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ElBraille 40 V
User's Guide
Freedom Scientific Inc.
440999-001 Rev A

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  • Page 1 ElBraille 40 V User’s Guide Freedom Scientific Inc. 440999-001 Rev A...
  • Page 2 Freedom Scientific. Copyright © 2019 Freedom Scientific. All Rights Reserved. JAWS is a registered trademark of Freedom Scientific in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 What’s in the Box?..................2 Physical Layout ..................3 LED Indication Types .................. 3 Docking and Undocking the Braille Display ..........4 Description of Focus Blue Controls ............. 5 Overview of JAWS BrailleIn ................ 5 Modifier Keys ..................
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting ..................20 Service and Support ................21 Locating the ElBraille Serial Number ............21 Warranty and Registration ................ 21...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to your ElBraille, the twenty-first century, take anywhere replacement for the dedicated notetaker. Running Windows 10 with JAWS, and a braille display with a full Braille keyboard, your ElBraille 40 is a fully accessible compact computer. The ElBraille includes the following key features: •...

  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box? • ElBraille 40 unit • ElBraille eco-leather carrying case with a shoulder strap • ElBraille AC adapter • ElBraille manual in print and braille...

  • Page 7: Physical Layout

    Physical Layout Position the ElBraille on a flat surface so the opening for the braille display is directly in front of you. On the left side, going from front to back, you will find a lever for locking and unlocking the Focus display followed by an HDMI port. The HDMI port enables you to connect an external display such as a projector for running a PowerPoint presentation, or to a monitor so a sighted teacher or parent can also view the output from ElBraille.

  • Page 8: Docking And Undocking The Braille Display

    Color Meaning The unit is turned off and charging No indication The device is turned off and is not charging. If the unit is plugged in, it can also mean the battery is fully charged. Docking and Undocking the Braille Display To dock the Focus 40 Blue with the ElBraille, do the following: 1.

  • Page 9: Description Of Focus Blue Controls

    Description of Focus Blue Controls The refreshable braille cells are located toward the front of the unit. There is a Cursor Router button above each braille cell. At each end of the display's surface are NAV Rockers used for easy navigation. Positioned above each NAV Rocker is a NAV mode button which cycles through different navigation modes.

  • Page 10: Modifier Keys

    Tip: If necessary, you can also use a USB or wireless QWERTY keyboard with the ElBraille. Modifier Keys Use the keys on the braille display to simulate key combinations (keystrokes) that include CTRL, ALT, WINDOWS Key, SHIFT, or the JAWS Key (INSERT). To use these modifiers when typing a keystroke, do the following: 1.

  • Page 11: Function Keys

    Notice that you can create a rather loose correlation between pairs of fingers in this description. For example, the left index finger is Function Keys while the right index finger is the WINDOWS key. A stronger correlation can be made with the left and right middle fingers. The left is the JAWS Key and the right is the INSERT key, both often serving the same purpose in JAWS usage.

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Quick Start Note: Before turning ElBraille on for the first time, fully charge the battery using the supplied AC adapter. The unit emits two ascending tones and vibrates when the AC adapter is connected and emits two descending tones and vibrates when the adapter is disconnected.

  • Page 13: Elbraille Rescue Menu

    ElBraille Rescue Menu Sometimes, it may be necessary to shut down or restart if the device is not working correctly. For example, you unexpectedly lost speech or braille output from JAWS. You can easily do this using the ElBraille Rescue menu. This menu provides speech and braille output even if JAWS is not currently working correctly.

  • Page 14: Viewing Device Status Information

    Note: The ElBraille will charge when connected to a computer through the USB C port as long as the ElBraille is turned off. However, charging time will take longer than with the supplied AC adapter. Viewing Device Status Information Use the ElBraille buttons at any time to check the battery status, network connection, or the time and date.

  • Page 15: Elbraille Main Menu

    ElBraille Main Menu The ElBraille main menu turns your device into a convenient notetaker. From this menu, you can quickly accomplish many useful daily tasks, such as writing notes or using the calculator. To open the ElBraille main menu, press E1. This menu contains a number of items including: •...

  • Page 16: Basics Of Working With Jaws And Windows On Elbraille

    Basics of Working with JAWS and Windows on ElBraille Windows Basics Using Windows with JAWS on the ElBraille is basically the same as using a regular Windows PC. The only difference is that with ElBraille, commands are performed using the ElBraille buttons and the Focus Blue controls. The following describes how to access some of the more frequently used Windows features.

  • Page 17: Entering Data

    To move between dialog box controls, press TAB or SHIFT+TAB (DOTS 4- 5 CHORD or DOTS 1-2 CHORD). You can select a radio button, or select or clear a check box by using the SPACEBAR or a Cursor Router button. To activate a button, press the SPACEBAR, DOT 8, or a Cursor Router button.

  • Page 18: Basic Reading And Navigation Commands

    Basic Reading and Navigation Commands Description Keystroke Say Current Line C CHORD (DOTS 1-4 CHORD) DOT 1 CHORD Say Previous Line Say Next Line DOT 4 CHORD Say Current Word DOTS 2-5 CHORD Say Previous Word DOT 2 CHORD Say Next Word DOT 5 CHORD DOTS 3-6 CHORD Say Current Character...

  • Page 19: Common Qwerty Keyboard Keys Simulated On The Braille Display

    Description Command Undo LEFT SHIFT+Z (DOTS 1-3-5-6) LEFT SHIFT+D (DOTS 1-4-5) Delete Common QWERTY Keyboard Keys Simulated on the Braille Display QWERTY Keystroke Braille Keystroke Z CHORD (DOTS 1-3-5-6 CHORD) or RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 1 RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 2 ALT (activates the menu bar in an application) RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 2 CHORD APPLICATIONS Key...

  • Page 20: Basic Jaws Setup

    QWERTY Keystroke Braille Keystroke PAGE DOWN Selector Button+Rocker Bar Down or DOTS 5-6-7 CHORD DELETE DOTS 1-2-3-4-5-6 CHORD or LEFT SHIFT+D (DOTS 1-4-5) Basic JAWS Setup ElBraille users have access to all JAWS features, just like on a standard Windows PC. This section covers some basic information to help you get started.

  • Page 21: Turning Off Speech

    Turning off Speech If you prefer to only use the braille display, you can limit the amount of speech you hear or completely turn it off by using the RIGHT SHIFT+M (DOTS 1-3-4) command. By default, pressing RIGHT SHIFT+M activates Speech On Demand which restricts speech to a limited set of reading keystrokes.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Network

    Connecting to a Network ElBraille can connect to wireless networks. You can also connect the unit to mobile networks using the built-in LTE modem. The following sections describe how to connect to these networks. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Press WINDOWS Key+I (DOTS 4-8 CHORD, DOTS 2-4) to open Windows Settings.
  • Page 23 In the United States or Canada, most cellular carriers will need the International Mobile Equipment Identification (IMEI) number of your ElBraille to activate the SIM card for use on the carrier’s network. To get the ElBraille's IMEI number and register the unit on your carrier's network, do the following: 1.
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The device will not turn on. Charge the battery using the supplied AC adapter. If the battery is too low, the unit may not boot even when connected to the charger. Wait several minutes and then try turning the unit on again. The battery is not charging or is Make sure you are using the taking longer to charge than...
  • Page 25 Service and Support You can contact Technical Support to receive technical assistance. To contact by web, visit www.FreedomScientific.com/Forms/TechSupport, and complete the form to submit questions. To contact by email, send questions to support@vispero.com. To contact by telephone, U.S. customers can call (727) 803-8600, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Time).

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