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Saltillo Corporation
2143 Township Road 112
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide for Dedicated Model Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 www.saltillo.com...
  • Page 2 Microsoft operating system. Saltillo grants permission for the use of NOVA chat Editor on each computer used to exchange data with the NOVA chats.
  • Page 3 When operating this device in a medical environment, do not use with any product that is not medically approved. Do not use the NOVA chat 5 close to sources of RF radiation or you may encounter interference. Move away, if possible, from the source of the interference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome to your new NOVA chat 5 ............7 What’s Included ..................8 Charging NOVA chat 5 ................9 Turning NOVA chat 5 On & Off ............10 Turning your Device On (from complete power down) ....10 Turning your Device Off (for storage) ..........
  • Page 5 Using the NOVA chat Editor Software: ..........25 Differences between the NOVA chat 5 Device and Editor ....26 Customizing NOVA chat 5..............27 Create a copy of an existing vocabulary file: ........27 Turning Edit Mode On ................. 28 Change Button Label/Message .............
  • Page 6 Speakers/Amplifier no longer produce sound ........69 Can’t Find Library Menu ..............69 No Speech and the message is not going to the Speech Display Bar. .. 70 Clearing the NOVA chat 5/Deleting all Custom Files ......71 Care and Maintenance ................72 Warranty ....................73 Index .....................

  • Page 7: Welcome To Your New Nova Chat 5

    Chat software to make a great product even better. This manual offers step by step instruction for most operations available with the NOVA chat 5. A Galaxy Player manual is included on the NOVA chat Editor install CD for your convenience.

  • Page 8: What's Included

    What’s Included Your NOVA chat 5 Battery Charger Stylus Colored Cases Strap Attachments Blue, Green, Purple, (gray mounted on NOVA chat) Extra Hardware 2 for Handle (black), 4 for attaching Amp to Colored Case (silver) This Manual NOVA chat Editor Install CD Includes: Galaxy Player User’s Guide &...

  • Page 9: Charging Nova Chat 5

    Charging NOVA chat 5 You received a battery charger in the box with your NOVA chat 5 Plug the charger into a wall outlet. (surge protector recommended) Plug the mini connector into the mini USB connector on the side of the amplifier case and Plug the Samsung micro USB connector into the end of the device.

  • Page 10: Turning Nova Chat 5 On & Off

    (not holding) the power switch to turn off the screen. Tap the power switch to wake up the screen. There is no need to turn the amplifier Off when using NOVA chat 5 on a daily basis. (See the next page for instructions for turning off the amplifier if you are in an environment that requires it or if you will be leaving the device in storage for a long period of time.)

  • Page 11: Turning The Amplifier (Speakers) On/Off

    To check the battery status of the amplifier, program a button onto one of the vocabulary pages that contains a Battery Status Action. Pushing this button will display the battery status of the NOVA chat and the amplifier. www.saltillo.com Page 11...

  • Page 12: Around Nova Chat 5

    Around NOVA chat 5 1. 3.5mm Headset Jack 2. Front-facing Camera Lens: used when taking photos 3. Menu Key: Press to display options for the current screen 4. Home Key: Press to display the Home Screen. Press and hold to display recent application or to launch Task Manager.

  • Page 13: Adjust Stand

    Adjust Stand The amplifier can be used to stand up the NOVA chat screen. www.saltillo.com Page 13...

  • Page 14: Touchscreen

    TouchScreen Your NOVA chat 5 comes with a capacitive touchscreen. It responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Stylus: We have included a stylus for your use as well. If you prefer to get your own stylus, it must be compatible with a capacitive touchscreen.

  • Page 15: Controlling The Volume

    Controlling the Volume Volume controls are provided on the edge of the NOVA chat 5. Pressing the side of the button closest to the power switch increases the volume. Volume controls can also be added to buttons within the vocabulary pages.

  • Page 16: Nova Chat 5 Screen

    NOVA chat 5 Screen Speech Display Bar – contains text from button presses X-Deletes Word on single tap Clears Display if held Button Modifier Indicates the button links to a new page Vocabulary Page. This is where the symbol pages appear. Loading new pages changes the Page appearance.

  • Page 17: Nova Chat 5 Menus

    NOVA chat 5 Menus The menus along the edge of the Chat window (e.g., Menu, Home, Back) give access to NOVA chat 5 settings, give access to other applications, and step back. Menu Home Back While running Chat software, Menu...

  • Page 18: Chat Menus

    Settings are found here Find a listing of Vocabulary Files here System Information & Registration With Edit Mode On Page Listing Edit Current Page Note: The NOVA chat Editor displays the menus at the top of the screen. www.saltillo.com Page 18...

  • Page 19: The Saltillo-Provided Vocabulary Files

    The Saltillo–Provided Vocabulary Files NOVA chat 5 stands outs from other systems because of its variety of vocabulary files. Saltillo provided vocabulary files are all labeled with “Saltillo Original” and have locks in front of them indicating they cannot be deleted.
  • Page 20 ChatPower 80 vocabulary pages consist of core vocabulary, spelling and word prediction. MultiChat 15 – three versions of this 15 button layout was created, one for school-aged individuals with emerging language skills, one for www.saltillo.com Page 20...
  • Page 21 4-Basic offers just that, a Basic vocabulary option with 4 buttons per page. Essence is specifically designed for adults with acquired speech disorders. The home page of Essence contains a spelling keyboard in addition to quick links to pages of commonly used www.saltillo.com Page 21...
  • Page 22 Other pages contain commonly used vocabulary that may be needed for a visit to the doctor, using public transportation, going out to eat, etc. Each page is completely customizable to meet the specific vocabulary needs of each individual. www.saltillo.com Page 22...

  • Page 23: Choosing An Appropriate Vocabulary File

    Choosing an Appropriate 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 a part of the decision process of choosing an appropriate Vocabulary File.

  • Page 24: Installing Nova Chat Editor

    Note: Having the vocabulary on a second computer is always recommended as a backup to the NOVA chat 5 device. NOVA chat Editor Installation Instructions The NOVA chat Editor installation CD includes the NOVA chat software and the Microsoft Voices.

  • Page 25: Using The Nova Chat Editor Software

    Edit Mode. The device user’s vocabulary file can all be created using NOVA chat Editor and then exported to the NOVA chat 5 for use. To explore files using NOVA chat Editor, choose Library. My Resources keeps all custom files, all Default Saltillo Supplied files are kept in the folder specifying the Symbol Set and Language used.

  • Page 26: Differences Between The Nova Chat 5 Device And Editor

    Orientation – NOVA chat 5 offers the ability to use the device in Portrait or Landscape orientation. When programming using NOVA chat Editor it is possible to View the screen in same orientation. To adjust the orientation, choose Settings>View and set to match the...

  • Page 27: Customizing Nova Chat 5

    Customizing NOVA chat 5 If it was determined that one of the Saltillo-provided files might work as a starting point, a copy will need to be made. 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.

  • Page 28: Turning Edit Mode On

    This will ensure both the device and Editor are current. Changes should be coordinated so one set of changes does not have to over-write the others. www.saltillo.com Page 28...

  • Page 29: Change Button Label/Message

    Label box. If you aren’t using labels, we would suggest expanding the Image to fill the entire button area. To do this: tap on Menu >Settings>Style>Fill See the next pages for adding symbols to buttons. www.saltillo.com Page 29...

  • Page 30: Adding Or Editing A Button's Image

    Choose Search to look for icons with the label name. If the appropriate icon wasn’t found in the original search, enter a new item to search on in the text box and tap the Search button. www.saltillo.com Page 30...

  • Page 31: To Include A Picture Not In The Chat Symbol Library

    To include a picture not in the Chat Symbol Library If using the Editor software - the pictures you want to use must also be on this same computer If importing directly to device - the picture must be on the NOVA chat 5. www.saltillo.com Page 31...
  • Page 32 If using NOVA chat Editor, find the location of the picture, choose it and choose Open. Once you have selected the image you wish to import, click on OK and the image will appear on the button. www.saltillo.com Page 32...

  • Page 33: Moving Pictures To And From Your Device

    Your device will provide a prompt to Mount it. Choose Mount. The device must be unlocked to see the Mount option. The NOVA chat 5 will be viewed as an external drive. Create a folder called Pictures if there isn’t already one there. Copy your needed pictures from the computer to your device or vice versa.

  • Page 34: Hiding Buttons (Visible)

    Hiding some of the buttons will enable the device user to more easily focus on specific vocabulary being presented. Enter Edit Mode & to Edit the Button to hide Unchecking the Visible box makes a button invisible in standard mode and automatically disables the button action. Hidden buttons (invisible) www.saltillo.com Page 34...

  • Page 35: Modifying Button's Style

    You can enable or disable the feature and if enabled you have an option to change the amount of Saturation of color. Lower numbers adds more background color to the buttons. Disable the feature to provide the most contrast between the label/symbol and the background color. www.saltillo.com Page 35...

  • Page 36: Modify The Style Of Multiple Buttons At Once

    Vocabulary tab (at the top) check the style option to be changed make the necessary change make other changes as needed choose Save To remove the Forced Style, uncheck the Style option from the Button Style Override menu www.saltillo.com Page 36...

  • Page 37: To Change Style Of All Buttons Within A Vocabulary File

    Style of all Buttons within a Vocabulary File. Check the style option to be changed, choose Edit and make the necessary change, choose done, make another change or choose To remove the Forced Style, uncheck the Style option on the Force This tab. www.saltillo.com Page 37...

  • Page 38: Modifying A Button's Action

    If choosing a Linking Action, such as Navigate or Visit, you will then be asked to choose the Page to Link the button to. If choosing to Play an Audio recording, you will be presented with a screen for Recording a message www.saltillo.com Page 38...
  • Page 39 Forwards to the very first page of the current CM home (the home page). Open Provides a button from vocabulary page to open a Android specific Android application. (not functional if Application working with a Closed/Dedicated system) www.saltillo.com Page 39...
  • Page 40 (up to 60000 words). The Prediction Order can be adjusted additionally Stop Stops speech or audio file currently playing Store text to Stores text currently in Speech Display Bar to the www.saltillo.com Page 40...
  • Page 41 This option can be turned off or the size can be changed. To edit the Button Modifiers: tap on Menu >Settings>Style>Modifiers Size here you can Hide them completely or change the size www.saltillo.com Page 41...

  • Page 42: Using The Same Button In Multiple Places

    Copy and Pasting Button Style To just copy the appearance (color, font, etc) of a button to another: Tap and hold the button and choose Copy Button Style Tap and hold the new location and choose Paste Button Style www.saltillo.com Page 42...

  • Page 43: Prioritizing Buttons

    With Edit Mode On, push and hold the button to re-size Choose Change Button Size Set the appropriate number of cells you want the button to consume both vertically and horizontally Choose Save www.saltillo.com Page 43...

  • Page 44: Creating A New Page

    Give the page a new name and Save Create a page from a Template: Turn Edit Mode On Choose Menu>Pages>Menu>New from template Choose the appropriate template and choose OK Give the page an appropriate name and choose Save www.saltillo.com Page 44...
  • Page 45 Create a Button to Link to the new pages. Choosing a Different Keyboard Option: Saltillo has provided a number of keyboards throughout the system. For instance, ChatPower files offer an ABC and QWERTY option, MultiChat 15 provides a keyboard option for those using a keyguard and each default file provides different variations of keyboards to choose from.

  • Page 46: Speech

    Editor is not the same as the device and the two will not pronounce words in the same way. Pronunciation changes made on the Editor will not impact the device. See Saltillo’s website for other available synthesizers. www.saltillo.com Page 46...
  • Page 47 To Edit or Delete a word from within the dictionary, push and hold on the entry and choose appropriate option. You can configure NOVA chat 5 to speak after every character, every word, every phrase, or every sentence (or any combination of these settings).

  • Page 48: Access Options

    Access Options Some people who use NOVA chat 5 may have trouble reliably selecting individual buttons or keys due to tremors or lack of fine movement control. To assist these individuals, we've included several different methods of "filtering" user input to make selections more reliable.

  • Page 49: Tilt For Orientation Change Options

    Android technology provides for the screen to rotate automatically when the device is tilted. This can be quite handy or a nuisance for some. Saltillo has taken this technology and offered features that might benefit our device users. We know there are times that using the voice output might not be appropriate but communication is still needed.

  • Page 50: Speech Display Bar (Sdb)

    SDB. This X deletes a word when tapped or clears the entire SDB if held. To change the Style options of the SDB: tap on Menu >Settings>Style Here are options for changing the Font, the Number of Rows, the Background and Font Colors. www.saltillo.com Page 50...

  • Page 51: Switch Scanning

    Another option would be to use the screen of the device as a switch (see below). To define the Switch configuration: Enable Scanning – choose Menu>Settings>Input>Scanning>Enable Scanning Choose Switch Access>Switch Configuration Set the appropriate Switch Configuration www.saltillo.com Page 51...
  • Page 52 Speech Message Action but the Message does not contain any text. Scan Timing Acceptance and Release Time is set from the Menu>Settings> Input>Timing options. Scanning Speed and other timing issues specific to scanning are found at Menu>Settings>Input> Scanning>Scan Timing. www.saltillo.com Page 52...
  • Page 53 Audio Output Device - You can hear prompts through the device's speaker. You can also plug stereo headphones into the Headphone jack on the side of the amplifier case. This allows www.saltillo.com Page 53...
  • Page 54 Scanning is typically only used if the device user can’t activate a specific button on a page and needs one specific target. In this scenario the front screen of the device can act as a single switch. www.saltillo.com Page 54...
  • Page 55 Choose Touchscreen Only Set other settings as appropriate Note: The keyboard is accessible by direct select regardless if Scanning is On or Off as long as Use Screen as Switch isn’t checked in the Switch Setup menu. www.saltillo.com Page 55...

  • Page 56: Text Options

    The abbreviation should automatically be expanded. Word Prediction NOVA chat 5 uses a Static Word Prediction dictionary. A North American and British English dictionary has been provided. To turn Word Prediction On/Off and choose appropriate dictionary: tap on Menu >Settings>Text>Prediction...

  • Page 57: Locking Menus

    If you want to keep the user from accessing controls available in menus, there is a couple of ways of doing this. To lock the NOVA chat 5 settings but continue to allow access to Android and other applications: tap on Menu >Settings>Menu Lock and enable Menu Lock...

  • Page 58: Profiles

    (or right clicking if using Nova chat Editor) the button and choosing Create (or Edit) Button Include a label, message & icon (as needed) from the Action tab, choose Select Profile choose appropriate Profile choose OK Choose the button to Load the Profile. www.saltillo.com Page 58...

  • Page 59: Profiles, Cont

    2 sets of settings without navigating menus. To Delete a Profile: choose Menu>Settings>Profiles>Delete choose the appropriate Profile to delete from the listing Restoring Default Settings: At any time, the default settings can be restored: Choose Menu>Settings>Profiles>Load choose Load Default Settings www.saltillo.com Page 59...

  • Page 60: Languages

    The Test button will allow you to hear a sample of the voice that is selected. If you are using the NOVA chat Editor, you will not have access to the synthesizer voices. Only “SAPI” English voices were provided with the installer CD for your computer. www.saltillo.com Page 60...

  • Page 61: Display Brightness And Screen Timeout

    Horizontal Calibration offers a tool for horizontal calibration of the touchscreen. Place the device on a level surface and tap Calibrate. Use the Back button to step to the vocabulary page. www.saltillo.com Page 61...

  • Page 62: Checking Battery Status

    Checking Battery Status The battery status can be checked by navigating menus or by having a button on a vocabulary page that checks the status. Some Saltillo provided vocabulary files already include buttons for checking the battery status. For instance: ChatPower offers the option from the last page of Groups, MultiChat 15 offers the button on the Device Tools page of “Things”...

  • Page 63: Setting The Date And Time

    Remove any other existing actions Finish your button by adding a label or/and symbol and setting appropriate style and Save the button. The button should now add the Time and Date to the Speech Display Bar when chosen. www.saltillo.com Page 63...

  • Page 64: Adjusting Audible & Haptic Feedback

    Adjusting Audible & Haptic Feedback NOVA chat 5 provides an option to have an audible and/or vibration sensation when a button is activated. The vibration sensation option setting is called Haptic Feedback. Activation Beeps: To add button clicks for vocabulary page activations, go to Menu>Settings>Input and check the Beep on...

  • Page 65: Transferring Files Between Device & Editor

    Transferring files between Device & Editor Start NOVA chat Editor Attach USB cable into the NOVA chat 5 device then Tap Mount Choose Library Menu from NOVA chat Editor and then Transfer. Then choose Vocab to/from Device. Copying Files from the NOVA chat 5 device to the Editor...
  • Page 66 Copying Files from the NOVA chat 5 Editor to the Device From the transfer screen, check the vocab file or files you wish to transfer from the NOVA chat editor to the NOVA chat 5 device and click on To Device button.

  • Page 67: Adjust Orientation

    Settings for orientation are found by choosing Menu> Settings>Input>Tilt. Choose the Preferred Orientation and set appropriate setting. To Lock the Orientation: The orientation setting can be locked to keep the screen from automatically adjusting when tilted. Choose Action>No Action www.saltillo.com Page 67...

  • Page 68: Add A Strap

    Add a Strap For hands free transport, NOVA chat 5 provides four loops for attaching straps in either landscape or portrait orientations. Strap attachments were included with your package. Note: Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic casing as this may cause damage to the NOVA chat 5.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Soft Reset = cycle power with the Power switch on the edge of the device Hard Reset = this is NOT recommended No Speech: Check volume controls on edge of device Go to Menu>Settings>Speech Output and make sure Speech Off is not checked. www.saltillo.com Page 69...

  • Page 70: No Speech And The Message Is Not Going To The Speech Display Bar

    No Speech and the message is not going to the Speech Display Bar when pushing buttons. This can be caused if a dwell time has been added. To check the timing, go to Menu>Settings>Input>Timing & check to see if an Acceptance or Release time has been set. www.saltillo.com Page 70...

  • Page 71: Clearing The Nova Chat 5/Deleting All Custom Files

    Check each file in this listing (this listing contains only custom files) Choose Delete Confirm by choosing Yes NOVA chat should now contain only the Saltillo Provided Default Vocabulary Files. To restore all NOVA chat Settings to Default: Choose Menu>Settings>Profiles>Load...

  • Page 72: Care And Maintenance

    Your device is not waterproof, so use extreme caution when using it around water. As with most electronic devices, you should never use NOVA chat 5 when you are actually in the water (for example, a pool or bath).

  • Page 73: Warranty

    Warranty Saltillo warrants the NOVA chat 5 device to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from date of purchase. Saltillo Corporation considers bending of the unit, submerging into liquid of any kind or any breaks or cracks in the LCD screen to be misuse but will consider a onetime replacement of touchscreen/display per warranty period.

  • Page 74: Index

    Properties, 30-42 Size, 36, 43 Speaking, 46 Style, 36 Charging, 9, 11,61, 62 Clean, 14, 72 Clock, 63 Color, 35-38 Connecting to Computer, 65-66 Copy Buttons, 42 Pages, 44-45 Vocabulary Files, 27 Date/Time, 63 Digitized recording, 39-42 www.saltillo.com Page 74...
  • Page 75 Navigate, 38-41 NOVA chat Editor, Installing, 24 Open, 25 Orientation, 25 On/Off Auto Power Down, 61 Batteries, 9, 11, 61, 62 On/Off, 10, 11 Orientation, 25, 49, 67 Original Vocabulary Files, 19-23 Pages, Creating, 44 Editing, 28-45 www.saltillo.com Page 75...
  • Page 76 On/Off, 10, 11 Profiles, 58-59 Pronunciations, 46 Recordings, 38-41 Registration, 25 Release Time, 48 Rename, 27 Run Mode, 28 Saltillo, contact, 7, 72 SDB, 16, 50 Search, 30 Sensory Feedback, 64 Settings, 17, 18 Size Buttons, 43 Desktop, 25 Display, 50...
  • Page 77 Unlock, Menus, 57 Visible, 34 Visit, 41 Vocabulary File, 19, 23 Create, 27 Saltillo-provided, 19-22, 27 Open, 19 Modifying, 28-45 Backup, 65-66 Voice, 46 Volume, 15, 41 Word Prediction, 56 Warranty, 73 www.saltillo.com Page 77...
  • Page 78 Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 1-800-382-8622 Fax: 330-674-6726 Website: www.saltillo.com www.saltillo.com Page 78...

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