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440918-001 Rev B

Focus Blue

5th Generation

Refreshable Braille Display

User’s Guide

Freedom Scientific Inc.

Summary of Contents for Focus Blue 5th Generation

Page 1: ...440918 001 Rev B Focus Blue 5th Generation Refreshable Braille Display User s Guide Freedom Scientific Inc...

Page 2: ...IC 216Q 1316 MIC ID R 202 LSD USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of th...

Page 3: ...aratus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the fo...

Page 4: ...n the appropriately shielded cable Safety Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures Do not attempt to repair Focus Blue or open its case This product contains no user serviceable parts Any unauthorized atte...

Page 5: ...Installing Focus Blue Display Drivers 7 Configuring the USB Connection 8 Configuring the Bluetooth Connection 8 Pairing with a Mobile Device 10 Switching the Active Connection 11 Using the Focus Blue...

Page 6: ...Entering and Exiting Diagnostics Mode 21 Routing Button Test 21 Display Test Clean 21 Key and Controls Test 22 Battery Info Mode 23 Troubleshooting 24 Environmental Considerations 26 Storage 26 Operat...

Page 7: ...ition of two Shift buttons Two Panning buttons two Rocker bars and two Selector buttons A NAV Rocker and a NAV Mode button at each end of the display for quick navigation of files lists and menus A Me...

Page 8: ...2 What s in the Box Fifth generation Focus Blue braille display AC adapter USB Cable Carrying Case Manual in print and braille Companion CD Warranty registration cards Product support insert...

Page 9: ...finger Dot 5 under the middle finger Dot 6 under the ring finger and Dot 8 under the little finger These keys are used to enter text or perform commands Between dots 1 and 4 is a Menu button which is...

Page 10: ...ht arrow symbol to pan right If you are using JAWS the functions of the Panning buttons can be reversed so that pressing the Left Panning button causes the Focus display to pan right and pressing the...

Page 11: ...nu or select menu items Press and hold the Left or Right Panning button while simultaneously pressing a Cursor Router BUTTON to simulate a right mouse click at that location You can also use the Curso...

Page 12: ...low 10 percent dots seven and eight in the last five cells will show each percentage drop For example when the battery is at one percent dot 8 in the last cell will be raised Use the AC adapter suppli...

Page 13: ...etooth enabled computer The majority of modern notebook computers and mobile phones as well as some models of desktop computers offer built in Bluetooth support However not all computers offer this If...

Page 14: ...t came with the software as this procedure might be different 1 Establish a USB connection between the Focus and computer using the supplied USB cable 2 Windows will detect the display and install the...

Page 15: ...have not yet set up a USB connection with the Focus display do the following Note If you are using a third party screen reading application refer to the documentation that came with the software as t...

Page 16: ...Bluetooth and JAWS will automatically detect the connection without the need to change any settings For example if you connect the USB cable and restart JAWS the display will work with JAWS over USB...

Page 17: ...connections or DOT 8 to switch to the USB connection For example if the Focus display is connected to your iPhone but you are currently using the display with your computer over a USB connection press...

Page 18: ...n about BrailleIn refer to the JAWS Help 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...

Page 19: ...end of the display or choose to not display them at all The status cells are located at the left end of the display by default To configure the placement of the status cells do the following 1 Press I...

Page 20: ...ad the JAWS default settings To apply changes to a specific application select it from the Application combo box 3 In the Search edit box type dot firmness without the quotes 4 Press DOWN ARROW to mov...

Page 21: ...2 3 4 6 7 8 and dots 1 3 5 6 7 8 will be displayed in two cells toward the right end of the display just before the connection status Press the Left Selector button to return to normal operation Once...

Page 22: ...play with a computer or mobile device Each Focus display has its own unique Bluetooth ID This is useful if you will be pairing the Focus with a computer in an environment where there are other Focus B...

Page 23: ...Rocker bars to toggle the seconds display on or off When enabled seconds are shown as part of the time on the status message 6 Press DOTS 4 5 CHORD or the Right Panning button to select the AM PM 24...

Page 24: ...lector button to close the submenu without saving 8 Press Z CHORD DOTS 1 3 5 6 CHORD or the Left Selector button to exit the configuration menu Firmness This submenu allows you to specify the firmness...

Page 25: ...uetooth unlock your mobile device so that it will find the display and begin using it as usual Once the connection is established you can switch between connections without having to first lock and un...

Page 26: ...e status message and when navigating in the menus Use the Rocker bars to select a language and then press DOT 8 or the Right Selector button Pressing Z CHORD DOTS 1 3 5 6 CHORD or the Left Selector bu...

Page 27: ...roperly Press any Cursor Router button to activate all dots in the cell below the button Display Test Clean It is necessary to disconnect the Focus Blue from your computer and make sure it is powered...

Page 28: ...cts each key that is pressed Refer to the following table for the exact dot position for each of the keys Press each of the keys and controls and verify that the appropriate response is displayed Keys...

Page 29: ...ER SWITCH DOWN rld RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH UP rru RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH DOWN rrd Battery Info Mode Before entering this mode disconnect the Focus from your computer and make sure it is powered off Press the...

Page 30: ...button for at least two seconds The battery is not charging or is taking longer to charge than expected Make sure you are charging the Focus Blue using the Freedom Scientific supplied AC adapter The b...

Page 31: ...isplay Test Clean section of this manual for more information The Focus display is not communicating with the computer If you are using JAWS make sure JAWS is properly installed on your computer If yo...

Page 32: ...26 Environmental Considerations Storage Temperature 0 to 45 C 32 to 113 F Humidity 80 RH non condensing Operating Temperature 5 to 35 C 40 to 95 F Humidity 60 RH non condensing...

Page 33: ...the problem Warranty and Registration Congratulations on your purchase of the fifth generation Focus Blue Braille display The unit and its accessories come with a two year warranty against manufacturi...

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