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Orbit Research Orbit Reader 20 Plus User Manual

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PROPRIETARY
INFORMATION
Orbit Reader 20 Plus User Guide
Match 09, 2020
Version 1.0

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Orbit Research Orbit Reader 20 Plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Cells20
Internal Memory8 GB
SD Card SupportYes
Firmware UpgradeableYes
Display TypeBraille
ConnectivityUSB, Bluetooth
Braille StandardUnified English Braille (UEB)
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, macOS, iOS, Android

Summary

Introduction

How the Orbit Reader 20 Plus Is Used

Stand-Alone Mode

Describes using the device independently with an SD card for reading.

Remote Mode

Explains connecting to external devices for braille input/output.

Transcribed Braille

Automatic Translation

Translate Braille

Documentation Conventions

In the Box

Features

Orientation

Key Location and Use

Explains the placement and function of the device's buttons and keys.

Panning Keys

8-Dot Braille Cells

Getting Started

Charging the Device

Details how to charge the device using the USB cable.

Power On and Off

Explains how to turn the device on, off, and put it into sleep mode.

Inserting and Formatting the SD Card

Guides on inserting and formatting the SD card for device use.

About Menus and File Names

Entering and Exiting Menus

Device Operational Modes

Languages and Translation

Details supported languages and translation capabilities.

The Menu

Setting up Languages

Guides on configuring system and read/edit languages.

System Language

Sets the language for system messages and menus.

Read/Edit Language

Selects language for reading and editing content.

Editor Encoding

Menu Availability

Menu Options

Battery

Shows battery status and charging indicators.

Cursor Blink (1)

Adjusts the cursor blinking speed for editing.

Sort (Name: Ascend)

Sets the file sorting order in the File Manager.

Split Words (Off)

Filter Dot 7 (On)

Wrapping (On)

Compress Spaces (On)

Scroll rate (Value)

Profile 1

Profile 2

Profile 3

Profile 4

Ver.

BVer.

Sr.

Reset Defaults

Clock Settings

Alarm 1

Configures the first alarm setting.

Alarm 2

USB (HID)

Bluetooth (Auto)

Pair (Just Works)

Selects the Bluetooth pairing scheme.

Emulate (Off)

Sets how the device appears to host screen readers.

Mode (Stand-Alone)

Switches between Stand-Alone and Remote modes.

Stand-Alone Mode

File Manager

File Manager Commands

Lists commands for navigating and managing files.

More about Copying and Pasting Files

File Movement Commands

Supported File Types

Lists file formats compatible with the device.

Preparing Files

The Reader

Reader Commands

Commands for navigating and reading content in Stand-Alone mode.

Power Move Forward and Back

Find Braille

Braille Pacer (Auto-Scroll)

Edit Box

Edit Box Commands

Lists commands for navigating and editing within the Edit Box.

The Editor

Editor Commands

Lists commands for editing text files.

Editor Block Text Commands

Context Menu

Remote Mode

Before you Connect

Steps to ensure compatibility before connecting to a host.

Using the Bluetooth Connection

Manage Connections

Connect to Multiple Hosts

Guides on pairing the device with more than one host.

USB

Human Interface Device (HID) – Orbit

Connecting using the HID (Orbit) USB protocol.

Human Interface Device (HID) – Braille

Connecting using the HID Braille USB protocol.

Serial

Connecting using the Serial USB protocol.

Mass Storage

Buffering Text Input to Remote Devices

iOS Devices

Connecting iOS with Bluetooth

Step-by-step guide for pairing with iOS devices.

iOS Resources

Lists helpful resources for iOS users.

iOS Commands

Lists navigation and reading commands for iOS devices.

Mac Computers

Connecting Mac with USB

Guide to connecting to Mac using a USB cable.

Connecting Mac with Bluetooth

Guide to connecting to Mac using Bluetooth.

Controlling the Orbit Reader 20 Plus from Mac

How to control VoiceOver settings for the braille display.

Android Devices

Connecting Android with Bluetooth

Steps for pairing with Android devices.

Input and Output Text with Braille Back

Using braille keyboard for text input/output on Android.

BrailleBack Commands

Lists commands for BrailleBack on Android devices.

Chromebooks

Connecting Chromebook with USB

Steps for connecting to Chromebooks via USB.

ChromeVox Settings/Commands

Adjusting ChromeVox settings for braille devices.

Fire Tablets

Windows PCs

Connecting Windows with USB

Guide for connecting to Windows PCs using USB.

Connecting Windows with Bluetooth

Guide for connecting to Windows PCs using Bluetooth.

Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA)

Using NVDA screen reader with the Orbit Reader.

NVDA Commands

Job Access with Speech (JAWS)

Jaws Commands

Lists reading and navigation commands for JAWS.

System Access

Dolphin ScreenReader

Window-Eyes

Narrator

Calculator

Basic calculator functions

Explains basic arithmetic operations in the calculator.

Memory functions

Details on using memory functions in the calculator.

Calculator Commands

Calculator Copy/paste Operations

Copy/paste within Calculator

Step-by-step for copying and pasting within the calculator.

Context Menu

Calendar

Appointments

How to add, view, edit, and delete appointments.

Calendar Commands

Key Lock Command

System Alerts

Reboot the Device

Device Upgrade Procedure

Download firmware package

How to download the necessary firmware files.

Using the Windows PC Upgrade Utility

Steps to upgrade firmware using a Windows PC.

Using an SD card to Perform the Upgrade

Troubleshooting

Language Options (Localization)

Troubleshooting

Battery Use and Replacement

Accessories Information

Orbit Reader 20 Plus Cleaning Tips

General Specifications

Appendices

Appendix A - Computer Braille Chart

A chart mapping ASCII codes to computer braille dot combinations.

Appendix B - Proper Trademark Notice and Attribution

Hardware Limited Warranty

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Lists exclusions and limitations of the limited warranty.

Appendix C - FCC Information

Further Information