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Vario 464
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User guide version: 1.4
English 12/2023

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  • Page 1 Vario 464 User Guide User guide version: 1.4 English 12/2023...
  • Page 2 Encouraged by the overwhelming positive reactions of customers and distributors, VisioBraille decided to continue to produce the products of the former company BAUM Retec AG and ensure the service. On this basis, our customers will provided with newly developed devices in the future.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE....................4 ABOUT VARIO 464 ......................5 PURPOSE ........................6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................7 BEFORE YOU BEGIN.....................9 ....................9 S IN THE BOX VARIO 464: GETTING TO KNOW THE DEVICE ............10 ......................10 6.1.1 Braille Display and Display Buttons ............10 ......................11 IGHT FIRST STEPS .......................

  • Page 4: About This User Guide

    1 About this user guide Thank you for choosing a Vario 464 from VisioBraille. The purpose of this user guide is to provide the end user and/or their service provider with details on how to use Vario 464. Vario 464 is a high-quality, German-made braille display, which will provide you many years of reliable service.

  • Page 5: About Vario 464

    2 About Vario 464 The Vario 464 is our new refreshable braille display of VisioBraille. It was design to be a high quality yet affordable braille display for computer users in need of a compact device. It has 40 braille cells and 6 display buttons.

  • Page 6: Purpose

    3 Purpose According to EU regulation 2017/745 (MDR), this product is a class I medical device. This medical product is used to compensate for the disability of severely visually impaired or blind people. For this medical product, the Medical Product Law Implementation Act (MPDG) applies from May 26th, 2021.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    4 Safety instructions This user manual must be read carefully before using the medical device. The medical device may only be put into operation by the operator if • this medical device has been subjected to a functional test by VisioBraille GmbH or an authorized person at the operating site, and •...
  • Page 8 • Do not place heavy objects on the device. Do not subject the device to strong pressure or drop objects on the device. This could damage the device or stop it from working properly. • Do not place the device near objects that generate strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields (e.g.

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    5 Before you begin Please read the safety instructions at the end of this user guide and check the contents of the packaging. What`s in the box  1 Vario 464 Braille Display  1 USB C cable  1 manual Before you begin...

  • Page 10: Vario 464: Getting To Know The Device

    6 Vario 464: Getting to know the Device Top Side The top of Vario 464 features a refreshable braille display with 40 braille cells, cursor routing buttons, 6 display buttons. Three of the display buttons are located on the left side of the braille cells, the other three on the right sight.

  • Page 11: Right Side

    Right Side On the right side of Vario 464 you can find the USB port, which is USB type C. Special about the USB Type C port is, that it doesn't matter which direction the USB plug is facing. No more finding the right position of the plug.

  • Page 12: First Steps

    7 First steps As soon as Vario 464 gets power via USB connection the device name and version number is shown on the braille cells. This message will disappear automatically after short time or when the screenreader sents his data. Updates for Vario 464 From time to time, new Vario 464 firmware updates will become available for download on our website.

  • Page 13: The Vario 464 System Menu

    8 The Vario 464 System Menu As soon as Vario 464 receives power (after connecting it to a PC with the USB cable), the first line of the System Menu appears on the Braille cells. This menu contains information relating to the Braille display. If necessary, some settings can be change here.

  • Page 14: The System Menu

    How do you open the System Menu when Vario 464 is connected to the computer? Stop the screen reader and reconnect the device. An alternative is to connect the Vario 464 with an USB power supply. The System Menu 8.1.1 First line: Name of the Braille display This is the first entry in the System Menu.

  • Page 15: Fourth Line: Protocol

    Uses the new „HID-Standard-Braille“ protocol. It's a requirement for Apple. baum Uses the older „Baum-Protocol“, which is required for JAWS. 8.1.5 Fifth line: Auto-power-off Here you set the time after which the braille display switches off automatically when no more data is transmitted and no button has been pressed.
  • Page 16 The Vario 464 System Menu...

  • Page 17: Braille Display Functions

    9 Braille Display Functions Introduction to Braille Display Functions The following sections will explain how to connect the Vario 464 to other devices and use it as a refreshable braille display. 9.1.1 Use Vario 464 as a refreshable Braille Display Insert the USB type C cable in the USB type C port on Vario 464.

  • Page 18: Screenreader-Settings (Protocol)

    BAUM-Protocol APPLE Automatic detection NVDA Yes, with the following Yes, with the following selection selection Standard-HID-Braille Braillezeilen von Baum / Humanware… JAWS Yes, with the following selection BAUM SuperVario 40 BAUM SuperVario 64 BAUM SuperVario 80 Dolphin Yes, special driver files are...

  • Page 19: Common Problems And Solutions

    10 Common problems and solutions The device does not work. Check if Vario 464 is connected to USB port and computer. Common problems and solutions...

  • Page 20: Defects And Repair

    11 Defects and repair If Vario 464 is defective – what to do?  Did you check all settings and connections according to the user guide?  Are you sure the power is live? Do not use a broken device! Unplug broken device from mains! Please do not hesitate to contact your local VisioBraille GmbH dealer or VisioBraille GmbH.

  • Page 21: Compliances

    12 Compliances Environmentally friendly disposal according to EU-Directive 2012/19/EU The symbol (crossed garbage can), which is also attached to the device, states that this device and its accessories, once come to the end of its lifetime, should not be regarded as household waste.
  • Page 22 Compliances...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    13 Warranty VisioBraille GmbH warrants the device, effective from the date of delivery, to be free of any defects in material and workmanship. Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to groups, multi users or agencies. This device has been designed for the individual purchaser to be used in home or office environments.

  • Page 24: Important Notes

    14 Important notes Important note: Failure to observe the following warnings may invalidate the guarantee and could cause damage of the device or serious injury. Please check the contents of package before you use the device. If parts are damaged or missing, please do not hesitate to inform your dealer. Please keep the shipping box, so you can safely pack the device in case you have to ship it for service, etc.
  • Page 25 Use the device with clean hands only. Do not use in locations where strong radio waves are emitted or where there is radiation. Keep a distance of at least 30cm to mobile phones. Only use original accessories. Use of second source accessories may damage the device or cause malfunction or safety issues.
  • Page 26 for your computer or notebook, which can be bought from your local electro store. Please note, this does not provide a 100% protection from overvoltage. Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands. Do not heat in a microwave oven, on a cooker or similar. Never disassemble, attempt to repair or modify device yourself.

  • Page 27: Technical Details

    the device be warmed up or “thawed out” in a conventional oven, microwave oven or any other heating device! Avoid any mechanical damage to the housing or accessories. 15 Technical details  64 Braille cells with integrated Cursor Routing buttons ...
  • Page 28 Manufacturer: VisioBraille GmbH Ossmaritzer-Straße 4c D – 07745 Jena Germany Sales and Support: VisioBraille GmbH Tel.: +49 3641 2816-400 Ossmaritzer-Straße 4c Fax: +49 3641 2816-416 D - 07745 Jena E-Mail: info@visiobraille.de Germany Internet: www.visiobraille.de Please be advised that this user guide may contain errors, and is therefore subject to being changed or updated without prior notice.

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