Orbit Writer
– User Guide
Version 1.1
Orbit Research
Confidential and Proprietary Information
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5.1 Key Placements
Moving toward the top and away from you, find a row of three keys, with a wider
one - in the middle. The wide key is the Space bar. The Dot 7 input key is to the
left of the Space Bar, and the Dot 8 input key is to the right of the Space Bar.
As you continue toward the top of the face of the device, there is a navigation
pad in the middle, between the Braille Input keys and Space bar.
The navigation pad contains the four directional arrow buttons (Up, Down, Left,
Right) and the Select button.
The six traditional braille input keys are aligned horizontally along the top edge of
the face of the display, Dots 3 2 1 on the left and Dots 4 5 6 on the right.
when using the device with a screen reader on a host device, such as an iPhone,
the Braille Input keys can be used to input text or control functionality of
applications.
6
Getting Started
This section explains how to charge, turn the Orbit Writer on and off and quick
steps for connecting with iOS device.
6.1 Charging the Device
When you receive the Orbit Writer, it may already have a charge; however, we
recommend charging it fully before or during first use. You can use the device
and charge it at the same time.
When the battery in the Orbit Writer gets to 20%, it gives three small haptic
pulses at every 3 minutes. This behavior is normal, indicating that the battery is
low.
To charge the device, use the provided Standard-A to Micro-B USB. Insert the
small end of the cable into the Orbit
Writer’s USB port with the bumps facing up.
It should slide in without resistance; do not force it. Then insert the large end of
the cable into a computer USB connector or the AC adapter. Plug the adapter
into an AC wall connector.
When you plug in the charger it gives a single short haptic pulse and when you
unplug the charger, it gives battery indication. The charger plug and unplug event
indications are also provided when the unit is off.
We recommend to charge the device for atleast 2 hours always. Usually the Orbit
Writer indicates battery full (Level 5) after 1.5 hours of continuous charging but
we recommend to charge it for more 30 minutes.
