Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Contents INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 HOW THE ORBIT READER 20 PLUS IS USED? ------------------------------------------------------ 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 TAND LONE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 EMOTE TRANSCRIBED BRAILLE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 TRANSLATE BRAILLE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8...
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Resources ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 iOS Commands --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 OMPUTERS Connecting to a Mac over USB ------------------------------------------------------------- 49 Connecting to a Mac over Bluetooth ------------------------------------------------------- 49 Controlling the Orbit Reader 20 Plus from a Mac --------------------------------------- 50 Orbit Research...
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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 NDROID EVICES Connecting to Android devices over Bluetooth ------------------------------------------ 50 Input and Output Text with BrailleBack ---------------------------------------------------- 51 BrailleBack Commands ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 51 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 52 HROMEBOOKS Connecting Chromebook with USB -------------------------------------------------------- 52...
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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 ORBIT READER 20 PLUS CLEANING TIPS --------------------------------------------------------- 75 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75 APPENDICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76 A - C ---------------------------------------------------------- 76 PPENDIX OMPUTER RAILLE HART B - P --------------------------------- 79 PPENDIX ROPER...
Note: This user guide is applicable to software version vA1.02.00.09r12 and onwards. 1 Introduction The Orbit Reader 20 Plus is a portable, refreshable braille display and stand- alone reader with the following features: • A line of 20 braille cells with pins that arrange into the required pattern to...
• Prepared on a computer and copied to the device • Using onboard translation In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus displays the contents of files stored on an SD card. It supports text to braille and braille to text translation on- board for English and over 40 other languages.
• RNIB Reading Services offers electronic braille books for download to UK customers 5 Translate Braille • The Orbit Reader 20 Plus features built-in forward and reverse braille translation. This is controlled by the profile selected from the menu BrailleBlaster™ is a full-featured transcription software package for •...
Any reference to navigation by “page” while in Stand-Alone mode only means navigation by 1000 characters (page = 1000 characters). 7 In the Box The Orbit Reader 20 plus package typically includes Orbit Reader 20 Plus and the printed Quick-Start guide, the following items • The Orbit Reader 20 plus unit •...
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 8 Features The Orbit Reader 20 Plus has the following features: • 20 refreshable eight-dot braille cells that can display 6-dot as well as 8-dot braille symbols • Onboard forward and backward braille translation •...
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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 As you reach around from the front to the back of the device, from left to right, there is the Power button (left), an SD card slot (middle), and a Micro-B USB port (right).
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Key Location and Use When properly oriented, the space bar is closest to you. The panning keys are at each end of the braille display. See the Panning Keys section for more information.
When the battery in Orbit Reader 20 Plus gets to 10% of its capacity, Dot 8 of the 20th cell on the display starts blinking on and off. This behavior is normal and indicates that the battery is low.
If you are using the device or inserting the SD card for the first time, the , Orbit Reader 20 Plus shows the first file or folder name on the SD card. The Orbit Reader 20 Plus displays, “-- No SD card" when the SD card slot is empty.
To remove the card, press it in a little until it pops out and then gently remove it. About Menus and File Names The Orbit Reader 20 Plus shows internal menus and file names according to the language selected from the menu.
• Spanish Grade 1 • Spanish Grade 2 You can configure the Orbit Reader 20 plus to use the same or different languages for the system messages and to read/write files. For example, you can have the system menu and messages to be in your local language while you work with UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted) files with the reader/editor or vice versa.
20 Plus moves back to the top menu item. Similarly, when you press the Up Arrow from the first menu item, The Orbit Reader 20 Plus moves to the last item in the list. This feature allows quick access to the last few menu items and so some options that may be used frequently are located at the bottom of the menu list.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 System Language The System Language setting allows you to set the language of the system messages and menu options. Read/Edit Language The Read/edit Language setting allows you to read or edit the content in the desired language.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Menu Options Some of the Menu options have a default setting (indicated in the list below). For most of these options, you can move among alternatives by pressing the Right or Left Arrows and then pressing Select.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 the Orbit Reader 20 Plus gets to 10%, Dot 8 of the 20th cell on the display blinks on and off. This behavior is normal, indicating that the battery is low.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Compress Spaces (On) Carriage returns, blank lines, and tabs represent extra spaces (or white space) in a document. These spaces take up a lot of room and therefore slow down reading on a braille display. The Compress Spaces option eliminates superfluous blank lines and spaces.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Profile 3 The profile 3 default settings are configured mainly for using the device with the Computer Braille. However, it can be configured to select any of the available languages and encoding schemes. The default configurations are as follows...
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 It may take some time for the file to be loaded. The unit shows a busy indication by displaying “busy” on the display. Remove Language The Remove Language menu option lets you remove language files from the internal memory of your unit so that you can make space for loading other languages.
Select key. Clock Settings The Orbit Reader 20 Plus has a clock. You can check the date and time by pressing SPACE + Dots 2 3 4 5. The date and time are also used when creating, editing and saving a file or folder.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 (where the cursor is placed) is underlined. Press Dot 7 once to save all the changes you have made in the alarm settings. Alarm Status (OFF): Press the Right arrow key to go to Alarm status. Press Select to enable the editing cursor.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus responds to pairing requests by showing a random number on both the Orbit Reader 20 Plus's braille display and on the host device. To confirm the request, ensure that the numbers match and press Dot 8 on the Orbit Reader 20 Plus.
(such as the file size and current reading position) and copy, rename, and delete files. When moving through the list of files, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus shows the first 20 characters of the file name. You may scroll to the rest of the information about the file, such as the rest of a long file name, its size, and date, by using the panning keys to move the display window.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 unrecognizable . However, you can quickly change the profile using a hotkey to read the file name in the appropriate language. File Manager Commands The following are the commands which you can use in the File Manager. Most of the commands for files also work for folders.
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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 To rename a file or folder, press Space + R (Dots 1 2 3 5). The Rename File command allows you to change the name of a file or folder. To use it, press the Rename command.
• TXT: It is Text format. Device displays as per the language selected In addition to the supported file types, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus shows the contents of any file. This feature is useful, however, to examine files that do...
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 the card from the Orbit Reader 20 Plus and place it into a card reader on your computer. Alternatively, you can connect the...
SD card. If there is no SD card inserted, the message "-- No SD card" is displayed. When you open a text file to read for the first time on Orbit Reader 20 Plus , the file gets translated first as per the language selected for Reading/Editing. For a large file, it may take a few seconds to complete the translation.
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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 To Go to Previous or Next Page, press Dot 3 or Dot 6. Pressing Dot 3 or Dot 6 moves the cursor back or forward in the file to the next page marker (form feed) or 1000 characters, whichever comes first.
Power Move Forward and Back The Orbit Reader 20 Plus's power move commands provide a quick means of moving/searching through large sections of a file to find a known location in the document. A power move operates by using boundaries and moving 50% between them with each press of the key command.
To find specific braille text, use the Find command (Space + F). The Orbit Reader 20 Plus responds by opening an input field (see Edit Box section) with a cursor, which is indicated by Dots 7 and 8. By default, it shows the text at the current cursor location in the edit box.
Space. 15 Edit Box The Orbit Reader 20 Plus presents a text dialog or input field called an Edit Box when you want to find text or rename a file. The Edit Box permits only one line of text. Press Space + F to begin a search or press Space + R to rename a file.
When the Orbit Reader 20 Plus shows an edit box, it often provides default text, such as a file name or a previously entered search term. To delete or replace the selected text, type a letter or press the backspace key (Dot 7).
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 To insert text, type or paste the text at the cursor. You can insert any text into an open file using the braille keys (Dot 1 to Dot 8). The Editor adds the typed or pasted text.
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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 To Exit Editor, press Select twice OR Select, E When you close a file, Editor saves and returns to the Reader or File Manager, depending on your earlier location. It automatically saves your work. If you have opened the file from File Manager, File Manager makes the new file the current item in the list.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 To Find Next Braille, press Dots 8 + Right Arrow. Pressing Dots 8 + Right arrow repeats a previous search forward from the point in the file where you are. If there is no text in the Find Edit buffer, the Editor uses the text at the cursor.
• Chromebook - ChromeVox When you use the Orbit Reader 20 Plus as a display for other hosts, the screen reader on that host device provides translation and other braille settings. Refer to documents for the specific screen reader you are using.
Version 1.8 Before you Connect Before you connect the Orbit Reader 20 Plus 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 Plus. The table below shows the first version of the screen reader to directly support Orbit Reader 20 Plus.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus. This behavior makes it very convenient to interact with your host in braille, but if you use the Orbit Reader 20 Plus in Stand- Alone mode or connect it to a screen reader with USB, you may not want the interruption when your phone wakes up.
Version 1.8 Connect to Multiple Hosts It is possible to pair the Orbit Reader 20 Plus with more than one device. For example, you can pair it with both your phone and tablet. The device you use must offer a braille interface.
2. Connect the USB cable to the host and to the Orbit Reader 20 Plus. "-- Charger connected" is displayed. 3. On the Orbit Reader 20 Plus, press Space + Dots 2 7. "-- HID Orbit" is displayed. 4. Start the screen reader. Orbit responds by displaying what the screen reader is showing.
2. Connect the Orbit Reader 20 Plus and your computer using USB cable. "-- Charger connected" is displayed. 3. On the Orbit Reader 20 Plus, press Space + Dots 5 7. "-- Mass Storage mode" is displayed. Depending on your settings, the computer also responds with a notification of a new drive that is now available.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus input and navigation keys to control your iOS device. Note: VoiceOver must be on in order to send braille to the Orbit Reader 20 Plus. For more information about iOS and braille displays, see Braille Displays for iOS on the Apple®...
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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 • To Pan braille right, press Space + Dot 5 • To Move to the first element, press Space + Dots 1 2 3 • To Move to the last element, press Space + Dots 4 5 6 •...
• To Move to next container, press Space + Dots 4 7 Mac Computers The Orbit Reader 20 Plus can be connected to a Mac in two ways. One is to connect using the USB cable available in the box. The second is to use Bluetooth for a wireless connection.
If they are the same, select ‘Yes’ in the dialog on Mac. If the numbers do not match, select ‘No’ and try the next the Orbit Reader 20 Plus in the list. Pairing requests can be accepted by pressing Dot 8 or rejected by pressing Dot 7 from the Orbit Reader 20 Plus device.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 2. Turn on the Android device. Android and BrailleBack produce a tone to indicate successful communication. 3. Set up the Android device. To set up your Android device, follow the Install and enable BrailleBack instructions found on the Google™...
Connecting Chromebook with USB To connect to Chromebook with USB, follow these steps: 1. Press Dots 2 7 + Space to put the Orbit Reader 20 Plus in Remote HID (Orbit) mode. Alternatively, Press Up Arrow + Select in the menu, and then arrow to USB.
Dot 7 from the Orbit Reader 20 Plus device. The purpose of this procedure is to allow more than one Orbit Reader 20 Plus device to be paired in the same room at the same time without pairing the wrong device.
For JAWS versions older than 17, you must use the RB18 emulation mode on the Orbit Reader 20 Plus. When connecting the Orbit Reader 20 Plus to JAWS by USB, it must be set to use the HID (Orbit) protocol by pressing Space + Dots 2 7.
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4. Down Arrow to Braille and press Enter. 5. Tab to Add and press Enter. 6. Arrow Up or Down to Orbit Reader 20 Plus and press Space to check the box and select it. 7. Tab to the Next button and press Enter.
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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 • To Bottom of active window, press Select + Dots 4 5 6 • To Route braille to active cursor, press Select + R • To Say current line, press Dots 1 4 or Dots 1 4 Chord •...
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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 • To Select next line, press Dots 4 7 8 • To Select previous word, press Dots 2 7 8 • To Select next word, press Dots 5 7 8 • To Select previous character, press Dots 3 7 8 •...
• To simulate CTRL + F1 to CTRL + F10, press Dot 8 + Computer Braille number 1 - 0 System Access To connect the Orbit Reader 20 Plus to System Access, the device must be connected by a Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable and set in HID (Orbit) protocol mode.
Version 1.8 Dolphin Screen Reader To connect Orbit Reader 20 Plus to Dolphin Screen Reader, the device must be connected by a Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable and set in HID protocol mode. 1. Press Select + Up Arrow to open menu 2.
HID. Orion TI-84 Plus To connect the Orion TI-84 Plus to the Orbit Reader 20 Plus, you need a cable that converts from USB Micro-A to Micro-B. It can be found at the Digikey®...
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Press Space + C (Dots 1 4 7) keys from the stand-alone mode to open and close the calculator application. It shows the message “Calculator” for 2 seconds and starts blinking the cursor on the first cell of the display when the calculator is launched.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Division Type any digits, then press ‘/’ sign to add the division operator and then type digits again. For example, 4/2 Press Dot 8 key to display the answer. Press Space + Dot 7 to clear the last operand typed into the display (CE – Clear Entry) and press Space + Dot 7 8 to clear the display and any partial calculation (AC –...
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 19 Calendar The Orbit Reader 20 Plus includes a calendar. Press Space + Dots 1 4 8 to open or close the calendar. The first thing you see is the month and year. For example, Jul 2021.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Pressing the Select button Assuming you have no appoints on or later July 24, you receive the following message: -- No Appointments If you press dot 7 at this point, you will be returned to the display showing July 18 through 24.
Space key. 22 Reboot the Device If the Orbit Reader 20 Plus suddenly does not respond to button presses, and you know that the battery is not fully discharged, then you may try rebooting the device by pressing the lower Right Panning key + Dot 8. There is no indication of the reset event.
Version 1.8 23 Device Upgrade Procedure New versions of the firmware for the Orbit Reader 20 Plus are released from time to time, containing improvements, bug fixes, and new features. This section describes the procedure for updating the Orbit Reader 20 Plus firmware.
Release Notes on the Orbit Research Firmware. Download the webpage http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-20-plus- support/orbit-reader-20-plus-firmware-download/ Using the Windows PC Upgrade Utility The following is required to perform the upgrade to the Orbit Reader 20 Plus with a PC: 1. The Orbit Reader 20 Plus unit 2. Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable 3.
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4. Press and hold down the Right Panning forward button + Dot 5, then press Dot 8. The utility shows the message “Orbit Reader 20 Plus is connected” in the Device status field. It shows the message “Do you want to upgrade the device?”...
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To check for a successful upgrade of the Orbit Reader 20 Plus, press Select + Up Arrow to open the Orbit Reader 20 Plus Menu and arrow to "Ver" in the list. The version number of the firmware release should match the number shown in the upgrade utility.
SD card and put it in a card reader and connect the same to a PC. When completed, insert the SD card into the Orbit Reader 20 Plus. 2. Turn off the Orbit Reader 20 Plus. The unit should be turned off before the upgrade is started.
If you do not get the message “Upgrade successful” after turning on the Orbit Reader 20 Plus for the first time, there could be a chance that you had upgraded the Orbit Reader 20 Plus with the same software version.
1, profile 2, profile 3 or profile 4, respectively. 25 Troubleshooting If the Orbit Reader 20 Plus does not power on or seems to freeze, try these options in the following order: Option 1: Plug in the device 1.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Option 2: Check SD card 1. Remove the SD card. 2. Hold the Power button for two seconds. Option 3: Unplug the device 1. If the unit is plugged in, unplug the power cord.
You can check the battery status in the Menu. When the battery in Orbit Reader 20 Plus gets to 10% capacity, Dot 8 of the 20th cell on the display starts blinking.
To dispose of batteries properly, call the recycling center at 1-800-822-8837. 27 Accessories Information Orbit Reader 20 Plus has two holes on the lower-front corners of the device, one on each corner. The holes are there to provide a means to attach a strap to the device, with the use of key rings.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 • OS Support: Windows - NVDA, JAWS, Dolphin Supernova, System Access, Microsoft Narrator, Mac OS X - Voiceover, iOS - Voiceover, Android - Brailleback, Fire OS - VoiceView, Chrome OS - ChromeVox, •...
NFB-NEWSLINE is a registered trademark of the National Federation of the Blind. Orbit Reader 20 Plus™ is a trademark of Orbit Research. SD is a trademark or registered trademark of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus – User guide Version 1.8 Hardware Limited Warranty Warranty obligations for the Orbit Reader 20 Plus are limited to the terms set forth below: Orbit Research warrants this hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the purchase by the original purchaser ("Warranty Period").
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THE REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING, PROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH THE ORBIT RESEARCH PRODUCT, AND ANY FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA STORED ON THE PRODUCT. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS.
POSSIBLE THAT THE CONTENTS ON THE DEVICE BEING SERVICED WILL BE LOST OR REFORMATTED IN THE COURSE OF WARRANTY SERVICE, AND ORBIT RESEARCH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE MEDIA OR ANY PART OF THE PRODUCT SERVICED.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus website at www.orbitresearch.com/or20. For further questions or concerns not covered in this User Guide, please contact the distributor from where you purchased your Orbit Reader 20 Plus. Orbit Research...
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