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Using the Focus Blue with JAWS
The following sections briefly describe JAWS features that are available when
the Focus display is connected to your computer. If you choose to use a
different screen reader, or you are using the Focus with a mobile device, refer
to the documentation that came with the software for braille features provided
by the particular application.
BrailleIn
The BrailleIn™ feature allows you to use the Perkins-style braille keyboard on
your Focus display to control your computer. Using the keyboard along with
other Focus controls, you can perform all Windows and JAWS commands that
you can do from a regular QWERTY keyboard. In addition, you can also enter
text using contracted or uncontracted braille. For more information about
BrailleIn, refer to the JAWS Help.
Braille Study Mode
Braille Study Mode is a training tool for teaching and learning braille. When
Braille Study Mode is on, JAWS will announce the current braille character in a
display cell when you press the Cursor Router button immediately above that
cell. When you press the particular Cursor Router button in conjunction with the
Left or Right Selector button, JAWS will announce and spell the braille word. To
enable Braille Study Mode, do the following:
1.
Make sure that the Focus display is connected to your computer using
either a USB or Bluetooth connection.
2.
Press
V
to open Quick Settings.
3.
In the Search edit box, type
“study” without the quotes.
4.
Press
DOWN ARROW
to move to
“Study Mode” in the filtered search
results in the tree view.
5.
Press
SPACEBAR
to toggle this option and then choose OK to close
Quick Settings. Braille Study Mode remains on until toggled off or until
JAWS is restarted.
