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OHFA Tech, Inc 2022 

 

 

 

 
Taptilo 
User's Guide 

 
Taptilo 4.0 English Version 
 
Posted on: May 20, 2021 

Summary of Contents for Taptilo 4.0

Page 1: ...OHFA Tech Inc 2022 1 Taptilo User s Guide Taptilo 4 0 English Version Posted on May 20 2021...

Page 2: ...c 2022 2 OHFA TECH INC 804 Seongdongansimsangga 20 Seongsuil ro 12 gil Seongdong gu Seoul Republic of Korea 04793 Phone 82 2 469 4565 82 10 2958 4565 Fax 02 465 4566 email sales taptilo com Website ww...

Page 3: ...HFA Tech Inc registered in the U S and internationally User s Guide and product are protected by copyright law User s Guide may contain technical editorial errors and omissions The color and details o...

Page 4: ...braille cell while it is operating the braille may not be shown correctly Continued pressure may cause malfunction of the product Do not place the product or charging adapter near heat sources such a...

Page 5: ...Appearance and Functions 1 3 Charging the Battery 1 3 1 How to Charge the Battery 1 3 2 Charging Time 1 3 3 Check the Charging Status 1 3 4 Check the Remaining Battery 1 4 Specifications 2 Getting St...

Page 6: ...ic Lessons and Custom Lessons 2 3 2 Game 2 3 3 Music 2 4 Switching between Contracted and Uncontracted Braille 2 4 1 Switch on Device 2 4 2 Switch on the app 3 Self Study Mode with Taptilo Device 3 1...

Page 7: ...1 Common Perkins Style 3 3 2 Slate Stylus 3 4 Program Menu 3 5 Program Settings 3 5 1 Shuffle List 3 5 2 Writing Style 3 5 3 Language 3 5 4 Audio Instructions 3 5 5 Device Buttons 3 5 6 Serial Number...

Page 8: ...3 Create Account 4 4 Basic Lessons 4 4 1 Braille 4 4 2 Games 4 4 3 Music 4 5 Custom Lessons 4 6 Favorite 4 7 Me 4 8 Settings 4 9 Start Remote Lessons with Taptilo 5 Teaching Mode with Taptilo Classroo...

Page 9: ...Remote Braille Learning 5 4 Lesson 5 4 1 Lesson Screen Composition 5 4 2 Manage Connection 5 4 3 Basic Lessons 5 4 4 Custom Lessons 5 4 5 Favorite 5 5 Assignments 5 5 1 Assignments Menu Configuration...

Page 10: ...OHFA Tech Inc 2022 10 5 7 More 5 7 1 My Account 5 7 2 Subscription 5 7 3 Settings 5 7 4 Support 1 Overview of Taptilo...

Page 11: ...and voice guidance braille starters learn braille in a fun way from dots to music braille 2 Anyone can learn braille by themselves with the pre made Taptilo curriculum 3 By connecting the Taptilo app...

Page 12: ...ing device Taptilo 9 braille blocks located at the top of the device are detachable 2 Taptilo Case The case is designed to carry the Taptilo safely It does not get wet easily even when it touches wate...

Page 13: ...lo If you use a different charger the device may not be charged or work properly This may lead to malfunction 5 Shoulder Strap A shoulder strap can be attached to a bag with a Taptilo It makes carryin...

Page 14: ...eceiving customer service 1 2 Taptilo Appearance and Functions Taptilo devices can be divided into two parts 9 braille blocks for writing and braille display for reading There are 9 braille blocks at...

Page 15: ...OHFA Tech Inc 2022 15 Image Taptilo from top Image Rear of Taptilo 1 Power Button...

Page 16: ...braille cells are five times biggerr than the actual size of braille allowing the braille starters to get used to the braille faster The braille display has 9 braille cells Each braille cell has six...

Page 17: ...hes the front side If a user touches the top of the Braille Block the user can feel the curved edge of the braille block Taptilo braille blocks allow the user to learn both Perkins and Slate Stylus me...

Page 18: ...6 LED Battery Indicator The LED battery indicator is on the arrow buttons Four LED lights show the remaining battery and charging status when the device is connected with the charger For more informat...

Page 19: ...the left side of the device 8 Volume Controller The volume controller is a toggle switch located on the right side of the upper edge The user can adjust volume in 3 levers When the user pushes to the...

Page 20: ...ge the Battery Connect thecharger to the charging port on the top of the device next to the volume controller It is recommended to charge fully before using the device Check the image below to find ou...

Page 21: ...Check the Remaining Battery Users can also check the battery level with the LED lights even when the device is in use All 4 LED lights light up means the battery is full When the two LED lights blink...

Page 22: ...o use the charger provided If the user leaves the power on with Taptilo and does not use it for over 10 minutes there will be a ding ding ding sound To prevent discharging turn off the power or charge...

Page 23: ...240V 0 5A Output 5 0V 2 0A Charging time 5 hours Running time 15 hours 6 Wireless Bluetooth 4 2 7 Temperature In operation 15 C 35 C On hold 10 C 60 C 8 Size Main body 437 137 55 c mm Block 33 6 56 2...

Page 24: ...provided by Taptilo It has Dot Number Alphabet Contractions Word Level 1 Word Level 2 Word Level 3 Symbol and Braille Master 16 weeks curriculum for braille 2 Custom Lessons The user create their own...

Page 25: ...he 4 4 2 Game and 4 4 3 Music 2 1 2 List A lesson is divided into several lists For example the lesson Alphabet is composed of three lists The First Ten Letters The Second Ten Letters The Last Six Let...

Page 26: ...pose For a detailed description of each activity refer to 2 3 Activities 2 2 Starting Self Study Mode Taptilo provides two study modes Self Study and Teaching Mode 2 2 1 Self Study Mode Self Study Mod...

Page 27: ...activities and contents as the Taptilo device For more information about study together refer to 5 Teaching Mode with Taptilo Classroom 2 3 Activities Taptilo offers various learning activities in le...

Page 28: ...play 2 To move on press the circle button or right arrow button 3 To go back to the previous content press the left arrow button 4 To listen to the spellings press and hold the circle button for two s...

Page 29: ...reate the same patterns and place them in the correct order 3 Press the circle button to check the answer If the answer is correct Taptilo will move to the next word 4 To listen to the spellings that...

Page 30: ...on the braille display Afterward users can read and write the correct answer to move on 5 To listen to the spellings that make up the content press and hold the circle button If the content does not c...

Page 31: ...rs that are already shown For example if the question c blank r is printed out write a in a braille block and place it in the second place The rest of the letters c r do not need to be written through...

Page 32: ...lt instrument is piano 1 Solfege In Solfege the user can learn Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do from the 4th octave to Do in the 5th octave To proceed Solfege 1 When the user selects the learning the notes ac...

Page 33: ...To proceed Notes Rests 1 A note or rest appears on the braille display and the content is read out by audio guide 2 Read the braille displayed on the braille display and write it down using the braill...

Page 34: ...ft arrow button If there is not any musical braille written on the previous line the music braille will play the braille shown on the current line 5 To edit the line use a braille blocks to write all...

Page 35: ...by switching between the contracted and uncontracted braille 2 4 1 Switch on Device Image The left and right arrow buttons on Taptilo To switch between contracted and uncontracted on the device 1 Pre...

Page 36: ...changed settings are applied when the user moves on to the next content 2 4 2 Switch on the App Users can also easily switch between the contracted and uncontracted braille in the Taptilo apps To chan...

Page 37: ...OHFA Tech Inc 2022 37 3 Self Study Mode with Taptilo Device 3 1 Powering On Off Image Taptilo power button...

Page 38: ...on all braille cells on the braille display will appear and audio guide will say Press the circle button to start the Self Study Mode If you want to study alone press the circle button Otherwise conn...

Page 39: ...tton can be operated with a short press and a long press hold about 2 seconds The buttons work same in the activities and lessons except for the Music 3 2 1 How to Use Buttons except for Music 1 Right...

Page 40: ...dio 9 Left arrow Circle button long press Enter or Exit Program Menu 10 Both arrow Circle button long press Enter or Exit Program Settings Tip Press and hold the arrow button to move in the following...

Page 41: ...ong press Go to the rest of the music learning 6 Circle button long press Play all saved music 7 Both arrow buttons long press Changing instruments trumpet bass and piano 8 Right arrow Circle button l...

Page 42: ...gs of Taptilo For details refer to 3 5 Program Settings Changing between contracted and uncontracted braille does not work during music activity 3 3 How to Use the Braille Blocks The users can learn t...

Page 43: ...ont side facing the user 2 Push all the dots so the front side is flat when it is touched 3 Hold the braille block with both hands Place thumbs on the back of the braille block Put index middle ring f...

Page 44: ...lus style imaging slate and stylus to write braille The stylus will be the users finger When using the Slate Stylus writing style users write in the opposite direction that users read right to left Th...

Page 45: ...by pressing down on the braille pin from right to left For example to write an alphabet a press the first block from the right 4 All dots of the blocks that correspond to empty braille cells should b...

Page 46: ...ides two ways to move on among lessons and activities The first method is to press and hold the left and right arrow buttons as shown in 3 2 Button Navigation Taptilo recommends using the method above...

Page 47: ...ill say Program Menu It is a mode to move from the current activity to another 3 Users can move to the lessons and activity by pressing the left and right buttons and users can select by pressing the...

Page 48: ...old the circle button to go back to the previous menu 5 The setting is saved automatically by pressing the circle button and will return to the point of learning Tip Users can also open the Program Me...

Page 49: ...s not apply to Music 3 5 2 Writing Style Users can choose between Common Perkins Style and Slate Stylus style Refer to 3 3 How to Use the Braille Blocks for details 3 5 3 Language Taptilo supports Eng...

Page 50: ...ice s serial number It is required when the user connect the device with the Taptilo app The serial number of the device can also be checked into mute letter also braille at the bottom of the device 4...

Page 51: ...lay Store for Android 4 1 2 Connecting Taptilo 4 0 to the Device 1 How to connect the device with the app 1 Launch the Taptilo 4 0 app 2 Turn on the device and wait for the audio guide 3 Tap Connect d...

Page 52: ...at the bottom of the Taptilo 6 If the serial number is not found click Search Again 7 If the device and the app are well connected Users will hear a voice saying Your device is now connected Please g...

Page 53: ...If the device is not connected users can connect the device pressing the Connect button Refer to 4 1 2 Connecting Taptilo 4 0 to a Device to see detailed description 3 Lessons Lessons are organized in...

Page 54: ...an account is highly recommended 1 How to create an account 1 Turn on the Taptilo 4 0 app The device does not need to be connected 2 Click the Create account button at the top of the Learn menu The sa...

Page 55: ...mail within a few minutes the user can send a verification e mail again to the same address by clicking Resend E mail 6 Once users have a verified account sign up is complete Users can sign in from Le...

Page 56: ...app screen If the device and the app are connected the content is also displayed on the Taptilo device s display 2 Basic lessons screen configuration Explanation from top to bottom of the screen 1 Ba...

Page 57: ...ark When content is learned the gray checkmark turns into blue Checkmark can also be checked on the list 5 Repeat Users can listen to the content again by clicking the repeat button 6 Previous Content...

Page 58: ...fun way with the game in Taptilo The game consists of three topics 1 How to play the braille game 1 Enter Basic Lessons Game 2 Select the topic 3 The content will be displayed on the app screen and th...

Page 59: ...1 Back Tap to go to the game lesson 2 Contracted Uncontracted Braille Tab This is a tab where users can select braille to display If the device is connected app settings are applied to the device auto...

Page 60: ...4 4 3 Music In Music users can learn music braille based on the activities Solfege Notes Rests and Compose 1 How to learn the Solfege and Notes Rests 1 Enter Learn Music and select the list 2 The musi...

Page 61: ...the app 4 To listen to saved music braille press the circle button shortly on the device or tab the button on the app 5 Press the right arrow button on the Taptilo device or the right arrow button on...

Page 62: ...the music lesson 2 Content Notes or rests are displayed 3 Repeat Users can listen to the content again 4 Previous Content Move to previous content 5 Next Content Moves to the next content 4 Compose me...

Page 63: ...essons Users can create custom lessons and add content 1 How to create custom lessons 1 Navigate to the bottom of the Learn menu in Taptilo 4 0 2 Press the button at the bottom of the screen 3 There a...

Page 64: ...the name of the list 5 Click the Edit button to save the name of the list 6 Now a new list has been created Click on the list to view the contents included in the list Multiple lists and contents can...

Page 65: ...ions under Having trouble for a detailed explanation If problems continue reach out to sales taptilo com for assistance Tip Contents added to the Taptilo 4 0 app cannot exceed 9 characters Also conten...

Page 66: ...audio guide The newly added lists are accessible in the Self Study Mode and can be found before the Game 5 If there is a list already saved in the device a notice The device currently has a saved lis...

Page 67: ...and is deleted from the Favorite Contents added to Favorites can be checked at once in Favorites at the bottom of the Learn menu If users select Go to Previous or Go to Next the contents will be shown...

Page 68: ...cture The name is editable as well When editing is completed click Save in the upper right corner to save the change 2 Statistics A summary of the learning process of a current account Days Active sho...

Page 69: ...a currently connected Taptilo device and the serial number of it Or connect to the device with Taptilo by clicking the Connect button For details on how to connect the Taptilo device to the app refer...

Page 70: ...heck the answer easily Music tempo Users can set the speed the song plays in the compose 40 bpm 60 bpm 80 bpm 100 bpm 120 bpm are available With 120 bpm being the fastest speed 80 bpm is set by defaul...

Page 71: ...receive a notification when invited to a remote class 6 About Privacy policy This shows the privacy policy of Taptilo 4 0 Terms of service Shows the Terms of Service for Taptilo 4 0 Ask a question If...

Page 72: ...r away 1 How to get started with remote lessons 1 Check the remote braille invitation sent by Taptilo Classroom app 2 Click Start Class to start remote braille learning The Taptilo device and the app...

Page 73: ...rs may report the problem by clicking Report Problem 5 Teaching Mode with Taptilo Classroom The app for the teachers Taptilo Classroom helps instructors to organize classrooms and give quizzes or assi...

Page 74: ...email name password and re enter the password The password must include at least 8 characters 4 Click Create account to sign up If users click the button users are deemed to have agreed to all of Tapt...

Page 75: ...and quizzes for each class or student and check the progress also manage existing assignments and quizzes For more information on Assignments refer to 5 5 Assignments 4 Progress Teachers check the pr...

Page 76: ...e how to display students Users can view all students at once or by class After entering the setting click the button in the upper left corner to manage the classroom 2 My classroom This shows the cur...

Page 77: ...s the device is connected and ready for remote learning 5 3 2 Invite Students It is not possible to invite students right after signing up Details of inviting students are as follows 1 Click the Invit...

Page 78: ...log in to the Taptilo app with this account the student will be able to receive the materials provided by the teacher app such as assignments Enter an email to create a new account for the student En...

Page 79: ...dent did not verify the email or did not register the account the button would change to Resend invitation or Resend email invitation Both email verification and invitation are required to start remot...

Page 80: ...ses To conduct remote classes with Taptilo the student must have a Taptilo device and log in to Taptilo 4 0 1 How Teachers Get Started with Distance braille Teaching is as follows 1 Tap on the student...

Page 81: ...device If you continue to cannot start remote lessons please contact us at support taptilo com 2 Screen configuration is as follows 1 Check Connection Check remote connection quality with the color of...

Page 82: ...ct Yes end 5 4 Lesson 5 4 1 Lesson Screen Composition The lesson menu consists of the following components 1 Connected Devices Check the number of devices connected See the devices connected to Taptil...

Page 83: ...ed Taptilo in this option 3 Lessons It has three lessons Braille Game and Music which are the same as provided by Taptilo 4 0 and the Taptilo device For more details of each lesson refer to 4 4 Basic...

Page 84: ...al number can be found at bottom of the Taptilo device 3 After confirming the serial number and student click the Connect device button to connect to the device 4 The pop up window shows the list of c...

Page 85: ...ing Do you want to disconnect from Taptilo appears tap OK to disconnect 5 4 3 Basic Lessons The basic lessons of Taptilo Classroom are the same as the lessons of Taptilo 4 0 The basic app of Taptilo F...

Page 86: ...of Taptilo For more information on favorite refer to 4 6 Favorite 5 5 Assignments In Taptilo Classroom teachers may present assignments and quizzes It can be used in a variety of ways such as preparin...

Page 87: ...orrect answers will not be shown for incorrect answers while taking the quiz 5 5 1 Assignments Menu Configuration 1 The Assignments menu consists of the following components Described from top to bott...

Page 88: ...ments here For more details refer to 5 5 3 Check Assignments Result 5 5 2 Create Assignments To create new assignments students must be invited to the classroom refer to 5 3 2 Invite Students to find...

Page 89: ...n the setting turns off users may select the number of total questions 5 of each 8 Choose an activity to assign among Read Write Read Listen Write and Read Write Silent 9 Choose braille type between c...

Page 90: ...e detailed information including activity braille type number of questions due date the number of students assigned and turned in The achievement of the assignment is shown by percentage and colors Gr...

Page 91: ...Another way to view assignment results in detail is as follows 1 Open the Progress menu in Taptilo Classroom 2 Select the student to check achievement 3 There is a tab that has two options Lessons and...

Page 92: ...room Select All to show all of the students on a page 2 Students account status This shows if students accounts are verified If verified the icon turns blue Otherwise the icon remains gray Log in to t...

Page 93: ...gnments selection With this tab users change the display mode To show progress by lesson turn on Lessons To show progress by assignment turn on Assignments 4 Select lesson Choose the lesson to display...

Page 94: ...d as cache Users still may learn off the internet but to save the learning progress and custom lessons click sync local data A new screen saying Please wait a moment while we are syncing your data wil...

Page 95: ...aching mode Select the initial teaching mode between Group and Individual Teachers can change teaching mode in remote lessons as well this is an initial set of teaching the mode 3 Language Select the...

Page 96: ...s We read all emails and respond promptly 2 Rate the app Please rate Taptilo 4 0 Ratings are reflected in the App Store or Google Play Store 3 Privacy policy Shows the privacy policy of Taptilo Classr...

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