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3. Select Orbit Reader in the list. VoiceOver filters the devices it detects
to list only the Bluetooth braille displays that are within range of your
computer and that appear to match a VoiceOver braille display driver.
4. Click the Orbit Reader device in the list to initiate pairing. Mac shows
you a dialog with a security code to confirm you want to pair with the
Orbit Reader 20.
5. Check that the security code on the Orbit Reader display matches the
code shown in the Mac security dialog. If the codes match, confirm this
in the dialog on the Mac.
If the Orbit Reader does not work with VoiceOver, it is likely that you are not
using the latest Mac OS. Check for updates.
Controlling Orbit Reader from Mac
To control how VoiceOver treats the display, follow these steps:
1. Open the VoiceOver Utility by pressing Command + F8 while
VoiceOver is running.
2. Scroll down to the Braille option.
3. Select the Braille Display tab.
To turn on contracted braille, check the Contracted Braille box.
For the Mac documentation on connecting and using braille displays, see
Apple's
VoiceOver Info
Android Devices
In default configuration, the Orbit Reader is ready to pair with Android with
Bluetooth.
Step 1: Turn on Bluetooth.
If Bluetooth has been turned off, it can be turned on in the Menu or by
pressing Space + dots 7 4.
Step 2: Turn on the Android device.
To use the display with Android, turn it on before you unlock the phone.
Android and BrailleBack make a connection sound to indicate successful
communication.
Step 3: Check for support.
Step 4: Switch to emulation mode if necessary.
Step 5: Set up Android device.
Guide.

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