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- Page 1 SuperVario2 User Manual Version V1.0e Products and services for the blind and visually impaired BAUM BAUM...
- Page 2 Super Vario2 User Manual V1.0e from Firmware 1 (c) 2010 Copyright by BAUM Retec AG In der Au 22 D-69257 Wiesenbach Phone: 06223 / 4909-0 Fax: 06223 / 4909-99 e-mail: info@baum.de...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Description of the device ....................10 Keys and operators ....................10 Power on off, Reset ....................10 Mains adapter and battery ..................11 SuperVario2 System Menu ....................13 The basic System Menu................... 14 5.1.1 Name of the Braille display.................. 14 5.1.2 Status........................14 5.1.3 Serial number....................... - Page 4 All efforts have been made to ensure that information contained in this document is correct at the time of issue. Neither BAUM Retec AG nor its representatives assume any responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting...
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Page 5: Introduction: Supervario2
Braille displays which offer a new dimension in functionality, flexibility and portability. SuperVario2 is a new Braille display available with 24, 32, 40, 64 or 80 Braille cells. It provides Cursor Routing keys for each Braille cell and 6 Navigation keys. SuperVario2 is the next generation of our well known SuperVario series. -
Page 6: About This Manual
Then follows description of specialties under various screen readers. The screen reader determines which functions are assigned to the Braille keys, and thus how SuperVario2 works with such applications. Chapter 8 contains hints and tips to help sort out minor errors yourself. -
Page 7: Before You Start
Improper packaging can cause loss of warranty. In case you need a new shipping box, we can send you one. Carefully read manual and safety instructions before you use SuperVario2. SuperVario may only be used in home and office environments. - Page 8 If the device appears to be operating abnormally, or to be damaged in any way, please contact your BAUM dealer as soon as possible. If you smell smoke or an odour coming out of the device, turn off the power immediately.
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Page 9: Warranty
Use only the power supply provided. 3.4 Warranty BAUM Retec AG warrants the device, effective from the date of delivery, to be free of any defects in material and workmanship. Warranty is not tranferable 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 10 BAUM Retec AG do not take responsibility for use of this device other than described in this manual.
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Page 11: Description Of The Device
At the left side of SuperVario, you will find the rectangular plug of the USB interface. Use the cable that came with your Braille display to connect via USB to a PC. SuperVario2 has a industry standard Mini USB plug, so you can also use standard Mini-USB cables. -
Page 12: Mains Adapter And Battery
Thanks to our unique battery management technology, SuperVario is ready for 20 hours of continuous operation on Bluetooth. For charging the battery either connect SuperVario2 to a PC or Notebook using the USB cable or use the optional USB charger. SuperVario2 beeps when connected. - Page 13 Otherwise, after a few weeks the battery will be too down, so the protection circuitry will prevent it from being charged. Please never try to replace the battery yourself. This will likely damage the device and warranty will be lost. In case of repair please address your local dealer or BAUM Retec AG.
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Page 14: Supervario2 System Menu
5 SuperVario2 System Menu As soon as SuperVario2 is switched on the first line of the basic System Menu appears on the Braille cells. This menu contains information relating to the Braille display. This information includes device name, serial number, battery status etc. If necessary, the settings can be changed on the advanced System Menu. -
Page 15: The Basic System Menu
5.1.1 Name of the Braille display This is the first entry in the System Menu. It displays the name of the Braille display. Depending on the model: BAUM SuperVario2 80 BAUM SuperVario2 64 BAUM SuperVario2 40 BAUM SuperVario2 32... -
Page 16: Bluetooth Name: Xxxxxxxx
(on SuperVario 40: P1, P40, D1, D4). Hold all four keys for at least 5 seconds or until the device beeps. The menu will open at the first entry “BAUM SuperVario2 40”; use D1 and D3 to browse through the menu options. -
Page 17: Communication Channel
If you select HID as protocol, the communication channel will be set to USB-HID automatically. Please only use one of these emulation protocols only if there is no driver for SuperVario2 available. Otherwise use BAUM protocol and the appropriate driver. -
Page 18: Auto Power Off Time
This line allows turning off the sounds generated by SuperVario2. Sound: on off Sound: on off 5.2.6 Bluetooth name In this line you can change the the name under which SuperVario2 is visible to other devices. Default ist the serial number. Bluetooth Name: xxxxxxxxx Bluetooth Name: xxxxxxxx Change the name by pressing a cursor routing key above the character you want to change. -
Page 19: Quit Menu And Save Settings
In the System Menu, press the first two and the last two cursor routing keys on the Braille display (SuperVario2 40: P1 P2 P39 P40) simultaneously to launch self-test. The dots of each Braille cell will be activated one after the other and then cleared; the pressed keys will also be displayed. -
Page 20: Firmware Updates
Pressing a cursor routing key sets B1B4 in the Braille cell underneath. 5.5 Firmware updates So that you can prepare yourself for the future and always acquire the latest SuperVario2 developments, it is possible to update the Braille display’s software. All you have to do is to connect the Braille display to the PC (preferably via USB) and the update program will bring the display up-to-date. -
Page 21: Installation And Interface Ports
(setup.exe). (If you use COBRA, the will be installed with COBRA installation). When you then connect SuperVario2 for the first time, it will be recognised automatically. This driver can be used to drive the SuperVario2 directly. It also provides a virtual COM port for older screen reader drivers. -
Page 22: Usb Hid
Windows 2000, Me and 98 support USB, but DOS, Windows 3.11, 95 and NT do not. 6.1.2 USB HID If configured as USB HID device, SuperVario2 will be reconised by the operating system automatically. No device driver installation is required. Screen reader must support HID Braille displays. (COBRA from version 9.1 supports HID) 6.1.3 Bluetooth Interface... -
Page 23: Cobra
6.2.1 COBRA The latest COBRA version directly supports SuperVario2. There is no COBRA driver required. COBRAs Braille server automatically detects a SuperVario2 connected to the PC via USB, Bluetooth or USB-HID (from COBRA 9.1). (plug&play). -
Page 24: Blindows
For JAWS, SuperNova, HAL and Window Eyes there is a special driver available. You can use Window Eyes also with SuperVario in Handytech protocol emulation mode. The same applies to Supernova and HAL. 6.3 Apple MAC Voice over automatically recognises a SuperVario2 40 if it is setup for BAUM protocol. -
Page 25: Supervario With Pdas
To see if SuperVario is already supported, a list of supported PDAs and Braille displays can be found at the Mobile Speak website: www.codefactory.es you can also buy mobile speak pocket from BAUM directly. http://www.baum.de/de/produkte/software/mobile_speak.php Please read the Mobile Speak Pocket manual to find out how to connect to Mobile Speak. -
Page 26: Mobile Speak
The latest version of TBI can be downloaded from http://www.baum.de/de/support/downloads.php this file also includes the TBI installation documentation. You can of cause buy TALKS and TBI from BAUM directly. 6.5.2 Mobile Speak At the time this manual was written, there was no driver for SuperVario available. -
Page 27: Key Assignements
7 Key assignements Standard assignments for commands and screen navigation, depending on the screen reader program. 7.1 COBRA This is a list of the most used SuperVario2 Hotkeys for COBRA: D1=Navigate upwards D2=Scroll Braille display to the left D3=Navigate downwards... -
Page 28: Virgo 4
7.2 Virgo 4 D1 = Previous element, or upwards D2 = Braille display scroll left D3 = Next element, or downwards D4 = Upwards in hierarchy D5 = Braille display scroll right D6 = Downwards in the hierarchy D1D3D6 = Display attribute with dots 7,8 on/off D3D5D6 = Cursor with all dots set/underlined D2D3D6 = Switch between 6/8-dot Braille D2D5 = Speech on/off... -
Page 29: Other Protocols
Navigation: D1 = Previous sentence. (Standard) D3 = Next sentence. (Standard) Reading: D4 = Reading voice on/off. D6 = Pause/resume reading Grade2 on/off: D5,D1 (press and hold D5, tap D1) Cursor representation in Braille (all dots, dots 7,8, off) D5,D3 (press and hold D5, tap D3.) toggles between the tree variants. -
Page 30: Help With Malfunctions
BAUM dealer or BAUM Retec AG. You can reach BAUM Retec AG at telephone number (+49) 6223 4909 in Germany. We will help you check your VISIO and in case it is broken we can mail a service box for shipping VISIO to our repairs department. -
Page 31: Technical Details
9 Technical details SuperVario2 Ultra compact refreshable Braille display featuring 80, 64, 40, 32 or 24 Braille cells. Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) SuperVario 80: 570 x 20,5 x 76mm SuperVario 64: 460 x 20,5 x 76mm SuperVario 40: 310 x 20,5 x 76mm... -
Page 33: Contact Details
Website www.baum.de Subject to alterations Information supplied without liability Copyright June 2010 Baum Retec AG © 2010 Copyright by BAUM Retec AG In der Au 22, 69257 Wiesenbach, Germany All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or... - Page 34 Products and services for the blind and visually impaired BAUM BAUM...
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