Saltillo TouchChat Express 8 User manual
TouchChat Express User’s Guide 2
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TouchChat Express User’s Guide Contents •3
Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Identifying TouchChat Express 8 Features.............................................................................................................. 8
Identifying TouchChat Express 10 Features............................................................................................................ 9
Charging the Device and Amplifier....................................................................................................................... 10
Turning the iPad On and Off or Putting It to Sleep............................................................................................... 12
Turning the iPad On and Off....................................................................................................................................12
Locking the iPad and Putting It to Sleep..................................................................................................................12
Turning the Amplifier On and Off......................................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting the Volume and Muting Sounds........................................................................................................... 14
Using the Home Button ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Using the Home Screen........................................................................................................................................ 15
Using the Touchscreen......................................................................................................................................... 16
Adjusting Screen Brightness................................................................................................................................. 16
Identifying iPad Status Icons................................................................................................................................ 17
Using Control Center............................................................................................................................................ 18
Syncing with iTunes ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Backing up and Restoring Information................................................................................................................. 20
Backing up the Device .............................................................................................................................................20
Restoring the Device ...............................................................................................................................................20
Updating the Device Software ............................................................................................................................. 20
Organizing Apps and Changing Wallpaper ........................................................................................................... 21
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................................... 22
Using Accessibility Features................................................................................................................................. 22
Turning on Accessibility Features............................................................................................................................22
Setting up an Accessibility Shortcut ........................................................................................................................22
Setting up and Using Guided Access .................................................................................................................... 23
Turning Guided Access On.......................................................................................................................................23
Configuring Guided Access Settings ........................................................................................................................23
Setting up and Starting a Guided Access Session ....................................................................................................24
Ending a Guided Access Session..............................................................................................................................24
Using TouchChat.................................................................................................................................................. 25
Opening TouchChat.................................................................................................................................................25
Closing TouchChat...................................................................................................................................................25
Finding the TouchChat Version ...............................................................................................................................25
Working with TouchChat Menus.............................................................................................................................25
Working with Vocabulary Files................................................................................................................................26
English Vocabulary Files ......................................................................................................................................26
Spanish Vocabulary Files.....................................................................................................................................28
Loading a Vocabulary File ...................................................................................................................................30
Customizing a Vocabulary File ............................................................................................................................30
Copying a Vocabulary File ...................................................................................................................................30
Creating a New Blank Vocabulary File ................................................................................................................31
Deleting a Customized Vocabulary File...............................................................................................................31
Backing up a Customized Vocabulary File using iTunes......................................................................................32
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Backing up a Customized Vocabulary File using iShare ......................................................................................32
Backing up a Customized Vocabulary File using AirDrop, Dropbox, Google Drive, or Email ..............................33
Using Chat Editor with TouchChat ..........................................................................................................................33
Downloading and Installing Chat Editor..............................................................................................................33
Configuring Chat Editor.......................................................................................................................................34
Enabling Speech in Chat Editor ...........................................................................................................................34
Opening Chat Editor............................................................................................................................................34
Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials ...........................................................................................35
Transferring a Vocabulary File from Chat Editor to the Device using iTunes......................................................36
Copying a Vocabulary File from the Device to Chat Editor using iTunes ............................................................36
Activating Edit Mode ...............................................................................................................................................37
Working with Buttons .............................................................................................................................................37
Editing a Button ..................................................................................................................................................37
Adding or Changing a Button Action...................................................................................................................38
Removing or Changing the Order of an Action ...................................................................................................38
Modifying Text ....................................................................................................................................................38
Inserting Special Characters................................................................................................................................39
Adding a Symbol from the SymbolStix Library....................................................................................................39
Adding a Picture from the Image Library ............................................................................................................39
Using the Camera to Take a Picture for Your Button..........................................................................................40
Creating a Camera Button...................................................................................................................................40
Resizing a Button.................................................................................................................................................41
Changing a Button Style......................................................................................................................................41
Creating a Button to Link to a Page.....................................................................................................................41
Storing Text on a Button .....................................................................................................................................42
Creating a Volume Control Button......................................................................................................................42
Creating a Battery Status Button ........................................................................................................................43
Copying and Pasting a Button.............................................................................................................................43
Copying and Pasting the Same Button................................................................................................................44
Copying and Pasting a Button Style ....................................................................................................................44
Moving a Button .................................................................................................................................................45
Hiding a Button ...................................................................................................................................................45
Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons at Once......................................................................................................45
Changing Button Timing......................................................................................................................................46
Hiding and Showing Button Navigation Arrows..................................................................................................46
Working with Pages.................................................................................................................................................47
Renaming a Page.................................................................................................................................................47
Duplicating a Page...............................................................................................................................................47
Loading Another Page.........................................................................................................................................47
Creating a New Page ...........................................................................................................................................48
Creating a New Page from a Navigate Action .....................................................................................................48
Choosing a New Keyboard ..................................................................................................................................49
Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File ...............................................................................................49
Adding a Gesture to a Page.................................................................................................................................50
Creating a Template Page ...................................................................................................................................50
Using a Template to Create a Page .....................................................................................................................51
Editing an Abbreviation Expansion..........................................................................................................................51
Choosing a Voice .....................................................................................................................................................52
Setting up Your VocaliD™ Voice ..............................................................................................................................53
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Editing Pronunciations ............................................................................................................................................54
Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys.................................................................................................................................55
Adding a Sound ...................................................................................................................................................55
Adding an Exclamation........................................................................................................................................55
Finding a Vocal Smiley.........................................................................................................................................55
Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button................................................................................55
Creating a Visual Scene ...........................................................................................................................................56
Selecting a Background Image ............................................................................................................................56
Adding Buttons....................................................................................................................................................57
Enlarging Text in the Speech Display Bar ................................................................................................................57
Changing Text Size or Number of Lines in the SDB .............................................................................................57
Expanding the SDB by Changing Screen Orientation ..........................................................................................57
Creating a Tap Action..........................................................................................................................................58
Setting up Switch Scanning in TouchChat ...............................................................................................................59
Configuring Switches...........................................................................................................................................60
Setting up Touchscreen Scanning .......................................................................................................................60
Selecting the Scan Pattern ..................................................................................................................................60
Configuring Speech Display Bar (SDB) Scans.......................................................................................................60
Configuring Empty Cells Scans ............................................................................................................................60
Setting Scan Timing.............................................................................................................................................61
Configuring Re-scans...........................................................................................................................................61
Turning on Auto Restart......................................................................................................................................61
Setting Auditory Scan..........................................................................................................................................61
Choosing a Voice.................................................................................................................................................61
Making an In-App Purchase.....................................................................................................................................62
Playing a Song from TouchChat...............................................................................................................................62
Using SocialChat ......................................................................................................................................................63
Setting up a Button to Play a YouTube™ Video.......................................................................................................64
Setting up a Button to Open an App .......................................................................................................................65
Blocking and Restoring Access to the Editing Menus..............................................................................................65
Working with Profiles ..............................................................................................................................................67
Changing TouchChat Settings..................................................................................................................................69
Updating the TouchChat Application Software.......................................................................................................73
Analyzing Language Development ....................................................................................................................... 74
Using the Realize Language Website.......................................................................................................................74
Turning on Data Logging from Your Device.............................................................................................................75
Creating a Privacy Password....................................................................................................................................75
Uploading Data for Analysis ....................................................................................................................................76
Clearing Usage Data ................................................................................................................................................76
Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password .......................................................................................................77
Adding a Webhook Event to a Button.................................................................................................................. 78
Terms Used in This Section......................................................................................................................................78
Adding a Webhook Event........................................................................................................................................79
Setting up and Using Switch Scanning.................................................................................................................. 80
Enabling Scanning....................................................................................................................................................80
Defining the Switches..............................................................................................................................................80
Setting the Scanning Style .......................................................................................................................................81
Auto Scanning .....................................................................................................................................................81
Manual Scanning.................................................................................................................................................81
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Single Switch Step Scanning................................................................................................................................81
Additional Timing Options ..................................................................................................................................82
Configuring Additional Scan Settings ......................................................................................................................82
Using Keyboards .................................................................................................................................................. 84
Using On-screen Keyboards ....................................................................................................................................84
Using the Apple Wireless Keyboard ........................................................................................................................85
Using an External Keyboard with TouchChat ..........................................................................................................85
Entering and Modifying Text................................................................................................................................ 86
Typing Text ..............................................................................................................................................................86
Working with Predictive Text ..................................................................................................................................86
Correcting Misspelled Words ..................................................................................................................................86
Modifying Text ........................................................................................................................................................87
Using Shortcuts .......................................................................................................................................................87
Dictating Text ..........................................................................................................................................................87
Searching Apps .................................................................................................................................................... 88
Changing the iPad Language and Word Prediction Dictionaries ........................................................................... 89
Setting up Restrictions......................................................................................................................................... 89
Changing Screen Orientation ............................................................................................................................... 90
Attaching a Strap ................................................................................................................................................. 91
Positioning, Removing, or Reattaching the Stand ................................................................................................ 93
Positioning the Stand ..............................................................................................................................................93
Removing the Stand ................................................................................................................................................94
Reattaching the Stand .............................................................................................................................................94
Removing the Handle .......................................................................................................................................... 94
Attaching a Wheelchair Mounting Plate .............................................................................................................. 95
Replacing the Rubber Boot .................................................................................................................................. 96
Cleaning and Disinfecting..................................................................................................................................... 97
Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting ..........................................................................................................................97
Disinfecting TouchChat Express and Accessories for Multiple Users......................................................................98
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................. 99
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................. 99
Appendix A: Advanced Grammar Features ........................................................................................................ 100
Creating a Grammar Button ..................................................................................................................................100
Identifying Parts of Speech....................................................................................................................................100
Creating a Grammar Rule Button ..........................................................................................................................101
Using Your Grammar Rule Button .........................................................................................................................102
Clearing a Grammar Rule ......................................................................................................................................102
Appendix B: Safety and Compliance Information............................................................................................... 103
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Introduction •7
Introduction
TouchChat® Express features a reusable, protective case. The rubber boot and plastic shell provide
protection while the amplifier delivers high quality audio output. The handle provides optimal
portability.
This user’s guide offers step-by-step instructions for setting up and using your TouchChat Express
device. Additional information and support are available.
Finding Additional Information on Using Your iPad:
This user’s guide covers iPad® basics. For detailed instructions on using all iPad features, refer to the
iPad User Guide, available from any of these sources.
Source How to Find
Safari® Open Safari, tap , and tap the iPad User Guide bookmark.
Hint: Add an icon for the iPad User Guide to the Home screen. Tap and then tap
Add to Home Screen.
iBooks® Open iBooks and search for iPad user in the iBooks Store.
Internet Go to http://help.apple.com/ipad.
Support articles can be found on the Saltillo website:
http://saltillo.com/support/
Training opportunities can be found on the Saltillo website:
http://saltillo.com/webinars
Contact Saltillo for Operational or Technical support at:
Phone: 1-800-382-8622
Email: [email protected]
Trouble Tickets:
http://saltillo.com/tt/
For Realize Language™ website support:
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Identifying TouchChat Express 8 Features •8
Identifying TouchChat Express 8 Features
Rear View
Front View
Side View
Home button
FaceTime®HD Camera
Touchscreen
iSight®
camera
Volume buttons
Microphones
Power
button
Handle
Rubber boot
Plastic shell
Amplifier
speaker
Amplifier
speaker
Stand
Wheelchair mounting
plate holes
Amplifier reset
button
Switch jack A
Switch jack B
Lightning®
connector
Amplifier charging
connector
Device
speaker
Device
speaker
Headset
jack
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Identifying TouchChat Express 10 Features •9
Identifying TouchChat Express 10 Features
Rear View
Front View
Side View
Home button
FaceTime®HD Camera
Touchscreen
Handle
Rubber boot
Plastic shell
Amplifier
speaker
Amplifier
speaker
Stand
Wheelchair mounting
plate holes
Amplifier reset
button
Microphones
Power
button
iSight®
camera
Volume buttons
Switch jack A
Switch jack B
Lightning®
connector
Device
speaker
Device
speaker
Headset
jack
Amplifier charging
connector
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Charging the Device and Amplifier •10
Charging the Device and Amplifier
Connecting the Charger
You received a battery charger with your TouchChat Express. One end of the
charger plugs into a wall outlet—a surge protector is recommended. The
other end has two connectors, allowing you to charge the device and
amplifier at the same time.
•One connector plugs into the amplifier.
•The other connector is a receptacle for the USB cable that came with your device.
Using the Backup Charger
A backup charger came with your device. Use that charger only if necessary in an emergency. The
backup charger can only be used with the device. Do not use it to charge the amplifier.
To charge the device and amplifier:
Hint: We suggest charging both the device and the amplifier each night.
1. Tap the device’s power switch to turn the display light off.
2. Plug the charger’s amplifier connector into the amplifier.
3. Plug one end of the USB cable that came with your device into the device and the other end into the
charger’s receptacle.
4. Plug the other end of the charger into a wall outlet or surge protector.
5. The amber light next to the amplifier’s charging port will flash during charging and remain on when
the amplifier is fully charged.
When the device and amplifier are fully charged:
1. Unplug the connectors from the device and amplifier.
2. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet or surge protector (optional).
3. Tap the device’s power switch to turn the display light on.
Device charging port
Amplifier charging port
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Charging the Device and Amplifier•11
Checking Battery Status
To check the iPad’s battery level or charging status at any time, press the Home button. The current
battery status is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. The battery status indicator only shows
the battery level or charging status of the iPad, not the amplifier.
You can also create a button with the Battery Status action or find and tap a battery status button in
your vocabulary.
Amplifier batteries are not replaceable by the customer.
Disposing of the Device or the Amplifier Battery
Device Disposal: Please dispose of your device in accordance with your local, state, and/or federal
electronic recycling laws.
Battery Disposal: If the battery in your amplifier needs to be replaced, dispose of the old battery in
accordance with your local, state, and/or country regulations.
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Turning the iPad On and Off or Putting It to Sleep •12
Turning the iPad On and Off or Putting It to Sleep
The power button allows you to turn the iPad on and off or lock the iPad and put it to sleep.
Turning the iPad On and Off
To turn the iPad on, hold down the power button until the Apple® logo appears on the screen.
To turn the iPad off, hold down the power button for a few seconds until “slide to power off” appears on
the screen. Then drag the slide to power off text.
Locking the iPad and Putting It to Sleep
You can lock the iPad and put it to sleep when you are not using it. Locking the iPad turns off the display, and
turns off touch capability, and saves battery power. The iPad is still able to receive calls, text messages,
alarms, and notifications. You can also listen to music and adjust the volume.
To lock the iPad:
To lock the iPad, press the power button. If you do not touch the screen for two minutes, the iPad will
lock automatically. To change the auto-lock time, choose Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock.
To unlock the iPad:
TouchChat Express 8: Press the Home button or the power button.
TouchChat Express 10: Press the Home button or the power button, and then drag the slide to unlock
text that appears on the screen.
To add a passcode:
If you want to require a passcode to unlock the iPad, choose Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. Then use
the passcode options to set the passcode.
Power button
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Turning the Amplifier On and Off •13
Turning the Amplifier On and Off
The device and amplifier communicate using a Bluetooth connection. Typically, the amplifier should be
left on. During air travel and in some medical facilities the Bluetooth option is required to be turned off.
When the amplifier is off, speech is still present but comes from the device’s internal speaker.
Turning Bluetooth Off
1. Open the device’s Settings menu.
2. Turn Bluetooth off.
Turning Bluetooth On
1. Open the device’s Settings menu.
2. Turn Bluetooth on.
3. Choose the amplifier from the list of options under “Devices” to the right of “Bluetooth”.
4. Close the Settings menu.
5. The blue light on the edge of the amplifier should be solid blue.
Connecting Bluetooth to the TouchChat Software
1. Open the TouchChat app.
2. Open your vocabulary file and choose Menu > Settings.
3. Scroll down to the ChatWrap Connect section.
4. Choose Select ChatWrap and choose your ChatWrap® number.
Turning the Amplifier On and Off
To turn the amplifier off: Press and hold the amplifier
reset/power button (labeled “I/O”) until both the amber and
blue lights come on. When the amber light goes out, let go of
the button.
Hint: The button is recessed. Use the tip of a pen when you
need to press it. Do not use an object with a sharp point, such
as a pin; it could damage the button.
To turn the amplifier on: Press the reset/power button for a
second. The blue light will flash to indicate the amplifier is on.
Amplifier
reset button
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Adjusting the Volume and Muting Sounds •14
Adjusting the Volume and Muting Sounds
Excessive volume or sound pressure level when using earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss over extended
periods of time.
Using the Volume Buttons
The iPad volume buttons are located on the edge of the device. Pressing one button increases the
volume and pressing the other lowers the volume.
The volume buttons fit into a slot in the TouchChat Express plastic shell. The rubber boot for some models
covers the two volume buttons with a single button. Press one side of the button to increase the volume
and press the other side of the button to decrease the volume. By pressing a side, you are pressing the
device button underneath.
To mute sound, press and hold the Volume Down button.
TouchChat Express 8
TouchChat Express 10
Using Control Center
When iPad is locked or when you are using another app, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen
to open Control Center. Do Not Disturb, also available in Control Center, is an easy way to keep the iPad
silent. For additional information, see “Using Control Center” on page 18.
Volume buttons
Volume buttons
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Using the Home Button
Press the Home button to display the Home screen at any time.
The Home screen displays apps. Tap an app to open it. To see the apps that you have opened, double-
press the Home button and swipe left or right.
To use Siri® (on iPad 3rd generation or later), press and hold the Home button.
You can also press the Home button quickly three times to turn accessibility features on or off.
To take a screen shot, press and hold the power button and Home button at the same time.
Note: On iPad models with Touch ID™, you can use the sensor in the Home button, instead of using your passcode
or Apple ID password, to unlock iPad or make purchases in the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store. You can
also use the Touch ID sensor for authentication when using Apple Pay to make a purchase from within an app.
Using the Home Screen
All the apps that came on your iPad, plus any apps you download, are available from the Home screen.
To open an app, simply tap it.
To display the Home screen at any time, press the Home button. Swipe left or right to go to other
screens.
Home button
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Using the Touchscreen •16
Using the Touchscreen
Your device comes with a capacitive touchscreen. It responds best to a light touch from the pad of your
finger.
Important! Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the
tempered glass surface.
Stylus
A stylus was provided in your TouchChat Express package. If you prefer to
get your own stylus, it must be compatible with a capacitive touchscreen.
Note: The stylus provided has an opening on the end for attaching to you
or the device. Find a chain, string, or lanyard that matches your personal
style.
The stylus is a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye.
Adjusting Screen Brightness
Dim the screen to extend battery life, or use Auto-Brightness.
1. Choose Settings > Display & Brightness.
2. Drag the slider.
3. If Auto-Brightness is turned on, the iPad adjusts the screen brightness for current light conditions
using the built-in ambient light sensor.
Note: You can also adjust screen brightness in Control Center.
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Identifying iPad Status Icons •17
Identifying iPad Status Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the iPad screen. These icons provide the time, battery status, and
information about connectivity and operations currently running.
Note: You can hide the status bar when using the TouchChat app. In TouchChat, choose Menu >
Settings. Under Page Size, turn Status Bar off.
Status Icon Description
Activity A third-party app is using a network or generating some other activity.
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode is turned on. In this mode, only non-wireless features are available. You
cannot access the Internet or use Bluetooth devices.
Alarm An alarm is set.
Battery Shows the battery level or charging status.
Bluetooth Blue or White icon: Bluetooth is on and paired with a device such as a headset or keyboard.
Gray icon: Bluetooth is on and paired with a device that is out of range or turned off.
No icon: Bluetooth is not paired with a device.
Bluetooth battery Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device.
Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb is turned on. FaceTime® calls and alerts will not sound or light up the
screen.
Location Services A location-based app is gathering and using data indicating the iPad’s location.
Lock The iPad is locked. The display and touch capability are turned off.
Orientation Lock Screen orientation is locked.
Personal Hotspot The iPad is sharing its Internet connection with other iOS devices.
Syncing iPad is syncing with iTunes®.
VPN The iPad is connected to a network using a VPN (virtual private network).
Wi-Fi The iPad has an active Wi-Fi connection. More bars indicate a stronger connection.
TouchChat Express User’s Guide Using Control Center •18
Using Control Center
Control Center provides quick access to the iPad controls. This is an example only. Controls vary by iOS
version and are customizable.
Airplane Mode
AirDrop
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Playback
Screen Brightness
Volume
Rotation Lock
Silent Mode
Do Not Disturb
Timer
Camera
To open Control Center:
To open Control Center, swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen.
To close Control Center:
To close Control Center, use any of the following methods:
•Tap the Close icon
•Swipe down
•Tap anywhere on the screen above Control Center
•Press the Home button
To prevent access to Control Center:
To prevent the user from accessing Control Center, do the following:
1. Choose Settings > Control Center.
2. Turn off Access on Lock Screen or Access Within Apps or both.
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