Freedom Scientific Focus 80 Blue User manual

440664-001 Rev A
Focus 80 Blue
Refreshable Braille Display
User’s Guide
Freedom Scientific Inc.

PUBLISHED BY
Freedom Scientific Inc.
11800 31st Court North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1805
USA
http://www.FreedomScientific.com
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part
of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
any means electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the
express written permission of Freedom Scientific.
Copyright © 2014 Freedom Scientific. All Rights Reserved.
JAWS is a registered trademark of Freedom Scientific in the United
States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Contains transmitter module FCC ID: ED9LMX9838
Contains transmitter module IC:1520A-LMX9838
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Canada –Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of this device.
L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions
suivantes :
(1) il ne doit pas produire d’interference et

(2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre pr?t ? accepter toute interference
radioélectrique reçu, m?me si celle-ci est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is
located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health
Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6,
obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca.
Attention: Exposition à des radiations de fréquences radio.
Cet appareil émettant des ondes radio, l'installateur doit s'assurer que
l'antenne est positionnée ou orientée de telle sorte que l'appareil émette
des champs RF ne dépassant pas les limites recommandées par Santé
Canada pour le grand public; consultez Code de sécurité 6, disponible à
Santé Canada ou sur leur site web www.hc-sc.gc.ca.
Attention
This unit has been shipped with cables that allow compliance with FCC
Regulations. If replacement cables are needed in the future, contact
Freedom Scientific to obtain the appropriately shielded cable.
Safety, Maintenance, and Cleaning Procedures
Do not attempt to repair Focus Blue or open its case. This product
contains no user serviceable parts. Any unauthorized attempt to service
or replace internal components will void the product warranty.
Keep Focus Blue away from wet areas, rain, and other sources of liquids.
Do not submerge Focus Blue.
Always operate Focus Blue in a place where the temperature is between
5° and 35° C (40° and 95° F).
Do not store in places subject to temperature extremes such as a parked
car.

Use only the power adapter that came with Focus Blue to charge its
internal battery pack. Other adapters may damage the unit.
Procédures de sécurité, d’entretien et de nettoyage
Focus Blue ne contient aucune pièce susceptible d'être réparée par
l'utilisateur. Toute tentative d'entretien ou de réparation non autorisée de
l'appareil par ouverture de sa coque fait perdre à l'utilisateur ses
éventuels droits à la garantie.
NE PAS exposer Focus Blue ou l’utiliser à proximité de liquides, sous la
pluie ou dans une atmosphère humide. Ne pas le plonger dans un
liquide.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé uniquement dans des environnements où la
température est comprise entre 5 ° et 35 ° C (40 ° et 95 ° F).
Ne pas l’exposer à des températures extrêmes comme par exemple une
voiture garée.
Utilisez uniquement l'adaptateur secteur fourni avec Focus Blue pour
charger sa batterie interne. D'autres adaptateurs peuvent endommager
l'appareil.
Important Notice
This device has no user-serviceable components. Any unauthorized
attempt to service or replace internal components by opening the case
will void the product warranty.

Table of Contents
Features...................................................................................................... 1
What’s in the Box? .................................................................................... 2
Physical Layout ......................................................................................... 3
Side View................................................................................................ 3
Top View................................................................................................. 3
Front View............................................................................................... 4
Controls................................................................................................... 4
NAV Rockers and Mode Buttons........................................................ 5
Panning Buttons................................................................................. 5
Rocker Bars........................................................................................ 5
Selector Buttons................................................................................. 6
Panning Rockers................................................................................ 6
Cursor Router Buttons........................................................................ 6
Table of Multi-Control Functions ........................................................ 6
Power Button .......................................................................................... 8
Internal Battery .......................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Focus............................................................................. 10
Adding JAWS Support to the Focus Display........................................ 11
Configuring the USB Connection.......................................................... 11
Configuring the Bluetooth Connection .................................................. 12
Toggling Between the USB and Bluetooth Connection ........................ 16
BrailleIn .................................................................................................... 17
Typing with Contracted Braille .............................................................. 17
Braille Study Mode .................................................................................. 19
Configuring the Focus Display............................................................... 20

Placement of Status Cells......................................................................20
Variable Braille Dot Firmness ................................................................20
Locking the Perkins-style Keyboard ......................................................21
The Display Menu.....................................................................................22
Bluetooth ID...........................................................................................22
Key Repeat............................................................................................22
Display Sleep Delay...............................................................................23
Focus Keyboard Commands Overview..................................................24
Modifier Keys.........................................................................................24
Function Keys ...................................................................................25
Special Keys..........................................................................................26
Navigation Commands ..........................................................................29
Microsoft Word Navigation Quick Keys .................................................33
Text Selection Commands.....................................................................34
Selecting with the Cursor Router Buttons .........................................36
Braille Commands .................................................................................36
Windows Commands.............................................................................37
Selection Commands.............................................................................38
JAWS Commands .................................................................................40
Cursor Functions ...................................................................................42
Utility Functions .....................................................................................43
Environmental Considerations ...............................................................45
Storage..................................................................................................45
Operating...............................................................................................45
Diagnostics Mode.....................................................................................46
Entering and Exiting Diagnostics Mode.................................................46
Routing Button Test...............................................................................46
Display Test/Clean.................................................................................46
Key and Controls Test...........................................................................47
Battery Info Mode ..................................................................................48
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................49

1
Features
The Focus 80 Blue refreshable braille display provides a compact, tactile
interface to your computer. Used together with screen access software
such as JAWS® for Windows, the Focus 80 Blue can enhance your
computing experience.
The Focus 80 Blue includes the following features:
80 refreshable braille cells
A cursor router button above each braille cell
8-key Perkins-style braille keyboard, with the addition of two SHIFT
keys
Two panning buttons, two rocker bars, two selector buttons, and
four panning rockers
A NAV Rocker and a mode button at each end of the display for
quick navigation of files, lists, and menus
VariBraille adjustable braille dot firmness
Status cells configurable to either end of the display
USB connection to computer
Bluetooth® wireless connectivity
Support for select cell phones and other mobile devices via third
party applications

2
What’s in the Box?
The Focus package includes the following items. If you find that you are
missing any of the components listed below, please call Customer
Service at [phone].
Focus 80 Blue braille display
AC adapter
USB Cable, 6-foot
Carrying Case
Manual in Print and braille
Companion CD
Warranty registration cards
Product support insert