Humanware Brailliant BI 14 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing the Brailliant BI 14 braille display.
This display combines a comfortable and simple braille display
experience with efficient note taking and synchronization.
Prior to using your Brailliant, make sure it is charged
completely. Connect the small end of the included micro-USB
cable to the port located on the left edge of the Brailliant, just in
front of the power button. Plug the larger end of the cable into
the included wall charger and plug into the wall. You should see
“Charging” on the display. Note you can use other USB wall
chargers but charging speeds may be slower.
When charged, you can turn on your Brailliant by holding the
power button located on the left edge of the device, just behind
the charging port, for 3 seconds. Hold the power button again
to turn the device off.

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On the front edge of the Brailliant you will find HumanWare’s
signature thumb keys. The two outer keys are Previous and
Next, navigating you to the previous or next items, and the two
inner keys are Left and Right. These inner keys pan the display
left or right. Above each of the 14 braille cells are cursor router
touch sensors. Simply slide your finger up from a cell to touch
the cursor router sensor. You can configure the sensitivity in
the settings menu.
Near the braille input keys Dots 1 and 4 you will find the
Brailliant’s navigation joystick. Pressing on this joystick selects
items.
On the back edge of the device is the mode Switch. With the
Brailliant in front of you ready for use, sliding that switch to the
right puts the Brailliant in braille Terminal mode and it is ready
to be paired with a smartphone or computer. Sliding the switch

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to the left puts it in Application mode where you can access the
Notes and Stopwatch applications.
To pair your Brailliant BI 14 with an iPhone running iOS
10.3 or later, do the following:
You can use the standard Voiceover method. On your Brailliant,
make sure the toggle switch is to the right and the unit is on.
This ensures the Brailliant is in Terminal mode and ready to be
paired with devices. From the home screen, activate Settings,
General, Accessibility, Voiceover, and Braille. If Bluetooth is not
turned on you will be prompted to do so now. At the bottom of
the list you will now find the Brailliant BI 14. Activate it and it will
immediately pair.
To take notes on your Brailliant BI 14:
Download the Brailliant Sync app from the App store. Make
sure your Bluetooth on your iPhone is turned on. On your home

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screen, double tap to activate the Brailliant Sync app. Make
sure your Brailliant is paired with your phone and double tap
“Select Brailliant Device” if one is not found. Double tap on your
Brailliant to make sure you are syncing with the correct device.
Now, double tap on “Add an account”. Select if you have a
Google or other account by double tapping on the appropriate
item. Fill in your account info and double tap on the save item
in the top right corner of the screen when done.
Slide your switch on the back of the Brailliant to the left to set it
to Application mode and use your thumb keys or joystick to
navigate to the Notes application. Select your email account
and press Space with N (Dots 1-3-4-5), to create a new note.
While in the Notes application, the following keyboard shortcuts
are available:
New line: Joystick action, Dot 8 (Enter)
Backspace: Space with B, or Dot 7

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Previous line: Space with Dot 1, joystick up
Next line (paragraph): Space with Dot 4, joystick down
Previous word: Space with Dot 2
Next word: Space with Dot 5
Previous character: Space with Dot 3, joystick left
Next character: Space with Dot 6, joystick right
Jump to beginning of note: Space with Dots 1-2-3
End of the note: Space with Dots 4-5-6
Save without exiting: Space with S
Save and exit: Space with E
Exit without saving Space with Z
In notes list, delete note Space with D
In notes list, force sync Space with S
For the complete user guide please see the included CD or visit
www.humanware.com

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Manufacturer Warranty
This device is a high quality product, built and packaged with
care. All units and components are guaranteed against any
operational defects as follows:
US and Canada: One (1) year
Continental Europe and UK: Two (2) years
Australia and New Zealand: One (1) year
Other countries: One (1) year
Warranty covers all parts (except battery) and labor. If any
defect should occur, please contact your local distributor or the
manufacturer technical assistance line.
Note: Warranty terms may periodically change, please consult
our website for the latest information.

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Conditions and Limitations:
No replacement or repair covered by the warranty will be
carried out unless the unit is accompanied by a copy of the
original bill of purchase. Please retain your original. If the unit
has to be returned, please use the original packaging. This
warranty applies to all cases where the damage is not a result
of improper use, mistreatment, negligence or acts of God.
VER 02-2017-11-15

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