Saltillo NOVA chat 5 User manual

NOVA chat 5 ∙ 2nd Generation
NOVA chat 8 ∙ 1st Generation
NOVA chat 10 ∙ 3rd Generation
NOVA chat 12 ∙ 1st Generation
User’s Guide
for Dedicated Model
Saltillo Corporation
2143 Township Road 112
Millersburg, OH 44654
www.saltillo.com

NOVA chat 5 ∙ 2nd Generation
NOVA chat 8 ∙ 1st Generation
NOVA chat 10 ∙ 3rd Generation
NOVA chat 12 ∙ 1st Generation
User’s Guide
for Dedicated Model
Saltillo Corporation
2143 Township Road 112
Millersburg, OH 44654
www.saltillo.com

NOVA chat and VocabPC are trademarks of Saltillo Corporation.
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in this software is included free of charge, may be used solely for
communication purposes and may not be sold, copied or otherwise exploited for any
type of profit."
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Chat Editor CD
Chat Editor, owned by Saltillo Corporation
Microsoft Voices, owned by Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft's agreement states:
INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.
You may install and use one copy of the software on
each computer on your premises that you use to exchange data and software with
portable devices powered by a Microsoft operating system.
Saltillo grants permission for the use of Chat Editor on each computer used to exchange
data with the NOVA chat.
Attention! Consult accompanying documents.
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Warnings!
Device not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication device.
When operating this device in a medical environment, do not use with any product that
is not medically approved.
Do not use the NOVA chat close to sources of RF radiation or you may encounter
interference. Move away, if possible, from the source of the interference.
Any mounts used should be fitted by a qualified person. Failure to install the mounting
system according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in an injury to the user.
Analysis of positioning by a qualified person is required to prevent repetitive stress
injuries to the user.
Saltillo Corporation assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of this product.
Saltillo Corporation assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the
deletion of data as a result of malfunction repairs or battery replacement. Be sure to
back up all important data on other media (computer) to protect against its loss.
Cords and straps are potential strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to
placing these items with device users.
Implantable Medical Devices
A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld
wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or
implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.
Persons who have such devices:
•Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six (6) inches from their
implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON;
•Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket;
•Should turn the mobile device OFF immediately if there is any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place
•Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your
implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your
wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device, consult your
health care provider.
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Table of Contents
Welcome to NOVA chat...................................................................................9
What’s Included..............................................................................................10
Charging the Device and the Amplifier...........................................................11
Connecting the Charger and Cables ...........................................................11
NOVA chat 12 Detail.................................................................................12
Charging the NOVA chat Device and Amplifier .......................................12
Checking Battery Status..................................................................................13
Checking Battery Status Using Menus.......................................................13
Checking Battery Status Using a Button....................................................13
Turning the Device On and Off.......................................................................15
Turning the Amplifier On and Off..................................................................16
Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device...................................................17
Turning Bluetooth On and Off........................................................................17
NOVA chat 5 Device Features........................................................................18
NOVA chat 8 Device Features........................................................................19
NOVA chat 10 Device Features......................................................................20
NOVA chat 12 Device Features......................................................................21
Controlling Volume ........................................................................................23
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 5.................................................................24
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 10........................................................25
Removing the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 10.......................................................26
Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 12 ............................................................27
Removing/Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 12..........................................28
Removing the Stand................................................................................... 28
Reattaching the Stand.................................................................................28
Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 10............................................................29
Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 12............................................................29
Using the Touchscreen....................................................................................30
Using the Stylus .........................................................................................30
Cleaning the Screen....................................................................................30
Using the NOVA chat Screen .........................................................................31
Using NOVA chat Menus...............................................................................32
Choosing a Vocabulary File............................................................................ 33
Considering the Device’s Access Capabilities ...........................................33
Considering the User’s Cognitive Capabilities...........................................34
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Additional Considerations..........................................................................34
Exploring Vocabulary Files ............................................................................35
Available Vocabulary Files............................................................................. 36
WordPower ................................................................................................36
WordPower20 Simply................................................................................36
WordPower24 ............................................................................................36
WordPower24 with Phrases .......................................................................37
WordPower30 ............................................................................................37
WordPower42 ............................................................................................37
WordPower42 Basic...................................................................................37
WordPower48 ............................................................................................37
WordPower60 ............................................................................................37
WordPower80 ............................................................................................38
WordPower108 ..........................................................................................38
MultiChat 15..............................................................................................38
VocabPC....................................................................................................38
myQuickChat ............................................................................................. 39
Spelling...................................................................................................... 39
4-Basic ....................................................................................................... 39
Essence....................................................................................................... 39
Chat Editor...................................................................................................... 40
Installing Chat Editor.................................................................................40
Configuring Chat Editor............................................................................. 41
Opening Chat Editor ..................................................................................42
Using Vocabulary Files with the Editor.....................................................42
Device and Editor Differences ...................................................................43
Turning Edit Mode On....................................................................................44
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File .........................................................45
Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode........................................45
Creating a Copy from the Device Library..................................................45
Creating a Copy using Chat Editor.............................................................45
Modifying Button Text ...................................................................................46
Displaying the Button Text to Edit.............................................................46
Editing the Button Text.............................................................................. 47
Using Images with No Text........................................................................47
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Adding or Modifying a Button Image.............................................................48
Finding an Image from the NOVA chat Library ........................................49
Searching for an Image in the NOVA chat Library....................................49
Using Your Own Image .............................................................................50
Transferring Images........................................................................................50
Hiding Buttons................................................................................................ 51
Hiding a Button.......................................................................................... 51
Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons.........................................................52
Saving Hidden Button Settings ..................................................................52
Hiding and Showing Button Images...........................................................52
Modifying Button Styles.................................................................................53
Modifying a Button Style...........................................................................53
Modifying Button Color Saturation............................................................54
Modifying a Page Button Style..................................................................54
Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style........................................................55
Overriding a Button Style ..........................................................................55
Modifying a Button Arrow Link.....................................................................56
Adding or Modifying a Button Action............................................................57
Available Button Actions................................................................................58
Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page...................................................60
Copying Buttons .............................................................................................61
Copying and Pasting a Button....................................................................61
Copying and Reusing the Same Button......................................................61
Copying and Pasting a Button Style...........................................................61
Using a Button in Multiple Places..............................................................61
Prioritizing Buttons.........................................................................................62
Rearranging Buttons...................................................................................62
Resizing a Button....................................................................................... 62
Creating a Page ...............................................................................................63
Creating a New Page..................................................................................63
Creating a Copy of a Page..........................................................................63
Creating a Page from a Template...............................................................63
Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File.....................................64
Using Keyboards.............................................................................................64
Choosing a Different Keyboard .................................................................64
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Linking a Button to a Keyboard.................................................................64
Working with Gestures ...................................................................................65
Turning Gestures On or Off .......................................................................65
Creating a Gesture for a Page.....................................................................65
Creating a Gesture for All Pages................................................................66
Working with Speech......................................................................................67
Selecting a Voice........................................................................................ 67
Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary.........................................68
Configuring Speech Modes........................................................................69
Setting Access Options ...................................................................................70
Activating Buttons on Touch or Release....................................................70
Setting a Time for Button Activation.........................................................70
Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice..............................71
Setting up a Beep when a Button is Pressed...............................................71
Using the Speech Display Bar.........................................................................72
Changing Functional SDB Settings............................................................72
Changing SDB Style Settings.....................................................................73
Changing Device Orientation Settings............................................................74
Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB..........................................................74
Changing Orientation Settings ................................................................... 75
Switch Scanning..............................................................................................76
Configuring Switches.................................................................................76
Selecting Scan Mode..................................................................................77
Configuring SDB and Empty Area Scans ..................................................77
Setting Scan Speed.....................................................................................78
Configuring Re-scans.................................................................................78
Setting Activation Delay............................................................................78
Setting Cursor Color ..................................................................................79
Setting Auditory Prompts...........................................................................79
Choosing a Voice....................................................................................... 80
Adding Row Prompts................................................................................. 81
Using Touchscreen Scanning.....................................................................81
Using Word Finder..........................................................................................82
Setting up Word Finder..............................................................................82
Finding Specific Words..............................................................................83
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Using Text Options......................................................................................... 84
Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations.......................................84
Enabling Word Prediction..........................................................................85
Enabling Automatic Capitalization ............................................................85
Creating and Loading Profiles.........................................................................86
Creating a Profile .......................................................................................86
Loading a Profile........................................................................................ 86
Deleting a Profile .......................................................................................87
Restoring Default Profile Settings..............................................................87
Changing Languages and Voices....................................................................87
Changing Display Settings..............................................................................87
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................... 88
Changing Date and Time Settings..............................................................88
Creating a Date/Time Button .....................................................................88
Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback.........................................................89
Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files..................................................90
Backing up a Library in the Editor.............................................................90
Backing up a Library on the Device...........................................................90
Restoring a Library to the Editor................................................................90
Restoring a Library to the Device ..............................................................90
Transferring Files............................................................................................91
Copying Files from the Device to the Editor..............................................92
Copying Files from the Editor to the Device..............................................92
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 5.....................................................................93
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 8 or 10 ...........................................................94
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 12...................................................................95
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................96
Clearing and Restoring Customizations..........................................................97
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device..........................................................98
Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting ............................................................98
Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients.....................................98
Care and Maintenance................................................................................... 100
Warranty .......................................................................................................101
Index.............................................................................................................102
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Welcome to NOVA chat
This user’s guide offers step-by-step instructions for most
operations available with the NOVA chat. Additional
information is available as follows:
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: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Trouble Tickets:
http://saltillo.com/tt/
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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
This User’s Guide
Note: We suggest that you keep your packaging materials.
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Charging the Device and the Amplifier
A battery charger was included in the box with your NOVA chat
device. The charger cables allow you to charge both the device
and the amplifier at the same time.
Connecting the Charger and Cables
Plug the charger into a wall outlet—a surge protector is
recommended.
Plug the mini connector into the mini USB connector on the
amplifier case and plug the micro USB connector into the
device.
NOVA chat 5
NOVA chat 8
NOVA chat 10
NOVA chat 12
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NOVA chat 12 Detail
NOVA chat 12 device USB charging
port (with back of device facing up)
If you insert a USB 2.0 Micro cable
(with the back of the device facing
up), the connector will insert into
the left side of the port. It will not
fill the entire port.
If you insert a USB 3.0 Micro B
cable, the connector will fill the
entire port.
Charging the NOVA chat Device and Amplifier
We suggest charging both the NOVA chat device and the
amplifier each night. The red battery indicator next to the
amplifier’s charger connection should be on while charging and
will flash when it is fully charged.
1. Tap the power button to turn off the display light.
2. Plug the charger’s connectors into the NOVA chat device
and amplifier.
3. Plug the other end of the charger into a wall outlet.
When the NOVA chat device and amplifier are fully charged:
1. Unplug the connectors from the NOVA chat device and
amplifier.
2. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet (optional).
3. Tap the NOVA chat device’s power button to turn the
display on.
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Checking Battery Status
You can check the battery status of the device and amplifier by
navigating menus or by having a button on a vocabulary page
that checks the status.
Checking Battery Status Using Menus
You can check the battery status of both the device and the
amplifier by navigating menus.
Choose Menu or > Settings > System > About Device.
The screen will show the battery charging status and charge
level for both the device and the amplifier.
Checking Battery Status Using a Button
Some Saltillo-provided vocabulary files already include buttons
for checking the battery status. For example: WordPower offers
the option from the last page of Groups, and MultiChat 15 offers
the button on the Device Tools page from the second page of
“Things”.
To create a button that checks the battery status of both the
device and the amplifier, create a button on a vocabulary page
that contains the action “Battery Status”
1. Press and hold on the button you want to modify. (Right-
click the button if you are using Chat Editor.)
2. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties.
3. Choose the Actions tab.
4. Use the drop-down list to select the Battery status action.
5. Choose OK.
Any time you choose this button, NOVA chat will speak the
battery status of the device and the amplifier and display the
information in the Speech Display Bar (SDB).
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For additional information on creating a button action, see
“Adding or Modifying a Button Action” on page 57.
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Turning the Device On and Off
A power button is provided on the top edge of the device.
NOVA chat 5
NOVA chat 8, 10, or 12
To turn your device on from a complete power-down:
Press and hold the power button.
To turn your device off for storage:
1. Press and hold the power button.
2. At the prompt, choose Power off.
3. Choose OK to confirm.
To turn the screen on and off for daily use:
Tapping the power button quickly turns just the screen on and
off. This is the suggested way of use when using the device on a
daily basis. We suggest tapping (not holding) the power button
to turn off the screen. Tap the power button to wake up the
screen.
There is no need to turn the amplifier off when using the device
on a daily basis. If you are in an environment that requires
turning off the amplifier or if you will be leaving the device in
storage for a long period of time, see “Turning the Amplifier On
and Off”.
To change the screen timeout setting:
The screen is set up to power down automatically after a
specified period of no activity. To change the period of delay
between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic
screen timeout:
Choose Menu or > Settings > System > Display
Settings > Screen Timeout and choose the appropriate setting.
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Turning the Amplifier On and Off
Typically, the amplifier should be left on. When the amplifier is
off, speech is still available, but it comes from the device’s internal
speaker.
NOVA chat 5
NOVA chat 8 or 10
NOVA chat 12
Note: The NOVA chat 12 amplifier power button (labeled
“I/O”) is recessed slightly to avoid pressing it accidentally. If
you have difficulty pressing it, use the touchscreen stylus that
came with your device.
To turn the amplifier off:
Press and hold the amplifier power button until both the red and
blue lights come on. Release the power button when the red
light goes out.
To turn the amplifier on:
Press the amplifier power button for a second. The light will
flash to indicate the amplifier is on and working properly.
The blue light will flash when on and not connected to the
NOVA chat device. Once connected to the device, the blue light
will glow steadily.
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Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device
Make sure the amplifier is turned on and charged.
1. On your device, press and hold Back ,
2. Choose Yes to confirm that you want to restart the
application.
3. The device will scan for your amplifier and connect to it.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off
The amplifier and the NOVA chat communicate using a
Bluetooth connection. During air travel and in some medical
facilities the Bluetooth option is required to be turned off.
Note: Bluetooth is only used to connect the amplifier and
NOVA chat. It has no other function.
To turn Bluetooth off:
Press and hold the device’s power button. The Device Options
menu opens. Tap Airplane Mode. This puts the device into
Airplane Mode.
To turn Bluetooth on:
Press and hold the power button and tap Airplane Mode. This
takes the device out of Airplane Mode and turns Bluetooth back
on.
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NOVA chat 5 Device Features
1 Volume button: Press to turn volume up or down
2 Headset jack (3.5 mm)
3 Power button: Press and hold to turn device on or off
4 Display: Displays the NOVA chat screens
5 Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Press and hold to
display an option to restart NOVA chat.
6 USB port: Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring
vocabulary
7 Menu: Tap to display menus that allow you to select a vocabulary file,
enable or disable augmentative options, set how and when to speak
messages, and configure a wide variety of additional options.
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