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PRC-Saltillo NovaChat 5 4th Generation User Manual (360 pages)

Dedicated and Non-Dedicated Devices

Brand: PRC-Saltillo | Category: Medical Equipment | Size: 15 MB

Table of Contents
3
Welcome to Novachat

13
Safety Information

15
What's Included

19
Novachat 5 Device Features

20
Novachat 8 Device Features

22
Novachat 10 Device Features

25
Novachat 12 Device Features

28
Using Menu, Back, and Home

30
Charging the Device: Novachat 5

31
Charging the Device: Novachat 8

33
Charging the Device: Novachat 10

35
Charging the Device: Novachat 12

37
Checking Battery Status Using a Button

39
Viewing Battery Status Icons

40
Turning the Device on and off

41
Turning the Screen on and off

42
- Waking the Screen ("Tap to Wake")
  42
  - Changing the Screen Timeout Setting
    42
Turning the Amplifier on and off

43
Turning Bluetooth on and off

45
Turning Airplane Mode on and off

46
Controlling Volume

47
Disabling the Device Volume Buttons

48
Positioning the Stand: Novachat 5

49
Positioning the Stand: Novachat 8

50
Positioning the Stand: Novachat 10

51
Positioning the Stand: Novachat 12

52
Removing or Replacing the Handle

53
Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: Novachat 12

54
Attaching a Strap with Loops

55
Attaching a Strap with Metal Rings

56
Using the Touchscreen

57
Using the Stylus

57
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device

58
- Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting
  58
- Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients
  58
Using the Home Screen

60
Using the Application Screen

61
Choosing How to Access Menus

62
Using the Menus

66
Changing Application Settings

67
Viewing Explanations of Unavailable Settings

69
Choosing a Vocabulary File

70
Exploring Vocabulary Files

75
Available Vocabulary Files

76
- Wordpower
  76
- Wordpower20 Simply
  76
- Wordpower25 Touch & Scan
  76
- Wordpower42
  77
- Wordpower42 Basic
  77
- Wordpower48
  77
- Wordpower60
  77
- Wordpower60-Basic
  77
- Wordpower80
  78
- Wordpower108
  78
- Wordpower108 with Keyboard
  78
- Wordpower140 Scan & Touch
  78
- 4-Basic
  78
- Basic Scan
  79
- Communication Journey: Aphasia
  79
- Intermediate Scan
  80
- Multichat 15
  80
- Mycore
  81
- Myquickchat
  81
- Spelling
  81
- Vocabpc
  81
Choosing a Language and Voice

82
Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB)

84
Working with Speech

94
Installing, Setting Up, and Using Chateditor

98
Turning Edit Mode on

106
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File

107
Modifying Button Text

108
- Displaying the Button Text to Edit
  108
- Editing the Button Text
  109
- Using Images with no Text
  109
Adding or Modifying a Button Image

110
- Finding an Image from the Device Library
  111
- Searching for an Image in the Device Library
  111
- Creating Your Own Image
  112
- Using an Existing Image
  113
- Transferring Images
  113
Changing Skin Tones

114
Hiding Buttons

121
- Hiding a Button
  121
- Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons
  122
- Hiding or Showing All Buttons
  122
- Saving Hidden Button Settings
  123
- Hiding and Showing Button Images
  124
- Using Vocabulary Builder
  125
Modifying Button Styles

128
Modifying a Button Arrow Link

132
Adding or Modifying a Button Action

133
Available Button Actions

134
- Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page
  142
Storing Text from the SDB on a Button

143
- Setting up and Using the Store Text to Button Action
  143
- Example: Using the Store Text to Button Action
  144
Copying Buttons

145
Prioritizing Buttons

147
- Rearranging Buttons
  147
- Resizing a Button
  147
Working with Button Sets

148
Creating a Page

150
- Creating a New Page
  150
- Creating a Copy of a Page
  150
- Creating a Page from a Template
  150
- Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File
  151
- Animating Page Transitions
  151
- Adding a Grid to Pages
  151
- Overriding a Page Style
  151
Working with Special Pages

152
Creating a Whiteboard Page

157
Creating a Visual Scene

160
Using Keyboards

170
- Choosing a Different Keyboard
  170
- Linking a Button to a Keyboard
  170
Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys

171
- Adding a Sound
  171
- Adding an Exclamation
  171
- Finding a Vocal Smiley
  171
- Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button
  172
Setting Access Options

173
Working with Gestures

184
- Turning Gestures on or off
  184
- Creating a Gesture for a Page
  184
- Creating a Gesture for All Pages
  185
Setting up Switch Scanning

186
- Setting up Wired Switches
  188
- Setting up a Bluetooth (Wireless) Switch on a Device with Android 10 or below
  189
- Setting up a Bluetooth (Wireless) Switch on a Device with Android 11 or Higher
  191
- Selecting the Scan Pattern
  193
- Using Linear Scan Mode
  194
- Using Linear Step Scan Mode with a Single Switch
  195
- Using Linear Scan Mode with Two Switches
  195
- Using Row/Column Scan Mode
  196
- Using Block Scan Mode
  197
- Using Flow Scan Mode
  198
- Optimizing Block and Flow Scans
  199
- Configuring Speech Display Bar (SDB) Scans
  200
- Configuring Notification Scans
  201
- Configuring Empty Area Scans
  201
- Setting Scan Timing
  201
- Configuring Re-Scans
  202
- Setting Activation Delay
  202
- Turning on Auto Restart
  203
Configuring Custom Scan Patterns

203
Setting up Button Message Pop-Ups to Develop Literacy Skills

213
Changing Device Orientation Settings

215
- Changing Orientation Settings
  215
- Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB
  216
Finding a Word Using the Word Finder Menu Item

217
- Using the Word Finder Menu Item
  217
- Hiding or Showing the Word Finder Menu Item
  217
Finding a Word Using a Button Action

218
Setting up and Using Word Prediction

220
Using Abbreviation Expansion

229
Enabling Automatic Capitalization

229
Non-Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access

230
- Enabling Menu Lock
  230
- Locking the Device
  230
- Unlocking the Device
  230
- Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps
  231
- Creating a Kiosk Mode Password
  231
- Enabling Kiosk Mode
  231
- Disabling Kiosk Mode
  231
- Resetting Your Passwords
  232
- Disabling the Power and Volume Buttons
  232
Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access

233
- Enabling Menu Lock on a Dedicated Device
  233
- Locking the Device
  233
- Unlocking the Device
  233
- Creating a Kiosk Mode Password
  234
- Enabling Kiosk Mode
  234
- Disabling Kiosk Mode
  234
- Resetting Your Passwords
  234
Creating and Loading Profiles

235
- Creating a Profile
  235
- Loading a Profile
  235
- Deleting a Profile
  236
- Restoring Default Profile Settings
  236
Changing Display Settings

236
Setting the Date and Time

237
- Changing Date and Time Settings
  237
- Creating a Date/Time Button
  237
Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback

238
Analyzing Language Development

239
- Using the Realize Language Website
  239
- Creating a Privacy Password
  240
- Turning Data Logging on or off
  240
- Uploading Data for Analysis
  241
- Configuring Data Uploading
  242
- Selecting a Person
  243
- Setting up Automatic Data Uploads
  244
- Initiating an Immediate Data Upload
  245
- Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually
  245
- Clearing Usage Data
  247
- Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password
  247
- Recovering from a Forgotten or Lost Privacy Password
  248
- Saving Usage Data to a USB Flash Drive
  249
Taking Pictures

251
Creating and Using a Camera Button

252
- Setting up the Button Action
  252
- Taking a Picture for Your Button
  252
- Deleting Photos
  253
Updating the Chat Software Using Wi-Fi

254
Updating the Chat Software from the Saltillo Website

255
Backing up Your Vocabulary Files

257
Backing up and Restoring Your Vocabularies with Settings

263
- Backing up User Data to a USB Flash Drive
  264
- Restoring User Data from a USB Flash Drive
  266
Backing up and Restoring Information to Cloud Storage

267
Transferring Vocabulary Files between Novachat Devices

268
- Transferring Vocabulary Files between Devices Using Chateditor
  268
- Transferring Vocabulary Files between Devices Using a USB Flash Drive
  269
Clearing Custom Vocabularies and Settings

270
Setting up and Using Texting

272
Adding a Webhook Event to a Button

293
- Terms Used in this Section
  293
- Adding a Webhook Event
  295
- Viewing Webhook Examples
  296
Troubleshooting

297
Care and Maintenance

305
Appendix A: Advanced Grammar Features

306
- Identifying Parts of Speech
  306
- Creating a Grammar Rule Button
  308
- Using Dynamic Grammar Labels
  310
- Using Your Grammar Rule Button
  311
- Clearing a Grammar Rule
  313
Appendix B: Connecting Your Device to a Computer for the First Time

314
Appendix C: Working with Apps

315
- Using and Resetting the Active Key
  315
- Removing Downloaded Apps and Files
  318
Appendix D: Reporting Software Use Information Anonymously

319
Appendix E: Using Inputstick to Control Your Computer

320
Appendix F: Compliance Information

334
Index

341

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Novachat

Safety Information

What's Included

Novachat 5 Device Features

Novachat 8 Device Features

Novachat 10 Device Features

Novachat 12 Device Features

Using Menu, Back, and Home

Charging the Device: Novachat 5

Charging the Device: Novachat 8

Charging the Device: Novachat 10

Charging the Device: Novachat 12

Checking Battery Status Using a Button

Viewing Battery Status Icons

Turning the Device on and off

Turning the Screen on and off

Turning the Amplifier on and off

Turning Bluetooth on and off

Turning Airplane Mode on and off

Controlling Volume

Disabling the Device Volume Buttons

Positioning the Stand: Novachat 5

Positioning the Stand: Novachat 8

Positioning the Stand: Novachat 10

Positioning the Stand: Novachat 12

Removing or Replacing the Handle

Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: Novachat 12

Attaching a Strap with Loops

Attaching a Strap with Metal Rings

Using the Touchscreen

Using the Stylus

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device

Using the Home Screen

Using the Application Screen

Choosing How to Access Menus

Using the Menus

Changing Application Settings

Viewing Explanations of Unavailable Settings

Choosing a Vocabulary File

Exploring Vocabulary Files

Available Vocabulary Files

Choosing a Language and Voice

Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB)

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

Changing Skin Tones

Hiding Buttons

Modifying Button Styles

Modifying a Button Arrow Link

Adding or Modifying a Button Action

Available Button Actions

Storing Text from the SDB on a Button

Copying Buttons

Prioritizing Buttons

Working with Button Sets

Creating a Page

Working with Special Pages

Creating a Whiteboard Page

Creating a Visual Scene

Using Keyboards

Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys

Setting Access Options

Working with Gestures

Setting up Switch Scanning

Configuring Custom Scan Patterns

Setting up Button Message Pop-Ups to Develop Literacy Skills

Changing Device Orientation Settings

Finding a Word Using the Word Finder Menu Item

Finding a Word Using a Button Action

Setting up and Using Word Prediction

Using Abbreviation Expansion

Enabling Automatic Capitalization

Non-Dedicated Devices: Restricting Access