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Table of Contents
- 1 Connecting to PC Via USB
- 2 Connecting to PC Via Bluetooth Serial Port
- 3 Using the Qbraille with JAWS for Windows
- 4 Using Qbraille as a Braille Display with NVDA
- 5 Using Qbraille with System Access
- 6 Using Qbraille with Voiceover on the Mac
- 7 Using the Qbraille with IOS Devices
- 8 Using the Qbraille with Brailleback for Android
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If you choose "USB", you are directly placed in Terminal Mode. If you connect QBraille to a computer, it
will automatically be recognized as a USB keyboard, however, no Braille output will occur automatically,
unless a screen reader is running, the HIMS USB driver is installed, and the screen reader has been
configured to use a HIMS Braille display.
If you choose Bluetooth, Pairing Mode is initiated, and you must establish the Bluetooth pairing with
your phone or PC.
You can pair the device as a keyboard, Braille display, or both. The Bluetooth Keyboard device name is
QBrailleXL. The Bluetooth Braille display (SPP) device name is "Braille EDGE", as the Braille display
operates using the same protocol as our Braille EDGE 40.
Supported Screen Readers for HIMS QBraille XL
The following screen readers have been tested and are known to be supported. However, any screen
reader that offers support for the HIMS Braille EDGE/BrailleSense should also support QBraille.
1) Jaws (Freedom scientific)
2) Window eyes (GW micro)
3) Supernova (Dolphin)
4) System Access (Serotek)
5) NVDA (NV Access)
6) Voice over for Mac and iOS (Apple)
7) BrailleBack for Android (Google)
Connecting to PC via USB
To connect the QBraille XL to a screen reader such as Jaws or NVDA via USB, you must install the proper
USB driver on your PC. Below are steps for installing the USB driver.
1) Download the USB driver for QBraille XL from the HIMS website.
2) Unzip the compressed file and execute "Braille_SENSE_USB_Driver.exe.
3) When the "Braille Sense USB Driver Setup wizard" appears, press the "Install" button.
4) When the installation wizard appears, select the "Next" button.
Establishing a Connection with the HIMS QBraille XL
Irie AT Inc.
7555 NW Oak Creek Dr.
Corvallis OR 97330 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 7) BrailleBack for Android (Google) Connecting to PC via USB To connect the QBraille XL to a screen reader such as Jaws or NVDA via USB, you must install the proper USB driver on your PC. Below are steps for installing the USB driver.
- Page 2 5) When the drivers are successfully installed, press the “Finish” button. 6) Connect the QBraille XL to the PC via the USB cable, and “terminal mode” is displayed on the QBraille. 7) Windows will locate and automatically install the drivers.
- Page 3 Use the following instructions to set up the QBraille XL as a Braille display with the JAWS screen reader from Freedom Scientific: 1) Make sure QBraille XL is powered on, and in terminal Mode. If you are using USB, please connect the QBraille to your computer via the included USB cable.
- Page 4 Irie AT Inc. 7555 NW Oak Creek Dr. Corvallis OR 97330 U.S.A. 7) Tab among the various combo boxes to choose options such as output and Input tables, cursor options, etc. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate among the choices in each combo box. 8) When you have finished choosing your settings, Tab to “OK”...
- Page 5 12. VoiceOver asks for the pairing code and places you in the edit box. 13. Type 0000 and press “Enter”. You should hear a chime indicating VoiceOver has connected to your QBraille XL and you should begin seeing VoiceOver output on the Braille display.
- Page 6 Irie AT Inc. 7555 NW Oak Creek Dr. Corvallis OR 97330 U.S.A. Use the following steps to use your QBraille as a Braille display with BrailleBack, first ensuring QBraille is in Pairing Braille Mode. 1. On your Android device: go to “Settings”. 2.
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