This feels gratuitous to me, it would seem to make sense to have this accompany the rest of the information in the User Guide. Though the feature set is very similar to the Mantis Q40, the Brailliant BI 40X sports a Perkins style keyboard. Like with other braille devices under Mac OS, sometimes the connection briefly drops, even over USB. Battery life is impressive, averaging around 14 hours for me while having Bluetooth and Wifi always connected, which means I get an entire day of use out of one charge. The C keys located to the left and right of the braille display could be a useful set of keyboard commands on iOS. The Brailliant BI 40X is a 40-cell smart braille display. Brailliant BI 14. If you wish to emulate the F7 key, press SPACE with DOTS 4-8, followed by G (DOTS 1-2-4-5). Brailliant BI 32, BI 40 B 80; 15.9.3. This new generation of Brailliant BI braille displays features the excellent, sharp and crisp braille cell technology that users have praised on the BrailleNote Apex. You can edit, copy, cut, paste, find, find and replace, select, select blocks of text, auto scroll, and use a read-only mode in case you dont want to modify the open file. To make use of modifiers when entering text, follow these instructions: To emulate the Function keys (F1 through F12), press SPACE with DOTS 4-8 followed by the letters A through L (representing 1 through 12). To disable the mode once activated, the user needs to enter the passcode set up when this mode was enabled. Select FINISH to conclude the installation. To make use of modifiers when entering text, follow these instructions: To emulate the Function keys (F1 through F12), press SPACE with DOTS 6-8 with letters A through L (representing 1 through 12). USING BRAILLIANT WITH WINDOWS COMPUTERS, 2.2 Connecting your Brailliant via Bluetooth, 4.1 Writing with your Brailliant Braille keyboard, 5.1 Window-Eyes command Summary for the Brailliant, http://www.humanware.com/www.humanware.com/Brailliant_support, Outer Left Thumb Key Up + Inner Left Thumb Key Left, Inner Right Thumb Key Right + Outer Right Thumb Key Down, Route Braille to position of active cursor, Outer Left Thumb Key Up + Outer Right Thumb Key Down, Inner Left Thumb Key Left + Inner Right Thumb Key Right. It powers the Brailliant BI 40X providing an intuitive transition to those who have previously used any KeySoft-enabled HumanWare device. This new generation of Brailliant BI braille displays features the excellent, sharp and crisp braille cell technology that users have praised on the BrailleNote Apex. With the introduction of Bluetooth 5 Wireless technology the Brailliant BI 40X is the first to market braille display to take advantage of the robust and reliable connection, allowing for a pairing that is 2x faster and capable of 4x the distance over previous Bluetooth technology. Instead, the user must back out of the device they are currently connected to and then find the device they wish to switch to in that menu. You can read the full review on the Technology, Research and Innovation Center's web page. Brailliant BI 40X User Guide (.docx) German . Tapping the power button will put the Brailliant into a standby mode that retains any changes in your current file. On the BrailliantBy default, your Brailliant channel is set to Auto. User-driven experience with every stroke KeySoft Lite is a user-friendly interface that lets you accomplish daily tasks through its onboard KeySoft suite of applications. The article on this page has generously been submitted by a member of the AppleVis community. This onboard software suite, similar to that found on the Mantis Q40, has been rebranded as Keysoft Lite. You can use your Brailliant's Braille keyboard to type in computer Braille with JAWS 10 and 11, US Grade 2 Braille is available in JAWS 12. In the middle is a circular shaped button known as the Home key. At the left and right end of the display, you will fine three circular Keys which are known as Command or C Keys. Brailliant BI 40 (NEW generation) braille display. Brailliant BI 40X User Guide (.docx) Italian . Thanks For the great review. Like on iOS and Windows, the typing experience is much better than the previous Brailliant, thanks to the newly redesigned keyboard. I'm getting this device in ten days and found your review very helpful. Brailliant BI 40X User Guide (.docx) Finnish . Typically, toggling VoiceOver off and back on with Command f5 resolves the issue. ",#(7),01444'9=82. The default language is English. After installation has been completed, you will be presented with a completion message. An updated and more mature firmware would only serve to make an already-exemplary device an even stronger contender in the current market. 1.1. endstream To turn On Auto-scroll, press Enter + Dots 1-2-4-5-6 or C6 when inside a book. It measures 12.01 inches long by 3.54 inches wide by 0.86 inches deep and weighs 1.59 pounds. Absent from the Terminal menu is the ability to unpair devices. The Brailliant BI X series of braille displays are the first to include text-to-speech, bringing you closer to a hybrid notetaker feel. As AppleVis is a community-powered website, we make no guarantee, either express or implied, of the accuracy or completeness of the information. If you are looking for information about how to specifically use the Brailliant with various screen readers, the User Guide does not provide this information. Typing using JAWS was very reliable, though there were random times when I had to restart my computer to get the display to show braille even though my default display was the Brailliant. When you have set the navigation to what you prefer, using space+ T, you can then press the Previous and Next Keys to jump by that chosen element. Battery life is impressive, averaging around 14 hours for me while having Bluetooth and Wi-Fi always connected which means I get an entire day of use out of one charge. A future update for the device is crucial to boost the its functionality, still HW is not the best company in keeping promises. Select the NEXT button to continue. The User Guide could certainly use some updating to assist the customer in utilizing their braille display with other connected devices. Note the location where you downloaded the file. You must also be connected to Wi-Fi to download content. Please note that these instructions apply for all Brailliant BI and B models. Options include the ability to turn on Airplane mode; toggle Wi-Fi; set up other language profiles if needed; the ability to remove blank lines; the ability to have format markers inside files; whether to get vibratory or audio feedback of error messages; whether the cursor should be visible; Word Wrap; the ability to change the functions of the Thumb Keys; the option to customize the Main Menu and the ability to run in Exam Mode. endobj <> Select INSTALL to start the JAWS driver installation. After providing Humanware with this feedback, I was informed that it would be addressed in a future update. Select Install Brailliant BI driver for JAWS version 10 or later, or press Alt-J to start the installation. As a general rule, when connected to multiple devices, there is a menu which allows you to jump from one device to another. I was able to follow the instructions provided in the NVDA User Guide to get connected and to look up the supported Keyboard commands for the Brailliant BI 40X. Some commands are also done using Braille letters in combination with the Space bar. Have full control over your writing and reading experience by selecting the braille table of your choice. Evaluation was done using the latest publicly available screen reader and operating systems as of April 2021. Since the downloaded content is in .brf format, you will not have access to the additional navigation options available from the DAISY content offered on Bookshare and NFB Newsline. $.' 9 0 obj Positioning the device so the spacebars are closest to you, the lay-out of the display is as follows. HumanWare offers a wide range of innovative products, including the BrailleNote Touch, first Google certified braille tablet, the iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, Victor Reader, the world's leading family of digital audiobook players, the unique Connect 12 combining a high-performance digital magnifier with the versatility of a tablet, and the ultra-portable explore line of electronic handheld magnifier. This is not a limitation of the Brailliant, but a limitation of Windows. \Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming") NVDA There are also options to browse by most popular, recently added and category. This user guide provides instructions for orientation, usage, navigation, and updating of the device. When plugged into a PC, the Brailliant BI 40X cannot only serve as a braille display for your screen reader, but will simultaneously show up as a drive. The more robust braille support generally provided with JAWS can still provide an advantage over NVDA. Typing on the Perkins style keyboard functions as well as other displays do. The Brailliant BI 40X is a forty cell braille display which has a standard Perkins-style Keyboard, 32 gigabytes of internal memory, and the ability to connect to external media through the USB-A port. As a general rule, when connected to multiple devices, there is a menu which allows you to jump from one device to another. % BI 40 Image Gallery: Approximate Price: $4195 Confirm with the supplier for pricing and availability (1 supplier) For information or viewing this item, contact AT Aust on 1300 452 679 Last updated: Feb 22 2021 Additional info Models and options Dimensions Requirements More Details 40 cell refreshable braille display with standalone applications Please note that these instructions apply for all Brailliant BI and B models. However, this feature is not currently working in iOS. They are available on the HWBuddy app as well as Apples page listing common braille display commands. Behind this is the Power button. This mode disables all of the functionality of the Brailliant BI 40X other than USB Terminal Mode. After pressing the power button for several seconds, the user will encounter the message: starting Keysoft with a spinning braille cell. The intuitive navigation of HumanWare's signature thumb keys is ideally suited for extensive reading. Behind this is a USBC port for charging or connecting it to a computer. If you are unable to hear the screen reader or see the screen, you will require support for initial set up even when connecting to USB. C 1 and 4 are the furthest two from the user. Unlike most braille displays, the Brailliant connects through the standard Bluetooth menu instead of using the one found under VoiceOvers braille menu. KeySoft Lite Intuitive and seamless user experience with standalone productive applications. Absent from the Terminal menu is the ability to unpair devices. %PDF-1.7 The Right Thumb key is larger than the Next key. The Auto-scroll feature of the Brailliant BI 40X allows you to scroll through the text of an open book automatically. Select YES to use your Brailliant as your default Braille display. I found that, once connected, the display performed reliably both on Bluetooth and USB. Select INSTALL to start the JAWS driver installation. Behind the C Keys, is a standard eight-dot Perkins-style braille keyboard. The Brailliant BI 40X connects to multiple devices at once and delivers a smarter, more user-friendly experience to new refreshable braille display users. Unlike the Focus, qBraille, and Orbit Reader 40, the Brailliant can be updated online. Here Is Some Bug Repellent To Help. To do Command T, you have to press on Command keys 2-3-4-5 for the Braille letter T. Thumb Keys:The keys facing you are normally operated by your thumbs so we call them "Thumb keys" to differentiate them from the main keyboard keys .Use the Thumb Keys for Braille navigation. <> Brailliant BI 40X User Guide (.docx) Dutch . There are separate links listed on the Brailliant BI series support page, Humanware informed me that users can download and install the HW Buddy iOS and iPadOS app to get further information about the Brailliant BI 40X and how to use it. The Brailliant BI X series gives you flexibility through its storage options and the included onboard braille translation ensures compatibility with various file types. Switches between braille grades to aid user build proficiency in contracted braille. One of the nice features of the Brailliant displays is the ability to wake up your iOS device from the braille display by pressing any cursor routing button when the device is locked and the Brailliant is on that channel. The Brailliant BI 40X is a forty cell braille display which has a standard Perkins-style keyboard, 32 gigabytes of internal memory, and the ability to connect to external media through the USB-A port. To set-up your computer, you will need to: Note: Both drivers can be installed with Windows XP, Windows Vista (32 and 64 bits) and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bits) operating systems. To enter CTRL+SHIFT+A, for example, you will need to press SPACE with DOTS 3-7-8, release the keys, then press A (DOT 1). I hope we can eventually see a more extensive set of braille commands including some of the previously-discussed emulation in NVDA. 5 0 obj you have the Previous Thumb Key followed by the Left Thumb Key, which is about twice as long as the Previous Thumb Key. The flap closes to cover only the back edge and top panel, leaving the buttons and ports on the sides and front edge exposed. When you wake the Brailliant back up, the file will instantly appear and you can continue editing. Read a book effortlessly using the HumanWare signature thumb keys, or through the enabling of Automatic scrolling that will refresh the braille display to your reading speed. For example, space with H (space with dots 1-2-5,) can also be activated by pressing the corresponding C Keys. Exam mode, removes access to the internal storage during an exam environment. Like on iOS, pressing multiple C keys at once does not function, though the individual C keys do what they are intended to. The Brailliant BI 40X is a forty cell braille display which has a standard Perkins-style keyboard, 32 gigabytes of internal memory, and the ability to connect to external media through the USB-A port. The Brailliant BI 40X comes equipped with 32 GB of internal storage. I'm glad you find my work of value and thanks for writing to let me know! You can also activate auto scroll when reading. Unlike the previous two generations of Brailliants, it is constructed of EXTREMELY DURABLE plastic instead of aluminum. contracted UEB was mostly reliable, though sometimes contractions would randomly mistranslate. When a USB cable is connected, the unit will work in USB mode. Once the USB driver is installed, simply connect your Brailliant to your computer using the USB cable. You can only search for a file name, not its contents. This is most likely on account of the 20X running Bluetooth version 4.2 while the 40X runs Bluetooth version 5. After pressing enter on the desired language, press space with dot 1 to find the Close button, and Keysoft will restart after loading the English system language. I was able to follow the instructions provided in the NVDA User Guide to get connected and to look up the supported Keyboard commands for the Brailliant BI 40X. The perfect braille companion on the go. Just like with NVDA, I was not forced to download and install braille drivers. Press and hold SPACE with DOT 8 followed by the corresponding modifier keys. stream The Victor Reader application is the program you will use to read books. The only C keys which work are 2 and 5 alone, which pan braille back and forth. If you are new to Mac OS and braille, this support article from Apple should get you started. Features & Specifications: Precise navigation 4 thumb keys 6 command keys Press and hold SPACE with DOT 8 followed by the corresponding modifier keys. KeySoft Lite is a user-friendly interface that lets you accomplish daily tasks through its onboard KeySoft suite of applications. The Brailliant BI 40X is worth strong consideration for those in the market for a forty cell braille display. Behind this is a USB-C port for charging or connecting it to a computer. Get Creative Take notes during your meeting using the KeySoft Lite editor application, KeyPad. Each service requires an account, which you can read more about in the links provided. 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