Before You Open the App: Account and Backup Setup

Before opening your speech app, we recommend setting up your Dropbox account right away so you are ready to back up any personalizations to the app.

1. Go to the Utilities folder on the Home screen of the device
2. Open Dropbox
3. Create a free basic account

Opening the App for the First Time

When you open GoTalk NOW, you will see the main menu screen with options including Player, Page Editor, Settings, and more.

To begin creating pages: tap Page Editor. From there you can tap to add buttons, or use the menu toolbar to change layout options, add pages, and more.

To return to the main menu at any time, use a three-finger swipe down from the top of the screen. You can then tap Player to use the pages you created.

From the main menu, you can also download premade templates or create multiple communication books.

For an overview of GoTalk NOW, see the  GoTalk NOW User Manual

Basic Customization: Making the App Personal

Begin simple customizations to better reflect the communicator’s needs and preferences.

We recommend downloading the included symbol libraries before you begin editing icons:

1. Connect your device to WiFi by going to iOS Settings
2. Open GoTalk Now
3. On the main menu, tap Downloads
4. Tap Image Libraries
5. Download GoTalk Image Library and SymbolStix
6. Return to Page Editor to begin creating your icon

How to Add or Edit Buttons

GoTalk NOW lets you create buttons using symbols from their libraries or your own photos. You can also use recorded speech or choose a text-to-speech voice.

To begin editing, use a three-finger swipe to exit Player, or press and hold the Home button in the bottom-left corner for 10 seconds.

1. Tap Page Editor
2. Tap an existing button or a blank space
3. Tap the button text at the bottom to add or change text
4. Tap Add Image to add a symbol
5. Optionally, customize further by adding a background color or border
6. Tap Done in the bottom-right corner
7. Tap the orange Home button in the bottom-left corner to return to the main menu
8. Tap Player to use your new button

Restrict Editing Within the App

1. Use a three-finger swipe to exit the Player, or press and hold the Home button in the bottom-left corner for 10 seconds
2. Tap Settings
3. Scroll down to “Player Settings”
4. Toggle on “Passcode Required to Exit Player”
5. Set your passcode
6. Going forward, you will be prompted to enter your passcode whenever you exit Player mode

Don’t Forget: Back Up Your App

Regular backups help protect vocabulary and customizations. We recommend backing up:

• After initial setup
• Following major edits
• On a regular schedule

For full backup instructions, see How to Back Up Your GoTalk NOW Vocabulary