Nova Chat User Guide

NOVA chat 5∙ 2 n d Generation

NOVA chat 10 ∙ 4 t h Generation
NOVA chat 12 ∙ 1 s t Generation
User’s Guide
Saltillo Corporation
2143 Township Road 112
Millersburg, OH 44654
www.saltillo.com
NOVA chat 10 ∙ 4 t h Generation
NOVA chat 12 ∙ 1 s t Generation
User’s Guide
www.saltillo.com
10021 Version 1.9

Acknowledgements
Copyright/Trademark Information
© 2015-2016 Saltillo Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright laws this document may not be copied, in
whole or in part, without the written consent of Saltillo Corporation.
NOVA chat, Chat Fusion, TouchChat, and VocabPC are trademarks of Saltillo Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Samsung and Galaxy Tab are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Ivona is Copyright © 2001-2010, IVO Software Sp.z o.o.
Acapela is a trademark of Acapela Group
PCS Symbols illustrations are copyright of Mayer-Johnson Co.
Symbol Stix is copyright of News2You. "The Library of Character/Logo Symbols contained 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."
WordPower and ChatPower are trademarks of Inman Innovations, Inc.
My QuickChat 12 Adult is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies
My QuickChat 12 Child is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies
My QuickChat 8 Adult is copyright of Talk To Me Technologies
Chat Editor DVD
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 device.
10021v1.9 ∙ 05/24/2016
Electronic Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Warning! Changes or modifications to this product which are not authorized by Saltillo Corporation could exceed
FCC limits and negate your authority to use this product.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether this
product is causing interference in your radio or television by turning this product off. If the interference stops, it
was probably caused by this product or one of its accessories. You can attempt to correct the interference by using
one or more of the following measures:
• Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
• Move this product to one side or the other of the television or radio.
• Move this product farther away from the television or radio.
• Plug this product into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio; that is, this product
should be controlled by different circuit breakers/fuses from the television or radio.
• If necessary, contact a Saltillo Corporation service technician for assistance.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet
appareil numérique de la classe B respect toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada.
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Warnings
This device is not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication aid.
When operating this device in a medical environment, do not use with any product that is not medically approved.
Follow all rules for appropriate wireless device use.
Do not use this device 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. Be certain that the user’s view is not obstructed by
the mounting.
Analysis of positioning by a qualified person is required to prevent repetitive stress injuries to the user.
Cords and straps are potential strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing these items with device
users.
Small parts could present a choking or other hazard.
Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken.
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.
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.

Table of Contents
Welcome to NOVA chat ................................................................................. 11

What’s Included ............................................................................................ 12
NOVA chat 5 Device Features ........................................................................ 13
NOVA chat 8 Device Features ........................................................................ 14
NOVA chat 10 Device Features ...................................................................... 15
NOVA chat 12 Device Features ...................................................................... 16
Using Menu, Back, and Home ........................................................................ 18
Charging the Device and Amplifier ................................................................ 19
Connecting the Charger and Cables .............................................................. 19
NOVA chat 12 Detail ...................................................................................... 20
Charging the Device and Amplifier ................................................................ 20
Checking Battery Status................................................................................. 21
Checking Battery Status Using Menus ........................................................... 21
Checking Battery Status Using a Button ........................................................ 21
Turning the Device On and Off ...................................................................... 23
Turning the Amplifier On and Off .................................................................. 24
Reconnecting the Amplifier to Your Device ................................................... 25
Turning Bluetooth On and Off ....................................................................... 26
Controlling Volume ....................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 5 ................................................................. 28
Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 10 ............................................................... 29
Removing the Stand: NOVA chat 10 .............................................................. 29
Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ..................................................... 30
Removing or Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ............................... 31
Removing the Stand ...................................................................................... 31
Reattaching the Stand ................................................................................... 31
Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 10 ............................................................ 32
Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ..................................................... 32
Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA chat 12................................. 33
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 5 ..................................................................... 34
Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 10 ................................................................... 35

Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 8 or 12 ............................................................ 36
Using the Touchscreen .................................................................................. 37
Using the Stylus ............................................................................................. 37
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device........................................................... 38
Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting ................................................................. 38
Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients .......................................... 38
Using the Home Screen ................................................................................. 40
Using the Status Bar ...................................................................................... 40
Adding Shortcuts ........................................................................................... 40
Opening and Closing the Application ............................................................ 41
Using the Application Screen ......................................................................... 42
Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB) ............................................................... 43
Changing Functional SDB Settings ................................................................. 43
Changing SDB Style Settings .......................................................................... 44
Using Application Menus ............................................................................... 45
Choosing a Vocabulary File ............................................................................ 46
Considering the User’s Access Capabilities.................................................... 46
Considering the User’s Cognitive Capabilities ............................................... 47
Additional Considerations ............................................................................. 47
Exploring Vocabulary Files ............................................................................. 48
Available Vocabulary Files ............................................................................. 49
WordPower.................................................................................................... 49
WordPower20 Simply .................................................................................... 49
WordPower24 ............................................................................................... 49
WordPower24 with Phrases .......................................................................... 50
WordPower30 ............................................................................................... 50
WordPower42 ............................................................................................... 50
WordPower42 Basic ...................................................................................... 50
WordPower48 ............................................................................................... 50
WordPower60 ............................................................................................... 51
WordPower60-Basic ...................................................................................... 51
WordPower80 ............................................................................................... 51
WordPower108 ............................................................................................. 51
4-Basic............................................................................................................ 51
Basic Scan ...................................................................................................... 52

Communication Journey: Aphasia ................................................................. 52
Essence .......................................................................................................... 53
MultiChat 15 .................................................................................................. 53
myCore .......................................................................................................... 54
myQuickChat ................................................................................................. 54
Spelling .......................................................................................................... 54
VocabPC ......................................................................................................... 54
Chat Editor .................................................................................................... 55
Installing Chat Editor ..................................................................................... 55
Configuring Chat Editor ................................................................................. 56
Enabling Speech in Chat Editor ...................................................................... 57
Opening Chat Editor ...................................................................................... 57
Using Vocabulary Files with Chat Editor ........................................................ 57
Device and Editor Differences ....................................................................... 58
Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials ...................................... 59
Turning Edit Mode On ................................................................................... 60
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File .......................................................... 61
Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode ............................................. 61
Creating a Copy from the Device Library ....................................................... 61
Creating a Copy using Chat Editor ................................................................. 61
Modifying Button Text .................................................................................. 62
Displaying the Button Text to Edit ................................................................. 62
Editing the Button Text .................................................................................. 63
Using Images with No Text ............................................................................ 63
Adding or Modifying a Button Image ............................................................. 64
Finding an Image from the Device Library ..................................................... 65
Searching for an Image in the Device Library ................................................ 65
Creating Your Own Image .............................................................................. 66
Using an Existing Image ................................................................................. 67
Transferring Images ....................................................................................... 67
Hiding Buttons............................................................................................... 68
Hiding a Button .............................................................................................. 68
Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons.............................................................. 69
Saving Hidden Button Settings ...................................................................... 69
Hiding and Showing Button Images ............................................................... 69

Modifying Button Styles ................................................................................ 70
Modifying a Button Style ............................................................................... 70
Modifying Button Color Saturation ............................................................... 71
Modifying a Page Button Style ...................................................................... 71
Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style ............................................................ 72
Overriding a Button Style .............................................................................. 72
Modifying a Button Arrow Link ..................................................................... 73
Adding or Modifying a Button Action ............................................................ 74
Available Button Actions ............................................................................... 75
Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page........................................................ 77
Copying Buttons ............................................................................................ 78
Copying and Pasting a Button........................................................................ 78
Copying and Reusing the Same Button ......................................................... 78
Copying and Pasting a Button Style ............................................................... 78
Using a Button in Multiple Places .................................................................. 78
Prioritizing Buttons........................................................................................ 79
Rearranging Buttons ...................................................................................... 79
Resizing a Button ........................................................................................... 79
Creating a Page.............................................................................................. 80
Creating a New Page ...................................................................................... 80
Creating a Copy of a Page .............................................................................. 80
Creating a Page from a Template .................................................................. 80
Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File .......................................... 81
Animating Page Transitions ........................................................................... 81
Adding a Grid to Pages .................................................................................. 81
Using Keyboards ............................................................................................ 81
Choosing a Different Keyboard ...................................................................... 82
Linking a Button to a Keyboard ..................................................................... 82
Working with Gestures .................................................................................. 83
Turning Gestures On or Off ........................................................................... 83
Creating a Gesture for a Page ........................................................................ 83
Creating a Gesture for All Pages .................................................................... 84
Working with Speech .................................................................................... 85
Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice ................................................................. 85
Adding a Pause between Words .................................................................... 85

Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary ............................................ 86
Configuring Speech Modes ............................................................................ 86
Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys ....................................................................... 87
Adding a Sound .............................................................................................. 87
Adding an Exclamation .................................................................................. 87
Finding a Vocal Smiley ................................................................................... 87
Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a Button........................... 88
Setting Access Options .................................................................................. 89
Activating Buttons on Touch or Release ........................................................ 89
Setting a Time for Button Activation ............................................................. 89
Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice ................................. 90
Setting up a Beep when a Button is Pressed ................................................. 90
Setting up a Visual Indication when a Button is Selected .............................. 90
Changing Device Orientation Settings ........................................................... 91
Changing Orientation Settings ....................................................................... 91
Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB ............................................................... 92
Setting up Switch Scanning ............................................................................ 93
Configuring Switches ..................................................................................... 94
Setting up Touchscreen Scanning .................................................................. 94
Selecting the Scan Pattern ............................................................................. 95
Using Linear Scan Mode ................................................................................ 96
Using Row/Column Scan Mode ..................................................................... 97
Using Block Scan Mode .................................................................................. 98
Using Flow Scan Mode ................................................................................... 99
Optimizing Block and Flow Scans ................................................................ 100
Configuring Speech Display Bar (SDB) Scans ............................................... 100
Configuring Empty Area Scans ..................................................................... 102
Setting Scan Timing ..................................................................................... 102
Configuring Re-scans ................................................................................... 102
Setting Activation Delay .............................................................................. 103
Turning on Auto Restart .............................................................................. 103
Setting Auditory Prompts ............................................................................ 103
Choosing a Voice.......................................................................................... 105

Configuring Custom Scan Patterns............................................................... 105
Opening the Scan Editor .............................................................................. 106
Working with Groups and Subgroups .......................................................... 107
Using the Scan Editor Menu Options ........................................................... 107
Creating a Custom Scan Pattern .................................................................. 110
Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from One Page ......................................... 112
Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from All Pages .......................................... 113
Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning........................................................ 114
Using Word Finder....................................................................................... 116
Setting up Word Finder ............................................................................... 116
Finding Specific Words ................................................................................ 117
Using Text Options ...................................................................................... 118
Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations .......................................... 118
Enabling Word Prediction ............................................................................ 119
Enabling Automatic Capitalization............................................................... 119
Restricting Access ........................................................................................ 120
Enabling Menu Lock..................................................................................... 120
Locking the Device ....................................................................................... 120
Unlocking the Device ................................................................................... 121
Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps .................................... 121
Creating a Kiosk Mode Password ................................................................ 121
Enabling Kiosk Mode ................................................................................... 122
Disabling Kiosk Mode................................................................................... 122
Resetting Your Passwords ........................................................................... 122
Creating and Loading Profiles ...................................................................... 123
Creating a Profile ......................................................................................... 123
Loading a Profile .......................................................................................... 123
Deleting a Profile ......................................................................................... 124
Restoring Default Profile Settings ................................................................ 124
Changing Languages and Voices .................................................................. 124
Changing Display Settings ............................................................................ 124
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................... 125
Changing Date and Time Settings ................................................................ 125
Creating a Date/Time Button....................................................................... 125
Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback ...................................................... 126

Analyzing Language Development ............................................................... 127
Using the Realize Language Website ........................................................... 127
Creating a Privacy Password ........................................................................ 128
Turning Data Logging On or Off ................................................................... 128
Uploading Data for Analysis......................................................................... 129
Configuring Data Uploading ........................................................................ 130
Selecting a Person........................................................................................ 131
Setting up Automatic Data Uploads ............................................................ 132
Initiating an Immediate Data Upload .......................................................... 132
Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually ................................................... 132
Clearing Usage Data..................................................................................... 134
Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password............................................ 135
Taking Pictures ............................................................................................ 136
Updating the Application ............................................................................ 137
Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files ................................................. 139
Backing up a Library in the Editor ................................................................ 139
Backing up a Library on the Device .............................................................. 139
Restoring a Library to the Editor.................................................................. 139
Restoring a Library to the Device ................................................................ 139
Transferring Vocabulary Files ...................................................................... 140
Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor ............................. 141
Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device ............................. 141
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 142
Clearing and Restoring Customizations ....................................................... 143
Removing Downloaded Apps and Files ........................................................ 144
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................ 145
Warranty ..................................................................................................... 146
Index ........................................................................................................... 147

Welcome to NOVA chat
This user’s guide offers step-by-step instructions for setting up and
using your NOVA chat™ device. Additional information and support are
available.
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: service@saltillo.com
Trouble Tickets:
http://saltillo.com/tt/
For Realize Language™ website support:

support@realizelanguage.com

What’s Included
The following were included in your NOVA chat package.
Your NOVA chat Device
Battery Charger Stylus
The stylus is a potential hazard for

choking or for poking the eye.
Colored Cases Strap Attachments
The strap attachments are a

Blue, Green, potential choking hazard.
Purple, Gray
Chat Editor Install DVD

Includes a user manual and VocabPC Tour Guide
NOVA chat Recovery Disc
This User’s Guide
Note: We suggest that you keep your packaging materials.

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 application screens
5 Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Press and hold to display an
option to close the application.
6 Home: Press to go to the home screen
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.
8 USB port: Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring
vocabulary

1 Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off

2 Volume button: Press to turn the volume up or down
3 Display screen: Displays the application screens
5 Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Press and hold to display
an option to close the application.
vocabulary


vocabulary

Front View

4 Microphone
5 Light sensor
6 Camera lens
vocabulary
11 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

Side and Back View
1 USB port for charging the device or transferring vocabulary

2 Amplifier charging port and LED
3 Switch jack A
4 Switch jack B
5 Headset jack
6 Amplifier power button and LED
7 Handle
8 USB port for a USB mouse or keyboard
9 Wheelchair mounting plate*
10 Stand
* If you need to replace the wheelchair mounting plate, see “Replacing the Wheelchair
Mounting Plate: NOVA chat 12”.

Using Menu, Back, and Home
The Chat software provides icons along the bottom of the display for
configuring settings, navigating to previous pages or menus, and
opening the Home screen.
While running the Chat software, Menu allows you to determine which
vocabulary files to use, which augmentative options are enabled, how
and when to speak messages, and how a wide variety of other options
are configured.
Back navigates to the previous page or previous menu. Press and hold
Back to display an option to close the application.
Home takes you to the Home screen.
Menu, Back, and Home are implemented differently according to
device. Home, for example, may be an on-screen icon or a physical
button that you press. Depending on which device you have, you may
see any of the following:
Menu icon , , or
Back icon , , or
Home icon or
Home button o

Charging the Device and Amplifier
A battery charger was included in the box with your device. The charger
cables allow you to charge the device and the amplifier at the same time.
Connecting the Charger and Cables

Plug the charger into an electrical outlet—a surge protector is
recommended.
Plug the mini connector into the mini USB port on the amplifier case
and plug the micro connector into the micro USB port on the device.
NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8

NOVA chat 12 Detail
Device USB charging port
(back of device facing up)
If you insert a USB 2.0 Micro cable If you insert a USB 3.0 Micro B cable, the
(with the back of the device facing up), connector will fill the entire port.
the connector will insert into the left
side of the port. It will not fill the entire
port.
Charging the Device and Amplifier

We suggest charging both the device and amplifier each night.
NOVA chat 5 or 10: The red battery indicator next to the amplifier’s
charger connection should be on while charging and will flash when it is
fully charged.
NOVA chat 8 or 12: The red battery indicator next to the amplifier’s
charger connection should be flashing while charging and will glow
steadily when it is fully charged.
1. Tap the power button to turn off the display light.
2. Plug the charger’s connectors into the device and amplifier.
3. Plug the other end of the charger into an electrical outlet.
When the device and amplifier are fully charged:

1. Unplug the connectors from the device and amplifier.
2. Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet (optional).
3. Tap the device’s power button to turn the display on.

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 > 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, the application will speak the battery
status of the device and the amplifier and display the information in the
Speech Display Bar (SDB).
For additional information on creating a button action, see “Adding or

Modifying a Button Action” on page 74.

Turning the Device On and Off
The power button is located 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:

When using the device on a daily basis, tap the power button quickly to
turn just the screen on and off. 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 > Settings > System > Display Settings > Screen Timeout
and choose the appropriate setting.

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 10
NOVA chat 12
The NOVA chat 5 and NOVA chat 8 amplifier power buttons (labeled
“I/O” on the NOVA chat 8) are recessed. Use the tip of a pen when you
need to press the button. Do not use an object with a sharp point, such
as a pin; it could damage the button.
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. Then release the button.
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 device. Once
connected to the device, the blue light will glow steadily.
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 close the application.
3. Reopen the application.
4. The device will scan for your amplifier and reconnect to it.

Turning Bluetooth On and Off
The amplifier and the device 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 device. 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.

Controlling Volume
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to earphones at high
volume levels for long periods.
The volume button is located on the edge of the device. Press the ends
of the button to increase or decrease volume.
NOVA chat 5 NOVA chat 8, 10, or 12
In addition to using the volume button, you can add volume controls to
buttons within vocabulary pages. For details, see “Adding or Modifying a
Button Action” on page 74.
An amplifier has been provided for additional volume. The amplifier is
powered by its own battery and must be charged and turned on in
order to provide sound.
The amplifier communicates with the device by means of a Bluetooth
connection. If the two lose this connection, sound will be provided only
by the device speakers and may not be sufficient for your environment.
To reconnect the device to the amplifier, press and hold Back and
choose Yes to confirm that you want to close the application. Then
reopen the application. The device will scan for your amplifier and
connect to it.
If the amplifier does not reconnect, make sure the amplifier is on and
charged. For details on turning the amplifier on, see “Turning the
Amplifier On and Off” on page 24.

Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 5
The amplifier stand can be used to hold the NOVA chat screen in either
landscape or portrait orientation. Rotate the stand until it is
perpendicular to the surface of the amplifier.
Then position the unit to landscape or portrait orientation as needed.

Adjusting the Stand: NOVA chat 10
The amplifier itself provides a slight angle for viewing the screen when
the device is sitting on a flat surface. If an additional angle is needed,
extend the legs of the stand away from the amplifier.
Removing the Stand: NOVA chat 10

The stand is intended to be a break-away stand to avoid pinching. It is
secured to the handle with a tension fit. Expand the sides of the stand
and pull it out of the holes in the handle.
Note: Be sure to store the stand in a safe location in case you want to
reattach it later.
When the stand is removed, it becomes a potential hazard for choking

or for poking the eye.

Positioning the Stand: NOVA chat 8 or 12
To position the device at an angle for easy viewing of the screen, do the
following:
1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface.
2. While holding your thumb on the edge of the device below the
stand’s bottom support, press on the inside of the support with the
tip of your index finger (or the tips of several fingers) to pull the
support away from the latch.
3. Lift the support away from the back of the device …
4. until the legs latch into place.

Removing or Reattaching the Stand: NOVA chat
8 or 12
If you do not want to use the stand, you can remove it from the back of
the device. You can reattach it easily at any time.
Removing the Stand

1. Position the stand so that it is not latched in place.
2. Squeeze near the end of one leg with your fingers until the small
peg disengages from the holder.
3. Pull the leg up until it is completely out of the holder.

4. Repeat for the other leg.
Note: Be sure to store the stand in a safe location in case you want to
reattach it later.
When the stand is removed, it becomes a potential hazard for choking

or for poking the eye.
Reattaching the Stand

1. Squeeze near the end of one leg of the stand with your thumb and
index finger.
2. Push the leg into the holder until the small peg snaps into place.
3. Repeat for the other leg.

Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 10
If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by simply
removing two screws.
1. Remove the stand, if it is in place.

2. Remove a screw from each side.
3. With some tension, extend the sides out around the casing.
The stand, handle, and screws are potential choking hazards.
Removing the Handle: NOVA chat 8 or 12

If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by removing the
screws that hold it in place.
NOVA chat 8: Remove two screws NOVA chat 12: Remove four screws
The handle and screws are potential choking hazards.

Replacing the Wheelchair Mounting Plate: NOVA
chat 12
Your NOVA chat 12 device shipped with the wheelchair mounting plate
installed. If you need to replace it, follow these instructions.
1. Place the device face-down on a flat surface. Be careful not to
scratch the display.
2. Remove the three screws from the old mounting plate and remove
the plate from the back of the device.
3. Align the three tapered holes in the new mounting plate with the
three threaded holes on the back of the device.
Important! Be sure that the plate is oriented so that the additional
hole for the holding pin is in the upper left.
4. Insert and tighten the screws.
Store or dispose of the old mounting plate and screws safely. Loose
screws can be a choking hazard.

Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 5
For hands-free transport, loops for attaching a
strap were provided in your NOVA chat
package. First, decide whether you want to
carry the unit in landscape or portrait
orientation.
Then, attach two loops to the appropriate side as shown.
1 2
3 4
Note: Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as this may
damage the device.
The loops are a potential choking hazard.

Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 10
For hands-free transport, loops for attaching
a strap were provided in your NOVA chat
package. For convenience, there are two
sets of strap holders—one at the top of the
device and another at the bottom.
Attach two loops to the appropriate holders. The basic method of

threading and tying the loop is the same for NOVA chat 8 and NOVA
chat 10 devices.
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3 4
damage the device.

Attaching a Strap: NOVA chat 8 or 12
For hands-free transport, loops for attaching
a strap were provided in your NOVA chat
package. For convenience, there are two
sets of strap holders—one set on the handle
and another set on the bottom edge of the
device.
Note: If you remove the handle, simply attach the strap to the bottom
holders.
Attach two loops to the appropriate holders as shown.
1 2
3 4
damage the device.

Using the Touchscreen
Your device comes with a capacitive touchscreen. It responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger. You can also use the stylus that
was provided with your device. See “Using the Stylus”.
Important! Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on
the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the
warranty.
Note: To clean the touchscreen, see “Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting”
on page 38. If your device will be used by more than one client, see
“Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients” on page 38.
Using the Stylus

A compatible stylus was provided with your device. If you prefer to
purchase a different stylus, be sure it is compatible with a capacitive
touchscreen
Note: The stylus provided has an opening on the end and can be
attached to an individual or the device using a chain, string, or lanyard.
The stylus is a potential hazard for choking or for poking the eye.

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device
If your device will only be used by one client, routine cleaning and
disinfecting should be sufficient. If, however, multiple clients will be
using the device, take additional measures to clean and disinfect the
device after it has been used by one client before allowing it to be used
by another client.
Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting

To clean your device case and screen, turn the device off, wipe with a
soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water, and dry with another
soft, lint-free cloth. Do not spray or splash liquid directly on the device.
To disinfect the case, moisten a clean cloth in a solution of 1/4 cup of
vinegar and 1 cup of water. Do not use vinegar and water on the display.
Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients

Note: This section applies only when multiple clients will be using the
same device. In that situation, it’s vital to effectively disinfect the device
and accessories that have been used by a client before handling and use
by another client.
First Step: Put on protective gloves
Next Step: Clean the device and accessories

1. Wipe down the device and accessories with disinfectant wipes
(Virucidal, Bactericidal, Pseudomonacidal, Tuberculocidal,
Fungicidal)—Metrex CaviWipes™. Follow the disinfectant product
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
2. Take a Q-tip with cleaner applied (for example, Windex® or another
commercial cleaner) and clean inside all cracks and crevices. You
may want to use a toothbrush or similar brush.
3. Blow the device off with an air hose, or wipe it dry.
Important! Make sure all soil is removed from the device and
accessories. This is vital before proceeding to disinfecting the
equipment.

Next Step: Disinfect the device and accessories
1. Wipe down the device and accessories with a new disinfectant wipe
(Virucidal, Bactericidal, Pseudomonacidal, Tuberculocidal,
Fungicidal)—Metrex CaviWipes. Follow the disinfectant product
manufacturer’s instructions for disinfecting.
2. Make sure to clean inside all cracks and corners, and wipe more
than once if necessary to keep the device wet for a minimum of
three (3) minutes.
3. Allow the device and accessories to dry.
Final Step: Wipe the touchscreen

1. When the device and accessories are dry, wipe down the viewing
area (touchscreen, keyguard, etc.) with glass cleaner, so the screen
doesn’t discolor.
2. Allow the equipment to dry.

Using the Home Screen
The home screen allows you to place shortcuts, widgets, and other
items to customize the device to your needs.
To display the home screen, choose Home.
Note: Dedicated (locked) devices do not have access to the home
screen. Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user’s guide start
with the device unlocked and running the application.
Using the Status Bar

The status bar at the top of the home screen displays icons to show
notifications, battery power, and connection details.
Pulling down on the status bar displays options for viewing notifications
and quickly turning on or off some commonly-used operating system
settings.
Adding Shortcuts
The home screen provides shortcuts to applications. You can add
shortcuts as you need them.
To add a shortcut to an app or widget:

1. Press and hold on an empty area of the home screen. A menu
opens.
2. Tap the Apps shortcut. The Apps tab is displayed. If you want to add
a widget, choose the Widgets tab.
3. Press and hold on the item for which you’re creating the shortcut.
The shortcut is placed on the home screen automatically.
To remove a shortcut:
1. Press and hold on the shortcut until Remove appears.
2. Drag the shortcut to Remove.

Opening and Closing the Application
From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the NOVA chat shortcut.
When the application is open, choosing Home will minimize the
application and display the operating system’s home screen.
To close the application, press and hold Back and confirm by choosing
Yes.
Using the power button to turn off the device will also close the
application and all open apps. Turning the device on from a full power-
down will restart the application automatically.
Note: For the best application performance, close any apps that are
running in the background.

Using the Application Screen
A small arrow in the upper corner of a button indicates that the button
links to another page. For information on resizing or hiding an arrow
link, see “Modifying a Button Arrow Link” on page 73.

Using the Speech Display Bar (SDB)
The Speech Display Bar (SDB) displays text that you enter or generate in
the application. You can change the size of the text and the number of
lines of text that appear in the window.
Tapping on the SDB can speak all text generated.
Tapping the X will delete the last word. Pressing and holding the X will
clear the entire display.
Holding the SDB generates a menu of additional options.
Changing Functional SDB Settings

To access the options for changing Speech Display bar settings, choose
Menu > Settings > Input.
Option Description
Tap to Speak This option toggles the option for the SDB to
speak when chosen or not
Tap to Expand This option toggles the option for the SDB to
expand when chosen or not
Enable Menu This option toggles the SDB context menu on or
off.
Enable Clear This option either hides or displays the X on the
SDB (X) far right of the SDB. The X deletes a word when
tapped or clears the entire SDB when held.

Changing SDB Style Settings
To change SDB style settings, choose Menu > Settings > Style. The Style
options allow you to configure the following for the SDB:
• font type, size, and style (Bold or Italic)
• height (number of rows)
• background color
• text color
You can also configure the SDB to display icons in addition to text or to
appear at the bottom instead of the top of the screen.
To configure the SDB to display icons in addition to text:

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style.
2. Tap SDB Icons to insert a checkmark.
To return the SDB to a text-only display, tap SDB Icons to remove the
checkmark.
To configure the SDB to appear at the bottom of the screen:

2. Tap On Top to remove the checkmark.
To return the SDB to the top of the screen, tap On Top to insert a
checkmark.

Using Application Menus
After choosing Menu, groupings of menus appear. These menus vary
depending on other settings in the application.
In Edit Mode
In Edit Mode, all the buttons are outlined, indicating that they can be
edited. When the menu disappears, the words “Edit Mode”, followed by
the name of the vocabulary file and the name of the current page,
appear in red across the bottom of the screen.
Note: Chat Editor displays the menus at the top of the screen.
Option Description
Edit Mode Turn editing on or off
Settings Customize NOVA chat features
Library View the vocabulary files
Help View help and other information
Pages View a list of pages
Edit Page Edit the current page
Edit Vocabulary Edit the current vocabulary
More View additional options
Hide Mode Turn Hide Mode on or off

Choosing a Vocabulary File
Choosing an appropriate vocabulary file is imperative to the success of
the device user. Saltillo suggests that a qualified speech language
pathologist, teaching staff, parents, and device user are all part of the
decision process of choosing an appropriate vocabulary file.
When choosing a vocabulary file, consider the following:
• The user’s access capabilities
• The user’s current and potential cognitive capabilities
• The potential effect of screen orientation on the user
• The user’s ability to work better with pictures or symbols
• The vocabulary’s ability to be customized
Considering the User’s Access Capabilities

The user’s access capabilities depend on the number of buttons on a
page.
File Buttons per Page

4 Basic Provides 4 buttons per page
VocabPC Provides 12 buttons per page
MultiChat Provides 15 buttons per page
WordPower Offers 20, 24, 30, 42, 48, 60, 80, and 108 buttons
per page

Considering the User’s Cognitive Capabilities
It’s important to consider the user’s current and potential cognitive
capabilities—his or her current literacy level and emerging literacy.
File Literacy Level

VocabPC Developed for those with developmental delays
WordPower Word-based vocabularies for those who are literate
as well as those who are preliterate. “Basic”
versions are available for beginning communicators
and those who need simple language encoding.
MultiChat Developed for those with emerging literacy
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Essence Developed for adults with acquired speech
disorders
Additional Considerations
When choosing a vocabulary, keep these additional considerations in
mind.
Screen orientation
Some individuals may work best with pages displayed in landscape
orientation, while others may do better in portrait orientation.
Visual issues
Some people will work best with symbols, while others may do better
with pictures.
Customization
Each individual has unique capabilities. To accommodate these
capabilities, you can modify buttons, pages, and settings to best suit the
device user. Customizations can be made directly on the device or by
using Chat Editor running on a computer.

Exploring Vocabulary Files
The application provides a variety of vocabulary files. To view these
files, 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 or
deleted. To customize a vocabulary file, make a copy of it and
customize the copy. See “Creating a Customized Vocabulary File” for
ways to make a copy.
Important!
A vocabulary file that you customized with release 2.2 software or later
can be transferred between Chat Editor and a NOVA chat device, a Chat
Fusion™ device, or a TouchChat™ device.
For information on transferring vocabulary files, see “Transferring
Vocabulary Files” on page 140.

Available Vocabulary Files
From the list of available vocabulary files, tap on a file name, choose
Open, and explore the file. Take some time to explore each of these
files and see if one might be appropriate for the device user or get some
ideas for creating your own.
Explore the page and button organization by choosing the buttons.
Buttons with arrows in the corners will move to new pages. As you
explore the page layouts, consider if one of these might work as a
starting point for the intended device user.
WordPower
The WordPower vocabularies are augmentative communication word-
based vocabularies created by Nancy Inman. Notice the listing of
WordPower vocabulary options on your device, each including a
number to indicate the number of cells.
WordPower20 Simply
WordPower20 Simply incorporates carrier phrases with core words for
quick and easy language generation. It can be used as a phrase-based
system or as a word-based system. For example, you could use the
carrier phrases “I want…”, “I like…”, and “I need…” to generate
sentences. Or you could use the individual pronouns “I”, “it”, and “you”,
or sentences starters such as “can” and “do.” When the individual
pronouns are selected, a page of frequently used verbs and helping
verbs also becomes available. You can quickly finish a sentence using a
phrase such as “to eat…”, “to play…”, “to watch…”, etc., or you can
select “to” and have a more expanded set of verbs available.
WordPower24
WordPower24 uses high-frequency core words to facilitate quick and
easy sentence generation. It also includes nouns and adjectives that are
organized in logical categories. All grammatical word classes have been
included. As a sentence is being built, you often find that the next word
you want to say can be spoken with one or two button presses.

“Grammar” keys are used to provide morphological endings to verbs,
nouns, and adjectives. A spelling/word prediction page is used to spell
words that are not included as separate buttons on the pages. Being a
word-based vocabulary, this page set can be used by a wide age group.
Nouns, adjectives, and verbs can be added and customized to meet the
particular needs of the individual.
WordPower24 with Phrases

WordPower24 with Phrases is designed for individuals who are unable
to use a word-based vocabulary design, but are able to generate novel
thoughts using carrier phrases and semantic categories.
WordPower30
WordPower30 is very similar to the 24-location, but in the extra column on
the left, you now have a clear display, delete word, period, and plural. This
configuration can be set up for scanning or to be used with a keyguard.
WordPower42
WordPower42 is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and
intuitive communication. WordPower42 is a generative language system
that will be familiar to those using WordPower on other systems, and it
is easy to learn for new users.
WordPower42 Basic
WordPower42 Basic is a simplified version of WordPower42. This word-
based system remains rich in core vocabulary, and it may be
appropriate for beginning users or those who need a more basic
vocabulary design. It is designed to make communication fast and easy.
WordPower48
WordPower48 is very similar to the 42-location, but in the extra column on
the left, you now have a clear display, delete word, period, and plural. This
configuration can be set up for scanning or to be used with a keyguard.

WordPower60
WordPower60 consists of a large number of high-frequency words
available on the main page, resulting in fast communication with reduced
keystrokes. Word completion and logical next words are used, and the
“grammar” function provides morphological endings to verbs, nouns, and
adjectives. Spelling with word prediction along with the category-based
pages contained in all other versions of the vocabulary are also available.
This vocabulary is configured to work with a keyguard.
WordPower60-Basic
WordPower60-Basic is the newest WordPower vocabulary. It was
designed with early language learners in mind, providing ample picture
support and novel structures to facilitate expressive language
development. Core vocabulary is embedded within category and activity
pages, allowing easy generation of language from the main core page as
well as within specific topic-based pages. Core words remain consistent
in terms of placement and access, providing a natural bridge between
core and fringe words. Early literacy is enhanced by providing pages
designed to teach language and core through children’s books.
WordPower80
WordPower80 is for someone who has good vision, motor skills, and
literacy skills. WordPower80 vocabulary pages consist of core
vocabulary, spelling, and word prediction.
WordPower108
WordPower108 consists of a large number of high-frequency words on
the main page, resulting in fast communication and quick access to core
words. Word completion and logical next words are used, and the
“grammar” function provides morphological endings to verbs, nouns, and
adjectives.
4-Basic
4-Basic offers just that, a basic vocabulary option with 4 buttons per page.

Basic Scan
Basic Scan is primarily a phrase-based vocabulary for emerging
communicators who access communication through auditory and/or
visual scanning. Basic Scan was developed by Lisa Noble Martin, MA,
CCC-SLP specifically for Chat Fusion and NOVA chat. Lisa has years of
experience working with nonverbal pediatric patients at all stages of
communication. Her focus on teaching auditory and visual scanning
techniques to these individuals has proven quite successful.
The Basic Scan file encompasses various communicative functions
(greeting, directing, protesting, commenting, requesting, sharing
information). Page navigation is used to support language formulation.
In addition, some vocabulary is hidden and can be gradually uncovered
to scaffold learning. The Basic Scan file is meant to provide a framework
and example of where to begin with an emerging communicator who is
using auditory and/or visual scanning as a means to access
communication. Basic Scan does not provide access to a comprehensive
vocabulary. Specific items within each category can and should be
modified to meet the unique needs of individuals.
Communication Journey: Aphasia

“Communication Journey: Aphasia” is a vocabulary file containing
features and vocabulary designed to support people with aphasia. It
was developed by Lois Turner (SLP), Anne MacCallum (SLP) and Sarah
Gauthier (SLP Assistant) in consultation with a group of speech-language
pathologists who work exclusively with people with aphasia and brain
injuries. All the participants work at CAYA (Communication Assistance
for Youth and Adults) and the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre in
Vancouver, BC, Canada. The framework of the file was derived from the
Life Participation Approach to Aphasia from the Aphasia Institute in
Toronto, Canada. The pages were created to facilitate participation in
daily activities and to promote social links.
Aphasia, a disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain where
language is stored, may affect the ability to comprehend language, to
express oneself, to read, or to spell and write. “Communication Journey:
Aphasia” can easily be adapted for use by people with different types of
aphasia and a range of cognitive levels and degrees of severity.

Symbols, photographs, visual scenes, videos, or words can be used on
the message, topic, and script pages. Included are pages that facilitate
supported communication techniques, self-advocacy, directing care,
and repair of communication breakdowns. Types of information
typically included in communication books—such as pain and emotion
scales, maps, and templates for personal information and life stories—
are also incorporated into the vocabulary file. Specialized features
include variable “rate of speech” and “pause between words”. Grid size
and vocabulary are easily customized to reflect and support the life
experiences of the person with aphasia.
Although this vocabulary file contains starting-point vocabulary
commonly required by adults with aphasia, it must be customized. Each
person has a unique history, and the file must reflect that person’s life,
experiences, and abilities.
Essence
Essence is specifically designed for adults with acquired speech
disorders. The home page of Essence contains a spelling keyboard in
addition to quick links to pages of commonly used phrases for
communication with those you regularly interact with in your family and
community. Other pages contain commonly used vocabulary that may
be needed for a visit to the doctor, using public transportation, going
out to eat, etc. Each page is completely customizable to meet the
specific vocabulary needs of each individual.
MultiChat 15
MultiChat 15 features a 15-button layout and is available in three
versions: one for school-aged individuals with emerging language skills,
one for adolescents, and one for adults. There are multiple forms of
communication available in this program: sentences, phrases, individual
words, recordings for story-telling, and visual scenes. Also included are
interactive play and reading pages, social pages and a News-2-You
starter page for the weekly newspaper’s vocabulary. There are symbols
on every button with the exception of several core words.

myCore
myCore is a combination of core and phrase-based vocabulary geared
toward individuals who have literacy skills.
myQuickChat
myQuickChat is an introductory communication system geared toward
child and adult AAC users with complex communication needs.
myQuickChat is available for both children and adults in 4, 8, and 12
locations, each with an identical 16-location Support Master Home
Page. myQuickChat was created to offer a high frequency, phrase-based
communication system in an easy to use yet very engaging format. The
progressive system offers a variety of topics for everyday needs and
conversation and provides AAC users immediate and more successful
communication exchanges within a variety of settings.
Spelling
Spelling is a keyboard page set with four word prediction buttons and a
few pre-stored phrases.
VocabPC
VocabPC was designed by Gail Van Tatenhove, PA, MS, CCC-SLP, for
adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Vocabulary in
VocabPC is arranged as carrier phrases, interactive sentences, activity
vocabulary, and naming words. VocabPC uses a 12-location page layout.
A Tour Guide for VocabPC is included on the Chat Editor CD. This tour
guide describes the users the author was working with and provides
rationales and teaching support for VocabPC.

Chat Editor
Chat Editor is a supplemental program that runs on a Windows desktop
or laptop computer. It allows you to customize vocabulary files.
Although customizing is also possible on the device itself, the Editor
allows the family and/or professionals to customize the vocabulary
when the device is not present.
Note: Having the custom vocabulary on a computer is recommended as
a backup to the device.
Installing Chat Editor

Important! With software release 2.0, we replaced NOVA chat Editor with
Chat Editor. If you have used NOVA chat Editor in the past, it will no longer
work with 2.0 files or newer.
This process installs Chat Editor on your computer and creates desktop
shortcuts to the “Chat Editor” application and the “Chat Editor Import”
folder.
1. Insert the Chat Editor DVD in your computer’s disc drive.
2. You should see a Chat Editor Installer screen (this may take a few
moments). If you do not see the Installer screen, navigate to your
CD through Windows Explorer and choose setup.exe.
3. The CD Installer screen provides a choice of three applications to
load.
4. Choose Install/Update Chat Editor.
5. If you want the device to be able to use synthetic speech and you
have a compatible sound card (you probably do), choose Microsoft
Voices for SAPI 5.1.
Note: Microsoft Voices provides a voice for Chat Editor to use. If you
already have a desktop application on your computer from a
ChatPC, you will not need to install Microsoft Voices again.
6. To be able to transfer files to the device, choose Install Device
Driver.
7. Choose Install.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions.
9. When the installation process is complete, remove the CD from the
drive. The CD is not needed to run the Editor.

Configuring Chat Editor
The first time you open Chat Editor after installing it, you will be
prompted to set up a configuration.
1. Select Nova Chat/Chat Fusion from the Choose Product window
and click OK.
2. Select your language from the Choose Language window and click
OK.
3. Select one or more symbol sets from the Choose Symbol Sets
window.
Important! This symbol set must match what is on the device you
are supporting.
4. Click OK.
5. Type a descriptive name for the configuration in the Enter Name
window and click OK.
6. Chat Editor will open.
Note: You may need to set up multiple configurations if you support
more than one client. For example: Tommy with only SymbolStix
images and Sarah with both SymbolStix and PCS symbols.

Enabling Speech in Chat Editor
Note: When you install Chat Editor on a computer that had Chat Editor
installed previously, speech will be enabled.
When you install Chat Editor on a computer that did not have Chat
Editor installed previously, the following message will be displayed:
Speech is currently disabled.
Please connect a Nova Chat device to this computer to enable speech.
Choose OK to close the message.

To enable speech in Chat Editor, simply connect a USB cable between
your computer and your device. Test the Editor to verify that speech is
now working and then disconnect the cable. Speech will now be enabled
whenever you use the Editor; you will not need to re-connect the cable.
Opening Chat Editor

To open the Editor for normal use after you have set up a configuration,
choose the Chat Editor shortcut from your computer’s desktop. The
Editor will open on your computer.
Using Vocabulary Files with Chat Editor

The Chat Editor Library contains the same vocabulary files as the device.
See “Available Vocabulary Files”.
You can explore any of these files by highlighting one and opening it.
Explore the page and button organization by choosing the buttons.
Buttons with arrows in the corners will move to new pages. As you
explore the page layouts, consider if one of these might work as a
starting point for the intended device user.
You cannot modify the “Original” vocabulary files. If one of the files
would be appropriate for the device user, make a copy of it and
customize the copy. See “Creating a Customized Vocabulary File”.
The device user’s vocabulary file can be created using Chat Editor and
then exported to the device for use.

To explore files using Chat Editor, choose Library. My Resources stores
all custom files. All default Saltillo-supplied files are stored in the folder
specifying the symbol set and language used.
Device and Editor Differences

Note: Chat Editor is not intended to function as a speech generating
device. It is a support tool for modifying the client’s vocabulary so that
the client can continue using the device while modifications are being
made.
Dialog boxes will appear slightly different and a couple of the options are
modified for the computer. The Editor displays menus at the top of the
screen, and NOVA chat displays them on the bottom.
When you are editing on the device, pressing and holding on the screen
opens context menus. In Chat Editor, right-clicking on the vocabulary
window will open context menus for editing.
Orientation
You can use the NOVA chat device in portrait or landscape orientation.
To set Chat Editor’s screen orientation to match the device, choose
Settings > View.

Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials
Capture sequences of buttons from screens in Chat Editor to paste into
instructional materials you create such as Word documents, PowerPoint
presentations, flash cards, etc.
1. In Chat Editor, choose Capture in the top section of the Editor
window. The Button Capture window will open.
2. With Capture Selections selected, start selecting the buttons you
want to appear in your document. Each button you select will be
captured in the Button Capture window.
3. When you finish capturing a sequence of buttons, choose Copy to

Clipboard. The sequence will be cleared from the Button Capture
window.
4. In your document, insert the cursor and select Paste. The sequence
will be pasted into the document.
5. Capture the next sequence.
6. When you finish capturing sequences, select Exit to close the Button
Capture window.

Notes on Capturing Button Sequences
If you need to try several sequences to find the one you want, turn off
Capture Selections. Once you decide what you want to capture, turn
Capture Selections back on. If you make a mistake, select Clear and start
capturing the sequence again. Keep in mind that Clear removes all
captured content from the Button Capture window.
Turning Edit Mode On

To edit a vocabulary file or any resource linked to it (pages, buttons, etc.),
you must activate Edit Mode. You can edit a vocabulary file on the device
or by using Chat Editor.
Device: Choose Menu > Edit Mode. All the buttons are outlined, and the
words “Edit Mode”, followed by the current vocabulary and page names,
appear in red across the bottom row of keys.
Editor: Choose Edit Mode from the menu bar. All the buttons are
outlined and “Edit Mode” is selected.
Important! Before you start editing a vocabulary file:

Copying a file from one platform to another will overwrite the existing
file. To avoid overwriting others’ changes, coordinate with anyone else
who may edit vocabulary files to make sure that you are working with
the current copy. Always copy the file with changes to the other platform.
This will ensure that both the device and the Editor are current.

Creating a Customized Vocabulary File
The Saltillo-provided (original) vocabulary files cannot be modified. This
maintains the original, default vocabularies in case they may be needed
at a later time.
To create your own customized vocabulary file:
1. Determine which original vocabulary file will work as a starting
point.
2. Make a copy of the original file.
3. Customize the copy as needed.
Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode

1. Open the vocabulary file.
2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
3. Choose Yes.
4. Type a name for the file.
5. Choose Save.
Creating a Copy from the Device Library

1. Choose Menu > Library.
2. Choose the file to copy.
3. Choose Duplicate.
5. Choose Save.
Creating a Copy using Chat Editor

1. Choose Library.
2. Choose the file to duplicate.
5. Choose Save.

Modifying Button Text
You can modify the label or message text for any button. Or you can
remove the text and fill the button with an image.
Displaying the Button Text to Edit

Choose Menu > Edit Mode. Then press and hold on the button. (Right-
click if you are using the Editor.) A menu will open. Choose Edit Button
to display the Button Properties.

Editing the Button Text
In Chat Editor, click in the Label or Message box and enter your new
text. In the application, do the following:
Tap in the Label or Message box to display the keyboard.
Enter your new text. If you tap in the Label box, choose Next to move to
the Message box. Choose Done and then choose Save to apply your
changes to the button.
Using Images with No Text

Don’t enter a label in the Label box. If you decide not to use labels, we
suggest expanding the image to fill the entire button area. To do this:
Choose Menu > Settings > Style > Fill.
For information on adding images to buttons, see “Adding or Modifying
a Button Image”.

Adding or Modifying a Button Image
Choose Menu > Edit Mode. Then press and hold on the button. (Right-
click if you are using the Editor.) A menu will open. Choose Edit Button
to display the Button Properties.
Choose the image you want to use. To locate the image, you can choose
Find, Browse, Search, or Import. You can also use the Camera function
to create your own image.

Finding an Image from the Device Library
From the Button Properties, choose Find or Browse to open a list of
categories.
Choose a category to open a list of images. Then choose the image you
want. The image will be displayed in the Button Properties. Choose Save.
Searching for an Image in the Device Library

From the Button Properties in the Editor, choose Search to search for
images with the label name.
Choose the image you want. The image will be displayed in the Button
Properties. Choose Save.
Note: If you don’t find the appropriate image, enter a new item in the
text box, choose Search, and choose a different image.
Creating Your Own Image
2. Press and hold on the button. A menu will open.
4. From the Button Properties, choose Camera.
Note: The Camera button may look different on your device.

5. Tap the Camera button.
On some devices, a checkmark will be displayed above the Camera
button. Tap the checkmark to open a keyboard. On other devices,
Save and Discard buttons will be displayed. Tap the Save button to
open a keyboard.
6. Enter a name for the image and choose Save.

Using an Existing Image
If you find that the image you need is not available from the device
library, you can use your own digital, scanned, downloaded, or
homemade image and import that image directly into the button.
Note: If you are using the Editor, the image must be on the same
computer. If you are importing directly from the device, the image must
already be stored on the device.
To import an image:
1. From the Button Properties, choose Import.
2. Select the image you want.
If you are using the device, choose Photos and choose the
appropriate image. If you are using the Editor, locate and select the
image and then choose Open.
3. Once you have selected the image, choose Save. The image will
appear on the button.
Transferring Images
When you want to copy images from your computer to your device or
from your device to your computer:
1. Attach the device to your computer using the USB cable provided.
2. Give the device a moment to connect to the computer. The device
screen will display “Transfer Mode”, and the computer will display a
window with several options.
3. Click Open device to view files. The computer will view the device
as an external drive.
4. Copy the appropriate images from the computer to your device’s
Pictures folder or from the device to the appropriate folder on the
computer.
5. Unplug the USB cable.

Hiding Buttons
It may be useful to hide some of the buttons when initially presenting a
vocabulary to the device user.
Presenting all buttons at once may be overwhelming. Hiding some of
the buttons will allow the device user to more easily focus on specific
vocabulary being presented.
Hiding a button does not delete the associated information. The
information can be viewed again when appropriate.
You can hide a single button or multiple buttons.
Hiding a Button
To hide a single button on your device:
2. Press and hold the button to hide.
4. Uncheck the Visible box.
Note: Unchecking the Visible box makes a button invisible in
standard mode and automatically disables the button action.
5. Choose Save.
To hide a single button using the Editor, right-click, choose the Style tab,
and uncheck the Visible box.

Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons
Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Hide Mode.
You now have three options:
• Choose buttons one by one to hide or show.
• Choose Hide All to hide all buttons on the current page.
• Choose Show All to show all buttons that had previously been
hidden on the current page.
To exit Hide Mode, choose Menu > Hide Mode.
Saving Hidden Button Settings

If you hide buttons to work on a particular curriculum and would like to
save those settings for your next session, choose Menu > Settings >
Input > and check Show Hidden Buttons.
The device or Editor will remember all of the currently hidden buttons.
To start where you left off during your last session, choose Menu >
Settings > Input > and uncheck Show Hidden Buttons.
Hiding and Showing Button Images

To hide or show all button images, turn button images off or on for the
entire vocabulary file.
Choose Menu > Settings > Style > Show Button Images.

Modifying Button Styles
You can modify styles and color saturation for individual buttons, all
buttons on a page, or all buttons in a vocabulary file. You can also override
button styles set up for pages and vocabulary files for a single button.
Modifying a Button Style

You can only modify a button’s style in Edit Mode.
2. Press and hold a button. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.) A
list of button options appears.
4. Choose the Style tab. The button style properties are displayed.
5. Use the pull-down lists to select the font color, body color, border
color, font, size, shape, and border width for the button.
6. Check Label on Top to define the label position.
7. Check Bold, Italic, or Underlined to modify label text.
8. If you want to create a visual scene in which the location speaks but
the button itself does not appear, choose Transparent.
9. When you finish making changes, choose Save.

Modifying Button Color Saturation
Saturation (gradient fill) adds the appearance of depth to a button. To
adjust the color saturation on the device:
Choose Menu > Settings > Style > Enable. Then choose Saturation.
The current saturation setting is displayed. Lower numbers add more
background color to the buttons.
1. To increase saturation, tap + (the plus sign).
2. To decrease saturation, tap – (the minus sign).
3. Choose OK.
To adjust the color saturation in the Editor, choose Settings > Style >
Button Style. Under Gradient Fill, verify that Saturation is selected, click
the saturation percentage list box arrow to open a list of percentages,
and select a higher or lower percentage. Then click OK.
Modifying a Page Button Style

The Button Style Override menu offers the ability to modify all buttons
on a page.
1. Display the page you want to modify.
3. Press and hold anywhere on the page. (Right-click if you are using
the Editor.) A list of button options appears.
4. Choose Button Style Override. The Button Properties screen opens
to the Button tab.
5. Choose the Page tab.
6. Select the style options you want to modify, modify the setting for
each selected option, and choose Save.
If you are using the Editor, select an option you want to modify,
select the Edit button for that option, modify the setting, and select
Done. Do the same for any other options you want to modify. When
you finish making changes, choose OK.

Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style
The Button Style Override menu offers the ability to modify all buttons
in an entire vocabulary file at one time.
1. Open the vocabulary file you want to modify.
3. Press and hold anywhere on the page. (Right-click if you are using
the Editor.) A list of button options appears.
to the Button tab.
5. Choose the Vocabulary tab.
6. Select the style options you want to modify, modify the setting for
each selected option, and choose Save.
If you are using the Editor, select an option you want to modify,
select the Edit button for that option, modify the setting, and select
Done. Do the same for any other options you want to modify. When
you finish making changes, choose OK.
Overriding a Button Style

This option is typically used only when the style for an entire page or
entire vocabulary file has been set, but you can make an exception for
one particular button.
2. Press and hold on the button you want to modify. (Right-click if you
are using the Editor.) A list of button options appears.
to the Button tab.
4. Check the style options you want to change.
5. Choose Save.

Modifying a Button Arrow Link
Linking buttons display a linking arrow in the upper right corner of the
button. The arrow indicates that the button will take you to a different
page. You can resize or hide the linking arrow.
To resize a linking arrow:

2. Under “Modifiers”, choose Size. The Select a Size menu opens.
3. Choose Smallest, Small, Normal, Large, or Largest.
If you are using the Editor, select Settings > Style > Button Style. The
Button Style menu window opens. Under Button Modifiers, select the
size you want and select OK.
To hide a linking arrow:

2. Under “Modifiers”, choose Size. The Select a Size menu opens.
3. Choose Hide.
If you are using the Editor, select Settings > Style > Button Style. The
Button Style menu window opens. Under Button Modifiers, select No
Show and select OK.

Adding or Modifying a Button Action
A single button can perform a number of different actions. For example:
different speaking options; adding grammatical endings to words;
clearing the display; or backspacing.
To add or modify a button’s action:

2. Press and hold the button you want to modify. (Right-click if you are
using the Editor.) A list of button options opens.
3. Choose Edit Button. The Button Properties are displayed.
5. Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions.
6. Choose the action you want.

7. Remove any existing action that is not appropriate.
8. For some actions, you will be prompted for additional steps. For
example, if you choose a linking action such as Navigate or Visit,
you will be asked to choose the page to link the button to.
9. Choose Save. (Click OK if you are using the Editor.)
Note: To perform no action, remove all actions from the button.

Available Button Actions
Button Name Description
No Action Performs no action
Add Message to Inserts text from the button’s message box into the display,
Display but the words are not spoken
Add Time/Date to Displays the current date and time in the Speech Display Bar
Display (SDB)
Apply Modifier A modifier key is a special key on a keyboard that modifies
the normal action of another key. (Caps Lock, Ctrl, Functions,
Num Lock, Shift)
Backspace key Deletes the last character in the display
Battery Status Displays the current battery status in the SDB
Cancel Visit Clears all remaining visits
Clear All Modifiers Releases any Shift, Caps, Ctrl or Num Lock modifiers
Clear Display Clears the text in the SDB
Clear Last Word Deletes the last word in the SDB
Data Logging Toggles data logging on and off
On/Off
Find Word Finds the path to a word you are looking for. When you tap a
button and then tap Find Word, the path to the word is
displayed in the SDB.
Grammar Action Changes the existing word to the chosen grammatical form,
add –ed, add –en, add –er, add –est, add –ing, Add –s
Help Signal Triggers a loud attention-getting sound
Jump to Page Takes you to a new page for a single hit and then takes you
(see also Using back and does not remember any unused visits
Navigate, Visit, and
Jump to Page)
Load Display Recalls text that had been saved and adds it to the display
Navigate Takes you to a new page and leaves you there
(see also Using
Jump to Page)
Navigate back Returns to the previously accessed page

Navigate to home Takes you to the home page
Open Android Opens a specific Android™ application. (not functional with a
Application closed/dedicated system)

Play audio Plays audio files. These are recordings of someone speaking
or sounds.
Record Audio Records audio files. These are recordings of someone
speaking or sounds.
Play Library Audio Plays audio files from the audio library
Play Library Video Plays video files from the video library
Repeat Last Spoken Repeats the last spoken message
Save Display Saves the text currently showing on the display for later use.
SDB - Copies all text in the SDB and places a copy in the Clipboard
Copy Text
SDB - Adds text from the Clipboard to the SDB
Paste Text
SDB - Copies all text from the SDB to the chosen social network
Share Text
Select Profile Changes Settings to match the saved set of settings that was
saved as a profile
Speak Pronounces the SDB content
Speak Label Only Speaks the label
Speak Last Speaks the sentence
Sentence
Speak Message Speaks the message, but doesn’t display the text
Only
Speech Message Types the button message in the SDB and pronounces it
Static Character Displays the most probable character in compliance with the
Prediction current character displayed in the SDB, the assigned
prediction order, and the static character list used by the
dictionary compiler. You can adjust the prediction order.
Static Word Displays the most probable word in compliance with the
Prediction current characters displayed in the SDB, the assigned
selected prediction order, and the static word list used by
the dictionary compiler (up to 60,000 words). The prediction
order can be adjusted.
Stop Stops the speech or audio file currently playing
Store Text to Stores text currently in the SDB to the next chosen button
Button

Toggle Mute / If the device is currently speaking a long message, selecting
Unmute this button will not stop the speech but will stop the speech
from being spoken aloud. Selecting the button again lets the
text be heard.
Visit Takes you to a new page for a single hit and then takes you
(see also Using back and remembers if you did not use up the visit
Jump to Page)
Visit Exception If you have one button on a Visit page that you don’t want to
return to the previous page, use a Visit Exception action to
leave it on the page for one additional hit.
Volume Down Turns down the volume.
Volume Up Turns up the volume.
Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page

Navigate Navigate takes you to a new page and leaves you there.
Visit Visit takes you to a new page for a single hit and then
takes you back and remembers if you did not use up the
visit.
For example, if you visit the Describer page and then
navigate to the Spelling keyboard from the Describer
page, the system will remember the unused visit and go
back after you type a single letter on the keyboard page.
Jump to Jump to Page takes you to a new page for a single hit and
Page then takes you back and does not remember any unused
visits.
For example, if you jump to the Describer page and then
navigate to the Spelling keyboard from the Describer
page, the system will not remember anything and will
leave you on the keyboard page that you navigated to.

Copying Buttons
NOVA chat allows you to copy a button, copy and reuse the same
button, copy a button style, and use a button in multiple places.
Copying and Pasting a Button

Buttons can be copied and pasted to new locations. If you modify a copy
of a button, you will edit only the copy.
1. Press and hold on the button you want to copy.
2. Choose Copy.
3. Press and hold on the location for the new button.
4. Choose Paste.
Copying and Reusing the Same Button

If you modify a button that is used in multiple locations, the button will
also be modified automatically everywhere else it appears. You may
want to use this technique on buttons that contain tools used on each
page.
1. Press and hold on the button you want to copy.
2. Choose Copy.
3. Press and hold on the new location.
4. Choose Use Same Button.
Copying and Pasting a Button Style

To copy only the appearance (color, font, etc.) of a button:
1. Press and hold the source button and choose Copy Button Style.
2. Press and hold the target button and choose Paste Button Style.
Using a Button in Multiple Places

A button can be used in multiple pages.
2. Press and hold on an empty location.
3. Choose Add Button from Library.
4. Choose the page on which the button resides.
5. Choose the button to use.

Prioritizing Buttons
Buttons can be prioritized by their position on the page or by their size.
These procedures are performed with Edit Mode on.
Rearranging Buttons
You can quickly rearrange the layout of buttons on a page using “drag-
and-drop swapping”. This procedure allows you to swap the contents of
two buttons. Drag the first button over the top of the second button,
then lift from the screen. The contents of the two buttons will be
immediately swapped.
Resizing a Button
A button can be emphasized by making it larger than the others on a
page.
If you are increasing the size of the button, the button will expand to
the right or down. The button will draw over the buttons to the right or
below it, rearranging buttons as needed. If the button is already in the
far left or right column or the bottom row, move the button to the left
or up to provide for additional space.
2. Press and hold the button that you want to resize.
3. Choose Change Button Size.
4. Set the number of cells you want the button to fill both vertically
and horizontally.
5. Choose Save.

Creating a Page
Pages are levels of specific vocabulary linked together to create a
vocabulary file specific to the device user. You can create a page by using
any of these methods: Create a new page; create a copy of a page; create
a page from a template; copy a page from a different vocabulary file.
Creating a New Page

1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages.
2. Choose Menu > New Page.
3. Give the page a descriptive name.
4. Select the number of rows and columns you need.
5. To change the background color of the page, choose Set and choose
a color from the palette.
6. To add a background image to your page, choose Import to use an
image stored on the device or choose Find to search for an image
stored in the NOVA chat library.
7. Center the image or stretch it to fill the page. (If you stretch the
image, the aspect ratio will not change, so it might not totally fill the
page.)
8. Choose Save. A blank page will be created in your vocabulary file,
ready for you to place buttons.
Creating a Copy of a Page

2. Choose the page to duplicate. (Right-click on the page if you are
using the Editor.)
4. Give the page a new name and choose Save.
Creating a Page from a Template

1. Choose Menu > Pages > Menu > New from template.
2. Choose the appropriate template and choose OK.
3. Give the page an appropriate name and choose Save.

Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File
You can copy one or more pages from a different vocabulary file to use
in the current vocabulary file.
1. Choose Menu > Pages > Menu > Import.
2. Choose the vocabulary file that includes the page you want.
3. Check the appropriate page. To import multiple pages, check all the
pages you want.
4. Choose Import.
5. Create a button to link to the new page or pages.
Animating Page Transitions

To add animation when you move from one page to another, choose
Menu > Settings > Style > Animate All to insert a checkmark. To remove
the animation, choose Animate All to remove the checkmark.
Adding a Grid to Pages

To add a wire-frame grid to pages, choose Menu > Settings > Style >
Show Grid to insert a checkmark. To remove the grid, choose Show Grid
to remove the checkmark.
Using Keyboards
A number of keyboards are available throughout the system. For
example, WordPower files offer ABC and QWERTY options, MultiChat 15
provides a keyboard option for those using a keyguard, and each default
file provides variations of keyboards to choose from.
You can select the specific keyboard you need or link a button to a
keyboard.

Choosing a Different Keyboard
If the keyboard you want is not in the current vocabulary listing, you can
choose a keyboard from the Template options.
If the keyboard you want is not included in your page listing or the
template options, see “Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File”
on page 81.
If you want to set up a key for quick access to a different keyboard, see
“Linking a Button to a Keyboard”.
Linking a Button to a Keyboard

1. Edit the button to link to the new keyboard.
3. Press and hold (highlight, if you are using the Editor) the existing
Navigate action and choose Set. Or, if no Navigation action has been
chosen, choose Navigate from the drop-down menu.
4. Choose the new keyboard from the page listing.
5. Choose OK. The button should navigate to the new keyboard.

Working with Gestures
A gesture is a motion that can be made to the screen to trigger a
specific action. An example of a gesture might be a “swipe down” on the
screen that would clear the text from the Speech Display Bar. A gesture
can apply a particular page (see “Creating a Gesture for a Page”), or it
can be applied to all pages in a vocabulary file (see “Creating a Gesture
for All Pages”).
Important! Once you create a gesture for a page or all pages, the only
way to change the page applicability is to delete the gesture and create
a new gesture. For example: If you wanted to apply a gesture that works
on a specific page to all pages in a vocabulary file, you would need to
delete the existing gesture, and then create a new gesture for all pages.
Turning Gestures On or Off

We understand that gestures might not benefit all of our customers, so
the Settings menu provides an On/Off option.
Important! Timing is not active when gestures are turned on. If the device
user requires a Dwell Time for access, gestures are not recommended.
To turn gestures on or off:

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Gestures.
2. Either check or uncheck the Gestures option.
Creating a Gesture for a Page

To create a gesture for a single page:
1. Open the page on which you want to create the gesture.
2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Edit Page.
3. Choose the Gestures tab at the top of the page.
4. Choose Menu > New.
5. Choose the type of gesture from the list box at the top of the
screen. For example: One Finger Swipe Down.
6. Give your gesture a label; for example: “sw clears”.
7. Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop-down menu.
For example: Clear Display.
8. Choose Save twice.
9. Test the gesture by performing it on the page it was set up on.
Creating a Gesture for All Pages
To create a gesture for all pages in a vocabulary file:
1. Open the vocabulary file.
2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Edit Vocabulary > Gestures.
3. Choose the gesture from the list. For example: “One Finger Swipe
Down”.
4. Choose Edit.
5. Give your gesture a label; for example: “sw clears all”.
6. Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop-down menu.
For example: Clear Display.
8. Test the gesture by performing it from any page within the
vocabulary file.

Working with Speech
When you select a speech synthesizer, you can select from a variety of
voices to speak individual characters, words, phrases, or sentences. You
can select exactly what and when you want to speak.
Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice

To access the available voices, choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output
> Voice > Synthesizer. Select a synthesizer from the Synthesizer menu.
Then choose Voice Settings to select a voice. The Acapela and Ivona
synthesizers provide lists of voices from which to choose.
Select a voice and choose the Test button to hear a sample of the voice
you selected. When you are satisfied with the voice you selected,
choose Save.
If you are using Chat Editor, you will not have access to the synthesizer
voices. “SAPI” voices were provided with the installer CD for your
computer. You should be able to select them from the Voice pull-down list.
Note: Chat Editor is not intended to function as a speech generating device.
It is a support tool for modifying the client’s vocabulary so that the client
can continue using the device while modifications are being made.
Adding a Pause between Words

You can force a specified speech delay between individual words.
Choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output > Voice > Pause Between
Words. The current delay time is displayed.
1. To increase the delay, tap + (the plus sign) or type a higher number.
2. To decrease the delay, tap – (the minus sign) or type a lower
number.
3. Choose Done and then choose OK.

Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary
Each synthesizer speaks words in its own way. You can add
pronunciation exceptions to a dictionary for each synthesizer. The voice
synthesizer on the Editor is not the same as the one on the device, and
the two will not pronounce words in the same way. Pronunciation
changes made on the Editor will not impact the device.
To add a word to the pronunciation dictionary:

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output > Voice > Pronunciations.
2. Choose Menu > New.
3. Type the word in the Pronounce box.
4. Tap Next.
5. Type the word’s phonetic spelling in the Pronounce As box.
6. Test the word by choosing Pronounce It.
7. Once the word is pronounced properly, choose Done.
8. Choose Save.
To edit or delete a word from within the dictionary, press and hold on
the entry and choose the appropriate option.
Configuring Speech Modes

You can configure the application to speak after every character, every
word, every sentence, or any combination of these settings. Choose
Menu > Settings > Speech Output. Check one or more options.
Setting Description
Character The voice speaks after every character
Word The voice speaks after every word
Sentence The voice speaks after every sentence
Auto Clear Clears the Speech Display Bar automatically after a
sentence or message has been spoken and the next
text is chosen
Speech Off Toggles all speech off and on
If you prefer to generate messages quietly, uncheck all options and
speak by tapping the Speech Display Bar or by choosing a button
provided with a Speak action.
Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys
Acapela-Group has created the capability of using Voice Sounds and
Exclamations.
Adding a Sound
Sounds are produced by the speaker’s voice for laughing, breathing,
sneezing, coughing, or whatever sounds our voices can produce to
mimic sounds we make in our daily lives. Sounds are always between
two pound signs; for example: #LAUGH02# in capital letters and
sometimes followed by numbers if there are more than one of the same
kind. The children’s voices have more sounds than adult voices.
Adding an Exclamation
Exclamations include a variety of letters and symbols. Type exactly what
you see.
Finding a Vocal Smiley

To find the list of Acapela Vocal Smiley commands:
1. Go to http://www.acapela-
group.com/doc/Vocal%20smileys/excla.html
2. Click the link to the appropriate language.
Important! The language you select must match the language of the
voice you are using.
3. Select the specific Vocal Smiley you want.

Example: Add a Smiley Face and Laugh Sound to a
Button
A button can be set up with the command in the message. However, if
you use the “speech message” action, the command appears in the
Speech Display Bar (SDB), which isn't ideal. A better way may be to set
up a button with an emoticon symbol in the message.
For example, you could use a smiley face symbol. Note that you may
need to go to Settings > Keyboards and add the Emoji keyboard so that
you can type emoticon symbols. Once the button is set up with the
emoticon and speech message, go to Pronunciations and add a
pronunciation for the smiley face emoticon. Enter a command such as
#LAUGH02# for the pronunciation.
The Pronunciation Editor can be found in Settings > Speech Output >
Voice > Pronunciations. Choose Menu and New, Add the same
Emoticon used on the button to the Pronounce box and add the
command—for example, #LAUGH02#—to the Pronounce As box.
Now when you touch the button, the emoticon will appear in the
Speech Display Bar and the laugh sound will be heard.

Setting Access Options
Some people who use the application may have trouble reliably
selecting individual buttons or keys due to tremors or lack of fine motor
control. To assist these individuals, we've included several different
methods of "filtering" user input to make selections more reliable.
Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing. Three options are available
for configuring the touchscreen: Activate on Release, Acceptance Time,
and Release Time.
Activating Buttons on Touch or Release

When you set Activate on Release, you can touch anywhere on the
screen and drag your finger (or stylus) around until you are on the
button you want. Releasing the button will select it.
Activate on Release toggles between activating the screen immediately
upon touch or upon release.
To set buttons to activate on release:
Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing > Activate on Release. A
green checkmark shows that the option is selected.
To set buttons to activate when you first touch the screen, tap Activate
on Release. The green checkmark disappears, indicating that the option
is not selected.
Setting a Time for Button Activation

When you set Acceptance Time, a button is not selected until you hold
your finger on it for a certain period of time. You can set the Acceptance
Time using the numeric control in the dialog.
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing.
2. Choose Acceptance Time.
3. Choose Enable.
4. Choose Time and set the time value.

Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice
Setting a Release Time helps prevent accidental selection of the same
button twice. After a button selection, another button cannot be
selected until the release time expires.
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing.
2. Choose Release Time.
3. Choose Enable.
4. Choose Time and set the time value.
Setting up a Beep when a Button is Pressed

Some people may benefit from an auditory cue when a button is
selected. The Input menu provides an option to toggle beeps on or off
when a button is selected.
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input.
2. Turn Beep on Button Press on or off.
Note: For additional options, see “Adjusting Audible and Haptic
Feedback” on page 126.
Setting up a Visual Indication when a Button is Selected

Some people may benefit from a visual indication when a button is
selected. The Input menu provides an option to toggle the visual
indication on or off.
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input.
2. Turn Draw Button Press on or off.
Note: For additional options, see “Adjusting Audible and Haptic
Feedback” on page 126.

Changing Device Orientation Settings
The NOVA chat device allows the screen to rotate automatically when
the device is tilted. This can be quite handy or a nuisance for some
users. The application allows you to change orientation settings and use
orientation tilt with the Speech Display Bar (SDB).
Changing Orientation Settings

Depending on the button layout, one orientation may be more helpful
than another. For example, WordPower42 seems to work better in a
landscape layout, but WordPower24 works better in a portrait layout.
To Allow Orientation to Change when You Tilt the Device:

Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Tilt > Action. Then choose Auto
Change Orientation.
To Lock the Orientation:

The orientation setting can be locked to keep the screen from
automatically adjusting when tilted.
Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Tilt > Action > No Action > Preferred
Orientation. Then select Portrait or Landscape.

Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB
We know there are times that using the voice output might not be
appropriate but communication is still needed. This might be a library or
church setting. The tilt option offers an Expand option of the Speech
Display Bar to offer the communication partner an expanded version of
the text. This might also be of value in an extremely loud environment.
To set the tilt options, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Tilt > Action.
Option Description
Expand and When the device is tilted, the text in the speech
Speak display bar will fill the screen and be spoken.
Expand Only When the device is tilted, the text in the speech
display bar will fill the screen and no sound will be
made.
Auto Change The screen will shift orientation automatically when
Orientation the device is tilted.
No Action The screen will be locked in the current orientation.
If you select Expand and Speak or Expand Only, you can expand the
Speech Display Bar for easier viewing by tilting the device.
Tilting the device back will redraw the vocabulary page. For information
on using and customizing the Speech Display Bar, see “Using the Speech
Display Bar” on page 43.

Setting up Switch Scanning
As an alternative to directly selecting each button on the screen, the
application offers single switch and two switch scanning. To access the
options for customizing a scanning technique, choose Menu > Settings >
Input > Scanning.
Setting Description
Enable Scanning Turns scanning on or off. You must turn scanning
on to access the other settings.
Switch Access Defines the selection method (Touchscreen
Only, One Switch, One Switch + Touchscreen, or
Two Switch), and allows you to turn auto
scanning on or off.
Auditory Defines audio feedback during scanning. You can
Prompts set the speaker or an earphone as the audio
output device, adjust earphone volume, turn a
scanning beep on or off, set a button prompt,
and set the voice pitch and rate.
Patterns Sets the scanning pattern to linear, row/column,
block, or flow and turns on or off scanning of the
Speech Display Bar and empty button areas. If
you want to customize scan patterns for the
user, see “Configuring Custom Scan Patterns” on
page 105.
Scan Timing Defines the scanning speed and the number of
rescans, and turns activation delay and auto
restart on or off.

Configuring Switches
To use an external switch, plug the switch into either switch jack A or
switch jack B on the side of the device.
You can choose to have scanning activate automatically, or you can

choose to either hold the switch or step to each location. With Auto
Scan off, a switch activation is required to move the scan through each
button, one at a time.
1. To enable scanning, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning >
Enable Scanning.
2. Choose Switch Access > Switch Configuration.
3. Choose the selection method: Touchscreen Only, One Switch, One
Switch + Touchscreen, or Two Switch.
4. To set scanning to activate without holding a switch, choose Switch
Access > Auto Scan.
5. To find other switch scanning options, choose Back.
Setting up Touchscreen Scanning

There are times when a user is not capable of activating specific areas
on the screen. For example, maybe the user does not have the pointing
skills to hit one button. Using the touchscreen to scan allows the user to
tap anywhere on the screen to initiate a scan of the buttons. In this
scenario the device screen acts as a single switch.
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Enable Scanning.
2. Choose Switch Access > Switch Configuration.
3. Choose Touchscreen Only.
4. Configure other settings as appropriate.

Selecting the Scan Pattern
To select the scan mode:
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode. The
Mode window will be displayed.
2. Tap the arrow to the right of the currently selected mode. A menu
of mode options will be displayed.
3. Choose Linear, Row/Column, Block, or Flow.

4. If you select Block or Flow, see “Using Block Scan Mode” on page 98
or “Using Flow Scan Mode” on page 99 for details.
5. Choose OK.

Using Linear Scan Mode
A linear scan steps through the buttons from left to right beginning in the
first row. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.
To change the way a button is highlighted, see “Configuring Visual

Effects” on page 114.

Using Row/Column Scan Mode
A row/column scan highlights each row of buttons beginning with the
top row and move down the screen. When the row that contains the
button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.
The scan will then step through the buttons from left to right across the
row. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.

Using Block Scan Mode
If you select Block, the Mode window will open.
To increase the number of columns or rows in a block, tap +; to decrease
the number, tap –; or select “As many as possible”.
If you want a scan to switch to
Row/Column mode after a block is
selected, choose “Switch to
Row/Column within groups”.
If you want to scan by blocks only,
leave “Switch to Row/Column
within groups” unselected.
When you finish setting block
options, choose OK.
A block scan highlights blocks of buttons. The blocks are defined by the
settings in the Mode window. When the block that contains the button
you want is highlighted, activate your switch.
The scan will then highlight smaller blocks, rows, or columns within the
block, depending on your settings. When the button you want is
highlighted, activate your switch.
Using Flow Scan Mode
Flow scanning is provided as a scanning option for individuals who do
not require consistency within a scan pattern.
If you select Flow, the Mode window will open.
To increase the number of groups

in a flow, tap +.
To decrease the number of groups,
tap –.
Or select “As many as possible”.
When you finish setting flow
options, choose OK.
A flow scan highlights groups of buttons that flow from one row into the
next. The flows are defined by the settings in the Mode window. When the
flow that contains the button you want is highlighted, activate your switch.

Optimizing Block and Flow Scans
Scan Optimization only works in Block Scan Mode and Flow Scan Mode.
To optimize block and flow scans, Choose Menu > Settings > Input >
Scanning > Patterns. Then turn on Scan Optimization.
When Scan Optimization is turned on, blocks or flows are scanned in the
most efficient way on each page.
If you turn Scan Optimization off, blocks or flows will be scanned the
same way on all pages.
With Scan Optimization turned on: Flow finds the lowest average # of
scanning steps for every button on a page. Visualize the page layout in
one straight line. For example, if you break the buttons on a page into 6
equal groups, it takes 5 scanning steps just to get to the 6th group. Flow
adjusts the groups so the initial one is larger, spreading the groups over
the page to average the number of scanning steps over the entire page
more equally.
With Scan Optimization turned off: Flow scans equal groups of buttons
on every page. Visualize the page layout in one straight line. For
example, if you break the buttons on a page into equal groups, the
same number of buttons will be scanned in each group.
Configuring Speech Display Bar (SDB) Scans

To include the SDB in scans:
Selecting the SDB speaks the current text. Turn scanning of the Speech
Display Bar on or off by choosing Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning >
Patterns > Scan SDB.

To include the SDB Clear button ( ) in scans:
Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar’s Clear button ( ) on or off by
choosing Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Scan Clear
Button.
When Scan Clear Button is turned on, the SDB is scanned as follows:
1. When the scan reaches the SDB, the entire SDB is highlighted.
2. With the SDB highlighted: If the user presses the switch, the text is
highlighted and spoken.
3. With the SDB highlighted: If the user does nothing, the Clear Button
is highlighted.
4. With the Clear Button highlighted: If the user presses the switch,
the last word in the display is cleared. If the user does nothing,
on the Clear Button automatically changes to .
5. With the Clear Button showing : If the user presses the switch, all
the text is cleared. This is the equivalent of pressing and holding the
Clear Button.

Configuring Empty Area Scans
Turn scanning of empty button areas on or off by choosing Menu >
Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Skip Empty Areas. When
selected, scanning will skip over an area without a button or a button
that only has a speech message action but no text.
Setting Scan Timing

Scan speed is the amount of time it takes for your device to move from
one button, row, or column to the next in a scan. The default scan speed
is one second. At this setting, it takes one second from the time one key is
highlighted until the next key is highlighted.
To change the scan speed, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning >
Scan Timing > Scan Speed. The Scan Speed window opens.
To increase the time, tap +.
To decrease the time, tap –.
Or use the keyboard to enter
the exact setting you want.
Choose OK.
Configuring Re-scans
Select the number of times you want your device to scan the page
automatically. Once you reach the set number of re-scans, the scan will
stop until a switch is activated again.
To set the number of re-scans, choose Menu > Settings > Input >
Scanning > Scan Timing > Number of Re-scans. The Number of Re-scans
window opens.
To increase the number of re-scans, tap +.
To decrease the number of re-scans, tap –.
Or use the keyboard to enter the exact setting
you want.
Choose OK.

Setting Activation Delay
This option gives you a chance to change your mind when you have
selected a button. The option is set to your scanning speed automatically.
For example, let's say your activation delay is set to one second (1.0).
You scan to and select a button, then realize it is not the button you
want. You have one second to activate your switch again to "de-select"
the button and then scan to a new button.
To set the activation delay, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning
> Scan Timing > Activation Delay. The Activation Delay window opens.
To increase the delay, tap +.

To decrease the delay, tap –.
Or use the keyboard to enter
the exact setting you want.
Choose OK.
Turning on Auto Restart

This option allows you to restart a scan cycle automatically after an
activation. To turn on auto restart, choose Menu > Settings > Input >
Scanning > Scan Timing > Auto Restart.
Setting Auditory Prompts

This option enables audio feedback during scanning. To set auditory
prompts, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts.
Enable Auditory Prompts

Scanning with auditory prompting turned on provides not only a visual
cue, but also an auditory cue to indicate where the scan is currently.
To enable auditory prompts, choose Menu > Settings > Input >
Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Enable Auditory Prompts.
If you are scanning, simply activate your switch. To retrieve a message,
activate the switch again after you hear the prompt.

Audio Output Device
Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts >
Audio Output Device. Choose either Speaker or Earphone. You can hear
prompts through the device's speaker. You can also plug stereo
headphones into the headphone jack on the side of the device.
This allows you, but not others, to hear the prompts. If you are using
headphones, choose the Earphone option.
Earphone Volume
If you select Earphone as the audio output device, use this option to set
how loud the prompt is when using an earphone or headset. If you need
to change the volume level, slide your finger along the Earphone
Volume bar or tap the bar at a specific point. Then choose OK.
Excessive volume or sound pressure level when using earphones or

headphones can cause hearing loss over extended periods of time.
Scanning Beep
If you prefer to hear a beep instead of an auditory prompt when you
scan a key, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory
Prompts > Scanning Beep.
Button Prompt
Note: Scanning Beep must be turned off to access this option.
The Button Prompt option determines whether the label or message is
spoken as the button prompt. To change the setting, choose Menu >
Settings > Input > Scanning > Auditory Prompts > Button Prompt and
select either Speak Label or Speak Message.
Row or Group Prompts

Since these prompts may be specific to each page, use Scan Editor to
name the rows or groups for prompting. For details, see “Opening the
Scan Editor” on page 106.
Choosing a Voice
When choosing a voice to use for the auditory prompts, it can be helpful
to choose a different voice than the one the system uses for speaking
messages.
To change the voice, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning >
Auditory Prompts > Voice Settings.
Note: Pitch is available as an option only if Acapela is selected as the

synthesizer.
Tap the arrow to the right of the currently selected voice to open a list
of voices. Choose the voice you want. If necessary, adjust the voice’s
pitch or talking speed:
1. Slide your finger along the Pitch or Rate bar or tap a bar at a specific
point.
2. Tap Test to make sure that you selected the pitch or rate you want.
3. If not, adjust the setting and tap Test again.
4. When the voice is set the way you want, tap Save.
Note: If you want to name an auditory prompt for a row or group, see
“Configuring Custom Scan Patterns” on page 105.
Configuring Custom Scan Patterns

Use the Scan Editor to create and save custom scan patterns for the user.
You can set up a scan pattern for all pages in a vocabulary, then set up
different patterns for specific pages, such as keyboard pages.
Note: If you also want to set up visual effects for the user, see
“Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning” on page 114.

Opening the Scan Editor
To access the Scan Editor:
1. Go to a vocabulary page.
3. Choose a page. The following menu will open:
4. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed:
5. Select either All pages or Just this page. The Scan Editor will open at
the default top level.
6. Top Level (Default) is selected and the Scan Editor menu options
appear in the lower left corner.

Working with Groups and Subgroups
The Scan Editor allows you to set up groups and subgroups of buttons
for scan patterns on a page. For example, a group could be a collection
of three rows of buttons eight columns wide. Within that group could
be a subgroup of two rows of buttons four columns wide. Within that
subgroup could be a subgroup of one row of buttons two columns wide.
Using the Scan Editor Menu Options

For an easy way to get started, select Create Subgroups Automatically
or Create All Automatic Subgroups. A list of groups will appear under
“Top Level”.
From the list of groups, select the group you want to include in the scan.
When you select a group, its name will appear in bold and the
corresponding group of buttons in the preview screen will be highlighted.
Note: The number of groups listed is controlled by the scan mode setting:
Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode.

Edit Name & Scan Mode
The name is what will be spoken as the auditory prompt. You can
modify the name and scan mode of the selected group or subgroup.
1. Select Edit Name & Scan Mode.
2. Tap in the Name field and enter the new name.
3. If you want to change the scan mode, tap the arrow and select
the scan mode you want: Default, Linear, Row/Column, Block, or
Flow.
Note: The scan mode that is selected by default is set in Menu >
Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode.
4. Choose Save.
Move Up/Move Down

Rearrange your scan groups by selecting groups and subgroups and
moving them up or down in the group list.
1. Select a group or subgroup you want to move.
2. Tap Move Up or Move Down.
3. The selected group or subgroup will move up or down one position
in the list.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for any other groups or subgroups you
want to move.

Add SDB
Add the Speech Display Bar SDB) to the group list.
1. Tap Top Level.
2. Tap Add SDB.
3. “Speech Display Bar” appears at the bottom of your group list.
4. Either leave “Speech Display Bar” where it is or tap Move Up as
many times as necessary to move the SDB to the top of the list or
wherever else you want it.
Add Subgroup
Add a subgroup to the selected group.
1. Tap the group.
2. Select Add Subgroup.
3. The subgroup will appear below the group or subgroup.
Create Subgroups Automatically

Add subgroups to the selected group or subgroup automatically. This
option creates one level of subgroups. The number of subgroups is
controlled by the scan mode setting: Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning
> Patterns > Mode.
1. Tap the group you want to expand.
2. Select Create Subgroups Automatically.
3. The subgroups will be listed below the group or subgroup.
Create All Automatic Subgroups

Add the maximum number of subgroups to the selected group or
subgroup automatically. This option creates multiple levels of
subgroups. The number of subgroups is controlled by the scan mode
setting: Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode.
1. Tap the group you want to expand.
2. Select Create All Automatic Subgroups.
3. The subgroups will be listed below the group or subgroup.

Delete Subgroups
Delete all the subgroups for the selected group.
1. Tap the group you want to delete.
2. Select Delete Subgroups.
3. All subgroups for the group will be deleted.
Delete Group and Subgroups

Delete the selected group and all its subgroups or delete the selected
subgroup and all its subgroups.
1. Tap the group you want to delete.
2. Select Delete Group and Subgroups.
3. The group and its subgroups or the subgroup and its subgroups will
be deleted.
Creating a Custom Scan Pattern

1. Go to a vocabulary page.
3. Choose a page. The following menu will open:
4. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed:
5. Select either All pages or Just this page. The Scan Editor will open at
the default top level.
6. Top Level (Default) is selected and the Scan Editor menu options
appear in the lower left corner.
7. Choose Create Subgroups Automatically. A list of groups will
appear under “Top Level”.
Note: The number of groups listed is controlled by the scan mode
setting: Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Mode.
8. From the list of groups, select the group you want to include in the scan.
When you select a group, its name will appear in bold and the
corresponding group of buttons in the preview screen will be highlighted.
9. Select the menu option you want. For example, you could change
the group’s name and scan mode or add one or more subgroups.
10. When you create the basic scan pattern you want, you can refine it.
Example: Tapping a highlighted button on the preview screen will
remove it from the scan pattern. Tapping an unhighlighted button will
add it to the scan pattern.

11. Choose Menu. Two menu options are displayed: Set as Default and
Delete Scan Pattern & Quit. Choose Set As Default. The following
prompt will be displayed:
Setting this scan pattern as the default will overwrite the scan patterns of other
pages. Are you sure you wish to continue?
12. Choose Yes to confirm that you want to use this pattern.
13. Choose Save. The scan pattern you created will be applied to all
pages in the vocabulary.
Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from One Page

If you no longer need a custom scan pattern that you applied to a page,
follow these steps to delete it.
2. Choose the page that has the custom scan pattern. The following
menu will open:
3. Choose Scan Editor. The custom scan pattern will be displayed.

4. Choose Menu. An additional menu will open.
5. Choose Delete Scan Pattern & Quit. A confirmation prompt will be

displayed.
6. Choose Yes.
Deleting a Custom Scan Pattern from All Pages
If you no longer need a custom scan pattern that you applied to all
pages, follow these steps to delete it.
2. Choose any page in the vocabulary that has the custom scan
pattern. The following menu will open:
3. Choose Scan Editor. The following prompt will be displayed.
4. Choose either All Pages. The custom scan pattern will be displayed.
5. Choose Menu. An additional menu will open.
6. Choose Delete Scan Pattern & Quit. A confirmation prompt will be

displayed.
7. Choose Yes.

Configuring Visual Effects for Scanning
Visual effects are used with scanning to help the user identify selected
items. To access the visual effects settings, choose Menu > Settings >
Input > Visual Effects.
Effect Description
Outline When Outline is turned on, an outline appears
around the active area.
Outline Color When Outline is turned on, Outline Color
allows you to set the color of the outline.
Outline Width When Outline is turned on, Outline Width
allows you to set the width of the outline.
Translucent When Translucent Overlay is turned on, a
Overlay subtle trace of color appears over the active
area.
Overlay Opacity When Overlay is turned on, Overlay Opacity
allows you to set how clearly the underlying
image shows through the overlay. To allow
less of the underlying image to show through,
tap +. To allow more of the underlying image
to show through, tap –. Then choose OK.
Overlay Color When Overlay is turned on, Overlay Color allows
you to set the color of the overlay. Tap a color in
the color selection window. The selected color
appears in the circle to the right of Overlay
Color.
Invert Colors When Invert Colors is turned on, the colors of
the active area are reversed. Dark areas
become light, light areas become dark, and
colors are replaced by their opposites—black
and white are reversed, red becomes green,
yellow becomes blue, etc.

Effect Description
Magnify When Magnify is turned on, the active area is
magnified.
Magnify Multiplier When Magnify is turned on, Magnify Multiplier
allows you to set the amount by which the
active area is magnified. To increase the amount
of magnification, tap +. To decrease the amount
of magnification, tap –. Then choose OK.
Animate Effects When Animate Effects is turned on, the visual
effects visibly move or grow when an area
becomes active. You must turn on one or more
visual effects for Animate Effects to work.

Using Word Finder
Use the Word Finder feature to find the path to specific words. If you
need to know if a word is included, use this feature to find where the
word is stored.
Setting up Word Finder

There are two ways to use this feature: Set up a button or set up Word
Finder as a menu item.
Setting up a Button
You can set up a button to initiate a word search.
2. Press and hold on the button you want to modify. (Right-click if you
are using the Editor.) A list of button options appears.
3. Choose Edit Button. The Button Properties screen appears.
6. Choose the action Find Word.
7. Choose Save.
Note: Tap the Find Word button again to stop Word Finder.
Setting up Word Finder as a Menu Item

An alternative to using a button is to set up Word Finder as a menu item.
In Settings there is an option to turn Word Finder on or off.
Choose Menu > Settings > Word Finder > Show Menu Item.
If you choose to turn this feature on, a Word Finder menu item will
appear at the bottom edge of the screen for quick access.

Setting the Display Time for Word Finder Results in the SDB
To set the amount of time each Word Finder result is displayed in the
Speech Display Bar, Choose Menu > Settings > Word Finder > Flip
Interval. The current interval is displayed.
1. To increase the interval, tap + (the plus sign) or type a higher
number.
2. To decrease saturation, tap – (the minus sign) or type a lower
number.
3. Choose Done and then choose OK.
Finding Specific Words

When you want to find where a word is used:
1. Either tap the Word Finder button you created or choose the Word
Finder menu item. A keyboard will open.
2. Type the word in the colored box. Uses of the word will appear above
the colored box and one or more paths to the word will appear below
the colored box.
3. Tap Done to close the keyboard and view the paths to the word.
Note: To view the paths to one of the other words that are displayed
above the colored box, tap the word. The path to that word will
appear below the colored box.

Using Text Options
Abbreviation Expansion, Word Prediction, and Automatic Capitalization
provide additional tools for alternate message formulation.
Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations

Abbreviations can be used instead of writing the entire word. Some
abbreviations have been provided in the application. Those abbreviations
cannot be modified or deleted.
To view the existing abbreviation library:

Choose Menu > Settings > Abbreviations.
To add a new abbreviation:

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Abbreviations > Menu > New.
2. Enter the abbreviation to be used.
3. Tap Next.
4. Enter the text to be displayed and spoken.
5. Choose Save.
To use the abbreviation, open the keyboard page and type the
abbreviation, followed by a period. The abbreviation should expand
automatically.
To modify an abbreviation:
1. Press and hold on the entry.
2. Choose Edit and make appropriate changes.
3. Choose Save.
To delete an abbreviation:
1. Press and hold on the entry.
2. Choose Delete.
3. Choose Yes to confirm.

Enabling Word Prediction
The application uses a static word prediction dictionary. North American
English and British English dictionaries have been provided on the device.
To turn word prediction on or off:

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction.
2. Choose Enable to insert a checkmark.
To disable word prediction, choose Enable to remove the checkmark.
To select the word prediction dictionary:

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Text > Prediction > Dictionary.
2. Choose American English or British English.
Enabling Automatic Capitalization

To enable automatic capitalization:
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Text.
2. Choose Automatic Capitalization to insert a checkmark.
To disable automatic capitalization, choose Automatic Capitalization to
remove the checkmark.

Restricting Access
When you want to prevent the user from changing application settings,
accessing operating system features, or using apps, you can do any of
the following: Block access to application settings; block access to the
operating system and apps; block access to application settings AND the
operating system and apps.
• To prevent the user from accessing application settings, enable
Menu Lock.
• To prevent the user from accessing operating system settings
and apps, enable Kiosk Mode.
• To prevent the user from accessing application settings,
operating system settings, and apps, enable both Menu Lock
and Kiosk Mode.
Enabling Menu Lock

To block the user’s access to the menu bar, enable Menu Lock.
1. Choose Menu > Settings.
2. Enable Menu Lock. A Password prompt will be displayed with a
keyboard.
3. Enter a password, confirm the password, and choose Save.
Locking the Device

Choose Menu > Lock. The following prompt will be displayed: Enable
Kiosk too?
• To lock the device and enable Kiosk mode, choose Yes.
• To lock the device without enabling Kiosk mode, choose No.

Unlocking the Device
If Kiosk Mode is not enabled:
1. Choose Menu > Unlock. The Password prompt will be displayed
with a keyboard.
2. Enter the Menu Lock password and choose OK.
If Kiosk Mode is also enabled:
1. Choose Menu > Unlock. The Password prompt will be displayed
with a keyboard.
2. Enter the Menu Lock password and choose OK. The following
prompt will be displayed: Disable Kiosk too?
• To unlock the device and disable Kiosk mode, choose Yes. You
will be prompted to enter your Kiosk Mode password. (See
“Creating a Kiosk Mode Password”.)
• To unlock the device and leave Kiosk mode enabled, choose No.
Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps

Not everyone will benefit from having access to the operating system
and apps. To make your NOVA chat a “closed” device that will only
allow the end user to access the application, enable Kiosk Mode.
Important! If the Kiosk Mode option is not available, you have a
dedicated device with an operating system older than Android 5. You
must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details.
Creating a Kiosk Mode Password

If you want to require a password to disable Kiosk Mode, do the
following before you enable Kiosk Mode.
1. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode.
2. Choose Require Password. A Password prompt will be displayed
with a keyboard.
3. Enter a password, confirm the password, and choose Save.

Enabling Kiosk Mode
To block the user’s access to the operating system and apps, enable
Kiosk Mode.
2. Enable Kiosk Mode. The following prompt will be displayed: Lock
menu too?
• To enable Kiosk Mode and Menu Lock, choose Yes.
• To enable Kiosk Mode and leave Menu Lock disabled, choose
No.
Disabling Kiosk Mode

If Menu Lock is not enabled:
2. Disable Kiosk Mode.
If Menu Lock is also enabled:
1. Choose Menu. The Unlock menu option will be displayed.
2. Choose Unlock.
3. Enter the Menu Lock password. The following prompt will be
displayed: Disable Kiosk too?
4. To disable Menu Lock and Kiosk Mode, choose Yes.
Note: If you set a Kiosk Mode password, you will be prompted to enter
the password.
Resetting Your Passwords

If you forget your Menu Lock password, enter BOSCO to overwrite the
existing password.
If you set a Kiosk Mode password and you forget it, enter bazinga to
overwrite the existing password.

Creating and Loading Profiles
Profiles provide a snapshot of the current settings of the system to be
saved for easy access at a later time. You can save multiple profiles to
be used when needed. Creating multiple profiles allows you to switch
between groups of settings. A button action is also provided to allow
you to change settings by using a button without navigating the menus.
Creating a Profile
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > New.
2. Give your profile a name (for example, morning settings).
3. Make all of the setting changes that you want associated with this
profile. This includes the vocabulary file, settings, language, etc.
4. Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Save.
5. Your new profile has been created with all current settings.
To create a second profile (for example, afternoon settings), repeat these
steps, making new settings changes to associate with this new profile.
Loading a Profile
You can load profiles by navigating menus or by choosing a button.
To load a profile using menu options:

Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Load. Choose the appropriate
profile.
To load a profile using a button action:

2. Press and hold the button. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.)
3. Choose Edit Button.
4. Add a label, message, and icon as needed.
5. Choose the Actions tab, and then choose Add an action to open a
menu.
6. Choose Select Profile.
7. Choose the appropriate profile.
If you create multiple profiles and load them using a button action, you
can switch between profiles without navigating the menus.

Deleting a Profile
Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Delete. Choose the profile to
delete from the list.
Restoring Default Profile Settings

At any time, you can restore the default settings. Choose Menu >
Settings > Profiles > Load. Then choose Load Default Settings.
Changing Languages and Voices

You can change languages and voices.
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Language.
2. Choose the appropriate language.
3. Changing the language provides alternative voices.
4. For details on changing the voice, see “Selecting a Synthesizer and
Voice” on page 85.
Changing Display Settings

The screen brightness and timeout settings can be set in Display
Settings. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Display Settings.
Setting Description
Brightness Brightness provides a slide bar for manually setting
the brightness or an option to have the system
automatically set the brightness. If you prefer the
device to adjust the brightness automatically, check
the Automatic Brightness option.
Screen Screen Timeout determines the amount of time it
Timeout takes for the screen to turn off automatically after a
period of inactivity. Options range from 15 seconds to
1 hour.

Setting the Date and Time
You can set the date and time from the Settings menu, and you can
create a button that speaks and displays the current date and time.
Changing Date and Time Settings

Choose Menu > Settings > System > Date and Time. Then set the date,
time zone, time, and the appropriate date and time formats.
Creating a Date/Time Button

Note: Be sure that the Date and Time setting is correct before creating a
date/time button. See “Changing Date and Time Settings”.
To create a button that displays and speaks the current date and time:
2. Press and hold the button you want to modify. (Right-click if you are
using the Editor.)
6. From the list of actions, choose Add Time/Date to Display.

7. Remove any existing actions for the button that do not apply.
8. Choose the General tab and add a label or/and symbol.
9. Choose the Style tab and set the appropriate style.
10. Choose Save.
When you choose the button, it should speak and show the date and
time in the Speech Display Bar.
Adjusting Audible and Haptic Feedback
Haptic feedback is only available on the NOVA chat 5 device. Audible
feedback is available on all NOVA chat devices.
The application provides an option to have an audible and/or vibration
sensation when a button is activated. The vibration sensation option
setting is called haptic feedback.
To add haptic or audible feedback:

Choose Menu > Settings > System > Sound Settings.
Audible Selection provides an audible click when navigating through
NOVA chat menus.
Haptic Feedback vibrates to indicate screen touches.
To add button clicks for vocabulary page activations:

Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Beep on Button Press.

Analyzing Language Development
You can use the data logging capabilities of your device to collect
information on a person’s language development. Then you can upload
that information to the Realize Language website.
Collect data on Upload the data to the Create easy-to-

your device Realize Language website understand reports
This process allows you to monitor, measure and maximize the person's
use of the device.
Using the Realize Language Website

Realize Language is a subscription-based online service that organizes
and analyzes information and presents the results in easy-to-
understand graphic formats that provides valuable insights into each
person's language development. With this service you can
• Track the person’s progress and communication development
over time
• Compare different aspects of communication automatically
• Create a detailed summary of performance
• Share information with others
• Quickly create reports that anyone can understand
To learn more, go to the Realize Language website:
https://realizelanguage.com/info/
To view or download the Realize Language Starter’s Guide, go to
https://realizelanguage.com/info/support

For Customer Support:
If you have a problem with the Realize Language website, email
support@realizelanguage.com
If you have a problem with your device, call Saltillo technical support at
1-800-382-8622 or email service@saltillo.com.
Creating a Privacy Password

Data logging provides the option to create a privacy password to protect
the data you collect against unauthorized access.
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Data Logging. The first time you use Data
Logging, the following message will appear:
Data logging collects personal communication. You may now set up a privacy password to
protect your communications from being shared without your permission.
2. Choose Continue to close the message and open a keyboard for

creating a privacy password.
3. Enter a password and choose Next.
4. Enter the password again to confirm it and choose Save. The Data
Logging menu will open.
Turning Data Logging On or Off

When data logging is turned on, your device collects language usage
data which you can upload to the Realize Language website for web-
based analysis or save to a file to analyze manually.
From the Data Logging menu, select Data Logging. A green checkmark
will appear to indicate that data logging is turned on.

Note: To turn data logging off, select Data Logging to remove the green
checkmark.
When data logging is turned on, the data logging icon appears in the
Speech Display Bar.
Important! If you plan to use the Realize Language website to analyze

data, set up a person before you start collecting data.
Uploading Data for Analysis

After you turn data logging on, your device will start collecting usage
data. Your next step is to upload that data to the Realize Language
website for analysis. You can initiate uploads manually any time or
choose to allow data to upload automatically every 24 hours.
Note: Data logging and data uploading (collection) operate
independently. If you turn off data logging, data collected since the last
upload can still be uploaded manually or automatically as long as a
network connection is available. If you disable data uploading, you can
still collect data for analyzing manually.

Configuring Data Uploading
Note: You must be connected to WiFi to upload data.
1. Choose Realize Language from the Data Logging menu. The first
time you select Realize Language, the following message will
appear: “Access to personal communication requires authorization.
Please enter your privacy password.” Choose OK. A keyboard will
open, prompting you to enter your privacy password.
2. Enter your privacy password and choose OK. Another keyboard will
open, prompting you to enter your Realize Language account email
address and Realize Language account password.
3. Enter your Realize Language account email address and choose

Next. The highlight moves to the Realize Language Password field.
4. Enter your Realize Language account password and choose OK. The
device will be connected to the Realize Language website, and the
Account/Upload screen will be displayed.
5. The screen will display your Realize Language account email

address; the currently selected person (the person with whom
collected data will be associated) or a warning icon if no person
is selected; the Auto Upload checkbox; and the Upload Now button
with the date and time of the last data upload.
6. At this point you can select a person, set up automatic data uploads,
or initiate uploads yourself.
Selecting a Person
A warning icon following “Person” indicates that no person is
selected. If you collect data before selecting a person, that data will be
associated with a “default user”. The best practice is to select a person
immediately.
1. From the Account/Upload screen, choose Person. The Person list
will be displayed.
2. Select the person with whom you want to associate data. The
following message will appear.
Logged data exists that is not associated with a person. Do you want it associated
with [person]?
3. Choose Yes. The name you select will appear under “Person”, and a
checkmark will replace the warning icon.
Hint: At any time, you can choose Person to open the Person list
and select a different person.

Setting up Automatic Data Uploads
From the Account/Upload screen, select Auto Upload to insert a
checkmark. Data collected since the last upload will upload
immediately, and data will continue to upload automatically every 24
hours.
To set a specific upload time, deselect Auto Upload and then select it
again at the time of day you want data uploaded. For example, if you
want data to upload automatically at 5:00 each day, select Auto Upload
at 5:00 on any given day. From that point, data will be uploaded at 5:00
each day.
Note: When you want to analyze data before the automatic upload
time, you can choose Upload Now at any time.
Note: If you want to initiate all data uploads yourself, leave this option
unselected and use Upload Now each time you want to upload data.
Initiating an Immediate Data Upload

Any time you want to upload data immediately, choose Upload Now. Data
collected since your last upload will be uploaded immediately. The button
label will change to “Uploading” while the upload is in progress. When the
upload is complete, “Upload Completed” will appear near the bottom of
the screen.
Note: You can use Upload Now even if Auto Upload is selected.
Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually

Save usage data to a file when you want to analyze it manually instead
of uploading it to the Realize Language website for analysis.
To save data to a file:

1. From the Data Logging menu, choose Save Data to File. The
following prompt will appear.
Access to personal communication requires authorization. Please enter your privacy
password.
2. Choose OK. The keyboard will be displayed with the cursor in the
Password field.
3. Enter your privacy password and choose OK.
The Save to File screen shows the current person under “Person”.
To create a file for a different person, select the list box arrow and
select a different person.
4. Select an option: “Since last save on”, “From / to”, or All.

5. Choose Save to File. The following message will appear: “Data
logging collects personal communication. Do you want to save
personal communication?”
6. Select Yes. “File Saved” will appear near the bottom of the screen.
7. You can then view the file on your device or computer.
To view the file on your device:

If you have an app that can read text files, navigate to the file on your
device. The path to the file varies by type of device.
To view the file on your computer:

1. Connect a USB cable between your device and the computer. Give
the device a moment to connect to the computer. The device
screen will display “Transfer Mode”, and the computer will display a
window with several options.
2. Click Open device to view files.
3. Locate the file by navigating to the ChatPC folder, and then the log
subfolder. The filename will begin with the person’s name, followed
by the date and time.
4. View the file by opening it in a program installed on the computer.

Clearing Usage Data
To clear usage data for a person:
1. Choose Clear Log from the Data Logging menu. The Person to Clear
window will be displayed.
2. Choose the person whose usage data you want to clear.

Note: A green dot will appear to the right of the person who is
selected currently. You can choose that person, a different person,
or All People.
3. When you select a person, the following confirmation prompt will
appear: “Clear log for [person]?”
4. Choose Yes.

Changing or Removing Your Privacy Password
By default, each time you save data to a file, you enter a password.
Entering a password helps ensure privacy—only you will be able to view
the data. You can change this privacy password as often as you want, or
you can eliminate the need for a privacy password.
To change your privacy password:

This procedure changes your data logging password only. It does not
change your Realize Language account password.
1. Choose Change Privacy Password from the Data Logging menu.
2. Enter your old privacy password and choose Next.
3. Enter your new privacy password in the New Password field and
choose Next.
4. Enter your new privacy password again in the Confirm Password
field and choose Next.
5. Choose Save.
To remove your privacy password:

If you prefer not to enter a password each time you save data to a file,
use this procedure. Keep in mind, however, that you will also lose the
privacy protection a password provides.
1. Choose Change Privacy Password from the Data Logging menu.
2. Enter your old privacy password and choose Next.
3. Leave the New Password field blank and choose Next.
4. Leave the Confirm Password field blank and choose Next.
5. Choose Save.

Taking Pictures
From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the Camera shortcut .
Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo by aiming the
lens at the subject.
To take the photo, tap the Camera button.
Note: The Camera button may look different on your device.

Updating the Application
Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis. You
must be connected to WiFi to download updates automatically. To enable
WiFi, be sure that Kiosk Mode is disabled, choose Home > Settings > WiFi,
and turn WiFi on.
Downloading and Installing Updates Automatically

The “Allow WiFi Download” and “Auto Install” options are selected by
default on your device. Leave both options selected. To verify that the
options are selected:
1. Choose Menu > Help > Check for Updates > Menu.
2. If either option is not selected, select the box to insert a green

checkmark.
To check for, download, and install updates:

1. Choose Menu > Help. The Help screen will be displayed.
2. Choose Check for Updates. A screen will show “Check Now” along
with the current software version, when you last checked for
updates, and the date and time of the last update.
3. To check for available updates, choose Check Now.

4. When the system finds one or more updates to install, a window
will give you the option to install the update software or cancel.
5. Choose Install. “Installing” will be displayed below a progress bar
while the installation is in progress.
Note: The number of updates to install can vary. When prompted,
follow the on-screen instructions.
6. When the installation is complete, the screen will show “The Update
Completed Successfully”.
Alternative #1: Download Updates Automatically and Install Them
Manually
Note: You must be connected to WiFi to download updates
automatically.
Leave “Allow WiFi Download” selected, but de-select “Auto Install”. To
do this, choose Menu > Help > Check for Updates > Menu.
Update files will download automatically, but will not be installed. The
next time you restart the device, “Check Now” will be displayed on the
screen. Choose Check Now and then select the update.
Alternative #2: Download and Install Updates Manually

De-select both “Allow WiFi Download” and “Auto Install”. Choose Menu
> Help > Check for Updates. Choose Check Now and select the available
update(s).

Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files
It’s important to back up your vocabulary files to guard against losing
changes you made. If a problem occurs, you can then restore the
backed up file to your device or the Editor.
Note: When you perform a backup, you will overwrite your existing
backup file.
Backing up a Library in the Editor

1. Click Library.
2. Click Backup.
3. Type Yes to proceed.
4. Click Continue.
Backing up a Library on the Device

2. Choose Menu > Backup.
3. Choose Yes to proceed.
4. When the backup is complete, choose OK.
Restoring a Library to the Editor

1. Click Library.
2. Click Restore.
3. Type Yes to proceed.
4. Click Continue.
Restoring a Library to the Device

2. Choose Menu > Restore.
3. Choose Yes at the overwrite prompt.
4. Choose Yes at the restart prompt.
5. When the restore is complete, choose OK to restart the device.

Transferring Vocabulary Files
To transfer vocabulary files between the device and the Editor:
1. Start Chat Editor.
2. Attach a USB cable to the device and to the computer that is
running the Editor. The device screen will display “Transfer Mode”.
3. In the Editor, select Library to open the Resource Browser.
4. From the Resource Browser, select Transfer, and then select Vocabs
To/From Device.
5. From the Transfer screen you can copy customized vocabulary files
from the device to the Editor or from the Editor to the device.

Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor
From the Transfer screen, select the vocabulary file or files you want to
transfer from the device to the computer and click the To Editor button.
When the transfer is complete, the name of the file should be listed in
the Chat Editor section of the Transfer screen. Click Done.
If you are finished transferring files, disconnect the USB cable from the
device and the computer. Return to NOVA chat.
Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device

From the Transfer screen, select the vocabulary file or files you want to
transfer from Chat Editor to the device and click the To Device button.
When the transfer is complete, the name of the file should be listed in
the Vocabs on Device section of the Transfer screen. Click Done.
If you are finished transferring files, disconnect the USB cable from the
device and the computer.

Troubleshooting
Amplifier no longer produces sound / The volume is limited to just the
device’s speakers.
Airplane Mode may have been turned on, sound may be turned off, or
the Bluetooth connection to the amplifier was lost.
To make sure Airplane Mode is off, press and hold the device’s power
button. If Airplane Mode shows “Airplane mode is ON”, tap Airplane
Mode to turn it off.
To make sure sound is turned on, press and hold the device’s power
button. If Silent Mode shows “Sound is OFF”, tap Silent Mode to turn
sound on.
The device doesn’t connect to the amplifier

Verify that the connection is enabled by choosing Menu > Settings >
System > Bluetooth Settings and verify that Use with Amplifier is
selected.
If the connection was already enabled:
Choose Back and choose Yes to confirm that you want to close the
application. Then reopen the application.
If the device still doesn’t connect:
Choose Menu > Settings > System > Bluetooth Settings > Connect to
Amplifier.
The device will list all available amplifiers. Each amplifier name includes
the amplifier’s serial number to help you identify it.
Look for the serial number on the amplifier, and then find the amplifier
name that includes that serial number in the list.
Choose the amplifier you want to use. The device will connect to the
amplifier you choose.
Can’t Find the Library Menu

If the Library menu is not showing, exit Edit Mode.

Resetting NOVA chat
Try a soft reset by cycling power with the device’s power button. A hard
reset is not recommended.
No Speech
Check the volume control on the edge of device. If that is not the
problem, choose Menu > Settings > Speech Output and make sure
Speech Off is not checked.
No Speech and the message is not going to the Speech Display Bar
when pressing buttons
This can be caused if a dwell time has been added. To check the timing,
choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing and check to see if an
Acceptance or Release time has been set.
Clearing and Restoring Customizations

Although most systems are purchased with one end user, there are
times that devices are shared among more than one person. This can
occur when systems are used in schools or libraries. In these cases, the
vocabulary and settings will need to be cleared between device users.
Clearing Custom Vocabulary

1. Choose Menu > Library > Menu > Delete.
2. Check each file in the list (the list contains only custom files).
3. Choose Delete.
4. Choose Yes to confirm.
5. NOVA chat should now contain only the Saltillo-provided default
vocabulary files.
Restoring the Default Settings

1. Choose Menu > Settings > Profiles > Load.
2. Choose Load Default Settings.
3. Manually set up the appropriate synthesizer and voice by choosing
Menu > Settings > Speech Output > Voice.

Removing Downloaded Apps and Files
If you suspect that the device user may have downloaded new apps that
should be deleted from the system, contact Saltillo for details or visit
our Support site for details on removing these items.
Images can be removed manually by choosing the Gallery App, pressing
and holding on each image, and choosing to delete them.
Music that has been added to the device can be removed by going to
the Music app, pressing and holding on the song, and choosing to delete
it.
Videos that have been added to the device can be removed by going to
the Video app, pressing and holding on the video, and choosing to
delete it.

Care and Maintenance
Your device is intended for use in normal communication situations. It is
not waterproof, so use extreme caution when using it around water. As
with most electronic devices, you should never use the device when you
are actually in the water (for example, a pool or bath).
For information on cleaning and disinfecting your device, see “Cleaning
and Disinfecting Your Device” on page 38.
When charging the device, use only the AC charger that came with the
device. The batteries for the device are not field replaceable, and the
system will need to be returned to Saltillo Corporation (USA) for
servicing.
Replacement and repair of any electronic components of your device
should only be done by qualified service personnel. Please call 1-800-
382-8622 or email service@saltillo.com to obtain a Return
Authorization prior to sending any component to Saltillo.
Shipping address (USA customers):
Attn: (Insert RA # here)
1022 Heyl Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Non-USA customers: Contact your local distributor for repair details.
If you discard all or part of your device, dispose of all electronic
components according to local regulations.
Customers in Europe need to follow the WEEE European Battery
Directive for details regarding disposal of components.

Warranty
Saltillo Corporation warrants the NOVA chat device to be free from
defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the device
warranty period of one year from date of purchase.
Please contact the Saltillo Service department (1-800-382-8622, option
1) prior to making alternations to the NOVA chat device for mounting,
transportation, etc.
All warranty service should be arranged through Saltillo Corporation
prior to sending a system back. Please call the company at 1-800-382-
8622, option 1, or email at service@saltillo.com to obtain a Return
Authorization number prior to sending the system to Saltillo.
If replacement is necessary, the replacement device may be a new or re-
conditioned device of equal value.
Note: Saltillo Corporation considers bending of the unit, submerging it
into liquid of any kind, or any breaks and/or cracks in the LCD screen to
be misuse. However, will cover one such incident per warranty year.
Shipping address (USA customers):
Attn: (Insert RA # here)
1022 Heyl Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Non-USA customers: Contact your local distributor for repair details.

Index Application
Menus 45
4 Opening/closing 41
Using the screen 42
4-Basic (vocabulary file) 51
Apps
Adding shortcuts to apps 40
A
Removing downloads 144
Abbreviations 118
Audible and haptic feedback 126
Acapela Vocal Smileys 87
Auditory prompts
Access
Setting 103
Blocking settings 120
Using device speaker 104
Accessibility
Using headphones 104
Activating buttons on touch or
Auto restart scanning 103
release 89
Automatic capitalization 119
Options 89
Automatic uploads 132
Preventing double selection of
button 90
Setting button activation time 89 B
Setting up a button beep 90 Back icon 18
Setting up a button visual Backing up vocabulary files 139
indication 90 Basic Scan 52
Actions Battery
Adding or modifying button Charging 21
actions 74 Status 21
List of available button actions 75 Bluetooth
Activation delay 103 Turning on and off 26
Airplane Mode Button sequences
Turning Bluetooth on and off 26 Capturing in Chat Editor 59
Turning on and off 142 Buttons
Amplifier Activating buttons on touch or
Charging 20, 21 release 89
Reconnecting to device 25 Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 87
Troubleshooting 142 Adding or modifying actions 74
Turning on/off 24 Changing label/message 62
Analyzing data manually 132 Copying and pasting 78

Hiding 68, 69 Cleaning and disinfecting
Hiding all button images 69 Routine 38
Hiding multiple buttons 69 Use by multiple clients 38
List of available actions 75 Closing the application 41
Modifiers 73 Communication Journey
Modifying color saturation 71 Aphasia 52
Modifying styles 70, 71, 72 Controlling volume 27
Moving images to and from Copying
device 67 Copying vocabulary files from
Overriding a style 72 device to Editor 141
Preventing double selection 90 Copying vocabulary files from
Prioritizing 79 Editor to device 141
Rearranging 79 Copying and pasting buttons 78
Resizing 79 Customer support
Setting activation time 89 NOVA chat 11
Setting auditory prompts 104 Realize Language 127
Setting up a beep 90 Customizing 61
Setting up a visual indication 90 Creating a custom scan pattern
110
C Creating custom scan patterns
105
Camera 136
Deleting a custom scan pattern
Capitalization from all pages 113
Automatic 119 Deleting a custom scan pattern
Charging the device and amplifier from one page 112
19 Using Scan Editor 106, 110
Chat Editor Customizing a scan pattern 110
Capturing button sequences 59
Configuring 56 D
Differences from device 58 Data logging
Enabling speech 57 Changing privacy password 135
Installing 55 Clearing a data log 134
Opening 57 Creating a privacy password 128
Overview 55 Overview 127
Using vocabulary files with 57 Removing privacy password 135

Saving data to a file 132 Downloads
Selecting a person 131 Removing 144
Turning on data logging 128
Uploading data 129 E
Data uploads Earphones
Automatic 132 Setting volume 104
Configuring 130 Edit Mode
Immediate 132 Turning on/off 60
Deleting a custom scan pattern Emoticons
from all pages 113 Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 87
Deleting a custom scan pattern Essence (vocabulary file) 53
from one page 112
Device F
Changing orientation 91
Feedback
Charging 19
Adjusting audible and haptic
Controlling volume 27 feedback 126
Customer support 11 Files
Differences from Chat Editor 58 Removing downloads 144
Moving images to and from 67
NOVA chat 10 features 15 G
NOVA chat 12 features 16 Gestures
NOVA chat 5 features 13 Changing page applicability 83
NOVA chat 8 features 14 Editing or removing 83
Turning on/off 23 For all pages 84
Disinfecting device For single page 83
Routine 38 Overview 83
Use by multiple clients 38 Turning on or off 83
Display Groups and subgroups
Adjusting brightness 124 Scanning 107
Adjusting horizontal calibration
124
Adjusting screen timeout 124
Changing settings 124

H L
Handle Language
Removing NOVA chat 10 handle Changing 124
32 Language development
Removing NOVA chat 12 handle Analyzing 127
32
Headphones M
Auditory prompts 104
Maintenance 145
Setting volume 104
Menu icon 18
Headpointing
Menu Lock 120
Visual effects 114
Menus
Home button 18
Using application menus 45
Home icon 18
MultiChat 15 53
Home screen
myCore (vocabulary file) 54
Adding shortcuts 40
myQuickChat 54
Status bar 40
Using 40 O
Opening the application 41
I
Orientation
Images
Changing device orientation 91
Moving to and from device 67
Changing settings 91
Importing
Orientation tilt with the SDB 92
Images 67
Setting in Chat Editor 58
Instructional materials
Capturing button sequences 59 P
Pages
K
Adding a grid 81
Keyboards
Animating transitions 81
Options 81
Copying 80
Kiosk Mode 121

Copying from different Deleting a custom scan pattern
vocabulary 81 from all pages 113
Creating 80 Deleting a custom scan pattern
Creating from template 80 from one page 112
Password Scan Editor menu 107
Changing privacy password 135 Scanning
Removing privacy password 135 Activation delay 103
Profiles Adding a beep 104
Creating 123 Auto Restart 103
Deleting 124 Block 98
Loading 123 Clear button 100
Restoring settings 124 Creating a custom scan pattern
110
Pronunciation
Creating custom patterns 105
Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 87
Adding words to dictionary 86
from all pages 113
R
from one page 112
Realize Language Empty areas 102
Customer support 127 Flow 99
Overview 127 Groups and subgroups 107
Selecting a person 131 Linear Scan 96
Uploading data 129 Options 93
Reconnecting the amplifier 25 Rescans 102
Restoring vocabulary files 139 Row/Column 97
Restricting access 120 Scan Editor 106, 110
Scan Editor menu 107
S SDB 100
Saturation Setting auditory prompts 103
Modifying button color Setting patterns 95
saturation 71
Switch scanning 93
Saving data to a file 132
Timing 102
Scan Editor 106
Using the touchscreen 94
Creating a custom scan pattern
Visual effects 114
110

SDB See Speech Display Bar Removing NOVA chat 10 stand 29
Settings Removing NOVA chat 12 stand 31
Creating profiles 123 Removing NOVA chat 8 stand 29
Shortcuts Status bar 40
Adding 40 Strap
Adding shortcuts to apps 40 Attaching to NOVA chat 10 35
Adding shortcuts to widgets 40 Attaching to NOVA chat 12 36
Removing 40 Attaching to NOVA chat 5 34
Speaker Attaching to NOVA chat 8 35
Auditory prompts 104 Stylus
Speech Using with touchscreen 37
Adding a delay between words Switch scanning 93
85 Switches
Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 87 Configuring 94
Configuring speech modes 86 Options 93
Overview 85 Synthesizer
Selecting a synthesizer 85 Selecting a synthesizer 85
Selecting a voice 85
Troubleshooting 143 T
Speech Display Bar Template
Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 87 Creating page from template 80
Application screen 42 Text options
Changing settings 43 Abbreviations 118
Changing style options 44 Automatic capitalization 119
Configuring for scanning 100 Word prediction 119
Using 43 Tilt
Spelling (vocabulary file) 54 Orientation tilt with the SDB 92
Stand Time and date 125
Adjusting NOVA chat 10 stand 29 Touchscreen
Adjusting NOVA chat 12 stand 30 Cleaning 37
Adjusting NOVA chat 5 stand 28 Disinfecting 37
Adjusting NOVA chat 8 stand 29 Stylus 37
Reattaching NOVA chat 12 stand Using 37
31
Using to scan 94

Troubleshooting Essence 53
Airplane Mode 142 List of available files 48
Amplifier 142 Modifying button styles 72
Speech 143 MultiChat 15 53
Turning Bluetooth on and off 26 myCore 54
myQuickChat 54
U Spelling 54
Updates Transferring between device and
Automatic updates 137 editor 140
Download from website 137 VocabPC 54
Uploads WordPower 49
Automatic 132 WordPower108 51
Immediate 132 WordPower20 Simply 49
WordPower24 49
V WordPower24 with Phrases 50
Visual effects WordPower30 50
Scanning and headpointing 114 WordPower42 50
VocabPC 54 WordPower42 Basic 50
Vocabulary files WordPower48 50
4-Basic 51 WordPower60 51
Backing up and restoring 139 WordPower60-Basic 51
Basic Scan 52 WordPower80 51
Choosing 46 Vocal Smileys 87
Clearing custom files 143 Voice
Communication Journey Adding Acapela Vocal Smileys 87
Aphasia 52 Changing 124
Copying from device to Editor Selecting a voice 85
141 Setting auditory prompts 105
Copying from Editor to device Volume
141 Controlling 27
Creating gestures 84
Customizing 61

W
Warranty 146
Widgets
Adding shortcuts to widgets 40
Word Finder 116
Word prediction 119
WordPower 49
WordPower108 51
WordPower20Simply 49
WordPower24 49
WordPower24with Phrases 50
WordPower30 50
WordPower42 50
WordPower42 Basic 50
WordPower48 50
WordPower60 51
WordPower60-Basic 51
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NOVA chat 5∙ 2 n d Generation

NOVA chat 8∙ 2 n d Generation

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Support articles can be found on the Saltillo website:

Training opportunities can be found on the Saltillo website:

Contact Saltillo for Operational or Technical support at:

For Realize Language™ website support:

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Your NOVA chat Device

Battery Charger Stylus

The stylus is a potential hazard for

Colored Cases Strap Attachments

The strap attachments are a

Chat Editor Install DVD

NOVA chat Recovery Disc

This User’s Guide

Note: We suggest that you keep your packaging materials.

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1 Volume button: Press to turn volume up or down

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1 Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off

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1 Headset jack (3.5 mm)

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1 Headset jack (3.5 mm)

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1 USB port for charging the device or transferring vocabulary

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Connecting the Charger and Cables

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Charging the Device and Amplifier

When the device and amplifier are fully charged:

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Checking Battery Status Using Menus

Checking Battery Status Using a Button

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For additional information on creating a button action, see “Adding or

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To turn your device on from a complete power-down:

To turn your device off for storage:

To turn the screen on and off for daily use:

To change the screen timeout setting:

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To turn the amplifier on: