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- Page 1 Taptilo User Guide Taptilo 2.0+ (ENG) Last updated: March 2020 © OHFA Tech, Inc. Contact Email: support@taptilo.com Online: www.taptilo.com/support...
- Page 2 Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) About this guide Taptilo®, all hardware, software and applications associated with Taptilo, the Taptilo logo are • trademarks of OHFA Tech Inc., registered in the U.S. and internationally. This user guide and product are protected by copyright law.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.4.1 Common (Perkins Style) ..................... 11 2.4.2 Slate & Stylus ....................... 12 2.5 Pairing with the App ......................13 2.5.1 Downloading the Taptilo+ app ................... 13 2.5.2 Connecting with the device ..................14 2.5.3 Managing connection settings .................. 14 2.6 Button Navigation ......................... 15 3. - Page 4 4.7.2 Language settings ....................... 29 4.7.3 Practice Reminder ....................... 30 4.7.4 Send Feedback ......................31 4.7.5 About ..........................31 5. Taptilo Music (Beta) ........................31 5.1 Using Taptilo Music ....................... 31 5.1.1 Starting Taptilo Music ....................31 5.1.2 Ending Taptilo Music ....................31 5.2 Music: Activities ........................
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Page 5: Overview Of Taptilo
• 1.2 Physical Description Taptilo has a rounded rectangular shape, almost circular around the edges. It is about 17 inches long, 5.4 inches wide, 2.2 inches in height, and it weighs about 3 pounds. Taptilo’s top surface includes a row of nine braille blocks on the upper half, a corresponding braille display on the lower half, and three buttons to the right. - Page 6 Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 1) Power button (On/Off) The power button is located on the right edge and has a circular shape. For more information, see 2.2 Powering On/Off. 2) Braille display (for reading) The braille display contains nine braille cells containing six large-sized pins, which are approximately five times larger than the standard braille.
- Page 7 Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 6) LED battery indicator Located above the arrow buttons, there are four LED lights that indicate remaining battery life and charging status. For more information, see 2.1 Charging the Battery. 7) Speaker & headphone jack The built-in speaker is located on the left side of the device, next to the braille display.
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Page 8: Specifications
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 1.3 Specifications 1. Product: Taptilo V2.0+ 2. Model: TEDU-W500USA 3. Color: Blue 4. Language: English (USA) 5. Power Main voltage: +5.0V Battery: Li-ion 2,600mAh (3.7V) Adaptor: input 100V~240V (0.5A) / output 5.0V (2.0A) ... -
Page 9: Setting Up And Getting Started
For the best experience, we recommend fully charging the device before the first use. 1. Connect the charger to the charging port on the top end of Taptilo device, next to the volume controller. 2. When the device is charging, all four LED lights will blink. When the battery is fully charged, all four lights will light up. -
Page 10: Powering On/Off
“See you again later.” The LED lights will turn off one by one. 2.3 Choosing a Study Mode Taptilo has two study modes: Self-Study Mode and Teaching Mode. In Self-Study Mode, the device is used standalone using the built-in programs and audio guidance. -
Page 11: Using The Braille Blocks (Writing Styles)
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 2.4 Using the Braille Blocks (Writing Styles) There are two different ways to write braille using the Taptilo braille blocks: Common (Perkins Style) and Slate & Stylus. The default setting is Common. For instructions on changing the braille writing style, From the device, see 3.4 Device Settings... -
Page 12: Slate & Stylus
3. With each finger, push the dots upward. For instance, to create ‘a’, push dot 1 with your left hand’s index finger. 4. To check what you wrote, place the blocks on Taptilo from left to right. All dots of empty cells should be pushed down. Press the circle button to check the answer. -
Page 13: Pairing With The App
2.5 Pairing with the App 2.5.1 Downloading the Taptilo+ app 1. Scan the QR code below or search for ‘Taptilo+’ in the Apple App store or Google Play Store to download the app. © OHFA TECH INC. -
Page 14: Connecting With The Device
1. Turn on Taptilo and wait until you hear the audio guidance. 2. Open the Taptilo+ app on your phone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on. 3. Select the block image or “Tap to connect your device.” A connection pop-up will appear, or the app will automatically reconnect with the previous device if it is within Bluetooth range. -
Page 15: Button Navigation
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 2.6 Button Navigation There are three buttons on the panel on the right side of the device: Left arrow, right arrow and a circle button. There are two ways to press each button: Short press, long... -
Page 16: Self-Study Mode
For detailed instructions on each program, see Activities. Tips: Recent action saved. In Self-Study Mode, Taptilo will save the most recent activity and category used when the device is powered off. When the device is turned on, the user will be directed to where they left off. To start from the beginning, press the circle button for two seconds. -
Page 17: Activities
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 3.2 Activities 3.2.1 Read Read the letter or word shown in braille and listen to the word. Choose from numbers, alphabet, short words and long words. 1. Read the braille shown on the braille display and listen to the word. -
Page 18: Write
1. Use the blocks to write your own braille and place them in order. 2. Press the circle button to check what you wrote. 3. Taptilo will display what you wrote and read it aloud. TIP: Try writing your name and have Taptilo read it out! 3.2.5 Game... -
Page 19: Choosing Braille Settings
In this case, press the right or left arrow button to apply the new setting. 3.3 Choosing Braille Settings On Taptilo, you can easily switch from uncontracted braille to contracted braille, and vise versa. When using Self-Study Mode, the default is uncontracted braille (“Normal mode”). Press and hold the left and right arrow button for two seconds until you hear the audio “Change... -
Page 20: Device Settings
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) If the word or content does not have a contracted form, the braille cells will not change. 3.4 Device settings You may use device settings at any point in Self-Study Mode. How to use 1. -
Page 21: Teaching Mode
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 4. Teaching Mode In Teaching Mode, the Taptilo device is used with the app, and the user has access to the various content and customization options available on the app. For instructions on pairing with the app, see 2.5 Pairing with the... -
Page 22: Word Screen
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 4.1.2 Word screen From the top: Activity: Select from three options; Trace & Write, Read, Listen & Write. For description on each option, see 4.3 Activities. Uncontracted or Contracted Braille tab: You can instantly change the braille output type of the word. -
Page 23: Topics
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 4.2 Topics 4.2.1 Alphabet The letters of the English alphabet are included. 4.2.2 Numbers Basic numbers 0 to 20 are included. 4.2.3 Words (Levels 1-5) 1000+ basic literary words for elementary school literacy level are arranged in five levels according to its difficulty. -
Page 24: Read
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 4.3.2 Read Read the letters shown on the braille display and listen to the word. Press the circle button to move to the next word. For detailed instructions, see 3.2.1 Read. For instructions on using the buttons on the word screen, see 4.1.2 Word... -
Page 25: Shuffle List
Default setting is on. 4.4.3 Auto play voice When on, Taptilo will read the word or letter in the beginning as it displays in braille. When off, Taptilo will show in braille only without the audio. You can use the buttons on the screen to play the audio any time. -
Page 26: Favorites
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 4.5 Favorites 4.5.1 Adding or removing a favorite word From the word screen, tap on the star button above the word to add to your favorites list (yellow star: added). Tap again to remove from your favorites list (white star: removed). -
Page 27: My Word List
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 4.6 My Word List 4.6.1 Adding a new list 1. From the app main screen, scroll down and tap on the + sign or “Add a new list” button. 2. Enter the list name on the pop-up screen. Tap “save” to create the list. Word lists will be shown on the app main screen in the order they are created. -
Page 28: Deleting Words
3. Deleting a list will delete all the words in the list. Once deleted, there is no way to recover the list. 4.7 Managing Application Settings To open application settings on the Taptilo+ app: From the main screen, tap on the “Options” button on the upper right corner, then tap “Settings.” 4.7.1 Bluetooth connection Connect your device 1. -
Page 29: Language Settings
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) Disconnect your device 1. From the Settings menu, tap on the Bluetooth icon next to the device serial number, or select “Disconnect.” 2. From the pop-up screen, select “OK.” 4.7.2 Language settings Braille language Set the language of the braille learning content (in Teaching Mode). The device needs to be connected in order to use this setting. -
Page 30: Practice Reminder
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) App language Currently the app supports three languages, English, Korean and Arabic. The app language will follow the smart device’s language settings. 4.7.3 Practice Reminder Set your daily practice reminder at the desired time. App notification should be enabled to use this feature. -
Page 31: Send Feedback
App). 2) From the app main screen, scroll down and select “Music.” 3) Select “Try it out” button and wait until Taptilo restarts to launch the music program. Once you hear the audio guidance, follow the instructions to use the program. -
Page 32: Music: Activities
Taptilo User Guide (2.0+ English) 5.2 Music: Activities 5.2.1 Play a song Learn music notes from the song, “Mary had a Little Lamb. As in Trace & Write, read the notes on the braille display and use the blocks to create the same notes.
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