Humanware BrailleNote Touch User manual

The BrailleNote Touch:
The Most Efficient Braille Tool
in the Math Classroom
For the first time ever a portable Braille device can now provide real time Braille
math to print translation in a math class. In the past, students would use tools
such as a Braille writer to write their math in hard copy Braille. They would then
hand the Braille copy to their teacher of the visually impaired, who would then
spend a significant amount of time transcribing the print on top of the Braille copy
for the classroom teacher. Once the assignment was finally turned in to the
classroom teacher, the sighted students in the class typically had already received
their assignment back, while the blind student would continue to wait for the
teacher’s feedback.
The BrailleNote Touch makes this problem a thing of the past. This guide will walk
you through:
Creating a math assignment file
Using the revolutionary KeyMath application to write math expressions in
your preferred Braille code and instantly see the perfect-looking visual
math
Adding those print and Braille math expressions to your math assignment
document
Ultimately saving and printing out the final version to share with the
classroom teacher

Creating a Math Assignment Document
Regardless of whether you plan on writing a literary document or a math
assignment, the process to create a file is the same:
Let’s Create a Math Document:
From the Main Menu, press your Next thumb key repeatedly to get to the
Word Processor, and then press ENTER. Alternatively, just type a W
followed by ENTER
Press C to jump to “Create a Document” and press ENTER
You are now immediately placed in a blank document
Type your name, the date, and class and chapter number on the first three
lines:
oJohn Smith
o10/23/2016
oAlgebra 2 Chapter 7
Writing Braille Math:
Now to write the math content in your preferred Braille code you will need to
switch to the BrailleNote Touch’s KeyMath app. This app is used to instantly
translate the Braille math dots into perfect looking print math.
Still in KeyWord, Press BACKSPACE with M (BACKSPACE with dots 1-3-4) to
insert mathematics. Alternatively, you can find this feature in your context
menu under “Editing Functions”
Now you have been switched into KeyMath, a separate app designed
specifically for converting Braille mathematics to perfect print math. You
will notice KeyMath say that it is in Nemeth code by default. If you want
this changed you will need to close the app completely from the recent
apps list by holding the square button on the front of the Touch, navigating
to KeyMath and pressing BACKSPACE with C to close it. Then, open
KeyMath again from the All applications menu. From there, choose the
settings item and activate the Preferred Braille code item and choose

Nemeth, UEB or French Math
Back in the KeyMath edit box, you can type the following expressions.
The following examples are using UEB math, if you wish to see the dot
configurations for the Nemeth math code, please refer to the Nemeth
version of this document.
Type 22+5 = 27
o(dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2, dots 1-2, dot 5, dots 2-3-5, dots 3-4-5-6, dots
1-5, dot 5, dots 2-3-5-6, dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2, dots 1-2-4-5).
Type 82-7 = 75
o(dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2-5, dots 1-2, dot 5, dots 3-6,
dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2-4-5, dot 5, dots 2-3-5-6, dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2-
4-5, dots 1-5).
Type 4 times 4 = 16
o(dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-4-5, dot 5, dots 2-3-6
dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-4-5, dot 5, dots 1-2-4-5, dots 3-4-5-6,
dot 1, dots 1-2-4).
Type 16 divided by 4 = 4
o(dots 3-4-5-6, dot 1, dots 1-2-4, dot 5, dots 3-4,
dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-4-5, dot 5, dots 2-3-5-6, dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-4-5).
Type 2X times 3x = 6x squared
o(dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2, dots 1-3-4-6, dot 5, dots 2-3-6,
dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-3, dots 1-3-4-6 dot 5, dots 2-3-5-6,
dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2-4, dots 1-3-4-6, dots 3-5, dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-
2).
Type circle
o(dots 5-6, dots 1-2-4-6, dots 1-2-3-4-5-6)
Type triangle
o(dots 5-6, dots 1-2-4-6, dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-3,).

Type 15 < 20
o(dots 3-4-5-6, dot 1, dots 1-5, dot 4, dots 1-2-6, dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-
2,
dots 2-4-5).
Type 20 > 15
o(dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2, dots 2-4-5, dot 4, dots 3-4-5, dots 3-4-5-6, dot
1, dots 1-5).
Type 1 half plus 2 thirds equals 1 and 1 over 6
o(dots 5-6, dots 1-2-3-5-6, dots 3-4-5-6, dot 1, dots 4-6, dots 3-4, dots
3-4-5-6, dots 1-2, dots 2-3-4-5-6 dot 5, dots 2-3-5, dots 1-2-3-5-6,
dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2, dots 4-6, dots 3-4,
dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-3, dots 2-3-4-5-6 dot 5, dots 2-3-5-6,
dots 3-4-5-6, dot 1, dots 1-2-3-5-6, dots 3-4-5-6, dot 1,
dots 4-6, dots 3-4, dots 3-4-5-6, dots 1-2-4, dots 2-3-4-5-6).
If you forget how to write a specific UEB symbol, KeyMath’s Symbol Selector can
help you find the one you are looking for. When typing your math, simply press
BACKSPACE with dots 3-5 and the Symbol Selector offers you different symbol
categories. Choose the appropriate category and desired symbol. After you press
ENTER, it is inserted in your math content correctly.

Bringing the Math Expressions into Your KeyWord Document
Now that you have typed all your math expressions in KeyMath, you need to bring
them over to your math assignment to be eventually printed for the classroom
teacher. Do the following to paste both the print and Braille math into your
KeyWord document:
Press BACKSPACE with E (BACKSPACE with dots 1-5) to export all the math
content you have written to your clipboard. Alternatively you can find this
in your context menu by tapping your square button on the front of your
Touch
At this point, you will automatically be switched back to your KeyWord
document. Position your cursor where you want the math content placed
and press BACKSPACE with V (BACKSPACE with dots 1-2-3-6), to paste the
math. You will see that an image has been pasted here with your Braille
math dots visible in both print and Braille
If a sighted person wants to validate that the visual math looks correct,
press ENTER with V (ENTER with dots 1-2-3-6), to generate an instant visual
preview, where they will see the math content
Now that you are satisfied with your math assignment, it needs to be
saved. Press SPACE with S (SPACE with dots 2-3-4) to save the file.
You will be in a saving screen in the file name edit box. Type the name of
your file such as “Math”. If you press your Previous thumb key you will see
which folder the file is saved in. If you prefer to save in a different folder,
navigate to and activate the “Location button”. When you are sure you
know where your file is going, navigate to and activate the save button

Providing a Print Copy
Now that the math assignment has been saved as a Microsoft Word document,
this guide will walk you through three methods of providing it to a sighted
classroom teacher.
1. Printing the assignment directly to a print printer.
2. Copying the file to a thumb drive.
3. Attaching the assignment to an email and sending it to your classroom
teacher.
Printing the Assignment to a Print Printer
Before you are able to print an assignment to a printer, you will need to be sure
the BrailleNote Touch and the printer is connected to the same network, or
connect the printer to the USB port of the BrailleNote Touch. Download an app
supported by your brand of printer from the Play Store. We will use the example
of setting up and preparing an HP printer.
From the main menu, navigate to and activate the Play Store app. You can
also type the letter P until Play Store is selected and press ENTER.
Navigate to the Search item or type the letter S to quickly jump to “Search”,
and press ENTER.
If you have an HP printer type HP Print Service Plugin and press ENTER.
Use the Next thumb key repeatedly to reach the Option button
immediately following the app name and press ENTER.
Navigate to the Install button and press ENTER.
Type the letter A to select the Accept button and press ENTER. The app is
now installed.

The next step in the printing process is to enable the printer service:
From the main menu press SPACE with O (SPACE with dots 1-3-5) to reach
the Options menu.
Type the letter A to select Android System settings and press ENTER.
Press the Next thumb key repeatedly until printing is selected and press
ENTER. Alternatively, type a P to jump directly to printing.
Press the Next thumb key to select HP Inc. off and press ENTER.
Press the Next thumb key to select HP Inc. off switch. Press ENTER to check
the check box.
Type the letter O to jump to the Okay button and press ENTER.
Now it is time to print the document:
From the Main Menu, navigate to the Word Processor and press ENTER.
Alternatively, type the letter W to jump directly to it.
Navigate to, or Type the letter P to select Print and press ENTER.
Type SPACE with D (SPACE with dots 1-4-5), to jump directly to the drive
list.
Using your Next thumb key, navigate to the “Storage” option and press
ENTER.
Navigate to and choose the folder where you saved your math assignment
and press ENTER.
Navigate to the file you wish to print and press ENTER.
Press ENTER to check the check box Drive PDF Viewer. Type the letter A to
jump to the always button to always choose this PDF viewer and press
ENTER.
Navigate to, or type the letter M to select the More Options button and
press ENTER.
Navigate to, or type the letter P to select print and press ENTER. The
document is now printed and ready to hand in to the teacher.

Copying to a Thumb Drive:
Insert your thumb drive into the Touch’s USB port on the back of the device. You
should hear “USB Storage Added”.
From the Main Menu, press F (Dots 1-2-4) for File Manager and press
ENTER.
Type SPACE with D (SPACE with dots 1-4-5), to jump directly to the drive
list.
Using your Next thumb key, navigate to the “Storage” option and press
ENTER.
Navigate to and choose the folder where you saved your math assignment.
Now navigate to but do not activate your math assignment file. Instead,
copy this file with the command BACKSPACE with Y (BACKSPACE with dots
1-3-4-5-6). You will hear “Copied”.
Now go back to your drive list with that SPACE with D command (SPACE
with dots 1-4-5).
Using your Next thumb key navigate to and press ENTER on the USB item.
If you have a specific folder you want the file pasted in, first navigate to it
and select it. Otherwise, simply press the paste command BACKSPACE with
V (BACKSPACE with dots 1-2-3-6). You will hear “Pasted” and see the file on
the thumb drive.
Lastly before pulling out the thumb drive, safely eject it by pressing ENTER
with E (ENTER with dots 1-5). Navigate and select the “Eject USB Storage”
item. After a few seconds, you will hear that it is safe to remove the USB
storage.

Emailing to the Classroom Teacher as a Microsoft Word Attachment
This assumes you have an email account set up in your BrailleNote Touch and
your device is connected to the Internet.
To email your assignment to your teacher:
From the Main Menu, press E (dots 1-5) for email and press ENTER.
Select the first option “New Message”.
In the “To:” field, type your recipients email address using computer Braille.
Remember that the @ symbol is written by typing BACKSPACE with dot 4.
Press ENTER when finished. If you need to add a second email address,
simply separate them with commas. (Dot 6).
Type a subject and press ENTER.
Type your email message to your teacher.
When finished with your email message, activate the context menu by
pressing the square button on the front of the Touch.
Using your thumb keys navigate to and select the item called “Attach File”.
Press SPACE with D (SPACE with dots 1-4-5), to select your drive where you
saved your math assignment.
Choose the “Storage” option if you saved it on your Touch’s internal
storage by pressing ENTER on it. Now navigate to and select the folder
where the assignment was saved. Lastly, navigate to and select the math
file.
Back in your email message, the file has been attached. Simply press
BACKSPACE with S (BACKSPACE with dots 2-3-4), to send the message.