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Connect the other end of the USB cable to the power 
adapter. Then plug the power adapter into a power 
outlet.  The  USB  connector  and  power  adapter  are 
included  with  your  Brailliant.  Use  the  provided 
power adapter for optimal recharge.

 

6. Powering On and Off 

If your device is charged, press and hold the Power 
button  on  the  left  edge  of  the  device  for 
approximately 2 seconds to turn on your Brailliant. 
"Starting" should appear on the braille display with 
a tactile loading animation that circles during start-
up.

 

A few moments after you boot your device for the 
first  time,  you  will  be  welcomed  with  a  language 
selection  menu.  Press  Enter  to  open  the  list  of 
languages, select one and press Enter to close the 
list.  Close  the  dialog  box  once  the  changes  are 
completed. 

After  a  few  seconds,  loading  is  complete.  The 

“terminal”  application  is  shown  as  selected  on  the 

braille display. Your Brailliant is now ready for use.

 

To  turn  the  device  off,  press  and  hold  the  Power 
button for 2 seconds.

 

7. Navigating Menus 

KeySoft Lite is the heart of your Brailliant BI 40X, 

supporting  all  applications  that  are  built  in  your 

braille  display.  KeySoft’s  main  menu  can  also  be 

Summary of Contents for Brailliant BI 40

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Page 3: ...3 1 Overview 1 1 Front perspective view 1 2 Left side view ...

Page 4: ...4 1 3 Right side view ...

Page 5: ...ntegrated in your device 3 In the Box Brailliant BI 40X braille display USB C to USB A cable USB to AC adapter Print Getting Started Guide Carrying case 4 Orientation and Description With the device on a flat surface in front of you the proper operational orientation is with the braille cells closest to you 4 1 Top surface The top surface includes the braille display and the braille keyboard Begin...

Page 6: ...aille keyboard is similar to most braille displays with the traditional six Braille input keys a Backspace key Dot 7 an Enter key Dot 8 and two Space keys There is a speaker on each side for stereo sound and an integrated microphone next to the right speaker currently not active 4 2 Front Edge Along the front edge of the device closest to you are five controls The two outermost rectangular buttons...

Page 7: ...LED display shows the status of your device 4 The USB C connector used to connect the Brailliant to a host device or the AC adapter 4 4 Right Edge On the right edge from front to back are the Lanyard slot the Speaker Volume Down and Volume Up buttons and the Audio jack for future use 5 Charging the Device NOTE Make sure to charge your Brailliant completely prior to use Connect the USB C end of the...

Page 8: ...mation that circles during start up A few moments after you boot your device for the first time you will be welcomed with a language selection menu Press Enter to open the list of languages select one and press Enter to close the list Close the dialog box once the changes are completed After a few seconds loading is complete The terminal application is shown as selected on the braille display Your...

Page 9: ...s sentences may exceed the 40 characters displayed on your Brailliant To continue reading through the end of a sentence or backward towards the start of a sentence use the Left and Right thumb keys immediately to the left and right of the Home button to pan text 9 Using the Context Menu The Context Menu is accessible from almost everywhere in your device It offers useful contextual functions that ...

Page 10: ...an also download the user guide from the support page of http www humanware com 11 Brailliant Installation and connectivity 11 1 Interface Ports Depending on the operating system you can connect Brailliant via various interfaces to your PC Use the USB port to communicate with PCs or Notebooks or the built in Bluetooth interface for your mobile devices USB Port USB connectivity is supported by Wind...

Page 11: ...is can be obtained by visiting the support section at www humanware com Other Screen Readers Brailliant is compatible with other screen readers Please consult our website s support page for additional information http www humanware com To connect in Terminal mode make sure you have a Windows iOS or Mac device with a screen reader running To connect via USB 1 Press Space Dots 1 2 3 4 5 6 or the Hom...

Page 12: ... Dots 1 2 3 4 5 6 or the Home button to enter the Main menu 2 Go to Terminal by pressing t or by using the Previous and Next thumb keys 3 Press Enter or a cursor routing key 4 Click Add Bluetooth device If Bluetooth is Off it is automatically activated 5 Read instructions on the display 6 The focus returns to connected devices 7 From the host device initiate the Bluetooth pairing 8 Once the connec...

Page 13: ... for 2 years for all countries Warranty covers all parts except battery and labor If any defect should occur please contact your local distributor or the manufacturer technical assistance line Note Warranty terms may periodically change please consult our website for the latest information North America In addition to the warranty you can also purchase a Brailliant care plan to prolong coverage fo...

Page 14: ...he original packaging This warranty applies to all cases where the damage is not a result of improper use mistreatment negligence or acts of God 13 Specifications Power requirement 5VDC 1 5A Battery Li Ion 3 7V nominal 2000 mAh Operating temperature range 5 45 degrees Celsius Battery charging temperature range 5 35 degrees Celsius Storage temperature 20 65 degrees Celsius Operating humidity 5 95 n...

Page 15: ...ater or if its terminals are shorted Do not attempt to charge or use the battery outside of the unit Disposal Instructions At the end of the Brailliant s operational lifetime its internal components must be disposed in compliance with local authorities The Brailliant BI 40X contains no hazardous materials For disposal follow local governing ordinances or hospital procedure FCC Warning This device ...

Page 16: ...energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to corr...

Page 17: ...terference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible ...

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