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Table of Contents6
Welcome to NOVA Chat11
What's Included12
Charging the Device and the Amplifier13
- Connecting the Charger and Cables13
- NOVA Chat 12 Detail14
- Charging the NOVA Chat 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 1028
Positioning the Stand: NOVA Chat 1229
Removing/Reattaching the Stand: NOVA Chat 1230
- Removing the Stand30
- Reattaching the Stand30
Removing the Handle: NOVA Chat 1031
Removing the Handle: NOVA Chat 1231
Using the Touchscreen32
- Using the Stylus32
- Cleaning the Screen32
Using the NOVA Chat Screen33
Using NOVA Chat Menus34
Choosing a Vocabulary File35
- Considering the Device's Access Capabilities35
- Considering the User's Cognitive Capabilities36
- Additional Considerations36
Exploring Vocabulary Files37
Available Vocabulary Files38
- Wordpower38
- Wordpower20 Simply38
- Wordpower2438
- Wordpower24 with Phrases39
- Wordpower3039
- Wordpower4239
- Wordpower42 Basic39
- Wordpower4839
- Wordpower6039
- Wordpower8040
- Wordpower10840
- Multichat 1540
- Vocabpc40
- Myquickchat41
- Spelling41
- 4-Basic41
- Essence41
Chat Editor42
- Installing Chat Editor42
- Configuring Chat Editor43
- Opening Chat Editor44
- Using Vocabulary Files with the Editor44
- Device and Editor Differences45
Turning Edit Mode on46
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File47
- Creating a Copy Using the Device in Edit Mode47
- Creating a Copy from the Device Library47
- Creating a Copy Using Chat Editor47
Modifying Button Text48
- Displaying the Button Text to Edit48
- Editing the Button Text49
- Using Images with no Text49
Adding or Modifying a Button Image50
- Finding an Image from the NOVA Chat Library51
- Searching for an Image in the NOVA Chat Library51
- Using Your Own Image52
Transferring Images52
Hiding Buttons53
- Hiding a Button53
- Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons54
- Saving Hidden Button Settings54
- Hiding and Showing Button Images54
Modifying Button Styles55
- Modifying a Button Style55
- Modifying Button Color Saturation56
- Modifying a Page Button Style56
- Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style57
- Overriding a Button Style57
Modifying a Button Arrow Link58
Adding or Modifying a Button Action59
Available Button Actions60
- Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page62
Copying Buttons63
- Copying and Pasting a Button63
- Copying and Reusing the same Button63
- Copying and Pasting a Button Style63
- Using a Button in Multiple Places63
Prioritizing Buttons64
- Rearranging Buttons64
- Resizing a Button64
Creating a Page65
- Creating a New Page65
- Creating a Copy of a Page65
- Creating a Page from a Template65
- Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File66
Using Keyboards66
- Choosing a Different Keyboard66
- Linking a Button to a Keyboard66
Working with Gestures67
- Turning Gestures on or off67
- Creating a Gesture for a Page67
- Creating a Gesture for All Pages68
Working with Speech69
- Selecting a Voice69
- Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary70
- Configuring Speech Modes71
Setting Access Options72
- Activating Buttons on Touch or Release72
- Setting a Time for Button Activation72
- Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice73
- Setting up a Beep When a Button Is Pressed73
Using the Speech Display Bar74
- Changing Functional SDB Settings74
- Changing SDB Style Settings75
Changing Device Orientation Settings76
- Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB76
- Changing Orientation Settings77
Switch Scanning78
- Configuring Switches78
- Selecting Scan Mode79
- Configuring SDB and Empty Area Scans79
- Setting Scan Speed80
- Configuring Re-Scans80
- Setting Activation Delay80
- Setting Cursor Color81
- Setting Auditory Prompts81
- Choosing a Voice82
- Adding Row Prompts83
- Using Touchscreen Scanning83
Using Word Finder84
- Setting up Word Finder84
- Finding Specific Words85
Using Text Options86
- Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations86
- Enabling Word Prediction87
- Enabling Automatic Capitalization87
Creating and Loading Profiles88
- Creating a Profile88
- Loading a Profile88
- Deleting a Profile89
- Restoring Default Profile Settings89
Changing Languages and Voices89
Changing Display Settings89
Setting the Date and Time90
- Changing Date and Time Settings90
- Creating a Date/Time Button90
Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback91
Backing up and Restoring Vocabulary Files92
- Backing up a Library in the Editor92
- Backing up a Library on the Device92
- Restoring a Library to the Editor92
- Restoring a Library to the Device92
Transferring Files93
- Copying Files from the Device to the Editor94
- Copying Files from the Editor to the Device94
Attaching a Strap: NOVA Chat 595
Attaching a Strap: NOVA Chat 8 or 1096
Attaching a Strap: NOVA Chat 1297
Troubleshooting98
Clearing and Restoring Customizations99
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device100
- Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting100
- Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients100
Care and Maintenance102
Warranty103
Index104

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