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wait while Bluetooth is switched on. It only takes a second or two.
2.12 Mapping Bluetooth Channels
With earlier versions of VarioUltra software (1.0 through 1.2), paired Bluetooth devices would be randomly
assigned to an available Bluetooth channel. With the new version 1.3 (available late July 2015), devices can now
be assigned to a specific channel. During the initial pairing process a Bluetooth device is connected to the first
available Bluetooth channel. This means that the first time you pair a device it will be assigned to channel 1. Your
second paired device will be assigned to channel 2, and so on. If all four channels are in use and you want to
connect another Bluetooth device, it will be connected to channel 4.
Assigning a device to a specific channel means that even when the device is not connected, the assigned channel
is blocked and not free when pairing other devices. For example: a new device is connected to Bluetooth channel
3 (BT3) and you want to assign it to Bluetooth channel 1 (BT1). To change it, follow these short instructions:
1. Press S2 + B6. VarioUltra shows the channel and the device name.
2. While the hint message is shown, press B4. VarioUltra assigns the device to Bluetooth channel 1 (BT1).
Note:
If BT1 was holding another device, that device is automatically assigned to BT3. In other words, the
channels are swapped.
It is not possible to assign a device to the channel it actually is connected to.
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Chapter 3: Braille Notetaker Mode.
To use VarioUltra as a braille notetaker, make sure that the Device Mode switch is facing away from you.
In Braille Notetaker mode, there is a main menu containing a variety of productivity apps, plus entries for Settings,
and for Help. The top of the menu, which should appear by default, will display "MI" (Menu Item), "W" (Hotkey),
and the app name "Word Processor", followed by the shortcut command for accessing this application from any
application. You can scroll up and down the menu with the Navistick or with D1 and D3.
You can select the app or menu item by:
Typing the single letter hotkey
Press in on the Navistick
Tapping B9
Press any of the cursor routing buttons above the app or menu item on the display
To return to the main menu at any time, just press and hold S3.
3.1
Braille Codes: Computer, Contracted, and Uncontracted Braille
By default, the braille code used by VarioUltra to display menus, messages, dialog boxes, and documents, is USA
computer braille. USA English Contracted Braille (grade 2) and USA English Uncontracted Braille (grade 1) are
also available. Switching between these different codes is achieved via the Settings > Braille > Default Braille
Codes option, details for which are explained in the following sections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2.
Please note that switching between contracted braille and computer braille is supported everywhere except when
working with braille format files such as BRF.
3.1.1
Default Braille Codes
The Default Braille Codes section can be found under Settings > Braille. This is where you will find various options
for changing the way you read and type braille with VarioUltra. Menu list items include:
Master Switch Computer Braille – this is new with version 1.3 software and needs to be unchecked in
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order to see other menu options.
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Language
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Reading braille code
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Writing braille code
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Text Box / Menus / Messages braille code
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Technical braille message on/off
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Confirm button OK
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