Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue User manual

440663-001 Rev A
Focus 40 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................................................................................................... 5
NAV Rockers and Mode Buttons........................................................ 5
Panning Buttons................................................................................. 5
Rocker Bars........................................................................................ 6
Selector Buttons................................................................................. 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................................................................................... 41
Utility Functions..................................................................................... 43
Environmental Considerations............................................................... 44
Storage ................................................................................................. 44
Operating.............................................................................................. 44
Diagnostics Mode.................................................................................... 45
Entering and Exiting Diagnostics Mode ................................................ 45
Routing Button Test .............................................................................. 45
Display Test/Clean................................................................................ 45
Key and Controls Test .......................................................................... 46
Battery Info Mode.................................................................................. 47
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 48

1
Features
The Focus 40 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 40 Blue can enhance your computing
experience.
The Focus 40 Blue includes the following features:
40 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, and two selector buttons
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 40 Blue braille display
AC adapter
USB Cable, 6-foot
Carrying Case
Manual in Print and braille
Companion CD
Warranty registration cards
Product support insert