Orbit Reader 20
– User guide
Version 2.10
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Connecting Android with Bluetooth
In default configuration, the Orbit Reader 20 is ready to pair with Bluetooth. If
Bluetooth has been turned off, it can be turned on in the Menu or by pressing
Space + Dots 4 7.
1. Turn on Bluetooth. Bluetooth can be turned on in the Menu or by pressing
Space + Dots 4 7 on the Orbit Reader 20.
2. Turn on the Android device. Android and BrailleBack make a connection
sound to indicate successful communication.
3. Check for support.
4. Switch to Emulation mode if necessary.
Currently, to use the Orbit Reader 20, you must change the Emulation
mode to Refreshabraille 18 (RB18) in the Menu. Once Orbit Reader 20 is
supported by BrailleBack, it will no longer be necessary to use the
Emulation mode
5. Set up Android device.
To set up your Android device, follow the
Install and enable BrailleBack
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structions found on the Google™ Android Accessibility Help webpage.
Input and Output Text With BrailleBack
To input text with your braille keyboard, first enable the keyboard in your Android
settings under Language and Input. If you try to use the keyboard before
completing this step, you receive a prompt to change your settings.
To edit a text field, focus and activate the text field. You can then use the Up and
Down Arrow keys to move in the text field. When editing text, BrailleBack
switches to eight-dot braille known as Computer Braille. Currently, BrailleBack
does not support any other braille as input.
By default, Android is set to display English Computer Braille.
To set BrailleBack to display Unified English Braille (UEB) - grade 2 braille, follow
the steps below:
1. Press H to open the Home screen.
2. Arrow to and select Apps > Settings > Accessibility > BrailleBack >
Settings.
3. Arrow through this screen of items to "Braille type" and select
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Android generates a dialog screen which indicates the type of
braille being displayed and provides two choices: Literary braille or
Computer Braille.
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Computer Braille is checked by default.
4. Arrow to "Literary braille" and select to check this item.
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When you check "Literary braille," you are returned to the
BrailleBack Settings screen.
5. Arrow to "Literary braille table" and select.