Humanware Trekker 2.7 User manual

Maestro 1.2.0
Trekker 2.7 Stand-alone
User’s Guide
©Copyright 2005. All rights reserved, Technologies HumanWare Canada inc.
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Table of Contents
1. WELCOME
1.1 Introduction to Maestro
1.2 Introduction to Trekker
1.3 Before You Begin
1.4 Contents of the Package
1.5 Sources of Information
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PDA
2.1 Top Front
2.2 Tactile Keyboard
2.3 Bottom Front
2.4 Edges
2.5 Accessories
3. SETTING UP
3.1 Before You Begin
3.2 Charging the PDA and Accessories Batteries
3.3 Install ActiveSync
3.4 Connect Your PDA and run ActiveSync
3.5 Synchronizing Data (Maestro)
3.6 Install Maestro or Trekker stand-alone Software
3.7 Install Trekker Map
3.8 Install and Remove the Tactile Keyboard
3.9 Install MS Outlook (Maestro)

3.10 Reset your PDA
3.11 Backup and Restore Your PDA
4. USING MAESTRO OR TREKKER STAND-ALONE
4.1 General Concept
4.2 Starting Maestro
4.3 Starting Trekker stand-alone
4.4 System Bar
4.5 System Menu
4.6 Switching Applications
4.7 Data Entry Keypad
4.8 Navigation Principles
4.9 Adjust Basic Parameters
4.10 Commands by Function
4.11 Memory
4.12 File Management (Maestro)
5. CALENDAR (MAESTRO)
5.1 General Description
5.2 File Management and Synchronization
5.3 Calendar Application Menu Options
5.4 Calendar Main Window
5.5 Appointment List
5.6 General Page
5.7 Notes Page
5.8 Create a new appointment
5.9 View or edit an appointment
5.10 Delete an Appointment
5.11 Search
5.12 Options
6. CONTACTS (MAESTRO)
6.1 General Description
6.2 File Management and Synchronization
6.3 Contacts Application Menu Options
6.4 Contacts Main Window
6.5 Summary Page Tab
6.6 General Page Tab
6.7 Details Page Tab
6.8 Categories Page Tab
6.9 Create a New Contact
6.10 View or Edit a Contact
6.11 Delete a Contact
6.12 Add Category
6.13 Delete Category
6.14 Options
7. TEXT NOTES (MAESTRO)
7.1 General Description
7.2 File Management and Synchronization
7.3 Text Notes File Formats
7.4 Text Notes Application Menu Options
7.5 Text notes Main Window
7.6 Create a Text Note Document
7.7 Edit a Document
7.8 Save a Document
7.9 Rename or Move a document
7.10 Duplicate a document
7.11 Delete a document
7.12 Translate to grade 2
7.13 Translate from grade 2
7.14 Create a New Folder
7.15 Rename a Folder

7.16 Delete a Folder
7.17 Find text
7.18 Find and Replace Text
8. TREKKER 2.7
8.1 General Description
8.2 GPS - Global Positioning System
8.3 Trekker Bluetooth GPS System
8.4 Trekker Application Menu Options
8.5 Using Trekker outdoors
8.6 Automatic Information Functions
8.7 Trekker Navigation Modes
8.8 Managing Points of Interest
8.9 Working with Routes
8.10 Settings
9. VICTOR READER POCKET 1.0 (MAESTRO)
9.1 General description
9.2 File formats and playback modes
9.3 Books & Bookshelf
9.4 User data storage
9.5 Key Describer Mode
9.6 Settings
9.7 Basic functions
9.8 Book Navigation Functions
9.9 Victor Reader Application Menu Options
10. VOCAL NOTES (MAESTRO)
10.1 General Description
10.2 File Management and Synchronization
10.3 Vocal Note File format
10.4 Record a Short Vocal Note
10.5 Record a Long Vocal Note
10.6 Append to a Vocal Note
10.7 Play a Vocal Note
10.8 Vocal Notes Application Menu Options
10.9 Vocal Notes Main Window
10.10 Vocal Note Properties
10.11 Rename or Move a Vocal Note
10.12 Create a New Folder
10.13 Rename a Folder
11. CONFIGURATION
11.1 General Description
11.2 Configuration Panel Application Menu
11.3 Backlight
11.4 Bluetooth
11.5 Buttons
11.6 Clock
11.7 Factory Defaults
11.8 Input Table
11.9 Keyboard
11.10 Memory
11.11 Owner Information
11.12 Power Saving
11.13 Reading and Text Typing
11.14 Running Programs
11.15 Sounds and Notifications
11.16 Voice
12. EXTERNAL DEVICES
12.1 External speaker
12.2 GPS Receiver
12.3 Infrared Keyboard

12.4 HP Bluetooth Keyboard
12.5 KeyMaestro
12.6 Bluetooth Keyboard Trouble Shooting
13. US BRAILLE TABLE
14. CONTACTING HUMANWARE
15. APPENDIX: TREKKER LEGAL NOTICE
1. Welcome
Welcome to Maestro and Trekker, this manual describes both the Maestro (including Maestro with the Trekker option) and Trekker stand-alone systems. The sections that apply uniquely
to one or other system will be notified in the title.
1.1 Introduction to Maestro
Maestro is a standard Personal Digital Assistant, or PDA, made accessible by HumanWare’s Maestro application suite. Maestro allows you to enjoy the ultra-compact size of a real PDA
with essential Windows-compatible applications, including a Calendar, Contacts Manager, Text Note, Vocal Note Taker and Victor Reader Pocket. Maestro allows you to easily transfer
files between your PDA and your PC, to synchronize your Calendar and Contacts. Furthermore, Maestro can also become an enhanced GPS orientation aid by adding the Trekker option.
1.2 Introduction to Trekker
Trekker is the HumanWare's revolutionary orientation aid, which uses the Global Positioning System (GPS), and digital maps to help blind and visually impaired persons find their way in
urban and rural areas. Trekker users can pinpoint exactly where they are, and learn about area attractions. GPS lets users know their location, anywhere in the world where maps are
available, with continually growing precision.
Trekker offers blind and visually impaired persons greater freedom, raising their confidence in their ability to travel near or far, for business or pleasure. It also helps them access and
enjoy the most valuable and interesting opportunities their surroundings have to offer. Trekker helps guide the blind and visually impaired through their environment. It complements
existing aids (white canes and guide dogs). It does not replace them.
Sleek and discreet, Trekker provides information in the most natural way possible and allows users to record both vocal and written notes. A wide variety of maps are available covering
North American and European countries. Maps can be bought online and downloaded on HumanWare's website, or ordered and delivered on CD. User-friendly Trekker employs off-the-
shelf hardware for GPS input. Trekker is fully upgradeable, so it can expand to accommodate new hardware platforms and more detailed geographic information.
Trekker can be purchased as a stand-alone system product or if you are a Maestro user, you can choose the Trekker option to be added to your Maestro applications set.
1.3 Before You Begin
Before you begin, we strongly recommend that you take the time to examine the contents of your PDA package and to review the enclosed documentation. These steps will ensure that
the setup and operation of your PDA will be smooth and enjoyable.
NOTE: If you are already familiar with Windows Commands and want to learn how to use the system immediately, please consult directly the section 4.
1.4 Contents of the Package
Basic components:
HP iPAQ 4150 or Dell Axim X50 PDA
Tactile Keyboard
Desktop Cradle and USB Connector Cable
Power Supply Adapter
Carrying Case
Keyboard stencil (for sighted users)
Tactile description of the PDA
Standard PDA software and documentation package containing print documents and Companion CD
Trekker components:
GPS Receiver RoyalTek RBT 1000ST & Clip-on case
External Speaker with audio cable
Power Splitter (to charge the GPS receiver, External Speaker or PDA at the same time)
Strap
Travel Bag
A GPS map on CD and a storage card
Trekker Getting Started Guide (Print and Braille)
Companion CD
Maestro components:
Bud type Earphones
Maestro Getting Started Guide (Print and Braille)
Companion CD
1.5 Sources of Information
Help for Maestro or Trekker is available from a number of sources such as:
Key Describer Mode: is available anywhere in Maestro and provides descriptions for any keys you press. This is a great way to learn about the Maestro or Trekker stand-alone interface.
General Help: contains information about Maestro or Trekker software and is available on your PDA from the System Menu or from the main menu of each Maestro application.
Contextual Help: is available at the application level, and contains specific help for the dialog you are currently in.
Maestro or Trekker Quick Reference Guide: gives a complete listing of all key functions on the PDA and is available from the System Menu, from the main menu of each Maestro
application, or from the Maestro Companion CD.
Maestro & Trekker User’s Guide: contains in-depth information on Maestro & Trekker and is available on the Maestro & Trekker Companion CD.
Maestro or Trekker Getting Started Guide: provides basic information and comes as a printed and Braille document in your package. It is also available on the Companion CD.
Standard PDA's User's Guide: contains more in-depth information and is available on the PDA Companion CD.
Standard PDA’s Getting Started Guide: contains basic information on the PDA and comes as a printed document in your PDA package.
2. Description of the PDA

2.1 Top Front
Power Button:Located at the top front of the PDA, allows to turn the unit on. When an application is running and the PDA is off, use this button to turn the unit on. To turn the unit off,
press and hold the System Bar key, located at the bottom right side of the PDA.
The Dell Axim X50 Power button is also the Power Indicator, when connected to external power and the main battery is fully charged, the power button lights up solid green. When the
main battery charge is low, the power button flashes amber. When the battery is being charged, the Power button turns solid amber.
The HP4150 Power Indicator: Located immediately to the right of the Power button. An amber flash indicates that the unit is charging. A solid amber light indicates that the unit is fully
charged.
Active Bluetooth/Wireless LAN Indicator: On the Dell Axim X50, it is located on the right side of the top front panel. On the HP iPAQ 4150, it is located immediately to the left of the
Power button.
Microphone: On the Dell Axim X50, it is located on the left side of the top front panel. On the HP iPAQ 4150, it is located just to the left of the SDIO Expansion Slot. Record your voice
or other sounds.
2.2 Tactile Keyboard
The Tactile Keyboard is positioned prominently on the front of the unit, taking up most of the front panel and divided into three functional zones such as Data Entry, Navigation, and
Function.
2.2.1 Data Entry
The upper half of the Tactile Keyboard is the data entry zone. This includes the following:
Backspace: Located at the top left corner of the Tactile Keyboard. Deletes previous character.
Delete: Located at the top right corner of the Tactile Keyboard. Deletes the current character or the selected item.
Braille/Telephone Keyboard: Located in the middle upper half of the Tactile Keyboard, consists of twelve buttons arranged as three columns of four rows. By default, the Braille
keyboard is activated and represents a Braille cell. You can configure any two out of three columns to be Braille keyboard. Enter one Braille dot at a time and press Validate to accept
the character. When used as a telephone keyboard, the keys are mapped with numbers and letters as telephone keypad.
Validate: Larger keys located on either side of the Braille/Telephone keyboard. Pressing a Validate key sends the entered character to the application. If no keys have been pressed, a
space will be entered.
Spell: Located below the Left Validate key. Spells the current word.
Tell: Located below the Right Validate key. Reads the current line.
2.2.2 Navigation
The navigation keys include the cursor cross, located in the middle of the lower half of the tactile keyboard, and the keys aligned along the right side of the lower half of the keyboard,
next to the cursor cross.
The Cursor cross keys are the following:
Up Arrow: Move up a line.
Down Arrow: Move down a line.
Left Arrow: Move to previous character.
Right Arrow: Move to next character.
Enter: Located in the middle of the Arrow keys.
Tab: Located below and to the right of the cursor cross. Moves to the next Control.
Shift Tab: Located below and to the left of the cursor cross. Moves to the previous Control.
The navigation keys aligned on the right side of the bottom of the keyboard are as follows:
Home: Located at the top of the column. Move to beginning of line.
Page up: Located second from the top of the column. Move up a page.
Page down: Located third from the top of the column. Move down a page.
End: Located at the bottom of the column. Move to end of line.
2.2.3 Function
The function keys are aligned along the left side of the lower half of the tactile keyboard, next to the cursor cross, as follows:
F1: Located at the top of the column. Information Where Am I Says the title of the active window.
Press and Hold F1: Toggles key describer on and off.
F2: Located second from the top of the column. Says the current Control.
F3: Located third from the top of the column. Activates the Contextual menu.
Press and Hold F3: Activates the Running Programs dialog.
F4: Located at the bottom of the column. Activates the Application menu.
Press and Hold F4: Toggles between Braille and Telephone keyboards.
2.3 Bottom Front
Escape: Located at the bottom left side of the front of the unit.
Control: Located between the Escape key and the Navigation button in the middle.
Navigation button: Located in the middle of the bottom set of buttons. It is not used.
Recording button: Located in the center of the Navigation button. Press this button to create Points of Interest by saying a short audio message describing the P.O.I.
Shift: Located to the right of the Navigation button.
System Bar: Located at the bottom right side of the front of the unit. Press to start the Trekker program. Press and hold to turn off the PDA.
2.4 Edges
2.4.1 Top Edge
Stereo Headphone Jack: Located at the leftmost edge of the top of the unit. Connect your headphone, headset, or earpiece.