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Modular Evolution 

Important Information 

Handy Tech

Elektronik GmbH

 

 

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Avoid switching your Braille system on immediately after moving it from a cold room 
into  a  warm  environment.  Under  unfavorable  conditions,  condensation  can  damage 
the  device. Wait  until  the  device  has  warmed  to  room  temperature  before  turning  it 
on. 
 
All cables (interface cable, power cable) must be installed such that they do not pose 
any hazards (tripping hazard). 
 
When  you  connect  or  disconnect  the  interface  cable  to  or  from  the  Braille  display, 
always  avoid  directly  touching  the  wire  contacts  inside  the  plug.  Touching  the 
contacts could damage your computer interface through static electricity overload. 
 
Before disconnecting the interface cable from the Braille display, we recommend first 
disconnecting the cable from the PC. 
 
Please  use  only  the  power  supply  unit  shipped  with  your  Modular  Evolution  for 
connecting it to utility power. 
 
When cleaning the device, always disconnect both the power cable and the interface 
cable first. 
 
If the Braille  display was  dropped, the housing is damaged,  or the Braille  system is 
malfunctioning,  turn  the  unit  off  immediately.  It  needs  to  be  serviced  by  authorized 
service personnel. 
 
The power supply should be disconnected if the unit will not be used for an extended 
period of time.  
 
This  device  must  be  disposed  of  at  the  end  of  its  useful  life  in  compliance  with 
applicable guidelines for electronic devices. 
 

7.4  Handling the Braille Display 

The Braille system's Braille modules utilize the highly reliable and maintenance-free 
piezo  technology.  If  handled  properly,  you  will  enjoy  many  years  of  trouble-free 
operation. 
 
Always  operate  your  Modular  Evolution  at  normal  room  temperature  and  protect  it 
from humidity. Avoid exposing the Braille display to extreme changes in temperature.  
 
Do not drop your Braille system, and avoid exposing the device to strong vibrations. 
When you have to move the device, support the entire assembly from below. There 
are two ridges for this purpose on the left and right side.  
 
Your  Braille  display  will  be  the  better  for  it  if  you  take  care  to  operate  it  with  clean 
hands, because otherwise the tactile pins can become sticky and may release only if 
prodded. 

Summary of Contents for Modular Evolution 88

Page 1: ...Version 1 2 Horb December 2007 Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH All Rights Reserved Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH Brunnenstra e 10 72 160 Horb Germany Phone 49 7451 55 46 0 Fax 49 7451 55 46 67 E Mail info ha...

Page 2: ...Technical Specifications 9 2 5 1 Modular Evolution 88 9 2 5 2 Modular Evolution 64 9 2 5 3 Modular Keyboard 9 2 5 4 Modular Braille Keyboard 10 2 5 5 Modular Numbers Block 10 3 START UP 11 3 1 Turnin...

Page 3: ...nicht definiert 6 2 2 Overview 30 6 3 Screen reader under Windows Example Window Eyes 31 6 3 1 General Fehler Textmarke nicht definiert 6 3 2 Overview 32 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 34 7 1 Symbols 34 7 2...

Page 4: ...een reader is needed which is also available from your Handy Tech dealer The Modular Evolution has been developed and tested with great care However if you have any ideas or suggestions for improvemen...

Page 5: ...Key s Up position also serves as a reading key just like the left thumb key L to move backward within the text and will be referred to as TLU or TRU below Either the left or right Triple Action Key s...

Page 6: ...can access the internal memory from the PC and save your data on the Modular Evolution The Modular Evolution s internal memory is recognized by the PC as a drive named Modular When the sliding switch...

Page 7: ...l Modular keyboard Modular Braille input Modular numbers block 2 2 Software Installation Before you can connect the Modular Evolution to your computer you should first install the enclosed software pa...

Page 8: ...end sideways beyond the base Lower the front edge of the keyboard first Once the front edge has mated evenly with the Modular Evolution press down the far edge of the keyboard onto the base You should...

Page 9: ...e A connections 4 GB internal memory Power supply 5V DC 5 2 5A Power consumption 12 W Measurements 64 3 cm W x 6 2 cm H x 26 5 cm D 25 3 W x 2 4 H x 10 4 D Weight 3 5 kg 7 7 lbs 2 5 2 Modular Evolutio...

Page 10: ...hift Alt Windows keys 6 key block cursor keys Numbers block 17 keys Power supply 5V DC 5 200 mA Power consumption 1 W Measurements 25 0 cm W x 4 5 cm H x 16 5 cm D 9 8 W x 1 8 H x 6 5 D Weight 1 0 kg...

Page 11: ...any key is pressed the Modular Evolution will be fully operational again immediately You will recognize this because the tactile pins will be pushed back up If you have selected a blinking cursor repr...

Page 12: ...ition by means of ATC technology various assistant functions e g automatically continuing at the end of a line can significantly simplify your interaction with the PC You will find a detailed descript...

Page 13: ...y combinations shown here with the L key can also be performed with the R key Key combinations are represented by the plus sign e g Ctrl Alt a Consecutive key strokes are separated by a comma The curs...

Page 14: ...B5 then L 8 or L B8 cursor right twice and L 2 3 4 7 or L B1 B2 B3 B5 again Previous word Ctrl left cursor key L 3 or L B2 Next word Ctrl right cursor key L 6 or L B7 Page Up L 2 or L B3 Page Down L 5...

Page 15: ...key the display changes from the default 8 dot display to a 6 dot display i e dots 7 and 8 will be suppressed This is an emulation of a 6 dot Braille representation although there is no actual conver...

Page 16: ...ng is immediately active once this key has been pressed R Representation of numbers in start up message and in configuration mode The following messages will appear number presentation 01 where 01 is...

Page 17: ...ut the settings that are available under these six tabs 4 1 Connection The check box Activate Driver is checked to enable your Braille system to be driven by the screen reader If you uncheck this box...

Page 18: ...rocess If you do you will receive the message Searching Modular Evolution 64 88 in short intervals 4 2 ATC The Modular Evolution s integrated ATC technology detects your reading position on the Braill...

Page 19: ...ed 4 4 1 Key Lock Single keys of the Modular Evolution can be locked to prevent unintentional functions by pressing a key by mistake This is helpful when starting to learn how to use the Modular Evolu...

Page 20: ...re is no key repeat available for Braille input 4 5 Miscellaneous Under the tab Miscellaneous you can specify whether your actions should be tracked in a protocol file This function is available in ca...

Page 21: ...ading or Learning mode Under the ATC tab the check box Use ATC allows you to enable or disable the ATC functionality There is also a quicker way to do this by pressing L 1 7 or L B1 B4 Chord A By defa...

Page 22: ...tely Here you can also set a delay time speak Braille display the text shown on the Braille display will be spoken by the speech output low signal high signal speak Braille display and move to the nex...

Page 23: ...If you check Signal tone a signal tone will be emitted when you have read the last character on the line If the check box Automatic scrolling after xxx milliseconds is checked you don t need to press...

Page 24: ...position detection via ATC In the default setting the Assistant Mode is Reading You can turn ATC off again by entering the same key combination Automatic scrolling is the default setting The active cu...

Page 25: ...character s attributes This allows you to check the current character s attributes anytime For reading backward we recommend to assign the action route mouse cursor to reading position This allows yo...

Page 26: ...le writing text the Braille display content advances automatically The reading keys TRD for forward and TLU for back enable you to move through the text regardless of the position of the cursor By act...

Page 27: ...ay 1 2 Left half of the window line 3 4 Right half of the window line 2 3 There is more text on the left and right in the window line 6 1 1 Overview This table lists all functions associated with the...

Page 28: ...TRC Shift Tab TLC TRC Enter L B1 B4 L 1 7 Toggle ATC on off L B2 B3 B4 L 1 2 3 Toggle ATC reading protocol on off L B1 B3 B4 L 1 2 7 Toggle Braille input on off L B1 B2 B3 B4 L 1 2 3 7 If there is an...

Page 29: ...ys above the status elements S1 through S4 have the following functions S1 Toggle attribute text mode S2 Change attribute representation underline with dots 7 8 S3 Toggle unconditional conditional cur...

Page 30: ...y one width B7 6 Braille down B8 8 Go to Live Focus L R Toggle status modules on off B9 or B1 B8 7 8 Physical logical mode B10 or B2 B8 3 8 Braille cursor style B11 or B3 B8 2 8 Eight dot six dot Brai...

Page 31: ...the following functions can be initiated by activating cursor routing keys in combination with certain control keys If the four status modules are in use on the Braille display the CR keys above the s...

Page 32: ...o the active window s status line B8 8 Drag mouse to focus B9 or B1 B8 7 8 Specifies whether type of control element will be indicated or not B10 or B2 B8 3 8 Toggle Browser Mode on off B11 or B3 B8 2...

Page 33: ...activating the menu bar s B2 B3 B5 2 3 4 Windows Start menu B2 B3 B6 2 3 5 Toggle 6 8 dot Braille B2 B3 B6 B7 2 3 5 6 System Tray z B2 B4 B6 B7 1 3 5 6 Announce date and time c B4 B5 1 4 Ctrl Tab C B1...

Page 34: ...le mobile HF communications facilities may affect electrical devices 7 3 General Safety Information Avoid any contact between your Modular Evolution and any fluids rain coffee If fluids enter into the...

Page 35: ...cable first If the Braille display was dropped the housing is damaged or the Braille system is malfunctioning turn the unit off immediately It needs to be serviced by authorized service personnel The...

Page 36: ...ecomes void The same applies to improper handling or use In the unlikely event that your Braille system does become defective our repair service is available for repairs 7 6 Technical Support Your Bra...

Page 37: ...Modular Evolution Important Information H a n d yT e c h E lektronikG m bH Page 37...

Page 38: ...Notice Page 38 8 Copyright Notice All rights reserved copyright Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission from Handy Tech Elek...

Page 39: ...etic immunity The Braille display is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Braille display should assure that it is used In such an enviro...

Page 40: ...he electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Braille display should assure that it is used In such an environment Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level...

Page 41: ...ecommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Braille display The Braille display is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radia...

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