User Manual NOVA Rev. A. 9.9.
Drive 18 4 Seat Positions 18 Understanding this User Manual 4 Remote 18 Startup Wizard 5 Communicate 19 How-To Videos 5 Sentences 19 Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Understanding your device 6 Editing Sentences 19 Features 6 Body 20 Front View 7 Contacts 20 Side View 8 Calendar 20 Back View 11 Main Menu 12 Primary Applications 13 Creating and Sending Messages 21 Shortcut Menu 13 Read Messages 21 Section 3: Contacts 14 Creating Contacts 14 Creating and
Internet 24 Main Menu 32 24 Shortcut Menu 32 Attention 25 Remote Control 33 Camera 25 Gewatel Phone 34 Gallery 25 Wheelchair 34 Rear View 25 Output 34 Output 26 Email 35 Calculator 26 Camera 36 Desktop 26 Sounds 36 Languages 26 Windows 37 Volume/Brightness 26 E-book Reader 38 Exit Nova 27 Password Protection of Settings 38 Restart Windows 27 Help 38 Section 5: Settings 28 Using Favorites 2 Section 6: Connections 39 Keyboard 28 Wi-Fi 39 Input Devic
Factory Restore Section 7: Health and safety 46 Cleaning 46 Transporting Compact Rolltalk 46 Safety and liability 46 The environment 47 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 48 Section 8: Warranty 3 45 49
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of Rolltalk Nova. A robust index for features begins on page 18. Also included is important safety information beginning on page 46, that you should know before using your device. This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different. Unless otherwise specified, all instruction in this manual assumes that you are starting from the Main Menu.
The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard will guide you through the basics of settings on your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, select male or female voice, set up input device and select keyboard and available keyboard shortcuts. You can also use the Setup Wizard to quickly configure your device at any time. From the Main Menu, select Settings|Help|Startup Wizard View information on how to customize Rolltalk Nova.
6 12 inch 1024x768 touch screen WLAN 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 2.0 Intel Core2Duo LV 1.5GHz Processor with 2 GB RAM Wheelchair driving Seating adjustments Communication o Text o Voice output o Email o Text messaging Environmental control/IR (TV, doors, etc.
1. LED-indicator On/Off 2. LED-indicator Hard Drive Not in use 3. Volume Up Not in use 4. Volume Down 5. Touch Screen 1. LED-indicator On/Off: Flashes or glows when the device is turned On/Off 2. LED-indicator Hard Drive: Flashes or glows when the Hard Drive is working. 3. Volume Up: Press to adjust master volume. 7 4. Volume Down: Press to adjust master volume. 5. Touch Screen: Enables direct access on the screen.
8. Audio Scanning 9. Firewire 7. Headphones 10. USB 2.0 11. USB 12. Input for Scan Switch 13. Input for Select Switch and Safety Switch Drive 6. VGA Output 14. IR transmitter for Environmental Control 15. Microphone Not in use 8 16. eSATA Not in use 17. USB 2.0 18. Firewire 19.
6. VGA Output: For connecting an additional monitor or projector 7. Headphones: Input for external speaker or headphones 8. Audio Scanning: Connect speaker or headphones here when using audio scanning. 9. Firewire: High-speed input for connecting equipment such as eye control 10. USB 2.0: High-speed input for connecting equipment such as eye control, camera, USB hard drive 11. 2 x USB: For connecting equipment such as camera, mouse, keyboard and head mouse 12.
20. IR transmitter for environmental control 21. Relay Output 22. Switch Input for Mouse Click 20. IR transmitter for environmental control: Transmits and broadcasts IR signals 21. Relay outputs: For accessing specially adapted functions 22. Switch Input for Mouse Click: For operating mouse click in Windows with a switch. OBS! Please use Switch Input for “Select” switch and Safety Switch Drive (13) for operating wheelchair and seating functionality. 10 23. Rolltalk wheelchair controller connection 24.
25. Product information 26. On/Off switch 27. IR transmitter for environmental control 28. Speaker 29. Daessy bracket 30. Internal battery 25. Product information: Serial number information 26. On/Off button: For switching Compact Rolltalk on and off. OBS! Only hold button for a few seconds, before releasing it. 27. IR transmitter for environmental control: Transmits and broadcasts IR signals 11 28. Stereo speaker 29. Daessy bracket: For wheelchair, table mount and rolling mount 30.
The Main Menu is the starting point for using your device. Status Bar Primary Applications Shortcut menu Status Bar: Presents icons to show battery power, date, time and notifications for instance Skype-chat alerts. For information about Skype-chat see, chapter Skype at page 23 Primary Applications: Shortcuts to your device’s applications. For more information see the Main Menu chapter on page 32 Shortcut menu: Shortcuts to most common used applications.
Primary Applications appear at the Main Menu. You can edit all the Primary Application, except for Settings and your chosen Input Device Setting. To add or remove an application: From the Main Menu, select Settings|Main Menu Select or unselect the applications you want to be visible on your Main Menu. Use the Shortcut Menu for quick access to often used application. The shortcut menu will be visible on several pages, except for Communication, Calendar, Email and some of the Wheelchair and Seating pages.
The communication pages in Rolltalk Nova are built on a well-defined contact base. Use Contacts to store information about your friends, family and colleagues, to make contacting them easy. To access Contacts: From the Main Menu, select Contacts. 1. From the Main Menu, select Contacts|New 2. Select contact fields to enter information: Select First Name to enter a name for the contact Select Last Name to enter a last name for the contact 3.
Save a phone number from a text message to create a new contact. 1. From the Main Menu, select SMS|Inbox 2. Highlight the text message which contains the contact information you want to add. 3. Select Add as a new contact 4. Select contact fields to enter information: Select First Name to enter a name for the contact Select Last Name to enter a last name for the contact 5. Select Edit Phone to edit the phone number, and then select the Mobile, Home or Work, to create a new label.
7. Select Edit Email to edit the email address. To add another email address, select New Email. 8. Select Skype to enter a Skype address. To add a Skype address select from Authorized Skype contacts or select search to search for Skype contacts. Note! In order to use Skype in Rolltalk Nova, you’ll need to log on to Skype in Windows Dektop. It’s also needed to allow Skype access. For more information on how to do this see Importing Contacts from Skype at page 17 1. From the Main Menu, select Contacts 2.
In order to use Skype in Rolltalk Nova, you’ll need to log on to Skype in Windows and allow access. If the Grant access to Rolltalk Designer alert doesn’t prompt automatically, enter the Skype application in Windows 1. Select Tools|Options|Advanced|Mangage other programs’ access to Skype. 2. Highlight Rolltalk Designer.exe and select Change 3. Select Allow this program to use Skype 4. Click OK, and return to Rolltalk Nova.
Drive lets you to maneuver your power wheelchair in different directions. The page has quick access to rear view camera, if this is installed on your Compact Rolltalk. Predefined sentences are available from the list on the right side of the screen. To access the Drive page you will need to connect a switch to the Compact Rolltalk switch input and confirm the selection with the switch to enter the page.
Use Communicate for direct voice output, typing documents, sending email or text messages. The number of shortcuts options available is editable, see chapter Keyboard Settings at page 28 From the Main Menu, select Communicate Use predefined Sentences when you want quick access to short phrases or often used words. The Sentences are divided into Categories witch are all editable. Find desired Sentences quick and easy, by searching among all Categories.
Use Body to inform your surrounding on unpleasantness regarding your body. Highlight the place on the picture where you feel the issue, and use the scale or the Sentences to fulfill your message. From the Main Menu, select Body Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. 1. From the Main Menu, select Calendar 2. Then select a view, from Day, Week or Month, or select New Activity for scheduling a new task or event. 3.
5. Select Picture to identify the Activity or add content by entering Text 6. Select Recurring time if you want the Activity to be repeated, select Save Rolltalk Nova can send and receive text messages. 1. From the Main Menu, select SMS|New message. 2. Select Keyboard to type the desired Message 3. Select the Contact, Search or Type Number to write the number which you want to send the message to 4. Select Send Send and receive email using commonly used email services. 1.
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In order to use Skype in Rolltalk Nova, you’ll need to log on to Skype in Windows and allow access. If the Grant access to Rolltalk Designer alert doesn’t prompt automatically, enter the Skype application in Windows When receiving a Skype Call, Rolltalk Nova displays Answer and Hang Up. Select Answer to replay to the conversation or select Hang Up to abort the Call. 1. Select Tools|Options|Advanced|Mangage other programs’ access to Skype. 2. Highlight Rolltalk Designer.exe and select Change 3.
Rolltalk Nova is equipped with an integrated HTML Browser, which provides easy access the Internet. From the Main Menu, select Internet. Select the URL field in the middle of the screen to enter the URL using the keyboard, then select Go to…. Navigating the Internet Command Keys Select Back to return to the previous page.
Use Attention to alert your surroundings. This is not an alert function and does not replace the functionality of an Alarm.
Use Output to control functionality that is controlled by an On/Off or Hold function, like fan, flashlight, motor on the mounting arm etc. From the Main Menu, select Output For information on how to set up Output, see the chapter Output Settings at page 34 Use your devices Calculator to preform mathematical calculations.
Use Exit Nova to close the Rolltalk Nova Software and open the Windows Desktop. From the Main Menu, select Exit Nova Use Restart Windows to perform a restart of the device.
Use Settings to configure Rolltalk Nova. When working with Settings, the screen is highlighted with a red frame. From the Main Menu, select Settings Use Keyboard to select desired keyboard for use in Rolltalk Nova.
Rolltalk Nova can be controlled by touch, mouse input or eye control. From the Main Menu, select Settings|Input Device Note! Please do not switch to an input device that is not connected to the unit. By doing this the system will not work proper, and you might not be able to restore the settings by yourself. 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings|Input Device|Touch 2. Select if Visible Pointer should be enabled 3. Select if Play Sound on Selection should be enabled 4.
Magnetic pulls the mouse pointer into the middle of the field, to make the field selection easier. Sensitivity allows the movement of the mouse to amplify up to 20 time’s normal speed. This can be useful for instance if small head movements are used to control a head mouse or to move the mouse cursor more quickly with a joystick. Dead zone prevents the cursor to show small, vibrating movements. Can be useful in combination with high Sensitivity setting or in other occasions where the cursor vibrates.
From the Main Menu, select Eye Control Settings Turn Dwell On/Off Change the Value of Dwell time Select between four different Dwell Animations Dead zone prevents the cursor to show small, vibrating movements. Can be useful in combination with Repeat Dwell in Windows, Web Browser and Text Editor for stabilizing the pointer. Remember Dwell per Field, prevents the dwell time to restart when looking away from the field.
5. Run the file d:\drivers_Compact_V_Rolltalk\Intelligaze\Enable_Intelligaze.bat 6. Start Rolltalk Nova 7. From the Main Menu, select Settings|Input Device|Eye Control When desired to change from IntelliGaze Eye Control System to another Input Device, do the following: 1. Exit Rolltalk Nova 1. Run the file d:\drivers_Compact_V_Rolltalk\Intelligaze\Disable_Intelligaze.bat 6. Start Rolltalk Nova 7.
Use the Remote Control to customize your Remote page. From the Main Menu, select Settings|Remote Control 1. Select Functions, to select which functions to use on the Remote Control Page 2. Select Change Overview Picture, to edit the picture identifying the function. Choose from several different sources or select Text, if no picture displayed is desired. 3. Select Edit Content, to change text/pictures and add Remote Control Signals to the function. 4.
Use the preprogrammed pages to set up Gewatel Phone. From the Main Menu, select Settings|Remote Control|Edit Content|Gewatel Phone Please program the Gewatel Phone keypads according to the user manual, before following these steps: 1. Select Channels to use, according to the programmed keypads on the Gewatel Phone. 2. In order to activate keypads for Emergency Numbers, this must be programmed directly on the Gewatel Phone. Please confirm this to enable the option. 3.
Configure E-mail for most accounts in just a few simple steps. From the Main Menu, select Settings|Email 1. Select contact fields to enter information: Type Name, as to be displayed when sending an email Type Email address Type User Name, this could be the entire email address or the part before the [at]. Please see the documentation from the email provider in order to add the correct information. Type Password, this will not be visible to others. 2.
It is possible to connect three different types of camera to Rolltalk Nova; Front Camera for taking pictures, Rear View Camera for looking behind the wheelchair when driving and a Camera directed towards you, for video communication through Skype. Note! When using IntelliGaze Eye Control System on Compact Rolltalk, make sure to connect the Rear View and Skype Camera to the USB-inputs no. 11 on the back side of the Device. Connect the Take Photo Camera to the USB-input on the USB-inputs no.
Configure the control of the Windows Desktop. Use of Desktop functionality is only suitable for people with sufficient computer knowledge and appropriate use of selected input device. From the Main Menu, select Settings|Sound 1. Select Keyboard to use in Windows, choose between Qwerty, Alphabetic and Grouped.
In order to use the E-book Reader in Rolltalk Nova, Kindle™ must be downloaded and installed on your Device. The Factory Password is printed in the Technical Documentation delivered with the Device, if lost please read this documentation or contact your local support office. Go to this website for downloading: http://www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/pc/download Rolltalk Nova supports version 1.10.1 of Kindle™.
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi networks can be Open (unsecured), or Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials). 3. The following dialogue box will appear: Default Factory Settings are Wi-Fi service on Compact Rolltalk turned on. 4. Select Connect to a network 5. The follow window will appear. This shows all available networks.
6. If you are connecting to an unsecured network the following dialogue boxes will appear: 8. If you are connecting to a security-enabled network the following dialogue box will appear after you click Connect. 9. Enter a security key or pass phrase. Contact the wireless network administrator to obtain the key / pass phrase. The following dialogue boxes will appear after you have entered your security key / pass phrase. 7. Click Close to complete network connection.
10. If you will be using the wireless network more than once you can tick the boxes for Save this network and Automatically connect to this network. Compact Rolltalk will then remember the network and automatically connect to it next time Compact Rolltalk is within range. 11. Click Close to complete network connection.
To send and receive text messages requires a USB SIM card holder to be installed on your Device. Prior to use The SIM card must not be a dual card. It must be a dedicated SIM card. In addition, we also ask the user to not use Compact Rolltalk for accessing mobile broadband together with the SIM-card GSM holder. This may result in loading the SIM card for all charges and not the mobile broadband. 1. The PIN code on the SIM card needs to be disabled before the USB SIM card holder can be inserted.
Use the VGA output at the rear of Compact Rolltalk (6) to connect an additional monitor or projector. In Windows 7 – the operating system used with Compact Rolltalk – the monitor or projector is automatically connected when the cable is inserted into the VGA output. This menu can also be accessed from Start|Control Panel|Windows Mobility Center. Then select Connect display.
Compact Rolltalk is recharged using main power and the power supply device. Connect the charger to the power supply socket (24). Compact Rolltalk has a rechargeable internal battery with a battery life of around 2.5 hours. We therefore recommend using external power supply solutions to ensure uninterrupted supply throughout the day. From the Main Menu, see the Status Bar for notifications on Charging and Battery levels.
Use Factory Restore to return all settings to the defaults, and remove all data from the Compact Rolltalk. Important before you begin: Make sure the Rolltalk is connected to its power adapter and that the battery is fully charged (the battery indicator LED found in the upper left corner is green). Connect a USB keyboard to the Rolltalk. You can use a USB mouse for easier menu navigation, but a USB keyboard is required.
Clean the screen surface with a screen cleaner or a soft cloth moistened with mild soapy water. PS! Be careful not to use too much water when cleaning the screen. If you have to send your Rolltalk for repairs or upgrades, please send the entire machine including the holder. Ensure that it is securely packaged, ideally in a specially padded container and send it by express delivery to ensure safe handling.
The outer packaging should be recycled as paper waste. The inner packaging should be recycled as plastic waste. The product should be recycled as electronic waste when it is disposed of. It may be delivered for recycling to any retailer selling electronic products, to your supplier or to a municipal recycling facility.
AND DISTRIBUTOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID BY END USER TO DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE PRODUCT HEREUNDER.” CAUTION: FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT PROPERLY IS DANGEROUS AND MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE WHEELCHAIR OR OTHER MOBILITY DEVICE, RESULTING IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. END USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SET-UP AND CUSTOMIZATION OF THE PRODUCT. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OR OPERATION, CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY.
What is covered and for how long? ABILIA warrants that ABILIA’S products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date: Compact Rolltalk Batteries IntelliGaze Tracker Pro 2 years 1 year 2 years 2 years What is not covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the Product.
