Humanware Brailliant, User Manual

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Brailliant User Guide
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Command keys
The Command keys can be found on either side of the Braille display, three to the left
and three to the right. On the left, starting from the back, are C1, C2 and C3, which is the
one nearest you. On the right side, you will find C4, C5 and C6 nearest you.
Braille Keyboard (not on Brailliant 80)
The 8 keys of Braille Keyboard are located above the Braille display. The left-hand key is
called BACKSPACE, or sometimes dot 7, and the right-hand key is called ENTER, or
dot 8. The two Space bars are located in the middle, just below the Braille display. Both
behave as normal space bars.
The Braille keyboard and command keys can be used to type Braille or perform
commands. The commands depend on the screen reader used.
Front Edge
Thumb keys
The keys facing you are normally operated by your thumbs so we call them "Thumb
keys" to differentiate them from the main keyboard keys. The Brailliant 32 and 40
models both have 4 thumb keys, while the Brailliant 80 has 8.These thumb keys are used
in conjunction with the Braille display when reading and navigating. They can be
operated using your thumbs without moving your fingers from the Braille display.
The thumb keys are named as follows: UP, LEFT, RIGHT and DOWN. Note that the
B 80 model has 2 sets of thumb keys. UP and DOWN are used to navigate by line, LEFT
and RIGHT are used to move left or right by display length.
Right Edge
Power button
The Power button is slightly recessed and is located near the middle on the right edge. To
turn the device on or off, press and hold this button for approximately 1 second. Brailliant
will confirm power on and off with a beep.
Micro USB port
At the rear corner, next to the Power button, you will find the rectangular plug for the
USB. Use the cable that came with your Braille display to connect via USB to a PC. You
can also charge the Brailliant's battery through USB.
Note: Functionality of Brailliant keys depends on the screen reader used.
IMPORTANT: Before connecting the Brailliant to your computer, be sure to install the
USB driver included on the Brailliant Companion CD. Depending on the screen reader
you are using, the installation of an additional driver may be required. After performing
the driver installation, you should connect the device to the PC to charge the battery. You
can use your Brailliant while charging the battery.