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NovaChat 5 Manual ® NovaChat 5.4 | Model NC5.4 | Dedicated and Non-Dedicated Devices DOC100260v100...
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Contents Getting Help ............................... 4 Device Features ..............................5 Turning the Device On and Off ..........................6 Turning the Screen On and Off ..........................6 Waking the Screen ..............................6 Turning Bluetooth On and Off ..........................7 Turning Airplane Mode On and Off ........................7 Controlling Volume .............................
Getting Help This information is provided to help you to set up and use your NovaChat ® device. Additional information and support are available. The Chat Software User Guide can be found on the Saltillo website: https://saltillo.com/support/downloads 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...
Device Features Front View Volume button: Press one end to increase volume; press the other end to decrease volume Power button: Press and hold to turn device on or off USB port: Pull the port cover off and connect a USB cable to charge the device or transfer vocabulary.
Turning the Device On and Off The power button is located on the edge of the device. To turn your device on from a complete power-down: Press and hold the power button. To turn your device off for storage: 1. Press and hold the power button. 2.
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.
Controlling Volume To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to earphones at high volume levels for long periods. The volume buttons are located on the edge of the device. Press the ends of the button to increase or decrease volume. In addition to using the volume button, you can add volume controls to buttons within vocabulary pages.
Attaching a Shoulder Strap For hands-free transport, attach a strap to your device. For convenience, there are four strap holders on the device—one on each corner or one set on the handle and another set near the bottom of the device. If you received metal rings with your strap, attach them to the appropriate holders.
Using the Touchscreen Important! Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface. Your device comes with a capacitive touchscreen. It responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger.
Charging the Device We suggest charging the device each night. A battery charger was included in the box with your device. Use only the battery charger provided with your NovaChat 5 device: GlobTek, Inc. GTM96180- 1507-2.0. Cords and cables are potential entanglement or strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device users.
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.
11. 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.
Troubleshooting The device no longer produces sound. / The amplifier no longer produces sound. / The volume is limited to just the device’s speakers. Airplane mode may have been turned on, the device sound may be turned off, or the Bluetooth connection to the amplifier may be lost.
Safety Information Emergencies • This device is not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication aid. Modifications • Do not attempt to modify the device or any accessories. Modifications could create a safety hazard and make the equipment inoperative.
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Interference When operating this device in a medical environment, do not use it with any product that is not medically approved. Follow all rules • for appropriate wireless device use. • Do not use this device close to sources of RF/RFID radiation or you may encounter interference. Move away, if possible, from the source of the interference.
• PRC-Saltillo assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the deletion of data as a result of malfunction repairs or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media (computer) to protect against its loss.
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• 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 Device”. Contact Information for Assistance...
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Keep dry. The device needs to be protected from moisture. The range of temperatures to which the device can be exposed while in use, transport, or storage. The range of humidity to which the device can be exposed while in use, transport, or storage. The range of atmospheric pressure to which the device can be safely exposed while in use, transport, or storage.
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