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Saltillo Corporation
2143 Township Road 112
Millersburg, OH 44654
www.saltillo.com
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  • Page 1 NOVA chat 5 ∙ 2 Generation NOVA chat 8 ∙ 2 Generation NOVA chat 10 ∙ 4 Generation NOVA chat 12 ∙ 1 Generation User’s Guide Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 www.saltillo.com...
  • Page 3 NOVA chat 5 ∙ 2 Generation NOVA chat 8 ∙ 2 Generation NOVA chat 10 ∙ 4 Generation NOVA chat 12 ∙ 1 Generation User’s Guide Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 www.saltillo.com 10021 Version 1.9...
  • Page 4 Microsoft operating system. Saltillo grants permission for the use of Chat Editor on each computer used to exchange data with the NOVA chat device. 10021v1.9 ∙ 05/24/2016 Electronic Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device, consult your health care provider. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 3...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Removing the Stand: NOVA chat 10 .............. 29 Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ............. 30 Removing or Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ....... 31 Removing the Stand ..................31 Reattaching the Stand ................... 31 Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 10 ............
  • Page 7 Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ............36 Using the Touchscreen .................. 37 Using the Stylus ..................... 37 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device ............38 Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting ..............38 Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients .......... 38 Using the Home Screen .................
  • Page 8 Using an Existing Image ................. 67 Transferring Images ..................67 Hiding Buttons ....................68 Hiding a Button ....................68 Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons .............. 69 Saving Hidden Button Settings ..............69 Hiding and Showing Button Images ............... 69 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 6...
  • Page 9 Creating a Gesture for a Page ................ 83 Creating a Gesture for All Pages ..............84 Working with Speech ..................85 Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice ..............85 Adding a Pause between Words ..............85 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 7...
  • Page 10 Configuring Empty Area Scans ..............102 Setting Scan Timing ..................102 Configuring Re-scans ................... 102 Setting Activation Delay ................103 Turning on Auto Restart ................103 Setting Auditory Prompts ................103 Choosing a Voice..................105 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 8...
  • Page 11 Changing Languages and Voices ..............124 Changing Display Settings ................124 Setting the Date and Time ................125 Changing Date and Time Settings ..............125 Creating a Date/Time Button............... 125 Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback ............126 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 9...
  • Page 12 Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device ......141 Troubleshooting ..................142 Clearing and Restoring Customizations ............143 Removing Downloaded Apps and Files ............144 Care and Maintenance ................145 Warranty ..................... 146 Index ......................147 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 10...

  • Page 13: Welcome To Nova Chat

    Welcome to NOVA chat This user’s guide offers step-by-step instructions for setting up and using your NOVA chat™ 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: What's Included

    What’s Included The following were included in your NOVA chat package. 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 potential choking hazard.

  • Page 15: 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 close the application.

  • Page 16: Nova Chat 8 Device Features

    NOVA chat 8 Device Features 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 Home: Press to go to the home screen Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu.

  • Page 17: 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 close the application.

  • Page 18: 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 Microphone Light sensor Camera lens Display screen: Displays the application screens...
  • Page 19 Amplifier power button and LED Handle USB port for a USB mouse or keyboard 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 17...

  • Page 20: Using Menu, Back, And Home

    Home, for example, may be an on-screen icon or a physical button that you press. Depending on which device you have, you may see any of the following: Menu icon , or Back icon , or Home icon Home button NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 18...

  • Page 21: Charging The Device And Amplifier

    Plug the charger into an electrical 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 22: Nova Chat 12 Detail

    Charging the Device and Amplifier We suggest charging both the device and amplifier each night. NOVA chat 5 or 10: The red battery indicator next to the amplifier’s charger connection should be on while charging and will flash when it is fully charged.

  • Page 23: Checking Battery Status

    Chat Editor.) 2. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. 3. Choose the Actions tab. 4. Use the drop-down list to select the Battery status action. 5. Choose OK. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 21...
  • Page 24 Speech Display Bar (SDB). For additional information on creating a button action, see “Adding or Modifying a Button Action” on page 74. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 22...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Turning The Amplifier On And Off

    The NOVA chat 5 and NOVA chat 8 amplifier power buttons (labeled “I/O” on the NOVA chat 8) are recessed. Use the tip of a pen when you need to press the button. Do not use an object with a sharp point, such as a pin;...

  • Page 27: Reconnecting The Amplifier To Your Device

    1. On your device, press and hold Back. 2. Choose Yes to confirm that you want to close the application. 3. Reopen the application. 4. The device will scan for your amplifier and reconnect to it. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 25...

  • Page 28: Turning Bluetooth On And Off

    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 26...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Adjusting The Stand: Nova Chat 10

    Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 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 32: Positioning The Stand: Nova Chat 8 Or 12

    Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 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 33: Removing Or Reattaching The Stand: Nova Chat 8 Or 12

    Removing or Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 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.

  • Page 34: Removing The Handle: Nova Chat 10

    3. With some tension, extend the sides out around the casing. The stand, handle, and screws are potential choking hazards. Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 8 or 12 If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by removing the screws that hold it in place.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Attaching A Strap: Nova Chat 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 38: Attaching A Strap: Nova Chat 8 Or 12

    Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 8 or 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 39: 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 37...

  • Page 40: 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 38...
  • Page 41 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 39...

  • Page 42: Using The Home Screen

    3. Press and hold on the item for which you’re creating the shortcut. The shortcut is placed on the home screen automatically. To remove a shortcut: 1. Press and hold on the shortcut until Remove appears. 2. Drag the shortcut to Remove. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 40...

  • Page 43: Opening And Closing The Application

    Opening and Closing the Application From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the NOVA chat shortcut. When the application is open, choosing Home will minimize the application and display the operating system’s home screen. To close the application, press and hold Back and confirm by choosing Yes.

  • Page 44: 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 73. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 42...

  • Page 45: Using The Speech Display Bar (Sdb)

    Enable Clear This option either hides or displays the X on the SDB (X) 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 43...

  • Page 46: 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 44...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Choosing A Vocabulary 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, 24, 30, 42, 48, 60, 80, and 108 buttons per page NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 46...

  • Page 49: Considering The User's Cognitive Capabilities

    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 47...

  • Page 50: Exploring Vocabulary Files

    Important! A vocabulary file that you customized with release 2.2 software or later can be transferred between Chat Editor and a NOVA chat device, a Chat Fusion™ device, or a TouchChat™ device. For information on transferring vocabulary files, see “Transferring...

  • Page 51: Available Vocabulary Files

    All grammatical word classes have been included. As a sentence is being built, you often find that the next word you want to say can be spoken with one or two button presses. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 49...

  • Page 52: Wordpower24 With Phrases

    WordPower48 is very similar to the 42-location, but in the extra column on the left, you now have a clear display, delete word, period, and plural. This configuration can be set up for scanning or to be used with a keyguard. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 50...

  • Page 53: Wordpower60

    Word completion and logical next words are used, and the “grammar” function provides morphological endings to verbs, nouns, and adjectives. 4-Basic 4-Basic offers just that, a basic vocabulary option with 4 buttons per page. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 51...

  • Page 54: Basic Scan

    Basic Scan was developed by Lisa Noble Martin, MA, CCC-SLP specifically for Chat Fusion and NOVA chat. Lisa has years of experience working with nonverbal pediatric patients at all stages of communication.

  • Page 55: Essence

    Also included are interactive play and reading pages, social pages and a News-2-You starter page for the weekly newspaper’s vocabulary. There are symbols on every button with the exception of several core words. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 53...

  • Page 56: Mycore

    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 54...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Configuring Chat Editor

    Important! This symbol set must match what is on the device you are supporting. 4. Click OK. 5. Type a descriptive name for the configuration in the Enter Name window and click OK. 6. Chat Editor will open. Note: You may need to set up multiple configurations if you support more than one client.

  • Page 59: Enabling Speech In Chat Editor

    Editor installed previously, the following message will be displayed: Speech is currently disabled. Please connect a Nova Chat device to this computer to enable speech. Choose OK to close the message. To enable speech in Chat Editor, simply connect a USB cable between your computer and your device.

  • Page 60: Device And Editor Differences

    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 61: Using Chat Editor To Create Instructional Materials

    4. In your document, insert the cursor and select Paste. The sequence will be pasted into the document. 5. Capture the next sequence. 6. When you finish capturing sequences, select Exit to close the Button Capture window. NOVA chat User’s Guide...

  • Page 62: 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 60...

  • Page 63: Creating A Customized Vocabulary File

    1. Open the vocabulary file. 2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode. 3. Choose Yes. 4. Type a name for the file. 5. Choose Save. Creating a Copy from the Device Library 1. Choose Menu > Library. 2. Choose the file to copy.

  • Page 64: 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 62...

  • Page 65: 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 63...

  • Page 66: Adding Or Modifying A Button Image

    Button Properties. Choose the image you want to use. To locate the image, you can choose Find, Browse, Search, or Import. You can also use the Camera function to create your own image. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 64...

  • Page 67: 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 65...

  • Page 68: Creating Your Own Image

    4. From the Button Properties, choose Camera. Note: The Camera button may look different on your device. 5. Tap the Camera button. On some devices, a checkmark will be displayed above the Camera button. Tap the checkmark to open a keyboard. On other devices, Save and Discard buttons will be displayed.

  • Page 69: Using An Existing Image

    3. Click Open device to view files. The computer will view the device as an external drive. 4. Copy the appropriate images from the computer to your device’s Pictures folder or from the device to the appropriate folder on the computer. 5. Unplug the USB cable. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 67...

  • Page 70: Hiding Buttons

    4. Uncheck the Visible box. 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.

  • Page 71: 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 69...

  • Page 72: Modifying Button Styles

    3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. 4. Choose the Style tab. The button style properties are displayed. 5. Use the pull-down lists to select the font color, body color, border color, font, size, shape, and border width for the button.

  • Page 73: Modifying Button Color Saturation

    Editor.) A list of button options appears. 4. Choose Button Style Override. The Button Properties screen opens to the Button tab. 5. Choose the Page tab. 6. Select the style options you want to modify, modify the setting for each selected option, and choose Save.

  • Page 74: Modifying A Vocabulary Button Style

    Editor.) A list of button options appears. 4. Choose Button Style Override. The Button Properties screen opens to the Button tab. 5. Choose the Vocabulary tab. 6. Select the style options you want to modify, modify the setting for each selected option, and choose Save.

  • Page 75: 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 73...

  • Page 76: Adding Or Modifying A Button Action

    Editor.) A list of button options opens. 3. Choose Edit Button. The Button Properties are displayed. 4. Choose the Actions tab. 5. Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions. 6. Choose the action you want.

  • Page 77: Available Button Actions

    Jump to Page) Navigate back Returns to the previously accessed page Navigate to home Takes you to the home page Open Android Opens a specific Android™ application. (not functional with a Application closed/dedicated system) NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 75...
  • Page 78 (up to 60,000 words). The prediction order can be adjusted. Stop Stops the speech or audio file currently playing Store Text to Stores text currently in the SDB to the next chosen button Button NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 76...

  • Page 79: Using Navigate, Visit, And Jump To Page

    For example, if you jump to the Describer page and then navigate to the Spelling keyboard from the Describer page, the system will not remember anything and will leave you on the keyboard page that you navigated to. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 77...

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 79...

  • Page 82: Creating A Page

    3. Give the page a descriptive name. 4. Select the number of rows and columns you need. 5. To change the background color of the page, choose Set and choose a color from the palette. 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.

  • Page 83: Copying A Page From A Different Vocabulary File

    3. Check the appropriate page. To import multiple pages, check all the pages you want. 4. Choose Import. 5. Create a button to link to the new page or pages. Animating Page Transitions To add animation when you move from one page to another, choose Menu >...

  • Page 84: Choosing A Different Keyboard

    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 82...

  • Page 85: Working With Gestures

    3. Choose the Gestures tab at the top of the page. 4. Choose Menu > New. 5. Choose the type of gesture from the list box at the top of the screen. For example: One Finger Swipe Down. 6. Give your gesture a label; for example: “sw clears”.

  • Page 86: Creating A Gesture For All Pages

    3. Choose the gesture from the list. For example: “One Finger Swipe Down”. 4. Choose Edit. 5. Give your gesture a label; for example: “sw clears all”. 6. Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop-down menu. For example: Clear Display.

  • Page 87: 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 85...

  • Page 88: Adding Words To The Pronunciation Dictionary

    2. Choose Menu > New. 3. Type the word in the Pronounce box. 4. Tap Next. 5. Type the word’s phonetic spelling in the Pronounce As box. 6. Test the word by choosing Pronounce It. 7. Once the word is pronounced properly, choose Done.

  • Page 89: Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys

    1. Go to http://www.acapela- group.com/doc/Vocal%20smileys/excla.html 2. Click the link to the appropriate language. Important! The language you select must match the language of the voice you are using. 3. Select the specific Vocal Smiley you want. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 87...

  • Page 90: Example: Add A Smiley Face And Laugh Sound To A Button

    Emoticon used on the button to the Pronounce box and add the command—for example, #LAUGH02#—to the Pronounce As box. Now when you touch the button, the emoticon will appear in the Speech Display Bar and the laugh sound will be heard. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 88...

  • Page 91: 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 89...

  • Page 92: 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 126. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 90...

  • Page 93: 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 94: Using Orientation Tilt With The Sdb

    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 43. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 92...

  • Page 95: Setting Up Switch Scanning

    “Configuring Custom Scan Patterns” on page 105. Scan Timing Defines the scanning speed and the number of rescans, and turns activation delay and auto restart on or off. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 93...

  • Page 96: Configuring Switches

    4. To set scanning to activate without holding a switch, choose Switch Access > Auto Scan. 5. To find other switch scanning options, choose Back. Setting up Touchscreen Scanning There are times when a user is not capable of activating specific areas on the screen.

  • Page 97: Selecting The Scan Pattern

    3. Choose Linear, Row/Column, Block, or Flow. 4. If you select Block or Flow, see “Using Block Scan Mode” on page 98 “Using Flow Scan Mode” on page 99 for details. 5. Choose OK. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 95...

  • Page 98: 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 change the way a button is highlighted, see “Configuring Visual Effects” on page 114. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 96...

  • Page 99: Using Row/Column Scan Mode

    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. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 97...

  • Page 100: Using Block Scan Mode

    The scan will then highlight smaller blocks, rows, or columns within the block, depending on your settings. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 98...

  • Page 101: 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. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 99...

  • Page 102: Optimizing Block And Flow Scans

    For example, if you break the buttons on a page into 6 equal groups, it takes 5 scanning steps just to get to the 6th group. Flow adjusts the groups so the initial one is larger, spreading the groups over the page to average the number of scanning steps over the entire page more equally.
  • Page 103 If the user does nothing, on the Clear Button automatically changes to . 5. With the Clear Button showing : If the user presses the switch, all the text is cleared. This is the equivalent of pressing and holding the Clear Button.

  • Page 104: Configuring Empty Area Scans

    Scanning > Scan Timing > Number of Re-scans. The Number of Re-scans window opens. To increase the number of re-scans, tap +. To decrease the number of re-scans, tap –. Or use the keyboard to enter the exact setting you want. Choose OK. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 102...

  • Page 105: Setting Activation Delay

    To enable auditory prompts, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Enable Auditory Prompts. If you are scanning, simply activate your switch. To retrieve a message, activate the switch again after you hear the prompt. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 103...
  • Page 106 Row or Group Prompts Since these prompts may be specific to each page, use Scan Editor to name the rows or groups for prompting. For details, see “Opening the Scan Editor” on page 106. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 104...

  • Page 107: Choosing A Voice

    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” on page 114. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 105...

  • Page 108: Opening The Scan Editor

    3. Choose a page. The following menu will open: 4. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed: 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.

  • Page 109: Working With Groups And Subgroups

    Note: The number of groups listed is controlled by the scan mode setting: Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 107...
  • Page 110 2. Tap Move Up or Move Down. 3. The selected group or subgroup will move up or down one position in the list. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other groups or subgroups you want to move. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 108...
  • Page 111 Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode. 1. Tap the group you want to expand. 2. Select Create All Automatic Subgroups. 3. The subgroups will be listed below the group or subgroup. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 109...

  • Page 112: Creating A Custom Scan Pattern

    3. Choose a page. The following menu will open: 4. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed: 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.
  • Page 113 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. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 111...

  • Page 114: Deleting A Custom Scan Pattern From One Page

    3. Choose Scan Editor. The custom scan pattern will be displayed. 4. Choose Menu. An additional menu will open. 5. Choose Delete Scan Pattern & Quit. A confirmation prompt will be displayed. 6. Choose Yes. NOVA chat User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Deleting A Custom Scan Pattern From All Pages

    3. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed. 4. Choose either All Pages. The custom scan pattern will be displayed. 5. Choose Menu. An additional menu will open. 6. Choose Delete Scan Pattern & Quit. A confirmation prompt will be displayed.

  • Page 116: Configuring Visual Effects For Scanning

    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. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 114...
  • Page 117 Animate Effects When Animate Effects is turned on, the visual effects visibly move or grow when an area becomes active. You must turn on one or more visual effects for Animate Effects to work. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 115...

  • Page 118: Using Word Finder

    Editor.) A list of button options appears. 3. Choose Edit Button. The Button Properties screen appears. 4. Choose the Actions tab. 5. Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions. 6. Choose the action Find Word.

  • Page 119: Finding Specific Words

    3. Tap Done to close the keyboard and view the paths to the word. Note: To view the paths to one of the other words that are displayed above the colored box, tap the word. The path to that word will appear below the colored box. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 117...

  • Page 120: Using Text Options

    2. Enter the abbreviation to be used. 3. Tap Next. 4. Enter the text to be displayed and spoken. 5. Choose Save. To use the abbreviation, open the keyboard page and type the abbreviation, followed by a period. The abbreviation should expand automatically.

  • Page 121: 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 119...

  • Page 122: Restricting Access

    Choose Menu > Lock. The following prompt will be displayed: Enable Kiosk too? • To lock the device and enable Kiosk mode, choose Yes. • To lock the device without enabling Kiosk mode, choose No. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 120...

  • Page 123: Unlocking The Device

    Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps Not everyone will benefit from having access to the operating system and apps. To make your NOVA chat a “closed” device that will only allow the end user to access the application, enable Kiosk Mode.

  • Page 124: Enabling Kiosk Mode

    Resetting Your Passwords If you forget your Menu Lock password, enter BOSCO to overwrite the existing password. If you set a Kiosk Mode password and you forget it, enter bazinga to overwrite the existing password. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 122...

  • Page 125: Creating And Loading Profiles

    2. Press and hold the button. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.) 3. Choose Edit Button. 4. Add a label, message, and icon as needed. 5. Choose the Actions tab, and then choose Add an action to open a menu. 6. Choose Select Profile.

  • Page 126: Deleting A Profile

    Automatic Brightness option. Screen Screen Timeout determines the amount of time it Timeout takes for the screen to turn off automatically after a period of inactivity. Options range from 15 seconds to 1 hour. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 124...

  • Page 127: Setting The Date And Time

    Editor.) 3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties. 4. Choose the Actions tab. 5. Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions. 6. From the list of actions, choose Add Time/Date to Display.

  • Page 128: Adjusting Audible And Haptic Feedback

    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. The vibration sensation option setting is called haptic feedback.

  • Page 129: Analyzing Language Development

    Share information with others • Quickly create reports that anyone can understand To learn more, go to the Realize Language website: https://realizelanguage.com/info/ To view or download the Realize Language Starter’s Guide, go to https://realizelanguage.com/info/support NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 127...

  • Page 130: Creating A Privacy Password

    Realize Language website for web- based analysis or save to a file to analyze manually. From the Data Logging menu, select Data Logging. A green checkmark will appear to indicate that data logging is turned on. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 128...

  • Page 131: Uploading Data For Analysis

    If you turn off data logging, data collected since the last upload can still be uploaded manually or automatically as long as a network connection is available. If you disable data uploading, you can still collect data for analyzing manually. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 129...

  • Page 132: Configuring Data Uploading

    Realize Language website, and the Account/Upload screen will be displayed. 5. The screen will display your Realize Language account email address; the currently selected person (the person with whom collected data will be associated) or a warning icon if no person is selected;...

  • Page 133: Selecting A Person

    3. Choose Yes. The name you select will appear under “Person”, and a checkmark will replace the warning icon. Hint: At any time, you can choose Person to open the Person list and select a different person. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 131...

  • Page 134: Setting Up Automatic Data Uploads

    For example, if you want data to upload automatically at 5:00 each day, select Auto Upload at 5:00 on any given day. From that point, data will be uploaded at 5:00 each day.
  • Page 135 To create a file for a different person, select the list box arrow and select a different person. 4. Select an option: “Since last save on”, “From / to”, or All. 5. Choose Save to File. The following message will appear: “Data logging collects personal communication. Do you want to save personal communication?”...

  • Page 136: Clearing Usage Data

    Note: A green dot will appear to the right of the person who is selected currently. You can choose that person, a different person, or All People. 3. When you select a person, the following confirmation prompt will appear: “Clear log for [person]?” 4. Choose Yes. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 134...

  • Page 137: Changing Or Removing Your Privacy Password

    Next. 4. Enter your new privacy password again in the Confirm Password field and choose Next. 5. Choose Save. To remove your privacy password: If you prefer not to enter a password each time you save data to a file, use this procedure.

  • Page 138: Taking Pictures

    Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo by aiming the lens at the subject. To take the photo, tap the Camera button. Note: The Camera button may look different on your device. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 136...

  • Page 139: Updating The Application

    4. When the system finds one or more updates to install, a window will give you the option to install the update software or cancel. 5. Choose Install. “Installing” will be displayed below a progress bar while the installation is in progress.
  • Page 140 Choose Check Now and then select the update. Alternative #2: Download and Install Updates Manually De-select both “Allow WiFi Download” and “Auto Install”. Choose Menu > Help > Check for Updates. Choose Check Now and select the available update(s). NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 138...

  • Page 141: 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 139...

  • Page 142: 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 143: 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 144: Troubleshooting

    Choose the amplifier you want to use. The device will connect to the amplifier you choose. Can’t Find the Library Menu If the Library menu is not showing, exit Edit Mode. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 142...

  • Page 145: 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 > Settings > Profiles > Load.

  • Page 146: Removing Downloaded Apps And Files

    Music app, pressing and holding on the song, and choosing to delete Videos that have been added to the device can be removed by going to the Video app, pressing and holding on the video, and choosing to delete it. NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 144...

  • Page 147: 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 145...

  • Page 148: 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 149: Index

    Charging 20, 21 release 89 Reconnecting to device 25 Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 87 Troubleshooting 142 Adding or modifying actions 74 Turning on/off 24 Changing label/message 62 Analyzing data manually 132 Copying and pasting 78 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 147...
  • Page 150 Enabling speech 57 Changing privacy password 135 Installing 55 Clearing a data log 134 Opening 57 Creating a privacy password 128 Overview 55 Overview 127 Using vocabulary files with 57 Removing privacy password 135 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 148...
  • Page 151 Removing downloads 144 Moving images to and from 67 NOVA chat 10 features 15 NOVA chat 12 features 16 Gestures NOVA chat 5 features 13 Changing page applicability 83 NOVA chat 8 features 14 Editing or removing 83 Turning on/off 23...
  • Page 152 Handle Language Removing NOVA chat 10 handle Changing 124 Language development Removing NOVA chat 12 handle Analyzing 127 Headphones Auditory prompts 104 Maintenance 145 Setting volume 104 Menu icon 18 Headpointing Menu Lock 120 Visual effects 114 Menus Home button 18...
  • Page 153 Modifying button color Setting patterns 95 saturation 71 Switch scanning 93 Saving data to a file 132 Timing 102 Scan Editor 106 Using the touchscreen 94 Creating a custom scan pattern Visual effects 114 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 151...
  • Page 154 Adding shortcuts to apps 40 Attaching to NOVA chat 10 35 Adding shortcuts to widgets 40 Attaching to NOVA chat 12 36 Removing 40 Attaching to NOVA chat 5 34 Speaker Attaching to NOVA chat 8 35 Auditory prompts 104 Stylus...
  • Page 155 Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 87 Communication Journey Changing 124 Aphasia 52 Selecting a voice 85 Copying from device to Editor Setting auditory prompts 105 Volume Copying from Editor to device Controlling 27 Creating gestures 84 Customizing 61 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 153...
  • Page 156 Adding shortcuts to widgets 40 Word Finder 116 Word prediction 119 WordPower 49 WordPower108 51 WordPower20Simply 49 WordPower24 49 WordPower24with Phrases 50 WordPower30 50 WordPower42 50 WordPower42 Basic 50 WordPower48 50 WordPower60 51 WordPower60-Basic 51 WordPower80 51 NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 154...
  • Page 158 Saltillo Corporation 2143 Township Road 112 Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 1-800-382-8622 Fax: 330-674-6726 Website: www.saltillo.com...