ALVA 570 Satellite Pro
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Introduction
The ALVA Satellite Braille display presents text, graphic and other
information in Braille corresponding to what is displayed on a
computer screen. Used together with screen reader software the
Satellite display can be installed for a particular operating system
such as Windows 98 or Windows NT to provide a tactile and audible
user interface.
The ALVA 570 Satellite Pro Braille display offers an enhanced
ergonomic design that extends the navigation and operation
possibilities of the screen reader software. The features of the ALVA
570 Satellite Pro are designed for optimal capabilities when working
in a graphical computer environment. Note that the functionality of
the ALVA 570 Satellite Pro depends somewhat on the Braille display
options that your screen reader software offers.
The Satellite Braille display was designed following the Open
Standard philosophy. This enables compatibility with most screen
reader software and operating systems. Contact your distributor or
Optelec for updated information about screen reader software that
fully supports the functionality and possibilities of the ALVA 570
Satellite Pro Braille display or tailor-made solutions.
ALVA Satellite Braille displays are optimized to work in a graphical
computer environment. It is also possible to work in a non-graphical
environment under MS-DOS.
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About this manual
This manual is intentionally kept brief to enable you to quickly begin
using your ALVA Satellite Braille display and for easy reference in the
future. Chapter 1 provides an introduction and a list of the contents
