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Orbit Reader 20
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Feb 2022
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  • Page 1 Orbit Reader 20 User Guide ™ Feb 2022 Version 2.10...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 Contents INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 HOW THE ORBIT READER 20 IS USED ---------------------------------------------------------------- 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 TAND LONE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 EMOTE TRANSCRIBED BRAILLE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 TRANSLATE BRAILLE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7...
  • Page 3 17.8 17.8 M --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 OMPUTERS Connecting Mac with USB -------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Connecting Mac with Bluetooth ------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Controlling Orbit Reader 20 from Mac ----------------------------------------------------- 44 17.9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44 NDROID EVICES Connecting Android with Bluetooth --------------------------------------------------------- 45 Input and Output Text With BrailleBack --------------------------------------------------- 45 BrailleBack Commands ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 46 17.10...
  • Page 4 XERCISING THE 23.2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64 ENERATING A DEBUG LOG BATTERY USE AND REPLACEMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------- 64 ACCESSORIES INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65 ORBIT READER 20 CLEANING TIPS ------------------------------------------------------------------ 65 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65 APPENDICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66 28.1 A - C ---------------------------------------------------------- 66 PPENDIX...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Note: This user guide is applicable to software version vB0.00.00.64r03 and onwards. 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 arrange into the required pattern to...

  • Page 6: How The Orbit Reader 20 Is Used

    • sent by library • prepared on computer and copied to the device In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader 20 displays the content of files stored on an SD card. It does not do any translation or interpretation. You prepare the files ahead of time on your computer, then store them on the SD card.

  • Page 7: Automatic Translation

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 4 Automatic Translation In addition to professionally transcribed titles, you may also use dynamic translation to obtain braille. Automatically translated braille may be appropriate for some forms of reading. • NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio information service, providing downloadable Braille files of up-to-the-minute content from over 400 national, international, and state newspapers.

  • Page 8: In The Box

    1000 characters (page = 1000 characters). 7 In the Box In addition to the basic package that includes Orbit Reader 20 and the printed quick start guide, the following accessories are available for sale: • Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable •...

  • Page 9: Orientation

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 9 Orientation Orientation to the positioning of buttons, keys, cells, and slots is important for understanding how the device operates and how you input and receive information on the device. To begin exploration of the Orbit Reader, place the device on a flat surface in front of you with the row of braille cells closest to you.

  • Page 10: Key Placements And Use

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the device. 9.1 Key Placements and Use When properly oriented, the braille cells are closest to you. The Panning keys are at each end of the braille display. See...

  • Page 11: Panning Keys

    10 Getting Started The Orbit Reader 20 has two modes: a Stand-Alone mode and a Remote mode. In Stand-Alone mode, the device is a book reader that uses an SD card as the Orbit Research...

  • Page 12: Charging The Device

    When the battery in the Orbit Reader 20 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.

  • Page 13: Inserting And Formatting The Sd Card

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 The Orbit Reader 20 displays, “-- No SD card" when no card is inserted in the SD card slot. The Orbit Reader 20 has a low-power standby/sleep mode. Quickly tapping the Power button puts the unit in sleep mode. Tapping the Power button while the device is in sleep mode, wakes the device.

  • Page 14: About Menus And File Names

    Remote mode allows you to connect the Orbit Reader 20 to iPhone®, iPad®, and Android™ mobile devices, as well as desktop computers. In Remote mode, Orbit Reader 20 acts as an input and output device for the remotely connected host via USB or Bluetooth. See the...

  • Page 15: The Menu

    Similarly, when you press the Up Arrow from the first menu item, Orbit Reader 20 moves to the last item in the list. This feature allows quick access to the last few menu items. That is why some options that may be frequently referenced are located near the bottom of the menu list.

  • Page 16: Battery

    The Battery status menu item displays the amount of power (percentage) left in your battery. When the battery in Orbit Reader 20 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.

  • Page 17: Split Words (Off)

    Descending order. After selecting a category, press the Right Arrow until you reach either Ascend or Descend in the list and press the Select button or Dot 8 . Orbit Reader 20 arranges the files in the indicated order. The default setting for this menu item is Ascending (A to Z).

  • Page 18: Scroll Rate (Value)

    Note: You need to ensure that the correct ASCII to Braille table of the desired region has been uploaded. • Load lan Only - Orbit Reader 20 displays the list of Table files, along with the default option. Press Select to choose a file. Please refer...

  • Page 19: Encoding

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 Encoding Text files are created in either ASCII or Unicode encoding format. Text files for some of the languages are created in Unicode only. When creating a file in other than ASCII-based languages, you must select the Unicode option. Press Select or Dot 8 to choose the option.

  • Page 20: Usb (Hid)

    (Refreshabraille 18™) Emulation mode is selected, the Orbit Reader appears as a Refreshabraille 18 and only the first 18 cells are used. If Emulation mode is Off, it appears as Orbit Reader 20. To select the option, press Select or Dot 8. Orbit Research...

  • Page 21: Mode (Stand-Alone)

    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 22: File Manager Commands

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 Only one column is displayed per line (with panning as necessary). Pressing Left or Right Arrow moves to the previous or next column heading (file information). Upon exiting the Reader (Dot 7), you are returned to the same place and column in the File Manager.
  • Page 23 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 When the message "-- Confirm action" is displayed, press Dot 8 to confirm or press Dot 7 to cancel. 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.

  • Page 24: More About Copying And Pasting Files

    So, if you put a plain text file onto the SD card, Orbit Reader 20 displays that file as it was written. Similarly, if you put a BRF file on the SD card, no matter the language or code, Orbit Reader 20 accurately shows its contents.

  • Page 25: Supported File Types

    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 and place into a card reader on your computer, or connect the USB cable from the...

  • Page 26: Reader Commands

    When you turn the device on, Orbit Reader 20 resumes from the last place of the last file in use. For first-time use, it displays the first file or folder on the SD card.
  • Page 27 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 To Exit File, press Dot 7. If reading a file, pressing Dot 7 returns you to your previous location. To Open the Menu, press Select + Up Arrow. Pressing the Select + Up Arrow opens the Menu.

  • Page 28: Power Move Forward And Back

    Dot 8 + Up Arrow or Dot 8 _ Down Arrow or a Panning key. See Panning Keys section for more information. 14.3 Find Braille To find specific braille text, use the Find command (Space + F). Orbit Reader 20 responds by opening a blank input field (see Edit Box section) with a cursor, which is indicated by Dots 7 and 8.
  • Page 29 If it cannot find the text, the Orbit Reader 20 displays “--Not found” and leaves your file reading position where it was before the search. If searching through a larger document, the Orbit Reader 20 displays “--Busy”...

  • Page 30: Braille Pacer (Auto-Scroll)

    Space. 15 Edit Box Orbit Reader 20 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.

  • Page 31: Edit Box Commands

    16 The Editor In addition to serving as a tool for reading braille, Orbit Reader 20 offers the ability to write and edit text. This feature allows you to create/edit new or existing files on the SD card.

  • Page 32: Editor Commands

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 There are three ways to edit a file. Each of these three commands is available both from the Reader and the File Manager. • Edit new file: Space + N • Edit current file: Space + E •...
  • Page 33 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 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.

  • Page 34: Editor Block Text Commands

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 To Go to top or end of the document, press Long Press Up or Down Arrow. Long pressing Up or Down Arrow moves the cursor to the top or bottom of the document.

  • Page 35: Remote Mode

    • Android devices - BrailleBack, Braille TTY, Amazon VoiceView • Chromebook - ChromeVox When you use Orbit Reader 20 as a display for other hosts, the screen reader on that host device provides the translation and other braille settings. Consult the documentation for your screen reader.

  • Page 36: Before You Connect

    Select to cancel. 17.1 Before you Connect Before you connect Orbit Reader 20, 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. The detail below shows the first version of the screen reader to directly support Orbit Reader 20.

  • Page 37: Manage Connections

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 If the Orbit Reader 20 is on, when you wake up or turn on the host device, it connects automatically. When the host device enters sleep mode or is turned off, Orbit Reader 20 reverts to showing stand-alone content or if connected to a device through the USB port, reconnects to the screen reader on the other host device.

  • Page 38: Connect To Multiple Hosts

    Bluetooth, either turn it back on from the Orbit Reader 20 menu or use the hotkey Space + Dots 4 7 from Stand-Alone mode on the Orbit Reader 20. (You can always return to Stand-Alone mode by pressing Select + Left Arrow on Orbit Reader 20.)

  • Page 39: Human Interface Device (Hid - (Orbit))

    1. Turn on Orbit Reader 20. Orbit reader 20 displays the last braille you were reading. 2. Connect the USB cable to the host and to the Orbit Reader 20. "-- Charger connected" is displayed. 3. On the Orbit Reader 20, press Space + Dots 2 7. "-- HID Orbit" is displayed.

  • Page 40: Mass Storage

    Version 2.10 Mass Storage To use an SD card, insert it into the Orbit Reader 20 as a drive on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn on Orbit Reader 20. It responds with the braille from your last activity.

  • Page 41: Connecting Ios With Bluetooth

    Orbit Reader 20 keyboard and directional buttons. If you are using a version of iOS before 10.2, you must set Orbit Reader 20 to emulate RB18 in the menu. In default configuration (Just Works), the Orbit Reader 20 is ready to pair with iOS with Bluetooth.

  • Page 42: Ios Commands

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 iOS Commands 17.7.3.1 iOS Navigation Commands • To Move to previous item, press Space + Dot 1 or Left Arrow • To Move to next item, press Space + Dot 4 or Right Arrow •...

  • Page 43: Mac Computers

    Human Interface Device (HID) – Braille for more information. Connecting Mac with USB The simplest way to connect the Orbit Reader 20 to a Mac is to connect using a USB Standard-A to Micro-B cable. First, switch Orbit Reader 20 to the HID protocol by picking HID Braille in the USB option in the menu.

  • Page 44: Controlling Orbit Reader 20 From Mac

    Dot 8 to select ‘Yes’ in the dialog on the Mac. If the numbers do not match, press Dot 7 to select ‘No’ and try the next Orbit Reader 20 in the list. The purpose of this procedure is to allow for more than one Orbit Reader 20 device to be paired in the same room at the same time without pairing the wrong device.

  • Page 45: Connecting Android With Bluetooth

    Version 2.10 Connecting Android with Bluetooth In default configuration, the Orbit Reader 20 is ready to pair with Bluetooth. If Bluetooth has been turned off, it can be turned on in the Menu or by pressing Space + Dots 4 7.

  • Page 46: Brailleback Commands

    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 in Remote HID (Orbit) mode. Alternatively, Press Up Arrow + Select in the menu, and then arrow to USB.

  • Page 47: Windows Pcs

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 4. Make sure your Orbit Reader 20 is on and Bluetooth is on, then double tap on Scan. 5. You should see Orbit Reader 20 followed by the serial number. Double tap on it to pair.

  • Page 48: Non-Visual Desktop Access (Nvda)

    ‘Yes’. If the numbers do not match, press Dot 7 to select ‘No’ and try the next Orbit Reader 20 in the list. The purpose of this procedure is to allow for more than one Orbit Reader 20 device to be paired in the same room at the same time without pairing the wrong device.

  • Page 49: Job Access With Speech (Jaws)

    For JAWS versions older than 17, you must use the RB18 emulation mode on the Orbit Reader. When connecting Orbit Reader 20 to JAWS by USB, it must be set to use the HID (Orbit) protocol by pressing Space + Dots 2 7.
  • Page 50 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 Note: For a longer description of any of the following commands, turn JAWS keyboard Help ‘on’ by pressing Insert + 1 and type the command. Quickly type the command twice to get an even longer description. Press Insert + 1 again to exit JAWS keyboard Help mode.
  • Page 51 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 17.12.4.1.3 Editor Commands • To Backspace (acts as shift key when typing braille characters), press Dot • To Enter, press Dot 8 • To Tab, press Dots 4 5 or Dots 4 5 Chord •...
  • Page 52 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 • To Say all to bottom, press Dots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • To Toggle grade 2 translation, press Dots 1 2 4 5 or Dots 1 2 4 5 Chord •...

  • Page 53: System Access

    Version 2.10 System Access To connect Orbit Reader 20 to System Access, the device must be connected by a Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable and set in HID (Orbit) protocol mode. 1. Press Select + Up Arrow to open Menu 2.

  • Page 54: Narrator

    There is no driver for Window-Eyes for versions prior to 7.1. However, you may use Orbit Reader 20 by selecting any Baum display with input keys. The Vario Connect and the Braille Connect are two that work. Select the display and set the COM port number established when connecting to a Windows PC.

  • Page 55: System Alerts

    21 Device Upgrade Procedure New versions of the firmware for the Orbit Reader 20 are released from time to time, containing improvements, bug fixes and new features. This section describes the procedure for updating the OR-20 firmware.

  • Page 56: Download Firmware Package

    21.2 Using the Windows PC Upgrade Utility The following is required to perform the upgrade to the Orbit Reader 20 with a 1. Orbit Reader 20 unit 2. Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable 3. A PC running Windows XP or later 4.
  • Page 57 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 2. Connect the Orbit Reader 20 to the PC using the USB cable. 3. In the Release folder on your PC, run the Orbit Reader 20 Firmware Upgrade Utility. If you receive an error message, see Troubleshooting section.
  • Page 58 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 10. Activate the Upgrade button. 11. The utility starts upgrading the device. 12. Do not unplug the cable. Wait for the message “Device upgrade has been completed” on the upgrade utility or until the Orbit Reader reboots and shuts down.

  • Page 59: Using An Sd Card To Perform The Upgrade

    SD card: 1. Orbit Reader 20 unit 2. Orbit Reader 20 Release Bin file found in the Orbit Reader 20 folder of the download package (see Download the Firmware Package). 3. Please note that in order to use this feature, you need to have bootloader version vB0.00.00.10b04 or later.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Please follow the steps as suggested below. a. Try a different key combination to upgrade (see below). b. Make sure that you have the binary file “Orbit Reader 20 - Target Software vB0.00.00.XXrYY.bin” into the root directory of the SD card.

  • Page 61: Language Options (Localization)

    Only one other language can be loaded at a time. To perform localization of the Orbit Reader 20, you can either create and upload the localization files or just upload existing files to the device. See the link http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-20-support/orbit-reader-20-...

  • Page 62: Upload Existing Localization Files

    Right Arrow twice. Then press Select or Dot 8 to select from the options. 23 Troubleshooting If the Orbit Reader 20 does not power on or seems to freeze, try these options in the following order: Option 1: Plug in device 1.

  • Page 63: Exercising The Pins

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 3. Hold the Power button for at least two seconds. If the unit is on, it should turn off. If it is off, it should come on. Option 2: Check SD card 1.

  • Page 64: Generating A Debug Log

    You can check the Battery status in the Menu. When the battery in the Orbit Reader 20 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.

  • Page 65: Accessories Information

    To dispose of batteries properly, call the recycling center at 1-800-822-8837. 25 Accessories Information Orbit Reader 20 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.

  • Page 66: Appendices

    Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 • Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.61 x 1.4 x 4.41 inch (168 x 35.56 x 112 mm) • Weight: 0.99 lbs. (450 grams) • Braille Cells: 20 eight-dot braille cells; Refresh rate < .75 sec •...
  • Page 67 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 • ASCII Code 44: Comma, Dots 6 • ASCII Code 45: Minus sign, Dots 3-6 • ASCII Code 46: Full stop, Dots 4-6 • ASCII Code 47: Forward Slash, Dots 3-4 • ASCII Code 48: 0, Dots 3-5-6 •...
  • Page 68 Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 2.10 • ASCII Code 82: R, Dots 1-2-3-5-7 • ASCII Code 83: S, Dots 2-3-4-7 • ASCII Code 84: T, Dots 2-3-4-5-7 • ASCII Code 85: U, Dots 1-3-6-7 • ASCII Code 86: V, Dots 1-2-3-6-7 •...

  • Page 69: Appendixb - Proper Trademark Notice And Attribution

    Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. NFB-NEWSLINE® is a registered trademark of the National Federation of the Blind. Orbit Reader 20™ is a trademark of Orbit Research. Orbit Research Confidential and Proprietary Information...

  • Page 70: Hardware Limited Warranty

    SD is a trademark or registered trademark of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both. Hardware Limited Warranty Warranty obligations for the Orbit Reader 20 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").
  • Page 71 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.

  • Page 72: Appendixc - Fcc Information

    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.

  • Page 73: Fcc Caution

    Orbit Reader 20 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. Orbit Research Confidential and Proprietary Information...

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