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The compatible Braille displays are in principle similar to those compatible with Android’s BrailleBack
solution. For instance, the following Braille devices are compatible: APH Refreshabraille ; EuroBraille Esys
range ; Freedom Scientific Focus Blue (14 and 40 characters); HandyTech Ranges Basic Braille, Active Braille
and Braille Star, Braille Wave, Braillino and Easy Braille; Harpo Braillepen 12 ; HIMS BrailleSense and Braille
EDGE ranges ; Humanware Brailliant range (1st generation and BI) ; Optelec Alva (BC640, BC680);
Papenmeier Braillex Trio ; Baum VarioConnect ; Seika (40 characters and notepad).
16.1.3.
Activate or deactivate the GPS
From the Home screen, select “9- Settings” then “1- Connections” and “3-GPS” to reach GPS settings.
In that menu, you can choose the level of GPS you want to use or disable it.
Select the High Accuracy option to improve significantly the precision of the localisation in the GPS
application.
16.1.4.
Activate/deactivate mobile data (locally or abroad); set up a PIN code or the APN
From the Home screen, select “9- Settings” then “1- Connections” and “4- Telephony” to access the below
settings:
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Synchronisation: activated by default. This parameter enables you to synchronize or not your data
with your Google account.
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Mobile data: activated by default. This parameter enables you to activate or deactivate mobile
internet connection from your phone. This can be useful to save battery or to avoid a significant
phone bill if you do not have any internet allowance.
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Data Roaming: deactivated by default. This parameter enables you to activate or deactivate mobile
data while you are using your phone abroad.
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SIM configuration. This parameter enables you to activate or deactivate the PIN code of our SIM
card. You can also modify there the code of your SIM card.
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APN configuration. This parameter enables you to select the access point (APN) that is the most
appropriate to your mobile network. If you are connected to the wrong APN, it may prevent you
from connecting to the Internet.
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In Android 4.4 or above, choose the default Text message App to use.
16.1.5.
Activate or deactivate airplane mode
From the Home screen, go to “9- Settings” then “1- Connections” and “5- Enable airplane mode” to switch
off instantly all the connections of your phone (Wifi, 3G, GPS, Bluetooth).
This mode can be convenient when you are travelling by plane but also by night to make sure you won’t be
disturbed while not having to switch off completely your phone.
16.1.6.
Sharing connection – if available
From the Home screen, go to “9- Settings” then “1- Connections” and “6-Tethering” to create a wifi or
Bluetooth network from your mobile connection.