Basic Braille Plus
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as Microsoft Word, you can also position the cursor with the [CR] keys. In addition, the
[CR] keys also allow you to activate menu items or functions directly (e.g., when you are
prompted for a yes or no answer with
'y/n'
, pressing the [CR] key above the "y" has the
same effect as entering [y]).
The screen reader program converts the text and graphic contents of the Windows screen
into speech and Braille. Generally, the computer's built-in sound card is employed for the
speech output function. The display of Braille is achieved with the help of your Braille
display, after the screen display information has been forwarded from the screen reader to
the Braille display. All standard screen readers are compatible with Handy Tech's Braille
System series. During the installation of the screen reader software, all you need to do is
to select Handy Tech. The Braille output will then automatically adjust correctly to your
Basic Braille Plus.
If you start your screen reader, a small window appears when the program is started up for
the first time and displays the name of the Braille display detected by the program (in this
case Basic Braille Plus), the interface used for communication currently selected. The
various screen reader program functions are assigned to specific keys on your Basic
Braille Plus.
Section 5 Screen reader Operations provides basic information on the use of the screen
readers Window-Eyes, JAWS for Windows and Hal/Supernova.
3.4 Configuration Mode
Configuration mode can be activated by holding down all six function keys next to the
Braille modules for longer than 5 seconds. When the unit switches into Configuration Mode
the message
'Config Mode'
appears on the Braille display.
Note:
Please note that any settings you make here have a significant effect on the operation of
the Basic Braille Plus. Make sure that you are completely certain what these effects will be
before you make any changes. All settings remain stored even if the Basic Braille Plus is
switched off.
The keys on the Basic Braille Plus now have the following functions (non-functional keys
are not listed):
For not assigned keys you get the message
’no function’.
[SPC]
Active Braille emulation on/off
You only need this option if you want to connect your Basic Braille Plus to an
Apple device (e.g. Mac, iPhone) or an Android device or if you are using
Window-Eyes. Since the operation of a Braille display requires changes to the
operating system, which have not been made yet, the Basic Braille Plus can
emulate an already supported Braille display - in this case an Active Braille
display. So, if you want to connect the Basic Braille Plus to an Apple device or
Android phone, or if you are using Window-Eyes, you need to turn this option
on.
The following messages will appear on the Braille display:
’Active Braille emulation ON’
’Active Braille emulation OFF’
