Humanware StellarTrek User manual

StellarTrek
USER GUIDE
by HumanWare
Version 1.1.0
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About StellarTrek
HumanWare is proud to introduce the StellarTrek, the powerful GPS portable device, designed as
an innovative orientation aid for students, professionals, or on-the-go people with a visual
impairment.
Intended Use:
The StellarTrek is a navigation aid for people blind or with visual impairments intended for outdoor
localization. Real-time GPS data provided are processed by dedicated navigation software to
determine the directions to a destination. As such, the StellarTrek is intended to be used by visually
impaired and blind users.
There is no clinical benefit associated with the StellarTrek.
The StellarTrek allows to guide its owner from one address to another with precise audio
instructions, as well as recognize a door address and read text using Optical Character Recognition
(OCR) technology.
This current document is a user guide detailing how to configure and use the StellarTrek device.
Copyright 2022. All rights reserved, Technologies HumanWare.
This User Guide is protected by copyright belonging to HumanWare, with all rights reserved. The
User Guide may not be copied in whole or in part, without written consent from HumanWare.

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Table of Contents
1OVERVIEW OF STELLARTREK..............................................................................................5
1.1 UNPACKING THE DEVICE..................................................................................................... 5
1.2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF STELLARTREK .......................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Front Face of the Device.............................................................................................5
1.2.2 Left Side of the Device................................................................................................5
1.2.3 Right Side of the Device .............................................................................................5
1.2.4 Bottom Edge of the Device.........................................................................................5
1.2.5 Back side of the Device ..............................................................................................6
1.2.6 Recharging Battery .....................................................................................................6
1.2.7 Belt Clip.......................................................................................................................6
1.3 POWER BUTTON................................................................................................................. 6
1.3.1 Turning the Device On and Off...................................................................................6
1.3.2 Sleep Mode.................................................................................................................7
1.4 KEY DESCRIBER MODE....................................................................................................... 7
1.5 BUTTON DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 7
1.6 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................. 9
2CONFIGURING THE STELLARTREK DEVICE.................................................................... 10
2.1 LANGUAGES AND VOICES.................................................................................................. 10
2.1.1 Adding and Managing Voices.................................................................................. 10
2.1.2 System, Navigation and Reading Voices................................................................. 10
2.1.3 Changing the Speech Recognition Language......................................................... 11
2.1.4 Changing the TTS Speed ........................................................................................ 11
2.1.5 Voice Auto-Switch.................................................................................................... 11
2.2 TEXT ENTRY METHOD....................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1 Change Keyboard Layout........................................................................................ 12
2.3 BLUETOOTH ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Toggle Bluetooth...................................................................................................... 13
2.3.2 Pair a New Bluetooth Device................................................................................... 13
2.3.3 Connect to a Bluetooth Device ................................................................................ 13
2.3.4 Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device........................................................................ 13
2.3.5 Forget a Bluetooth Device ....................................................................................... 14
2.3.6 Display Information on a Connected Device............................................................ 14
2.4 WI-FI............................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1 Toggle Wi-Fi............................................................................................................. 14
2.4.2 Network Status......................................................................................................... 14
2.4.3 Scan Available Networks......................................................................................... 14
2.4.4 Display Saved Networks.......................................................................................... 15
2.4.5 Enter Network Manually........................................................................................... 15
2.5 INSTALLING &UPDATING MAPS ......................................................................................... 15
2.5.1 Selecting and Installing Maps.................................................................................. 15
2.6 TIME &DEVICE STATUS.................................................................................................... 16
2.7 SOFTWARE UPDATE.......................................................................................................... 17
2.7.1 Factory Reset........................................................................................................... 17
3GPS –ORIENTATION MODE ............................................................................................... 18
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................... 18
3.1.1 Maps Installed in your Device.................................................................................. 18
3.1.2 Landmarks ............................................................................................................... 19
3.1.3 Points of Interest...................................................................................................... 19
3.1.4 Distance Units.......................................................................................................... 19

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3.2 USING THE GPS............................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1 Refresh Positioning.................................................................................................. 19
3.2.2 Updating GPS Satellite Positions ............................................................................ 20
3.3 CARRYING THE STELLARTREK........................................................................................... 20
3.4 EXPLORE ......................................................................................................................... 20
3.4.1 Forcing a Travel Mode............................................................................................. 21
3.5 INFORMATION BY REQUEST............................................................................................... 21
3.5.1 Where am I? ............................................................................................................ 21
3.5.2 What’s Around? ....................................................................................................... 21
3.5.3 Next Instruction or Next Intersection........................................................................ 22
3.5.4 Repeat Previous Messages..................................................................................... 23
3.5.5 General Information ................................................................................................. 23
3.6 RECORD LANDMARKS ....................................................................................................... 23
3.6.1 Set a Point of Interest as a Landmark ..................................................................... 23
3.6.2 Sort Landmarks........................................................................................................ 24
3.6.3 Search Landmarks by City......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.7 ROUTES........................................................................................................................... 24
3.7.1 Recording a Route................................................................................................... 24
3.7.2 Indoor Preview of a Route ....................................................................................... 24
3.7.3 Activate a Recorded Route...................................................................................... 25
3.7.4 Deviating from Route............................................................................................... 25
3.7.5 Cancelling a Route................................................................................................... 25
3.8 GETTING GUIDANCE TO A LANDMARK................................................................................. 26
3.9 GETTING GUIDANCE TO AN ADDRESS ................................................................................ 26
3.9.1 Creating a Landmark for an Address....................................................................... 26
3.10 GETTING GUIDANCE TO A POSTAL CODE (UK AND NETHERLANDS USERS ONLY).................. 27
3.11 MAP BROWSING MODE..................................................................................................... 28
3.11.1 Launch Map Browsing Mode from your Current Location ....................................... 28
3.11.2 Launch Map Browsing Mode from a Specific Landmark or Address....................... 28
3.11.3 Using Map Browsing Mode...................................................................................... 28
3.12 LOCKING/UNLOCKING OPEN AREA..................................................................................... 29
3.13 LANDMARKS AND ROUTES CONFIGURATION....................................................................... 29
3.13.1 Configuring Landmarks............................................................................................ 29
3.13.2 Configuring Routes .................................................................................................. 30
3.13.3 Export Landmarks and Routes ................................................................................ 31
3.13.4 Import Landmarks and Routes ................................................................................ 31
4USING THE COMPASS......................................................................................................... 32
4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................... 32
4.2 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ............................................................................................. 32
5ADDRESS DETECTION MODE............................................................................................ 33
5.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................... 33
5.2 ADDRESS NUMBER DETECTION AND RECOGNITION ............................................................ 33
6TEXT RECOGNITION............................................................................................................ 35
6.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................... 35
6.2 QUICK READING ............................................................................................................... 35
6.3 DETAILED READING .......................................................................................................... 35
7SETTINGS MENU.................................................................................................................. 37
7.1 SETTINGS ITEMS AND SUBMENUS LIST .............................................................................. 37
8UPDATING THE STELLARTREK SOFTWARE ................................................................... 39

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8.1 VERIFY MANUALLY FOR A STELLARTREK SOFTWARE UPDATE............................................. 39
8.2 AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATIONS OF A NEW UPDATE ................................................................. 39
8.3 CONSULT THE UPDATE CHANGES...................................................................................... 39
9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 40
10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................... 43
10.1 BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 43
10.2 DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................. 43
11 CYBERSECURITY................................................................................................................. 44
12 TECHNOLOGIES HUMANWARE CONTACT INFORMATION............................................ 45
13 SYMBOLS USED ON THE LABEL....................................................................................... 46
14 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT .................................................................................... 47
15 APPENDIX 1 –MANUFACTURER WARRANTY ................................................................. 48

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1 Overview of StellarTrek
1.1 Unpacking the Device
The package contains the following items:
•StellarTrek device
•USB-C cable
•Power adaptor
•Belt clip and lanyard
•Getting started sheet
1.2 Physical Description of StellarTrek
1.2.1 Front Face of the Device
On the front side of the device, at the center, are nine buttons. The two upper buttons are the Back
button (left) and the Go to button (right). To the left of the Back button is a small hole. This is the
microphone.
Below the Back button and the Go to button are four arrow keys -Left, Right, Up and Down-
centered by a Confirm button. The Left and Right arrows are generally used to navigate through
a menu; while the Up and Down arrows are used to navigate in the contextual menu options of an
item.
The two lower buttons are the Where Am I? button (left) and the Voice button (right). Finally, at
the bottom of the front face of the device, is a speaker in the form of an indent.
1.2.2 Left Side of the Device
On the upper left side of the device are two buttons. These are the Up and Down volume buttons
used to increase or decrease the volume. For your convenience, separate volume settings are
saved for the built-in speaker and headphones.
1.2.3 Right Side of the Device
On the right side of the device, near the top corner, is the Power/Sleep Toggle button. Press and
hold this button until it vibrates, then release it, to power on. Below the Power button is a LED
indicator. This LED turns on when the StellarTrek is plugged into a power supply. The LED is
colored red when the battery level is below 15%, orange when the battery level is between 15 and
90%, and green when the battery level is above 90%.
Below the power button and the LED is the Record button which has a red circle painted on it with
a raised dot in the middle.
1.2.4 Bottom Edge of the Device
At the right of the bottom edge of the StellarTrek is a 3.5mm audio jack. You can use the device
with headphones, which will take over the speaker when plugged in.
In the center of the bottom edge is the USB-C port. Use this port to recharge the device or to access
content on the device’s internal storage using the included USB cable.

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Plug the included USB cable to this port and the other end to a computer USB port in order to
transfer content between the computer and the device.
1.2.5 Back side of the Device
Near the top edge of the back side of the device are two camera lenses. This is a dual-camera
system that can be used to acquire images, such as house doors and address numbers, as well as
recognizing text.
Near the bottom of the back side is the model and serial number of the device. This same
information can also be obtained in the Settings menu, which you can access by pressing and
holding the Down arrow.
At the bottom of the back side of the device is a slot where a lanyard can be inserted for easier and
safer carrying.
1.2.6 Recharging Battery
With the fully charged battery, the device can be used up to 24 hours. The battery will automatically
recharge if needed whenever the device is plugged to AC power or a computer. When the device
is powered off and plugged in, you will feel a long and two short vibrations indicating the battery is
recharging. The device can also be used while recharging. To obtain battery and recharge status
while device is turned on, double-press the Down arrow. A full recharge takes up to 3.5 hours on
AC power. Computers supply different levels of power or perhaps no power at all on their USB
ports depending on the computer and its configuration. Therefore, when recharging from a
computer USB, the StellarTrek will likely take longer to recharge, or possibly not recharge at all,
depending on the USB power supplied by the computer.
Note that it is recommended to use only the USB-C AC adapter provided with the device for safety
and optimal recharge.
Warning: It is normal for the battery to become warm during recharging. Therefore, it is
recommended not to charge the battery with the device near a heat source or within the optional
belt clip. Also, the battery will not charge if the internal temperature of the device reaches 45
degrees Celsius or above.
1.2.7 Belt Clip
The StellarTrek must be inserted in the belt clip with the top edge of the device first, so that the
USB-C port and the 3.5mm audio jack are exposed. Placing the device like that in the belt clip also
gives access to the Volume buttons on the left side, and the Record and Power buttons on the right
side.
Note that the device must be taken out of the belt clip to use the cameras located on the back side;
the clip covers them otherwise.
1.3 Power Button
1.3.1 Turning the Device On and Off
To turn the device On, press and hold the Power button, which is located on the right side of the
device, near the top corner. You will feel a vibration. After a short delay, you will hear a welcome
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To turn the device Off, press and hold the Power button again. The StellarTrek device will
announce: “Press Confirm to shutdown, press any other key to cancel”. After pressing the
Confirm button, you will hear two beeps and feel 2 vibrations indicating the device is powering Off.
You must wait about 30 seconds before you can again power on the StellarTrek.
1.3.2 Sleep Mode
To put the StellarTrek into sleep mode, simply press the Power button. Press the Power button
again to reactivate it.
1.4 Key Describer Mode
You can use the Key Describer Mode at any moment to help you remember what are the different
buttons of the StellarTrek device. To activate the Key Describer Mode, double press on the Where
am I button, located at the bottom left of the front face of the device.
When in the Key Describer Mode, the device will announce the name of every button pressed by
the user. To exit the Key Describer Mode, double-press on the Where Am I button again.
1.5 Button Description
The Power button
Press to put the device into Sleep mode. Press again to wake the device.
Press and hold the Power button to shut down the device. A confirmation message will be
announced. Press Confirm to complete the shutdown.
The Record button
Press to create a landmark and record a 4 second vocal description.
Press and hold Record button: Used to launch Route creation where users can record a 4 second
description of the route. Note that any recorded entries can be modified at an ulterior moment.
The Volume Up button.
Press to increase the volume of the voice.
The Volume Down button.
Press to decrease the volume of the voice.
Press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons together to switch to Speed control mode. Upon
doing so, the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons can be used to increase or decreased the
speed of the voices on the StellarTrek.
The Voice button
Press to repeat the last message read by the device. It can also be used to interrupt a playing
message.
Press and hold Voice button: Activates the voice recognition feature
The Where am I button
It provides information on the user's current position.

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Press and hold Where Am I: Lists what is around (landmarks or points of interest) in your
surroundings (range of 200 meters in pedestrian mode and 500 meters in motorized mode).
Double press Where Am I: Activates the Key Describer Mode.
The Back button
Used to move to a previous level in a menu. While following a route, it allows you to deactivate the
route, letting you explore your environment without being guided.
Press and hold the Back button: takes you back to Explore mode.
The Go To button is used to validate a text entry, or to activate guidance to a landmark. It provides
access to the list of landmarks that are set as possible destinations.
Press and hold Go To: It is used to select a pre-recorded route.
The Confirm button is used to launch actions and confirm the current selection.
The Left arrow and Right arrow are used to browse through items in a list.
Press and hold the Right arrow to lock you into open area and prevent the StellarTrek from
automatically placing you on a nearby street. Press and hold the Right arrow again to leave open
area lock. Now the StellarTrek will automatically recognize whether you are in an open area or on
a street. When browsing a route, press and hold the Right arrow to go to Indoor preview mode.
Press and hold the Left arrow to open the travel mode menu, which allows you to choose between
pedestrian, motorized or automatic. When following a route, press and hold the left arrow to
reroute..
The Up arrow is used to enter map browsing mode. The Up arrow can also be pressed to move
up in a contextual menu, displaying available options for an item.
Press and hold the Up arrow to enter Detection Mode (see section 4 for more details).
The Down arrow is used to provide information on the state of the system. Use the Left and Right
arrows to access the 2 levels of information. The Down arrow can also be pressed to move down
in a contextual menu, displaying available options for an item.
Double press the Down arrow: Describes the current system status.
Press and hold the Down arrow: This accesses System settings. Use the Left and Right arrows
to move through hierarchical menu, then use Confirm to enter into the selected option.
Return to basic navigation
No matter what actions have been undertaken, you can always return to basic exploration of your
surroundings by pressing and holding the Back button.
Inaction from the user
Whenever you are asked to make a selection, you must confirm your selection. If an action is not
performed within 45 seconds, the StellarTrek will announce the current item in the menu.

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1.6 Getting Started
Upon activating the StellarTrek for the first time, you will need to go through a setup wizard to
configure the device:
1. If the battery level is below 25%, the StellarTrek will prompt you to charge the device.
Charge it for at least 30 minutes before trying again.
2. You will be prompted with a language selection menu. Use the Left and Right arrows to
navigate through the list and press the Confirm button to select the language in which you
want to operate the device.
3. You will then be prompted with a keyboard layout selection menu. Use the Left and Right
arrows to navigate through the list and press the Confirm button to select the keyboard
layout of your choice (see section 2.2.1 below for more details).
4. The device will prompt you to setup Bluetooth devices (see section 2.3below for more
details).
Note that you can skip this step by using the Left and Right arrows until you reach the
item “Proceed to next step” pressing the Confirm button.
5. You will be asked to setup the Wi-Fi (see section 2.4below for more details).
Note: you can skip this step by using the Left and Right arrows until you reach the item
“Proceed to next step” pressing the Confirm button. It is recommended, however, to
connect to a Wi-Fi network to install updates and maps.
6. If an update is available, the StellarTrek will prompt you to install it by pressing Confirm.
7. The StellarTrek will ask you to install maps (see section 2.5for more details).
8. The device will present information about the key describer mode and additional settings.
Press the Confirm button to start using the device.
Note that any setting made during the setup process can be changed in the Settings menu (see 7
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2 Configuring the StellarTrek Device
2.1 Languages and Voices
2.1.1 Adding and Managing Voices
By default, there is only one voice installed on the device, However, when connecting on the Wi-
Fi, there are different Text-to-speech (TTS) voices available, powered by Acapela.
To add a new voice on the StellarTrek:
1. Press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu.
2. In the Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Voices and press
Confirm.
3. In the Voices menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Manage Voices and
press Confirm.
4. In the Manage Voices menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Add Voice
and press Confirm.
5. Select the language of your choice from the list and press Confirm.
6. After selecting a language, the StellarTrek will display a list of the different voices you can
choose for this language. Select the voice of your choice from the list and press Confirm.
Press any other key to cancel.
Once the new voice is selected, it will be installed on the device. The StellarTrek will announce
“Voice update completed” and take you back to the voice menu.
When a new voice has been added to the device, it is now possible to replace it.
To replace a voice on the StellarTrek:
1. Press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu.
2. In the Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Voices and press
Confirm.
3. In the Voices menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Manage Voices and
press Confirm.
4. Select the voice you wish to replace and press Confirm.
5. Use the Left and Right arrows to select the language of your choice from the list and press
Confirm.
6. After selecting a language, the StellarTrek will display a list of the different voices you can
choose for this language. Select the voice of your choice from the list and press Confirm.
7. Press Confirm to replace the voice. Press any other key to cancel.
The StellarTrek will start the installation of the new voice and uninstall the other voice, before taking
you back to the voice menu.
2.1.2 System, Navigation and Reading Voices
You can select a different voice for the system, for navigation, and for reading. The system voice
is used for most of the operations performed on the device. The navigation voice is used for
instructions and intersection descriptions while navigating. The reading voice is used for the
detection modes.
To change the system, navigation or reading voice on the device:
1. Press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu.

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2. In the Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Voices and press
Confirm.
3. In the Voices menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the type of voice you wish
to change: System Voice, Navigation Voice or Reading Voice and press Confirm.
4. Use the Left and Right arrows to select a voice of your choice from the list and press
Confirm. If there is only one voice on the device, you will have the option to add a voice
by selecting the item Add Voice and pressing Confirm.
5. If you want the reading voice to automatically detect the language of a document, use the
Left and Right arrows to select the item Automatic and press Confirm.
Note that changing the system voice will change the language of the system.
2.1.3 Changing the Speech Recognition Language
It is possible to change the language used for speech recognition when entering an address. If it
was not configured in the settings before, when entering an address, the first time you will try to
use the speech recognition, the system will ask you to choose your preferred language. Use the
Left and Right arrows to select the language of your choice from the list and press Confirm.
To change the speech recognition language:
1. Press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu.
2. In the Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access to the item Voices and
press Confirm.
3. In the Voices menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access to the item Speech
Recognition Language and press Confirm.
4. Use the Left and Right arrows to select the language of your choice from the list and press
Confirm.
2.1.4 Changing the TTS Speed
Another parameter related to the TTS feature that can be modified is its speed.
To change the speed of the TTS:
1. Press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu.
2. In the Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access to the item Voices and
press Confirm.
3. In the Voices menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access to the item Speed and press
Confirm.
4. The different speeds available are listed from slowest to fastest. Use the Left and Right
arrows to choose the speed of your choice and press Confirm.
Alternatively, you can toggle between volume and speed by pressing the Volume Up and Volume
Down buttons simultaneously. Once you toggle from volume to speed, the Volume Up and Volume
Down buttons can be used to modify the speed rather than the volume.
2.1.5 Voice Auto-Switch
Voice auto-switch is a feature configured for the Navigation Voice. It enables smart voice switching
for the names of streets and points of interest.
If, for example, you use the device in English but navigate in a place where the streets and points
of interests are in French, the Voice auto-switch feature will dictate the instructions in English, but
announce the names of the locations in French.

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To activate the Voice Auto-Switch feature:
1. Press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu.
2. In the Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access to the item Voices and
press Confirm.
3. In the Voices menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access to the item Voice Auto-
Switch.
4. Press Confirm to toggle the Voice Auto-switch on or off.
2.2 Text Entry Method
When prompted to enter a text string such as a Wi-Fi password or a search keyword, you can do
so by using the virtual keyboard of the StellarTrek.
To type text, use the Up, Down, Left and Right arrows to navigate through the characters. Upon
configuring the device, you can choose to map the characters like on a standard QWERTY
computer keyboard, or in alphabetical order. Press and hold the Confirm button on a character to
toggle to capital (uppercase) letters and accented options. Press Confirm to enter the selected
character. Note that when you enter a capital letter, the device will read it in a higher pitch voice to
differentiate it from a lowercase character.
You can also access a symbol keyboard by navigating to the “Switch to symbols” key, the first
button of the first row of the keyboard (below the “z”). Next is the “Switch to numbers”button,
allowing you to access a numerical keyboard. Between these two keys is the Shift key, that can be
pressed to write a character in capital letters. Pressing and holding the Shift key will lock the capital
letters.
At any time, you can press the Voice button or press and hold the Right arrow to listen to the text
you have entered so far. When you are done typing, validate your input by pressing the Go To
button.
Alternatively, it is also possible to use a physical Bluetooth keyboard by pairing it with the
StellarTrek (see section 2.3 below for more details on Bluetooth pairing).
2.2.1 Change Keyboard Layout
By default, the virtual keyboard used for text entry is a QWERTY layout. It is possible, however, to
change this layout to one that you might be more familiar with. The other keyboard layouts available
include the common ones, such as AZERTY or QWERTY, but also a keyboard arranged in
alphabetical order. Note that a change in the keyboard layout will also apply to a paired Bluetooth
keyboard.
To change the layout of the virtual keyboard:
1. Press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu.
2. In the Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item System and press
Confirm.
3. Use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Regional Settings and press Confirm.
4. In the Regional Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Keyboard
Layout and press Confirm.
5. Choose the layout of your choice from the list using the Left and Right arrows and press
Confirm.
2.3 Bluetooth
To configure the Bluetooth settings on the StellarTrek device, you first need to access the Bluetooth
menu:
1. Press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu.

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2. Use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Bluetooth and press Confirm.
The menu contains the following items:
•Toggle Bluetooth on or off
•Connected Devices
•Paired Devices
•Pair New Device
2.3.1 Toggle Bluetooth
In the Bluetooth Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to navigate to the Toggle Bluetooth
item. Press Confirm to toggle the Bluetooth feature on or off.
2.3.2 Pair a New Bluetooth Device
Make sure the Bluetooth device you try to pair the StellarTrek with is turned on.
1. Use the Left and Right arrows to select the Pair New Device item in the Bluetooth Settings
menu and press Confirm.
2. The StellarTrek will start scanning for available Bluetooth devices nearby and announce all
the devices discovered.
Note that the StellarTrek will scan for devices for 15 seconds. If no device is found, the
device will prompt “Start Bluetooth device discovery”. Press Confirm to launch another
scan or Back to go back to the Bluetooth menu.
3. Navigate to the device of your choice using the Left and Right arrows, then press Confirm
to pair with it. You will receive confirmation once you are paired.
Note that the device you are trying to pair to the StellarTrek might have to be put into Pairing Mode.
Some devices may require a PIN in order to be paired. If this is the case, the StellarTrek will
announce the PIN to be entered on the device, which can be done using the text-entry method (see
section 2.2).
Once you pair with a Bluetooth device, the StellarTrek will automatically connect to it each time you
turn on the device.
2.3.3 Connect to a Bluetooth Device
If you wish to connect to a Bluetooth device that your StellarTrek is paired with, select the Paired
Devices item in the Bluetooth settings menu. Upon selecting this sub-menu, the StellarTrek will
display the list of all the Bluetooth devices you are paired with. Navigate to the device of your choice
using the Left and Right arrows, then press Confirm to connect to it. You will receive confirmation
once you are connected.
Once you connect with a Bluetooth device, the StellarTrek will automatically connect to it each time
you turn on the device.
2.3.4 Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
If you wish to disconnect from Bluetooth device, select the Connected Devices item. Upon selecting
this sub-menu, the StellarTrek will display the list of all the Bluetooth devices you are connected to.
Navigate to the device of your choice using the Left and Right arrows, then press the Up or Down
arrow to reach the item Disconnect. Press Confirm to disconnect from the paired device. You will
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2.3.5 Forget a Bluetooth Device
If you wish to unpair the StellarTrek with a Bluetooth device, select the Paired Devices item. Upon
selecting this sub-menu, the StellarTrek will display the list of all the Bluetooth devices you are
paired with. Navigate to the device of your choice using the Left and Right arrows, then use the
Up and Down arrows to access the item “Forget device”. Press Confirm to unpair with it. You will
receive confirmation once the device is forgotten. Note that the device will remain discoverable in
the Pair New Device submenu.
2.3.6 Display Information on a Connected Device
You can display information on the Bluetooth devices connected to the StellarTrek, such as their
MAC address or their battery level. To display a device information, navigate to the item Connected
devices in the Bluetooth menu and press Confirm. Use the Left and Right arrows to navigate to
the connected device of your choice and press Confirm to read the device information.
2.4 Wi-Fi
To configure the Wi-Fi settings on the StellarTrek device, you first need to access the Wi-Fi menu:
1. Press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu.
2. Use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Wi-Fi and press Confirm.
The menu contains the following items:
•Toggle Wi-Fi on or off
•Network Status
•Scan Available Networks
•Display Saved Networks
•Enter Network Manually
2.4.1 Toggle Wi-Fi
In the Wi-Fi Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to navigate to the Toggle Wi-Fi item.
Press Confirm to toggle the Wi-Fi on or off.
Note that it is recommended to turn the Wi-Fi off to preserve your battery if you don’t intend to use
Wi-Fi.
2.4.2 Network Status
If you are connected to a Wi-Fi network and wish to know its status, use the Left and Right arrows
to navigate to the Network Status item in the Wi-Fi settings menu. The StellarTrek will announce
the name of the network and the quality of the signal. Press Confirm and the StellarTrek will
announce further information on the network (SSID, signal strength, MAC and IP addresses, Wi-Fi
frequency).
2.4.3 Scan Available Networks
To connect to a Wi-Fi network, you must launch a scan to generate a list of all the available Wi-Fi
routers within range of your StellarTrek.
In the Wi-Fi Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to navigate to the Scan Available
Networks item and press Confirm. Use the Left and Right arrows to browse the available router
SSIDs that were found. Press Confirm to select the router you wish to connect to.
You will then be prompted to enter the password for the chosen router. Note that passwords are
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for more details on how to type text with the StellarTrek device. End your entry with the Go To
button. If successful, the router SSID and password will be added to your list of configured
connections (routers) and the new connection will be launched.
2.4.4 Display Saved Networks
After connecting to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, you will not need to scan for the network every
time you wish to connect to it again.
In the Wi-Fi Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to navigate to the Display Saved
Networks item and press Confirm. The StellarTrek will display a list of networks remembered by
your device. Use the Left and Right arrows to browse the list of networks. If a network is available
within range of the device, it will be announced. Press Confirm to connect to it.
If you wish to disconnect from the current network, use the Left and Right arrows to navigate to it
within the list. Use the Up and Down arrows to navigate to the item Disconnect and press Confirm.
If you wish to forget the current network and remove it from the list of Saved networks, use the Up
and Down arrows to navigate to the item Forget and press Confirm. The Wi-Fi network will still
be available in the list of Available networks after being removed.
2.4.5 Enter Network Manually
If you cannot find the network that you are looking for in the Scan Available Network submenu, or
if the list of networks is too long to browse quickly, you can search for it manually.
In the Wi-Fi Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to navigate to the Enter Network
Manually item and press Confirm. You will be prompted to type the name of the network you are
looking for.
If the network is available, it will be announced by the StellarTrek. Press Confirm to connect to it.
You will then be prompted to enter, in sequence, the SSID, the security type, the password and the
visibility (hidden or non-hidden). You can skip an item by pressing the Right arrow and return to
the previous ones by pressing the Left arrow. Press Confirm on the Connect item to save the
network and connect to it.
2.5 Installing & Updating Maps
When you have the right maps installed on your device, it is possible for the GPS to locate your
live position on those maps.
Please note that as the StellarTrek maps are very large and detailed, a direct download on the
device can take several minutes per map. Also, you can use the map selection menu to select and
unselect specific maps that you need which will help you manage the memory space on your
device.
2.5.1 Selecting and Installing Maps
To select maps, you must first press and hold the Down arrow to access the Settings menu. Use
the Left and Right arrows to navigate to the item Maps Management, and press Confirm.
You can choose to add or remove maps from your StellarTrek’s internal memory. If you have a
map already installed, it will be listed as “selected”. If you select a map that is not in your
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Note that you cannot install new maps if the device needs a software update.
Maps are divided in levels: Continent, Countries, and the Regions included in a country, if
applicable.
Level 1 (Continents): Continents is the most general map level (North America, South America
Europe, Africa, Oceania, Middle East). Use the Left and Right arrows to scroll through the
available continents maps, and press Confirm to browse a continent.
Level 2 (Countries): The maps of each country included in a continent will be available. Use the
Left and Right arrows to scroll through the available Countries maps, then press Confirm to
browse the map of a Country and select the maps of certain of its regions or provinces. If you wish
to select an entire country, press the Up or Down arrow to reach the item Select and press
Confirm. If you wish to unselect a map, press the Up or Down arrow to reach the item Unselect
and press Confirm.
Press Back to go back to the list of Continents.
Level 3 (Regions, if applicable): When they are available, regions included in the selected country
will be listed after the country name. Regions often cover provinces or states. You will be prompted
with the map status (“Selected” or “Unselected”). Use the Left or Right Arrow until the wanted
region is announced. The StellarTrek will prompt the state name and the new selection status
(“Selected” or “Unselected”). Press the Confirm button to select/unselect the region. Press Back
to go back to the list of Countries.
When you are done selecting your maps, press the Go To button to accept your changes or the
Back button to discard them and leave the menu. After pressing the Confirm button, your newly
selected maps will be installed, whereas unselected maps will be deleted, freeing some internal
memory. The device will describe the changes to be made, including the space freed or to be taken
and will prompt for confirmation.
Note that if a map needs to be updated, it will be automatically updated when the device proceeds
to a software update (see section 7 for more details).
2.6 Time & Device Status
When connected to a Wi-Fi signal, and with the GPS position known, the StellarTrek will configure
the time automatically.
If you wish to know the time, along with the battery level and the GPS signal quality, you can do so
by double-pressing on the Down arrow.
It is also possible to change the time format, from 24 hours to 12 hours, or vice-versa, by doing the
following:
1. In the Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item System and press
Confirm.
2. Use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Regional Settings and press Confirm.
3. In the Regional Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access the item Time
Format.
4. Press Confirm to toggle the time format of the device.

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2.7 Software Update
The Software Update item in the System menu will check weekly if a new update is available. It is
also possible to check manually if a new update is available for download. To update your
StellarTrek, you must first have an active connection to the Internet using the built-in Wi-Fi. Note
that you must connect the StellarTrek to a power outlet with the AC power adapter or the battery of
your device must be at least 20% charged for the update to be performed.
See section 7 for the full details of how to update the StellarTrek software.
2.7.1 Factory Reset
If you wish to undo all of your customizations on the device and erase all of your data, including
maps, you can do so by performing a factory reset. This will erase all the user settings and restore
the application to the system version.
To perform a factory reset:
1. In the Settings menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access to the item System and
press Confirm.
2. In the System menu, use the Left and Right arrows to access to the item Factory Reset
and press Confirm.
3. The StellarTrek will ask: “Are you sure you want to Factory Reset this device?”.
4. Press Confirm to perform the factory reset.

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3 GPS –Orientation Mode
3.1 General Description
The StellarTrek was primarily designed as an orientation aid to help you find your way. The
StellarTrek locates your position through the Global Positioning System (GPS) and relates it to
digital maps of your area. You can record your routes while walking them. The StellarTrek then
provides step by step instructions on how to navigate them. With the StellarTrek, you can explore
your surroundings and let the device announce street information as they are encountered.
After you charge up your StellarTrek and first power it on, it is required that you connect to your
home Wi-Fi network if one is available. Connecting to Wi-Fi ensures you are running the latest
version of the StellarTrek software, and in addition allows the StellarTrek software to download the
updated GPS satellite information prior to you going outdoors to navigate. Having that latest GPS
satellite info downloaded ahead of time will greatly speed up the GPS acquisition time when you
go outdoors. Note that no maps are installed upon using the device for the first time; they need to
be downloaded (see section 2.5for more details).
Upon first booting the device, the StellarTrek may need some time to acquire GPS satellite
coverage. This is due to the device downloading the satellite data and learning where you are on
the globe. Once you receive the connection to the satellites, your position is remembered for three
days. This ensures that if you use your StellarTrek regularly, you will consistently acquire satellite
reception within 5 to 30 seconds on average.
It is recommended to frequently connect to Wi-Fi to ensure the latest satellite data is updated.
Warnings: The StellarTrek system is designed as an orientation aid only and must not, at any time,
be used as the only aid while traveling. When using StellarTrek, users should always be vigilant,
stay alert and pay attention to the immediate surrounding area. A conventional mobility aid like a
white cane or a guide dog should also be used. The StellarTrek is not meant to be used as a solo
mobility device, but along other forms of mobility tools as mentioned previously. It is the user’s
responsibility to use this device with caution. Do not use headphones while walking on the street.
Do not use the StellarTrek as a car GPS.
The accuracy of GPS location information for commercial products such as the StellarTrek is
currently more or less 5 meters (15 feet). However, this can vary depending on a number of factors
including:
- How clear a view of the sky does the GPS receiver have?
- Are there obstructions blocking signals such as tall buildings or overhangs?
- The position of the satellites being tracked: overhead, on the horizon or somewhere in between.
- How many satellites are being tracked?
- Is there a presence of cloud cover or overhead power lines?
- How fast is the user moving?
Note:The StellarTrek uses the following constellations: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Beidou,
allowing an optimal usage of the device depending on your location.
3.1.1 Maps Installed in your Device
The GPS system uses electronic maps to provide detailed and handy information about all street
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It is also possible to update or install new maps on your device. Please refer to section 2.5 of this
user guide.
3.1.2 Landmarks
Landmarks are particular locations along your travel paths that merit to be marked as reference
points (the mailbox at the corner of the street where you have to turn), places to avoid (potted plant
on the sidewalk) or a location you go to (grocery store). Upon creating a landmark, you will need to
assign a name. You may create vocal recording for any number of landmarks. Note that you can
rename any landmark at a further moment. A landmark will be announced as the user passes near
it, whether on foot or by vehicle.
Places that you consider as possible destinations in your usual travel, such as your home, a friend’s
place, your pharmacy, or preferred restaurant, can be set as landmarks. Upon doing so, you can
ask the StellarTrek to provide guidance instructions from your current position to the selected
landmark.
3.1.3 Points of Interest
Points of Interest are commercially available information such as restaurants, hospitals, banks,
train stations included with the Maps. This information is handled jointly with the Maps already
included in your device. Note that Points of interest are not automatically announced during
motorized travels. Only landmarks are reported.
3.1.4 Distance Units
It is possible to change the distance units in which you wish to navigate. To do so, go to the Settings
menu by pressing and holding the Down arrow. Then, use the Left and Right arrows until you
reach the item System and press Confirm. In the System submenu, use the Left and Right arrows
until you reach the item Regional Settings and press Confirm.
In the Regional Settings submenu, use the Left and Right arrows until you reach the item Distance
Units and press Confirm.
Use the Left and Right arrows to cycle through the options and press Confirm to make your
selection. The Distance unit settings are as follows:
•Kilometers and meters
•Miles and feet
•Miles and yards
3.2 Using the GPS
By default, the StellarTrek is in explore mode. Upon turning on the device, the connection is
established, and the StellarTrek will announce your current position and attempt to find street
names and landmarks. Your StellarTrek is ready to use. If a connection cannot be established or if
it is lost along the way, move to a different location with an unobstructed view of the sky. Note that
this step can take a few minutes the first time you use your StellarTrek.
3.2.1 Refresh Positioning
Occasionally, the StellarTrek will not be able to properly situate the user. For example, this may
happen in an environment surrounded by high buildings or dense trees. In situations such as these,
it can be useful to reset your GPS position for a more accurate navigation.