Introduction; About This Manual; Alva Braille Controller Package Contents - Optelec Alva BC640 User Manual

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on choosing the ALVA Braille Controller. The ALVA Braille Controller 6-
series is the first series of wireless Braille Controllers that merges classic Braille display
access with advanced functionality. The high quality and reliability of the ALVA BC6-
series gives you optimal flexibility and productivity in an ultra compact design.
Each ALVA Braille Controller features future proof hardware standards as wireless
Bluetooth® connection and USB ports. The ergonomic design with its high quality
Braille cells and optimal navigation possibilities allows you to be in full control of your
computer, PDA or (smart) phone. Used in combination with screen reading software
the ALVA Braille Controller can be installed for particular operating systems to
provide a tactile and audible user interface.
The ALVA Braille Controller offers an enhanced ergonomic design that extends the
navigation and operation possibilities of the screen reading software. The ergonomics
are designed for optimal efficiency when working with a computer, PDA or
Smartphone. Note that the functionality of the ALVA Braille Controller depends
somewhat on the Braille display options of your screen reader and your mainstream
computing hardware.
The ALVA Braille Controller was designed to adhere to the Open Standard
philosophy using mainstream technology. This enables compatibility with most
screen reading software and operating systems. Contact your distributor or Optelec
for updated information about screen readers that fully support the device.
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the use of this Braille display,
please contact your distributor or Optelec's head office using the contact information at
the last page of this manual. Your feedback is highly appreciated. We hope you enjoy
working with your ALVA Braille Controller.

1.1. About this manual

This manual will familiarize you with the features and basic operation of your ALVA
Braille Controller. Please read this manual carefully before using your device.
1.2.

ALVA Braille Controller package contents

The ALVA BC640 package contains the following:
–
A pouch
–
The ALVA BC640 Base Unit
– Power adapter 110/240V and power cable
– Long and short USB cables
– A USB Bluetooth® dongle, Class 1, Windows XP SP2 and Windows
Vista compatible
–
The ALVA BC driver software for Windows XP and Windows Vista and
documentation on CD-ROM
– This manual in print
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