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  • Page 1 NOVA chat 5 ∙ 2 Generation NOVA chat 8 ∙ 1 Generation NOVA chat 10 ∙ 3 Generation NOVA chat 12 ∙ 1 Generation User’s Guide for Dedicated Model Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 www.saltillo.com...
  • Page 3 NOVA chat 5 ∙ 2 Generation NOVA chat 8 ∙ 1 Generation NOVA chat 10 ∙ 3 Generation NOVA chat 12 ∙ 1 Generation User’s Guide for Dedicated Model Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 www.saltillo.com 10022 Dedicated Version 1.5...
  • Page 4 Copyright/Trademark Information © 2013 Saltillo Corporation. All rights reserved. 10022v1.5 ∙ 08/04/2015 NOVA chat and VocabPC are trademarks of Saltillo Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 5 When operating this device in a medical environment, do not use with any product that is not medically approved. Do not use the NOVA chat close to sources of RF radiation or you may encounter interference. Move away, if possible, from the source of the interference.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Controlling Volume .................... 23 Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 5 ..............24 Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 10 ............25 Removing the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 10 ............25 Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 12 ..............26 Removing and Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 12 ........
  • Page 7 Hiding Buttons ....................58 Hiding a Button ....................58 Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons .............. 59 Saving Hidden Button Settings ..............59 Hiding and Showing Button Images ............... 59 Modifying Button Styles ..................60 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 5...
  • Page 8 Working with Speech ..................75 Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice ..............75 Adding a Pause between Words ..............75 Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary ..........76 Configuring Speech Modes ................76 Setting Access Options ..................77 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 6...
  • Page 9 Creating and Loading Profiles ................93 Creating a Profile ................... 93 Loading a Profile .................... 93 Deleting a Profile ................... 94 Restoring Default Profile Settings ..............94 Changing Languages and Voices ................ 94 Changing Display Settings .................. 94 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 7...
  • Page 10 Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor ......102 Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device ......102 Troubleshooting ....................103 Clearing and Restoring Customizations ............104 Care and Maintenance ..................105 Warranty ......................106 Index ........................ 107 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 8...

  • Page 11: Welcome To Nova Chat

    Welcome to NOVA chat This user’s guide offers step-by-step instructions for most operations available with your NOVA chat device. Additional information is available as follows: Support articles can be found on the Saltillo website: http://saltillo.com/support/ Training opportunities can be found on the Saltillo website: http://saltillo.com/webinars...

  • Page 12: What's Included

    What’s Included Your NOVA chat Device Battery Charger Stylus The stylus is a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye. Colored Cases Strap Attachments The strap attachments are a Blue, Green, potential choking hazard. Purple, Gray Chat Editor Install CD...

  • Page 13: Charging The Device And Amplifier

    Plug the charger into a wall outlet—a surge protector is recommended. Plug the mini connector into the mini USB port on the amplifier case and plug the micro connector into the micro USB port on the device. NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8 NOVA chat 10 NOVA chat 12 NOVA chat User’s Guide...

  • Page 14: Nova Chat 12 Detail

    NOVA chat 12 Detail Device USB charging port (back of device facing up) If you insert a USB 2.0 Micro cable (with If you insert a USB 3.0 Micro B cable, the the back of the device facing up), the connector will fill the entire port.

  • Page 15: Checking Battery Status

    4. Use the drop-down list to select the Battery status action. 5. Choose OK. Any time you choose this button, the application will speak the battery status of the device and the amplifier and display the information in the Speech Display Bar (SDB). NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 13...
  • Page 16 For additional information on creating a button action, see “Adding or Modifying a Button Action” on page 64. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 14...

  • Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    Turning the Device On and Off The power button is located on the top edge of the device. NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8, 10, or 12 To turn your device on from a complete power-down: Press and hold the power button.

  • Page 18: Turning The Amplifier On And Off

    NOVA chat 8 or 10 NOVA chat 12 Note: The NOVA chat 12 amplifier power button (labeled “I/O”) is recessed slightly to avoid pressing it accidentally. If you have difficulty pressing it, use the touchscreen stylus that came with your device.

  • Page 19: Reconnecting The Amplifier To Your Device

    Tap Airplane Mode. This puts the device into Airplane Mode. To turn Bluetooth on: Press and hold the power button and tap Airplane Mode. This takes the device out of Airplane Mode and turns Bluetooth back on. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 17...

  • Page 20: Nova Chat 5 Device Features

    NOVA chat 5 Device Features Volume button: Press to turn volume up or down Headset jack (3.5 mm) Power button: Press and hold to turn device on or off Display: Displays the application screens Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Press and hold to display an option to restart the application.

  • Page 21: Nova Chat 8 Device Features

    NOVA chat 8 Device Features Headset jack (3.5 mm) Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off Volume button: Press to turn the volume up or down Display screen: Displays the application screens Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Press and hold to display an option to restart the application.

  • Page 22: Nova Chat 10 Device Features

    NOVA chat 10 Device Features Headset jack (3.5 mm) Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off Volume button: Press to turn the volume up or down Display screen: Displays the application screens Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Press and hold to display an option to restart the application.

  • Page 23: Nova Chat 12 Device Features

    NOVA chat 12 Device Features Front View Headset jack (3.5 mm) Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off Volume button: Press to turn the volume up or down Display screen: Displays the application screens USB port: Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring vocabulary Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu.
  • Page 24 Switch jack B Headset jack Amplifier power button and LED Handle Wheelchair mounting plate* Stand * If you need to replace the wheelchair mounting plate, see “Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA chat 12”. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 22...

  • Page 25: Controlling Volume

    The volume button is located on the edge of the device. Press the ends of the button to increase or decrease volume. NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8, 10, or 12 In addition to using the volume button, you can add volume controls to buttons within vocabulary pages. For details, see “Adding or Modifying a...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Stand: Nova Chat 5

    Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 5 The amplifier stand can be used to hold the NOVA chat screen in either landscape or portrait orientation. Rotate the stand until it is perpendicular to the surface of the amplifier. Then position the unit to landscape or portrait orientation as needed.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Stand: Nova Chat 8 Or 10

    Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 10 The amplifier itself provides a slight angle for viewing the screen when the device is sitting on a flat surface. If an additional angle is needed, extend the legs of the stand away from the amplifier.

  • Page 28: Positioning The Stand: Nova Chat 12

    Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 12 To position the device at an angle for easy viewing of the screen, do the following: 1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. 2. While holding your thumb on the edge of the device below the stand’s bottom support, press on the inside of the support with the...

  • Page 29: Removing And Reattaching The Stand: Nova Chat 12

    Removing and Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 12 If you do not want to use the stand, you can remove it from the back of the device. You can reattach it easily at any time. Removing the Stand 1. Position the stand so that it is not latched in place.

  • Page 30: Removing The Handle: Nova Chat 10

    Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 10 If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by simply removing two screws. 1. Remove the stand, if it is in place. 2. Remove a screw from each side.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Wheelchair Mounting Plate: Nova Chat 12

    Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA chat 12 Your NOVA chat 12 device shipped with the wheelchair mounting plate installed. If you need to replace it, follow these instructions. 1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. Be careful not to scratch the display.

  • Page 32: Attaching A Strap: Nova Chat 5

    Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 5 For hands-free transport, loops for attaching a strap were provided in your NOVA chat package. First, decide whether you want to carry the unit in landscape or portrait orientation. Then, attach two loops to the appropriate side as shown.

  • Page 33: Attaching A Strap: Nova Chat 8 Or 10

    Attach two loops to the appropriate holders. The basic method of threading and tying the loop is the same for NOVA chat 8 and NOVA chat 10 devices. Note: Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as this may damage the device.

  • Page 34: Attaching A Strap: Nova Chat 12

    Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 12 For hands-free transport, loops for attaching a strap were provided in your NOVA chat package. For convenience, there are two sets of strap holders—one set on the handle and another set on the bottom edge of the device.

  • Page 35: Using The Touchscreen

    Note: The stylus provided has an opening on the end and can be attached to an individual or the device using a chain, string, or lanyard. The stylus is a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 33...

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Device

    3. Blow the device off with an air hose, or wipe it dry. Important! Make sure all soil is removed from the device and accessories. This is vital before proceeding to disinfecting the equipment. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 34...
  • Page 37 Final Step: Wipe the touchscreen 1. When the device and accessories are dry, wipe down the viewing area (touchscreen, keyguard, etc.) with glass cleaner, so the screen doesn’t discolor. 2. Allow the equipment to dry. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 35...

  • Page 38: Using The Application Screen

    A small arrow in the upper corner of a button indicates that the button links to another page. For information on resizing or hiding an arrow link, see “Modifying a Button Arrow Link” on page 63. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 36...

  • Page 39: Using Application Menus

    Note: Chat Editor displays the menus at the top of the screen. Option Description Edit Mode Turn editing on or off Settings Customize NOVA chat features Library View the vocabulary files Help View help and other information Pages View a list of pages...

  • Page 40: Choosing A Vocabulary File

    File Literacy Level VocabPC Developed for those with developmental delays WordPower Word-based for those who are literate MultiChat 15 Developed for those with emerging literacy Essence Developed for adults with acquired speech disorders NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 38...

  • Page 41: Additional Considerations

    Each individual has unique capabilities. To accommodate these capabilities, you can modify buttons, pages, and settings to best suit the device user. Customizations can be made directly on the device or by using Chat Editor running on a computer. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 39...

  • Page 42: Exploring Vocabulary Files

    Exploring Vocabulary Files NOVA chat provides a variety of vocabulary files. To view these files, choose Menu > Library. Available vocabulary files will be listed. The vocabulary file that is currently open. An original Saltillo-provided vocabulary file that cannot be modified or deleted.

  • Page 43: Available Vocabulary Files

    “Grammar” keys are used to provide morphological endings to verbs, nouns, and adjectives. A spelling/word prediction page is used to spell NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 41...
  • Page 44 This configuration can be set up for scanning or to be used with a keyguard. WordPower60 WordPower60 consists of a large number of high-frequency words available on the main page, resulting in fast communication with reduced keystrokes. Word completion and logical next words are used, NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 42...
  • Page 45 VocabPC uses a 12-location page layout. A Tour Guide for VocabPC is included on the Chat Editor CD. This tour guide describes the users the author was working with and provides rationales and teaching support for VocabPC. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 43...
  • Page 46 Other pages contain commonly used vocabulary that may be needed for a visit to the doctor, using public transportation, going out to eat, etc. Each page is completely customizable to meet the specific vocabulary needs of each individual. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 44...

  • Page 47: Chat Editor

    Installing Chat Editor Important! With software release 2.0, we replaced NOVA chat Editor with Chat Editor. If you have used NOVA chat Editor in the past, it will no longer work with 2.0 files or newer. This process installs Chat Editor on your computer and creates desktop shortcuts to the “Chat Editor”...

  • Page 48: Configuring Chat Editor

    The first time you open Chat Editor after installing it, you will be prompted to set up a configuration. 1. Select NOVA chat from the Choose Product window and click OK. 2. Select your language from the Choose Language window and click 3.

  • Page 49: Opening Chat Editor

    Dialog boxes will appear slightly different and a couple of the options are modified for the computer. The Editor displays menus at the top of the screen, and NOVA chat displays them on the bottom. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 47...

  • Page 50: Using Chat Editor To Create Instructional Materials

    In Chat Editor, right-clicking on the vocabulary window will open context menus for editing. Orientation You can use the NOVA chat device in portrait or landscape orientation. To set Chat Editor’s screen orientation to match the device, choose Settings > View.
  • Page 51 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. Keep in mind that Clear removes all captured content from the Button Capture window. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 49...

  • Page 52: Turning Edit Mode On

    Always copy the file with changes to the other platform. This will ensure that both the device and the Editor are current. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 50...

  • Page 53: Creating A Customized Vocabulary File

    4. Type a name for the file. 5. Choose Save. Creating a Copy using Chat Editor 1. Choose Library. 2. Choose the file to duplicate. 3. Choose Duplicate. 4. Type a name for the file. 5. Choose Save. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 51...

  • Page 54: Modifying Button Text

    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. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 52...

  • Page 55: Editing The Button Text

    To do this: Choose Menu > Settings > Style > Fill. For information on adding images to buttons, see “Adding or Modifying a Button Image”. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 53...

  • Page 56: Adding Or Modifying A Button Image

    (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. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 54...

  • Page 57: Finding An Image From The Device Library

    Choose the image you want. The image will be displayed in the Button Properties. Choose Save. Note: If you don’t find the appropriate image, enter a new item in the text box, choose Search, and choose a different image. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 55...

  • Page 58: Using Your Own Image

    If you are using the device, choose Photos and choose the appropriate image. If you are using the Editor, locate and select the image and then choose Open. 3. Once you have selected the image, choose Save. The image will appear on the button. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 56...

  • Page 59: Transferring Images

    Pictures folder or from the device to the appropriate folder on the computer. 5. Unplug the USB cable. Note: Images are only used for representing vocabulary. Viewing images in photo album style is not possible. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 57...

  • Page 60: Hiding Buttons

    Note: Unchecking the Visible box makes a button invisible in standard mode and automatically disables the button action. 5. Choose Save. To hide a single button using the Editor, right-click, choose the Style tab, and uncheck the Visible box. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 58...

  • Page 61: Hiding Or Showing Multiple Buttons

    > Settings > Input > and uncheck Show Hidden Buttons. Hiding and Showing Button Images To hide or show all button images, turn button images off or on for the entire vocabulary file. Choose Menu > Settings > Style > Show Button Images. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 59...

  • Page 62: Modifying Button Styles

    5. Use the pull-down lists to select the font color, body color, border color, font, size, shape, and border width for the button. 6. Check Label on Top to define the label position. 7. Check Bold, Italic, or Underlined to modify label text. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 60...

  • Page 63: Modifying Button Color Saturation

    If you are using the Editor, select an option you want to modify, select the Edit button for that option, modify the setting, and select Done. Do the same for any other options you want to modify. When you finish making changes, choose OK. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 61...

  • Page 64: Modifying A Vocabulary Button Style

    Editor.) A list of button options appears. 3. Choose Button Style Override. The Button Properties screen opens to the Button tab. 4. Check the style options you want to change. 5. Choose Save. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 62...

  • Page 65: Modifying A Button Arrow Link

    2. Under “Modifiers”, choose Size. The Select a Size menu opens. 3. Choose Hide. If you are using the Editor, select Settings > Style > Button Style. The Button Style menu window opens. Under Button Modifiers, select No Show and select OK. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 63...

  • Page 66: Adding Or Modifying A Button Action

    9. Choose Save. (Click OK if you are using the Editor.) Note: To perform no action, remove all actions from the button. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 64...

  • Page 67: Available Button Actions

    Takes you to a new page until you choose another button to move away from that page (see also Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page Navigate back Returns to the previously accessed page Navigate to home Takes you to the home page NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 65...
  • Page 68 If you have one button on a Visit page that you don’t want to return to the previous page, use a Visit Exception action to leave it on the page for one additional hit. Volume Down Turns down the volume. Volume Up Turns up the volume. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 66...

  • Page 69: Using Navigate, Visit, And Jump To Page

    Visit takes you to a new page and takes you back to the previous page after a single hit. Jump to Page takes you to a new page and takes you to the home page after a single hit. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 67...

  • Page 70: Copying Buttons

    Copying Buttons NOVA chat 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 71: Prioritizing Buttons

    2. Press and hold the button that you want to resize. 3. Choose Change Button Size. 4. Set the number of cells you want the button to fill both vertically and horizontally. 5. Choose Save. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 69...

  • Page 72: Creating A Page

    6. To add a background image to your page, choose Import to use an image stored on the device or choose Find to search for an image stored in the NOVA chat library. 7. Center the image or stretch it to fill the page. (If you stretch the image, the aspect ratio will not change, so it might not totally fill the page.)

  • Page 73: Copying A Page From A Different Vocabulary File

    Adding a Grid to Pages To add a wire-frame grid to pages, choose Menu > Settings > Style > Show Grid to insert a checkmark. To remove the grid, choose Show Grid to remove the checkmark. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 71...

  • Page 74: Using Keyboards

    Navigate action and choose Set. Or, if no Navigation action has been chosen, choose Navigate from the drop-down menu. 4. Choose the new keyboard from the page listing. 5. Choose OK. The button should navigate to the new keyboard. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 72...

  • Page 75: Working With Gestures

    7. Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop-down menu. For example: Clear Display. 8. Choose Save twice. 9. Test the gesture by performing it on the page it was set up on. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 73...

  • Page 76: Creating A Gesture For All Pages

    6. Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop-down menu. For example: Clear Display. 7. Choose Save twice. 8. Test the gesture by performing it from any page within the vocabulary file. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 74...

  • Page 77: Working With Speech

    1. To increase the delay, tap + (the plus sign) or type a higher number. 2. To decrease the delay, tap – (the minus sign) or type a lower number. 3. Choose Done and then choose OK. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 75...

  • Page 78: Adding Words To The Pronunciation Dictionary

    Toggles all speech off and on If you prefer to generate messages quietly, uncheck all options and speak by tapping the Speech Display Bar or by choosing a button provided with a Speak action. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 76...

  • Page 79: Setting Access Options

    You can set the Acceptance Time using the numeric control in the dialog. 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing. 2. Choose Acceptance Time. 3. Choose Enable. 4. Choose Time and set the time value. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 77...

  • Page 80: Setting A Time To Prevent Selection Of A Button Twice

    The Input menu provides an option to toggle the visual indication on or off. 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input. 2. Turn Draw Button Press on or off. Note: For additional options, see “Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback” on page 96. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 78...

  • Page 81: Using The Speech Display Bar

    This option toggles the SDB context menu on or off. Enable Clear SDB This option either hides or displays the X on the far right of the SDB. The X deletes a word when tapped or clears the entire SDB when held. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 79...

  • Page 82: Changing Sdb Style Settings

    To configure the SDB to appear at the bottom of the screen: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style. 2. Tap On Top to remove the checkmark. To return the SDB to the top of the screen, tap On Top to insert a checkmark. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 80...

  • Page 83: Changing Device Orientation Settings

    Changing Device Orientation Settings The NOVA chat device allows the screen to rotate automatically when the device is tilted. This can be quite handy or a nuisance for some users. The application allows you to change orientation settings and use orientation tilt with the Speech Display Bar (SDB).
  • Page 84 Speech Display Bar for easier viewing by tilting the device. Tilting the device back will redraw the vocabulary page. For information on using and customizing the Speech Display Bar, see “Using the Speech Display Bar” on page 79. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 82...

  • Page 85: Switch Scanning

    Scan off, a switch activation is required to move the scan through each button, one at a time. 1. To enable scanning, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Enable Scanning. 2. Choose Switch Access > Switch Configuration. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 83...

  • Page 86: Selecting Scan Mode

    > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Skip Empty Areas. When selected, scanning will skip over an area without a button or a button that only has a speech message action but no text. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 84...

  • Page 87: Setting Scan Speed

    (the plus sign). To decrease the delay, tap (the minus sign). Then choose OK. Setting Cursor Color To change the cursor color, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Other > Cursor Color. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 85...

  • Page 88: Setting Auditory Prompts

    Scanning Beep option. Button Prompt This option determines whether the label or message is spoken as the button prompt. To change the setting, choose Button Prompt and select either Speak Label or Speak Message. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 86...

  • Page 89: Choosing A Voice

    2. Press and hold on the row to which you want to add a prompt. 3. Choose Edit Row Prompt from the menu. 4. Enter the appropriate prompt for that row. 5. Choose Done, and then Save. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 87...

  • Page 90: Using Touchscreen Scanning

    3. Choose Touchscreen Only. 4. Configure other settings as appropriate. Note: The keyboard can be selected directly whether scanning is turned on or off as long as Touchscreen Only isn’t checked in the Switch Configuration menu. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 88...

  • Page 91: Using Word Finder

    > Settings > Word Finder > Show Menu Item. If you choose to turn this feature on, a Word Finder menu item will appear at the bottom edge of the screen for quick access. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 89...

  • Page 92: Finding Specific Words

    When you want to find where a word is used, either tap the Word Finder button or choose the Word Finder menu item. Type the word in the colored box. Tap Done. The paths to the word will be displayed. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 90...

  • Page 93: Using Text Options

    1. Press and hold on the entry. 2. Choose Edit and make appropriate changes. 3. Choose Save. To delete an abbreviation: 1. Press and hold on the entry. 2. Choose Delete. 3. Choose Yes to confirm. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 91...

  • Page 94: Enabling Word Prediction

    2. Choose American English or British English. Enabling Automatic Capitalization To enable automatic capitalization: 1. Choose Menu > Settings > Text. 2. Choose Automatic Capitalization to insert a checkmark. To disable automatic capitalization, choose Automatic Capitalization to remove the checkmark. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 92...

  • Page 95: Creating And Loading Profiles

    6. Choose Select Profile. 7. Choose the appropriate profile. 8. Choose Save twice. If you create multiple profiles and load them using a button action, you can switch between profiles without navigating the menus. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 93...

  • Page 96: Deleting A Profile

    Automatic Brightness option. Screen Timeout offers settings from 15 seconds to 1 hour. This setting determines how long the screen will stay on after the last activation. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 94...

  • Page 97: Setting The Date And Time

    6. From the list of actions, choose Add Time/Date to Display. 7. Remove any existing actions for the button that do not apply. 8. Choose the General tab and add a label or/and symbol. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 95...

  • Page 98: Adjusting Audible And Haptic Feedback

    Speech Display Bar. Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback Haptic feedback is only available on the NOVA chat 5 device. Audible feedback is available on all NOVA chat devices. The application provides an option to have an audible and/or vibration sensation when a button is activated.

  • Page 99: 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. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 97...

  • Page 100: Creating A Privacy Password

    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. 3. Enter your privacy password and choose OK. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 98...
  • Page 101 3. Locate the file by navigating to the ChatPC folder, and then the log subfolder. The filename will begin with the person’s name, followed by the date and time. 4. Upload the file from the computer to the Realize Language website. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 99...

  • Page 102: Backing Up And Restoring Vocabulary Files

    1. Choose Menu > Library. 2. Choose Menu > Restore. 3. Choose Yes at the overwrite prompt. 4. Choose Yes at the restart prompt. 5. When the restore is complete, choose OK to restart the device. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 100...

  • Page 103: Transferring Vocabulary Files

    4. From the Resource Browser, select Transfer, and then select Vocabs To/From Device. 5. From the Transfer screen you can copy customized vocabulary files from the device to the Editor or from the Editor to the device. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 101...

  • Page 104: Copying Vocabulary Files From The Device To The Editor

    Chat Editor section of the Transfer screen. Click Done. If you are finished transferring files, disconnect the USB cable from the device and the computer. Return to NOVA chat. Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device From the Transfer screen, select the vocabulary file or files you want to transfer from Chat Editor to the device and click the To Device button.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Can’t Find the Library Menu If the Library menu is not showing, exit Edit Mode. Resetting NOVA chat Try a soft reset by cycling power with the device’s power button. A hard reset is not recommended. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 103...

  • Page 106: Clearing And Restoring Customizations

    2. Check each file in the list (the list contains only custom files). 3. Choose Delete. 4. Choose Yes to confirm. 5. NOVA chat should now contain only the Saltillo-provided default vocabulary files. Restoring the Default Settings 1. Choose Menu >...

  • Page 107: Care And Maintenance

    If you discard all or part of your device, dispose of all electronic components according to local regulations. Customers in Europe need to follow the WEEE European Battery Directive for details regarding disposal of components. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 105...

  • Page 108: Warranty

    Please contact the Saltillo Service department (1-800-382-8622, option 1) prior to making alternations to the NOVA chat device for mounting, transportation, etc. All warranty service should be arranged through Saltillo Corporation prior to sending a system back.

  • Page 109: Index

    Charging 12, 13 Hiding multiple buttons 59 Reconnecting to device 17 List of available actions 65 Troubleshooting 103 Modifiers 63 Turning on/off 16 Modifying color saturation 61 Application Modifying styles 60, 61, 62 Menus 37 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 107...
  • Page 110 Overview 45 NOVA chat 10 features 20 Using vocabulary files with 47 NOVA chat 12 features 21 Cleaning and disinfecting NOVA chat 5 features 18 Routine 34 NOVA chat 8 features 19 Use by multiple clients 34 Turning on/off 15...
  • Page 111 Use by multiple clients 34 Removing NOVA chat 10 handle Display Removing NOVA chat 12 handle Adjusting brightness 94 Adjusting horizontal calibration Headphones Auditory prompts 86 Adjusting screen timeout 94 Setting volume 86 Changing settings 94 Images Earphones Adding or modifying button...
  • Page 112 Using the touchscreen 88 Loading 93 SDB See Speech Display Bar Restoring settings 94 Settings Pronunciation Creating profiles 93 Adding words to dictionary 76 Speech Adding a delay between words Realize Language Configuring speech modes 76 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 110...
  • Page 113 Adjusting NOVA chat 10 stand 25 Orientation tilt with the SDB 81 Adjusting NOVA chat 12 stand 26 Time and date 95 Adjusting NOVA chat 5 stand 24 Touchscreen Adjusting NOVA chat 8 stand 25 Cleaning 33 Reattaching NOVA chat 12 stand...
  • Page 114 WordPower 41 WordPower42 Basic 42 WordPower108 43 WordPower48 42 WordPower20 Simply 41 WordPower60 42 WordPower24 41 WordPower80 43 WordPower24 with Phrases 42 WordPower30 42 WordPower42 42 WordPower42 Basic 42 WordPower48 42 WordPower60 42 WordPower80 43 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 112...
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