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Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 User Guide
07th
July 2025
Contents
2 How the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 are Used?
9.1 Top view of Orbit Reader Q20
9.2 Top view of Orbit Reader Q40
9.3 Side view of Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40
9.4 Back view of Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40
9.5 Key Locations and Use of Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40
10.3 Inserting and formatting the SD Card
10.5 About Menus and File Names
10.6 Entering and Exiting Menus
10.8 Languages and Translation
11.3.11 Navigation sounds (Off)
11.3.25 Date Format (dd-mm-yyyy)
11.3.26 Time format (12 hours)
13.3 More about Copying and Pasting Files
13.6 File transfer (Bluetooth)
14.2 Power Move Forward and Back
14.4 Braille Pacer (Auto-Scroll)
16.3 Editor Block Text Commands
18.1 Sound and Vibration Indications
19.2 Using the Bluetooth Connection
19.2.1 Connect to Multiple Hosts
19.2.3 Manage Bluetooth Connection Commands
19.3.1 Human Interface Device (HID) – Orbit
19.3.2 Human Interface Device (HID) –
Braille
19.4.1 Connecting iOS with Bluetooth
19.5.1 Connecting to a Mac over USB
19.5.2 Connecting to a Mac over Bluetooth
19.5.3 Controlling the Orbit Reader Q20 and
Q40 from a Mac
19.6.1 Connecting to Android devices over
Bluetooth
19.6.2 Input and Output Text with Talkback
19.7.1 Connecting Chromebook with USB
19.9.1 Connecting to Windows over USB
19.9.2 Connecting to Windows over Bluetooth
19.9.3 Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA)
19.9.4 Job Access with Speech (JAWS)
19.9.5 Dolphin SuperNova ScreenReader
20 File transfer over Bluetooth
20.1 Send a file
from the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40
20.2 Receive a file on the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40
21.1 Basic calculator functions
22.1.1 View, Edit and Create appointments.
26.1.1 Download firmware package
26.1.2 Using the Windows PC Upgrade Utility
26.1.3 Using an SD card to Perform the
Upgrade
26.2.1 Download the Audio Firmware Package
26.2.2 Upgrade the Audio Firmware
28.1 Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 does not power on or seems to freeze
29 Battery Use and Replacement
30 Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 Cleaning Tips
32.1 Appendix A – Links for Remote mode commands
32.2 Appendix B – Trademark Notices and Attribution
32.2.1 Hardware Limited Warranty
32.2.2 EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
32.3 Appendix C - FCC Information
1 Introduction
The Orbit Reader Q20 and Orbit
Reader Q40 are portable, refreshable braille displays and stand-alone readers
with the following features:
·
The Orbit Reader Q20 has a line of 20 braille
cells, while the Orbit Reader Q40 has 40 braille cells with pins that arrange
into the required pattern to accurately represent any six- or eight-dot braille
code, in any language, and for any discipline.
·
The Orbit Reader Q20 includes 20 cursor routing
buttons, one for each braille cell, while the Orbit Reader Q40 includes 40
cursor routing buttons.
- Full-size,
high-quality QWERTY keyboard with sculpted keys
- Full Set
of 78 keys
- Twelve
Function keys
- Arrow
keys in an inverted-T configuration
- Keys for
use with Windows and Mac computers
- Four Thumb keys for easy navigation
·
Reads the contents of files on an SD™ (Secure Digital) card or USB drive in the Stand-Alone
Mode
·
Remote connectivity to PCs and mobile devices for use
with a screen reader
·
On-board translation from text to braille and from
braille to text
·
On-board support for contracted braille
·
On-board support for over 40 languages, including
UEB.
·
Simple editing functions
·
Audio and vibration indications
·
Onboard utilities such as Calculator, Calendar, and
Alarm
·
Signage-quality braille
The key
difference lies in the number of braille cells and cursor routing buttons: the Orbit
Reader Q20 has 20cells, while the Orbit Reader Q40 has 40 cells.
2 How are
Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 Used?
2.1 Stand-Alone Mode
Content stored on an SD card is read in one of three ways:
·
Sent by library.
·
Prepared on a computer and copied to the device.
·
Using onboard translation
In Stand-Alone mode, both the Orbit Reader Q20 and
Q40 display the contents of files stored on an SD card (or USB thumb drive). It
supports text to braille and braille to text translation on-board for English
and over 40 other languages. For English, it supports translation to and from
contracted and uncontracted braille. In addition, it can be configured to
translate contracted braille into other languages. Please refer to the localization section in this
guide for more details.
2.2 Remote Mode
Connect
the device to a computer or mobile device with a screen-reader and then do one
of the following:
·
Read commercially available titles on Kindle™,
Adobe® Digital Editions, or Apple Books® application programs.
·
Employ any accessible technology for browsing,
utilities, and education.
·
The screen reader translates text into Braille code
of choice.
3 Transcribed Braille
There are multiple sources for files that are
transcribed into high-quality braille. Below are some examples:
·
National Library Service (NLS) provides professionally transcribed,
formatted files through the Web Braille project.
·
RNIB Reading Services offers professionally transcribed braille titles.
·
National Braille Press (NBP) produces braille books, textbooks, tests,
and information for adults and children.
·
Louis Database lists titles produced by over 160 organizations
American
Printing House for the Blind (APH) transcribes textbooks for K-12 students.
4 Automatic Translation
In addition to professionally transcribed titles,
you may also use dynamic translation to obtain braille.
Automatically translated braille may be appropriate
for some forms of reading.
·
Book share® dynamically generates braille formatted files from
the titles in its library.
·
Sugamya Pustakalaya is India's first and
largest collection of accessible books. Users can access a collection of over 3,28,900
books, maintain their individual reading shelves online and download books in
chosen formats.
·
NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio information service, providing
downloadable Braille files of up-to-the-minute content from over 400 national,
international, and state newspapers.
5 Translate
Braille
·
The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 have built-in forward and reverse braille
translation functionality. This is controlled by the profile selected from the
menu.
·
Braille Blaster™ is a
full-featured transcription software package for creating quality formatted
braille.
·
DAISY™ Pipeline provides a comprehensive solution for
converting text documents into accessible formats,
·
Send to
Braille is a shortcut that adds braille to the Windows®
Send To menu, which can convert files on your computer into unformatted BRF
(Braille Ready Format) files.
6 Documentation
Conventions
For consistency and clarity, we
have used the following conventions in this document.
If multiple key combinations are required, the documentation indicates
those keys like this: CTRL + G, Alt + F1, etc. Modifiers like the Shift key on
a regular QWERTY keyboard, are keys you hold down while pressing another key.
This modifies the effect of the pressed key.
The words Keys and Buttons are used interchangeably.
In the descriptions of each Menu option, this documentation indicates
the default setting.
Any reference to navigation by “page” while in Stand-Alone mode only
means navigation by 1000 characters (page = 1000 characters).
7
In the Box
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 package typically includes the following items:
·
The Orbit Reader Q20 or Orbit Reader Q40 unit
·
USB Type-C cable
·
AC adapter
· SD card
·
A Quick-Start guide in large-print
Depending
on where you have purchased the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 from, you may receive a
different set of accessories. Check that all purchased items are in the box
that you have received.
Note that some distributors may ship the unit with SD card already installed in the machine.
8 Features
Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 have the following features:
·
The Orbit Reader Q20 has 20 refreshable eight-dot
braille cells, while the Orbit Reader Q40 has 40 refreshable eight-dot braille
cells. Both models can display both 6-dot and 8-dot braille symbols.
·
A cursor routing button above each braille cell
·
Onboard forward and backward braille translation
·
Bluetooth® wireless technology supports
simultaneous connections to 5 devices.
·
Clock function also time-stamps files when they are
created or edited.
·
Calculator, calendar, and alarm applications
·
Audio and vibration indications
·
78-key QWERTY Keyboard
·
Four Thumb keys
·
USB Type-C charging and communication port
·
Full-size SD card slot
·
USB Host port to connect to a USB drive.
·
Two rocker keys for panning
·
User-replaceable rechargeable battery
9 Orientation
The
orientation of buttons, keys, cells, and slots is important for understanding
how Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 operate and how you input and receive
information on your braille display.
To begin
with, place the device on a flat surface in front of you with the row of
braille cells closest to you. This is the proper operational orientation.
9.1 Top view of Orbit Reader Q20
9.2 Top view of Orbit Reader Q40
9.3 Side view of
Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40
On the right
side of the device, from front to back, is the Power button (front), USB Type-C
(center), and 3.5mm Audio Jack (back). The USB port has one bump below it (shown
in the image below)
On the left
side of the device is the standard USB A host port (shown in the picture below).
9.4 Back view of
Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40
At the
backside of the device, is the SD card slot. The SD card slot is a standard
type with spring feedback. The SD card is inserted with the card connector
fingers facing down. To remove the card, press in and remove your finger to
allow the card to pop out (shown in the picture below).
9.5 Key Locations
and Use of Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40
When
properly oriented, the four thumb keys are closest to you. We will refer to
them as Thumb Keys 1 through 4, starting from the left. These keys are used for
easy navigation and control. This detailed layout ensures that users can
efficiently navigate and utilize the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 for reading,
writing, and managing files.
Above the
four thumb keys there is a braille display—20 cells for the Orbit
Reader Q20 and 40
cells for the Orbit Reader Q40. The panning keys are at each end of the
braille display. See the Panning Keys section for more information.
For
orientation purposes, there are seven slightly raised tick marks located above
the braille cells on Q20 and 3 on Q20. These orientation marks are spaced at every
fifth braille cell. For example, the first tick mark from the left is between
the fifth and sixth braille cell.
There is
a cursor routing button above each braille cell.
Refer to the following images for the key locations on the Orbit Reader Q20
and Q40. The key locations are the same for both devices.
The only difference between the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 is the
number of braille cells and cursor routing keys. The Orbit Reader Q20 has 20 cells
with 20 cursor routing keys, while the Orbit Reader Q40 has 40 cells
with 40 cursor routing keys, corresponding to the number of braille cells on
each device.
Moving
towards the top and away from you and above the cursor buttons, is the 78-key QWERTY
keyboard, having 12 function keys and arrow keys in an inverted-T configuration.
In
Stand-Alone mode, the QWERTY keyboard keys are used for navigation and
editing/writing.
In
Remote mode, while using the display with a screen reader on a host device, like
an iPhone, the QWERTY keyboard input keys can be used to input text or control the
functionality of applications on the host device.
The
QWERTY keyboard consists of 6 rows. Below, each key is listed in order from
left to right, along with its basic usage with various devices. The layout and
functionality apply to the US English keyboard layout. The description is as
follows:
Top Row (Function Keys and Esc)
- Esc (top left): Escape key, used to cancel operations or close pop-up windows when connected to host devices. In stand-alone mode, used also to bring the menu in the editor or select various menu items.
- F1: Typically used for help menus or specific application functions.
- F2: Used for renaming files or other shortcuts.
- F3: Often used for search functions.
- F4: Used to close windows (Alt + F4 closes the current window) when connected to Windows devices.
- F5: Commonly used to refresh a webpage or document.
- F6: Used for moving the cursor to the address bar in web browsers.
- F7: Can be used for spell checking.
- F8: Used to enter Windows startup settings.
- F9: Used for refreshing or launching apps.
- F10: Activate the menu bar or mute volume.
- F11: Toggle full-screen mode.
- F12: Opens developer tools in browsers.
- Del (top-right): Deletes the character in front of the cursor.
Second Row (Number Row)
- ` ~: Grave accent and tilde key.
- 1 !: Number one and exclamation mark when Shift is pressed.
- 2 @: Number two and the at symbol when Shift is pressed.
- 3 #: Number three and hash/pound sign when Shift is pressed.
- 4 $: Number four and dollar sign when Shift is pressed.
- 5 %: Number five and percent sign when Shift is pressed.
- 6 ^: Number six and caret symbol when Shift is pressed.
- 7 &: Number seven and ampersand when Shift is pressed.
- 8 *: Number eight and asterisk when Shift is pressed.
- 9 (: Number nine and left parenthesis when Shift is pressed.
- 0 ): Number zero and right parenthesis when Shift is pressed.
- - _: Hyphen/minus and underscore when Shift is pressed.
- = +: Equals sign and plus sign when Shift is pressed.
- Backspace: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
Third Row (Alphabet Row)
- Tab: Used to move between fields or indent text.
- Q W E R T Y U I O P: Standard letters, from Q to P.
- [ {: Left bracket and left curly brace when Shift are pressed.
- ] }: Right bracket and right curly brace when Shift are pressed.
- \ |: Backslash and pipe symbol when Shift is pressed.
Fourth Row (Alphabet and Command Keys)
- Caps Lock: Toggles capital letters on or off.
- A S D F G H J K L: Standard letters, from A to L.
- ; :: Semicolon and colon when Shift are pressed.
- ' ": Apostrophe and quotation mark when Shift is pressed.
- Enter: Confirm commands or move to the next line when typing.
Fifth Row (Alphabet and Command Keys)
- Shift (left): Modifier key used for typing capital letters and accessing special characters.
- Z X C V B N M: Standard letters, from Z to M.
- Comma and less than sign when Shift is pressed.
- . >: Period and greater than sign when Shift is pressed.
- / ?: Forward slash and question mark when Shift is pressed.
- Shift (right): Same as left Shift, but on the right side of the keyboard.
Bottom Row (Modifier Keys and Navigation)
- Ctrl (left): Modifier key used in keyboard shortcuts.
- FN: Function key, used in combination with other keys to access special functions.
- Start: The Windows key opens the start menu.
- Alt (left): Modifier keys are often used in combination with other keys.
- Spacebar: Inserts space between words or characters.
- Alt Gr (right): Modifier key used to access additional characters on some keys.
- Ctrl (right): Same as left Ctrl, but on the right side of the keyboard.
- Arrow Keys (Up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, and right arrow): arranged in an inverted T shape. Used for navigating through text or UI elements.
Special Function keys
- Home (FN + Left arrow): Move the cursor to the beginning of the line or to the first item in a list.
- Page Up (FN + Up arrow): Scrolls up by pages.
- Page Down (FN + Down arrow): Scroll down by pages.
- End (FN + Right arrow): Moves the cursor to the end of the line or to the last item in a list.
- Pause (FN + F9): This key is usually for pausing a process or for system pauses on Windows.
- Scroll Lock (FN + F10): Toggles the scroll lock function, which is rarely used.
- Insert (FN + F11): Toggles between inserting text and overwriting text. Note: for screen reader operation, we recommend using a laptop layout which uses caps lock as the main screen reader modifier.
- Print Screen (FN + F12): Captures the current screen to the clipboard.
Consumer Function keys
- FN Lock (FN + F1): Toggles the function key lock, which changes the behavior of the F1-F12 keys between their standard functions and the secondary functions shown on the keys.
- Mute (FN + F3): Mutes the system sound.
- Volume Down (FN + F4): Decreases the system volume.
- Volume Up (FN + F5): Increases the system volume.
- Previous Track (FN + F6): Skips to the previous track in media playback.
- Play/Pause (FN + F7): Plays or pauses the current media track.
- Next Track (FN + F8): Skips to the next track in media playback.
9.6 Panning Keys
The Panning keys are two-function rocker keys found at either end of the
braille display. These keys control how you read the lines of the text: either
next or previous. Pressing on one end of the key results in one action, while pressing
on the opposite end results in the opposite action.
To read the next display of text (panning
forward), press the bottom part of the key (down) on either Panning key. To
read the previous display of text (panning backward), press the top part of the
key (up) on either Panning key.
9.7
8-Dot Braille Cells
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 are six-dot braille devices with two additional dots below
Dot 3 and Dot 6. These two additional dots are Dot 7 and Dot 8, which are used
to indicate capitalization while reading and editing the file in 8 dot mode.
These dots also indicate a selected item in the menu, text with attributes or
accent marks or a cursor. Their exact use depends on the application you use
with the display.
10 Getting
Started
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 have two modes: Stand-Alone mode and Remote mode. In
Stand-Alone mode, the device is a book reader that uses an SD card or a USB
drive as storage media. In Remote mode, the device works like a braille display
and needs to be connected to a computer or other host with a screen reader.
This
section explains how to charge, turn the device on and off, insert the SD card/USB
drive, and enter and exit the menus.
10.1 Charging the
Device
When you
receive the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40, it may be already charged;
however, we recommend that it should be fully charged before or during first
use. You can use the device and charge it at the same time, so it saves reading
time. When the battery gets to 10% of its capacity,
Dot 8 of the last braille cell (the 20th cell for the Orbit Reader Q20 and the 40th cell for the Orbit
Reader Q40) starts
blinking on and off. This behavior is normal and indicates that the battery is
low.
To
charge the device, use the standard USB-A to Type-C USB cable and the charger
provided with the unit. Insert the small end of the cable into the USB Type-C
port of the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40. The connector should slide in smoothly
without resistance; do not force it. Now insert the large end of the cable into
a computer’s USB A port or the charger plug provided. Plug the charger into an
AC mains outlet.
If the
device is on when you connect the charger, the display shows "-- Charger
connected". When you unplug the charger, it shows "-- Charger unplugged".
The charger plugged and unplugged indications are displayed briefly even when
the unit is off. The language of the message depends on the language you select
for system messages from the menu. By default, the language will be UEB Grade 1
(uncontracted).
For more
information, see the Battery section under the Menu.
If you
have charged the device for 4 hours or longer, and it does not power on,
contact Customer Service at techsupport@orbitresearch.com
10.2 Power On and
Off
A square
Power (on/off) button is located on the right face of the device. See the Orientation section for more information.
To power
on the device, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. If for some
reason the powering on process takes more time, the Orbit Reader flashes the
braille cells from left to right to let you know that it is powering on.
When you
turn the device on, the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 resumes from the place you
left. If you are using the device or inserting the SD card/USB drive for the
first time, the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 shows the first file or folder name on
the SD card.
The Orbit
Reader displays, “SD card [no media]" when the SD card slot is empty.
To turn off
the device, press and hold the Power button for two seconds. The braille cells flash from left to right to
indicate the device is powering down.
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 have a low-power standby/sleep mode. Quickly tapping the
Power button puts the unit in sleep mode. Tapping the Power button while the
device is in sleep mode wakes the device. While editing or when connected to
Bluetooth, if no keys are pressed for an hour, the unit automatically goes into
sleep mode. Otherwise, the device goes to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity.
After five hours in sleep mode, the unit shuts off to conserve power.
10.3 Inserting
and formatting the SD Card
The
device comes with an inserted SD card with translated braille files already on
it, so that you can quickly learn to use the device by reading the material.
The Orbit Reader Q20 and
Q40 use standard full-size SD cards from 4GB to 32 GB in capacity. The card
must be formatted as FAT32. There is no way to format a card on the device.
Most cards have already formatted. However, you can format one as FAT32 on a
desktop computer for use with the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.
To
insert the SD card, find the large slot at the back.
On one
of the short sides of the SD card, there are some ridges called fingers or
teeth. Position the SD card with the teeth facing down. Now insert the short
side with teeth into the device. The SD card should go smoothly until it gets
about a quarter of an inch from being fully in the device. At this point, you
feel slight resistance. The card slot works like a toaster, gently push the SD
card in until you hear a click. The card is aligned with the rear edge when
properly inserted.
To
remove the card, press it in a little until it pops out and then gently remove
it.
10.4 Inserting a USB
drive
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 come with a standard USB A host port. You can insert a USB flash
drive and read its contents. It shows the message “-- USB drive inserted” when
the flash drive is plugged in. You can copy or move content from the flash
drive to the SD card and vice versa.
The Orbit Reader Q20 and
Q40 can support Flash drives up to 32 GB in capacity. The drive must be
formatted in the FAT32 format. It is not possible to format a USB drive on the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40. You use a Windows or Mac computer to format the drive.
10.5 About Menus
and File Names
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 show internal menus and file names according to the language
selected from the menu.
10.6 Entering and
Exiting Menus
·
To Open the menu, press Windows Key + P.
·
To Exit the menu, press Backspace.
·
To Move through the menu choices, press the Up or
Down Arrows
·
To See choices within a menu option, use the Right
and Left Arrows
·
To Select a menu item, press
ESC.
10.7 Device
Operational Modes
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 have two functional modes. Stand-Alone mode and Remote mode.
Stand-Alone
mode is the default operational mode and allows you to read, edit, and browse
files without being connected to another device. An SD card or USB drive must
be inserted in the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 while operating in Stand-Alone mode.
See the Stand-Alone Mode section of this document for
more information.
Remote
mode allows you to connect the Orbit Reader to iPhone®, iPad®,
and Android™ mobile devices, as well as desktop computers. In Remote mode, Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 act as an input and output device for the remotely connected
host via USB or Bluetooth. See the Remote Mode section of this document for more information.
To move
back and forth between Stand-Alone and Remote modes, use the following
commands:
·
To switch to Remote mode: press CTRL + Right Arrow
·
To switch to Stand-Alone mode: press Thumb key 1 +
Thumb key 2
The Stand-Alone mode provides the following
features:
·
Menu
·
Reader
·
Editor
Remote mode connects in the following ways:
·
Bluetooth
·
USB: HID (Orbit), Braille-HID, Serial, or Mass
Storage
10.8 Languages
and Translation
Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 support multiple languages. They following languages are
pre-loaded on the unit:
·
UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted)
·
UEB Grade 2 (contracted)
·
USA computer braille (8 dots)
·
USA English Grade 1 (EBAE)
·
USA English Grade 2 (EBAE)
More
than 40 other languages can be loaded from the SD card. These include:
·
Arabic Grade 1
·
Arabic Grade 2
·
French 6-dot Braille
·
French 8-dot computer braille
·
French Grade 2
·
German Grade 1
·
German 8-dot computer braille
·
Hindi
·
Spanish Grade 1
·
Spanish Grade 2
You can
configure the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 to use the same or different languages
for the system messages and to read/write files. For example, you can have the system
menu and messages to be in your local language while you work with UEB Grade 1
(uncontracted) files with the reader/editor or vice versa.
For
this, there are language profiles that can be selected and configured from the
menu. Alternatively, you can switch between different profiles using the hotkeys.
Please refer to the section ‘Setting
up the languages’
for more details.
While
typing you need to enter the key inputs as per the language selected. For
example, if you have selected UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted), you must type in UEB
Grade 1 (uncontracted) only. This applies to any key input you provide such as
typing for the Find command, or for renaming the file.
11 The Menu
The
Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 provide a menu for setting options, checking the
battery, and changing modes of operation.
To open
the menu, press the Windows + P
keys. Battery Status is the first menu option displayed.
Some
menu options let you select from among several choices. For example, the Sort
option allows you to choose one of the various options for arranging files in
the file manager. Other menu options provide information about the device, such
as serial number and version. The selected option is underlined with Dots 7 8.
To
scroll through the other possibilities, press the Right Arrow key. To select
the option, press Enter. The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 respond by underlining
the word with Dots 7 and 8 to indicate the choice.
To move
to another menu item, press the Up or Down Arrow key. When you get to the end
of the list of options and press the Down Arrow key, the Orbit Reader Q20 and
Q40 move back to the top menu item. Similarly, when you press the Up Arrow from
the first menu item, The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 move to the last item in the
list. This feature allows quick access to the last few menu items and so some
options that may be used frequently are located at the bottom of the menu list.
To close
the menu and return to your work, press Backspace.
11.1 Setting up Languages
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 come configured to support UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted), UEB
Grade 2 (contracted), USA English Grade 1 (EBAE), USA English Grade 2 (EBAE)
and USA Computer Braille (8 dot). Additional language files can be loaded from the
SD card. Please refer to the localization section in this guide for more
details.
Note: BRF cannot be configured as the system
language.
You can also
configure the encoding type of the text file.
To allow
easy configuration of languages and switching between languages, four language profiles
(Profile 1, 2, 3, and 4) are provided. Each profile has options to choose the
System Language, Read/Edit Language and Editor Encoding.
11.1.1 System Language
The System
Language setting allows you to set the language of the system messages and menu
options.
11.1.2 Read/Edit Language
The
Read/edit Language setting allows you to read or edit the content in the
desired language.
Following is
the list of languages that can be set as System language and/or Read/Edit language.
·
Eng
uncontracted (USA English Grade 1)
·
Eng
contracted (USA English Grade 2)
·
eng_8-dot-computer
(USA Computer Braille (8 dot))
·
b (BRF
format files)
·
UEB
Grade 1 (uncontracted)
·
UEB
Grade 2 (contracted)
·
Additionally loaded Languages from SD card
11.1.3 Editor Encoding
The
Editor Encoding setting applies to new files only and allows you to save the
file in the desired encoding format. Encoding is how the data is stored
internally in the text file. There are pros and cons to each of the encoding
systems. If you are not sure which encoding to use, we recommend using UTF-8.
More details on encoding can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Character_encoding
It has the
following options:
·
UTF-8
·
Unicode-16LE
·
Unicode-16BE
·
ANSI
The hot keys for switching between profiles are Alt + F1, Alt + F2, Alt + F3, and Alt + F4 for profiles 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
If you accidentally select an unfamiliar language, press Alt + F1, Alt + F2, Alt + F3, and Alt + F4 restores the default profile.
11.2 Menu
Availability
The menu
is available for the Remote and Stand-Alone modes. Press Windows Key + P to open the menu in either mode.
To exit
the menu and return to the previous mode, press Backspace.
11.3 Menu Options
Some of
the Menu options have a default setting (indicated in the list below). For most
of these options, you can move among alternatives by pressing the Right or Left
Arrows and then pressing Select. Selected items are underlined with Dots 7 8.
Refer to the specific section for further information.
·
Battery
·
Cursor
Blink (1)
·
Sort (Name: Ascend)
·
Split Words (Off)
·
Filter
Dot 7 (On)
·
Wrapping (On)
·
Compress
Spaces (On)
·
Indents (On)
·
Navigation
Sounds (Off)
·
Error
Sounds (Off)
·
Profile 1.
·
Profile 2.
·
Profile 3.
·
Version.
·
Audio version.
·
Alarm 1
·
Alarm 2
11.3.1 Battery
The
Battery status menu item displays the amount of energy remaining in the battery
as a percentage of the total capacity of the battery. When the battery in the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 gets to 10%, Dot 8 of the last braille cell (the 20th cell
for the Orbit Reader Q20
and the 40th cell for the Orbit Reader Q40) on the display blinks on and off. This
behavior is normal, indicating that the battery is low.
When the
unit is plugged in for charging, the message "-- Charging XX%" is
displayed, where XX is the remaining energy in percent.
11.3.2 Cursor Blink
(1)
The
Cursor Blink option works only while editing in the Edit Box or Editor mode. This
option allows selecting the number of seconds between blinks. The default
setting for the Cursor Blink option is one second between blinks. The setting
choices are 1, 5, 15, 30, and 60 seconds, and 0 where
the cursor does not blink. To select, press Select.
11.3.3 Sort (Name:
Ascend)
The Sort
menu item lets you change the order in which files on the SD card or USB drive
are displayed using the built-in File Manager. The sorting categories are Name,
Date, Size, and Last Read.
Additionally,
you may sort files within the selected category in ascending or descending
order. After selecting a category, press the Right Arrow until you reach either
Ascend or Descend in the list and press the Select button. The Orbit Reader displays
the files in the selected order. The default setting for this menu item is
Ascending (A to Z). To return to the File Manager, press Backspace from
Stand-Alone mode.
11.3.4
Split Words (Off)
The
default setting for Split Words is Off. In the default setting, the Reader
tries to put as much content on the display as possible without splitting a
word. However, if you want 20 cells of braille in Orbit Reader Q20 or 40 cells of braille in Orbit
Reader Q40, no matter
what the content, set Split Words to On. When Split Words are on, the Reader
shows partial words. When you pan to the next 20 braille cells in Orbit
Reader Q20 or the
next 40 braille cells in Orbit Reader Q40, the remainder of that word appears at
the beginning of the line. To select, press Enter.
11.3.5 Filter Dot 7
(On)
The
default setting for Filter Dot 7 is On. The Filter Dot 7 menu item lets you
turn off the Dot 7 that frequently appears in some BRL and BRF files. Dot 7 is
filtered by default, but if you want to make a BRL or BRF file that uses
eight-dot braille, turn this setting off. To select,
press Enter.
11.3.6 Wrapping
(On)
The
default setting for Wrapping is On. The Wrapping option is the Orbit Reader to
reflow files that are already formatted for embossing. Normally, formatted
files contain line-end indicators for every 18-20 characters for the Orbit
Reader Q20 and 38-40
characters for the Orbit Reader Q40, which starts a new line. This option
eliminates extra space, making it easier to read on a display. To select, press
Enter.
11.3.7
Compress Spaces (On)
Carriage
returns, blank lines, and tabs represent extra spaces (or white space) in a
document. These spaces take up a lot of room and therefore slow down reading on
a braille display. The Compress Spaces option eliminates superfluous blank
lines and spaces. If multiple blank lines or spaces appear in the file, they
are compressed to a single space. This setting is especially useful when
reading formatted text files that contain many blank lines.
The
default setting for Compress Spaces is On. To select, press Enter.
11.3.8 Indents (On)
Paragraph Wrapping lets you choose if the Compress
Spaces setting should be applied to the leading spaces of paragraphs or not. If
Paragraph Wrapping is set to off, the paragraph is displayed with leading
spaces if present, regardless of the Compress Spaces setting.
If Paragraph Wrapping is set to ON, the
Compress Spaces setting is applied to the leading spaces of the paragraph. The
default setting for Paragraph Wrapping is On.
11.3.9 Scroll rate (4)
Displays
the current scroll rate time in seconds and lets you adjust the same.
11.3.10
System Sounds (Off)
The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 provide sound
indications over the speaker and audio jack for different actions.
Using this menu item, you can enable and disable
sound indications for system events such as start-up, shutdown, low battery and
waiting events. The default setting is Off.
11.3.11
Navigation sounds (Off)
Using this menu item, you can enable and disable
sound indications for navigation events.
11.3.12
Error sounds (Off)
Using this menu item, you can enable and disable
sound indications for various error events.
For more information, see the Sound and Vibration section.
11.3.13
Volume (3)
You can adjust the audio volume from this
menu item to a level between 1 and 10. The default setting is level 3. To select,
press Enter.
11.3.14
Vibration (On)
The Orbit Reader Q20
and Q40 can provide indications via vibration in response to various user
actions. These indications can be turned on or off from this menu item. The default setting for Vibration is On. To select, press Enter.
For more information, see the Sound and Vibration section.
11.3.15
Profile 1
The Profile 1 settings are configured by
default for using the device with UEB Grade 1. However, it can be configured to
select any of the available languages and encoding schemes. The default
configurations are as follows:
· System Language: UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted)
·
Read/Edit Language: UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted)
·
Editor Encoding: ANSI
11.3.16
Profile 2
The profile 2 default settings are configured for using the device with the UEB Grade 2. However, it can be configured to select any of the available languages and encoding schemes. The default profile 2 configurations are as follows.
·
System
Language: UEB Grade 2 (contracted)
·
Read/Edit
Language: UEB Grade 2 (contracted)
·
Editor
Encoding: ANSI
11.3.17 Profile 3
The profile 3 default settings are
configured for using the device with Computer Braille. However, it can be configured to select any
of the available languages and encoding schemes. The default profile 3
configurations are as follows.
·
System
Language: US Computer Braille (8 dot)
·
Read/Edit
Language: BRF
·
Editor
Encoding: ANSI
11.3.18
Profile 4
The
profile 4 default settings are configured for using the device with the
language loaded from the SD card. However, it can be configured to select any of the available languages.
The default profile 4 settings are as follows.
·
System
Language: <Languages from SD card>
·
Read/Edit
Language: <Languages from SD card>
·
Editor
Encoding: UTF-8
The
default settings of Profile 1,2,3, and 4 can be changed with Right/Left Arrow
keys, under the System
Language, Read/Edit Language and Editor Encoding options.
For
example, if you wish to have the system language as UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted) and
work with BRF files, you can select Profile 3 that has the
following default settings.
·
System
Language: UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted)
·
Read/Edit
Language: BRF
·
Editor
Encoding: ANSI
Likewise,
all profiles can be configured as per the user’s requirements.
Please
refer to the localization section in this guide for
additional information.
11.3.19 Add Language
The Add Language menu option lets you load language files from the SD card to the internal memory of your Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40. However, the language files are different for Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40, and you will need to download and install the appropriate language files for your Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40. It lets you load as many languages as the available memory permits. The unit will display a “memory full” message if the memory is insufficient. If you encounter this, you will need to remove some languages from the memory before you can load new languages.
You can scroll through the available language files on your SD card by pressing the Right or Left Arrow keys and pressing Enter to add a language.
It may take some time for the file to be loaded.
The unit shows a busy indication through audio sounds and by displaying “busy”
on the display.
11.3.20 Remove Language
The Remove Language menu option lets you remove language files from the internal memory of your unit so that you can make space for loading other languages.
You can scroll through the loaded languages using the Right or Left Arrow keys and press Enter to remove a file.
You can also use the “remove all” option that appears as the first item to remove all the loaded languages at once. Note that if you use this option, it removes the pre-loaded UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted) and UEB Grade 2 (contracted) languages as well. It does not remove the US English Grade 1 (EBAE), English Grade 2 (EBAE), and the US computer braille (8-dot).
If you remove a language that is currently assigned in a profile, English 8-dot computer Braille is assigned to the profile by default.
It may take some time for the file to be removed.
The unit shows a busy indication through audio tones and by displaying “busy”
on the display.
11.3.21
Version
The Version item in the menu displays the version number
of the software on your device. You may need the version number when talking to
Customer Service. For the latest version of the software, refer to the website.
Note:
The software version is shown in US computer braille (8 dot) only.
11.3.22
Audio version
The Audio
version item in the menu displays the version number of the audio firmware installed
on your device. You may need the version number when talking to Customer
Service. For the latest version of audio firmware, refer to the website.
Note:
The audio firmware version is shown in US computer braille (8 dot) only.
11.3.23
Serial Number
The
Serial Number item in the menu shows the serial number of the device you are
using. This number is useful for service and warranty purposes.
11.3.24
Reset Defaults
The Reset Defaults item in the menu resets
all your menu settings to the factory default settings. To reset the default
settings, press the Enter button. This action resets defaults and takes you to
the top of the Menu options list (Battery Status).
11.3.25
Date Format (dd-mm-yyyy)
Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 support the following date formats:
·
dd-mm-yyyy
·
mm-dd-yyyy
·
yyyy-mm-dd
The default date format is “dd-mm-yyyy.” You can
change the date format using the left and right arrow keys and set the date
format by pressing the Enter key.
11.3.26
Time format (12 hours)
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 support the 12/24 hour’ time formats. The
default Time format is 12-hour format. You can change the time format using the
left and right arrow keys and set it by pressing the Enter key.
11.3.27
Clock Settings
Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 include a clock. You can check the date and time by pressing
Windows + C. The date and time are also used when creating, editing, and saving
a file or folder.
The
default format for time and date is HH: MM DD-MM-YYYY (where HH is Hours, MM is Minutes, DD is Date, MM is
Month and YYYY is Year). You can scroll through these fields with the Left and
Right navigation keys. The active field (where the cursor is currently) will be
underlined. Press the Enter key to modify the current field.
Press
the Up Arrow key to increase and the Down Arrow key to decrease the value in
the date and time fields. For instance, if the current date is 01-08-2020 and
you want to change it to 01-08-2021, use the Left/Right navigation keys to move
the cursor to the year field (YYYY) of the date. Press the Up Arrow key to
change the years from 2020 to 2021 and the Enter key to save the changes. Press
Backspace to exit from the Menu. The value in a field wrap once you reach the
last valid value. For instance, minutes range from 00 to 59. So, if you press
the Up Arrow key when the time is 09:59, it increases the time to 10:00.
11.3.28
Alarm 1
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 provide two
alarms. The first alarm can be configured from this menu item.
There
are six fields to configure the alarm. You can navigate through different
fields by pressing the Left and Right arrow keys and Press the Up and Down
arrow keys to navigate through different choices in the field. The current field (where the
cursor is placed) is underlined. Press Backspace once to save all the changes
you have made in the alarm settings.
Alarm Status (OFF): Press the Right arrow key to go to Alarm status. Press Enter to enable
the editing cursor. You can toggle the Alarm status between ON and OFF by
pressing the Up and Down arrow keys.
Time (HH: MM): Next to the alarm status item is the time setting. Press the
Right arrow key to go to the time field. The format for time is HH: MM in either
12 or 24-hours format depending on the set configurations of the menu item Time format (12 hours). Press the Up
and Down arrow keys to set the values of the field and Press the Right arrow
key to switch between the fields.
Repeat (Mon): Press the Right arrow key to go to the repeat field and
set the desired days by pressing the Up/Down arrow key. You can choose any day
from Monday to Sunday and there are two additional options: All and Once. When
you set “All” the alarm rings every day and when you set “Once,” it rings only
once at the next occurrence.
Ringtone (Ring 1): Press the Right arrow key to set a ringtone for the alarm
and choose between Ring 1 through Ring 5 by pressing the Up and Down arrow keys.
The ringtones are played as you navigate through the list.
Ringtone duration (1 to 59): Press the Right arrow key to set the alarm
duration. The range of the alarm duration is 1 to 59 seconds, and the default
is 20 seconds.
Snooze time (1 to 59): Press the Right arrow key to set the Snooze time.
The range of the snooze time is 1 to 59 minutes. The default is 5 minutes.
The alarm rings at the time and day it has been set for even if the device is in sleep mode or completely shut off. Press Backspace to cancel the alarm or press Space to Snooze. The alarm automatically snoozes after the ringtone duration if not acknowledged. It repeats this cycle 5 times and then turns off automatically.
11.3.29
Alarm 2
The second alarm can be
configured from this menu item. It has similar settings to Alarm 1.
11.3.30
USB (HID)
The USB
menu selects between the four possible USB protocols: Human Interface Device
(HID) (Orbit), HID Braille, Serial, or Mass Storage. The default setting for
USB is HID (Orbit). To select the option, press Enter.
For more information, see the USB Connectivity section
under Remote Mode.
11.3.31
Bluetooth (Auto)
There are three
choices under this menu option.
·
Bluetooth Auto
·
Bluetooth manual
·
Bluetooth OFF
The default
setting for Bluetooth is Auto. If there is any screen reader activity running
on the paired device, the Orbit Q20 and Q40 automatically switches to Bluetooth
Remote mode. If you do not want an automatic Bluetooth connection, switch to the
manual option. To disable Bluetooth completely, select OFF. To select another
option, press Enter.
For more
information, see the Using the Bluetooth Connection section
under Remote Mode.
11.3.32
Pair (Just Works)
The Pair
menu item selects a Bluetooth pairing scheme. The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 use
the selected scheme to respond to Bluetooth pairing requests from a host device.
To select the option, press Enter.
The two
choices are:
Just
Works – This is
the default Bluetooth pairing scheme. When using this scheme, the Orbit Reader Q20
or Q40 automatically pairs with any device that sends a pairing request.
Confirm
code – This is
the most secure pairing scheme. With this scheme, the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40
respond to pairing requests by displaying a random number on both the device's
braille display and the host device. To confirm the pairing request, ensure
that the numbers match and then press Enter on Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40. To
reject the pairing request, press Backspace.
11.3.33
Mode (Stand-Alone)
By
default, the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 operate in Stand-Alone mode where you
read and write files stored on the SD card. To specifically set the unit to
another mode, select Remote, BT (for Bluetooth,) or USB. Orbit Reader tries to
automatically switch to Bluetooth or USB depending on screen reader activity,
but if you want to, for instance, specifically switch back to Stand-Alone mode
from Remote mode, or switch the interface from Bluetooth to USB, use this
option. To select the option, press Enter.
11.3.34
Bluetooth scan
To use the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 with
various screen readers wirelessly over Bluetooth, you must first configure a
Bluetooth partnership between the Orbit Reader and a computer or smartphone.
You can search for Bluetooth
devices from the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 by pressing the select button. It initiates
the Bluetooth device scanning and shows the progress bar on the braille display.
Once the
scanning is finished it shows the first device’s name on the display or a “No
device found” message if no nearby Bluetooth device is found
You can scroll through the list of scanned
devices by pressing the Up and Down arrow keys and pressing select to pair with
that device. Press Backspace to go back.
For more information, see the Using the Bluetooth
Connection section
under Remote Mode.
11.3.35
Manage connections
The
Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 support up to five Bluetooth connections and one USB
connection. This allows you to use the USB connection with your desktop
computer while simultaneously setting up Bluetooth connections to your phone
and tablet. The first screen reader that connects with the Orbit Reader Q20 or
Q40 becomes active by default. Additionally, the device preserves all
connection information when powered off.
The Manage
Connections menu item shows you the list of paired Bluetooth devices and allows
you to switch between different devices. The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 display contents
from the active connection and send QWERTY keyboard inputs to the active
connection.
You can
quickly toggle the active connection among the paired Bluetooth devices. The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 highlight the active connection by underlining it. For
example, if the Orbit Reader is connected to your primary computer and you
receive a text message on your smartphone that you want to read and respond to
using the braille display, you can switch access to the smartphone and then
back to resume braille access to your computer.
Pressing
the Enter key from this menu item shows the first device name from the paired
devices list. Scroll through the list by pressing the Up and Down arrow keys.
When scrolling, the Bluetooth device name is displayed, if available. Otherwise
"Bluetooth device" will be displayed, followed by a number from 1 to
5.
Press
the Enter key to make it an active connection. Press Backspace to go back.
For more
information, see the Using the Bluetooth
Connection section
under Remote Mode.
11.3.36
Config thumb keys
The
Config thumb keys item is used to map the Pan backwards, Previous line, Next line,
and Pan forward commands to the thumb key of the user's choice. Users can configure
all four thumb keys as per their choices.
The default configuration of thumb keys is as:
Thumb key 1 is the Pan backwards key, Thumb key 2 is the Previous line key,
Thumb key 3 is the Next line key, and Thumb key 4 is the Pan forward key.
11.3.37
Maintenance Status
The
Maintenance Status item in the menu displays whether the current maintenance
status is On or Off. If the maintenance status is On, the device will operate
all pins up and down every 24 hours while in power-off mode.
11.3.38
Auto Sleep Status
The Auto
Sleep Status item in the menu displays whether the current auto sleep status is
On or Off. If the auto sleep status is On, the device will go to sleep mode
automatically when it remains inactive for more than 10 minutes. If the auto
sleep status is Off, the device will not go to sleep mode automatically.
11.3.39
Braille Input
The
Braille Input option allows you to switch between input methods using either
the QWERTY keyboard or Perkin’s key support.
If
Braille Input is ON, you can write text using Perkin’s key support only.
If
Braille Input is OFF, you can write text using the QWERTY keyboard.
This option is applicable only when the selected
read/write language is English, excluding Computer Braille. There is no effect
of this setting when the language is English Computer Braille or any language
other than English.
For English Computer Braille, you can write text
using the QWERTY keyboard only.
For languages other than English, you can write
text using Perkin’s key support only.
12
Stand-Alone Mode
Stand-alone
mode is the default operational mode, allowing you to read, edit, and browse
files without being connected to another device. A formatted SD card or USB
drive must be inserted in the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 while operating in
Stand-Alone mode. This card must contain the files you wish to read.
Stand-alone mode operates in the following ways:
·
Menu
·
Reader
·
Editor
13 File Manager
The File
Manager is where you select a file stored on the SD card or USB drive to read
on the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40. You can also create new files and folders,
view the properties (such as the file size and current reading position), and
copy, rename, and delete files.
When
moving through the list of files, the Orbit Reader Q20 displays the first 20
characters of each file name. For the Orbit Reader Q40, it displays the first 40
characters of the file name, corresponding to the number of braille cells
available on each device. You may scroll to the rest of the information about
the file, such as the rest of a long file name, its size, and date, by using
the panning keys to move the display window. You can change the way files are
sorted in the file list using related menu options.
Each item on the file list includes the following
items:
·
Filename and extension
·
The current reading position in the file as a count
of characters
·
Size in KB (kilobytes)
·
Last modified time
·
Protected or Unprotected
Only one
column is displayed per line (with panning as necessary). Pressing Left or
Right Arrow moves to the previous or next column heading (file information).
Upon exiting the Reader (Backspace), you are returned to the same place and
column in the File Manager.
The
language of the file name is displayed according to the system language. For instance, if the file is in UEB
Grade 1 (uncontracted) and the default language is also UEB Grade 1
(uncontracted), it will be displayed in UEB Grade 1 (uncontracted). But if the
system language is set to a different language, and the file name is in UEB
Grade 1 (uncontracted), the file name may appear unrecognizable. However, you
can quickly change your profile using a hotkey to read the file name in the appropriate
language.
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 support two media storage devices – an external SD card and an
external USB drive. You can use one or both simultaneously for reading and
creating new files.
13.1 File Manager
Drives
The file
manager shows two drives at the top level:
·
SD
card
·
USB
drive
Pressing the Enter key opens the root of the directory of the chosen
drive. When you press the Enter key on the SD card drive, it
opens the root directory of the SD card and shows the list of files available
on the SD card. Pressing Backspace will take you back to the top level in the
file manager. Press the Down arrow key to go to the USB drive and press Enter.
This opens the root directory of the external flash drive connected to the USB
host port.
When
there is no flash drive connected to the USB host port, the display shows “USB
drive [No media].” Similarly, it shows “SD card [No media]” when there is no SD
card inserted.
Inserting
a flash drive into the USB Host port shows the message “USB drive inserted” and
it shows the message “USB drive removed” when you remove it.
If you
are browsing the contents of the flash drive and remove it from the USB Host
port, the File Manager takes you to the top directory of the file manager.
You can
copy files between an SD card and a USB drive using available commands.
13.2
File Manager Commands
The
following are the commands which you can use in File Manager. Most of the
commands for files also work for folders.
To open
a file or folder, press Enter. Pressing Enter opens the file or folder.
To go to
the previous or next file or folder, press Up or Down Arrow. Pressing the Up or
Down Arrow moves to the previous or next file in the list.
To go
back to one folder level, press Backspace. Backspace acts like a
"back" key to exit the current activity. If you are already in File
Manager, pressing Backspace moves back to one level where you have multiple
subfolders open. If you are at the root level, Backspace does nothing. If you
are in one of the columns of information, for example, size or date, then
pressing Backspace returns to filename.
To move
through file information, press Left or Right Arrow. This command moves you
through the file information by headings. See Error! Reference source not found. section for more information.
To open
the Preference Menu, press Windows Key + P. Pressing Windows Key + P opens the
Preference Menu.
To scroll
text, press the Left or Right Panning keys. If the file name is longer than the
display, panning left or right displays more of the file name. When you get to
the end of the file name, pressing the panning key moves you to the next item
of file information, like position, size, date, and so on.
To make
a New File, CTRL + N. The New File command starts the Editor mode with a new
file in which to type. To exit the Editor, press the ESC key to open the context
menu. The context menu displays the EXIT option first. Press the Enter key to
exit the Editor.
To make a New Folder, press CTRL + O. The New Folder command opens the
Edit Box where you may type the name of the new folder. Pressing Enter saves
the new folder name and returns you to the file list with that folder selected.
If you do not name the folder, press Enter names the folder as New Folder.
Press Enter to exit without making a new folder.
To delete a file or folder, press DELETE. This action deletes the
currently selected file(s) or folder(s). Only empty folders and unprotected
files can be deleted. Confirmation is required before the file or folder is
deleted. When the message "-- Confirm action" is displayed, press Enter
to confirm or press Backspace to cancel.
To rename a file or folder, press CTRL + R. The Rename File command
allows you to change the name of a file or folder. To use it, press the Rename
command. The Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 responds with an Edit Box containing the
original file or folder name. Edit the name or type a new one and press Enter.
Press ESC to exit without renaming a file or folder. Note: The key input for
the file name should be entered as per the selected system language.
To write
a new folder name or rename a file/folder, write a new name as per
the selected read/write language, you can enter a name as follows:
o
English
Computer Braille: You can enter a new name using the QWERTY keyboard.
o
Other
Languages (Excluding English): You can enter a new name in the selected
read/write language using only Perkin's key support (S D F J K L).
o
English
(Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input On: You can enter a new name in
the selected read/write language using only Perkin's key support (S D F J K L).
o
English
(Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input Off: You can enter a new name
using the QWERTY keyboard. While entering a name, the input will be displayed
in English Computer Braille, but after pressing Enter, the name will be shown
in the selected read/write language.
To cut a
file, press CTRL + X. This action cuts the currently selected file(s) or empty
folders from their location and places them on the clipboard to be used with
the paste command.
To copy
a file, press CTRL + C. The Copy File command makes a copy of the currently
selected file(s) or empty folders and places it (them) on the clipboard to be
used with the paste command.
To paste
a file, press CTRL + V. This action pastes the file(s) or folder(s) that are
currently on the clipboard into the current location in File Manager. If no
file or folder is on the clipboard, no action is taken.
To mark
a file, press CTRL + M. When moving multiple files, use the Mark File command
to mark each file before using Cut, Copy, or Delete. To Mark a file, place an arrow
on the file and press CTRL + M.
To clear
a marked file, press CTRL + M again.
File Manager indicates marked files by raising Backspace and entering
the first letter of the file name.
To
Protect or unprotect a file, press CTRL + P. To protect a file from accidental
changes, turn an arrow to the file and press CTRL + P. To remove the protected
status, select the file and press CTRL + P again. To determine if a file is
Protected, arrow Right or Left to the Unprotected/Protected heading.
To edit the current file, press CTRL + E. When editing the current file,
the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 switches to Edit mode, which is indicated by a
cursor at the point of input. The cursor is at the first character shown on the
display when you press the edit command. As you type, everything is saved to
the file. To exit, press the ESC key to open the context menu. The context menu
displays the EXIT option first. Press the Enter key to exit the Editor. See The Editor section for more information.
To Edit the
Last Edited File, ALT + TAB. This command reopens the last file you edited and
returns the cursor to its last position in that file. “The Edit Last Edited
File” command is useful for taking notes on what you read. Use the command to
quickly switch back to the Editor. Then close the Editor to return to the title
you are reading. This command has no effect if you are already editing a file.
The device displays the error message "-- File not found" when no
previous file has been opened or if the file was deleted. Press the ESC key to
open the context menu. The context menu displays the EXIT option first. Press the
Enter key to return it to the file you were reading.
13.3 More about
Copying and Pasting Files
When
copying or pasting a file that results in another file with the same name, File
Manager adds an extension to indicate that the new file is a copy. For example:
if you copy a book. brf to a folder that already contains a book. brf, the new
file becomes book_1.brf and the original book. brf remains unchanged.
If the
SD card runs out of space before a file operation is completed, File Manager
shows, "-- Error copying file xxx" where xxx is the file name.
When
copying a large number of files, or large files that can take some time, the File
Manager displays progress messages during the copy operation.
If
copying a file takes more than five seconds, File Manager displays, "--
Copying xxx (yy%)" where xxx is the name of the file and yy is the
percentage complete. This percentage is updated after every 10% of progress.
For the
command keys, go to the File Manager Commands table under the File Manager section.
13.4 File
Movement Commands
To move
to the first file, press CTRL + HOME. Pressing CTRL + HOME moves the File
Manager selection to the first file in the current folder.
To move
to the last file, press CTRL + END. Pressing CTRL + END moves the File Manager
selection to the last file in the current folder.
To
Incrementally search the file list, Type the file name quickly. To find a file
quickly, type the first few letters of the file's name. The File Manager
highlights the first file matching the letters you typed.
13.4.1
Supported File Types
·
BRF: It is translated, formatted braille. The
device displays the exact representation.
·
BRL: It is Translated, unformatted braille. The
device displays the exact representation.
·
TXT: It is in Text format. The device displays as
per the language selected.
In
addition to the supported file types, the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 shows the
contents of any file. This feature is useful, however, to examine files that do
contain readable text even if it is not a supported file type. However, some
files may not contain readable content.
There
are several excellent braille translation systems available in the U.S. If you
obtain textbooks from APH or get transcribed titles from NLS or NBP, the
braille should be correct and formatted. You may also get braille translation
software that produces automatically translated braille using programs like ‘Libelous.’
Alternatively, you can have Book Share automatically generate braille files of
the titles available.
13.5 Preparing
Files
To prepare BRF files for placement on the Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40, follow these guidelines:
·
Determine the translation type.
·
Translate the file.
·
Place the file onto the SD card or use the Mass
Storage protocol to copy from your desktop computer.
To copy
files to the SD card, remove the card from the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 and
place it into a card reader on your computer. Alternatively, you can connect
the USB cable from the Orbit Reader to your computer and activate the Mass
Storage protocol on the Orbit Reader by either pressing CTRL + J or selecting
Mass Storage from the USB option in the menu. When using the Mass Storage
protocol, the Orbit Reader shows up as a drive on the computer, and here, you
cannot use other functions of the Orbit Reader.
13.6 File
transfer (Bluetooth)
You can
transfer a file from the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 to any paired Bluetooth device
over Bluetooth. Select
a file from the file manager using the Up or Down arrow keys and press Windows + CTRL + b.
For more information, see the File transfer over Bluetooth section.
14 The Reader
In
Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 displays the content of files
stored on an SD card and USB drive. It translates the text into the language
that you select for the Read/Edit option in the menu section.
The
Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 are designed to be stand-alone readers. Placing BRF,
BRL, or TXT content (see File Types section) on an inserted SD
card/USB drive turns it into an on-the-go braille book reader. When first
powered on, the Orbit Reader displays the contents of the first file on the SD
card/USB drive. To get to the file list, press Backspace. Go to the desired
file using the Up or Down Arrow key. Press Enter to open the file. Use the Left
and Right Panning keys to read it. There are many other functions in reading
mode such as Find, Power Move, Bookmarks, and even a menu to set preferences.
The following sections describe the commands and settings that can be used
while reading.
When you
turn the device on, the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 resumes from the last place of
the last file in use. For first-time use, it displays the first file or folder
on the SD card. Press Backspace to close the file and display File Manager,
which shows a list of files on the SD card. If there is no SD card inserted,
the message "-- No SD card" is displayed.
When you
open a text file to read for the first time on Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40, the
file gets translated first as per the language selected for Reading/Editing.
For a large file, it may take a few seconds to complete the translation. The
translation process is indicated by showing a progress bar on the display where
the Dot 6 (6th pin) of the first 6 cells rises in sequence
repeatedly.
The Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 stores the translated files in the SD card/USB drive so that
it can be used in the future. Latency is observed only when you open the file
for the first time or if the translated file is lost for some reason.
While the
file translation is in progress, no other operations are allowed, and pressing
any key will have no effect.
If
translation is taking too much time and you wish to abort the operation, you
can do so by pressing Backspace. The system will cancel the file opening
operation and will take you back to the file manager.
You can
switch the reading language with the help of hotkeys, even if you are in the
middle of the file. Please note that if you change the language, the system
will translate the file again as per the new language selected.
When you
reach the end of the file, "-- End of file" is displayed by the
Reader. Similarly, if you are at the beginning of the file, "-- Start of
file" is displayed.
14.1 Reader
Commands
While in
Stand-Alone mode, the following commands are available.
To Go to
the Previous or Next display, press the Panning keys. See Panning Keys section for more information.
To Go to
Previous or Next Character, press the Left or Right Arrows. If you press the
Right Arrow key, the next letter appears on the right side of the display.
To Go to
Previous or Next Word, press CTRL + Left or Right Arrows. If you press CTRL +
Right Arrow, the next word appears on the right side of the display.
To Go to
the Previous or Next Line, press the Up or Down Arrows. Pressing the Previous
or Next Line command moves to the previous or next carriage return in the file.
To Go to
the Previous or Next Page, press PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN.
To Go to
the Top or Bottom of a file, press CTRL + Home or CTRL + End. Pressing CTRL +
Home moves to the top of a file; pressing CTRL + End moves to the bottom of a
file. (For compatibility with other devices, CTRL + Home moves to the top and CTRL + End moves to the bottom of a file.)
To Exit the
File, press Backspace. If you read a file, pressing Backspace returns you to your previous location.
To Set
or Clear a Bookmark, press CTRL + M. In addition to the automatic bookmark
placed when you close a file, the Orbit Reader lets you set additional
bookmarks. Reader displays the message "-- Bookmark added" or
"-- Bookmark cleared" if there was already a bookmark at that
position.
To Go to
Previous or Next Bookmark, press Shift + Left or Right arrow. The Reader
responds by moving the cursor to the bookmarked position. The bookmarked
location appears as the first character on the display. If there are no marks
in the indicated direction, "-- No more bookmarks" is displayed.
To Power
Move/Search Forward and/or back, press Window + Down or Window + UP. Press the Alt
+ Up arrow to move back. Press the Alt + Down arrow to move forward. See Power Move Forward and Back section for more information.
To Find Braille, press CTRL + F. Pressing CTRL + F opens an input field
(Edit Box) with a cursor. By default, it shows the last search string on the
display. This allows you to perform a search in a specific braille format by
typing the text in the same braille format. Press Enter to begin the search. To
exit the Edit Box without performing a search, press ESC. See Edit Box and Find Braille sections for more information.
To Find the
Next Braille, press Alt + Down Arrow. Pressing Alt + Down Arrow repeats a
previous search forward from the point in the file where you are. If there is
no text in the Find Edit buffer, the Reader uses the text at the cursor. See
the Find Braille section for more information.
To Find
Previous Braille, press D Alt + Up Arrow. Pressing Alt + Up Arrow repeats a
previous search backward from the point in the file where you are. If there is
no text in the Find Edit buffer, the Reader uses the text at the cursor. See
the Find Braille section for more information.
To Edit the Current File, press CTRL + E. CTRL + E to edit the file you
are currently reading. Press the ESC key to open the context menu. The context
menu displays the EXIT option first. Press the Enter key to exit the Editor and
continue reading.
To Open a New File, press CTRL + N. CTRL + N opens a new file in the
Editor for editing/notetaking. Press the ESC key to open the context menu. The
context menu displays the EXIT option first. Press the Enter key to return it
to the file you were reading.
To Edit the
Last Edited File, press ALT + TAB. Using this command reopens the last file you
edited and returns the cursor to its last position in that file. The Edit Last
Edited File command is useful for taking notes on what you read. Use the
command to quickly switch back to the Editor. Then close the Editor to return
to the title you are reading. This command has no effect if you are already
editing a file. The device displays the error message "-- File not
found" when no previous file has been opened. Press the ESC key to open the
context menu. The context menu displays the EXIT option first. Press the Enter
key to return it to the file you were reading.
14.2
Power Move Forward and Back
The
Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 feature power move commands that provide a quick way
to navigate through large sections of a file. These commands allow users to
efficiently move or search for a known location within the document. A power
move operates by using boundaries and moving 50% between them with each press
of the key command. In essence, by using a power move to search within a file,
you are drilling down to the information using a binary command. When you press
Windows + Down Arrow or Window + Up Arrow, the Reader moves in the following
ways:
On the
first press, the cursor moves halfway between the current position and the
start (Windows + Up Arrow) or end (Windows + Down Arrow) of the file, which
acts as the boundaries for the power search.
Subsequent
presses treat the moved-from position as the new boundary in that direction.
So, if you are at the beginning of the file (or 0%) when you press Windows +
Down Arrow, the Reader moves the cursor to halfway between 0% and 100%. You are
now at 50%, and this becomes the new boundary. The initial boundary is at the
original position of 0%. Therefore, if you press Windows + Up Arrow, you move
halfway between 50% and 0% to end at 25%. Or, if you press Windows + Down
Arrow, you move halfway between 50% and 100% to end at 75%.
Each
time you press the Windows + up arrow or Windows + down arrow keys, the Reader
shows the percentage in the first few cells of the display line and fills the
rest of the cells with text at that position. This continues until you press
some other key. See the Panning
Keys section for
more information.
14.3
Find Braille
To find
specific braille text, use the Find command (CTRL + F). The Orbit Reader Q20 or
Q40 responds by opening an input field (see Edit Box section) with a cursor, which is indicated by Dots 7 and 8. By default,
it shows the text at the current cursor location in the edit box. Unlike Power
Move, which searches by known location of text, the Find command searches the
entire file for instances of the braille text you enter in the input field. If
you have searched for something previously, that text appears in the Edit Box
with your cursor at the end. See the Power Move Forward and Back section for more information.
To find a word, first press CTRL + F to enter the Edit Box. Type the
word you wish to find, in the language selected for the reader/editor and then
press Enter to start the search moving forward in the file.
As per selected read/write language, you can enter a word as follows:
o
English
Computer Braille: You can enter a word using the QWERTY keyboard.
o
Other
Languages (Excluding English): You can enter a word in the selected read/write
language using only Perkin's key support (S D F J K L).
o
English
(Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input On: You can enter word in the
selected read/write language using only Perkin's key support (S D F J K L).
o English (Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille
Input Off: You can enter a word using the QWERTY keyboard. While entering a word,
the input will be displayed in English Computer Braille, but the searched word
will be shown in the selected read/write language.
To search for moving backward in the file, press Alt + Left Arrow. The
word is shown as the first word on the display. If the word is not found, the
message "-- Not found" is displayed. Press Backspace to clear the
message. To exit the Edit Box without finding the word, press ESC.
After the word is found, to continue searching, press the Alt + right
arrow to find the next occurrence (forward in the file) or the Alt + left arrow
to find a previous occurrence (towards the beginning of the file).
If you
are searching for text in a contracted braille file, you must type the text you
want to search in contracted braille if the read/write language is other than
English or English (Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input On.
If you
are searching in a plain text file, you must type the text you want to search
for in Computer Braille. See Appendix A - Computer Braille Chart for details.
You can search
for terms up to 255 characters long. Searches are generally not case-sensitive.
A search for the word "animal" results in finding both lowercase and
uppercase versions of that word (animal/Animal). However, if you want to find
words with upper case letters only, type the text you wish to find with the braille
indicator for capitalization included (in contracted braille, one Dot 6
precedes a capital letter, while two Dot 6s precedes an entirely capitalized word.
In Computer Braille, capital letters include Dot 7). For example, a search for
the capitalized word "Animal" gives the results for
"Animal" (capitalized), but not "animal" (lowercase).
Additionally,
searches match both whole and partial words. Searching for "an" finds
"an" (whole) and "man" (partial). To restrict searches to
whole words, add a space at the beginning or end of the word. The Reader
matches the space with any non-printing character such as spaces, tabs, and
line feeds.
Read the
section on Edit Box for editing commands and navigation
functionality.
In”
search files,” the Reader moves from reading files to searched text and
displays it at the beginning of the display line. If the text is not found,
then the Reader displays “Not found” and gets back to its previous position.
While searching through large documents, the Orbit Reader displays “Busy” while
conducting the search.
To repeat a search moving forward towards the end of the file, press ALT
+ Right Arrow.
To repeat a search moving back towards the beginning of the file, press
ALT + Left Arrow.
14.4 Braille Pacer (Auto-Scroll)
The Braille Pacer
feature is available in the Reader and lets you set a reading pace for the
display to automatically advance.
The pace can be adjusted during reading by
pressing the CTRL + ALT + Up arrow to increase the speed (i.e., a faster
advance rate) or the CTRL + ALT + Down arrow key to decrease the speed (i.e., a
slower advance rate). Pressing these keys once increases or decreases the speed
in one-second steps. You can set the scrolling speed
from 1 to 20 seconds depending upon your reading speed.
Many users might like to have finer control of
the speed, and this can be achieved by pressing the space bar, Backspace, and
up or down arrow keys. The fine control increases or decreases the speed in
steps of one-tenth of a second.
The default speed is
4 seconds. You can review the current scroll rate from the menu, but it can be
changed only while reading. The current scroll rate is not displayed when
auto-scrolling. However, when the auto-scroll is stopped and the scroll rate is
changed, the scroll rate will be displayed by the message “XXY
sec scroll rate.” You can use all the reading navigation commands during the Braille Pacer
mode as well.
To Start/Stop
Braille Pacer, press Space. The rate of change is not viewable if the speed is
increased or decreased while active.
To
Increase/Decrease Speed by 1 Second, press CTRL + Alt + Up/DOWN arrow.
To
Increase/Decrease Speed by 0.1 seconds, press CTRL + Alt + Right/LEFT arrow.
15 Edit Box
The Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 presents a text dialog or input field called an Edit Box when
you want to find text or rename a file. The Edit Box permits only one line of
text. Press CTRL + F to begin a search or press CTRL + R to rename a file.
Once in
the Edit Box, insert the text by typing the desired text as per the language
selected for the reader/editor, and then use the Edit Box commands to navigate.
The Edit Box displays a blinking cursor (Dots 7 and 8) to indicate the
beginning of the text that you are searching for or editing.
When the
Orbit Reader shows an edit box, it often provides default text, such as a file
name or a previously entered search term. To delete or replace the selected
text, type a letter, or press the backspace key. To edit the existing text in
insert mode, press one of the arrow keys to move the cursor letter by letter to
the position where you wish to edit.
15.1 Edit Box
Commands
To Move
Left or Right One Letter, press the Left or Right Arrow. Pressing the left or
right arrow moves the cursor in the desired direction. When the cursor reaches
the end of the edit box, it stops--it can move no further.
To Move
to the Start or End of the Text, press Up or Down Arrow. Press the Up or Down
Arrow to move the cursor to the beginning or end of the text.
To
Backspace, press Backspace. The Backspace key deletes the letter immediately
left of the cursor. Use the Backspace key in case of a typing mistake or to
remove small amounts of text.
To Accept typed text, press Enter. Here, pressing Enter acts as an Enter/OK key.
To Close the Edit Box, press ESC. To close the edit box, use the Close
command. In single-line controls, Close removes what you have typed. In multiple-line
controls, all text is automatically saved in the editor.
16 The Editor
In
addition to serving as a tool for reading braille, Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 offer
the ability to write and edit text. This feature allows you to create/edit new
or existing files on the SD card.
While
you are in the Editor mode, the cursor notes the current position by blinking
Dots 7 8. The default setting for the cursor is 1 second. The blink of the
cursor can be turned off from the Menu.
There
are three ways to edit a file. Each of these three commands is available both
from the Reader and the File Manager.
·
Create a new file: CTRL + N.
·
Edit current file: CTRL + E.
·
Switch to last edited file: Alt + Tab
To
insert text, type or paste the text in the cursor. You can insert any text into
an open file using the keyboard The Editor adds the typed or pasted text.
To exit Editor, press the ESC key to open the context menu. The context
menu displays the EXIT option first. Press the Enter key to exit the Editor.
The cursor disappears, returning you to the Reader in the file you were
editing.
When you
exit the editor or save the file from the context menu, the back translation
from braille to text is performed as per the selected language. The translation
process is indicated by showing a progress bar on display where the Dot 6 (6th
pin) of the first 6 cells rises in sequence repeatedly. This operation cannot
be canceled.
If you
are exiting a new file, the editor automatically names the file with the first
40 characters of the translated text in the file. If a file already exists with
that name, the Editor appends a number to it until it produces a unique name.
To rename a file or to add an extension to the file name, highlight the file
name in File Manager, and use the rename command. If there are Computer Braille
characters that cannot be used in a filename, such as a forward slash (/) or an
asterisk (*), the characters are replaced with an underscore (_). Once you
exit, the new file name in the File Manager is selected. If you wish to rename
the file, use the rename command (CTRL + R). If you want to give the file a
specific name, write that name as the first line in the file.
Note: It
is recommended that you exit the Editor before you perform a system update,
reset the device, or remove the SD card. Exiting the Editor saves your work. Not
exiting the Editor first could result in lost work.
16.1
Cursor
Routing Buttons
A cursor
routing button is located above each braille cell for positioning the cursor.
While
editing a file in Stand-Alone mode, press a cursor routing button to move the
cursor to that braille cell. This makes cursor navigation very convenient.
Similarly,
when connected in remote mode, press a cursor routing button to move the cursor
to that point, or to select a link in a Web page or e-mail message.
16.2 Editor
Commands
To Edit New File, press CTRL + N. Creates a new file in the Editor,
ready for input.
Depending on the chosen read/write language, writing text will work
differently. Below is an explanation of the various modes of operation:
o
English
Computer Braille: It is possible to write text using the QWERTY keyboard. NO
Braille translation is performed., and text is always shown in Computer
Braille.
o
Other
Languages (Excluding English): You can write text in the selected read/write
language using Braille input mode which emulates a Perkins-style keyboard by
using the S D F J K L keys.
o
English
(Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input On: You can write text in the
selected read/write language using only Perkin's key support (S D F J K L).
o
English
(Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input Off:
You can write text using the QWERTY keyboard. As you
type, the text will initially be displayed in English Computer Braille on the
Braille display.
When you press the SPACE or ENTER key, the previously
entered text will be automatically translated according to the selected Braille
table. For example, UEB grade 2.
Modifying Existing Data:
If you want to edit content which has already been
translated, you can move to the word that you want to edit, long-press the
cursor routing key at that word. The selected word will then be displayed in
Computer Braille on the Braille display, accompanied by two short vibration
indications that indicate entering a special edit mode.
You can modify the word or write multiple words using
the QWERTY keyboard.
If you place the cursor on a blank line where no word
is present, a blank Braille display will appear, indicated by a vibration, with
the cursor blinking at the first cell. You can then enter new data on this new
line using the QWERTY keyboard.
When you press Enter, the inserted text will replace
the selected word in the file.
If you press ESC, the changes will be discarded, and
the file will reopen in the editor without any modifications.
To Edit Current File, press CTRL + E. Opens the selected file for editing.
As per selected read/write language, you can update the existing file as
follows:
o
English
Computer Braille: You can update the file content using the QWERTY keyboard.
o
Other
Languages (Excluding English): You can update the file content in the selected
read/write language using only Perkin's key support (S D F J K L).
o
English
(Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input On: You can update the file
content in the selected read/write language using only Perkin's key support (S
D F J K L).
o
English
(Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input Off:
o Adding Data at the End of the File:
If you want to add data at the end of a file, you can
use the QWERTY keyboard to type the desired text. When you press the SPACE or
ENTER key, the entered data will automatically be converted and displayed in
the selected language.
o Modifying Existing Words in the File:
To change an existing word in the file, first,
long-press the cursor routing key at the word you want to modify. The selected
word will then be displayed in Computer Braille on the Braille display,
accompanied by two short vibrations, indicating that the word is ready for
editing.
You can modify this word or write multiple words using
the QWERTY keyboard.
If you press the cursor routing key on a blank line
where no word is present, the Braille display will show a blank screen with a
vibration indication, and the cursor will blink at the first cell. You can then
enter new data on this line using the QWERTY keyboard.
When you press the Enter key, the inserted text will
replace the selected word in the file.
If you press the ESC key, the changes will be
discarded, and the file will reopen in the editor without any modifications.
To
Switch to Last Edited File, press Alt + Tab. Opens the last edited file for
further editing. The device displays the error message "-- File not
found" if the file has been deleted.
To Add a new line (Enter), press Enter. Pressing Enter adds a new line
(enters a carriage return) at the end of a paragraph and places the editing
cursor in the first cell of the next paragraph.
To Delete a character, press Backspace. Pressing Backspace deletes the
character to the left of the editing cursor.
To Exit
Editor, press the ESC key to open the context menu. The context menu displays the
EXIT option first. Press the Enter key to exit the Editor. When you close a
file, the Editor saves and returns it to the Reader or File Manager, depending
on your earlier location. It automatically saves your work. If you have opened
the file from File Manager, File Manager makes the new file with the current
item in the list. If you edit an existing file, Reader moves the reading
position to the place where the cursor was.
To Save
current work, press the ESC key to open the context menu and then press CTRL + S.
The Orbit Reader automatically saves files every 1 KB of data, or about 1000
characters, as you edit. However, small file increments could be lost during
certain situations such as SD card removal, system updates, or device resets.
Pressing the ESC key to open the context menu and then pressing CTRL + S saves
the file as you deem necessary.
To Go to
the next or previous character, press Left or Right Arrow. Pressing Left or
Right Arrow moves the cursor to the previous or next character.
To Go to
the next or previous word, press CTRL + Left or
Right Arrow. Pressing CTRL + Left or Right Arrow moves the cursor to the start
of the previous word or next word. This is also
used to navigate between digits.
To Go to
the Previous or next display, press Pan Up or Down. Pressing Up or Down on the
Panning rocker keys allows you to move to the previous or next display of
braille. If you press the bottom part of the rocker key, the display pans
forward. If you press the top of the rocker key, the display pans backward. The
editing cursor is placed at the first cell. See Panning Keys section for more information.
To Go to
the Previous or next paragraph, press Up or Down Arrow. Pressing the Up or Down
Arrow moves the editing cursor to the start of the previous or next paragraph.
If the start of the previous or next paragraph is not on the display, then the
display pans to the start of the previous or next paragraph to the first cell
on the display. The editing cursor is placed in the first cell.
To Go to
Start or end of paragraph, press shift + windows + home and shift+ windows + end.
Pressing shift + windows + home and shift + windows + end Arrow moves the
cursor to the start or end of the current paragraph. If the start or end is not
on the current display, then the display pans to the start or end of the first
cell of the display. The editing cursor is placed in the first cell.
To Go to
the Previous or Next page, Page Up and Page Down. Pressing Page Up and Page
Down moves the cursor to the previous or next page (1000 characters or form
feed character).
To Go to
the top or end of the document, press CTRL + Home and CTRL + End. Pressing CTRL
+ Home and CTRL + End moves the cursor to the top or bottom of the document.
To Find
Next Braille, press ALT + Down Arrow. Pressing the ALT + Down arrow repeats a
previous search forward from the point in the file where you are. If there is
no text in the Find Edit buffer, the Editor uses the text at the cursor.
To Find the
Previous Braille, press ALT + Up Arrow. Pressing the ALT + Up arrow repeats a
previous search backward from the point in the file where you are. If there is
no text in the Find Edit buffer, the Editor uses the text at the cursor.
16.3 Editor Block
Text Commands
The
Editor block operations depend on a selection. The selection is the text
between the cursor and the location mark.
Note:
The size limit for a cut/copy/paste operation is 5 KB of data.
Adding a
location mark does not change the content. Marks are used for copying/cutting a
selection of text. To copy or cut using marks, press ESC and then CTRL + M to
place a mark. Only one mark can be placed/added at a time. Once the mark is
placed, the text between the cursor and the mark can be copied (ESC and then
CTRL + C) or cut (ESC and then CTRL + X). Once the text is copied or cut, the
mark is cleared.
To Set
or clear the Location Mark, press ESC and then CTRL + M. The editor indicates a
mark by raising both Dots 7 and 8 on the character where the mark occurs. To
set or clear a mark in the file, press the Mark command. If there was already a
mark at the cursor, the editor shows "-- Mark cleared" on the display
and removes the mark. If there is no mark, it shows -" Mark set" and
adds a mark.
To Copy,
press ESC and then CTRL + C. The copy command places the selected text onto the
clipboard for later use in this file or another file.
To Cut,
press ESC and then CTRL + X. The cut command removes the selected text from the
document and places it onto the clipboard for later use. If you want to put
that text somewhere else, move to the desired position, then use the Paste
command.
To
Paste, press ESC and then CTRL + V. To paste the contents of the clipboard
before the cursor, use the Paste command.
16.4 Context Menu
The
Context menu gives you quick access to functions such as cut, copy, and mark
for use in the Editor.
While in
Editor, press ESC to open the Context menu. There are two ways to select from
the Context menu after it is open.
- If you do
not know the braille shortcuts, press the Up or Down Arrow key to scroll
to your selection and press Enter.
- If you know
the braille shortcut for the command (the braille letter associated with
the function), press that letter with CTRL.
·
E Exit
·
M Mark
·
C Copy
·
V Paste
·
X Cut
·
F Find
·
S Save
You can
also press ESC and then press CTRL + E to quickly exit the Editor. The first
press opens the Context menu; the second press selects the first option in the
menu, which is Exit.
17 Support for Perkins
Keypad
The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 support the Perkins keypad, allowing users
to write data in any Braille language.
The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 use the Perkins keyboard to rename files or
folders, and it is available for the search operation, as well as in the
Editor, Calculator, and Calendar applications.
For read/write
languages other than English, Perkin’s key support is used for writing text in
all applications.
For English
(excluding Computer Braille), you can enable or disable Perkin’s key support
through the "Braille Input" setting in the Preference menu. If
Braille Input is on, Perkin’s key support is enabled. If Braille Input is off,
Perkin’s key support is disabled.
Once the Perkins keyboard is enabled, users can use the QWERTY keys S,
D, F, J, K, L, which will function as the dot keys 3, 2, 1, 4, 5, and 6,
respectively. The other QWERTY keyboard commands will work as normal.
The device cannot enable the Perkins keyboard while the language is set
to Computer Braille.
18
Sounds and Vibrations
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 provide sound and vibration indications upon various user
actions. The
following table shows user actions and scenarios and their respective sound and
vibration indications. These indications may also be turned off from the
preferences menu. See System Sounds (Off), Navigation sounds (Off), Error sounds (Off) and Vibration (On).
18.1 Sound and
Vibration Indications
·
Device Power On: Power ON Sound, Single long
vibration
·
Device Power Off: Power OFF Sound, Two short
vibrations
·
Navigating through any list. E.g., File list or
menu items: Navigation sound, Single short vibration.
·
Navigation limits. E.g., End of the file, End of
the list in the menu: Navigation limit sound, Two short vibrations.
·
Error/Failure/Timeout notifications. E.g., File
saving error, pairing failure, pairing timeout: Error sound, Single long
vibration.
·
Progress/Busy notifications. E.g., copying files,
scanning Bluetooth devices: Busy sound, Single short vibration once in a second
·
Low battery indication (10%): Low battery sound,
Single long vibration once in a minute
·
Entering sleep mode: Tick sound, Single short
vibration
·
Exiting sleep mode: Tick
sound, Single long vibration
·
Change in device mode: Tick sound, Single short
vibration.
·
Charger insertion/removal: Tick
sound, Single short vibration
·
End of line or paragraph: Line sound, Single short
vibration
·
Battery status is 0%: No audio, Two long vibrations
(shutdown indication)
19 Remote Mode
In
addition to using the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 as a portable reading tool and
editor, it connects with host devices (i.e., computers, phones, tablets) to provide braille input/output to that device. The host device must be
running software that supports Braille.
·
Windows PCs - JAWS®, NVDA, Windows Narrator, System
Access
·
Mac® computers and iOS® devices - Voiceover
·
Android devices - Talkback, Braille TTY, Amazon
VoiceView
When you
use the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 as a display for other hosts, the screen reader
on that host device provides translation and other braille settings. Refer to the
documentation for the specific screen reader you are using.
When you enable Remote mode, the QWERTY Keyboard will
connect to the host device, and you can operate the host device using the QWERTY
keyboard. The only
hotkeys used with Remote mode that are not sent to the remote device are as
follows:
·
Pressing Thumb key 1 + Thumb key 2 to disable
remote mode.
When Connecting the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 to an
external device in remote mode using USB or Bluetooth, the Braille display and
QWERTY keyboard act as one single connection. The QWERTY keyboard acts like any
other external USB or Bluetooth keyboard that is connected with the external device.
This means that screen reading commands, as well as
commands for operating various functions related to the operating system of the
connected device, remain the same as with any USB or Bluetooth keyboard
connected to it, and are not special or unique to the Orbit Reader device.
For example, if you connect the Orbit Reader device
to Windows via a USB cable, and use NVDA as your screen reader, you can use
traditional NVDA commands to interact with your computer. You can read the
window title with the NVDA key + t, read current time with NVDA + F12, etc.
If connected to VoiceOver on iOS, you can use
commands such as CTRL + Command + Left/Right arrow keys, to navigate between
items on the screen, for example.
Notes
·
If connected to Windows, we recommend using the
laptop keyboard layout of your screen reader, since the Orbit Reader device
does not include an Insert key.
·
When connecting to an Apple device (a Mac computer
or an iOS device), the Alt key serves as the option key, while the Windows key
serves as the Command key.
19.1 Before you connect
Before
you connect the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 to a host, it is important to set the
device so that the screen reader(s) you use recognizes it. The Orbit Reader is
in the process of being registered with screen readers.
19.2 Using the
Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth
is a technology that wirelessly connects devices, such as the Orbit Reader Q20
or Q40, to host devices, such as phones, tablets, and computers or to
peripherals such as Bluetooth keyboards. For example, when using an iPhone with
Voiceover, you can control the iPhone with keys and buttons on the Orbit Reader,
and you can read the entire interface in braille as you interact with it.
If the Orbit
Reader is on, when you turn on the host device, it connects automatically
provided the Bluetooth option in the menu is set to Automatic. When the host
device enters sleep mode or is turned off, the Orbit Reader reverts to showing
stand-alone content. When connected to another device through the USB port, the
Orbit Reader reconnects to the screen reader on the other host device.
There
are only two ways to wake up a host device:
·
Pressing the Power button
·
Receiving a notification
If you
wish to connect to a screen reader application such as Voiceover or Talkback,
initiate pairing from the host.
See the
Bluetooth section for the host device you plan to use:
·
Connecting
iOS with Bluetooth
·
Connecting
Mac with Bluetooth
·
Connecting Android with
Bluetooth
·
Connecting Windows with
Bluetooth
19.2.1 Connect to
Multiple Hosts
It is possible to pair the Orbit Reader Q20
or Q40 with more than one device. For example, you can pair it with both your
phone and tablet. The device you use must offer a braille interface.
To use Bluetooth with multiple devices, the
screen reader on each of the devices should be working with the emulation mode “Orbit
Reader 20” for Orbit
Reader Q20 and emulation mode “Orbit Reader 40” for
Orbit Reader Q40. In other words, if you have an iPad with a software version before version
10.2, it will not recognize the Orbit Reader 20 or Orbit Reader 40. Therefore,
you cannot connect to the device which is compatible with the older version.
When connecting to host devices that do not
support the Orbit Reader 20 or Orbit Reader 40, you cannot connect to the
device. This will ensure the proper functioning of commands between the Orbit
Reader and host devices.
19.2.2 Manage
Connections
You can quickly toggle the active connection
between paired Bluetooth devices using the Manage connection menu item.
Access the list of connected devices by
pressing hotkey command ALT + L and scroll through the list by pressing Up/Down
arrow key. This list shows the name of the paired Bluetooth device. An empty
slot is shown by the message "Bluetooth device" followed by a number
from 1 to 5.
The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 support up to
five simultaneous Bluetooth connections.
Press the Enter key to make the displayed
connection active. The Orbit Reader displays the
selected device’s name with an underline. Press Backspace to go back.
When you
use Bluetooth, it is possible to interrupt the activities of the Orbit Reader Q20
or Q40 by a connected host device. Each time you wake up the host device, it
takes over the Orbit Reader. This behavior makes it very convenient to interact
with your host device in braille, but if you use the Orbit Reader in
Stand-Alone mode or connect it to a screen reader with USB, you may not want interruption
when your phone wakes up. To return the Orbit Reader to what you were doing
before the interruption, put the host back to sleep by tapping its Power
button.
To
prevent interruptions from occurring altogether, turn off Bluetooth in the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 menu or temporarily turn off notifications on the host
device. When you are ready to resume using Bluetooth, either turn it back on
from the Orbit Reader’s menu or use the hotkey CTRL+ B from Stand-Alone mode on
the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40. (You can always return to Stand-Alone mode by
pressing Thumb key 1 + Thumb key 2 on the Orbit Reader.)
Note: If the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 does not update the display after switching to a connection, unlock your host device so that it will detect the display and activate the connection.
19.2.3 Manage
Bluetooth Connection Commands
To
Activate Bluetooth device, Press left upper pan key +cursor routings 1 through
5, Pressing left upper pan key in conjunction with cursor routings 1 through 5
quickly switches to one of the five Bluetooth connections. To activate the USB
HID Orbit device, press the left upper pan key
along with cursor routing 6. This will quickly switch to HID Orbit.
To
Forget selected connection, Press CTRL + Q. Pressing CTRL + Q deletes
selected connection from the list, the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 displays “Delete
success”.
To
Forget all connections, Press CTRL + X. Pressing CTRL + X deletes
all connections from the list, the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 displays “Delete
success”.
19.3
USB
Universal
Serial Bus (USB) is a technology that makes connecting devices with hosts easy.
It provides some advantages over Bluetooth because it is both faster and
charges the Orbit Reader simultaneously.
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 support three kinds of USB connections (all with the same
cable available in the box.)
·
Human Interface
Device - Orbit (recommended)
·
Braille - HID
·
Serial
·
Mass Storage (for
turning the Orbit Reader's SD card into a drive on your computer)
19.3.1 Human
Interface Device (HID) –
Orbit
When using the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 with a
screen reader that supports HID Orbit, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on the Orbit Reader. Orbit Reader displays the
last braille you were reading.
2.
Connect the USB cable to the host and to the Orbit
Reader. "-- Charger connected" is displayed.
3.
On the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40, press CTRL + H or left
upper pan key + cursor routing 6. "-- HID Orbit" is displayed. The QWERTY
keyboard will connect to the host, and you can operate the host device using QWERTY
keyboard.
4.
Start the screen reader. Orbit responds by
displaying what the screen reader is showing. If your screen reader does not
support HID, see Serial below.
To switch back to Stand-Alone mode, press Thumb key
1 + Thumb key 2.
To switch to Bluetooth mode, press the left upper
pan key along with cursor routings 1 to 5 to quickly switch between one of the
5 Bluetooth devices.
19.3.2 Human Interface Device (HID) – Braille
When using the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 with a
screen reader that supports HID Braille, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on the Orbit Reader. Orbit reader displays the
last braille you were reading.
2.
Connect the USB cable to the host and to the Orbit
Reader. "-- Charger connected" is displayed.
3.
On the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40, press CTRL + Windows
+ H. "-- HID Braille" is displayed.
Start the screen reader. Orbit responds by
displaying what the screen reader is showing. If your screen reader does not
support HID, see Serial
below. Switch back to Stand-Alone mode, press Thumb key 1 + Thumb key 2.
19.3.3 Serial
When using a screen reader that only supports
Serial protocol, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on the Orbit Reader. It displays the last
material to read.
2.
Connect the USB cable. "-- Charger
connected" is displayed.
3.
On the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40, press CTRL + I.
"-- Serial USB" is displayed. The QWERTY Keyboard will connect to the
host, and you can operate the host device using QWERTY keyboard.
4.
Install any necessary drivers. See the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 Resources page or screen reader manufacturer's support webpages.
5.
Configure the screen reader. Refer to the screen
reader section in this document or refer to your screen reader documents.
19.3.4 Mass Storage
To use an SD card inserted in the Orbit Reader Q20
or Q40 as a drive on your computer, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on the Orbit Reader. It responds with braille
from your last activity.
2.
Connect the Orbit Reader to your computer using a
USB cable. "-- Charger connected" is displayed.
3.
On the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40, press CTRL + J.
"-- Mass
storage " is displayed. The QWERTY Keyboard will connect to the host, and
you can operate the host device using QWERTY The QWERTY Keyboard. Depending on
your settings, the computer also responds with a notification of a new drive
that is now available.
4.
Use your PC to read and write files on the new
drive.
To switch back to Stand-Alone mode, press Thumb key
1 + Thumb key 2. Do not switch back to Stand-Alone mode while file transfers
are in progress.
Note: If you have hidden files enabled on your
device, you may encounter the following files:
·
.BKP-FILEHISTORY
- This file contains information of the last reading position of the last
100 files that were opened on the device.
·
.BKP-RECENTHISTORY
- This file contains information required for software to generate the recent
file list.
·
.Logfile - Log
file containing software debug information.
Do not delete
these files. You will only see them if you have hidden files enabled.
19.4
iOS Devices
You can
connect to iOS devices using Bluetooth only.
19.4.1
Connecting iOS with Bluetooth
Connecting
the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 to an iOS device provides both braille feedback and
the ability to type and control the device with the Orbit Reader’s Keyboard and
directional buttons.
In
default configuration (Just Works), the Orbit Reader is ready to pair with iOS via
Bluetooth. Follow these steps to pair with Bluetooth:
1.
Turn on Bluetooth. Bluetooth can be turned on in
the Menu or by pressing CTRL + B on the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.
2.
On the iOS device, go to Settings > Accessibility
> VoiceOver > Braille unless you use a version of iOS prior to 13, then
go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille.
3.
Look for the name of the unit in the list of
possible braille displays. It will be listed as “Orbit Reader 20” for the Orbit
Reader Q20 and “Orbit Reader 40” for the Orbit Reader Q40, followed by the last
four digits of the device serial number.
4.
Activate the Orbit Reader device in the list to
pair.
Once you
pair the unit, iOS starts sending braille to the Orbit Reader, and you can use the
Orbit Reader input and navigation keys to control your iOS device.
Note:
VoiceOver must be on in order to send braille to the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.
For more
information about iOS and braille displays, see Braille Displays for
iOS on
the Apple® Accessibility website.
19.4.2 iOS
Resources
- Apple Blind and
Visually Impaired User Community
- Andrea's
Head Wiki
- Tech Vision
Tutorials
- YouTube Videos on iPad/iPhone and Braille
- Braille Displays for iOS
- Common
braille commands for VoiceOver navigation using iPhone, iPad, and iPod®
touch
19.4.3 iOS Commands
19.4.3.1
iOS Navigation Commands
·
To Move to previous item, press Left Arrow
·
To Move to next item, press Right Arrow
·
To Pan braille left, press Left arrow.
·
To Pan braille right, press the Right arrow.
·
19.4.3.2
iOS General Commands
·
To Select all, press CTRL + A
·
To Cut, press CTRL + X.
·
To Copy, press CTRL + C.
·
To Paste, press CTRL + V.
·
To Undo typing, press CTRL + Z.
·
To Redo typing, press CTRL + Y.
·
To The QWERTY Keyboard Help, press F1.
For more information on other iOS commands refer to
the link.
19.5 Mac
Computers
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 can be connected to a Mac in two ways. One is to connect
using the USB cable available in the box. The second is to use Bluetooth for a
wireless connection.
19.5.1 Connecting to
a Mac over USB
The
simplest way to connect the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 to a Mac is to connect
using a standard USB-A to Type-C USB cable. Then switch the Orbit Reader to the
HID protocol by picking HID in the USB option on the menu. Next, run VoiceOver
by pressing the Apple CMD key + F5. Then, attach the small end of the USB cable
to the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 with the bumps facing down and the big end to
Mac. VoiceOver automatically recognizes and starts using the display.
19.5.2
Connecting to a Mac over
Bluetooth
The
default configuration for pairing with a Mac through Bluetooth is ‘Just Works’”.
If Bluetooth has been turned off, it can be turned on in the menu or by
pressing CTRL + B on the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.
If the Orbit
Reader is in default connection, follow these steps to pair the device with a
Mac:
1.
Turn on Bluetooth. Bluetooth can be turned on in
the menu or by pressing CTRL + B on the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.
2.
When VoiceOver is on, open VoiceOver Utility by
pressing VO-F8
3.
Go to Braille category using arrow keys, press tab
once and then arrow keys until you hear Displays and then press tab again until
you reach the Add (+) button.
4.
A dialog box will open showing a list of devices found
by the Mac. Press VO + shift + down arrow to enter the list and then press
arrow keys to find the display.
5.
Select “Orbit Reader 20 ” from the list for the Orbit
Reader Q20 or “Orbit Reader 40 ” for the Orbit Reader Q40. VoiceOver filters
the devices it detects to list only the Bluetooth braille displays that are
within range of your computer and that appear to match a VoiceOver braille
display driver.
6.
Activate the Orbit Reader device in the list to
pair. Press return key to activate or pair the display.
7. A confirmation dialog
will appear asking for pairing, press tab to reach confirm button and press return
there.
8.
If the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 does not work with VoiceOver, it is possible that you are not
using the latest Mac OS. In that case, you have the following choice:
1.
Check for updates. We suggest you update the latest
operating system.
If the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 is not listed, make sure you have turned on Bluetooth in the
Menu.
19.5.3 Controlling the
Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 from a Mac
To
control how VoiceOver treats the display, follow these steps:
1.
Open the VoiceOver Utility by pressing Command + F8
while VoiceOver is running.
2.
Press arrow keys to reach Braille option.
3.
Select the Braille Display tab using tab and arrow
keys.
To turn
on contracted braille, check the Contracted Braille box.
For the
Mac documentation on connecting and using braille displays, see Apple's VoiceOver Info Guide.
For more information on other MAC commands refer to
the link.
19.6 Android
Devices
You can connect
to Android devices using Bluetooth only.
19.6.1 Connecting to
Android devices over Bluetooth
In the default
configuration, the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 are ready to pair with Bluetooth.
If Bluetooth has been turned off, it can be turned on in the menu or by
pressing CTRL + B.
1.
Turn on Bluetooth. Bluetooth can be turned on in
the menu or by pressing CTRL + B on the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.
2.
Turn on the Android device and turn on Bluetooth.
3.
Scan for available devices in the Bluetooth section
and connect your device after it appears in the list.
4. Now, Come back to home
screen.
5. Now, go to settings,
accessibility, talkback, talkback settings and swipe down there to braille
display settings.
6. Turn on the braille
display if it is off and then find the device you connected to and double tap
there.
7. You will be presented
with some options, from which select connect and activate. Then your braille
display will successfully connect.
19.6.2 Input and
Output Text with Talkback
To input
text with your braille keyboard, first, enable the keyboard in your Android settings
under Language and Input. If you try to use the keyboard before completing this
step, you will receive a prompt to change your settings. To edit a text field,
focus and activate the text field. You can then use the Up and Down Arrow keys
to move in the text field.
By default,
Android is set to display English Computer Braille. So, you can only write data
in Android using English Computer Braille. If you want to write in other
languages, add those languages to your Android Braille Keyboard settings of
Talkback.
To add
languages, go to Talkback settings -> Braille Keyboard -> Languages. Add
your preferred language from the list, and then select that language in the “Preferred
typing language” option. For more information on Talkback commands
refer to the link.
19.7 Chromebooks
19.7.1
Connecting Chromebook with USB
To connect to Chromebook with USB, follow these steps:
1.
Press CTRL + H to put the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 in Remote HID (Orbit) mode. Alternatively, Press Up Arrow +
Select in the menu, and then arrow to USB.
2.
Plug the Orbit Reader into the
Chromebook USB port. After a few seconds, the Chromebook detects the device and
turns on Chrome Vox.
For more information on Chromebook commands
refer to the link.
19.8 Fire OS Tablets
To pair
the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 with VoiceView on your Fire Tablet, follow these
steps
1.
Swipe down from the top of the screen with two
fingers and double tap on Settings.
2.
Find the Accessibility settings and double tap.
Then double tap on VoiceView Screen Reader.
3.
Navigate to Braille and double tap. Then double-tap
Pair Bluetooth Braille Display.
4.
Make sure your Orbit Reader’s Bluetooth is on, and
then double tap on Scan.
5.
Look for the name of the unit in the list of braille
displays. It will be listed as “Orbit Reader 20 ” for the Orbit Reader Q20 and “Orbit
Reader 40 ” for the Orbit Reader Q40, followed by the last four digits of the
device serial number.
6.
Double tap on it to pair.
For additional information, go to the "Use a
Braille Display with Your FireTablet":(https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201829370)
webpage on the Amazon Help and Customer Service site.
19.9
Windows PCs
Before
connecting the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 with a PC, you must first decide how you
wish to connect: via Bluetooth or USB. This is a personal choice. USB charges
the device as you use it, so it is a good choice when your battery is low.
Bluetooth does not use wires, so it is a good choice when you are on the go.
19.9.1 Connecting to
Windows over USB
If your
screen reader does not support HID, switch to the Serial protocol on the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 with the hotkey or select Serial from the USB option in the
menu.
For
Windows versions 7 and newer, the serial interface requires the installation of
two drivers: one for the USB and one to make the USB port appear like a COM
port. The only exception is Windows XP. Because it is Serial only, it can just
be plugged in. The second driver is required because many screen reading
programs handle braille displays like a serial device. The COM port assignment
driver shows the assigned port number used to communicate with the display.
Take note of the COM port number for later use. If you need to look at it
later, go to the Device Manager while the display is connected and look in the
section for Ports: COM and LPT. One of the COM ports is assigned to Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40. You need to use that number when you set up your screen
reader.
Once the
display is connected to the device you wish to use, configure the software to
use the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.
19.9.2 Connecting to
Windows over Bluetooth
When
connecting the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 with Bluetooth, you must first choose a
pairing configuration.
The
default configuration is ‘Just Works.’ If the Orbit Reader is in default
connection, follow these steps to pair the device:
1.
On the PC, perform a Bluetooth search.
2.
Select “Orbit Reader 20 ” for the Orbit Reader Q20
and “Orbit Reader 40 ” for the Orbit Reader Q40 from the list.
3.
Press enters to connect the display and press enter
again to close the dialog.
4. Now, press the tab on
the Bluetooth window until you reach more Bluetooth settings.
5. Press enters on that
option and press ctrl + tab to reach com port tab.
6. Press tab to reach the
list of com ports and find the outgoing com port with your device name and
remember that.
19.9.3 Non-Visual
Desktop Access (NVDA)
Go to
the NVDA Preferences menu and select Braille Settings from the list. From the
braille display drop-down menu, select "Baum/Humanware/APH/Orbit
Displays".
Now
press the tab to reach port combo box and find your device. NVDA will say like Bluetooth
serial: com – and your device name and serial number.
Press the
tab after that and press enter on ok.
Note:
NVDA works in both HID and Serial modes.
NVDA
turns ‘On’ braille output when it is configured for the display. To turn ‘Off’
braille support, select "No Braille" from Braille Display options in
the Braille Settings menu.
19.9.3.1 NVDA
Commands
·
To Move up one lihne, press Up Arrow
·
To Move down one line, press Down Arrow
·
To Move left one character, press Left Arrow
·
To Move right one character, press Right Arrow
·
To Enter, press Select
For more information on other NVDA commands refer
to the link.
19.9.4 Job Access
with Speech (JAWS)
To use
the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 with JAWS, you need to install a specific driver
available here http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-40-support/.
When
connecting the Orbit Reader to JAWS via USB, it must be set to use the USB HID
protocol by pressing CTRL + H.
To
connect the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 via USB, follow these steps:
1.
Start or restart JAWS.
2.
Insert + J to bring up the JAWS menu.
3.
Press Enter on Options.
4.
Down Arrow to Braille and press Enter.
5.
Tab to Add and press Enter.
6.
Arrow Up or Down to Orbit Reader 20 or 40 and press
Space to check the box and select it.
7.
Tab to the Next button and press Enter.
8.
Select USB.
9.
Tab to the Next button and press Enter.
10.
Select Orbit Reader 20 or 40 as a primary device.
11.
Tab to the Finish button and press Enter.
12.
Restart JAWS.
Alternative
Steps for connecting over Bluetooth:
1.
Press CTRL + B.
2.
Follow steps 1-7 of the USB connection.
3.
Select the COM port where the Orbit Reader Q20 or
Q40 is connected (check more Bluetooth settings for COM port or use COM port
you saved from previous steps).
4.
Follow steps 9-12 of the USB connection.
To turn
off braille support, follow these steps:
1.
Insert + J to bring up the JAWS menu.
2.
Press Enter on Options.
3.
Down Arrow to Braille and press Enter.
4.
Up Arrow to No Braille Display.
5.
Tab to Ok and press Enter.
6.
Restart JAWS.
Note:
For a longer description of any of the following commands, turn JAWS keyboard
Help ‘on’ by pressing Insert + 1 and type the command. Quickly type the command
twice to get an even longer description. Press Insert + 1 again to exit the JAWS
keyboard Help mode.
19.9.4.1 Jaws
Commands
19.9.4.1.1 Navigation
commands
·
To Move display to the left, press Left
·
To Move the display to the right, press Right.
·
To Move display up one line, press Up.
·
To Move display down one line, press Down.
·
To Beginning of file, press Home.
·
To End of file, press End.
·
To Page Up, press Page Up
·
To Page Down, press Page Down
·
19.9.4.1.2 Editing
Commands
·
To
Backspace (acts as shift key when typing braille characters), press Backspace.
·
To
Enter, press Enter
·
To Delete
current character, press Delete
·
To Select
all, press CTRL + A
·
To Select
previous page, press Page Up
·
To Select
the next page, press Page Down
·
To Copy
to clipboard, press CTRL + C.
·
To Cut
to clipboard, press CTRL + X.
·
To Paste
clipboard, press CTRL + V.
·
To Undo,
press CTRL + Z.
19.9.4.1.3 Windows
Commands
·
To Start menu, press Windows button.
·
To Escape, press ESC.
·
To Minimize all applications, press Windows + M.
19.9.4.1.4 JAWS
Commands
19.9.4.1.5 Cursor Routing Key Commands
To Move PC cursor to any cell, press Any
cursor routing.
For more information on other JAWS commands refer to the link.
19.9.5
Dolphin Supernova Screen Reader
To connect Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 to Dolphin Supernova Screen Reader, the device must be connected by a Standard USB-A to Type-C USB cable and set in HID protocol mode.
To connect the Orbit Reader via
USB, follow these steps:
1.
Press Ctr l+ H to activate HID Orbit mode on Orbit Reader Q20
or Q40
2.
Click on Supernova’s Control Panel
3.
Press ALT key to open the Menu bar.
4.
Now press left/right arrow keys to navigate to Braille menu
5.
Now press the down arrow to go to the General preferences
menu and click on it.
6.
Here the dialog box will open. It will contain 3 Tabs.
7.
Here click on Braille display tab. Now here you will see “No
Braille display” and “Orbit Reader 20” display for Orbit Reader Q20
or “Orbit Reader 40” display for Orbit Reader Q40.
Select “Orbit Reader 20” or “Orbit Reader 40” and click on OK button.
Note: While connecting the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 with Dolphin Supernova Screen Reader first time, steps 1 to 7 are required to follow. After that Dolphin Supernova Screen Reader automatically connects with Orbit Reader once the HID Orbit mode activated by Space 2 7 on Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.
20 File
transfer over Bluetooth
You can transfer a file from the
Orbit Reader device to any paired Bluetooth device over Bluetooth except for
iOS and Mac.
20.1
Send a file from the
Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40
Go to a file in the file manager
and browse to the file you wish to send. Press Windows + CTRL + b command to
send the file to the Bluetooth device.
Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 opens the
list of paired devices. Scroll through device names from the list using Up and
Down arrow keys and press Select.
It shows the progress message
“Sending, XXX, YY%,” where XXX is a file name, YY is the percentage. Once the
file transfer is completed, it shows the message “File transfer complete.” You
can cancel the file transfer by pressing Esc. It shows the message “File
transfer aborted.” In case the host device cancels the file transfer, it shows
the message “File transfer canceled.”
In case of any error in the file transfer, it shows the “File transfer error.”
20.2 Receive a file on the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40
When the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 receives a file transfer request
from the host Bluetooth device, it shows the notification “XXX, YYY, ZZZ”, where XXX is a file name, YYY is the
device name and ZZZ is the size of the file.
Press Enter to accept the file
receive request or Esc to reject it.
It shows the progress by displaying “Receiving XXX, YY%,” where XXX is the file
name and YY is the percentage received. Once the file transfer is completed, it shows the message “File transfer
complete.” You can cancel the file transfer by pressing Esc. It then shows the
message “File transfer aborted.” In case the host device cancels the file
transfer, the Orbit Reader shows the message “File transfer canceled.”
In case of any error in the file transfer, the Orbit Reader shows the message “File transfer error.”
The Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40
stores the received file in the “Bluetooth” directory available at the root of
the SD card. You cannot change this directory.
21 Calculator
The Calculator can perform the four
fundamental arithmetic operations.
Press CTRL + T
keys from stand-alone mode to open and close the calculator application. It
shows the message “Calculator” for 2 seconds and starts blinking the cursor on
the first cell of the display when the calculator is launched.
You can now start typing digits (0 to 9), mathematical
operators (+, -, *, /), decimal point, and equals
sign. The Calculator gives an error indication in the form of vibration or
audio on inserting invalid input.
While entering the expression, you must
enter using the language that is set as “read/write
language.” As per selected read/write language, you can enter expressions as
follows:
o
English
Computer Braille: You can enter expressions using the QWERTY keyboard’s number
and mathematical operator keys.
o
Other
Languages (Excluding English): You can enter expressions in the selected
read/write language using only Perkin's key support (S D F J K L).
o
English
(Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input On: You can enter expressions
in the selected read/write language using only Perkin's key support (S D F J K
L).
o
English
(Excluding Computer Braille) with Braille Input Off: You can enter expressions
using the QWERTY keyboard’s number and mathematical operator keys. While
entering expressions, the input will be displayed in English Computer Braille,
but the result and all previous operations will be shown in the selected
read/write language.
When you type any digit or operator, it
moves the cursor to the next cell. Press
Backspace to remove the last
digit/operator. Once the entire display is full, you can review the previous
display by pressing Left/Right keys or pan keys. (Total number of input digits
and operators is limited to 255 entries for a single operation and a maximum of
15 digits are allowed per operand).
Press
Enter key to perform the
calculation and display the answer. It stops blinking when the answer is shown.
On pressing Enter key on the answer, it repeats the previous
operation on the answer.
Dot 8 at the last cell indicates the answer
is longer than 20 digits in Orbit
Reader Q20 or 40 digits in Orbit Reader Q40. Press Pan keys to review the remaining answer.
To review the last 10 operations, press CTRL
+ Y or CTRL + Z.
Exit the Calculator to go to previous or
other modes or preference menu. The calculator application exits automatically
when you turn off the device or it goes into sleep mode.
21.1
Basic
calculator functions
21.1.1 Addition
Type any digits, then press ‘+’ sign to add the addition operator and then type digits again. For example, 4+2
21.1.2 Subtraction
Type any digits, then press ‘-’ sign to add the subtraction operator and then type digits again. For example, 4-2
21.1.3 Multiplication
Type any digits, then press ‘*’ sign to add the Multiplication operator and then type digits again. For example, 4*2
21.1.4 Division
Type any digits, then press ‘/’ sign to add the division operator and then type digits again. For example, 4/2
Press Enter key to display the answer.
Press CTRL + K to clear the last operand typed into the display (CE – Clear Entry) and press CTRL + Delete to clear the display and any partial calculation (AC – All Clear)
The Calculator shows the following errors messages:
·
Divide
by zero: “Cannot divide by zero.”
·
Zero
divided by Zero: “Result is undefined.”
·
Pressing
Select key without entering the second operand: “Syntax error.”
21.2 Memory operations
The memory operations allow you to store and recall the results of calculations.
The calculator memory is set to 0 until you press M+ (CTRL + Up) or M- (CTRL + Down). Each time you press M+, the number on the display is added to the number stored in the calculator memory. Each time you press M-, the number on the display is subtracted from the number in the calculator memory. To recall the number in the calculator memory, press MR (CTRL + Left). To clear the memory, press MC (CTRL + Right).
21.3 Calculator Commands
·
To
Open/Close Calculator, press CTRL + T.
·
To do
Addition, press Plus
·
To do
Subtraction, press Minus
·
To do
Multiplication, press
Multiplication
·
To do
Division, press Division
·
To
Backspace, press Backspace
·
To
Clear Entry, press CTRL + K.
·
To All
clear, press CTRL + Delete.
·
To
enter Decimal point, press CTRL + Dot key.
·
To
enter Pi key(Displays the value of pi) press CTRL + slash key.
·
To do
M+ (Memory Plus), press CTRL + Up arrow.
·
To do
M- (Memory minus), press CTRL + Down arrow.
·
To do
MR (Memory recall), press CTRL + Left arrow.
·
To do
MC (Memory clear), press CTRL + Right arrow.
·
To do
History navigation, press CTRL + Y / CTRL
+ Z.
Note:
shortcut only available when read/write language is set to Computer Braille
22
Calendar
The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 include a
calendar.
Press CTRL + L to open or close the calendar.
The first thing you see is the month and year. For example, “"Jul
2021". Now press the Down arrow key once, and you will see the name of the
days. For example, “Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa.”
Now, press the down arrow key once, and you will see the date numbers on the braille window. For example, " 1 2 3". Pressing down arrow again shows July 4 through 10, and continuing to press down arrow will scroll down through the weeks of July and then into August, etc. Similarly, if you can press up arrow to see the previous week.
At this point, as you navigate using the down arrow key today’s date is shown highlighted with raised Dot 7 and 8.
Please
note that the Letter sign, capital sign and number sign shall not be displayed
along with month, year, and weekdays titles
if the System language selected is to be other than the English Computer
Braille.
22.1 Appointments
You can also add and view appointments for a specific day.
22.1.1 View, Edit and Create appointments.
You can quickly jump to a specific date using the Gotto Date command (CTRL + G). It opens an edit box displaying the current date in one of the following formats DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY/DD/MM. Type in the date on which you wish to set an appointment and press ESC. While entering the date, you must enter it using the language that is set as ““read/write language.” You can use the Left and Right arrow keys to jump between the date fields that you wish to type in.
Once the date is entered, Press the ESC key to jump directly to the appointment for the date.
If you wish to do it manually then you first need to scroll to the line where your desired date is shown and then start using the right arrow key to focus on the date for which you want to set up or edit an appointment. Suppose you want to set up an appointment on July 24, 2021. You would arrow down through the month of July until you reach the row where July 18 through 24 is shown. You will see that the cells representing July 23 have dots 7-8 raised to indicate that July 23 is the current date.
Now, press the right arrow. On the cells representing July 18, the first date shown in the braille window, dots 7 and 8 are raised underneath the number 8. So, you would press the right arrow 6 times to focus on July 24, the date on which you wish to add an appointment.
Pressing the Enter button Assuming you have no appointments on or later July 24, you receive the following message:
-- No Appointments
If you press Backspace at this point, you will be returned to the display showing July 18 through 24.
To create the new appointment you want for July 24, press CTRL + ALT + Q. You should see the date and time displayed with dots 7-8 raised below the first digit. Use the right arrow key to navigate to that part of the display you wish to change, such as the hour or minute. Press the right arrow repeatedly until you pass the time area and type the information about the appointment. You can correct any mistakes here using backspace. Press Enter to add the appointment. What you now see is the date, time, and text of the appointment.
Press Enter if you still want to make changes. If you are done, press Backspace to get back to the display of July 18 through 24. None of the dates are highlighted.
If you want to see the appointments you might have created for the period July 18 through 24, you must first ensure that one of the dates in the window is highlighted—that is, has dots 7-8 raised beneath the last digit. If no date is highlighted, nothing happens when you press the Select button. With a date highlighted, you either see “No Appointments” or you are presented with a list of the appointments you have already created. Use the up or down arrows to move between the appointments in the list. You can press CTRL + Q to delete the appointment or enter to edit the appointment.
22.1.2 Modify
You can also modify the existing appointment. Press Enter key on any day. It shows the list of existing appointments and press Enter key to get the cursor on the first field of that appointment and you can change any field by pressing Up/Down arrow key.
Enter to confirm the modifications.
Appointment changes can be discarded by pressing the CTRL+ d.
22.1.3 Delete appointment
You can also delete the existing appointment. Press Enter key on any day. It shows the list of existing appointments and Press CTRL + Q to delete that appointment.
This action deletes the appointment
currently showing. Confirmation is required before the appointment is deleted.
When the message "Confirm action" is displayed, press Enter to
confirm or press Backspace to cancel.
An alarm rings at its programmed time and day of the appointment. Press Backspace to acknowledge the ringing alarm.
22.2
Calendar Commands
The following are the commands for the
calendar application.
·
To open/close calendar, press CTRL + L.
·
To Go to Previous or Next Week, press Up or Down
Arrows You can navigate in the calendar
by weeks. Pressing Down arrow key goes the next week and pressing Up arrow key
goes to the previous week.
·
To Add a new appointment, press CTRL+ ALT + Q.
·
To Delete appointment, press CTRL + Q.
·
To Go to Date, press CTRL + G.
23
Key Lock Command
The Key Lock command prevents accidental key
presses. The command is to hold CTRL + Windows + l for two seconds or more.
Pressing and holding these same keys again, unlocks the keys. You can also
unlock the keys by turning the device off and then on again.
24 System
Alerts
System
alerts, such as — “Battery low" are indicated by periodic cycling of Dot 8
in the last cell of the device.
Alerts
are seen by invoking the Menu or the Editor Context Menu. Pressing Enter causes
the next alert to appear if there is any. The alert is removed from the alert
list once it has been displayed.
If no
more alerts are in the list, the first Menu or Editor Context Menu item
appears. Pressing Backspace clears all pending alerts and puts you back on the
first Menu or Editor Context Menu item.
If the
alert message length is longer than 20 characters in Orbit Reader Q20 or 40 characters in Orbit
Reader Q40, you can
navigate through the message using Panning keys. If you are already in Menu or
Editor Context Menu when an alert appears, you can review the alert by pressing
Space key.
25
Reboot the Device
If the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 suddenly does not respond to button presses, and you know
that the battery is not fully discharged, then you may try rebooting the device
by pressing the lower Right Panning key + Thumb 3. There is no indication of
the reset event. The unit is in power-off condition after reset and needs to be
powered on before it can be used.
26 Device
Upgrade Procedure
26.1 Device Firmware
Upgrade
New
versions of the firmware for the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 are released from
time to time, containing improvements, bug fixes, and new features. This
section describes the procedure for updating the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 firmware.
There
are two ways to upgrade the firmware of the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40: either
using a Windows PC and a USB cable or using an SD card containing the update
file.
The USB
upgrade method requires a Windows PC, but the upgrade process is simple and
quicker, but the SD card upgrade method only requires a computer to download
the update file and put it on the SD card; then no computer is required to
perform the actual upgrade.
There
are two parts to the upgrade procedure:
1. Download the firmware package.
2. Upgrade the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40
The
process for downloading the firmware package is common to either upgrade
method.
26.1.1 Download firmware package
1. Go to the Orbit Research Support webpage http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-q40-support/
2.
For
the most current version, select Download Most Recent Firmware. The firmware
for both the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 models is the same. https://www.orbitresearch.com/orbit-reader-q40-firmware-download/
3. Select Firmware Upgrade Package “OR Qwerty -
Target Software vB1.01.00.XXrYY”.
4.
Save
the zip file to your PC.
When the download is complete, follow these steps:
1. Open the folder on your computer where the firmware zip file was downloaded. This is usually your Downloads folder.
2. Right-click on the file and choose "Extract all" OR select the file by arrowing to it, pressing the application key and choosing "Extract All" from the Context menu.
3. Follow the dialog steps to extract the zip file to a folder of your choice.
When
finished, your chosen folder should contain a folder named after the version of
the release, for example, OR-40_XX.XX.XX. Make a note of the location of this
folder for use in the next section of this document.
For information about bugs, fixes, and
additions to the software, see the latest version's Release Notes on the Orbit
Research Firmware package shared by the customer support team.
26.1.2 Using the Windows PC Upgrade Utility
The following is required to perform the upgrade
to the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 with a PC:
1. The Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 unit
2. Standard USB-A to Type-C USB cable
3. A PC running Windows XP or later.
4. The Orbit Reader 40 Upgrade Utility file found in the Orbit
Reader firmware package folder (see Download
firmware package).
5. Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 Release Bin files found in the Orbit Reader firmware package folder (see Download firmware package).
To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps:
1.
Make sure the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 is turned
off.
2.
Connect the Orbit Reader to the PC using the USB
cable.
3.
In the Release folder on your PC, run the Orbit
Reader 40 Firmware Upgrade Utility. If you receive an error message, see the Troubleshooting section. Assuming no errors, the program displays
the message, “Note: Connect the device to the PC and put it into upgrade mode.
To enter, Firmware Upgrade Mode, press and hold the Right Panning forward
button + Thumb 2' key. Then press and release the 'Thumb 3' key. The other keys
can be released after this” in the message field.
4. Press and hold down
the Right Panning forward button + Thumb 2, then press Thumb 3. The utility
shows the message “Orbit Reader 40 is connected” in the Device status field. It
shows the message “Do you want to upgrade the device?” in the message field at
the bottom of the dialog.
5. Release Thumb 3
first, then release the Right Panning key and Thumb 2. This switches the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 to Upgrade mode. You should hear a tone on your PC.
6.
The utility shows the device serial number and the
software version of the device at the top right corner of the window. If the
serial number is blank, repeat steps 4 and 5.
7.
Activate the Browse button found in the dialog.
8.
Browse and select the firmware bin file from your
PC. The file is in the folder you unzipped previously.
9.
Once the file is selected, the dialog shows the
software version of the selected file. A dialog box will also display the
information that the current file selected is firmware binary.
10. Activate the Upgrade
button. The utility starts upgrading the device. The device will emit a single vibration pulse at 2
second intervals.
11. Do not unplug the
cable. Wait for the message “Device upgrade has been completed” on the upgrade
utility or until the Orbit Reader reboots and shuts down.
12. The Orbit Reader device
is upgraded. Turn on the Orbit Reader device to start using the device.
To check for a successful upgrade of the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40, press Windows + P to open the Orbit Reader device preference
Menu and arrow to "Ver" in the list. The version number of the
firmware release should match the number shown in the upgrade utility.
26.1.3 Using an SD card to Perform the Upgrade
The following are required to perform the upgrade to the Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 from an SD card:
1. Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 unit.
2. Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 Release Bin files found
in the Orbit Reader firmware package folder of the download package (see Download
firmware package).
3. Your SD card should have a FAT32 file system.
To
upgrade the firmware, follow these steps:
1. Copy the binary file “OR Qwerty - Target
Software vB1.01.00.XXrYY.bin” from the download package to the root folder of
the SD card. Use either the Orbit Reader device Mass Storage Mode or remove the
SD card and put it in a card reader. When completed, insert the SD card into
the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40. Make sure that your SD card contains only one
binary file. Remove the other binary files from the SD card.
2. Turn off the Orbit Reader device. The unit
should be turned off before the upgrade is started.
3. Press and hold the Right Panning forward button
+ Thumb 1, then turn on the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40; it will show the message
“Preparing…”. Now you can release all the keys. Typically, it will take about
40 to 50 seconds to prepare.
4.
The device will emit a single vibration pulse at 2 second
intervals.
5. Once preparation is complete, the Orbit Reader should
show the message “Upgrading firmware..” Progress is shown by blinking 2 cells
of dot 6 at the end of the message.
6. Typically, it will take 2.5 to 3 minutes to
upgrade the firmware. Do not remove the SD card during the upgrade.
7. When the upgrade has completed, the Orbit
Reader will show the message “Upgrade complete” for a few seconds and then the
device will automatically reset itself and turn off.
8. The Orbit Reader device is upgraded. Turn on the
Orbit Reader device to start using the device.
To check
for the successful upgrade of the device, press Windows + P to open the Orbit
Reader device preference Menu and arrow to "Ver" in the list. The
version number of the firmware release should match the number in the name of
the bin file.
26.2
Audio Firmware Upgrade
The audio section of the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 contains separate
firmware which can be updated independently. Some device firmware upgrades may
require the audio firmware to also be upgraded, but this is not always the case.
The firmware release notes for the device firmware will specify when an audio
firmware upgrade is required. Care should be taken to ensure that compatible versions
of the audio and device firmware are loaded on to the unit, else the audio
functions may not work as expected.
26.2.1 Download the Audio Firmware Package
To download an Audio Firmware Upgrade Package for the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40:
1. Go to the Orbit Research Support webpage http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-40-support/
2. For the most current version, select Download
Most Recent Audio Firmware from http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-reader-40-support/orbit-reader-40-audio-download/
3. Select OR-40 Audio Firmware Upgrade Package vB1.00.00.XXrYY.
4.
Save
the zip file to your PC.
When the download
is complete, follow these steps:
1. Open the folder on your computer where the firmware zip file was downloaded. This is usually your Downloads folder.
2. Right-click on the file and choose "Extract All" or select the file by arrowing it, pressing the application key and choosing "Extract All" from the Context Menu.
3. Follow the dialog steps to extract the zip file to a folder of your choice.
When finished, your chosen folder should contain a folder named after
the version of the release, for example, OR-40_XX.XX.XX. Make a note of the
location of this folder for use in the next section of this document.
26.2.2 Upgrade to the Audio Firmware
The procedure to upgrade the audio firmware is same as the procedure for
upgrading the device firmware (see the section Device Firmware Upgrade).
Please make sure that the audio firmware version you have downloaded is
compatible with the firmware version installed on your device. You will be able
to find this information from the release notes in the audio firmware package
or the device firmware package.
When upgrading using the Windows upgrade utility, you will need to
browse and locate the audio firmware binary (.bin) file instead of the device
firmware binary file. After you select a valid audio firmware binary file, the
upgrade utility will show “Audio Upgrade” in the “Upgrade mode” field.
Similarly, when upgrading through the SD card, you will need to copy the
audio firmware binary file to the root directory of the SD card instead of the
device firmware binary file. Please be sure to remove the device firmware
binary file from the root directory of the SD card while performing the audio firmware
upgrade.
The rest of the process remains the same.
26.3 Troubleshooting
1. In case the unit freezes up or does not accept
any commands at all, you can perform a recovery operation by following the
steps suggested below.
a. Try a different key combination to upgrade (see
below).
b. Make sure that you have the binary file “OR
Qwerty - Target Software vB0.00.00.XXrYY.bin” into the root directory of the SD
card.
c. Press and hold the Right pan lower + Thumb 1
keys + the Power button and wait for the message “Preparing…”. If you do not
get any message within 4 or 5 seconds, press and release the Thumb 3 key and
then release the other keys.
d. Wait for about a minute. The Orbit Reader device
should start upgrading and show the message “Upgrading firmware.”
e. Typically, it will take 2.5 to 3 minutes to
upgrade the firmware.
f. The Orbit Reader device shows the “Upgrade
complete” message after completion of a successful firmware upgrade for 5 to 8
seconds and then the device will automatically reset/shut down itself.
2. If the Orbit Reader device does not show the
message “Preparing,” make sure you had pressed the keys in the correct
sequence. Press and hold the Right pan lower + Thumb 1 keys and without
releasing them, press the power key to turn on the device.
3. If you are not sure at what stage of the
upgrade process you are, you can always start from the first step. Just reset
the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 by pressing Thumb 3 and the Right pan down key.
4. While upgrading through the SD card, make sure
you have either the device firmware binary or the audio firmware binary only in
the root directory. Do not copy both files to the SD card at the same time.
5. Please make sure your audio firmware is
compatible with the device firmware version. You will be able to find this
information from the release notes in the audio firmware package or the device
firmware package.
27 Localization
The following
are the steps to be followed for configuring a language other than English.
1.
The localization language files are different for
Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40. Download the new files from the following website
links for your language.
For
Q20: https://www.orbitresearch.com/orbit-reader-q20-localization-download/
For
Q40: https://www.orbitresearch.com/orbit-reader-q40-localization-download/
2.
If the
desired language file is not there, you can request it by writing to us at techsupport@orbitresearch.com.
3.
Copy the
file on the SD card that you are using with the device. The file can be copied
externally through a card reader or putting the device into Mass Storage mode.
4.
Go to the Preference menu item “Add language” to
check the file you copied. If you have multiple language files in the SD card,
you can scroll through them using the Left/Right Arrow key.
5.
Go to the
file of your choice and press Select to load file to internal memory.
6.
It may
take some time for the file to be loaded. The unit shows busy indication
through audio tones and displaying “busy” on the display.
7.
You can
load multiple languages following the same process (If you encounter “Memory
full” error while adding languages, you need to remove some languages before
you can load new languages. Please refer to the “Remove
language” section for more details on how to remove
languages.)
8.
Go to the Profile settings for the profile of your
choice among profile 1, 2, 3 or 4 in preference menu.
9.
Go to the sub-menu called “system language” and
press Enter. If you have multiple language files in the internal memory you can
scroll through them using the Left/Right Arrow key.
10. Go to the file of your choice and press Enter.
Press Backspace to exit the system language setting.
11. Now Go to the Read-write
menu item which is next to the system language.
12. Go to the file of your choice and press Enter.
Press Backspace to exit the read-write language setting.
13. Press Backspace to exit the menu.
14. Press ALT + F1, ALT + F2, ALT + F3 or ALT + F4 to
activate the profile 1, profile 2, profile 3 or profile 4, respectively.
28
Troubleshooting
28.1 Orbit Reader
Q20 or Q40 does not power on or seems to freeze.
If the Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 does not power on or seems to freeze, try these options in
the following order:
Option 1: Plug in the device
1.
Plugin the unit with the supplied AC wall connector
and cable to ensure that the battery is charged. This is the most reliable
power source.
2.
Let the unit ‘charge’ for at least an hour or more.
3.
Hold the Power button for at least two seconds. If
the unit is on, it should turn off. If it is off, it should come on.
Option 2: Check SD card
1.
Remove the SD card.
2.
Hold the Power button for two seconds.
Option 3: Unplug the device
1.
If the unit is plugged in, unplug the power cord.
2.
Hold the Power button for at least two seconds.
Option 4: Reset device
1.
Press the Reset command (Thumb 3 + right-bottom
Panning key). Note: On reset, the unit is unresponsive, and there is no change
to the display.
2.
Hold the Power button for at least two seconds.
Option 5: Remove the battery
Note: Use this option as the last resort.
1.
Call customer service for guidance on safely
removing the battery.
2.
Leave it out for a few minutes.
3.
Reconnect it, then try the options again.
If
none of the options works and the device does not come on, contact Customer
Service at techsupport@orbitresearch.com.
28.2 Exercising
the Pins
2.
Enter test mode (Press and hold Thumb 1 key + tap
power button 5 times).
3.
The unit shows the unit serial number.
.
4.
Make a note of pins that are misbehaving if any.
5.
Press the CTRL + UP arrow key, this will
automatically toggle all the pins up and down. This may also help to recover
the pins if they are stuck due to nominal dust in the pin movement path.
6.
Allow the exercise to run for 4-5 minutes only and
press Thumb 2 to stop the process.
7.
Restart the device and check if the stuck pins have
recovered.
28.3 Generating a debug log
1. Charge the unit till the battery level is above 10%.
2. Power On the unit.
3. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the unit.
4. Make sure you are in local mode. Press Select + left
to go into the local mode.
5. Press ALT + CTRL+ Windows + shift + s key.
6. A file named “. Logfile_ [Unit serial number].txt"
(e.g., Logfile_SUA00051) will be generated in the SD card.
7. Press CTRL + J key to switch unit to mass
storage/media device mode or simply attach the SD card.
8.
Copy
“. Logfile_ [Unit serial number].txt " to PC and email to us at techsupport@orbitresearch.com.
29 Battery Use
and Replacement
The Orbit
Reader Q20 and Q40 include a rechargeable Lithium-Ion capacity battery. It
charges fully in about three hours under optimal conditions. A full battery
charge lasts about three days of typical use. You can check the battery status
in the Menu.
When the
battery in Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 gets to 10% capacity, Dot 8 of the last
braille cell (the 20th cell for the Orbit Reader Q20 and the 40th cell for the Orbit
Reader Q40) starts blinking and sound and vibration indications are also
provided.
The
battery in Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 should last several years. Gradually, the
battery begins discharging faster than usual as its capacity declines. When the
duration of time that the battery holds charge becomes inconveniently short, it
is time for a replacement.
To
replace the battery, follow these steps:
1.
Obtain a replacement battery. Use only the battery
designed for the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40. Batteries are available from our
website or by calling us.
2.
Remove the battery door screws.
3.
Remove the battery door.
4.
Carefully unplug the connector. Do not pull the
wire. Use the connector instead.
5.
Insert a new battery.
6. Replace the cover
and screws.
To
dispose of batteries properly, call the recycling center at 1-800-822-8837.
30 Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 Cleaning Tips
Due to exposure to natural elements such as
dust and oils, the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 should be cleaned periodically.
The following are some tips to keep your Orbit
Reader Q20 or Q40 clean:
·
Cleaning
should be performed with the unit switched off and with all pins in the down
position.
·
Use a
vacuum cleaner with a soft tip attachment to remove dust from the pin area.
·
Use a
lint-free cloth to wipe the cells.
·
The cloth
may be moistened with water.
·
Avoid
using the following:
·
Paper
towels, cotton swabs or materials that can release fibers.
·
Alcohol
or ammonia-based cleaners
·
Canned or
compressed air
31
General Specifications
·
Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.936 x 1.385 x 11.62 inch (176.18
x 35.18 x 295.20 mm)
·
Weight: 2.645 lbs. (1200 grams)
·
Braille Cells: 40
eight-dot braille cells; Refresh rate < .75 sec
- Braille Input Keys: Full-size,
high-quality QWERTY keyboard with sculpted keys
- Full
Set of 78 keys
- Twelve
Function keys
- Arrow
keys in an inverted-T configuration
- Keys
for use with Windows and Mac computers
·
Additional Keys: Power on/off button, 2 panning
keys rocker type, and 20 cursor routing keys in Orbit Reader Q20 or 40 cursor
routing keys in Orbit Reader Q40
·
Supported File Formats: .txt,. brl, .brf, .bra
·
OS Support: Windows
- NVDA, JAWS, Dolphin Supernova, System Access, Microsoft Narrator, Mac OS X -
Voiceover, iOS - Voiceover, Android - Talkback, Fire OS - VoiceView, Chrome OS
- Chrome Vox, Linux/Unix - BRLTTY
·
Bluetooth Connections: Up to 5 simultaneous
connections
·
Interfaces and Ports: 1x USB Type C port, for host
interface, firmware upgrade, and battery charging, 1x USB Standard-A port for
connecting USB flash drives.
·
Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2, Flash Media Slot, 1x SD
card (4GB to 32GB capacity)
·
Battery: User-replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-Ion
battery
·
Battery Life on a full charge: 3 days of typical
use
·
Charging Method: PC charger - Charge over USB Port
– 5V, 500 mA Max, Wall charger - Charge over USB Port – 5V, 1000 mA Max; USB
BC1.2 compliant charger required
·
Environmental Conditions: Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 45 °C, Operating Humidity: 10% - 70%
relative humidity, Storage Temperature: -15 °C to 70 °C
·
Storage Humidity: 5% - 90% relative humidity
32 Appendices
32.1
Appendix A – Links for Remote mode commands
|
Screen Reader |
Command link |
|
Voiceover for macOS |
|
|
Voiceover for iOS |
Use VoiceOver on iPhone with an Apple external keyboard - Apple
Support (IL) |
|
Talkback commands |
Use Talkback keyboard shortcuts - Android Accessibility Help
(google.com) |
|
Chromebook commands |
Use the built-in screen reader - Chromebook Help (google.com) |
|
JAWS commands |
|
|
NVDA commands |
32.1.1 IOS Commands:
|
The modifier is a key or set
of keys you press with one or more other keys to enter VoiceOver commands.
You can set the modifier to be the Caps Lock key, or the Control and Option
keys pressed at the same time. |
|
|
1. Go to Settings |
|
|
|
|
|
2. Choose the modifier for
VoiceOver commands: the Caps Lock key or the Control and Option keys. |
|
|
This modifier is abbreviated
as “VO” below. |
32.1.1.1 VoiceOver keyboard commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Turn on VoiceOver Help |
VO + K |
|
Turn off VoiceOver Help |
Esc
(Escape) |
|
Select the next or previous
item |
VO +
Right Arrow or VO + Left Arrow |
|
Activate the selected item |
VO +
Space bar |
|
Touch and hold the selected
item |
VO +
Shift + M |
|
Read from the current position |
VO + A |
|
Read from the top |
VO + B |
|
Pause or resume reading |
Control |
|
Copy the last spoken text to
the clipboard |
VO +
Shift + C |
|
Search for text |
VO + F |
|
Mute or unmute VoiceOver |
VO + S |
|
Go to the Home Screen |
VO + H |
|
Move to the status bar |
VO + M |
|
Open the notifications screen |
Move
to the status bar (VO + M), then Option + Up Arrow |
|
Open Control Center |
Move
to the status bar (VO + M), then Option + Down Arrow |
|
Open Search |
Option
+ Up Arrow |
|
Open the App Switcher |
VO + H
+ H |
|
Open the Item Chooser |
VO + I |
|
Change the label of the
selected item |
VO + / |
|
Start, stop, or pause an action |
VO +
Hyphen |
|
Swipe up or down |
VO +
Up Arrow or VO + Down Arrow |
|
Turn the rotor left or right |
VO +
Command + Left Arrow or VO + Command + Right Arrow |
|
Adjust the setting specified by
the rotor |
VO +
Command + Up Arrow or VO + Command + Down Arrow |
|
Turn the screen curtain on or
off |
VO +
Fn + Hyphen (or VO + Globe key + Hyphen, depending on your keyboard) |
|
Return to the previous screen |
Esc |
32.1.1.2 Quick Nav using the arrow keys.
|
Turn Quick Nav on or off |
Left
Arrow + Right Arrow |
|
Select the next or previous
item |
Right
Arrow or Left Arrow |
|
Select the next or previous
item specified by the rotor |
Up
Arrow or Down Arrow |
|
Select the first or last item |
Control
+ Up Arrow or Control + Down Arrow |
|
Tap an item |
Up
Arrow + Down Arrow |
|
Scroll up, down, left, or right |
Option
+ Up Arrow, Option + Down Arrow, Option + Left Arrow, or Option + Right Arrow |
|
Adjust the rotor |
Up
Arrow + Left Arrow or Up Arrow + Right Arrow |
32.1.1.3 Single-key Quick Nav for web browsing
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Heading |
H |
|
Link |
L |
|
Text field |
R |
|
Button |
B |
|
Form control |
C |
|
Image |
I |
|
Table |
T |
|
Static text |
S |
|
ARIA landmark |
W |
|
List |
X |
|
Item of the same type |
M |
|
Level 1 heading |
1 |
|
Level 2 heading |
2 |
|
Level 3 heading |
3 |
|
Level 4 heading |
4 |
|
Level 5 heading |
5 |
|
Level 6 heading |
6 |
32.1.1.4 Text editing
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Go forward or back one character |
Right Arrow or Left Arrow |
|
Go forward or back one word |
Option + Right Arrow or Option +
Left Arrow |
|
Go up or down one line |
Up Arrow or Down Arrow |
|
Go to the beginning or end of the line |
Command + Left Arrow or Command +
Down Arrow |
|
Go to the beginning or end of the paragraph |
Option + Up Arrow or Option + Down
Arrow |
|
Go to the previous or next paragraph |
Option + Up Arrow or Option + Down
Arrow |
|
Go to the top or bottom of the text field |
Command + Up Arrow or Command +
Down Arrow |
|
Select text as you move |
Shift + any of the insertion point
movement commands above |
|
Select all text |
Command + A |
|
Copy, cut, or paste the selected text |
Command + C, Command + X, or
Command + V |
|
Undo or redo last change |
Command + Z or Shift + Command + Z |
32.1.2 Talkback Commands:
32.1.2.1 Default Keymap
32.1.2.1.1 Navigation
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Navigate to next item |
Alt + right arrow |
|
In continuous reading mode,
this shortcut fast-forwards the text. |
|
|
Navigate to previous item |
Alt + left arrow |
|
In continuous reading mode,
this shortcut rewinds the text. |
|
|
Navigate to above item |
Alt + up arrow |
|
Navigate to below item |
Alt + down arrow |
|
Navigate to first item |
Alt + CTRL + left arrow |
|
Navigate to last item |
Alt + CTRL + right arrow |
|
Navigate to next window |
Alt + CTRL + down arrow |
|
Navigate to previous window |
Alt + CTRL + up arrow |
|
In a split screen view, this
shortcut moves your focus between 2 open apps. Otherwise, it moves focus
between the navigation bar, main screen, and status bar. |
|
|
Navigate to next word |
Alt + shift + CTRL + right
arrow |
|
Navigate to previous word |
Alt + shift + CTRL + left arrow |
|
Navigate to next character |
Alt + shift + right arrow |
|
Navigate to previous character |
Alt + shift + left arrow |
|
Click the focused element |
Alt + enter |
|
Touch and hold the focused
element |
Alt + shift + enter |
32.1.2.1.2 Global actions
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Back |
Alt + backspace |
|
Home |
Alt + CTRL + h |
|
Recent apps |
Alt + CTRL + r |
|
Notifications |
Alt + CTRL + n |
|
Play or pause media |
Alt + shift + space |
|
Next reading control |
Alt + shift + CTRL + down arrow |
|
Previous reading control |
Alt + shift + CTRL + up arrow |
|
Adjust reading control up |
Alt + shift + up arrow |
|
Adjust reading control down |
Alt + shift + down arrow |
32.1.2.1.3 Other actions
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Read from top |
Alt + CTRL + enter |
|
Read from next item |
Alt + shift + CTRL + enter |
|
Show Talkback Menu |
Alt + space |
|
Show actions |
Alt + CTRL + space |
|
Show installed languages |
Alt + CTRL + l |
|
Search the screen for an item |
Alt + CTRL + / |
32.1.2.1.4 Text navigation
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Move to next word |
Alt + shift + CTRL + right
arrow |
|
Move to the previous word |
Alt + shift + CTRL + left arrow |
|
Move to next character |
Alt + shift + right arrow |
|
Move to previous character |
Alt + shift + left arrow |
32.1.2.1.5 Chrome web page navigation
|
Use these shortcuts to move to the
next or previous element on a page. |
|
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
ARIA landmark |
Next: Alt + d |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + d |
|
|
Button |
Next: Alt + b |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + b |
|
|
Checkbox |
Next: Alt + x |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + x |
|
|
Combo box |
Next: Alt + z |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + z |
|
|
Control |
Next: Alt + c |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + c |
|
|
Editable field |
Next: Alt + e |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + e |
|
|
Focusable item |
Next: Alt + f |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + f |
|
|
Graphic |
Next: Alt + g |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + g |
|
|
Heading |
Next: Alt + h |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + h |
|
|
Heading level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or
6 |
Next: Alt + [1-6] |
|
Previous: Alt + shift +
[1-6] |
|
|
Link |
Next: Alt + l |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + l |
|
|
List |
Next: Alt + o |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + o |
|
|
List item |
Next: Alt + I |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + I |
|
|
Table |
Next: Alt + t |
|
Previous: Alt + shift + t |
|
32.1.2.2 Classic Keymap
32.1.2.2.1 Navigation
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Move to next item |
Alt + shift + right arrow |
|
Move to previous item |
Alt + shift + left arrow |
|
Move to first item |
Alt + shift + up arrow |
|
Move to last item |
Alt + shift + down arrow |
|
Click focused element |
Alt + shift + enter |
32.1.2.2.2 Global actions
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Back |
Alt + backspace |
|
Home |
Alt + CTRL + h |
|
Recent apps |
Alt + CTRL + r |
|
Notification |
Alt + CTRL + n |
|
Play or pause media |
Alt + shift + space |
|
Select the next reading control |
Shift + CTRL + arrow down |
|
Select previous reading control |
Shift + CTRL + arrow up |
|
Adjust reading control up |
CTRL + arrow up |
|
Adjust reading control down |
CTRL + arrow down |
32.1.2.2.3 Navigation settings
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Next navigation setting |
Alt + shift + = |
|
Previous navigation setting |
Alt + shift + - |
32.1.2.2.4 Other actions
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Search the screen for an item |
Alt + shift + / |
|
Show Talkback menu |
Alt + shift + g |
32.1.3 JAWS Commands:
32.1.3.1 General Keystrokes
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Go Back to a Page |
ALT + LEFT
ARROW or BACKSPACE |
|
Go Forward a Page |
ALT + RIGHT
ARROW |
|
Read Address Bar |
INSERT + A |
|
Next Link |
TAB |
|
Prior Link |
SHIFT + TAB |
|
Open Link |
ENTER |
|
List Frames |
INSERT + F9 |
|
List Links |
INSERT + F7 |
|
List Headings |
INSERT + F6 |
|
Heading at Level |
1 through 6 |
|
Virtual HTML Features |
INSERT + F3 |
|
JAWS Find Next and Previous |
F3 and SHIFT + F3 |
|
Assigning Custom Label |
CTRL + INSERT + TAB |
|
ARIA Drag-and-Drop |
WINDOWS Key + CTRL + EQUALS |
|
ARIA Live Region Text Filter |
WINDOWS Key + CTRL + DASH |
|
Open Flexible Web Wizard |
INSERT + SPACEBAR followed
by X |
|
Temporarily Toggle Smart
Navigation |
INSERT + X |
32.1.3.2 Tabbed Browsing Quick Keys
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Open a New Tab |
CTRL + T |
|
Open a New Tab from the
Address Bar |
ALT + ENTER (on address
bar) |
|
Switch to the Next Tab |
CTRL + TAB |
|
Switch to the Previous Tab |
CTRL + SHIFT + TAB |
|
Switch to a Specific Tab
Number |
CTRL + n, where n is a digit
from 1 through 8 |
|
Switch to Last Tab |
CTRL + 9 |
|
Close Current Tab |
CTRL + W or CTRL + F4 |
|
Close All Tabs |
ALT + F4 |
|
Close Other Tabs |
CTRL + ALT + F4 |
|
Open Links in a New Tab in
the Background |
CTRL + ENTER |
|
Open Links in a New Tab in
the Foreground |
CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER |
32.1.3.3 Navigation Quick Keys
|
Tip: If you press and
hold SHIFT before pressing one of the following Navigation Quick
Keys, you can move to the previous instance of that element, for example,
press A to move to the next radio button, press SHIFT + A to
move to the previous radio button. |
|
|
In addition, if you press and
hold CTRL + INSERT while pressing keystrokes with an asterisk (*)
next to them, JAWS displays a list of those elements on the page. |
|
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Next Radio Button |
A* |
|
Next Button |
B* |
|
Next Combo Box, List Box, or
Tree View |
C* |
|
Next Different Element |
D |
|
Next Edit Box |
E* |
|
Next Form Control |
F |
|
Next Graphic |
G* |
|
Next Heading |
H |
|
Next Item in a List |
I |
|
Jump to Line |
J* |
|
Next Place Marker |
K* |
|
Next List |
L* |
|
Next Frame |
M |
|
Skip Past Links |
N |
|
Next Article |
O* |
|
Next Paragraph |
P* |
|
Move to Main Region |
Q |
|
Next Region |
R* |
|
Next Same Element |
S |
|
Next Table |
T* |
|
Next Unvisited Link |
U |
|
Next Visited Link |
V |
|
Next Check Box |
X* |
|
Next Division |
Z* |
|
Next Tab Control |
APOSTROPHE* |
|
Next Separator |
DASH |
|
Next Clickable Element |
SLASH* |
|
Next Mouse Over Element |
SEMICOLON* |
|
Next Element |
SHIFT + PERIOD |
|
Previous Element |
SHIFT + COMMA |
32.1.3.4 Forms
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Enter Forms Mode |
ENTER |
|
Exit Forms Mode |
NUM PAD PLUS |
|
List Form Fields |
INSERT + F5 |
|
First Form Field |
INSERT + CTRL + HOME |
|
Next Form Field |
F |
|
Prior Form Field |
SHIFT + F |
|
Last Form Field |
INSERT + CTRL + END |
|
Next Radio Button |
A |
|
Prior Radio Button |
SHIFT + A |
|
List of Radio Buttons |
CTRL + INSERT + A |
|
Next Button |
B |
|
Prior Button |
SHIFT + B |
|
List Buttons |
CTRL + INSERT + B |
|
Next Combo Box, List Box, or
Tree View |
C |
|
Prior Combo Box, List Box, or
Tree View |
SHIFT + C |
|
List Combo Boxes, List Boxes,
or Tree Views |
CTRL + INSERT + C |
|
Next Edit Box |
E |
|
Prior Edit Box |
SHIFT + E |
|
List Edit Boxes |
CTRL + INSERT + E |
|
Next Check Box |
X |
|
Prior Check Box |
SHIFT + X |
|
List Check Boxes |
CTRL + INSERT + X |
32.1.3.5 Tables
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
List keystrokes for table
navigation |
INSERT + SPACEBAR, followed
by T, and then QUESTION MARK |
|
Next Table |
T |
|
Prior Table |
SHIFT + T |
|
Select Table |
F8 |
|
Next Row |
WINDOWS KEY + ALT + DOWN
ARROW |
|
Prior Row |
WINDOWS KEY + ALT + UP ARROW |
|
Read Row |
WINDOWS KEY + COMMA or WINDOWS
KEY + NUM PAD 5 |
|
Next Column |
WINDOWS KEY + ALT + RIGHT
ARROW |
|
Prior Column |
WINDOWS KEY + ALT + LEFT
ARROW |
|
Read Column |
WINDOWS KEY + PERIOD |
|
Next Cell in Row |
ALT + CTRL + RIGHT ARROW |
|
Prior Cell in Row |
ALT + CTRL + LEFT ARROW |
|
Cell Below in Column |
ALT + CTRL + DOWN ARROW |
|
Cell Above in Column |
ALT + CTRL + UP ARROW |
|
Jump to Table Cell |
CTRL + WINDOWS KEY + J |
|
Return to Previous Cell |
CTRL + WINDOWS KEY + SHIFT + J |
32.1.3.6 Place Markers
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Set Temporary Place Marker
(Permanent Marker for Word) |
CTRL + WINDOWS Key + K |
|
Add, Delete, Edit, or Rename
Permanent Place Markers |
CTRL + SHIFT + K |
|
Move to the Next or Prior Place
Marker |
K or SHIFT + K |
|
Read Text at Place Markers 1
through 4 |
Number Row
Keys 7 through 0 |
|
Move to Place Marker 1
through 4 |
SHIFT + number row
keys 7 through 0 |
|
Return to Place Marker in
Word |
ALT + WINDOWS Key + K |
|
Select Text from Place Marker
to Cursor Position |
INSERT +
SPACEBAR followed by M |
32.1.3.7 Frames
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Next Frame |
M |
|
Prior Frame |
SHIFT + M |
|
List Frames |
INSERT + F9 |
32.1.3.8 Elements
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Next Same Element |
S |
|
Prior Same Element |
SHIFT + S |
|
Next Different Element |
D |
|
Prior Different Element |
SHIFT + D |
|
Next Element |
SHIFT + PERIOD |
|
Prior Element |
SHIFT + COMMA |
|
Select Entire Element |
F8 |
|
Display Entire Element |
SHIFT + INSERT + F1 |
|
Display Detailed Element
Information |
CTRL + SHIFT + INSERT + F1 |
|
Activate Mouse Over |
INSERT + CTRL + ENTER |
32.1.3.9 Reading Text
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Say Character |
CAPS LOCK + COMMA |
|
Say Character Phonetically |
CAPS LOCK + COMMA twice
quickly |
|
Say Prior Character |
CAPS LOCK + M |
|
Say Next Character |
CAPS LOCK + PERIOD |
|
Say Word |
CAPS LOCK + K |
|
Spell Word |
CAPS LOCK + K twice
quickly |
|
Say Prior Word |
CAPS LOCK + J |
|
Say Next Word |
CAPS LOCK + L |
|
Say Line |
CAPS LOCK + I |
|
Spell Line |
CAPS LOCK + I twice
quickly |
|
Say Prior Line |
CAPS LOCK + U |
|
Say Next Line |
CAPS LOCK + O |
|
Say Sentence |
CAPS LOCK + H |
|
Say Prior Sentence |
CAPS LOCK + Y |
|
Say Next Sentence |
CAPS LOCK + N |
|
Say Paragraph |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + I |
|
Say Prior Paragraph |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + U |
|
Say Next Paragraph |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + O |
|
Say to Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + J |
|
Say from Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + L |
|
Say All |
CAPS LOCK + A |
|
Rewind During Say All |
LEFT ARROW |
|
Fast Forward During Say All |
RIGHT ARROW |
|
Say Color |
CAPS LOCK + 5 |
|
Increase Voice Rate During
Say All |
PAGE UP |
|
Decrease Voice Rate During
Say All |
PAGE DOWN |
|
Temporarily Increase Voice
Rate When Not in Say All |
ALT + CTRL + PAGE UP |
|
Temporarily Decrease Voice
Rate When Not in Say All |
ALT + CTRL + PAGE DOWN |
|
Permanently Increase Voice
Rate When Not in Say All |
ALT + WINDOWS Key + CTRL +
PAGE UP |
|
Permanently Decrease Voice
Rate When Not in Say All |
ALT + WINDOWS Key + CTRL +
PAGE DOWN |
|
Start Skim Reading |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + DOWN ARROW |
|
Change Skim Reading
Preferences |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + SHIFT
+ DOWN ARROW |
|
Toggle Full Speech, Speech on
Demand (default), or Mute Speech |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by S |
|
Toggle Speech on Demand or
Mute Speech (Full Speech must be disabled) |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by SHIFT + S |
32.1.3.10 Informational
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Interrupt Speech |
CTRL |
|
Say Font |
CAPS LOCK + F |
|
Say Window Title |
CAPS LOCK + T |
|
Say Window Prompt and Text |
CAPS LOCK + TAB |
|
JAWS Find |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + F |
|
JAWS Find Next |
CAPS LOCK + F3 |
|
JAWS Find Previous |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + F3 |
|
Say Top Line of Window |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + Y |
|
Say Bottom Line of Window |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + N |
|
Say Selected Text |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + A |
|
Get Application Version |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + V |
32.1.3.11 For Cursors and Mouse
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
PC Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + SEMICOLON |
|
JAWS Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + P |
|
Touch Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + SEMICOLON |
|
Route PC Cursor to JAWS
Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + APOSTROPHE |
|
Route JAWS Cursor to PC
Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + LEFT BRACKET |
|
Left Mouse Button |
CAPS LOCK + 8 |
|
Right Mouse Button |
CAPS LOCK + 9 |
|
Drag and drop |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + 8 |
|
Restrict JAWS Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + R |
32.1.3.12 For Dialog Boxes
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Say Default Button of Dialog
Box |
CAPS LOCK + E |
|
Read Window from Top to
Bottom |
CAPS LOCK + B |
|
Read Word in Context |
CAPS LOCK + C |
|
Say Current Control Hot Key |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + COMMA |
|
Open Combo Box |
ALT + DOWN ARROW |
|
Close Combo Box |
ALT + UP ARROW |
|
Announce Progress Bar Status |
CAPS LOCK + TAB |
32.1.3.13 For Help
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
JAWS Command Search |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by J |
|
Context Sensitive Help |
CAPS LOCK + F1 |
|
Keyboard Help |
CAPS LOCK + 1 |
|
JAWS Help for Applications |
CAPS LOCK + F1 twice
quickly |
|
Hot Key Help |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + SHIFT + H |
|
Windows Key Help |
CAPS LOCK + W |
32.1.3.14 Miscellaneous
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
JAWS Window |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + SHIFT + J |
|
Refresh Screen |
CAPS LOCK + ESC |
|
Quick Settings |
CAPS LOCK + V |
|
Run JAWS Manager |
CAPS LOCK + F2 |
|
Shut Down JAWS |
CAPS LOCK + F4 |
|
Window List Dialog |
CAPS LOCK + F10 |
|
Select a System Tray Icon
Dialog |
CAPS LOCK + F11 |
|
Say System Time |
CAPS LOCK + F12 |
|
Graphics Labeler |
CAPS LOCK + G |
|
Auto Graphics Labeler |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + G |
|
Pass Key Through |
CAPS LOCK + 3 |
|
Virtualize Window |
ALT + CAPS LOCK + W |
|
Virtualize Current Control |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + V |
|
Select Scheme |
ALT + CAPS LOCK + S |
|
Select Language |
CTRL + WINDOWS Key + L |
|
Select Voice Profile |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + S |
|
Read Columns 1 through 10 of
a List View |
CAPS LOCK + CTRL + n, where n
is a value from 1, 2, 3, through 0 |
|
Copy Selected Text to FS Clipboard |
CAPS LOCK + WINDOWS Key + C |
|
Show Speech History |
CAPS LOCK +
SPACEBAR followed by H |
|
Toggle Audio Ducking |
CAPS LOCK +
SPACEBAR followed by D |
|
Toggle Default Mode (used for
troubleshooting) |
CAPS LOCK +
SPACEBAR followed by z |
|
Toggle Screen Shade |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by F11 |
32.1.3.15 For Frames
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Frame Get Top Left |
CTRL + SHIFT + LEFT BRACKET |
|
Frame Get Bottom Right |
CTRL + SHIFT + RIGHT BRACKET |
|
Frame Set to Window |
CTRL + SHIFT + LEFT
BRACKET twice quickly |
32.1.3.16 For JAWS Tandem
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Ends JAWS Tandem Session |
INSERT + ALT + T |
|
Toggle Between Target and
Controller Desktop (Controller User only) |
INSERT + ALT + TAB |
|
Toggle Video on or Off on
Controller (Controller User only) |
INSERT + CTRL + SHIFT + V |
32.1.3.17 For Research It
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Open Research It |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by R |
|
Launch Research It Is using
the Primary Lookup Source |
CAPS LOCK + WINDOWS Key + R |
32.1.3.18 For Convenient OCR
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Acquire image from camera or
scanner |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by O, and then A |
|
Recognize the currently
selected image file |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by O, and then F |
|
Recognize current PDF
document |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by O, and then D |
|
Recognize current application
window |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by O, and then W |
|
Recognize entire screen |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by O, and then S |
|
Recognize currently selected
control |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by O, and then C |
|
Cancel recognition while in
progress |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by O, and then Q |
|
Announce help message for OCR
commands |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by O, and then QUESTION MARK |
32.1.3.19 For Mouse Echo
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Toggle Mouse Echo |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by E, and then O |
|
Speak Character |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by E, and then C |
|
Speak Word |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by E, and then W |
|
Speak Line |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by E, and then L |
|
Speak Paragraph |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by E, and then P |
|
Announce help message for
Mouse Echo commands |
CAPS LOCK + SPACEBAR,
followed by E, and then QUESTION MARK |
32.1.3.20 For Touch Cursor
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Touch Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + SEMICOLON |
|
Next Element |
RIGHT ARROW or TAB |
|
Prior Element |
LEFT ARROW or SHIFT
+ TAB |
|
Next Element by Type |
DOWN ARROW |
|
Prior Element by Type |
UP ARROW |
|
Cycle Through Element
Navigation Types |
PAGE UP or PAGE
DOWN |
|
First Element |
CTRL + HOME |
|
Last Element |
CTRL + END |
|
Say Current Element |
CAPS LOCK + I |
|
Say All with Touch Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + DOWN ARROW |
|
Route Touch Cursor to Focused
Element |
CAPS LOCK + APOSTROPHE |
|
Route Touch Cursor to JAWS
Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT +
APOSTROPHE |
|
Route JAWS Cursor to Touch
Cursor |
CAPS LOCK + SHIFT + LEFT
BRACKET |
|
Text Review |
CAPS LOCK + ENTER |
|
Advanced Navigation |
CAPS LOCK + A |
32.1.3.21 Windows Keystrokes – General
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Get Help |
F1 |
|
Open the Start menu |
CTRL + ESC |
|
Open Windows Explorer |
WINDOWS KEY + E |
|
Open Run Dialog |
WINDOWS KEY + R |
|
Find File or Folder from
Desktop |
F3 |
|
Minimize All Applications |
WINDOWS KEY + M |
|
Switch Between Open
Applications |
ALT + TAB |
|
Quit the Active Application |
ALT + F4 |
32.1.3.22 For Windows and Menus
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Open the Application Control
Menu |
ALT + SPACEBAR |
|
Move to Current Application’s
Menu Bar |
ALT |
|
Choose a Menu Item |
ENTER |
|
Move Between Menus |
ALT, ARROW KEYS |
|
Cancel or Close a Menu |
ESC |
|
Cancel or Close a Cascading
Menu |
ALT |
|
Open a Child Window Control
Menu |
ALT + DASH |
|
Close a Child Window |
CTRL + F4 |
|
Open the Context Menu |
APPLICATIONS
KEY or SHIFT + F10 |
32.1.3.23 For Dialog Boxes
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Move Through Dialog Controls |
TAB |
|
Move Backward Through Dialog
Controls |
SHIFT + TAB |
|
Move to Another Page |
CTRL + TAB |
|
Reverse Direction Through
Pages |
CTRL + SHIFT + TAB |
|
Select or Deselect in List
View |
SPACEBAR or CTRL +
SPACEBAR |
|
Toggle a Check Box On/Off |
SPACEBAR |
32.1.3.24 For Reading Text
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Move One Character Left |
LEFT ARROW |
|
Move One Character Right |
RIGHT ARROW |
|
Move One Word Left |
CTRL + LEFT ARROW |
|
Move One Word Right |
CTRL + RIGHT ARROW |
|
Move to Beginning of Line |
HOME |
|
Move to End of Line |
END |
|
Move One Paragraph Up |
CTRL + UP ARROW |
|
Move One Paragraph Down |
CTRL + DOWN ARROW |
|
Scroll Up One Screen |
PAGE UP |
|
Scroll Down One Screen |
PAGE DOWN |
|
Move to Beginning |
CTRL + HOME |
|
Move to End |
CTRL + END |
32.1.3.25 For Editing Text
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Copy |
CTRL + C |
|
Cut |
CTRL + X |
|
Paste |
CTRL + V |
|
Read Clipboard Contents
(Desktop or Laptop Layout) |
WINDOWS KEY + INSERT +
X or WINDOWS KEY + CAPS LOCK + X |
|
Virtualize Clipboard Contents
(Desktop or Laptop Layout) |
INSERT +
SPACEBAR followed by C or CAPS LOCK +
SPACEBAR followed by C |
|
Undo |
CTRL + Z |
|
Delete Current Character |
DELETE |
|
Delete Prior Character |
BACKSPACE |
|
Select One Character Left |
SHIFT + LEFT ARROW |
|
Select One Character Right |
SHIFT + RIGHT ARROW |
|
Select One Word Left |
CTRL + SHIFT + LEFT ARROW |
|
Select One Word Right |
CTRL + SHIFT + RIGHT ARROW |
|
Select to Beginning of Line |
SHIFT + HOME |
|
Select to End of Line |
SHIFT + END |
|
Select to Beginning |
CTRL + SHIFT + HOME |
|
Select to End |
CTRL + SHIFT + END |
|
Select All |
CTRL + A |
32.1.3.26 For Windows Explorer
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Delete files |
DELETE |
|
Rename a file or folder |
F2 |
|
Open Properties for Selected
File or Folder |
ALT + ENTER |
|
Refresh a window |
F5 |
|
Switch between panes |
TAB and SHIFT + TAB |
|
Go up one level |
BACKSPACE |
32.1.4 NVDA Commands:
Note: Many
of these commands use the NVDA key. The NVDA key is the insert key (Fn + F11).
NVDA can also be configured to use the caps lock key as the NVDA key.
32.1.4.1
Global commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Stop speech |
CTRL |
|
Pause or
resume speech |
Shift |
|
toggle
keyboard Help |
NVDA + 1 |
|
Show NVDA
menu |
NVDA + n |
|
Quit NVDA |
NVDA + q |
|
Toggle
Speech mode |
NVDA + s |
|
Say time |
NVDA + f12 |
|
Say date |
NVDA + f12
(pressed twice |
|
Report
status bar |
NVDA + End |
|
Speak
application name and App module |
NVDA + CTRL
+ f1 |
|
Say battery
status |
NVDA +
Shift + b |
|
Toggle
report dynamic content changes |
NVDA + 5 |
|
Toggle
caret moves review cursor |
NVDA + 6 |
|
Toggle
focus moves the navigator object |
NVDA + 7 |
|
Pass the next
key through |
NVDA + f2 |
|
Report text
in the clipboard |
NVDA + c |
|
^Save
configuration |
NVDA + CTRL
+ c |
|
reset
configuration |
NVDA + CTRL
+ r |
32.1.4.2
Change Settings (found in the settings
dialogues)
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Toggle
speak typed characters |
NVDA + 2 |
|
Toggle
speak typed words |
NVDA + 3 |
|
Toggle
speak command keys |
NVDA + 4 |
|
Toggle
speak punctuation |
NVDA + p |
|
Toggle
mouse tracking |
NVDA + m |
|
Toggle
announcement on progress bar updates |
NVDA + u |
|
Move to the
previous voice setting |
NVDA + CTRL
+ left Arrow |
|
Move to the
next voice setting |
NVDA + CTRL
+ right Arrow |
|
Increase
current voice setting |
NVDA + CTRL
+ up Arrow |
|
Decrease the
current voice setting |
NVDA + CTRL
+ down Arrow |
|
Teter
braille display to focus/review cursor |
NVDA + CTRL
+ t |
32.1.4.3
Show dialogues.
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Show
general settings dialog |
NVDA + CTRL
+ g |
|
Show
synthesizer selection dialog |
NVDA + CTRL
+ s |
|
Show voice
settings dialog |
NVDA + CTRL
+ v |
|
Show
keyboard settings dialog |
NVDA + CTRL
+ k |
|
Show mouse
settings dialog |
NVDA + CTRL
+ m |
|
Show object
presentation settings dialog |
NVDA + CTRL
+ o |
|
Show
virtual buffer settings dialog |
NVDA + CTRL
+ b |
|
Show
document formatting settings dialog |
NVDA + CTRL
+ d |
|
Show Python
console (useful for developers) |
NVDA + CTRL
+ z |
32.1.4.4
Focus navigation.
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Report
current focused object |
NVDA + Tab |
|
Speak title
bar |
NVDA + t |
|
Spell title
bar |
NVDA + t
(pressed twice) |
|
copy title
bar to the clipboard |
NVDA + t
(pressed trice) |
|
Speak
foreground window |
NVDA + b |
32.1.4.5
Caret navigation
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Report
current selection |
NVDA +
Shift + up Arrow |
|
Report
current line |
NVDA + up Arrow |
|
Say all |
NVDA + down
Arrow |
|
Say formatting
information |
NVDA + f |
32.1.4.6
Navigation in tables
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Move to the
next cell in the row |
Alt + CTRL
+ right Arrow |
|
Move to the
previous cell in row |
Alt + CTRL
+ left Arrow |
|
Move to the
next cell in the column |
Alt + CTRL
+ down Arrow |
|
Move to the
previous cell in the column |
Alt + CTRL
+ up Arrow |
32.1.4.7
Navigator object navigation
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Say the current
navigator object |
NVDA + CTRL
+ I |
|
Spell
current navigator object |
NVDA + CTRL
+ I (pressed twice |
|
Copy the current
navigator object |
NVDA + CTRL
+ I (pressed trice |
|
Say
Navigator objects current dimensions |
NVDA + ; |
|
Set
navigator to the parent object |
NVDA +
Shift + i |
|
Set
navigator to first child |
NVDA +
Shift + , |
|
Set
navigator to the previous object |
NVDA + CTRL
+ j |
|
Set
navigator object to next object |
NVDA + CTRL
+ l |
|
Do default
Aktion on the navigator object |
NVDA +
Enter |
|
Move the mouse
to navigator object |
NVDA +
Shift + 7 |
|
Move
navigator object to mouse |
NVDA +
Shift + 8 |
|
Move review
cursor to caret cursor |
NVDA + - |
|
Move caret
cursor to review cursor |
NVDA +
Shift + - |
|
Set
navigator to current focused object |
NVDA + CTRL
+ - |
|
Press left
mouse button |
NVDA +
Shift + 7 |
|
Press right
mouse button |
NVDA + CTRL
+ Shift + 8 |
|
Say all
with review cursor |
NVDA + / |
|
Activate
flat review mode at review cursor position |
NVDA + Alt
+ 7 |
|
Activate
object review cursor at flat review position |
NVDA + Alt
+ j |
32.1.4.8
Reading objects
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Move review
cursor to previous character |
NVDA + m |
|
Move review
cursor to the start of the line |
NVDA +
Shift + u |
|
Say current
character at the review cursor |
NVDA + , |
|
Move review
cursor to the next character |
NVDA + . |
|
Move review
cursor to the end of the line |
NVDA +
Shift + o |
|
Move review
cursor to the previous word |
NVDA + j |
|
Say current
word at the review cursor |
NVDA + k |
|
Move review
cursor to the next word |
NVDA + l |
|
Move review
cursor to the previous line |
NVDA + u |
|
Move review
cursor to the first line |
NVDA + 7 |
|
Say current
line at the review cursor |
NVDA + i |
|
Move review
cursor to the next line |
NVDA + o |
|
Move review
cursor to the last line |
NVDA + 9 |
|
Mark review
cursor position to start copying |
NVDA + F9 |
|
Retrieve
text from start mark and copy till the included character |
NVDA + F10 |
32.1.4.9
Virtual Buffer commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Toggle browse/focus mode |
NVDA + space |
|
Move to parent virtual buffer |
NVDA + CTRL + Space |
|
Show find dialog |
NVDA + CTRL + f |
|
perform find next |
NVDA + f3 |
|
Show elements list dialog |
NVDA + f7 |
|
Refresh virtual buffer |
NVDA + f5 |
|
Toggle screen layout |
NVDA + v |
32.1.5 Chromebook
32.1.5.1
Choose text with your cursor.
|
Turn screen reader on or off |
CTRL + Alt + z |
|
Activate Chrome Vox on tablets |
Volume down + Volume up (hold for 5 seconds) |
|
Read a page (cursor's position description) |
Search + k or Launcher + k |
|
Choose text with your cursor (read text under
cursor) |
Search + o + o or Launcher + o + o |
|
Turn on Speak text under the mouse |
(Not specified) |
|
Move cursor around screen to hear text aloud |
(Not specified) |
32.1.5.2
Move to different tabs and windows.
|
Opening a new window |
CTRL + n |
|
Open a new window in Incognito mode |
Shift + CTRL + n |
|
Open a new tab |
CTRL + t |
|
Open a file in the browser |
CTRL + o |
|
Close the current tab |
CTRL + w |
|
Close the current window |
Shift + CTRL + w |
|
Reopen the last closed tab or window |
Shift + CTRL + t |
|
Go to tabs 1-8 in the window |
CTRL + 1 through CTRL + 8 |
|
Go to the last tab in the window |
CTRL + 9 |
|
Go to the next tab in the window |
CTRL + Tab |
|
Go to the previous tab in the window |
Shift + CTRL + Tab |
|
Switch quickly between windows |
Alt (hold), then tap Tab to desired window |
|
Open the least recently used window |
Shift + Alt (hold), then tap Tab to desired
window |
|
Go to previous page in browsing history |
Alt + Left arrow |
|
Go to the next page in browsing history |
Alt + Right arrow |
|
Open webpage in a new tab |
Type URL, then Alt + Enter |
|
Dock a window on the left |
Alt + [ (left square bracket) |
|
Dock a window on the right |
Alt + ] (right square bracket) |
|
Maximize window |
Alt + = |
|
Minimize window |
Alt + - (minus) |
|
Switch windows between screens (with monitor) |
Search + Alt + m or Launcher + Alt + m |
|
Open tabs menu |
CTRL (hold), then tap Forward or Back to select
tab |
|
|
Search + Shift + Volume up or Launcher + Shift +
Volume up |
32.1.5.3
Move through a page with keyboard shortcuts.
|
Next button |
Search + b (or) |
|
|
Launcher + b |
|
Previous button |
Search + Shift + b (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + b |
|
Next character |
Search + Shift + Right arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + Right Arrow |
|
Previous character |
Search + Shift + Left arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + Left arrow |
|
Next checkbox |
Search + x (or) |
|
|
Launcher + x |
|
Previous checkbox |
Search + Shift + x (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + x |
|
Next combo box |
Search + c (or) |
|
|
Launcher + c |
|
Previous combo box |
Search + Shift + c (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + c |
|
Next editable text area |
Search + e (or) |
|
|
Launcher + e |
|
Previous editable text area |
Search + Shift + e (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + e |
|
Next focusable item |
Tab |
|
Previous focusable item |
Shift + Tab |
|
Next form field |
Search + f (or) |
|
|
Launcher + f |
|
Previous form field |
Search + Shift + f (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + f |
|
Next graphic |
Search + g (or) |
|
|
Launcher + g |
|
Previous graphic |
Search + Shift + g (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + g |
|
Next group |
Search + CTRL + Down arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + CTRL + Down arrow |
|
Previous group |
Search + CTRL + Up arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + CTRL + Up arrow |
|
Next heading |
Search + h (or) |
|
|
Launcher + h |
|
Previous heading |
Search + Shift + h (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + h |
|
Next Level 1 Heading |
Search + 1 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + 1 |
|
Previous Level 1 Heading |
Search + Shift + 1 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + 1 |
|
Next Level 2 Heading |
Search + 2 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + 2 |
|
Previous Level 2 Heading |
Search + Shift + 2 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + 2 |
|
Next Level 3 Heading |
Search + 3 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + 3 |
|
Previous Level 3 Heading |
Search + Shift + 3 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + 3 |
|
Next Level 4 Heading |
Search + 4 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + 4 |
|
Previous Level 4 Heading |
Search + Shift + 4 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + 4 |
|
Next Level 5 Heading |
Search + 5 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + 5 |
|
Previous Level 5 Heading |
Search + Shift + 5 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + 5 |
|
Next Level 6 Heading |
Search + 6 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + 6 |
|
Previous Level 6 Heading |
Search + Shift + 6 (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + 6 |
|
Next landmark |
Search + ; (semicolon) (or) |
|
|
Launcher + ; (semicolon) |
|
Previous landmark |
Search + Shift + ; (semicolon) (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + ; (semicolon) |
|
Next line |
Search + Down arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Down arrow |
|
Previous line |
Search + Up arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Up arrow |
|
Next link |
Search + L (or) |
|
|
Launcher + L |
|
Previous link |
Search + Shift + L (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + L |
|
Next object |
Search + Right arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Right arrow |
|
Previous object |
Search + Left arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Left arrow |
|
Next table |
Search + t (or) |
|
|
Launcher + t |
|
Previous table |
Search + Shift + t (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + t |
|
Next visited link |
Search + v (or) |
|
|
Launcher + v |
|
Previous visited link |
Search + Shift + v (or) |
|
|
Launcher + Shift + v |
|
Next word |
Search + CTRL + Shift + Right arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + CTRL + Shift + Right arrow |
|
Previous word |
Search + CTRL + Shift + Left arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + CTRL + Shift + Left arrow |
|
Go to the top of page |
Search + CTRL + Left arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + CTRL + Left arrow |
|
Go to the bottom of page |
Search + CTRL + Right arrow (or) |
|
|
Launcher + CTRL + Right arrow |
|
Start reading from current location |
Search + r (or) |
|
|
Launcher + r |
|
Jump to details |
Search + a + j (or) |
|
|
Launcher + a + j |
32.1.5.4
Move through a page with your touch screen.
|
Next word |
Two-finger swipe right |
|
Previous word |
Two-finger swipe left |
|
Go to the top of page |
Two-finger swipe up |
|
Start reading from current location |
Two-finger swipe down |
|
Click focused item |
Tap twice |
|
Stop speech |
Two-finger tap |
|
Next line |
Swipe down |
|
Previous line |
Swipe up |
|
Next character |
Swipe right |
|
Previous character |
Swipe left |
32.1.5.5
Move to different cells in a table.
|
First cell in the table |
Search + Alt + Shift + Left arrow (or Launcher +
Alt + Shift + Left arrow) |
|
Last cell in the table |
Search + Alt + Shift + Right arrow (or Launcher +
Alt + Shift + Right arrow) |
|
First cell in current row |
Search + Alt + Shift + CTRL + Left arrow (or
Launcher + Alt + Shift + CTRL + Left arrow) |
|
Last cell in current row |
Search + Alt + Shift + CTRL + Right arrow (or
Launcher + Alt + Shift + CTRL + Right arrow) |
|
First cell in current column |
Search + Alt + Shift + CTRL + Up arrow (or
Launcher + Alt + Shift + CTRL + Up arrow) |
|
Last cell in current column |
Search + Alt + Shift + CTRL + Down arrow (or
Launcher + Alt + Shift + CTRL + Down arrow) |
32.1.5.6
Select and click.
|
Move through selectable items, like links and
tabs |
Tab |
|
Move backward through selectable items |
Shift + Tab |
|
Click |
Enter, or Search + Space (or Launcher + Space) |
|
Select text |
Search + s. At the end of your selection, press
Search + s again (or Launcher + s. At the end of your selection, press
Launcher + s again) |
32.1.5.7
Get information about a page or your Chromebook.
|
Hear title of current page |
Search + a, then w (or Launcher + a, then w) |
|
Hear the URL of current page |
Search + a, then u (or Launcher + a, then u) |
|
Hear current date & time |
Search + a, then d (or Launcher + a, then d) |
|
Hear how much battery your Chromebook has left |
Search + o + b (or Launcher + o + b) |
32.1.5.8
Change the voice or language.
|
Change language |
Press and hold Search, then press the letter o
twice. Or press and hold Launcher, then press the letter o twice. |
32.1.5.9
Slow down, speed up, or stop spoken feedback.
|
Slow down |
Search + Shift + [ (left square bracket) (or
Launcher + Shift + [ (left square bracket)) |
|
Speed it up |
Search + [ (left square bracket) (or Launcher + [
(left square bracket)) |
|
Stop speaking |
CTRL |
32.1.5.10
Change pitch of the Chrome Vox voice.
|
Higher frequency |
Search + ] (right square bracket) (or Launcher +
] (right square bracket)) |
|
Lower frequency |
Search + Shift + ] (right square bracket) (or
Launcher + Shift + ] (right square bracket)) |
|
Use Chrome Vox keyboard shortcuts |
|
|
Type shortcuts faster |
To turn on Sticky Mode, quickly press the Search
or Launcher key twice. To stop, press the Search or Launcher key twice again. |
32.1.5.11
Use the Chrome Vox menu.
|
Open the Chrome Vox menu |
Press Search + . (period) or Launcher + .
(period). If on touchscreen, tap screen with 4 fingers. |
|
Navigate the Chrome Vox menu |
Use left or right arrow keys to switch menus. On
touchscreen, swipe left or right. Press up or down arrow then Enter to open
item. |
|
Turn Braille captions on/off |
Search + a, then b (or Launcher + a, then b) |
|
Hide the Chrome Vox menus |
Esc |
|
Show Heading list |
Search + CTRL + h (or Launcher + CTRL + h) |
|
Show Landmark list |
Search + CTRL + ; (semicolon) (or Launcher + CTRL
+ ; (semicolon)) |
|
Show Links list |
Search + CTRL + L (or Launcher + CTRL + L) |
|
Show Form list |
Search + CTRL + f (or Launcher + CTRL + f) |
|
Show Table list |
Search + CTRL + t (or Launcher + CTRL + t) |
32.1.5.12
Change spoken feedback settings.
|
Open Search options |
Search + o, then o (or Launcher + o, then o) |
|
Find in page |
Search + / (forward slash) (or Launcher + /
(forward slash)) |
|
Start reading from current location |
Search + r (or Launcher + r) |
|
Turn earcons on or off |
Search + a, then e (or Launcher + a, then e) |
|
Hear punctuation marks as you type them |
Search + a, then p (or Launcher + a, then p) |
|
Hear letters as you type them |
Search + a, then t (or Launcher + a, then t) |
|
Ignore the next key press |
Search + Shift + Esc (or Launcher + Shift + Esc) |
32.1.5.13
Learn more about Chrome Vox
|
Open the Chrome Vox context menu |
Search + m (or Launcher + m) |
|
Open Search tutorial |
Search + o, then t (or Launcher + o, then t) |
|
Turn on Learn Mode (Hear the names of the keys on
your keyboard) |
Search + o, then k. Your keyboard will say the
name of any key or key combination you press and explain what the keyboard
shortcut does. (Or Launcher + o, then k. Your keyboard will say the name of
any key or key combination you press and explain what the keyboard shortcut
does.) |
|
Turn off Learn Mode |
CTRL + w |
|
Open update notes |
Search + o, then n (or Launcher + o, then n) |
|
Take screenshots or record your screen |
Shift + CTRL + . |
|
Send feedback or get help using Chrome Vox |
|
|
Chatting with other people |
Join the Chrome Vox-Discuss group |
|
Send us feedback about Chrome Vox |
Turn on Chrome Vox, press and hold Search, then
press a + i. Or press and hold Launcher, then press a + i. |
32.1.6 Mac OS
32.1.6.1 General
Commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Turn VoiceOver on or off |
Command-F5 |
|
Lock and unlock the VO (Control and Option) keys |
VO-; |
|
Open VoiceOver Utility |
VO-F8 |
|
Open the VoiceOver Help menu |
VO-H |
|
Open the VoiceOver Quick Start |
VO-Command-F8 |
|
Open VoiceOver online help |
VO-? |
|
Start keyboard help |
VO-K |
|
Hear a description of the item in the VoiceOver
cursor |
VO-Shift-N |
|
Open the Commands menu |
VO-H-H |
|
Open the Find menu |
VO-Shift-F |
|
Close a menu or rotor, stop an action, or exit a
mode |
Escape |
|
Tell VoiceOver to ignore the next key combination
you press |
VO-Tab |
|
Open the verbosity rotor |
VO-V |
|
Magnify the item in the VoiceOver cursor |
VO-} |
|
Shrink the item in the VoiceOver cursor |
VO-{ |
|
Temporarily hide or show the VoiceOver cursor and
the caption or braille panels |
VO-F11 |
|
Hide or show the caption panel only |
VO-Command-F10 |
|
Resize or move the caption panel |
VO-Shift-F10 |
|
Hide or show the braille panel only |
VO-Command-F9 |
|
Resize or move the braille panel |
VO-Shift-F9 |
|
Tile visuals (dim the screen, highlight the
caption or braille panel, and show the item in the VoiceOver cursor in the
center of the screen) |
VO-F10 |
|
Enable or disable the Num Pad Commander |
VO-Clear |
|
Enable or disable the Keyboard Commander |
VO-Shift-K |
|
Enable or disable the Trackpad Commander |
Press the VO (Control-Option) keys and rotate two
fingers on the trackpad clockwise (enable) or counterclockwise (disable) |
|
Turn the screen black (screen curtain) |
VO-Shift-F11 |
|
Cycle through speech settings (rate, pitch,
volume, intonation, voice) |
VO-Command-Right Arrow or Left Arrow |
|
Change the current speech setting (rate, pitch,
volume, intonation, voice) |
VO-Command-Up Arrow or Down Arrow |
|
Press and release mouse button |
VO-Shift-Space bar |
|
Interaction commands |
|
|
Interact with an item |
VO-Shift-Down Arrow |
|
Stop interacting with an item |
VO-Shift-Up Arrow |
|
Perform the default action for the item in the
VoiceOver cursor |
VO-Space bar |
|
Select a menu or list item |
VO-Return |
|
Select multiple items |
VO-Command-Space bar |
|
Perform a sticky mouse down or mouse up |
VO-Command-Shift-Space bar |
|
Click the item under the mouse cursor |
VO-Shift-Space bar |
|
Open or close a disclosure triangle |
VO-\ |
|
Read a row in a table |
VO-R |
|
Read a column in a table |
VO-C-C |
|
Read the column header in a table |
VO-C |
|
Read row and column numbers in a table |
VO-Shift-T |
|
Sort a column in a table |
VO- |
|
Interact with scroll bars |
VO-Shift-S |
|
Resize a window or an object |
VO-~ |
|
Move a window or an object |
VO-` |
|
Stop scrolling or resizing |
Escape |
32.1.6.2 Interaction
commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Interact with an item |
VO-Shift-Down Arrow |
|
Stop interacting with an item |
VO-Shift-Up Arrow |
|
Perform the default action for the item in the
VoiceOver cursor |
VO-Space bar |
|
Select a menu or list item |
VO-Return |
|
Select multiple items |
VO-Command-Space bar |
|
Perform a sticky mouse down or mouse up |
VO-Command-Shift-Space bar |
|
Click the item under the mouse cursor |
VO-Shift-Space bar |
|
Open or close a disclosure triangle |
VO-\ |
|
Read a row in a table |
VO-R |
|
Read a column in a table |
VO-C-C |
|
Read the column header in a table |
VO-C |
|
Read row and column numbers in a table |
VO-Shift-T |
|
Sort a column in a table |
VO- |
|
Interact with scroll bars |
VO-Shift-S |
|
Resize a window or an object |
VO-~ |
|
Move a window or an object |
VO-` |
|
Stop scrolling or resizing |
Escape |
32.1.6.3 Navigation
commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Move up |
VO-Up Arrow |
|
Move down |
VO-Down Arrow |
|
Move to previous |
VO-Left Arrow |
|
Move to next |
VO-Right Arrow |
|
Move to the top of the visible area |
VO-Home |
|
Move to the bottom of the visible area |
VO-End |
|
Move to the top of the area |
VO-Shift-Home |
|
Move to the bottom of the area |
VO-Shift-End |
|
Move to the top of a window, the first item in
the Dock, or the first item on your desktop |
VO-Command-Home |
|
Move to the lower-right corner of a window, the
last item in the Dock, or the last item on your desktop |
VO-Command-End |
|
Move to the front of the window where the
VoiceOver cursor is located and make it active |
VO-Shift-F2 |
|
Close the window where the VoiceOver cursor is
located |
VO-Command-F2 |
|
Open the Item Chooser |
VO-I |
|
Move to the Dock |
VO-D |
|
Move to the desktop |
VO-Shift-D |
|
Move to the menu bar |
VO-M |
|
Move to the first status menu in the menu bar |
VO-M-M |
|
Open the Spotlight menu |
VO-M-M-M |
|
Open a shortcut menu |
VO-Shift-M |
|
Jump to a linked item |
VO-J |
|
Temporarily disable or enable the cursor tracking
options you selected in VoiceOver Utility |
VO-Shift-F3 |
|
Move VoiceOver cursor to keyboard focus |
VO-Shift-F4 |
|
Move keyboard focus to VoiceOver cursor |
VO-Command-F4 |
|
Move VoiceOver cursor to mouse cursor |
VO-Shift-F5 |
|
Move mouse cursor to VoiceOver cursor |
VO-Command-F5 |
|
Jump command (used with the next four commands) |
VO-Shift-J |
|
Jump to the edge of an area |
VO-Shift-arrow keys |
|
Jump to the visible edge of an area |
VO-arrow keys |
|
Jump to the area that precedes a horizontal or
vertical splitter |
VO-[ |
|
Jump to the area that follows a horizontal or
vertical splitter |
VO-] |
|
Find text |
VO-F |
|
While finding text, I cycle through search item
history |
VO-Up Arrow or Down Arrow |
|
Navigate in given direction, wrapping when
necessary |
VO-Command-Shift-arrow keys |
|
Set or remove a hot spot |
VO-Shift-[number key] |
|
Open the Hot Spot Chooser |
VO-[number key]-[number key] |
|
Jump to a hot spot |
VO-[number key] |
|
Hear a description of a hot spot |
VO-Command-[number key] |
|
Monitoring a hot spot |
VO-Command-Shift-[number key] |
32.1.6.4 Orientation
commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Hear the application summary |
VO-F1 |
|
Open the Application Chooser |
VO-F1-F1 |
|
Hear the window summary |
VO-F2 |
|
Open the Window Chooser |
VO-F2-F2 |
|
Describe the item in the VoiceOver cursor |
VO-F3 |
|
Describe the size of the item in the VoiceOver
cursor |
VO-Command-F3 |
|
Describe the position of the item in the
VoiceOver cursor |
VO-Command-F3-F3 |
|
Describe the item that has the keyboard focus |
VO-F4 |
|
Describe the location of the insertion point |
VO-F4-F4 |
|
Describe the item under the mouse cursor |
VO-F5 |
|
Describe the location of the mouse in x, y
coordinates |
VO-F5-F5 |
|
Describe the location of the mouse |
VO-F5-F5-F5 |
|
Describe the selected item |
VO-F6 |
|
Read everything in the VoiceOver cursor |
VO-A |
|
Read everything visible in the window or the
Dock, or on your desktop |
VO-Shift-W |
|
Repeat the last spoken phrase |
VO-Z |
|
Copy the last spoken phrase to the Clipboard |
VO-Shift-C |
|
Save the last spoken phrase and the crash log to
a file on the desktop for troubleshooting |
VO-Shift-Z |
32.1.6.5 Search
commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Find |
VO-F |
|
Find the next searched text |
VO-G |
|
Find the previous searched text |
VO-Shift-G |
|
Find the next list |
VO-Command-X |
|
Find the previous list |
VO-Command-Shift-X |
|
Find the next bold text |
VO-Command-B |
|
Find the previous bold text |
VO-Command-Shift-B |
|
Find the next style change |
VO-Command-C |
|
Find the previous style change |
VO-Command-Shift-C |
|
Find the next italic text |
VO-Command-I |
|
Find the previous italic text |
VO-Command-Shift-I |
|
Find the next color change |
VO-Command-K |
|
Find the previous color change |
VO-Command-Shift-K |
|
Find the next font change |
VO-Command-O |
|
Find the previous font change |
VO-Command-Shift-O |
|
Find the next table |
VO-Command-T |
|
Find the previous table |
VO-Command-Shift-T |
|
Find the next underlined text |
VO-Command-U |
|
Find the previous underlined text |
VO-Command-Shift-U |
|
Find the next control |
VO-Command-J |
|
Find the previous control |
VO-Command-Shift-J |
|
Find the next different item |
VO-Command-D |
|
Find the previous different item |
VO-Command-Shift-D |
|
Find the next item that is the same type as the
current item |
VO-Command-S |
|
Find the previous item that is the same type as
the current item |
VO-Command-Shift-S |
|
Find the next graphic |
VO-Command-G |
|
Find the previous graphic |
VO-Command-Shift-G |
|
Find the next heading |
VO-Command-H |
|
Find the previous heading |
VO-Command-Shift-H |
|
Find the next link |
VO-Command-L |
|
Find the previous link |
VO-Command-Shift-L |
|
Find the next heading of the same level |
VO-Command-M |
|
Find the previous heading of the same level |
VO-Command-Shift-M |
|
Find the next plain text |
VO-Command-P |
|
Find the previous plain text |
VO-Command-Shift-P |
|
Find the next visited link |
VO-Command-V |
|
Find the previous visited link |
VO-Command-Shift-V |
|
Find the next misspelled word |
VO-Command-E |
|
Find the previous misspelled word |
VO-Command-Shift-E |
32.1.6.6 Text
commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Read all the text from the VoiceOver cursor to
the end of the text |
VO-A |
|
Select all text in the VoiceOver cursor |
VO-Shift-A |
|
Start and stop text selection in a text field |
VO-Return |
|
Speak text attributes |
VO-T |
|
Add a hot spot in text |
VO-Shift-1 |
|
Jump to a hot spot in text |
VO-1 |
|
Read paragraph in VoiceOver cursor |
VO-P |
|
Read next paragraph |
VO-Shift-Page Down |
|
Read previous paragraph |
VO-Shift-Page Up |
|
Read sentence in VoiceOver cursor |
VO-S |
|
Read next sentence |
VO-Command-Page Down |
|
Read previous sentence |
VO-Command-Page Up |
|
Read line in VoiceOver cursor |
VO-L |
|
Read next line |
VO-Down Arrow |
|
Read previous line |
VO-Up Arrow |
|
Read words in VoiceOver cursor |
VO-W |
|
Read next word |
VO-Right Arrow |
|
Read previous word |
VO-Left Arrow |
|
Read character in VoiceOver cursor |
VO-C |
|
Read next character |
VO-Shift-Right Arrow |
|
Read previous character |
VO-Shift-Left Arrow |
|
Move to first visible word |
VO-Home |
|
Move to the last visible word |
VO-End |
|
Move to beginning of text, scrolling if necessary |
VO-Shift-Home |
|
Move to end of text, scrolling if necessary |
VO-Shift-End |
|
Add new tab stop |
VO-Space bar |
|
Delete the current tab stop |
VO-Delete |
|
Interact with tab stop |
VO-Shift-Down Arrow |
|
Read current words and characters in VoiceOver
cursor |
VO-F3 |
|
Read total number of lines and visible lines in a
document |
VO-F3-F3 |
32.1.6.7 Web
commands
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Move to the next column |
VO-Command-Y |
|
Move to the previous column |
VO-Command-Shift-Y |
|
Move to the next frame |
VO-Command-F |
|
Move to the previous frame |
VO-Command-Shift-F |
|
Move to the next auto web spot |
VO-Command-N |
|
Move to the previous auto web spot |
VO-Command-Shift-N |
|
Move to the next web spot |
VO-Command-] |
|
Move to the previous web spot |
VO-Command-[ |
|
Open the Web Item rotor |
VO-U |
|
Read from current location on a webpage to the
end of the page |
VO-A |
|
Read from beginning of a webpage to the current
location |
VO-B |
|
Read link address (URL) |
VO-Shift-U |
|
Read webpage statistics |
VO-Shift-I |
|
Remove a web spot |
VO-Command-Shift-{ |
|
Set a web spot |
VO-Command-Shift-} |
|
Set the sweet spot |
VO-Command-Shift-}-} |
|
Turn grouping of items within a table on or off |
VO-= |
32.1.6.8 VoiceOver
standard gestures
|
Description |
Keystroke |
|
Enable the Trackpad Commander and VoiceOver
gestures |
VO-Two-finger rotate clockwise |
|
Disable the Trackpad Commander and VoiceOver
gestures |
VO-Two-finger rotate counterclockwise |
|
Turn the screen curtain on or off |
Three-finger triple-tap |
|
Mute or unmute VoiceOver |
Three-finger double-tap |
|
Force the VoiceOver cursor into a horizontal or
vertical line |
Hold down the Shift key and drag horizontally or
vertically |
|
Move the VoiceOver cursor to the next item |
Flick right |
|
Move the VoiceOver cursor to the previous item |
Flick left |
|
Move content or the scroll bar (depending on
Trackpad Commander setting) |
Three-finger flick in any direction |
|
Go to the Dock |
Two-finger double-tap near the bottom of the
trackpad |
|
Go to the menu bar |
Two-finger double-tap near the top of the
trackpad |
|
Open the Application Chooser |
Two-finger double-tap on the left side of the
trackpad |
|
Open the Window Chooser |
Two-finger double-tap on the right side of the
trackpad |
|
Jump to another area of the current application |
Press Control while touching a finger on the
trackpad |
|
Speak the item in the VoiceOver cursor or play a
sound effect for blank areas |
Touch (includes tap or dragging) |
|
Select an item |
Double tap anywhere on the trackpad |
|
Start interacting with the item in the VoiceOver
cursor |
Two-finger flick right |
|
Stop interacting with the item in the VoiceOver
cursor |
Two-finger flick left |
|
Scroll one page up or down |
Three-finger flick up or down |
|
Escape (close a menu without selecting) |
Two-finger scrub back and forth |
|
Increase or decrease the value of a control |
Flick up (increase) or flick down (decrease) |
|
Read the current page, starting at the top |
Two-finger flick up |
|
Read from the VoiceOver cursor to the end of the
current page |
Two-finger flick down |
|
Pause or resume speaking |
Two-finger tap |
|
Describe what is in the VoiceOver cursor |
Three-finger tap |
|
Change how VoiceOver reads text (by word, line,
sentence, or paragraph) |
Press Command while touching a finger on the
trackpad |
|
Change the rotor settings |
Two-finger rotate |
|
Move to the previous item based on the rotor
setting |
Flick up |
|
Move to the next item based on the rotor setting |
Flick down |
32.2 Appendix B – Trademark
Notices and Attribution
Adobe® is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
Android™,
Chromebook™, and Google™ are trademarks of Google Inc.
Apple®,
iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®, and Mac® are registered
trademarks or service marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Bluetooth®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Book
share® is a registered trademark of Beneficent Technology, Inc.
Braille
Blaster™ and Refreshabraille 18™ are trademarks of the American Printing House
for the Blind, Inc.
DAISY, A
Better Way to Read is a trademark of the DAISY Consortium.
Screen
Reader is a trademark of Dolphin.
iOS® is
a registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used
under license by Apple Inc.
JAWS® is
a registered trademark of Freedom Scientific, Inc.
Kindle™
and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Microsoft®
and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and/or other countries.
NFB-NEWSLINE®
is a registered trademark of the National Federation of the Blind.
Orbit
Reader Q20™ and Orbit Reader Q40™ are trademarks of Orbit Research.
SD is a
trademark or registered trademark of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries,
or both.
32.2.1 Hardware
Limited Warranty
Warranty
obligations for the Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40 are limited to the terms set forth
below:
Orbit
Research warrants this hardware product against defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the purchase by
the original purchaser ("Warranty Period"). If a hardware defect
arises and a valid claim is received by Orbit Research LLC within the Warranty
Period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, Orbit Research will
either:
Repair
the product free of charge (or) replace it with a product that is manufactured
from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to
the original product.
A
replacement product or part assumes the remaining warranty of the original
product thirty (30) days from the date of replacement or repair; whichever
provides longer coverage. Parts provided in fulfillment of its warranty
obligation must be used in products for which the warranty service is claimed.
32.2.2 EXCLUSIONS
AND LIMITATIONS
This
Limited Warranty applies only to the hardware product manufactured by Orbit
Research LLC that can be identified by the “Orbit Research" trademark,
trade name, or logo affixed to it. Orbit Research is not responsible for damage
arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product's use.
This
warranty does not apply in the following cases:
- Damage
caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake, or other
external causes.
- Damage
caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses
described by Orbit Research LLC
- Damage
caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone
who is not a representative of Orbit Research
- A product or
part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without
the written permission of Orbit Research
- The serial
number has been removed or defaced.
TO THE
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER
ORAL OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ORBIT
RESEARCH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS
OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS ON CONTRACTS); LOSS
OF THE USE OF MONEY; LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS; LOSS OF BUSINESS; LOSS OF
OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF GOODWILL; LOSS OF REPUTATION; LOSS OF, DAMAGE TO, OR
CORRUPTION OF DATA; OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE HOWSOEVER
CAUSED INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, ANY COSTS OF
RECOVERING, PROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED
WITH THE ORBIT RESEARCH PRODUCT, AND ANY FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE
CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA STORED ON THE PRODUCT. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION SHALL
NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR
INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS. ORBIT RESEARCH DISCLAIMS
ANY REPRESENTATION THAT IT WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR ANY PRODUCT UNDER THIS
WARRANTY OR MAKE A PRODUCT EXCHANGE WITHOUT RISK TO OR LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR
DATA.
CONSUMER
PROTECTION LAWS
FOR
CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR
COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS
CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED
BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Some countries, states, and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or
condition may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary by country, state, or province. This Limited Warranty is
governed by and construed under the laws of the country in which the product
purchase took place. ORBIT RESEARCH LLC., the warrantor under this Limited
Warranty, is identified at the end of this document according to the country or
region in which the product purchase took place.
OBTAINING
WARRANTY SERVICE
Please
access and review the online help resources referred to in the documentation
accompanying this hardware product before seeking warranty service. If the
product is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources,
please send an e-mail to: techsupport@orbitresearch.com, for
instructions on how to obtain warranty service. You must follow ORBIT RESEARCH
warranty procedures.
ORBIT
RESEARCH will maintain and use customer information in accordance with its
Customer Privacy Policy.
If
your product is capable of storing software programs, data, and other
information, you should make periodic backup copies of the information
contained on the product's hard drive or other storage media to protect the
contents and as a precaution against possible operational failures. Before you
deliver your product for warranty service, it is your responsibility to keep a
separate backup copy of the contents and disable any security passwords. IT IS
POSSIBLE THAT THE CONTENTS ON THE DEVICE BEING SERVICED WILL BE LOST OR
REFORMATTED IN THE COURSE OF WARRANTY SERVICE, AND ORBIT RESEARCH IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED ON THE MEDIA OR ANY PART OF THE PRODUCT SERVICED.
Your
product will be returned to you configured as originally purchased, subject to
applicable updates. You will be responsible for reinstalling all other software
programs, data, and passwords. Recovery and reinstallation of software programs
and user data are not covered under this Limited Warranty.
32.3 Appendix C -
FCC Information
FCC Notice
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 the 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 or more of
the following measures:
·
Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
·
Increase the separation between
the equipment and the receiver.
·
Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
·
Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
FCC Caution
To ensure continued compliance follow the installation instructions and
this device must be installed with a computer or peripheral device certified to
comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules for the Class B limits. Use shielded
interface cables only. Use the power adapter that is supplied with the device
to charge its internal battery pack.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
33
Further
Information
For the latest information, specifications, troubleshooting tips, software upgrade instructions, care and use information, warranty information, and more detailed instructions, please contact the distributor from where you purchased your Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.
For further questions or concerns not covered in this User Guide, please contact the distributor from where you purchased your Orbit Reader Q20 or Q40.