Humanware BrailleNote Touch 18 User manual

BrailleNote Touch 18
&
BrailleNote Touch 32
User Guide
Rev 28-2018/07/31

Copyright 2018. 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.
Note: The information contained in this User Guide is valid for the following products: BrailleNote Touch
18 and BrailleNote Touch 32. To lighten the text, either product will be referred to as BrailleNote Touch
throughout this User Guide.

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Contents
1 Product Overview and Physical Description ....................................................................................10
1.1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................10
1.2 Unpacking your BrailleNote Touch..............................................................................................10
1.3 Physical Description.....................................................................................................................10
1.3.1 Carrying case........................................................................................................................10
1.3.2 Top Face of BrailleNote Touch.............................................................................................11
1.3.3 Left Edge of BrailleNote Touch ............................................................................................11
1.3.4 Right Edge of BrailleNote Touch..........................................................................................12
1.3.5 Rear Edge of BrailleNote Touch...........................................................................................12
1.3.6 Front Edge of BrailleNote Touch..........................................................................................12
1.3.7 Bottom Side of BrailleNote Touch .......................................................................................12
1.3.8 Bluetooth .............................................................................................................................13
1.3.9 Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................................13
2 Setting Up.........................................................................................................................................13
2.1 Setting Up your System ...............................................................................................................13
2.2 Recharging your system...............................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Maximizing operating efficiency..........................................................................................13
2.3 Basic Commands..........................................................................................................................14
2.4 Standby mode and powering your System On and Off...............................................................15
2.4.1 Powering On/Off..................................................................................................................15
2.4.2 Standby mode......................................................................................................................15
2.5 Interactive Wizard .......................................................................................................................16
2.5.1 KeySoft Wizard.....................................................................................................................16
2.5.2 Android Wizard....................................................................................................................16
2.6 Managing language profiles and voices ......................................................................................16
2.6.1 Configuring, adding, and deleting language profiles...........................................................16
2.6.2 Selecting a language profile.................................................................................................17
2.6.3 Adding or replacing Acapela voices.....................................................................................17
3 Navigating on your BrailleNote Touch .............................................................................................18
3.1 TouchBraille Virtual Keyboard.....................................................................................................18
3.2 TouchBraille Mode Description ...................................................................................................19

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3.2.1 Braille Keyboard Shortcuts ..................................................................................................19
3.2.2 Standard Keyboard Shortcuts..............................................................................................20
3.2.3 First letter navigation...........................................................................................................20
3.3 Explore by Touch Mode Description ...........................................................................................20
3.3.1 Gesture description .............................................................................................................20
3.3.2 Navigating through a list of items........................................................................................21
3.3.3 Activating a selected item ...................................................................................................21
3.4 Edit Mode.....................................................................................................................................21
3.5 One-Handed Mode ......................................................................................................................21
3.6 Visual display ...............................................................................................................................22
3.7 Text-to-speech.............................................................................................................................22
3.8 Navigation Level...........................................................................................................................23
3.9 Format indicators.........................................................................................................................23
3.10 Connecting to Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................................25
3.10.1 Connectivity information ..............................................................................................25
3.11 External Storage...........................................................................................................................25
4 Main Menu.......................................................................................................................................26
4.1 KeySoft Main Menu Description..................................................................................................26
4.2 Launching the Main Menu...........................................................................................................26
4.3 Navigating in the Main Menu......................................................................................................26
4.4 Opening Menu Items...................................................................................................................27
4.5 Access to Running Applications...................................................................................................27
4.6 Accessing All Applications............................................................................................................27
5 Other Menus and Help.....................................................................................................................28
5.1 Contextual Menu .........................................................................................................................28
5.2 Contextual Help ...........................................................................................................................28
5.3 Notification Shade .......................................................................................................................28
5.4 Launching the User Guide............................................................................................................29
5.5 Screen Describer..........................................................................................................................29
5.6 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................29
5.6.1 BrailleNote Touch does not power on.................................................................................29
5.6.2 There is no visual display .....................................................................................................29

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5.6.3 There is no text-to-speech...................................................................................................29
5.6.4 Other problems....................................................................................................................30
6 Editing a document with KeyWord ..................................................................................................30
6.1 Launching KeyWord.....................................................................................................................30
6.2 Creating a document ...................................................................................................................30
6.3 Opening documents.....................................................................................................................30
6.4 Editing a document......................................................................................................................31
6.4.1 Writing text..........................................................................................................................31
6.4.2 Navigating in your document ..............................................................................................31
6.4.3 Editing a text selection ........................................................................................................32
6.4.4 Deleting text ........................................................................................................................32
6.5 Reading a document continuously using speech ........................................................................32
6.5.1 Reading mode......................................................................................................................33
6.6 Spell checking a document ..........................................................................................................33
6.7 Saving and closing a document ...................................................................................................33
6.8 Working in multiple documents ..................................................................................................34
6.8.1 Creating a new document while editing..............................................................................34
6.8.2 Switching between documents ...........................................................................................34
6.9 Generating Visual Preview...........................................................................................................34
6.10 Converting a Word document to another format.......................................................................35
6.11 Embossing a document................................................................................................................35
6.12 Sharing documents ......................................................................................................................35
7 Sending an Email with KeyMail........................................................................................................36
7.1 Setting up an email account ........................................................................................................36
7.2 Writing and sending emails .........................................................................................................36
7.2.1 Attaching a file.....................................................................................................................37
7.3 Reading and searching for emails................................................................................................37
7.3.1 Viewing attached files..........................................................................................................37
7.4 Marking, highlighting, deleting, and other email options...........................................................38
7.5 Deleting an email account ...........................................................................................................38
8 Browsing the web with KeyWeb......................................................................................................38
8.1 General web page navigation......................................................................................................38

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8.1.1 Navigation Level in KeyWeb ................................................................................................39
8.2 Accessing a new website .............................................................................................................39
8.3 Bookmarks menu.........................................................................................................................40
8.4 Viewing or erasing browsing history ...........................................................................................40
8.5 Downloading files ........................................................................................................................40
9 Reading a book with VictorReader ..................................................................................................40
9.1 Bookshelves .................................................................................................................................41
9.2 Playing a book..............................................................................................................................42
9.3 Navigating inside a book..............................................................................................................42
9.3.1 Undo navigation...................................................................................................................42
9.3.2 Rewind and Fast Forward in audio books............................................................................43
9.4 Bookmarks ...................................................................................................................................43
9.4.1 Insert Bookmark...................................................................................................................43
9.4.2 Highlight Bookmark .............................................................................................................43
9.4.3 Bookmark List ......................................................................................................................44
9.4.4 Remove Bookmark...............................................................................................................44
9.5 Sleep mode ..................................................................................................................................44
10 Managing contacts with KeyList.......................................................................................................45
10.1 Creating, searching, editing and deleting contacts .....................................................................45
10.2 Viewing contact information .......................................................................................................45
11 Using the calendar: KeyPlan.............................................................................................................45
11.1 Creating appointments................................................................................................................45
11.2 Viewing, editing and deleting appointments ..............................................................................46
11.3 Navigating the agenda.................................................................................................................46
11.4 Navigating Day View....................................................................................................................46
12 Managing files with KeyFiles............................................................................................................47
12.1 Navigating in the file browser......................................................................................................47
12.2 Differences among drives, folders, and files ...............................................................................47
12.3 Creating folders ...........................................................................................................................47
12.4 File and folder manipulation commands.....................................................................................47
12.4.1 Marking files..................................................................................................................48
12.5 Sharing Files .................................................................................................................................48

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13 Using the calculator: KeyCalc...........................................................................................................48
13.1 Inputting calculations ..................................................................................................................48
13.2 General US Braille commands .....................................................................................................49
13.3 General UK Braille commands .....................................................................................................49
14 Creating math objects with KeyMath ..............................................................................................50
14.1 Creating a math object ................................................................................................................50
14.2 Opening a KeyMath document....................................................................................................50
14.3 Inserting a math object in a KeyWord document .......................................................................50
14.4 Inserting a math symbol in a KeyMath expression......................................................................51
14.5 Generating, reading, and modifying graphic objects in KeyMath...............................................51
14.5.1 Generating a graph........................................................................................................51
14.5.2 Importing Graphs ..........................................................................................................52
14.5.3 Exporting Graphs...........................................................................................................52
14.5.4 Generating Tactile Preview of a Graph .........................................................................52
15 Reading and editing Braille documents with KeyBRF ......................................................................53
15.1 Opening .brf and .brl files ............................................................................................................53
15.2 Creating a .brf or .brl file..............................................................................................................53
15.3 Finding Braille Text ......................................................................................................................53
16 Using your Touch as a Braille display with Braille Terminal ............................................................54
16.1 Launching Braille Terminal ..........................................................................................................54
16.2 Pairing your BrailleNote Touch with a host device .....................................................................54
16.2.1 Connecting via Bluetooth..............................................................................................54
16.2.2 Connecting via USB .......................................................................................................55
16.3 Leaving and Closing Braille Terminal ...........................................................................................55
17 Reading printed documents with KNFB Reader...............................................................................55
17.1 Launching KNFB Reader...............................................................................................................55
17.2 Taking a picture, reading, and saving documents .......................................................................56
18 Settings.............................................................................................................................................56
18.1 Settings overview.........................................................................................................................56
18.2 KeySoft Options Menu.................................................................................................................56
18.3 Quick settings...............................................................................................................................58
18.4 Viewing BrailleNote Touch Software Version..............................................................................58

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18.5 Encrypting your Touch.................................................................................................................59
19 Using third party apps......................................................................................................................59
19.1 Google PlayStore overview..........................................................................................................59
19.2 Obtaining third party apps...........................................................................................................59
19.3 Warning on third party accessibility............................................................................................60
20 Updating your BrailleNote Touch ....................................................................................................60
20.1 Updating your Touch from a Wi-Fi network................................................................................60
20.2 Updating your Touch from a USB stick or an S D card ................................................................61
20.3 Updating your Touch from a computer.......................................................................................62
20.4 Updating an encrypted system....................................................................................................62
Appendix A –Braille Keyboard Command Summary ..................................................................................62
General...................................................................................................................................................62
Navigation..............................................................................................................................................64
Reading ..................................................................................................................................................64
Editing text.............................................................................................................................................65
KeyWord.................................................................................................................................................66
KeyFiles ..................................................................................................................................................67
KeyMail ..................................................................................................................................................68
VictorReader ..........................................................................................................................................68
KeyWeb..................................................................................................................................................69
KeyList ....................................................................................................................................................70
KeyPlan...................................................................................................................................................71
KeyCalc US..............................................................................................................................................71
KeyCalc UK .............................................................................................................................................72
KeyMath.................................................................................................................................................72
Appendix B –Standard Keyboard Command Summary ..............................................................................73
General...................................................................................................................................................73
Navigation..............................................................................................................................................74
Reading ..................................................................................................................................................75
Editing Text ............................................................................................................................................76
KeyWord.................................................................................................................................................77
KeyFiles ..................................................................................................................................................78

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KeyMail ..................................................................................................................................................79
VictorReader ..........................................................................................................................................80
KeyWeb..................................................................................................................................................81
KeyList ....................................................................................................................................................82
KeyPlan...................................................................................................................................................82
KeyCalc...................................................................................................................................................83
KeyMath.................................................................................................................................................83
Appendix C –Braille Tables..........................................................................................................................84
United States 8 dot Computer Braille....................................................................................................84
United Kingdom 8 dot Computer Braille ...............................................................................................88
Braille Table for password entry............................................................................................................92
Appendix D –Safety and Maintenance .......................................................................................................96
General Care ..........................................................................................................................................96
Braille Display Care ................................................................................................................................96
FCC / Industry Canada Two Part Statement: .........................................................................................96
Per Industry Canada RSS rules: ..............................................................................................................97
FCC Warning:..........................................................................................................................................97
Battery Safety Precautions: ...................................................................................................................97
Disposal Instructions:.............................................................................................................................98
Appendix E –Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................98
Appendix F –End User License Agreement.................................................................................................99
Appendix G –Customer Support .................................................................................................................99
Appendix H –Warranty .............................................................................................................................100

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1Product Overview and Physical
Description
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the BrailleNote Touch, the next generation of HumanWare’s BrailleNote family
of products.
The BrailleNote Touch is not “just a Braille note taker”: It is the first intuitive, simple to use Braille tablet.
While operating as the keyboard, the built-in touchscreen also acts as a visual display for sighted
teachers or assistants who will want to interact with the tablet. And for those who may want a more
traditional typing experience, the BrailleNote Touch includes a physical Keyboard Cover attached to the
carrying case that can be used as an alternative to the touchscreen. You can also use your own standard
Bluetooth or USB keyboard if you wish to do so.
We designed the BrailleNote Touch with one thing in mind: to realign efficiency and accessibility.
1.2 Unpacking your BrailleNote Touch
The package contains the following items:
BrailleNote Touch Tablet
Carrying Case
Nylon strap with shoulder pad
Power Adaptor
Micro USB Cable
Printed warranty sheet
Printed/Braille Getting started sheet
Cleaning cloth
Headphones
1.3 Physical Description
1.3.1 Carrying case
When you receive it, your BrailleNote Touch will already be inside its sturdy carrying case. The top side
of the carrying case is made of nylon and has a small pouch with a Velcro strip that can be used to carry
your cables, USB media or S D cards. The bottom side of the carrying case is made of sturdy plastic.
On the bottom side, close to the rear edge, you will notice three hollow areas. These are holes for the
BrailleNote Touch’s LED lights and camera. Still on the bottom side, closer to the front edge, are 2
latches used to release your BrailleNote Touch from its carrying case.