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440946-001 Rev A 

ElBraille 40 

User’s Guide 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freedom Scientific Inc. 

Summary of Contents for ElBraille 40

Page 1: ...440946 001 Rev A ElBraille 40 User s Guide Freedom Scientific Inc...

Page 2: ...Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries Safety and Maintenance Do not attempt to repair ElBraille or open its case This product conta...

Page 3: ...ElBraille Key Assignments 8 ElBraille Main Menu 8 Basics of Working with JAWS and Windows on ElBraille 10 Windows Basics 10 The Start Menu 10 Working With Windows and Dialog Boxes 10 Entering Data 11...

Page 4: ...Troubleshooting 18 Service and Support 19 Warranty and Registration 19...

Page 5: ...tereo speakers built in microphone and 1 8 3 5 mm headphone jack An additional system speaker with sound and vibration feedback SD card slot supporting SD SDHC SDXC up to 256 GB USB 3 0 port Mini HDMI...

Page 6: ...2 What s in the Box ElBraille 40 unit ElBraille eco leather carrying case with a shoulder strap ElBraille AC adapter ElBraille manual in print and braille...

Page 7: ...ind a headphone jack SD card slot USB port and the connector for the AC adapter The refreshable braille cells are located toward the front of the unit There is a Cursor Router button above each braill...

Page 8: ...ED Indication Types The following table lists the available LED indicator types Color Meaning Green The unit is turned on and running on battery Yellow The unit is turned on and plugged into an outlet...

Page 9: ...ystroke For example to perform the keystroke CTRL SHIFT V you press DOTS 3 7 8 CHORD release the keys and then press V DOTS 1 2 3 6 Function Keys F1 through F12 DOT 1 INSERT DOT 2 CTRL DOT 3 WINDOWS K...

Page 10: ...be placed on the Windows Desktop Shutting Down or Restarting ElBraille To shut down or restart do the following 1 Press DOTS 4 8 CHORD followed by D DOTS 1 4 5 to move focus to the Desktop 2 Press DOT...

Page 11: ...tand alone Focus 40 Blue that can be connected to a PC over USB or used as a Bluetooth device To hear the current braille display mode press E6 To switch between modes press and hold E6 until you hear...

Page 12: ...current date E3 twice quickly Start ElNotes or create a text note E4 Record a voice note Press and hold E4 Not assigned E5 Report current braille display mode E6 Toggle the braille display mode Press...

Page 13: ...T 8 to activate an item Each menu item also offers a corresponding access key you can press to quickly select it These access keys are announced by JAWS as you navigate For example you can use this me...

Page 14: ...r to navigate the list of search results and press DOT 8 to select one To view the list of frequently used apps configure your account view all apps or turn off the device press DOTS 4 5 CHORD or DOTS...

Page 15: ...s DOT 8 to switch to the selected app For more information please refer to the JAWS help system Entering Data Use the Perkins style braille keyboard to type text on ElBraille You can enter text in com...

Page 16: ...r DOT 3 CHORD Say Next Character DOT 6 CHORD Say All DOTS 1 2 4 5 6 CHORD Windows Explorer To open Windows Explorer press E1 and then select My Files or press the letter F DOTS 1 2 4 Use the Rocker ba...

Page 17: ...RD DOTS 1 3 5 6 CHORD ALT RIGHT SHIFT DOT 2 APPLICATIONS Key RIGHT SHIFT DOT 2 CHORD WINDOWS Key RIGHT SHIFT DOT 4 CAPS LOCK RIGHT SHIFT DOT 7 CHORD BACKSPACE DOT 7 ENTER DOT 8 TAB DOTS 4 5 CHORD SHIF...

Page 18: ...WS do the following 1 In the Activation dialog box choose Start Activation 2 Read the message that displays and then make sure Internet RECOMMENDED is selected Press DOT 8 to continue 3 Enter your 20...

Page 19: ...Z DOTS 1 3 5 6 to open the Startup Wizard The Startup Wizard consists of several pages of options After making your changes on each page choose the Next button to move to the next page in the wizard O...

Page 20: ...will appear The check box is selected by default If you want to connect to the network only once clear this check box 5 Press DOTS 4 5 CHORD to navigate to the Connect button and press DOT 8 again If...

Page 21: ...to close PowerShell 5 Provide this IMEI number to your cell carrier in order to register the ElBraille on their network 6 Hold the activated SIM card with the angled corner facing you and to the right...

Page 22: ...the charger Wait several minutes and then try turning the unit on again The battery is not charging or is taking longer to charge than expected Make sure you are using the charger supplied with the de...

Page 23: ...u tried to solve the problem Warranty and Registration Congratulations on your purchase of the ElBraille The unit and its accessories come with a two year warranty against manufacturing defects Note T...

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