Actilino
General
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General
Thank you for choosing the Actilino. Actilino was designed with the focus on easy and
intuitive handling. Please take some time to read the Actilino user manual. It will help you to
get the most out of every feature provided.
1.1 Preface
Before starting Actilino for the first time it is important to carefully read the safety instructions
regarding the appropriate handling. You will find the safety instructions at the end of this
manual.
Actilino is a new-generation Braille display with note-taking function. Its note-taking function
as well as the universal connection options and the latest ATC technology all are patented
by Help Tech GmbH.
With the 16 GB data storage, you can use your Actilino to take notes at anytime, anywhere.
With the HTCom software package (included) the transfer of your notes to your PC and back
into Actilino is easy and straightforward.
The Actilino comes with wireless
Bluetooth
technology allowing you to control a PC or Mobile
assistant like a smart phone.
To use Actilino as a Braille display for a PC (Windows or Linux) an output program called
screen reader is needed. It is available from your supplier. The screen reader program
NVDA will be provided for free if needed.
If you have any ideas or suggestions to improve our product, please do not hesitate to
contact your Handy Tech customer service representative or write to [email protected].
Your opinion is very important to us.
Enjoy using Actilino.
1.2 Actilino at a Glance
This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with your Actilino and its control elements. We
recommend keeping the Actilino handy, so that you can actively follow the instructions in
this chapter.
1.2.1 Top of the Unit
The first two keys on the front are the space keys. In the following description, the left space
bar is called [SPCL] and the right space bar is called [SPCR]. If either the left or the right
space bar can be used, they will be called [SPC].
Between the two space keys, you can find a control stick which greatly facilitates navigation
within the internal mode, on mobile platforms such as Android or iOS, as well as on a
connected PC or laptop. The control stick can be pushed into the four main directions, that