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User’s Guide
Saltillo Corporation
2143 Township Road 112
Millersburg, OH 44654
www.saltillo.com
00000 Version 1.0
Chat Fusion and VocabPC are trademarks of Saltillo Corporation.
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Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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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
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Chat Editor CD
Chat Editor, owned by Saltillo Corporation
Microsoft Voices, owned by Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft's agreement states:
INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. You may install and use one copy of the software on each
computer on your premises that you use to exchange data and software with portable devices
powered by a Microsoft operating system.
Saltillo grants permission for the use of Chat Editor on each computer used to exchange data with
the Chat Fusion devices.
Attention! Consult accompanying documents.
Warnings!
Device not intended to be an emergency call device or sole communication device.
When operating this device in a medical environment, do not use with any product that is not
medically approved.
Do not use the Chat Fusion close to sources of RF radiation or you may encounter interference.
Move away, if possible, from the source of the interference.
Any mounts used should be fitted by a qualified person. Failure to install the mounting system
according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in an injury to the user.
Analysis of positioning by a qualified person is required to prevent repetitive stress injuries to the
user.
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Saltillo Corporation assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise
through the use of this product.
Saltillo Corporation assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the deletion of data
as a result of malfunction repairs or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on
other media (computer) to protect against its loss.
Cords and straps are potential strangulation hazards. Please consider this prior to placing
these items with device users.
Implantable Medical Devices
A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile
device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter
defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.
Persons who have such devices:
•
Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six (6) inches from their implantable
medical device when the mobile device is turned ON;
•
Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket;
•
Should turn the mobile device OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place
•
Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable
medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with
an implantable medical device, consult your health care provider.
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Table of Contents
Welcome to Chat Fusion ................................................................................................... 9
What’s Included............................................................................................................... 10
Charging the Device Battery using the Standard Charger ............................................... 11
Charging the Device Battery using the Wireless Charger ................................................ 13
Checking Battery Status .................................................................................................. 14
Checking Battery Status Using Menus ....................................................................... 14
Checking Battery Status Using a Button ..................................................................... 14
Turning the Device On and Off ....................................................................................... 16
Chat Fusion 10 Device Features ...................................................................................... 17
Controlling Volume ......................................................................................................... 19
Positioning the Stand ....................................................................................................... 20
Removing and Reattaching the Stand .............................................................................. 21
Removing the Stand .................................................................................................... 21
Reattaching the Stand ................................................................................................. 21
Removing the Handle ...................................................................................................... 22
Attaching a Strap ............................................................................................................. 23
Using the Touchscreen .................................................................................................... 24
Using the Stylus............................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Device .......................................................................... 26
Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting ............................................................................. 26
Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients ..................................................... 26
Using the Home Screen ................................................................................................... 28
Using the Status Bar ................................................................................................... 28
Adding Shortcuts ........................................................................................................ 29
Opening and Closing the Application .............................................................................. 30
Using the Application Screen .......................................................................................... 31
Using Application Menus ................................................................................................ 32
Choosing a Vocabulary File ............................................................................................ 33
Considering the Device’s Access Capabilities ............................................................ 33
Considering the User’s Cognitive Capabilities ........................................................... 33
Additional Considerations .......................................................................................... 34
Exploring Vocabulary Files ............................................................................................. 35
Available Vocabulary Files ............................................................................................. 36
WordPower ................................................................................................................. 36
WordPower20 Simply................................................................................................. 36
WordPower24 ............................................................................................................. 36
WordPower24 with Phrases ........................................................................................ 37
WordPower30 ............................................................................................................. 37
WordPower42 ............................................................................................................. 37
WordPower42 Basic ................................................................................................... 37
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WordPower48 ............................................................................................................. 37
WordPower60 ............................................................................................................. 37
WordPower80 ............................................................................................................. 38
WordPower108 ........................................................................................................... 38
MultiChat 15 ............................................................................................................... 38
VocabPC ..................................................................................................................... 38
myQuickChat .............................................................................................................. 38
myCore ....................................................................................................................... 39
Spelling ....................................................................................................................... 39
4-Basic ........................................................................................................................ 39
Essence ....................................................................................................................... 39
Chat Editor ...................................................................................................................... 40
Installing Chat Editor .................................................................................................. 40
Configuring Chat Editor ............................................................................................. 41
Opening Chat Editor ................................................................................................... 41
Using Vocabulary Files with the Editor ...................................................................... 42
Device and Editor Differences .................................................................................... 42
Using Chat Editor to Create Instructional Materials ................................................... 43
Turning Edit Mode On .................................................................................................... 45
Creating a Customized Vocabulary File .......................................................................... 46
Creating a Copy using the Device in Edit Mode ......................................................... 46
Creating a Copy from the Device Library ................................................................... 46
Creating a Copy using Chat Editor ............................................................................. 46
Modifying Button Text .................................................................................................... 47
Displaying the Button Text to Edit ............................................................................. 47
Editing the Button Text............................................................................................... 48
Using Images with No Text ........................................................................................ 48
Adding or Modifying a Button Image ............................................................................. 49
Finding an Image from the Device Library ................................................................. 50
Searching for an Image in the Device Library ............................................................ 50
Using Your Own Image .............................................................................................. 51
Transferring Images ......................................................................................................... 52
Hiding Buttons ................................................................................................................ 53
Hiding a Button........................................................................................................... 53
Hiding or Showing Multiple Buttons .......................................................................... 54
Saving Hidden Button Settings ................................................................................... 54
Hiding and Showing Button Images ........................................................................... 54
Modifying Button Styles ................................................................................................. 55
Modifying a Button Style............................................................................................ 55
Modifying Button Color Saturation ............................................................................ 56
Modifying a Page Button Style ................................................................................... 56
Modifying a Vocabulary Button Style ........................................................................ 57
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Overriding a Button Style ........................................................................................... 57
Modifying a Button Arrow Link ...................................................................................... 58
Adding or Modifying a Button Action............................................................................. 59
Available Button Actions ................................................................................................ 60
Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page .................................................................... 62
Copying Buttons .............................................................................................................. 63
Copying and Pasting a Button..................................................................................... 63
Copying and Reusing the Same Button ...................................................................... 63
Copying and Pasting a Button Style............................................................................ 63
Using a Button in Multiple Places .............................................................................. 63
Prioritizing Buttons ......................................................................................................... 64
Rearranging Buttons ................................................................................................... 64
Resizing a Button ........................................................................................................ 64
Creating a Page ................................................................................................................ 65
Creating a New Page................................................................................................... 65
Creating a Copy of a Page .......................................................................................... 65
Creating a Page from a Template ................................................................................ 65
Copying a Page from a Different Vocabulary File...................................................... 66
Animating Page Transitions ........................................................................................ 66
Adding a Grid to Pages ............................................................................................... 66
Using Keyboards ............................................................................................................. 67
Choosing a Different Keyboard .................................................................................. 67
Linking a Button to a Keyboard .................................................................................. 67
Working with Gestures .................................................................................................... 68
Turning Gestures On or Off ........................................................................................ 68
Creating a Gesture for a Page ..................................................................................... 68
Creating a Gesture for All Pages................................................................................. 69
Working with Speech ...................................................................................................... 70
Selecting a Synthesizer and Voice .............................................................................. 70
Adding a Pause between Words.................................................................................. 71
Adding Words to the Pronunciation Dictionary .......................................................... 72
Configuring Speech Modes......................................................................................... 72
Setting Access Options .................................................................................................... 73
Activating Buttons on Touch or Release..................................................................... 73
Setting a Time for Button Activation .......................................................................... 73
Setting a Time to Prevent Selection of a Button Twice .............................................. 74
Setting up a Beep when a Button is Pressed ............................................................... 74
Setting up a Visual Indication when a Button is Selected ........................................... 74
Using the Speech Display Bar ......................................................................................... 75
Changing Functional SDB Settings ............................................................................ 75
Changing SDB Style Settings ..................................................................................... 76
Changing Device Orientation Settings............................................................................. 77
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Changing Orientation Settings .................................................................................... 77
Using Orientation Tilt with the SDB .......................................................................... 78
Switch Scanning .............................................................................................................. 79
Configuring Switches ................................................................................................. 79
Selecting Scan Mode .................................................................................................. 80
Configuring SDB and Empty Area Scans ................................................................... 80
Setting Scan Speed...................................................................................................... 81
Configuring Re-scans ................................................................................................. 81
Setting Activation Delay ............................................................................................. 81
Setting Cursor Color ................................................................................................... 81
Setting Auditory Prompts ........................................................................................... 82
Choosing a Voice ........................................................................................................ 82
Adding Row Prompts.................................................................................................. 83
Using Touchscreen Scanning ...................................................................................... 83
Using Word Finder .......................................................................................................... 84
Setting up Word Finder............................................................................................... 84
Finding Specific Words .............................................................................................. 85
Using Text Options.......................................................................................................... 86
Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Abbreviations ........................................................ 86
Enabling Word Prediction........................................................................................... 87
Enabling Automatic Capitalization ............................................................................. 87
Restricting Access ........................................................................................................... 88
Blocking Access to Application Settings .................................................................... 88
Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps .................................................. 88
Blocking Access to Application Settings, the Operating System, and Apps ............... 89
Creating and Loading Profiles ......................................................................................... 90
Creating a Profile ........................................................................................................ 90
Loading a Profile ........................................................................................................ 90
Deleting a Profile ........................................................................................................ 91
Restoring Default Profile Settings .............................................................................. 91
Changing Languages and Voices..................................................................................... 91
Changing Display Settings .............................................................................................. 91
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................................... 92
Changing Date and Time Settings .............................................................................. 92
Creating a Date/Time Button ...................................................................................... 92
Adjusting Audible Feedback ........................................................................................... 93
Analyzing Language Development.................................................................................. 94
Using the Realize Language Website ......................................................................... 94
Turning on Data Logging on Your Device ................................................................. 95
Uploading Data for Analysis....................................................................................... 96
Configuring Data Uploading....................................................................................... 96
Setting up Automatic Data Uploads............................................................................ 97
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Initiating an Immediate Data Upload .......................................................................... 98
Disconnecting the Device from Your Realize Language Account .............................. 98
Managing Your Realize Language Account ............................................................... 99
Adding a User to Your Realize Language Account .................................................... 99
Changing Your Realize Language Account Password .............................................. 100
Saving Data to a File to Analyze Manually .............................................................. 101
Changing Your Data Logging Password ................................................................... 102
Clearing Usage Data ................................................................................................. 103
Taking Pictures .............................................................................................................. 104
Updating the Application............................................................................................... 105
Backing Up and Restoring Vocabulary Files ................................................................. 107
Backing up a Library in the Editor............................................................................ 107
Backing up a Library on the Device ......................................................................... 107
Restoring a Library to the Editor .............................................................................. 107
Restoring a Library to the Device ............................................................................. 107
Transferring Vocabulary Files ....................................................................................... 108
Copying Vocabulary Files from the Device to the Editor ......................................... 109
Copying Vocabulary Files from the Editor to the Device ......................................... 109
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 110
Clearing and Restoring Customizations......................................................................... 111
Removing Downloaded Apps and Files ........................................................................ 112
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................... 113
Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 114
Index .............................................................................................................................. 115
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Welcome to Chat Fusion
This user’s guide offers step-by-step instructions for most operations
available with your Chat Fusion device. Additional information is
available as follows:
Support articles can be found on the Saltillo website:
http://saltillo.com/support/
Training opportunities can be found on the Saltillo website:
http://saltillo.com/webinars
Contact Saltillo for Operational or Technical support at:
Phone: 1-800-382-8622
Email: service@saltillo.com
Trouble Tickets:
http://saltillo.com/tt/
For Realize Language™ website support:
support@realizelanguage.com
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What’s Included
Your Chat Fusion 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
potential choking hazard.
Blue, Green,
Purple, Gray
Chat Editor Install CD
Includes a user manual and VocabPC Tour Guide
Chat Fusion Recovery Disk
This User’s Guide
Note: We suggest that you keep your packaging materials.
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Charging the Device Battery using the Standard Charger
A battery charger was included in the box with your device. We suggest
charging the battery each night.
[photo of standard charger]
To connect the charger:
1. Tap the device’s power button to turn off the display.
2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet—a surge protector is
recommended.
3. Plug the charger cable into the charging port on the device.
See “Close-up of the Charger
Cable-to-Port Connection”.
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Close-up of the Charger Cable-to-Port Connection
Device USB charging port
(back of device facing up)
If you insert a USB 2.0 Micro cable (with
the back of the device facing up), the
connector will insert into the left side of
the port. It will not fill the entire port.
If you insert a USB 3.0 Micro B cable, the
connector will fill the entire port.
While the battery is charging:
The battery indicator, located on the front of the device at the top, will
glow red during charging and turn blue when the battery is fully charged.
[cropped view of top front of device with indicator called out]
When the battery is fully charged:
1. Unplug the connector from the device.
2. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet (optional).
3. Tap the device’s power button to turn the display on.
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Charging the Device Battery using the Wireless Charger
Charge your device in a well-ventilated area.
If you purchased the optional wireless charger, you can charge the device
battery with the charger stand open and the unit sitting upright or with
the stand closed and the unit lying flat.
[side view of device in charger in both positions]
We suggest charging the battery each night.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet—a surge protector is
recommended.
2. Position the device stand against the back of the device.
3. Center the device on the charger with the back of the device against
the charger.
4. The battery indicator, located on the front of the device at the top,
should glow red. If the indicator does not illuminate, adjust the
position of the device in the charger.
[cropped view of top front of device with indicator called out]
5. The battery indicator will continue to glow red during charging and
turn blue when the battery is fully charged.
When the device is fully charged:
1. Remove the device from the charger.
2. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet (optional).
3. Tap the device’s power button to turn the display on.
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Checking Battery Status
You can check the battery status of the device 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 the device by navigating menus.
Choose Menu
> Settings > System > About Device.
The screen will show the battery charging status and charge level.
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 the device, 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 display the information in the Speech Display
Bar (SDB).
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For additional information on creating a button action, see “Adding or
Modifying a Button Action” on page 59.
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Turning the Device On and Off
The power button is located on the top edge of the device.
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.
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.
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Chat Fusion 10 Device Features
Front View
Headset jack (3.5 mm)
Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off
Volume button: Press to turn the volume up or down
Microphone
Light sensor
Camera lens
Display screen: Displays the application screens
USB port: Connect a USB cable for charging the device or transferring
vocabulary
Back: Tap to return to the previous screen or menu. Press and hold to display an
option to restart the application.
10
Home: Press to go to the home screen
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
configure a wide variety of additional options.
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Side and Back View
USB port for charging the device or transferring vocabulary
Switch jack A
Switch jack B
Headset jack
Handle
USB port for a USB mouse or keyboard
Screw holes for optional wheelchair mounting plate
Stand
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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.
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 59.
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Positioning the Stand
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.
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Removing and Reattaching the Stand
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.
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Removing the Handle
If you do not plan to use the handle, you can remove it by removing the
four screws that hold it in place.
The handle and screws are potential choking hazards. Store them in a
safe location.
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Attaching a Strap
For hands-free transport, loops for attaching a
strap were provided in your Chat Fusion
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.
Note: Do not attach a strap directly to the plastic case as this may damage
the device.
The loops are a potential choking hazard.
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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 26. If your device will be used by more than one client, see
“Disinfecting a Device for Use by Multiple Clients” on page 26.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, press Home
on the device.
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 home screen’s status bar 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.
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Adding Shortcuts
The home screen provides shortcuts to applications. Shortcuts to the
application and the camera are provided initially. 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. The Home
Screen menu opens.
2. Choose Apps and widgets. 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.
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Opening and Closing the Application
To open the application from the home screen, tap the application
shortcut.
Application shortcut
will minimize the
When the application is open, pressing Home
application and display the operating system’s home screen.
To close the application, press and hold Back
choosing Yes.
and confirm by
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 powerdown will restart the application automatically.
Note: For the best performance of the application, close any apps that are
running in the background. Press and hold Home
, choose Task
Manager, and close the apps.
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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 58.
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Using Application Menus
The Menu and Back button icons only appear when you tap them.
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 application 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
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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 file, consider the following:
• The device’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 Device’s Access Capabilities
The device’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 for those who are literate
MultiChat 15
Developed for those with emerging literacy
Essence
Developed for adults with acquired speech disorders
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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.
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Exploring Vocabulary Files
The Chat Fusion 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 before software release 2.0 can
only be transferred between NOVA chat and Chat Editor. It cannot be
transferred to Chat Fusion.
A vocabulary file that you customized with release 2.0 software or later
can be transferred between NOVA chat, Chat Fusion, TouchChat, and
Chat Editor.
For information on transferring vocabulary files, see “Transferring
Vocabulary Files” on page 108.
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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 wordbased 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.
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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 categorybased pages contained in all other versions of the vocabulary are also
available. This vocabulary is configured to work with a keyguard.
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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 is the newest WordPower vocabulary option. It 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.
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.
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.
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
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conversation and provides AAC users immediate and more successful
communication exchanges within a variety of settings.
myCore
myCore is a combination of core and phrase-based vocabulary geared
toward individuals who have literacy skills.
Spelling
Spelling is a keyboard page set with four word prediction buttons and a
few pre-stored phrases.
4-Basic
4-Basic offers just that, a basic vocabulary option with 4 buttons per
page.
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.
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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 always
recommended as a backup to the device.
Installing Chat Editor
Important! We replaced NOVA chat Editor with Chat Editor. If you have
used NOVA chat Editor in the past, it will not work with Chat Fusion files.
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 CD 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.
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Configuring Chat Editor
The first time you open Chat Editor after installing it, you will be
prompted to set up a configuration.
1. Select 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.
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 and should look similar to the
application software running on your device.
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Using Vocabulary Files with the 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 the application 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 Chat Fusion device in portrait or landscape orientation.
To set Chat Editor’s screen orientation to match the device, choose
Settings > View.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Open the vocabulary file.
Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
Choose Yes.
Type a name for the file.
Choose Save.
Creating a Copy from the Device Library
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Choose Menu > Library.
Choose the file to copy.
Choose Duplicate.
Type a name for the file.
Choose Save.
Creating a Copy using Chat Editor
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Choose Library.
Choose the file to duplicate.
Choose Duplicate.
Type a name for the file.
Choose Save.
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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. (Rightclick if you are using the Editor.) A menu will open. Choose Edit
Button to display the Button Properties.
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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 tapped 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”.
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Adding or Modifying a Button Image
Choose Menu > Edit Mode. Then press and hold on the button. (Rightclick 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.
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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.
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Using Your Own 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.
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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.
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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:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
Press and hold the button to hide.
Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties.
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.
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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.
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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.
1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
2. Press and hold a button. (Right-click if you are using the Editor.) A
list of button options appears.
3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties.
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.
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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.
2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
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.
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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.
2. Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
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 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.
1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
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 Button Style Override. The Button Properties screen opens
to the Button tab.
4. Check the style options you want to change.
5. Choose Save.
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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:
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style.
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:
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style.
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.
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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:
1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
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.
4. Choose the Actions tab.
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.
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Available Button Actions
Button Name
Description
No Action
Performs no action
Add Message to
Display
Inserts text from the button’s message box into the display, but
the words are not spoken
Add Time/Date to
Display
Displays the current date and time in the Speech Display Bar
(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
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 and takes you to the home page after a
single hit
(see also Using
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 until you choose another button to
move away from that page
(see also Using
Navigate, Visit, and
Jump to Page)
Navigate back
Returns to the previously accessed page
Navigate to home
Takes you to the home page
Open Android
Application
Opens a specific Android™ application. (not functional with a
closed/dedicated system)
Play audio
Plays audio files. These are recordings of someone speaking or
sounds.
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Button Name
Description
Record Audio
Records audio files. These are recordings of someone speaking
or sounds.
Repeat Last Spoken
Repeats the last spoken message
Save Display
Saves the text currently showing on the display for later use.
SDB Copy Text
Copies all text in the SDB and places a copy in the Clipboard
SDB Paste Text
Adds text from the Clipboard to the SDB
SDB Share Text
Copies all text from the SDB to the chosen social network
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
Repeats the last spoken text
Speak Message Only
Speaks the message, but doesn’t display the text
Speech Message
Types the button message in the SDB and pronounces it
Static Character
Prediction
Displays the most probable character in compliance with the
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
Prediction
Displays the most probable word in compliance with the 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 Button
Stores text currently in the SDB to the next chosen button
Toggle Mute /
Unmute
If the device is currently speaking a long message, selecting 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 and takes you back to the previous
page after a single hit
(see also Using
Navigate, Visit, and
Jump to Page)
Visit Exception
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return to the previous page, use a Visit Exception action to
leave it on the page for one additional hit.
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Button Name
Description
Volume Down
Turns down the volume.
Volume Up
Turns up the volume.
Using Navigate, Visit, and Jump to Page
Navigate takes you to a new page until you choose another button to
move away from that page.
Visit takes you to a new page and takes you back to the previous page
after a single hit.
Jump to Page takes you to a new page and takes you to the home page
after a single hit.
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Copying Buttons
The application 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.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold on the button you want to copy.
Choose Copy.
Press and hold on the location for the new button.
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.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold on the button you want to copy.
Choose Copy.
Press and hold on the new location.
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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
Press and hold on an empty location.
Choose Add Button from Library.
Choose the page on which the button resides.
Choose the button to use.
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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 “dragand-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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
Press and hold the button that you want to resize.
Choose Change Button Size.
Set the number of cells you want the button to fill both vertically and
horizontally.
5. Choose Save.
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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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages.
Choose Menu > New Page.
Give the page a descriptive name.
Select the number of rows and columns you need.
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 device 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
1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Pages.
2. Choose the page to duplicate. (Right-click on the page if you are
using the Editor.)
3. Choose Duplicate.
4. Give the page a new name and choose Save.
Creating a Page from a Template
1. Choose Menu
or
> Pages > Menu
or
> New from
template.
2. Choose the appropriate template and choose OK.
3. Give the page an appropriate name and choose Save.
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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
or
> Pages > Menu
or
> 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
or
> 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
or
> Settings >
Style > Show Grid to insert a checkmark. To remove the grid, choose
Show Grid to remove the checkmark.
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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 66.
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.
2. Choose the Actions tab.
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.
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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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Open the page on which you want to create the gesture.
Choose Menu > Edit Mode > Edit Page.
Choose the Gestures tab at the top of the page.
Choose Menu > New.
Choose the type of gesture from the list box at the top of the screen.
For example: One Finger Swipe Down.
Give your gesture a label; for example: “sw clears”.
Tap Add an action and choose an action from the drop-down menu.
For example: Clear Display.
Choose Save twice.
Test the gesture by performing it on the page it was set up on.
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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.
7. Choose Save twice.
8. Test the gesture by performing it from any page within the
vocabulary file.
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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.
The Acapela voices are as follows:
Name
Voice
Graham
British English adult male
Heather
US English adult female
Kenny
US English child male
Laura
US English adult female
Lisa
Australian English adult female
Lucy
British English adult female
Nelly
US English child female
Nizareng
British English adult male
Peter
British English adult male
Rachel
British English adult female
Ryan
US English adult male
Tracy
US English adult female
Tyler
Australian English adult male
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The Ivona voices are as follows:
Name
Voice
Amy
British English adult female
Brian
British English adult male
Emma
British English adult female
Ivy
US English child
Joey
US English adult male
Kendra
US English adult female
Kimberly
US English adult female
Nicole
Australian adult female
Russell
Australian adult male
Salli
US English teen female
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.
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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.
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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.
Four options are available for configuring the touchscreen; Activate on
Release, Activate on Touch, 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.
2.
3.
4.
Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing.
Choose Acceptance Time.
Choose Enable.
Choose Time and set the time value.
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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.
2.
3.
4.
Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Timing.
Choose Release Time.
Choose Enable.
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 Feedback” on page
93.
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
or
> Settings > Input.
2. Turn Draw Button Press on or off.
Note: For additional options, see “Adjusting Audible Feedback” on page
93.
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Using the Speech Display Bar
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 SDB
(X)
This option either hides or displays the X on the far right of
the SDB. The X deletes a word when tapped or clears the
entire SDB when held.
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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:
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•
•
•
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:
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Style.
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.
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Changing Device Orientation Settings
The Chat Fusion 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.
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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
Speak
When the device is tilted, the text in the speech 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
Orientation
The screen will shift orientation automatically when 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 75.
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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 Prompts
Defines audio feedback during scanning. You can 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 either linear or row/column and
turns scanning of the Speech Display Bar and empty button
areas on or off.
Scan Timing
Defines the scanning speed and the number of rescans, and
turns activation delay and auto restart on or off.
Other
Defines the color of the scanning cursor.
Configuring Switches
If external switches are required for a selection site, plug the switch in
either the switch A or switch B connector on the side of the device.
Another option would be to use the screen of the device as a switch.
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.
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4. To set scanning to activate without holding a switch, choose Switch
Access > Auto Scan.
5. To find other switch scanning options, choose Back .
Selecting Scan Mode
Select the scanning mode by choosing Menu > Settings > Input >
Scanning > Patterns > Mode. Then choose one of the following
options:
Linear
The scan steps through the keys from left to right across the rows.
Row/Column
The scan highlights each row of buttons beginning with the top row and
moving down the screen. When the row that contains the button you
want is highlighted, activate your switch. The scan will highlight the
separate columns in the row you selected, moving from left to right
across the screen. When the button you want is highlighted, activate your
switch.
Configuring SDB and Empty Area Scans
To include the SDB in scans:
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 (X) in scans:
Turn scanning of the Speech Display Bar’s Clear button (X) on or off by
choosing Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Patterns > Scan
Clear Button.
To skip empty areas during 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.
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Setting Scan Speed
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. This means it takes one second from the time one key is
highlighted until the next key is highlighted.
To set scan speed, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning >
Scan Timing > Scan Speed.
To increase the time, tap + (the plus sign). To decrease the time, tap –
(the minus sign). Then choose OK.
Configuring Re-scans
Select the number of times you want your device to automatically scan
the page. 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.
To increase the number of re-scans, tap + (the plus sign). To decrease the
number of re-scans, tap – (the minus sign). Then choose OK.
Setting Activation Delay
This option gives you a chance to change your mind when you have
selected a button. The option is automatically set to your scanning speed.
For example, let's say your scanning speed is set to one second (1.0).
You scan to and select a button, then realize it's 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.
To increase the delay, tap + (the plus sign). To decrease the delay, tap –
(the minus sign). Then choose OK.
Setting Cursor Color
To change the cursor color, choose Menu > Settings > Input >
Scanning > Other > Cursor Color.
The scanning cursor highlights the scan position. The color of the button
outline defaults to red, but can be changed by choosing the color you
want from the color palette.
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Setting Auditory Prompts
To set auditory prompts, choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning
> Auditory Prompts.
Enable Auditory Prompts
Scanning with auditory prompting on provides not only a visual cue, but
also an auditory cue to indicate where the scan is currently. If you are
scanning, simply activate your switch. To retrieve a message, activate the
switch again after you have heard the prompt.
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, select the Scanning Beep option.
Button Prompt
This option determines whether the label or message is spoken as the
button prompt. To change the setting, choose Button Prompt and select
either Speak Label or Speak Message.
Choosing a Voice
Choose a voice to use for the auditory prompts. It can be helpful to
choose a different voice for the prompt than the one the system uses for
speaking messages.
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To change the voice, choose Voice Settings, then 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 set an auditory prompt for a row, see “Adding Row
Prompts”.
Adding Row Prompts
Row prompts can benefit device users, especially if they have visual
issues. Otherwise, the prompt will be spoken as “Row 1”, “Row 2”, etc.
To give a row a specific prompt:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
Press and hold on the row to which you want to add a prompt.
Choose Edit Row Prompt from the menu.
Enter the appropriate prompt for that row.
Choose Done, and then Save.
Using Touchscreen Scanning
There are times when a device user isn’t capable of activating specific
areas on the screen. For example, maybe the user doesn’t have the
pointing skills to hit one button. Using the touchscreen to scan allows the
device 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.
To set up touchscreen scanning:
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning > Enable Scanning.
2. Choose Switch Access > Switch Configuration.
3. Choose Touchscreen Only.
4. Configure other settings as appropriate.
Note: The keyboard can be selected directly whether scanning is turned
on or off as long as Touchscreen Only isn’t checked in the Switch
Configuration menu.
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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.
1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
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.
4. Choose the Actions tab.
5. Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions.
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.
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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, either tap the Word
Finder button or choose the Word Finder menu item.
Type the word in the colored box.
Tap Done. The paths to the word will be displayed.
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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.
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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.
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Restricting Access
When you want to prevent the user from changing 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.
Blocking Access to Application Settings
You can “lock” the application settings to prevent the user from
changing them.
To lock application settings:
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Menu Lock.
2. Enable Menu Lock.
3. Enter a password and choose Save.
4. Choose Menu > Lock.
To unlock application settings:
Choose Menu > Unlock. Enter your password and choose OK.
Note: If you forget the password, enter BOSCO to overwrite the existing
password.
Blocking Access to the Operating System and Apps
Not everyone will benefit from having access to the operating system
and apps. You can make your device a “closed” system—that is, the end
user will only be able to access the application.
To hide access to the operating system and apps:
1. Choose Menu > Settings > System.
2. Enable Kiosk Mode.
3. Choose Back
to exit the menu.
4. Press and hold the power button on the edge of the device.
5. Choose Power off.
6. Choose OK to shut down the system.
7. Power the device back on. The device is now “closed”.
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To restore access to the operating system and apps:
Important! If the Kiosk Mode option is greyed out, you may have a
dedicated system. If your system was purchased as a dedicated system,
you must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details.
Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode. Then uncheck
Kiosk Mode. Chat Fusion should now be an “open” system.
Blocking Access to Application Settings, the Operating System,
and Apps
To lock application settings::
1. Choose Menu > Settings > Menu Lock.
2. Enable Menu Lock.
3. Enter a password and choose Save.
4. Choose Menu > Lock.
To hide access to the operating system and apps:
1. Choose Menu > Settings > System.
2. Enable Kiosk Mode.
3. Choose Back
to exit the menu.
4. Press and hold the power button on the edge of the device.
5. Choose Power off.
6. Choose OK to shut down the system.
7. Power the device back on. The device is now “closed” and access to
settings is “locked”.
To restore access to application settings, the operating systems, and
apps:
Important! If the Kiosk Mode option is greyed out, you may have a
dedicated system. If your system was purchased as a dedicated system,
you must purchase a key to unlock the system. Contact Saltillo for details.
1. Choose Menu > Unlock.
2. Enter the appropriate password and choose OK.
Note: If you forget the password, enter BOSCO to overwrite the
existing password.
3. Choose Menu > Settings > System > Kiosk Mode.
4. Uncheck Kiosk Mode.
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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:
1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
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.
8. Choose Save twice.
If you create multiple profiles and load them using a button action, you
can switch between profiles without navigating the menus.
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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.
2.
3.
4.
Choose Menu > Settings > Language.
Choose the appropriate language.
Changing the language provides alternative voices.
For details on changing the voice, see “Selecting a Synthesizer and
Voice” on page 70.
Changing Display Settings
The brightness of the screen and the amount of time it takes to
automatically power down after no use can be set in Display Settings.
Choose Menu > Settings > System > Display Settings.
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 Timeout offers settings from 15 seconds to 1 hour. This setting
determines how long the screen will stay on after the last activation.
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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:
1. Choose Menu > Edit Mode.
2. Press and hold the button you want to modify. (Right-click if you are
using the Editor.)
3. Choose Edit Button to display the Button Properties.
4. Choose the Actions tab.
5. Tap or click the list arrow to open a list of actions.
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.
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Adjusting Audible Feedback
The application provides an option to produce a sound when a button is
activated.
To add haptic or audible feedback:
Choose Menu > Settings > System > Sound Settings.
Audible Selection provides an audible click when navigating through
application menus.
Haptic Feedback vibrates to indicate screen touches.
To add button clicks for vocabulary page activations:
Choose Menu > Settings > Input > Beep on Button Press.
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Analyzing Language Development
You can use the data logging capabilities of your device to collect
information on an individual’s language development. Then you can
upload that information to the Realize Language™ website.
Collect data on
your device
Upload the data to the
Realize Language website
Create easy-tounderstand reports
This process allows you to monitor, measure and maximize the
individual'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 individual's
language development. With this service you can
•
Track the individual’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
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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.
Turning on Data Logging on Your Device
To turn data logging on, choose Menu > Settings > Data Logging. The
Data Logging menu opens. Select Data Logging to insert a green
checkmark. The first time you turn on Data Logging, you will be
prompted to create a password. When you create a password, data
logging will be turned on and you can collect language usage data.
When data logging is turned on, the data logging icon appears in the
Speech Display Bar.
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 the data to a file to analyze manually.
Important! If you plan to use the Realize Language website to analyze
data, set up a user name before you start collecting data from a user.
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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 uploading and data logging (collection) operate
independently. For example, if you disable data uploading (see
“Disconnecting the Device from Your Realize Language Account” on
page 98) you can still collect data for analyzing manually. Likewise, if
you turn off data logging (see “Turning on Data Logging on Your
Device” on page 95), data collected since the last upload can still be
uploaded manually or automatically as long as a network connection is
available.
Configuring Data Uploading
Note: You must be connected to WiFi to upload data.
1. Choose Data Upload from the Data Logging menu. The following
message will be displayed: “To upload, set the account email and
password.”
2. Select OK to close the message and display a keyboard with the
Account Email field highlighted.
3. Enter your Realize Language account email address and choose
Next. The highlight moves to the Account Password field.
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4. Enter your Realize Language account password, select Done, and
select OK. The device will be connected to the Realize Language
website, and the data upload screen will be displayed.
5. The screen will display the server connection, your Realize
Language account email address, your device user name, and the
date of the last data upload.
6. At this point you can set up automatic data uploads or initiate
uploads yourself. See “Setting up Automatic Data Uploads” or
“Initiating an Immediate Data Upload”.
Setting up Automatic Data Uploads
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.
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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.
Disconnecting the Device from Your Realize Language Account
Disconnect from Account clears your Realize Language account email
address and password from the device, deletes the status of uploads, and
marks all device users as inactive.
You will not be able to upload usage data to the Realize Language
website by using Upload Now or Auto Upload. You will only be able
collect usage data on the device and save the data to a text file to analyze
manually.
Note: When you want to reconnect to your account, the original device
users will be reactivated when you log into the Realize Language
website.
To disconnect the device from your Realize Language account:
1. Choose Data Upload from the Manage Account screen. The
following message will be displayed: “To upload, set the account
email and password.”
2. Select OK to close the message and display a keyboard with the
Account Email field highlighted.
3. Enter your Realize Language account email address and choose
Next.
4. Enter your Realize Language account password, select Done, and
select OK. The device will be connected to the Realize Language
website, and the data upload screen will be displayed.
5. Choose Disconnect from Account. “Disable uploading of language
activity?” will be displayed.
6. Choose Yes to confirm. “Unlinked the Account” will be displayed
near the bottom of the screen.
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Managing Your Realize Language Account
To update your Realize Language account, choose Manage Account.
The Manage Account screen will show your subscription status, list
recent uploads, and display buttons for selecting a user, adding a user,
and “remembering” your password.
Adding a User to Your Realize Language Account
Choose Add User. The keyboard will be displayed, with a highlighted
User prompt.
Enter the user name at the prompt, choose Done, and choose Save. The
user you created will be available from the Current Device User list box.
Note: When you log in to the Realize Language server, the user(s) you
create will be available for you to select and analyze data.
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Changing Your Realize Language Account Password
If you change your Realize Language account password on the Realize
Language website, you need to activate the new password on your device
by doing the following on the device.
1. From the Manage Account screen, choose Remember Password.
The account log in screen will be displayed with the “Account
Password” field highlighted.
2. Choose Reset Password. A message will state that an email has
been sent to you.
3. Click the link in the email. The Reset Password page will be
displayed.
4. Enter your new password in the New Password field.
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5. Enter the password again in the Confirm Password field.
6. Choose the page’s Reset Password button. The account log in
screen will be displayed again with “Your password has been reset”
showing at the top of the page.
7. The new password you set on the Realize Language website is now
valid on your device.
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. Choose Save Data to File. A keyboard will open with the Password
prompt highlighted.
2. Enter the data logging password you created (see “Turning on Data
Logging on Your Device” on page 95), choose Done, and choose
OK.
The Save to File screen shows the current user under “Device User”.
To create a file for a different user, select the list box arrow and
select a different user.
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3. Select an option: “Since last save on”, “From / to”, or All.
4. Choose Save to File. The following message will be displayed: Data
logging collects personal communication. Do you want to save
personal communication?
5. Select Yes. “File Saved” will appear near the bottom of the screen.
6. 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, then the LAM
subfolder. The file name will begin with the name of the user.
4. View the file by opening it in a program installed on the computer.
Changing Your Data Logging Password
Each time you save data to a file, you must enter a password. Entering a
password helps ensure privacy—only you will be able to view the data.
If you need to change your data logging password, choose Change, enter
your old password, enter your new password twice, and choose Save.
This changes your data logging password only. It does not change your
Realize Language account password.
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Clearing Usage Data
To clear usage data for a user:
1. Make the user inactive: Choose Data Upload from the Data Logging
menu; enter the account email address and password; and choose
Disable Upload.
2. Choose Clear Log. The following screen will be displayed.
3. Click the list box arrow and select the user whose usage data you
want to clear.
4. Choose Clear Log.
5. Choose Yes at the confirmation prompt.
Note: To clear usage data for all users, select All Users instead of a
specific user.
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Taking Pictures
From the home screen, touch the Camera button.
Camera shortcut
Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo by aiming the
lens at the subject.
To take the photo, touch the Camera shortcut.
After taking a photo, touch the image viewer to view the photo.
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Updating the Application
Be sure to check for available software updates on a regular basis.
Note: You must be connected to WiFi to download updates
automatically.
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 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.
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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 in 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).
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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.
2.
3.
4.
Click Library.
Click Backup.
Type Yes to proceed.
Click Continue.
Backing up a Library on the Device
1.
2.
3.
4.
Choose Menu > Library.
Choose Menu > Backup.
Choose Yes to proceed.
When the backup is complete, choose OK.
Restoring a Library to the Editor
1.
2.
3.
4.
Click Library.
Click Restore.
Type Yes to proceed.
Click Continue.
Restoring a Library to the Device
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Choose Menu > Library.
Choose Menu > Restore.
Choose Yes at the overwrite prompt.
Choose Yes at the restart prompt.
When the restore is complete, choose OK to restart the device.
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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.
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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 the application.
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. Return to the application.
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Troubleshooting
The device no longer produces sound
Airplane Mode may have been turned on. 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..
Can’t Find the Library Menu
If the Library menu is not displayed, exit Edit Mode.
Resetting the Device
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.
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Clearing and Restoring Customizations
Although most devices 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. Only the Saltillo-provided default
vocabulary files should be available.
Restoring the Default Application 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.
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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.
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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 26.
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 1-800382-8622 or email service@saltillo.com to obtain a Return Authorization
prior to sending any component to Saltillo.
Shipping address (USA customers):
Saltillo Corporation
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.
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Warranty
Saltillo Corporation warrants the Chat Fusion 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 Chat Fusion 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 1-800-3828622, 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 reconditioned 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):
Saltillo Corporation
Attn: (Insert RA # here)
1022 Heyl Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Non-USA customers: Contact your local distributor for repair details.
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Index
Application
Blocking access to settings 88
Menus 32
4-Basic (vocabulary file) 39
Opening/closing 30
Restoring access to settings 88
Abbreviations 86
Acapela
Available voices 70
Access
Blocking access to settings 88
Using the screen 31
Apps
Adding shortcuts to apps 29
Removing downloads 112
Audible feedback 93
Auditory prompts
Blocking settings 88
Setting 82
Restoring access to settings 89
Using headphones 82
Accessibility
Automatic capitalization 87
Activating buttons on touch or
release 73
Automatic uploads 97
Options 73
Preventing double selection of
button 74
Backing up vocabulary files 107
Setting button activation time 73
Setting up a button beep 74
Setting up a button visual
indication 74
Actions
Adding or modifying button
actions 59
List of available button actions 60
Battery
Charging 14
Status 14
Button sequences
Capturing in Chat Editor 43
Buttons
Activating buttons on touch or
release 73
Activation delay 81
Adding or modifying actions 59
Airplane Mode
Adding or modifying button
images 49
Turning on and off 110
Amplifier
Charging 14
Analyzing data manually 101
Chat Fusion User’s Guide
Changing label/message 47
Copying and pasting 63
Hiding 53, 54
Page 115
Hiding all button images 54
Cleaning and disinfecting
Hiding multiple buttons 54
Routine 26
List of available actions 60
Use by multiple clients 26
Modifiers 58
Closing the application 30
Modifying color saturation 56
Controlling volume 19
Modifying styles 55, 56, 57
Copying
Moving images to and from
device 52
Copying vocabulary files from
device to Editor 109
Overriding a style 57
Copying vocabulary files from
Editor to device 109
Preventing double selection 74
Prioritizing 64
Rearranging 64
Resizing 64
Setting activation time 73
Setting auditory prompts 82
Setting up a beep 74
Setting up a visual indication 74
Copying and pasting buttons 63
Customer support
Chat Fusion 9
Realize Language 94
Customizing 46
Data logging
Adding a user 99
Camera 104
Changing data logging password
102
Capitalization
Automatic 87
Charging the device and amplifier
11, 13
Chat Editor
Capturing button sequences 43
Configuring 41
Differences from device 42
Installing 40
Opening 41
Overview 40
Using vocabulary files with 42
Chat Fusion User’s Guide
Changing password 100
Clearing a data log 103
Managing Realize Language
account 99
Overview 94
Saving data to a file 101
Turning data logging on 95
Uploading data 96
Data uploading
Configuring 96
Data uploads
Automatic 97
Page 116
Adjusting audible feedback 93
Immediate 98
Device
Changing orientation 77
Charging 11
Gestures
Chat Fusion 10 features 17
Changing page applicability 68
Controlling volume 19
Editing or removing 68
Customer support 9
For all pages 69
Differences from Chat Editor 42
For single page 68
Disconnecting Realize Language
account 98
Overview 68
Moving images to and from 52
Turning on/off 16
Handle
Removing Chat Fusion 10 handle
22
Disinfecting device
Routine 26
Use by multiple clients 26
Headphones
Auditory prompts 82
Display
Adjusting brightness 91
Adjusting horizontal calibration
91
Setting volume 82
Home screen
Adding shortcuts 29
Adjusting screen timeout 91
Status bar 28
Changing settings 91
Using 28
Downloads
Removing 112
Earphones
Setting volume 82
Edit Mode
Turning on/off 45
Essence (vocabulary file) 39
Feedback
Chat Fusion User’s Guide
Images
Adding or modifying button
images 49
Adding to buttons 49
Moving to and from device 52
Importing
Images 51
Instructional materials
Capturing button sequences 43
Ivona
Page 117
Available voices 71
Orientation
Changing device orientation 77
Keyboards
Options 67
Changing settings 77
Orientation tilt with the SDB 78
Setting in Chat Editor 42
Kiosk Mode
Hiding access to the operating
system and apps 88, 89
Restoring access to the operating
system and apps 89
Pages
Adding a grid 66
Animating transitions 66
Copying 65
Language
Copying from different
vocabulary 66
Changing 91
Language development
Analyzing 94
Creating 65
Creating from template 65
Password
Maintenance 113
Menu Lock
Locking application settings 88,
89
Unlocking application settings
88, 89
Menus
Locking 88, 89
Unlocking 88, 89
Using application menus 32
MultiChat 15 38
myCore (vocabulary file) 39
myQuickChat 38
Changing data logging password
102
Changing Realize Language
password 100
Profiles
Creating 90
Deleting 91
Loading 90
Restoring settings 91
Pronunciation
Adding words to dictionary 72
Realize Language
Adding a user 99
Changing password 100
Opening the application 30
Customer support 94
Chat Fusion User’s Guide
Page 118
Disconnecting device from
account 98
Managing your account 99
Overview 94
Uploading data 96
Restoring vocabulary files 107
Restricting access 88
Row/Column scan 80
Saturation
Modifying button color saturation
56
Saving data to a file 101
Scanning
Restoring access 88, 89
Shortcuts
Adding 29
Adding shortcuts to apps 29
Adding shortcuts to widgets 29
Removing 29
Speech
Adding a delay between words 71
Configuring speech modes 72
Overview 70
Selecting a synthesizer 70
Selecting a voice 70
Troubleshooting 110
Speech Display Bar
Activation delay 81
Application screen 31
Adding a beep 82
Changing settings 75
Adding row prompts 83
Changing style options 76
Cursor color 81
Using 75
Options 79
Spelling (vocabulary file) 39
Rescans 81
Stand
Row/Column 80
Setting auditory prompts 82
Setting patterns 80
Speed 81
Switch scanning 79
Using the touchscreen 83
SDB See Speech Display Bar
Settings
Blocking access 88
Blocking access to all settings 89
Creating profiles 90
Chat Fusion User’s Guide
Adjusting Chat Fusion 10 stand
20
Reattaching Chat Fusion 10 stand
21
Removing Chat Fusion 10 stand
21
Status bar 28
Strap
Attaching to Chat Fusion 23
Stylus
Using with touchscreen 25
Switch scanning 79
Page 119
Switches
Configuring 79
Automatic 97
Immediate 98
Options 79
Synthesizer
Selecting a synthesizer 70
VocabPC 38
Vocabulary files
4-Basic 39
Template
Backing up and restoring 107
Creating page from template 65
Text options
Abbreviations 86
Automatic capitalization 87
Word prediction 87
Tilt
Orientation tilt with the SDB 78
Time and date 92
Touchscreen
Cleaning 24
Disinfecting 24
Stylus 25
Using 24
Using to scan 83
Troubleshooting
Airplane Mode 110
Choosing 33
Clearing custom files 111
Copying from device to Editor
109
Copying from Editor to device
109
Creating gestures 69
Customizing 46
Essence 39
List of available files 35
Modifying button styles 57
MultiChat 15 38
myCore 39
myQuickChat 38
Removing downloads 112
Spelling 39
Sound 110
Transferring between device and
Editor 108
Speech 110
VocabPC 38
Updates
Automatic updates 105
Download from website 105
Uploads
Chat Fusion User’s Guide
WordPower 36
WordPower108 38
WordPower20 Simply 36
WordPower24 36
WordPower24 with Phrases 37
WordPower30 37
Page 120
WordPower42 37
WordPower42 Basic 37
WordPower48 37
WordPower60 37
WordPower80 38
Voice
Acapela voices available 70
Changing 91
Ivona voices available 71
Selecting a voice 70
Setting auditory prompts 82
Volume
Controlling 19
Warranty 114
Widgets
Adding shortcuts to widgets 29
Word Finder 84
Word prediction 87
WordPower 36
WordPower108 38
WordPower20Simply 36
WordPower24 36
WordPower24with Phrases 37
WordPower30 37
WordPower42 37
WordPower42 Basic 37
WordPower48 37
WordPower60 37
WordPower80 38
Chat Fusion User’s Guide
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The Chat Fusion has been tested for body-worn Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these
requirements. RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found
to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from
radio frequency devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves. The
highest SAR level measured for this device was 0.028W/kg.
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