Baum VarioUltra Frequently Asked Questions

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VarioUltra Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document

Version 1.0.

July 1, 2014.

Thank you for your interest in VarioUltra from Pamtrad. If you have a question

that is not covered by this FAQ, please email your question to

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1. Is VarioUltra a Braille display or a note taker?

VarioUltra is both. Use in Braille display mode when you need to

connect with a computer, a mobile device, or a smartphone. Use it

in note taker mode to access a suite of productivity applications

that include a word processor, spreadsheet viewer, PDF viewer, a

scientific calculator, and more.

VarioUltra is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and

Android operating systems.

3. What does "simultaneous connectivity" mean?

A feature unique to VarioUltra, simultaneous connectivity is what

we say to describe the ability to connect with up to 5 different

devices at the same time, and to remain connected to them.

VarioUltra has 1 USB connection and 4 Bluetooth connections.

You only have to pair and connect a Bluetooth device once.

Thereafter, VarioUltra will connect to it automatically whenever it

is in range.

Hold the S2 button down on VarioUltra, and tap the B1 key for

USB, or B4, B5, B6, or B8 keys to select one of your paired

Bluetooth devices. Once selected, a message briefly appears on

the Braille display letting you know what you're connected to.

While connected to a device, anything you type on the Braille

keyboard will be sent to the connected device.

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Page 1 Version 1.0. July 1, 2014. Thank you for your interest in VarioUltra from Pamtrad. If you have a question that is not covered by this FAQ, please email your question to info@pamtrad.co.uk. In addition to answering your question, we may include it in a future version of this document.
Page 2 Using your screen reader and the file management system on your computer, you may copy files to and from VarioUltra. The second option is to plug a USB stick into VarioUltra, and then copy files back and forth using the File Manager application. Note that you must have VarioUltra in Notetaker mode for this to work.
Page 3 The update file comes in the form of a ZIP file. Copy the zip file onto an otherwise empty USB stick, and insert the stick into the USB 2.0 port of VarioUltra. A keyboard command is all it takes to launch the updater, which takes a couple of minutes to complete.
Page 4 20. If anything goes wrong with VarioUltra, where is it repaired? Service and repair for UK customers is carried out by Pamtrad Customs Ltd., or by BAUM Retec AG in Germany. 21. What is the factory warranty for VarioUltra? The factory warranty is 2-years on the device, and 6-months on the rechargeable battery.