Handy Tech
Elektronik GmbH
Modular Evolution
General
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General
Thank you for choosing the Modular Evolution. The Modular Evolution model is the
first Braille display in the world with Active Tactile Control (ATC) technology. ATC
recognizes your reading position on the Braille display, which opens up the possibility
of innovative additional operating functions on PCs.
1.1 Preface
Please take the time to read this User Manual carefully. We have tried to make using
the Modular Evolution as easy and as intuitive as possible, but this manual will help
you utilize your Modular Evolution's features even better.
It is very important that you read the safety information regarding the appropriate
handling of the Modular Evolution before starting it up for the first time. You will find
this information at the end of this manual.
In order to use the Modular Evolution as a Braille display under Windows, an output
program called a screen 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 improvements, please do not hesitate to
contact your Handy Tech customer service representative or write to us at
[email protected]. Your opinion is very important to us.
We hope you will enjoy using your Modular Evolution.
1.2 Modular Evolution at a Glance
This section will help familiarize you with the Modular Evolution and its control
elements. We recommend keeping the device handy, so that you can follow along
with the instructions in this section.
Set up the Modular Evolution in front of you so that the control keys are towards the
front. There are two long keys along the front edge of the unit, which are activated by
your thumbs. These two keys, referred to as thumb keys, are used as the navigation
keys, and also as space keys while writing text. The left thumb key navigates through
text towards the left or up, and will be referred to by the symbol [L]. The right thumb
key moves through text towards the right or down, and will be represented by [R].
