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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2020. All rights reserved, APH. This User Guide is protected by copyright belonging to APH, with all rights reserved. The User Guide may not be copied in whole or in part without written consent from APH.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started In the Box Orientation of Chameleon 20 Top Face Front Edge Left Edge Right Edge Rear Edge Bottom Side Charging Chameleon 20 Powering On and Off Adjusting the Sleep Mode About the About Menu Navigating and Using Menus...
  • Page 4 Searching for Text in a Book Accessing Additional Book Information Adding, Navigating, Highlighting, and Removing Bookmarks Inserting a Bookmark Navigating to Bookmarks Highlighting Bookmarks Removing Bookmarks Library and Reading Commands Table Using Terminal Mode Connecting and Exiting Terminal Mode Determining Chameleon 20 Compatibility...
  • Page 5 Waking Your iOS Device Using the Chameleon Connecting by USB Connecting by Bluetooth Navigating Between Connected Devices Using the File Manager Browsing Files Selecting a Drive in the File Manager Accessing File and Folder Information Displaying the Current File Path Searching for Files and Folders Sorting Files or Folders Modifying Files and Folders...
  • Page 6 Wi-Fi Settings Table Choosing Bluetooth Mode Options Accessing and Using Online Services Activating Bookshare and Downloading Books Configuring, Managing, and Syncing an NFB Newsline Account Updating the Chameleon 20 Customer Support Proper Trademark Notice and Attributions End User License Agreement Warranty...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Welcome to your new Chameleon 20™ Braille display. This user guide provides instructions for orientation, usage, navigation, and updating of the device. For more information please refer to the Chameleon 20 product page on the APH website or call APH Customer Service at 1(800) 223-1839.

  • Page 8: Front Edge

    The rear section of the top face includes a Perkins-style braille keyboard where each key represents a Dot on a braille cell. The keys under your left hand represent Dots 1, 2, 3, and Backspace, where Dot 1 is located under your index finger and Backspace under your little finger.

  • Page 9: Rear Edge

    Towards the back left of the device is the battery compartment. It is closed and secured with two Phillips-head screws. Charging Chameleon 20 Prior to using your Chameleon, make sure it is charged completely. Connect the USB-C end of the recharge cable to the USB-C port located on the left edge of your Chameleon.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Sleep Mode

    “starting” appears on the braille display along with a tactile loading animation that circles during start-up. After a few seconds, the start-up is complete and “editor” appears on the braille display. Your Chameleon is now ready for use. To power Off, press and hold the Power button for approximately 2 seconds. A confirmation message appears on the braille display.

  • Page 11: Navigating And Using Menus

    Navigating and Using Menus Navigating the Main Menu The Main menu options are: • Editor • Terminal • Library • File manager • Calculator • Date and time • Settings • Online services • User guide • Power Off Press the Previous or Next thumb keys to scroll through the list to the menu item of your choice.

  • Page 12: Navigating By First Letters Of Words

    Using Shortcuts/Key Combinations to Navigate As the name implies, shortcuts, also known as key combinations, make it easy to quickly navigate through a menu or file. The most commonly used shortcuts on the Chameleon 20 are indicated in Table 1.
  • Page 13 Table 1: Shortcut/Key Combination Table Action Shortcut or Key Combination Activate Selected item Enter or cursor routing key Escape or Back Space + E Previous item Previous thumb key or Space + Dot 1 Next item Next thumb key or Space + Dot 4 Jump to any item in a list Type the first letter of the item or app Pan left and right...

  • Page 14: Using The Editor Application

    Using the Editor Application The Editor is an application that allows you to open, edit, and create text files on the Chameleon. You can open .docx, .doc, .txt, .brf, and .brl files with the Editor. The files you create or modify are saved as a .txt file. To open the Editor, press the Next thumb key until you reach Editor or press ‘E’...

  • Page 15: Save A Text File

    Save a Text File There are two types of saving in Editor: Save and Save as. Save: Press Space + S to save your file to an already existing filename. Save as: Press Backspace + S to save a copy of your file with a new filename and change the location.

  • Page 16: Cutting, Copying, And Pasting Text

    3. Enter the text to replace it within the second prompted edit box. 4. Press the Next button to cle through Next and Replace All. Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text The Editor lets you cut, copy, and paste text in a way similar to computer programs.

  • Page 17: Editor Commands Table

    2. Scroll to File using the Previous and Next thumb keys. 3. Scroll to Read mode using the Previous and Next thumb keys. 4. Press Enter or a cursor routing key. Editor Commands Table The Editor commands are listed in Table 2. Table 2: Editor Commands Action Shortcut or Key Combination...

  • Page 18: Using The Library Application

    Action Shortcut or Key Combination Delete current word Backspace + Dots 2-5 Delete previous character Backspace Move to next edit box while Enter editing Move to next edit box without Next thumb key editing Move to previous edit box Previous thumb key without editing Move insertion point to start of Space + Dots 1-2-3...

  • Page 19: Navigating The Book List

    Navigating the Book List In Library, your books are stored in a Book list, comparable to a directory containing all the available media on your device in alphabetical order. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to select a book from your Book list, then press Enter or a cursor routing key.

  • Page 20: Navigating And Accessing Additional

    The basic rules are: • Books located on the SD card can be deleted. • Books downloaded from online services can be moved or deleted. • Books can only be copied or moved to/from when external storage is connected. • You are unable to copy or move books from within the internal storage. To copy, move, or delete a book: 1.

  • Page 21: Navigating By Page, Heading, Percentage, Or Bookmarks

    6. Press Enter or a cursor routing key. Auto-Scrolling Through Text in Books in the Library App The Auto-scroll feature of the Chameleon 20 allows you to scroll through the text of an open book automatically. To turn On Auto-scroll, press Space + Dots 1-2-4-5-6 when inside a book.

  • Page 22: Navigating To The Beginning Or End Of A Book

    Navigating to the Beginning or End of a Book You can reach the beginning or end of a book using shortcuts. To reach the beginning of a book, press Space + Dots 1-2-3. To reach the end of a book, press Space + Dots 4-5-6. Searching for Text in a Book Another way to navigate within a book is to search for a specific string of text.

  • Page 23: Inserting A Bookmark

    Inserting a Bookmark To add a bookmark in a book: 1. Press Enter + M to open the Bookmark menu. 2. Select Insert Bookmark using the Previous and Next thumb keys. 3. Press Enter or a cursor routing key. 4. Enter a specific unused bookmark number. Note: If you do not enter a number, Chameleon selects the first available number and assigns it to the bookmark.

  • Page 24: Removing Bookmarks

    7. Open the Bookmark menu by pressing Enter + M. 8. Select Highlight Bookmark End using the Previous and Next thumb keys. 9. Press Enter or a cursor routing key. The current position is set as the ending position. If the end position is placed before the start position, they are switched.

  • Page 25: Library And Reading Commands Table

    Library and Reading Commands Table The Library and reading commands are listed in Table 3. Table 3: Library/Reading Commands Action Shortcut or Key Combination Book list Space + B Manage books Backspace + M Go to Option menu Enter + G Bookmark menu Enter + M Jump to bookmark...

  • Page 26: Using Terminal Mode

    Action Shortcut or Key Combination Find next Space + N Find previous Space + P Next non-blank line Enter + Dot 4 Previous non-blank line Enter + Dot 1 Previous character Space + Dot 3 Next character Space + Dot 6 Previous word Space + Dot 2 Next word...

  • Page 27: Connecting And Exiting Terminal Mode

    3. Press Enter or a cursor routing key. To exit Terminal mode and access the Braille Terminal menu, press the Home button once. Determining Chameleon 20 Compatibility The Chameleon is compatible with the following: Screen readers: JAWS 18+ (version 18 and newer), NVDA, Narrator, ®...

  • Page 28: Connecting By Bluetooth

    If the connection is successful, the content of your host device is shown on the braille display. The Chameleon is now also available as an external keyboard to type on the host device. Connecting by Bluetooth To pair a new device in Bluetooth: 1.

  • Page 29: Using The File Manager

    3. Select the connected device using the Previous and Next thumb keys. 4. Press Enter or a cursor routing key. Note: When a Bluetooth device is connected, an 8-dot symbol is displayed after the device name. If the 8-dot symbol is not visible, click on the device to establish the connection.

  • Page 30: Accessing File And Folder Information

    You are now at the root of your selected drive. Press Space + D at any time to return to the Drive Selection screen. Accessing File and Folder Information To get additional information on a file or folder, select it using the Previous or Next thumb keys, then press Space + I.

  • Page 31: Modifying Files And Folders

    1. Press Space + V. Chameleon displays a list of sorting options available: Name, Date, Size, and Type. 2. Scroll through the list using the Previous or Next thumb key. 3. Press Enter or a cursor routing key to activate the sorting option of your choice.

  • Page 32: Selecting Files Or Folders For Applying Additional Actions

    Selecting Files or Folders for Applying Additional Actions Before you can perform an action on a file or folder, such as cut, copy, or paste, you must first select (or Mark) the desired file or folder. To Mark a file or folder, select the file using the Previous or Next thumb keys, then press Backspace + L.

  • Page 33: Deleting Files Or Folders

    Deleting Files or Folders To delete a single file or folder, select the file using the Previous or Next thumb keys, then press Backspace + Dots 2-3-5-6. To delete multiple files or folders: 1. Select the file or folder you wish to delete using the Previous or Next thumb keys.

  • Page 34: Using The Calculator Application

    Action Shortcut or Key Combination Copy file Backspace + Y Cut file Backspace + X Paste file Backspace + V Search file Space + F Sort files Space + V Where am I Space + Dots 1-5-6 Select drive Space + D Go to parent folder Space + E Using the Calculator Application...

  • Page 35: Calculator Commands Table

    To add operators such as + or -, open the Context menu using Space + M. Refer to the Calculator Commands Table in the next section, for a full list of calculator commands and operators. Calculator Commands Table The Calculator commands are listed in Table 5. Table 5: Calculator Commands using U.S.

  • Page 36: Displaying The Time And Date

    Displaying the Time and Date When you open the Date and Time application, Chameleon displays the current time. Pan right once using the Right thumb key to display the date. Pan left using the Left thumb key to return to the time. To quickly review the date and time, press Enter + T for the time and Enter + D for date from anywhere on the Chameleon.

  • Page 37: Setting User Preferences

    Setting User Preferences To open the Settings menu, press the Next thumb key until you reach Settings OR press ‘S’ in the Main menu, then press Enter or a cursor routing key. Setting Options Table The Setting options are listed in Table 6. Table 6: Settings Operations Setting Option/Result...

  • Page 38: Adding, Configuring, And Deleting Braille Profiles

    Adding, Configuring, and Deleting Braille Profiles The Braille Profile menu lists all the available Braille Profiles on your Chameleon. The active Braille Profile is underlined with Dots 7 and 8 on the device. Scroll through the available Braille Profiles using the Next and Previous thumb keys, then press Enter or a cursor routing key to select it.

  • Page 39: Using A Wi-Fi Network Or Bluetooth

    3. Select Configure Braille Profile OR Delete Braille Profile. 4. Press Enter. Using a Wi-Fi Network or Bluetooth Chameleon 20 features 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi capabilities. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Select New Connection from the Wi-Fi menu, then press Enter or a cursor routing key to access it.

  • Page 40: Wi-Fi Settings Table

    Import Wi-Fi a file Choosing Bluetooth Mode Options The following Bluetooth mode options are available on the Chameleon 20. Bluetooth mode: On or Off Connect device: Connect the Chameleon with a paired Bluetooth device Disconnect device: Disconnect the active Bluetooth connection...

  • Page 41: Accessing And Using Online Services

    Accessing and Using Online Services This Online Services menu contains online libraries included on your Chameleon. The Online Services are subscription-based and require you to enter your account credentials. Note: Make sure you have an established internet connection with the Chameleon before using Online Services.

  • Page 42: Configuring, Managing, And Syncing An Nfb

    Subscribed material is underlined. Sync content now: Downloads the latest issues of your subscribed material. Updating the Chameleon 20 When connected to the Internet, Chameleon regularly looks to see if a newer firmware version is available for download. If a new version is available, Chameleon asks if you wish to download the update.

  • Page 43: Customer Support

    Then, press ‘C’ a few times until you see Check for update. Press Enter. Customer Support USA Only For customer support, please contact APH Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or cs@aph.org. Europe and Other countries For customer support, please contact the HumanWare office nearest you or view our web site at: www.humanware.com...

  • Page 44: End User License Agreement

    End User License Agreement By using this Product (Chameleon 20), you agree to the following minimum terms: 1. License Grant HumanWare grants to End User a non-exclusive, non-transferable right and licence 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 45 Chameleon 20™ Catalog No. 1-08471-00 Copyright © 2020 1839 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, Kentucky 40206 502-895-2405 • 800-223-1839 www.aph.org • info@aph.org...

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