Orbit Writer
– User Guide
Version 1.1
Orbit Research
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7.7 Connecting and disconnecting from Screen reader
The Orbit Writer gives two short pulses when it connects to and disconnects from
any screen reader application.
7.8 Automatic turn off
The Orbit Writer turns itself off after being idle for the selected automatic power-off
timeout. It generates a long pulse when turning itself off. The power-off timeout
can be set to four different values by pressing Space + Left Arrow for one second.
Press and release Space + Left Arrow to check the currently selected value of the
power-off timeout. The Orbit Writer responds with the haptic indication which
matches the current level of the timeout. The following table shows the various
power-off timeout settings along with their vibration patterns.
Level
Power off time
Haptic Indication
1
5 Minutes
One short pulse
2
10 Minutes (Default) Two short pulses
3
20 Minutes
Three short pulses
4
30 Minutes
Four short pulses
7.9 Selecting the Vibration intensity level
The vibration intensity level can be toggle among 3 options by pressing Space +
Right Arrow for one second. Press and release Space + Right Arrow to check the
currently selected level
.
The Orbit Writer responds with the haptic indication
according to the current level of the intensity.
The following table captures the
available options. By default, level 2 (Medium intensity) is selected.
Level Vibration intensity Haptic Indication
1
Low
One short pulse
2
Medium (Default)
Two short pulses
3
High
Three short pulses
7.10 Check battery level
Press and hold Space + Up Arrow for one second to check the battery level. The
Orbit Writer responds with several short pulses as per the battery level.
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Level 1. Single short pulse if the battery capacity is less than 20%.
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Level 2. Two short pulses: if the battery capacity is between 20% and 40%.
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Level 3. Three short pulses: if the battery capacity is between 40% and 60%.
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Level 4. Four short pulses: if the battery capacity is between 60% and 80%.
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Level 5. One long pulse: if the battery capacity is greater than 80%.
7.11 Low battery indications
The Orbit Writer gives three short pulses every 3 minutes if it detects the battery
capacity low in the range between 1% and 20%.
