Page 1 User’s Guide Open System and Dedicated Devices NovaChat 5 ∙ 4 Generation ® NovaChat 8 ∙ 3 Generation ® (8.35 ) NovaChat 10 ∙ 6 Generation ® NovaChat 12 ∙ 1 Generation ® 10021 Version 3.12...
Page 2 INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. You may install and use one copy of the software on each computer on your premises that you use to exchange data and software with portable devices powered by a Microsoft operating system. PRC-Saltillo grants permission for the use of ChatEditor on each computer used to exchange data with the NovaChat device.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to NovaChat....................11 Safety Information .....................13 What’s Included ......................16 NovaChat 5 Device Features ..................17 NovaChat 8 Device Features ..................19 NovaChat 10 Device Features ..................21 NovaChat 12 Device Features ..................23 Using Menu, Back, and Home ..................25 Charging the Device: NovaChat 5 ................26 Charging the Device: NovaChat 8 ................28 Charging the Device: NovaChat 10 ................30 Charging the Device: NovaChat 12 ................32...
Page 4 Changing SDB Style Settings ..................58 Holding Two Conversations at a Time .................59 Using Application Menus ....................60 Choosing a Vocabulary File ..................61 Evaluating an Individual’s Ability to Select Buttons ............ 61 Considering the User’s Access Capabilities ..............65 Considering the User’s Cognitive Capabilities ............. 65 Additional Considerations ...................
Page 5 Installing ChatEditor....................78 Configuring ChatEditor....................79 Enabling Speech and Symbols in ChatEditor ............... 80 Opening ChatEditor ....................80 Using Vocabulary Files with ChatEditor ..............81 Device and Editor Differences ..................81 Using ChatEditor to Create Instructional Materials ............ 82 Turning Edit Mode On ....................83 Creating a Customized Vocabulary File ...............84 Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode ............
Page 6 Copying and Pasting a Button ................... 109 Copying and Reusing the Same Button ..............109 Copying and Pasting a Button Style ................109 Using a Button in Multiple Places ................109 Prioritizing Buttons ....................110 Rearranging Buttons ....................110 Resizing a Button ...................... 110 Working with Button Sets ..................
Page 7 Setting Access Options ..................... 135 Activating Buttons on Touch or Release ..............135 Setting a Time for Button Activation................. 135 Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice ..........136 Setting up a Beep when a Button is Pressed ............. 136 Setting up a Visual Indication when a Button is Selected .........
Page 8 Using Word Finder....................171 Setting up Word Finder ..................... 171 Finding Specific Words ....................172 Setting up and Using Word Prediction ..............173 Selecting the Type of Word Prediction ..............174 Choosing the Default Dictionary ................175 Adding Words using the Add Learned Words Screen ..........176 Adding Words by Entering them in the Vocabulary ..........
Page 9 Taking a Picture for Your button ................211 Deleting Photos......................212 Updating the Chat Software using Wi-Fi ..............213 Updating the Chat Software from the Saltillo website ..........215 Backing Up Your Vocabulary Files ................217 Backing Up Customized Vocabulary Files to a USB Drive .......... 218 Transferring Vocabulary Files between Your Device and ChatEditor ......
Page 10 Removing Downloaded Apps and Files ..............231 Setting up and Using Texting ..................232 Installing the AeroText Application on Your Phone ..........232 Connecting Your NovaChat Device to Your Phone ............ 234 Using Texting in a Default Vocabulary File ..............236 Copying the Done Button to a Different Page ............
Page 11: Welcome To Novachat
This information is provided to help you to set up and use your NovaChat 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 12 User’s Guide and Application Help: To view or download the user’s guide, go to https://saltillo.com/support/downloads. To view the application help, choose Menu > Help > Help Index. To close the application help, select the close button in the upper right corner.
Page 13: Safety Information
Safety Information Emergencies This device is not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication aid. Cleaning, Maintaining, and Servicing 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. Do not remove the screws on the back of your device that secure the hard plastic frame and back cover.
Page 14 When unplugging a cable or cord, grasp the connector instead of the cable or cord itself to avoid damage or wear. Always use cables, whether for charging or transferring vocabulary files, according to the instructions in this manual. Small parts could present a choking or other hazard. If the stand is removed, it becomes a potential hazard for poking an eye.
Page 15 Do not insert any object into the charging port. This can result in damage to the port. To avoid electric shock and damage to your device, do not charge the device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet. Do not handle the device, charger, or cords with wet hands.
Page 16: What's Included
What’s Included The following were included in your NovaChat package. Your NovaChat device (one of the following) NovaChat 8 with Active Wrap NovaChat 8 with Classic Wrap NovaChat 10 with Active Wrap NovaChat 10 with Classic Wrap NovaChat 5 NovaChat 12 Additional Items Battery charger NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 17: Novachat 5 Device Features
NovaChat 5 Device Features NovaChat 5 Front View Volume button: Press one end to increase volume; press the other end to decrease volume Power button: Press and hold to turn device on or off Menu: Tap to display menus that allow you to select a vocabulary file, enable or disable augmentative options, set how and when to speak messages, and configure a wide variety of additional options.
Page 18 NovaChat 5 Back View Speakers Stand Camera sensors Rear cameras NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 19: Novachat 8 Device Features
NovaChat 8 Device Features NovaChat 8 Front View Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off Volume button: Press to turn the volume up or down Handle Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Home: Press to go to the Android home screen The Home button does not function on a dedicated device or a device with Kiosk Mode turned on.
Page 20 NovaChat 8 Side View Charging LED Round magnetic port for charging amplifier Switch jack A Switch jack B Headset jack Bluetooth ® Micro USB port for charging the device or transferring vocabulary NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 21: Novachat 10 Device Features
NovaChat 10 Device Features NovaChat 10 Front View Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off Volume button: Press to turn the volume up or down Handle Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Home: Press to go to the Android home screen The Home button does not function on a dedicated device or a device with Kiosk Mode turned on.
Page 22 NovaChat 10 Back View Handle Amplifier power button Wheelchair mounting plate screw holes Stand NovaChat 10 Side View Charging LED USB-C port for charging the device and amplifier or transferring vocabulary Switch jack A Switch jack B Headset jack Bluetooth LED NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 23: Novachat 12 Device Features
NovaChat 12 Device Features NovaChat 12 Front View Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off Volume button: Press to turn the volume up or down Handle USB port: Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu.
Page 24 NovaChat 12 Side and Back View USB port for charging the device or transferring vocabulary Amplifier charging port and LED Switch jack A Switch jack B Headset jack Amplifier power button and LED Handle USB port for a USB mouse or keyboard Dedicated devices: You cannot use a USB mouse or keyboard with a dedicated device.
Page 25: Using Menu, Back, And Home
Using Menu, Back, and Home The Chat software provides icons along the bottom or side 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 26: Charging The Device: Novachat 5
Charging the Device: NovaChat 5 We suggest charging the device each night. A battery charger was included in the box with your device. Use only the battery charger provided with your NovaChat 5 device: GlobTek, Inc. GTM96180-1507-2.0. Cords and cables are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users.
Page 27 When the device is fully charged: 1. Unplug the connector from the device. 2. Press the port cover onto the device’s USB port. Important! Be sure to press the cover back into place after each use of the port. This will protect the device from liquid and particulate matter.
Page 28: Charging The Device: Novachat 8
Charging the Device: NovaChat 8 We suggest charging both the device and amplifier each night. A battery charger was included in the box with your device. The charger cables allow you to charge the device and amplifier at the same time. Use only the battery charger provided with your device.
Page 29 Connecting the Charger and Cable 1. Tap the device’s power button to turn off the display. 2. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet—a surge protector is recommended. 3. Plug the magnetic connector on the end of one charger cable into the round magnetic port on the amplifier case.
Page 30: Charging The Device: Novachat 10
Charging the Device: NovaChat 10 We suggest charging both the device and amplifier each night. A battery charger was included in the box with your device. You can charge the device and the amplifier at the same time with a single cable connection.
Page 31 To connect the charger and cable: 1. Tap the device’s power button to turn off the display. 2. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet—a surge protector is recommended. 3. Plug the USB-C connector on the end of the charger cable into the USB-C port on the device.
Page 32: Charging The Device: Novachat 12
Charging the Device: NovaChat 12 We suggest charging both the device and amplifier each night. A battery charger was included in the box with your device. The charger cables allow you to charge the device and the amplifier at the same time.
Page 33 To connect the charger and cables: 1. Tap the device’s power button to turn off the display. 2. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet—a surge protector is recommended. 3. Plug the mini connector into the mini USB port on the amplifier case and plug the micro connector into the micro USB port on the device.
Page 34: Checking Battery Status Using A Button
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 35: Viewing Battery Status Icons
Viewing Battery Status Icons When your tablet or amplifier batteries reach low or critically low levels, an icon will appear in the notifications area of the Speech Display Bar (SDB). When you connect a charger, the icon will disappear. Note: To view battery status icons, the notifications bar must be turned on.
Page 36: Turning The Device On And Off
Turning the Device On and Off The power button is located on the edge of the device. NovaChat 5 NovaChat 8 NovaChat 10 NovaChat 12 To turn your device on from a complete power-down: Press and hold the power button. To turn your device off for storage: 1.
Page 37 To change the screen timeout setting: The screen is set up to power down automatically after a specified period of no activity. To change the period of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout, choose Menu >...
Page 38 To turn Airplane mode off: Option #1: Go the Android home page and swipe down from the top of the screen. On some devices, you may need to swipe down twice. The Airplane mode icon shows that Airplane mode is turned on .
Page 39: Turning The Amplifier On And Off
Turning the Amplifier On and Off Typically, the amplifier should be left on. When the amplifier is off, speech is still available, but it comes from the device’s internal speaker. NovaChat 8 NovaChat 10 NovaChat 12 The amplifier power buttons (labeled “I/O” on some devices) are recessed.
Page 40 To turn the amplifier off: Press and hold the amplifier power button until both the amber and blue lights come on. Then release the button. To turn the amplifier on: Press the amplifier power button for a second. The light will flash to indicate the amplifier is on and working properly.
Page 41: Turning Bluetooth On And Off
Turning Bluetooth On and Off During air travel and in some medical facilities, you may need to turn Bluetooth off. How you turn Bluetooth off depends on the version of Android on your device. These options may not be available on your device.
Page 42: Controlling Volume
Controlling Volume To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to earphones at high volume levels for long periods. The volume button is located on the edge of the device. Press the ends of the button to increase or decrease volume. NovaChat 5 NovaChat 8 NovaChat 10...
Page 43: Positioning The Stand: Novachat 5
Positioning the Stand: NovaChat 5 Use the amplifier to position the device at an angle for easy viewing. Pull the end of the stand out as far as it will go. Then position the device in landscape orientation. The user could pinch a finger when closing the stand. NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 44: Positioning The Stand: Novachat 8 Or 10
Positioning the Stand: NovaChat 8 or 10 The stand is adjustable. It will remain in any position you move it to. To position the device at an angle for easy viewing of the screen, grab the rounded area on the stand’s bottom support and pull away from the back of the device.
Page 45: Positioning The Stand: Novachat 12
Positioning the Stand: NovaChat 12 To position the device at an angle for easy viewing of the screen, do the following: 1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. 2. While holding your thumb on the edge of the device below the stand’s bottom support, press on the inside of the support with the tip of your index finger (or the tips of several fingers) to pull the support away from the latch.
Page 46: Removing Or Replacing The Handle
Removing or Replacing the Handle If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by removing the screws that hold it in place. Remove two screws or four screws, depending on the device When removed, the screws are a potential choking hazard. If you are replacing the handle, align the ends of the new handle with the screw holes at the top of the device.
Page 47: Replacing The Wheelchair Mounting Plate: Novachat 12
Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NovaChat 12 Your NovaChat 12 device shipped with the wheelchair mounting plate installed. If you need to replace it, follow these instructions. 1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. Be careful not to scratch the display.
Page 48: Attaching A Strap With Loops
Attaching a Strap with Loops For hands-free transport, attach a strap to your device. For convenience, there are four strap holders on the device—one on each corner or one set on the handle and another set near the bottom of the device. If you received loops with your strap, attach them to the appropriate holders.
Page 49: Attaching A Strap With Metal Rings
Attaching a Strap with Metal Rings For hands-free transport, attach a strap to your device. For convenience, there are four strap holders on the device—one on each corner or one set on the handle and another set near the bottom of the device. If you received metal rings with your strap, attach them to the appropriate holders.
Page 50: 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 51: 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 person before allowing it to be used by another person.
Page 52 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 53: 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, choose Home. Dedicated devices or devices with Kiosk Mode turned on: Dedicated (locked) devices do not have access to the home screen.
Page 54: Open System Devices: Opening And Closing The Application
Open System Devices: Opening and Closing the Application From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the NovaChat shortcut. When the application is open, choosing Home will minimize the application and display the operating system’s home screen. To close the NovaChat application, choose Menu. The menu options are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Page 55: Using The Application Screen
Using the Application Screen A small arrow in the upper corner of a button indicates that the button links to another page. For information on resizing or hiding an arrow link, see “Modifying a Button Arrow Link” on page 100. NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 56: 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 57: Clearing Text In The Sdb
Clearing Text in the SDB Set what happens to text in the Speech Display Bar after it is spoken. Choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output > Auto Clear. The Auto Clear options are displayed. Spoken text remains in the Speech Display Bar until you clear it. Immediate Text is cleared automatically from the Speech Display Bar as soon as it is spoken.
Page 58: Changing Sdb Style Settings
Changing SDB Style Settings To change SDB style settings, choose Menu > Settings > Style. The Style options allow you to configure the following for the SDB: • font type, size, and style (Bold or Italic) • height (number of rows) •...
Page 59: Holding Two Conversations At A Time
Holding Two Conversations at a Time Use the Side Chat feature to set up and hold two conversations at the same time. Select Menu > Settings > Speech Output. Turn Side Chat on. When you return to your home page, an icon with the number 1 appears in the SDB.
Page 60: 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. 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 61: Choosing A Vocabulary File
Choosing a Vocabulary File Choosing an appropriate vocabulary file is imperative to the success of the device user. A qualified speech language pathologist, teaching staff, parents, and device user are all part of the decision process of choosing an appropriate vocabulary file. When choosing a vocabulary file, consider the following: •...
Page 62 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 63 Both Intermediate and Advanced Concepts speak the name of the selected item instead of using a sound. 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.
Page 64 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 65: 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, 108, and 140 buttons per page...
Page 66: Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations When choosing a vocabulary, keep these additional considerations in mind. Visual issues Some people will work best with symbols, while others may do better with pictures. Customization Each individual has unique capabilities. To accommodate these capabilities, you can modify buttons, pages, and settings to best suit the device user.
Page 67: Exploring Vocabulary Files
Exploring Vocabulary Files The application provides a variety of vocabulary files. To view these files, choose Menu > Library. Available vocabulary files will be listed. The vocabulary file that is currently open. An original vocabulary file that cannot be modified or deleted. To customize a vocabulary file, make a copy of it and customize the copy.
Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 ChatFusion and NovaChat devices. Lisa has years of experience working with nonverbal pediatric patients at all stages of communication.
Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: Choosing A Language And Voice
Choosing a Language and Voice When you select a language, you can then select the voice you want to use for that language. For example, you can select one voice for Spanish and a different voice for English. Then, when you switch from one language to the other, the appropriate voice will be available.
Page 75 If you are using ChatEditor: If you are using ChatEditor, you will not have access to the synthesizer voices. “SAPI” voices were provided with the installer for your computer. You should be able to select them from the Voice pull-down list. Note: ChatEditor is not intended to function as a speech generating device.
Page 76: Working With Speech
Working with Speech The voice you select will speak individual characters, words, phrases, or sentences. You can select what you want to say and how you want to say it. Adding a Pause between Words You can force a specified speech delay between individual words. Choose Menu >...
Page 77: Speaking After Every Character, Word, Or Sentence
Speaking after Every Character, Word, or Sentence 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...
Page 78: Installing, Setting Up, And Using Chateditor
Note: Having the custom vocabulary on a computer is recommended as a backup to the device. Important! If you experience problems while installing or setting up ChatEditor, contact Saltillo technical support at 1-800-382-8622 or service@saltillo.com. Installing ChatEditor This process installs ChatEditor on your computer and creates desktop shortcuts to the ChatEditor application and the ChatEditor Import folder.
Page 79: Configuring Chateditor
Configuring ChatEditor The first time you open ChatEditor after installing it, you will be prompted to set up a configuration. 1. Select NovaChat/ChatFusion from the Choose Product window and click OK. 2. Select your language from the Choose Language window and click 3.
Page 80: Enabling Speech And Symbols In Chateditor
Editor; you will not need to re-connect the cable. Important! If ChatEditor will not connect to your computer or if no voices are available, contact Saltillo technical support at 1-800-382- 8622 or service@saltillo.com. Opening ChatEditor To open the Editor for normal use after you have set up a configuration, choose the ChatEditor shortcut from your computer’s desktop.
Page 81: Using Vocabulary Files With Chateditor
Using Vocabulary Files with ChatEditor The ChatEditor Library contains the same vocabulary files as the device. “Available Vocabulary Files”. To explore files using ChatEditor, choose Library. My Resources stores all custom files. All default files are stored in the folder specifying the symbol set and language used.
Page 82: Using Chateditor To Create Instructional Materials
Using ChatEditor to Create Instructional Materials Capture sequences of buttons from screens in ChatEditor to paste into instructional materials you create such as Word documents, PowerPoint™ presentations, flash cards, etc. 1. In ChatEditor, choose Capture in the top section of the Editor window.
Page 83: 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 84: Creating A Customized Vocabulary File
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File The 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 85: 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 86: Editing The Button Text
Editing the Button Text In ChatEditor, click in the Label or Message box and enter your new text. In the application, tap in the Label or Message box to display the keyboard. Enter your new text. If you tap in the Label box, choose Next to move to the Message box.
Page 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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. 5. Tap the camera button. Note: The camera button may look different on your device.
Page 90: Using An Existing Image
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. Note: If you are using the Editor, the image must be on the same computer.
Page 91: 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. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users.
Page 92: Hiding Buttons
Hiding Buttons It may be useful to hide some of the buttons when initially presenting a vocabulary to the device user. Presenting all buttons at once may be overwhelming. Hiding some of the buttons will allow the device user to more easily focus on specific vocabulary being presented.
Page 93: Hiding Or Showing Multiple Buttons
Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons To choose buttons one by one to hide or show. 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Hide Mode. Note: On some devices, you will need to choose More and then Hide Mode. 2. Select the buttons to hide. They will turn gray. 3.
Page 94: Hiding And Showing Button Images
Hiding and Showing Button Images If you prefer buttons to display the text labels only, with no images, choose Menu > Settings > Style. Then deselect Show Button Images. Buttons that have both labels and images will now display the labels only.
Page 95: 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 96: Modifying Button Color Saturation
6. Select Bold, Italic, or Underlined to modify the label text. 7. Check Label on Top to define the label position. 8. If you want to create a visual scene in which the location speaks but the button itself does not appear, choose Transparent. 9.
Page 97: Changing The Skin Tone Of People On Buttons
Changing the Skin Tone of People on Buttons Note: This feature applies to SymbolStix images only. Use the Skin Tone feature to change the skin tone of people displayed on buttons. 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style. 2. In the Images section, the skin tone currently selected will appear in a circle after “Skin Tone”.
Page 98: Overriding A Vocabulary Button Style
As you navigate through your vocabulary, people will display the skin tone you selected. Overriding a Vocabulary Button Style You can modify the style of all buttons in a vocabulary file at one time. 1. Open the vocabulary file you want to modify. 2.
Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: Available Button Actions
Available Button Actions Action Name Description No Action Performs no action Add Message to Displays the text of the button’s message in Display the Speech Display Bar (SDB), but does not speak the words Add Time/Date to Displays the current date and time in the SDB Display Apply Grammar Identifies a word as an adjective, noun, or...
Page 103 Action Name Description Clear Last Word Deletes the last word in the SDB 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 104 Action Name Description Play Audio Plays audio files. These are recordings of someone speaking or sounds. 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 105 Action Name Description Speak Last Speaks the last sentence in the SDB Sentence Speak Last Word Speaks the last word in the SDB without repeating all the words Speak Message Speaks the button’s message, but doesn’t Only display the text in the SDB Speech Message Speaks the button’s message and displays the text in the SDB...
Page 106 Action Name Description Texting - Contact Displays the name and phone number of the current contact. This action is used with the Texting Compose Message action. Texting - Displays all the participants in a conversation. Conversation Participants Texting - Copy Copies the selected text message to paste into Text Message a text message you want to send to someone...
Page 107 Action Name Description Texting - Page Pages down through a list of messages or a list Down of contacts when there are too many to fit on the screen at a time. Texting - Page Up Pages up through a list of messages or a list of contacts when there are too many to fit on the screen at a time.
Page 108: Using Navigate, Visit, And Jump To Page
Action Name Description Word Prediction Sets the prediction order (1-10) for word prediction buttons on a keyboard 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 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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 112 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 113: 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 114: 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 115: 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 as your home page • Set an imported texting pages as a special page •...
Page 116: 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 117: 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 118 4. Select Home and select Text Conversations. 5. Select Save. 6. When you make a special page your home page, two icons precede the page name. If the page is currently open, a checkmark also appears. For example: 7. Choose Back to exit the list of pages. 8.
Page 119: Using A Special Page As A Template
Using a Special Page as a Template You can use a copy of an existing vocabulary page as a template to create new pages quickly. 1. Select Menu > Edit Mode > Pages to open a list of available pages. 2.
Page 120: Creating A Visual Scene
Creating a Visual Scene You can create visual scenes that include any of the following: Hotspots on the image that speak • Hotspots on the image that produce sounds • • Hotspots on the image that navigate to other vocabulary pages Buttons surrounding the image that speak or navigate to other •...
Page 121: 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 122: 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 123 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 124: 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 125 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 126 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. Each time, simply press and hold on the button, choose Change Button Size, and adjust the vertical and horizontal cells.
Page 127: 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 128: Alternative: Create The Scene And Then The Linking Button
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. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages. 2. Choose Menu > New Page. 3.
Page 129: 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 130: 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 131: 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 to a particular page (see “Creating a Gesture for a Page”), or it can be applied to all pages in a vocabulary file (see...
Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: 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 135: 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 136: Setting A Time To Prevent Selection Of A Button Twice
Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice Note: Starting with Chat software release 2.26, Release Time affects the SDB as well as buttons. 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.
Page 137: Setting Up A Visual Indication When A Button Is Selected
Setting up a Visual Indication when a Button is Selected Some people may benefit from a visual indication when a button is selected. The Button Press Draw setting allows you set the type of visual indication. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Button Press Draw. The Draw Effect window provides three options: None, Normal, and Visual Effect.
Page 138: 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 139: Changing Device Orientation Settings
Changing Device Orientation Settings The NovaChat device allows the screen to rotate automatically when the device is tilted. This can be quite handy or a nuisance for some users. The application allows you to change orientation settings and use orientation tilt with the Speech Display Bar (SDB). Changing Orientation Settings Depending on the button layout, one orientation may be more helpful than another.
Page 140: Using Orientation Tilt With The Sdb
Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB We know there are times that using the voice output might not be appropriate but communication is still needed. This might be a library or church setting. The tilt option offers an Expand option of the Speech Display Bar to offer the communication partner an expanded version of the text.
Page 141: Setting Up Switch Scanning
Setting up Switch Scanning As an alternative to directly selecting each button on the screen, the application offers single-switch scanning and two-switch scanning. 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 142 Setting Description Patterns Sets the scanning pattern to linear, row/column, block, or flow and turns on or off scanning of the Speech Display Bar and empty button areas. If you want to customize scan patterns for the user, see “Selecting the Scan Pattern”...
Page 143: Setting Up Wired Switches
Setting up Wired Switches 1. Plug the switch into switch jack A or switch jack B on the device. If you are using two switches, plug a switch into each jack. Cords and cables are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users.
Page 144: Setting Up Bluetooth (Wireless) Switches
Setting up Bluetooth (Wireless) Switches Bluetooth switches are typically set up as a keyboard. PRC-Saltillo has developed an AeroSwitch™ that offers a proprietary Broadcast mode. See the switch setup instructions for the mode that is compatible with your device.
Page 145 4. Choose Switch Configuration and choose the number of switches you plan to use. If you select One Switch in the Switch Configuration window, Switch 1 will be active and Switch 2 will be grayed out. If you select Two Switch, both Switch 1 and Switch 2 will be active.
Page 146: Selecting The Scan Pattern
Selecting the Scan Pattern To select the scan mode: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode. The Mode window will be displayed. 2. Tap the arrow to the right of the currently selected mode. A menu of mode options will be displayed.
Page 147: 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 148: Using Linear Scan Mode With Two Switches
4. Set the scan mode to Linear. Choose Patterns > Mode > Linear and choose OK. 5. Go to your vocabulary and step through each button by pressing the switch at each, then release the switch when you reach the button you want to activate.
Page 149: 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 150: 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 151: 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 152: 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 153: 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 154: 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 155: 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 156: 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 157 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 158: Choosing A Voice For Auditory Prompts
Choosing a Voice for Auditory Prompts When choosing a voice for 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 159: 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 or Touch Access”...
Page 160: 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 161: 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 162 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 163 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 164: 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 165 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 166 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 167: 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 168: 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 169: Configuring Visual Effects For Scanning Or Touch Access
Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning 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 or touch access to help the user identify selected items.
Page 170 Effect Description Invert Colors When Invert Colors is turned on, the colors of the active area are reversed. Dark areas 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.
Page 171: 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 172: 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 is displayed. 1.
Page 173: 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 174: Selecting The Type Of Word Prediction
Selecting the Type of Word Prediction Three types of word prediction are available: Static, Learning, and Learning + Static. You can choose the type of word prediction to use, or you can choose to disable word prediction. Choose Menu > Settings > Text >...
Page 175: 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. This allows consistent motor planning for an individual. For Learning + Static word prediction, words you select will be added to this dictionary.
Page 176: 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 177: 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 178: 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 179: 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: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction > Banned Words. 2. The Prediction Banned Words screen opens. 3.
Page 180: 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 181: Deleting Prediction Words
4. After you copy the file, return to the Chat software and choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction > Import Predictions. The Prediction Import screen displays the text file you created with a checkmark to the right. 5. Choose the checkmark .
Page 182 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 183: Using Abbreviation Expansion
Using Abbreviation Expansion 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. Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations To view the existing abbreviation library: Choose Menu > Settings > Abbreviations. To add a new abbreviation: 1.
Page 184: Open System Devices: Restricting Access
Open System Devices: Restricting Access 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 185: Unlocking The Device
Important! If the Kiosk Mode option is not available, you have a dedicated device with an operating system older than Android 5. You must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo technical support for details. Creating a Kiosk Mode Password If you want to require a password to disable Kiosk Mode, do the following before you enable Kiosk Mode.
Page 186: Enabling Kiosk Mode
Enabling Kiosk Mode To block the user’s access to the operating system and apps, enable Kiosk Mode. 1. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode. 2. Enable Kiosk Mode. The following prompt will be displayed: Lock menu too? To enable Kiosk Mode and Menu Lock, choose Yes.
Page 187: Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access
Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access Important! This section only applies to dedicated devices. For information on restricting access on an open system device, see “Open System Devices: Restricting Access”. By default, the user will have access to the application settings and the advanced system settings, but will not have access to apps.
Page 188: Unlocking The Device
Unlocking the Device If Kiosk Mode is not enabled: 1. Choose Menu > Unlock. The Password prompt will be displayed with a keyboard. 2. Enter the Menu Lock password and choose OK. If Kiosk Mode is also enabled: 1. Choose Menu > Unlock. The Password prompt will be displayed with a keyboard.
Page 189: Disabling Kiosk Mode
Disabling Kiosk Mode If Menu Lock is not enabled: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode. 2. Disable Kiosk Mode. If Menu Lock is also enabled: 1. Choose Menu. The Unlock menu option will be displayed. 2. Choose Unlock. 3.
Page 190: 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 191: Deleting A Profile
Deleting a Profile 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Delete. 2. Choose the profile to delete from the list. 3. Choose Yes at the confirmation prompt. Restoring Default Profile Settings At any time, you can restore the default settings. 1.
Page 192: 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 shows the date, time, or both in the Speech Display Bar (SDB). Changing Date and Time Settings Choose Menu >...
Page 193 9. Select the list arrow to list the date and time options. 10. Select Date and Time, Date, or Time. The option you select will appear after “Add”. 11. Select Save. The current actions for the button will be listed. Optional: Remove any existing actions for the button that you do not want to include.
Page 194: Adjusting Audible And Haptic Feedback
Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback Haptic feedback is only available on the NovaChat 5 device. Audible feedback is available on all NovaChat devices. The application provides an option to have an audible and/or vibration sensation when a button is activated. The vibration sensation option setting is called haptic feedback.
Page 195: Open System Devices: Analyzing Language Development
Open System Devices: Analyzing Language Development Important! This section only applies to open system devices. For information on analyzing language development on a dedicated device, “Dedicated Devices: Analyzing Language Development”. You can use the data logging capabilities of your device to collect information on a person’s language development.
Page 196: Creating A Privacy Password
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. Creating a Privacy Password Data logging provides the option to create a privacy password to protect the data you collect against unauthorized access.
Page 197: 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 198: Configuring Data Uploading
Configuring Data Uploading Note: You must be connected to Wi-Fi to upload data. 1. Choose Realize Language from the Data Logging menu. The first time you select Realize Language, the following message will appear: “Access to personal communication requires authorization. Please enter your privacy password.”...
Page 199: 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 200: 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 201: 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 analyze it manually instead of uploading it to the Realize Language website for analysis. Note: For information on saving usage data to a USB flash drive, see “Saving Usage Data to a USB Flash Drive”...
Page 202: Clearing Usage Data
To view the file on your computer: 1. Connect a USB cable between your device and the computer. Note: If a message prompts you to allow access, you must tap Allow to proceed. For details, see “Appendix B: Connecting Your Device to a Computer for the First Time”...
Page 203: 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 204: 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. NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 205: 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 206: 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. Note: For information on saving usage data to a USB flash drive, see “Saving Usage Data to a USB Flash Drive”...
Page 207: Saving Usage Data To A Usb Flash Drive
You will need a flash drive with a micro-USB connector or USB-C connector. The Saltillo-provided USB flash drive has a micro-USB connector or USB-C connector on one end that plugs into your device and a USB 3.0 connector on the other end that plugs into a computer.
Page 208 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 > Settings > Data Logging > Save Data to File.
Page 209 4. Choose Save to File. Select the USB drive in the left pane of the window that opens. 5. If you want, select the folder icon and create a folder to store the file. 6. Choose Select. “File Saved” will appear briefly near the bottom of the screen.
Page 210: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the camera shortcut Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo by aiming the lens at the subject. To take the photo, tap the camera button. Note: The camera button may look different on your device. NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 211: 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 212: Deleting Photos
Deleting Photos To delete photos on an open system device, do either of the following: Choose Gallery or the Pictures folder, select the photo, and tap • the Delete icon. Turn off your device and turn it back on. Then connect the •...
Page 213: Updating The Chat Software Using Wi-Fi
Updating the Chat Software using Wi-Fi Note: If you cannot update your device using Wi-Fi, you can download an update file from the Saltillo website. See “Updating the Chat Software from the Saltillo website”. Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis.
Page 214 Alternative #1: Download Updates Automatically and Install Them Manually Important! You must be connected to Wi-Fi to download updates automatically. Leave “Allow WiFi Download” selected, but de-select “Auto Install”. To do this, choose Menu > Help > Check for Updates > Menu. Update files will download automatically, but will not be installed.
Page 215: Updating The Chat Software From The Saltillo Website
Updating the Chat Software from the Saltillo website If you cannot update your device using Wi-Fi, use this method to update any NovaChat device. Please note that this is the only way to update a dedicated NovaChat 12 device. Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis.
Page 216 11. Select Copy, go to the Update folder, and select Paste. 12. When the file finishes copying, disconnect the device from your computer. 13. The Chat software will load on the device. 14. In the Chat software, choose Menu > Help > Check for Updates > Install Now.
Page 217: 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 218: Backing Up Customized Vocabulary Files To A Usb Drive
To back up one or more vocabulary files to a USB flash drive: You will need a flash drive with a micro-USB connector or USB-C connector. The Saltillo-provided USB flash drive has a micro-USB connector or USB-C connector on one end that plugs into your device and a USB 3.0 connector on the other end that plugs into a computer.
Page 219 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 220 3. A window will list the customized files under “Device” on the left. Any files already on the USB drive are listed under “Backup Folder” on the right. 4. Select each file on the device that you want to copy to the USB drive.
Page 221 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 222 4. Select the file on the USB drive that you want to copy to the device. 5. Select To Device, which is now highlighted. The file will be copied to the device. Note: If the backed-up file has the same name as a file on your device, you will be asked if you want to overwrite the file on the device.
Page 223: Transferring Vocabulary Files Between Your Device And Chateditor
Transferring Vocabulary Files between Your Device and ChatEditor If you have a computer, you can transfer vocabulary files between your device and the computer using ChatEditor. 1. On the computer, start ChatEditor. 2. Attach a USB cable to the device and to the computer that is running the Editor.
Page 224 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 225: 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 226: Transferring Vocabulary Files Between Novachat Devices
Transferring Vocabulary Files between NovaChat Devices There are two options for transferring custom vocabulary files from one NovaChat device to another. • Use ChatEditor running on a Windows computer • Use the USB flash drives that were included with the NovaChat devices Transferring Vocabulary Files between Devices using ChatEditor...
Page 227: Transferring Vocabulary Files Between Devices Using A Usb Flash Drive
You will need a flash drive with an appropriate USB connector for your NovaChat device. The USB flash drive provided by Saltillo has a micro- USB connector or USB-C connector on one end that plugs into your device and a USB 3.0 connector on the other end that plugs into a computer.
Page 228 2. On the device, select Menu > Library > Menu > Import/Export. Note: A different file management screen may open. Depending on your device, select or navigate to the USB drive, choose the folder you want, and choose Select or OK. 3.
Page 229: Clearing Custom Vocabularies And Settings
Clearing Custom Vocabularies and Settings Although most systems are purchased with one end user, there are times that devices are shared among more than one person. This can occur when systems are used in schools or libraries. In these cases, the vocabulary and settings will need to be cleared between device users.
Page 230: Deleting All Custom Vocabularies And Settings
Deleting All Custom Vocabularies and Settings Dedicated devices: This section does not apply to dedicated devices. If you want to delete all custom vocabularies and restore all Chat software settings to their defaults, use this procedure. The Reset Data option is only available if you set up a Menu Lock password. See “Enabling Menu Lock”...
Page 231: 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 technical support for details or visit our Support site for details on removing these items.
Page 232: Setting Up And Using Texting
Installing the AeroText Application on Your Phone 1. On your phone, open your internet browser. 2. Go to https://www.prc-saltillo.com/texting. Check "I agree to the End User License Agreement” and then click the Download AeroText button.
Page 233 7. Tap Apps > File Manager. Note: This will be named differently depending on your brand of phone. If your phone does not have a file manager, Google Play has several to choose from. Choose the one that best fits your needs. 8.
Page 234: Connecting Your Novachat Device To Your Phone
Connecting Your NovaChat Device to Your Phone 1. On your device, choose Menu > Settings > System > Bluetooth settings. 2. Make sure that Use with Phone is turned on. Note: When you select Use with Phone, the following message will appear: Text messages on your mobile access device may incur a charge from your mobile access service provider.
Page 235 6. The conversations stored on the phone will be listed on the texting conversations page. Button Description Home button: Go to your home page. Scrolling arrows: Scroll through your conversations. Previous arrow: Go to the previous page. Conversations list: Each conversation shows the first few words of the most recent message.
Page 236: 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 237: 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: • The vocabulary file’s layout (number of buttons) The vocabulary file’s symbol set (SymbolStix or PCS symbols) •...
Page 238 10. Select Texting - Navigate to Conversations. 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 239: Using A Different Texting Keyboard Page
Using a Different Texting Keyboard Page By default, your Home page is your texting keyboard. If you want to use a different page for your texting keyboard page—a spelling keyboard page, for example—do the following: 1. In Edit Mode, choose Menu > Pages and then scroll to and tap Texting Messages.
Page 240: Deactivating Or Reactivating Texting
Deactivating or Reactivating Texting To deactivate texting on your device, choose Menu > Settings > System > Bluetooth settings. Turn off Use with Phone. To reactivate texting, choose Menu > Settings > System > Bluetooth settings. Turn on Use with Phone. Increasing the Size of the Speech Display Bar (SDB) If you aren’t using a keyguard, you may want to increase the size of the SDB.
Page 241: Adding A Contact From A Received Message
Adding a Contact from a Received Message Use this procedure when you receive a message from someone you want to add as a contact. 1. From the texting conversations page, select the phone number of the person you want to add as a contact. The list of messages for that number will open with an additional “Add as New Contact”...
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 252. 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: Creating A Draft Message (To Finish Later)
4. Move to the contact you want to send the message to. 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. 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.
Page 249: The Role Of Conversations When Creating A Message
To save this text, press Back ( , , or ) several times. A popup note, “Message saved as draft”, will appear briefly near the bottom of the display, and your in-progress message will be preceded by “(DRAFT)”. To finish the message later, select the draft, add the remaining text, and choose Send.
Page 250: Deleting Conversations And Messages
Deleting Conversations and Messages Important! Deleting a conversation permanently deletes all messages to or from the contact. If you want to retain the conversation, delete an individual message from the conversation using Delete Message. To delete a conversation (all messages to and from a contact): 1.
Page 251: 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 252: 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 253 Action Description Texting - Delete Text Deletes the selected text message. Message Texting - Message Displays the text, date, and time for the Details selected text message. Note: This action displays the date only if the message is older than one day. Texting - Navigate to Navigates to your list of contacts.
Page 254: Adding A Webhook Event To A Button
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 255 Term Meaning Payload examples: Add content to your document (see “webhook event” above); format the content The webhook service/provider defines the payload. Here's what a small portion of a payload looks like when it's delivered to a webhook service: "event_id": "LtWXD3crgy", "event_type": "form_response", "form_response": { "form_id": "lT4Z3j",...
Page 256: 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 257: 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 258: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The device no longer produces sound. / The amplifier no longer produces sound. / The volume is limited to just the device’s speakers. Airplane mode may have been turned on, the device sound may be turned off, or the Bluetooth connection to the amplifier may be lost. How you check Airplane mode, device sound, and Bluetooth depends on the version of Android on your device.
Page 259 Check the device Bluetooth setting Option #1: Go the Android home page and swipe down from the top of the screen. On some devices, you may need to swipe down twice. The Bluetooth icon shows that Bluetooth is turned off .
Page 260 No Speech Check the volume control on the edge of device. If that is not the problem, choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output and make sure Speech Off is not checked. No Speech and the message is not going to the Speech Display Bar when pressing buttons This can be caused if a dwell time has been added.
Page 261 Icons show up in the SDB. What do they mean? Icon Indication Your phone is not connected to the device. If you tap the icon, you’ll see a small popup note: “The phone is not connected.” When you connect the phone, the icon will disappear.
Page 262 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 technical support. Support contact information is available under “Welcome to NovaChat” on page 11.
Page 263 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 technical support and provide the device ID. Customer support will help you register the software again.
Page 264 Airplane mode setting” above. To reregister your software, go to Menu > Help > About and note the Device ID. Then call Saltillo technical support and provide the device ID. Customer support will help you register the software again.
Page 265: 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 266: Warranty: Open System Devices
Warranty: Open System Devices PRC-Saltillo warrants the NovaChat 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 Saltillo technical support (1-800-382-8622, option 1) prior to making alternations to the NovaChat device for mounting, transportation, etc.
Page 267: Warranty: Dedicated Devices
Warranty: Dedicated Devices PRC-Saltillo warrants the NovaChat 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 Saltillo technical support (1-800-382-8622, option 1) prior to making alternations to the NovaChat device for mounting, transportation, etc.
Page 268: 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 269 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 270: 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 271 7. Remove any other actions that were already on the list. 8. Choose Save. In this example, a button labeled “-s” is now available to pluralize all words identified as nouns. NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 272: 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 273: Using Your Grammar Rule Button
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). If you tap your pluralize button and then choose a thing, you will need to tap the pluralize button again before pluralizing another thing.
Page 274: Clearing A Grammar Rule
3. Choose the game button you want. In this example, “computer game” was chosen. Whether dynamic Grammar Labels is turned on or off, the SDB will display “I want to play computer games”. 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: Connecting Your Device To A Computer For The First Time
Appendix B: Connecting Your Device to a Computer for the First Time On some models, when you connect your device to a computer for the first time to perform an update or transfer files, a message prompts you to allow access. You must tap Allow to proceed. You will need to repeat this procedure the first time you connect your device to a different computer.
Page 276: Appendix C: Compliance Information
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by PRC-Saltillo could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 277 PRC- Saltillo does not warrant any third-party software, nor is it responsible for any injury, damage or claims arising from the function or malfunction of any third-party technology, websites, products, and software.
Page 278 There is no need to turn the device or amplifier off when using the device on a daily basis. It is recommended to restart the device once per week and put it to sleep daily. • To report any serious incident associated with the device, contact PRC-Saltillo and your national authority. •...
Page 279 Explanation of Symbols This section explains the symbols that appear on NovaChat devices, accessories, or packaging. Symbol Explanation The device is Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-compliant. Recycle electronic equipment. Do not throw the device in the trash. The device conforms to European Union health, safety, and environmental standards. The entire device and accessories, excluding the adapter, are type BF applied parts.
Page 280 Classifications: NovaChat 5, 8, 10, and 12 Protection against electrical shock Class II / internally powered Protection against solid objects over IP44 (NovaChat 5 and NovaChat 10 only) 1mm and water splashed in all directions Mode of operation Continuous Type of applied part Specifications: NovaChat 5 Weight 0.7 lbs.
Page 281 Specifications: NovaChat 8 Classic Weight 1.6 lbs. Dimensions 9.8 in. L x 7.2" W x 1.8" D (without handle) Display 8 in., 2048 x 1536 pixels, 24 bit display Battery life 10-12 hours, depending on individual usage and power settings Software/operating system Chat software/Android Standard components...
Page 282 Specifications: NovaChat 12 Weight 2.85 lbs. Dimensions 12 in. L x 8.38 in. W x 1.25 in. D Display 12.2 in. WQXGA TFT LCD touch screen Battery life 10-12 hours, depending on individual usage and power settings Software/operating system Chat software/Android Standard components Tablet, amplifier, handle, stand, wheelchair mounting plate, wrap, battery charger, USB flash drive, stylus...
Page 283: Index
Index Using your grammar rule button Activation delay 155 AeroSwitch 4-Basic (vocabulary file) 70 Setting up Bluetooth (wireless) switches 144 AeroText Installing on phone 232 Abbreviations 183 Airplane mode Acapela Vocal Smileys 133 Turning off 258 Access Using Airplane mode on older Restricting access on a dedicated devices to turn Bluetooth on device 187...
Page 284 Apps Bluetooth Adding shortcuts to apps 53 Broadcast mode 144 Removing downloads 231 Connecting device to phone via Bluetooth for texting 234 Audible and haptic feedback 194 Setting up wireless switches 144 Auditory prompts Turning on 259 Adding a scanning beep 157 Turning on and off 41 Choosing a voice for auditory Using Airplane mode on older...
Page 285 Modifying a button style 95 Chat software version 12 Modifying color saturation 96 Downloading updates from the Modifying styles 95 Saltillo website 215 Moving images to and from Updating the Chat software using device 91 Wi-Fi 213 Overriding a page button style 99 ChatEditor Overriding a specific button’s...
Page 286 Routine 51 Creating custom scan patterns Use by multiple clients 51 Deleting a custom scan pattern Closing the application 54 from all pages 168 Communication Journey Aphasia Deleting a custom scan pattern from one page 167 Compliance and Safety Information Scan pattern 164 Using Scan Editor 159, 164 Computer...
Page 287 Backing up and restoring specified vocabulary files to a Adjusting screen timeout 191 USB flash drive 218 Changing settings 191 Downloads Downloading updates from the Feedback Saltillo website 215 Adjusting audible and haptic Removing 231 feedback 194 NovaChat User’s Guide...
Page 288 Files Removing downloads 231 Handle Flash drive Removing or replacing the device Backing up and restoring handle 46 specified vocabulary files to a Headphones USB flash drive 218 Auditory prompts 156 Saving usage data to a USB flash Setting auditory prompts volume drive 207 Transferring vocabulary files Help...
Page 289 Adding to buttons 87 Changing the skin tone of people Maintenance 265 on buttons 97 Menu icon 25 Hiding or showing button images Menu Lock Enabling Menu Lock on a Moving to and from device 91 dedicated device 187 Importing Enabling Menu Lock on an open Backing up and restoring system device 184...
Page 290 Features 17 Password Positioning the stand 43 Changing privacy password 203 NovaChat 8 Removing privacy password 203 Charging 28 Photos Features 19 Creating and using a camera button 211 Positioning the stand 44 Using the device camera 210 Pop-ups Configuring pop-up speech to Opening the application 54 develop literacy skills 138 Orientation...
Page 291 Overview 195, 204 Creating custom patterns 159 Selecting a person 199 Deleting a custom scan pattern from all pages 168 Uploading data 197 Deleting a custom scan pattern Restoring a library of vocabulary from one page 167 files to the same device 225 Empty areas 154 Restoring specified vocabulary files Enabling auditory prompts 156...
Page 292 Software Overview 76 Chat software version 12 Selecting a synthesizer 74 Downloading updates from the Selecting a voice 74 Saltillo website 215 Simultaneous conversations 59 Updating the Chat software using Speaking after every character, Wi-Fi 213 word, or sentence 77...
Page 293 Creating page from template 113 Spelling (vocabulary file) 73 Using a special page as a Stand template 119 Adjusting NovaChat 5 stand 43 Text Adjusting the NovaChat 12 stand Clearing text in the Speech Display Bar 57 Adjusting the NovaChat 8 or 10 Configuring pop-up speech to stand 44 develop literacy skills 138...
Page 294 116 Speaking a text message 246 Troubleshooting conversations Updates Automatic updates 213 Troubleshooting icons in SDB 261 Downloading from the Saltillo Using a default vocabulary file website 215 Error messages 262 Using a Different Texting Uploads...
Page 295 Create a linking button 121 Overriding a specific button’s style 99 Create a visual scene 120 Overriding a vocabulary button Create a visual scene page 122 style 98 Create a visual scene with Spelling 73 buttons surrounding the image 129 Transferring between device and editor 223 Create the scene and then the...
Page 296 Word prediction button 254 Selecting the type of word Website prediction 174 Downloading updates from the Setting up and using 173 Saltillo website 215 WordPower 68 Wheelchair Mounting Plate WordPower108 70 Replacing on NovaChat 12 47 WordPower108 with Keyboard 70 Widgets WordPower140 Scan &...

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Saltillo NovaChat Series User Manual

Welcome to Novachat

Safety Information

What's Included

Novachat 5 Device Features

Novachat 8 Device Features

Novachat 10 Device Features

Novachat 12 Device Features

Using Menu, Back, and Home

Charging the Device: Novachat 5

Charging the Device: Novachat 8

Charging the Device: Novachat 10

Charging the Device: Novachat 12

Checking Battery Status Using a Button

Viewing Battery Status Icons

Turning the Device on and off

Turning the Amplifier on and off

Turning Bluetooth on and off

Controlling Volume

Positioning the Stand: Novachat 5

Positioning the Stand: Novachat 8 or 10

Positioning the Stand: Novachat 12

Removing or Replacing the Handle

Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: Novachat 12

Attaching a Strap with Loops

Attaching a Strap with Metal Rings

Using the Touchscreen

Using the Stylus

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device

Using the Home Screen

Using the Application Screen

Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB)

Holding Two Conversations at a Time

Using Application Menus

Choosing a Vocabulary File

Exploring Vocabulary Files

Available Vocabulary Files

Choosing a Language and Voice

Working with Speech

Installing, Setting Up, and Using Chateditor

Turning Edit Mode on

Creating a Customized Vocabulary File

Modifying Button Text

Adding or Modifying a Button Image

Transferring Images

Hiding Buttons

Modifying Button Styles

Modifying a Button Arrow Link

Adding or Modifying a Button Action

Available Button Actions

Copying Buttons

Prioritizing Buttons

Working with Button Sets

Creating a Page

Working with Special Pages

Creating a Visual Scene

Using Keyboards

Working with Gestures

Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys

Setting Access Options

Changing Device Orientation Settings

Setting up Switch Scanning

Configuring Custom Scan Patterns

Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning or Touch Access

Using Word Finder

Setting up and Using Word Prediction

Using Abbreviation Expansion

Enabling Automatic Capitalization

Open System Devices: Restricting Access

Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access

Creating and Loading Profiles

Changing Display Settings

Setting the Date and Time

Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback

Open System Devices: Analyzing Language Development

Dedicated Devices: Analyzing Language Development

Saving Usage Data to a USB Flash Drive

Taking Pictures

Creating and Using a Camera Button

Updating the Chat Software Using Wi-Fi