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1. Introduction
1.1 What is the Braille Sense U2 QWERTY?
The Braille Sense U2 QWERTY is a Braille note taker developed and
manufactured by HIMS, for people who are blind and visually impaired. The
Braille Sense U2 QWERTY has a variety of powerful capabilities, including
the following.
1. Use the Word Processor, and the keyboard of QWERTY type, to
create Braille documents.
2. Print your text documents using any compatible Bluetooth or USB ink
printer.
3. Create hard copy Braille documents by connecting the unit to a Braille
embosser.
4. Open Microsoft Word documents, and read them in contracted Braille.
5. Send email messages to sighted colleagues and friends while reading
incoming email messages in Braille without the need for translation.
6. Create a schedule of important appointments with the Schedule
Manager and set alarms to alert you to these appointments.
7. Input contact information for colleagues, friends, and family into the
Address Manager.
8. Surf the Internet with the Braille Sense U2 QWERTY's Web Browser
and integrated Braille display.
9. Listen to music, audio books, your own personal recordings, or even
videos with the Braille Sense U2 QWERTY's integrated media player.
10. Listen to and record FM radio content.
11. Calculate
algebraic
equations, trigonometric functions, and other
scientific calculations with the built-in calculator.
12. View the flashdisk of the Braille Sense U2 QWERTY as a USB drive
on your computer and transfer files.