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  • Page 3 User Manual Version 1.0 UDC-02133A © 2014 Optelec, the Netherlands All rights reserved Optelec 2993 LT Barendrecht The Netherlands +31 (0)88 6783 444 www.optelec.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.1. About this manual ................... 6 1.2. ALVA Braille Controller package contents ............6 Getting to know your ALVA Braille Controller ..........7 2.1. ALVA BC640 Base Unit .................. 7 2.1.1. Surface and front panel lay-out ..............7 2.1.2. Right side lay-out ..................8 2.1.3.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of this Braille display, please contact your distributor or Optelec’s head office using the contact information at the last page of this manual. Your feedback is highly appreciated. We hope you enjoy working with your ALVA Braille Controller.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Braille display selection or screen reader key assignments. Refer to your screen reader documentation to find out more on these topics. 1.2. ALVA Braille Controller package contents The ALVA BC640 package contains the following: – A protective sleeve – The ALVA BC640 Base Unit –...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Alva Braille Controller

    2.1.1. Surface and front panel lay-out The ALVA BC640 is designed with a row of 40 Braille cells at the back of the flat surface. In front of the Braille cells one row of small buttons can be found, known as Cursor Routing Keys.

  • Page 9: Right Side Lay-Out

    2.1.4. Front panel keys The names of the ALVA BC640 keys listed in this section will be used in all documentation, including your screen reader documentation. This section describes the name of the key(s) and its main function, which is supported by the screen reader.

  • Page 10: Alva Bc680 Unit

    Optelec ALVA BC6 Thumb Keys At the front of the Braille Controller five front panel keys are placed, the so called thumb keys. Four bigger keys are symmetrically aligned along the front of the ALVA BC640. One smaller button is located in the middle of the front. Pressing one of the four bigger thumb keys will navigate left, right, up or down.

  • Page 11: Back Panel Lay-Out

    Optelec ALVA BC6 find two groups of two keys. These so-called eTouch keys can be used for Braille panning left and right as well as various other screen reader functions. In front of the Cursor Routing Keys, you will find two groups of 9 keys. These groups are called Smartpad.
  • Page 12 Optelec ALVA BC6 eTouch keys The two keys on each side of the Braille line are called the eTouch keys. They are used for panning left and right as well as various other Braille functions. eTouch key 1 Top left key marked with two vertical lines...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Optelec ALVA BC6 3. Installation In this section, a general description of the installation procedure is described for the JAWS, Window-Eyes and Dolphin Supernova screen readers for Windows 7 and higher and Bluetooth® installation. The ALVA Braille Controller is compatible with most modern operating systems, including Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux, Apple OS X, Apple iOS, Google Chrome OS and Android.

  • Page 14: Bluetooth® Connection

    Windows Bluetooth pairing control panel applet. The ALVA Bluetooth Utility will register the ALVA with the screenreader. Pairing the ALVA BC640 or BC680 using the ALVA BC6 Bluetooth®Utility 1. Launch the ALVA BC6 Bluetooth® Utility located on your desktop or by going to Start, All Programs, ALVA BC6, ALVA BC6 Bluetooth®...

  • Page 15: The Alva Bc6-Series Menu

    4. The ALVA BC6-series menu This chapter describes the menus of the ALVA BC6-series. Standard there is one so- called Local Menu on the ALVA BC640 and ALVA BC680. The Local Menu enables you to change several built-in settings of the Braille display.

  • Page 16: Changing Settings In The Local Menu

    The Local menu has the following items: Battery: 45%, charging Battery presents the status of the battery and informs you if the battery is charging. In case the USB connection is used, the ALVA BC640 or ALVA BC680 will charge via USB automatically. Date/Time: 01/01/2014 01:00:00 Date and time.
  • Page 17 Bluetooth® connection with your PC or other Bluetooth® device. By default the Bluetooth® name is ALVA BC640 when using an ALVA BC640, or ALVA BC680 when using an ALVA BC680. To be able to use your ALVA with Apple and Android devices, please do not change the default name.
  • Page 18 Number status cells. By default the number of status cells is 0. To enable status cells, select a value of 1 to 20 status cells when using an ALVA BC640 or a value of 1 to 40 when using an ALVA BC680. If the status cells are set to 0, the status cells will be disabled and all 40 or 80 Braille cells are used for displaying text and data.
  • Page 19 The hotkey to switch the keys on the ALVA BC640 to the left or right segment is Smartpad 2 + Smartpad 3 + cursor routing key 1 for the left segment, and cursor routing key 40 for the right segment.
  • Page 20 ALVA BC6 cursor routing row: on cursor routing row. The ALVA BC640 and ALVA BC680 are equipped with one row of cursor routing keys. However, by keeping the cursor routing key pressed the ALVA Braille Controller is able to emulate a second row of cursor routing keys. This will give you the possibility to perform a left and a right mouse click with one row of cursor routing keys.
  • Page 21 Language. Select the language for the Local Menu. Preferred interface: Bluetooth® Select the preferred interface; Bluetooth® or USB. If the ALVA BC640 or ALVA BC680 is connected to two mainstream devices using its Bluetooth® and USB connection, the device will only “communicate” with the preferred interface. By default the preferred interface is Bluetooth®.
  • Page 22 Optelec ALVA BC6 For the ALVA BC640 the hotkey to change the preferred interface is Smartpad 2 + Smartpad 3 + Cursor Routing Key 1 for the Bluetooth® connection and Smartpad 2 + Smartpad 3 + Cursor Routing Key 40 for the USB connection.
  • Page 23 Optelec ALVA BC6 two built-in tests: a Braille cell test and a key test. When activating the key test, pressing a particular key provides a unique dot pattern on the array of Braille cells. The Braille cell test will cycle all dots continuously.

  • Page 24: Power Sources

    In the subsequent sections, you will find more information about each power option. 5.1. USB power If you connect your ALVA BC640 or ALVA BC680 directly to a PC using the USB connection, the PC will provide power to the Braille display through the USB cable.

  • Page 25: Appendix: Safety And Regulatory Notices

    Optelec ALVA BC6 Appendix: Safety and regulatory notices Regulatory notice This equipment has been developed and tested in order to comply with the following regulations: for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residual installation.
  • Page 26 Optelec ALVA BC6 CE Caution: • The input and output parts need to be connected properly; • The unit is for exclusive interconnection with IEC/EN 60XXX certified equipment outside of the user environment and IEC/EN 60601-1 certified equipment within the user environment.
  • Page 27 Atmospheric pressure: 500~1060 hPa Warranty conditions Optelec warrants the ALVA BC640 and the ALVA BC680, effective from the date of delivery, to be free of any defects in material and workmanship. Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to groups, multi users or agencies.
  • Page 28 Optelec ALVA BC6 In no event shall Optelec or its distributors be liable for indirect or consequential damages. The original user’s remedies are limited to replacement of ALVA BC640 and BC680 modules. This warranty is valid only when serviced in the country of original purchase and with intact seals.

  • Page 29: Optelec Offices Worldwide

    T: +32 (0)50 35 7555 www.optelec.be Optelec GmbH Fritzlarer Strasse 25 34613 Schwalmstadt Germany T: +49 (0)6691 96170 www.optelec.de Optelec Corporate Headquarters: Breslau 4 - 2993 LT Barendrecht – The Netherlands – T: +31 (0)88 678 3444 – www.optelec.com English Page 28...

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