Humanware BrailleNote Apex Manual

Viewing a BrailleNote Apex's Visual Display Wirelessly
Did you know that you can view the BrailleNote Apex's visual display using only a wireless connection
and your smartphone or tablet? If your BrailleNote Apex is running KeySoft 9.4.1 or later, this
functionality is already available to you. If you are not running the latest software, simply visit
www.humanware.com/braillenote_support
Before you start ensure your Braille Note and mobile device are connected to the same wireless
network. To connect to your network using your Apex:
From the BrailleNote:
1. Activate the options menu with space with o (function O on QT units).
2. Press the letter c for the connectivity menu.
3. Press the letter w to select the wireless menu.
4. When asked if you want to turn on wireless? Press the letter y followed by enter
5. Press the letter s to scan for networks.
6. Press the space bar until your desired network is shown. Activate it by pressing enter.
7. Press space to navigate to the security key?
8. Type in the wireless security password. Remember to use drop numbers if necessary.
9. Press the main menu key or space with all 6 dots to jump to the main menu.
10. When asked if you want to add this connection? Press Y.
From an iOS or Android Device:
1. Tap settings.
2. Tap WIFI
3. Tap the network you wish to join.
4. If requested, enter the security key.
5. Tap join.
Note for school networks, more information may be required both from the BrailleNote, and from the
iOS device to connect to the network.
Next we will establish a VNC visual display connection. If you are using an iOS device visit the App Store.
For Android devices visit the GooglePlay store and download the VNC Viewer. This is a free app.
From the BrailleNote:
1. Type space with the letter o (Function O on QT units), for the options menu.
2. Type the letter v for the visual display settings.
3. Type the letter w to activate the Wireless visual display and press enter.
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