Orbit Writer
– User Guide
Version 1.1
Orbit Research
Confidential and Proprietary Information
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Press the Windows logo key + Ctrl + N to open Narrator settings.
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Under Use braille, select Download, and install braille. (This takes
some time. Windows also ask if you’re sure that you want to allow
Windows to make changes to your PC.)
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When download and installation are complete, select Enable braille.
Note
: The narrator assigns "libusb" as the driver to the Orbit Writer. For the
present, for firmware upgrades and to work with screen reader applications other
than HID, you must go to the Narrator settings and choose the "Change your
braille display driver" setting to HID.
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Reboot the Device
If the Orbit Writer suddenly no longer responds to button presses, and you know
the battery is not fully discharged, then you may try rebooting the device by
pressing the Up Arrow + Dot 8. There is no indication of the reset event. The unit
is in power-off condition after reset and needs to be powered on before it can be
used.
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Device Upgrade Procedure
New versions of the firmware for the Orbit Writer are released from time to time,
containing improvements, bug fixes, and new features. This section describes
the procedure for updating the Orbit Writer firmware.
The Orbit Writer can be upgraded using a Windows PC and a USB cable.
The USB upgrade method requires a Windows PC, but the upgrade process is
simple and quick.
There are two parts to either upgrade procedure:
1.
Download the firmware package
2.
Upgrade the Orbit Writer
15.1 Download firmware package
To download a Firmware Upgrade Package for the Orbit Writer:
1. Go to the Orbit Research Support webpage
http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-writer-support/
2. For the most current version, select Download Most Recent Firmware.
http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-writer-support/orbit-writer-
). Alternatively, to download an older firmware version,
select Download previous firmware release versions, and select the
Upgrade Package of your choice. (
http://www.orbitresearch.com/old-
3. Select Orbit Writer - Bluetooth - Firmware Upgrade Package
vB0.00.00.XXrYY.