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Orbit Reader 20 Quick Start Guide
1. Introduction
The Orbit Reader 20 is a portable, refreshable braille display and stand-alone reader with the
following features:
A line of 20 braille cells with pins that can be transformed to accurately represent any six- or
eight-dot braille code, in any language, and for any discipline
Reads the content of files on an SD™ (Secure Digital) card for Stand-Alone Mode
Remote connectivity to PCs and mobile devices for use with a screen reader
Simple editing functions
2. How the Orbit Reader 20 Is Used
2.1. Stand-Alone Mode
In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader 20 displays the contents of files stored on an SD card. Here,
there are no translations or interpretations involved. You prepare the files on your computer, and
then store them on the SD card. For example, if you want to read in Unified English Braille (UEB),
prepare the UEB transcribed title on your computer and then store it on the card.
2.2. Remote Mode
Connect the device to a computer or portable device with a screen reader and then do one of the
following:
Read commercially available titles on Kindle™, Adobe® Digital Editions, or iBooks®
application programs.
Employ any accessible technology for browsing, utilities, and education. The screen reader
translates text into braille code of choice.
3. Translate Braille
BrailleBlaster™ is a full-featured transcription software package for creating quality
formatted braille.
Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) can produce contracted and uncontracted braille,
mathematics braille, and technical braille in all South African languages.
4. Features
Orbit Reader 20 has the following features:
20 refreshable eight-dot braille cells
Eight Braille Input keys and Space bar
Navigation pad with four directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right) and the Select button
Micro-B USB charging port
SD card slot
2 Panning rocker keys
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