What is a BrailleNote apex?
What is a BrailleNote apex?
The BrailleNote Apex is the latest in a line of braille and speech output notetakers initially launched by HumanWare over a decade ago. The Apex is available in voice-only and braille-plus-voice models, with your choice of braille or QWERTY keyboard for input. All models include speech output.
How do you reset a BrailleNote touch?
A: The Touch does not have a reset button. Holding the power button for 15 seconds will force shut down the unit. Then, press and hold the power button again for five seconds to restart it. Keep in mind that because Android is the backbone of KeySoft now, resetting your entire unit will rarely need to be done.
What is a BrailleNote touch?
The BrailleNote Touch is an impressive feat of hardware and software engineering. It is an Android tablet with full-fledged Braille support, a skinned and simplified interface running custom-built accessible programs, full visual display, and the option, but not requirement, of using an external Braille keyboard.
What is KeySoft?
KeySoft 9.5 provides the fastest and most efficient way to quickly write something down. Located in the Word Processor menu, you will now see the Quick Notes option, which is accessible by typing a Q. As soon as Quick Notes is activated you are immediately in a blank document ready to type.
Who invented the Braille note?
I would have loved to watch Louis Braille when he began punching out the first dots with his newly-invented slate and stylus. We still use and teach this method of writing Braille today, which punches out one dot at a time.
How does a braille display work?
Braille displays provide access to information on a computer screen by electronically raising and lowering different combinations of pins in braille cells. Typically, braille displays are available with 40, 70 or 80 characters. A 40-character display is sufficient for most jobs.
How do I update my BrailleNote touch?
The new update adds the ability to open and read pdf’s directly, sign in with google, user guide updates and more. To install the update, press a cursor routing button above the notification of the update that appears when connected to the internet.
How do I connect my BrailleNote touch to the Internet?
To set up the Touch with a wireless network, follow these steps: Use the Braille shortcut Enter with Q to open the Quick Settings menu. Then, press W to go to the WiFi option, and then press Enter. You will be prompted “WiFi”, followed by the name of the first wireless connection found in your current vicinity.
How has braille improved?
Increased technology has aided Braille readers in their methods of Braille production as well. Besides using a slate and stylus or a Braille typewriter, blind people can use Braille translation software with a PC to create Braille for embossing.
