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  • Page 1 BrailleSense 6 and 6 mini Education Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome and Quick Tips ........................1 BrailleSense 6 Hardware Overview ...................... 3 BrailleSense 6 mini Hardware Overview ....................8 Basic Main Menu Navigation ......................12 Braille Settings ............................. 15 Speech Settings ........................... 16 Internet Setup ............................. 18 BrailleSense General Functions ......................19 Gmail OAuth Email Account Setup ....................
  • Page 3 Installing Certificates on the BrailleSense 6 ..................91 Multitasking ............................92 Resets ..............................93 Tips for using Google Classroom with the BrailleSense 6 ..............95 Upgrading the BrailleSense ........................ 96 Using the BrailleSense with a Mac using VoiceOver ................. 98...

  • Page 4: Welcome And Quick Tips

    Using the LCD screen The BrailleSense 6 contains a small LCD screen for visual output. Instead of showing a full window, like on a tablet or computer, it will show the text that currently is shown on the braille display. This makes it easy to know what the braille reader is seeing at any time.
  • Page 5 Keyboards and mice can connect through the same USB-C port or either of the larger standard USB ports found on the BrailleSense 6. You may begin to use a keyboard and mouse as soon as it is connected. The braille keyboard, speech, and braille display continue to function while these external devices are connected.

  • Page 6: Braillesense 6 Hardware Overview

    Near the top center of the unit's top panel, is a liquid crystal display (LCD). The LCD displays the output of the unit visually so that a sighted person can see what is shown on the BrailleSense 6. There are also 2 LED indicators to the right of the LCD.
  • Page 7 Front Panel On the far left of the front panel is located a 3-position slide switch. In the “Lock” position, which is furthest left, all keys on the top and front panel are locked. In the “Audio” position, which is the center switch position, then the top panel will be locked, but the front panel will be unlocked.
  • Page 8 Right Panel The Right edge of the BrailleSense 6 contains 2 USB C ports with a USB A port between them. The USB C port nearest the rear of the unit is for powering and charging the unit, as well as connecting to a PC for use as a Braille display, to transfer data to and from a computer, or to use with a USB drive.
  • Page 9 Left Panel Near the front of the unit on the left panel are 2 small buttons for raising and lowering the master volume of the unit. Use the button nearer the front to decrease the volume, and the button behind it to increase it. Behind the volume buttons are located 2 small, round jacks.
  • Page 10 Bottom Face The underside of the unit contains the battery compartment and the camera. The battery contains a rounded edge along one of the sides of its length. This rounded edge should be placed alongside the back edge of the unit's casing. The battery has 2 small protrusions that should be pointed to the right.

  • Page 11: Braillesense 6 Mini Hardware Overview

    BrailleSense 6 mini Hardware Overview Top Panel On the top face of the BrailleSense 6 mini is located a 9 key Perkins-style keyboard, consisting of Braille dots 1:6, "Space", "Backspace", and "Enter". On the same row as the Space bar are Control and Alt, as well as 4 marked function keys. Moving from left to right, the row contains F1, F2, Control, Space, Alt, F3 and F4.
  • Page 12 Front Panel On the far left of the front panel is located a 3-position slide switch. In the “Lock” position, which is furthest left, all keys on the top and front panel are locked. In the “Audio” position, which is the center switch position, then the top panel will be locked, but the front panel will be unlocked.
  • Page 13 Right Panel The Right edge of the BrailleSense 6 mini contains 2 USB C ports. The USB C port nearest the rear of the unit is for powering and charging the unit, as well as connecting to a PC for use as a Braille display, to transfer data to and from a computer, or to use with a USB drive.
  • Page 14 Bottom Face The underside of the unit contains the battery compartment, a camera with LED flash, a Speaker, and the device serial number. The battery contains a rounded edge along one of the sides of its length. This rounded edge should be placed alongside the back edge of the unit's casing.

  • Page 15: Basic Main Menu Navigation

    Program Menu The Program Menu is the main menu of the BrailleSense 6 and is the first menu when turning on the device and begins with File Manager. There are several methods to navigating the main menu, and different behaviors when using each method.
  • Page 16 With other devices, pressing the letter W will move you to the first item beginning with the letter W, then you must press Enter to open the item. In the BrailleSense 6, the Shortcut Key is often the first letter of the item unless there are multiple items with the same first letter.
  • Page 17 Space + Dot 4 or one of the scrolling alternatives, then once you are on the Settings sub-menu press the Enter key. Exit Sub-Menus Concept: Multiple Methods to Exit Sub-Menus When you are in a sub-menu on the BrailleSense 6, there are several ways to exit the sub-menu and return to the main menu. Keystroke Behavior...

  • Page 18: Braille Settings

    Open Applications Concept: Shortcut Keys vs Scroll and Enter To open an application from the main menu, follow the same step as entering sub-menus. Method Behavior Example Shortcut Key Opens Item Immediately Shortcut Key W: Opens the Word Processor Scroll Moves through items individually Press Space + Dot 4 to move to "Word Processor", then press Enter to open.

  • Page 19: Speech Settings

    Turn Voice On/Off NOTE: While it is possible to turn both the Voice and Braille off on the BrailleSense 6, it is not possible to turn both off. If you turn the Voice off while Braille is also off, then Braille will turn back on automatically, and vice versa.
  • Page 20 Adjust Voice Volume NOTE: The Voice Volume is separate from the Main Volume. This allows a user to have the voice volume different from that of a video or audio recording. The Main Volume sets the upper limit of volume for the device, so if the Voice Volume is set at the maximum, but the Main Volume is too low, then it may be difficult to hear the voice.

  • Page 21: Internet Setup

    Internet Setup Helpful: Unhide Passwords By default, passwords are hidden with asterisks. If your password contains special characters, you might find it helpful to show the password in braille and speech to ensure you are typing the password correctly. Use the following steps to unhide your passwords.

  • Page 22: Braillesense General Functions

    Remove Profile The BrailleSense will remember your passwords when you connect to WiFi networks which is often helpful. However, if you happen to type in the wrong password then you will want to remove the profile as the BrailleSense will attempt to use the incorrect password.

  • Page 23: Gmail Oauth Email Account Setup

    Gmail OAuth Email Account Setup Setting up Email When setting up an email you can use both UEB and US braille codes. Please note that when using US braille, most fields will require Computer Braille. You will know this is the case when the field name is followed by “CE” in braille and speech announces “Computer Edit Box”.

  • Page 24: Imap/Pop Email Account Setup

    Choose An Account Step Action Keystroke Navigate to the account you wish to use F3 until account reached Once at the account, press Enter Enter You will be placed in a page asking for access to your Google Account. Navigate First letter navigation: A Dot 1 to the “Allow”...
  • Page 25 Step Action Keystroke From the main menu, open the Email application Dots 1-5 Open Accounts Manager dialog Enter + M Enter + Dots 1-3-4 Open Add dialog Enter + A Enter + Dot 1 Choose the default mail server. IMAP is recommended. Space Navigate to Server Type Scroll to desired server type, such as Google or Outlook, or leave it as Manual...

  • Page 26: Bookshare.org Account Setup

    Setting up Bookshare The BrailleSense 6 contains an application that allows a teacher or student to search for or download a book from Bookshare.org. This interface is easy to use and will allow a student or teacher to quickly find and download books that are needed for class, or for a student to read independently.
  • Page 27 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Printer When connecting to a Wi-Fi printer the BrailleSense and printer will need to be on the same Wi-Fi network, and the printer will need to be powered on. Step Action Keystroke Open Android System Settings F3 + E F3 + Dots 1-5 Navigate to "Connected Devices"...

  • Page 28: Logging Into Cloud Drives

    Logging Into Cloud Drives The BrailleSense gives access to Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox through the File Manager. This makes working with content stored on those cloud-based storage platforms as easy as managing files on the BrailleSense itself. The following instructions explain how to log into each drive to set it up for access from the BrailleSense File Manager. This process only needs to be completed once.

  • Page 29: Create, Open, Save, And Close Documents

    Create, Open, Save, and Close Documents The BrailleSense 6 Word Processor supports creation of formatted DOCX and DOC files, and can open DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, and PPTM files. Other file types, such as BRF and BRL files are supported by other applications.
  • Page 30 Open Existing Documents Open Existing Document from within the Word Processor Step Action Keystroke From the main menu, open the Word Processor First Letter Navigation: W Dots 2-4-5-6 Open the "Open Dialog" box Hot Key: Enter + O Enter + Dots 1-3-5 Navigate to file list in your default folder Space + F3 If applicable, move to the parent folder...
  • Page 31 Open Second Existing Document If you are working on one document, but wish to open a second one that already exists, follow these instructions: Step Action Keystroke Open the Open Dialog Enter + O Enter + Dots 1-3-5 Navigate to file Open File Enter Switching Documents...

  • Page 32: Reading And Listening In The Word Processor

    Paragraph, Sentence, and Line. If you have speech turned on, then the BrailleSense 6 will read all the text in that unit aloud and place the cursor at the next unit. If your speech is off, then it will simply move the cursor to the next reading unit.
  • Page 33 Read with Reading Units Read by Reading Units A reading unit refers to the amount the BrailleSense moves when using space + dot 1 or space + dot 4. In a document. The possible options are line, sentence, and paragraph. Step Action Keystroke...
  • Page 34 Read Single Character Aloud Step Action Read next single character Space + Dot 6 Read previous single character Space + Dot 3 Read current character Space + Dots 3-6 Read character phonetic name Space + Dots 3-6 (Twice) Read Single Word Aloud Step Action Read word in focus...
  • Page 35 Reading Selected Text You can have a selected set of text read aloud. This only reads the selection with speech and does not auto scroll the braille cells. Step Action Keystroke Within a document, place the cursor at the location Press the cursor routing key above the where you wish the begin your selection first letter of the corresponding word...

  • Page 36: Basic Editing And Common Tasks

    Basic Editing and Common Tasks Writing Documents To begin writing in a new blank document you simply begin by opening the Word Processor. Once the Word Processor is open you will be placed at the top of an empty document, and you can begin typing immediately. Step Action Keystroke...
  • Page 37 After typing your math equation then moving to the next line you will still be in math mode. If you want to write more lines of math you can continue typing one equation per line until you are done, then end math mode on the next line. Dots 7 and 8 are used for the cursor placement in text mode, while just dot 8 is used when in math mode.
  • Page 38 Delete Current Word When you delete a word, place your cursor under any character in that word. If your cursor is on a space, that space will be deleted instead. Step Action Keystroke Place Cursor Cursor routing key Delete word Backspace + Dots 2-5 Delete Current Line When deleting a line of text, the cursor placement does not matter, and the text being deleted will be just the text shown...
  • Page 39 Cut and Copy Text Step Action Keystroke Navigate to beginning of text desired text area Start Selection Enter + B Enter + Dots 1-2 Move cursor to end of selection Cursor routing key Cut Text Enter + X Enter + Dots 1-3-4-6 Copy Text Enter + C Enter + Dots 1-4...
  • Page 40 Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus The Dictionary and Thesaurus is now included for free along with the BrailleSense 6 notetaker with the English firmware and works directly within the Word Processor to check the meaning of words. Place the cursor under a character of that word and execute the command.

  • Page 41: Finding And Jumping To Items In Documents

    If you wish to check the Thesaurus instead of the Dictionary then instead of navigating to the dictionary entry, scroll to the Thesaurus key word then navigate to the Thesaurus Entry. Step Action Scroll to Thesaurus Key Word Scroll Navigate to Thesaurus Entry Insert Time, Date, Page Breaks, and Tabs Before inserting the time and date, make sure that the time and date is set properly on your device.
  • Page 42 Repeating a Search After using the Find function to search for a word, you can repeat the search again with simple keystrokes. Step Action Keystroke Complete an initial search using the Find function Find next instance of your search moving forward through the document. Enter + F Enter + Dots 1-2-4 Find previous instance of your search moving backwards through the...
  • Page 43 Jump to Location Step Action Keystroke Open "Go To Location" dialog box Enter + L Enter + Dots 1-2-3 Scroll to the item you wish to search by, including page, paragraph, line, & percent. Scroll Type the value you wish to jump to Type Jump to location Enter...

  • Page 44: Document And Text Formatting

    Document and Text Formatting Commonly Used Word Formatting The following steps are quick steps for the most commonly used formatting in documents. Step Action Keystroke If you wish to format more than one word, start Enter + B Enter + Dots 1-2 selection, otherwise skip this and the next step Navigate to end of selection Bold On/Off...
  • Page 45 Selecting Text to Format To change the formatting of select text within an existing document you will first need to select the text you wish to format. You can choose to select all with the following command. Step Action Keystroke Select All Enter + A Enter + Dot 1...

  • Page 46: Printing Over Wi-Fi From The Word Processor

    When printing over Wi-Fi you must first have the printer setup on the BrailleSense. Refer to the instructions on setting up a Wi-Fi printer beginning on page 24.. NOTE: It is important to understand that in the BrailleSense 6 notetakers that printing is handled in the Word Processor, while embossing is handled from the Notepad.

  • Page 47: File Manager Overview And Navigation

    Opening the File Manager The File Manager is the first item in the main menu of the BrailleSense 6. This is why pressing F1 will announce File Manager, as this keystroke takes you to the top of the main menu.
  • Page 48 Contextual Help If you ever find that you need help finding a keystroke you can always use the contextual help found on the BrailleSense notetakers. This help utility will give you a list of key commands you can perform based on your situation. Step Action Keystroke...

  • Page 49: Folder And File Handling

    Move by 32 Items You can choose to jump by 32 items at a time. This is often helpful if you find you have many files or folders that begin with the same letter. Step Action Move up 32 items at a time Space + Dots 1-2-6 Move down 32 items at a time Space + Dots 3-4-5...
  • Page 50 Option 2: Using Menus Step Action Keystroke Open the menu F2 or Space + M Space + Dots 1-3-4 Open the File pulldown menu Enter Navigate to "New Folder" Scroll Space + Dot 4 Open the New Folder dialog Enter Type the Folder name Confirm folder creation Enter...

  • Page 51: Moving A File To Usb Drive - Practice Exercise

    Selecting multiple items There are several ways to select multiple items. You can choose multiple individual items, all items, or items in a multi- selection. When selecting multiple items, press Space then move to the next item you wish to select and press Space again.
  • Page 52 Step 2: Choose a file to move Step Action Keystroke From the main menu, open the File Manager Shortcut key: F Dots 1-2-4 Open Flashdisk Enter Navigate to the Documents Folder First Letter Navigation: D Dots 1-4-5 Note: The first time you press a letter for first letter navigation it will take you to the first item beginning with that letter. Pressing that letter again will take you to the next item beginning with that letter, and so on.

  • Page 53: Using Cloud Storage In The File Manager

    Disconnecting USB drives and SD cards Before removing a USB drive or SD card, it is necessary to unmount the drive to prevent data corruption. This is like the “safely remove” or “eject” commands found on personal computers. If this step is not followed, the drive may not show all files when connected to the BrailleSense in the future.
  • Page 54 Reading Google files on the BrailleSense Although Google apps including Docs, Slides and Sheets are accessible, they are not designed for braille users. It is often easier to read these files in the BrailleSense Word Processor so that simple navigation and familiar keystrokes are available.

  • Page 55: Email Overview And Navigation

    Uploading Files to Cloud Storage You can upload copies of existing files to your cloud storage drives directly from the file manager by using Copy and Paste. Please note that you cannot use Cut and Paste between cloud storage drives and the Flashdisk, and OneDrive does not support pasting files from the internal BrailleSense File Manager.
  • Page 56 Navigating between Accounts The BrailleSense email application can accommodate multiple email accounts. If you have added more than one account, you will be given a list of Accounts you can switch between. Step Action Navigate to Account Name Move to desired account Space + Dot 1 or Space + Dot 4 Move to chosen Account Inbox Additionally, you can use hotkeys to quickly move between accounts.
  • Page 57 Step Action Move to next line Space + Dot 4 Move to previous line Space + Dot 1 Move to next paragraph Space + Dots 5-6 Move to previous paragraph Space + Dots 2-3 Move to next word Space + Dot 5 Move to previous word Space + Dot 2 Move to next letter...

  • Page 58: Receiving, Writing, Replies, And Attachments

    Delete Multiple Emails You can choose to delete multiple emails at one from the inbox. You will need to first select the emails you wish to delete, then perform the same Delete command used for single emails. Step Action Keystroke Navigate to first desired email Space + dot 4 / Space + dot 1 Select first email...
  • Page 59 Step Action Save to another folder Space to change to “Yes,” then Enter. Find desired folder to save File manager navigation (Backspace, Scroll and Enter) Note: DO NOT open the folder you want to save in. You must find the folder and leave your cursor on it, but not open the folder Select folder for saving Enter...
  • Page 60 Attaching Files to an Email Adding One or More Attachments While writing a message, use the following steps to attach a file: Step Action Open attachment dialog Enter + F By default, you are placed in the “upload” folder. Use File Manager Backspace moves up a folder, Enter opens a navigation techniques to find files to attach folder...

  • Page 61: Working With Contacts

    Working with Contacts Send an email to someone in your address list Follow these steps to create an email and select the recipient from your contacts list. Step Action Keystroke Write new message Enter + W from message list Enter + Dots 2-4-5-6 From “to”...

  • Page 62: Using The Bookshare Download App For Books

    Step Action Keystroke Open email F1 + E F1 + Dots 1-5 Open the Accounts Manager Enter + M Enter + Dots 1-3-4 Select the account to modify Scroll Activate the “modify” button Enter + M Enter + Dots 1-3-4 Find the setting to modify, E.G., password F3 Enter/change setting value Confirm new settings...
  • Page 63 Navigation Interface The interface of Bookshare download contains two parts: the search dialog and the menu. The search dialog is the default interface and contains fields for Search Content, Search Type, and Title among other options. The menus contain the ability to adjust the app options, sign out, and includes actions for reading lists. Navigating Search Dialog Navigating between the options in the search dialog is relatively simple.
  • Page 64 Search Type In the search type field, you will be given the option to choose between the following options: 1. Title 4. Keyword 2. Author 5. Category 3. ISBN Step Action Navigate to Search Type Move to next Search Type option Space + Dot 4 Move to previous Search Type option Space + Dot 1...
  • Page 65 Book Details If you wish to get more details about the book, including the Title, Author, ISBN, Synopsis, Category, Language, Publisher, Publish Date, and Format, then use the following instructions. Step Action Keystroke Navigate to desired book Open Book detail dialog Enter + I Enter + Dots 2-4 Move to next detail...

  • Page 66: Reading Lists, Periodicals, And Download History

    Reading Books The Bookshare Download app is an app specifically for downloading books. Reading books is handled by other applications that depend on the type of file. For example, if the book is in DAISY format it can be read with our DAISY player while a Word format book will be read by our Word Processor.
  • Page 67 Delete Book from Reading List You can remove books from your reading lists if your account supports it. Step Action Keystroke Open the Reading List Navigate to desired book Delete book from list Space + D Space + Dots 1-4-5 Finding and downloading Periodicals The Bookshare collection contains up-to-date editions of many common and regional newspapers and magazines.

  • Page 68: Using The Daisy Player

    Using the DAISY Player Overview The DAISY Player application on the BrailleSense 6 allows easy navigation of books in DAISY format, such as books from Bookshare.org. The advantage of DAISY format is that it makes moving between sections, chapters, pages, and other elements extremely easy.
  • Page 69 Step Action Open the DAISY Player Navigate to the folder containing DAISY files using normal File Manager navigation commands. This folder will usually be the name of the book. Select DAISY folder (tells BrailleSense that all files in that folder are part of the book) Space Open book Enter...
  • Page 70 Reading a DAISY book with Media Keys The BrailleSense makes it easy to navigate by chapter, section, page, and other elements within a DAISY book. The options available will vary by book, as different types of markups are used. Automatic Reading When a DAISY book opens, it automatically begins reading if you have Speech turned on.
  • Page 71 Step Action Move to next navigation level Dots 5-6 Move to previous navigation level Dots 2-3 Note: navigation level refers to how far you will move. The higher the number, such as level 1, the further you will move in a book. Level 1 may be parts or sections of a longer book. Heading 2 could be chapters and heading 3 could be subsections within a chapter.

  • Page 72: Changing Daisy Player Voice Settings

    Auto Scroll The auto scroll feature enables the braille display to automatically move to the next line of braille without the need to press a scroll key. Step Action Start or stop auto scroll Up Scroll + Down Scroll buttons Increase speed of auto scroll Space + Dot 6 Decrease speed of auto scroll...

  • Page 73: Setting And Moving To Bookmarks

    Setting and Moving to Bookmarks Bookmarks allow you to mark specific locations while reading that you may wish to return to later. They are saved when books are closed, so you can always find your marks within a book. Setting a mark Step Action Keystroke...
  • Page 74 Adding a contact To add a new contact to your BrailleSense: Step Action Keystroke Add new contact Enter + I Enter + Dots 2-4 Select account (if unsure, leave at current setting) Space + Dot 1 & Space + Dot 4 Move to contact information Type last name Scroll through fields...

  • Page 75: Color Reader

    Emailing a contact From the contact information: Step Action Navigate to email address Down scroll button Send email Enter Email app opens, with the contact’s email address in the “to” field Modifying a contact It is sometimes necessary to modify a contact. For example, if someone’s email address changes, you will want the new one to be their default address.

  • Page 76: Document Reader

    Identifying a color When the Color Reader opens, you are placed on the “Capture Image” button. This will take a picture and say the color in the picture. Press Enter to take the photo and hear the color. To take another picture, press F3 until you find the “Capture Image”...
  • Page 77 Navigating a file Normal document navigation commands work in Document Reader as well. For a reminder on these commands, refer to Reading and Listening in the Word Processor beginning on page 29. Continuous Reading Document Reader allows you to toggle between continuous reading and manual reading. In manual reading, BrailleSense only reads when you issue a command.
  • Page 78 Step Action Keystroke Select text (see pg 42) Add selected text to clipboard Enter + P Enter + Dots 1-2-3-4 Finding Text It is helpful to search for specific words or phrases within a document. The find process is identical to that of Word Processor and other applications.

  • Page 79: Google Search

    Step Action Keystroke Open “go to” dialog Enter + G Enter + Dots 1-2-4-5 Move between page, paragraph, line, and percent F3 Enter value Go to selected location Enter Additional reading commands Command Description Read current page Backspace Read current paragraph Backspace + Dots 2-3-5-6 Read current sentence Dots 2-3-5-6...

  • Page 80: Schedule Manager

    Performing a search When the Google Search app opens you will be placed directly into the “Search Term” edit box. Type your search term here, then press Enter to begin a search. Step Action Type Search Term Begin Search Enter Note: It may take a few seconds to display the list in the more accessible format.
  • Page 81 Open with Global Hotkey Step Action Keystroke Open with Global Hotkey F1 + S F1 + Dots 2-3-4 Important calendar navigation keystrokes There are several places in schedule Manager where shortcut keys make it easy to move within date and time fields in the calendar.
  • Page 82 6. End time. Set this as you did in step #4, or move to the next control if the end time is correct. 7. Subject. This is the title of your appointment that will show on your calendar. a. Note that all fields after this are optional. If you do not want to change more settings, press Enter to save the appointment.
  • Page 83 Searching for appointments Searching by Date Step Action Keystroke Open “search appointments” dialog Enter + S Enter + dots 2-3-4 Type date, or use date shortcuts Begin search Enter Navigate search results Space + Dot 1 and Space + Dot 4 View details of an appointment Enter, then scroll keys to read details Close search results...

  • Page 84: Searching Wikipedia And Wiktionary

    Searching Wikipedia and Wiktionary Wikipedia and Wiktionary are freely accessible and editable reference websites. Though they are not considered scholarly sources, they can provide a good overview of a topic. The Wikipedia website is very accessible, but the BrailleSense Wiki Search app makes obtaining this information even easier. Opening Wiki Search Step Action...

  • Page 85: Sense Dictionary

    Open article in Web Browser While reading, you may wish to open the article on the Wikipedia website. This enables you to follow links in the article and interact with it in other ways. Step Action Keystroke Open article in Web Browser Backspace + O Backspace + Dots 1-3-5 Close Browser and return to Wiki Search app...
  • Page 86 Performing a search After you have chosen your reference source: Step Action Enter search term Begin search Enter Navigate search results Space + Dot 1 & Space + Dot 4 Select word to view definition Enter Read definitions Scroll keys Return to search box Note: It is possible to search by parts of words.

  • Page 87: Stopwatch And Countdown Timer

    Stopwatch and Countdown Timer The BrailleSense can act both as a timer and as a stopwatch. These functions are both located within the Stopwatch app. Open Stopwatch Step Action Keystroke From main menu, open Utilities Shortcut Key: U Dots 1-3-6 Open Stopwatch Shortcut Key: W Dots 2-4-5-6...
  • Page 88 Open Voice Recorder with Global Hotkey Step Action Keystroke Open with Global Hotkey F1 + V F1 + Dots 1-2-3-6 The Voice Recorder app interface The Voice Recorder app is very simple. All controls can be reached by pressing F3. The following controls appear: • Record button: starts a new recording • Record settings: Adjusts settings including the file names of a recording, quality, and format o Note: The default settings work well for most recording situations and produce very high-quality...

  • Page 89: Wake Up Alarm

    Using other microphones If you have microphones that connect through USB or through a headphone-shaped plug, the BrailleSense can record with that microphone as well. This enables even higher recording. Simply connect the microphone to the BrailleSense. When opening Voice Recorder, you would see a button labeled “USB record” if a USB microphone is used, or “external mic record”...

  • Page 90: Braillesense 6 Bluetooth Terminal With Jaws

    BrailleSense 6 Bluetooth Terminal with JAWS This document covers your initial connection of your BrailleSense 6 to a Windows 10 computer with JAWS using a Bluetooth connection. Although these instructions are for Windows 10 and JAWS 2019, these instructions may also work with different versions of Windows and JAWS.
  • Page 91 Move to "Add Braille Display" button Tab to move to the button From the list of braille displays, choose "HIMS Braille" by Use arrows to move down the list, and the space bar to placing a checkbox next to this option.

  • Page 92: Menu Manager

    After successfully connecting your BrailleSense 6 to JAWS with Bluetooth, connecting again in the future is easy. Simply place your BrailleSense 6 in terminal mode with Bluetooth then launch JAWS, in that order. Launching JAWS first is not recommended because of Bluetooth standards and protocols.

  • Page 93: Connecting To Bluetooth Headphones, Speakers, And Keyboards

    Connecting to Bluetooth Headphones, speakers, and keyboards The BrailleSense can connect to Bluetooth headphones or speakers for audio output. In addition, Bluetooth keyboards can be connected and used for text input. Step Action Keystroke Open main menu Open settings submenu Shortcut Key: S Dots 2-3-4 Open Bluetooth Manager...

  • Page 94: Installing Certificates On The Braillesense 6

    Change Language Profile To switch between language profiles, you must have a second language profile created. When first setting up the BrailleSense 6 a default language profile will be generated, and this will be the default language profile. Step Action...

  • Page 95: Multitasking

    In addition to the video output, you may find it helpful to utilize a mouse and keyboard. The BrailleSense 6 supports off- the-shelf keyboards and monitors, including USB, Bluetooth, and RF dongles. The use of a keyboard and mouse should make installation of certificates much faster if you are not familiar with braille or notetakers in general.

  • Page 96: Resets

    Factory Reset / Android Backup and Reset A factory reset should be done only after consulting with HIMS Technical support unless you absolutely know what you are doing. The Factory Reset will erase all data and all settings and will place you back at the Android Setup Wizard.
  • Page 97 Backup / Restore BrailleSense Settings The Backup / Restore BrailleSense Settings utility is a way to save your settings if you perform a hard reset of your BrailleSense which initializes all settings. To run the Backup / Restore BrailleSense Settings utility press F3 + K. You will be presented with a list of options with checkboxes.

  • Page 98: Tips For Using Google Classroom With The Braillesense 6

    The Google Classroom app is the same app used on other tablets. It is not an application developed by HIMS. For this reason, it is necessary to use “Mobile Screen Reader commands”, which are different than standard BrailleSense navigation.

  • Page 99: Upgrading The Braillesense

    Upgrading the BrailleSense HIMS frequently releases updates to the BrailleSense to add new features and fix bugs that have been reported by our users. To know when updates are released, please sign up for our announcements list on our website at hims-inc.com.
  • Page 100 Updating the BrailleSense Firmware Offline From a computer 1. Download the upgrade file from the HIMS website to a computer. a. Note: the file is a .bin file, however, some versions of Windows may rename it as a .zip file. Do not extract this file.

  • Page 101: Using The Braillesense With A Mac Using Voiceover

    From the BrailleSense Step Action Keystroke Connect the BrailleSense to AC Power Insert the SD Card or USB Drive Open the Utilities Menu Hotkey: U Dots 1-3-6 Open the Upgrade Menu Hotkey: U Dots 1-3-6 Cycle the Upgrade choice to "Offline" Space Begin upgrade Enter...

  • Page 102: Using The Braillesense As A Braille Display For An Iphone Or Ipad

    4. Under the heading “Choose a braille display”, find your device and double tap on it. a. BrailleSense 6 mini devices are labeled as “Braille Edge” in this list 5. After a few seconds the devices will connect, and braille output should be shown on the BrailleSense...
  • Page 103 Using other BrailleSense application Sometimes, you may wish to stay connected but switch temporarily to using an application on the BrailleSense. Step Action Keystroke Move to main menu to access other BrailleSense functions Return to Terminal for Screen Reader to view braille from iPad or iPhone F3 + S F3 + Dots 2-3-4 Terminal Clipboard...
  • Page 104 Contact HIMS for more information about the BrailleSense 6 or other great HIMS braille products. Phone: 888-520-4467 Email: sales@hims-inc.com Web: hims-inc.com...

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