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Orbit Reader 20 Quick Start Guide
1. Introduction
The Orbit Reader 20 is a portable, refreshable braille display and stand-alone reader with the
following features:
A line of 20 braille cells with pins that can be transformed to accurately represent any six- or
eight-dot braille code, in any language, and for any discipline
Reads the content of files on an SD™ (Secure Digital) card for Stand-Alone Mode
Remote connectivity to PCs and mobile devices for use with a screen reader
Simple editing functions
2. How the Orbit Reader 20 Is Used
2.1. Stand-Alone Mode
In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader 20 displays the contents of files stored on an SD card. Here,
there are no translations or interpretations involved. You prepare the files on your computer, and
then store them on the SD card. For example, if you want to read in Unified English Braille (UEB),
prepare the UEB transcribed title on your computer and then store it on the card.
2.2. Remote Mode
Connect the device to a computer or portable device with a screen reader and then do one of the
following:
Read commercially available titles on Kindle™, Adobe® Digital Editions, or iBooks®
application programs.
Employ any accessible technology for browsing, utilities, and education. The screen reader
translates text into braille code of choice.
3. Translate Braille
BrailleBlaster™ is a full-featured transcription software package for creating quality
formatted braille.
Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) can produce contracted and uncontracted braille,
mathematics braille, and technical braille in all South African languages.
4. Features
Orbit Reader 20 has the following features:
20 refreshable eight-dot braille cells
Eight Braille Input keys and Space bar
Navigation pad with four directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right) and the Select button
Micro-B USB charging port
SD card slot
2 Panning rocker keys
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- Page 1 The Orbit Reader 20 is a portable, refreshable braille display and stand-alone reader with the following features: A line of 20 braille cells with pins that can be transformed to accurately represent any six- or eight-dot braille code, in any language, and for any discipline ...
- Page 2 6. Getting Started The Orbit Reader 20 has two modes: Stand-Alone mode and Remote mode. In Stand-Alone mode, the device is a book reader that uses an SD card as reading media. In Remote mode, the device works like other braille display and needs to be connected to a computer or other host with a screen reader.
- Page 3 To charge the device, use the Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable and the power plug provided with the unit. Insert the small end of the cable into the Orbit Reader 20's USB port with the bumps facing down. Now insert the large end of the cable into a computer USB connector or the AC adapter provided.
- Page 4 9. File Manager File Manager is where you select a file stored on the SD card to read on the Orbit Reader 20. You can also create new files and folders, view the properties (such as the file size and current reading position), and copy, rename, and delete files.
- Page 5 Place the file onto the SD card or use the Mass Storage protocol to copy from your desktop computer. To copy files to the SD card, remove card from the Orbit Reader 20 and place it into a card reader on your computer. Alternatively, you can connect the USB cable from the Orbit Reader 20 to your computer and activate the Mass Storage protocol on Orbit Reader 20 by pressing Space + Dots 5 7.
- Page 6 12.1. Before you Connect Before you connect Orbit Reader 20 to a host, it is important to set the device so that the screen reader(s) you use, recognize it. Newer versions of screen readers recognize the Orbit Reader 20. If you have an earlier version of screen reader, or one that does not support Orbit Reader 20, you must set Orbit Reader 20 to emulate Refreshabraille 18 (only the first 18 braille cells are used).
- Page 7 4. Install any necessary drivers. 5. Configure the screen reader. Mass Storage - To use an SD card inserted in the Orbit Reader 20 as a drive on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn on Orbit Reader 20. It responds with braille from your last activity.
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