Orbit Reader 20 – User guide Version 1.8
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If Orbit Reader 20 is not listed, make sure you have turned on Bluetooth in the
Menu.
Controlling Orbit Reader 20 from Mac
To control how VoiceOver treats the display, follow these steps:
1. Open the VoiceOver Utility by pressing Command + F8 while VoiceOver is
running.
2. Scroll down to the Braille option.
3. Select the Braille Display tab.
To turn on contracted braille, check the Contracted Braille box.
For the Mac documentation on connecting and using braille displays, see Apple's
VoiceOver Info Guide.
17.10 Android Devices
You can connect Android devices using Bluetooth only.
Connecting Android with Bluetooth
In default configuration, the Orbit Reader 20 is ready to pair with Bluetooth. If
Bluetooth has been turned off, it can be turned on in the Menu or by pressing
Space + Dots 4 7.
1. Turn on Bluetooth. Bluetooth can be turned on in the Menu or by pressing Space
+ Dots 4 7 on the Orbit Reader 20.
2. Turn on the Android device. Android and BrailleBack make a sound to indicate
successful communication.
3. Check for support.
4. Switch to Emulation mode if necessary.
Currently, to use the Orbit Reader 20, you must change the Emulation mode to
Refreshabraille 18 (RB18) in the Menu. Once Orbit Reader 20 is supported by
BrailleBack, it will no longer be necessary to use the Emulation mode
5. Set up Android device.
To set up your Android device, follow the Install and enable BrailleBack
instructions found on the Google™ Android Accessibility Help webpage.
Input and Output Text with BrailleBack
To input text with your braille keyboard, first enable the keyboard in your Android
settings under Language and Input. If you try to use the keyboard before
completing this step, you will receive a prompt to change your settings.
To edit a text field, focus and activate the text field. You can then use the Up and
Down Arrow keys to move in the text field. When editing text, BrailleBack
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