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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

Blue, Green,

Purple, Gray

The strap attachments are a

potential choking hazard.

Chat Editor Install CD

Includes a user manual and VocabPC Tour Guide

NOVA chat Recovery Disk

This User’s Guide

Note: We suggest that you keep your packaging materials.

Main Page

Table of Contents6
Welcome to NOVA Chat11
What's Included12
Charging the Device and Amplifier13
- Connecting the Charger and Cables13
- NOVA Chat 12 Detail14
- Charging the Device and Amplifier14
Checking Battery Status15
- Checking Battery Status Using Menus15
- Checking Battery Status Using a Button15
Turning the Device on and off17
Turning the Amplifier on and off18
Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device19
Turning Bluetooth on and off19
NOVA Chat 5 Device Features20
NOVA Chat 8 Device Features21
NOVA Chat 10 Device Features22
NOVA Chat 12 Device Features23
Controlling Volume25
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA Chat 526
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA Chat 8 or 1027
Removing the Stand: NOVA Chat 8 or 1027
Positioning the Stand: NOVA Chat 1228
Removing and Reattaching the Stand: NOVA Chat 1229
- Removing the Stand29
- Reattaching the Stand29
Removing the Handle: NOVA Chat 1030
Removing the Handle: NOVA Chat 1230
Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA Chat 1231
Attaching a Strap: NOVA Chat 532
Attaching a Strap: NOVA Chat 8 or 1033
Attaching a Strap: NOVA Chat 1234
Using the Stylus35
Using the Touchscreen35
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device36
Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting36
- Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients36
Using the Application Screen38
Using Application Menus39
Choosing a Vocabulary File40
- Considering the Device's Access Capabilities40
- Considering the User's Cognitive Capabilities40
- Additional Considerations41
Exploring Vocabulary Files42
Available Vocabulary Files43
Chat Editor47
- Installing Chat Editor47
- Configuring Chat Editor48
- Enabling Speech in Chat Editor48
- Opening Chat Editor49
- Using Vocabulary Files with Chat Editor49
- Device and Editor Differences49
- Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials50
Turning Edit Mode on52
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File53
- Creating a Copy Using the Device in Edit Mode53
- Creating a Copy from the Device Library53
- Creating a Copy Using Chat Editor53
Modifying Button Text54
- Displaying the Button Text to Edit54
- Editing the Button Text55
- Using Images with no Text55
Adding or Modifying a Button Image56
- Finding an Image from the Device Library57
- Searching for an Image in the Device Library57
- Using Your Own Image58
Transferring Images59
- Hiding Buttons60
- Hiding a Button60
- Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons61
Hiding and Showing Button Images61
Saving Hidden Button Settings61
Modifying Button Styles62
- Modifying a Button Style62
- Modifying Button Color Saturation63
- Modifying a Page Button Style63
- Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style64
- Overriding a Button Style64
Modifying a Button Arrow Link65
Adding or Modifying a Button Action66
Available Button Actions67
- Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page69
Copying Buttons70
- Copying and Pasting a Button70
- Copying and Reusing the same Button70
- Copying and Pasting a Button Style70
- Using a Button in Multiple Places70
Prioritizing Buttons71
- Rearranging Buttons71
- Resizing a Button71
Creating a Page72
- Creating a New Page72
- Creating a Copy of a Page72
- Creating a Page from a Template72
- Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File73
- Animating Page Transitions73
- Adding a Grid to Pages73
Using Keyboards74
- Choosing a Different Keyboard74
- Linking a Button to a Keyboard74
Working with Gestures75
- Turning Gestures on or off75
- Creating a Gesture for a Page75
- Creating a Gesture for All Pages76
- Working with Speech77
- Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice77
- Adding a Pause between Words77
- Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary78
- Configuring Speech Modes78
- Setting Access Options79
- Activating Buttons on Touch or Release79
- Setting a Time for Button Activation79
- Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice80
- Setting up a Beep When a Button Is Pressed80
- Setting up a Visual Indication When a Button Is Selected80
Using the Speech Display Bar81
- Changing Functional SDB Settings81
- Changing SDB Style Settings82
Changing Device Orientation Settings83
- Changing Orientation Settings83
- Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB83
Switch Scanning85
- Configuring Switches85
- Selecting Scan Mode86
- Configuring SDB and Empty Area Scans86
- Setting Scan Speed87
- Configuring Re-Scans87
- Setting Activation Delay87
- Setting Cursor Color87
- Setting Auditory Prompts88
- Choosing a Voice89
- Adding Row Prompts89
- Using Touchscreen Scanning90
Using Word Finder91
- Setting up Word Finder91
- Finding Specific Words92
Using Text Options93
- Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations93
- Enabling Word Prediction94
- Enabling Automatic Capitalization94
Creating and Loading Profiles95
- Creating a Profile95
- Loading a Profile95
- Deleting a Profile96
Changing Languages and Voices96
Changing Display Settings96
Restoring Default Profile Settings96
Setting the Date and Time97
- Changing Date and Time Settings97
- Creating a Date/Time Button97
Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback98
Analyzing Language Development99
- Using the Realize Language Website99
- Creating a Privacy Password100
- Turning Data Logging on or off100
- Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually100
Backing up and Restoring Vocabulary Files102
- Backing up a Library in the Editor102
- Backing up a Library on the Device102
- Restoring a Library to the Editor102
- Restoring a Library to the Device102
Transferring Vocabulary Files103
- Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor104
- Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device104
Troubleshooting105
Clearing and Restoring Customizations106
Care and Maintenance107
Warranty108
Index109

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