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A carry strap anchor point is also found here, just to the left of the power button. There is another anchor point on
the opposing side of VarioUltra. These points are where the carry strap attaches.
1.4
Getting Started.
To start VarioUltra, give a short press of the power button. If the device was previously in standby mode, it just
wakes up. If the device was completely switched off, a progress bar of dots 7 and 8 will appear from left to right on
the braille display while VarioUltra powers up.
Depending on the direction that the Device Mode switch is facing, VarioUltra will switch on in either Braille
Display mode or Notetaker mode. In Braille Display mode the braille display will appear blank. In Braille
Notetaker mode the braille display shows the last used application, or the first entry of the main menu,
which is the Word Processor.
Make sure that the Device Lock switch is facing away from you; otherwise the buttons and keys on VarioUltra will
be disabled. Refer back to section 1.2 for a reminder on where this switch is located.
1.5
Standby Mode and Powering Off.
With VarioUltra, it is possible to place the device in standby mode, or turn the device off completely. The
advantage of standby mode is that switching the device on and off is instantaneous. The advantage of powering
off completely is that VarioUltra will conserve even more battery charge.
To place VarioUltra in standby mode, just tap the power button on the right side of the device. The braille display
will switch off immediately and any Bluetooth connections will be disconnected. VarioUltra goes into standby mode
automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity. Please refer to section 10.6.1 for details on changing the amount of
time until VarioUltra enters standby mode. Note that entering standby mode will not happen if you are actively
connected to a USB or Bluetooth device.
To turn VarioUltra off completely, press and hold system key S4 and then tap the power button. VarioUltra will
vibrate and power off. If VarioUltra is connected to a power supply or connected to a computer via USB, the braille
display will show a row of braille cells with all dots showing on each cell, which indicate the charge level of the
battery. For example, if half the braille display is filled, it suggests that the battery is filled half way. When charging
is in progress, the cell to the right of the last full cell will be flashing with dots 7 and 8. Finally, if VarioUltra is fully
charged, all dots of all cells will be shown. If VarioUltra is not connected to anything, the braille display will be
blank when switched off completely.
1.6
Charging the Device.
VarioUltra has an internal battery that is charged via the micro USB to standard type A USB cable. The micro USB
end of the cable that inserts into VarioUltra has a connector that is longer on one side than the other. The longer
edge needs to be on top in order to fit in VarioUltra; a helpful way to know when the longer edge is facing up is to
feel for 2 small bumps on toward the outer edges. If the bumpy side is facing up, you have the cable facing the
right way. Connect the other end of the cable into a USB plug, into the USB port of a computer, or to a USB power
adaptor (800 - 2000 mA, 5 V).
To obtain battery status information, make sure VarioUltra is in Notetaker mode and give two short taps of system
key S3. If you're in Braille Display mode, the command to check battery status is B9 plus S2.
Notes:
Charging VarioUltra takes approximately 2.5 hours when plugged into a USB plug or power adaptor, and
3.5 hours or longer if connected to a computer and/or if the device is being used at the same time.
The battery should last between 8 and 12 hours depending on whether you are connected to Bluetooth
devices, etc.
If the battery is allowed to drain completely, connect VarioUltra to an external power source using the USB
plug and USB cable that came with your device.
Whenever the battery is allowed to drain completely, connecting VarioUltra to a power source will not
immediately bring it back to life. Please wait a few minutes for VarioUltra to attain a minimum amount of
power, which is indicated when up to the fifth braille cell all dots are raised and on the sixth cell flashing
dots 7,8 appear. You can now press the power button to switch on the device.
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