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Alternatively, you can plug your USB connector into a computer, but note that this method of charging is
slower than charging with a power adaptor.
2.2.1 Maximizing operating efficiency
In a working situation where you need your BrailleNote Touch intermittently, you can enter Standby
mode when you are not using your tablet by pressing the Power button. The screen will power off.
You can exit Standby mode by pressing the Power button again.
If you will not be using your tablet for the next few days, it is recommended that you power it off by
pressing and holding the Power button and selecting Power off.
Basic Commands
Enter key: DOT 8 (Activates a selected item, also used in some commands)
Backspace key: DOT 7 (Delete the letter to the left of your cursor when editing, also used in some
commands)
Navigate to previous item: Previous thumb key (far left one) or BACKSPACE
Next item: Next thumb key (far right one) or SPACE
Main Menu: Home button or SPACE with DOTS 1-2-3-4-5-6
Braille panning Left: Left thumb key (Scroll Braille text left)
Braille panning Right: Right thumb key (Scroll Braille text right)
Exit current item: Back button or SPACE with E (Exits the menu/application you are currently in)
Options: SPACE with O (Opens the KeySoft options menu)
Information: SPACE with I in main menu (Displays useful information related to your device)
Context menu: Press and hold the recent apps button or SPACE with M (A dynamic options menu that
changes based on your location)
Context Help screen: SPACE with H (Provides useful tips about navigating in your current app or
location)
Repeat: SPACE with R (Makes the BrailleNote Touch repeat what was said last)
Turn speech on/off: SPACE with Previous thumb key (Toggles between speech on and off)
Turn visual display on/off: SPACE with Next thumb key (Turns the screen on or off)
Display current date: ENTER with D (Touch will display and say the current date)
Display current time: ENTER with T (Touch will display and say the current time)
Navigation level menu: SPACE with T (To change your current navigation level)