Configuration Mode - Handy Tech Basic Braille User Manual

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Please make sure that your Basic Braille is properly connected and switched on before
starting up the screen reader program, because otherwise the screen reader will not be
able to detect it. As a rule, the screen reader will display the currently selected position
within the active window on the Braille display. For example, if you are moving through a
menu, the selected menu item is displayed. In word processing programs such as
Microsoft Word, you can also position the cursor with the [CR] keys. In addition, the [CR]
keys also allow you to activate menu items or functions directly (e.g., when you are
prompted for a yes or no answer with 'y/n', pressing the [CR] key above the "y" has the
same effect as entering [y]).
The screen reader program converts the text and graphic contents of the Windows screen
into speech and Braille. Generally, the computer's built-in sound card is employed for the
speech output function. The display of Braille is achieved with the help of your Braille
display, 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. The Braille output will then automatically adjust correctly to your
Basic Braille.
If you start your screen reader, a small window appears when the program is started up for
the first time and displays the name of the Braille display detected by the program (in this
case Basic Braille), the interface used for communication currently selected. The various
screen reader program functions are assigned to specific keys on your Basic Braille.
Section 5 Screen reader Operations provides basic information on the use of the screen
readers Window-Eyes, JAWS for Windows and Hal/Supernova.
3.4

Configuration Mode

Configuration mode can be activated by holding down all six keys [1 – 6] for longer than 5
seconds. When the unit switches into Configuration Mode the message 'Config Mode'
appears on the Braille display.
Note:
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.
The keys on the Basic Braille now have the following functions (non-functional keys are
not listed):
For not assigned keys you get the message 'no function'.
[1] Energy saving mode on/off
If energy saving mode is on, the Braille display is turned off after 30 minutes of
inactivity. The following messages will appear on the Braille display:
'Sleep mode ON'
'Sleep mode OFF'
[2] Battery status (only Basic Braille with Bluetooth)
'Battery EMPTY'
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