Handy Tech
Elektronik GmbH
Modular Evolution
Start-Up
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The screen reader program converts the text and graphic contents on 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 Modular Evolution. All standard screen readers are
compatible with Handy Tech's Braille systems.
When you start up the program for the first time, a small start-up window appears,
which displays the name of the Braille display detected by the program, Modular
Evolution, as well as the interface used for communication, and the driver's version
number. The various screen reader program functions may be assigned to specific
keys on your Modular Evolution.
The operation of the Modular Evolution as Braille display under Windows is
described below in Section 6.1 using JAWS as an example. A summary of the main
operating features for users of Hal/SuperNova is contained in Section 6.2, and for
users of Window-Eyes in Section 6.3.
Due to the Modular Evolution's recognition of your reading position by means of ATC
technology, various assistant functions, e.g., automatically continuing at the end of a
line, can significantly simplify your interaction with the PC. You will find a detailed
description of these assistant functions in Section 5.
3.4 Braille Input with the Modular Evolution's Function Keys [L + 1
2 7] or [L + B1 + B3 + B4] (Chord B)
Together with a screen reader, the Modular Evolution makes it possible for you to
enter characters on the PC in Braille by using the function keys on the Modular
Evolution.
If you want to utilize this function, you will need your screen reader's most recent
driver for Handy Tech Braille systems. We recommend installing the driver that was
included with your software package (please refer to Section 2.2, Software
Installation).
You can specifically activate and deactivate PC-control. This is necessary, because
the Modular Evolution's function keys are used both to control the PC and to initiate
screen reader functions. The following functionalities are available to you:
Turning PC control on and off.
Input of characters.
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.
Use of the ALT key, including for keyboard shortcuts: Examples are activating
the menu bar under Windows programs or initiating hotkeys.
Initiating the "Windows" and "Context" keys.
