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- Page 1 Focus Blue 5th Generation Refreshable Braille Display User’s Guide Freedom Scientific Inc. 440918-001 Rev B...
- Page 2 Freedom Scientific. Copyright © 2017 Freedom Scientific. All Rights Reserved. JAWS is a registered trademark of Freedom Scientific in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
- Page 3 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 4 Attention: Exposition à des radiations de fréquences radio. Cet appareil émettant des ondes radio, l'installateur doit s'assurer que l'antenne est positionnée ou orientée de telle sorte que l'appareil émette des champs RF ne dépassant pas les limites recommandées par Santé Canada pour le grand public;...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 What’s in the Box? ................... 2 Physical Layout ..................3 NAV Rockers and NAV Mode Buttons ........... 4 Panning Buttons ..................4 Rocker Bars ................... 4 Selector Buttons ..................4 Shift Buttons ..................5 Cursor Router Buttons ................ - Page 6 Firmness ....................18 Connections ..................19 Language..................... 20 Diagnostics Mode ................... 21 Entering and Exiting Diagnostics Mode..........21 Routing Button Test ................21 Display Test/Clean ................21 Key and Controls Test ................. 22 Battery Info Mode ................23 Troubleshooting ..................24 Environmental Considerations..............
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The fifth generation Focus Blue refreshable braille display provides a compact, tactile interface to your computer. Used together with screen access software such as JAWS® for Windows, the Focus Blue can enhance your computing experience. The Focus Blue includes the following features: •... -
Page 8: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box? • Fifth generation Focus Blue braille display • AC adapter • USB Cable • Carrying Case • Manual in print and braille • Companion CD • Warranty registration cards • Product support insert... -
Page 9: Physical Layout
Physical Layout On the left side of the display, going from front to back, you will find the Power button and a micro USB-C port. The USB port allows you to connect the display to a computer using the supplied USB cable, or to the AC adapter. The refreshable braille cells are located toward the front of the unit. -
Page 10: Nav Rockers And Nav Mode Buttons
NAV Rockers and NAV Mode Buttons The Focus NAV Rockers allow you to move quickly through files, dialog boxes, lists, and menus. In a file, you can move by line, sentence, paragraph, or pan backward and forward. To switch between the four navigation modes, press the NAV Mode button located directly above each NAV Rocker. -
Page 11: Shift Buttons
When pressed in combination with other controls, the Selector buttons perform multiple functions. For instance, pressing a Selector button and the top or bottom of a Rocker bar performs a page up or page down. You can also press a Selector button and the Right or Left Panning button to move to the top or bottom of a file. -
Page 12: Internal Battery
Internal Battery The Focus Blue contains an internal battery for Bluetooth operation. While using the Focus over a Bluetooth connection, you will get approximately 20 hours for typical usage. To check the battery status while the display is in use, press the Menu button to display the status message which includes the percentage of battery charge used. -
Page 13: Connecting The Focus
Connecting the Focus You can connect the Focus braille display to your computer using either the supplied USB cable or wirelessly over Bluetooth. If you connect using USB, the display is powered from the computer through the USB connection cable. This also charges the internal battery. -
Page 14: Configuring The Usb Connection
Insert the Focus Blue Companion CD. When the Freedom Scientific Focus Setup dialog box opens, choose Install Windows driver. You will hear a series of clicks as the driver is installed. - Page 15 On the computer, go to the Control Panel and type "bluetooth" into the Search edit box. Press TAB to move to Add Bluetooth Device and press ENTER. The computer will begin searching for Bluetooth devices. This may take several seconds. You are placed in the list of devices when the search is complete.
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Page 16: Pairing With A Mobile Device
If you are currently using the Focus display over USB and you want to switch the connection to use Bluetooth, do the following: Press INSERT+J to open the JAWS window. Press ALT+O to open the Options menu and select Braille to open the Braille Basic Settings dialog box. -
Page 17: Switching The Active Connection
When initially pairing the Focus Blue with another Bluetooth device, ensure the display is powered on and not connected to USB. Once paired, you can connect the USB cable and then use the procedure described in the next section, or the display’s Connections menu (described later in this manual), to move between active connections. -
Page 18: Using The Focus Blue With Jaws
Using the Focus Blue with JAWS The following sections briefly describe JAWS features that are available when the Focus display is connected to your computer. If you choose to use a different screen reader, or you are using the Focus with a mobile device, refer to the documentation that came with the software for braille features provided by the particular application. -
Page 19: Placement Of Status Cells
In addition, the following commands are available even when Braille Study Mode is disabled: • Press the Left or Right NAV Mode button and a Cursor Router to make JAWS announce the braille character in the display cell, or • Press the Left or Right Selector button and a Cursor Router to make JAWS announce and spell the braille word. - Page 20 To configure the dot firmness, do the following: Press INSERT+F2, and select Settings Center. To apply changes to all applications, press CTRL+SHIFT+D to load the JAWS default settings. To apply changes to a specific application, select it from the Application combo box. In the Search edit box, type "dot firmness"...
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Page 21: Locking The Perkins-Style Keyboard
Locking the Perkins-style Keyboard When using your Focus Blue in front of your computer’s QWERTY keyboard, you can lock the Perkins-style keys on the top of the display to prevent accidentally pressing them and entering unwanted text or commands. To lock the Focus Blue keyboard, press the Menu button to display the status information and then simultaneously press a Cursor Router and the Left NAV Mode button. -
Page 22: The Display Configuration Menu
The Display Configuration Menu Pressing the Menu button while the Focus status message is displayed activates a menu in which you can configure various Focus Blue settings. The available menu options are described in the following sections. When the menu first opens, you are on the Bluetooth ID. To move through the available menu items, press the Right or Left Panning button or DOTS 4-5 CHORD or DOTS 1-2 CHORD. -
Page 23: Clock
Clock The Clock submenu allows you to set the time, which is displayed as part of the status message. To set the time, do the following: Press the Menu button to access the display configuration menu. Press DOTS 4-5 CHORD or the Right Panning button to navigate to Clock and press Dot 8 or the Right Shift button. -
Page 24: Firmness
To set the date, do the following: Press the Menu button to access the display configuration menu. Press DOTS 4-5 CHORD or the Right Panning button until Calendar is displayed and press DOT 8 or the Right Shift button. The day value will be selected when the Calendar configuration opens. Use the Rocker bars to set the day. -
Page 25: Connections
Connections Activating this menu item displays a list of active connections. To indicate the active connection currently in use, dots 7 and 8 are displayed under the connection name. Use the Rocker bars to navigate to the connection you want to use and press DOT 8 or the Right Selector button to switch to it. -
Page 26: Language
Language This submenu lets you choose the language that is used for the status message and when navigating in the menus. Use the Rocker bars to select a language and then press DOT 8 or the Right Selector button. Pressing Z CHORD (DOTS 1-3-5-6 CHORD) or the Left Selector button will return to the main configuration menu without saving the change. -
Page 27: Diagnostics Mode
Diagnostics Mode The Focus braille display has built-in diagnostic tests for the Cursor Router buttons, braille display, NAV Rockers, NAV Mode buttons, braille keys, Panning buttons, Rocker bars, and Selector buttons. Before entering Diagnostics Mode, disconnect the Focus from your computer and make sure it is powered off. -
Page 28: Key And Controls Test
Key and Controls Test The key and controls test ensures that each of the keys and controls operate properly. You can begin the key test after entering Diagnostics Mode by pressing any of the keys or controls listed in the table below. The braille display reflects each key that is pressed. -
Page 29: Battery Info Mode
Keys Displays RIGHT NAV MODE BUTTON RIGHT NAV ROCKER UP RIGHT NAV ROCKER DOWN LEFT NAV ROCKER DOWN LEFT ROCKER SWITCH UP LEFT ROCKER SWITCH DOWN RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH UP RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH DOWN Battery Info Mode Before entering this mode, disconnect the Focus from your computer and make sure it is powered off. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The display will not turn on. Charge the battery using the supplied AC adapter, or by connecting the Focus to a computer using the USB cable. The unit will always power on when connected to USB. If not connected to USB, make sure you press and hold the Power button for at least two seconds. - Page 31 Problem Solution Extra dots are appearing on the Clean the display by activating the display and dots are sticking. Display Test diagnostic mode then use a soft cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol to clean the cells. Refer to the Display Test/Clean section of this manual for more information.
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Page 32: Environmental Considerations
Environmental Considerations Storage Temperature: 0º to 45º C (32 to 113 F) Humidity: 80% RH non-condensing Operating Temperature: 5º to 35º C (40 to 95 F) Humidity: 60% RH non-condensing... -
Page 33: Service And Support
Service and Support You can contact Technical Support to receive technical assistance. To contact by web, visit www.FreedomScientific.com/Forms/TechSupport, and complete the form to submit questions. To contact by email, send questions to support@vfogroup.com. To contact by telephone, U.S. customers can call (727) 803-8600, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Time).