Page 1 User’s Guide Open System and Dedicated Devices ChatFusion 8 ∙ 1 Generation ™ ChatFusion 10 ∙ 1 Generation ™ 10127 Version 2.14...
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 ChatFusion device. Contact Information...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using Menu, Back, and Home ..................25 Charging the Device Battery ..................26 ChatFusion 8: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge Pad ......27 ChatFusion 10: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge Pad ......30 Charging the Device Battery using the Standard Charger ........... 33 Checking Battery Status Using a Button ..............35...
Page 4 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device ................53 Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting ................53 Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients ............53 Using the Home Screen ....................55 Using the Status Bar ....................55 Adding Shortcuts ......................55 Using the Application Screen ..................56 Choosing How to Access Menus .................57 Using the Menus ......................61 Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB) ................62...
Page 5 Communication Journey: Aphasia ................75 Intermediate Scan ....................... 76 MultiChat 15 ....................... 76 myCore........................77 myQuickChat ....................... 77 Spelling ........................77 VocabPC ........................77 Choosing a Language and Voice ..................78 Choosing a Language ....................78 Selecting a Speech Synthesizer and Voice ..............78 Working with Speech ....................80 Adding a Pause between Words .................
Page 6 Adding or Modifying a Button Image ................92 Finding an Image from the Device Library ..............93 Searching for an Image in the Device Library.............. 93 Creating Your Own Image ................... 94 Using an Existing Image ....................95 Transferring Images ....................96 Hiding Buttons ......................97 Hiding a Button ......................
Page 7 Creating a Page from a Template ................118 Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File ............. 119 Animating Page Transitions ..................119 Adding a Grid to Pages ....................119 Overriding a Page Style ..................... 119 Working with Special Pages ..................120 Changing Your Home Page ..................
Page 8 Configuring Pop-up Speech to Develop Literacy Skills ..........142 Changing Device Orientation Settings ............... 143 Changing Orientation Settings .................. 143 Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB ................144 Setting up Switch Scanning ..................145 Setting up Wired Switches ..................146 Setting up Bluetooth (Wireless) Switches ..............
Page 9 Turning Head Tracking On or Off ................178 Using Target Dots ...................... 178 Setting Dwell Time ....................178 Setting Horizontal Adjustment.................. 179 Setting Vertical Adjustment ..................179 Refining Horizontal and Vertical Adjustment ............180 Configuring Pointer Visual Effects ................181 Setting the Pointer’s Opacity ..................
Page 10 Blocking Access to ChatFusion 8 Application Settings ..........212 Blocking Access to ChatFusion 8 System Settings ............. 212 Blocking Access to ChatFusion 8 Application Settings and System Settings ..... 213 Open System Devices: Restricting Access: ChatFusion 10 .......... 214 Blocking Access to ChatFusion 10 Application Settings ..........214 Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps ..........
Page 11 Taking a Picture for Your button ................239 Deleting Photos......................240 Updating the Chat Software using Wi-Fi ..............241 Updating the Chat Software from the Saltillo website ..........243 Backing Up Your Vocabulary Files ................244 Backing Up Customized Vocabulary Files to a USB Drive ........... 245 Transferring Vocabulary Files between Your Device and ChatEditor ......
Page 12 Adding Texting to a Customized Vocabulary File ............261 Using a Different Texting Keyboard Page ..............262 Deactivating or reactivating Texting ................. 263 Increasing the Size of the Speech Display Bar (SDB) ..........263 Creating a Contact on Your Phone ................264 Adding a Contact from a Received Message .............
Page 13: Welcome To Chatfusion
This information is provided to help you to set up and use your ChatFusion device. Additional information and support are available. ™ Support articles can be found on the Saltillo website: http://saltillo.com/support/ Training opportunities can be found on the Saltillo website: http://saltillo.com/webinars...
Page 14 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 15: 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 16 Small Parts, Cords, Cables, and Straps Cords, cables, and straps are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users. On a regular basis, visually inspect cables, cords, and connectors for damage or wear, especially where they are subject to extra stress.
Page 17 Batteries and Charging Use only the battery charger or charge pad provided with your device. Amplifier batteries and tablet batteries are not replaceable by the customer. Do not place the device where it is difficult to operate or difficult to disconnect from the charger.
Page 18 Implantable Medical Devices A minimum of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator, vagus nerve stimulator, shunt, or stent, to avoid potential magnetic interference with the medical device. Persons who have such devices: •...
Page 19: What's Included
What’s Included The following were included in your ChatFusion package. Your ChatFusion Device Battery Charger – Standard Charge Pad Charge Pad Additional Items Extra device frame ChatFusion User’s Guide Rings to attach a strap Magnet with support information USB cable Stylus USB flash drive Note: We suggest that you keep your packaging materials.
Page 20: Chatfusion 8 Device Features
ChatFusion 8 Device Features This section identifies some basic features of the device and indicates where to find additional information. ChatFusion 8: Front View Handle Charging LEDs Camera Touchscreen/Display ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 21: Chatfusion 8: Left Side Features
ChatFusion 8: Left Side Features The left side of the device (when viewed from the front) contains the USB port, alternative charging port, HDMI port, and power button. USB port for charging the device or transferring vocabulary Alternative charging port The HDMI port is for future use.
Page 22: Chatfusion 8: Back View
ChatFusion 8: Back View USB port for a ChatPoint™ unit Wheelchair mounting plate Latch for the stand Stand ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 23: Chatfusion 10 Device Features
ChatFusion 10 Device Features This section identifies some basic features of the device and indicates where to find additional information. ChatFusion 10: Front View Handle Camera Charging LEDs Touchscreen/Display Microphone ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 24: Chatfusion 10: Left Side Features
ChatFusion 10: Left Side Features The left side of the device (when viewed from the front) contains the volume button, power button, and charging port. Charging port Power button Volume button ChatFusion 10: Right Side Features The right side of the device (when viewed from the front) contains two switch jacks and a headphone jack.
Page 25: Using Menu, Back, And Home
Using Menu, Back, and Home The Chat software provides icons along the bottom of the display for configuring settings and navigating to previous pages or menus. On open system devices, you can also access the Home screen. While running the Chat software, Menu allows you to determine which vocabulary files to use, which augmentative options are enabled, how and when to speak messages, and how a wide variety of other options are configured.
Page 26: Charging The Device Battery
You can use either to charge your device. Using the charge pad is recommended. For detailed information on charging your device battery, see “ChatFusion 8: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge • Pad”, below “ChatFusion 10: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge •...
Page 27: Chatfusion 8: Charging The Device Battery Using The Charge Pad
ChatFusion 8: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge Pad We suggest charging the battery each night. If you cannot use the charge pad overnight, it is best to power off the device to conserve battery charge. When the battery charge is 10% or less, the amber charging LED flashes, indicating the battery needs charging.
Page 28 To charge the device: 1. Tap the device’s power button to turn off the display. 2. Plug the charge pad’s power cable into an electrical outlet—a surge protector is recommended. 3. Plug the other end of the power cable into the power jack on the edge of the charger.
Page 29 While the Battery is charging: The charger’s amber LED is illuminated. When the battery is fully charged, the blue LED is illuminated. Amber LED Blue LED Power jack The ChatFusion device’s amber charging LED is illuminated. When the battery is fully charged, the blue charging LED is illuminated. When the battery is fully charged: 1.
Page 30: Chatfusion 10: Charging The Device Battery Using The Charge Pad
ChatFusion 10: Charging the Device Battery using the Charge Pad We suggest charging the battery each night. If you cannot use the charge pad overnight, it is best to power off the device to conserve battery charge. When the battery charge is 10% or less, the amber charging LED flashes, indicating the battery needs charging.
Page 31 You can charge the device battery with the charger stand open and the unit sitting upright or with the stand closed and the unit lying flat. To charge the device: 1. Tap the device’s power button to turn off the display. 2.
Page 32 5. Center the device on the charger with the back of the device against the charger. Charging should begin automatically. While the battery is charging: The charger’s right LED should glow blue. If the LED does not glow blue, adjust the position of the device in the charger until the LED glows blue. The device’s amber charging LED is illuminated.
Page 33: Charging The Device Battery Using The Standard Charger
Charging the Device Battery using the Standard Charger We suggest charging the battery each night. If you cannot use the charge pad overnight, it is best to power off the device to conserve battery charge. When the battery charge is 10% or less, the amber charging LED flashes, indicating the battery needs charging.
Page 34 2. Plug the charger cable into the charging port on the side of the device. ChatFusion 8 or 10 ChatFusion 8 only: You can also use the power cable that came with the charge pad to charge the device directly.
Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Turning The Device On And Off
Turning the Device On and Off ChatFusion 8 The ChatFusion 8 power button is located on the left side of the device (when viewed from the front). ChatFusion 10 The ChatFusion 10 power button is located on the side of the device between the volume button and charging port.
Page 38 To turn the screen on and off for daily use: When using the device on a daily basis, tap the power button quickly (do not hold it) to turn just the screen on and off. To change the screen timeout setting: The screen is set up to power down automatically after a specified period of no activity.
Page 39 Option #2: Open the Android Settings and select Airplane mode in the left pane. The setting in the right pane shows Off. Tap the setting to change it to On. Option #3: Press and hold the device’s power button. Airplane mode shows “Airplane mode is OFF”.
Page 40: 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 41: Controlling Volume
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to earphones at high volume levels for long periods. ChatFusion 8 The volume button is located on the top of the device, next to the handle. Press the ends of the button to increase or decrease volume.
Page 42: Positioning The Stand
Positioning the Stand Use the stand to position the device for easy viewing of the screen. To position the device at an angle for easy viewing of the screen: 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 43: 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. ChatFusion 8 Remove these screws ChatFusion 10 Remove these screws When removed, the screws are a potential choking hazard.
Page 44: Removing Or Replacing The Device Frame
Removing or Replacing the Device Frame Your device shipped with a device frame attached. If you want to remove or replace the frame, follow these instructions. Use the small screwdriver that was included in your ChatFusion package. Removing the Device Frame 1.
Page 45 Attaching the Replacement Device Frame After removing the original device frame, you are ready to attach the replacement device frame. 1. Insert a corner of the device into the corresponding corner of the device frame. Then push a corner on the same side of the device into the frame.
Page 46: Replacing The Wheelchair Mounting Plate
Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate Your device shipped with the wheelchair mounting plate installed. If you need to replace the mounting plate, follow these instructions. 1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. Be careful not to scratch the display. 2.
Page 47 5. Insert and tighten the screws. Store or dispose of the old mounting plate and screws safely. Loose screws can be a choking hazard. ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 48: Attaching A Strap
Attaching a Strap If you want to carry your ChatFusion device with a shoulder strap, attach two metal rings or two loops to the appropriate holders as shown in this section. Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as this may damage the device.
Page 49: If You Received Metal Rings With Your Strap
If You Received Metal Rings with Your Strap The metal rings are a potential choking hazard. Use them with caution. Straps are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users. Attach the strap with the rings as shown. Step 1: Open the ring as you would Step 2: Push the open ring onto the open a key ring.
Page 50: If You Received Loops With Your Strap
If You Received Loops with Your Strap The loops are a potential choking hazard. Use them with caution. Straps are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users. Attach the strap with the loops as shown. Step 1: Feed the end of the loop Step 2: Thread the metal ring through the hole in the case.
Page 51: If A Chatpoint Unit Is Mounted On Your Device
If a ChatPoint Unit is Mounted on your Device Attach the rings or loops to the holders on the ChatPoint mounting bracket. The metal rings or loops are potential choking hazards. Use them with caution. Straps are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users.
Page 52: 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 53: 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 54 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 55: Using The Home Screen
Using the Home Screen The home screen allows you to place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize the device to your needs. To display the home screen, touch Home on the device screen. Dedicated devices or devices with Kiosk Mode turned on: Dedicated (locked) devices may not have access to the home screen.
Page 56: 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. ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 57: Choosing How To Access Menus
Choosing How to Access Menus When you update your device to Chat software version 2.28, new options are available for accessing the menus. You can access the menus as you always have. See “Using Menu, Back, and Home” on page 25.
Page 58 When you select the Menu button, the menu will appear along the left side of the screen. Select an option to open the feature. When you select Edit Mode, the menu options change. Select an option to open the feature. To exit Edit Mode, select Edit Mode again to remove the checkmark.
Page 59 If you select Menu Bar from the Menu Access window: The Menu Bar with a single button will appear across the top of the screen. Select the button on the Menu Bar to open the menu below the Menu Bar, along the left side of the screen.
Page 60 When you select Edit Mode, the menu options change. Select an option to open the feature. Use the Menu Bar arrow close the menu. ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 61: Using The Menus
Using the Menus After choosing Menu, groupings of menus appear. These menus vary depending on other settings in the application. 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Engaging In Two Conversations At A Time
Engaging in Two Conversations at a Time Use the Side Chat feature to set up and engage in 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 66: Choosing A Vocabulary File
Choosing a Vocabulary File Choosing an appropriate vocabulary file is imperative to the success of the device user. Saltillo suggests that a qualified speech language pathologist, teaching staff, parents, and device user are all part of the decision process of choosing an appropriate vocabulary file.
Page 67 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 68 Although these three concepts are divided by age and experience, there is room for an individual to investigate all areas of the Explore Access file to best meet his or her needs. Early Concepts Early Concept Beginner (yellow button) is for someone who has little or no experience using a device, Early Concepts Intermediate (green button) is for someone...
Page 69 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 70: 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 71: Exploring Vocabulary Files
Menu > Library. Available vocabulary files will be listed. Icon Description The vocabulary file that is currently open. An original Saltillo-provided vocabulary file that cannot be modified or deleted. To customize a vocabulary file, make a copy of it and customize the copy. See “Creating a Customized Vocabulary...
Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79 If you need a second language and voice: To choose another language and a voice for that language, simply repeat the steps under Choosing a Language Selecting a Speech Synthesizer and Voice. After you set up the second language and voice, you can switch back and forth between languages as needed.
Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 OK. 3.
Page 84: 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 85: Using Vocabulary Files With Chateditor
To explore files using ChatEditor, choose Library. My Resources stores all custom files. All default Saltillo-supplied files are stored in the folder specifying the symbol set and language used. Device and Editor Differences Note: ChatEditor is not intended to function as a speech generating device.
Page 86: 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 87 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 88: Turning Edit Mode On
Turning Edit Mode On To edit a vocabulary file or any resource linked to it (pages, buttons, etc.), you must activate Edit Mode. You can edit a vocabulary file on the device or by using ChatEditor. Device: Choose Menu > Edit Mode. All the buttons are outlined, and the words “Edit Mode”, followed by the current vocabulary and page names, appear in red across the bottom row of keys.
Page 89: Creating A Customized Vocabulary File
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File The Saltillo-provided (original) vocabulary files cannot be modified. This maintains the original, default vocabularies in case they may be needed at a later time. To create your own customized vocabulary file: 1. Determine which original vocabulary file will work as a starting point.
Page 90: 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 91: Editing The Button Text
Editing the Button Text In ChatEditor, click in the Label or Message box and enter your new text. On the ChatFusion device, do the following: Tap in the Label or Message box to display the keyboard. Enter your new text. If you tapped in the Label box, choose Next to move to the Message box.
Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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. ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 95: Using An Existing Image
5. Tap the Camera button. A checkmark will be displayed with the image. 6. Tap the checkmark. The keyboard opens. 7. Enter a name for the image and choose Save. Using an Existing Image If you find that the image you need is not available from the device library, you can use your own digital, scanned, downloaded, or homemade image and import that image directly into the button.
Page 96: Transferring Images
Transferring Images When you want to copy images from your computer to your device or from your device to your computer: 1. Attach the device to your computer using the USB cable provided. Cords and cables are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards.
Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: Modifying Button Color Saturation
5. Change the font, body color, font color, border color, font size, or border width. Tap or click the Font list arrow to open a list of available fonts. • Tap or click Body, Font, or Border and select a color. •...
Page 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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 107: 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 the Display Speech Display Bar (SDB), but does not speak the words Add Time/Date to Displays the current date and time in the Speech Display Display Bar (SDB) Apply Grammar...
Page 108 Action Name Description Data Logging Toggles data logging on and off On/Off Done Functions only when Send or Create Contact is displayed in the SDB. Done provides an alternative button that may be easier for the user to access than the Send or Create Contact buttons.
Page 109 Action Name Description Play Library Audio Plays audio files from the audio library Dedicated devices: This action is not available on dedicated devices. Play Library Video Plays video files from the video library Dedicated devices: This action is not available on dedicated devices.
Page 110 Action Name Description 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 Stop Speech Stops the speech file currently playing...
Page 111 Action Name Description Texting - Displays all the participants in a conversation. Conversation Participants Texting - Copy Text Copies the selected text message to paste into a Message text message you want to send to someone else. Texting - Delete Deletes the selected conversation.
Page 112 Action Name Description 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. Texting - Send SDB Sends the current contents of the Speech Display Bar as a text message and clear the SDB.
Page 113: Using Navigate, Visit, And Jump To Page
Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page Action Description Navigate Navigate takes you to a new page and leaves you there. Visit Visit takes you to a new page for a single hit and then takes you back and remembers if you did not use up the visit. Example: If you visit the Describer page and then navigate to the Spelling keyboard from the Describer page, the system will remember the unused visit and go back after...
Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: 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 117 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121: 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 122: 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 123: Using A Special Page As A Template
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 124 4. Select Set as Special Page. A list of Special Page options appears. 5. Select Template. 6. Select Save. An icon precedes the page name. 7. Select Back to exit the list of pages. To use the special page as a template: 1.
Page 125: Creating A Visual Scene
Creating a Visual Scene You can create visual scenes that include any of the following: 1. Hotspots on the image that speak 2. Hotspots on the image that produce sounds 3. Hotspots on the image that navigate to other vocabulary pages 4.
Page 126: 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 127: 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 128 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 129: 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 130 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 131 9. Press and hold the transparent button, choose Change Button Size, and adjust the vertical and horizontal cells. For example: 10. Choose Save. The transparent pattern will expand to the size you specified, showing the area the button will cover. Note: You may need to change the button size several times to cover the area you want.
Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: 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 135: 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 136: Working With Gestures
Working with Gestures A gesture is a motion that can be made to the screen to trigger a specific action. An example of a gesture might be a “swipe down” on the screen that would clear the text from the Speech Display Bar. A gesture can apply a particular page (see “Creating a Gesture for a Page”), or it can be applied to all pages in a vocabulary file (see...
Page 137: 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. Example: “One Finger Swipe Down”. 4.
Page 138: 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 139: 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 140: 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 141 None If you select None, no visual indication will appear when you select a button. Normal If you select Normal, you will be able to enable or disable a gradient fill to use as the style of visual indication when you select a button. 1.
Page 142: 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 143: Changing Device Orientation Settings
Changing Device Orientation Settings The ChatFusion 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 144: 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 145: 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 146: Setting Up Wired Switches
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 147 4. Choose the number of switches you plan to use. 5. To set scanning to activate without holding a switch, choose Switch Access > Auto Scan. 6. To set up the switch or switches you connected to the switch jacks, select Switch Access.
Page 148: 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. If you use Broadcast mode, skip the pairing step and go directly to step 2.
Page 149 Note: When “(Left)” or “(Right)” appears in a Switch 1 or Switch 2 setting, it does not affect how you should set up the switch. It only refers to the internal technical configuration of the switch, which you can disregard. 5.
Page 150: Selecting The Scan Pattern
Selecting the Scan Pattern To select the scanning 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 151: 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 152: Using Linear Scan Mode With Two Switches
5. Set the scan mode to Linear. Choose Patterns > Mode > Linear and choose OK. 6. 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 153: 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 154: 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 155: 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 156: 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 157: 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 158: 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 159: 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 160: 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 161 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 162: 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 163: 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, Head Tracking, or Touch Access”...
Page 164: 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 165: 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 166 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 167 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 168: 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 169 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 170 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 171: 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 172: 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 173: Setting Up Head Tracking
Follow these instructions to attach the ChatPoint unit to your device. 1. Remove the device handle by removing the screws. Important! You will use these screws to fasten the ChatPoint unit to the device. ChatFusion 8: Remove these screws ChatFusion 10: Remove these screws 2.
Page 174 4. Plug the unit’s USB cable into the USB port on the back of the device. ChatFusion 8: ChatFusion 10: 5. ChatPoint is ready to set up for use. ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 175: Viewing Tracking Status
To attach a shoulder strap when the ChatPoint unit is mounted on your device: If your ChatPoint mounting bracket includes strap holders, attach the rings or loops that came with your strap to the holders. For details, see “Attaching a Strap”...
Page 176: Configuring Head Tracking Settings
Configuring Head Tracking Settings After you mount the ChatPoint unit, you are ready to modify settings to suit the individual who will be using it. You will modify the settings using the Chat software that is installed on your device. Important! Because head tracking depends on an individual’s head movement capabilities, these instructions only cover the setup basics.
Page 177 Setting Description Vertical Adjust The amount of head movement required to move the pointer up and down the screen. For details, see “Setting Vertical Adjustment” on page 179. Pointer Visual Effects Visual effects set up for the pointer to help the user identify selected items.
Page 178: Turning Head Tracking On Or Off
Turning Head Tracking On or Off From the Head Tracking Settings screen, choose Enable Head Tracking to turn head tracking on. A green checkmark appears to the right of Enable Head Tracking. To turn head tracking off, choose Enable Head Tracking to remove the checkmark.
Page 179: Setting Horizontal Adjustment
Setting Horizontal Adjustment Horizontal Adjustment is the amount of head movement required to move the pointer across the screen. Change the Horizontal Adjustment value to compensate for trouble the user has selecting buttons horizontally. The higher you set the value, the less head movement the user needs to move the pointer on the screen horizontally.
Page 180: Refining Horizontal And Vertical Adjustment
Refining Horizontal and Vertical Adjustment You may need to fine-tune both horizontal and vertical adjustment to meet the user’s needs. Have the user move his or her head left and right and up and down to try to place the pointer in each corner of the screen. •...
Page 181: Configuring Pointer Visual Effects
Configuring Pointer Visual Effects The pointer moves with the user’s head movement. The visual effects that you set up for the pointer will help the user identify selected items. To access the pointer visual effects settings, choose Pointer Visual Effects from the Head Tracking Settings screen. The Pointer Visual Effects screen will be displayed.
Page 182: Setting The Pointer's Opacity
Setting the Pointer’s Opacity Pointer Opacity allows you to set the pointer’s percentage of transparency, which determines how clearly the underlying image will show through the pointer. Increasing the opacity percentage makes the pointer closer to opaque, allowing less of the underlying image to show through. To set the pointer’s opacity percentage, choose Pointer Opacity from the Pointer Visual Effects screen.
Page 183: Setting The Pointer's Size
Setting the Pointer’s Size Pointer Size allows you to set the size of the pointer. To set the pointer’s size, choose Pointer Size from the Pointer Visual Effects screen. The Pointer Size window opens. To increase the size, tap +. To decrease the size, tap –.
Page 184: Showing Or Hiding Head Tracking Popup Menus
Showing or Hiding Head Tracking Popup Menus To show or hide the top and bottom head tracking popup menus, choose Popup Menus from the Head Tracking Settings screen. The Popup Menus screen will be displayed. To pause head tracking or toggle the pointer’s function: When Show Top Popup Menu is turned on, the top popup menu slides down when the user moves the pointer off the top of the screen in the center.
Page 185: Configuring The Rest Area
Configuring the Rest Area The rest area is an inactive area surrounding the last activation point. This area allows the user to rest before moving to the next activation. To access the rest area settings, choose Rest Area from the Head Tracking Settings screen.
Page 186: Configuring The Advanced Head Tracking Settings
Configuring the Advanced Head Tracking Settings Most users will not benefit from changing the advanced settings. Some of these settings may be more useful for games or other apps. To access these settings, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Head Tracking. The Head Tracking Settings screen will be displayed.
Page 187: Setting Smoothing
Setting Smoothing Smoothing compensates for minor shakiness or tremors to reduce accidental button activations. The number you select tells your device how far you must move out of one button location before a second button is activated. If you select a smoothing number higher than "1", ChatPoint will "lag behind"...
Page 188: Setting The Dwell Method
Setting the Dwell Method Dwell Method allows you to select the type of dwell that best meets the user’s needs. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Head Tracking. The Head Tracking Settings screen will be displayed. Then choose Advanced >...
Page 189: Dwell Method: Normal
Dwell Method: Normal Normal is the default dwell method, and it will work best for most users. Normal features a colored dot that shrinks when focused on a button and, after the specified dwell time, selects that button. The button on which the pointer is focused is highlighted to help the user verify that the correct button will be selected.
Page 190: Dwell Method: Clicker-Picker
Dwell Method: Clicker-Picker The dwell method Clicker-Picker is click-oriented. This method is most useful for frequent click operations. For example, the user may find this method useful when playing a game app. When the user first aims the pointer, it is at maximum size and it shrinks according to the specified dwell time.
Page 191 In this example, the pointer is focused on the Food button and, in sync with the specified dwell time, has shrunk to the size at which the three- section cursor is displayed. Note that the Food button is also highlighted. ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 192: Dwell Method: Sir Dragalot
Dwell Method: Sir Dragalot The dwell method Sir Dragalot is drag-oriented. This method is most useful for frequent drag/swipe operations. As the user focuses the pointer on a button, the pointer changes as follows: Pointer How it Performs When the user first aims the pointer, it is at maximum size and it shrinks according to the specified secondary dwell time.
Page 193: Dwell Method: Tick-Talk
Dwell Method: Tick-Talk The dwell method Tick-Talk is click-only. This method is most useful when long-click and drag operations are not needed. The button on which the pointer is focused is highlighted to help the user verify that the correct button will be selected. Pointer How it Performs When the user first aims the pointer, it is at maximum size...
Page 194: Setting Secondary Dwell Time
Setting Secondary Dwell Time Secondary Dwell Time allows you to set the time allowed to choose among tap, drag, and long-click when an advanced pointer is active. This setting is available only with the dwell methods Clicker-Picker, Sir Dragalot, and Tick-Talk. To access the Secondary Dwell Time setting: 1.
Page 195: Head Tracking With Manual Switch Activation
Head Tracking with Manual Switch Activation You can use a switch with head tracking. Use head tracking to move the cursor and use the switch to make activations. This feature is activated when you connect a switch to your device. Important! This feature works well for making selections in vocabularies, but it does not allow you to make selections from menus.
Page 196: Turning Averaging On Or Off
Turning Averaging On or Off Turn on Averaging if the user has trouble staying on a single button. For example, when the pointer moves back and forth between two buttons, ChatPoint will select the button on which the pointer spends more time. 1.
Page 197: Cleaning The Chatpoint Unit
Cleaning the ChatPoint Unit When you need to clean the ChatPoint unit, wipe it with a damp, lint- free cloth. Do not use cleaning solvents or immerse the unit in water or any other liquid. Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning, Head Tracking, or Touch Access Note: Before you can select a visual effect for touch access, go to Menu >...
Page 198 Effect Description the color selection window. The selected color appears in the circle to the right of Overlay Color. 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 199: 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. There are two ways to use this feature: Use the Word Finder menu item or set up a button with the Find Word action.
Page 200 When Show Menu Item is turned off, Word Finder does not appear as a menu item. Setting up a Button with the Find Finder Action You can set up a button to initiate a word search. 1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 2.
Page 201: Finding Specific Words
Finding Specific Words When you want to find where a word is used: 1. Either tap the Word Finder button you created or choose the Word Finder menu item. A keyboard will open. 2. Type the word in the colored box. Uses of the word will appear above the colored box and one or more paths to the word will appear below the colored box.
Page 202: 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 203: 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 204: 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 205: Adding Words By Entering Them In The Vocabulary
3. Choose Add. The word will be added to the list. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each word you want to add. Note: To add a large number of words at a time, see “Importing Predictions”. To review your learning prediction dictionary: Choose Menu >...
Page 206: Requiring Review Of New Prediction Words
Requiring Review of New Prediction Words You can require that new words entered from the keyboard in a vocabulary be reviewed before they are added to the word prediction dictionary. 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction. 2. Choose Review Required to insert a checkmark. To disable required review of new words, choose Review Required to remove the checkmark.
Page 207: 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 208: 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 209: Deleting Prediction Words
5. Choose the checkmark . The filename will disappear from the screen, and the words in the file will be added to the word prediction dictionary. 6. To quickly confirm that the words were added, choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction > Add Words. The words in the file should be listed on the Add Learned Words screen.
Page 210 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 211: 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 212: Open System Devices: Restricting Access: Chatfusion 8
Access”. When you want to prevent the user from changing application settings and/or system settings on a ChatFusion 8, you can do any of the following: Block access to application settings; block access to system settings; or block access to application settings and system settings.
Page 213: Blocking Access To Chatfusion 8 Application Settings And System Settings
Important! If the Kiosk Mode option is greyed out, you may have a dedicated device. If you purchased ChatFusion as a dedicated device, you must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details. 1. Choose Menu > Unlock.
Page 214: Open System Devices: Restricting Access: Chatfusion 10
Open System Devices: Restricting Access: ChatFusion 10 Important! This section only applies to open system devices. For information on restricting access on a dedicated device, see “Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access”. When you want to prevent the user from changing application settings, accessing operating system features, or using apps, you can do any of the following: Block access to application settings;...
Page 215: Blocking Access To The Operating System And Apps
If you purchased your ChatFusion as a dedicated device, you must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode. Then uncheck Kiosk Mode.
Page 216 Important! If the Kiosk Mode option is greyed out, you may have a dedicated device. If you purchased a dedicated ChatFusion device, you must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details. 1. Choose Menu > Unlock.
Page 217: Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access
If the Kiosk Mode option is greyed out, you may have a dedicated device. If you purchased a dedicated ChatFusion device, you must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details. Blocking Access to Application Settings You can “lock” the application settings to prevent the user from changing them.
Page 218: 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 219: 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 220: Changing Display Settings
Changing Display Settings The screen brightness and timeout settings can be set in Display Settings. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Display Settings. Setting Description Brightness Brightness provides a slide bar for manually setting the brightness or an option to have the system automatically set the brightness.
Page 221: 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 222: Adding Audible Feedback
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 223: Open System Devices: Analyzing Language Development
To view or download the Realize Language Starter’s Guide, go to https://realizelanguage.com/info/support For Customer Support If you have a problem with the Realize Language website, email support@realizelanguage.com If you have a problem with your device, call Saltillo technical support at 1-800-382-8622 or email service@saltillo.com. ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 224: 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 225: 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 226: 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 227: 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 228: 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 229 To save data to a file: 1. From the Data Logging menu, choose Save Data to File. The following prompt will appear. Access to personal communication requires authorization. Please enter your privacy password. 2. Choose OK. The keyboard will be displayed with the cursor in the Password field.
Page 230: Clearing Usage Data
Clearing Usage Data To clear usage data for a person: 1. Choose Clear Log from the Data Logging menu. The Person to Clear window will be displayed. 2. Choose the person whose usage data you want to clear. Note: A green dot will appear to the right of the person who is selected currently.
Page 231: 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 232: 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. ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 233: 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 234: 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 235 To transfer and upload the file: 1. Connect a USB cable between your device and the computer. Give the device a moment to connect to the computer. The device screen will display “Transfer Mode”, and the computer will display a window with several options.
Page 236: Saving Usage Data To A Usb Flash Drive
Note: This procedure applies to open system devices and dedicated devices. You will need a flash drive with a micro-USB connector. The Saltillo- provided USB flash drive has a micro-USB 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 237 2. On the device, select Menu > Settings > Data Logging > Save Data to File. The Save to File screen shows the current person under “Person”. To create a file for a different person, select the list box arrow and select a different person.
Page 238: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the Camera shortcut To take a picture: 1. Using the display as a viewfinder, aiming the lens at the subject. 2. A white circle will appear in the center of the display. This circle shows the area of focus.
Page 239: 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 240: 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 241: 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 242 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 243: 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 ChatFusion device. Please note that this is the only way to update a dedicated ChatFusion 10 device. Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis.
Page 244: Backing Up Your Vocabulary Files
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 245: 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. The USB flash drive provided by Saltillo has a micro-USB 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 246 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 247 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 248 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 249 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 250: 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 251 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 252: 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 253: Clearing Custom Vocabularies And Settings
2. Check each file in the list (the list contains only custom files). 3. Choose Delete. 4. Choose Yes to confirm. 5. Your ChatFusion should now contain only the Saltillo-provided default vocabulary files. Restoring the Default Settings If you only want to restore the default Chat software settings, use this procedure.
Page 254: Deleting All Custom Vocabularies And Settings
Deleting All Custom Vocabularies and Settings 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 “Open System Devices: Restricting Access: ChatFusion 8”...
Page 255: Removing Downloaded Apps And Files
Dedicated devices: This section does not apply to dedicated devices. If you suspect that the device user may have downloaded new apps that should be deleted from the system, contact Saltillo for details or visit our Support site for details on removing these items.
Page 256: 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 257 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. Find the AeroText.apk in the phone’s download folder and tap on it. 9.
Page 258: Connecting Your Chatfusion Device To Your Phone
Connecting Your ChatFusion 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 259 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 260: 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 261: Adding Texting To A Customized Vocabulary File
Adding Texting to a Customized Vocabulary File As you prepare to add texting pages to a customized vocabulary file, first consider the following: 1. The vocabulary file’s layout (number of buttons) 2. The vocabulary file’s symbol set (SymbolStix or PCS symbols) 3.
Page 262: Using A Different Texting Keyboard Page
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 263: Deactivating Or Reactivating Texting
11. Choose Save on the next page as well. 12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 for the Texting Message Details page. 13. Change the texting keyboard destination for the Texting Contacts page by doing the following: • Touch and hold one of the “Contact” buttons. •...
Page 264: Creating A Contact On Your Phone
Creating a Contact on Your Phone To send a text to someone, you must first create a contact. You can create a contact on your phone or from a received message on your device. The method of creating a contact on a phone varies by model. Enter the contact’s name and phone number.
Page 265 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 266: 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 275. 1. To send a message, choose the Texting button in your vocabulary. The texting conversations page opens.
Page 267 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 268 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 269: 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 270: 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 271: 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 272: 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 273: 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 274: 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 275: 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 276 Action Description Note: If you add this action, be sure to also add the Texting Navigate to Conversations action after it. Texting - Delete Deletes the selected text message. Text Message Texting - Message Displays the text, date, and time for the Details selected text message.
Page 277 Action Description Texting - Speak Text Speaks the currently selected text message. Message ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 278: 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 279 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 280: 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 281: 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 282: 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 be 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 283 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 284 Symbols Do not Display in ChatEditor When you install ChatEditor, the following message appears: You must attach a PCS-configured NovaChat/ChatFusion device to enable and display PCS Symbols. Click OK to continue. Choose OK to close the message. To enable symbols in ChatEditor, simply connect a USB cable between your computer and your device.
Page 285 A red dot appears in the SDB. What does it mean and how do I get rid of it? This is a notification icon . It only appears on trial devices. Choose the icon to open a message. Read the message and select OK. This message will reappear every seven days until you complete and submit your funding/trial device paperwork.
Page 286 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 287 An error message is displayed while doing Chat software updates Find the message in the table below and follow the instructions provided. If the problem persists, contact Saltillo customer support. Support contact information is available under Welcome to ChatFusion on page 13.
Page 288 Unable to download update. Your license is missing. Go to Menu > Please register your software. Help > About and note the Device ID. Then call Saltillo customer support and provide the device ID. Customer support will help you register the software again.
Page 289 Airplane mode setting” above. To reregister your software, go to Menu > Help > About and note the Device ID. Then call Saltillo customer support and provide the device ID. Customer support will help you register the software again.
Page 290: 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 291: Warranty: Open System Devices
Warranty: Open System Devices PRC-Saltillo warrants the ChatFusion device to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the device warranty period of one year from date of purchase. Please contact the Saltillo Service department (1-800-382-8622, option 1) prior to making alterations to the ChatFusion device for mounting, transportation, etc.
Page 292: Warranty: Dedicated Devices
Warranty: Dedicated Devices PRC-Saltillo warrants the ChatFusion device to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the dedicated device warranty period of three years from date of purchase. Please contact the Saltillo Service department (1-800-382-8622, option 1) prior to making alterations to the ChatFusion device for mounting, transportation, etc.
Page 293: 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 294 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 295: 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 296: Using Dynamic Grammar Labels
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. 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.
Page 297 Example: Dynamic Grammar Labels turned off: When the “-s” grammar rule key is chosen, “video game” and “computer game” remain unchanged even though either word will be pluralized when selected. Example: Dynamic Grammar Labels turned on: When the “-s” grammar rule key is chosen, “video game” and “computer game”...
Page 298: 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 299: 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 300: Appendix B: Reporting Software Use Information Anonymously
Appendix B: Reporting Software Use Information Anonymously Sharing use information with the Chat software developers allows them to improve the software for all users. Shared information includes such items as settings and error messages. This shared information is collected anonymously—it does not include any personally identifiable information.
Page 301: 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 302 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 303 • 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. • For information on cleaning the device, see “Cleaning and Disinfecting Your...
Page 304 Power Adapters The following power adapters are compatible with ChatFusion 8 devices, ChatFusion 8 charge pads, and ChatFusion 10 charge pads: EMMA120250-P5P-IC FJ-SW3681203000N/S MPT451UL-120300B Classifications Protection against electrical Class II / internally powered shock Mode of operation Continuous Type of applied part...
Page 305: Index
Activation delay 159 ChatFusion 10 214 AeroSwitch Blocking access to application settings on an open system Setting up Bluetooth (wireless) ChatFusion 8 212 switches 148 Restoring access to all settings on an AeroTex open system ChatFusion 10 216 Installing on phone 256...
Page 306 Charging the ChatFusion 10 battery ChatFusion 8 212 Using the application screen 56 Charging the ChatFusion 8 battery 27 Apps Charging the ChatFusion battery 26 Adding shortcuts to apps 55 Charging using the standard charger...
Page 307 Viewing battery status icons 36 List of available actions 107 Charging the ChatFusion 10 battery 30 Modifiers 105 Charging the ChatFusion 8 battery 27 Modifying color saturation 101 Charging the ChatFusion battery 26 Modifying styles 100 Charging the device battery 284...
Page 308 Choosing how to access menus 57 Positioning the unit 196 Downloading updates from the Positioning the user 196 Saltillo website 243 Rest area 185 Reporting software use information Secondary dwell time 194 anonymously 300 Settings 176 Updating the Chat software using...
Page 309 Charging the battery using the Using Scan Editor 163, 168 standard charger 33 Customizing a scan pattern 168 Charging the ChatFusion 10 battery Charging the ChatFusion 8 battery 27 Charging the ChatFusion battery 26 Data logging ChatFusion 10 features 23 Changing privacy password 231...
Page 310 Updating the Chat software using Files Wi-Fi 241 Removing downloads 255 Draft text message Flash drive Creating a draft message 271 Backing up and restoring specified Dwell methods vocabulary files to a USB flash drive 245 Head tracking 188 Saving usage data to a USB flash Dwell time drive 236 Head tracking 178...
Page 311 Hiding or showing all buttons 98 Keyboards Hiding or showing multiple buttons Options 135 Kiosk Mode Home icon 25 Hiding access to application and Home page system settings on an open Changing your home page 120 system ChatFusion 8 213 ChatFusion User’s Guide...
Page 312 ChatFusion 8 213 open system ChatFusion 10 216 Restoring access to system settings Unlocking application settings on a on an open system ChatFusion 8 dedicated device 217 Unlocking application settings on an Restoring access to the operating open system ChatFusion 10 214...
Page 313 Messages Overriding a specific button’s style Configuring pop-up speech to develop literacy skills 142 Setting a special page as your home page 122 MultiChat 15 76 Setting an imported texting page as a myCore (vocabulary file) 77 special page 121 myQuickChat 77 Using a special page as a template Working with special pages 120...
Page 314 Deleting 219 Restricting access on an open system ChatFusion 8 212 Loading 218 Restoring settings 219 Prompts Safety Information 15 Adding a scanning beep 161 Saturation Choosing a voice for auditory prompts 162 Modifying button color saturation Setting auditory prompts 160...
Page 315 ChatFusion 10 215 Silent Mode Blocking access to application and system settings on an open Turning on and off 282 system ChatFusion 8 213 Sir Dragalot dwell method Blocking access to application Head tracking 192 settings on a dedicated device...
Page 316 Updating the Chat software using Troubleshooting 283 Wi-Fi 241 Speech Display Bar Sound Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 137 Turning on and off 282 Changing settings 62, 63 Speaker Changing style options 64 Auditory prompts 160 Clearing text in the SDB 63 Setting auditory prompts volume 161 Configuring for scanning 157 Speaking a text message 269...
Page 317 Setting up Bluetooth (wireless) Adding a contact from a received switches 148 message 264 Setting up wired switches 146 Adding texting to a customized vocabulary file 261 Using linear scan with two switches Advanced setup 275 Using linear step scan with a single Bluetooth connection 258 switch 151 Composing and sending a message...
Page 318 134 Create the scene and then the linking button 133 Updates Modify a button’s actions 132 Automatic updates 241 VocabPC 77 Downloading from the Saltillo Vocabulary files website 243 4-Basic 74 Error messages 287 Backing up and restoring 244 Uploads...
Page 319 77 Adding a webhook event to a button Overriding a specific button’s style Website Overriding a vocabulary button style Downloading updates from the Saltillo website 243 Spelling 77 Wheelchair mounting plate Transferring between device and Replacing 46 editor 250...
Page 320 Setting up and using 202 WordPower 72 WordPower108 74 WordPower108 with Keyboard 74 WordPower140 Scan & Touch 74 WordPower20 Simply 72 WordPower25 Touch & Scan 72 WordPower42 73 WordPower42 Basic 73 WordPower48 73 WordPower60 73 WordPower60-Basic 73 WordPower80 74 ChatFusion User’s Guide...

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Welcome to Chatfusion

Safety Information

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Using Menu, Back, and Home

Charging the Device Battery

Checking Battery Status Using a Button

Viewing Battery Status Icons

Turning the Device on and off

Turning Bluetooth on and off

Controlling Volume

Positioning the Stand

Removing or Replacing the Handle

Removing or Replacing the Device Frame

Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate

Attaching a Strap

Using the Touchscreen

Using the Stylus

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device

Using the Home Screen

Using the Application Screen

Choosing How to Access Menus

Using the Menus

Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB)

Engaging in Two Conversations at a Time

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

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Hiding Buttons

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Available Button Actions

Copying Buttons

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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

Setting up Head Tracking

Configuring Pointer Visual Effects

Showing or Hiding Head Tracking Popup Menus

Configuring the Rest Area

Configuring the Advanced Head Tracking Settings

Setting Smoothing

Setting the Dwell Method

Setting Secondary Dwell Time

Head Tracking with Manual Switch Activation

Turning Averaging on or off

Showing or Hiding Averaging Details

Positioning the User and the Chatpoint Unit

Cleaning the Chatpoint Unit

Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning, Head Tracking, or Touch Access

Using Word Finder

Setting up and Using Word Prediction

Using Abbreviation Expansion

Enabling Automatic Capitalization

Open System Devices: Restricting Access: Chatfusion 8

Open System Devices: Restricting Access: Chatfusion 10

Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access

Creating and Loading Profiles

Changing Display Settings

Setting the Date and Time