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  • Page 2 June 14, 2024 Copyright 2024. All rights reserved, APH. This User Guide is protected by copyright belonging to APH, with all rights reserved. The User Guide may not be copied in whole or in part without written consent from APH.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ..........................In the Box ............................ Orientation of Mantis Q40 ......................Top Face ..........................Front Edge ..........................Left Edge ..........................Rear Edge ..........................Bottom Side ..........................Keyboard Layout ........................Charging Mantis Q40 ........................ Powering On and Off .........................
  • Page 4 Finding and Replacing Text ....................Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text ................... Using Read Mode ........................Adding, Navigating, and Removing Bookmarks ................ Inserting a Bookmark ......................Navigating to Bookmarks ...................... Removing Bookmarks ......................Toggle Text Indicators ....................... Editor Commands Table ......................Using the Braille Editor Application ....................
  • Page 5 ......................Library and Reading Commands Table ..................Using Terminal Mode ........................Connecting and Exiting Terminal Mode ..................Determining Mantis Q40 Compatibility ................Waking Your iOS Device Using the Mantis ................Using Mantis as an External Keyboard ..................Connecting by USB ........................
  • Page 6 Browsing Files ........................... Selecting a Drive in the File Manager ................... Accessing File, Folder, or Drive Information ................. Displaying the Current File Path ................... Searching for Files and Folders ..................... Sorting Files or Folders ......................Modifying Files and Folders ....................Creating a New Folder ......................
  • Page 7 Exporting and importing user data and configurations ............Updating the Mantis Q40 ......................Updating the Mantis Q40 manually ..................Updating the Mantis Q40 via USB or SD Card ................Automatic Check for Update Feature ..................Customer Support ......................... Proper Trademark Notice and Attributions ..................

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    For more information, please refer to the Mantis Q40 product page on the APH Website or call your nearest APH supplier if you are located in the USA. If you are located outside of the USA, please refer to the Mantis Q40 product page on the HumanWare website or call your nearest HumanWare supplier.

  • Page 9: Front Edge

    Front Edge On the front edge of the Mantis are five buttons. From left to right, the buttons are as follows: • Previous thumb key • Left thumb key • Home button (circular shape) – used to return to the Main menu, exit Terminal mode or access to the settings when in Terminal mode only (see section “Terminal mode only”).

  • Page 10: Charging Mantis Q40

    Row 6: Left Ctrl (control), Fn (function), Windows, left Alt (alternate), Spacebar, right Alt, right Ctrl, and Left, Up, Down, and Right Arrows Charging Mantis Q40 Prior to using your Mantis, make sure you charge it completely. Connect the USB-C end of the cable to the USB-C port located on the left edge of your Mantis.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Sleep Mode And Auto Power Off

    Adjusting the Sleep Mode and auto power off To preserve the battery, Mantis goes into Sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. You can adjust the length of time in the settings. You can also manually put your device into Sleep mode by a short press of the Power button.

  • Page 12: Panning Text On The Braille Display

    • Braille editor • File Manager • Calculator • Date and Time • Settings • Online services • User guide • Power off Press the Previous or Next thumb key to scroll through the list to the menu item of your choice. Then press Enter or a cursor-routing key to access it.

  • Page 13: Using The Braille-Entry Method To Type

    As the name implies, shortcuts, also known as key combinations, make it easy to quickly navigate through a menu or file. The most commonly used shortcuts on the Mantis Q40 are indicated in Table 2. Table 2: Shortcut/Key Combination Table...

  • Page 14: Using The Editor Application

    Action Shortcut or Key Combination Toggle braille grade Ctrl + Fn + G Switch language profile Ctrl + Fn + L Battery level Ctrl + Fn + P Context menu Ctrl + M Main menu Windows key, Home button, or Ctrl + Fn + H System information Ctrl + I Toggle braille and standard keyboard...

  • Page 15: Open A File

    Open a File If you are in the Editor menu, select Open File and press Enter or a cursor-routing key. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + O, then select the file you wish to open using the Previous and Next thumb keys. Note that the Mantis may display an error message when a PDF file is opened.

  • Page 16: Modifying Auto-Scroll Speed

    To start Auto-Scroll, press Alt + G. To stop Auto-Scroll, press any key. Modifying Auto-Scroll Speed You can change the Auto-Scroll speed when auto-scrolling inside a file. To slow down Auto-Scroll, press Ctrl + -. To speed up Auto-Scroll, press Ctrl + =. Finding Text in a File To find text in your file, press Ctrl + F.

  • Page 17: Using Read Mode

    This marks the start of your selection. Now go to the location of the end of your selection, and press Enter or a cursor-routing key to end the selection. To select all text included in the file, press Ctrl + A. To copy the selected text, press Ctrl + C.

  • Page 18: Navigating To Bookmarks

    Note: If you do not enter a number, the Mantis selects the first available number and assigns it to the bookmark. 5. Press Enter. Alternatively, you can insert a Bookmark by pressing Ctrl + B. Note that a maximum of 98 bookmarks can be inserted in a document.
  • Page 19 Table 3: Editor Commands Action Shortcut or Key Combination Activate Edit mode Enter or a cursor-routing key Leave Edit mode Create file Ctrl + Fn + N Open file Ctrl + O Save Ctrl + S Save as Ctrl + Shift + S Find Ctrl + F Find next...

  • Page 20: Using The Braille Editor Application

    Using the Braille Editor Application The Braille Editor is an application similar to the Editor, but explicitly designed to edit, open and create braille documents in .brf and .brl format. The files are created, modified, and saved as .brf. To open the Braille Editor, press the Next thumb key until you reach Braille Editor or press “B” in the Main menu, then press Enter or a cursor-routing key.

  • Page 21: Save A Braille File

    If there are changes to your file that have not been saved, you will be asked if you want to save the changes before closing. Note: If your device shuts down before you have saved your document, when you will restart your device and return to the Braille Editor, a message will be prompted indicating that the file was not closed properly and asking you if you want to open or to discard the file.

  • Page 22: Modifying Auto-Scroll Speed

    To stop Auto-Scroll, press any key. Modifying Auto-Scroll Speed You can change the Auto-Scroll speed when auto-scrolling inside a file. To slow down Auto-Scroll, press Ctrl + -. To speed up Auto-Scroll, press Ctrl + =. Finding Text in a File To find text in your file, press Ctrl + F.

  • Page 23: Using Read Mode

    To select all text included in the file, press Ctrl + A. To copy the selected text, press Ctrl + C. To cut the selected text, press Ctrl + X. To paste the copied or cut text, position your cursor where you want the text to be pasted using a cursor-routing key and press Ctrl + V.

  • Page 24: Navigating To Bookmarks

    5. Press Enter. Alternatively, you can insert a Bookmark by pressing Ctrl + B. Note that a maximum of 98 bookmarks can be inserted in a document. Navigating to Bookmarks To jump to a bookmark, press Ctrl + J. You are prompted to enter the bookmark number. Enter the bookmark number you wish to navigate to, then press Enter.

  • Page 25: Preview Mode

    To adjust the Braille formatting of your documents, go to the braille editor application. Then, in the menu, press Enter on the Editor settings. In this window, you will find the option “Format BRF”. Press Enter to activate this option, press Enter again to deactivate it. If you continue to navigate in that window, you will be able to select the number of characters per line to display, and the number of lines per page.

  • Page 26: Braille Editor Commands Table

    Here are the format markers that you will go through in your document. New Line: $p. Form feed: $f Tab: $t Braille Editor Commands Table The Braille Editor commands are listed in Table 4. Table 4: Braille Editor Commands Action Shortcut or Key Combination Activate Edit mode Enter or a cursor-routing key...

  • Page 27: Using The Library Application

    Action Shortcut or Key Combination Move insertion point to end of text field Ctrl + Fn + Right Arrow document Start auto-scroll Alt + G Increase Auto-Scroll speed Ctrl + = Decrease auto-scroll speed Ctrl + - Toggle Reading mode Ctrl + R Where Am I? (Format BRF option On) Ctrl + W...

  • Page 28: Accessing Recently Opened Books

    3. Press Enter. You will be presented with a list of books matching your search criteria. 4. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to scroll to the book. 5. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to open it. Accessing Recently Opened Books You can open a list of the last five books you previously opened for quick access.

  • Page 29: Navigating By Page, Heading, Percentage, Or Bookmarks

    6. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key. Using Auto-Scroll in the Library App The Mantis Q40’s auto-scroll function allows you to scroll through the text of an open book automatically. To turn on Auto-scroll, press Alt + G when inside a book. Press any key to stop Auto-scroll and return to the regular Panning mode.

  • Page 30: Navigating To The Beginning Or End Of A Book

    To activate the Where Am I command, press Ctrl + W. Alternatively, access the Context menu by pressing Ctrl + M. Go to Where Am I using the Previous and Next thumb keys, then press Enter or a cursor-routing key to activate the item. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to scroll through the available elements (Heading, Percent, Page, and Line).

  • Page 31: Navigating To Bookmarks

    4. Enter a specific unused bookmark number. Note: If you do not enter a number, Mantis selects the first available number and assigns it to the bookmark. 5. Press Enter. Alternatively, you can insert a Quick Bookmark by pressing Ctrl + B. Navigating to Bookmarks To jump to a bookmark, press Ctrl + J.

  • Page 32: Removing Bookmarks

    5. Press the Esc key to close the Highlight Bookmark and return to the entire book content. Removing Bookmarks To remove a saved bookmark: 1. Press Alt + M to open the Bookmark menu. 2. Scroll to Remove Bookmark using the Previous and Next thumb keys. 3.

  • Page 33: Using Terminal Mode

    Bluetooth devices and one USB can be connected at one time. Note that if a device is connected to the Mantis Q40 via USB, you can have the device automatically start the connection. See “Ask to open USB connection” in the User Settings Options Table for available settings options.

  • Page 34: Determining Mantis Q40 Compatibility

    3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key. To exit Terminal mode and access the list of connected devices, press the Home button once. Determining Mantis Q40 Compatibility The Mantis is compatible with the following: Screen readers: JAWS® 18+ (version 18 and newer), NVDA, SuperNova, ChromVox (USB only), Android (USB only) and VoiceOver Operating systems: Windows 8+, Android, macOS®...

  • Page 35: Connecting By Bluetooth

    Connecting by Bluetooth To pair a new device in Bluetooth: 1. From the host device, activate Bluetooth. 2. On the Mantis, go to the Main menu. 3. Select Terminal mode and press Enter or a cursor-routing key. 4. In the Terminal menu, select Add Bluetooth Device and Press Enter. If Bluetooth is off, it is automatically activated.

  • Page 36: Navigating Between Connected Devices

    USB connections in Terminal Mode When using the Mantis Q40 in terminal mode, it is possible to either be automatically prompted to connect with a USB connection or automatically start the connection upon inserting a USB cable from a host device upon activating the Mantis when a device is connected.

  • Page 37: Using The Settings In Terminal Only Mode

    your computer via USB or on your mobile device via Bluetooth. To activate or deactivate the Terminal Only mode, you will have to access the diagnostic menu (see section “Accessing the diagnostic menu”). In Terminal only mode, when booting the device, you are prompted ‘braille display’. If your device is plugged into a computer, it will work with your screen reader instantly.

  • Page 38: Browsing Files

    To open the File Manager, press the Next thumb key until you reach File Manager. Alternatively, you can open the File Manager by pressing F in the Main menu, then pressing Enter or a cursor-routing key. Browsing Files You can browse through your files and folders using the Previous and Next thumb keys. Folder names have an 8-dot symbol in front of the folder name.

  • Page 39: Sorting Files Or Folders

    3. Press Enter. Your Mantis will generate a list of files and folders related to your results on the braille display. 4. Press Esc to close the search result. Sorting Files or Folders By default, file and folder names are sorted alphabetically. However, you can sort the files and folders using different parameters.

  • Page 40: Copying, Cutting, And Pasting Files Or Folders

    To mark a file or folder, select the file using the Previous or Next thumb keys, then press Ctrl + Enter. To unmark a file or folder, select it and press Ctrl + Enter again. To mark all files and folders in the current directory, press Ctrl + A. Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Files or Folders Copying and Cutting Files and Folders To copy a single file or folder, select the file using the Previous or Next thumb keys, then press...

  • Page 41: Using The Calculator Application

    Table 6: File Manager Commands Action Shortcut or Key Combination Create new folder Ctrl + N File/drive info Ctrl + I Mark/unmark Ctrl + Enter Mark all/unmark all Ctrl + A Rename file Delete file Delete Copy file Ctrl + C Cut file Ctrl + X Paste file...

  • Page 42: Calculator Commands Table

    To add operators, such as + or -, open the Context menu using Ctrl + M. Refer to Table 7 for a full list of Calculator commands and operators. Calculator Commands Table The Calculator commands are listed in Table 7. Table 7: Calculator Commands Action Key or Key Combination...

  • Page 43: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the Time and Date To change the time and date, press Ctrl + M from the Date and Time application. A submenu opens with the following options: Change time: Type the current hour inside the square brackets, press Enter; repeat for the minutes.

  • Page 44: Adding, Configuring, And Deleting Language Profiles

    Setting Option/Result Condense blank lines On or off; when on, blank lines are not visible On or off; when on, Mantis asks for confirmation of Confirm deletion file deletion Vibration On or off; when on, Mantis vibrates Beep On or off; when on, Mantis beeps Map the previous item, next item, pan left, and pan Thumb keys configuration right commands to the thumb key of your choice.

  • Page 45: Configuring Or Deleting A Language Profile

    5. Alternatively, Configure profile and Delete profile can be selected in the language profile menu. Using a Wi-Fi Network or Bluetooth Mantis Q40 features 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi capabilities. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Select New Connection from the Wi-Fi menu, then press Enter or a cursor-routing key to access it.

  • Page 46: Wi-Fi Settings Table

    Delete paired device: Makes your device forget a Bluetooth device Sticky Keys The Mantis Q40 features Sticky Keys that allow entering shortcuts with only one hand. Each key can be pressed and released one by one. For example, to perform the Go to top command (standard command is Arrow): press Ctrl, then Up arrow.

  • Page 47: Change Language

    4. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys until you reach the Sticky Keys item. 5. Press Enter to activate Sticky Keys or press Enter again to deactivate. Change Language To change the system language and keyboard layout of the Mantis Q40: 1. Go to the Main menu. 2. Select Settings.

  • Page 48: Accessing And Using Online Services

    1. Go to the Main menu. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Change Region. 4. Select Secondary keyboard layout. 5. Select the layout of your choice from the list (ex: AZERTY, QWERTY, etc.) Once you have selected a second keyboard layout, you can toggle from one layout to another by entering the Ctrl + Space shortcut.

  • Page 49: Nls Bard

    Manage publications: Select which material you wish to subscribe to. Subscribed material is underlined. Sync content now: Syncing downloads the latest issues of your subscribed material. NLS Bard The Mantis can access BARD directly. You can view and download books from the most popular books list and the most recent books and magazines list.

  • Page 50: Accessing The Diagnostic Menu

    Accessing the diagnostic menu The Diagnostic menu is a special menu used to test internal components and also to realize some key operations especially when troubleshooting issues that you could have while using the device. Here are the steps to access the Diagnostic menu: •...

  • Page 51: Updating The Mantis Q40

    Important Note: All recently created content or editing of existing content made after the export file was generated will be deleted. Updating the Mantis Q40 Updating the Mantis Q40 manually When connected to the Internet with the Mantis, you can manually check if an update is available.

  • Page 52: Updating The Mantis Q40 Via Usb Or Sd Card

    At the end of the update process, all 8 dots of the 40 braille cells will raise one column at a time and then the device will shut down. Updating the Mantis Q40 via USB or SD Card You can update the Mantis by downloading the update file on a computer and transferring it to a USB flash drive or an SD card.

  • Page 53: Customer Support

    Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. End User License Agreement By using this Product (Mantis Q40), you agree to the following minimum terms:...

  • Page 54: Warranty

    God. Extended Warranty Extended warranties are available through APH and HumanWare. Please contact the organization from where you purchased the Mantis Q40 to discuss warranty options. USA Only APH: 1-800-223-1839 or send an email to cs@aph.org.
  • Page 55 Copyright © 2020 1839 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 502-895 2405 info@aph.org www.aph.org...

  • Page 56: Appendix A - Command Summary

    Appendix A – Command Summary Shortcut/Key Combination Table Action Shortcut or Key Combination Activate Selected item Enter or cursor-routing key Esc or Back Esc key Previous item Up Arrow or Previous thumb key Next item Down Arrow or Next thumb key Jump to any item in a list Type the first letter of the item or app Pan left and right...
  • Page 57 Action Shortcut or Key Combination Open file Ctrl + O Save Ctrl + S Save as Ctrl + Shift + S Find Ctrl + F Find next Find previous Shift + F3 Replace Ctrl + H Start/Stop selection Select all Ctrl + A Copy Ctrl + C...
  • Page 58 Action Shortcut or Key Combination Leave Edit mode Create file Ctrl + Fn + B Open file Ctrl + O Save Ctrl + S Save as Ctrl + Shift + S Find Ctrl + F Find next Find previous Shift + F3 Replace Ctrl + H Start/stop selection...
  • Page 59 Library/Reading Commands Action Shortcut or Key Combination Book list Ctrl + Shift + B Manage books Ctrl + Fn + M Go to Option menu Ctrl + G Bookmark menu Alt + M Jump to bookmark Ctrl + J Insert Quick Bookmark Ctrl + B Show Highlight Bookmarks Alt + H...

  • Page 60: File Manager Commands

    Action Shortcut or Key Combination Select all (current paragraph) Ctrl + A Copy (current paragraph) Ctrl + C Delete book Delete File Manager Commands Action Shortcut or Key Combination Create new folder Ctrl + N File/drive info Ctrl + I Mark/Unmark Ctrl + Enter Mark all/Unmark all...
  • Page 61 Action Shortcut or Key Combination Square root Ctrl + Shift + S Ctrl + Y...

  • Page 62: Appendix-Braille Tables

    Appendix—Braille Tables United States 8-Dot Computer Braille exclamation mark: '!' 2,3,4,6 quote: '"' 5 pound: '#' 3,4,5,6 dollar sign: '$' 1,2,4,6 percent: '%' 1,4,6 ampersand: '&' 1,2,3,4,6 apostrophe: ''' 3 left paren: '(' 1,2,3,5,6 right paren: ')' 2,3,4,5,6 asterisk: '*' 1,6 plus sign: '+' 3,4,6 comma: ',' 6 dash: ' ' 3,6...
  • Page 63 grave accent: '`' 4 left curly bracket: '{' 2,4,6 vertical bar: '|' 1,2,5,6 right curly bracket: '}' 1,2,4,5,6 tilde: '~' 4,5 '0': 3,5,6 '1': 2 '2': 2,3 '3': 2,5 '4': 2,5,6 '5': 2,6 '6': 2,3,5 '7': 2,3,5,6 '8': 2,3,6 '9': 3,5 Uppercase letters: 'A': 1,7 'B': 1,2,7...
  • Page 64 'O': 1,3,5,7 'P': 1,2,3,4,7 'Q': 1,2,3,4,5,7 'R': 1,2,3,5,7 'S': 2,3,4,7 'T': 2,3,4,5,7 'U': 1,3,6,7 'V': 1,2,3,6,7 'W': 2,4,5,6,7 'X': 1,3,4,6,7 'Y': 1,3,4,5,6,7 'Z': 1,3,5,6,7 Lowercase letters: 'a': 1 'b': 1,2 'c': 1,4 'd': 1,4,5 'e': 1,5 'f': 1,2,4 'g': 1,2,4,5 'h': 1,2,5 'i': 2,4 'j': 2,4,5...

  • Page 65: United Kingdom 8 Dot Computer Braille

    'r': 1,2,3,5 's': 2,3,4 't': 2,3,4,5 'u': 1,3,6 'v': 1,2,3,6 'w': 2,4,5,6 'x': 1,3,4,6 'y': 1,3,4,5,6 'z': 1,3,5,6 United Kingdom 8 dot Computer Braille exclamation mark: '!': 2,3,4,6 quote: '"' 4 pound: '#' 5,6 dollar sign: '$' 4,5,6 percent: '%' 4,6 ampersand: '&' 1,2,3,4,6 apostrophe: ''' 3 left paren: '(' 4,5...
  • Page 66 equals: '=' 2,3,5,6 greater than: '>' 3,5,6 question mark: '?' 2,6 at symbol: '@' 2,3,4,6,7 left square bracket: '[' 1,2,3,5,6,7 back slash: '\' 5,7 right square bracket: ']' 2,3,4,5,6,7 carat sign: '^' 6,7 underscore: '_' 3,4,6 grave accent: '`' 2,3,4,6 left curly bracket: '{' 1,2,3,5,6 vertical bar: '|' 5 right curly bracket: '}' 2,3,4,5,6...
  • Page 67 'D': 1,4,5,7 'E': 1,5,7 'F': 1,2,4,7 'G': 1,2,4,5,7 'H': 1,2,5,7 'I': 2,4,7 'J': 2,4,5,7 'K': 1,3,7 'L': 1,2,3,7 'M': 1,3,4,7 'N': 1,3,4,5,7 'O': 1,3,5,7 'P': 1,2,3,4,7 'Q': 1,2,3,4,5,7 'R': 1,2,3,5,7 'S': 2,3,4,7 'T': 2,3,4,5,7 'U': 1,3,6,7 'V': 1,2,3,6,7 'W': 2,4,5,6,7 'X': 1,3,4,6,7 'Y': 1,3,4,5,6,7 'Z': 1,3,5,6,7...
  • Page 68 'g': 1,2,4,5 'h': 1,2,5 'i': 2,4 'j': 2,4,5 'k': 1,3 'l': 1,2,3 'm': 1,3,4 'n': 1,3,4,5 'o': 1,3,5 'p': 1,2,3,4 'q': 1,2,3,4,5 'r': 1,2,3,5 's': 2,3,4 't': 2,3,4,5 'u': 1,3,6 'v': 1,2,3,6 'w': 2,4,5,6 'x': 1,3,4,6 'y': 1,3,4,5,6 'z': 1,3,5,6...

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