Overview; Switch Options - AbleNet Blue2 User Manual

Overview

iOS 7 includes a powerful new accessibility feature, Switch Control. For users with significant physical
disabilities, Switch Control is a much needed feature that provides access to almost every feature in iOS 7
through the use of one or multiple switches.
iOS 7 and Switch Control are currently available on the following Apple devices:
• iPad 4th Generation
• iPad 3rd Generation
• iPad 2
• iPad mini
• iPhone 5S
The following guide will walk you through the wide variety of settings for Switch Control, which will allow
you to customize the Switch Control experience for each user.

Switch Options

Switch Control provides three options for setting up a switch.
1. External Switch
One or multiple external switches can be used with Switch Control. The Blue2 Bluetooth switch connects
to the iDevice via a Bluetooth connectio and provides one or two external switch inputs.
Blue2™ Bluetooth
(New model)
2. Camera Switch
The front facing camera of the iDevice can be used as a switch. A switch click is detected by moving the
head to the left or right.
3. Screen Switch
The screen of the iDevice can be turned into a switch. WARNING: Using the screen switch can
inadvertently lock you out of your iDevice. To avoid getting locked out of your iDevice, set-up your
Accessibility Shortcut (triple click of the home button) to turn Switch Control on and off.
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• iPhone 5C
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPod touch 5th Generation
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