Hardware - HIMS Braille Sense U2 User Manual

13. You can copy any files from your personal computer to the Braille
Sense U2, and vice versa.
14. You can use the Braille Sense U2 as a Braille display with a
compatible screen reader, such as Window-Eyes.
15. You can copy, move, and delete files on the Braille Sense U2.
16. You can adjust the volume, the speed, and the pitch of the
speech. You can change as many of these features as you want on
the Braille Sense U2.
17. You can use the Database Manager to create your own
Database for keeping and storing important information.
18. You can use MSN messenger to communicate in real time, with
others who are running the MSN messenger program.
19. The sighted person who is learning Braille for the first time can
use the LCD screen on the Braille Sense U2, to easily learn Braille.
Likewise, using the LCD screen, sighted people, who do not know
Braille, can teach Braille to those who are blind when using the
Braille Sense U2.

1.2 Hardware

In order to get the most out of your Braille Sense U2, you will want to
become familiar with the Braille Sense U2 by learning where the buttons
and ports are located, as well as the function of each of these buttons
and ports.
This section explains the hardware configuration of the Braille Sense U2.
The dimensions of the Braille Sense U2 are 10 inches long by 6.1 inches
wide by 1.9 inches high. On the bottom of the unit, there are rubber feet
in order to prevent slipping while you are using the Braille Sense U2.
The input keys are Perkins-style, which consist of seven keys that
represent dot one through dot six, and the space bar. In addition to
these seven keys, there are two function keys that correspond to the
Backspace and Enter keys. Also there are 32 cells that make up the
Braille display.