Orbit Reader 20
– User guide
Version 2.10
Orbit Research
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How the Orbit Reader 20 Is Used
2.1 Stand-Alone Mode
Content stored on an SD card is read in one of two ways:
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sent by library
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prepared on computer and copied to the device
In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader 20 displays the content of files stored on
an SD card. It does not do any translation or interpretation. You prepare the files
ahead of time on your computer, then store them on the SD card. For example, if
you want to read in Unified English Braille (UEB), prepare the UEB transcribed
title on your computer and then store it on the card.
2.2 Remote Mode
Connect the device to a computer or portable device with a screen reader and
then do one of the following:
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r
ead commercially available titles on Kindle™, Adobe® Digital Editions, or
iBooks® application programs.
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employ any accessible technology for browsing, utilities, and education.
The screen reader translates the text into the braille code of choice.
Important: The Orbit Reader 20 is designed to automatically exercise the braille
dots if has been idle for more than 24 hours. This helps keep the dots running
smoothly and prolongs their life. All dots are raised and lowered three times
during the exercise cycle, which takes about 4 to 5 seconds to complete. If the
device continues to remain idle, the cycle will repeat every 24 hours,
approximately
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Transcribed Braille
There are multiple sources for files transcribed into high quality braille. Below are
some examples.
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(NLS) provides professionally transcribed,
formatted files through the Web Braille project.
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American Printing House for the Blind
(APH) transcribes textbooks for
K-12 students.
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(NBP) produces braille books, textbooks, tests,
and information for adults and children.
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