BRAILLE SENSE
PLUS B32
USER MANUAL
(H332B)
ENGLISH MANUAL
For Software Version 5.0
(April 21, 2008)
When there are any manual updates, the
readme files or appendices
will be added to the manual CD
and website.
HIMS Co., Ltd.
139-9, Gajung-dong, Yuseong-gu,
Daejeon, Korea 305-350
Phone: +82-42-864-4460
Fax: +82-42-864-4462
Email: hims@himsintl.com
Website: www.himsintl.com
Congratulations on the purchase of your Braille Sense Plus B32! The
Braille Sense Plus B32 is capable of doing everything that an
ordinary PDA can do, and more – all without the need for a screen!
I. You will find the following items when you open the Braille
Sense Plus B32 package:
1) Braille Sense Plus B32
2) Battery
3) AC adapter
4) USB Cable
5) Earphone
6) User Manual (CD)
7) Braille User Manual (Hot Keys List)
1. The input voltage of the AC adapter is 100V - 240V, and the
output is DC 5V / 2A.
2. When the Braille Sense Plus B32 is shipp ed, the battery may
be separate from the unit to avoid damage. The battery may
not be fully charged when it is shipped. Before you use the
Braille Sense Plus B32, you should make sure the battery is
fully charged. When you use the Braille Sense Plus B32 for
the first time, you may need to open the package, take the
battery, and insert it into the battery slot at the rear panel of
the unit. It is possible that the dealer or distributor from whom
you purchased the Braille Sense Plus B32 from has already
done this for you.
3. When you use the Braille Sense Plus B32 with the battery for
the first time, the battery status may not be displayed
accurately. In order to avoid this, connect the Braille Sense
Plus B32 to the AC adapter for about six hours with turn on. If
you want to use the Braille Sense Plus B32 immediately after
opening the box, you will need to connect the AC adapter to
the unit for more than six hours to fully charge the battery.
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4. If you want or need to take the battery out of the unit, turn the
power off, and then take the battery out of the unit. Before
putting the battery back in to the unit, make certain that the
power switch is turned off.
5. When you are using the Braille Sense Plus B32 on battery
power only (without the AC adapter), the status of the
remaining battery power will be announced when the battery
power is low. When the battery’s charge falls below 15
percent, connect the AC adapter to the unit for recharging. If
the remaining battery power drops to five percent, and the unit
is not connected to the AC adapter, the Braille Sense Plus
B32 will shut down one minute after the announcement of the
battery’s status. The amount of battery life per charge will
vary depending on the options you have set.
6. Your Braille Sense Plus B32 needs to be handled with care.
The Braille Sense Plus B32 is a very delicate machine. You
should make sure to handle the unit in a proper manner. Also,
the Braille Sense Plus B32 is very sensitive to dust. Make
sure to keep the Braille Sense Plus B32 away from dusty
environments.
7. The Braille cells are very sensitive parts. If any of the Braille
cells are not working properly due to dust or any other reason,
please contact our repair center, or the dealer whom you
purchased the Braille Sense Plus B32 from for support.
8. You will need to register your Braille Sense Plus B32 in order
to ensure further maintenance, service, and upgrade
information. Please visit www.himsintl.com
information. If you have any trouble when registering your
information, please contact the dealer whom you purchased
your Braille Sense Plus B32 product from for help.
9. Do not take apart the Braille Sense Plus B32 by yourself. Do
not have anyone else who is not authorized by HIMS take
apart the Braille Sense Plus B32. If an unqualified person
disassembles the unit, serious damage may occur to the
Braille Sense Plus B32. If an unauthorized person
, to register your
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disassembles the Braille Sense Plus B32, the unit will be
excluded from any free maintenance, and the warranty will
become void. If any liquid or external force damages the unit,
it may also be excluded from free maintenance, even if the
damage occurred during the warranty period.
10. If you have any complaints or suggestions, please provide us
with your comments on our website. We will improve our
product based on your comments and suggestions. Thank
you for using the Braille Sense Plus B32, and we value any
comments or suggestions you have for our product.
11. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
II. How to use this manual
Before using the Braille Sense Plus B32, you should read the entire
manual to familiarize yourself with the functions of the Braille Sense
Plus B32. Reading the entire manual will allow you to operate the
Braille Sense Plus B32 to its fullest potential. The Braille Sense Plus
B32 has many functions. Many of these functions operate in a similar
manner, so it is important to become familiar with all of the functions
of the Braille Sense Plus B32.
You will see references to hot keys and shortcut keys. These keys
refer to ways to access menus and functions quickly by using a
combination of keystrokes. Please note that not all hot keys and
shortcut keys will work while you are in the Braille Sense Plus B32.
Some hot keys and shortcut keys require that you be within a
program in order for specific hot keys and shortcut keys to work.
This user manual uses a specific notation of how to press keys.
When you see, “space-b (dots 1-2)” this means that you would press
the “space bar” and dots 1 and 2 simultaneously. This is a very
important concept to understand when using this manual.
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In order to use the Braille Sense Plus B32, you will need to
understand what a menu is, and how it works. You will also need to
understand what a text box is, and how to type in information in a text
box. You will want to read section 2.2 to help you understand basic
concepts of menus. It is very important that you completely
understand concepts such as this, so that you are able to use the
Braille Sense Plus B32 to its fullest potential.
If you find that you are unable to find a solution to a problem within
the manual, or if you need assistance with the Braille Sense Plus B32,
please email us at hims@himsintl.com
www.himsintl.com
; or, you can call us at +82-42-864-4460.
. Visit us on the web at
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is con-nected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only
shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
IMPORTANT NOT E :
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters
between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction...................................................................................1
1.1 What is the Braille Sense Plus B32?...................... ............... 1
1.2 Hardware ................................................................................. 2
1.2.1 Top Panel..............................................................................3
1.2.2 Right Side Panel...................................................................4
1.2.3 Left Side Panel.....................................................................5
1.2.4 Rear Panel ............................................................................5
1.2.5 Front Panel........................................................................... 6
1.3 Hardware Specifications of the Braille Sense Plus B32...... 7
1.4 Memory on the Braille Sense Plus B32................................. 7
2. Basic Functions of the Braille Sense Plus B32 ......................... 9
2.1 How to Use the Commands ................................................... 9
2.1.1 Messages.............................................................................. 9
2.2 Concept of the Menu ............................................................10
2.2.1 Control Symbols on the Braille Sense Plus B32............. 12
2.3 Using the Function Keys...................................................... 15
2.4 Option Menu (Called Option Settings in the “Program”
Menu) ........................................................................................... 16
2.4.1 Option Menu Overview...................................................... 17
2.4.2 Option Menu in Detail........................................................ 17
2.5 The AC Power Supply and the Battery Pack for the Braille
Sense Plus B32........................................................................... 35
2.6 Basic Explanation of Disks, folders, and files ................... 36
2.7 Controlling the Volume, Speed, and the Tone of Speech.37
2.8 How to use the Voice and the Braille display..................... 38
2.9 How to type the character....................................... ............. 38
2.9.1 The ASCII table for a computer Braille input...................38
2.10 Multi Tasking.......................................................................41
2.11 Switching Audio mode....................................................... 42
2.12 Switching Key lock.............................................................43
2.13 Print Spool........................................................................... 43
2.14 One-Handed Mode.............................................................. 44
2.15 Common Combination Keys.............................................. 45
3. File Manager ............................................................................... 47
3.1 Overview................................................................................47
3.1.1 Navigating the File List...................................................... 48
3.1.2 Item (Folder or File) Selection Key................................... 48
3.1.3 Cancel / Exit Key................................................................49
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3.2 Using File Manager Features in the File List...................... 49
3.2.1 Selecting Disks ..................................................................49
3.2.2 Getting in and Out of a Folder (Opening/Closing a Folder)
......................................................................................................50
3.2.3 Opening a File.................................................................... 50
3.2.4 Send To...............................................................................52
3.2.5 Copy / Move........................................................................52
3.2.6 Delete Files or Folders ......................................................53
3.2.7 Rename...............................................................................54
3.2.8 New Document...................................................................54
3.2.9 New Folder..........................................................................55
3.2.10 File Conversion................................................................55
3.2.11 Select All ........................................................................... 56
3.2.12 Search for File..................................................................56
3.2.13 Sort Files By.....................................................................57
3.2.14 Set File Info.......................................................................58
3.2.15 Display Only Files of Type..............................................58
3.2.16 Zip ..................................................................................... 59
3.2.17 Unzip................................................................................. 59
3.2.18 Information.......................................................................60
3.3 Using the Address Window .................................................61
3.3.1 Editing.................................................................................61
3.3.2 Type in Path / File Name....................................................61
3.3.3 Opening the History List................................................... 62
3.4 Hot Keys in the “File Manager”........................................... 62
4. Word Processor.......................................................................... 63
4.1 File Menu ............................................................................... 63
4.1.1 New ..................................................................................... 64
4.1.2 Open........................ ............................................................64
4.1.3 Save .................................................................................... 66
4.1.4 Save As...............................................................................67
4.1.5 Close Current Document................................................... 68
4.1.6 Print.................... ........................ ......................................... 68
4.1.7 Settings...............................................................................70
4.1.8 Exit ...................................................................................... 72
4.2 Edit Menu............................................................................... 72
4.2.1 Start Selection....................................................................73
4.2.2 Copy....................................................................................73
4.2.3 Cut.......................................................................................74
4.2.4 Paste ................................................................................... 74
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4.2.5 Delete.................................................................................. 74
4.2.6 Delete Blank Lines.............................................................74
4.2.7 Add to Clipboard................................................................75
4.2.8 Clear Clipboard.................................................................. 75
4.2.9 Select All ............................................................................. 75
4.2.10 Insert from File.................................................................76
4.2.11 Insert Date ........................................................................76
4.2.12 Changing Between Insert and Overwrite Mode ............ 77
4.2.13 Check Spelling.................................................................77
4.3 Go to Menu............................................................................ 81
4.3.1 Find ..................................................................................... 81
4.3.2 Find Again ..........................................................................83
4.3.3 Replace............................................................................... 83
4.3.4 Go to Location.................................................................... 84
4.3.5 Go to Previous Page.......................................................... 86
4.3.6 Go to Next Page................................................................. 86
4.3.7 Set Mark..............................................................................87
4.3.8 Go to Mark..........................................................................87
4.3.9 Go to Previous Document................................................. 88
4.3.10 Go to Next Document...................................................... 88
4.4 Read Menu............................................................................. 88
4.4.1 Read Selected Text............................................................88
4.4.2 Read Beginning of Selected Text.....................................89
4.4.3 Read from beginning to cursor ........................................ 89
4.4.4 Read from Cursor to End .................................................. 89
4.4.5 Auto Scroll.......................................................................... 90
4.4.6 Read Status........................................................................90
4.5 Layout.................................................................................... 91
4.5.1 Braille Document Layout................................................... 91
4.5.2 Print Document Layout .....................................................93
4.5.3 Braille Paragraph Layout ..................................................95
4.5.4 Print Paragraph Layout.....................................................96
4.6 Keys for Text Scrolling and Deleting.................................. 97
4.7 Cursor Location....................................................................98
4.8 Hot keys in the word processor:.........................................99
5. Address Manager ..................................................................... 101
5.1 What is the “Address Manager”?...................................... 101
5.2 Starting the Address Manager........................................... 102
5.3 Using “Add Address”.........................................................102
5.3.1 Adding an Address............................................... ........... 102
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5.3.2 Setting Add Address Fields............................................ 104
5.3.3 Using “Search Address” in “Add address” ..................105
5.4 Searching For an Address................................................. 105
5.4.1 Using “search address”.................................................. 105
5.4.2 Setting Searching Address Fields.................................. 106
5.4.3 Using “Add Address” In “Search Address”..................106
5.5 Backing up and restoring the address list.......................107
5.5.1 Backup Address List....................................................... 107
5.5.2 Restore Address List....................................................... 107
5.5.3 Setting Backup Option....................................................108
5.6 Commands in the Found Records ....................................109
5.6.1 Find again.........................................................................109
5.6.2 Opening a home page .....................................................109
5.6.3 Editing Addresses ...........................................................110
5.6.4 Deleting Addresses ......................................................... 110
5.6.5 Printing addresses...........................................................111
5.6.6 Saving Addresses to a File............................................. 112
5.7 Synchronizing With Microsoft Outlook.............................112
5.8 Hot Keys in the Address Manager..................................... 113
6. Schedule Manager.................................................................... 115
6.1 Overview..............................................................................115
6.2 Starting “Schedule Manager”............................................115
6.3 Setting Date and Time........................................................ 115
6.4 Adding a Schedule..............................................................116
6.4.1 Appointment Starting Date .............................................117
6.4.2 Appointment Starting Time............................................. 117
6.4.3 Appointment Ending Date...............................................118
6.4.4 Appointment Ending Time..............................................118
6.4.5 Subject..............................................................................118
6.4.6 Location............................................................................119
6.4.7 Memo ................................................................................ 119
6.4.8 Alarm Time .......................................................................119
6.4.9 Setting a recurring Schedule..........................................120
6.4.10 Confirm............................................. .............................. 123
6.4.11 Cancel............................................................................. 123
6.5 Search Schedule.................................................................123
6.5.1 Searching with date.........................................................124
6.5.2 Searching with subject.................................................... 124
6.6 Modify Schedule ................................................................. 125
6.7 Deleting a Schedule............................................................ 126
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6.8 Printing a Schedule ............................................................ 126
6.9 Saving Appointments as a File.......................................... 127
6.10 Backing Up and Restoring Your Appointments............. 127
6.10.1 Backup Schedule...........................................................127
6.10.2 Restore Schedule...........................................................128
6.10.3 Setting Backup Option.................................................. 128
6.11 Setting Alarm Option........................................................129
6.11.1 Alarm Duration............................................................... 130
6.11.2 Alarm Repeat Interval Time...........................................130
6.11.3 Repetition Times............................................................130
6.11.4 Confirm............................................. .............................. 131
6.11.5 Cancel............................................................................. 131
6.12 Synchronizing With Microsoft Outlook...........................131
6.13 Hot Keys for the Schedule Manager ............................... 132
7. E-mail......................................................................................... 134
7.1 Executing E-mail and Service Registration...................... 134
7.1.1 Launching the E-Mail Program....................................... 134
7.1.2 Registering E-Mail Service.............................................. 135
7.2 Sending and Receiving E-Mail........................................... 137
7.2.1 Receiving E-mail..............................................................137
7.2.2 Reading the Received E-mail Messages........................ 138
7.2.3 Sending E-Mail Messages............................................... 141
7.2.4 Local Folder......................................................................147
7.3 Functions of the InBox.......................................................148
7.3.1 Deleting E-mail in Inbox.................................................. 148
7.3.2 Reply And Reply All to a Received E-Mail Message.....150
7.3.3 Forwarding a Received E-Mail Message........................152
7.3.4 Saving a Received E-Mail Message................................ 153
7.3.5 Sending E-Mail Saved in the Storage Box..................... 153
7.3.6 Printing E-Mail Messages................................................ 154
7.4 Edit Menu............................................................................. 155
7.4.1 Select All ..................... ........................ .............................. 155
7.4.2 Start Selection..................................................................156
7.4.3 Copy..................................................................................156
7.4.4 Paste ................................................................................. 157
7.4.5 Cut.....................................................................................157
7.4.6 Delete................................................................................ 157
7.4.7 Move to Next Unread Message.......................................158
7.4.8 Find ................................................................................... 158
7.4.9 Find Again ........................................................................159
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7.4.10 Copy to Folder................................................................159
7.4.11 Move to Folder ............................................................... 161
7.4.12 Check Spelling...............................................................163
7.5 Settings in the Tool Menu..................................................166
7.5.1 Service Manager ..............................................................166
7.5.2 Set Path ............................................................................ 171
7.5.3 Set Options.......................................................................174
7.5.4 Spam Settings..................................................................175
7.6. Hot Keys for E-Mail............................................................181
7.6.1 Hot Keys That Are Used in the Inbox............................. 181
7.6.2 Hot Keys for Sending E-Mail Including Reply, Forward,
and Save in the Mail Storage Box ...........................................181
7.6.3 Hot Keys for Reading E-Mail Messages or Writing an E-
mail Message ............................................................................ 182
8. Media Player ............................................................................. 183
8.1 Using the Audio Buttons.................................................... 183
8.1.1 Play/Pause Button ...........................................................183
8.1.2 Next button and previous button ...................................184
8.1.3 Record Button..................................................................184
8.1.4 Stop Button ...................................................................... 185
8.1.5 Using the Audio buttons in file open dialog box .......... 185
8.2 Braille Keyboard and Extended Keys...............................185
8.2.1 Playback Information Tab............................................... 186
8.2.2 Play List Tab..................................................................... 186
8.2.3 Hot Keys in the Play Information Tab and the Play List
Tab .............................................................................................187
8.3 How to Use the Media Player Menu................................... 189
8.3.1 File..................................................................................... 189
8.3.2 Play ................................................................................... 193
8.3.3 Record .............................................................................. 196
8.3.4 Advanced Menu ...............................................................198
8.3.5 Settings.............................................................................201
8.4 Hot Keys in the Media Player............................................. 204
9. Radio ......................................................................................... 206
9.1 Listening to radio via internal speakers........................... 206
9.2 Frequency control...............................................................207
9.3 Registration of the channel and move among channels.207
9.4 Recording radio sound.......................................................209
9.4.1 Changing record folder...................................................210
9.5 Additional features ............................................................. 211
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9.6 Hot Keys in the Radio......................................................... 211
10. Web Browser...........................................................................213
10.1 File...................................................................................... 213
10.1.1 Open URL .......................................................................213
10.1.2 Open................................................................................214
10.1.3 Save As...........................................................................215
10.1.4 Page Information............................................................216
10.1.5 Exit .................................................................................. 216
10.2 Read................................................................................... 216
10.2.1 Read from Beginning to Cursor ...................................217
10.2.2 Read from Cursor to End.............................................. 217
10.2.3 Auto Scroll...................................................................... 217
10.3 Edit..................................................................................... 218
10.3.1 Start selection................................................................ 218
10.3.2 Copy................................................................................218
10.3.3 Add to clipboard ............................................................219
10.3.4 Copy URL........................................................................219
10.3.5 Copy Link........................................................................219
10.4 Go To ................................................................................. 220
10.4.1 Go to Home Page...........................................................220
10.4.2 Go to Previous Page...................................................... 220
10.4.3 Go to Next Page.............................................................221
10.4.4 Go to Previous Heading................................................ 221
10.4.5 Go to Next Heading........................................................ 221
10.4.6 Go to Previous/Next Text .............................................. 222
10.4.7 Refresh ........................................................................... 222
10.4.8 History ............................................................................ 223
10.4.9 Find ................................................................................. 223
10.4.10 Find Again .................................................................... 224
10.4.11 Link List........................................................................ 224
10.5 Favorites.............................................. .............................. 225
10.5.1 Set Current As Your Home Page..................................225
10.5.2 Add To Favorites............................................................ 226
10.5.3 Favorites List..................................................................226
10.6 Options .............................................................................. 228
10.7 Read Page..........................................................................228
10.7. Moving Between Controls............................................... 228
10.7.2 Moving to a Form...........................................................230
10.7.3 Table ............................................................................... 230
10.7.4 Move to the Frame......................................................... 233
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10.7.5 Playback of Streaming Audio Files..............................233
10.8 Hot keys in the Web Browser ..........................................233
10.9 What the Web Browser Does Not Support ..................... 236
11. DAISY Player...........................................................................237
11.1 Components of the DAISY Player ................................... 238
11.2 File...................................................................................... 238
11.2.1 Open DAISY.................................................................... 239
11.2.2 Voice Settings................................................................ 239
11.2.3 Book-Info........................................................................240
11.2.4 Exit .................................................................................. 240
11.3 Document .......................................................................... 241
11.3.1 Play and Pause...............................................................241
11.3.2 Move by Phrase..............................................................241
11.3.3 Move by Page................................................................. 241
11.3.4 Move by Level ................................................................ 242
11.4 Mark ................................................................................... 242
11.4.1 Previous Mark ................................................................ 242
11.4.2 Next Mark........................................................................243
11.4.3 Set Mark.................... ......................................................243
11.4.4 Move to Mark.................................................................. 243
11.4.5 Deleting a Mark ..............................................................244
11.5 Heading.............................................................................. 244
11.5.1 Move by Heading ...........................................................244
11.5.2 Find Heading..................................................................244
11.5.3 Scan Heading and Read Heading................................. 245
11.6 Hot Keys in the DAISY Player..........................................245
12. Bluetooth Manager................................................................. 248
12.1 Bluetooth Device List....................................................... 248
12.2 Bluetooth Service List...................................................... 250
12.2.1 Connecting Service .......................................................252
12.2.2 LAN Service.................................................................... 253
12.2.3 FTP Service ....................................................................254
12.2.4 ActiveSync Service........................................................260
12.2.5 Serial Port.......................................................................261
12.2.6 Using Multiple Services Simultaneously..................... 264
12.3 Hot keys in Bluetooth Manager....................................... 264
13. MSN messenger..................................................................... 266
13.1 Getting Started with MSN Messenger.............................266
13.2 Using a Contact List.............................................. ........... 267
13.2.1 Instant Messaging.......................................................... 268
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13.2.2 Adding, Deleting, or Viewing Contact Information.....268
13.2.3 Changing Your Nickname, Status and Viewing Your
Information................................................................................ 270
13.2.4 Additional Features .......................................................271
13.3 Instant Message Dialog Box............................................ 274
13.3.1 Inviting Others to Start a Conversation.......................275
13.3.2 Saving and Printing Your Messages............................ 275
13.3.3 Copying and Pasting Instant Messages...................... 276
13.3.4 Searching Messages ..................................................... 276
13.4 Hot Keys in MSN Messenger ...........................................276
14. Database Manager................................................................. 278
14.1 Table Manager...................................................................279
14.1.1 Add Table........................................................................280
14.1.2 Modify Table................................................................... 282
14.1.3 Delete table.....................................................................283
14.1.4 Set Default Table............................................................ 283
14.2 Add Record........................................................................284
14.3 Search Records.................................................................285
14.4 List of Records Found......................................................287
14.5 Setting Backup Option..................................................... 287
14.6 Backup Database..............................................................288
14.7 Restore Database.............................................................. 288
14.8 Hot Keys for Database Manager...................................... 289
15. Utility ....................................................................................... 290
15.1 Calculator ..........................................................................290
15.1.1 General Functions .........................................................291
15.1.2 Variable Calculators ........................ .............................. 292
15.1.3 Sine Functions............................................................... 294
15.1.4 Cosine Functions........................................................... 295
15.1.5 Tangent Functions.........................................................295
15.1.6 Logarithm Functions.....................................................296
15.1.7 Copy to Clipboard.......................................................... 296
15.1.8 Option Settings..............................................................297
15.1.9 Exit .................................................................................. 297
15.1.10 Sample Math Calculations ..........................................297
15.2 Set Date and Time............................................................. 300
15.3 Check Date and Time........................................................302
15.4 Wake up alarm...................................................................302
15.4.1 Set Time............................................ .............................. 303
15.4.2 Alarm Sound...................................................................303
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15.4.3 Term................................................................................303
15.4.4 Ringing Duration............................................................303
15.4.5 Repeat Interval...............................................................304
15.4.6 Wakeup Call Times........................................................304
15.4.7 Confirm Cancel ..............................................................304
15.5 Calendar ............................................................................ 304
15.5.1 Using the Calendar........................................................305
15.6 Pronunciation Dictionary.................................................306
15.7 Stopwatch..........................................................................307
15.8 Terminal for Screen reader.............................................. 308
15.9 Setup Internet.................................................................... 309
15.9.1 LAN Setup....................................................................... 310
15.9.2 Modem & Bluetooth DUN setup....................................310
15.9.3 ADSL Setup....................................................................312
15.9.4 Setup Wireless LAN.......................................................313
15.10 Network Status................................................................316
15.11 Check Power Status .......................................................317
15.12 Backup/Restore Option..................................................317
15.13 Upgrade Braille Sense Plus B32 OS ............................. 318
15.13.1 Upgrading the Braille Sense Plus B32 OS Using the
Internet....................................................................................... 319
15.13.2 Upgrading the Braille Sense Plus B32 OS from a Disk
....................................................................................................320
15.14 Hot Keys for Utility..........................................................320
16. Using the help menu.............................................................. 324
17. Using ActiveSync...................................................................327
17.2 Connecting the Braille Sense Plus B32 to a PC............. 327
17.3 Setting up the Braille Sense Plus B32 in the ActiveSync
Program..................................................................................... 327
17.4 Transferring Files to the Braille Sense Plus B32 Via
ActiveSync ................................................................................ 328
18. Command Summary............................................................... 330
18.1 Common Combination Keys............................................ 330
18.2 File Manager......................................................................331
18.2.1 Navigation keys on the file list and menu list.............331
18.2.2 Navigation Keys for the File List .................................. 331
18.2.3 Item (folder or File) Selection Key................................ 332
18.2.4 Hot Keys for the Commands......................................... 332
18.3 Word Processor................................................................ 332
18.3.1 Hot Keys for the Commands......................................... 332
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18.3.2 Miscellaneous Hot Keys................................................ 334
18.4 Address Manager.............................................................. 334
18.4.1 Move keys for adding an address or in the menu ......334
18.4.2 Move Keys in the Search Result List........................... 334
18.4.3 Hot keys for the Commands......................................... 335
18.4.4 Miscellaneous Hot Keys................................................ 335
18.5 Schedule Manager............................................................ 335
18.5.1 Hot keys for the commands.......................................... 335
18.5.2 Move Keys in the Search Result List........................... 336
18.6 E-mail................................................................................. 336
18.6.1 Hot keys that are used in the inbox .............................336
18.6.2 Hot keys for Sending E-Mail Including Reply, Forward,
and Save in the Mail Storage Box ...........................................337
18.6.3 Hot Keys for Reading E-Mails or Writing an E-Mail
Message..................................................................................... 337
18.7 Media Player...................................................................... 338
18.7.1 Hot keys for commands................................................338
18.7.2 Hot Keys in the Play Information Tab.......................... 339
18.7.3 Hot Keys in the Play List Tab........................................ 339
18.8 Radio..................................................................................340
18.9 Web Browser.....................................................................341
18.9.1 Hot keys for the command............................................ 341
18.9.2 Hot Keys When Playing Audio Files in web browser.342
18.9.3 Hot Keys for Reading Web Pages................................342
18.10 Daisy Player.....................................................................343
18.11 Bluetooth Manager .........................................................344
18.12 MSN messenger..............................................................344
18.13 Database Manager.......................................................... 345
18.14 Utility................................................................................346
18.14.1 Calculator ..................................................................... 346
18.14.2 Setting Date and Time................................................. 347
18.14.3 Checking Date and Time ............................................. 348
18.14.4 Calendar........................................................................348
18.14.5 Pronunciation dictionary.............................................348
18.14.6 Stopwatch.....................................................................348
18.14.7 Check Network Status.................................................349
18.14.8 Check Power Status ....................................................349
18.14.9 Backup/restore option................................................. 349
18.14.10 Upgrading the Braille Sense Plus B32 OS............... 349
19. Command Summary for USB Keyboards............................. 350
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19.1 Common Combination Keys............................................ 350
19.2 File Manager......................................................................351
19.2.1 Navigation keys on the file list and menu list.............351
19.2.2 Navigation Keys in the File List.................................... 351
19.2.3 Item (Folder or File) Selection Keys............................. 351
19.2.4 Hot Keys for the Commands......................................... 351
19.3 Word Processor................................................................ 352
19.3.1 Hot keys for the command............................................ 352
19.3.2 Miscellaneous Hot Keys................................................ 353
19.4 Address Manager.............................................................. 354
19.4.1 Move keys for moving from field to field in the record or
in the menu................................................................................354
19.4.2 Move Keys for Moving from Record to Record........... 354
19.4.3 Hot Keys for the Commands......................................... 354
19.4.4 Miscellaneous Hot Keys................................................ 355
19.5 Schedule Manager............................................................ 355
19.5.1 Hot keys for the commands.......................................... 355
19.5.2 Movement Keys for the Search Result List................. 355
19.6 E-mail................................................................................. 356
19.6.1 Hot keys for reading e-mails......................................... 356
19.6.2 Hot Keys for Sending E-mail Including Reply, Forward,
and Save in the Pail Storage Box............................................ 356
19.6.3 Hot Keys for Reading E-mail messages or Writing an E-
mail Message ............................................................................ 357
19.7 Media Player...................................................................... 357
19.7.1 Hot keys for commands................................................357
19.7.2 Hot Keys in the Play Information Tab.......................... 358
19.7.3 Hot Keys in the Play List Tab........................................ 359
19.8 Radio..................................................................................359
19.9 Web Browser.....................................................................360
19.9.1 Hot keys for the command............................................ 360
19.9.2 Hot Keys When Playing Audio Files in web browser.361
19.8.3 Hot Keys for Reading Web Pages................................361
19.10 Daisy Player.....................................................................362
19.11 Bluetooth Manager .........................................................363
19.12 MSN messenger..............................................................363
19.13 Database Manager.......................................................... 364
19.14 Utility................................................................................365
19.14.1 Calculator ..................................................................... 365
19.14.2 Setting the Date and Time........................................... 366
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19.14.3 Checking the Date and Time....................................... 367
19.14.4 Calendar........................................................................367
19.14.5 Pronunciation dictionary.............................................367
19.14.6 Stopwatch.....................................................................367
19.14.7 Check Network Status.................................................368
19.14.8 Check Power Status ....................................................368
18.14.9 Backup/restore option................................................. 368
19.14.10 Upgrading Braille Sense Plus B32 OS..................... 368
20. Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................... 369
20.1 The Braille Sense Plus B32 Will Not Turn On ................ 369
20.2 The Voice Cannot Be Heard............................................. 369
20.3 The Voice is Too Fast to Understand.............................. 369
20.4 The Voice Tone Is Too Low or Too High to Understand369
20.5 Lost Your Place.................................................................369
20.6 No Internet Connection .................................................... 370
20.7 Email .................................................................................. 370
20.8 The Braille display Does Not Display Braille..................370
20.9 The Braille Sense Plus B32 Does Not Respond............. 370
20.10 The LCD Does Not Come On ......................................... 370
21. Accessories ............................................................................ 371
22. Obtaining Support.................................................................. 371
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1. Introduction
1.1 What is the Braille Sense Plus B32?
The Braille Sense Plus B32 is a Braille note taker developed and
manufactured by HIMS, for people who are blind and visually
impaired. You can do the following with the Braille Sense Plus B32.
1. You can use the Word Processor, and the Perkins style keyboard,
to create Braille documents.
2. You can print your text documents using any compatible ink printer.
3. You can emboss your Braille documents when you connect the
unit to a Braille printer.
4. You can open Microsoft (MS) Word documents, and read them in
Braille. The Braille Sense Plus B32 will import any document that
was created in MS Word, and translate it into Braille.
5. Using the E-Mail Program, you can send email messages to
sighted individuals, as well as read your email messages in Braille.
6. Using the Schedule Manager, you can enter your appointments on
the Braille Sense Plus B32. The Braille Sense Plus B32 will then
alert you at the time of your appointments.
7. With the Address Manager, you can input information about your
contacts and the Braille Sense Plus B32 can retrieve the
information for those contacts.
8. Using the Braille Sense Plus B32 Web Browser, you can surf the
Internet with the Braille display that is located on the Braille Sense
Plus B32.
9. Using the Braille Sense Plus B32 Media Player, you can listen to
music, or any other sounds that are recorded in mp3, wma, or a
wave file format.
10. Using the Braille Sense Plus B32 Radio, you can listen to radio
sound.
11. You can record the voice and radio sound in mp3 or wav file
format.
12. On the Calculator, you can calculate algebraic equations,
including scientific calculations.
13. You can copy any files from your personal computer to the
Braille Sense Plus B32, and vice versa.
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14. You can use the Braille Sense Plus B32 as a Braille display
with a compatible screen reader, such as Window-Eyes.
15. You can copy, move, and delete files on the Braille Sense Plus
B32.
16. You can adjust the volume, the speed, and the tone of the
speech. You can change as many of these features as you want
on the Braille Sense Plus B32.
17. You can use the Database Manager to create your own
Database for keeping and storing important information
18. You can use MSN Messenger to communicate in real time, with
others who are running the MSN Messenger program.
19. The sighted person who is learning Braille for the first time can
use the LCD screen on the Braille Sense Plus B32, to easily learn
Braille. Likewise, using the LCD screen, sighted people, who do
not know Braille, can teach Braille to those who are blind when
using the Braille Sense Plus B32.
1.2 Hardware
In order to get the most out of your Braille Sen se Plus B32, you will
want to become familiar with the Braille Sense Plus B32 by learning
where the buttons and ports are located, as well as the function of
each of these buttons and ports.
This section explains the hardware configuration of the Braille Sense
Plus B32. The dimensions of the Braille Sense Plus B32 are 10
inches long by 6.1 inches wide by 1.9 inches high. On the bottom of
the unit, there are rubber feet in order to prevent slipping while you
are using the Braille Sense Plus B32. The input keys are Perkinsstyle, which consist of seven keys that represent dot one through dot
six, and the space bar. In addition to these seven keys, there are two
function keys that correspond to the backspace and enter keys. Also
there are 32 cells that make up the Braille display.
The first thing you should do is place the Braille Sense Plus B32 on a
level surface that you can use to examine the Braille Sense Plus B32,
such as a table or desk. When the Braille Sense Plus B32 is placed
on a level surface, the shape of the entire unit will resemble a sm all,
thin rectangular box. The Braille Sense Plus B32 has six sides. You
should feel for the Braille keys and Braille display. The side that the
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Braille keys and Braille display are on should be facing up. The side
that is now facing up is referred to as the top of the Braille Sense Plus
B32. The side that is facing to your right is called the right side panel.
The side facing to your left is called the left side panel. The side that
is facing away from you is called the rear panel . The side that is
facing toward you is called the front panel, and the side that the
Braille Sense Plus B32 is sitting on is called the bottom panel.
This section of the manual describes each side of the Braille Sense
Plus B32 and the basic function(s) of each button and port. We will
discuss each of the panels in the following order: top panel, right side
panel, left side panel, rear panel, and front panel.
1.2.1 Top Panel
Starting with the top of the Braille Sense Plus B32, you will find a
Braille display that is located close to the front panel on the Braille
Sense Plus B32. Above the Braille display, there are 32 small
buttons that correspond to 32 Braille cells. These 32 small buttons
are called cursor routing keys. You can use these buttons as cursor
placement keys on the corresponding Braille cells when you are
editing documents. The cursor routing keys will also work as
shortcut keys in certain situations.
On both the extreme right and left sides of the Braille display, are two
capsule shaped buttons. These buttons divided into two parts up and
down. These buttons are called scroll buttons. The upper button
called up scroll button and the lower button called down scroll button.
The scroll buttons can be used to scroll through the menus or other
information that is displayed on the Braille display. If you are on text
that has more than 32 Braille cells, the scroll buttons will scroll the
Braille display. By pressing F1-up scroll button, this will act as the up
arrow, just like pressing space-1. Pressing F4-down scroll button will
act as the down arrow, just like pressing space-4.
Above the cursor routing keys, are four rectangular shaped buttons.
The spacebar is located between these four rectangular shaped
buttons. Two of the rectangular shaped buttons are located on the
left side of the spacebar and the other two are located on the right of
the spacebar. These four rectangular shaped buttons are function
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keys. Moving from left to right, the key that is the farthest to the left is
called the F1 key, and the key to the right of the F1 key is called the
F2 key. Then, you will feel the spacebar. The key that is to the right
of the spacebar is called the F3 key, and the key that is to the right of
the F3 key is the F4 key.
Above the function keys, you will find the Braille keys that are
Perkins-style, including the spacebar. If you have ever used a regular
computer keyboard, this setup is very similar to the keys on the home
row on a regular computer keyboard. When you are typing, you
should place your fingers on these 9 Perkins-style keys in the
following manner:
Place your index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky finger of
your left hand on the left four buttons. Then, place your index finger,
middle finger, ring finger, and pinky finger of your right hand on the
right four buttons. Finally, place both of your thumbs on the spacebar,
also called the space key.
The button where you placed your left index finger corresponds with
dot one in Braille. The button that your left middle finger is on
corresponds to dot two, and the button that your left ring finger is on
corresponds to dot three. The button on which your left pinky finger
is placed on is the backspace key.
The button that your right index finger is on corresponds with dot four
in Braille. The button that your right middle finger is on is dot five, and
the button your ring finger is placed on corresponds with dot six in
Braille. The button on which your right pinky is placed is the enter key.
And, the long bar shaped button where your thumbs are placed is
called the spacebar.
Toward the top of the Braille Sense Plus B32 on the top panel, is a
liquid crystal display (LCD) in the center. The LCD displays the
printed text, so that someone who has sight can see what you are
typing. On both sides of the LCD, there are two speakers, which
enable the Braille Sense Plus B32 to emit sound.
1.2.2 Right Side Panel
Next, let's discuss the right side panel of the Braille Sense Plus B32.
We will start from the front of the unit on the right side panel, and
move our way toward the back. Toward the front of the Braille Sense
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Plus B32 on the right side panel, you will find the USB OTG port. If
you connect the unit to a personal computer by using this USB port,
you can transfer files that are stored in the Braille Sense Plus B32 to
your personal computer, and vice versa.
Continuing toward the back of the unit on the right side panel, you will
find the USB port. You can connect a USB stick memory in this USB
port, for auxiliary storage.
The last thing you will find on the right side panel of the unit is the AC
adapter jack. The AC adapter will plug in to this hole, and then plug in
to a standard AC electrical outlet, so that you can use the Braille
Sense Plus B32 with electricity, instead of using power from the
battery.
1.2.3 Left Side Panel
Now, let's take a look at the left side panel of the unit. If you move
your finger to the left side of the Braille Sense Plus B32, you will find
CF slot. You can insert CF card (compact flash card) in CF slot.
Continuing toward the back of the unit on the left side panel, you will
find the SD port. You can insert SD card (secure digital card) in SD
slot.
1.2.4 Rear Panel
Next, let's take a look at the rear panel of the Braille Sense Plus B32.
On the far left of the rear panel, you will find a small button in round
groove. This is the reset button. If your unit is not responding
properly, you can press this button with your finger, which will reboot
the unit via a hard reset. Pressing the reset button is a hardware
reset. Do NOT press the reset button for more than 5 seconds. You
can also do a soft reset by pressing F2-F3-1-2-3-4-5-6. This is a
software reset, instead of a hardware reset.
If you press down dots 1-2 and the reset button at the same time
while the power is on, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will turn on without
speech.
When the reset button is pressed, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
reboot. It will take about fifteen seconds for your unit to complete the
reboot process.
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At the right side of this reset button, you will find the local area
network (LAN) port. If you connect the Braille Sense Plus B32 to an
Ethernet interface through this port, you will be able to connect to the
Internet, allowing you to browse websites as well as send and receive
email.
To the right of the LAN port is a serial port. You can connect the
Braille Sense Plus B32 to devices that have serial ports, such as
printers and a personal computer. The details of this feature will be
explained in more detail later in this manual.
Next, to the right of the serial port, you will find a video output port.
The video output port can be used to display the text that is shown on
the Braille display on a regular computer monitor for sighted people.
If you want to use this port, it will have to be turned on from within the
options menu. This port is very beneficial when using the Braille
Sense Plus B32 in educational settings.
The last thing you will find on the rear side panel of the un it is a
rectangular hole that is for the detachable battery. The battery is
separated from the unit when the Braille Sense Plus B32 is shipped.
Insert the battery into this rectangular slot until you hear a click sound.
When you hear this sound, you will know that the battery is inserted
correctly. To remove the battery from the unit, you will need to locate
the latch that is found on the bottom of the unit. Using your left hand,
pull the latch to the right panel, and then use your right hand to pull
the battery out of the slot.
1.2.5 Front Panel
Finally, let’s take a look at the front panel of the Braille Sense Plus
B32.
On the far left of the front panel, you will find a slide switch. This slide
switch is the key lock switch. This switch will be explained in more
detail in the next section.
To the right of the key lock switch is microphone jack. You can plug in
microphone.
To the right of the microphone jack is headphone jack. You can plug
in stereo headphone jack.
Next, to the right of the headphone jack is five buttons in different
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shapes. The five buttons are for playback audio and recording
sounds. These five buttons will be explained in the Radio, Daisy a nd
Media program sections in this user manual.
To the right of the five buttons is on/off switch. This switch will turn the
unit on and turn the unit off. To turn on the unit, push the switch to the
right. To turn off the unit, push the switch to the left.
Congratulations! You are now familiar with the ve ry basic functions o f
the buttons and ports that are located on the Braille Sense Plus B32.
The rest of the manual will discuss ea ch function in greater detail to
allow you to maximize the potential of your Braille Sense Plus B32.
1.3 Hardware Specifications of the Braille Sense Plus B32
1. Operating system: Windows CE 5.0
2. Flash memory: 8GB
3. RAM: 128MB
4. Memory extension: Compact flash, SD memory or USB stick
memory
5. CPU: Intel PXA270
6. Battery: Lithium Ion (detachable), backup battery installed
7. Keyboard: Braille keyboard with Perkins-style, 4 function keys, 32
cursor routing keys, 4 scroll buttons, 5 audio buttons
8. Additional button and switch: key lock switch, audio mode switch,
reset button
9. Braille display: 32 refreshable Braille cells
10. Video output: VGA output, LCD
11. Network: 10/100 based Ethernet
12. Wireless: WLAN b/g, Bluetooth
13. Interface: USB OTG, USB, serial (RS-232C) port, CF slot, SD slot
14. Sound: Internal stereo speakers, stereo headphone jack
15. Voice recording: Internal microphone, external microphone jack
1.4 Memory on the Braille Sense Plus B32
The Braille Sense Plus B32 has 128MB of RAM (random access
memory) and 8GB of flash memory. The RAM is memory space that
is reserved for running programs. This memory space is a temporary
storage of any program files that are running or any current data
located in documents that you are editing. The data in the RAM area
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will disappear if your battery goes dead, and the AC adapter is not
connected. Also, when the Braille Sense Plus B32 reboots for any
reason, the data in the RAM will disappear. However, the data in
flash memory will not disappear, even if your battery goes dead, or if
your unit reboots.
Now that you know what the Braille Sense Plus B32 is, move on to
the next section to learn more about the basic functions of the Braille
Sense Plus B32.
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2. Basic Functions of the Braille Sense Plus B32
2.1 How to Use the Commands
All of the commands that you will use on the Braille Sense Plus B32
are comprised of different combinations of the Braille keys. In this
user manual, the “-” sign is used to indicate key combinations. For
example, “space-z (dots 1-3-5-6)” indicates that the user should press
the “space bar” and “letter z (dots 1-3-5-6)” simultaneously and then
release them at the same time. You will also find expressions like
“space-1-3-5-6” in this manual. This means that the spacebar with
dots 1, 3, 5, and 6 should be pressed and released simultaneously.
You can execute most commands by pressing the “enter” button. If
you want to cancel the execution of any command, and return to the
previous status, press “space-z (dots 1-3-5-6).” “Space-z (dots 1-3-5-
6)” is a very important command to remember, as it will allow you to
back out of programs and menus, when you may have pressed keys
that you did not mean to press.
2.1.1 Messages
If you have setup an appointment in the Braille Sense Plus B32,
schedule Manager, you will be notified of your appointments by the
Braille Sense Plus B32 on the day of your appointment. When you
are notified of an appointment, you can interact with the Schedule
Manager as you normally would. In order to exit from the Schedule
Manager, you should press “space-z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots
1-5),” and launch another program.
If you do not want to be alerted of “today’s schedule” when you turn
on the Braille Sense Plus B32, you should turn off the “check today’s
schedule” option which will be explained in section 2.4.2.28. Please
refer to section 2.4.2.28 in this user manual for more information on
this option.
If you turn off the Braille Sense Plus B32 while another program is
opened, and then you turn it on again, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
tell you the name of the program that was running on the Braille
Sense Plus B32 when you turned it off. If you turn off the Braille
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Sense Plus B32 while you are using the word processor, it will tell
you the file name/input mode and file protection status as well as the
program name.
When you connect the AC adapter to the Braille Sense Plus B32, the
Braille Sense Plus B32 will speak the message “AC adapter
connected.” When you disconnect it from the Braille Sense Plus B32,
the Braille Sense Plus B32 will say, “AC adaptor disconnected.”
2.2 Concept of the Menu
The menu on the Braille Sense Plus B32 is similar to the concept of a
restaurant menu. For instance, a menu that is used at a restaurant
will help you select your choice of food that will be served, while the
menu on the Braille Sense Plus B32 provides you with choices that
you can select. If you have selected a menu item from the menu
items list, and there are sub menus, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
display those choices for that particular item.
Moving among the menu items is very simple.
Press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or F2 to call up the menu, and press up
arrow key(“space-1”) to move to the previous item, and press down
arrow key(“space-4”) to move to the next item. Or just press an
alphabet that follows the menu names. This is a “shortcut key.” Or
you can execute the menu item without calling up the menu by
pressing “hotkey.”
Shortcut keys are the alphabets in the parentheses that follow the
menu names. And hotkeys are the combination of a couple of keys
like “enter,” “space,” or “backspace.” These are displayed after the
shortcut keys.
For example, if you are in the word processor, and press “space-m
(dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and then press “enter” on “file,” you will hear
“new (n) pull down enter-n”. The word “new” represents the function.
The letter “n (dots 1-3-4-5)” is the letter that you would press while
you are in the “file” menu in order to move directly to “new.” “Enter-n
(dots 1-3-4-5)” is what you would press to access the function “new”
from anywhere in the word processor. The “n” is the shortcut key and
“enter-n” is the hotkey. It is important to note that not all shortcut keys
work from anywhere in the Braille Sense Plus B32; some commands
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will only work while you are in a specific pr ogram. For example, if
you want to activate the “new document” option in the word processor.
You cannot press “enter-n (dots 1-3-4-5)” in the “program” menu to
activate this option. You must be in the word processor program in
order for “enter-n (dots 1-3-4-5)” to activate the “new document”
option.
You can also move to the next menu item by pressing “space-4.” You
can move to the previous menu item by pressing “space-1.” When
you want to move to the first item of the menu, you can press “space1-2-3.” If you would like to move to the last item of the menu, you can
press “space-4-5-6.” The corresponding menu name will be
displayed on the Braille display, and the menu name will be spoken
through the TTS (text to speech) engine. If you want to listen to the
name of the menu again, press “space-r (dots 1-2-3-5).” Once you
move to a menu item that you want to execute, press “enter” in order
to execute the menu. By pressing “enter,” you will move to the sub
menu. If there is no submenu, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
execute the command from the menu. This process is called “menu
selection.” You may also move to any menu or execute any menu by
pressing an initial spelling of the menu.
Sometimes, if a menu is executed by pressing “enter,” the lower-level
menu is displayed. In this case, the right direction arrow sign (->) is
displayed after the name of the corresponding menu on the Braille
display. When this happens, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will say, “pull
down.” Or, if a menu is executed by pressing “enter,” the dialog box
is displayed. In this case, the ellipsis sign (…) will be displayed after
the name of the corresponding menu on the Braille display. The
Braille Sense Plus B32 will also speak the message, “common
dialog.”
Let’s begin going through the various menus. First, turn the unit on
by pushing the power switch toward you. Now, bring up the
“program” menu. You can bring up the “program” menu by pressing
“F1.” The “program” menu is the top menu in the Braille Sense Plus
B32. That is, the “program” menu is the parent directory for
everything, as there are no directories or menus above the “program”
menu. The items in the “program” menu are file manager, word
processor, address manager, schedule manager, e-mail, media player,
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web browser, daisy player, bluetooth manager, msn messenger,
database manager, utility, option settings, and help. The first item of
the “program” menu is “file manager.” If “space-4” is pressed, the
next menu item is displayed on the Braille display, and it is also
spoken. If “space-4” is pressed repeatedly, the “help” menu will be
displayed. The “help” menu is the last item on the “program” menu.
Press “space-4-5-6” when “file manager” is displayed. The Braille
Sense Plus B32 will say “help,” as the help menu is displayed. Then,
press “space-1-2-3,” and the Braille Sense Plus B32 speaks “file
manager.” It means that “space-4-5-6” moves to the last item of the
“program” menu, and “space-1-2-3” moves to the first item of the
“program” menu. If you want to move from the current menu to the
upper level menu, press “space-e (dots 1-5).”
At any point in the “program” menu or navigating sub-menus, you can
press the “F1” key to go to the “program” menu immediately. The file
manager, which is the first item of the “program” menu, will be
displayed.
2.2.1 Control Symbols on the Braille Sense Plus B32
The Braille Sense Plus B32 has many control symbols. Those
symbols appear when you set “before” and “after” the “control
information” in the “option” menu. The default value is set to “before.”
However, if you are in the web browser, the control symbols will be
displayed even if you turn off the “control information” option.
The control symbol will appear in front and back of the menu name or
item name. For example, you might see something like, “MN file (f)
pull down.”
The following table shows the names and the symbols of the control
symbols that are displayed in front and back of menu names.
Name Symbol Comments
Menu MN It means the menu that has
submenus.
Menu item MI It means the menu that does not
have a submenu.
List item LI The item name after this symbol
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represents the name of the item
in any list.
(Ex: “LI database” or “LI
sample.txt” in the “file list” of the
file manager)
Edit box EB The item name after this symbol
represents the edit box name.
You can find the edit box after
the edit box name. In the web
browser, the symbol “EB” may
be followed by an edit box
without an edit box name. Edit
boxes that begin with the symbol
“EB” are one line.
(Ex: “EB name: (cursor)” in the
address manager program or
“EB (cursor)”
Multi edit box MEB This also represents the edit
box. But you can type in more
than one line in the edit box.
(Ex: “MEB subject: (cursor)” in
the e-mail program)
Computer edit
box
Combo box CB It represents the combo box in
Edit combo box ECB You can choose the desired item
CE
It means there is an edit box to
input ASCII Braille.
The edit box after this symbol
should allow ASCII Braille to be
typed in.
(Ex: “CE to: (cursor) ” in the
email program)
which you can choose an item
by pressing the up arrow key or
the down arrow key.
(Ex: “CB type: *.*” in the “open
dialog box” of the word
processor program)
by pressing the up or down
arrow key, or by directly typing in
the item name.
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(Ex: “ECB file name: (cursor)
“ in the “open dialog box“ of the
word processor program)
Prompt button PB PB follows any question in which
you have to choose “yes” or “no.”
You can toggle between “yes”
and “no” by pressing the “space”
or the “backspace” button.
(Ex: When you exit from the
word processor, “PB save: yes”)
Static box ST ST is followed by the current
status.
(Ex: “ST noname.hbl/insert
mode/write” in the word
processor program)
Link LN It means there is a link in the
web page.
Anchor ANC It means there is an anchor in
the web page.
Radio button
Radio button
select
Radio button
unselect
Check box check SCHB It means that the check box is
Check box
uncheck
Links, anchors, and check boxes are controls that are only used in
RB
SRB It means that the radio button is
URB It means that the radio button is
UCHB It means that the check box is
It represents a radio button,
which allows you to choose an
item by pressing the up arrow
key, down arrow key, space, or
backspace. Also it cycles
between items when pressing
this key.
(Ex: “RB attribute: write” in the
“information dialog box” of the
file manager)
selected in the web browser
not selected in the web browser.
selected in the web browser.
not selected in the web browser.
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the web browser. The symbols enable you to understand what type
of box or menu you are working with. For example, if “MN,” “MI,” or
“LI” are displayed in front of a list, you can move from one item to the
next item or previous item by pressing the up or down arrow keys. If
“ECB,” “EB,” “CB,” or “MEB” are displayed on the display, you will
have to find the cursor and input the desired letters at the cursor
position. If “BT” is displayed, you can press “enter” to “push the
button.”
2.3 Using the Function Keys
There are four function keys on the Braille Sense Plus B32. When
using the Braille Sense Plus B32, you can open the menus, cancel
tasks, and move to other items by using these function keys. No
matter where you are in the Braille Sense Plus B32 , the “F1” key will
open the Braille Sense Plus B32 “program” menu. You can also use
“F1” and the shortcut key for each program in the “program” menu to
open each program anywhere in the Braille Sense Plus B32. For
example, if you are in the word processor, and want to open the web
browser, you could press “F1-b (dots 1-2)” to open the web browser.
In each program, “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” and the “F2” key will open
the specific menu for each program. The “F3” key has the same
function as “tab (“space-4-5”). If you press “space-F3,” this will have
the same function as pressing “shift-tab (“space-1-2”).” The “F4” key
will function just like the “escape” key does on a personal computer.
This key performs the same function as pressing “space-e (dots 1-5).”
Please note that the “escape” key does not exit a program, as does
“space-z (dots 1-3-5-6).”
You can use combinations of the function keys to allow you to do
many tasks. Pressing “F1” and “F2” at the same time will work the
same as “page up” on a personal computer. If you press the “F3” and
“F4” keys at the same time, this is the same as pressing “page down”
on a personal computer. The combination of the “F1” and “F4” keys
will move you to the task ID (like the task bar in a computer running
Microsoft Windows). If you press the “F2” and “F3” keys
simultaneously, you can switch between the different programs that
are running just like pressing “alt-tab” in your PC. The task ID and
program switching will be explained in greater detail in the section
2.10, entitled, “Multi-Tasking.”
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2.4 Option Menu (Called Option Settings in the “Program” Menu)
The “option” menu in the Braille Sense Plus B32 has information on
all of your settings. You can change your preferences regarding each
option. You can access the “option” menu by pressing “F1.” Then,
use “space-4” or “space-1” until you find “option settings.” Then,
press “enter” on “option settings.” By pressing the “space-o (dots 13-5),” you can open the “option” menu while you are anywhere in the
Braille Sense Plus B32. You can navigate all of the items in the
“option” menu with “space-1 (up arrow)” or “space-4 (down arrow).”
You can also use the scroll buttons for navigating through each of the
items. You can change the setting values with the “spacebar” or
“backspace” buttons. There are many shortcut keys which you can
use to quickly move you to wherever you want to go in the “option”
menu. By pressing “space” on an item in the “option” menu, you can
turn the setting on or off, or toggle between the various opti ons that
are available for the item you are on.
The “option” menu is like a dialog box. To change and save the
settings in the “option” menu, you must press “enter” once you have
selected the setting that you want to save. If you do not press “enter”
(or select “confirm”) on the setting that you want, the setting will not
be saved. Once you press “enter” to save the setting, the Braille
Sense Plus B32 will say, “saved options,” and you will be returned to
where you were before you entered the “option” menu. To cancel the
change to the setting, press the “F4” key, “space-e (dots 1-5),” or
“space-z (dots 1-3-4-5).” The Braille Sense Plus B32 will then speak
the message, “canceled saving options.” When you are on an option,
you can also use “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to go
to the “confirm” and “cancel” buttons. If you want to save your
settings, press “enter” on the “confirm” button. If you do not want to
save the changes you made to the settings, press “enter” on the
“cancel” button.
Before we go in to detail about each option, let’s first go through a
brief overview of what you will find in the “option” menu.
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2.4.1 Option Menu Overview
The “option” menu contains different settings that can be changed in
the Braille Sense Plus B32. By pressing “space-o (dots 1-3-5),” you
can open the “option” menu while you are anywhere in the Braille
Sense Plus B32. The “option” menu has five groups.
1. Braille setting (which includes Braille display, Braille cursor, eight
dot mode, view/input grade, and message display time)
2. Voice setting (which includes voice, punctuation level, keyboard
echo, capitalization alert, numbers, voice volume, voice rate, voice
tone, and scroll voice)
3. Display setting (which includes LCD, LCD font size, and video
display)
4. Print setting (which includes pri nter port and pri nt paper size)
5. General setting (which includes warning message, play power
on/off sound, reverse scroll, skip empty lines, control information,
hot key information, announce shortcut keys, power saving mode,
power saving kick in, check today's schedule, one-handed mode,
check spelling automatically, default document type, progress
indicator, Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and mobile disk.)
You can move between the five groups by pressing “page down
(“space-3-4-5” or “F3-F4”)” or “page up (“space-1-2-6” or “F1-F2”).”
When a group is opened, a list of options will appear that can be
changed for the particular setting that you are on. A list of options
under a group, are referred to as a “list.” You can move between
items in the “list” by pressing “space-1” or “space-4.” You can then
change the setting for each option by pressing “space” or
“backspace” on each option.
2.4.2 Option Menu in Detail
Now, let’s take a look at each function in the “option” menu in more
detail, and look at the specific steps on how to change the various
settings. It is very important to note that there are duplicate shortcut
keys; therefore, pressing a shortcut key will move the focus to the
next setting that has a matching shortcut key, and pressing the same
shortcut key will move the focus to the next setting that has the same
shortcut key. If there are no more settings that have the sam e
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shortcut key, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will wrap around and move
to the first match. Pressing “space-1” or “space-4” moves the focus
to the previous setting or the next setting. Pressing “page up
(“space-1-2-6”)” or “page down (“space-3-4-5”)” will move the focus to
the beginning of the previous group of settings or to the beginning of
the next group of settings.
2.4.2.1 Braille display
The first item that you will find in the “option” menu is “Braille display.”
You can switch the Braille display on and off with the “space” key.
The default is set to “on” and the shortcut key is “b (dots 1-2).” You
can toggle the Braille display on or off, by pressing “backspace-F3”
while you are using another program in the Braille Sense Plus B32,
without having to pull up the “option” menu. If you have changed the
setting, press the “enter” key to save the setting. You can also “tab
(“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “confirm” button, and
press “enter.” If you do not want to save the setting, “tab (“space-45”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel” button, and then press
“enter.” You can also cancel saving the setting by pressing “space–z
(dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.2 Braille Cursor
You can choose how you want the Braille cursor to show up on the
Braille display. The shortcut key is “c (dots 1-4).” By default the cursor
is set to “always up.” If you do not want the cursor set to “always up,”
you can press the “space” key to turn the cursor “blinking,” and one
more press the “space” key to turn the cursor “off.” If you have
changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the setting. You
can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “confirm”
button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the setting, “tab
(“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel” button, and
then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the setting by
pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (d ots 1-5).”
Note that there are three types of cursors:
1. “dots 7-8”
2. blinking “dots 7-8”
3. blinking “dots 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8”
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The blinking “dots 7-8” will be displayed when you are in the
“overwirte mode” in the word processor. The blinking “dots 1-2-3-4-56-7-8” will appear when you are using the “start selection” setting in
the word processor and when you are in an edit box. In all other
situations, the cursor will be displayed as “dots 7-8.”
2.4.2.3 Eight Dot Mode
You can choose to use a 6-dot-Braille or 8-dot-Braille display when
using ASCII text mode. The shortcut key is “e (dots 1-5).” By default
the 8-dot-Braille display is set to off. You can switch this option to 8dot-Braille mode by pressing the “space” key. You can toggle this
option on or off by pressing “F1-down scroll button” while you are
using another program in the Braille Sense Plus B32, without having
to pull up the “option” menu. If you have changed the setting, press
the “enter” key to save the setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)”
or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “confirm” button, and press “enter.”
If you do not want to save the setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab
(“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel” button, and then press “enter.” You can
also cancel saving the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or
“space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.4 View/input the Grade of Braille
You can choose what grade of Braille you want the Braille display to
use when reading. The shortcut key is “g (dots 1-2-4-5).” The setting
choices are grade 1, grade 2, and ASCII. You can switch between
the settings by pressing the “space” key. You can press “space-g
(dots 1-2-4-5)” to cycle through the three settings while you are using
other programs without calling up the “option” menu. If you have
changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the setting. You
can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “confirm”
button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the setting, “tab
(“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel” button, and
then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the setting by
pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (d ots 1-5).”
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2.4.2.5 Message Display Time
You can choose when a Braille message will disappear from the
Braille display. This setting will only work when the voice setting is
set to “off.” The shortcut key is “m (dots 1-3-4).” The setting options
that you can choose from are “standby,” ”ignore”, and 1 to 10
seconds. The default is “3 seconds.” The “space” key increases the
option by one second and the “backspace” key decreases the option
by one second. You can set the unit to standby mode by pressing
the “space” key until you reach “stand by.” In this mode, the message
will remain until you press a key. The higher value you select, the
longer the message remains. If you read the message before setting
the number of seconds, you can clear the message by pressing any
key. If you choose “ignore,” then messages will be ignored and won’t
show on the display. If you have changed the setting, press the
“enter” key to save the setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or
“shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If
you do not want to save the setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab
(“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel” button, and then press “enter.” You can
also cancel saving the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or
“space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.6 Voice
This menu will allow you to turn the Braille Sense Plus B32 voice on
or off. The shortcut key is “v (dots 1-2-3-6).” By default the voice is
set to on, so you will hear the Braille Sense Plus B32 speak. You can
turn off the voice with the ‘”space” key. You can toggle it on and off
by pressing “backspace-F2” while you are using another program in
the Braille Sense Plus B32 without having to call up the “option”
menu. If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save
the setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-12”)” to the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to
save the setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the
“cancel” button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving
the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (d ots 1-
5).”
You can also press “dots 1-2” while turning on the Braille Sense Plus
B32, which will turn the Braille Sense Plus B32 on without speech.
When resetting the Braille Sense Plus B32, you can also press “dots
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1-2” when you press the reset button to reset the Braille Sense Plus
B32, and turn on the Braille Sense Plus B32 without speech.
2.4.2.7 Punctuation Level
You can choose how you want the Braille Sense Plus B32 to read
punctuation marks. The shortcut key is “p (dots 1-2-3-4).” The
setting options are “all,” “off,” “punctuation,” and “symbol.” The
default setting is set to “all” in which the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
say all punctuation marks and symbols. The “space” key allows you
to cycle through all four of the setting values. If you select “off,” the
Braille Sense Plus B32 will not say any punctuation marks. The
option, “punctuation” will make the Braille Sense Plus B32 say only
punctuation marks, but the “symbol” option will say all symbols
without saying punctuation marks. If you have changed the setting,
press the “enter” key to save the setting. You can also “tab (“space4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “confirm” button, and press
“enter.” If you do not want to save the setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or
“shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel” button, and then press “enter.”
You can also cancel saving the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 13-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.8 Keyboard Echo
With this option, you can decide how the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
speak when you are typing. The shortcut key is “k (dots 1-3).” The
setting values are “on with characters and words,” “on with
characters,” “on with words,” and “off.” If you select the default “on
with characters and words,” you can hear each keystroke and a word
right after it is completed. If you select “on with characters,” you can
hear each keystroke letter by letter. If you select the “on with words”
option, you can hear each word right after it is completed, but not
each letter. You can cycle through each of the options by pressing
the “space” key. If you have changed the setting, press the “enter”
key to save the setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab
(“space-1-2”)” to the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not
want to save the setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-12”)” to the “cancel” button, and then press “enter.” You can also
cancel saving the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or
“space-e (dots 1-5).”
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2.4.2.9 Capitalization alert
You can decide how the Braille Sense Plus B32 will speak the
"capital character" when you type the character or read the document
by using "space-3" or "space-6" in computer edit box or ASCII mode .
The shortcut key is “u (dots 1-3-6).” The setting values are “off,” “say
cap,” and “pitch.” The default value is “off.” If you select the default,
read the same regardless of capital letter and lower case letter. And
if you select the “say cap,” you will hear “cap” sound before the
capital letter. For example, when you meet th e capital letter “V,”
Braille Sense Plus B32 will talk “cap v.” And if you select the “pitch,”
you will hear higher tone when meet the capital letter.
You can cycle through each of the options by pressing the “space”
key. If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save
the setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-12”)” to the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to
save the setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the
“cancel” button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving
the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (d ots 1-
5).”
2.4.2.10 Numbers
You can choose how you want the Braille Sense Plus B32 to read
number. The shortcut key is “n (dots 1-3-4-5)” with the default set to
“on.”
For example, if you set “on,” the “2007” will read “two thousand
seven.” And you set “off,” “the “2007” will read “two zero zero seven.”
You can change the value by using “space.”
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.11 Voice Volume
You can set the volume level of the voice on the Braille Sense Plus
B32. The shortcut key is “l (dots 1-2-3).” The setting value is 1
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through 10 with the default set on 6. When you have set this option
to 1, the volume will be set at the lowest level. If you set this option to
10, the volume is the loudest. If you set the volume level to 1, you
will almost not be able to hear. The “space” key increases the
volume and the “backspace” key decreases the volume by one
number at a time. Please note that if you are at volume level 10, and
increase the volume by one, the volume loops back to level 1. The
same is true if you are at level 1, and decrease the volume by one
unit. You will then be at level 10. Without opening the “option” menu,
you can increase the volume with the key combination of the
“backspace” and “F4” keys or you can decrease it with the
“backspace” and the “F1” key.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.12 Voice Rate
You can control the speed of the Braille Sense Plus B32 speech.
The shortcut key is “r (dots 1-2-3-5).” The setting options are 1
through 12 with the default set to 8. The “space” key increases the
speed level and the “backspace” key decreases the speed level by
one unit at a time. Without opening the “option” menu, you can
increase the speed with the key combination of the “space” and “F4”
keys, or you can decrease it with the “space” and the “F1” key. If you
are at level 12, and increase the speed by one unit, you will go to
level 1. Also, if you are at level 1, and decrease the speed by one
unit, you will go to level 12.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
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2.4.2.13 Voice Pitch
You can control the voice pitch of the Braille Sense Plus B32. The
shortcut key is “t (dots 1-2-3-4-5).” The available options are 1
through 10 with the default set to 6. At level 10, t he voice tone will be
the highest; and, at level 1, the voice tone will be the lowest. The
“space” key will increase the voice tone and the “backspace” key will
decrease the voice tone by one level. Just as with the voice volume
and voice speed, if you are at level 10, and you increase the voice
tone by one level, you will go to level 1. And, if you are at level 1 and
decrease the voice tone by one level, you will go to level 10. When
you are not in the “option,” menu, you can increase the tone by
pressing, “enter” and “F4,” or you can decrease it by pressing “enter”
and “F1.”
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.14 Scroll Voice
You can decide if you want the Braille Sense Plus B32 to speak while
using the scroll buttons in the document. The shortcut key is “s (dots
2-3-4)” with the default set to “off.” The default setting (off) does not
allow the Braille Sense Plus B32 to speak while scrolling. The
“space” key toggles off/on. If you set the option to “on,” you can hear
the Braille Sense Plus B32 while scrollin g .
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.15 LCD
You can decide whether the Braille Sense Plus B32 will show text on
the LCD screen. If you decide to turn the LCD screen on, sighted
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people will be able to see what you are working on when they look at
the LCD screen. The shortcut key is “l (dots 1-2-3)” with the default
set to “off.” The options that you can choose from for this setting are,
“on,” “off,” and “all (lighting).” The “all (lighting)” setting will light the
background of the LCD screen. You can toggle between all three of
these options by pressing the “space” key.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.16 LCD Font Size
Here, you can change the font size on your LCD panel. The shortcut
key is “f (dots 1-2-4).” The default is set to 19, but you can set the
font size anywhere from 12 to 20. You can increase the font by one
size with the “space” key, and you can decrease the font size with the
“backspace” key. If you have the font size set to 20, and you
increase the font by one size, the font will go to 12. If your font size is
12, and you decrease the font by one size, the font will go to 20.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.17 Video Display
You can choose to have the Braille Sense Plus B32 show your tasks
on a VGA monitor. That is, a monitor that would normally hook up to
a personal computer. The shortcut key is “d (dots 1-4-5)” with the
default set to “off.” To use a VGA monitor, you need to connect a
cable from the Braille Sense Plus B32 VGA port to a computer
monitor. You can toggle this option on and off with the ‘”space” key.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
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setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.18 Printer Port
You can choose which port will be used for your printer port when
sending your documents to a printer. The shortcut key is “p (dots 12-3-4).” The default is set to “USB.” If you want to use a USB port
printer, you keep the default setting. If you want to use a parallel port
printer, you change the setting. You can toggle the options by hitting
the “space” key.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
For your reference, if you want to use parallel port printer, you must
connect the USB port to cable that convert USB into parallel.
2.4.2.19 Print Paper Size
This option allows you to select the size of the paper that an ink
printer will use, if you will be printing to an ink printer. The shortcut
key for this function is “s (dots 2-3-4).” You can change the size for
this option by pressing “space.” You can choose between the
settings of, “letter” (8.5 inches by 11 inches) or, “legal” (8.5 inches by
14 inches.)
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.20 Warning Message
You can choose whether you will hear a warning sound or not. The
shortcut key is “w (dots 2-4-5-6).” This option is useful if the speech
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setting on the Braille Sense Plus B32 is turned off. The default for
this option is set to “on.” If you turn off the speech, you will hear a
beeping sound when you type in keys that the Braille Sense Plus B32
does not accept. If you don't want to hear the warning sound, you
can press the “space” key once to turn “off” the warning message.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.21 Play Power On/Off Sound
You can choose whether you will hear a power on/off sound or not
when you turn on the Braille Sense Plus B32. The sh ortcut key is “s
(dots 2-3-4).” The default for this option is set to “on.” If you keep
default setting, you will hear a starting sound signal when you turn on
or off the Braille Sense Plus B32.
If you don’t want to hear the on/off sound signal, you can press the
“space” key once to turn “off” the sound signal.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.22 Reverse Scroll
You can switch the direction of scrolling on the Braille Sense Plus
B32. The shortcut key is “r (dots 1-2-3-5)” with the default set to “off.”
The “space” key toggles off/on. In the default setting (which has the
reverse scroll set to off), the up scroll button moves up a 32-cell
display in your document, or one previous item in a list. The down
scroll button moves down a 32-cell display in the document, or the
next item in the list. If you turn the reverse scroll on, the up and down
scroll buttons will function in the reverse direction.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
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the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.23 Skip Empty Lines
You can choose to have the Braille Sense Plus B32 read a blank line,
or to skip empty lines. The shortcut key is “e (dots 1-5),” and the
default is set to “off.” If you keep the default setting, you will hear the
words “empty line” if there is a blank line. The “space” key toggles
off/on. If you choose to turn this option on, the Braille Sense Plus
B32 will skip all blank lines, and you will not hear the words “empty
line” when there is a blank line. If you have changed the setting,
press the “enter” key to save the setting. You can also “tab (“space4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “confirm” button, and press
“enter.” If you do not want to save the setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or
“shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel” button, and then press “enter.”
You can also cancel saving the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 13-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.24 Control Information
You can choose the display location of information regarding the files
and menus in the Braille Sense Plus B32. The short cut key is “I (dots
2-4),” and the default is set to “before.” To toggle “control information”
between before, after and off, press “space.
If you select “before,” you will hear control information before a menu
or list item. If you select “after,” you will hear control information such
as “list item” or “menu item” after a menu or list item. If you have
control information shut off, you will not hear “list item” or “menu
item.”
Note that if the web browser is activated, the control symbols will
appear even if you turn off the “control information” option.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
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2.4.2.25 Hot Key Information
As described before, hot keys are keystrokes that can take you
directly to an item, such as a menu, or a particular item in a list.
You can choose the speech output method of hot key. The short cut
key is “h (dots 1-2-5),” and the default is set to “ASCII character.” The
setting values are “ASCII character,” “dot patterns,” and “off.” You
can cycle through each of the options by pressing the “space” key.
For example, when you select “ASCII character,” the “open (o) entero” will output with “open (o) enter-o.” And if you select “dot patterns,”
the “open (o) enter-o” will out put with “open (o) enter dots 1 3 5.”
And if you select “off,” you can’t hear the hot key information.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.26 Announce shortcut keys
The “announce shortcut keys” option allows you to decide if the
Braille Sense Plus B32 will say the shortcut key for a function. The
shortcut key is “s (dots 2-3-4)” and the default is set to “on.”
For example, if you hear, “file f pull down,” the shortcut key is the
letter “f.” If you prefer the Braille Sense Plus B32 only says, “file pull
down,” you will want to turn the “announce shortcut keys” setting off.
To toggle “announce shortcut keys” between on and off, press
“space.”
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.27 Power Saving Mode
You can choose to have the Braille Sense Plus B32 use the power
saving mode. The shortcut key is “p (dots 1-2-3-4).” The default
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setting is set to “on,” which will use the power saving mode. The
“space” key switches between “on,” off, and “message.” If you don't
want to use the power saving mode, you can set the option to “off.” If
you set the option to “message,” you will hear a warning message
that says “power on” in 10, 20, or 30 minute increments (depending
on the setting that you will choose for power saving kick in) if you
have not pressed any keys on the Braille Sense Plus B32. The next
section explains how to change the power saving kick in to 10, 20, or
30 minutes. If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to
save the setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab
(“space-1-2”)” to the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not
want to save the setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-12”)” to the “cancel” button, and then press “enter.” You can also
cancel saving the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or
“space-e (dots 1-5).”
For your reference, this option is available only when the AC adaptor
is connected to the unit. In other word, although you set the option to
“on” if AC adaptor is connected to the unit, the unit will not go to the
sleep mode automatically when you meet the “power saving kick in”
time.
2.4.2.28 Power Saving Kick In
When you want to use the power saving mode, you can set the time
when the power saving mode will begin. The shortcut key is “k (dots
1-3)” with the default set at “after 10 minutes.” If you set this option to
the default, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will enter into power saving
mode when you have not used the Braille Sense Plus B32 for 10
minutes. The “space” key changes the option setting to 10 minutes,
20 minutes, or 30 minutes.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
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2.4.2.29 Check Today’s Schedule
In the “schedule manager” (which you will learn about later), you are
able to keep track of your appointments, using the Braille Sense Plus
B32. The Braille Sense Plus B32 is able to check today’s schedule
when you turn it on. You can decide if you want the Braille Sense
Plus B32 to show today’s schedule when it powers on. The short cut
key for this option is “s (dots 2-3-4).” To toggle this option between
off and on, press “space.”
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.30 One-Handed Mode
You can choose one-handed mode on or off when you use the Braille
Sense Plus B32. The shortcut key is “h (dots 1-2-5).” The default for
this option is set to “off.” The setting options are “on” and “off.” The
detail information about one-handed mode refers to “2.14 OneHanded Mode.”
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
For your reference, this option is set to “off” even if you are set to “on”
when connected the Braille Sense Plus B32 to USB keyboard. And if
you remove the USB keyboard, this option will be returned to value
that before you connected to the USB keyboard.
2.4.2.31 Spell check Automatically
You can choose whether the Braille Sense Plus B32 will check
spelling or not. This option is available in “multi edit boxes” in
programs such as the schedule manager, address manager, e-mail
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messages, the word processor, etc. The short cut key for this option
is “c (dots1-4).”
By default this setting is set to “off” which will not check your spelling.
If you want to check spelling, press “space” to toggle the option to
"on” and press “enter.” Or, press “tab (space-4-5)” to move to the
“confirm” button, and press “enter.”
If you set the option to “on" and enter a misspelled word, you will hear
a beep sound. You will hear a beep sound, even though you shut “off”
the warning message discussed in section “2.4.2.20.”
If you do not want to save the changed setting, press “tab (space-4-
5)” to move to the “cancel” button, and press “enter.” You can also
cancel saving the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or
“space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.32 Default Document
This function is used to set the default document type applied when
you create a new document using the word processor on the Braille
Sense Plus B32. The shortcut key for this option is “q (dot 1-2-3-4-5)”.
When you create a new document in the “word processor”, “Braille
document” (.brl file) is selected as the file type by default. You can
change the default setting using this option.
You can choose between “sense document”, “Braille document,” and
“text document”. By default, it is set to “Braille document.” Press
“space” to toggle through the three settings, and press “enter,” or
press “tab (space-4-5)” to move to the “confirm” button, and press
“enter,” to save the changed setting.
If you do not want to save the changed setting, press “tab (space-4-
5)” to move to the “cancel” button, and press “enter.” You can also
cancel saving the setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or
“space-e (dots 1-5).”
For your reference, this option is set to “text document” even if you
are set to “sense document” or “Braille document” when connected
the Braille Sense Plus B32 to USB keyboard. And if you remove the
USB keyboard, this option will be returned to value that before you
connected to the USB keyboard.
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2.4.2.33 Progress indicator
Progress indicator shows the progress of opening a document,
copying files or opening any webpage. This option is used to set the
progress sign. The shortcut key is “p (dots 1-2-3-4),” and you can
choose one among “silent,” “beep,” and “message.” By default, it is
set to “message.”
Press “space” to toggle through three settings, and press “enter” to
save to the changed option.
If it is set to “message,” the Braille Sense Plus B32 will say progress
in percentage, like 10% or 20%. If it is set to “beep,” the Braille Sense
Plus B32 outputs beep sound during copying or opening any
documents or webpage. If it is set to “silent”, the Braille Sense Plus
B32 will not hear the any sound in progress of copying or opening.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.4.2.34 Bluetooth
You can decide whether the Braille Sense Plus B32 will turn
Bluetooth on.
The shortcut key for this option is “b (dots 1-2).” You can choose
between “on” and “off” by pressing “space.” By default, it is set to
“off.”
You can toggle it on and off by pressing “backspace-3-4-5-6” while
you are using another program in the Braille Sens e Plus B32 without
having to call up the “option” menu.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
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For your reference, in order to use Bluetooth function of the Braille
Sense Plus B32, please turn it on. And please turn it off while you are
not using the Bluetooth function to save battery power.
2.4.2.35 Wireless LAN
You can decide whether the Braille Sense Plus B32 will turn Wireless
LAN on.
The shortcut key for this option is “w (dots 2-4-5-6).” You can choose
between “on” and “off” by pressing “space.” By default, it is set to
“off.”
You can toggle it on and off by pressing “backspace-1-4-5-6” while
you are using another program in the Braille Sens e Plus B32 without
having to call up the “option” menu.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
For your reference, in order to use wireless LAN function of the
Braille Sense Plus B32, please turn it on. And please turn it off when
you are not using the wireless LAN to save battery power.
2.4.2.36 Wired LAN
You can decide whether the Braille Sense Plus B32 will turn Ethernet
card (Wired LAN) on.
The shortcut key for this option is “l (dots 1-2-3).” You can choose
between “on” and “off” by pressing “space.” By default, it is set to
“on.”
You can toggle it on and off by pressing “backspace-1-5-6” while you
are using another program in the Braille Sense Plus B32 without
having to call up the “option” menu.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
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button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
For your reference, if you want to save battery power, turn this option
off when you are not using the Ethernet (Wire LAN).
2.4.2.37 Mobile Disk
You can choose whether the Braille Sen se Plus B32 will be used as a
mobile disk or not when the Braille Sense Plus B32 is connected to
the personal computer (PC) via USB. The shortcut key for this option
is “d (dots 1-4-5)” with the default set to “on.” The “space” key
toggles off/on.
If you keep default setting, PC recognizes the Braille Sense Plus B32
as the mobile disk automatically when connecting the Braille Sense
Plus B32 to PC.
If you select “off,” PC doesn’t recognizes the Braille Sense Plus B32.
In this case, if you want to connect the PC to the Braille Sense Plus
B32, you need to install and execute the Active Sync program in the
PC. You can download the Active Sync program from the Microsoft
website for free.
If you have changed the setting, press the “enter” key to save the
setting. You can also “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to
the “confirm” button, and press “enter.” If you do not want to save the
setting, “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” to the “cancel”
button, and then press “enter.” You can also cancel saving the
setting by pressing “space–z (dots 1-3-5-6)” or “space-e (dots 1-5).”
2.5 The AC Power Supply and the Battery Pack for the Braille
Sense Plus B32
It is very useful to know what the remaining battery power when the
Braille Sense Plus B32 is being operated only on battery power. If
the remaining battery power is not sufficient, the Braille Sense Plus
B32 will indicate that the battery power is low. In this case, you need
to check the remaining battery power, especially when you are using
the Braille Sense Plus B32 without plugging it into an AC power
supply.
To check the battery power status, press “space-1-6.” You will find
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the following 2 items:
1. Battery power level
2. Power source (battery or AC supply)
The battery power level represents the percentage of the remaining
battery power. The power source indicates whether power is coming
from the battery or the AC power supply. If the battery power level
drops under 15 percent, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will display the
battery status on the Braille display, and it will announce (through the
speakers) that the battery has less than 15 percent of its power left.
If the battery power level falls below five percent, the Braille Sense
Plus B32 will give you a warning indicating that your battery power
level is under five percent, and the Braille Sense Plus B32 will be
automatically turned off in one minute, unless you connect the Braille
Sense Plus B32 to an AC power supply.
Let’s explore the detachable battery pack. When the Braille Se nse
Plus B32 is shipped, you will find the battery pack is not installed in
the Braille Sense Plus B32. This is done to prevent damage during
shipping. When you insert this battery pack in to the Braille Sense
Plus B32 for the first time, the unit may display an inaccurate battery
power level. Before using the Braille Sense Plus B32 for the first time,
please charge the battery for six hours. If you need to use the unit
during the initial recharge, the unit should be connected to the AC
power supply for at least seven hours in order to fully charge the
battery. When you remove the battery from the Braille Sense Plus
B32, make sure your unit is turned off; especially when the AC power
supply is not connected to your unit. Otherwise, you will lose all of
your data that is stored in RAM. If you remove the battery, and do
not have the Braille Sense Plus B32 hooked up to the AC power
supply, your data that is stored in RAM will remain for only about an
hour. In order to keep your data that is stored in RAM, the Braille
Sense Plus B32 must be connected to an AC power supply or battery
pack within an hour; otherwise the data that is stored in RAM will be
lost.
2.6 Basic Explanation of Disks, folders, and files
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The flash memory in the Braille Sense Plus B32 is similar to a big
bookshelf in a library. The piece of hardware in the Braille Sense
Plus B32 that is called the “disk” is similar to the idea of a bookshelf
in a library. You can make partitions on a bookshelf in order to
organize books into categories. Each category can be compared to
what are called “folders” on the Braille Sense Plus B32. The books in
each section can be compared to what are called “files” on the Braille
Sense Plus B32. You can save files into any folders at your
convenience. If you make the proper folder names for files you are
saving, it will make it easier to find saved files when you need to
access them later.
When the Braille Sense Plus B32 is shipped from the factory, the
name of the flash memory in the Braille Se nse Plus B32 is called
“flashdisk.” You can create folders on this “flashdisk” in any way that
you prefer.
You can also expand your memory space by adding additional
memory devices, such as a floppy disk drive through a USB port,
USB stick memory (also known as a USB flash drive), or a compact
flash memory card in the CF slot. The default name of the floppy disk
drive is “FDD” and the name of the CF card is “CFD.” The USB stick
memory is called “SMD.” If you decide to add any of these memory
devices, you will be able to create folders, and save files on the
additional memory devices.
2.7 Controlling the Volume, Speed, and the Tone of Speech
You can change the volume, speed, and tone of speech used on the
Braille Sense Plus B32. To change the volume, you can press
“backspace-F4” to raise the volume. Press “backspace-F1” to lower
the volume. To make changes in the reading speed, you can press
“space-F4” to make the reading faster. Press “space-F1” to make the
reading speed slower. In order to make changes in tone, press
“enter-F4” for a higher tone and “enter-F1” for a lower tone. When
any of the above combination keys are pressed, the Braille Sense
Plus B32 will announce the status of its volume, speed, or tone. The
changes you made with these combination keys will re main in effect
even when you turn off the machine and turn it back on again. These
changes can also be made in the “option” menu settings. Please
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refer to sections 2.4.2.11, 2.4.2.12, and 2.4.2.13 in this user manual.
2.8 How to use the Voice and the Braille display
When using the Braille Sense Plus B32, you can choose to use
Braille only or speech only for reading. You can also use both Braille
and speech at the same time for reading. However, you cannot turn
off both Braille and the speech simultaneously. You can utilize
“backspace-F2” to turn the speech on and off. You can use
“backspace-F3” to turn the Braille on and off. Please refer to section
2.4.2.1 in this user manual for more information.
2.9 How to type the character
In the document, “edit box” and “multi edit box” on Braille Sense Plus
B32, you can enter the grade 1 or grade 2 Braille. But in the
“computer edit box” such as “to” in email program, you have to enter
the computer Braille.
If you want to enter the capital letter, you can use the “capital sign
(space-u (dots 1-3-6))” when you enter the computer Braille. For
example, if you want to enter the “H” in computer edit box, you press
the “space-u (dots 1-3-6)” and press the “dots 1-2-5.”
If you press “space-u (dots 1-3-6)” twice, capitals continue until you
turn off by pressing “space-u (dots 1-3-6).”
You can use the “space-backspace” instead of “capital sign (spaceu).” Only, you have press “space-backspace” and “dots 1-2-5”
simultaneously.
Also you can use the “capital sign” when you enter the “at sign.” To
input the “at sign,” you press the “space-u (dots 1-3-6)” and press the
“dot 4.” Also you can input the “at sign” by pressing “spacebackspace-dot 4.”
And if you want to enter the number, you can use the “number sign
(dots 3-4-5-6).” But in the computer edit box, you have to input the
number in computer Braille that lowered by one ro w and no number
sign.
2.9.1 The ASCII table for a computer Braille input
exclamation mark: dots 2-3-4-6
quotation mark: dot 5
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number sign: dots 3-4-5-6
dollar sign: dots 1-2-4-6
percent: dots 1-4-6
ampersand: dots 1-2-3-4-6
apostrophe: dot 3
left parenthesis: dots 1-2-3-5-6
right parenthesis: dots 2-3-4-5-6
asterisk: dots 1-6
plus: dots 3-4-6
comma: dot 6
dash: dots 3-6
period: dots 4-6
slash: dots 3-4
0: dots 3-5-6
1: dot 2
2: dots 2-3
3: dots 2-5
4: dots 2-5-6
5: dots 2-6
6: dots 2-3-5
7: dots 2-3-5-6
8: dots 2-3-6
9: dots 3-5
colon: dots 1-5-6
semi colon: dots 5-6
less than: dots 1-2-6
equal: dots 1-2-3-4-5-6
great than: dots 3-4-5
question mark: dots 1-4-5-6
at sign: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dot 4
A: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dot 1
B: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2
C: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-4
D: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-4-5
E: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-5
F: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-4
G: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-4-5
H: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-5
I: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 2-4
J: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 2-4-5
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K: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-3
L: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-3
M: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-3-4
N: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-3-4-5
O: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-3-5
P: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-3-4
Q: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-3-4-5
R: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-3-5
S: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 2-3-4
T: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 2-3-4-5
U: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-3-6
V: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-3-6
W: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 2-4-5-6
X: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-3-4-6
Y: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-3-4-5-6
Z: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-3-5-6
left bracket: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 2-4-6
back slash: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-5-6
right bracket: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 1-2-4-5-6
carat: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 4-5
underline: space-u (dots 1-3-6), dots 4-5-6
grave accent: dots 4
a: dot 1
b: dots 1-2
c: dots 1-4
d: dots 1-4-5
e: dots 1-5
f: dots 1-2-4
g: dots 1-2-4-5
h: dots 1-2-5
i: dots 2-4
j: dots 2-4-5
k: dots 1-3
l: dots 1-2-3
m: dots 1-3-4
n: dots 1-3-4-5
o: dots 1-3-5
p: dots 1-2-3-4
q: dots 1-2-3-4-5
r: dots 1-2-3-5
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s: dots 2-3-4
t: dots 2-3-4-5
u: dots 1-3-6
v: dots 1-2-3-6
w: dots 2-4-5-6
x: dots 1-3-4-6
y: dots 1-3-4-5-6
z: dots 1-3-5-6
left brace: dots 2-4-6
vertical bar: dots 1-2-5-6
right brace: dots 1-2-4-5-6
tilde: dots 4-5
2.10 Multi Tasking
The Braille Sense Plus B32 can do more than one task at the same
time, which is called multi-tasking. For example, you can work with
the word processor while you are listening to music, and you can put
calculations into a document at the same time. This is called a Braille
Sense Plus B32 multi-task. If you want to work with the word
processor while listening to music, you can first run the media player
and play a music file. While playing music, you can press the “F1”
key to open the Braille Sense Plus B32 menu and run the word
processor.
The Braille Sense Plus B32 can run up to seven programs
simultaneously. You cannot have more than seven multi-tasks. That
is, you cannot run more than seven programs at the same time.
If you try to run a program that you are already running, the new
instance of the program will not start, and you will be taken to the
instance of the program that is already running.
For example, while you are working with a document called “A,” you
decide to execute the “file manager.” Next, you move to a document
called “B” by pressing the move keys in the “file list” of “file manager,”
and you press “enter.” Then, the word processor will not load again
for opening the document “B,” but the document “B” will be opened in
the word processor, which document “A” is also running on. If you
want to switch documents, you need to open them in the word
processor without running other programs. In this case, you can
switch them with “tab(space-4-5 or F3)” or “shift-tab(space-1-2 or
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space-F3).” Switching documents will be explained later in detail in
section 4, which covers the word processor.
After you press F1 to call up the “program” menu, or after you press
F1-F4 to open the Task ID, you can press “escape” (“space-e” or
“F4”) to return to the previously-running program.
If you want to switch between programs while running more than one
program, press the “F1” and “F4” keys at the same time to open the
Task ID. The Task ID shows the names and numbers of the running
programs, just like the file manager. You can cycle through the
running programs on the Braille Sense Plus B32 with the “space-1” or
the “space-4” and scroll buttons. Press the “enter” key to run the
program that you want after focusing on your selection.
The combination of the “F2” and “F3” keys can switch between all of
the running programs immediately without opening the Task ID. It
functions the same way as the “alt-tab” keys on your PC. If you are
running three programs and you are in the second program, pressing
the “F2” and “F3” keys at the same time will move you to the third
program. If you press “F2-F3” again, you will be on the first program.
In the above case, pressing “space-z (dots 1-3-5-6)” will close the
current running program and move you to the previous program.
However, if there is only one program running, pressing “space-z
(dots 1-3-5-6)” will close the program and move you to the Braille
Sense Plus B32 “program” menu. Note that “space-z (dots 1-3-5-6)”
is different from the “escape” key, which does not close programs.
2.11 Switching Audio mode
The audio buttons on the front panel will work for different function
according to the location of Audio mode switch.
If you push the audio mode switch to the left side, the Braille Sense
Plus B32 will say “radio mode” and the audio buttons will work for the
Radio program.
If you set the audio mode switch to the center, the Braille Sense Plus
B32 will say “daisy mode” and the audio buttons will work for the
Daisy program.
If you push the audio mode switch to the right side, the Braille Sense
Plus B32 will say “media mode” and the audio buttons will work for
the Media program.
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So in order to use the audio buttons as you desire, you have to set
the audio mode switch to the proper position. For example, when you
are using Media program and the audio mode switch is located in the
left side, the audio buttons on the front panel will work for radio
program. The detailed function of the audio buttons will be explained
in the Radio, Daisy and Media program sections in this user manual.
2.12 Switching Key lock
You can disable or enable any specified keys on the Braille Sen se
Plus B32 by using Key Lock switch on the front panel.
If the key lock switch put on left, Braille Sense Plus B32 will say “all
keys locked.” In this case, you can’t use the all keys including the
on/off switch.
If the key lock switch put on center, Braille Sense Plus B32 will say
“top panel locked.” In this case, only you can use the buttons and
switches in the front panel (audio mode switch, audio buttons and
on/off switch).
If the key lock switch put on right, Braille Sense Plus B32 will say
“unlock.” In this case, you can use the all keys (Braille keyboard,
audio buttons, arrow keys, function keys, audio mode switch and
on/off switch).
But, you can use the reset button, regardless of location of key lock
switch.
2.13 Print Spool
The Braille Sense Plus B32 has a print spool function. This function
enables the Braille Sense Plus B32 to do other tasks while printing to
an ink-printer or Braille embosser. For example, if you send data to
your printer or embosser, you will be immediately returned to where
you were before the print command was executed. If you want to
check the print spool dialog box after you have given the print
command, press “space-2-3-4-6.” Then, you will see the dialog box
which has three controls. The first control is a list that gives you
information about files that are being printed. There is also a “cancel”
button and a “close” button. You can cycle through the three controls
by pressing “tab (space-4-5)” or “shift-tab (space-1-2).” In the
information list, you can move item by item by pressing “space-4” or
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“space-1.” However, if you open up the dialog box without printing
anything, you will see “no list” and the “close” button.
While printing, the information list will contain the following: “running
program name,” “printing file name,” “printer type,” “the number of
copies,” and either “printing” or “ready.” For example, let’s assume
that we are printing one copy of "sample.hbl" in the word processor.
In the info list, you will see "program: word processor, file : sample.hbl,
printer, copy: 1, printing." If you are using a Braille embosser, you
will see “embosser” instead of “printer.” If there is not anything
printing and, (the printer is waiting), you will see “ready” instead of
“printing.” If you print something out in the e-mail program, you will
see "emailtemp.txt," instead of the file name. When you are printing
something from the address manager, or the schedule manager, you
will see the message, "prn_(time).txt.”
If you focus on any of the files in the info list, and press “enter” on
“cancel” after pressing “tab (space-4-5),” you will cancel the printing
of that file. If you press “space-4-5” repeatedly, locate “close,” and
press “enter” on “close,” you will close the print spool dialo g box.
Pressing “space-z (dots 1-3-5-6)” will also close the print spool.
2.14 One-Handed Mode
Braille Sense Plus B32 provides a one-handed mode for users
restricted to the use of one hand for Braille input. To turn on onehanded mode, hold down F3, while turn on the power switch. And to
turn off this mode (i.e. to return on two-handed mode), hold down F4,
while turn on the power switch. Also, by using the Option menu, you
can turn on or off this mode.
When one-handed mode turned on, the input methods are as follows:
1) To type a character, you press the dots in any combination or
order. And when you have pressed all dots, press “space.” For
example, if you want to type the “h,” you press “dot 1” and “dot 2”
separately or together and then press “dot 5.” And finally you
press “space.”
2) To press a command that includes “space,” you press “space”
both before and after the other keys. For example, if you want to
press “space-o (dots 1-3-5),” you press “space” and then press
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“dot 1”, “dot 3” and “dot 5” separately or together in any order.
Then press “space” again.
3) To press a command that includes “backspace” or “enter,” you
press “backspace” or “enter” before the other keys. And then press
other keys. Finally you press “space.” For example, if you want to
press “enter-l (dots 1-2-3)”, you press “enter” and then press “dots
1-2-3.” And press “space.”
4) To press “space,” “backspace” and “enter”, you press this keys
twice. For example, if you want to press “space” to make a space
between words, you press “space” twice.
The operation of the arrow keys, function keys, audio buttons remains
the same as in two-handed mode.
If one-handed mode is on, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will advise this
each time it is turned on, and will also advise what to do to return to
the two-handed mode.
2.15 Common Combination Keys
1. Call up the program menu: F1
2. Run the individual program in the program menu F1-“shortcut key”
(varies for each program)
3. Call up the task ID list: F1-F4
4. Switch to previous program: Space-F2-F3
5. Switch to next program: F2-F3
6. Call up the menu in the individual program: Space-m (dots 1-3-4)
or F2
7. Exit: Space-z (dots 1-3-5-6)
8. Escape: Space-e (space-1-5) or F4
9. Move to the next control in a dialog box: Tab (space-4-5 or F3)
10. Move to the previous control in the dialog box: Shift-tab (space-12 or space-F3)
11. Move to the previous character: Left arrow key (space-3)
12. Move to the next character: Right arrow key (space-6)
13. Move to the previous line/item: Up arrow key (space-1)
14. Move to the next line/item: Down arrow key (space-4)
15. Move to the beginning of line/item: Home key (space-1-3)
16. Move to the end of line/item: End key (space-4-6)
17. Move to the top of a document or to the first item: Ctrl-home
(space-1-2-3 or F1-F2-up scroll button)
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18. Move to the bottom of a document or to the last item: Ctrl-end
(space-4-5-6 or F3-F4-down scroll button)
19. Move to the previous page or to the first item of the previous 32item group: Page up (space 1-2-6 or F1-F2)
20. Move to the next page or to the first item of the next 32-item group:
Page down (space 3-4-5 or F3-F4)
21. Scroll left: Up scroll button
22. Scroll right: Down scroll button
23. Move the cursor to each cell or move to an item: The
corresponding cursor routing key
24. Read the current item again: Space-r (dots 1-2-3-5)
25. Say current time: Space-t (dots 2-3-4-5)
26. Check power status: Space-1-6
27. Call up the “option” menu: Space-o (dots 1-3-5)
28. Online help: Space-h (dots 1-2-5)
29. Checking your version: Space-v (dots 1-2-3-6) only in the Braille
Sense Plus B32 “program” menu.”
30. Check network status: Space-n (dots 1-3-4-5) in the Braille Sense
Plus B32 “program” menu
31. Increase the voice volume: Backspace-F4
32. Decrease the voice volume: Backspace-F1
33. Increase the voice rate: Space-F4
34. Decrease the voice rate: Space-F1
35. Increase the voice tone: Enter-F4
36. Decrease the voice tone: Enter-F1
37. One-handed mode on: hold down F3 while turning on
38. One-handed mode off: hold down F4 while turning on
39. Bluetooth on/off: Backspace-3-4-5-6
40. Wireless on/off: Backspace-1-4-5-6
41. Scroll voice on/off: F3-up scroll button
42. Selecting Braille cursor: F4-up scroll button
43. Selection control information: F2-down scroll button
44. Eight dot mode on/off: F1-down scroll button
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3. File Manager
3.1 Overview
The functions and structures of the “file manager” on the Braille
Sense Plus B32 are very similar to the “file manager” on a personal
computer. In order to run the “file manager,” press “f (dots 1-2-4)” or
press “enter” when you are on “file manager” in the “program” menu.
The “file manager” includes an “address window” and a “file list.”
When you open the “file manager,” the disk name will appear. The
default disk name is “flashdisk.” You can use the up and down
arrows (“space-1” or “space-4”) or the scroll buttons to explore
additional disks. Press “enter” on the disk you want to open. The
Braille Sense Plus B32 will show you the list of the files or folders on
the disk you have opened.
When you press “tab (space-4-5 or F3)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2” or
“space-F3”)” on the “file list,” you will enter into an “address window.”
The “file list” and “address window” will be explained in more detail in
section 3.2 and section 3.3 in this user manual.
For your convenience, the “file manager” provides you with menus
and “hot keys.” The menus will appear when you press “space-m
(dots 1-3-4)” or “F2.” Section 3.4 will provide a more detailed
explanation of the hot keys that you can use.
It is possible to format the flashdisk, which will erase everything on
the flashdisk. Be extremely cautious when executing this command.
If you execute this command, you will loose all of your data. You will
be able to get this data back once the command has been
NOT
executed. To format the flashdisk, press “space-1-2-3.” While
holding down “space-1-2-3,” quickly press and release the reset
button. Continue pressing “space-1-2-3” until you hear the flashdisk
formatting.
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3.1.1 Navigating the File List
There are two kinds of lists that you will see when using the Braille
Sense Plus B32. The lists are: “file list” and the “menu list.” When
you reach the end of the “menu list,” the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
automatically bring you back to the top of the list when you press
“space-4.” However, when you reach the end of a “file list,” the
Braille Sense Plus B32 will remain at the end of the “file list,” even if
you press “space-4.” The following is a list of the navigation keys;
(1) Move to previous item: Up arrow key (space-1) or up scroll button
(2) Move to next item: Down arrow key (space-4) or down scroll
button
(3) Move to the beginning of a list: Ctrl-home (space-1-2-3)
(4) Move to the end of a list: Ctrl-end (space-4-5-6)
The following keystrokes are valid only when you are on a “file list.”
(1) Fast move to folder list or move to file list: Space-5-6
(2) Move between file list and address window: Tab (space-4-5 or F3)
/ shift-tab (space-1-2 or space-F3)
(3) Enter into a selected folder or open the selected file: Enter
(4) Move to the upper level folder: Backspace
(5) Fast move to the top level disk: Space-1-2-5-6
(6) Move to the previous 32-item group: Page up (space 1-2-6 or F1-
F2)
(7) Move to the next 32-item group: Page down (space 3-4-5 or F3-
F4)
(8) Find and move to the file or folder in the file list by pressing the
first character of the folder or file names. You must use ASCII
characters.
3.1.2 Item (Folder or File) Selection Key
1) Select item by item (“space”): Select one or more item(s) while
moving in a list. “*” is displayed in front of the selected item.
Pressing “space” again on the selected file that has “*” displayed
by it will cancel the selection.
2) Continuous selection (“enter-b (dots 1-2)”): This will select all of
the items from the point where this command is executed to the
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item where the cursor is moved to. “*” will appear in front of the
selected items.
3) Select all (“enter-a (dot 1)”): This selects all the items inclu ding
files and folders in the current path. You can use navigation keys
to move around the selected items to make sure they are selected.
You can cancel selections or reselect canceled items by pressing
the “space” on the item. When the “select all” command is given,
the Braille Sense Plus B32 will say the number of selected files,
and will display “*” in front of the selected files on the Braille
display.
3.1.3 Cancel / Exit Key
Cancel (“space-e (dots 1-5)” or “F4”): This command will cancel a
function, just like the “esc” key cancels functions on a personal
computer.
Exit (“space-z (dots 1-3-5-6)”): This will cancel or stop a selected
function or program. This is similar to the way “alt-F4” closes a
program on a personal computer.
3.2 Using File Manager Features in the File List
When you open the “file manager,” you will see the list of disks that
you can access. You can choose a disk from the list, and then press
“enter” to get into the selected disk. The Braille Sense Plus B32 will
show you the list of folders and files on that disk. The items within
the quotation marks are the folders, and the items without quotation
marks are the files. The items on the list will be followed by numbers,
such as 1/5 or 2/5. The numbers after the names of the items
indicate where an item is on the list, and how many items are on the
list. For example, “database 1/5,” means that this is the first folder on
a list that has five items.
3.2.1 Selecting Disks
When you open the “file manager,” the first item on the list is
“flashdisk.” If you inserted the CF memory or SD card in CF card slot
or SD card slot, CF memory card and SD card will be listed on this list.
Any of the disks can be selected by using the up and down arrows
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(“space-1 or space-4”). You can also use the scroll buttons to choose
one of the disks. After selecting the disk you want, press “enter” to
open the disk you have selected. For more information on the name
of the disks, refer to section 2.6.
3.2.2 Getting in and Out of a Folder (Opening/Closing a Folder)
1. There are several ways to open a folder.
You can utilize a menu to get into a specific folder.
a. You can call up a menu by pressing “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or
“F2.” You will have to choose the menu item called “open” from
the list and press “enter” to get into a selected folder.
b. You can also press “enter-o (dots 1-3-5)” to call up the menu to
open a desired folder.
c. Another way to open a selected folder is by just pressing “enter”
on the folder that is selected.
2. To close the current folder, you can use the “backsp ace” key.
Then, you will be at the next upper level folder list.
3.2.3 Opening a File
You can open a file by pressing “enter” on the item that is displayed.
You can also use “enter-o (dots 1-3-5)” to open a file or folder. The
Braille Sense Plus B32 will load the appropriate application or
program to open the file you have chosen.
Another way of opening a file is using the menu. You can press
“space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2” to call up the menu. Then, press the
letter “o (dots 1-3-5),” or you can press “enter” on the item named
“open.”
The file formats that are supported by the Braille Sense Plus B32 are
as follows:
1. Hbl, brl, txt, pwd, brf, rtf, and doc files are supported by the word
processor on the Braille Sense Plus B32.
2. Url, and html files are supported by the web browser on the Braille
Sense Plus B32.
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3. ac3, asf, asx, m3u, mp2, mp3, ogg, pls, wav, wax, wma, and wmv
files are supported by the media player on the Braille Sense Plus
B32.
4. Daisy files are supported by the Daisy player on Braille Sense Plus
B32.
If you press “enter” on a file type other than those mentioned above,
the “open with” dialog box appears, because the file type is not
associated with a program. Also, you can bring up the “open with”
dialog box through the menu. By using the “open with” menu item,
you can open the currently selected file with a program other than the
program originally associated with it. First, press “space-m (dots 1-3-
4)” to bring up the menu, press “space-4” repeatedly until you reach
“open with,” and then press “enter.” You can also open the dialog
box by pressing “enter-e (dots 1-5)” in the file list, or by pressing “e
(dots 1-5)” in the menu.
This dialog box consists of the “open with” list, the “adopt” list, a
“confirm” button, and a “cancel” button. You can move between
these elements by pressing “tab (space-4-5)” or “shift-tab (space-1-
2).” Within the list, you can select the next item by pressing “space4,” and the previous item by pressing “space-1.”
As soon as the dialog box opens, “open with: word processor” will be
displayed. In this list, you can select a program, which would be the
word processor, media player, or web browser. Pressing “space-4”
will select the next program, and “space-1” will se lect the previous
program. Once you have selected the program to open the file type
with, press “tab (space-4-5)” to move to the “adopt” list. If you have
selected the word processor, pressing “tab (space-4-5)” will take you
to an additional list called “open mode.” Using this list, you can
specify whether the file will be opened as a Braille file or a text file.
Press “space-4” or “space-1” to select one of the two file types, and
then press “tab (space-4-5)” to move to the “apply to” radio button. In
this radio button, you can specify whether only the currently selected
file or all of the files with the same file extension as the currently
selected file will be opened with the specified program. If you have
set one of the two, press “enter” or “tab (space-4-5)” to move to the
“confirm” button, and then press “enter” to apply what you have just
set. If you have specified a program that does not support the file
type, nothing will be displayed or played after the program has started.
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In the “file manager,” if you activate the "open with" menu after
focusing on folders that have Daisy or media files, you will see the
associated program, Daisy or media player. If you activate the "open
with" menu, and encounter a folder that does not have the Daisy info
file (discinfo.html or ncc.html), you will not be able to see the Daisy
player as an associated program. You can play all of the files after
selecting either the Daisy or media player.
3.2.4 Send To
You can use this option to copy files and folders to different disks
such as a flash disk, USB flash drive (also known as USB stick
memory), SD card, or a CF memory card. You can select files and
folders by using the item selection option, which was described in
section 3.1.2. After selecting files and folders, you can call up the
menu with “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” to choose the “send to” option.
Then, when you press “enter” on “send to,” the Braille Sense Plus
B32 will display the list of disks that you can use to send your files or
folders to. You can choose a destination disk by using the up and
down arrow keys (“space-1” or “space-4”). Pressing “enter” on the
desired disk will start copying the selected files and folders into the
selected disk. Also, you can send files and folders by pressing
“enter-s (dots 2-3-4)” without calling up a menu.
3.2.5 Copy / Move
There are some differences between “copy” and “move.” “Copy”
leaves the original files and folders in their original places, while
“move” removes original files and folders from their original places.
In the “file manager,” you can use the copy function as follows:
First, you have to select the files and folders you would like to copy.
Files and folders can be selected as explained in section 3.1.2 in this
user manual.
Second, you need to call up the menu, and choose “copy” from the
list to copy selected files and folders. If you want to move files and
folders, you can choose “cut” from the menu. When the “copy” or
“cut” command is executed, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will return to
the file list.
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Third, you need to go into the destination folder and call up the menu,
and choose “paste.” Press “enter” on “paste,” and your selected files
and folders will be copied or moved. If the destination folder is the
same folder where the selected files are, the Braille Sense Plus B32
will attach “copy1-” to your original file names for copied files. If the
same files are copied into the same folder once again, the Braille
Sense Plus B32 will attach “copy2-” to the original file names for the
second copied files.
If your destination folder has the same name as the file you are
copying, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will say “file xxx already exists.
Overwrite? Yes.” Press “enter” if you want to replace the file.
However, if you do not want to overwrite the file, select “no,” and
press “enter.” When “no” is selected, the “paste” function will be
canceled.
Example: Copying “sample.txt” from the root folder to the download
folder.
1. Select “sample.txt” from the root folder by using the navigation
keys “up arrow (space-1)” or “down arrow (space-4).”
2. Call up the menu by pressing “space-m (dots 1-3-4),” and choose
“copy.” Then, press “enter.” The Braille Sense Plus B32 will
return to the file list in the root folder.
3. Move to the download folder, and press “enter.” Call up the menu
again to choose “paste.” Press “enter” on “paste,” or press “v
(dots 1-2-3-6)” after calling up the menu to complete the file copy
function. You can also use “enter-v (dots 1-2-3-6)” to do the same
thing.
3.2.6 Delete Files or Folders
To delete files or folders, go to the folders or files you want to delete,
and then select them, as explained in section 3.1.2. Call up the menu
by pressing “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” to choose the “delete” function.
Press “enter” on “delete” to complete the deletion of the selected files
and folders. You can also press the letter “d (dots 1-4-5)” after calling
up the menu to have the same result as above. You can delete
selected files or folders even without calling the menu by using hot
keys. “Space-d (dots 1-4-5)” and “enter-d (dots 1-4-5)” are the
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hotkeys assigned to perform the delete function. However, “space-d
(dots 1-4-5)” can be used with in the programs on the Braille Sense
Plus B32. “Enter-d (dots 1-4-5)” can only be used in the “file
manager.” When you delete only one file or one folder, it is not
necessary to use the select function. Instead, just use the navigation
keys to go to the file or folder you want to delete, and then you can
use the delete function from the “file manager.”
3.2.7 Rename
You can change the name of a file or folder by using this function. To
change the name of a file or folder, move to the file or folder you
desire to rename. Section 3.1.1 describes the navigation method for
using the file list. Call up the menu by using “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” to
choose “rename” from the menu list. Press “r (dots 1-2-3-5)” after
calling up the menu to activate the rename function quickly.
Otherwise, you can use the down arrow key (“space-4”) until you
reach “rename” on the list. Press “enter” on this menu. Then, the
Braille Sense Plus B32 will ask for a new name. On the Bra ille
display, “new name? (current file name or folder name)” will appear.
You must type in a new file name and folder name in ASCII
characters. And if you type the file extension, you can change the file
extension. Pressing “enter” after entering a new file name will
complete the process of changing a file or folder name. You cannot
use the following characters in a file name or folder: “|, \, <, >, ?, :, *”
3.2.8 New Document
You can create a new document with this option. There are several
ways to access this function. You can utilize the menu by pressing
“space-m (dots 1-3-4),” and you can use the down arrow (“space-4”)
until you reach “new document.” Another way to use this function is
by pressing “n (dots 1-3-4-5)” after calling up the menu. The hot key
for this option in the “file manager” is “enter-n (dots 1-3-4-5).” When
the new document function is activated, the Braille Sense Plus B32
will display “file format: text (txt).” You can create two types of
documents, which are “text file” and “Braille file.” When the Braille
Sense Plus B32 displays “file format: text (txt),” you can use the down
arrow (“space-4”) to select the “Braille (brl)” file format. When you
press “enter” on either “text (txt)” or “Braille (brl),” the Braille Sense
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Plus B32 will display “new document name? New document0.txt” or
“new document0.brl.” “New document0.xxx” is the default file name
based upon the file type you have chosen. The number after the new
document will increase by one whenever you create a new document.
You can also type in the document name you prefer. Then, the new
document you named will be created. “|, \, <, >, ?, :, *” characters
cannot be used when creating a file name.
3.2.9 New Folder
You can create a new sub-folder under the current folder by using
this option. You need to call up the menu in the “file manager” by
pressing “space-m (dots 1-3-4),” and select “new folder” from the
menu list by using the down arrow (“space-4”). Press “enter” on “new
folder” to activate this function. The Braille Sense Plus B32 will ask,
“new folder name?,” and wait for your response. Enter your
preferable new folder name in ASCII, and press “enter.” Finally, your
new folder has been created. You can still use the letter “f (dots 1-2-
4)” after calling up the menu to invoke the new folder option. “Enter-f
(dots 1-2-4)” is the hotkey that you use to access this feature quickly
without going through the menu. When creating a new folder name,
you cannot use the following characters: “|, \, <, >, ?, :, *”
3.2.10 File Conversion
The “file conversion” on the Braille Sense Plus B32 is similar to the
“save as” item in the word processor. This feature converts files to
different file formats. The Braille Sense Plus B32 file conversion
feature will support the following file formats: “Sense word (hbl),”
“text (txt),” and “Braille (brl).”
The Braille Sense Plus B32 can convert one or more files at the same
time to the file format you prefer. Select files using the file selection
method (method described in section 3.1.2). After selecting the files
you want to convert, call up the menu by pressing “space-m (dots 13-4).” Move down to the file conversion, and press “enter.” The
Braille Sense Plus B32 will prompt you to choose the preferred file
format. Use the up and down arrows (“space-1” or “space-4”) to
select the desired file format. When you press “enter” on the file
format you want, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will start converting files
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to the file format you have chosen. The Braille Sense Plus B32 will
keep the original file names for the files you have converted, except
for the file name extension. The Braille Sense Plus B32 will change
your file extension to the extension that you have selected. If there is
a file with the same file name and format already, “date” and “time”
will be added to the file name. You can always use the letter “t (dots
2-3-4-5)” after calling up the menu to invoke the file conversion
feature. Also, “enter-t (dots 2-3-4-5)” is the hot key that activates this
feature without calling up the menu.
3.2.11 Select All
This feature selects all the files and folders in the current path. You
can use this feature through the menu, or by using a shortcut key.
Press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” to call up the menu. Press the down
arrow (“space-4”) to go to “select all.” Press “enter” to execute the
“select all” function. You can use the letter “a (dot 1)” after calling up
the menu to use this feature. “Enter-a (dot 1)” is the hot key to select
all of the files and folders in the current path. When “select all” is
activated, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will say, “x objects selected.”
The Braille Sense Plus B32 will return to the file list in the current
path after this brief announcement. You will see “*” in front of each
file name you have selected. You can always cancel your selections
by pressing “space” after moving to the file you want to cancel. This
feature is a convenient way of copying, cutting, and deleting multiple
files.
3.2.12 Search for File
“Search for file” is to find out files of the current or other disk. You
can press “space-m (dots 1-3-4) to call the menu and move to
“search for file,” and press “enter” or “b.” Or, you can press “space-f
(dot 1-2-4)” without calling the menu. Then, you can see dialog box
for file search.
The dialog box for file search consists of “edit window for file name to
search”, “combo box to select a disk”, “check box to searching subfolder”, “search button”, “cancel button” and “list to be searched file”
and you can use “tab (space-4-5)” or “shift-tab (space-1-2)” to move
to each control.
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When you perform file search, you will hear “file to find:” This edit
window is “edit window for file name to search.” You need to input
whole or part of the file name and press “enter.” Then, it will search
all files which contains the word which you inputted in the current disk.
After the file search, it is located in “list to be searched file”
automatically.
You can press up and down arrow key (“space-1” and “space-4”) to
move to each file in “list to be searched file.” If you press “enter” on a
file, it moves to the path where a file is stored and dialog box for file
search will be closed. You can open the file by pressing “enter” on the
file name once again.
If you want to search a file in another disk, not in current disk, you
need to input file name and press “tab (space-4-5)” to move to
“combo box to select disk.” Then, you can press up and down arrow
key (“space-1” and “space-4”) to move to a disk. If you press “enter”
on a disk or “search button,” it will start to search a file in a disk. In
“combo box to select disk,” you can see the disk list which is linked
with Braille Sense Plus B32 now. If there are many files in a disk, it
can take some time to search a file and you can see a message of
“searching.”
If you want to search in a root of a disk excluding sub-folders, then
press “tab (space-4-5)” to move to the “check box to searching subfolder,” press “space” to cancel the selection in the check box and
press “enter.” The default set-up is to include sub-fol ders when you
search in a disk.
3.2.13 Sort Files By
This option is used to specify the order of how files and folders will be
displayed within the file list. Press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” to bring up
the menu. Then, press “space-4” repeatedly until you reach “sort files
by,” and then press “enter.” Also, you can access this feature by
pressing “enter-g (dots 1-2-4-5)” in the file list, or by pressing “g (dots
1-2-4-5)” in the menu. Then, you can specify in what order the files
and folders in the file list will be sorted. Files and folders can be
sorted according to the following: “name,” “size,” “extension,” and
“date and time.” You can move between these items by pressing
“space-4” or “space-1.” If you press “enter” after selecting the sorting
criterion, files and folders will be displayed in the specified order. If
you select “name” or “extension,” the list will be sorted in ascending
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order, and if you select “size” or “date and time,” the list will be sorted
in descending order. By default, files and folders in the file list will be
sorted by “name.” Once you have chosen how you want your file and
folder lists sorted, the option will be kept even after the “file manager”
is closed, so that files and folders can be sorted in the same order
when the “file manager” is opened again later.
3.2.14 Set File Info
This item is used to set what kind of information will be displayed in
the file list. Press “space-m (dots 1-3-4).” Then, press “space-4”
repeatedly until you reach “set file info,” and then press “enter.” You
can also access this feature by pressing “enter-l (dots 1-2-3)” in the
file list or press “l (dots 1-2-3)” when you are in the menu. Then, you
can select the information to be displayed in a list containing “name,”
“name, size,” and “name, size, date and time.” You can move
between these items by pressing “space-4 or “space-1.” If you press
“enter” after selecting the information to be displayed, the file list will
be updated, and show all the information you specified. By default,
only names are displayed in the “file list.” If you have selected “name,
size,” the name and size of files will be displayed. But, for folders,
size will not be displayed. If you have set the “set file info” option, it
will be kept even after closing the “file manager,” and the same
information will be displayed when the “file manager” is started again.
3.2.15 Display Only Files of Type
This is used to specify what type of files will be displayed in the file
list. Press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” to bring up the menu. Then, press
“space-4” repeatedly until you reach “display only files of type,” and
press “enter.” You can also access this feature by pressing “enter-w
(dots 2-4-5-6)” in the file list, or press “w” in the menu. Then, you can
select one of the following items: “all files,” “Sense word files,” “MS
word files,” “text files,” “Braille files,” “html files,” “url files,” “media
files,” and “wave files.” You can move between these items by
pressing “space-4” or “space-1.” If you press “enter” after selecting
the file type you want, only the files of the specified type will be
displayed in the file list. Folders will be displayed for whatever type
you have specified. By default, all files are displayed in the file list.
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This option setting is not kept after closing the “file manager,” so all
the files will be displayed after starting the “file manager” again.
3.2.16 Zip
With this item you can compress files (but not folders) into a zip file.
Compressing a file makes the total file size smaller, which can make
it easier to email, or allow you to save space on a storage device or
disk. To activate the “zip” function, use the following steps:
1) Select the files you want to compress in the “file list” by using
“space” or “enter-b (dots 1-2)”.
2) Open the menu by pressing “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and
press “enter” on “zip.” Or, while you are in the menu, press “z
(dots 1-3-5-6).” You can also activate this function without calling
up the menu by pressing “enter-z (dots 1-3-5-6).”
3) Then, "zip filename: (default filename.zip)" will appear. “Default
filename” is the file name that will be used for the compressed file
if you try to compress only one file. If you try to compress several
files, the default name is the folder name that contains the files.
4) If you press “enter” (or press “enter” on “confirm” by pressing “tab
(“space-4-5”)”), the zip file will be created in the current path. If
you want to change the name of the zip file, you can modify the
default by using the cursor keys or type in a new name. If you
want to cancel, press “space-e (dots 1-5)” or “space-z (dots 1-3-5-
6).” Or, move to “cancel” by pressing “tab (“space-4-5”),” and then
press “enter” on “cancel.”
3.2.17 Unzip
The “unzip” function will allow you to unzip (or decompress) a zip fil e,
regardless of whether it was made in Braille Sense Plus B32 or a PC.
To activate the “unzip” function, use the following steps:
1) After selecting a zip file, open the menu with “space-m (dots 1-
3-4)” or “F2,” and press “enter” on “unzip.” Or, press “u (dots 1-3-
6)” in the menu. You can also activate this function without
opening up the menu by pressing “enter-u (dots 1-3-6)” after
selecting a zip file.
2) Then, "unzip foldername” (default foldername)" will appear. The
default foldername is the compressed file name. For example, if
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you unzip a file called “test.zip,” you will see "unzip foldername:
test."
3) Then, press “enter,” or move to “confirm” by pressing “tab (“space-
4-5”),” and then press “enter” on “confirm.” Then, the Braille
Sense Plus B32 will unzip the files to the default folder. If you
want to change the default folder name, you can modify the default
folder name by using the cursor keys and editing the folder name.
Or, you can type in a new name. If you want to cancel, press
“space-e (dots 1-5)” or “space-z (dots 1-3-5-6).” You can also
move to the “cancel” button by pressing “tab (“space-4-5”).” Then,
press “enter” on “cancel.”
3.2.18 Information
The Braille Sense Plus B32 can provide information about files and
folders. The information feature in the “file manager” provides you
with information about the file type, file size, the date and time of the
file or folder’s creation, and file attribute. Press “space-m (dots 1-3-
4)” or “F2” to call up the menu. Press the down arrow (“space-4”)
until you reach “information.” Press “enter” to activate the “file
information” feature. Use the letter “I (dots 2-4)” to call up the “file
information” feature after opening up the “menu.” “Enter-i (dots 2-4)”
is the hot key for this option. You can use this hot key without going
through the menu. The Braille Sense Plus B32 will display the
information about a file or folder in the following order: file type, file
size, creation date and time, and attribute. You can review this
information by pressing the “tab (“space-4-5”).” You can also press
“space-I (dots 2-4),” while you are in the file manager or “program”
menu in the Braille Sense Plus B32, to hear how much space is
available on the flashdisk.
1) File type: This will give you the file type information, such as “brl
file,” “doc file,” and “txt file.” When a folder is selected, it will give
you the information indicating that this is a folder containing x
number of files and folders.
2) File size: This will show you the size of the selected file or folder.
When multiple files or folders are selected, this will give you the
total size of the selected files and folders.
3) Date and time: This will show you the time and date when the
folder and file was created or modified.
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4) Attribute: This will show you whether the file is write protected or
not. You can change this attribute by using the up and down
arrows (“space-1” or “space-4”) or “space. When multiple files or
folder are selected, you won't be able to see this attribute.
5) Confirm: In order to change the attribute, press “enter” when
“confirm” is displayed.
6) Cancel: In order to cancel the change, press “enter” while
“cancel” is displayed.
3.3 Using the Address Window
This window provides you with the ability to type in the file name you
want to open. Also, this window provides you with the opportunity for
you to type in the path name you want to go to. This window contains
the history list you can use for opening a file or for moving to a
directory. The history list contains file names and directory paths you
have used recently.
3.3.1 Editing
When you are in a file or folder list, you can press “tab (space-4-5)” to
get into the address window. The Braille Sense Plus B32 will show
you the current path including the current disk name, such as
“flashdisk/download/.” When you edit the path, you need to use the
cursor routing keys to move the cursor to the place where you can
type in the text. The cursor stays at the end of the path name when
you first go into the address window.
The address window is only valid when you are in a file or folder list.
When you are in the disk list, the address window is not available.
3.3.2 Type in Path / File Name
When you relocate the cursor by pressing the cursor routing key to
the place that you want to edit, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will insert
the text from the location where the cursor is. If you know the exact
path and file name, you can type in the path and file name to open
the file with the appropriate application. For example, if you type in
“flashdisk/download” in the address window and press “enter,” the
Braille Sense Plus B32 will show you the list of the files in the
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download folder. If you type “flashdisk/work/sample.txt” in the
address window, and press “enter,” the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
first load the word processor, and then open the file “sample.txt.”
After the file opens, you can read or edit the file, “sample.txt.”
3.3.3 Opening the History List
The history list contains paths, folders, and files that you have
opened previously. You can access this history list within the
address window by pressing the down arrow (“space-4”). Use the up
and down arrows (“space-1” or “space-4”) to review the history list.
You can also use the scroll buttons to move around on this list.
Simply open or visit the file and path by pressing “enter” on the item,
which is disp layed in Braille. The files that are supported by the
Braille Sense Plus B32 will open with the appropriate applications
(see section 3.2.3). During the navigation of the history list, you can
still type in new path names or file names that you want to access.
3.4 Hot Keys in the “File Manager”
Hot Keys for the File Manager
(1) Open: Enter-o (dots 1-3-5)
(2) Open with: Enter-e (dots 1-5)
(3) Zip: Enter-z (dots 1-3-5-6)
(4) Unzip: Enter-u (dots 1-3-6)
(5) Send: Enter-s (dots 2-3-4)
(6) Copy: Enter-c (dots 1-4)
(7) Cut: Enter-x (dots 1-3-4-6)
(8) Paste: Enter-v (dots 1-2-3-6)
(9) Delete: Enter-d (dots 1-4-5)
(10) Rename: Enter-r (dots 1-2-3-5)
(11) New document: Enter-n (dots 1-3-4-5)
(12) New folder: Enter-f (dots 1-2-4)
(13) File conversion: Enter-t (dots 2-3-4-5)
(14) Select all: Enter-a (dot 1)
(15) Sort files by: Enter-g (dots 1-2-4-5)
(16) Set file info: Enter-l (dots 1-2-3)
(17) Display only files of type: Enter-w (dots 2-4-5-6)
(18) Search for file: Space-f (dots 1-2-4)
(19) Information: Enter-i (dots 2-4)
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4. Word Processor
When you launch the word processor on the Braille Sense Plus B32,
the Braille Sense Plus B32 will place you in a new document that is
ready for you to write in. The menu can be opened by pressing
“space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2.” Don’t worry if you can’t remember the
exact shortcut keys for each of the menu items, since you can
activate various functions of the word processor by activating the
word processor menu. The menu in the word processor consists of
file, edit, go to, read, and layout. In order to use these menus, press
“space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2” in the word processor, select a menu
item, and press “enter” or press “backspace” and the corresponding
character that represents the menu item name. For example, in order
to open the edit menu, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2” to open
the menu, and move to the next menu by pressing arrow keys
(“space-1” and “space-4”) to find the “edit” menu, and then press
“enter.” Or, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” and press “e (dots 1-5),”
which represents the “edit” menu. The “edit” menu contains a lower
level menu. The “right arrow” is displayed at the end of the menu
name, and it is spoken as “pull down” after the menu name. If a
menu contains a dialog box, ”...” will be displayed after the name of
the menu, and it will be spoken as “common dialog.”
Before going in to more detail about the word processor, it is also
important to note that while you are anywhere in a document, you can
find out your location by pressing “space-1-5-6.” Also, if you are
editing a document, and turn the Braille Sense Plus B32 off while you
are editing a document, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will say the status
when you turn the Braille Sense Plus B32 back on. In the next few
sections the features of the word processor will be explained in more
detail. We will also explain the functions of each of the menu items
available in the word processor.
4.1 File Menu
The “file” menu contains the menus that will allow you to create new
documents, open documents that were saved to a disk, save any
documents that were edited, and print in Braille. It also contains
various environment setting menus. In order to select the file menu,
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press the “space-m (dots 1-3-4),” and press “f (dots 1-2-4).” Or,
press “enter” on “file.”
4.1.1 New
The new command creates a new document that can be edited. By
default, the name of the new document is “noname.brl.” The
extension, “.brl” is the extension given to documents that are created
in Braille on the Braille Sense Plus B32. It is the same file name that
is named automatically when the word processor opens. In order to
create a new document, select “new” on the “file” menu. Or, press
“enter-n (dots 1-3-4-5).” If “new” is executed while editing another
document, “Sense document (s)” is displayed first. If you press
“space-4” repeatedly, “Braille document (b)” and “text document (t)”
will appear. Select the document type that you want, and then press
“enter”.
“New” means that users can create a new document after closing the
document that is currently being edited. Closing the document that is
currently being edited means that the document is erased from the
temporary memory. If a new document is executed without saving
the document that is currently being edited, the Braille Sense Plus
B32 asks whether it should save the current document, so that
changes to the document will not be lost. When “save: Yes” is
displayed, users can select “yes” in order to save the current
document or select “no” in order not to save the changes. If you
select “cancel” by pressing “space” once more, the word processor
will cancel the new document, and return to the current document.
Note that you can change the “default document type”, in the “options
menu.” By changing the “default document type”, you can choose to
have your default document type as text, sense, or Braille.
4.1.2 Open
The open command opens a document that has already been saved
on to a disk. Select “open” on the “file” menu, or press “enter-o (dots
1-3-5).” You can access the “file” menu by pressing “space-m (dots
1-3-4”), or by pressing “F2.” Then, a dialog box pops up, so that you
can open a file. The “open dialog box” is a tool that helps you find
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documents that you want to edit and read. It consists of the “file list”
(which shows the list of files or folders), “file name” (to type in a file
name directly), “type” (which changes the file format when opening a
document), a “confirm” button (for confirming the selection), and a
“cancel” button (for canceling the selection). In order to move
between these controls, press “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab
(“space-1-2”).” If the “open dialog box” is executed, “file name:” is
displayed first. If “file name:” is displayed, then type in a file name
that you want to open, and press “enter.” The file name should be
typed in ASCII Braille. The Braille Sense Plus B32 will look for that
file in the “/flashdisk/work” folder. If there are files that you used
recently, you can scroll through them by pressing “space-4.” The file
names that were opened recently are displayed one by one by
pressing “space-4.” If the file that you want to open is selected press
“enter” to open it. In order to move to the previous file name in the list,
press “space-1.” In order to open a file with a different file format,
press “tab (“space-4-5”)” to move to the file format selection, and then
press the up arrow key (“space-1”) or down arrow key (“space-4”) to
select a desired file format. You can find and open a desired file from
the file list without typing in the file name directly in the “file name:”
box. Press “tab (“space-4-5”)” several times to move to the “file list,”
and then select a desired file. You can also move to the “file list” by
pressing “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” when you are at the “file name:”
dialog box. The files in the “file list” have the file format that was
selected in “file format.”
You can select a file that you want by using the up and down arrow
keys, and you can open the file by pressing “enter.” If you select a
folder and press “enter,” you will see the list of files in that folder. If
you want to move to the upper folder or to other folders, you can go
to wherever you want by using scrolling keys, just like in the “file
manager” in chapter 3.
If you want to access a file that is on a compact flash card, or USB
memory stick, you can access the file in the “open” dialog box by first
moving to the “file list” by pressing “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)” or “spaceF3.” Then, press “backspace” until you hear the USB stick memory
or the compact flash card. Then, press “enter” to open the memory.
The Braille Sense Plus B32 will choose the Braille mode depen ding
upon the file type. For example, if you press “enter” to select a file
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that has the extensions hbl or brl, or if you type in a file name with
those extensions and press “enter,” the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
open the selected file in Grade 2 Braille. You will not be able to
change the Braille mode in these documents. If you press “enter” to
select a file that has the extensions of txt or doc, it will open the file in
what is currently set in “view/input grade” of “option menu.” After the
file opens, you can switch the Braille mode, as was explained in
section 2.4.2.4. If you press “enter” at the other file format, you can
select the file format; Braille format, or text format. You can toggle
between “Braille format” and “text format” by pressing the “space”
key. Press “enter” when the desired format is displayed. If the Braille
format is selected, the document will be opened in Braille grade
2. And, if the text format is selected, the document will be opened in
Braille mode that is currently set in “view/input grade” of “option
menu.”
In the word processor of the Braille Sense Plus B32, it is possible to
open and work simultaneously with up to 10 files at one time. If you
already have one document open, and you try to open another
document, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will ask you if you want to save
changes to the document that is already open. Then, you can save
the file (see section 4.1.3 for a detailed explanation). Once you have
completed saving the document, an open dialog box will appear.
However, you will still have the two files open. It only seems that you
closed one without saving it. With the new document open, if you
want to go to the previous document, you can press “shift-tab (space1-2).” If you want to go back to the other document again, press “tab
(space-4-5).”
4.1.3 Save
The save command will save a document to a disk drive. If you want
to use this option, you can press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” to open the
“file” menu and execute the “save” command by pressing “enter” on it,
or you can press “s (dots 2-3-4).” Otherwise, you can press “enter-s
(dots 2-3-4)” while editing a document.
If you created a new document by activating the word processor or by
pressing enter on “new” in the menu; if you execute “save,” the “save
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as dialog box” will open. You can refer to section 4.1.4 that explains
how to use the “save as” dialog box.
If you execute “save” after you edit a document that was opened
using the “open” function, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will save the
document with the same file name without using a dialog box. After
saving a document, it will return to document edit status.
When you have several documents open, you can save the current
open document, by pressing “space-q (dots 1-2-3-4-5).” This will
close the document, save it, and return to the previous document.
4.1.4 Save As
The “save as” option is used to save a document as a different file
name, on another disk drive, or as a different file type. If you want to
execute this command, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4),” and then press
“enter” when the “file” menu is displayed. Move to “save as” by
pressing “space-4.” Then, press “enter.” Another way is to press
“space-s (dots 2-3-4),” which executes the “save as” command in the
word processor.
If you execute “save as,” the “save as” dialog box is displayed. This
dialog box is almost the same as the “open” dialog box. It consists of
“file list,” “file name,” “type” (representing the file format), a “confirm”
button, and a “cancel” button. If the dialog box is opened, “file name:”
is displayed. You can move from one tab to the other tab by pressing
“tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)”.
If you execute “save as” when you are editing a document that you
opened, the displayed file name, file format, and the folder are the
same as those of the file that you opened.
However, if you created a new document by executing the word
processor or by executing “new,” and you execute “save” or “save
as,” the displayed default file name is “noname.brl” and the file path is
“flashdisk/work/.”
If you want to edit the file name that is displayed on the Braille display,
press the cursor routing key where you want to edit the file name, and
then modify it. Or, if you want to make a new file name, type in the
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new file name without pressing any of the cursor routing keys. You
cannot use the following characters in a file or folder name. “|, \, <,
>, ?, :, *”
If you want to change the file format, move to “type.” In “type,” move
to the file format that you want by pressing “space-1” or “space-4.”
If you want to save a file with a file name that is in the file list, move to
the “file list” by pressing “shift-tab.” When “file name” is displayed,
select your desired file by navigating the file list with the same
method that you used to navigate the “file manager” that was
explained in chapter 3.
4.1.5 Close Current Document
The “close current document” command allows you to close the
current document that you are working on without closing the word
processor. You can access the “close current document” command
by pressing “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2.” Then, press “enter” on
the “file” menu. Use the arrow keys (“space-1” and “space-4”) until
you find “close current document,” and then press “enter.” Or, you
can press “q (dots 1-2-3-4-5)” in the “file” menu. You can also access
this function by pressing “space-q (dots 1-2-3-4-5)” while you are
editing a document. Please note that this function will not work if you
only have one document open. You must have at least two or more
documents open in order to execute the “close current document”
command.
4.1.6 Print
The “print” command is used to print the current document in ink or
emboss it in Braille. If you want to execute this command, press
“space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and press “enter” on the “file” menu.
Then, move to “print” by pressing “space-4,” and then press “enter,”
or just press “p (dots 1-2-3-4).” While editing a document, the hot key
for printing is “space-p (dots 1-2-3-4).” There are two lowe r level
menus for the “print” menu. One is for printing with an ink printer, and
the other is for embossing in Braille. Remember that you can move
between the menu items by using “space-1” or “space-4.”
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1) Embossing in Braille
Open the document that you want to be embossed. Press
“space-m (dots 1-3-4)” to activate the menu. Locate “print” in the
“file” menu and select “embosser,” or press “b (dots 1-2).” If you
select “embosser (b)” above, the “embosser” dialog box is
opened. Here you can type in the page number where you want
the embossing to start, and type in the end page number, where
you want the embossing to stop. The following items are in the
dialog box.
(1) Start page number
This is the beginning page number to be embossed. The
default page number is set to 1. You can change the value of
the page number, by typing in the value that is desired. You
can move to the next selection item, which is the “end page
number” by pressing “space-4.”
(2) End page number
This is the ending page number that is to be embossed. The
default value is set to 100000. It means that the document
will be embossed to the end of the document, unless the
document exceeds 100000 pages. In order to change the
value, input the number of the ending page. You can move to
the next selection item (which is the “number of copies”) by
pressing “space-4.”
(3) Number of copies
This option designates the number of copies to be embossed.
The default value is set to 1. You can change this number by
typing in the number that is desired. If you press “space-4” or
“space-1,” you will be moved to “start page number” or “end
page number,” respectively. If you want to move to “confirm,”
press “tab (“space-4-5”).”
(4) Set Braille format
In this option, you can set whether or not the Braille document
layout settings specified in Braille Sense Plus B32 will be
used when embossing. If you set this to “yes,” the document
will be embossed using the Braille document layout setting in
Braille Sense Plus B32. If you set it to “no,” the document will
be embossed in the format specified in the original document.
(5) Confirm / Cancel
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In order to emboss as designated above, move to “confirm”
by pressing “tab (“space-4-5”),” and then press “enter.” Or, if
you are canceling embossing, move to “cancel” by pressing
“tab (“space-4-5”)”, and then press “enter.”
If “enter” is pressed on “confirm,” “Print: Yes” is displayed on
the Braille display and it is also spoken. If “enter” is pressed
on “yes,” embossing will start. If you do not want to emboss,
press “space” to select “no,” and then press “enter.” If “save
as file” is selected by pressing “space,” then the current
document is saved as a “brl” file.
If there are any problems with the Braille printer, the Braille
Sense Plus B32 shows an error message and returns to the
open document.
2) Print Text
This option is used when you want to print a document on an
ink printer. To do so, open the document to be printed and
press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and then press “enter”
on the “file” menu. Move to “printer” by pressing “space-4”
repeatedly. Then, press “enter” when you are on “printer,” or
just press “p (dots 1-2-3-4).” The dialog box for “printer” is
almost the same as “embosser.” After you input the value as
in embosser dialog box, press “tab (“space-4-5”),” and then
“Print: Yes” is displayed. If “enter” is pressed, printing will
start. But, if you press “space” to move to “no,” and press
“enter,” printing will be canceled, and the Braille Sense Plus
B32 will return you to the open document.
Note that the Braille Sense Plus B32 will work with all HP printers
(level 3 PCL or higher), and with HP-compatible printers.
4.1.7 Settings
If you want to change the environment, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)”
or “F2,” and press “enter” on the “file” menu in order to enter into the
“file” menu. Move to “settings (e)” by pressing “space-4” repeatedly,
and then press “enter” on “settings,” or just press “e (dots 1-5).”
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While editing a document, pressing “enter-e (dots 1-5)” will open the
“settings” menu.
When this menu is opened, a dialog box is displayed. You can move
between the menu items by pressing “space-1” or “space-4.” To
make a change for one of the settings, press “tab” (“F3 or space-4-5”)
and press “enter” on “confirm” or “cancel.” The following are the
menu items that can be changed:
1) View format character (yes/no): If this option is set to “yes,” all of
the format characters are displayed. If you want to change this
option, use “space” to toggle. Formatted characters will be
marked with the “carriage return ($p)”, “auto return ($l)” and the
“mark sign ($pl).”
2) Reading unit (line/paragraph): It sets the moving unit when
“space-1” or “space-4” is pressed while you are reading a
document. If this option is set to “line,” “space-1” moves line by
line. If this option is set to “paragraph,” “space-1” moves
paragraph by paragraph. In order to toggle between “line” and
“paragraph,” press “space.”
3) Read only (yes/no): If this option is set to “yes,” the document
cannot be modified. This setting is used in order to protect the
document from any unintentional modifications. If you want to
change it to “no,” press “space.”
Note that when you choose to select “compressed” on the option
for reading with the Braille display, you set “read only” to “yes.”
When you are reading a document pressing a “cursor routing key”,
will show a word or character corresponding to the operation of
the “cursor routing key.” This will be displaye d at a very left of the
32-cell Braille display.
4) Reading mode (original or compressed): This option sets the
reading mode. Reading mode “original”, will show the document in
its original format.
If the Reading mode is set to “compressed”, The Braille Sense
Plus B32 will continue displaying contents even if there exists a
carriage return ($p). In order to toggle between “original” and
“compressed,” press “space.”
5) Auto scroll speed (1~20): This option sets the duration of
displaying one line while you a re scrolling in a document. Twenty
is the fastest scrolling speed. Pressing “space” makes the number
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increase, and “backspace” makes the number decrease. Refer to
section 4.4.5 for more information about the auto scroll option.
6) Automatic save interval (don’t save automatically, 10~60): This
option sets the automatic save time interval of the file that is
currently being edited. The setting time can be increased or
decreased by 10 minutes if you press “space” or “backspace,”
respectively.
7) Apply settings to all documents (yes/no): This option selects the
settings only if they are valid for all documents. If “yes” is selected,
the settings will be kept for all future documents, and if “no” is
selected, the settings will only affect the document that is currently
being edited. In order to toggle between “yes” and “no,” press
“space.”
8) Confirm: If you press “enter” on “confirm,” you can change the
settings and return to the current editing document.
9) Cancel: If you press “enter” on “cancel,” it will cancel the setting
and return to the current editing document.
4.1.8 Exit
This command will close the word processor. In order to execute this
command, select “exit” in the file menu, or press “space-z (dots 1-3-5-
6).” If the document has been changed (or edited) and “exit” is
selected without saving the document, a dialog box will ask you if you
want to save the current document. You can select “(yes)” with the
spacebar and press “enter” to exit the word processor.
4.2 Edit Menu
In the Braille Sense Plus B32, you can edit all files regardless of what
the view mode is set to. In the “edit” menu, you will find the following
items: “start selection,” “copy,” “cut,” “paste,” “delete,” “delete blank
lines,” “add to clipboard,” “clear clipboard,” “select all,” “insert from
file,” “insert date,” “change insert/overwrite mode,” and “check
spelling.” If you want to open the menu, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)”
or “F2,” and then press “enter” on “edit.” Or, you can press “e (dots
1-5)” in the “edit” menu. Now, let’s explore the edit menu.
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4.2.1 Start Selection
The “start selection” command allows you to select a certain portion
of text that you would like to edit. When you use the “start selection”
command, the cursor will appear as blinking “dots 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.”
The “start selection” command allows you to make changes to only
the text that is selected, and the changes will not affect text that has
not been selected. The “start selection” command is especially useful
for copying, cutting, and pasting. You can select text in a document
by placing your cursor on the location where you want to start
selecting text. If you want to use this function, press “space-m (dots
1-3-4)” or “F2” to open the “edit” menu, and then press “enter” on
“start selection,” or you can press “b (“dots1-2”)” in the “edit” menu to
get to this option. While editing a document, pressing “enter-b (dots
1-2)” will activate this command. The end point of the selected text is
where you want to place the cursor after setting the starting point.
For example, if you have typed the word, “mother” in a document,
and you want to select the word “mother,” you should place the
cursor on the letter “m,” and then place the cursor directly after the
letter “r.” Then, you will have selected the entire word.
4.2.2 Copy
After selecting text in a document, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or
“F2” to open the menu, and move to “edit” by pressing “space-4.”
Press “enter” to open the “edit” menu. Press “space-4” to move to
“copy” and then press “enter,” or press “c (dots 1-4)” in the “edit”
menu. While editing a document, pressing “enter-c (dots 1-4)” will
activate this command.
When you copy the selected text, it will be copied to the clipboard.
The clipboard is the virtual space that is used for storing copied data
temporarily. However, if you decide to copy new text that you have
selected, the data in the clipboard that you copied before will be
erased, and the selected text that you have just copied will replace
the previously selected text that was on the clipboard.
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4.2.3 Cut
To cut a selection of text, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and
press “enter” on “edit” to enter into the “edit” menu. Move to “cut” by
pressing “space-4” repeatedly, and then press “enter” on “cut,” or
press “x (dots 1-3-4-6)” in the “edit” menu (which is the short cut) to
cut your selected text. While editing a document, pressing “enter-x
(dots 1-3-4-6)” will activate the “cut” command.
The difference between “cut” and “copy” is that if you execute the
“cut” command, the text that has been selected will not be moved to
the clipboard and the selection in the document will be erased.
However, the “copy” command will copy the selection to the clipboard,
and the text that has been selected will not be erased from the
document.
4.2.4 Paste
To paste selected text to the clipboard, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)”
or “F2,” and then press “enter” on “edit” to enter into the “edit” menu.
Move to “paste” by pressing “space-4” repeatedly and then press
“enter” on “paste,” or press “v (dots 1-2-3-6)” in the “edit” menu
(which is the short cut) to paste the selected text from the clipboard.
While editing a document, press “enter-v (dots 1-2-3-6)” to paste the
text from the clipboard.
4.2.5 Delete
To delete text that has been selected, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or
“F2,” and then press “enter” on “edit” to enter into the “edit” menu.
Move to “delete” by pressing “space-4” repeatedly, and then press
“enter” on “delete,” or press “d (dots 1-4-5)” (as a short cut) in the
“edit” menu to delete the selected text. When you are editing a
document, you can press “space-d (dots 1-4-5)” to delete text that
you have selected
4.2.6 Delete Blank Lines
In order to delete blank lines, you must select the area of the
document where you want the blank lines to be deleted from. Once
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this has been done, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and press
“enter” on “edit” to enter into the “edit” menu. Then, use the arrow
keys (“space-1” or “space-4”), and press “enter” on “delete blank
lines,” or press “l (dots 1-2-3)” as a short cut, while in the “edit” menu.
If you want to delete an empty line while you are editing a document,
press “backspace-e (dots 1-5),” which is the hot key for “delete blank
lines.”
4.2.7 Add to Clipboard
When you have selected the text you want to select in your document,
you should press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and then press
“enter” on “edit” to enter into the “edit” menu. Move to “add to
clipboard” by pressing “space-4,” and then press “enter,” or press “p
(dots 1-2-3-4).” While editing a document, pressing “enter-p (dots 12-3-4)” will activate this command.
“Add to clipboard” is almost the same as the “copy command.”
However, with the “copy” command, the newly selected text will
replace the text that was copied before. The “add to clipboard”
command however, will not erase the previously data from the
clipboard when you use this command to copy the selected text. It
will keep the previously selected text, and the n e w text that you have
selected will also be added to the clipboard.
4.2.8 Clear Clipboard
To clear the clipboard, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and
press “enter” on “edit” to select the “edit” menu. Move to “clear
clipboard” by pressing “space-4” repeatedly, and then press “enter.”
Or, you can press “e (dots 1-5)” in the “edit” menu as a short cut.
Once you have executed the “clear clipboard” command, everything
on the clipboard will be erased. When you are editing a document,
you can press “enter-d (dots 1-4-5)” to activate this command.
4.2.9 Select All
The “select all” command will select all text within a document. To
activate this command, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and
then press “enter” on “edit” to enter into the “edit” menu. You can
move to “select all” by pressing “space-4” repeatedly, and then press
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“enter” on “select all,” or press “a (dot 1)” in the “edit” menu (which is
the short cut). While editing a document, press “enter-a (dot 1)” to
activate this function.
4.2.10 Insert from File
This command will insert another file in the current document that is
being edited. If you want to run this command, press “space-m (dots
1-3-4)” or “F2,” and press “enter” on the “edit” menu. Move to “insert
from file” by pressing “space-4” repeatedly. Then, press “enter” on
“insert from file,” or just press “I (dots 2-4)” in the “edit” menu. While
editing a document, pressing “enter-I (dots 2-4)” will activate this
function.
When you use this option, an insert dialog box will appear just like the
open dialogue box. Select a file that you want to insert in to the
current document, and press “enter” on the file. Then, the selected
file will be inserted at the beginning of the paragraph with your cursor.
When you execute “insert from file,” the text inserted from the file will
be converted to the file format of the current document. Although the
saved file that you pasted was in a different formatted document, the
same file format will be kept as the current document. For example, if
you insert “sample.txt” in “sample.hbl” and save it, the saved file will
be “sample.hbl.”
Note that if you are going to insert a Braille file in a text file, the Braille
document will be translated back into a text document. You can read
it in Braille, but on rare occasions you might see differences in the
translated text.
4.2.11 Insert Date
To insert the date into your document, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)”
or “F2,” and then press “enter” on “edit” to enter into the “edit” menu.
Move to “insert date” by pressing “space-4” repeatedly. Then, press
“enter” on “insert date,” or press “w (dots 2-4-5-6)” (which is the short
cut) in the “edit” menu. Then, you can insert the current date and
time where the cursor is located in your document. If you want to
insert part of the current date and time, you can modify what you
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want to change after completing the “insert date” command. When
you are editing a document, you should press “enter-w (dots 2-4-5-6)”
to activate this command.
4.2.12 Changing Between Insert and Overwrite Mode
There are two ways of editing documents in the Braille Sense Plus
B32. The first is to insert your text, which will push back the words
behind the cursor. This is called the “Insert mode” because you are
simply inserting text. When you are in “Insert mode,” the cursor will
show up “dots 7-8.” The second is to overwrite text at the cursor
location. This is called the “Overwrite mode.” In “Overwrite mode”,
the cursor will display as blinking “dots 7-8.”
If you start the word processor (or open a document), the “insert
mode” is the default. This will write text, while pushing back other
words that are already in the document. However, you can overwrite
text while erasing the old text by switching to “overwrite mode.” You
can switch to the “overwrite mode” by pressing “space-I (dots 2-4).”
In the “overwrite mode,” you can change the old text into new text at
the cursor location. If you want to go back to “insert mode,” you
should press “space-I (dots 2-4)” again. You can also access this
function via the menu. Press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and go
to “edit” using the arrow keys (“space-1” and “space-4”). Next, press
“enter” on “edit” to enter in to the “edit” menu. Then, use the arrow
keys to scroll to find “toggle insert/overwrite mode,” or you can just
press “m (dots 1-3-4)” while you are in the “edit” menu.
4.2.13 Check Spelling
This option is used to check spelling while you are editing a
document
In order to bring up check spelling option, do the following;
1. Call up the menu by pressing “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2.”
2. Move to the “edit” menu by pressing “space-4.”
3. Press “enter” on the “edit” menu.
4. Press “space-4” until “check spelling” is displayed. Or, press “k
(dots 1-3)” in order to move to “check spelling” directly.
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5. Press “enter” on the “check spelling.” Or, you can call up the
“check spelling” menu by pressing “enter-k (dots 1-3)” while you are
editing a document.
If “check spelling” is executed, a dialog box with the following items
will be displayed:
“Range” combo box
“Custom dictionary” dialog (c)
“Options” dialog (o)
“Begin” button (b)
“Cancel” button
You can move from one item to the next by pressing “tab (space-4-5)”
or “shift-tab (space-1-2).”
The following is a detailed explanation for each item:
The “range” combo box is used to designate the range that is to be
spell checked.
1) Whole document: check throughout the entire current document.
2) Chapter: check the current chapter where the cursor is located.
3) Sentence: check the current sentence where the cursor is located.
4) From cursor to bottom: check from the cursor position to the end
of the document.
5) Current word: check just the word where the cursor is located.
You can move from one item to the next by pressing “space-1” or
“space-4.”
When you press “enter” on the “custom dictionary” dialog, the
following items will be displayed:
1) List: it shows the words that are registered in the custom
dictionary. (Example: Braille 1/20). If there are no words
registered, “no list” will be displayed.
2) Add word (a): if “enter” is pressed on this button, “add word?”
will be displayed. If you want to add a word, press “enter” after
you enter the new word. Then, the new word is added and the
Braille Sense Plus B32 exits to the “add word” button.
3) Modify word (m): select the word to be modified on the “list” and
then press “enter.” The “modify word?” message is displayed.
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Input the correct word that will replace the selected word and
then press “enter” in order to modify the selected word. The
“modify word” button will be displayed again after the Braille
Sense Plus B32 modifies the selected word.
4) Delete word (d): select the word to be deleted on your “list” and
press “enter” in order to delete the selected word.
5) Cancel: this command closes the dialog box.
You can move from one item to the next item by pressing “tab
(space-4-5)” or “shift-tab (space-1-2).”
When you press “enter” on the “option” dialog, the following items will
be displayed:
1) Check automatically: if you select “check automatically,” the
Braille Sense Plus B32 will check the spelling of the document
automatically. The default is set to “off.” If it is set to “on,” the
Braille Sense Plus B32 will beep if the word is not registered in the
dictionary. Press “space” in order to toggle between “on” and “off.”
2) Always suggest recommended word: if this option is set to “on,”
the Braille Sense Plus B32 will suggest a word if the word that is
encountered is not in the dictionary. The default is set to “on.” If
the option is set to “off,” the Braille Sense Plus B32 will not
recommend a word. In order to toggle between “on” and “off,”
press “space.”
3) Use main dictionary only: if this option is set “on,” the spell
checker will not look up any words in the “custom dictionary.” It
will only use the main dictionary. The default value is set to “off,”
and you can toggle between “on” and “off” by pressing “space.”
4) Skip whole upper-case word: if this option is set to “on,” words
with only upper-case letters will not be checked. The default is set
to “on,” and you can change it by pressing “space.”
5) Skip a word including address: if this option is set to “on,” the
words that contain an address will not be checked. The default is
set to “on,” and you can change it by pressing “space.”
6) Skip a word including number: if this option is set to “on,” the
words that include the numbers will not be checked. The default
value is set to “off,” and you can change it by pressing “space.”
7) Confirm: if you press “enter” on “confirm,” the changes that you
made above will be saved, and the Braille Sense Plus B32 will exit
from the “option” dialog.
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8) Cancel: if you press “enter” on “cancel,” the changes that you
have made above will be canceled and the Braille Sense Plus B32
exit from “option” dialog.
In order to move between the items 1) through 6), press “space-1” or
“space-4.” But, in order to move to “confirm” or “cancel,” press “tab
(“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”).”
If you press “enter” on the “begin” button after you set all of the
settings, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will start to check spelling. If you
press “enter” on the “cancel” button, the “spell check” will be canceled.
Once “spell check” is executed, the following dialog box will be
displayed:
1) Window to show the text: it shows the sentence with the word to
be checked currently. The cursor will be located at the word that is
to be checked currently.
2) Change word edit box: it shows the word to be checked currently.
You can input the correct word in edit box directly.
3) Recommendation word list: if the word to be checked is not in the
dictionary, the Braille Sense will recommend words. You can
move from one recommended word to the next by pressing
“space-1” or “space-4.”
4) Skip once (s): if you press “enter” on this button when a word is
encountered that is not in the dictionary, the word will not be
modified. You can also press the “down scroll button” in order to
skip the word.
5) Skip all (i): if you press “enter” on this button, the word that is the
same word as the currently focused word will not be modified and
skipped throughout the spell check range.
6) Add to custom dictionary (a): if you press “enter” on this button,
the word that is currently focused is added to your “custom
dictionary.”
7) Modify once (c): focus on the modified word and select the
desired word on the “recommendation word list,” and then press
“enter.” Then, the currently focused word that is on your document
will be replaced by the recommended word.
8) Modify all (m): focus on the modified word and select the desired
word on the “recommendation word list,” and then press “enter.”
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The same words with the same spelling will be replaced by the
new word throughout the document.
9) Cancel: if you press “enter” on the “cancel” button, the “spell
check” will be ended.
You can move from one item to the next by pressing “tab (space-4-5)”
or “shift-tab (space-1-2).”
When the spell check has completed, the Braille Sense Plus B32 will
say “search: 00 mismatch: 00 replace: 00.”
Also simply, you can check spelling of the current word by press
backspace-k (dots 1-3) when you enter or meet the misspelled word.
If you press backspace-k (dots 1-3), you will hear list of
recommended word. You move to word that you want by using the
“space-1” or “space-4.” And press “enter.” So misspelled word will
change to the correct word.
4.3 Go to Menu
If you want to open the “go to” menu in the word processor, press
“space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and move to “go to” by pressing
“space-4.” Then, press “enter” on “go to.” Or, you can press “g (dots
1-2-4-5)” in the menu. In the “go to” menu, you will find the following
submenus: “find,” “find again,” “replace,” “go to location,” “go to
previous page,” “go to next page,” “set mark,” “go to mark,” “go to
previous document,” and “go to next document.”
4.3.1 Find
The find function allows you to search for text in a document. Once
the text is found you will be taken to that position in your document.
To execute this command, press “space-m (dots 1-3-4)” or “F2,” and
move to “go to” by pressing “space-4” and press “enter” on “go to.”
Then, select “find.” You will be able to navigate the “go to” menu with
“space-1” or “space-4.” Otherwise, you can press “f (dots 1-2-4)” in
the “go to” menu, which is the shortcut. While editing a document,
pressing “space-f (dots 1-2-4)” will activate the “find” command. If
“find” is executed, the dialog box is displayed. This dialog box
consists of “text to find,” “search direction,” “match case,” a “confirm”
button, and a “cancel” button. You can move from one field to the
next field by pressing “tab (“space-4-5”)” or “shift-tab (“space-1-2”)”.
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