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U s e r M a n u a l
A c t i l i n o
Version 1.6
Horb, September 2017
Handy Tech is a trademark of Help Tech GmbH
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Help Tech GmbH; Brunnenstraße 10; 72 160 Horb, Germany
Phone : +49 7451 55 46 0; Fax: +49 7451 55 46 67
E-Mail:
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  • Page 1 U s e r M a n u a l A c t i l i n o Version 1.6 Horb, September 2017 Handy Tech is a trademark of Help Tech GmbH © All Rights Reserved Help Tech GmbH; Brunnenstraße 10; 72 160 Horb, Germany Phone : +49 7451 55 46 0;...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3.7 Energy Saving Features 3.3.8 The SAVE Mode QUICK START The Actilino as Braille Display How to use the Actilino to make a call with an iPhone The Actilino as Notepad 4.3.1 Navigating the Menu 4.3.2 Context sensitive help 4.3.3 Writing a Note 4.3.4...
  • Page 3 Actilino Table of Contents 5.1.1 menu 5.1.2 (F)ile 5.1.2.1 New file 5.1.2.2 Previous file 5.1.2.3 New directory 5.1.2.4 File and Folder list 5.1.3 c(A)lculator 5.1.4 (S)cheduler 5.1.4.1 Entering a New Appointment (New entry) 5.1.4.2 Entering and Editing Appointments 5.1.4.3 Entering Appointments with Variables (Recurring Appointments) 5.1.4.4...
  • Page 4 Actilino Table of Contents 5.1.12.7 show file attri(B)utes 5.1.12.8 auto switch e(X)t keyboard 5.1.12.9 sW(i)tch Actilino auto off 5.1.12.10 (S)tartup mode 5.1.12.11 (T)one signals 5.1.12.12 (D)ate and time format 5.1.12.13 (I)nput indication 5.1.12.14 dot (F)irmness 5.1.12.15 atc s(E)nsitivity 5.1.12.16 sta(N)dby 5.1.12.17 Language...
  • Page 5 5.2.24.21 Display Mode (Individual File) 5.2.24.22 Step Size (Global) 5.2.24.23 Match Column (Global) 5.2.25 Important Instructions Regarding the Editor Controlling the PC from the Actilino's Keyboard [SPC+1 2 7] (Chord B) 5.3.1 Table of Key Commands for Controlling the PC EXTERNAL KEYBOARD General Keyboard Keys 6.2.1...
  • Page 6 Saving Files in Case of Fatal Errors 11.2 Symbols 11.3 Safety Information under the Standards for Medical Devices 11.4 General Safety Information 11.5 Handling the Actilino 11.6 Warranty 11.7 Technical Support LIST OF KEY COMBINATIONS 12.1 Navigating the Menu System 12.2 Editor Functions...

  • Page 7: General

    Thank you for choosing the Actilino. Actilino was designed with the focus on easy and intuitive handling. Please take some time to read the Actilino user manual. It will help you to get the most out of every feature provided.
  • Page 8 Actilino General is, up, down, left or right. In this way, it allows you to navigate through menus and content. In addition, you can depress the control stick in the direction of the device to perform an action on whatever is selected.

  • Page 9: Right Side Of The Device

    Please do not remove the micro SD card at any time from the device while it is on. Data on the card can be damaged. Please turn the Actilino off, before you insert or remove the micro SD card.

  • Page 10: Installation

    • Quick Reference in Braille Software Installation In order to use the Actilino as a Braille display for your computer, you need the corresponding Braille display driver for your screen reader. You will also need the data transfer program HTCom for exchanging files between PC and Actilino.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Supply

    • BrailleDriver: here you find the key settings of your Actilino for your screen reader. • Actilino followed by the version number: for version 1.0 it is for example "Actilino 1.0". Here you find this user manual, the uninstall program, the program for updating the firmware and important remarks.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Interface Cable

    Please note that during the recharging process the Actilino cannot be connected to the PC via USB. If the Actilino is connected to the PC via USB, the battery is also charged with a smaller current. You can deselect this function within the (O)ptions menu to e.g. conserve the laptop’s battery during a trip.

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Bluetooth Tie-In

    7. Now the pairing will be done and the needed drivers will be installed. Please wait a moment. Please confirm by pressing "Finish". Your Actilino now has a wireless connection to the PC and you can utilize all of its functions, as if it were connected via the USB cable.

  • Page 14: Bluetooth-Android Device Tie-In

    7. The iOS device is now searching for Bluetooth Braille displays. Please choose the Actilino from the list. 8. Both the Actilino and the iOS device will show a 6-digit pairing code. If the codes are identical, please confirm this on both devices. On Actilino this is done by pressing “y”...
  • Page 15 Actilino Installation • 1 control stick • 1 USB Type A port (for keyboard) • 1 USB magnetic port (for PC or charger) • 16 GB micro SD card • Wireless Bluetooth technology • Polyphonic Sound chip • Mini Loudspeaker •...

  • Page 16: Start Up

    Version 1.6 of your Actilino. Turning the Power On Press the on/off button to turn the Actilino on. You can now work independent of a power source, because the battery is fully charged. You will hear a sound signal and the following...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    You will find a list of all available key combinations in chapter 12. 3.3.2 Signal Tones The Actilino utilizes various signal tones to indicate its status or to alert you to prompts or possible errors. 1. Startup sound: This is a tone signal which sounds during startup. When the startup sound is preceded by a very short, high tone followed by a pause, then the Actilino is in work mode.

  • Page 18: System Messages

    For example, you can choose either 6-dot or 8-dot Braille this way. Note: If the Actilino is turned off without having closed the (O)ptions menu, the last changes to be entered will be lost. The new settings are saved only upon exiting the (O)ptions menu!

  • Page 19: Radio Buttons (1 Of X)

    Whenever possible, various components of the Actilino are deactivated in order to conserve energy. If no key is pressed on the Actilino for several minutes, it will enter sleep mode. In sleep mode, the Braille display is turned off and some of the electronic modules are also deactivated.

  • Page 20: Quick Start

    Actilino itself. To use the Actilino as a Braille display connect the USB cable to the USB port on your PC or use the wireless Bluetooth connection.

  • Page 21: The Actilino As Notepad

    This will prevent an automatic switch to the loudspeaker of your iPhone when receiving incoming calls. Now you can use your Actilino not only as a Braille display but also as an audio device for making phone calls or listening to music.

  • Page 22: Saving A Note

    4.3.6 Transferring data between the Actilino and a PC The Actilino offers three different options for file transfer: 1) via the file transfer program HTCom 2) via the Windows function "external mass storage", whereby the Actilino is treated like a drive by the computer Page 22...

  • Page 23: Transferring A File Using Htcom From The Actilino To The Pc

    Enter key. The PC will show all of the files on your Actilino. You can select one or more files for the file transfer. Use the tab key to move to the input field that allows you to specify where the transmitted files should be saved.

  • Page 24: Transferring A File Using Htcom From The Pc To The Actilino

    When the file transfer is complete, you will again be in HTCom's main menu. The transferred file will be found under the '(F)ile' menu on the Actilino. You can now open it from here as described above and continue to edit.

  • Page 25: Operation Of The Actilino

    It is spelled as a capital letter, but it may also have additional emphasis added. Not only submenus, but functions and checkboxes as well may be activated using hotkeys. Furthermore, you can configure your Actilino such that these objects are not only selected, but also activated by pressing the hotkey.

  • Page 26: Previous File

    This menu item is dynamic and will appear only if you have already edited a file in the Editor and saved it. The name of the last edited file will remain stored in your Actilino even when it is turned off.
  • Page 27 Actilino's (O)ptions menu is set to output warning tones. If the file is opened for the first time, the cursor is located at the beginning, if not, it will be located at the previous cursor position.

  • Page 28: C(A)Lculator

    For example, if you were to delete the message file (msg.hsf), you could not work on the Actilino until you have loaded this file again. Because of this, you will receive the following warning before you can delete any system file: ’Warning: Deleting this file can cause system instability'...
  • Page 29 Actilino Operation of the Actilino + Addition - Subtraction * Multiplication / Division () Bracketing with up to 10 pairs of brackets, whereby the brackets may be nested % Calculation of percentages When you select the menu item "c(A)lculator", an empty Braille display with a cursor appears and you can enter the desired expression.

  • Page 30: S)Cheduler

    [TRC] key (the Braille display shows "New entry") or you can enter the command [SPC+4], moving the cursor downward. In this case, the Actilino will display the next scheduled appointment. If the warning signal sounds to remind you of an upcoming appointment, you can turn it off by entering [SPC+7 8] during the signal.

  • Page 31: Entering And Editing Appointments

    Only the information relevant to the current data entry is shown on the Actilino. For example, on a portable Actilino with 16 modules, you will only see the text field while it is active and can be edited. In the date and time input fields, blinking dots 7 and 8 under the character show that this character can be edited.

  • Page 32: Entering Appointments With Variables (Recurring Appointments)

    If a cursor routing key above a data field is pressed, that field will be activated so that you can edit it. Once you press [TRC] after editing the text field, the Actilino will first check whether the new appointment conflicts with any other appointment already stored in the data base. If this is the case, you will be notified and you can then either edit the new appointment some more or save it anyway.

  • Page 33: A Few Notes On Entering Appointments

    • If the time input field is filled entirely with star symbols, then that appointment is considered as occurring upon power up of the Actilino on the specified date. • The time input field can contain either all numerical data or all star symbols. No other kinds of input are valid.

  • Page 34: Full Text Search Within Appointments

    • Exclamation mark (!): Indicates the next scheduled appointment due. • Star (*): Indicates that this appointment contains variables, meaning it is either a recurring appointment or it is due upon power up of the Actilino. • Hyphen (-): This appointment has passed already.

  • Page 35: Appointment Editing Menu

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino Key assignments: • [TLC]: Cancel the search string input and return to the appointment schedule. • [TRC]: End the search string input and start the search. • [Cursor Left/Right]: Move the cursor left/right within the search input field.

  • Page 36: Information Regarding Past Appointments

    HTCom. Further details on this can be found in the operating instructions "Transferring data between the Actilino and a PC". In the file selection dialog of HTCom, there is a checkbox for displaying the system files. After activating this checkbox, you can select the file "PLANER.HSF"...

  • Page 37: T)Ime

    5.1.5.2 (D)ate As with the time, the date is taken from the internal clock of the Actilino. The display of the date begins with an abbreviation of the weekday (two or three characters) in the selected system language. The details are separated by full stops and the year is shown with two digits.

  • Page 38: S)Topwatch

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino as hours with the [TD] and [TU] keys. When you have finished setting the seconds, pressing the [TRC] key lets you move on to the date, 'Date:' is shown, followed by the date in English or continental format, depending on the choice in the (O)ptions menu;...

  • Page 39: Player (L)

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino You start MusikBraille by selecting its entry from the main menu of the Actilino, then selecting "New file" or an existing music file. You can then begin typing notes immediately and hear each note as you type it. In addition, each note will be played back to you when you read it on the Braille display.

  • Page 40: G)Ames

    5.1.8.1 (H)angman This is a variation of the classic game of Hangman, in which the Actilino generates a mystery word. Your goal is to guess the word by finding its individual letters. When (H)angmanstarts, there will be a number of dots on the Braille display. Each dot represents a letter of the mystery word.

  • Page 41: B)Raille Sets

    5.1.10.2 Loading Braille Character Sets As mentioned above, nine additional Braille tables can be loaded into the Actilino in addition to the default character set. For example, if you have created a table under the designation Mytable.asc, you can load it into the Actilino with the HTCom program. Startup HTCom and activate "Load Braille Table".

  • Page 42: Selecting And Activating Braille Tables

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino If you work with the 6-dot character sets delivered with your Actilino, writing texts in the Editor, these texts will be stored entirely in upper case letters. The reason for this is that the capital letters' ASCII codes are found first while searching through the character set table.

  • Page 43: D)Elete Selection

    5.1.11.1 (M)emory usage The Actilino contains 16 GB of text memory which equals text consisting of more than 16 billion characters. After you select '(M)emory usage', the size of free disk space will be displayed in KB (kilobytes).

  • Page 44: K)Eyboard Layout

    Keyboard tables are available for several languages and the included Keyboard Layout Compiler (BKC) can be used to create custom key assignments. 5.1.11.4 (S)erial number With this function, you can check the serial number of your Actilino. This can be useful for service purposes. 5.1.11.5 (V)ersions Here you can check the versions of several software modules of the Actilino.

  • Page 45: Maintenance Info

    5.1.12 (O)ptions The options described below are used for customizing your Actilino's features. The various options are specified by using checkboxes or radio buttons contained in the submenus. You can review additional information regarding checkboxes and radio buttons in chapter 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.

  • Page 46: H)Ighlight Hotkeys

    5.1.12.4 show s(Y)stem files If you activate this checkbox, the system files needed by the Actilino will be displayed in the file list, along with the files created by you. !!!!WARNING!!! We recommend not to activate this option. There are several reasons: 1.

  • Page 47: Sw(I)Tch Actilino Auto Off

    Braille display. However, the automatic switch does not happen when the Actilino is powered by the AC adapter or the USB interface or if it is connected via Bluetooth to a screen reader.

  • Page 48: T)One Signals

    5.1.12.11.2 (W)arnings The Actilino generates a tone only in case of warnings. 5.1.12.11.3 action (C)onfirmations The Actilino plays a sound signal if a complex action, such as opening a file in the Editor, has been successful. 5.1.12.11.4 Battery warning If the power supply of the battery reaches a critical value, the Actilino reminds you to save your data in time and recharge your battery every minute.

  • Page 49: I)Nput Indication

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino 5.1.12.13 (I)nput indication By changing the search direction within a Braille table, it is possible to input language specific characters using the same Braille dot combinations that are also used for normal alphanumeric characters. For example, in Arabic the dot combination 1 2 4 is used for a certain Arabic character. The same dot combination is also used for the letter “f”.

  • Page 50: Dot (F)Irmness

    With the option standby, you can set the time delay for the activation of the sleep mode. This will save battery life and lower power consumption. If you switch it off, the Actilino will not shut down. For activated standby you can choose a delay of 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. If you do not work with the Actilino or press any button, the Actilino will automatically switch off.

  • Page 51: Battery Charge Enable

    This is helpful to save the battery of a laptop, if you are traveling and do not have access to a power outlet. However, if the voltage of the Actilino's battery is less than 3.6 V, it will nevertheless be charged with minimum charge current (100 mA).
  • Page 52 Actilino Operation of the Actilino atc s(E)nsitivity: 7 sta(N)dby: 15 minutes Language: remains unchanged Mass storage: on Battery charge enable: on Low energy braille output: off Page 52...

  • Page 53: The Editor

    5.2.1 Overview of Editor Functions The Editor provides the following features: • Text input, moving the cursor and setting bookmarks • Quick transfer of files or text blocks from the Actilino to a connected device • Insert, overwrite and read-only modes • Status display •...

  • Page 54: Entering And Deleting Text

    You can navigate to the left with the [TU] key and to the right with the [TD] key for reading text. If an external keyboard is connected to the Actilino, you can also use the navigation keys on the keyboard. A tone indicates that you have reached the beginning or the end of the text.

  • Page 55: Atc Within The Editor

    Braille elements is used to press the [CR] keys. The [CR] keys' shape is designed to facilitate navigation. If you attempt to use the [CR] keys to move beyond the end of a line, the Actilino will beep and the cursor will be positioned such that you can continue to enter characters.

  • Page 56: Editing Modes (Spc+2 4 = Chord I)

    There is one more editing mode, the read-only mode, in which the text can only be displayed, not modified. If you are in read-only mode and attempt to enter text, the Actilino will only generate warning beeps. Read-only mode is specified while opening a file and once the file...

  • Page 57: Calculator Function

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino 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 58: Jump To Mark (Spc+1 3 4 = Chord M)

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino • If you enter or delete any text, all marks located between the cursor position and the end of the text will be adjusted accordingly. When you jump to any mark, you will move to the desired location.

  • Page 59: Copy (Spc+1 4 = Chord C)

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino will notice that all text between the beginning of the block and the current cursor position appears underlined with dots 7 and 8. Let us assume you had typed the text "This is a test" and wanted to mark the words "This is"...

  • Page 60: Exchange Mark And Cursor (Spc+7 8)

    [SPC+1 2 3 6] (Chord v). The contents of the clipboard remain intact as long as the Actilino is in operation, so that you may paste several times, including into other files. However, once the Actilino is turned off, the contents of the clipboard are deleted upon turning the device back on.

  • Page 61: Incremental Search (Spc+1 2 4 = Chord F)

    [SPC+1 2 4] (Chord f) again, as long as you do not press [TLC]. However, this only applies to the current editing session. Once the Editor is closed or the Actilino switched off, the search string will be deleted.

  • Page 62: Backward Search (Spc+1 2 4 7 = Chord F)

    2. In read-only mode: The file is write protected and cannot be edited. 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 Actilino will show: 'Open file:'.

  • Page 63: Switching Between Open Files (Spc+5 6 8 Or Spc+2 3 7)

    Editor is still open and that your data have not been saved and switch the Actilino off.
  • Page 64 Actilino also notes the file's current size while saving it. When the file is opened again, the Actilino checks the size to see if it is the same as that recorded at the last save. If it is, the marks and the cursor position will be restored.

  • Page 65: Quick Transfer Of Files Or Blocks Of Text To A Connected Device

    5.2.20 Quick transfer of files or blocks of text to a connected device (SPC + 1 5 7 = Chord E) If you want to transfer a text from the Actilino to a connected device (PC or mobile), you can do this quickly and directly from the Editor without the use of HTCom. It is important that the cursor on the connected device is placed into an input field, e.g.

  • Page 66: Help (Spc+1 2 5 = Chord H)

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino 5.2.23 Help (SPC+1 2 5 = Chord h) Whenever you enter [SPC+1 2 5] (Chord h) or {F1} on an external keyboard, the Editor starts looking for the help file in the selected system language and opens it in read-only mode.

  • Page 67: Scroll Time (Global)

    In contrast, if you specify the highest possible value (16), the Actilino will react just like the older versions of Braille system software: the entire line will be rebuilt every time you move beyond it.

  • Page 68: Result Position Or [C]

    5.2.24.7 Result Position or [c] This option applies to the calculator function of your Actilino and is used to specify the position of the result, both in the 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 69: Margin Action (Global)

    Valid arguments for this value are from 0 up to the maximum number of positions on your Actilino (16). If you specify 0, either a tab character or the number of spaces set under 'Tab Width' (see next section) will be inserted into the text each time you input the tab character, independent of your position within the text.

  • Page 70: Tab Width (Global)

    • Line feed only, LF (\\n, ^J) used by Unix-based operating systems. In the case of files transmitted to the Actilino, this setting is obtained from the file itself and cannot be changed. However, you can specify this parameter for all files created on the Actilino.

  • Page 71: Scroll Speed (Global)

    Valid arguments are from 1 to the maximum number of positions available on the Actilino (16). The default setting is the highest value possible. It should be remembered that the setting specified in the "Word Wrap" parameter (see chapter 5.2.24.12) also influences the movement of the display.

  • Page 72: Important Instructions Regarding The Editor

    Actilino Operation of the Actilino positions available on the Actilino (16), but both 0 and 1 refer to the first Braille module. The default setting here is always the center of the display (8). This function allows you to view the search term within its context. Depending on whether the text just before or after the found term has priority, you can position the column for the match further to the right or left on the display.

  • Page 73: Controlling The Pc From The Actilino's Keyboard [Spc+1 2 7] (Chord B)

    Controlling the PC from the Actilino's Keyboard [SPC+1 2 7] (Chord It is possible to use the Actilino's keyboard for inputs to the PC by utilizing the screen reader. Therefore, it is necessary to install the latest Handy Tech Braille display driver for your screen reader which you can find on the StartStick.

  • Page 74: Table Of Key Commands For Controlling The Pc

    1, 2 or SPC+2 3 7, z. The cursor routing keys are abbreviated as CR (e.g. CR12 = cursor routing key above Braille module 12). PC Key(s) Chord Emulated on the Actilino by Commands Activate/deactivate PC Chord B...
  • Page 75 Actilino Operation of the Actilino PC Key(s) Chord Emulated on the Actilino by Commands Page Down SPC + 5 Ctrl + Page Up TLC + SPC + 2 Ctrl + Page Down TLC + SPC + 5 Pos1 Chord k...

  • Page 76: External Keyboard

    This is the case, for example, when no files at all are stored on the media after the Actilino has been reformatted. When the Actilino is turned on, it checks whether the downloadable table is available for the chosen language.

  • Page 77: Alphanumerical Character Inputs

    6.2.3 Function Keys The function keys have no function in conjunction with the Actilino. 6.2.4 Navigation Keys The term navigation keys refer to the 6-key block as well as the cursor keys located between the main keyboard section and the numerical pad.

  • Page 78: The Actilino As Braille Display

    7.1.1 Overview Your Actilino, 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.
  • Page 79 Actilino The Actilino as Braille Display Control Key/Braille Dot Function [SPCL] or [TU] Braille display section to the left [SPCR] or [TD] Braille display section to the right Move Braille display section one line down Toggle between Window-Eyes-cursor and mouse cursor...

  • Page 80: Screen Readers Using Windows: Example Jaws

    There is more text on the left and right in the window line 7.2.1 Overview This table lists all functions associated with the Braille and control keys on the Actilino. We have not included an exhaustive description of each of the functions, because these are contained in the JAWS for Windows manual.
  • Page 81 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 (starting from Handy Tech JAWS Driver version 3.x) [4 8] Toggle between focused text on Braille display/same text as on screen.

  • Page 82: Screen Reader Using Windows: Example Hal/Supernova

    7.3.1 Overview This table lists all functions associated with the keys on the Actilino. We have not included an exhaustive description of each of the functions because they are already contained in the manuals for Hal and SuperNova.
  • Page 83 Actilino The Actilino as Braille Display Control Key/Braille Dot Function Use Live-Focus Left by one width One line up [SPCL] or [TU] Back [SPCR] or [TD] Forward One line down Right by one width Braille down Go to Live-Focus [SPCL + SPCR]...

  • Page 84: Voiceover: Screen Reader For Apple Ios Devices

    VoiceOver: Screen reader for Apple iOS Devices Actilino is directly supported by the Screen reader VoiceOver included in iPhone, iPod, iPad or Mac. How to connect Actilino to an iPhone is described in chapter 2.7.2 Bluetooth Apple iOS Device Tie-In.
  • Page 85 Actilino The Actilino as Braille Display Control Key/Braille Dot Function [SPC + 2 3 4] Goes to the status bar [SPC + 3 4] Speak page number or rows being displayed [SPC + 4 7] iPad only Move to next container...

  • Page 86: Operation Settings For Handy Tech Braille Displays

    The universal Handy Tech Braille display driver features several settings for operating your Actilino with your PC and screen reader. In order to open the Settings window, activate the [1 8] keys simultaneously. The Settings window can also be started up from the Start menu, under "Programs –...

  • Page 87: Atc

    [SPCL + SPCR] simultaneously. When you use this method, you do not need to open the Settings menu. Key Actions This tab sheet allows you to adjust the behavior of each key of your Actilino on press in the following three different ways: Page 87...

  • Page 88: Key Lock

    "Available keys" and move them into the list box “Repeat Keys” by pressing the “Add” button. For the Actilino the keys [1], [4], [TLU], [TLD], [TRU] and [TRD] are preset with a default repeat interval of 500 milliseconds, if you activate key repeats. There is no key repeat available for Braille input.

  • Page 89: Miscellaneous

    Info In the ”Info“ tab sheet you find important information about your Actilino and the driver software you are using. In the field ”Active display“ you find the type of Braille display you are using, the interface it is connected to and its serial number.

  • Page 90: Active Tactile Control (Atc)

    The two modes are "Reading" and "Learning". The tab "ATC" in the Settings menu of the Handy Tech Braille system is used to specify what your Actilino and your screen reader should do when each reading behavior is detected, depending on whether you have selected either Reading or Learning mode.

  • Page 91: Atc Assistant For Reading Or Learning

    Actilino Active Tactile Control (ATC) If you check the "Generate protocol" checkbox at "Reading protocol", everything you enter or read on the Braille display will be logged in a protocol file as of the moment when you click "OK" or "Apply". It is faster to use the short key combination [SPCL + 1 2 3] (chord l) to activate the logging function.

  • Page 92: Tips For Utilizing Atc To Learn Braille

    By default, the Assistant Mode is "Reading". Under the tab ATC in the Settings window for Handy Tech Braille displays, change the Assistant Mode to "Learning". Now, after you have read an entire word, the word will be spoken. In this way, ATC can help you to become more secure in reading text.

  • Page 93: Tips For Utilizing Atc For The Experienced Braille Reader

    Actilino Active Tactile Control (ATC) Tips for Utilizing ATC for the Experienced Braille Reader In this section, you will find tips on how the ATC technology can help you as an experienced Braille display user, to operate your PC and your screen reader program even more efficiently.

  • Page 94: Atc-Monitor Settings

    Actilino Active Tactile Control (ATC) ATC-Monitor Settings For the graphic display of the reading modes on the monitor screen, you may assign a different color to each reading status. The following colors are the default assignments for each mode: • Finger on line: yellow •...

  • Page 95: Battery Management

    Actilino is connected to a wall outlet or if the Actilino is connected via USB to a computer that is switched on. Recharging via a power outlet takes approximately 6 to 8 hours if the battery was empty.

  • Page 96: Automatic Recognition Of Low Voltage

    However, even in this state it uses up a small amount of electricity. You should therefore never leave the Actilino in this state for longer than one day. It would be best if you begin to recharge the battery immediately.
  • Page 97 1. Please use only a lithium ion battery of the same type as the original one, as the Actilino's recharging circuitry has been designed for that type of battery only. 2. Please comply with the applicable environmental regulations for the disposal of batteries.

  • Page 98: Important Information

    3. A fatal error was detected: It is necessary to reformat the entire flash disk. In the case of a warning, the Actilino will output the following message on the display: 'WRN when initializing file system, Backup recommended!'. As soon as this message has been confirmed by pressing [TLC], a message appears showing the version number of the file system, the identification number of the error that was detected and a description of the error.

  • Page 99: Saving Files In Case Of Fatal Errors

    Instead, turn off the Actilino and restart it in SAVE mode by pressing and holding the on/off button for more than 5 seconds. Load the previous firmware version into the Actilino.
  • Page 100 Help Tech directly. Only an authorized Handy Tech dealer has permission to service the device. Avoid switching your Actilino on immediately after moving it from a cold room into a warm environment. Under unfavorable conditions, condensation might ruin the device. Wait until the device has warmed to room temperature before turning it on.

  • Page 101: Handling The Actilino

    Damaged lithium ion batteries have to be disposed in appropriate containers immediately. Your Actilino will reward you if you take care to operate it with clean hands because otherwise the tactile pins can become sticky and may release only if prodded.
  • Page 102 Actilino Important Information We recommend that you consult this manual first if you encounter difficulties. All procedures as well as error messages are described here. If this does not solve your problem, you have the option of reviewing possible solutions in the download area on Help Tech's web page, located at www.helptech.de.

  • Page 103: List Of Key Combinations

    Actilino List of Key Combinations 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. 12.1 Navigating the Menu System Function Keys One menu item to the left...

  • Page 104: Keys In Pc Mode

    Actilino List of Key Combinations Copy block Chord c (SPC+1 4) Delete block (without copying) Chord X (SPC+1 3 4 6 7) or SPC+1 2 Paste block Chord v (SPC+1 2 3 6) Exchange mark and cursor SPC+7 8 Toggle insert/overwrite mode...
  • Page 105 Actilino List of Key Combinations Paste block Ctrl+v Exchange mark and cursor Ctrl+Tab Status display Ctrl+S Incremental forward search Ctrl+f Incremental backward search Ctrl+F Forward search and replace Ctrl+r ESC function Navigation Arrow keys Cursor to previous word Ctrl+Cursor left...

  • Page 106: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error Messages This section contains the error messages that can be displayed on the Actilino. Some messages are always in English because they are not part of the message files. They come directly from the firmware because they have to be always available.

  • Page 107: General Errors

    The file system can only be restored by reformatting the medium. Note: In the first case, you can turn off your Actilino, reload the old firmware and transfer all of your valuable files to the PC. In the second case you have no remedy other than reformatting the flash disk.

  • Page 108: Error Messages From The Message File

    “HTSYS”. All saved files will have been deleted. "WRN: KBD layout not found. Using standard layout." Cause: During the Actilino's start up procedure no valid keyboard layout table was found for the selected language. Result: The default internal German table will be used.

  • Page 109: Editor Messages

    The possible results depend on which file you are attempting to delete. For example, if you delete the file containing the Braille character sets, that file will be regenerated once the Actilino has been turned off and back on again and you must then download the needed character sets again. However, if you delete the message file for the selected language, the Actilino can no longer operate until you have reloaded it.
  • Page 110 Enter a value within the specified permissible range. "Out of disk space" Cause: While you are working within the Editor, the Actilino determines whether the available memory is sufficient to save all of the open files. If this is not the case, this message is issued.
  • Page 111 Try to reenter the file name. It is important to note that the file name must be entered with exactly the same spelling under which it is stored on the Actilino. If the result is again negative, you can suspend the Editor and open the file from the file list.

  • Page 112: Copyright Notice

    All rights reserved, copyright Help Tech GmbH. No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from Help Tech GmbH. Handy Tech is a trademark of Help Tech GmbH. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.

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