Connect Braille
Operation of the Connect Braille
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5.2 Controlling the PC from the Connect Braille's Keyboard [SPC+1 2
7] (Chord B)
It is possible to use the Connect Braille's keyboard for inputs to the PC by utilizing the
screen reader. Therefore, it is necessary to install the latest Handy Tech Braille display
driver for your screen reader, which you can find on the enclosed CD.
You can also activate and deactivate PC control specifically. This is necessary because
the Connect Braille's function keys must be available both as input device for the PC and
for initiating screen reader functions. The following functionalities are available to you:
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Turning PC control on and off
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Input of characters
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Use of the control key (Ctrl), including for keyboard shortcuts: One example is the
copy function, which is implemented on a standard keyboard as a keyboard
shortcut consisting of Ctrl+C
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Use of the ALT key, including for keyboard shortcuts: One example is activating the
menu bar under Windows programs, or initiating hotkeys
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Initiating the "Windows" and "Context" keys
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Initiating the Enter key
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Initiating the Escape key
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Initiating the Backspace key
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Initiating the Delete key
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Moving the cursor
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Initiating the Pos1 and End keys
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Initiating the Page Up and Page Down keys
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Initiating the Shift key: One example is entering CTRL+Shift+f
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Caps lock, for example in order to select blocks
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Initiating the function keys, including in combination with CTRL, Shift, and ALT. This
means it is possible, for example, to close certain windows or entire applications via
function keys.
5.2.1 Table of Key Commands for Controlling the PC
The key combinations for controlling the PC are listed below in the form of a table. We
have included as many combinations as possible; however, if a combination is not shown,
it does not mean that it is not possible. All key combinations with [SPC] can either be
pressed by [SPCL] or [SPCR].
Key combinations are represented by the plus sign (+), e.g., Ctrl+Alt+a. Consecutive key
strokes are separated by a comma, e.g., 1, 2 or SPC+2 3 7, z. The cursor routing keys are
abbreviated as CR (e.g., CR12 = cursor routing key above Braille module 12).
PC Key(s)
Chord
Commands
Emulated on the Connect Braille by
Activate/deactivate PC
control
Chord B
SPC + 1 2 7
Backspace
Chord b
SPC + 1 2 or 7
Delete
SPC + 4 5
Paste
Chord i
SPC + 2 4
