Orbit Reader 20 User manual

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Orbit Reader 20™ User Guide
5th March, 2018
Version 1.8

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Contents
1INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
2HOW THE ORBIT READER 20 IS USED ---------------------------------------------------------------- 5
2.1 STAND-ALONE MODE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.2 REMOTE MODE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
3TRANSCRIBED BRAILLE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
4AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
5TRANSLATE BRAILLE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
6DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
7IN THE BOX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
8FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
9ORIENTATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
9.1 KEY PLACEMENT AND USE------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
9.2 PANNING KEYS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
9.3 8-DOT BRAILLE CELLS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
10 GETTING STARTED ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
10.1 CHARGING THE DEVICE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
10.2 POWER ON AND OFF------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
10.3 INSERTING AND FORMATTING THE SD CARD-------------------------------------------------------- 12
10.4 ABOUT MENUS AND FILE NAMES---------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
10.5 ENTERING AND EXITING MENUS----------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
10.6 DEVICE OPERATIONAL MODES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
11 THE MENU----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
11.1 MENU AVAILABILITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
11.2 MENU OPTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
Battery--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Cursor Blink (1)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Sort (Name: Ascend)--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Split Words (Off) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Filter Dot 7 (On)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Wrapping (On)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Compress Spaces (On) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Load Language---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Switch Language ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Encoding------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
Version -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Serial----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Reset Defaults----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
USB (HID) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Bluetooth (Auto)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Pair (Just Works) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Emulate (Off)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Mode (Stand-Alone)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
12 STAND-ALONE MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
13 FILE MANAGER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

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13.1 FILE MANAGER COMMANDS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
13.2 MORE ABOUT COPYING AND PASTING FILES-------------------------------------------------------- 22
File Movement Commands------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
13.3 FILE TYPES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Supported File Types-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
13.4 PREPARING FILES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
14 THE READER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
14.1 READER COMMANDS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
14.2 POWER MOVE FORWARD AND BACK ----------------------------------------------------------------- 26
14.3 FIND BRAILLE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
15 EDIT BOX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28
15.1 EDIT BOX COMMANDS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
16 THE EDITOR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
16.1 EDITOR COMMANDS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
16.2 EDITOR BLOCK TEXT COMMANDS--------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
17 CONTEXT MENU--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
17.1 REMOTE MODE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
17.2 BEFORE YOU CONNECT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
17.3 USING THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION --------------------------------------------------------------- 34
17.4 MANAGE CONNECTIONS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
17.5 CONNECT TO MULTIPLE HOSTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
17.6 USB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
Human Interface Device (HID) -------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Serial----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Mass Storage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36
17.7 BUFFERING TEXT INPUT TO REMOTE DEVICES ----------------------------------------------------- 37
17.8 IOS DEVICES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Connecting iOS with Bluetooth-------------------------------------------------------------- 37
iOS Resources ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
iOS Commands --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
17.9 MAC COMPUTERS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
Connecting Mac with USB-------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
Connecting Mac with Bluetooth ------------------------------------------------------------- 40
Controlling Orbit Reader 20 from Mac----------------------------------------------------- 41
17.10 ANDROID DEVICES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
Connecting Android with Bluetooth--------------------------------------------------------- 41
Input and Output Text with BrailleBack---------------------------------------------------- 41
BrailleBack Commands ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
17.11 CHROMEBOOK-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
Connecting Chromebook with USB -------------------------------------------------------- 42
ChromeVox Settings/Commands----------------------------------------------------------- 43
17.12 WINDOWS PCS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 43
Connecting Windows with USB ------------------------------------------------------------- 43
Connecting Windows with Bluetooth------------------------------------------------------- 43
Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) ------------------------------------------------------ 44
Job Access with Speech (JAWS)----------------------------------------------------------- 44
System Access---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
Dolphin Screen Reader ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
Windows-Eyes----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
18 KEY LOCK COMMAND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 49

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19 SYSTEM ALERTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
20 REBOOT THE DEVICE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
21 DEVICE UPGRADE PROCEDURE---------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
21.1 DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
21.2 INSTALL SOFTWARE ---------------------------------------------ERROR!BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
22 LANGUAGE OPTIONS (LOCALIZATION) ------------------------------------------------------------ 53
22.1 GET LOCALIZATION FILES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 53
22.2 UPLOAD EXISTING LOCALIZATION FILES ------------------------------------------------------------- 54
22.3 SWITCH LOCALIZATION FILES-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
23 TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
24 BATTERY USE AND REPLACEMENT----------------------------------------------------------------- 55
25 ACCESSORIES INFORMATION------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
26 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
27 APPENDICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
27.1 APPENDIX A-COMPUTER BRAILLE CHART---------------------------------------------------------- 57
27.2 APPENDIX B-PROPER TRADEMARK NOTICE AND ATTRIBUTION--------------------------------- 59
Hardware Limited Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------------ 60
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS--------------------------------------------------------- 61
27.3 APPENDIX C-FCC INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
FCC Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
FCC Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63

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1 Introduction
The Orbit Reader 20 is a portable, refreshable braille display and stand-alone
reader with the following features:
•A line of 20 braille cells with pins that can be transformed to accurately
represent any six- or eight-dot braille code, in any language, and for any
discipline
•Reads the content of files on an SD™ (Secure Digital) card for Stand-Alone Mode
•Remote connectivity to PCs and mobile devices for use with a screen reader
•Simple editing functions
•Signage-quality braille
2 How the Orbit Reader 20 Is Used
2.1 Stand-Alone Mode
Content stored on an SD card can be read in one of the following two ways:
•Sent by library.
•Prepared on computer and copied to the device.

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In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader 20 displays the contents of files stored on
an SD card. Here, there are no translations or interpretations involved. You
prepare the files on your computer, and then store them on the SD card. For
example, if you want to read in Unified English Braille (UEB), prepare the UEB
transcribed title on your computer and then store it on the card.
2.2 Remote Mode
Connect the device to a computer or portable device with a screen reader and
then do one of the following:
•Read commercially available titles on Kindle™, Adobe® Digital Editions, or
iBooks® application programs.
•Employ any accessible technology for browsing, utilities, and education.
The screen reader translates text into braille code of choice.
3 Transcribed Braille
There are multiple sources for files transcribed into high quality braille. Below are
some examples:
•National Library Service (NLS) provides professionally transcribed, formatted
files through the Web Braille project.
•American Printing House for the Blind (APH) transcribes textbooks for K-12
students.
•National Braille Press (NBP) produces braille books, textbooks, tests, and
information for adults and children.
•Louis Database lists titles produced by over 160 organizations.
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.
•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.
•Bookshare® dynamically generates braille formatted files from the titles in its
library.

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5 Translate Braille
•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, including braille PEF (Portable Embosser
Format).
Send to Braille is a shortcut that adds braille to the Windows® Send To menu,
which can convert files on your computer into unformatted BRL (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 a number. For example, if the documentation
indicates Dot 1, it shows: Dot 1.
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 to modify the effect of the pressed key. On a braille
keyboard, Space is often used as a modifier key. 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 proceeded with Dots 2 5, 2 5 and a space. In
documentation, this is indicated by a double hyphen.
The word Keys and Buttons are used interchangeably.
In 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).

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7 In the Box
In addition to the basic package that includes Orbit Reader 20 and the printed
quick start guide, the following accessories are available for sale:
•Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable
•AC adapter
•SD card
•Carrying case
•Braille Quick-Start Guide
Check that all purchased items are in the box that you have received.
8 Features
Orbit Reader 20 has the following features:
•20 refreshable eight-dot braille cells
•Eight Braille Input keys and Space bar
•Navigation pad with four directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right) and the
Select button
•Micro-B USB charging port
•SD card slot
•2 Panning rocker keys
•Bluetooth® wireless technology
•User-replaceable, rechargeable batteries
9 Orientation
Orientation of buttons, keys, cells, and slots is important for understanding how
the device operates and how you input and receive information on the device.
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.

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At the back of the device, from left to right, is the Power button (left), an SD card
slot (middle), and a Micro-B USB port (right). (Image is reversed in the picture).
They are all recessed in an area in the left half of the back edge. The Power
button sticks out enough to make it identifiable. The SD card slot has two small
bumps directly below it and the USB port has one bump below it.
The SD card slot is a standard type with spring feedback. The SD card is
inserted with the card connector fingers facing down. To remove the card, press
in and remove your finger to allow the card to pop out.
The battery compartment is located at the bottom of the device.
9.1 Key Placement and Use
When properly oriented, the braille cells are closest to you. The Panning keys are
at each end of the braille display. See Panning Keys section for more
information.

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For orientation purposes, there are three slightly raised tick marks located above
the braille cells. These orientation marks are spaced by every fifth braille cell. For
example, the first tick mark from the left is between the fifth and sixth braille cell.
Moving towards the top and away from you, find a row of three keys, with a wider
key- in the middle. The wide key is the Space bar. The Dot 7 input key is to the
left of the Space Bar, and the Dot 8 input key is to the right of the Space Bar.
Above the three keys, is a navigation pad in the middle, between the Braille Input
keys and Space bar. The navigation pad contains four directional arrow buttons
(Up, Down, Left, Right) and the Select button.
The six traditional braille input keys are aligned horizontally along the top edge of
the face of the display, Dots 3 2 1 on the left and Dots 4 5 6 on the right.
In Stand-Alone mode, the Braille Input keys are used for navigation and
editing/writing.
In Remote mode, while using the display with a screen reader on a host device,
like an iPhone, the Braille Input keys can be used to input text or control
functionality of applications.
9.2 Panning Keys
The Panning keys are two-function rocker keys found at either end of the braille
display. These keys control how you read the lines of the text: either next or
previous. Pressing one end of the key results in one action, while pressing the
opposite end results in the opposite action.