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In the middle, just in front of the Cursor Routing Keys, you will find a group of 9 keys.
This group is called Smartpad and consists of 4 function keys and a 5-way navigation
key. The Smartpad can be used for operating mainstream devices such as PC’s,
(smart)phones and PDA’s.
2.1.2. Back panel layout
At the back of the Braille Controller, a connector can be found for the Braille Audio
Feature Pack.
2.1.3. Right side layout
The power switch is located at the right side of the Braille Controller. The Braille
Controller is switched on when the rectangular push button is pressed. Switching the
Braille Controller on will generate an audio signal.
2.1.4. Left side layout
The left side of the Braille Controller contains three connectors. From front to back:
power connector, mini USB connector and a feature connector. The feature
connector has no function with the release of this manual.
2.1.5. Front panel keys, Smartpad, eTouch navigation buttons and
cursor routing keys
The names of the ALVA BC640 keys listed in this section will be used in all
documentation, including your screenreader documentation. This section describes
the name of the key(s) and its main function, which is supported by the screenreader.
The exact functionality is defined by the screenreader. Please refer to your
screenreader documentation for detailed functionality of the ALVA BC640.
Smartpad
The integrated Smartpad allows for simultaneous access to mainstream devices such
as PC’s, PDA’s and (smart)phones and navigation through menu’s and dialog boxes.
From left to right, the Smartpad keys are:
Smartpad key 1 First rectangular key at the left marked with 3 horizontal lines
Smartpad key 2 Second rectangular key at the left marked with 1 horizontal line
LEFT
Left key on the 5-way navigation key
UP
Top key on the 5-way navigation key
DOWN
Bottom key on the 5-way navigation key
RIGHT
Right key on the 5-way navigation key
MIDDLE
Middle key marked with a round dot of the 5-way navigation key
Smartpad key 3 Second rectangular key from the right marked with 1 vertical line
Smartpad key 4 Most right rectangular key marked with 3 vertical lines
eTouch keys
The two keys on each side of the Braille line are called the eTouch keys. They are
used for panning left and right as well as various other Braille functions.
