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Focus 14 Blue
Refreshable Braille Display
User's Guide
Freedom Scientific Inc.
440665-001 Rev A

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  • Page 1 Focus 14 Blue Refreshable Braille Display User’s Guide Freedom Scientific Inc. 440665-001 Rev A...
  • Page 2 Freedom Scientific. Copyright © 2014 Freedom Scientific. All Rights Reserved. JAWS is a registered trademark of Freedom Scientific in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
  • Page 3  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca.
  • Page 5 Procédures de sécurité, d’entretien et de nettoyage Focus Blue ne contient aucune pièce susceptible d'être réparée par l'utilisateur. Toute tentative d'entretien ou de réparation non autorisée de l'appareil par ouverture de sa coque fait perdre à l'utilisateur ses éventuels droits à la garantie.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features ...................... 1 What’s in the Box? ..................2 Physical Layout ..................3 Side View ....................3 Top View ....................3 Front View ....................4 Controls ....................5 NAV Rockers and Mode Buttons ............5 Selector Buttons ................. 5 Rocker Bars ..................
  • Page 7 Variable Braille Dot Firmness ............... 19 Locking the Perkins-style Keyboard ............20 The Display Menu ..................21 Bluetooth ID ..................21 Key Repeat ................... 21 Display Sleep Delay ................22 Focus Keyboard Commands Overview ..........23 Modifier Keys ..................23 Function Keys ...................

  • Page 9: Features

    Features The Focus 14 Blue refreshable braille display provides a compact, tactile interface to your computer. Its extremely small size makes it ideal to carry with you for use with notebooks, mobile phones, and other mobile devices. The Focus 14 Blue includes the following features: ...

  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    The Focus package includes the following items. If you find that you are missing any of the components listed below, please call Customer Service at (800) 444-4443.  Focus 14 Blue braille display  AC adapter  USB Cable, 6-foot ...

  • Page 11: Physical Layout

    Physical Layout Side View On the left side of the display, going from front to back, you will find the Power button (1) and a standard micro USB port (2). The USB port allows you to connect the display to a computer using the supplied USB cable, or to the AC adapter.

  • Page 12: Front View

    Positioned directly above the cursor router buttons, there are eight keys similar to those on a Perkins-style braille keyboard (7). The eight braille keys from left to right are: 7, 3, 2, 1, 4, 5, 6, and 8. These keys are used to enter text or perform commands.

  • Page 13: Controls

    Controls The Focus 14 Blue display provides two NAV Rockers, two mode buttons, two selector buttons, two rocker bars, two panning buttons, and cursor router buttons above each braille cell. See the chart following the Cursor Router Buttons section for a full listing of all multiple-control functions.

  • Page 14: Panning Buttons

    Panning Buttons The Focus panning buttons pan left or right one display width (14 cells) each time they are pressed. Press the panning button on the left front edge of the Focus, the button with a raised double left arrow symbol, to pan left; press the panning button on the right front edge of the Focus, the button with a raised double right arrow symbol, to pan right.

  • Page 15: Power Button

    Function Command Page Up LEFT or RIGHT SELECT+ROCKER UP Top of File LEFT PANNING BUTTON+SELECT BUTTON Bottom of File RIGHT PANNING BUTTON+SELECT BUTTON PANNING BUTTON+ROCKER BAR DOWN Home PANNING BUTTON+ROCKER BAR UP Next Line ROCKER BAR DOWN Prior Line ROCKER BAR UP Pan Left LEFT PANNING BUTTON Pan Right...

  • Page 16: Internal Battery

    Internal Battery The Focus 14 Blue contains an internal battery for Bluetooth operation. While using the Focus over a Bluetooth connection, you will get approximately 20 hours for typical usage. To check the battery status while the display is in use, press the power button to display the percentage of battery charge used.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Focus

    Connecting the Focus You can connect the Focus braille display to your computer using either the USB port or Bluetooth. If you connect using USB, the display is powered from the computer through the USB connection cable. This also charges the internal battery.

  • Page 18: Adding Jaws Support To The Focus Display

    Insert the Focus Blue Companion CD. When the Freedom Scientific Focus Setup dialog box opens, choose Install Windows driver. You will hear a series of clicks as the driver is installed.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Bluetooth Connection

    Once Windows has confirmed that the hardware was successfully installed, close and then restart JAWS. JAWS automatically detects and begins using your Focus 14 Blue braille display. Configuring the Bluetooth Connection In order to use the Focus Blue with JAWS wirelessly over Bluetooth, you must first configure a Bluetooth partnership between the Focus and computer.
  • Page 20 After a few seconds, you will receive a message informing you that the Bluetooth device was successfully connected. Choose the Close button. To set up a Bluetooth partnership between the Focus display and computer using Windows XP, do the following: Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on the computer running JAWS.
  • Page 21 Note: Your settings will not be saved if you do not exit both the wizard and Bluetooth Devices dialog box as described in step 9. You must now configure JAWS to use the Bluetooth connection. Note that it is not necessary to first establish a USB connection before using Bluetooth. If you have not yet set up a USB connection with the Focus display, do the following: Press INSERT+J to open the JAWS window.

  • Page 22: Toggling Between The Usb And Bluetooth Connection

    In the Select the output port edit combo box, choose Bluetooth. Select OK and you are instructed to restart JAWS in order for these changes to take affect. Select OK to close this message and once more to close the Braille Basic Settings dialog box. Quit and restart JAWS and your Focus Blue is now communicating with JAWS over Bluetooth.
  • Page 23 Note: When initially pairing the Focus Blue with another Bluetooth device, ensure the display is powered on and not connected to USB. Once paired, you can connect the USB cable and then use this feature to toggle the active connection. Note: Android and iOS devices must first be locked before the display is switched from USB to Bluetooth connectivity.

  • Page 24: Braillein

    BrailleIn The BrailleIn™ feature allows you to use the Perkins-style braille keyboard on your Focus display to control your computer using both Windows and application specific commands. In addition, you can also enter both contracted and uncontracted braille input from your braille display’s keyboard. The advantage is that you no longer have to switch between your computer’s keyboard and your display’s keyboard, or enter a special typing mode in order to use contracted braille to run your computer or programs.
  • Page 25 Note: Contracted Braille Translation can also be turned on or off using the Translation Options (INSERT+V) in those applications where it is available.

  • Page 26: Braille Study Mode

    Braille Study Mode Braille Study Mode is a training tool for teaching and learning braille. When Braille Study Mode is on, JAWS will announce the current braille character in a display cell when you press the Cursor Router button immediately above that cell.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Focus Display

    Configuring the Focus Display The Focus braille display provides features that you can customize to suit your needs. You can adjust the location of the status cells and vary the firmness of the braille dots. These settings are all adjusted using Settings Center. In Settings Center, choose Braille, then Advanced.

  • Page 28: Locking The Perkins-Style Keyboard

    Locking the Perkins-style Keyboard When using your Focus Blue in front of your computer’s QWERTY keyboard, you can lock the Perkins-style keys on the top of the display to prevent accidentally pressing them and entering unwanted text or commands. To lock the Focus Blue keyboard, press the Power button to display the status information and then simultaneously press a Cursor Router and the left Mode button.

  • Page 29: The Display Menu

    The available menu options are described in the following sections. Bluetooth ID This option displays the Bluetooth ID used by the Focus 14 Blue to identify itself when pairing the display with a computer or mobile phone. The default Bluetooth ID for the Focus 14 is F14 plus the 8-digit Bluetooth MAC address.

  • Page 30: Display Sleep Delay

    Display Sleep Delay This menu option lets you specify how long the Focus display waits after a control is pressed before it goes to sleep. You can choose to have the display go to sleep after 5, 15, 30, or 45 minutes of inactivity. The number 5 is indicated by dots 2-6, 15 by dot 2 and dots 2-6, 30 by dots 2-5 and dots 3-5-6, and 45 by dots 2-5-6 and dots 2-6.

  • Page 31: Focus Keyboard Commands Overview

    Focus Keyboard Commands Overview This section describes the keyboard command assignments for JAWS and the Focus braille display. The commands are separated into modifier Keys, function keys, special keys, navigation commands, Microsoft Word navigation quick keys, text selection commands, Braille commands, Windows commands, selection commands, JAWS commands, cursor functions, and utility functions.

  • Page 32: Function Keys

    Key Name Keystroke CTRL DOT 3 WINDOWS Key DOT 4 JAWS Key DOT 5 DOT 6 SHIFT DOT 7 Function Keys To simulate the function keys (F1 through F12), press DOTS 1-8 CHORD followed by A through L (which correspond to 1 through 12). For example, to simulate the F6 key, press DOTS 1-8 CHORD, then F (DOTS 1-2-4).
  • Page 33 Key Name Keystroke DOTS Pattern RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 1 or Z RIGHT CHORD SHIFT+DOT 1 or DOTS 1-3-5-6 CHORD RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 2 APPLICATION Key RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 2 CHORD NUM PAD RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 3 ASTERISK WINDOWS Key RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 4 NUM PAD SLASH RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 7 RIGHT SHIFT+DOT 7...
  • Page 34 Key Name Keystroke DOTS Pattern SHIFT+TAB B CHORD DOTS 1-2 CHORD HOME K CHORD DOTS 1-3 CHORD DOTS 4-6 CHORD PAGE UP LEFT SELECT+ROCKER BAR UP or RIGHT SELECT+ROCKER BAR UP or DOTS 2-3-7 CHORD PAGE DOWN LEFT SELECT+ROCKER BAR DOWN or RIGHT SELECT+ROCKER BAR DOWN or DOTS 5-6-7 CHORD...

  • Page 35: Navigation Commands

    Key Name Keystroke DOTS Pattern LEFT DOTS 1-2-3-5-6 PARENTHESIS RIGHT DOTS 2-3-4-5-6 PARENTHESIS APOSTROPHE DOT 3 DASH DOTS 3-6 GRÀVE DOT 4 PERIOD DOTS 4-6 QUESTION MARK DOTS 1-4-5-6 EXCLAMATION DOTS 2-3-4-6 MARK SEMICOLON DOTS 5-6 COMMA DOT 6 Navigation Commands Use these keystrokes to perform various JAWS navigation commands.
  • Page 36 Description Keystroke DOTS Pattern Say Prior DOT 3 CHORD Character Say Next DOT 6 CHORD Character Say Character DOTS 3-6 CHORD Say Prior Word DOT 2 CHORD Say Next Word DOT 5 CHORD Say Word DOTS 2-5 CHORD Say Prior Line DOT 1 CHORD or LEFT ROCKER BAR UP Say Next Line...
  • Page 37 Description Keystroke DOTS Pattern Say Prior RIGHT SHIFT+LEFT Paragraph ROCKER BAR UP Say Next RIGHT SHIFT+LEFT Paragraph ROCKER BAR DOWN Say Paragraph LEFT SHIFT+RIGHT SHIFT+DOTS 2-3-5-6-7-8 Move to Top of File L CHORD DOTS 1-2-3 CHORD Move to Bottom of DOTS 4-5-6 CHORD File Say to Cursor...

  • Page 38: Microsoft Word Navigation Quick Keys

    Description Keystroke DOTS Pattern Next Document DOTS 5-6 CHORD Window Open List Box LEFT SHIFT+RIGHT ROCKER BAR DOWN Close List Box LEFT SHIFT+RIGHT ROCKER BAR UP Exit Forms Mode X CHORD DOTS 1-3-4-6 CHORD Say Window G CHORD DOTS 1-2-4-5 Prompt and Text CHORD Microsoft Word Navigation Quick Keys...

  • Page 39: Text Selection Commands

    Description Keystroke DOTS Pattern Next Form Field DOTS 1-2-4 Next Graphic DOTS 1-2-4-5 Next Heading DOTS 1-2-5 Next Footnote DOTS 1-3-5 Next Paragraph DOTS 1-2-3-4 Previous Paragraph P+DOT 7 DOTS 1-2-3-4-7 Next Section DOTS 2-3-4 Next Table DOTS 2-3-4-5 Next Page SPACEBAR Previous Page BACKSPACE...
  • Page 40 Description Keystroke DOTS Pattern Select Next DOTS 6-7 CHORD Character Select Prior Word DOTS 2-7 CHORD Select Next Word DOTS 5-7 CHORD Select Prior Line DOTS 1-7 CHORD Select Next Line DOTS 4-7 CHORD Select Prior Screen LEFT SHIFT+K LEFT SHIFT+DOTS 1-3 Select Next Screen LEFT SHIFT+DOTS 4-6...

  • Page 41: Selecting With The Cursor Router Buttons

    Selecting with the Cursor Router Buttons To select with the cursor router buttons, press and hold down the LEFT SHIFT, then press the cursor router button above the text where you want to begin the selection. Release both keys. Move to where you want to end the selection, and press the LEFT SHIFT plus the cursor router button at that location.

  • Page 42: Windows Commands

    Description Keystroke DOTS Pattern Change Cursor SH Sign CHORD DOTS 1-4-6 CHORD Shape Restrict Braille R CHORD DOTS 1-2-3-5 Cursor CHORD Repeat Last Flash F CHORD DOTS 1-2-4 CHORD Message Windows Commands Use these keystrokes for basic editing functions in Windows. Description Braille Sign DOTS Pattern...

  • Page 43: Selection Commands

    Selection Commands Use these keystrokes to select characters, lines, and other page elements. Description Braille Sign DOTS Pattern Select Next LEFT SHIFT+DOT LEFT SHIFT+DOT 6 Character Select Prior LEFT SHIFT+DOT LEFT SHIFT+DOT 3 Character Select Next Line LEFT SHIFT+DOT LEFT SHIFT+DOT 4 Select Prior Line LEFT SHIFT+DOT LEFT SHIFT+DOT 1...

  • Page 44: Jaws Commands

    Description Braille Sign DOTS Pattern Select All LEFT SHIFT+FOR LEFT SHIFT+DOTS Sign 1-2-3-4-5-6 Select a Frame RIGHT SHIFT+9 RIGHT SHIFT+DOTS 3-5 Select a Heading RIGHT SHIFT+6 RIGHT SHIFT+DOTS 2-3-5 Select a Link RIGHT SHIFT+7 RIGHT SHIFT+DOTS 2-3-5- JAWS Commands Use these keystrokes to perform some of the more common JAWS functions. Description Braille Sign DOTS Pattern...
  • Page 45 Description Braille Sign DOTS Pattern Say System RIGHT SHIFT+DOTS RIGHT Time 1-2-3 SHIFT+DOTS 1-2-3 Drag and Drop RIGHT SHIFT+DOTS 3-7 CHORD Refresh Screen RIGHT SHIFT+Z RIGHT SHIFT+DOTS 1-3-5- Say Font RIGHT SHIFT+F RIGHT SHIFT+DOTS 1-2-4 Windows Keys RIGHT SHIFT+W RIGHT Help SHIFT+DOTS 2-4-5- Read Current...

  • Page 46: Cursor Functions

    Cursor Functions Use these keystrokes to select a cursor for navigating JAWS. Description Braille Sign DOTS Pattern JAWS Cursor J CHORD DOTS 2-4-5 CHORD PC Cursor P CHORD DOTS 1-2-3-4 CHORD Touch Cursor DOTS 1-2-5-6 DOTS 1-2-5-6 (JAWS 15 and CHORD CHORD later)

  • Page 47: Utility Functions

    Utility Functions Use these keystrokes for general utility functions. Description Braille Sign DOTS Pattern Run JAWS RIGHT SHIFT+2 RIGHT Manager SHIFT+DOTS 2-3 Set Frame Top RIGHT SHIFT+OW RIGHT LEFT Sign SHIFT+DOTS 2-4-6 Set Frame Bottom RIGHT SHIFT+ER RIGHT RIGHT Sign SHIFT+DOTS 1-2-4- Graphics Labeler RIGHT SHIFT+G...

  • Page 48: Environmental Considerations

    Environmental Considerations Storage Temperature: 0º to 45º C (32 to 113 F) Humidity: 80% RH non-condensing Operating Temperature: 5º to 35º C (40 to 95 F) Humidity: 60% RH non-condensing...

  • Page 49: Diagnostics Mode

    Diagnostics Mode The Focus braille display has built-in diagnostic tests for the cursor router buttons, braille display, NAV Rockers, mode buttons, braille keys, panning buttons, rocker bars, and selector buttons. Before entering Diagnostics Mode, disconnect the Focus from your computer and make sure it is powered off.

  • Page 50: Key And Controls Test

    Pressing the left or right mode button causes the cells to toggle up and down. To stop this action, press the mode button again. Key and Controls Test The key and controls test ensures that each of the keys and controls operate properly.

  • Page 51: Battery Info Mode

    Keys Displays LEFT MODE BUTTON LEFT NAV ROCKER UP RIGHT MODE BUTTON RIGHT NAV ROCKER UP RIGHT NAV ROCKER DOWN LEFT NAV ROCKER DOWN LEFT ROCKER SWITCH UP LEFT ROCKER SWITCH DOWN RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH UP RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH DOWN Battery Info Mode Before entering this mode, disconnect the Focus from your computer and make sure it is powered off.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution The display will not turn on. Charge the battery using the supplied AC adapter, or by connecting the Focus to a computer using the USB cable. The unit will always power on when connected to USB. If not connected to USB, make sure you press and hold the power button for at least three seconds.
  • Page 53 Problem Solution The Focus display is not Make sure JAWS version 13.0.1006 communicating with the computer. or later is properly installed on your computer. See the section Adding JAWS Support to the Focus Display for more information on configuring both USB and Bluetooth. If you are using a third-party screen reading application, you must install the driver from the Focus Companion CD...

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