Handy Tech
Elektronik GmbH
Easy Braille
Start-Up
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The screen reader program converts the text and graphic contents of the Windows
screen into speech and Braille. Generally, the computer's built-in sound card is
employed for the speech output function. The display of Braille is achieved with the
help of your Braille display, after the screen display information has been forwarded
from the screen reader to the Braille display. All standard screen readers are
compatible with Handy Tech's Braille System series. During the installation of the
screen reader software, all you need to do is to select Handy Tech. The Braille output
will then automatically adjust correctly to your Easy Braille.
If you start your screen reader, a small window appears when the program is started
up for the first time and displays the name of the Braille display detected by the
program (in this case Easy Braille), the interface used for communication and the
country currently selected. The various screen reader program functions are
assigned to specific keys on your Easy Braille.
Section 5 Screen reader Operations provides basic information on the use of the
screen readers JAWS for Windows, Hal/Supernova and Window-Eyes.
3.4 Braille Input with the Easy Braille Function Keys (SPC+ 1 2 7)
(Chord B)
It is possible to use the Easy Braille's function keys for Braille character inputs to the
PC with the aid of a screen reader. This feature is especially advantageous when you
are working on a laptop, because any changeover from the Easy Braille to the
laptop's keyboard is often hindered by a space on the laptop containing the mouse
action buttons, or the laptop's batteries or drives.
In order to utilize this function, you will need the current driver of your screen reader
for Handy Tech's Braille displays. We recommend installing the driver that was
delivered along with your Easy Braille (see also Section 2.2 Software Installation).
You can also activate and deactivate PC control specifically. This is necessary
because the Easy Braille's function keys must be available both as input device for
the PC and for initiating screen reader functions. The following functionalities are
available to you:
Turning PC control on and off
Input of characters
Use of the control key (Ctrl) together with a letter for keyboard shortcuts: One
example is the copy function, which is implemented on a standard keyboard
as a keyboard shortcut consisting of Strg+C
Use of the ALT key together with a letter: One example is activating the menu
bar under Windows programs, or initiating hotkeys
Initiating the "Windows" and "Context" keys
Initiating the Enter key
Initiating the Escape key
Initiating the Backspace key
Initiating the Delete key
Moving the cursor
