How to use the BrailleNote Apex together with an IOS Device



A BrailleNote Apex and an iOS Device, a Winning Combination!All of Apple's iOS devices, (iPod touch, iPhone and iPad,) have built in braille access when using the VoiceOver screen reader. Utilizing this braille access allows a user to receive braille output on a supported braille display, and if the display has input keys, one can actually control the iOS device without ever touching the device's touch screen.HumanWare's BrailleNote Apex provides a proven suite of KeySoft applications, perfect for note taking in meetings or class, instant email or web connectivity, and braille access to thousands of eBooks. As a stand alone digital braille assistant, the BrailleNote Apex's applications have been providing user's efficient information management for over 10 years. Combine this success with the accessibility of an iOS device, and the result is a winning combination. The “Braille Terminal” application allows the BrailleNote Apex to function as a standard braille display, capable of connecting to an iOS device via its bluetooth connection.Once the two tools are paired, the Apex can be used to produce braille output, along with providing control over the iOS device without using the touch screen. Users have the capability to:Navigate all applications on the Home screenSelect itemsEnter text into any editable applications such as text messages, emails, note files, etc, using the Apex's ergonomic braille input keys. Text can be entered in contracted or uncontracted braille. Read in braille all accessible applications, including reading books from the iBooks application. In short, anything that could be accomplished with VoiceOver via the touch screen can be accomplished using the Apex's input keyboard.The following pages provide step by step instructions to combine a BrailleNote Apex with an iOS device.Enabling the Apex's Terminal applicationBefore the Apex can be used in conjunction with an iOS device it must be placed in the “Braille Terminal” mode. This mode puts the Apex into a state to receive information from connected devices with braille support. To enter the braille terminal mode: 458343073025From the Main Menu, press t to open the Braille Terminal.4612005194310You will be prompted “Braille terminal port?”. Press b to select Bluetooth, then press Enter.If bluetooth was not enabled, the Apex will say "Starting Bluetooth," followed by a beep. If bluetooth was already enabled, the Apex will simply make a beep sound and "braille terminal," will be displayed on the screen.If using an Apex with a QWERTY keyboard, press function key together with b to enter braille keyboard mode. This mode allows you to control the iOS device using the home row keys of "asdf and jkl;," to execute standard braille keystrokes. The Apex is now ready to work with the iOS device!Finding the Apex with the iOS deviceNow that the Apex is in the Braille Terminal mode, the iOS device needs to find and pair with it. Follow the steps below to utilize the Apex as a Braille Terminal for an iOS device1. Tap on the settings application from the Home screen. 2. Tap on "General."3. Towards the bottom of the screen tap Accessibility.4. Tap on VoiceOver. Make sure it is enabled.5. Double Tap on Braille.6. If bluetooth is not enabled Double tap "Yes," to enable it.7. Double Tap the Apex when displayed in the list.8. Quickly enter in the passcode of 0000 and double tap the "Pair," button in the upper right corner.9. The Apex will now show as paired in the list of braille devices and the iOS device can now be controlled by the Apex's input keyboard. The Apex's braille display will represent in braille everything that is spoken by the VoiceOver screen reader. Note that if the iOS device is locked, pressing the Home button on the iOS device will unlock the device and the Apex will automatically reconnect to it as a braille device.BrailleNote Apex iOS command ListThe below list describes all commands for the Apex to effectively control an iOS device.Navigation commandsSpace with Dot 1 or Outer Left Thumb Key (F1)Move to previous itemSpace with Dot 4 or Outer Right Thumb Key (F4)Move to next itemSpace with Dot 2 or Inner Left Thumb Key (F2)Pan Braille to the leftSpace with Dot 5 or Inner Left Thumb Key (F3) Pan Braille to the rightBraille display Routing cursor or space with dots 3-6Double-tap the selected itemInner Left Thumb Key (F2) + Inner Right Thumb Key (F3)Activates the Home buttonInner Left Thumb Key (F2) + Inner Right Thumb Key (F3) twiceActivates task switcherSpace with Dots 1-2-3Move to the first elementSpace with Dots 4-5-6Move to the last elementSpace with Dots 2-4-6Scroll left one pageBypass command (Space with Dots 4-5-6-8), space with OScroll right one pageInner Right Thumb Key (F3) + Outer Right Thumb Key (F4)Activates the Return keySpace with BActivates a Back button if present_____________________________________________________________________________________Reading Commands Space with Dots RRead page starting at selected itemSpace with WRead page starting at the topSpace with Dots 1-4-5-6 Scroll down one pageSpace with Dots 3-4-5-6 Scroll up one page Space with PPause or continue speech_____________________________________________________________________________________Information CommandsSpace with SGo to the Status barSpace with KStart VoiceOver help Space with BQuit VoiceOver help Space with Dots 3-4Speak page number or rows being displayed _____________________________________________________________________________________Rotor CommandsSpace with Dot 3 Move to previous item using rotor settingSpace with Dot 6 Move to next item using rotor setting Space with Dots 2-3 Select previous rotor settingSpace with Dots 5-6Select next rotor setting_____________________________________________________________________________________Edit commands Space with Dots 2-5-6Select textBypass key (space with dots 4-5-6-8)Space with Dots 2-3-5Unselect textSpace with X Cut Space with CCopySpace with VPaste Outer Left Thumb Key (F1) Inner Left Thumb Key (F2)Activates the Delete keySpace with DActivates the Delete keyBypass key (space with dots 4-5-6-8) then space with Z Undo Space with Dots 2-3-4-6 Redo Space with Dots 2-3-5-6Select all_____________________________________________________________________________________Miscellaneous commands Space with Dots 3-4-5Activates the Volume Up buttonSpace with Dots 1-2-6Activates the Volume Down buttonSpace with MToggle speech on and offOuter Left Thumb Key (F1) + Outer Right Thumb Key (F4) Toggle Screen Curtain on and offSpace with GToggle contracted and uncontracted BrailleStatus Routing cursors (Applies to displays with status cells)Toggle expanded status description Space with TActivates the Tab keySpace with Dots 1-2-5-6Activates the Shift with Tab keysSpace with NToggle announcement history_____________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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