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Orbit Reader 20 Plus – FAQ
Version v0.1
PROPRIETARY
INFORMATION
Orbit Reader 20Plus FAQ
01 May 2023
Version 0.2

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  • Page 1 Orbit Reader 20 Plus – FAQ Version v0.1 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Orbit Reader 20Plus FAQ 01 May 2023 Version 0.2...

  • Page 2: Frequently Asked Questions

    A. The battery typically lasts 3 days with normal use. Q. Does the Orbit Reader 20Plus have internal memory? A. The Orbit Reader 20 uses the SD Card for storing files for reading and editing SD Card and File System Q.
  • Page 3 A - If you are typing fast on a braille display, there will be times when the remote device lags, slowing down your ability to input text quickly. Orbit Reader 20 has a Buffer mode that allows you to input text up to 255 characters and send them faster to a remote device, avoiding problems with the speed of input of translated braille.
  • Page 4 Press Select to cancel the action and exit the Buffer mode, without sending any text. Q. What is the difference between BRF and BRL files? A - BRF is Formatted Braille Files, while BRL is unformatted. On the Orbit Reader, both files behave similarly.
  • Page 5 Q. Which encoding formats are supported in the Orbit Reader 20Plus? A. Text files can be encoded in ANSI, UNICODE-LE16, UNICODE-BE16 or UTF8 formats. Other encoding formats are not supported.
  • Page 6 Q. How to check the available memory on the SD card of your Orbit Reader 20Plus? A. There is no way to check the remaining space on the SD card through Orbit Reader 20Plus. However, you can check it by connecting your Orbit Reader 20 to your PC and go to mass storage mode by pressing command Space + Dots 5 Q.
  • Page 7 8 and you will notice the cursor disappears. The file is now renamed. Q. Is the file automatically saved while editing in Orbit Reader 20Plus? A. A file is automatically saved when you exit the Editor. A file is also automatically saved while editing or navigating approximately 1000 characters within the file.
  • Page 8 Q. Does Orbit Reader 20 Plus support text to braille conversion? A. Yes. You can read text files in any language on Orbit Reader 20. English text files are supported out of the box. For non-English text files, Orbit Reader 20 device needs to be localized.
  • Page 9 Q. Can I wake up my mobile from the standby mode using the Orbit Reader 20Plus keys? A. The Orbit Reader 20Plus keys cannot be used to wake up a mobile from the standby mode, but can be used to enter a password to unlock the screen for iPhones.

  • Page 10: Remote Mode

    Remote Mode Q. Can the Orbit Reader 20Plus work as the 18-cell braille display? A. The Orbit Reader 20Plus works as an 18-cell device when it is emulated as Refreshabraille 18. The last two cells remain blank. Q. Can I turn off the emulation mode anytime? A.
  • Page 11 A. When the Emulation mode is changed, the “connected device list” will not show that change unless Orbit Reader 20Plus unpair and pair with the host. However, there is no disturbance in the current work.
  • Page 12 Orbit Reader 20 Plus – FAQ Version 0.2 Refreshabraille18 Emulation USB Serial/Bluetooth 9.5.1.0 and earlier System Access Orbit Reader 20 Plus USB HID 3.7.88 Refreshabraille18 Emulation USB HID/ 3.6.136 Voiceover (Mac) Mac OS-10.12.1 Orbit Reader 20 Plus USB HID/Bluetooth sierra...
  • Page 13 Q. Are there any known issues/limitations while working with Android? A. The following issues have been noted while working with Android- • Automatic switching does not happen. The Orbit Reader 20 has a feature wherein, if USB and Bluetooth both are active at the same time, Bluetooth takes over the connection and in the event of the phone being locked the USB mode automatically gets activated.

  • Page 14: Firmware Upgrade

    For Utility version v001.00.13 and onwards, these dll files are merged with the main application and no installations are required. Q. Is it possible to upgrade the Orbit Reader 20Plus from SD card? A. Yes. Q. How to recover the device in case the upgrade process fails in between? A.
  • Page 15 Q. How to read file in contracted braille on Orbit Reader 20 Plus? A. In Orbit Reader 20 Plus, profile 2 is for contracted braille (grade 2). To read the file (contracted braille) in other profile apart from profile 2, need to set grade 2 in RW option.
  • Page 16 Q. If you are navigating your calendar by year and giving number like 3131? A. Please inform customer to change the profile 3 computer braille. Q. How can I check date and time in Orbit Reader 20Plus? A. You can press Space + dots 2 3 4 5 to check date and time Q.
  • Page 17 2. Alcohol or ammonia-based cleaners 3. Canned or compressed air. Q. What is a single line edit box in Orbit Reader 20Plus and what are its limitations? A. Orbit Reader 20Plus presents a text dialog or input field called an Edit Box when you want to find text or rename a file.
  • Page 18 Version 0.2 Q. Can Orbit Reader 20Plus be put into sleep mode? A. You can put your Orbit Reader 20Plus into sleep mode by tapping the power key once when it is in Stand-alone mode. Q. Does Orbit Reader 20Plus support Unified English Braille (UEB)? A.
  • Page 19 Q. What is the Orbit Research warranty? A. Orbit Research warrants the Orbit Reader hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under Normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the purchase date, by the original purchaser ("Warranty Period”).