Modular Evolution
Installation
Handy Tech
Elektronik GmbH
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Installation
This section contains helpful information about how to install your Modular Evolution.
Please read it carefully to prevent difficulties while setting up.
2.1 Package Contents
Please verify that your package contains all of the parts listed below. If one of the
components is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative in order to request the missing part or a replacement. Never turn the
power on if any component is damaged.
You should find enclosed the following:
Modular Evolution Braille display with 64 or 88 Braille display elements
1 USB interface cable with attached power supply (100 through 240 V AC; 5 V
DC / 2.4 A; FW 7555M/05) for connecting the unit to a power outlet and to a
PC
Set of software on CD
This User Manual in "Daisy" format on CD
Quick Reference in Braille
Dust cover
Optional:
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 package. Please make sure that the screen reader
program you intend to use has been installed on the PC. Next, insert the CD
containing the installation software into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Run the
"Setup.exe" program that is on the CD. This installation program will install the latest
available driver for your screen reader as well as this User Manual. Please follow the
installation program's prompts in order to install all needed software components.
Once installation has been successful, you may connect the Modular Evolution to
your computer.
2.3 Connecting the Hardware Components
You can attach either a standard PC keyboard or a Braille keyboard to your Modular
Evolution, as desired. In addition, the Modular Evolution 88 also features an option
for attaching a 16-key numbers block. These components are mated securely to the
housing of the Modular Evolution, creating a stable mechanical and electric
