbols are displayed in the same locations as, or on top of, the previous symbol keys. In each location, a lowercase letter, an uppercase letter, a symbol, and a different symbol are “stacked”. This is a button set. Button sets on a vocabulary page work the same way.

  • Page 99: Creating A Page

    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;...

  • Page 100: Copying A Page From A Different Vocabulary File

    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 > Pages > Menu > Import. 2. Choose the vocabulary file that includes the page you want. 3.

  • Page 101: Overriding A Page Style

    Overriding a Page Style You can override the style of the pages in a vocabulary file by changing the image alignment or background color for a specific page. 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2. Press and hold on any button on the page you want to modify. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.) A list of button and page options appears.

  • Page 102: Working With Special Pages

    Working with Special Pages You can set a vocabulary page as a special page. Your home page and texting pages are special pages. You can use special pages as follows: • Set any vocabulary page your home page • Set an imported texting pages as a special page Set a texting special page as your home page •...

  • Page 103: Setting An Imported Texting Page As A Special Page

    Setting an Imported Texting Page as a Special Page 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages to open a list of available pages. 2. Scroll to the text page name. 3. Press and hold on the page name. A list of options appears. 4.

  • Page 104: Setting A Special Page As Your Home Page

    Setting a Special Page as Your Home Page This example shows how to use a texting special page, Texting Conversations, as your home page. 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages to open a list 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...
  • Page 105 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 list of pages. 8.

  • Page 106: Creating A Visual Scene

    Creating a Visual Scene You can create visual scenes that include any of the following: 1. Hotspots on the image that speak 2. Hotspots on the image that produce sounds 3. Hotspots on the image that navigate to other vocabulary pages 4.

  • Page 107: Create A Linking Button

    Create a Linking Button 1. Go to the page that you want to link to your new scene. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 3. Press and hold the button you want to link to the visual scene and choose Edit Button. The Button Properties will be displayed 4.

  • Page 108: Create A Visual Scene Page

    Create a Visual Scene Page 1. From the Button Properties, choose the Actions tab and tap the list arrow to open a list of actions. 2. Choose Navigate. A list of pages will open, allowing you to select the page to navigate to. 3.
  • Page 109 7. Under Alignment, select Center or Fit. Fit will stretch the image 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, choose No Animation and Save, and choose Save again.

  • Page 110: Add A Transparent Button To The Visual Scene Page

    Add a Transparent Button to the Visual Scene Page In Edit Mode, the page created in Create a Visual Scene Page appears as follows: You could create a button that speaks the name of an animal, makes a sound, and/or navigates to another vocabulary page. This button will act as a hotspot when touched.
  • Page 111 5. Choose Transparent. This will allow the image to show through the button. The image preview will display a checkerboard pattern to indicate transparency. Note: If you do not want to add a sound or navigation, skip steps 6 and 7 and proceed to step 8. 6.
  • Page 112 9. Press and hold the transparent button, choose Change Button Size, and adjust the vertical and horizontal cells. For example: 10. Choose Save. The transparent pattern will expand to the size you specified, showing the area the button will cover. Note: You may need to change the button size several times to cover the area you want.

  • Page 113: Modify A Button's Actions

    Modify a Button’s Actions In the example above, choosing the cow button would display and speak “cow”, play a “moo” sound, and display a page about dairy food. If you decided to modify the button so that it would clear existing text from the Speech Display Bar (SDB), then display and speak “cow”, play a “moo”...

  • Page 114: Alternative: Create The Scene And Then The Linking Button

    5. Choose Clear Display and Move Up again, so that Clear Display appears as the first action. 6. Choose Save. Alternative: Create the Scene and then the Linking Button If you prefer to create your visual scene first, and then create the linking button, do the following: 1.

  • Page 115: Create A Visual Scene With Buttons Surrounding The Image

    Create a Visual Scene with Buttons Surrounding the Image You may prefer to create a visual scene with buttons outside the image instead of hotspots on the image. Copy basic function buttons from other pages and paste them onto your visual scene page.

  • Page 116: Using Keyboards

    Using Keyboards A number of keyboards are available throughout the system. For example, WordPower files offer ABC and QWERTY options, MultiChat 15 provides a keyboard option for those using a keyguard, and each default file provides variations of keyboards to choose from. You can select the specific keyboard you need or link a button to a keyboard.

  • Page 117: Working With Gestures

    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), or it can be applied to...

  • Page 118: Creating A Gesture For All Pages

    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 > Edit Mode > Edit Vocabulary > Gestures. 3. Choose the gesture from the list. For example: “One Finger Swipe Down”.

  • Page 119: Adding A Pause Between Words

    Adding a Pause between Words You can force a specified speech delay between individual words. Choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output > Voice > Pause Between Words. The current delay time will be displayed. 1. To increase the delay, tap + or type a higher number. 2.

  • Page 120: Configuring Speech Modes

    Configuring Speech Modes You can configure the Chat software to speak after every character, every word, every sentence, or any combination of these settings. Choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output. Check one or more options. Setting Description Character The voice speaks after every character Word The voice speaks after every word Sentence...

  • Page 121: Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys

    Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys Acapela-Group has created the capability of using Voice Sounds and Exclamations. Adding a Sound Sounds are produced by the speaker’s voice for laughing, breathing, sneezing, coughing, or whatever sounds our voices can produce to mimic sounds we make in our daily lives. Sounds are always between two pound signs;...

  • Page 122: Example: Add A Smiley Face And Laugh Sound To A Button

    Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button A button can be set up with the command in the message. However, if you use the “speech message” action, the command appears in the Speech Display Bar (SDB), which isn't ideal. A better way may be to set up a button with an emoticon symbol in the message.

  • Page 123: Setting Access Options

    Setting Access Options Some people may have trouble reliably selecting individual buttons or keys due to tremors or lack of fine motor control. To assist these individuals, the Chat software provides several different methods of "filtering" user input to make selections more reliable. Choose Menu >...

  • Page 124: Setting A Time To Prevent Selection Of A Button Twice

    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 > Settings > Input > Timing. 2.
  • Page 125 Normal If you select Normal, you will be able to enable or disable a gradient fill to use as the style of visual indication when you select a button. Select Normal. • Choose Menu > Settings > Style. • Select Enable to turn on Gradient Fill. •...

  • Page 126: Configuring Pop-Up Speech To Develop Literacy Skills

    Configuring Pop-up Speech to Develop Literacy Skills Some people may benefit from the display of animated text along with the spoken word when a button is selected. Text in motion draws the user’s visual attention to the word spoken by the button. When a button displays an image, animated text helps the user associate the text with the image.

  • Page 127: Changing Device Orientation Settings

    Changing Device Orientation Settings The Chat Fusion 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).

  • Page 128: Using Orientation Tilt With The Sdb

    Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB In a quiet environment, using voice output might not be appropriate but communication is still needed. The tilt feature offers an Expand option that displays expanded text to the communication partner. This might also be of value in an extremely loud environment. To set the tilt option, choose Menu >...

  • Page 129: Setting Up Switch Scanning

    Setting up 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 > Settings > Input > Scanning. Setting Description Enable Scanning...

  • Page 130: Configuring Switches

    Configuring Switches To use an external switch, plug the switch into either switch jack A or switch jack B on the side of the device. 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.

  • Page 131: Setting Up A Bluetooth Keyboard

    To enable the keyboard, you need to turn on the virtual keyboard in the Android operating system settings. Device How to Turn on the Virtual Keyboard Chat Fusion 8 ∙ Connect the Bluetooth keyboard or switch to Generation the device. In the Android operating system, choose Settings >...

  • Page 132: Setting Up Touchscreen Scanning

    Setting up Touchscreen Scanning There are times when a user is not capable of activating specific areas on the screen. For example, maybe the user does not have the pointing skills to hit one button. Using the touchscreen to scan allows the user to tap anywhere on the screen to initiate a scan of the buttons.

  • Page 133: Using Linear Scan Mode

    Using Linear Scan Mode A linear scan steps through the buttons from left to right beginning in the first row. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch. To select linear scan mode, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning >...

  • Page 134: Using Linear Scan Mode With A Single Switch

    Using Linear Scan Mode with a Single Switch 1. Connect your switch to port A. 2. Verify that Enable Scanning is selected. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning. A checkmark should appear in the Enable Scanning checkbox. 3. Turn Auto Scan off. Choose Switch Access and verify that Auto Scan is not selected.

  • Page 135: Using Row/Column Scan Mode

    Using Row/Column Scan Mode A row/column scan highlights each row of buttons beginning with the top row and move down the screen. 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.

  • Page 136: Using Block Scan Mode

    Using Block Scan Mode A block scan highlights blocks of buttons. The blocks are defined by the settings in the Mode window. When the block that contains the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch. The scan will then highlight smaller blocks, rows, or columns within the block, depending on your settings.

  • Page 137: Using Flow Scan Mode

    Using Flow Scan Mode A flow scan highlights groups of buttons that flow from one row into the next. The flows are defined by the settings in the Mode window. When the flow that contains the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch. Flow scanning is provided as a scanning option for individuals who do not require consistency within a scan pattern.

  • Page 138: Optimizing Block And Flow Scans

    Optimizing Block and Flow Scans Scan Optimization only works in Block Scan Mode and Flow Scan Mode. To optimize block and flow scans, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns. Then turn on Scan Optimization. When Scan Optimization is turned on, blocks or flows are scanned in the most efficient way on each page.

  • Page 139: Configuring Speech Display Bar (Sdb) Scans

    Configuring Speech Display Bar (SDB) Scans To include the SDB in scans: Selecting the SDB speaks the current text. Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar on or off by choosing Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Scan SDB. To include the SDB Clear button ( ) in scans: Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar’s Clear button ( ) on or off by choosing Menu >...

  • Page 140: Configuring Notification Scans

    Configuring Notification Scans Turn scanning of notifications in the SDB on or off by choosing Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Scan Notifications. When Scan Notifications is turned on and a text message notification is scanned and selected, the conversations list opens. Configuring Empty Area Scans Turn scanning of empty button areas on or off by choosing Menu >...

  • Page 141: Configuring Re-Scans

    Configuring Re-scans Select the number of times you want your device to scan the page automatically. 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 > Settings > Input > Scanning >...

  • Page 142: Turning On Auto Restart

    Turning on Auto Restart This option allows you to restart a scan cycle automatically after an activation. To turn on auto restart, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Scan Timing > Auto Restart. Setting Auditory Prompts This option enables audio feedback during scanning. To set auditory prompts, choose Menu >...
  • Page 143 Prompt Volume Use the Prompt Volume option to set how loud the prompt is when using the device’s speaker or an earphone or headset. This allows you to set a volume level for prompts that is different from the volume level for speech.

  • Page 144: Choosing A Voice

    Choosing a Voice When choosing a voice to use for the auditory prompts, it can be helpful to choose a different voice than the one the system uses for speaking messages. To change the voice, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts >...

  • Page 145: Configuring Custom Scan Patterns

    Configuring Custom Scan Patterns Use the Scan Editor to create and save custom scan patterns for the user. You can set up a scan pattern for all pages in a vocabulary, then set up different patterns for specific pages, such as keyboard pages. Note: If you also want to set up visual effects for the user, see Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning, Headpointing, or Touch Access on page 178.

  • Page 146: Working With Groups And Subgroups

    6. Top Level (Default) is selected and the Scan Editor menu options appear in the lower left corner. Working with Groups and Subgroups 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.

  • Page 147: Using The Scan Editor Menu Options

    Using the Scan Editor Menu Options For an easy way to get started, select Create Subgroups Automatically or Create All Automatic Subgroups. A 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 buttons in the preview screen will be highlighted.
  • Page 148 Edit Name & Scan Mode The name is what will be spoken as the auditory prompt. You can modify the name and scan mode of the selected group or subgroup. 1. Select Edit Name & Scan Mode. 2. Tap in the Name field and enter the new name. 3.
  • Page 149 Add SDB Add the Speech Display Bar SDB) to the group list. 1. Tap Top Level. 2. Tap Add SDB. 3. “Speech Display Bar” appears at the bottom of your group list. 4. Either leave “Speech Display Bar” where it is or tap Move Up as many times as necessary to move the SDB to the top of the list or wherever else you want it.

  • Page 150: Creating A Custom Scan Pattern

    Delete Subgroups Delete all the subgroups for the selected group. 1. Tap the group you want to delete. 2. Select Delete Subgroups. 3. All subgroups for the group will be deleted. Delete Group and Subgroups Delete the selected group and all its subgroups or delete the selected subgroup and all its subgroups.
  • Page 151 5. Select either All pages or just this page. The Scan Editor will open at the default top level. 6. Top Level (Default) is selected and the Scan Editor menu options appear in the lower left corner. 7. Choose Create Subgroups Automatically. A list of groups will appear under “Top Level”.
  • Page 152 10. When you create the basic scan pattern you want, you can refine it. Example: Tapping a highlighted button on the preview screen will remove it from the scan pattern. Tapping an unhighlighted button will add it to the scan pattern. 11.

  • Page 153: Deleting A Custom Scan Pattern From One Page

    Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from One Page If you no longer need a custom scan pattern that you applied to a page, 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.

  • Page 154: Deleting A Custom Scan Pattern From All Pages

    Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from All Pages If you no longer need a custom scan pattern that you applied to all pages, follow these steps to delete it. 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 2. Choose any page in the vocabulary that has the custom scan pattern.

  • Page 155: Setting Up Headpointing

    1. Remove the device handle by removing the screws. Important! You will use these screws to fasten the ChatPoint unit to the device. Chat Fusion 8: Chat Fusion 10: 2. Align the connector and screw holes on the ChatPoint unit with the screw holes on the top edge of the back of the device.
  • Page 156 Chat Fusion 8: Chat Fusion 10: 5. ChatPoint is ready to set up for use. Chat Fusion User’s Guide...

  • Page 157: Viewing Tracking Status

    To attach a shoulder strap when the ChatPoint unit is mounted on your device: If your ChatPoint mounting bracket includes strap holders, attach the rings or loops that came with your strap to the holders. For details, see Attaching a Strap on page 42.

  • Page 158: Configuring Headpointing Settings

    Configuring Headpointing Settings After you mount the ChatPoint unit, you are ready to modify settings to suit the individual who will be using it. You will modify the settings using the Chat software that is installed on your device. Important! Because headpointing depends on an individual’s head movement capabilities, these instructions only cover the setup basics.
  • Page 159 Setting Description Vertical Adjust The amount of head movement required to move the pointer up and down the screen. For details, see Setting Vertical Adjustment on page 161. Pointer Visual Visual effects set up for the pointer to help the Effects user identify selected items.

  • Page 160: Turning Headpointing On Or Off

    Turning Headpointing On or Off From the Headpointing Settings screen, choose Enable Headpointing to turn headpointing on. A green checkmark appears to the right of Enable Headpointing. To turn headpointing off, choose Enable Headpointing to remove the checkmark. Using Target Dots A package of pressure-sensitive, reflective target dots was included with your ChatPoint.

  • Page 161: Setting Horizontal Adjustment

    Setting Horizontal Adjustment Horizontal Adjustment is the amount of head movement required to move the pointer across the screen. Change the Horizontal Adjustment value to compensate for trouble the user has selecting buttons horizontally. The higher you set the value, the less head movement the user needs to move the pointer on the screen horizontally.

  • Page 162: Refining Horizontal And Vertical Adjustment

    Refining Horizontal and Vertical Adjustment You may need to fine-tune both horizontal and vertical adjustment to meet the user’s needs. Have the user move his or her head left and right and up and down to try to place the pointer in each corner of the screen. 1.

  • Page 163: Configuring Pointer Visual Effects

    Configuring Pointer Visual Effects The pointer moves with the user’s head movement. The visual effects that you set up for the pointer will help the user identify selected items. To access the pointer visual effects settings, choose Pointer Visual Effects from the Headpointing Settings screen. The Pointer Visual Effects screen will be displayed.

  • Page 164: Setting The Pointer's Opacity

    Setting the Pointer’s Opacity Pointer Opacity allows you to set the pointer’s percentage of transparency, which determines how clearly the underlying image will show through the pointer. Increasing the opacity percentage makes the pointer closer to opaque, allowing less of the underlying image to show through. To set the pointer’s opacity percentage, choose Pointer Opacity from the Pointer Visual Effects screen.

  • Page 165: Setting The Pointer's Size

    Setting the Pointer’s Size Pointer Size allows you to set the size of the pointer. To set the pointer’s size, choose Pointer Size from the Pointer Visual Effects screen. The Pointer Size window opens. To increase the size, tap +. To decrease the size, tap –.

  • Page 166: Showing Or Hiding Headpointing Popup Menus

    Showing or Hiding Headpointing Popup Menus To show or hide the top and bottom headpointing popup menus, choose Popup Menus from the Headpointing Settings screen. The Popup Menus screen will be displayed. To pause headpointing or toggle the pointer’s function: When Show Top Popup Menu is turned on, the top popup menu slides down when the user moves the pointer off the top of the screen in the center.

  • Page 167: Configuring The Rest Area

    Configuring the Rest Area The rest area is an inactive area surrounding the last activation point. This area allows the user to rest before moving to the next activation. To access the rest area settings, choose Rest Area from the Headpointing Settings screen.

  • Page 168: Configuring The Advanced Headpointing Settings

    Configuring the Advanced Headpointing Settings Most users will not benefit from changing the advanced settings. Some of these settings may be more useful for games or other apps. To access these settings, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Headpointing. The Headpointing Settings screen will be displayed.

  • Page 169: Setting Smoothing

    Setting Smoothing Smoothing compensates for minor shakiness or tremors to reduce accidental button activations. The number you select tells your device how far you must move out of one button location before a second button is activated. If you select a smoothing number higher than "1", ChatPoint will "lag behind"...

  • Page 170: Setting The Dwell Method

    Setting the Dwell Method Dwell Method allows you to select the type of dwell that best meets the user’s needs. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Headpointing. The Headpointing Settings screen will be displayed. Then choose Advanced > Dwell Method. The Dwell Method menu opens. The available dwell methods are Normal, Clicker-Picker, Sir Dragalot, and Tick-Talk.

  • Page 171: Dwell Method: Normal

    Dwell Method: Normal Normal is the default dwell method, and it will work best for most users. Normal features a colored dot that shrinks when focused on a button and, after the specified dwell time, selects that button. The button on which the pointer is focused is highlighted to help the user verify that the correct button will be selected.

  • Page 172: Dwell Method: Clicker-Picker

    Dwell Method: Clicker-Picker The dwell method Clicker-Picker is click-oriented. This method is most useful for frequent click operations. For example, the user may find this method useful when playing a game app. When the user first aims the pointer, it is at maximum size and it shrinks according to the specified dwell time.

  • Page 173: Dwell Method: Sir Dragalot

    In this example, the pointer is focused on the Food button and, in sync with the specified dwell time, has shrunk to the size at which the three- section cursor is displayed. Note that the Food button is also highlighted. Dwell Method: Sir Dragalot The dwell method Sir Dragalot is drag-oriented.

  • Page 174: Dwell Method: Tick-Talk

    Note: The Sir Dragalot dwell method cannot be used if the Arrow pointer shape is selected. For information on selecting the pointer shape, see Setting the Pointer’s Shape on page 165. Note: For information on secondary dwell time, see Setting Secondary Dwell Time on page 175.

  • Page 175: Setting Secondary Dwell Time

    Setting Secondary Dwell Time Secondary Dwell Time allows you to set the time allowed to choose among tap, drag, and long-click when an advanced pointer is active. This setting is available only with the dwell methods Clicker-Picker, Sir Dragalot, and Tick-Talk. To access the Secondary Dwell Time setting: 1.

  • Page 176: Turning Averaging On Or Off

    Turning Averaging On or Off Turn on Averaging if the user has trouble staying on a single button. For example, when the pointer moves back and forth between two buttons, ChatPoint will select the button on which the pointer spends more time. Choose Menu >...

  • Page 177: Positioning The Chatpoint Unit

    Positioning the ChatPoint Unit The ChatPoint unit is adjustable. Grab the unit at the top and move it forward or back until you find the position that works best for the user. Cleaning the ChatPoint Unit When you need to clean the ChatPoint unit, wipe it with a damp, lint- free cloth.

  • Page 178: Configuring Visual Effects For Scanning, Headpointing, Or Touch Access

    Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning, Headpointing, or Touch Access Note: Before you can select a visual effect for touch access, go to Menu > Settings > Input > Button Press Draw. From the Draw Effect window, select Visual Effect. Visual effects are used with scanning, headpointing, or touch access to help the user identify selected items.
  • Page 179 Effect Description become light, light areas become dark, and colors are replaced by their opposites—black and white are reversed, red becomes green, yellow becomes blue, 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.

  • Page 180: Using Word Finder

    Using Word Finder Use the Word Finder feature to find the path to specific words. If you need to know if a word is included, use this feature to find where the word is stored. Setting up Word Finder There are two ways to use this feature: Set up a button or set up Word Finder as a menu item.

  • Page 181: Finding Specific Words

    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 > Settings > Word Finder > Flip Interval. The current interval will be displayed. 1.

  • Page 182: Setting Up And Using Word Prediction

    Setting up and Using Word Prediction Word prediction helps improve your ability to communicate by “predicting” a word you intend to speak, thereby reducing 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.

  • Page 183: Selecting The Type Of Word Prediction

    Selecting the Type of Word Prediction You can choose the type of word prediction to use—static or learning— or you can choose to disable word prediction. Choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction > Type. The Prediction Type window opens. Type Description None...

  • Page 184: Choosing The Default Dictionary

    Choosing the Default Dictionary The default is the word prediction dictionary that will be used as the basic source of words for predicting. For static word prediction, all words will come from the dictionary. For learning word prediction, words you select will be added to this dictionary. North American English and British English dictionaries are available.

  • Page 185: Adding Words Using The Add Learned Words Screen

    Adding Words using the Add Learned Words Screen Use the Add Learned Words screen to add words directly to the learning word prediction dictionary. This screen accumulates an alphabetical list of all words you added from all sources—a vocabulary keyboard, the Add Learned Words screen, or an imported text file.

  • Page 186: Adding Words By Entering Them In The Vocabulary

    To review your learning prediction dictionary: Choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction > Add Words. The Add Learned Words screen opens. Either scroll through the list or enter letters in the text field to jump to specific locations in the list. Adding Words by Entering them in the Vocabulary In your vocabulary, choose the keyboard button to display the keyboard.

  • Page 187: Reviewing New Words For Prediction

    Reviewing New Words for Prediction The Review Words setting opens the screen from which you can review words before they are added to the word prediction dictionary. Only words entered from the keyboard in a vocabulary will be reviewed. Words added from the Add Learned Words screen or an imported text file will not be reviewed.

  • Page 188: Excluding Words From Prediction

    Excluding Words from Prediction Use the banned words list to prevent specific words from being predicted. To add a word to the banned words list: Choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction > Banned Words. • • The Prediction Banned Words screen opens. Enter a word you want to add to the list.

  • Page 189: Importing Predictions

    Importing Predictions You can import words for learning prediction from a text file (.txt). The text can be in the form of individual words, sentences, or paragraphs. 1. Create a text file by either of these methods: Copy and Copy the text you want from your source file and paste paste it into any text editor (Microsoft Notepad, for example).

  • Page 190: Deleting Prediction Words

    5. Choose the checkmark . The filename will disappear from the screen, and the words in the file will 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 Words screen.
  • Page 191 To delete individual learned words: Choose Delete Words. The Delete Learned Words screen lists words that can be deleted. When the list of words is long, either scroll through the list or enter letters in the text field to jump to specific locations in the list. To list words in order by frequency of use, select Order by count.

  • Page 192: Adding, Modifying, And Deleting Abbreviations

    Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations Abbreviations can be used instead of entering an 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 > Settings > Abbreviations. To add a new abbreviation: 1.

  • Page 193: Open System Devices: Restricting Access - Chat Fusion 8

    Access. When you want to prevent the user from changing application settings and/or system settings on a Chat Fusion 8, you can do any of the following: Block access to application settings; block access to system settings; or block access to application settings and system settings.

  • Page 194: Blocking Access To Chat Fusion 8 Application Settings And System Settings

    Important! If the Kiosk Mode option is greyed out, you may have a dedicated device. If you purchased Chat Fusion as a dedicated device, you must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details. 1. Choose Menu > Unlock.

  • Page 195: Open System Devices: Restricting Access - Chat Fusion 10

    Open System Devices: Restricting Access – Chat Fusion 10 Important! This section only applies to open system devices. For information on restricting access on a dedicated device, see Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access. When you want to prevent the user from changing application settings, accessing operating system features, or using apps, you can do any of the following: Block access to application settings;...

  • Page 196: Blocking Access To Application Settings, The Operating System, And Apps

    If you purchased your Chat Fusion as a dedicated device, you must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode. Then uncheck Kiosk Mode.

  • Page 197: Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access

    Important! If the Kiosk Mode option is greyed out, you may have a dedicated device. If you purchased a dedicated Chat Fusion device, you must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details. 1. Choose Menu > Unlock.

  • Page 198: Creating And Loading Profiles

    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.

  • Page 199: Deleting A Profile

    If you create multiple profiles and load them using a button action, you can switch between profiles without navigating the menus. Deleting a Profile Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Delete. Choose the profile to delete from the list. Restoring Default Profile Settings At any time, you can restore the default settings.

  • Page 200: Changing Display Settings

    Changing Display Settings The screen 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 brightness or an option to have the system automatically set the brightness.

  • Page 201: Setting The Date And Time

    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 > Settings > System > Date and Time. Then set the date, time zone, time, and the appropriate date and time formats.

  • Page 202: Adding Audible Feedback

    Adding Audible Feedback The application provides options to add sounds for menu navigation and button presses. To add an audible click when you navigate between application menus, choose Menu > Settings > System > Sound Settings > Audible Selection. To add beeps for button presses, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Beep on Button Press.

  • Page 203: Open System Devices: Analyzing Language Development

    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, 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. Chat Fusion User’s Guide...

  • Page 204: Creating A Privacy Password

    Creating a Privacy Password Data logging provides the option to create a privacy password to protect the data you collect against unauthorized access. Choose Menu > Settings > Data Logging. The first time you use • Data Logging, the following message will appear: Data logging collects personal communication.

  • Page 205: Uploading Data For Analysis

    When data logging is turned on, the data logging icon appears in the Speech Display Bar. Important! If you plan to use the Realize Language website to analyze data, set up a person before you start collecting data. Uploading Data for Analysis After you turn data logging on, your device will start collecting usage data.
  • Page 206 3. Enter your Realize Language account email address and choose Next. The highlight moves to the Realize Language Password field. 4. Enter your Realize Language account password and choose OK. The device will be connected to the Realize Language website, and the Account/Upload screen will be displayed.

  • Page 207: Selecting A Person

    Selecting a Person A warning icon following “Person” indicates that no person is selected. If you collect data before selecting a person, that data will be associated with a “default user”. The best practice is to select a person immediately. 1.

  • Page 208: Setting Up Automatic Data Uploads

    Setting up Automatic Data Uploads From the Account/Upload screen, select Auto Upload to insert a checkmark. Data collected since the last upload will upload immediately, and data will continue to upload automatically every 24 hours. To set a specific upload time, deselect Auto Upload and then select it again at the time of day you want data uploaded.
  • Page 209 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. 4. Select an option: “Since last save on”, “From / to”, or All. 5.

  • Page 210: Clearing Usage Data

    Clearing Usage Data To clear usage data for a person: 1. Choose Clear Log from the Data Logging menu. The Person to Clear window will be displayed. 2. Choose the person whose usage data you want to clear. Note: A green dot will appear to the right of the person who is selected currently.

  • Page 211: Changing Or Removing Your Privacy Password

    Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password By default, each time you save data to a file, you enter a password. Entering a password helps ensure privacy—only you will be able to view the data. You can change this privacy password as often as you want, or you can eliminate the need for a privacy password.

  • Page 212: Dedicated Devices: Analyzing Language Development

    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, 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. Chat Fusion User’s Guide...

  • Page 213: Creating A Privacy Password

    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 > Settings > Data Logging. The first time you use Data Logging, the following message will appear: Data logging collects personal communication.

  • Page 214: Saving Data To A File To Analyze Manually

    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.
  • Page 215 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.

  • Page 216: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the Camera shortcut To take a picture: 1. Using the display as a viewfinder, aiming the lens at the subject. 2. A white circle will appear in the center of the display. This circle shows the area of focus.

  • Page 217: Creating And Using A Camera Button

    Creating and Using a Camera Button You can create a button that allows you to take a picture that will be displayed on the button automatically every time you tap the button. The picture will also be added to the Gallery app or the Pictures folder in Gallery.

  • Page 218: Deleting Photos

    Deleting Photos To delete photos, 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 The Pictures folder, and delete the photo using Explorer from the computer.

  • Page 219: Updating The Application

    Updating the Application Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis. Note: You must be connected to Wi-Fi to download updates automatically. Downloading and Installing Updates Automatically The “Allow WiFi Download” and “Auto Install” options are selected by default on your device.
  • Page 220 4. When the system finds one or more updates to install, a window will give you the option to install the update software or cancel. 5. Choose Install. “Installing” will be displayed below a progress bar while the installation is in progress. Note: The number of updates to install can vary.

  • Page 221: Backing Up Your Vocabulary Files

    Backing Up Your Vocabulary Files It’s important to back up your vocabulary files to guard against losing changes you made. If a problem occurs, you can then restore the backed-up files to your device. How you back up your vocabulary files depends on the backup media you have access to.

  • Page 222: Backing Up Customized Vocabulary Files To A Usb Drive

    “import” indicates to move files from another storage medium to your device. 1. Chat Fusion 8 devices: The Import/Export feature can back up vocabulary files to a USB drive or to a folder on the device 2. Chat Fusion 10 devices: The Import/Export feature can only back up vocabulary files to a USB drive.
  • Page 223 1. Connect the USB drive to the USB port on your device. Example: USB flash drive with a micro-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 open.
  • Page 224 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 copy to the USB drive.
  • Page 225 5. Select To Backup, which is now highlighted. The files will be copied to the USB drive. When the files finish copying, they will be listed under Backup Folder. 6. Disconnect the USB drive from your device and store it in a safe location.
  • Page 226 Restoring a Backed-up File If you need 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.

  • Page 227: Transferring Vocabulary Files Between Your Device And Chat Editor

    7. If you select No, the backup process will stop. Rename the file on the device and repeat steps 2 through 5. 8. When the file finishes copying, it will be listed under Device. 9. Disconnect the USB drive from your device and store it in a safe location.
  • Page 228 6. From the Transfer screen you can copy customized vocabulary files from the device to the Editor or from the Editor to the device. 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.

  • Page 229: Making A Backup Copy Of The Library Of Vocabulary Files On Your Device

    Making a Backup Copy of the Library of Vocabulary Files on Your Device The library backup feature allows you to create a copy of your library of vocabulary files on the same device. However, if the device is damaged or lost, the backup is also lost. Also keep in mind that when you perform a backup, you will overwrite any existing backup file.

  • Page 230: Clearing Custom Vocabularies And Settings

    2. Check each file in the list (the list contains only custom files). 3. Choose Delete. 4. Choose Yes to confirm. 5. Your Chat Fusion should now contain only the Saltillo-provided default vocabulary files. Restoring the Default Settings If you only want to restore the default Chat software settings, use this procedure.

  • Page 231: Deleting All Custom Vocabularies And Settings

    The Reset Data option is only available if you set up a Menu Lock password. See Open System Devices: Restricting Access: Chat Fusion 8 Open System Devices: Restricting Access: Chat Fusion Important! Choosing Reset Data will delete all custom vocabularies and restore all Chat software settings to their defaults.

  • Page 232: Removing Downloaded Apps And Files

    Dedicated devices: This section does not apply to dedicated devices. If you suspect that the device user may have downloaded new apps that should be deleted from the system, contact Saltillo for details or visit our Support site for details on removing these items.

  • Page 233: Setting Up And Using Texting

    Setting up and Using Texting You can use your Chat Fusion device to send and receive text messages. Compose messages the same way you enter any other text. Use your device and phone safely while texting. Do not text while performing another task or activity.

  • Page 234: Installing The Chatsms Application On Your Phone

    Installing the ChatSMS Application on Your Phone 1. On your phone, open your internet browser. 2. Go to www.saltillo.com/support. Under “Alternative Support”, click on ChatSMS to start the download. 3. When the download is complete, go to the app listing and then go to Settings.

  • Page 235: Connecting Your Chat Fusion Device To Your Phone

    19. Tap Yes on the “Change SMS App?” pop-up box. This will make ChatSMS the primary texting app on the phone. 20. To make Chat SMS discoverable for the NOVA chat device: Tap on the No Bluetooth Connection banner at the top. •...
  • Page 236 Note: The appearance and location of the Texting button depend on the vocabulary file you are using and where you choose to locate the button. See Using Texting in a Default Vocabulary File Adding Texting to a Customized Vocabulary File. 6.

  • Page 237: Using Texting In A Default Vocabulary File

    Using Texting in a Default Vocabulary File The default WordPower and MultiChat vocabulary files all now include texting pages. If you want to use a default vocabulary, texting pages are already set up. Simply create a copy of the vocabulary file and customize the texting pages and other vocabulary pages as you want.

  • Page 238: Adding Texting To A Customized Vocabulary File

    Adding Texting to a Customized Vocabulary File As you prepare to add texting pages to a customized vocabulary file, first consider the following: 1. The vocabulary file’s layout (number of buttons) 2. The vocabulary file’s symbol set (SymbolStix or PCS symbols) 3.

  • Page 239: Using A Different Texting Keyboard Page

    11. Choose Save. 12. While still in Edit Mode, choose Menu > Pages and set each of the imported texting pages as a special page. Press and hold on a page name and select Set as Special Page. Then select the applicable special page designation: page name “Texting Contacts”...

  • Page 240: Deactivating Or Reactivating Texting

    13. Change the texting keyboard destination for the Texting Contacts page by doing the following: Touch and hold one of the “Contact” buttons. • Repeat steps 4 through 11. • 14. When you finish, choose Menu > Edit Mode to exit Edit Mode. The page you selected is now your texting keyboard page.

  • Page 241: Creating A Contact On Your Phone

    Creating a Contact on Your Phone To send a text to someone, you must first create a contact. You can create a contact on your phone or from a received message on your device. The method of creating a contact on a phone varies by model. Enter the contact’s name and phone number.
  • Page 242 2. Choose the Add as New Contact button. The SDB will display an “Enter contact name” prompt and a Create 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.

  • Page 243: Composing And Sending A Message

    Composing and Sending a Message You can use the texting pages that are set up in the vocabulary on your device. Or, if you want to customize the texting interface, see Advanced Texting Setup on page 253. 1. To send a message, choose the Texting button in your vocabulary. The texting conversations page opens.
  • Page 244 4. Compose your message just as you would enter any text. The message appears in the SDB. Hint: If you aren’t using a keyguard, you may want to increase the size of the SDB. This will increase the size of the Send button, making it easier to access.
  • Page 245 Note: All text messages you sent to the contact and received from the contact in the current conversation are listed. Messages sent by you to the contact appear on the right; messages received from the contact appear on the left. Feature Description Send Display...

  • Page 246: Speaking A Text Message

    Speaking a Text Message You 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 with additional buttons.

  • Page 247: Copying A Text Message

    Copying a Text Message You can copy a text message 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.
  • Page 248 5. Press and hold on the SDB. A menu will open. 6. Choose Paste. The copied message will be copied to the SDB. 7. Tap Send Display. Chat Fusion User’s Guide...

  • Page 249: Creating A Draft Message (To Finish Later)

    Creating a Draft Message (to finish later) If you start a text message and are interrupted or don’t have time to finish it, you can create a draft to save the text you entered. For example: To save this text, press Back ( , , or ) several times.

  • Page 250: The Role Of Conversations When Creating A Message

    The Role of Conversations 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 and choose an existing conversation, and then choose Send Display.

  • Page 251: Using The Back Icon With Texting

    Using the Back icon with Texting The Back icon ( , , or ) has two handy uses when you’re working with text messages. If you start a text message and are interrupted or don’t have time to finish it: You can create a draft to save the text you entered.

  • Page 252: Viewing Notifications

    Viewing Notifications Note: To make sure you see notifications, choose Menu > Settings > Input. In the Speech Display Bar section, verify that Enable Notification Bar is selected. Notifications appear in the notifications area of the SDB. For example: Icon Indication You have one unread text message.

  • Page 253: Advanced Texting Setup

    Advanced Texting Setup If you want to modify the appearance and operation of the texting pages, you can edit buttons and select different actions just as you can on any vocabulary page. Texting Actions Action Description Done Functions only when Send or Create Contact is displayed in the SDB.
  • Page 254 Action Description Note: If you add this action, be sure to also add the Texting Navigate to Conversations action after it. Texting - Delete Deletes the selected text message. Text Message Texting - Message Displays the text, date, and time for the Details selected text message.

  • Page 255: Adding A Webhook Event To A Button

    Action Description Texting - Speak Text Speaks the currently selected text message. Message Adding a Webhook Event to a Button Do you know about webhooks and would you like to use them with your device? Here’s how the Chat software supports them. Please note that this section requires a basic understanding of webhooks and programming skills.
  • Page 256 Term Meaning payload Additional instructions can be sent with the URL to perform the event. These additional instructions are referred to as a payload. Note: Not all events need a payload. Payload examples: Add content to your document (see “webhook event” above); format the content The webhook service/provider defines the payload.

  • Page 257: Adding A Webhook Event

    Adding a Webhook Event You can create as many webhook buttons as you want, but you can only specify one URL for each button. Examples of webhook events: send the latest weather report to your device; trigger a payment; send an alert when something happens; turn on a light;...

  • Page 258: Viewing Webhook Examples

    11. Make sure you have an active Wi-Fi connection and choose 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.com/support/article/webhook-example-sending-an-email-5...

  • Page 259: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The device no longer produces sound Airplane Mode may be turned on or sound may be turned off. To make sure Airplane Mode is turned off, press and hold the device’s power button. If Airplane Mode shows “Airplane mode is ON”, tap Airplane Mode to turn it off.
  • Page 260 Texting conversations page doesn’t show any conversations Make sure the setting “Use with Phone” is turn on. On the device, choose Menu > Settings > System > Bluetooth settings. Make sure that Use with Phone is selected. Icons show up in the SDB. What do they mean? Icon Indication Your phone is not connected to the device.
  • Page 261 An error message is displayed while doing Chat software updates Find the message in the table below and follow the instructions provided. If the problem persists, contact Saltillo customer support. Support contact information is available under Welcome to Chat Fusion on page 13.
  • Page 262 Unable to download update. Your license is missing. Go to Menu > Help > About and note the Device ID. Please register your software. Then call Saltillo customer support and provide the device ID. Customer support will help you register the software again.
  • Page 263 Tap Airplane Mode to turn it off. To reregister your software, go to Menu > Help > About and note the Device ID. Then call Saltillo customer support and provide the device ID. Customer support will help you register the software again.

  • Page 264: Care And Maintenance

    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 PRC-Saltillo (USA) for servicing. Replacement and repair of any electronic components of your device should only be done by qualified service personnel.

  • Page 265: Warranty: Open System Devices

    Warranty: Open System Devices PRC-Saltillo warrants the Chat Fusion device to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the device warranty period of one year from date of purchase. Please contact the Saltillo Service department (1-800-382-8622, option 1) prior to making alterations to the Chat Fusion device for mounting, transportation, etc.

  • Page 266: Warranty: Dedicated Devices

    Warranty: Dedicated Devices PRC-Saltillo warrants the Chat Fusion device to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the dedicated device warranty period of three years from date of purchase. Please contact the Saltillo Service department (1-800-382-8622, option 1) prior to making alterations to the Chat Fusion device for mounting, transportation, etc.

  • Page 267: Appendix A: Advanced Grammar Features

    Appendix A: Advanced Grammar Features The features explained in this appendix are intended for persons with extensive knowledge of grammar. The functionality described here was intended to support pre-morphing. The current Grammar Actions are still intended as a good solution for post-morphing. For languages such as German, pre-morphing is much more important.
  • Page 268 7. Select the applicable part of speech. In this example, noun was selected. 8. Choose Save. In this example Apply Grammar Property (noun), will appear at the bottom of the list of actions defined for the button. Important! The grammar property must appear first in the list of actions.

  • Page 269: Creating A Grammar Rule Button

    Creating a Grammar Rule Button 1. Press and hold the button you want to set up as a pluralize button, choose Edit Button, enter a label for the button (for example “ -s”), and choose the Actions tab. 2. Tap the “Add an action” list box arrow to open the list of actions. 3.
  • Page 270 8. Choose Save. In this example, a button labeled “-s” is now available to pluralize all words identified as nouns. Chat Fusion User’s Guide...

  • Page 271: Using Dynamic Grammar Labels

    Using Dynamic Grammar Labels The setting Dynamic Grammar Labels displays on button labels the changes that will be made to words when grammar rules are applied. Important! If you are working with a person learning language, it is best not to turn on Dynamic Labels. The grammar features can create invalid words that will show up with dynamic labeling turned on.

  • Page 272: Using Your Grammar Rule Button

    Example: Dynamic Grammar Labels turned on: When the “-s” grammar rule key is chosen, “video game” and “computer game” change to “video games” and “computer games”, showing how either word will change when selected. Using Your Grammar Rule Button Place the grammar rule button on a page of applicable items. For example, place a pluralize button on a page of things (nouns).
  • Page 273 2. Tap your “-s” button. If Dynamic Grammar Labels is turned off: There will be no change to the button labels. If Dynamic Grammar Labels is turned on: The letter “s” will be added to the “video game” and “computer game” labels. 3.

  • Page 274: Clearing A Grammar Rule

    Clearing a Grammar Rule You may find it useful to create a Clear Grammar State button. If you tap the pluralize button and decide you don’t want to pluralize a word on the current page, you can move to another page of things, select a noun from that page, and that noun will be pluralized.

  • Page 275: Appendix B: Safety And Compliance Information

    Warning! Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by PRC-Saltillo could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 276 Warnings • This device is not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication aid. Do not attempt to service or maintain the device while it is in use. • Disconnect the charger and turn off the device before cleaning or disinfecting the device.
  • Page 277 (for example, a pool or bath). • PRC-Saltillo assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this product. PRC-Saltillo assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused •...
  • Page 278 Attention! Read all warnings and precautions in the instruction manual. Follow instructions for use. Refer to the instruction manual. Power Adapters The following power adapters are compatible with Chat Fusion 8 devices, Chat Fusion 8 charge pads, and Chat Fusion 10 charge pads: EMMA120250-P5P-IC...

  • Page 279: Index

    Chat Fusion 10 197 Analyzing data manually 208 Restoring access to application and system settings on an open system Animated text Chat Fusion 8 194 Configuring pop-up speech to Restricting access on a dedicated develop literacy skills 126 device 197...
  • Page 280 Basic Scan 64 Hiding or showing button images 82 Battery List of available actions 88 Charging 30 Modifiers 86 Charging the Chat Fusion 10 battery Modifying color saturation 84 Modifying styles 83 Charging the Chat Fusion 8 battery Chat Fusion User’s Guide...
  • Page 281 Standard 29 Rest area 167 Charging the Chat Fusion 10 battery 26 Secondary dwell time 175 Charging the Chat Fusion 8 battery 23 Settings 158 Charging the Chat Fusion battery 23 Sir Dragalot dwell method 173 Charging the device battery 259...
  • Page 282 154 Charging the Chat Fusion 10 battery Deleting a custom scan pattern from one page 153 Charging the Chat Fusion 8 battery Using Scan Editor 145, 150 Customizing a scan pattern 150 Charging the Chat Fusion battery 23...
  • Page 283 Controlling volume 34 Transferring vocabulary files between device and editor 227 Customer support 13 Emoticons Differences from Chat Editor 70 Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 121 Moving images to and from 80 Evaluating an individual Package contents 14 Using the Explore Access tool 54 Turning on/off 32 Explore Access Device Frame...
  • Page 284 Clear Grammar State 274 Smoothing 169 Clearing grammar rules 274 Target dots 160 Dynamic labels 271 Tick-Talk dwell method 174 Grammar rules 269 Tracking status 157 Parts of speech 267 Turning on/off 160 Using your grammar rule button 272 Vertical adjustment 161 Groups and subgroups Visual effects 178 Scanning 146...
  • Page 285 Chat Fusion 8 194 Unlocking application settings on an open system Chat Fusion 10 195 Restoring access to system settings on an open system Chat Fusion 8 Unlocking application settings on an open system Chat Fusion 8 193 Restoring access to the operating...
  • Page 286 Create a visual scene page 108 open system Chat Fusion 10 195 Creating 99 Unlocking application settings on an Creating from template 99 open system Chat Fusion 8 193 Overriding a page button style 85 Using application menus 53 Overriding a page style 101 Messages Overriding a specific button’s style...
  • Page 287 Restricting access on an open system Row/Column 135 Chat Fusion 10 195 Scan Editor 145, 150 Restricting access on an open system Scan Editor menu 147 Chat Fusion 8 193 SDB 139 Setting auditory prompts 142 Setting auditory prompts volume 143 Saturation Setting patterns 132...
  • Page 288 Chat Fusion 10 196 Removing 49 Blocking access to application and Silent Mode system settings on an open system Chat Fusion 8 194 Turning on and off 259 Blocking access to application Sir Dragalot dwell method settings on a dedicated device...
  • Page 289 Selecting a synthesizer 118 Synthesizer Selecting a voice 118 Selecting a synthesizer 118 Troubleshooting 259 Speech Display Bar Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 121 Target dots Application screen 50 Headpointing 160 Changing settings 52 Technical support 13 Changing style options 52 Template Configuring for scanning 139 Creating page from template 99...
  • Page 290 Installing ChatSMS on phone 234 Texting conversations 260 Phone needed with device 233 Texting icons in SDB 260 Role of conversations 250 Selecting different actions 253 Setting an imported texting page as a Updates special page 103 Automatic updates 219 Speaking a text message 246 Download from website 219 Troubleshooting conversations 260...
  • Page 291 Modify a button’s actions 113 WordPower140 Scan & Touch 63 VocabPC 66 WordPower20 Simply 61 Vocabulary files WordPower25 Touch & Scan 61 4-Basic 63 WordPower42 62 Backing up and restoring 221 WordPower42 Basic 62 Backing up and restoring specified WordPower48 62 vocabulary files to a USB flash WordPower60 62 drive 222...
  • Page 292 WordPower20 Simply 61 WordPower25 Touch & Scan 61 WordPower42 62 WordPower42 Basic 62 WordPower48 62 WordPower60 62 WordPower60-Basic 62 WordPower80 63 Chat Fusion User’s Guide...

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