Humanware Brailliant 14 User Manual

Humanware Brailliant 14 User Manual

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Overview of the Brailliant 14
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Brailliant 14, the new Braille display from HumanWare.
The Brailliant 14 is a Braille terminal that can be used with virtually any screen reader on the
market, including screen readers installed on or already part of mobile device operating systems
(smartphones and tablets). The Brailliant 14 can also work in application mode, where you can use
one of the applications present in the device. The data in the device may be synchronized with your
other devices over the Internet using servers (like Gmail server, any internet provider server, etc.).
This unique feature allows for using your notes instantly after turning on the device, and still keep
them synchronized with all your data on other devices.
The Internet connection for synchronization is performed over Bluetooth Low Energy and a
smartphone with a data plan, thus does not take much power from the phone or Brailliant.
Unpacking the Brailliant
The package contains the following items:
- Brailliant 14 unit with a preinstalled lanyard
- USB cable
- AC adapter
- Companion CD
- Carrying case
Figure 1: Brailliant 14

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  • Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Brailliant 14, the new Braille display from HumanWare. The Brailliant 14 is a Braille terminal that can be used with virtually any screen reader on the market, including screen readers installed on or already part of mobile device operating systems (smartphones and tablets).
  • Page 2: Physical Description

    To turn the device on or off, press and hold this button for approximately 3 seconds. The Brailliant 14 will confirm with a beep that it is powering on or off. The word “Starting” will be written on the Braille display during the booting process.
  • Page 3: Installation And Connectivity

    Never try to replace the battery yourself. This will likely damage the device and void the warranty. If your device is in need of repair, please contact your local dealer or HumanWare. Powering On/Off Holding the Power button for approximately 3 seconds will turn on/off the device. A beep will be heard, and “starting”...
  • Page 4 Then, when you connect your Brailliant for the first time, it will be recognized automatically. Once the Brailliant 14 has been connected to the USB port and the driver installed from the supplied CD, the Braille display will be connected as if it was connected to a serial port; the driver is simulating what is known as a virtual serial port.
  • Page 5 Bluetooth Low Energy connection in the BrailliantSync app. For more information, refer to the user guide of your mobile phone screen reader. Brailliant 14 Menu The Brailliant Menu is activated with a short press of the power button when using it in the terminal mode.
  • Page 6 ⡎⠞⠕⠏ ⡺⠁⠞⠉⠓ Stop Watch Stop Watch is one of the applications found on the Brailliant 14. See description of Stop Watch in the Application Mode section below. ⡉⠕⠝⠝⠑⠉⠞⠊⠕⠝⠎...
  • Page 7: Auto Power Off

    Auto power off ⠁⠥⠞⠕ ⠏⠕⠺⠑⠗ ⠕⠋⠋ A toggle that allows for changing the time of inactivity before the unit switches off automatically, between 3 minutes, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60 minutes and off. Sleep ⡎⠇⠑⠑⠏ A toggle that allows for changing the sleep time (period of inactivity before the braille display becomes inactive), between 3 minutes, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60 minutes and off.
  • Page 8: Application Mode

    (that is synchronized with the phone via Brailliant Sync app – see the “Synchronization of the Brailliant 14 data” section below). The NEXT thumb key scrolls the display to show the date instead. Return to time display with PREVIOUS key.
  • Page 9 (for that you would need to switch both devices on, wait until they connect, and finally reach the Notes app in your phone – in Brailliant 14, you just switch the device to application mode and you’re ready to view your existing notes or write new ones).
  • Page 10 2. From this time on, the synced accounts will exchange note content (between the device and the server) every time you switch the Brailliant 14 to terminal mode. If you only want one or few accounts synchronized, you may disable synchronization for all other accounts in the BrailliantSync app.
  • Page 11 1. Download the Brailliant 14 upgrade file and make sure you remember its location on your disk. 2. Install the Brailliant BI 14 Updater on your PC from your Brailliant 14 CD or from our website at www.humanware.com/Brailliant_support 3. Run the Brailliant BI 14 Updater on your PC.
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Navigation components 4 thumb keys 1 joystick (up, right, down, left, action) 8-key Braille keyboard 1 Space bar 14 touch cursor routing keys 14 Braille cells Long-life battery Lasts 10 hours or more Recharges from PC through USB port Auto shut-off Lithium-ion polymer battery Compatible with any standard USB A/C adapter...
  • Page 13: End User License Agreement

    End User License Agreement By using this product (Brailliant 14) you agree to the following minimum terms. 1. License Grant. HumanWare grants to End User a non-exclusive, non-transferable right and license to use the Software on this product. 2. Ownership of Software. End User acknowledges that HumanWare retain all right, title and interest in and to the original, and any copies, of software which is incorporated into this product.
  • Page 14: Manufacturer Warranty

    1(800) 722- 3393 Customer support For customer support, please contact the HumanWare office nearest you or view our web site at: www.humanware.com North America: 1(800) 722-3393 or send an email to us.support@humanware.com Europe: (0044) 1933 415800 or send an email to eu.support@humanware.com...

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