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U s e r M a n u a l
B a s i c B r a i l l e
a n d
B a s i c B r a i l l e B l u e t o o t h
Version 3.3
Horb, June 2016
Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH
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All Rights Reserved
Ha n d y T e ch E le kt ro n ik Gm b H; B ru n ne n st ra ße 1 0; 72 1 60 Ho rb ; Ge rma n y
Phone: +49 74 51 55 46 0;
Fax: +49 74 51 55 46 67
E-Mail:
inf o@handytech.de
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www.handytech.d e

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  • Page 1 B a s i c B r a i l l e B l u e t o o t h Version 3.3 Horb, June 2016 Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH © All Rights Reserved Ha n d y T e ch E le kt ro n ik Gm b H; B ru n ne n st ra ße 1 0; 72 1 60 Ho rb ; Ge rma n y Phone: +49 74 51 55 46 0;...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Basic Braille General Elektronik GmbH Table of Contents GENERAL ......................2 Preface......................2 Basic Braille at a Glance ................2 INSTALLATION ....................4 Package Contents ..................4 Software Installation .................. 4 Installation of the Bluetooth Tie-In ............5 2.3.1 Bluetooth-PC Tie-In ................5 2.3.2...

  • Page 3: General

    Thank you for choosing the Basic Braille. Please take the time to review this user manual. We have tried to make using the Basic Braille as easy and as intuitive as possible, but this manual will help you utilize your Basic Braille's features even better.
  • Page 4 Basic Braille General Elektronik GmbH On the right hand side of the Basic Braille you find the micro USB connector for connecting the USB cable. The Basic Braille with Bluetooth contains an inbuilt Lithium Battery, which is not user exchangeable. It will be charged via USB interface. If your Basic Braille is not reacting on any keys, you can reset it by pressing the little reset button on the bottom of the device.

  • Page 5: Installation

     StartStick with screen reader drivers (Window-Eyes, JAWS, Hal/SuperNova) Software Installation Before you connect the Basic Braille to your computer, you should install the software delivered with the device. To install the required software, plug the included USB memory stick with the inscription StartStick into a free USB port on your PC.

  • Page 6: 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 Basic Braille 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 7: Bluetooth Apple Ios Device Tie-In

    To connect your Basic Braille to a PC or laptop computer via USB interface, you will need one of the two USB cables that came with your Basic Braille. The USB cable has a small micro USB plug on one end. The other end features a bigger flat plug. If you want to use a different USB cable, please make sure that it is not longer than 3 meters (118 inch).

  • Page 8: Using Usb And Bluetooth At The Same Time

    PC is turned on. You can turn on the Basic Braille by a short press on [4] and turn it off by pressing [4] for 5 seconds. The Basic Braille with Bluetooth can be switched off by pressing [4] for 2 seconds, if no connection to any device is established.

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    Handy Tech Basic Braille Installation Elektronik GmbH Technical Specifications  1 micro USB B Port  6 keys, 3 right and 3 left of the Braille display  Supply voltage: 5 V, 200 mA With wireless Bluetooth Technology:  Lithium Polymer Akku Typ LP 503759 ...

  • Page 10: Start-Up

    Energy Saving Features If no key is pressed or the display does not change on the Basic Braille for 30 minutes, the device will switch into sleep mode. In sleep mode, the Braille modules are turned off and some of the electronic modules are also deactivated.

  • Page 11: Configuration Mode

    Please note that any settings you make here have a significant effect on the operation of the Basic Braille. Make sure that you are completely certain what these effects will be before you make any changes. All settings remain stored even if the Basic Braille is switched off.
  • Page 12 If no connection will be established, the Bluetooth interface turns off. PC or mobile device cannot find the Basic Braille until you switch it on again. The chosen setting (ON, OFF, AUTO) will be shown in the welcome message after switching on the Basic Braille.
  • Page 13 [CR7] changing control speed of the Braille pins (only Basic Braille 80) ’High USB power off’: The control speed of the pins is normal. ’High USB power on’: The control speed of the pins is fast. Therefore the Basic Braille takes more power from the PC which may cause problems on some Laptops.

  • Page 14: Settings For Handy Tech Braille Displays

    The universal Handy Tech Braille display driver features several optional settings for operating your Basic Braille with your PC and screen reader. In order to open the Settings window, press [1] and [6] simultaneously. The Settings window can also be opened up from the Start menu, under "Programs –...

  • Page 15: Atc

    If you do this, you will receive the message "Searching Basic Braille" at short intervals. The Handy Tech ATC technology, which is available only for the Active Star, Active Braille and Modular Evolution, detects your reading position on the Braille display, thus providing you with innovative features in the operation and control of the PC.

  • Page 16: Key Lock

     Repeat Keys: Keyes, defined as repeat keys, will repeat their action continually while be pressed. Key Lock Single keys of the Basic Braille can be locked to prevent unintentional functions by pressing a key by mistake. This is helpful when starting to learn how to use the Basic Braille.

  • Page 17: Miscellaneous

    The check box "Quick Entry in PC mode by Dot 7 as Back Space and Dot 8 as Enter" is not available for the Basic Braille since it has only 6 keys. On other Handy Tech Braille displays key [7] is used for backspace during Braille input, and key [8] for Enter when “quick entry”...

  • Page 18: Screen Reader Operations

    Braille in a format that can be used by blind persons. The Basic Braille serves to display the Braille data. Since only a small portion of the current screen contents can be displayed at any time on the Braille display, it is necessary for the screen reader to transmit only the information that is relevant in any given situation to the Braille display.
  • Page 19 Basic Braille Screen reader Operations Elektronik GmbH The following table lists all functions associated with the Basic Braille's control keys. We have not included an exhaustive description of each of the functions, because these are contained in the screen reader´s manual.

  • Page 20: Important Information

    The ambient temperature should be between +10° C (= 50° F) and +40° C (= 100° F) and the relative humidity should not exceed 80%. The Basic Braille may not be used in moist rooms (such as bathrooms), since a voltage of 200 V is generated inside it.

  • Page 21: Handling The Basic Braille

    Do not drop your Basic Braille, and avoid exposing it to strong vibrations. It is better for your Basic Braille 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 22: Warranty

    Technical Support The Basic Braille is a highly complex product. Although it has been optimized to be as easy to use and as self-explanatory as possible, errors in understanding or operation, which may impede your use of the device, may occur. Please consult this user manual first if you encounter difficulties.

  • Page 23: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice Elektronik GmbH Copyright Notice All rights reserved, copyright Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH. No portion of this user 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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