HAPRO Mountbatten Brailler Tutor Visual Manual

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A SET-BC Introductory Visual Guide

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Mountbatten Brailler Tutor: A SET-BC Introductory Visual Guide Page 1 of 46...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mountbatten Brailler Tutor: ..........................1 A SET-BC Introductory Visual Guide ........................ 1 Introduction ..............................4 SET-BC ..............................4 Overview of the Mountbatten Brailler Tutor ....................5 Top View ..............................5 Right Side..............................6 Left Side ..............................6 Keyboard ..............................7 Rear View ..............................
Page 3 Games ............................... 38 Appendix ..............................39 Tutor Keyboard Diagram ........................39 4-Way Manipulator Diagram ......................... 39 Tutor Keyboard Diagram with Labels ....................40 Computer Braille Reference Sheet ......................41 Menu Items ............................43 Patterns Series Summary ........................46 Page 3 of 46...
Page 4: Introduction
(text to braille) or back-translation (braille to text) through devices that are connected to the Tutor. Please note that this document will change over time as the Mountbatten Brailler Tutor is updated. The best way to access this resource is online, rather than printing it, so you always have the most up-to-date version.
Page 5: Overview Of The Mountbatten Brailler Tutor
Facilitate peer to peer interactions to host and/or participate in annual district partner • meetings. Overview of the Mountbatten Brailler Tutor Top View Page 5 of 46...
Page 6: Right Side
Right Side Left Side Page 6 of 46...
Page 7: Keyboard
Keyboard • Link to Keyboard Tactile Graphic printable. • Link to Printable Keyboard Diagram with labels • Link to 4-Way Manipulator Tactile Graphic printable. 4-Way Manipulator Page 7 of 46...
Page 8: Rear View
Rear View Carrying Case The Tutor comes with a backpack carrying case that can safely transport the Tutor and all its components, including a separate section on the outside of the backpack that fits the keyboard. Page 8 of 46...
Page 9: Unboxing And Preparing For First Use
Unboxing and Preparing for First Use The Tutor is shipped with a cardboard protective insert. NOTE: The cardboard insert must be removed before turning the Tutor on or the embossing head is likely to be damaged. 1. Take the device out of the box, carrying it by the handle that is on the back of the device. 2.
Page 10 3. a. Lift the paper lever. b. Remove the cardboard protective insert. Store this in a safe location, such as the shipping box. It is required to be in place when shipping the equipment for servicing or return. c. Plug the power cable into the port on the right side of the device to charge. You may use the Tutor while charging.
Page 11 To charge the keyboard, simply hold the back of the keyboard up to the middle front of the Tutor where there are two indentations. Magnets will help to guide the keyboard to the correct docking position. You should hear quick series of ascending beeps, which indicates that the keyboard has connected with the device.
Page 12 Note that there is a USB-C charging port as an alternative way of charging if required. The USB-C cable is plugged into the charging port on the right side of the keyboard and connects to the USB-A port on the right side of the main device. This method of charging is faster than the wireless charging.
Page 13: Reading Table
Keyboard issue troubleshooting: If your keyboard does not connect to the main device and you cannot use it to braille or access the menu, flip the keyboard over and insert an unfolded paperclip into the tiny hole. Hold for 20 seconds, and the keyboard should now function. If it does not function, connect the USB cable between the keyboard and main device and let it charge a few hours before using.
Page 14: Paper Bail
Paper Bail Removing the Paper Bail: It is not necessary for the paper bail to be in place when using the Tutor unless you are using it for bigger embossing jobs. Some users find it easier to read multiple lines of braille without the paper bail, so it can be removed or remain in place depending on the user’s personal preference.
Page 15: Turning The Tutor On For The First Time
Within a few seconds the display screen will be lit up, and essential functions are available. After a few minutes you will hear “Advanced Mountbatten Brailler Tutor functions are available now,” which means another internal system is now ready and that you now have the option of using the full functionality of the Tutor.
Page 16: Powering Off The Tutor
Powering Off the Tutor Press the On/Off button for more than half a second to power off, and you will hear “Bye Bye,” and a series of beeps which indicate that the device is powering down. Shortly, you will hear three short sounds, and the Tutor will turn off.
Page 17: Preparing Settings For First Use
Preparing Settings for First Use Setting up User Preferences This guide outlines some basic settings for the Tutor. Refer to the User Manual. If you do not see the setting you are looking for here. Page 17 of 46...
Page 18 Tutor Menu The Tutor Menu is accessed using the Four-Way Manipulator in the bottom right corner of the top face of the keyboard. You can access many Regular Commands by short-pressing the Action Key for less than 1 second, and then scrolling through this Menu to find options. You may also enter commands manually by long-pressing the Action Key, for longer than 2 second.
Page 19 Several Menu options are listed here to get you started: Learn/Advanced Mode The Tutor has two modes: Learn/Simplified and Advanced modes. The Tutor is shipped in Simplified mode, so it is ready for a beginner to use the basic functions. The menu options available in Simplified mode are File, Display, Speech, and More Options.
Page 20 The last menu choice in Page Setting is “Set line spacing.” There is an option to set line spacing at 1, 2, or 3 spaces. Students who are transitioning from a Perkins brailler may be used to manually adding a space. They may continue this practice, or you can program the Tutor to double or triple space and teach the student to simply continue brailling at the end of each line.
Page 21 Speech The Speech Menu contains Echo Options, choice of Synthetic or Recorded Speech, and options to turn Speech off, to hear prompts only, or to speak all keys. Please note that there is no mechanism to slow the speech output. Volume Volume can be controlled by using the Loudness Potentiometer, the dial is located on the right side of the Tutor, nearest to the front.
Page 22 No Speech The last menu option is to turn all speech on or off. This is a toggle command that you can turn on or off. Alternatively, you can use the Command (SPK N) to toggle speech on or off. With this setting on, no commands, menus, prompts or words will be heard.
Page 23: Navigating And Braille Writing
To turn Word Wrap on, go to the Emboss Menu, scroll to the second menu item, “Word Wrap,” and press the Action Key. The same command toggles Word Wrap off to enable hyphenation. Alternatively, use the Command “WW” to turn Word Wrap on or off. Navigating and Braille Writing Navigating the Page There are multiple ways of moving around on a page, using either the 4-Way Manipulator or the...
Page 24 Key/Chord Function Tab Key Move to next tab stop Tab Chord: (Space+T) Backtab Key: Move to previous tab position Dot 8 B Chord (Space+B) No function while braille writing, but acts as ESC/Escape an escape button for the Menu Move 1 position left and erase the BS/Backspace character in that position (when a new character is typed)
Page 25: Braille Writing And Reading
Braille Writing and Reading The Tutor braille keyboard is smaller and easier to press than the Perkins brailler. Students who are used to the Perkins can become accustomed to the new feel and action of the Tutor keyboard with time and guidance from an experienced Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments. The 6-dot layout is similar to the Perkins, but smaller and in a slightly different position.
Page 26: Saving Files
Replacing Backspace+new character then space bar will erase the previous character and replace it with a new character. This diagram illustrates the command for replacing the previous character with the letter ‘g.’ Backspace will move the embossing head back one space the previous character, then you can braille the new character.
Page 27 USB Memory Insert the USB memory stick in the top USB port on the right side of the device. In the Menu, go to Files, then select the current memory as USB memory. When you go to to Files>Emboss… you will see a list of files stored on the USB memory stick. Internal Memory Since the current memory defaults to Internal, you do not need to change the settings.
Page 28: Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Devices The Tutor can connect to iOS, Android, and PC devices. A QWERTY keyboard and printer can also be connected. MBMimic MBMimic is a free iOS and Android app that allows communication between the Tutor and a tablet, smartphone, or laptop via a Bluetooth connection. The User Manual has in-depth descriptions of all the MBMimic functions.
Page 29 1. Go to the App Store to add the MBMimic app to your device. A pop-up window will say, ‘“MBMimic” Would Like to Use Bluetooth.” Tap OK. 2. Load paper into the Tutor and turn it on. 3. When you open the app, you will begin on a screen that says “Active users”...
Page 30 If you cannot connect the MBMimic app to the Tutor, try shutting the Tutor off and closing the app. Make sure the app is closed, not still running in the background. Restart the Tutor and re- open the app and try the process again. If this does not work, try deleting and adding app. Home Screen in the MBMimic App The Home Screen allows you to access the Whiteboard and Chat features, as well as check the settings of the Tutor.
Page 31 while typing a word on the iPad by pressing delete before the space bar has been pressed; no corrections can be made after pressing the space bar. The Chat feature functions similarly to Whiteboard but is displayed in the ‘bubbles’ format that is used in texting.
Page 32 Voice to Text Voice to Text can be used in both Whiteboard and Chat. Open the keyboard and tap the microphone icon to the left of the space bar OR tap on the text box where you will be given the option to use keyboard or microphone.
Page 33 notation. The default is Uncontracted braille (Grade 1), so you need to choose Contracted (Grade 2) braille when you open the app, if that is the desired braille grade. Some of the settings that have been enabled will be displayed on the Mimic Mountbatten home screen, for example whether speech is on or off, which language or braille table you are using.
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Page 35 Creating Folders and Files Go to the Active Users screen and choose the profile you wish to add a folder or file for. Click on the ‘+’ sign in the top right corner. In the pop-up window, choose “Add folder…’ You will be prompted to enter a folder name, then press, ‘OK.’...
Page 36 Here you have a number of choices to share or save; in this case we will choose “Save in MBMimic.” Choose your User Profile. Tap “save here.” Page 36 of 46...
Page 37: Mbcomm
To connect to the internet, you must have Advanced Functions enabled, which happens a few minutes after starting up after you hear "Advanced Mountbatten Brailler Tutor functions available now.” In the Menu, go to System, then Wi-Fi Network, then Wi-Fi Settings where you will scroll...
Page 38: Updating The Tutor
down to find your network. You will be required to enter a password using computer braille if there are any capital letters, numbers, or special characters. Refer to the Appendix to find a Computer Braille reference sheet. If you don’t see your network listed, you can scroll back to “Refresh the list below,” and your network should now be shown.
Page 39: Appendix
Appendix You may wish to use the following diagrams to create tactile graphics. Tutor Keyboard Diagram 4-Way Manipulator Diagram Page 39 of 46...
Page 40: Tutor Keyboard Diagram With Labels
Tutor Keyboard Diagram with Labels Page 40 of 46...
Page 41: Computer Braille Reference Sheet
Computer Braille Reference Sheet Note: when entering Computer Braille, do not use the capital or numeric indicators. Dot 2 Dots 2-3 Dots 2-5 Dots 2-5-6 Dots 2-6 Dots 2-3-5 Dots 2-3-5-6 Dots 2-3-6 Dots 3-5 Dots 3-5-6 . period/dot Dots 4-6 , comma Dot 6 Dots 1-4-5-6...
Page 42 Dots 1-2-4-6 Dots 1-4-6 Dots 1-6 Dots 3-4-5-6 Dots 1-7 Dots 1-2-7 Dots 1-3-7 Dots 1-4-5-7 Dots 1-5-7 Dots 1-2-4-7 Dots 1-2-4-5-7 Dots 1-2-5-7 Dots 2-4-7 Dots 2-4-5-7 Dots 1-3-7 Dots 1-2-3-7 Dots 1-3-4-7 Dots 1-3-4-5-7 Dots 1-3-5-7 Dots 1-2-3-4-7 Dots 1-2-3-4-5-7 Dots 1-2-3-5-7 Dots 1-3-4-7...
Page 43: Menu Items
Menu Items Simplified/Learn Mode Menu: 1. File 2. Display 3. Speech 4. More Options: You can find the Advanced Mode Menu Items here. Advanced Mode Menu: 1. File a. Create a new file b. Append to a file c. Close current file d.
Page 44 f. Reset right margin g. Set top margin h. Set bottom margin i. Reset top margin j. Reset bottom margin k. Set line spacing (1,2,3) 5. Format a. Centred emboss toggle (on/off) b. Right justified emboss (on/off) 6. Forward translation settings a.
Page 45 h. Literal mode toggle i. Multiple space removal toggle j. Line spacing set k. Store back translation settings Restore back translation settings m. Restore default back translation settings 8. Common translation settings a. UEB mode toggle 9. Speech a. Echo options b.
Page 46: Patterns Series Summary
16. Close Mountbatten Patterns Series Summary The Patterns Series Appendix C in the Mountbatten Brailler Tutor User Manual lists each of the 15 groups. Note that at the time that this guide was created, the Patterns Series on the Tutor was programmed using pre-UEB braille code.