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Active Braille
Operation of the Active Braille
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5.1.10.11.5 Calculator (C)
This option activates the ability of the Active Braille to automatically start the calculator
function when it is switched on in work mode. We recommend using this option if you plan
to use the Active Braille primarily for calculations in the near future.
5.1.10.12 Tone signals (T)
The Active Braille generates a range of sounds in certain operational conditions in order to
alert the user unmistakably to successes, errors, or critical situations. Depending upon the
user's experience, or the location in which the Active Braille is being used (e.g., seminar
room, commuter train), these sounds may be inconvenient or even annoying. The Active
Braille therefore features various levels of sound outputs.
The tone signal options are provided in the form of radio buttons. One of the four possible
settings described below is always active. These signal tone settings apply only within
work mode. In SAVE mode all signal tones are turned on.
The various levels listed below apply only as of the Active Braille's startup sound. Any
errors or warnings during startup are generally of a more serious nature, and will therefore
always be indicated.
5.1.10.12.1 None (N)
The Active Braille generates no sound signals, not even during file transfers or
reformatting.
5.1.10.12.2 Errors (E)
The Active Braille generates a tone only if an error has occurred. In addition to internal
errors, errors could also result from operator mistakes, but these are usually not supported
by any message in Braille.
5.1.10.12.3 Warnings (W)
The Active Braille generates a tone only in case of errors or warnings.
5.1.10.12.4 action Confirmations (C)
All signal sounds are turned on. This is default setting.
5.1.10.13 Date/time format (D)
Any settings specified here will affect the entire System, including the Editor. If you specify
the 12-hour format, the time will be displayed in the 12-hour format everywhere; otherwise
the 24-hour military time format will be used. Also, if English dates are specified, the
international convention for date (day and month reversed from German) and time will be
used.
5.1.10.14 Input indication (I)
By changing the search direction within a Braille table, it is possible to input language
specific characters using the same Braille dot combination like normal alphanumeric
characters.