Humanware Brailliant BI 40 X User manual

1
Brailliant™ BI 40X
User Guide
Rev 1.0 111920
Copyright 2020. All rights reserved, 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.

2
Contents
1. Getting Started.................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. In the Box.................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Orientation of Brailliant BI 40X .................................................................................................. 6
1.2.1. Top Face .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.2. Front Edge......................................................................................................................... 76
1.2.3. Left Edge.............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.4. Right Edge ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.5. Rear Edge ............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.7
1.2.6. Bottom Side......................................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Charging Brailliant BI 40X ........................................................................................................... 7
1.4. Powering On and Off................................................................................................................ 87
1.5. Adjusting the Sleep Mode .......................................................................................................... 8
1.6. About the About Menu .............................................................................................................. 8
1.7. Launching the Main Menu ......................................................................................................... 9
2. Navigating and Using Menus ............................................................................................................ 9
2.1. Navigating the Main Menu......................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Panning Text on the Braille Display............................................................................................ 9
2.3. Using the Context Menu for Additional Functions .................................................................. 10
2.4. Navigating by First Letters of Words........................................................................................ 10
2.5. Using Shortcuts/Key Combinations to Navigate...................................................................... 10
3. Using the KeyPad Application......................................................................................................... 11
3.1. Create a File.............................................................................................................................. 11
3.2. Open a File................................................................................................................................ 11
3.3. Close a File............................................................................................................................ 1211
3.4. Save a Text File......................................................................................................................... 12
3.5. Auto Scrolling Through Written Text in the KeyPad ................................................................ 12
3.5.1. Modifying Auto Scroll Speed............................................................................................. 12
3.6. Finding Text in a File................................................................................................................. 12
3.6.1. Finding and Replacing Text ............................................................................................... 12
3.7. Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text....................................................................................... 1312

3
3.8. Using the Read Mode............................................................................................................... 13
3.9. Inserting Date and Time ....................................................................................................... 1413
3.10. KeyPad Commands Table ..................................................................................................... 14
4. Using Victor Reader......................................................................................................................... 15
4.1. Navigating the Book List........................................................................................................... 15
4.1.1. Searching for Books .......................................................................................................... 15
4.1.2. Accessing Recently Opened Books ................................................................................... 16
4.1.3. Managing Your Books ....................................................................................................... 16
4.2. Navigating and Accessing Additional Information in Books .................................................... 16
4.2.1. Changing the Navigation Level for Books ......................................................................... 16
4.2.2. Navigating by Page, Heading, Percentage, or Bookmarks................................................ 17
4.2.3. Auto-Scrolling Through Text in Books in the Victor Reader App...................................... 17
4.2.4. Finding Your Current Position in a Book........................................................................... 17
4.2.5. Navigating to the Beginning or End of a Book.............................................................. 1817
4.2.6. Searching for Text in a Book ............................................................................................. 18
4.2.7. Accessing Additional Book Information............................................................................ 18
4.3. Adding, Navigating, Highlighting, and Removing Bookmarks.................................................. 18
4.3.1. Inserting a Bookmark........................................................................................................ 18
4.3.2. Navigating to Bookmarks.............................................................................................. 1918
4.3.3. Highlighting Bookmarks .................................................................................................... 19
4.3.4. Removing Bookmarks ................................................................................................... 2019
4.4. Victor Reader and Reading Commands Table.......................................................................... 20
5. Using Terminal Mode...................................................................................................................... 21
5.1. Connecting and Exiting Terminal Mode................................................................................... 21
5.1.1. Determining Brailliant BI 40X Compatibility ..................................................................... 21
5.1.2. Waking Your iOS Device Using the Brailliant ................................................................ 2221
5.1.3. Connecting by USB........................................................................................................ 2221
5.1.4. Connecting by Bluetooth .................................................................................................. 22
5.2. Navigating Between Connected Devices.............................................................................. 2322
6. Using KeyFiles.................................................................................................................................. 23
6.1. Browsing Files........................................................................................................................... 23

4
6.1.1. Selecting a Drive in KeyFiles.............................................................................................. 23
6.1.2. Accessing File and Folder Information.......................................................................... 2423
6.1.3. Displaying the Current File Path ................................................................................... 2423
6.1.4. Searching for Files and Folders ......................................................................................... 24
6.1.5. Sorting Files or Folders...................................................................................................... 24
6.2. Modifying Files and Folders ..................................................................................................... 24
6.2.1. Creating a New Folder................................................................................................... 2524
6.2.2. Renaming Files or Folders............................................................................................. 2524
6.2.3. Selecting Files or Folders for Applying Additional Actions ............................................... 25
6.2.4. Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Files or Folders.................................................................. 25
6.2.5. Deleting Files or Folders................................................................................................ 2625
6.3. KeyFiles Commands Table........................................................................................................ 26
7. Using the KeyCalc Application .................................................................................................... 2726
7.1. Operating the Calculator.......................................................................................................... 27
7.2. KeyCalc Commands Table ........................................................................................................ 27
8. Using the Date and Time Application ......................................................................................... 2827
8.1. Displaying the Time and Date .................................................................................................. 28
8.2. Setting the Time and Date........................................................................................................ 28
9. Options Menu ............................................................................................................................. 2928
10. User settings................................................................................................................................. 29
10.1. User Setting Options Table................................................................................................... 29
10.2. Adding, Configuring, and Deleting Braille Profiles ........................................................... 3029
10.2.1. Adding a Braille Profile.............................................................................................. 3029
10.2.2. Configuring or Deleting a Braille Profile........................................................................ 30
10.3. Using a Wi-Fi Network or Bluetooth..................................................................................... 30
10.3.1. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network................................................................................. 3130
10.3.2. Wi-Fi Settings Table....................................................................................................... 31
10.4. Choosing Bluetooth Mode Options...................................................................................... 31
11. Customize KeySofts Main Menu .............................................................................................. 3231
12. Change Region ............................................................................................................................. 32
13. Accessing and Using Online Services ........................................................................................... 32

5
13.1. Activating Bookshare and Downloading Books................................................................ 3332
13.2. Configuring, Managing, and Syncing an NFB Newsline Account.......................................... 33
13.3. NLS Bard................................................................................................................................ 33
13.3.1. Connecting to BARD for the first time....................................................................... 3433
13.3.2. Downloading Books and Magazines from BARD....................................................... 3433
13.3.3. Reading a Book you have downloaded......................................................................... 34
14. Exam Mode .................................................................................................................................. 34
15. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................... 35
15.1. Navigation components........................................................................................................ 35
15.2. Long-life battery ................................................................................................................... 35
15.3. Connectivity.......................................................................................................................... 35
15.4. Portability ......................................................................................................................... 3635
16. Updating the Brailliant BI 40X.................................................................................................. 3635
17. Customer Support........................................................................................................................ 36
18. Proper Trademark Notice and Attributions............................................................................. 3736
19. End User License Agreement ................................................................................................... 3736
20. Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 37

6
1. Getting Started
Welcome to your new Brailliant™BI 40X Braille display.
This user guide provides instructions for orientation, usage, navigation, and updating of the
device. For more information please refer to the Brailliant BI 40X product page on the
HumanWare website or call yournearest HumanWare supplier.
1.1. In the Box
The box contains the following items:
•Brailliant™X Series braille display
•USB-C to USB-A cable
•USB to AC adapter
•Carrying case with lanyard
•Print Getting Started guides
1.2. Orientation of Brailliant BI 40X
The Brailliant BI 40X has a 40-cell braille display, a Perkins-style keyboard, two Space bars, a
Home button, three command keys either side of the braille display (six in total), and four
thumb keys for navigation.
1.2.1. Top Face
The top face of the Brailliant can be divided into two sections: front and rear.
The front section of the top face consists of a refreshable braille display containing 40 braille
cells and 40 cursor routing buttons, and 6 command keys. Each cursor routing button is
associated with the braille cell directly below it. When editing text, pressing one of the cursor
routing buttons moves the editing cursor to the associated braille cell. For any other instance,
pressing any cursor button activates a selected item.
When you are not editing text, any cursor button activates a selected item.
The Command keys can be found on either side of the Braille display, three to the left and three
to the right. On the left, starting from the back, are C1, C2 and C3, which is the one nearest you.
On the right side, you will find C4, C5 and C6 nearest you.
The rear section of the top face includes a Perkins-style braille keyboard where each key
represents a Dot on a braille cell. The keys under your left hand represent Dots 1, 2, 3, and
Backspace, where Dot 1 is located under your index finger and Backspace under your little
finger. The keys under your right hand represent Dots 4, 5, 6, and Enter, where Dot 4 is located
under your index finger and Enter under your little finger. There is a speaker on each side, for
stereo sound, and an integrated microphone next to the right speaker (currently not active).
The Braille keyboard and command keys can be used to type Braille or perform commands. The
commands depend on the screen reader used.

7
1.2.2. Front Edge
On the front edge of the Brailliant are five buttons. From left to right, the buttons are as
follows:
•Previous thumb key
•Left thumb key
•Home button (circular shape) –used to return to the Main menu or exit Terminal mode
•Right thumb key
•Next thumb key
1.2.3. Left Edge
On the left edge, from front to back are the following:
•USB-A port
•Power button –press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the device ON.
•Green LED –visually indicates the status of the device
•USB-C port –use the cable that came with your Brailliant to connect it to a power outlet
or a PC.
1.2.4. Right Edge
On the right edge, from front to back are the following:
•Two volume buttons (Currently not active)
•3.5mm Audio jack (Currently not active)
1.2.5. Bottom Side
Underneath your Brailliant are two large sections of anti-slip rubber pads, one on each side.
In the middle, closer to the front edge is a slightly indented rectangle with a different texture.
In this rectangle is a sticker containing printed hardware information about your Brailliant.
Above the sticker, there is a braille label containing the serial number of your device.
1.3. Charging Brailliant BI 40X
Prior to using your Brailliant, make sure it is charged completely.
Connect the USB-C end of the recharge cable to the USB-C port located on the left edge of your
Brailliant. Minimal effort is required and forcing the connection can damage the cable or the
device.
Connect the USB-A end of the recharge cable to the power adapter, then plug the power
adapter into a power outlet. Use the provided power adapter for optimal recharge.
Alternatively, you can charge the device using your computer and the USB-A to USB-C recharge
cable, but note that this method of charging is slower than charging with a power adapter.

8
1.4. Powering On and Off
The Power button is on the left edge of the Brailliant; it is oval-shaped.
If your device is charged, press and hold the Power button for approximately 2 seconds to
power on the Brailliant. There is a quick vibration and “starting”appears on the braille display
along with a tactile loading animation that circles during start-up.
A few moments after you boot your device for the first time, you will be welcomed with a
language selection menu. Press Enter to open the list of languages, select one and press Enter
to close the list. Close the dialog box once the changes are completed.
After a few seconds, the start-up is complete and “terminal”appears on the braille display.
Your Brailliant is now ready for use.
To power Off, press and hold the Power button for approximately 2 seconds. A confirmation
message appears on the braille display. Select Ok by pressing the Previous or Next thumb key,
then press Enter or a Cursor-routing key.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps to power Off the Brailliant:
1. Press P to reach the Power Off menu item.
2. Press Enter or a cursor routing key.
3. Select Ok by pressing the Previous or Next thumb key.
4. Press Enter or a cursor routing key.
1.5. Adjusting the Sleep Mode
To preserve the battery, Brailliant goes into Sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. You can
adjust the length of time in the Options. You can also manually put your device into Sleep mode
by a short press of the power button.
To wake up the device, press the Power button.
1.6. About the About Menu
The About menu provides various information about your device, such as version numbers,
model number, serial number, licenses, and copyright.
To open the About Menu:
1. Go to the Main menu.
2. Select Options.
3. Press Enter.
4. Go to the About item.
5. Press Enter.
Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Space + I to open the About dialog.

9
1.7. Launching the Main Menu
The KeySoft Main menu is your Brailliant’s default home menu. From the main menu, you can
access all KeySoft Lite applications. When you start your Brailliant or close an application, you
automatically return to this menu.
You can at any time return to the main menu by simply pressing the Home button on your
Brailliant (the button shaped like a circle located on the front edge of your Brailliant, in the
middle). Alternatively, you can use the Go to Main Menu command on the keyboard by
pressing SPACE with DOTS 1 2 3 4 5 6.
2. Navigating and Using Menus
KeySoft Lite is the heart of your Brailliant BI 40X, supporting all applications that are built in
your braille display. KeySoft’s main menu can also be customized, which will allow you to hide
and unhide applications from the Main menu. More information on customizing your Main
Menu can be found in the Customize KeySofts Main Menu section.
2.1. Navigating the Main Menu
The Main menu contains the following items:
•Terminal
•Editor: KeyPad
•Victor Reader
•File manager : keyFiles
•Calculator : keyCalc
•Date and time
•Options
•Online services
•User guide
•Power Off
Press the Previous or Next thumb keys to scroll through the list to the menu item of your
choice. Then press Enter or a cursor routing key to access it.
You can return to the Main menu at any time by pressing the Home button or Space with all six
Dots.
2.2. Panning Text on the Braille Display
Often times the text on the braille display is too long to fit on a single line. To read the entire
sentence, scroll or “pan” the text ahead or back by pressing the Left and Right thumb keys on