Abilia ROLLtalk NOVA User manual

Rev. A. 9.9.2012
NOVA
User Manual

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Section 1: Getting Started 4
Understanding this User Manual 4
Startup Wizard 5
How-To Videos 5
Section 2: Understanding your device 6
Features 6
Front View 7
Side View 8
Back View 11
Main Menu 12
Primary Applications 13
Shortcut Menu 13
Section 3: Contacts 14
Creating Contacts 14
Creating contacts from text messages 15
Creating contacts from email 15
Updating Contacts 16
Importing Contacts from Skype 17
Section 4: Applications 18
Drive 18
Seat Positions 18
Remote 18
Communicate 19
Sentences 19
Editing Sentences 19
Body 20
Contacts 20
Calendar 20
Schedule an New Activity 20
SMS 21
Creating and Sending Messages 21
Read Messages 21
Email 21
Creating and Sending Emails 21
Read Emails 21
Skype 23
Skype Call 23
Receiving a Skype Call 23
Skype Chat 23

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Internet 24
Using Favorites 24
Attention 25
Camera 25
Gallery 25
Rear View 25
Output 26
Calculator 26
Desktop 26
Languages 26
Volume/Brightness 26
Exit Nova 27
Restart Windows 27
Section 5: Settings 28
Keyboard 28
Input Device 29
Touch 29
Mouse 29
Eye Control 30
Change Input Device 31
Main Menu 32
Shortcut Menu 32
Remote Control 33
Gewatel Phone 34
Wheelchair 34
Output 34
Email 35
Camera 36
Sounds 36
Windows 37
E-book Reader 38
Password Protection of Settings 38
Help 38
Section 6: Connections 39
Wi-Fi 39
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings 39
Text messages 42
External monitor and projector 43
Power 44
Backup 44

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Factory Restore 45
Section 7: Health and safety 46
Cleaning 46
Transporting Compact Rolltalk 46
Safety and liability 46
The environment 47
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 48
Section 8: Warranty 49

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The sections of this manual generally follow the features of Rolltalk
Nova. A robust index for features begins on page 18. Also included is
important safety information beginning on page 46, that you should
know before using your device. This manual gives navigation instructions
according to the default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instruction in this manual assumes that
you are starting from the Main Menu. To get to your Main Menu, se
detailed information about this at page 12.
This document contains links, please use the Home button to access the
Table of Contents for easy navigating in the document.
Note! Instructions in this manual are based on default
settings, and may vary from your aid, depending on the
software version, and any changes to the aid’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User
Manual start at the Main Menu.
All screen images in this manual are simulated.
Actual displays may vary, depending on the software
version and any changes to your Settings.

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The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard will guide you
through the basics of settings on your device. Follow the prompts to
choose a default language, select male or female voice, set up input
device and select keyboard and available keyboard shortcuts.
You can also use the Setup Wizard to quickly configure your device at
any time.
From the Main Menu, select Settings|Help|Startup Wizard
View information on how to customize Rolltalk Nova. The videos shows
a selection of functions and settings.
From the Main Menu, select Settings|Help|How-to videos

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12 inch 1024x768 touch screen
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.0
Intel Core2Duo LV 1.5GHz Processor with 2 GB RAM
Wheelchair driving
Seating adjustments
Communication
oText
oVoice output
oEmail
oText messaging
Environmental control/IR (TV, doors, etc.)
Internet
Skype video call and chat
Windows access
Sentences
Calendar
Camera and picture gallery
Rear view camera
E-book reader
Spotify (music streaming)
Calculator
Adjustable menus
Adjustable input devices

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Not in use
Not in use
3. Volume Up
4. Volume Down
1. LED-indicator On/Off
2. LED-indicator Hard Drive
5. Touch Screen
1. LED-indicator On/Off: Flashes or glows when the device is turned
On/Off
2. LED-indicator Hard Drive: Flashes or glows when the Hard Drive is
working.
3. Volume Up: Press to adjust master volume.
4. Volume Down: Press to adjust master volume.
5. Touch Screen: Enables direct access on the screen.

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6. VGA Output
7. Headphones
8. Audio Scanning
10. USB 2.0
13. Input for Select Switch and Safety
Switch Drive
9. Firewire
11. USB
14. IR transmitter for Environmental
Control
12. Input for Scan Switch
15. Microphone
Not in use
Not in use
Not in use
16. eSATA
17. USB 2.0
18. Firewire
19. Network Connection
Not in use

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6. VGA Output: For connecting an additional monitor or projector
7. Headphones: Input for external speaker or headphones
8. Audio Scanning: Connect speaker or headphones here when using
audio scanning.
9. Firewire: High-speed input for connecting equipment such as eye
control
10. USB 2.0: High-speed input for connecting equipment such as eye
control, camera, USB hard drive
11. 2 x USB: For connecting equipment such as camera, mouse,
keyboard and head mouse
12. Switch Input for “Scan” switch: Is used for scanning between screen
selections.
13. Switch Input for “Select” switch and Safety Switch Drive: Is used for
operating wheelchair and seating functionality.
14. IR transmitter for environmental control: Transmits and broadcasts
IR signals
15. Microphone: For audio recording
16. eSATA: For hard drive connection
17. 2 x USB 2.0: High-speed input –we recommend that the inputs at
the back of Compact Rolltalk be used for connecting permanent devices
such as webcam, head mouse or IntelliGaze Eye Control System.
18. Firewire: High-speed input for connecting equipment such as eye
control
19. Network connection: For connecting a network cable