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When you have made all the changes, exit the menu by moving down to EXIT and pressing
Space Control or Joystick Enter. After exiting, BraillePen 12 Touch will automatically turn on
in normal operating mode. This takes around 4 seconds.
Connecting the BraillePen12
Before switching your BraillePen12 on, make sure you first turn on the device you want to
connect to. When your device is on, then turn the BraillePen12 on by pressing
Space
and
dots
1
and
3
together.
Sometimes the connection can take up to 20 seconds to complete, after both devices have
been switched on. Listen for the triple-beep that tells you BraillePen12's Bluetooth interface is
active, and allow up to 20 seconds from there.
If you are connecting to a PC or netbook for the first time, you will need to discover the
BraillePen12 as a Bluetooth device. Once discovered, the connection will be made
automatically every time after that.
If your BraillePen12's battery is getting a little low, you might notice that it's more difficult to
connect to other devices, or to stay connected. Recharge the battery, and then consult the
Care and Resources section of this manual to find out how to reset your BraillePen12.
Bluetooth Adapter Types
BraillePen12 is compatible with four adaptor types: WIDCOMM, Toshiba, Microsoft and
BlueSoleil. The instructions here apply to those Bluetooth adapters using the Microsoft
Bluetooth drivers. If your Bluetooth doesn't work as described, check in the Care and
Resources section for connection information for other Bluetooth discovery methods.
Under Windows XP
First turn on your BraillePen12, and wait for the triple-beep. Next go to the Control Panel and
choose Bluetooth. Select Add a Device and wait while Windows discovers the device.
The MAC address of the BraillePen12, a series of letters and numbers beginning with BP, will
appear in the window; there could also be other devices such as other computers or phones.
You should select the BraillePen12's identifier as your device and click Next.
You will be asked whether you want to enter a pairing code or allow the device to pair without
a code. We suggest pairing without a code if you are pairing for the first time; you can remove
the BraillePen12 from the list of devices and pair again with a code later if you wish.
Once you have chosen and clicked Next, the BraillePen12 and your computer will be paired.
Under Windows Vista or Windows 7
First, turn on your BraillePen12 and wait for the triple-beep.
Go to Control Panel and select Devices and Printers. Choose Add a Device.
So long as you have Bluetooth on the computer and your BraillePen12's Bluetooth is active,
the MAC address of your BraillePen12 will appear in the window. Select this and click Next.
You will then have three choices; enter a code you already know, have Windows assign a
code, or pair without a code.
Navigating using BraillePen12
Using your BraillePen12 to navigate is made easier with the use of the Joystick.
We have used these conventions for naming the keystrokes:
Joystick Left
Push the joystick horizontally, so it bends towards the left
