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a number sign. If you press "Enter" without typing any numbers, the
"Countdown timer" starts counting down by the default time, which is set to
one minute. When started, the "Countdown timer" displays "countdown xx
minute", and begins running.
Press "Enter" on the "Countdown timer", and the Braille Sense U2 QWERTY
tells you the remaining time, and pauses countdown. Press "Enter" again to
restart the timer. Pressing "Backspace" clears the "Countdown timer". If the
timer reaches zero, a 10-second alarm sounds, and the "Countdown timer"
clears. If you press "Ctrl" while the alarm is sounding, the alarm stops and
your timer clears, and is ready to accept a new time.
Press “Tab” or "shift-tab", to return to the stopwatch. To exit the "Stopwatch"
or "Countdown timer", press "Alt-F4", and you return to the "Stopwatch" item
in the "Utilities menu.
17.9 Terminal for Screen reader
The "Terminal for screen reader" function allows the Braille Sense U2
QWERTY to be used as a Braille display when connected to a computer or
cell phone that uses a compatible screen reader such as Window-Eyes,
Supernova, or Apple's VoiceOver. Before using this function, make sure that
the Braille Sense U2 QWERTY is connected to your personal computer or
smart phone via a Bluetooth serial connection, or to the USB client port. To
turn on this function, from the "Utilities" menu, press “down arrow button”
repeatedly to reach "Terminal for screen reader". Then press "Enter".
When you activate "terminal for screen reader", the list of connection
options is displayed. The options are "Bluetooth serial port" and "USB port".
Press “up arrow button” or “down arrow button” to reach your desired
connection type. Press "Enter" and the unit announces, "Terminal mode".
The Braille Sense U2 QWERTY no longer speaks as it is now simply acting
as a Braille display for your computer or smart phone. If the connection fails,
you are returned to the list of connection methods.
To exit the "Terminal for Screen reader" press "Alt-x".
