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PROPRIETARY
INFORMATION
Orbit Reader 20™ User Guide
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March, 2018
Version 1.8

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  • Page 1 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Orbit Reader 20™ User Guide March, 2018 Version 1.8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 Contents INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 HOW THE ORBIT READER 20 IS USED ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 TAND LONE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 EMOTE TRANSCRIBED BRAILLE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 TRANSLATE BRAILLE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7...
  • Page 3 Commands --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 17.9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 OMPUTERS Connecting Mac with USB -------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Connecting Mac with Bluetooth ------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Controlling Orbit Reader 20 from Mac ----------------------------------------------------- 41 17.10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 NDROID EVICES Connecting Android with Bluetooth --------------------------------------------------------- 41 Input and Output Text with BrailleBack ---------------------------------------------------- 41 BrailleBack Commands ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 42 17.11...
  • Page 4 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 SYSTEM ALERTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 REBOOT THE DEVICE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 DEVICE UPGRADE PROCEDURE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 21.1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 OWNLOAD THE OFTWARE 21.2 --------------------------------------------- E NSTALL OFTWARE RROR OOKMARK NOT DEFINED LANGUAGE OPTIONS (LOCALIZATION) ------------------------------------------------------------ 53 22.1...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 1 Introduction The Orbit Reader 20 is a portable, refreshable braille display and stand-alone reader with the following features: • A line of 20 braille cells with pins that can be transformed to accurately...

  • Page 6: Remote Mode

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader 20 displays the contents of files stored on an SD card. Here, there are no translations or interpretations involved. You prepare the files on your computer, and then store them on the SD card. For example, if you want to read in Unified English Braille (UEB), prepare the UEB transcribed title on your computer and then store it on the card.

  • Page 7: Translate Braille

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 5 Translate Braille • BrailleBlaster™ is a full-featured transcription software package for creating quality formatted braille. • DAISY™ Pipeline provides a comprehensive solution for converting text documents into accessible formats, including braille PEF (Portable Embosser Format).

  • Page 8: In The Box

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 7 In the Box In addition to the basic package that includes Orbit Reader 20 and the printed quick start guide, the following accessories are available for sale: • Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable •...

  • Page 9: Key Placement And Use

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 At the back of the device, from left to right, is the Power button (left), an SD card slot (middle), and a Micro-B USB port (right). (Image is reversed in the picture).

  • Page 10: Panning Keys

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 For orientation purposes, there are three slightly raised tick marks located above the braille cells. These orientation marks are spaced by every fifth braille cell. For example, the first tick mark from the left is between the fifth and sixth braille cell.

  • Page 11: 8-Dot Braille Cells

    When the battery in Orbit Reader 20 gets to 10%, Dot 8 of the 20th cell on the display blinks on and off. This behavior is normal, indicating that the battery is low.

  • Page 12: Power On And Off

    When you turn the device on, Orbit Reader 20 resumes from the place u left. If you are using the device or inserting the SD card for the first time, Orbit Reader 20 shows the first file or folder name on the SD card.

  • Page 13: About Menus And File Names

    Remote mode allows you to connect the Orbit Reader 20 to iPhone®, iPad®, and Android™ mobile devices, as well as desktop computers. In Remote mode, Orbit Reader 20 acts as an input and output device for the remotely connected host via USB or Bluetooth. See the...

  • Page 14: The Menu

    Similarly, when you press the Up Arrow from the first menu item, Orbit Reader 20 moves to the last item in the list. This feature allows quick access to the last few menu items. That is why some options that may be frequently used are located at the bottom of the menu list.

  • Page 15: Battery

    The Battery status menu item displays the amount of power (percentage) left in the battery. When the battery in Orbit Reader 20 gets to 10%, Dot 8 of the 20th cell on the display blinks on and off. This behavior is normal, indicating that the battery is low.

  • Page 16: Sort (Name: Ascend)

    Descending order. After selecting a category, press the Right Arrow until you reach either Ascend or Descend in the list and press the Select button. Orbit Reader 20 arranges the files in the indicated order. The default setting for this menu item is Ascending (A to Z).

  • Page 17: Compress Spaces (On)

    Note: You need to ensure that the correct ASCII to Braille table of the desired region has been uploaded. • Load lan Only - Orbit Reader 20 displays the list of Table files, along with the default option. Press Select to choose a file. Please refer...

  • Page 18: Encoding

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 Encoding Text files are created in either ASCII or Unicode encoding format. Text files for some of the languages are created in Unicode only. When creating a file in languages other than the ASCII-based ones, you must select the Unicode option.

  • Page 19: Pair (Just Works)

    Reader 20 responds to pairing requests by showing a random number on both the Orbit Reader 20's braille display and on the host device. To confirm the request, ensure that the numbers match and press Dot 8 on the Orbit Reader. To reject the pairing request, press dot 7.

  • Page 20: Stand-Alone Mode

    Editor 13 File Manager File Manager is where you select a file stored on the SD card to read on the Orbit Reader 20. You can also create new files and folders, view the properties (such as the file size and current reading position), and copy, rename, and delete files.
  • Page 21 8 to confirm or press Dot 7 to cancel. The Rename File command allows you to change the name of Space + R a file or folder. To use it, press the Rename command. Orbit Rename a file (Dots 1 2...

  • Page 22: More About Copying And Pasting Files

    3 4) arrow Right or Left to the Unprotected/Protected heading. When editing the current file Orbit Reader 20 switches to Edit mode, which is indicated by a cursor at the point of input. The Edit the Space + E...

  • Page 23: File Movement Commands

    Orbit Reader 20 does not translate or interpret any file. It simply displays the contents of a file in braille. So, if you put a plain text file onto the SD card, Orbit Reader 20 displays that file as it was written. Similarly, if you put a BRF file on the SD card, no matter the language or code, Orbit Reader 20 accurately shows its contents.

  • Page 24: Preparing Files

    Place the file onto the SD card or use the Mass Storage protocol to copy from your desktop computer. To copy files to the SD card, remove card from the Orbit Reader 20 and place it into a card reader on your computer. Alternatively, you can connect the USB...
  • Page 25 Pressing Select + Up Arrow opens the Menu. Up Arrow In addition to the automatic bookmark placed when you close a file, Orbit Reader 20 lets you set additional Set or Clear a Space + M bookmarks. Reader displays the message "-- Bookmark Bookmark added"...

  • Page 26: Power Move Forward And Back

    Press Select, Select to return to the file you were reading. 14.2 Power Move Forward and Back Orbit Reader 20's power move commands provide a quick means of moving/searching through large sections of a file to find a known location in the document.

  • Page 27: Find Braille

    This continues till you press some other key. See Panning Keys section for more information. 14.3 Find Braille To find specific braille text, use the Find command (Space + F). Orbit Reader 20 responds by opening an input field (see Edit Box section) with a cursor, which is indicated by Dots 7 and 8.

  • Page 28: Edit Box

    Left Arrow. 15 Edit Box Orbit Reader 20 presents a text dialog or input field called an Edit Box when you want to find text or rename a file. The Edit Box permits only one line of text. Press Space + F to begin a search or press Space + R to rename a file.

  • Page 29: The Editor

    16 The Editor In addition to serving as a tool for reading braille, Orbit Reader 20 offers the ability to write and edit text. This feature allows you to create/edit new or existing files on the SD card.

  • Page 30: Editor Commands

    If you edited an existing file, Reader moves the reading position to the place where the cursor was. The Orbit Reader automatically saves files every 1 kB of data Save current or about 1000 characters, as you edit. However, small file...

  • Page 31: Editor Block Text Commands

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 first cell on the display. The editing cursor is placed in the first cell. Space + Pressing Space + Dot 7 + Left or Right Arrow moves the Dot 7 + cursor to the start or end of the current paragraph. If the start or...

  • Page 32: Context Menu

    Exit. 17.1 Remote Mode In addition to using Orbit Reader 20 as a portable reading tool and editor, it connects with host devices (i.e., computers, phones, and tablets) to provide braille input and output to that device. The host device must be running software that supports braille.

  • Page 33: Before You Connect

    Select to cancel. 17.2 Before you Connect Before you connect Orbit Reader 20 to a host, it is important to set the device so that the screen reader(s) you use, recognize it. Newer versions of screen readers recognize the Orbit Reader 20. The table below shows the first version of the screen reader to directly support Orbit Reader 20.

  • Page 34: Using The Bluetooth Connection

    Orbit Reader 20, and you can read the entire interface in braille as you interact with it. If the Orbit Reader 20 is on, when you turn on the host device, it connects automatically. When the host device enters sleep mode or is turned off, Orbit Reader 20 reverts to showing stand-alone content.

  • Page 35: Connect To Multiple Hosts

    Bluetooth, either turn it back on from the Orbit Reader 20 menu or use the hotkey Space + Dots 4 7 from Stand-Alone mode on the Orbit Reader 20. (You can always return to Stand-Alone mode by pressing Select + Left Arrow on Orbit Reader 20.)

  • Page 36: Human Interface Device (Hid)

    2. Connect the USB cable to the host and to the Orbit Reader 20. "-- Charger connected" is displayed. 3. On the Orbit Reader 20, press Space + Dots 2 7. "-- Remote HID mode" is displayed. 4. Start the screen reader. Orbit responds by displaying what the screen reader is showing.

  • Page 37: Buffering Text Input To Remote Devices

    Orbit Reader 20 keyboard and directional buttons. If you are using a version of iOS before 10.2, you must set Orbit Reader 20 to emulate RB18 in the menu. In default configuration (Just Works), the Orbit Reader 20 is ready to pair with iOS via Bluetooth.

  • Page 38: Ios Resources

    Dot 8 on Orbit Reader 20. Then press the Pair button on your iOS device. Once you pair the unit, iOS starts sending braille to Orbit Reader 20, and you can use Orbit Reader 20 input and navigation keys to control your iOS device.
  • Page 39 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 iOS Reading Commands Function Keys Read all, starting at the selected item Space + R Read all, starting from the top Space + Dots 2 4 5 6 Pause or continue speech...

  • Page 40: Mac Computers

    Connecting Mac with USB The simplest way to connect Orbit Reader 20 to a Mac is to connect using a USB Standard-A to Micro-B cable. First, switch Orbit Reader 20 to the HID protocol by picking HID in the USB option in the menu. Next, run VoiceOver by pressing the Apple CMD key + F5.

  • Page 41: Controlling Orbit Reader 20 From Mac

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 If Orbit Reader 20 is not listed, make sure you have turned on Bluetooth in the Menu. Controlling Orbit Reader 20 from Mac To control how VoiceOver treats the display, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 42: Brailleback Commands

    To connect to Chromebook with USB, follow these steps: 1. Press Dots 2 7 + Space to put the Orbit Reader 20 in Remote HID mode. Alternatively, Press Up Arrow + Select in the menu, and then arrow to USB.

  • Page 43: Chromevox Settings/Commands

    Device Manager while the display is connected and look in the section for Ports: COM and LPT. One of the COM ports is assigned to Orbit Reader 20. You need to use that number when you set up your screen reader.

  • Page 44: Non-Visual Desktop Access (Nvda)

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 one Orbit Reader 20 device to be paired in the same room at the same time without pairing the wrong device. The device pairs with the Orbit Reader 20 and an incoming Bluetooth virtual serial port is set up on the PC.
  • Page 45 1. Press Space + Dots 4 7. 2. Follow steps 1-7 of USB connection. 3. Select the COM port where the Orbit Reader 20 is connected (check device manager for COM port or use COM port you saved from previous steps).
  • Page 46 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 Pan left one braille window Back panning keys Pan right one braille window Front panning keys Top of active window Select + Dots 1 2 3 Bottom of active window Select + Dots 4 5 6...
  • Page 47 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 Select previous line Space + Dots 1 7 8 Select next line Space + Dots 4 7 8 Select previous word Space + Dots 2 7 8 Select next word Space + Dots 5 7 8...

  • Page 48: System Access

    Ctrl + F1 - Ctrl + F10 Dot 8 + Computer Braille number 1 - 0 System Access To connect Orbit Reader 20 to System Access, the device must be connected by a Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable and set in HID protocol mode.

  • Page 49: Windows-Eyes

    There is no driver for Window-Eyes for versions prior to 7.1. However, you may use Orbit Reader 20 by selecting any Baum display with input keys. The Vario Connect and the Braille Connect are two displays that work. Select the...

  • Page 50: Reboot The Device

    21 Device Upgrade Procedure There are two parts to upgrade: 1) downloading the software and 2) upgrading the Orbit Reader 20. Each part of the upgrade is explained in the following two sections of this document. Read each section carefully before proceeding.
  • Page 51 Make sure the Orbit Reader 20 is turned off. Connect the Orbit Reader 20 to the PC using the USB cable. In the Release folder on your PC, run the Orbit Reader 20 Firmware Upgrade Utility. If you receive an error message, see Troubleshooting section.
  • Page 52 The utility starts upgrading the device. Do not unplug the cable. Wait for the message “Device upgrade has been completed” on the upgrade utility or until the Orbit Reader 20 reboots and shuts down. Orbit Research Confidential and Proprietary Information...

  • Page 53: Language Options (Localization)

    To check for successful upgrade of the device, press Select + Up Arrow to open the Orbit Reader 20 Menu and arrow to "Version" in the list. The version number of the firmware release should match the number on the display.

  • Page 54: Upload Existing Localization Files

    Right Arrow twice. Then press Select to select from the options. 23 Troubleshooting If the Orbit Reader 20 does not power on or seems to freeze, try these options in the following order: Option 1: Plug in the device 1.

  • Page 55: Battery Use And Replacement

    You can check Battery status in the Menu. When the battery in Orbit Reader 20 gets to 10%, Dot 8 of the 20th cell on the display starts blinking. This behavior is normal, indicating that the battery is low.

  • Page 56: Accessories Information

    To dispose of batteries properly, call the recycling center at 1-800-822-8837. 25 Accessories Information Orbit Reader 20 has two holes on the lower-front corners of the device, one on each corner. The holes are there to provide a means to attach a strap to the device, with the use of key rings.

  • Page 57: Appendices

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 Android: Brailleback Chromebook: ChromeVox 1x Micro-B USB port, USB 2.0, for host interface, firmware Interfaces and Ports upgrade and battery charging Bluetooth 2.1, Class 2 Flash Media Slot 1x SD card (4GB to 32GB capacity) Battery User-replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery;...
  • Page 58 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 2-5-6 2-3-5 2-3-5-6 2-3-6 1-5-6 < 1-2-6 1-2-3-4-5-6 > 3-4-5 1-4-5-6 1-2-7 1-4-7 1-4-5-7 1-5-7 1-2-4-7 1-2-4-5-7 1-2-5-7 2-4-7 2-4-5-7 1-3-7 1-2-3-7 1-3-4-7 1-3-4-5-7 1-3-5-7 1-2-3-4-7 1-2-3-4-5-7 1-2-3-5-7 2-3-4-7 2-3-4-5-7 1-3-6-7 1-2-3-6-7...

  • Page 59: Appendixb - Proper Trademark Notice And Attribution

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 1-2-5-6-7 1-2-4-5-6-7 4-5-7 4-5-6 1-4-5 1-2-4 1-2-4-5 1-2-5 2-4-5 1-2-3 1-3-4 1-3-4-5 1-3-5 1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4-5 1-2-3-5 2-3-4 2-3-4-5 1-3-6 1-2-3-6 2-4-5-6 1-3-4-6 1-3-4-5-6 1-3-5-6 2-4-6 1-2-5-6 1-2-4-5-6 27.2 Appendix B - Proper Trademark Notice and Attribution Adobe®...

  • Page 60: Hardware Limited Warranty

    SD is a trademark or registered trademark of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both. Hardware Limited Warranty Warranty obligations for the Orbit Reader 20 are limited to the terms set forth below: Orbit Research warrants this hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the purchase by the original purchaser ("Warranty Period").

  • Page 61: Exclusions And Limitations

    This Limited Warranty applies only to the hardware product manufactured by Orbit Research LLC that can be identified by the “Orbit Research" trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. Orbit Research is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product's use.
  • Page 62 This Limited Warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country in which the product purchase took place. ORBIT RESEARCH LLC., the warrantor under this Limited Warranty, is identified at the end of this document according to the country or region in which the product purchase took place.

  • Page 63: Appendixc - Fcc Information

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8 Your product will be returned to you configured as originally purchased, subject to applicable updates. You will be responsible for reinstalling all other software programs, data, and passwords. Recovery and reinstallation of software programs and user data are not covered under this Limited Warranty.

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