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Handy Tech Connect Braille User Manual

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  • Page 1 C o n n e c t B r a i l l e Version 1.0 Horb, January 2019 Handy Tech is a trademark of Help Tech GmbH © All Rights Reserved Help Tech GmbH; Brunnenstraße 10; 72 160 Horb, Germany Phone : +49 7451 55 46 0;...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Check Boxes 3.3.5 Radio Buttons (1 of x) 3.3.6 Energy Saving Features 3.3.7 The SAVE Mode THE CONNECT BRAILLE AS BRAILLE DISPLAY OPERATION OF THE CONNECT BRAILLE The Menu System 5.1.1 PC mode (P) 5.1.2 Braille character sets (B) 5.1.2.1 Creating a Braille Character Set 5.1.2.2...
  • Page 3 (F) 5.1.4.6 standby (N) 5.1.4.7 Language 5.1.4.8 Restore factory defaults (R) Controlling the PC from the Connect Braille's Keyboard [SPC+1 2 7] (Chord 5.2.1 Table of Key Commands for Controlling the PC EXTERNAL KEYBOARD General Keyboard Keys 6.2.1 Alphanumerical Character Inputs 6.2.2...
  • Page 4 Connect Braille Table of Contents ERROR MESSAGES 12.1 English Language Error Messages 12.1.1 Fatal Errors 12.1.2 General Errors 12.1.3 Warnings and Messages 12.2 Error Messages from the Message File 12.2.1 General Messages 12.2.2 File System Messages COPYRIGHT NOTICE Page 4...

  • Page 5: General

    Bluetooth devices, like PC or mobile phone. To use Connect Braille as a Braille display for a PC (Windows or Linux) an output program called screen reader is needed. It is available from your supplier. The screen reader program NVDA will be provided for free if needed.

  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Braille and on the PC: Single keystrokes on Connect Braille: [Key1] e.g. [TLU] Key/dot combination on Connect Braille: [SPC + 1 2] Display on the Connect Braille modules: 'Display Text' such as 'File' Single keystrokes on PC: {Key}, e.g., {ENTER} Text input on PC: {input text}, e.g., {HTCOM}...

  • Page 7: Installation

    • Quick Reference in Braille Software Installation In order to use the Connect Braille as a Braille display for your computer, you need the corresponding Braille display driver for your screen reader. To install the required software, plug the included USB memory stick with the inscription StartStick into a free USB port on your PC.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Power Supply

    When connecting the power supply cable while the device is off, you get the message ’Battery quick charging’ and the Connect Braille turns off again. If you plug in the power supply while the Connect Braille is switched on, a signal tone indicates that the device runs no longer on Batteries.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Interface Cable

    USB interface cable first. The USB interface cable features a small, almost square plug on one end. The other end features a small, flat plug. Now plug the square plug into the leftmost port on the left side of your Connect Braille. The flat plug is then plugged into the PC's USB port.

  • Page 10: The Carrying Case

    USB cable into a PC, it switches automatically to the USB connection. Bluetooth is automatically active when you turn on the Connect Braille. If you do not set up a Bluetooth connection within 15 minutes, the Bluetooth interface automatically turns off.

  • Page 11: Bluetooth Apple Ios Device Tie-In

    Connect Braille Installation Your Connect 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. Note: If you move the Connect Braille beyond the Bluetooth connection's communications radius (10 meters/yards), the connection to the PC will be interrupted.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    9. In the settings of the BrailleBack menu you can find the keyboard help. Note: if the connection was interrupted because you have turned off or put to sleep mode the Connect Braille and/or the Android device, please turn on/wake up the Connect Braille first.

  • Page 13: Start-Up

    Version 1.0 of your Connect Braille. Turning the Power On Press the on/off button to turn the Connect Braille on. You can now work independent of a power source, because the batteries are fully charged. You will hear a short, high-pitched beep, and the following start-up message will be displayed on the Braille display: 'Handy Tech CONNECT BRAILLE 1.0'...

  • Page 14: System Messages

    3. Error signal: This is a series of warning signals, which may be emitted, for example, if no microSD card is inserted. Note: You can specify which types of acoustic signals you want the Connect Braille to emit (see chapter 5.1.4 and 5.1.4.4). In this manual, the assumption is that this setting is set to 'action Confirmations'.

  • Page 15: Radio Buttons (1 Of X)

    If no key is pressed on the Connect Braille or the Braille display doesn’t change for several minutes, it will enter sleep mode. In sleep mode, the Braille display is turned off and some of the electronic modules are also deactivated.

  • Page 16: The Connect Braille As Braille Display

    The Connect Braille as Braille Display The Connect Braille as Braille Display In order to operate the Connect Braille as a Braille display under Windows, you need a special program called a screen reader to control the display, which is not included with the Connect Braille itself.

  • Page 17: Operation Of The Connect Braille

    It is spelled as a capital letter, but it may also have additional emphasis added. Not only submenus, but functions and check boxes as well may be activated using hotkeys. Furthermore, you can configure your Connect Braille such that these objects are not only selected, but also activated by pressing the hotkey.

  • Page 18: Loading Braille Character Sets

    Connect Braille. If you attempt to activate an empty slot, the Connect Braille will respond with the message: 'Braille set n is empty', where n is the number of the currently selected character set.

  • Page 19: Delete Selected Braille Set (D)

    This could cause the word "info," for example, to turn into "jmen". If you cannot read the Connect Braille's messages at all, you have the following options: 1. Use the communications program HTCom's Monitor Mode. Under Monitor Mode, the output is not affected by the Braille character set selected on the Connect Braille.

  • Page 20: Keyboard Layout (K)

    ’charging’: the batteries are only receiving a maintenance charge. ’On USB power’: Connect Braille is connected via USB with the PC. There is no charging or discharging of the batteries. The power is provided by the USB interface.

  • Page 21: Serial Number (S)

    Connect Braille Operation of the Connect Braille 5.1.3.3 Serial number (S) With this function you can check the serial number of your Connect Braille. This can be useful for service purposes. 5.1.3.4 Versions (V) Here you can check the versions of several software modules of the Connect Braille.

  • Page 22: Highlight Hotkeys (H)

    The Connect Braille does not emit sounds. 5.1.4.4.2 Errors (E) The Connect Braille generates a tone only if an error has occurred. In addition to internal errors, errors could also result from operator mistakes, but these are usually not supported by any message in Braille.

  • Page 23: Language

    For activation you can choose between 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. If you are not working with the Connect Braille or press any button, the Connect Braille will automatically switch off. When pressing any button, the Connect Braille wakes up and you can continue working.

  • Page 24: Controlling The Pc From The Connect Braille's Keyboard [Spc+1 2 7] (Chord B)

    Controlling the PC from the Connect Braille's Keyboard [SPC+1 2 7] (Chord B) It is possible to use the Connect Braille's keyboard for inputs to the PC by utilizing the screen reader. Therefore, it is necessary to install the latest Handy Tech Braille display driver for your screen reader, which you can find on the enclosed CD.
  • Page 25 Connect Braille Operation of the Connect Braille PC Key(s) Chord Emulated on the Connect Braille by Commands TRC + SPC Alt + character TRC + character Alt for next character SPC + 7 8 Activate/deactivate Alt SPCL + SPCR + 7 8...
  • Page 26 Connect Braille Operation of the Connect Braille PC Key(s) Chord Emulated on the Connect Braille by Commands Windows key + PAUSE key SPC + 2 4 5 6 8 followed by SPC + 1 2 3 4 Space SPCL or SPCR...

  • Page 27: External Keyboard

    • low current consumption (recommended 30 mA with LEDs turned off) The external keyboard transmits your key strokes to the Connect Braille in the same way as the internal Braille keyboard. You can therefore operate both an external and the internal keyboard in parallel.

  • Page 28: Alphanumerical Character Inputs

    6.2.3 Function Keys The function keys have no function in conjunction with the Connect Braille. 6.2.4 Navigation Keys The term navigation keys refer to the 6-key block as well as the cursor keys located between the main keyboard section and the numerical pad.

  • Page 29: Operation Of Screen Readers

    • NVDA • VoiceOver • Blinux (SuSE LINUX) If these programs are used, all of the Connect Braille's functionality is assured. The current driver for your screen reader can be found on the supplied StartStick. Screen reader using Windows, Example Window-Eyes Window-Eyes enables access to all kinds of different applications, without complicated scripts.

  • Page 30: Screen Readers Using Windows, Example Jaws

    Braille display can be described in brief in this section. The status modules of a Braille display contain important data regarding screen positioning. Since your Connect Braille does not include status modules, you can use [SPCL+SPCR] to toggle between displaying the contents of the screen and the status module display.

  • Page 31: Overview

    7.2.1 Overview This table lists all functions associated with the Braille dots and control keys on the Connect Braille. We have not included an exhaustive description of each of the functions, because these are contained in the JAWS for Windows manual.
  • Page 32 Connect Braille Operation of Screen Readers Control Key/Braille Dot Function [2 3] Beginning of line [5 6] End of line [1 2 3] Top of file [4 5 6] End of file [3 6 7] Speech interruption on/off [3 6 7 8]...

  • Page 33: Screen Reader Using Windows, Example Hal/Supernova

    7.3.1 Overview This table lists all functions associated with the keys on the Connect Braille. We have not included an exhaustive description of each of the functions, because they are already contained in the manuals for Hal and SuperNova.
  • Page 34 Connect Braille Operation of Screen Readers Control Key/Braille Dot Function [4 8] Expand gap on/off [5 8] Use virtual focus [2 3] Beginning of line [5 6] End of line [1 2 3] Top of file [4 5 6] End of file...

  • Page 35: Voiceover: Screen Reader For Apple Ios Devices

    VoiceOver: Screen reader for Apple iOS Devices The Connect Braille is directly supported by the Screen reader VoiceOver included in iPhone, iPod, iPad or Mac. How to connect the Connect Braille to an iPhone is described in chapter 2.7.2 Bluetooth Apple iOS Device Tie-In.
  • Page 36 Connect Braille Operation of Screen Readers Control Key/Braille Dot Function [SPC + 1 2 5 6] Activates Shifl Tab [SPC + 1 5] Activates the Return key [SPC + 8] Activates the Return key [SPC + 1 4 5] Activates the Delete key...

  • Page 37: Operation Settings For Handy Tech Braille Displays

    Connection The check box "Activate Driver" is checked to enable your Connect Braille to be driven by the screen reader. If you uncheck this box, the driver will be deactivated, and you will not be able to drive any Handy Tech Braille display.

  • Page 38: Atc

    Operation Settings for Handy Tech Braille Displays If the check box "Connect Braille display even when switched on after start up" is checked, the Braille display may be connected to the computer while the screen reader is already running, and the Braille display will be recognized. The default setting is for this check box to be unchecked.

  • Page 39: Key Actions

    In this dialog you can then select the keys you want to define as repeat keys from the list box "Available keys" and move them by pressing the “Add” button into the list box “Repeat Keys”. For the Connect Braille, the keys [1], [4], [TLU], [TLD], [TRU] and Page 39...

  • Page 40: Miscellaneous

    In the ”Info“ tab sheet you find important information about your Connect Braille and the driver software, you are using. In the field ”Connect Braille display“ you find the type of Braille display, you are using, as well as the interface it is connected to and the serial number of your Braille display. In addition you find a reference when the next recommended maintenance of your Braille display is due.

  • Page 41: Battery Management

    Battery Management Battery Management Your Connect Braille features four rechargeable NiMH round cell batteries. The Connect Braille will operate for about 20 hours with new, fully charged batteries. This maximum run time decreases as the batteries get older. The average useful life of a battery is approximately 2 years with constant recharging and discharging.

  • Page 42: Battery Capacity Display

    Braille turns itself off. However, even in this state it uses up a small amount of electricity. You should therefore never leave the Connect Braille in this state for longer than one day. It would be best if you begin to recharge the batteries immediately, but you should at least turn off the Connect Braille.
  • Page 43 7. You lock the covers again by inserting their pins into the appropriate recesses on the housing and then pushing down lightly on the catches. The catches snap audibly into place. 8. You may now return the Connect Braille to it’s carrying case and close the Velcro fasteners. Important Notes: 1.

  • Page 44: Important Information

    Only representatives of Help Tech GmbH or its authorized dealers have permission to open the Connect Braille. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. In the event of a defect, please contact your dealer, or Help Tech directly. Only an authorized Handy Tech dealer has permission to service the device.

  • Page 45: Handling The Connect Braille

    Please use only the power supply unit (type FW7555M/09) and cable supplied with your Connect Braille for connecting it to utility power and for recharging the batteries. Never use the included power supply if the Connect Braille contains commercial non-rechargeable or nickel cadmium-batteries.

  • Page 46: Warranty

    Do not drop your Connect Braille and avoid exposing the device to strong vibrations. Your Connect Braille will be the better for it 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 47 Connect Braille Important Information If this does not result in the desired solution of your problem, do not hesitate to contact Help Tech GmbH in Horb directly. You have the following options: Mail: Help Tech GmbH, Brunnenstr. 10, D-72160 Horb a. N., Germany...

  • Page 48: List Of Key Combinations

    Connect Braille List of Key Combinations List of Key Combinations The following list contains all important functions with their key combinations. The digits in the right column refer to Braille dots. 11.1 Navigating the Menu System Function Keys One menu item to the left...

  • Page 49: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error Messages This section contains the error messages that can be displayed on the Connect Braille. Some messages are always in English, because they are not part of the message file. They come directly out of firmware, because they have to be always available.

  • Page 50: General Errors

    The file system can only be restored by reformatting the medium. Note: In the first case, you can turn off your Connect Braille andreload the old firmware. In the second case you have no remedy other than reformatting the flash disk.

  • Page 51: Error Messagess From The Messages File

    Only manufacturer authorized personnel may change the internal battery, because the housing must be opened for this purpose. Please send your Connect Braille to an authorized dealer, or directly to Help Tech. "WRN: No kbd layout found. Using standard layout."...
  • Page 52 Connect Braille Error Messages "New configuration file created. Please check your settings!" Cause: The configuration file was recreated, because it was either missing or its data were incorrect. The settings have now reverted to factory defaults. You should therefore check the settings and customize them to your liking.

  • Page 53: Copyright Notice

    All rights reserved, copyright Help Tech GmbH. No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from Help Tech GmbH. Handy Tech is a trademark of Help Tech GmbH. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.

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