Orbit Research Orbit Reader 20 Plus User manual

Orbit Reader 20 Plus™ User Guide
April 07, 2022
Version 1.8

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Contents
1INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
2HOW THE ORBIT READER 20 PLUS IS USED?------------------------------------------------------7
STAND-ALONE MODE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
REMOTE MODE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
3TRANSCRIBED BRAILLE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
4AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
5TRANSLATE BRAILLE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
6DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------8
7IN THE BOX------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
8FEATURES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
9ORIENTATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
KEY LOCATION AND USE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
PANNING KEYS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
8-DOT BRAILLE CELLS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
10 GETTING STARTED ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
CHARGING THE DEVICE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
POWER ON AND OFF------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
INSERTING AND FORMATTING THE SD CARD-------------------------------------------------------- 14
ABOUT MENUS AND FILE NAMES---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
ENTERING AND EXITING MENUS----------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
DEVICE OPERATIONAL MODES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
LANGUAGES AND TRANSLATION----------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
11 THE MENU ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
SETTING UP LANGUAGES------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
System Language ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
Read/Edit Language --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Editor Encoding --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
MENU AVAILABILITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
MENU OPTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
Battery--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Cursor Blink (1)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Sort (Name: Ascend)--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Split Words (Off) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Filter Dot 7 (On)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Wrapping (On)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Compress Spaces (On) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Indents (On)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Scroll rate (4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21
Profile 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Profile 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Profile 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Profile 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Add Language----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Remove Language ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Ver.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
BVer.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

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Sr.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Reset Defaults----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Dateform dd-mm-yyyy------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Time format (12 hours)------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
Clock Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Alarm 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Alarm 2-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
USB (HID) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Bluetooth (Auto)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Pair (Just Works) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Emulate (Off)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Mode (Stand-Alone)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
12 STAND-ALONE MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
13 FILE MANAGER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
FILE MANAGER COMMANDS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
MORE ABOUT COPYING AND PASTING FILES-------------------------------------------------------- 30
FILE MOVEMENT COMMANDS-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
Supported File Types-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
PREPARING FILES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
14 THE READER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
READER COMMANDS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32
POWER MOVE FORWARD AND BACK ----------------------------------------------------------------- 34
FIND BRAILLE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
BRAILLE PACER (AUTO-SCROLL) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
15 EDIT BOX------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
EDIT BOX COMMANDS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
16 THE EDITOR--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
EDITOR COMMANDS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
EDITOR BLOCK TEXT COMMANDS--------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
CONTEXT MENU ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
17 REMOTE MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
BEFORE YOU CONNECT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
USING THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION --------------------------------------------------------------- 42
MANAGE CONNECTIONS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
Connect to Multiple Hosts -------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
USB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
Human Interface Device (HID) –Orbit----------------------------------------------------- 44
Human Interface Device (HID) –Braille--------------------------------------------------- 45
Serial----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Mass Storage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 45
BUFFERING TEXT INPUT TO REMOTE DEVICES ----------------------------------------------------- 46
IOS DEVICES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Connecting iOS with Bluetooth-------------------------------------------------------------- 46
iOS Resources ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
iOS Commands --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
MAC COMPUTERS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
Connecting to a Mac over USB ------------------------------------------------------------- 49
Connecting to a Mac over Bluetooth------------------------------------------------------- 49
Controlling the Orbit Reader 20 Plus from a Mac--------------------------------------- 50

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ANDROID DEVICES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
Connecting to Android devices over Bluetooth------------------------------------------ 50
Input and Output Text with BrailleBack---------------------------------------------------- 51
BrailleBack Commands ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
CHROMEBOOKS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 52
Connecting Chromebook with USB -------------------------------------------------------- 52
ChromeVox Settings/Commands----------------------------------------------------------- 52
FIRE TABLETS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
WINDOWS PCS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 53
Connecting to Windows overUSB ---------------------------------------------------------- 53
Connecting to Windows overBluetooth---------------------------------------------------- 53
Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) ------------------------------------------------------ 54
Job Access with Speech (JAWS)----------------------------------------------------------- 54
SYSTEM ACCESS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58
Dolphin ScreenReader ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 59
Window-Eyes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 59
Narrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
ORION TI-84 PLUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
18 CALCULATOR------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60
BASIC CALCULATOR FUNCTIONS----------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
Addition-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
Subtraction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
Multiplication ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
Division-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
MEMORY OPERATIONS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
CALCULATOR COMMANDS------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 62
19 CALENDAR---------------------------------------------------- ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
APPOINTMENTS ---------------------------------------------------ERROR!BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
View, Edit, and Create appointments---------------- Error! Bookmark not defined.
Modify an appointment ---------------------------------- Error! Bookmark not defined.
Delete appointment -------------------------------------- Error! Bookmark not defined.
Acknwoledge the appointment notification --------- Error! Bookmark not defined.
CALENDAR COMMANDS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
20 KEY LOCK COMMAND------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
21 SYSTEM ALERTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
22 REBOOT THE DEVICE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
23 DEVICE UPGRADE PROCEDURE---------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE PACKAGE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
USING THE WINDOWS PC UPGRADE UTILITY ------------------------------------------------------- 67
USING AN SD CARD TO PERFORM THE UPGRADE -------------------------------------------------- 70
Troubleshooting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 71
24 LANGUAGE OPTIONS (LOCALIZATION) ------------------------------------------------------------ 71
25 TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72
EXERCISING THE PINS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73
GENERATING A DEBUG LOG ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74
26 BATTERY USE AND REPLACEMENT----------------------------------------------------------------- 74
27 ACCESSORIES INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75

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28 ORBIT READER 20 PLUS CLEANING TIPS --------------------------------------------------------- 75
29 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75
30 APPENDICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76
APPENDIX A-COMPUTER BRAILLE CHART---------------------------------------------------------- 76
APPENDIX B-PROPER TRADEMARK NOTICE AND ATTRIBUTION--------------------------------- 79
Hardware Limited Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------------ 80
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS--------------------------------------------------------- 80
APPENDIX C-FCC INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 82
FCC Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 82
FCC Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
31 FURTHER INFORMATION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83

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Note: This user guide is applicable to software version vA1.02.00.09r12 and
onwards.
1 Introduction
The Orbit Reader 20 Plus is a portable, refreshable braille display and stand-
alone reader with the following features:
•A line of 20 braille cells with pins that arrange into the required pattern to
accurately represent any six- or eight-dot braille code, in any language,
and for any discipline
•Reads the contents of files on an SD™ (Secure Digital) card Stand-Alone
Mode
•Remote connectivity to PCs and mobile devices for use with a screen
reader
•On-board translation from text to braille and from braille to text
•On-board support for contracted braille
•On-board support for over 40 languages, including UEB
•Simple editing functions

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•Onboard utilities such as Calculator, Calendar and Alarm
•Signage-quality braille
2 How the Orbit Reader 20 Plus Is Used?
Stand-Alone Mode
Content stored on an SD card is read in one of three ways:
•Sent by library
•Prepared on a computer and copied to the device
•Using onboard translation
In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus displays the contents of files
stored on an SD card. It supports text to braille and braille to text translation on-
board for English and over 40 other languages. For English, it supports
translation to and from contracted and uncontracted braille. In addition, it can be
configured to translate contracted braille in other languages. Please refer to the
Localization section in this guide for more details.
Remote Mode
Connect the device to a computer or mobile device with a screen-reader and
then do one of the following:
•Read commercially available titles on Kindle™, Adobe® Digital Editions,
or Apple Books® application programs.
•Employ any accessible technology for browsing, utilities, and education.
The screen reader translates text into Braille code of choice.
Important: The Orbit Reader 20 Plus is designed to automatically exercise the
braille dots if has been idle for more than 24 hours. This helps keep the dots
running smoothly and prolongs their life. All dots are raised and lowered three
times during the exercise cycle, which takes about 3 seconds to complete. If the
device continues to remain idle, the cycle will repeat every 24 hours,
approximately.”
3 Transcribed Braille
There are multiple sources for files that are transcribed into high-quality braille.
Below are some examples:
•National Library Service (NLS) provides professionally transcribed,
formatted files through the Web Braille project.
•RNIB Reading Services offers professionally transcribed braille titles.

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•National Braille Press (NBP) produces braille books, textbooks, tests,
and information for adults and children.
•Louis Database lists titles produced by over 160 organizations.
•American Printing House for the Blind (APH) transcribes textbooks for
K-12 students.
4 Automatic Translation
In addition to professionally transcribed titles, you may also use dynamic
translation to obtain braille.
Automatically translated braille may be appropriate for some forms of reading.
•Bookshare® dynamically generates braille formatted files from the
titles in its library.
•Sugamya Pustakalaya is India's first and largest collection of
accessible books. Users can access a collection of over 3,28,900
books, maintain their individual reading shelves online and download
books in chosen formats.
•NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio information service, providing
downloadable Braille files of up-to-the-minute content from over 400
national, international, and state newspapers.
•RNIB Reading Services offers electronic braille books for download to
UK customers
5 Translate Braille
•The Orbit Reader 20 Plus features built-in forward and reverse braille
translation. This is controlled by the profile selected from the menu
•BrailleBlaster™ is a full-featured transcription software package for
creating quality formatted braille.
•DAISY™ Pipeline provides a comprehensive solution for converting text
documents into accessible formats.
•Send to Braille is a shortcut that adds braille to the Windows® Send To
menu, which can convert files on your computer into unformatted BRF
(Braille Ready Format) files.
6 Documentation Conventions
For consistency and clarity, we have used the following conventions in this
document.
Braille keys are indicated by number. For example, if the documentation
indicates Dot 1, it shows: Dot 1.

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If multiple braille keys are required, the documentation indicates those keys by
showing the numbers separated by a space like this: Dots 1 4.
When modifier keys are used, the documentation separates the modifiers from
the rest of the keys with a plus (+) sign like this: Space + Dot 1. Modifiers like the
Shift key on a regular QWERTY keyboard, are keys you hold down while
pressing another key. This modifies the effect of the pressed key. On a braille
keyboard, Space is often used as a modifier key to alter the effect of the input
keys. Key mnemonics are written in capital letters for emphasis but are typed in
braille lowercase (unless otherwise stated). When one key follows another, the
two keys are shown with a comma between them. For example, the command
Select, M means to press and release the Select key, then press and release M
(Dots 1 3 4) simultaneously.
The Up, Down, Right, and Left directional buttons on the navigation pad are
interchangeably referred to as arrows, buttons, arrow buttons, and arrow keys.
All messages from the device are preceded with Dots 2 5, 2 5 and a space. In
the documentation, this is indicated by a double hyphen.
The words Keys and Buttons are used interchangeably.
In the descriptions of each Menu option, this documentation indicates the default
setting.
Any reference to navigation by “page” while in Stand-Alone mode only means
navigation by 1000 characters (page = 1000 characters).
7 In the Box
The Orbit Reader 20 plus package typically includes Orbit Reader 20 Plus and
the printed Quick-Start guide, the following items
•The Orbit Reader 20 plus unit
•Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable
•AC adapter
•SD card
•A Quick-Start guide in large-print
Depending on where you have purchased the Orbit Reader 20 Plus from, you
may receive a different set of accessories. Check that all purchased items are in
the box that you have received.
Note that some distributors may ship the unit with SD card already installed in the
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8 Features
The Orbit Reader 20 Plus has the following features:
•20 refreshable eight-dot braille cells that can display 6-dot as well as 8-dot
braille symbols
•Onboard forward and backward braille translation
•Bluetooth®wireless technology
•Clock function also time-stamps files when they are created or edited
•Calculator, calendar and alarm applications
•Eight Braille input keys and space bar
•Navigation keypad with four directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right )
and the Select button
•Micro-B USB charging and communication port
•Full size SD card slot
•Two rocker keys for panning
•User-replaceable rechargeable battery
9 Orientation
The orientation of buttons, keys, cells, and slots is important for understanding
how Orbit Reader operates and how you input and receive information on your
braille display.
To begin with, place the device on a flat surface in front of you with the row of
braille cells closest to you. This is the proper operational orientation.