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User’s Guide

Saltillo Corporation

2143 Township Road 112

Millersburg, OH 44654

www.saltillo.com

Main Page

Welcome to NOVA chat13
What’s Included14
NOVA chat 5 Device Features15
NOVA chat 8 Device Features16
NOVA chat 10 Device Features17
NOVA chat 12 Device Features18
Using Menu, Back, and Home20
Charging the Device and Amplifier21
- Connecting the Charger and Cables21
- NOVA chat 12 Detail22
- Charging the Device and Amplifier22
Checking Battery Status23
- Checking Battery Status Using Menus23
- Checking Battery Status Using a Button23
Turning the Device On and Off25
Turning the Amplifier On and Off26
Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device27
Turning Bluetooth On and Off28
Controlling Volume29
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 530
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 1031
Removing the Stand: NOVA chat 1031
Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 1232
Removing or Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 1233
- Removing the Stand33
- Reattaching the Stand33
Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 1034
Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 8 or 1234
Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA chat 1235
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 536
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 1037
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 8 or 1238
Using the Touchscreen39
Using the Stylus39
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device40
- Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting40
- Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients40
Using the Home Screen42
- Using the Status Bar42
- Adding Shortcuts42
- Opening and Closing the Application43
Using the Application Screen44
Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB)45
- Changing Functional SDB Settings45
- Changing SDB Style Settings46
Using Application Menus47
Choosing a Vocabulary File48
- Considering the User’s Access Capabilities48
- Considering the User’s Cognitive Capabilities49
- Additional Considerations49
Exploring Vocabulary Files50
Available Vocabulary Files51
- WordPower51
- WordPower20 Simply51
- WordPower2451
- WordPower24 with Phrases52
- WordPower3052
- WordPower4252
- WordPower42 Basic52
- WordPower4852
- WordPower6053
- WordPower60-Basic53
- WordPower8053
- WordPower10853
- 4-Basic53
- Basic Scan54
- Communication Journey: Aphasia54
- Essence55
- MultiChat 1555
- myCore56
- myQuickChat56
- Spelling56
- VocabPC56
Chat Editor57
- Installing Chat Editor57
- Configuring Chat Editor58
- Enabling Speech in Chat Editor59
- Opening Chat Editor59
- Using Vocabulary Files with Chat Editor59
- Device and Editor Differences60
- Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials61
Turning Edit Mode On62
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File63
- Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode63
- Creating a Copy from the Device Library63
- Creating a Copy using Chat Editor63
Modifying Button Text64
- Displaying the Button Text to Edit64
- Editing the Button Text65
- Using Images with No Text65
Adding or Modifying a Button Image66
- Finding an Image from the Device Library67
- Searching for an Image in the Device Library67
- Creating Your Own Image68
- Using an Existing Image69
Transferring Images69
Hiding Buttons70
- Hiding a Button70
- Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons71
- Saving Hidden Button Settings71
- Hiding and Showing Button Images71
Modifying Button Styles72
- Modifying a Button Style72
- Modifying Button Color Saturation73
- Modifying a Page Button Style73
- Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style74
- Overriding a Button Style74
Modifying a Button Arrow Link75
Adding or Modifying a Button Action76
Available Button Actions77
- Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page79
Copying Buttons80
- Copying and Pasting a Button80
- Copying and Reusing the Same Button80
- Copying and Pasting a Button Style80
- Using a Button in Multiple Places80
Prioritizing Buttons81
- Rearranging Buttons81
- Resizing a Button81
Creating a Page82
- Creating a New Page82
- Creating a Copy of a Page82
- Creating a Page from a Template82
- Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File83
- Animating Page Transitions83
- Adding a Grid to Pages83
Using Keyboards83
- Choosing a Different Keyboard84
- Linking a Button to a Keyboard84
Working with Gestures85
- Turning Gestures On or Off85
- Creating a Gesture for a Page85
- Creating a Gesture for All Pages86
Working with Speech87
- Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice87
- Adding a Pause between Words87
- Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary88
- Configuring Speech Modes88
Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys89
- Adding a Sound89
- Adding an Exclamation89
- Finding a Vocal Smiley89
- Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button90
Setting Access Options91
- Activating Buttons on Touch or Release91
- Setting a Time for Button Activation91
- Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice92
- Setting up a Beep when a Button is Pressed92
- Setting up a Visual Indication when a Button is Selected92
Changing Device Orientation Settings93
- Changing Orientation Settings93
- Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB94
Setting up Switch Scanning95
- Configuring Switches96
- Setting up Touchscreen Scanning96
- Selecting the Scan Pattern97
- Using Linear Scan Mode98
- Using Row/Column Scan Mode99
- Using Block Scan Mode100
- Using Flow Scan Mode101
- Optimizing Block and Flow Scans102
- Configuring Speech Display Bar (SDB) Scans102
- Configuring Empty Area Scans104
- Setting Scan Timing104
- Configuring Re-scans104
- Setting Activation Delay105
- Turning on Auto Restart105
- Setting Auditory Prompts105
- Choosing a Voice107
Configuring Custom Scan Patterns107
- Opening the Scan Editor108
- Working with Groups and Subgroups109
- Using the Scan Editor Menu Options109
- Creating a Custom Scan Pattern112
- Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from One Page114
- Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from All Pages115
Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning116
Using Word Finder118
- Setting up Word Finder118
- Finding Specific Words119
Using Text Options120
- Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations120
- Enabling Word Prediction121
- Enabling Automatic Capitalization121
Restricting Access122
- Enabling Menu Lock122
- Locking the Device122
- Unlocking the Device123
- Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps123
- Creating a Kiosk Mode Password123
- Enabling Kiosk Mode124
- Disabling Kiosk Mode124
- Resetting Your Passwords124
Creating and Loading Profiles125
- Creating a Profile125
- Loading a Profile125
- Deleting a Profile126
- Restoring Default Profile Settings126
Changing Languages and Voices126
Changing Display Settings126
Setting the Date and Time127
- Changing Date and Time Settings127
- Creating a Date/Time Button127
Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback128
Analyzing Language Development129
- Using the Realize Language Website129
- Creating a Privacy Password130
- Turning Data Logging On or Off130
- Uploading Data for Analysis131
- Configuring Data Uploading132
- Selecting a Person133
- Setting up Automatic Data Uploads134
- Initiating an Immediate Data Upload134
- Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually134
- Clearing Usage Data136
- Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password137
Taking Pictures138
Updating the Application139
Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files141
- Backing up a Library in the Editor141
- Backing up a Library on the Device141
- Restoring a Library to the Editor141
- Restoring a Library to the Device141
Transferring Vocabulary Files142
- Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor143
- Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device143
Troubleshooting144
Clearing and Restoring Customizations145
Removing Downloaded Apps and Files146
Care and Maintenance147
Warranty148
Index149

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