Nova Chat 5 User Manual

Contents

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Welcome to NOVA chat
What's Included
NOVA chat 5 Device Features
NOVA chat 8 Device Features
NOVA chat 10 Device Features
NOVA chat 12 Device Features
Using Menu, Back, and Home
Charging the Device and Amplifier
NOVA chat 12 Detail
checking battery status
turning the device on and off
Turning the Amplifier On and Off
Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device
turning bluetooth on and off
controlling volume
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 5
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 10
Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12
Removing or Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12
Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 10
Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA chat 12
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 5
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 10
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 8 or 12
using the touchscreen
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device
using the home screen
Opening and Closing the Application
Using the Application Screen
Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB)
Changing SDB Style Settings
Using Application Menus
Choosing a Vocabulary File
Considering the User's Cognitive Capabilities
Exploring Vocabulary Files
Available Vocabulary Files
WordPower24 with Phrases
WordPower60
Basic Scan
Essence
myCore
Chat Editor
Configuring Chat Editor
Enabling Speech in Chat Editor
Device and Editor Differences
Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials
Turning Edit Mode On
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File
Modifying Button Text
Editing the Button Text
Adding or Modifying a Button Image
Finding an Image from the Device Library
Creating Your Own Image
Using an Existing Image
Hiding Buttons
Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons
Modifying Button Styles
Modifying Button Color Saturation
Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style
Modifying a Button Arrow Link
Adding or Modifying a Button Action
Available Button Actions
Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to
Copying Buttons
Prioritizing Buttons
Creating a
using keyboards
Choosing a Different Keyboard
Working with Gestures
Creating a Gesture for All
Working with Speech
Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary
Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys
Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button
Setting Access Options
Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice
Changing Device Orientation Settings
Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB
Setting up Switch Scanning
Configuring Switches
Selecting the Scan Pattern
Using Linear Scan Mode
Using Row/Column Scan Mode
Using Block Scan Mode
Using Flow Scan Mode
Optimizing Block and Flow Scans
Configuring Empty Area Scans
Setting Activation Delay
Choosing a Voice
Opening the Scan Editor
Working with Groups and Subgroups
Creating a Custom Scan Pattern
Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from One
Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from All
Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning
Using Word Finder
Finding Specific Words
Using Text Options
Enabling Word Prediction
locking the device
unlocking the device
Enabling Kiosk Mode
Creating and Loading Profiles
deleting a profile
setting the date and time
Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback
Analyzing Language Development
Creating a Privacy Password
Uploading Data for Analysis
Configuring Data Uploading
Selecting a Person
Setting up Automatic Data Uploads
Clearing Usage Data
Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password
taking pictures
updating the application
Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files
Transferring Vocabulary Files
Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor
troubleshooting
Clearing and Restoring Customizations
Removing Downloaded Apps and Files
care and maintenance
Warranty
Index

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NOVA chat User’s Guide Page 48Exploring Vocabulary FilesThe application provides a variety of vocabulary files. To view thesefiles, choose Menu > Library. Available vocabulary files will be listed.The vocabulary file that is currently open.An original Saltillo-provided vocabulary file that cannot be modified ordeleted. To customize a vocabulary file, make a copy of it andcustomize the copy. See “Creating a Customized Vocabulary File” forways to make a copy.Important!A vocabulary file that you customized with release 2.2 software or latercan be transferred between Chat Editor and a NOVA chat device, a ChatFusion™ device, or a TouchChat™ device.For information on transferring vocabulary files, see “TransferringVocabulary Files” on page 140.

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