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integrated as part of each Braille cell, enable you to place the cursor directly at the text
position of that Braille cell.
The key to be used to move back within the text while reading is located left of the Braille
display cells and will be represented as [L] from now on.
The key to the right of the Braille cells is used for reading in the forward direction, and will
be represented below as [R]. These two reading keys are mounted on the housing so that
they are flush with the Braille cells.
If you move along the right side of the housing towards the back, you will first feel the main
power switch. If you flip it towards you, the device is turned on. To turn it off, flip the switch
away from you. Please note that you must remove the insulating strip from one of the two
battery compartments in the base of the unit before powering up the Braille Wave for the
first time.
Located behind the power switch is the outlet for connecting the power supply.
There are two ports on the left side of the unit. The first is a telephone port, which is used
for connecting the Braille Wave to the PC. The round port located behind it is used for
connecting the optional external keyboard. If your Braille Wave includes wireless Bluetooth
technology, you will also find a small sliding switch on the left side of the housing, more
towards the front. When you slide this switch towards yourself or the front, the Bluetooth
interface is activated. If the slider is farther back, then the Braille Wave communicates via
its serial interface.
1.3 Conventions Used in This Manual
From here on, your Braille Wave will be referred to as the "Braille System." Besides the
Braille Wave, this designation also refers to the following Handy Tech products:
Braille Star 40: The ergonomic Braille system with 40 Braille cells, optimized for
use in conjunction with a laptop computer. It can also be used as a stand-alone
notebook device with the compact keyboard that comes with it. The Braille Star 40
includes both USB and a serial interface as standard features, and can be ordered
with wireless functionality.
Braille Star 80: The ergonomic Braille system with 80 Braille cells, optimized for
stationary use at a PC-equipped workplace. In addition to Braille input and Triple
Action Keys, the Braille Star 80 includes a 16-key block. By switching between the
USB and the serial interface, and by using the two integrated keyboard outputs, it is
possible to connect two PCs simultaneously to the Braille Star 80.
Braillino: The ultra-compact Braille note-taking unit featuring 20 Braille cells,
ergonomic Braille keyboard, and Triple Action Keys. In addition to its functionality as
a stand-alone note pad, the Braillino can be expanded with a Personal Digital
Assistant, such as the Nokia Communicator, or a mobile phone via wireless
Bluetooth Technology. The PDA or mobile phone can then be operated via the
Braillino.
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