Connect Braille
Operation of the Connect Braille
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5.1.4.3 Highlight hotkeys (H)
When
'Highlight hotkeys'
is active, the hotkeys are highlighted by being enclosed in
round brackets, as in the titles in this section. This is useful while you are working in 6 dot
Braille or while you are still learning the hotkeys.
5.1.4.4 Tone signals (T)
The Connect 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 Connect Braille is being used (e.g.,
seminar room, commuter train), these sounds may be inconvenient or even annoying. The
Connect 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 Connect Braille's start-up sound. Any
errors or warnings during start-up are generally of a more serious nature and will therefore
always be indicated.
5.1.4.4.1
None
The Connect Braille does not emit sounds.
5.1.4.4.2 Errors (E)
The Connect 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.
5.1.4.4.3 Warnings (W)
The Connect Braille generates a tone only in case of errors or warnings.
5.1.4.4.4 action Confirmations (C)
All signal sounds are turned on. This is default setting.
5.1.4.5 dot firmness (F)
While reading text, it can be helpful to adjust the dot pressure of the Braille pins to your
individual needs. You can choose between the three settings soft, middle and hard. The
default setting is middle.
Experienced Braille readers often read the Braille cells with a light touch. Here we
recommend using the setting “soft”.
You can also adjust the dot firmness within the setting dialog of the Handy Tech Braille
driver (see chapter 8.5). Please be aware, that the settings are saved on the device, not
on the PC.
5.1.4.6 standby (N)
With the option standby you can set the time for the activation of the sleep mode. This will
save Battery life and lowers power consumption. If you set it off, the Connect Braille will
