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U s e r M a n u a l
B r a i l l e W a v e
Version 4.2
Horb, October 2007
Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH
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All Rights Reserved
Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH; Brunnenstraße 10; 72 160 Horb, Germany
Telef on: +49 7451 55 46 0; Fax: +49 7451 55 46 67
E-Mail:
inf o@handytech.de
- Internet:
www.handytech.d e

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  • Page 1 Version 4.2 Horb, October 2007 Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH © All Rights Reserved Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH; Brunnenstraße 10; 72 160 Horb, Germany Telef on: +49 7451 55 46 0; Fax: +49 7451 55 46 67 E-Mail: inf o@handytech.de - Internet:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents E lektronik G m bH Table of Contents GENERAL ......................6 Preface......................6 Braille Wave at a Glance ................6 Conventions Used in This Manual ............7 INSTALLATION ....................9 Package Contents ..................9 Software Installation .................. 9 Connecting the Power Supply ..............
  • Page 3 Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Table of Contents E lektronik G m bH 5.1.1.3.1 Edit (E) ..................25 5.1.1.3.2 View (V) ..................25 5.1.1.3.3 Delete (D) .................. 25 5.1.1.3.4 Print (P) (SPC+1 2 3 4 7 8 or Ctrl+P) ........26 5.1.1.3.5 file attributes (B) ................
  • Page 4 Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Table of Contents E lektronik G m bH 5.1.8.9.3 autoedit (E) ................43 5.1.8.9.4 PC mode (P) ................43 5.1.8.9.5 Calculator (C) ................43 5.1.8.10 Tone signals (T) ................43 5.1.8.10.1 None (N) ..................
  • Page 5 Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Table of Contents E lektronik G m bH 5.2.21 Help (SPC+1 2 5 = Chord h) ............60 5.2.22 The Editor's Setup Menu (SPC+1 3 6 = Chord u) ......60 5.2.22.1...
  • Page 6 List of Braille Commands ..............82 7.4.4 Useful Tips for Using Talks Premium ..........84 CONFIG MODE ..................84 OPERATIONS SETTINGS FOR HANDY TECH BRAILLE DISPLAYS .... 86 Connection ....................86 ATC ......................87 Status Cells ....................87 Key Actions ....................88 8.4.1...

  • Page 7: General

    Preface It is very important that you read the safety information regarding the appropriate handling of the Braille Wave before starting it up for the first time. You will find this information at the end of this manual. The Braille Wave is an ultra-compact Braille display with note-taking function. You can use your Braille Wave to take notes at anytime, anywhere.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual

    There are two ports on the left side of the unit. The first is a telephone port, which is used for connecting the Braille Wave to the PC. The round port located behind it is used for connecting the optional external keyboard. If your Braille Wave includes wireless Bluetooth technology, you will also find a small sliding switch on the left side of the housing, more towards the front.
  • Page 9 E lektronik G m bH In this manual, the following conventions are used for inputs and outputs on the Braille Wave and on the PC: Single keystrokes on the Braille Wave [Key1], e.g., [ESC] Key/dot combination on the Braille Wave...

  • Page 10: Installation

     Bluetooth USB adapter for the PC, with pairing code in Braille and printed Software Installation Before you can connect the Braille Wave to your computer, you should first install the enclosed software package. Please make sure that the screen reader program you intend to use has been installed on the PC and close Word for Windows.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Supply

    Installation E lektronik G m bH  Extension for Virtual Drive: this allows you to use the Braille Wave as a virtual drive on your PC. We recommend that you use the default setting for the installation. All required software components will be installed and a link for HTCom and HTDrive on the Desktop will be created.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Interface Cable

    Connecting the Interface Cable If the Braille Wave is used as a medical device, the connected PC needs to comply with the medical device directive or needed to be additional grounded or needs to be connected via a separating transformation.

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Bluetooth Tie-In

    However, depending on the type of keyboard used, it is possible that the Braille Wave will restart. If you were using the Editor at that moment, all of your changes since the last time you saved will be irretrievably lost.

  • Page 14: The Keyboard Pad

    9. The Braille Wave is shown in the window "Bluetooth Devices". Please confirm by pressing "OK". Now the device is ready to use. Your Braille Wave now has a wireless connection to the PC, and you can utilize all of its functions, as if it were connected via the serial interface cable.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Installation E lektronik G m bH can be used as a pad under your computer keyboard, which will make the keyboard easily accessible. The keyboard pad is also very useful when traveling. Broken down into the two parts, it can fit into any briefcase.

  • Page 16: Start Up

    E lektronik G m bH Start Up Version Information As of this Section, characteristics common to all Handy Tech Braille Systems will be described. This information applies to firmware Version 4.0 of your Braille System. Turning the Power On If you are using a Braille System with rechargeable batteries, please make sure that the insulating strip included for shipping, which sticks out of the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit, has been removed.

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Start Up E lektronik G m bH You are now in the Braille System's main menu, which allows you to activate its various functions. Should you receive a message beginning with the words 'FER:', 'Warning', or 'WRN:' instead of the firmware mode start up string shown above, then the Braille System's software has become corrupted.

  • Page 18: Signal Tones

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Start Up E lektronik G m bH with the space bar. For example, in the Editor you can use Chord-i [SPC+2 4] to toggle between insert and overstrike mode.

  • Page 19: Radio Buttons (1 Of X)

    Also, all dialogues, message texts and other linguistic contents are stored in a message file. 3. File names may contain at most 64 characters, e.g. "Braille Wave.txt". All special characters can be used. 4. Deleting files can be accomplished via the Braille System's File menu. A detailed description of these procedures is contained in chapter 5.1.1.3.3.

  • Page 20: Energy Saving Features

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Start Up E lektronik G m bH System File). Some examples of system files are the message file (MSG.HSF), and the layout file for the external keyboard (KBDLYOUT.HSF). By default, system files are not displayed. However, the display of system files can be activated via the Options menu (see chapter 5.1.8.5).

  • Page 21: Quick Start

    System, after the screen display information has been forwarded from the screen reader to the Braille display. All standard screen readers are compatible with Handy Tech's Braille System series. During the installation of the screen reader software, all you need to do is to select Handy Tech.

  • Page 22: Writing A Note

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Quick Start E lektronik G m bH A detailed description of the menu items is contained in chapter 5.1. 4.2.2 Writing a Note To write a note, begin by pressing [Enter] as soon as the menu item 'File' is displayed.

  • Page 23: Opening A File

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Quick Start E lektronik G m bH 4.2.4 Opening a File To open the last previously closed file, activate the menu item 'Previous file' in the 'File' menu. This will open the most recently closed file, with the cursor at the position it was in when the file was closed.

  • Page 24: Transferring A File From The Pc To The Braille System

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Quick Start E lektronik G m bH where the transmitted files should be saved. Once you confirm this dialog by clicking OK the transfer will start. During the file transfer, the Braille System displays the following: 'Transmitted mmmm of nnnn bytes', where mmmm represents the number of Bytes already transmitted, nnnn the size of the entire file.

  • Page 25: Operation Of The Braille System

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH Operation of the Braille System The Menu System The menu system is structured hierarchically, containing submenus and functions. In addition, the menu system has its own intelligence, so that only those menu items currently available are displayed.

  • Page 26: File List

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.1.1.3 File list If you move beyond the menu item 'Previous file', a list of the existing files will be displayed in alphabetical order.

  • Page 27: Print (P) (Spc+1 2 3 4 7 8 Or Ctrl+P)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH you can delete any system file: ‘Warning: Deleting this file can cause system instability!' We recommend that you do not delete any system files which could cause the malfunctioning of your Braille System.
  • Page 28 Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH When you select the menu item "Calculator", an empty Braille display with a cursor appears, and you can enter the desired expression. Blanks are not permitted in the input.

  • Page 29: Scheduler (S)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH If you also open a file for editing and then suspend this with the key combination [SPC+1 2 3 4 5 6], the menu items are preceded by ’CE–’. For further details, please read Section 5.2.17.

  • Page 30: Entering And Editing Appointments

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH most of the input fields. Also, whenever possible, the input fields will already contain current data, which makes it much easier for you to enter appointments. Numeric fields, like the weekday, can be filled by entering numbers.

  • Page 31: Entering Appointments With Variables (Recurring Appointments)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH [Cursor Routing Keys]:  If the cursor is located within the text field, it will jump to the position of the cursor routing key you pressed, if that position is within the text field.

  • Page 32: A Few Notes On Entering Appointments

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH  If you accidentally enter a star for every input field, that appointment cannot be processed. You will receive an error message describing this problem.

  • Page 33: Full Text Search Within Appointments

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH  m: This appointment is marked. If you enter the delete command and respond yes to the prompt, all marked appointments will be deleted from the database. Up to 20 appointments can be marked at the same time.

  • Page 34: Appointment Editing Menu

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH enter a search string of up to 40 characters. Your input position is indicated by a cursor symbol. Key assignments: [ESC]: Cancel the search string input and return to the appointment schedule.

  • Page 35: Information Regarding Past Appointments

    The scheduler data are kept in the file "PLANER.HSF". This is a system file (HSF = Handy Tech System file) and is therefore not normally shown in the file list. Just like any other file, the scheduler data can be transferred to a PC with the program HTCom.

  • Page 36: Clock (C)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.1.4 Clock (C) The Clock function allows you not only to display the current date and time, but also to activate an alarm function.

  • Page 37: Stop Watch (S)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH same way as hours with the [R] and [L] keys. When you have finished setting the seconds, pressing the [Enter] key lets you move on to the date, 'Date:' is shown, followed by day.month.year;...

  • Page 38: Braille Character Sets (B)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.1.6 Braille character sets (B) This section discusses the creation, loading and activation of Braille character sets. In addition to the default German character set, nine other character sets may be loaded into the Braille System.

  • Page 39: Selecting And Activating Braille Tables

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.1.6.3 Selecting and Activating Braille Tables Once you have activated the menu item 'Braille character sets' on the Braille System, you can select a character set and activate it by pressing [Enter].

  • Page 40: Info (I)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.1.6.4 Delete selected braille set (D) If the loadable character set feature is used extensively, all slots will eventually be filled. In order to delete a given Braille character set, please proceed as described below: 1.

  • Page 41: Voltage (V)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH The capacity cannot be calculated accurately until the batteries have discharged and recharged completely at least once. Until then, the capacity data will be followed by '?'.

  • Page 42: Options (O)

    Braille or while you are still learning the hotkeys. 5.1.8.4 exchange Reading keys (R) This feature is only available on the Braille Wave. Exchanging the reading keys is useful if the Braille System is being used by a left-handed operator. When this option is activated, Page 41...

  • Page 43: Show System Files (Y)

    You take on a great deal of responsibility by being given the option of deleting system files. Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH therefore accepts no warranty claims arising from any damage caused by deleting system files.

  • Page 44: Startup Mode (S)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.1.8.9 Startup mode (S) Startup mode determines what the Braille System will do after it starts up in firmware mode.

  • Page 45: None (N)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH The tone signal options are provided in the form of radio buttons. One of the four possible settings described below is always active. These signal tone settings apply only within firmware mode.

  • Page 46: Printer (P)

    Arabic text it is better to activate backwards search direction. For the Indicator tone we recommend to select Latin mode. When entering Latin characters in Arabic text, a signal tone will appear. If you use a Braille table from Handy Tech, the search direction is automatically in the right way.

  • Page 47: Tab Width (T)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.1.8.13.4 Tab width (T) Any tab characters in a text are converted into spaces during printing. Here, you can set the number of spaces (1 to 4) to be printed for each tab character.

  • Page 48: The Editor

    The default settings are as follows: 6 Dots Braille: off Hotkeys Activate Objects: on Highlight Hotkeys: off Exchange Reading Keys [R] [L]: off (Braille Wave only) Show System Files: off Fast Input: on File Attributes: off Automatically Switch External Keyboard: on (Braille Star 40/80 only, not activated in Braille...

  • Page 49: Dialogs And Confirmation Of Actions

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.2.2 Dialogs and Confirmation of Actions For many functions, the Editor provides a dialog, to allow you to select or enter the desired value.

  • Page 50: Reading Text

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.2.4 Reading Text You can navigate to the left with the [L] key and to the right with the [R] key for reading text.

  • Page 51: Editing Modes (Spc+2 4 = Chord I)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH  After entering [SPC+3], the cursor jumps to the beginning of the previous word, and after entering [SPC+6], it jumps to the beginning of the following word.

  • Page 52: Calculator Function

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH file, and once the file has been opened, the editing mode cannot be changed. You can set a file to read-only mode in the Editor's Setup menu, or you may open any file in read-only mode from within the Editor.

  • Page 53: Jump To Mark (Spc+1 3 4 = Chord M)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH If you edit the text after you have set a mark, the position of the mark will be adjusted to reflect such changes.

  • Page 54: Marking The Beginning Of A Block [Spc+Enter]

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.2.12.1 Marking the Beginning of a Block [SPC+Enter] To mark the beginning of a block, place the cursor at the desired position and enter the key combination [SPC+Enter].

  • Page 55: Paste (Spc+1 2 3 6 = Chord V)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.2.12.4 Paste (SPC+1 2 3 6 = Chord v) Any text contained on the clipboard can be pasted at the current cursor position by entering [SPC+1 2 3 6] (Chord v), or you can open another file and paste the selection there.

  • Page 56: Searches

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.2.12.7 Saving a Block to a File (SPC+2 3 4 = Chord s) When you have marked a block, you can save it in its own file by using [SPC+ 2 3 4] (Chord s).

  • Page 57: Backward Search (Spc+1 2 4 7 = Chord F)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH To indicate the difference between an incremental and a buffered search, the Braille System displays 'Search:' while you enter the search string. An incremental search is indicated by the prefix "I", a search in reverse direction by the prefix "R".

  • Page 58: Switching Between Open Files (Spc+ 5 6 8 Or Spc+2 3 7)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH Files may be opened from within the Editor as follows: 1. The [SPC+1 3 5] (Chord o) function opens a file which can then be edited. The Braille System will show: 'Open file:'.

  • Page 59: Saving Files (Spc+2 3 4 = Chord S)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH !!!IMPORTANT!!! Never turn the power to the Braille System off, while the Editor is open or suspended. You will not only lose everything you entered and did not save, but this could also cause severe errors in the file system.

  • Page 60: Closing A File And Quitting The Editor (Spc+1 5 = Chord E)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH When a file is closed and saved, all marks set for that file as well as the current cursor position will be remembered.

  • Page 61: Help (Spc+1 2 5 = Chord H)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.2.21 Help (SPC+1 2 5 = Chord h) Whenever you enter [SPC+1 2 5] (Chord h), the Editor starts looking for a file named "HELP.HSF"...

  • Page 62: Dialog Timeout (Global)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH This parameter can be used to obtain various effects. For example, you can enter 1; this causes the display to scroll with every character you enter that falls beyond the current display.

  • Page 63: Find Exact (Global)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH actual calculator and in the calculator function within the editor. The letter [c] stands for the setting in the calculator and the letter [e] stands for the setting in the editor.

  • Page 64: Tab Mode (Global)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH Note: This word wrap function applies only to the reading of text; it is not active while entering text.

  • Page 65: Line End (Individual File)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH the file later on the PC in a word processing program, the tab characters may be handled in several different ways. Many programs convert tab characters into a number of spaces that is a multiple of 2 (e.g., 4 or 8).

  • Page 66: Display Mode (Individual File)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH  "Display": The cursor position is remembered at the text last shown on the display. 5.2.22.18 Display Mode (Individual File) This item allows you to choose one of several modes of display: ...
  • Page 67 Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH Whenever you begin editing a file, a temporary file or swap file must be generated where the changes are saved. The more "pages" or sectors of a file are modified, the more memory is needed for the temporary files.

  • Page 68: Printing Text

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH needed. However, the prerequisite for this procedure is that you regularly save your data to the PC. Remember that a file cannot be deleted if it is open in the Editor.

  • Page 69: Printing The Entire Text Or A Marked Block (Spc+1 2 3 4 7 8 Or Chord P + Dot 8)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH 5.2.24.1 Printing the entire text or a marked block (SPC+1 2 3 4 7 8 or Chord P +...

  • Page 70: Controlling The Pc From The Braille System's Keyboard [Spc+1 2 7] (Chord B)

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH  Previous word  Next word  Previous sentence  Next sentence  Automatic reading  Overwrite mode  Delete character ...

  • Page 71: Table Of Key Commands For Controlling The Pc

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH  Caps lock, for example in order to select blocks  Initiating the function keys, including in combination with CTRL, Shift, and ALT. This means it is possible, for example, to close certain windows or entire applications via function keys.

  • Page 72: Braille Printing

    Due to the special connection socket on the Braille Wave, a special cable or an adapter is needed for all of the above printers. In order to ensure correct communication between the Braille System and the printer, the serial interface of the printer must be set as shown below.

  • Page 73: The Printing Operation

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operation of the Braille System E lektronik G m bH Some printers – such as the BTEC 100 – receive the text in the form of dot combinations (transparent mode). Before printing, you must therefore set your Braille System to the Braille table which was used to generate or edit the text to be printed.

  • Page 74: External Keyboard

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h External Keyboard E lektronik G m bH External Keyboard An external keyboard may be connected directly to the Braille System. Keyboards of any make or model may be used, provided they comply with the following requirements: ...

  • Page 75: Keyboard Keys

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h External Keyboard E lektronik G m bH Keyboard Keys In this section, you will find comments on some characteristics of using an external keyboard. They are generally caused by the fact that there are keys on a keyboard that make no sense when used in conjunction with a Braille System.

  • Page 76: Status Indicators

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h External Keyboard E lektronik G m bH 6.2.6 Status Indicators LED status indicators are not used. This circumstance should be pointed out to sighted assistants. If the keyboard reacts in an unfamiliar manner, press the Shift and Control keys to ensure that no undesirable state has been activated.

  • Page 77: The Braille System As Braille Display

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h The Braille System as Braille Display E lektronik G m bH The Braille System as Braille Display The Braille System is supported by various screen output programs that include drivers for the device, e.
  • Page 78 Change cursor representation (dots 7 and 8, all 8 dots, blinking and non-blinking). [2 8] Toggle between 6/8 dot Braille. [1 8] Handy Tech configuration dialog (as of Handy Tech JAWS Driver version 3.x) [4 8] Toggle between focused text on Braille display/same text as on screen.

  • Page 79: Screen Reader Using Windows, Example Hal/Supernova

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h The Braille System as Braille Display E lektronik G m bH [1 4 7] Shift Ctrl+Tab [1 5] [2 6] Enter [1 2] Braille cursor tracking on/off [1 2 4]...
  • Page 80 [7 8] Physical / logical mode [3 8] Braille cursor style [2 8] Eight dot / six dot Braille [1 8] Handy Tech configuration dialog [4 8] Expand gap on/off [5 8] Use virtual focus [2 3] Beginning of line...

  • Page 81: Screen Reader Using Windows, Example Window-Eyes

    7.3.1 Overview Your Modular Evolution, just like all the other Handy Tech Braille displays, is supported by Window-Eyes. The following table provides an overview of Window-Eyes commands that can be entered with the control keys on the Braille display. We have not included an exhaustive description of each of the functions, because they are already contained in the Window-Eyes manual.

  • Page 82: Talks Premium: Screen Reader For Mobile Telephones

    The cursor routing keys (CR) are used to directly place the cursor at that text position. Talks Premium: Screen reader for Mobile Telephones Talks Premium is a version of the Talks program expanded especially for Handy Tech Braille Systems. Talks is a screen reader for the mobile phone operating system Symbian.

  • Page 83: Quick Start

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h The Braille System as Braille Display E lektronik G m bH efficiently, we recommend listening to the Talks manual, which is included on audio CD. This manual is also provided in printed form.
  • Page 84 Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h The Braille System as Braille Display E lektronik G m bH Mobile Phone Keys (Description) Braille System Keys Ctrl+Right SPC+6 Ctrl+Up SPC+2 Ctrl+Down SPC+5 Alt+Left (Pos1) SPC+1 3 (Chord k) Series 80 only...

  • Page 85: Useful Tips For Using Talks Premium

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h The Braille System as Braille Display E lektronik G m bH Mobile Phone Keys (Description) Braille System Keys Place the cursor at the corresponding text position. Begin marking text (beginning of...
  • Page 86 Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h The Braille System as Braille Display E lektronik G m bH 'Energy saving mode on' 'Energy saving mode off' Set energy saving period This option allows you to specify the time period after which your Braille System should switch into energy saving mode.

  • Page 87: Operations Settings For Handy Tech Braille Displays

    [B12] key on the Braille Star 80's numbers block. The Settings window can also be started up from the Start menu, under "Programs – Handy Tech – Configure Braille display driver." The Braille display driver does not need to be running.

  • Page 88: Atc

    "Status Cells" tab, you can specify some of the options for these status modules yourself. The field "Device" allows you to specify which Handy Tech Braille System or Braille display you are using. By default, the actual connected device is recognized and becomes the default setting here.

  • Page 89: Key Actions

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Operations Settings for Handy Tech Braille E lektronik G m bH Displays Key Actions This tab sheet allows you to adjust the behavior of the single keys strokes of your Braille System in the following three different ways: ...

  • Page 90: Miscellaneous

    In the field “Driver properties” the type of screen reader, you are using is listed, as well as the version of your driver. At “Your dealer” you get the contact details of your Handy Tech dealer with postal address, telephone number and E-mail.

  • Page 91: Battery Management

    2100 mAh These batteries are regular, commercial rechargeable batteries, which can be purchased at any appliance store or from Handy Tech. However, please make sure that you are purchasing batteries with this exact designation. The only permissible deviation from the above specifications is in the rated capacity.

  • Page 92: Battery Capacity Display

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Battery Management E lektronik G m bH Battery Capacity Display The device monitors battery status in every operating mode. It is therefore possible to display current battery status at any time. There are two options for displaying battery status: display of battery voltage and display of available remaining battery capacity.
  • Page 93 Please note that the Braille Star 40 features a compartment for 4 batteries, the Braille Wave two compartments for 2 batteries each, and the Braillino four compartments with one battery each.

  • Page 94: Important Information

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Important Information E lektronik G m bH Important Information This section contains important safety and warranty information. Please make sure you have read this information before starting up your Braille System.

  • Page 95: Saving Files In Case Of Fatal Errors

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Important Information E lektronik G m bH Please note: In Version 2.00 of the Braille System firmware, there are no descriptive texts regarding file system errors. If you are contacting us in regard to file system errors, providing the error number will be sufficient.

  • Page 96: General Safety Information

    Only representatives of Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH or its authorized dealers have permission to open the Braille System. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. In the event of a defect, please contact your dealer, or Handy Tech directly. Only an authorized Handy Tech dealer has permission to service the device.

  • Page 97: Handling The Braille System

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Important Information E lektronik G m bH Always finish what you are working on before disconnecting the power supply cable from the Braille System. Switching over from the power supply to battery power takes some time, during which fluctuations in voltage can occur.

  • Page 98: Technical Support

    If this does not result in the desired solution of your problem, do not hesitate to contact Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH in Horb directly. You have the following options: Mail: Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH, Brunnenstr. 10, D-72160 Horb a. N., Germany...

  • Page 99: List Of Key Combinations

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h List of Key Combinations E lektronik G m bH List of Key Combinations The following list contains all important functions with their key combinations. The digits in the right column refer to Braille dots.

  • Page 100: Keys In Pc Mode

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h List of Key Combinations E lektronik G m bH Copy block Chord c (SPC+1 4) Delete block (without copying) Chord X (SPC+1 3 4 6 7), or SPC+1 2...

  • Page 101: Functions During Start Up

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h List of Key Combinations E lektronik G m bH Delete block (without copying) Ctrl+X or backspace Paste block Ctrl+v Exchange mark and cursor Ctrl+Tab Status display Ctrl+S Incremental forward search...

  • Page 102: Error Messages

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Error Messages E lektronik G m bH Error Messages This section contains the error messages that can be displayed on the Braille System. Some messages are always in English, because they are not part of the message file.

  • Page 103: General Errors

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Error Messages E lektronik G m bH "FER: Expected MSG version xx, found yy." Cause: The message file version does not correspond to the firmware version. You may receive this message when you have updated only the firmware code, but have not yet loaded the new message file.

  • Page 104: Warnings And Messages

    Only manufacturer authorized personnel may change the internal battery, because the housing must be opened for this purpose. Please send your Braille System to an authorized dealer, or directly to Handy Tech. "WRN: No kbd layout found. Using standard layout."...
  • Page 105 You take on a great deal of responsibility by being given the option of deleting system files. Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH therefore accepts no warranty claims arising from any damage caused by deleting system files.

  • Page 106: Editor Messages

    Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Error Messages E lektronik G m bH 12.2.3 Editor Messages "Error writing file" Cause: An error occurred while saving the file. "Help not available": Cause: You have activated the Help function. The Editor is searching for the "HELP.HSF"...
  • Page 107 Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Error Messages E lektronik G m bH Remedy: To ensure that you will be able to save all modified files, you should save or close any files you no longer need open right away. Save any smaller files first, which will free up some space, then larger files.
  • Page 108 Braille Wave H a n d y T e c h Error Messages E lektronik G m bH "Recreating editor configuration file" Cause: The Editor has determined that the existing configuration file is incompatible. The Editor's version number is saved in the configuration files.

  • Page 109: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice E lektronik G m bH Copyright Notice All rights reserved, copyright Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH. No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.

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