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3: How to use
Plug and play! The GalaTee comes with a USB cable. The USB plug of the
GalaTee is located on the backside in the left hand corder. Plug the USB cable
into this outlet and connect it with a free USB interface at your computer.
GalaTee operates with all well-established USB versions, as well as Linux. The
Braille keyboard is ready to use immediately without installing any driver
software.
After connecting the GalaTee to your computer, you have to adjust the
GalaTee to the keyboard version set on your PC. If so far, you were using the
British keyboard version, the GalaTee must be adjusted accordingly. To set the
British version, press the small round key in the left hand corner and the
cursor-up and cursor-left keys. To set the US version, press the small round
key in the left hand corner and the cursor-down and cursor-right keys.
4: Safety Instructions
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Do not expose the device to water, extreme humidity, dust or dirt.
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GalaTee should not be used used under extreme temperature conditions,
but only within the ideal operating temperature of 10° and +40° Celsius.
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In case of damage send the device back to the distributor or producer.
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Make sure that GalaTee is not used as a kids toy..
5: Appendix – Braille Key Input
Braille Keys
Letter
Description
1
A
A as in Alpha
1-2
B
B as in Beta
1-2-3
L
L as in Lima
1-2-3-4
P
P as in Papa
1-2-3-4-5
Q
Q as in Quebec
1-2-3-4-5-6
=
Equals
1-2-3-4-6
&
Ampersand
1-2-3-5
R
R as in Romeo
1-2-3-5-6
(
Left Parenthesis
1-2-3-6
V
V as in Victor
1-2-4
F
F as in Foxtrot
1-2-4-5
G
G as in Golf
1-2-4-5-6
]
Right square bracket
1-2-4-6
$
Dollar sign
