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Orbit Reader Q40
User Guide
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July 2024
Version 0.4
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  • Page 1 Orbit Reader Q40 User Guide ™ July 2024 Version 0.4 © 2021 Orbit Research. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Contents INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 HOW THE ORBIT READER Q40 IS USED? ------------------------------------------------------------ 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 TAND LONE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 EMOTE TRANSCRIBED BRAILLE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 TRANSLATE BRAILLE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8...
  • Page 3 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 11.3.15 Profile 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 11.3.16 Profile 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 11.3.17 Profile 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 11.3.18 Profile 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 11.3.19 Add Language ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 11.3.20 Remove Language ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 11.3.21 Version -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 11.3.22...
  • Page 4 OMPUTERS 19.5.1 Connecting to a Mac over USB ------------------------------------------------------------- 53 19.5.2 Connecting to a Mac over Bluetooth ------------------------------------------------------- 53 19.5.3 Controlling the Orbit Reader Q40 from a Mac ------------------------------------------- 54 19.6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 NDROID EVICES 19.6.1 Connecting to Android devices over Bluetooth ------------------------------------------ 54 19.6.2...
  • Page 5 28.2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74 XERCISING THE 28.3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74 ENERATING A DEBUG LOG BATTERY USE AND REPLACEMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------- 75 ORBIT READER Q40 CLEANING TIPS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 75 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76 APPENDICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77 A – L 32.1 --------------------------------------------- 77 PPENDIX INKS FOR EMOTE MODE COMMANDS 32.1.1...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 1 Introduction The Orbit Reader Q40 is a portable, refreshable braille display and stand-alone reader with the following features: • A line of 40 braille cells with pins that arrange into the required pattern to accurately represent any six- or eight-dot braille code, in any language, and for any discipline.

  • Page 7: How The Orbit Reader Q40 Is Used

    • Prepared on a computer and copied to the device. • Using onboard translation In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader Q40 displays the contents of files stored on an SD card (or USB thumb drive). It supports text to braille and braille to text translation on-board for English and over 40 other languages.

  • Page 8: Translate Braille

    Braille files of up-to-the-minute content from over 400 national, international, and state newspapers. 5 Translate Braille • The Orbit Reader Q40 features built-in forward and reverse braille translation. This is controlled by the profile selected from the menu. • BrailleBlaster™...

  • Page 9: In The Box

    SD card • A Quick-Start guide in large-print Depending on where you have purchased the Orbit Reader Q40 from, you may receive a different set of accessories. Check that all purchased items are in the box that you have received.

  • Page 10: Side View

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 To begin with, place the device on a flat surface in front of you with the row of braille cells closest to you. This is the proper operational orientation. 9.1 Side view On the right side of the device, from front to back, is the Power button (front), USB Type-C (center), and 3.5mm Audio Jack (back).

  • Page 11: Back View

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 On the left side of the device, is the standard USB A host port (shown in the picture below). 9.2 Back view At the backside of the device, is the SD card slot. The SD card slot is a standard type with spring feedback.

  • Page 12: Key Locations And Use

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 9.3 Key Locations and Use When properly oriented, the four thumb keys are closest to you. We will refer to them as Thumb Keys 1 through 4, starting from the left. Above the four thumb keys there is 40 cell Braille display.

  • Page 13: 8-Dot Braille Cells

    (up) on either Panning key. 9.5 8-Dot Braille Cells The Orbit Reader Q40 is a six-dot braille device with two additional dots below Dot 3 and Dot 6. These two additional dots are Dot 7 and Dot 8, which are used to indicate capitalization while reading and editing the file in 8 dot mode.

  • Page 14: Power On And Off

    If you are using the device or inserting the SD card/USB drive for the first time, the Orbit Reader Q40 shows the first file or folder name on the SD card. The Orbit Reader Q40 displays, “SD card [no media]" when the SD card slot is empty.

  • Page 15: Inserting Ausb Drive

    To remove the card, press it in a little until it pops out and then gently remove it. 10.4 Inserting a USB drive The Orbit Reader Q40 comes with a standard USB A host port. You can insert a USB flash drive and read its contents. It shows the message “-- USB drive inserted”...

  • Page 16: Languages And Translation

    • Spanish Grade 1 • Spanish Grade 2 You can configure the Orbit Reader Q40 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.

  • Page 17: The Menu

    Q40 moves back to the top menu item. Similarly, when you press the Up Arrow from the first menu item, The Orbit Reader Q40 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.

  • Page 18: System Language

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 To allow easy configuration of languages and switching between languages, four language profiles (Profile 1, 2, 3, and 4) are provided. Each profile has options to choose the System Language, Read/Edit Language and Editor Encoding.

  • Page 19: Menu Availability

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 11.2 Menu Availability The menu is available for the Remote and Stand-Alone modes. Press Windows Key + P to open the menu in either mode. To exit the menu and return to the previous mode, press Backspace.

  • Page 20: Battery

    When the battery in the Orbit Reader Q40 gets to 10%, Dot 8 of the 40th cell on the display blinks on and off. This behavior is normal, indicating that the battery is low.

  • Page 21: Filter Dot 7 (On)

    11.3.9 Scroll rate (4) Displays the current scroll rate time in seconds and lets you adjust the same. 11.3.10 System Sounds (Off) The Orbit Reader Q40 provides sound indications over the speaker and audio jack for different actions. Orbit Research...

  • Page 22: Navigation Sounds (Off)

    11.3.14 Vibration (On) The Orbit Reader Q40 can provide indications via vibration in response to various user actions. These indications can be turned on or off from this menu item. The default setting for Vibration is On. To select, press Enter.

  • Page 23: Profile

    The Add Language menu option lets you load language files from the SD card to the internal memory of your Orbit Reader Q40. It lets you load as many languages as the available memory permits. The unit will display a “memory full”...

  • Page 24: Remove Language

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 It may take some time for the file to be loaded. The unit shows a busy indication through audio sounds and by displaying “busy” on the display. 11.3.20 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.

  • Page 25: Reset Defaults

    Enter key. 11.3.27 Clock Settings The Orbit Reader Q40 includes a clock. You can check the date and time by pressing Windows + C. The date and time are also used when creating, editing, and saving a file or folder.

  • Page 26: Alarm

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 There are six fields to configure the alarm. You can navigate through different fields by pressing the Left and Right arrow keys and Press the Up and Down arrow keys to navigate through different choices in the field. The current field (where the cursor is placed) is underlined.

  • Page 27: Usb (Hid)

    Orbit Reader Q40 responds to pairing requests by showing a random number on both the Orbit Reader Q40 's braille display and on the host device. To confirm the request, ensure that the numbers match and press Enter on the Orbit Reader Q40.

  • Page 28: Bluetooth Scan

    Bluetooth, you must first configure a Bluetooth partnership between the Orbit Reader Q40 and a computer or smartphone. You can search for Bluetooth devices from the Orbit Reader Q40 by pressing the select button. It initiates the Bluetooth device scanning and shows the progress bar on the braille display.

  • Page 29: Config Thumb Keys

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Press the Enter key to make it an active connection. Press Backspace to go back. For more information, see the Using the Bluetooth Connection section under Remote Mode. 11.3.36 Config thumb keys The Config thumb keys item is used to map the Previous Item, Next Item, Pan Left, and Pan Right commands to the thumb key of the user's choice.

  • Page 30: File Manager

    The File Manager is where you select a file stored on the SD card or USB drive to read on the Orbit Reader Q40. 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 31: File Manager Commands

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Pressing the Enter key opens the root of the directory of the chosen drive. When you press the Enter key on the SD card drive, it opens the root directory of the SD card and shows the list of files available on the SD card.
  • Page 32 To use it, press the Rename command. The Orbit Reader Q40 responds with an Edit Box containing the original file or folder name. Edit the name or type a new one and press Enter.

  • Page 33: More About Copying And Pasting Files

    To edit the current file, press CTRL + E. When editing the current file, the Orbit Reader Q40 switches to Edit mode, which is indicated by a cursor at the point of input. The cursor is at the first character shown on the display when you press the edit command.

  • Page 34: File Movement Commands

    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 Q40 and place it into a card reader on your computer. Alternatively, you can connect the...

  • Page 35: File Transfer (Bluetooth)

    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 Q40 , 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.

  • Page 36: Reader Commands

    To Set or Clear a Bookmark, press CTRL + M. In addition to the automatic bookmark placed when you close a file, the Orbit Reader Q40 lets you set additional bookmarks. Reader displays the message "-- Bookmark added" or "-- Bookmark cleared"...
  • Page 37 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 bookmarked location appears as the first character on the display. If there are no marks in the indicated direction, "-- No more bookmarks" is displayed. To Power Move/Search Forward and/or back, press Window + Down or Window + UP.

  • Page 38: Power Move Forward And Back

    Version 0.4 14.2 Power Move Forward and Back The Orbit Reader Q40'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.

  • Page 39: Braille Pacer (Auto-Scroll)

    If the text is not found, then the Reader displays “Not found” and gets back to its previous position. While searching through large documents, the Orbit Reader Q40 displays “Busy” while conducting the search.

  • Page 40: Edit Box

    15 Edit Box The Orbit Reader Q40 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 CTRL + F to begin a search or press CTRL + R to rename a file.

  • Page 41: The Editor

    16 The Editor In addition to serving as a tool for reading braille, the Orbit Reader Q40 offers the ability to write and edit text. This feature allows you to create/edit new or existing files on the SD card.

  • Page 42: Cursor Routing Buttons

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 If you are exiting a new file, the editor automatically names the file with the first 40 characters of the translated text in the file. If a file already exists with that name, the Editor appends a number to it until it produces a unique name.
  • Page 43 To Save current work, press the ESC key to open the context menu and then press CTRL + S. The Orbit Reader Q40 automatically saves files every 1 KB of data, or about 1000 characters, as you edit. However, small file increments could be lost during certain situations such as SD card removal, system updates, or device resets.

  • Page 44: Editor Block Text Commands

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 To Find Next Braille, press ALT + Down Arrow. Pressing the ALT + Down 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.

  • Page 45: Support For Perkins Keypad

    The Orbit Reader Q40 supports the Perkins keypad, allowing users to write data in any Braille language. The Orbit Reader Q40 uses the Perkins keyboard to rename files or folders, and it is available for the search operation, as well as in the Editor, Calculator, and Calendar applications.

  • Page 46: Sound And Vibration Indications

    • Battery status is 0%: No audio, Two long vibrations (shutdown indication) 19 Remote Mode In addition to using the Orbit Reader Q40 as a portable reading tool and editor, it connects with host devices (i.e., computers, phones, tablets) to provide braille input/output to that device.

  • Page 47: Before You Connect

    Command key. 19.1 Before you connect Before you connect the Orbit Reader Q40 to a host, it is important to set the device so that the screen reader(s) you use, recognize it. The Orbit Reader Q40 is in the process of being registered with screen readers.

  • Page 48: Connect To Multiple Hosts

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 If the Orbit Reader Q40 is on, when you turn on the host device, it connects automatically provided the Bluetooth option in the menu is set to Automatic. When the host device enters sleep mode or is turned off, the Orbit Reader Q40 reverts to showing stand-alone content.

  • Page 49: Manage Bluetooth Connection Commands

    Orbit Reader Q40. This behavior makes it very convenient to interact with your host device in braille, but if you use the Orbit Reader Q40 in Stand-Alone mode or connect it to a screen reader with USB, you may not want the interruption when your phone wakes up.

  • Page 50: Human Interface Device (Hid) - Orbit

    • Human Interface Device - Orbit (recommended) • Braille - HID • Serial • Mass Storage (for turning the Orbit Reader Q40's SD card into a drive on your computer) 19.3.1 Human Interface Device (HID) – Orbit When using the Orbit Reader Q40 with a screen reader that supports HID Orbit, follow these steps: Turn on the Orbit Reader Q40.

  • Page 51: Serial

    19.3.4 Mass Storage To use an SD card inserted in the Orbit Reader Q40 as a drive on your computer, follow these steps: Turn on the Orbit Reader Q40. It responds with braille from your last activity.

  • Page 52: Ios Devices

    19.4.1 Connecting iOS with Bluetooth Connecting the Orbit Reader Q40 to an iOS device provides both braille feedback and the ability to type and control the device with the Orbit Reader Q40 The QWERTY Keyboard and directional buttons. In default configuration (Just Works), the Orbit Reader Q40 is ready to pair with iOS via Bluetooth.

  • Page 53: Ios Commands

    For more information on other iOS commands refer to the link. 19.5 Mac Computers The Orbit Reader Q40 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.

  • Page 54: Controlling The Orbit Reader Q40 From A Mac

    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 Q40 on the list. Pairing requests can be accepted by pressing Enter or rejected by pressing Esc key from the Orbit Reader Q40 device.

  • Page 55: Input And Output Text With Talkback

    19.7.1 Connecting Chromebook with USB To connect to Chromebook with USB, follow these steps: 1. Press CTRL + H to put the Orbit Reader Q40 in Remote HID (Orbit) mode. Alternatively, Press Up Arrow + Select in the menu, and then arrow to USB.

  • Page 56: Windows Pcs

    Bluetooth dialog on the Windows PC with the code shown on your display. If they are the same, select ‘Yes’. If the numbers do not match, select ‘No’, and try the next Orbit Reader Q40 Orbit Research...

  • Page 57: Non-Visual Desktop Access (Nvda)

    Esc key from the Orbit Reader Q40 device. The purpose of this procedure is to allow more than one Orbit Reader Q40 device to be paired in the same room at the same time without pairing the wrong device.
  • Page 58 Press Enter on Options. Down Arrow to Braille and press Enter. Tab to Add and press Enter. Arrow Up or Down to Orbit Reader Q40 and press Space to check the box and select it. Tab to the Next button and press Enter.

  • Page 59: Dolphin Supernova Screenreader

    To connect the Orbit Reader Q40 via USB, follow these steps: 1. Press Ctr l+ H to activate HID Orbit mode on Orbit Reader Q40 2. Click on Supernova’s Control Panel 3. Press ALT key to open the Menu bar.

  • Page 60: File Transfer Over Bluetooth

    HID Orbit mode activated by Space 2 7 on Orbit Reader Q40. 19.9.5.1 SuperNova commands 20 File transfer over Bluetooth You can transfer a file from the Orbit Reader Q40 to any paired Bluetooth device over Bluetooth except for iOS and Mac. 20.1 Send a file from the Orbit Reader Q40 Go to a file in the file manager and browse to the file you wish to send.

  • Page 61: Calculator

    Orbit Reader Q40 shows the message “File transfer canceled”. In case of any error in the file transfer, the Orbit Reader Q40 shows the message “File transfer error”. The Orbit Reader Q40 stores the received file in the “Bluetooth” directory available at the root of the SD card.

  • Page 62: Basic Calculator Functions

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 21.1 Basic calculator functions 21.1.1 Addition Type any digits, then press ‘+’ sign to add the addition operator and then type digits again. For example, 4+2 21.1.2 Subtraction Type any digits, then press ‘-’ sign to add the subtraction operator and then type digits again.

  • Page 63: Calendar

    Note: shortcut only available when read/write language is set to Computer Braille 22 Calendar The Orbit Reader Q40 includes a calendar. Press CTRL + L to open or close the calendar. The first thing you see is the month and year. For example, “"Jul 2021". Now press the Down arrow key once, and you will see the name of the days.
  • Page 64 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 wish to set an appointment and press ESC. While entering the date, you must enter it using the language that is set as ““read/write language”. You can use the Left and Right arrow keys to jump between the date fields that you wish to type Once the date is entered, Press the ESC key to jump directly to the appointment for the date.

  • Page 65: Modify

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 the appointments you have already created. Use the up or down arrows to move between the appointments in the list. You can press CTRL + Q to delete the appointment or Enter to edit the appointment.

  • Page 66: System Alerts

    26 Device Upgrade Procedure 26.1 Device Firmware Upgrade New versions of the firmware for the Orbit Reader Q40 are released from time to time, containing improvements, bug fixes, and new features. This section describes the procedure for updating the Orbit Reader Q40 firmware.

  • Page 67: Download Firmware Package

    Release Notes on the Orbit Research Firmware package shared by customer support team. 26.1.2 Using the Windows PC Upgrade Utility The following is required to perform the upgrade to the Orbit Reader Q40 with a 1. The Orbit Reader Q40 unit 2. Standard USB-A to Type-C USB cable 3.
  • Page 68 5. Release Thumb 3 first, then release the Right Panning key and Thumb 2. This switches the Orbit Reader Q40 to Upgrade mode. You should hear a tone on your PC.

  • Page 69: Using An Sd Card To Perform The Upgrade

    To check for a successful upgrade of the Orbit Reader Q40, press Windows + P to open the Orbit Reader Q40 Menu and arrow to "Ver" in the list. The version number of the firmware release should match the number shown in the upgrade utility.

  • Page 70: Audio Firmware Upgrade

    To check for the successful upgrade of the device, press Windows + P to open the Orbit Reader Q40 Menu and arrow to "Ver" in the list. The version number of the firmware release should match the number in the name of the bin file.

  • Page 71: Download The Audio Firmware Package

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 26.2.1 Download the Audio Firmware Package To download an Audio Firmware Upgrade Package for the Orbit Reader Q40: 1. Go to the Orbit Research Support webpage http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-40-support/ 2. For the most current version, select Download Most Recent Audio Firmware from http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-40-...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    The following are the steps to be followed for configuring a language other than English. 1. The localization file for the current Orbit Reader Q40 is already available on the SD card. 2. If the desired language file is not there, you can request it by writing to us at techsupport@orbitresearch.com.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    28 Troubleshooting 28.1 Orbit Reader Q40 does not power on or seems to freeze If the Orbit Reader Q40 does not power on or seems to freeze, try these options in the following order: Option 1: Plug in the device Plugin the unit with the supplied AC wall connector and cable to ensure that the battery is charged.

  • Page 74: Exercising The Pins

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 If the unit is plugged in, unplug the power cord. Hold the Power button for at least two seconds. Option 4: Reset device Press the Reset command (Thumb 3 + right-bottom Panning key). Note: On reset, the unit is unresponsive, and there is no change to the display.

  • Page 75: Battery Use And Replacement

    You can check the battery status in the Menu. When the battery in Orbit Reader Q40 gets to 10% capacity, Dot 8 of the 40th cell on the display starts blinking and sound and vibration indications are also provided.

  • Page 76: General Specifications

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 The following are some tips to keep your Orbit Reader Q40 clean: • Cleaning should be performed with the unit switched off and with all pins in the down position. • Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft tip attachment to remove dust from the pin area.

  • Page 77: Appendices

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 • Battery: User-replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery • Battery Life on a full charge: 3 days of typical use • Charging Method: PC charger - Charge over USB Port – 5V, 500 mA Max, Wall charger - Charge over USB Port –...
  • Page 78 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Typing > Modifier Keys. 2. Choose the modifier for VoiceOver commands: the Caps Lock key or the Control and Option keys. This modifier is abbreviated as “VO” below.
  • Page 79 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.1.1.2 Quick Nav using the arrow keys Turn Quick Nav on or off Left Arrow + Right Arrow Select the next or previous item Right Arrow or Left Arrow Select the next or previous item specified by...

  • Page 80: Talkback Commands

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Option + Up Arrow or Option + Down Go to the beginning or end of the paragraph Arrow Option + Up Arrow or Option + Down Go to the previous or next paragraph...
  • Page 81 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.1.2.1.2 Global actions Description Keystroke Back Alt + backspace Home Alt + CTRL + h Recent apps Alt + CTRL + r Notifications Alt + CTRL + n Play or pause media...
  • Page 82 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Previous: Alt + shift + e Focusable item Next: Alt + f Previous: Alt + shift + f Graphic Next: Alt + g Previous: Alt + shift + g Heading Next: Alt + h...

  • Page 83: Jaws Commands

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.1.2.2.3 Navigation settings Description Keystroke Next navigation setting Alt + shift + = Previous navigation setting Alt + shift + - 32.1.2.2.4 Other actions Description Keystroke Search the screen for an item...
  • Page 84 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.1.3.2 Tabbed Browsing Quick Keys Description Keystroke Open a New Tab CTRL + T ALT + ENTER (on address Open a New Tab from the Address Bar bar) Switch to the Next Tab...
  • Page 85 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Next PlaceMarker Next List Next Frame Skip Past Links Next Article Next Paragraph Move to Main Region Next Region Next Same Element Next Table Next Unvisited Link Next Visited Link Next Check Box...
  • Page 86 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 List Buttons CTRL + INSERT + B Next Combo Box, List Box, or Tree View Prior Combo Box, List Box, or Tree SHIFT + C View List Combo Boxes, List Boxes, or Tree...
  • Page 87 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Cell Above in Column ALT + CTRL + UP ARROW Jump to Table Cell CTRL + WINDOWS KEY + J CTRL + WINDOWS KEY + Return to Previous Cell SHIFT + J 32.1.3.6 PlaceMarkers...
  • Page 88 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Activate Mouse Over INSERT + CTRL + ENTER 32.1.3.9 Reading Text Description Keystroke Say Character CAPS LOCK + COMMA CAPS LOCK + COMMA twice Say Character Phonetically quickly Say Prior Character CAPS LOCK + M...
  • Page 89 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Permanently Increase Voice Rate ALT + WINDOWS Key + When Not in Say All CTRL + PAGE UP Permanently Decrease Voice Rate ALT + WINDOWS Key + When Not in Say All...
  • Page 90 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Right Mouse Button CAPS LOCK + 9 Drag and Drop CAPS LOCK + CTRL + 8 Restrict JAWS Cursor CAPS LOCK + R 32.1.3.12 For Dialog Boxes Description Keystroke Say Default Button of Dialog Box...
  • Page 91 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Say System Time CAPS LOCK + F12 Graphics Labeler CAPS LOCK + G Auto Graphics Labeler CAPS LOCK + CTRL + G Pass Key Through CAPS LOCK + 3 Virtualize Window ALT + CAPS LOCK + W...
  • Page 92 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.1.3.17 For Research It Description Keystroke CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR, Open Research It followed by R Launch Research It Using the Primary CAPS LOCK + WINDOWS Lookup Source Key + R 32.1.3.18 For Convenient OCR...
  • Page 93 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR, Announce help message for Mouse followed by E, and Echo commands then QUESTION MARK 32.1.3.20 For Touch Cursor Description Keystroke CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + Touch Cursor SEMICOLON...
  • Page 94 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Quit the Active Application ALT + F4 32.1.3.22 For Windows and Menus Description Keystroke Open the Application Control Menu ALT + SPACEBAR Move to Current Application’s Menu Choose a Menu Item ENTER...
  • Page 95 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Scroll Up One Screen PAGE UP Scroll Down One Screen PAGE DOWN Move to Beginning CTRL + HOME Move to End CTRL + END 32.1.3.25 For Editing Text Description Keystroke Copy CTRL + C...

  • Page 96: Nvda Commands

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Open Properties for Selected File or ALT + ENTER Folder Refresh a window Switch between panes TAB and SHIFT + TAB Go up one level BACKSPACE 32.1.4 NVDA Commands: Note: Many of these commands use the NVDA key. The NVDA key is the insert key (Fn + F11).
  • Page 97 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.1.4.2 Change Settings (found in the settings dialogues) Description Keystroke Toggle speak typed characters NVDA + 2 Toggle speak typed words NVDA + 3 Toggle speak command keys NVDA + 4 Toggle speak punctuation...
  • Page 98 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Speak title bar NVDA + t Spell title bar NVDA + t (pressed twice) copy title bar to the clipboard NVDA + t (pressed trice) Speak foreground window NVDA + b 32.1.4.5 Caret navigation...
  • Page 99 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Move navigator object to mouse NVDA + Shift + 8 Move review cursor to caret cursor NVDA + - Move caret cursor to review cursor NVDA + Shift + - Set navigator to current focused object...

  • Page 100: Chromebook

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.1.4.9 VirtualBuffer commands Description Keystroke Toggle browse/focus mode NVDA + space Move to parent virtual buffer NVDA + CTRL + Space Show find dialog NVDA + CTRL + f perform find next...
  • Page 101 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Go to next page in browsing history Alt + Right arrow Open webpage in a new tab Type URL, then Alt + Enter Dock a window on the left Alt + [ (left square bracket)
  • Page 102 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Search + CTRL + Down arrow Next group (or) Launcher + CTRL + Down arrow Previous group Search + CTRL + Up arrow (or) Launcher + CTRL + Up arrow Next heading...
  • Page 103 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Previous link Search + Shift + L (or) Launcher + Shift + L Next object Search + Right arrow (or) Launcher + Right arrow Previous object Search + Left arrow (or) Launcher + Left arrow...
  • Page 104 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.1.5.5 Move to different cells in a table Search + Alt + Shift + Left arrow First cell in the table (or Launcher + Alt + Shift + Left arrow) Search + Alt + Shift + Right...
  • Page 105 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.1.5.8 Change the voice or language Press and hold Search, then press the letter o twice. Or press Change language and hold Launcher, then press the letter o twice. 32.1.5.9 Slow down, speed up, or stop spoken feedback...
  • Page 106 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Search + CTRL + ; (semicolon) Show Landmark list (or Launcher + CTRL + ; (semicolon)) Search + CTRL + L (or Show Links list Launcher + CTRL + L) Search + CTRL + f (or Launcher...

  • Page 107: Mac Os

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Join the ChromeVox-Discuss Chat with other people group Turn on ChromeVox, press and hold Search, then press a + i. Or Send us feedback about ChromeVox press and hold Launcher, then press a + i.
  • Page 108 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Enable or disable the Keyboard VO-Shift-K Commander Press the VO (Control-Option) keys and rotate two fingers on Enable or disable the Trackpad the trackpad clockwise Commander (enable) or counterclockwise (disable) Turn the screen black (screen curtain)
  • Page 109 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 VO-Command-Shift-Space Perform a sticky mouse down or mouse up Click the item under the mouse cursor VO-Shift-Space bar Open or close a disclosure triangle VO-\ Read a row in a table VO-R...
  • Page 110 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Jump to a linked item VO-J Temporarily disable or enable the cursor tracking options you selected in VoiceOver VO-Shift-F3 Utility Move VoiceOver cursor to keyboard focus VO-Shift-F4 Move keyboard focus to VoiceOver cursor...
  • Page 111 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Describe the location of the insertion point VO-F4-F4 Describe the item under the mouse cursor VO-F5 Describe the location of the mouse in x, y VO-F5-F5 coordinates Describe the location of the mouse...
  • Page 112 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Find the previous item that’s the same type VO-Command-Shift-S as the current item Find the next graphic VO-Command-G Find the previous graphic VO-Command-Shift-G Find the next heading VO-Command-H Find the previous heading...
  • Page 113 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Move to first visible word VO-Home Move to last visible word VO-End Move to beginning of text, scrolling if VO-Shift-Home necessary Move to end of text, scrolling if necessary VO-Shift-End Add new tab stop...
  • Page 114 Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 Enable the Trackpad Commander and VO-Two-finger rotate VoiceOver gestures clockwise Disable the Trackpad Commander and VO-Two-finger rotate VoiceOver gestures counterclockwise Turn the screen curtain on or off Three-finger triple-tap Mute or unmute VoiceOver...

  • Page 115: Appendixb - Trademark Notices And Attribution

    U.S. and/or other countries. NFB-NEWSLINE® is a registered trademark of the National Federation of the Blind. Orbit Reader Q40™ 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.

  • Page 116: Hardware Limited Warranty

    Orbit Reader Q40 – User Guide Version 0.4 32.2.1 Hardware Limited Warranty Warranty obligations for the Orbit Reader Q40 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 117 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 118: 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 119: Fcc Caution

    Orbit Reader Q40. For further questions or concerns not covered in this User Guide, please contact the distributor from where you purchased your Orbit Reader Q40. Orbit Research...

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