KeyMaps
BrailleNote QT
and
VoiceNote QT
(QWERTY Keyboard)
User Guide
V2015



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Sendero Group LLC
&
HumanWare Group

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Copyright Notice:
Copyright (c) 2002-2015 Sendero Group, LLC. 
Limited Map and POI data copyright (c) TomTom / Here.  
A limited license to reproduce this user guide is given for the purpose of providing copies to people with visual or reading disabilities (including individuals with motor or learning disabilities) for their individual use.  
Note: At the writing of this manual, Australia, New Zealand maps and POIs are provided by NAVTEQ®. Data suppliers may change. See the Sendero site for the latest countries and suppliers.






IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS 
KeyMaps is designed to convey similar information as displayed on commercial location databases to people with visual disabilities.  However, KeyMaps products have similar limitations as commercial location and mapping products.  These limitations include:
* Lack of information about the physical road characteristics such as: elevation, overpasses/underpasses, bridges, sidewalks, traffic controls, unsafe neighborhoods, construction and other hazards.
* Map accuracy in newly developed areas.
* Traffic and weather conditions.
* Created Routes may not be safe or possible to follow.  

The individual user is wholly responsible for all issues related to personal safety and mobility.  Sendero Group, HumanWare and its distributors advise all users that this product is not a substitute for orientation and mobility with a cane or guide dog and recommends that users have good mobility skills before using accessible location information to travel.  Sendero Group and its distributors assume no liability for accidents or injuries that occur to users while using any navigational product.


Table of Contents
1	Foreword.	1
1.1	Scenarios	1
2	Getting Started.	4
2.1	About Maps.	4
2.1.1	Map Storage.	4
2.1.2	How the BrailleNote Locates Map Files.	5
2.1.3	Downloading Maps to the BrailleNote.	5
3	KeyMaps Software Basics.	7
3.1	Starting KeyMaps.	7
3.2	Exiting KeyMaps.	7
3.3	Switching Between Tasks.	7
3.4	Resetting During a KeyMaps Session.	8
3.5	Context Sensitive Help.	8
3.5.1	Using the KeyMaps Help Menu.	8
3.6	KeySoft Version.	10
4	Location Lookup.	11
4.1	City Lookup.	11
4.2	Zip/Postal Code Lookup.	12
4.3	Address Action Menu.	14
4.4	Miscellaneous Location Lookup Items.	17
5	Routes.	19
5.1	General Route Information.	19
5.1.1	Naming a Route.	19
5.1.2	Automatic Heading and Distance Announcements.	20
5.1.3	Destination Side of the Street Announcement.	20
5.1.4	Tips on Following a Vehicular Route.	21
5.2	Setting a Destination.	22
5.2.1	Setting a Destination by Address	22
5.2.2	Setting a Destination by Point of Interest	23
5.2.3	Setting a Destination by Virtual Explore Position	23
5.2.4	Setting Latitude and Longitude (Lat/Lon) Positions.	23
5.3	How to Create an Automatic Route.	25
5.3.1	About Automatic Routes and Waypoints.	26
5.3.2	Street Classifications.	26
5.4	How to Create a Manual Route.	28
5.4.1	Entering Manual Waypoints.	28
5.4.2	Editing Waypoints.	29
5.4.3	Tips for Setting Quality Route Waypoints.	30
5.5	Route Commands Menu	30
5.5.1	Route Announcement Commands List: R A.	31
5.5.2	Route Management Commands List: R M.	32
5.5.3	Frequently Used Route Commands.	35
6	Points of Interest (POIs).	38
6.1	General Points of Interest Information.	38
6.1.1	Last Point of Interest Announced.	38
6.1.2	Point of Interest Categories.	38
6.2	Finding Points of Interest.	39
6.2.1	Nearby Points of Interest.	39
6.2.2	Simple POI Find.	40
6.2.3	Advanced POI Find.	41
6.3	Using Points of Interest.	43
6.3.1	Navigating a POI List.	43
6.3.2	POI Action Menu	43
6.3.3	Editing Points of Interest.	44
6.4	Creating User Points of Interest.	47
6.4.1	How to Record a POI.	47
6.4.2	Editing User Points of Interest.	49
6.4.3	Deleting a Point of Interest.	50
6.4.4	Sharing User POI Files.	50
6.5	Media Content.	50
6.5.1	Attaching Media to a POI.	51
6.5.2	Playing Media Content.	52
6.5.3	POI Media Action Menu.	52
6.6	Tags.	53
7	Looking Around.	55
7.1	Automatic LookAround Mode.	55
7.2	Manual LookAround Mode.	58
8	Virtually Exploring.	61
8.1	Virtual Explore Mode.	61
8.2	Enable Virtual Side of Street Tracking.	62
8.2.1	Important Virtual Mode Commands.	65
9	Other Functions.	65
9.1	Append to Clipboard.	65
9.2	The Odometer.	66
9.3	Compass Heading.	66
9.4	History List.	67
9.4.1	Working with the History List.	67
9.4.2	History Action Menu.	68
9.5	Favorites List.	68
9.5.1	Add Favorite from Location Lookup.	69
9.5.2	Add Favorite from Point of Interest Search.	69
9.5.3	Add Favorite from Current Position.	69
9.5.4	Working with the Favorites List.	70
9.5.5	Favorite Action Menu.	70
9.5.6	Deleting a Favorite.	71
9.6	Virtual Annotate Intersection.	72
9.7	Annotate Intersection List.	72
9.7.1	Working with the Virtual Intersection Annotations List.	72
9.7.2	Annotation Action Menu.	73
9.7.3	Deleting Annotations.	74
10	KeyMaps Options Menu.	75
10.1	Map and Points of Interest Folder.	75
10.2	Virtual Side of Street Tracking (Apex only).	76
10.3	Heading Orientation.	76
10.4	Units.	77
10.5	Sounds.	77
10.6	Restore Factory Default Settings.	79
10.7	Advanced KeyMaps Options Menu	80
10.7.1	Street Names.	80
10.7.2	User Definable POI Search.	80
10.7.3	Free POI Database Space.	81
10.7.4	Braille Display Delay.	81
10.7.5	ENTER Repeat Last Command.	81
10.7.6	Languages.	82
10.7.7	Register Software or New Maps.	82
10.7.8	Change POI Author Name.	82
KeyMaps v2015 Command Summary.	84

1 Foreword.
Welcome to the world of location literacy, the power to know your location and surroundings when you are finding your way.  Before we get into the details of how the many features work, we will take a moment to describe the big picture, offering you access to information about your environment never before available.
Massive location databases combine to create the potential for every square meter on earth to have a label.  Commercial maps and databases are being created with millions of points in most developed countries.  Increasing consumer demand for these technologies is driving improvements for more accurate location information.
Here is how the BrailleNote brings this Location Information to you.  Once you have loaded the maps into your BrailleNote, you can start exploring the maps around you.  If you upgrade your product to include GPS capabilities, then once you are tracking satellites with the GPS receiver, the latitude and longitude for your position is communicated by the receiver to the BrailleNote.  That position can then be compared with the database of maps and Points of Interest in the BrailleNote.  There are various commands that will give you directions and distances to specific points, streets or Waypoints along an automatically created route.  

1.1 Scenarios
So, now that you have a database of streets and landmarks loaded on your BrailleNote, what can you do with it?  Here is where the fun begins!

For example:

I want to find a restaurant called Abe’s Diner and to be routed to it.  I know it is roughly 3 to 5 miles away.  I press the Simple Find (READ with F) command, select restaurant for the category, all for the sub-category and Abe’s Diner when it asks me for the search string.  After the POI list is created, I locate Abe’s Diner in the list of POIs then press ENTER to bring up the POI Action Menu. I select “Vehicle Route: V” from the menu to create a vehicular route from my current position to Abe’s Diner, complete with Waypoints, turns and distances.  I am now literally the blind back-seat navigator informing the driver of upcoming turns and exits.

We have friends visiting and once we finish lunch, we want to do a little sightseeing.  To find out what is in the vicinity of Abe’s Diner, I now use the Nearby Points of Interest command (F) to hear what Points of Interest are near the Café.  Everything from museums to recreational horseback riding facilities may show up as I scroll through the database of nearby points.

I am traveling to Chicago and want to familiarize myself with the street layout and restaurants near my intended hotel so that I can set a meeting.  I type in the hotel address, using the READ with S or the letter L command, and choose Explore Position to set my virtual position at the hotel.  I can use the Virtual Explore mode to wander around the streets before I even leave on the trip.  Once I feel comfortable navigating the streets, I then use the Simple Find command (READ with F) to search for nearby restaurants.  I will then send the directions and the name of the restaurant to my colleagues. I can search for points in a circle or in a specific direction.


As you can see from reading these scenarios, there are two general ways to use KeyMaps.  The first and probably most popular use of the location information is simply to be aware of one’s environment with the virtual “look-around” options.  Traditionally, a blind person might get one percent of location information through a “sighted filter.” With KeyMaps, a blind user can independently “look around” and hear what businesses, addresses and intersections are nearby.

The second general use of KeyMaps is to navigate to a specific destination along an automatically planned route.  One can also create manual routes or edit automatic routes either in pedestrian oriented or vehicular routes.  These routes can of course be used in conjunction with the Look-Around information.

KeyMaps provides the opportunity for users to get information beyond the reach of their other senses.  Even visually impaired users will see how valuable it is to know the names on signs they can see but not read.

Information can be discerned far beyond the reach of the visual sense if the user chooses.  The BrailleNote and the continually evolving vast quantity of electronic location information gives the blind user entertaining and valuable access to the environment through which he or she can travel more independently.
2 
Getting Started.
This User Guide is for use with the BrailleNote and VoiceNote QT models.  The keystrokes described are for the QWERTY Type keyboard.

The information in this User Guide covers the items specific to the BrailleNote and VoiceNote KeyMaps software.  General operating instructions for the BrailleNote and VoiceNote are in their respective User Guides.

For details about upgrading KeyMaps to BrailleNote GPS call HumanWare directly at (800) 722-3393 or by visit the HumanWare website: http://www.humanware.com.
 
2.1 About Maps.
The map data is developed and maintained by TomTom and licensed to Sendero Group for use in the KeyMaps.  Note: Australia, New Zealand maps and POIs are provided by NAVTEQ®.  It is anticipated that map data updates may be available about once a year.  Updated Maps and POIs can be downloaded from http://www.mysendero.com.  The BrailleNote serial number and a password are required.

The entire U.S. map data occupies around 13 GB.  These maps are compiled by states for the U.S.  There are at least 3 map files for each state map section.  Some states are broken up into more than one section, for example California is split into 6 sections.  There are 8 map files for California.   

For countries not currently offered by Sendero, please contact Sendero Group to see if that country is within the Sendero license.  Additional countries will be rolled out as demand and funding permits.  Check the Sendero Group web site for the status of available countries at http://www.senderogroup.com/shopgps.htm.

2.1.1 Map Storage.
Map data is available for download from http://www.mysendero.com.
You can have up to 75 map sections in a given map folder on the PK or mPower, however, access times and software are more stable with fewer states loaded.
The KeyMaps software automatically looks for map files in the Maps folder of the Compact Flash, SD, or PC card.  You can, however, define a different location under the Map and POI Folder option in the KeyMaps Options Menu.  Just make sure the files themselves are in the user-defined map folder as opposed to having the state as a subfolder.  POIs for each map must also be located in the maps folder.
Maps can be stored on a large storage card (like a 16 GB Compact Flash card or micro drive) or individual maps to a smaller card.

Be careful when deleting or copying map files that the entire group of files per state or country are selected.  Some states are divided into multiple map segments.
If you are likely to be changing maps often, we recommend keeping each group of state files in its own directory.  For example, Maps Southeast, Maps Northwest, etc.  

HumanWare recommends removing micro drives or compact flash cards from the BrailleNote when it is turned off or before resetting in order to avoid battery drain or accidental erasure of data.

2.1.2 How the BrailleNote Locates Map Files.
When you first enter KeyMaps, the software searches for a user-defined map folder if there is one.  If not, it looks for a “Maps” folder on the Compact Flash card, SD card and on the PC card.  A sound indicates that map-loading is in progress.  The more map files in the folder, the longer it takes to load.  The number of maps found is announced when the loading is complete.  If there is a corrupt map file, the state in question will be indicated.  If you get a message saying “unable to initialize map engine”, either try again to load from the Main Menu, reset the BrailleNote or remove and reinsert the storage medium.

2.1.3 Downloading Maps to the BrailleNote.
1. Make sure your Apex is connected to the internet either wirelessly of via an Ethernet connection. 
2. Load KeyMaps 
3. Press O to get into KeyMaps options menu
4. Press D to Download maps
5. Select the map you wish to download (If you have purchased more than one country you will first be prompted which country you wish to download).  Then you will select from all available maps for the country or region you are licensed for or have previously selected.
6. The software will either start downloading the map right away, or give you an estimate of how long it will take to download and unzip the file first if it will take more than a few minutes and ask if you want to proceed or not.
7. Once the map is downloading you can press HELP which tells you how far along the download is, or Press  ESC to abort the download.
8. After the map has downloaded the software must unzip and install the new map this will take a while to complete, approximately twice as long as it took to download the map.  This time depends on where your maps are located (ie. internal Flash vs. SD card etc.)  While the map is unzipping no percent complete will be provided since there is no way to determine how fast your SD card is to unzip the maps and POIs.  You can press HELP which tells you that it is unzipping and installing the maps, or Press ESC to abort the map installation process.
9. Once complete the new map will have been downloaded, unzipped and installed into your maps directory and ready for use.




3 KeyMaps Software Basics.
This section covers the basics of the KeyMaps Software.

3.1 Starting KeyMaps.
To start KeyMaps, begin from the Main Menu and press SPACE repeatedly until “Navigation” is displayed and then press ENTER.  Alternatively, just press N from the Main Menu to load and start the program.  




3.2 Exiting KeyMaps.
When you exit the application the destination you have set, last position, Virtual Position and mode settings are saved.  When you press ESCAPE from the main KeyMaps application you are prompted to exit KeyMaps.  If you have a modified route open, you are first asked if you wish to save the changes.  Answering Yes will save the changes and exit KeyMaps.  Answering No will not save the changes and exit KeyMaps.  Cancel will not exit and will leave the route open.


3.3 Switching Between Tasks.
You may use the BrailleNote task-switching key combinations to switch to applications like the Word Processor or Calculator.  You can then switch back to the KeyMaps application by pressing FUNCTION with CTRL with N.  You will be returned to the KeyMaps application where you left off.  You can go into the BrailleNote Options menu without leaving the KeyMaps application.  You can also check the time, date, or even run the stop watch.  You can keep the MP3 player running and use the memo recorder while in the KeyMaps application.


3.4 Resetting During a KeyMaps Session.
There is no way other than doing a “no-key” Reset to interrupt a long route calculation.  You might accidentally begin a 500 mile route calculation and then change your mind.  If Route Mode is set to detailed, routes over 100 miles will asked to confirm that you want to create your route before the program will continue.  If it is necessary to reset the BrailleNote, the Odometer will be reset to zero and a route won’t be saved if you have not already done so.  Otherwise, there should be little impact from pressing Reset.


3.5 Context Sensitive Help.
Context Sensitive Help is available throughout the KeyMaps application as it is elsewhere in the BrailleNote.  When you press the HELP key, you will hear relevant information for the task you are performing.  If you are not performing any task in the KeyMaps application and you press the HELP key, you will enter the KeyMaps Help Menu.  The complete list of commands organized by category can be accessed from the KeyMaps Help Menu, as outlined in the following section.
3.5.1 Using the KeyMaps Help Menu.

KeyMaps has an easy to use and intuitive menu system.  To access the Interactive Help menu, press the HELP key.  This will list four frequently used commands and twelve help menu items, which are informational as well as allowing you to press ENTER to activate that particular function.  Each item is briefly discussed below:

a. Announce Summary of current location: Activating this command will announce a summary of your current position such as heading, and address.

b. Location Lookup: Here is where you can select an address search by city, zip/postal code and view your favorites and history.

c. Nearest POI: This command brings you into a list of POIs that are near your location.

d. Find Nearest POI: Pressing this command will search for POIs by category, subcategory and name.

e. Where Am I Commands: Find out where you are with information such as address, intersection, city and state.

f. Virtual Commands: Used in virtual mode, find out how to explore the map in virtual mode.

g. Destination Commands: How to set a destination.

h. Points of Interest Commands: Commands used to look up POIs or to create your own user points.

i. Route Commands: How to create, follow and edit a route.

j. LookAround Commands: Manage your LookAround settings.

k. Multiple Repeat Commands: Check the status of your multiple repeat items or turn them on or off.

l. Miscellaneous Commands: In this item you will find commands that do not seem to fit into the other categories.

m.  Option Commands: Customize options such as Map and POI folder location or Braille display delay.

n. Information Center: Read the Command summary, Users' Manual, and get more information about the program.

o.  Exit Program: Selecting this item will Exit the KeyMaps application.

Next to the menu item, you will see either a hot key or you will be told how to access the menu.  For example, in the "Where am I commands" menu item you see "HELP, W."  This means to quickly access "Where am I commands" you press the HELP key then W.  To access route commands from the KeyMaps application you can either press HELP then R, or just press R.



3.6 KeySoft Version.
See the ReadMe document for the latest KeySoft and KeyMaps version compatibility.  There are many benefits to upgrading to the latest KeySoft version.  For upgrade information, contact your local BrailleNote distributor.  
4 
Location Lookup.
The location lookup is one of the most commonly used features of KeyMaps.  You will use it, for example, to set your friend’s house as your destination or to virtually explore a new city.  You can look up an address in two ways:  (1) Using the name of the city or (2) zip/postal code search.  You can also view your location history list and favorites list for quick access to previously saved locations.  Each way will be discussed in detail in the following sections.    
 
4.1 City Lookup. 
The first way to do a location lookup is by city.  The steps below show how to lookup the address, 10999 Amor Avenue, Cleveland OH 44108, which is one of the locations where Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Superman.  


1) From anywhere in the KeyMaps application, press READ with S or the letter L.  
2) You will hear, “Location Lookup. City Lookup: 1 of 4.”  Here is where you choose the type of lookup.  If you press SPACE you will move to the Zip/postal Lookup menu item.  Pressing SPACE a second time moves to the History list menu item.  Pressing SPACE a final time moves to the favorites list.  For this example press ENTER to choose City Lookup.  You will hear “City Lookup chosen.”  Note this selection is remembered the next time you do a location lookup.
3) If you have multiple maps loaded, a list is displayed followed by the index number.  For example, if you have Ohio, Texas, and Utah in your maps folder you would hear, “Ohio: 1 of 3.”  If you only have one map in your maps folder, it is chosen automatically.  Scroll to the desired map and press ENTER.  You will be prompted “Ohio Chosen. City?”
4) Type Cleveland and press ENTER.  Note: At this prompt you can type the full address and skip the next two prompts.  “10999 Amor: Cleveland”.  You must place a colon between the street name and city name or typing the full address will not work.  
5) You will hear “Cleveland chosen.  Address?”  Type 10999 and press ENTER.  Note: you can type the address number and street name, 10999 Amor, and press ENTER.  If you type the address number and street name, the lookup will begin at this point.  
6) After typing in 10999 and pressing ENTER, you are prompted, “street?” type Amo and press ENTER.    
7) You will hear, “Streets found. Amor Avenue: 1 of 5.”  Meaning there are 2 streets beginning with the characters “amo” in the city of Cleveland and 3 additional menu items.  These items conclude every street list, they are: (1) Try exhaustive search.  If the street you are looking for does not begin with the characters you have typed, try this item as it will search the entire street name and not just the beginning.  (2) Back to street address selection.  Select this item if you made a mistake when typing in the address number or street.  (3) Back to city selection.  Select this item if you made a mistake while typing in the city name.
8) Scroll up to the first item Amor Avenue: 1 of 5 and press ENTER.  If the lookup was successful you are advised and placed in the address action menu.  The action menu is a list of 7 items: explore position, destination, pedestrian route, vehicle route, create user POI, both explore position and destination and add to favorites. Press SPACE to scroll to explore position and press ENTER. You are now virtually near this address.  Note: your position is as if you were standing at the street with the building behind you.  In this case you would see the following: “At 10999 Amor Ave heading southeast. 1 foot left to Parkwood Drive, 0.29 mi right to East 105th Street.”    


4.2 Zip/Postal Code Lookup. 
The second way to do a location lookup is by Zip/Postal code.  In the previous section, we described in detail how to lookup the address where Superman was created by using the city search.  The steps below show how to lookup the same address, 10999 Amor Avenue, Cleveland OH 44108, by using the zip code 44108. 

1) From anywhere in the KeyMaps application, press READ with S or the letter L.  
2) You will hear, “Location Lookup. City Lookup: 1 of 4.”  Here is where you choose the type of search.  Press SPACE to move to the Zip/postal Lookup menu item.  Pressing SPACE a second time moves to the History list menu item.  Pressing SPACE a final time moves you to the favorites list. When you hear “Zip/postal Lookup: 2 of 4,” press ENTER to search by zip code.  You will hear, “Zip/postal Lookup chosen.”  Note this selection is remembered the next time you perform a location lookup.
3) If you have multiple maps loaded, a list is displayed followed by the index number.  For example, if you had Ohio, Texas, and Utah in your maps folder you would hear, “Ohio: 1 of 3.”  If you only have one map in your maps folder, it is chosen automatically.  Scroll to the desired map and press ENTER.  You will be prompted “Ohio Chosen. Zip/postal?”
4) Type in the zip code 44108 and press ENTER.  Note: At this prompt you can type the full address and skip the next two prompts.  “10999 Amor: 44108.”  You must place a colon between the street name and zip code or typing the full address will not work.
5) You will hear, “44108 chosen.  Address?”  Type 10999 and press ENTER.  Note: you can type the address number and street name, 10999 Amor, and press ENTER.  If you type the address number and street name, the lookup will begin at this point.  
6) After typing in 10999 and pressing ENTER, you will be prompted, “street?” Type “Amo” and press ENTER.  
7) Because Amor Ave is the only street in the zipcode of 44108 you are placed in the address action menu.  You are presented with a list of 7 items: explore position, destination, pedestrian route, vehicle route, create user POI, add to favorites, and both explore position and destination. Press SPACE to scroll to explore position and press ENTER. You are now virtually near this address.  Note: your position is as if you were standing at the street with the building behind you.  In this case you would see the following: “At 10999 Amor Ave heading southeast. 1 foot left to Parkwood Drive, 0.29 mi right to East 105th Street.”  To begin exploring you must turn left or right first.
Note: If you are presented with a list the city the street is in is also displayed.  This is because a zip/postal code can span multiple cities.  Having this information will ensure you pick the correct street.
4.3 Address Action Menu. 
The Address Action Menu helps you determine your next action once you have entered an address.  In other words, you have entered an address, now what do you want to do with that address.  In the previous sections, we used the City Lookup and Zip/postal Lookup features to set an address as a virtual position so that you could virtually explore around.  With the Address Action Menu, you can also set an address as a POI, as a destination, as destination and virtual position at the same time, or create routes.  The previous two sections show how to lookup an address in great detail.  You will find another example below:

1) From the KeyMaps software press READ with S or the letter L or select "destination" from the KeyMaps Help Menu.

2) You are presented in turn with fields for type of search, map, city or zip/postal code, address number and street name. To review the help messages for these fields, press the HELP key. Select the map from the list presented and press ENTER.  Once you have entered the address, the address action menu is displayed.  The items are as follows: 


a) Explore Position:  Sets your virtual position to the address.
b) Destination: Sets the address as your destination.
c) Pedestrian Route: Creates a pedestrian route from your current position to the address.
d) Vehicle Route: Creates a vehicle route from your current position to the address.
e) Create User POI: Creates a user point from the address you just looked up. 
f) Both Explore Position and Destination: Sets the address to both your destination and virtual position.
g) Add to Favorites:  Pressing ENTER on this item adds the selected address to your list of Favorites.  After the favorite is added you are returned to the Address Action menu to make another selection, for example create a pedestrian route.  This saves you from having to lookup the address again.  

You can press the first letter of the menu item you wish to move to or press SPACE to move through the list and then press ENTER on the desired item.

3) Select destination from the action menu, KeyMaps announces: "Destination set to the address found.”  You can then create an automatic route as described in Section 6.3.




A few pointers for a successful Address Search:

* If you are uncertain as to the spelling of a street name, enter the first few letters of the name and press ENTER.  You will then be presented with a list.  Press DOWN or UP ARROW to scroll through the list until you find the street name.  Then press ENTER to accept.

* If you are not sure if a street is a lane or a court, just enter the name and you are presented with multiple options if there are any.  If you know for sure how the suffix is written, you can type it in for an exact match.  However if the street name is written as Maple Ln, then you must type it in that way rather than as Maple Lane.

* If you are searching for West 8th Street, it must be entered as, “8th St, W.” If you are not 100 percent sure of the proper syntax, just type in “8” or “8th” and you will be given a list of streets with that basic name.  Then you can choose the one you want and press ENTER.

* Some cities must be retrieved in a round about fashion.  If your city is not found, consider a couple “work-arounds”.  Try a Zip/postal Lookup.  Try a nearby city or district.  We found the small town of Volcano California by entering the nearby city of Sutter Creek and got two matches.  We chose Sutter Creek-Plymouth.  Then either enter an actual address of a known place in Volcano or choose a known street without a house number.  Alternatively, search for Volcano in the City POI category and set your Virtual position to the Volcano point.  

An example of the City Lookup follows:

Press READ with S or the letter L for a Location lookup.
If you have more than one state, select California; then press ENTER.
For the city, type Sutter and press ENTER.
Press BACKSPACE to get to Sutter Creek-Plymouth, and then press ENTER.
When asked for the address number, press ENTER.
When asked for the street name, press ENTER; 416 streets will be found.  
Press ENTER on the first street that is displayed since you are just trying to find a point in the nearby town from which to conduct a search.
Press ENTER on “8 Oaks”.  The system will search for a list of address ranges.  Just press ENTER to choose the closest address found.  Finally, the last prompt says: "Address Action Menu:" You are presented with a list of 6 items: explore position, destination, pedestrian route, vehicle route, create user POI, and both explore position and destination. Press ENTER on explore position. You are now virtually near 8 Oaks in the town of Sutter.  From here, we can search for the town of Volcano.
Press READ with F for a simple POI search. First you are prompted to select a category.  Press the letter C once to get to the City/place category; then press ENTER.
When prompted to enter a POI search string, type "Volcano" without the quotation marks; then press ENTER.  You will be advised that Volcano is 13.95 miles East.
Press READ with V to set your virtual position to Volcano.  You are now virtually standing in this old Gold Rush town in California.  Press C to check the current city.  The system responds “Pine Grove-Silver Lake, California.”
Press F to list all nearby points. The system responds “creating POI list” while it searches.  Shortly you will be advised that you are near Volcano.
Press DOWN ARROW to move to “Country Store, Hotel, Motel, Main St, Volcano, 185 feet South East.”  Notice you are told the street the POI is located on and the city the POI is in.  This is a good way to quickly determine if this is the POI you are looking for without opening its’ details.  Note:  the city is not announced if it matches your current location.  At this point, you can press SPACE to repeat the last command which was to arrow down the list.  Press SPACE until you get to Volcano Gallery.  Now, press ENTER to access the POI Action Menu, then press S to view the POI details. Press SPACE to move through and read each detail.  If you want to hear a summary of the details about this POI, press READ with S.  The summary command eliminates the need to press SPACE repeatedly.  Press ESCAPE when you are finished viewing the address and phone number.  Press ESCAPE again to exit the list of nearby points.  Note you can also find Volcano by selecting the zip/postal option and use 95689 as the zip code.

Most cities aren’t this tricky but it is good to know that even the smallest towns are probably in the map database, it may just take a little ingenuity to bring them up.  You can also press ENTER without any text in the city or street fields to produce a list of all matches or enter the first couple letters to narrow the search.  Note: If you are in a city like Volcano and press C to hear the City name, the township or county will be announced if the exact city name is not in the database.  This will be helpful for faster address matches in the future.

* There are occasions when you will not be able to find streets within the city you've chosen.  This may be because the selected city contains only those streets the map company considers to be within the built-up area, e.g. the center of town.  If this happens, please try again and select another city from the choices presented.  

You can use the following commands to review lists of addresses more easily:

Go to the top of the list: READ with T or HOME.
Go to the end of the list: READ with B or END.
Move forward through the list one item at a time: DOWN ARROW.
Move backward through the list one item at a time: UP ARROW.
Jump backward 10 items: LEFT ARROW or PG UP.
Jump forward 10 items: RIGHT ARROW or PG DOWN.

4.4 Miscellaneous Location Lookup Items. 

This section discusses miscellaneous items for you to keep in mind when doing location lookups.

1)  For the map and city/zip postal fields, you have the option of an exact match, accepting the default from your current position, entering a partial match, or getting an entire list.  You can press ENTER to accept or scroll through the list to see the other choices. 
2) If you choose accept the default from your current position, the system will use your current position to offer suggestions.  For example, if your current position is in Boston Massachusetts, when prompted for the state, Massachusetts is selected, just press ENTER.  If you are doing a city lookup Boston is offered as a suggestion.  Press ENTER to search in the suggested city or type in a new city.  Similarly while performing zip/postal code lookups, your current zip/postal code is suggested.  
3) If you leave the address number empty and type in just the street name or the address number is not found, you will be presented with a list of address ranges along the street chosen.  For example, if you type Beach Road, you will hear, “1-199 Beach Road, 200-299 Beach Road” and so on.
4) To obtain a list of cross streets leave the address number blank.  When the list of address ranges is displayed scroll to the cross streets option and press ENTER.  The cross streets are in order from the beginning of the street to the end.  The purpose of this list is so that the user has a choice of potential address ranges or can retrieve a list of cross streets.
5) The street field does not remember the last street name entered. For a list of streets, press ENTER at the street prompt.  
6) To obtain a list of all cities or zip/postal codes, press SPACE then press ENTER at the respective prompt.  The above also applies for a list of streets.
7) If you do not wish to hear index numbers while scrolling through a list, just press the # sign (SHIFT with 3) to toggle them on/off.   If index numbers are on you will hear “New York 3 of 4.”  If they are turned off you will just hear New York.
5 
Routes.
The first general use of KeyMaps is to navigate to a specific destination along an automatically planned route.  If you would like to create routes between states each state must be loaded.  If you would like to create a route and your destination is two or three states away, you must also have the states your route will travel through loaded.  One can also create manual routes or edit an automatically created pedestrian or vehicular route.  These routes can of course be used in conjunction with the LookAround information.  See Section 1.1 for examples of the use of routes and LookAround information.

This section will discuss how to create automatic routes using the map information for either pedestrian or vehicle use, as well as how to create manual routes in areas where there is no map information.
5.1 General Route Information. 
This section deals with General Route Information.

5.1.1 Naming a Route.

Each route must have a unique, meaningful name so that it can be stored and later retrieved by specifying its name.  You can use whatever name you like, with up to 200 characters, including spaces.
If you have several routes with a similar theme, you may find it helpful to put the common part of the name first.  For example, you might have:

    "Bus Route A"
    "Bus Route B".

and so on.  These route names would be grouped together alphabetically for easy location.
Routes can be grouped into folders to make them easier to find.  As an example, the routes just mentioned might all be put into a folder called
“Bus Routes”.  The rules for naming a folder are the same as for naming a route.
Some characters are reserved and you may not use them in a file name.
They are: \ /: ” < > | * and ?  .

5.1.2 Automatic Heading and Distance Announcements.

Once a route is loaded, you can hear an automatic heading and distance announcement to the Current Waypoint, Next Turn or Destination.  This automatic message announcement contains three pieces of information described below.  The interval in seconds for repeating this announcement is user definable from the Multiple Repeat Menu.

1) The orientation reading.  There are four orientation methods for obtaining the Waypoint heading information, Clock Face, Left/Right, a combination of both and Sailing.  The default is Left/Right.  To switch among the four announcements, go to the KeyMaps Options Menu, Heading selection.  

2) The distance reading.  The key here is to hear the distance to your next Waypoint or destination decreasing.  If the distance is consistently getting smaller, you are headed in the correct direction. If the distance is increasing, you are headed the wrong way.  
3) The compass heading.  The compass announcement tells you if the Waypoint is North, South, East, or West.  This is given after the clock face or right/left position announcements. For example, “at 10 o’clock, South.”


5.1.3 Destination Side of the Street Announcement.
When you have a route loaded, pressing the D key announces the side of the street the destination is on.  For example, “895 feet to Starbucks, Destination Left Side.”

Your destination must have either a street number, or be at least 50 feet from the street for this feature to function.  The three examples of a destination with a complete address are:

1) Set your destination using the READ with S or the letter L command.  You must have an address number, for example, 123 Main Street, or select an address range.
2) Choose a commercial POI that has an address.  To check whether or not a commercial POI has an address, press READ with P, then press SPACE to move through the POI details.  If the address is in the database, then it will be announced if there is one.
3) Choose a User POI that has an address.  You must record your User POIs with the street address in the User POIs Address number field for this to work.  For example, you are recording your house as a User POI, enter “My house” then Press ENTER.  Select “user private” as the category and press ENTER three times to skip the addition of tags and media content.  Next press READ with P to bring up the POI details.  Press the letter A to move to the address field.  Press CONTROL with I then enter “123”
All other fields should be automatically populated for you including the name of the Street, City, State/Province, Country and Zip/Postal code.  

Once the program detects the address of your destination, its status as an odd or even address number is then compared with the READ with C command details to determine the side of the street.  The address data is not 100% accurate so this side of street indication could be incorrect.

If the POI is 50 feet or more from the street and does not have an address, you will be told if the destination is on the left or right side of the street.

5.1.4 Tips on Following a Vehicular Route.
When traveling on a freeway or highway, your next turn might be announced as “0.50 miles to Waypoint 12, proceed right on Ramp, connecting to Main Street.” The most effective way to review a vehicular route as you are traveling is to use the READ with RIGHT ARROW command to move you through your route turn by turn and the READ with UP ARROW command to explore Waypoint by Waypoint.
You may have to press READ with UP ARROW a couple times before you move past the exit ramp to the nearest intersection.  The name of the intersection is your major clue as to the exit name from a highway.  Ramps may have a couple Waypoints because they curve.  The intersection at the end of the ramp isn’t always the name of the exit.  There may also be exit numbers in the database.  Exit numbers are included in the turn instructions.   They are also automatically announced if you have LookAround intersections enabled.

5.2 Setting a Destination.
Once you enter KeyMaps, one of the first things to learn is how to set and to announce a destination.  Before you can create an automatic route, you must have a starting position and a destination.

There are four ways to set a destination:

1) by address,
2) by Point of Interest,
3) by Virtual Explore position, or,
4) by latitude and longitude.

Address uses map information to pinpoint a location based on city, street and number.  A Point of Interest destination however comes from the point of interest information, either commercial or user-defined.  This variety of options for setting a destination means it is almost always possible to pinpoint an address, regardless of the information you have with which to work.

An automatic route is created, from the beginning point of your current position to the end point of your specified destination.  If you choose to save this route, it will always open exactly as you have created it.  So if you create a route from home to the bank, it will always open ready to take you from home to the bank.  If you need to reverse the route, so that it will take you from the bank to home, you can use the Reverse Route command, R then R.  Although this might work in manual routes, pedestrian routes and pedestrian routes created from replay files, it will not work with vehicle routes or vehicle routes created from replay files.  It is recommended that you re-create the route because there is the possibility that the reversed route is impossible to follow due to one way streets.

5.2.1 Setting a Destination by Address

For more details on how to set a destination by address, refer to Section 5.  To get you started, here is an abbreviated list of steps:
1. Press READ with S or the letter L
2. Fill in the Address Search prompts
3. At the Address Action Menu, select Destination.

5.2.2 Setting a Destination by Point of Interest
To set a POI as a destination, the last spoken POI can be set as a destination by pressing READ with D.

5.2.3 Setting a Destination by Virtual Explore Position
To set your Explore position as a destination press READ with D.

5.2.4 Setting Latitude and Longitude (Lat/Lon) Positions.
Setting positions by latitude and longitude means that any point in the world can be given a name and saved in your personal database of points.
Finding latitude /longitude positions on the Internet is fairly easy to do – using a search engine like Google.com, type in the name of the location and either 'latitude' or 'longitude' and you should get the information in the first two or three hits.
Other possible web sites where latitude/longitude information might be available are http://www.geocode.com or http://www.wayhoo.com.  Let’s say for example you were going to take a trip to the Galapagos Islands and wanted to know which Central American city was closest to fly into, San Jose Costa Rica or Guayaquil Ecuador.  Use Google on the Internet to find the lat/lon for these three locations.  Then, set your current position to the Galapagos and set the other two cities as a destination or point of interest.
If this sounds like your kind of fun, play the worldwide GPS treasure hunt game by joining http://www.geocaching.com.

To hear the latitude and longitude for your virtual position, Press Y.  A list will be displayed with three items.  The first two items are the latitude and longitude.   The third option gives you the ability to toggle the display from degrees, minutes and seconds to decimal degrees.  Press ESCAPE to exit the list and return to KeyMaps.  

To set a virtual position by latitude and longitude, do the following:

1) Press READ with Y and you will hear “Enter latitude degrees.”
2) Enter the two digits for the degrees, for example, 37.
3) Repeat this for the rest of the prompts, per the example coordinates:

     “Enter latitude minutes.” 46.
“Enter latitude seconds.” 30.7.
     “Press N for North or S for South”.  N.
     “Enter longitude degrees.” 122.
     “Enter longitude minutes.” 25.
     “Enter longitude seconds.” 5.15.
     “Press W for West or E for East.” W.

4) “Enter the name for this location.” Type the name of the location and press ENTER.  These example lat/lon coordinates belong to the city of San Francisco, CA.
5) You are then prompted to enter a description.  Press ENTER if you wish to skip this step.
6) Finally, the last prompt says: “Lat/Lon Action Menu:” you are presented with a list of 7 items: explore position, destination, pedestrian route, vehicle route, create user POI, add to favorites, and both explore position and destination.  Type E for explore position. 
7) You can now explore points near this virtual lat/lon for example by pressing F.  

Note: Do not enter a minus sign before any of the lat/lon values as this is determined when choosing S for South or W for West.

There are three possible ways to input lat/lon information.  The first is outlined above in the example; this way is called Degrees, Minutes, Decimal Seconds.

The second way to input a lat/lon is called the Degrees, Decimal Minutes; you will not be prompted to enter seconds.  To search a Degrees, Decimal Minutes latitude and longitude, do the following:

1) Press READ with Y and you will hear “Enter latitude degrees.”
2) Enter the two digits for the degrees, for example, 37.
3) Repeat this for the rest of the prompts, per the example coordinates:

  	“Enter latitude minutes.” 46.512.
     “Press N for North or S for South”.  N.
     “Enter longitude degrees.” 122.
     “Enter longitude minutes.” 26.286.
     “Press W for West or E for East.” W.

4) “Enter the name and description for this location.” Type the name of the location and press ENTER.  These example lat/lon coordinates belong to the city of San Francisco, CA.
5) Finally, the last prompt says: “Lat/Lon Action Menu:” you are presented with a list of 7 items: explore position, destination, pedestrian route, vehicle route, create user POI, add to favorites, and both explore position and destination.  Type E for explore position.
6) You can now explore points near this virtual lat/lon for example by pressing F.  

The third way to input a lat/lon is called Decimal Degrees.  Simply, enter a complete string for the lat and lon in the Degrees field if you have the full decimal value of the string, in which case you won't be prompted for the minutes or seconds.  

For example:

“Enter latitude degrees.” 37.7751997.
“Enter N for North or S for South” N.
“Enter longitude degrees.” 122.4180997.
“Enter W for West or E for East” W.
“Lat/Lon Action Menu:” E for Explore position.
5.3 How to Create an Automatic Route.
In order to create an automatic route, you need a beginning and an ending point and you must have the street maps loaded for the area where you want the route created.

Follow these steps:

1) Your starting point will be your current position on the maps
2) Set a destination by address, POI or lat/lon as described in Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 6.2.  From the Action Menu, select either “Vehicle route” or “Pedestrian route.”  You can also use the Route Commands, R then V or R then P to create the route when you already have a destination set.


5.3.1 About Automatic Routes and Waypoints.
The quality of map data varies from place to place and it will continue to be improved by the map supplier over time.  Frequently, the street will match exactly with where you are exploring.  Other times, you may find that the street is 25 or even 50 feet off (8 to 16 meters.  This offset has to do with the geocoded position of the street map.  

There is no guarantee that the automatic route is completely accurate or safe to travel.  However, you should find that the automatic creation of routes is very efficient and useful most of the time and automatic routes can be customized with the addition or deletion of Waypoints.
Automatically created routes provide a wealth of information and a variety of options.  Numerous factors go into the software calculation of a recommended route and these routes may not always be desirable.  You therefore have the option to edit and fine-tune these routes manually.


Once you have successfully arrived at your destination, your route will be automatically closed.  If you would like the route to remain open, press R for the Route Commands menu, M for the Route Management menu, then C to turn off the auto close route at Destination feature.



5.3.2 Street Classifications.
In addition to map quality factors, the route calculation software must deal with road classification and a multitude of street options.  A couple of examples of road classification are Highway and Arterial.  Each classification has attributes assigned to them such as one-way or vehicle only.  For example, Highway means that only vehicles can access the road.  This classification can change along the same road such as Highway 29.  It is a major highway approaching Napa California but becomes accessible by pedestrians going through small towns where it switches from Highway to Arterial.
The KeyMaps software takes these classifications into account when calculating routes.

Notes:

* In automatic route calculation, Waypoints are placed at street intersections.  Additional points can be inserted manually.

* Once you start route creation, you cannot cancel other than by pressing the RESET button.

* Routes may take many seconds or even minutes to create depending upon the length.  The storage slot and medium being used may also impact the speed of the route creation.  If route mode is set to detailed, longer routes will ask to confirm that you want to create your route before the program will continue.  If you know you have a long route to calculate, say 300 miles, it is wise to do the route creation before starting the trip.  


	
When traveling in virtual mode you may encounter a split street.  This is a street that is split in the middle, perhaps divided physically by an island.  If you use the detailed location command and scroll through the list, you will be told if the street is split.  Another way to know is if you are only seeing some cross streets.  Going up one side of the street you may only hear cross streets which intersect this side only.  When crossing a split street you will hear the same street again when you move forward a short distance away, for example on Main Street 40 feet ahead to Main Street.  This may signify you are crossing a split street.  To go down the other side of this street you can not just turn around and head in the opposite direction, as this will keep you on the same side of the split street.  You must instead turn onto a cross street move forward a short distance to the other side of the same split street you were just on and then make another turn onto the other side of this split street.



5.4 How to Create a Manual Route.
Manual routes can be created in areas with maps in a situation when you do not want to use the automatically created route.  With KeyMaps, you can create a custom route simply by walking or riding along it and creating Waypoints as you go.  You can then save this route and reuse it as often as you need and even swap it with other KeyMaps users.

To create a manual route:

1) Once in KeyMaps, press R for Routes and O for Open/Create.  KeySoft prompts: “Folder name?  X”, where X is the last folder opened.  The first time you use KeyMaps it will offer the General folder.  You may wish to select the KeyMaps folder on your Flash disk.  Select a folder in the usual way.

2) You are then prompted: "Route name?” The last route or document used will be presented.

3) Type in a unique, meaningful route name and press ENTER.  The program says: “Document does not exist.  Create a new document?  Press ‘Y’ to create the new route.”


4) Press Y as directed.  The program then says “Recording route, Route Name.” where Route Name is the name you have just created.


5.4.1 Entering Manual Waypoints.
When you want to record a Waypoint, follow these steps:

1) Press READ with K.  The system responds: “Waypoint name?”  Type a meaningful name and press ENTER. 

2) Enter in Waypoint direction, S for Straight, R for Right and L for Left.

3) Next, you will be prompted for a Waypoint description.  Some examples of this would be “4-way intersection” or “slight curve in path.”  Note: Do not enter the turn direction here (i.e.  “right turn”) as the direction will switch when reversing the route.

4) Save the Waypoint by pressing ENTER.  The BrailleNote then says: “Waypoint name added.”

5) Continue adding Waypoints until you have reached your destination.

6) To exit and save the route, press ESCAPE, or to save the route but keep it open, press R then S.


5.4.2 Editing Waypoints.

Waypoints in any saved route can be renamed or deleted.   To execute any of these edits, first open the route and then press E for Edit while in KeyMaps.    The system presents a list of 3 items, User POI, route and favorite.  Press R to edit the route.  Move through the Waypoint list by pressing DOWN ARROW to go forward or UP ARROW to go back, until you find the one you wish to edit.  Details of each type of edit are listed below:

* To delete a Waypoint, scroll to the desired item and press E to Erase.
* To rename a Waypoint, locate the Waypoint as above, then press R and type in the new name followed by ENTER.  To add or modify the Waypoints description press D, type in the description and press ENTER. 
* If you have a Waypoint you wish to add to your User POI file, simply press P when that Waypoint is highlighted and it will be copied into your User POI file.  Select the POI subcategory from the list, simply press ENTER for "user private."  

If you wish to do the reverse and place a POI into your route Waypoints, exit editing and press R for route commands, M for the Route Management Menu, finally P for "add current POI as Waypoint" when the POI you wish to record as a Waypoint is highlighted.


5.4.3 Tips for Setting Quality Route Waypoints.

Waypoints should be significant points in the route.  By setting a Waypoint, you are figuratively dropping an electronic breadcrumb to help you retrace your route.  Significant points in the route may be turns on to other streets, major landmarks and any other distinctive environmental clue.  
Waypoints should not be too close.  If the points are too close together, you may have an overlap of points.  It is recommended to set your points 100 feet (30 meters) apart although shorter distances can work.

Be descriptive and concise when naming the Waypoints.  The Waypoint is recorded as soon as you press READ with K, so you have as much time as you need to enter the name.  You can continue on your route without having to write the name immediately.

When adding a turning Waypoint, it is very important to make sure you are heading in the correct direction before you record your Waypoint.  If your heading is incorrect, the system will announce an incorrect direction for your turn.  For example, you are traveling North but KeyMaps thinks you are going West, when you mark a left turn, the system thinks you should be turning South.  To check your heading before marking a turning Waypoint, press H.
 

5.5 Route Commands Menu
This section outlines the commands that affect the way a route is announced, presented, or calculated.  Route commands are available anywhere within KeyMaps except when in the menus, editing a route or POI.  The route parameters you set using these commands will be saved along with the route, even after exiting KeyMaps.

To access the Route Commands Menu press R.  You can scroll through the Route Commands Menu or simply press the initial letter of the selection you want.

The Route Commands Menu separates the commands into two categories, followed by frequently used commands.  The two categories are:
1) Route Announcement Commands
2) Route Management Commands 

To hear the commands within these categories, press ENTER on the item.

To hear the list of frequently used commands, scroll past the categories.  These and the command categories are outlined in the following sections.

5.5.1 Route Announcement Commands List: R A.

Current Waypoint: K 

Nearest Waypoint: N

Next turn or road transition: T; On top of any route command setting you have chosen, you can also choose to hear the next turn announced.  To do this, press T at any time when following the route.  This T command announces the distance from your current location to the next turn in the form of the distance and direction of the turning point plus the name of the turning street and the direction it travels.  For example, "1 mile to Turning Point 10, proceed right on Market heading West.” It is an announcement only and does not change the current Waypoint.  The T command is followed by the ETA.


Total route distance: R, A, D; This command announces the total accumulated distance of the route, not as a straight line but as traveling distance.

Announce Route distance from beginning of route to current position: R, A, B; This command announces the total distance between your current location and the beginning of the route.  The distance announced is the approximate distance in the route, not "as the crow flies."


5.5.2 Route Management Commands List: R M.


Pedestrian Turn Preference: R, M, X; Default is shortest distance.  This option defines how pedestrian routes are handled.  If you want a route created by shortest distance select shortest distance, the route may have 10 turns.  If you select fewest turns the system tries to create a route with less turns.  It may take you longer to arrive at your destination but you will not need to make as many turns.  For example a route that has 10 turns for shortest distance could have 6 turns when set to fewest turns but could be 0.5 miles longer.

Vehicle Turn Preference: R, M, U; Default is favors right. Selecting this option you are presented with three choices: fewest turns, favors right and favors left.  The fewest turns option works the same for vehicle routes as it does for pedestrian routes.  The system attempts to create a route with the fewest number of turns.   If you select the favors right item, the system attempts to create a route favoring right hand turns.  If you select the favors left item, the system attempts to create a route favoring left hand turns.  

Vehicle Route mode: R, M, B; Default is fastest.  Selecting this item you are presented with two choices, fastest and shortest distance.  The fastest item looks at the speed of the road and calculates based on that.  Note: this is how routes were calculated in previous versions of KeyMaps.  If you select shortest distance the system ignores the speed in the road and calculates the route based on the shortest distance between you and your destination.

Highways Preference: R, M, H: Default is normal.  Selecting this item presents you with a list of four items: normal, none, preferred and avoid if possible.  Normal is the setting that KeyMaps used in previous versions.  None ignores highways completely, the system will not route you on highways.  Selecting preferred will prefer highways and avoid if possible will avoid highways if possible.  Note: it is not recommended to create a long route when the highway preference is set to none as this may take a long time to create the route.

Toll Road Preference: R, M, T; Default is normal.  Selecting this item presents you with a list of three items: normal, none and avoid if possible.  Normal is the setting that KeyMaps used in previous versions.  None ignores toll roads completely, the system will not route you along toll roads.  Selecting avoid if possible will avoid toll roads if possible.

Roundabout Preference: R, M, O; Default is normal.  Selecting this item presents you with a list of three items: normal, none and avoid if possible.  Normal is the setting that KeyMaps used in previous versions.  None ignores roundabouts completely, the system will not route you through roundabouts.  Selecting avoid if possible will avoid roundabouts if possible.

Route LookAround Preference: R, M, L; Default is route and intersection announcements.  This item lets you set a preference for the LookAround events you want active while following a route.  The choices are:
a. Route announcements only: All LookAround events are turned off.  You will only receive route announcements such as the approaching turn message.  When the route is closed your normal LookAround announcements will trigger.  This may cut down on the extra chatter while following a route.
b. Current LookAround settings: All LookAround events you select in the LookAround menu READ with M, are active while following a route, for example Intersections, POIs and city change announcements if you have them enabled in the LookAround menu.
c. Route and Intersection announcements: Selecting this item announces intersections as well as route instructions such as the approaching turn announcement.  
d. Route and POI Announcements:  Selecting this item announces Points of Interest as well as route instructions such as the approaching turn announcement.  

The Route LookAround preference will not override the LookAround settings you have selected in the LookAround menu.  So if you have commercial POIs turned off but have "Route and POI announcements" active, POIs will not be announced.  Also if you have LookAround announcements turned off by pressing READ with M then L, the route LookAround preference settings are ignored, only route instructions are triggered.


Edit route: E, R

Add current POI as a Waypoint: R, M, P

Add virtual position as Waypoint: READ with K 

Route Mode: R, M, M; Default is turns only.  This command toggles between two different ways of creating a route – by Turns Only, or by Detailed Waypoints.  You can toggle between them while in a route without having to recalculate the route.  A more complete description of each mode follows:

Turns-Only mode: In this mode, Waypoints will be created at turns or bends in the route, in the form of the distance and direction of the turning point plus the name of the turning street and the direction it travels.  For example, "1 mile to Turning Point 10, proceed right on Market heading West.” If you don’t touch any keys, you will hear an announcement when you approach the turn.  A unique sound will draw your attention when you are near each turning point.  It is common for highways to change names in the map database when passing through towns.  This may cause a Turning Point to appear when there is one of these name changes.
In practice, you aren’t turning, just making a transition.  Press READ with RIGHT ARROW to go to the next turn.  

Detailed Waypoint mode: In this mode, each Waypoint is created at an intersection.  Warning announcements will occur when you are approaching a point, when you arrive at a point and if you need to turn at a point.  Again, if you are in automatic increment mode (R, M, A toggle) the current Waypoint and next Waypoint information will be spoken.  If the Waypoint Announcement is set to Manual, you will be advised that you are approaching the Current Waypoint at 1.5 times the arrival distance, default 50 feet.  Then you will be advised that you have arrived near the Current Waypoint when you are within 40% of the arrival distance, default 20 feet.  Note: this distance is cut in half for manual routes and pedestrian routes created from replay files.  At this point you need to press W to advance to the next Waypoint.

Save Route Directions: R, M, D; Save your route directions as a document that you can print or emboss. When you press this command, you will be prompted to save your route Turns Only or Detailed, Press T to save the turn by turn route instructions. Press D for Detailed instructions. This option saves all Waypoints in your route. Next prompt will ask if you want Waypoint numbers included, answer Y for Yes or N for No. Finally you will have to tell your BrailleNote where you want to save these route directions. Select a Folder as you would for any other BrailleNote document. Route information such as route type and route total distance is also included.



Waypoint numbering on/off Virtual mode: R, M, V; Default is On.


Auto Close Route at Destination: Default is on.  If this option is set to on, the current route is automatically closed when you arrive at the destination.  Turning this option off will leave the route open, and you must close it manually by pressing R for the route menu, then C to close the route.
5.5.3 Frequently Used Route Commands.

Create pedestrian route: R then P; Use this setting when automatically creating a route suitable for walking.  The automatic calculations disallow vehicle only roads such as highways and allows for two way travel on a one way street.  If you receive an error message that a route cannot be calculated, it could be because the map data has a street classified as a highway when in fact it may allow pedestrian access in an area where you wish to travel.  You can try calculating a vehicle route to confirm that this is the problem.  As we indicate with the caution notes at the beginning of this manual, you should realize that the data and route calculation can be incorrect and unsafe and you should always use alternate information to ensure safe travel.

Create vehicle route: R then V; Use this setting for automatically creating a route suitable for a car, van or other vehicle.  The calculation includes all road types and respects one-way streets and highway ramps.  If a route cannot be calculated, the data may be classified incorrectly and you can try calculating a pedestrian route to see if this is the problem.  Be aware that a pedestrian route allows going the wrong way on a one-way street.

Create manual route: R then O; See explanation below.

Open route: R then O; To select an existing route or create a new route, Press R then O.  You will be asked for a file location as for any other KeySoft file and can open an existing route, or enter a new filename to create a new one.  When you open a saved route the system attempts to optimize the route.  It does this by quickly going through the route and comparing features of the road.  You are then asked if you would like to optimize your route, answer yes to recreate the route or answer no to continue loading the route.  If you optimized the route, it is a good idea to save the route as you will be asked to optimize each time the route is loaded.

Note: If you are in an unsaved route and create or open a new route, you will be prompted as to whether you want to save the current route.  Press Y to save, or N to close the route without saving.

Save route: R then S; You can save a route any time by pressing R then S.

Close route: R then C; To close the route you are in, simply press R then C.  If you haven't saved the route, you will be prompted to do so at this point –press Y to save or N to close without saving.  If you decide at the last second that you want to keep the route open after all, press C to cancel closing.

Explore Route next Waypoint: READ with UP ARROW; This command moves your explore position forward through the route Waypoint by Waypoint.  You can do this as many times as you like and each time the next sequential Waypoint in the route will become the current Waypoint.

Explore Route previous Waypoint: READ with DOWN ARROW; This command moves your explore position back through the route Waypoint by Waypoint.  For example, if you miss a point, pressing this command would move to the previous Waypoint number in the sequence.  You can do this as many times as you like and each time the previous sequential Waypoint in the route will become the current Waypoint.

Explore Route next Turn: READ with RIGHT ARROW; This command moves your explore position forward through the route turn by turn.  Regardless of how many Waypoints may be between your current position and the next turn, by pressing the command READ with RIGHT ARROW, the program will then skip over them all and start announcing the next turn as the current Waypoint.

Explore Route previous Turn: READ with LEFT ARROW; This command moves your explore position back turn by turn.  Regardless of how many Waypoints may be between your current position and the previous turn, by pressing the command READ with LEFT ARROW, the program will then skip over them all and start announcing the previous turn as the current Waypoint.

Recalculate route: BACKSLASH or SLASH.


Reverse route: R then R; To Reverse the route so that the opposite end point becomes the destination in the Waypoint sequence, press R then R.  It is best to recalculate the route to your new destination.  Reversing your route might work in manual routes, pedestrian routes and routes created from replay files, it will not work with vehicle routes.


Route information: R I; Press this to bring up the current route settings in a list.  Press SPACE or BACKSPACE to scroll through the list, or READ with S for a summary.   Press ESCAPE to close the list. This list will give you some details such as, if the route is reversed, if the route needs saving, if Auto Increment is on or off or if Follow Sequential Route is on.

Remaining Waypoints in Route: CONTROL with I;  This command brings up a list with all remaining waypoints and turns in your route.  You can use BACKSPACE and SPACE to scroll through your route.  The first item in the list is the point you are trying to get to.  While you are in this list you will not receive any announcements such as intersections.

6 
Points of Interest (POIs).
There are more than 13,000,000 commercial Points of Interest for the U.S. and Canada.  See the Read Me document for up-to-date POI details for these and other countries.  Just like User POI files discussed below, the commercial .pdb files can be modified.  If a POI goes out of business, or its name changes, it may be modified or deleted.  

The user point of interest file is called User.PDB and it is automatically created in the SharedPOIs folder.  When you use the POI Find commands, both the commercial and User POIs will be sorted. 
6.1 General Points of Interest Information.
This section outlines the basics on Points of Interest (POIs), including basic commands and categories.

6.1.1 Last Point of Interest Announced.
To hear the last POI announced, press P.   To view and edit details of the announced POI, such as address and phone numbers, Press READ with P.  Press SPACE to move through and read each detail. If you want to hear a summary of all the details about this POI, press READ with S.  The summary command eliminates the need to press SPACE repeatedly.  Pressing the letter Q will toggle the reading of field labels on or off.  For example when labels are on you will hear “Cleveland (city)”.  When labels are off you will just hear “Cleveland.”  Press ESCAPE to exit the POI details.   You can set this POI as a destination by pressing READ with D, a virtual position by pressing READ with V, or both a destination and virtual position by pressing READ with 2.

6.1.2 Point of Interest Categories.
There are several POI Categories which make up the Core POIs.  Some have subcategories to help refine your search, some examples from the restaurant category are "barbeque" and "German."  These new points are the equivalent of electronic yellow pages with GPS positions.  The core POIs include everything from automobile, transportation, medical, government services to schools, libraries, restaurants, accommodations, entertainment and tourism.  These files should be placed in the Maps folder.

For a list of the POI categories and sub-categories, go into the KeyMaps program and press READ with F or CONTROL with F, a dynamic list of categories and sub-categories will be displayed.  For example, there will be more categories and sub-categories in California than in Hawaii. For a complete listing of all categories and sub-categories, even those that may not be available with the currently loaded POIs, view the categories and sub-categories available in the User Definable POI Search.

6.2 Finding Points of Interest.
6.2.1 Nearby Points of Interest.
To view a list of nearby POIs in any category and in any direction press F. The list of POIs is sorted in order of proximity.  Once you change locations, you must exit the list then press F to sort points at your new location.  As you scroll through the POIs you will receive additional information such as its name, the category and sub category if it has one, the street the POI is on, the city the POI is in, heading and distance to the POI from your current location, the side of the street the POI is on if known and the compass direction.  Press F, you will hear “creating POI list”.  You will be placed in a list of points.  Scroll through the list by pressing SPACE or BACKSPACE.  For example “Burger Palace, Restaurant, Main ST, Phoenix, 330 feet ahead, right side, west.”  Notice you are told the street the POI is located on and the city the POI is in.  This is a good way to quickly determine if this is the POI you are looking for without opening its details.  If you are looking for Burger Palace, you can type the first letter, B, to go to the POIs that start with the letter B.  If there are no POIs that start with the letter B, the system beeps. Scroll to the final item in the list “No other POI within X feet, press ENTER to continue searching or ESCAPE to exit.  Where X is the distance the BrailleNote has searched from your current position.  If you press ENTER the BrailleNote searches for 10 seconds and announces if points are found.  The first POI is announced, “Starbucks, restaurant, coffee shop, Desert drv, Phoenix, 900 feet, South.”  Continue to scroll through the POIs or press ESCAPE to close the list.  
In addition to using the F command to list all nearby POIs, you may wish to just list nearby Points of Interest in a specific category and sub-category of your choice.  By default CONTROL with U is configured to display all nearby user private POIs you create yourself.  See Section 12.8.4 for details on customizing the behavior of the user definable POI search.  

6.2.2 Simple POI Find.
You use the simple find feature if you want to search for a POI by name, or category using the command READ with F.  You are asked for the category, subcategory and then the search string.  For example, you want to find a restaurant called Burger Palace that is 10 miles away.
First you would press the Simple Find command, READ with F.

Next, you will be prompted for a category.  Press the letter R to move to "Restaurant" and press ENTER.  If you do not know the exact name of the category, you can scroll through the category list or use the first letter of a category to hop directly to a specific item.  The program remembers the last category used, but defaults to the ALL category every time you enter KeyMaps.

You will then be prompted for the subcategory.  Select a subcategory from the list and press ENTER.  Note: you can press the first letter of the subcategory you are interested in to move directly to it.  Finally, you will be prompted for the search string, which refers to the name of the POI that you want to find.  In this case that would be Burger Palace and press ENTER.  If you type 1 or 2 characters in the search string, the software will only find these characters at the beginning of the POI name.  However, if you type three or more characters, the software will look for a match anywhere in the POI name.


When the search begins, you will hear the announcement “creating POI list”.  You will be placed in a list of points.  Scroll through the list by pressing SPACE or BACKSPACE.  For example “Burger Palace, Restaurant, Main ST, Phoenix, 9.5 MI, ahead, south.”  Notice you are told the street the POI is located on and the city the POI is in.  This is a good way to quickly determine if this is the POI you are looking for without opening its details.  Scroll to the final item in the list “No other POI within X feet, press ENTER to continue searching or ESCAPE to exit.”  Where X is the distance of the search from your current position.  If you press ENTER the search lasts for up to 10 seconds and announces if points are found.  The first POI is announced. Press ENTER on the POI to access the POI action menu.  This is a list of up to 8 items you can use to interact with the POI such as, creating a route or viewing details.  Press ESCAPE to exit the list.  The search is then cancelled.  

The search will take longer when the area is densely populated or when you search far away.  A sound will indicate a search is in progress.  If you want to look at points that are several hundred miles away, it would be best to set your Virtual position to that vicinity and then search for POIs relative to your Virtual position.

Remember that you can set a POI as a destination with READ with D, as your Virtual position by pressing READ with V, both the destination and virtual position by pressing READ with 2, or bring up the POI Action Menu by pressing CONTROL with P or ENTER from within the POI list.  Listen to the currently selected POI by pressing the repeat key.  Scroll through the list with DOWN ARROW forward or UP ARROW backward.  As you scroll through the POIs you will receive additional information such as its name, the category and sub category if it has one, the street the POI is on, the city the POI is in, heading and distance to the POI from your current location, the side of the street the POI is on if known and the compass direction.  


6.2.3 Advanced POI Find.
Use the Advanced Find command, CONTROL with F, if you want to find a POI by category, subcategory, distance, direction, or field type.  You are asked for a category, then the subcategory, starting distance, direction, field type and then the search string.  For example, you want to find a restaurant called Burger Palace that is 20 miles away.
First you would press the Advanced Find command, CONTROL with F.

Next, you will be prompted for the category.  Press the letter R to move to "Restaurant" and press ENTER.  

You will then be prompted for the subcategory.  Select a subcategory from the list and press ENTER.  Note: you can press the first letter of the subcategory you are interested in to move directly to it.  
Next, you will be prompted to enter your starting POI search distance which would be 10 in this case.  Press ENTER.  

Once you have defined the start distance, you will be prompted for a search direction.  If you are unsure of the direction choose “full circle”.  Some examples of directions are:  North, East, Ahead, and Behind.  Press SPACE to cycle through the choices until you hear full circle and press ENTER.  You can also press the first letter of the direction such as S for south and press ENTER.  Note: if you have a heading you can search relative to your direction of travel.  For example ahead of you or to your right.  

Next choose the field type, for example, name, phone number, address number, street or zip code.  Press SPACE to cycle through the choices until you hear name and press ENTER.  You can also press the first letter of the field type such as S for street and press ENTER.

Finally, you will be prompted for the search string, the specific name or number that you want to find.  In this example that would be Burger Palace and press ENTER.

You will hear “creating POI list”.  You will be placed in a list of points.  Scroll through the list by pressing SPACE or BACKSPACE.  

The following scenarios illustrate examples of when you would use the Advanced Find command:

1.  I was hungry when going from San Pablo to Stockton, which is about an hour and a half drive. I was able to do a search for restaurants ahead of us.  I found a good place to eat, set it as our destination and created a route to it.
  
2.  I knew that the POI I was looking for was in Shop/Service category and that it was on Trinity Pkwy, but couldn’t remember the name or phone number.  I was able to search by specific category, Shop/Service and by street name search, Trinity Pkwy.  Seeing the POI name triggered my memory. I was then able to view the POI details, locate the phone number and call them to find out if they were open. 

3.  Out of curiosity, I searched for all Chinese Restaurants in the city of Lodi.  I will have to visit some of those places the next time I am there.
6.3 Using Points of Interest.
Now that you know numerous ways to find POIs, it is time to discuss how to efficiently use the POIs that you find.
6.3.1 Navigating a POI List.
When your POI search returns a long list of POIs, you can use the following commands to quickly review the POI list:
Go to the top of the list; READ with T or HOME.
Go to the end of the list; READ with B or END.
Move backward through the list one item at a time; UP ARROW.
Move forward through the list one item at a time; DOWN ARROW.
Jump backward 10 items; LEFT ARROW or PG UP.
Jump forward 10 items; RIGHT ARROW or PG DOWN.

6.3.2 POI Action Menu
The POI Action Menu is a collection of the most common actions associated with searching and locating POIs.  For example, if you are searching for a restaurant, most likely you will want to create a route to that restaurant.  Additionally, you might want to get the phone number to call that restaurant to make reservations.  To get to the POI Action Menu, press CONTROL with P, or press ENTER from within the list of POIs. Once in the POI Action Menu, you can choose from up to eight actions, namely:
1. Vehicle route: Creates a vehicle route from your current position to the POI.
2. Both Explore Virtual Position and Destination: Sets the POI to both your destination and virtual position.
3. Destination: Sets the POI as your destination.
4. Show POI Details: Allows you to view and edit the POI details such as address and phone number.  It is the same as the READ with P command. While viewing the details, press CONTROL with 8 to delete the POI.  
5. Explore position:  Sets your virtual position to the POI.
6. Pedestrian route: Creates a pedestrian route from your current position to the POI.
7. Media Playback:  This item is only displayed when the POI has additional content such as an audio file or Keyword document.  Pressing enter on this item will run the media player or launch the Book Reader application. If you view the POIs' details you can see the name of the attached media file. 
8. Add to Favorites:  Pressing ENTER on this item adds the selected POI to your list of Favorites.  After the favorite is added you are returned to the POI Action menu to make another selection, for example create a pedestrian route.  This saves you from having to find the POI again.  

You can press the first letter of the menu item you wish to move to or press SPACE to move through the list and then press ENTER on the desired item.
6.3.3 Editing Points of Interest.
Because POIs are constantly changing, it is inevitable that some of the data will be out-of-date.  A POI might move, go out of business or change phone numbers.  These details can be edited by pressing READ with P.

The following hot keys are used within the POI details to jump directly to a field or perform an action.
* Delete POI: CONTROL with 8.    If you answer yes to confirm deletion the POI details will automatically close.
* Toggle all or populated fields on/off: CONTROL with I
* Display Summary: READ with S
* Display  file location of POI: READ with F
* Address: A
* City: C
* Description: D
* Email: E
* Fax: F
* Side of street: G
* Hours: H
* Third party ID: I
* Category: J
* Subcategory: K
* Latitude / Longitude: L
* Media: M
* Name: N
* Off-street Latitude / Longitude: O
* Phone Number: P
* Labels on / off: Q
* Author: R
* Street: S
* Tags: T
* User POI: U
* State / Province: V
* Web Address: W
* Private POI: X
* Country: Y
* Zip or Postal Code: Z
* Move up one field: UP ARROW
* Move down one field: DOWN ARROW
* Move up one POI: READ with 7
* Move down one POI: READ with 9
* Move to top of POI list: READ with T
* Move to bottom of POI list: READ with B
* Move down 10 POI: CONTROL with 9
* Move up 10 POI: CONTROL with 7
* Exit POI details: ESCAPE


6.4 
Creating User Points of Interest.
It is very helpful to create your own user Points of Interest.  When you start KeyMaps for the first time you are prompted for the POI author, this could be your full name or initials.  The information you provided will be displayed in the author field when viewing the POI details by using READ with P.
The first time you record a POI, a file called User.pdb is created.  It will store all the POIs you create.  You can have only one User.pdb file active at a time and it must have this name.  Therefore, if you swap user.pdb files with another user, it is a good idea to change the filename of your own and ensure it is backed up before sharing.

6.4.1 How to Record a POI.
There are three ways to record a User POI.  The first way to Record a POI is by capturing your virtual position and assigning a name to that location.  For example, you are at a location that is not currently in the database and you would like to save this location for future use.  
To set your virtual position as a POI, follow these steps:

1) Press READ with R.  KeyMaps then prompts: “Point of Interest name?"
2) Type a name and press ENTER.  When you are naming your POIs, it is helpful to have a unique, meaningful name so that you can remember the significance of the POI.  You can use up to 255 characters while writing the name of the POI.
3) You are then presented with a list of categories.  The default is "user private."  You can scroll through the categories with the SPACEBAR or press the first letter of the category that you wish to find, and then press ENTER.  Note: if you choose to send your user POIs to Sendero Group any points that are in the "user private" category will not be shared.  If you have a point that does not seem to fall into any category, please use the bonus category.
4) You are presented with a list of tags.  These are predefined words that you can add to your user POI such as driveway or elevator.  Scroll up and down the list of tags by pressing SPACE or BACKSPACE.  If you know the name of the tag, you can also use the first letter of its name for example Press W to move to the Wi-Fi free tag.  When you see a tag you wish to use, press CONTROL with SPACE to mark or unmark the tag.  Once you have marked all relevant tags press enter to continue.  Note: if you change to a different category you may see different tags.  It doesn't make sense to be presented with Braille menu if you select the sport category.  
5) After you press enter, you are asked to save changes and the tags you have previously marked are announced.  Press ENTER on the first item to save the changes or press SPACE then enter to select the menu item return to the list of tags. If you select return to list you can continue to mark or unmark tags.  Select the desired menu item and press ENTER to continue to the next step.
6) You are then given the opportunity to add additional media content such as an audio recording.  select from the list of 4 items:
None: This is the default just press ENTER to create the user POI.
Record audio: Press ENTER to start recording audio, press enter again to stop recording and create the user POI.
Add media file: Pressing enter will allow you to browse for a file to add to the POI, it could be an audio file or a keyword text file.
Description:  This item allows you to type in a description of the POI if you wish.  Perhaps you would like to make a notation that the POI is near a light pole or a trash can.

You will hear, “POI name added,” where name is the name you just created.
This POI is now saved in the User.pdb file and it will be triggered next time you are in the vicinity.  
The two additional ways you can record user POIs are by setting an address with READ with S or the letter L or establish a Lat/Lon with READ with Y.  Once you have entered either an address or a Lat/Lon, press C to create the User POI at the defined position.  For more information about addresses and Lat/Lon, refer to those sections.

6.4.2 Editing User Points of Interest.
In addition to editing the Points of Interest with the READ with P command, you can also access a list of your user POIs only and edit them.  This way you do not have to search through the entire database for your User POIs.  To specifically edit your User POIs:
1) Press E for Edit while in KeyMaps.  The system presents a list of 3 items, User POI, route and favorite.  Press U for User POI.  You will be placed on the nearest POI and will be told the number of User POIs you have defined.  For example “3 of 5 Bus stop.” 
2) In the POI list, locate the POI you wish to edit, and press ENTER.  You will be in the POI editor.  The heading and distance from your current position is announced. 
3) Scroll to the field you wish to edit and press ENTER. Type in the new information and press ENTER.  For example press ENTER on address number.  The address number and street name are in their own fields. 
4)  When you press ENTER, the information gets updated and you are automatically moved to the next field.  If you want to edit that field, press ENTER and type in the new text or continue to scroll down the list.  

Press ESCAPE when you are done editing the POI.  You are asked to save the changes.  You will be returned to the user POI editor.
Repeat one of these procedures for any other POIs you wish to edit.
You can use the following commands to review the User POI list:
Go to the top of the list; READ with T or HOME.
Go to the end of the list; READ with B or END.
Move backward through the list one item at a time; UP ARROW.
Move forward through the list one item at a time; DOWN ARROW.
Jump backward 10 items; LEFT ARROW or PG UP.
Jump forward 10 items; RIGHT ARROW or PG DOWN.

6.4.3 Deleting a Point of Interest. 
There might be times when you wish to delete a commercial or user POI.  Follow the below steps to delete a POI.

1) In the POI list find the POI you wish to delete.
2) Select Show/edit details.
3) Press CONTROL with 8.  The system asks if you are sure.  Answer yes to delete the POI, answer no if you do not wish to delete the POI.  

After the POI is deleted the POI details automatically close returning you to the place you were before deleting the POI.  For example, if you were in a POI list you will be returned to the list.  If you were in the main KeyMaps program you are returned there.  If you answer no you are returned to the POI details.  


6.4.4 Sharing User POI Files.
User.pdb files can be shared between users.  Simply copy or attach the POI file from the maps folder and send it to another user.  Only one User POI file can be active at a time as KeyMaps is looking for a file called User.pdb.  If you swap your user POI file with another user or vice-versa, you should rename and back up any shared POI file you wish to save so as to not accidentally overwrite your User.pdb file with another one.  For additional help refer to the BrailleNote user guide for instructions on transferring files.  The SenderoGroup.com download link provides more details on sharing User files.  
6.5 Media Content.
This section will discuss the use of attaching additional media content to Points of Interest.  There may be times when you would like to record a sound to be associated to a POI name.  For example, you wish to record the sound of Big Ben in London.  You may also wish to associate a text menu to your favorite restaurant.   If the additional media is an audio file the media player will run in the background. If the attached media file is a Keyword document the book reader will be launched.  Note: you can only have 1 media file attached to a POI.  If you try to attach a different media file your existing one will be replaced.  
6.5.1 Attaching Media to a POI.
There are two ways to attach media to a POI.   Both will be discussed below:
The first way is to record a new user point of interest.
1) Press READ with R.
2) The BrailleNote is waiting for you to type in the name of the Point of Interest.  Just press ENTER.
3) BrailleNote asks for the category, select a category or just press ENTER to accept "user private."  Press ENTER twice to skip the prompts relating to adding tags.  
4) At this point you can press SPACE to scroll to the "record audio" item and press ENTER to start recording the audio for the POI.  Press ENTER to stop recording.  Note a unique name will be assigned to the POI.  For example POI7.  You may rename the POI by viewing the POI details and editing its' name.
Once you are done recording the user POI will be created.  Note: After pressing ENTER it may take a few seconds for the BrailleNote to launch the recorder and start recording.

The second way to attach media is by editing the POI details.
1) Use any of the previously discussed methods for finding POIs.  
2) View the POI details by using the POI action menu or pressing READ with P on the desired POI.
3) Scroll to the Media option and press ENTER or just press M to move to the media option quickly.
4) You are presented with a list of 2 items, record audio and add media file.  A file can be either an existing audio file or a text document.   You are unable to attach word documents.  They must be Keyword documents.
5) Pressing R starts to record the audio as outlined above.  Pressing A opens a standard KeySoft file open prompt. You will be asked for the location of the file.  Select the drive, folder, and then finally the filename.  The files you can attach are: audio files with extensions of wave mp3, and or documents with the extensions of kwt, or kwb.) 
6) Press ESCAPE or CONTROL with S to exit the POI editor and save the changes.
6.5.2 Playing Media Content.
Now that we know how to attach additional media content to a POI lets discuss how to view the content.
1) Search for the POI using any of the previously discussed methods.  
2) In the list of POIs press enter to bring up the POI Action menu.
3) The first option is "Media Playback, the type of media attached to the POI is also announced.  Pressing ENTER on this item launches the Book Reader for documents and the media player for audio files.  Use your standard book reader commands to view the text of the document.  ESCAPE to return to KeyMaps.  Note: When viewing a POI from within the list you can also press the slash key (above right arrow) to playback the attached media.  If you press this command on a POI with no media you will hear the message "No media."
6.5.3 POI Media Action Menu.
In previous sections we discuss the Address Action Menu and the POI Action menu.  These menus allow us to perform a specific action on a specified item.  There are three actions we can perform on media content; we call this the POI Media Action Menu.  Follow these steps to view the POI media Action menu.

1) Search for the POI.	
2) View the POI details.
3) Scroll to the "media" option and press ENTER.  Note the name of the media file is displayed POI7.wav.
4) You will be placed in the POI Media Action menu.  There are 3 items:
a. Media playback:  Pressing ENTER on this item allows you to view the attached content as discussed in Section 7.5.2.
b. Delete Media file:  Pressing ENTER on this option removes the additional media file.
c. Replace Media File:  Pressing ENTER on this item will prompt to record audio or attach an existing file as discussed in Section 7.5.1.
6.6 Tags.
The purpose of tags is to provide brief and consistent descriptions and to ensure correct spelling. You still have the description field to add longer and personal descriptions to points of interest. It can be very helpful if you choose Door Main for example when you tag a restaurant so you can distinguish your specific POI from the commercial POI at that location.  The KeyMaps comes with a number of predefined tags such as Door main, door revolving, trashcan and fountain.  If the POI has a revolving door you may wish to indicate that by adding the Door revolving tag to the POI.  You can also add your own tags by scrolling to the "user definable" item, and then mark it by pressing CONTROL with SPACE then pressing ENTER. 
Tags can be added to both commercial and user POIs.  
There are two ways to add tags to a POI.  The first way is to create a user POI, see section 7.4 for steps on creating user POIs.

The second way to attach a tag is by editing the POI details.
1) Use any of the previously discussed methods for finding POIs.  
2) View the POI details by using the POI action menu or pressing READ with P on the desired POI.
3) Scroll to the tag option and press ENTER or just press T to move to the tag option quickly.
You are presented with a list of tags.  These are predefined words that you can add to your POI such as driveway or elevator.  Scroll up and down the list of tags by pressing SPACE or BACKSPACE.  If you know the name of the tag, you can also use the first letter of its name for example Press W to move to the Wi-Fi free tag.  When you see a tag you wish to use, press CONTROL with SPACE to mark or unmark the tag.  Once you have marked all relevant tags press enter to continue.  Note: if you change to a different category you may see different tags.  It doesn't make sense to be presented with Braille menu if you select the sport category.  
After you press ENTER, you are asked to save changes and the tags you have previously marked are announced.  Press ENTER on the first item to save the changes or press SPACE then enter to select the menu item return to the list of tags. If you select return to list you can continue to mark or unmark tags.  Select the desired menu item and press ENTER to continue to the next step.
You are returned to the POI details.  Press CONTROL with S to save changes.

You can view the tags by viewing the POI details.  They will also be announced automatically if the LookAround option “include tags” in LookAround and POI announcements is turned on.



7 
Looking Around.
KeyMaps provides a means of accessing information about your environment, through speech, Braille or both.  This information can be invaluable for getting oriented in a strange, unfamiliar or even familiar environment.

The announcement of nearby Points of Interest (POIs) and street information may let you know you are in a familiar area as well as allowing the opportunity to choose one as a destination.  This is often the way sighted people orient, by using nearby landmarks and signs to know that they are in a familiar or unfamiliar area.  The local maps and Points of Interest databases allow the environment to talk to you through the BrailleNote so a blind person can also orient in this fashion.

You can look around to get oriented to your surroundings in two distinct LookAround modes: Automatic and Manual.  LookAround Mode allows you to get a sense of the environment around your current location.  The information can be very useful indeed in assessing what type of route you wish to create and follow, what type of heading information is going to be best suited to the environment etc. as well as being useful in its own right.

The commands for looking around will work while you are in Explore mode and following a route, relative to your current position.  
7.1 Automatic LookAround Mode.
Automatic LookAround Mode searches for POIs and intersections in the vicinity and will scan for POIs.  If no POI or intersection is found, the software looks around again.  Nothing is announced until it finds a POI or intersection within the trigger distance or direction.  If the same POI or intersection is announced and then found a second time, it will not be repeated.  It can be set to announce nearby POIs and/or intersections, or turned off depending on user preference.  If you are actively following a route, it may be less distracting to switch off the LookAround mode so the POIs are not interfering with the Waypoints.  If you press another command at the same instant as the program is “looking around”, there may be a delayed response.  Note that the nearest point is announced but not all points within the LookAround range.  If you want to hear all the points, press F for a proximity list.  

Some LookAround options like POI distance will automatically adjust based on direction of search and category chosen.  If you are in a densely populated area with a category containing lots of POIs (Bonus) the automatically announced POI may be close to your current position.  However, if you have a category selected with few POIs (Travel/Entertainment) the distance between you and the automatically announced POI may be farther away.  


When you press READ with M for the automatic LookAround mode, you are presented with the LookAround Mode menu.  The LookAround Mode menu contains these items:

1) Turn LookAround Mode On or Off - Default is on.  To simply switch status, press L for On or Off.  Alternatively, scroll down to the prompt Turn On or Off LookAround and toggle the status with the ENTER key.
2) Route LookAround Preference - Default is Route and intersection announcements: This item lets you set a preference for the LookAround events you want active while following a route.  The choices are:

a. Route announcements only: All LookAround events are turned off.  You will only receive route announcements such as the approaching turn message.  When the route is closed your normal LookAround announcements will trigger.  This may cut down on the extra chatter while following a route.
b. Current LookAround settings: All LookAround events you select in the LookAround menu READ with M, are active while following a route, for example Intersections, POIs and city change announcements if you have them enabled in the LookAround menu.
c. Route and Intersection announcements: Selecting this item announces intersections as well as route instructions such as the approaching turn announcement.  
d. Route and POI Announcements:  Selecting this item announces Points of Interest as well as route instructions such as the approaching turn announcement.  

The Route LookAround preference will not override the LookAround settings you have selected in the LookAround menu.  So if you have commercial POIs turned off but have "Route and POI announcements" active, POIs will not be announced.  Also if you have LookAround announcements turned off by pressing READ with M then L, the route LookAround preference settings are ignored, only route instructions are triggered.

3) POI search direction - Default is ahead.  You can use this item to only have POIs announced ahead of you, behind you, or in a particular direction such as North.  Pressing ENTER displays a list of nine items.  These items include full circle, ahead, behind, left, right, North, South, East, and West. If you have this item set to ahead and do not have a relative heading, full circle will be used until you obtain a heading.  
4) Commercial points - Default is on.  Turns commercial POI announcements on or off.  If you are moving down the street near a POI, the side of the street the POI is on will be announced.  For example “Burger King, Restaurant, right side.”  Note: POIs are announced if they are within one mile or one kilometer.
5) Intersections- Default is on.  You can see the status of intersections i.e. if the item is switched on.  Press ENTER on this item to toggle its status.
6) Street Changes- Default is on.  Use this item to be notified when the street you are moving along changes.  When you make a turn onto a new street, the street that you are now traveling on is automatically announced.
7) City changes- Default is on. You will be notified when you enter a new city or section of the city. For example, Cleveland, or Cleveland University of California. Parks and other sections of a city may also be denoted.  With a LookAround time interval set to 12, it can take up to 48 seconds (4 times the LookAround timer) before a new city is announced.
8) Map Changes- Default is on. You will be notified when you cross into another state or province.  With a LookAround time interval set to 12, it can take up to 72 seconds (6 times the LookAround timer) before a new state/province is announced.
9) User POIs- Default is on.  This item is for turning on or off the announcement of user Points of Interest.  Note: User POIs are announced if they are within one mile or one kilometer.
10) Change commercial POI category- Default is all categories.  Press ENTER on this item to make changes in the POI categories you wish to select for announcement.
11) LookAround time interval:  Selecting this option allows you to change the number of seconds in which the system scans for and announces a LookAround event.  Default is 12 seconds. The minimum is 5 seconds and the maximum is 300 seconds.
12) Include tags in LookAround and POI lists- Default is on.  Selecting this option extra tag information will be identified if it is included in the POI.  For example Bus stop, Bench.  Bus stop is the POI name and bench is the additional tag.  If you turn this option off you would only see the POI name, Bus stop.
13) Include distance and direction in LookAround POI events- Default is off.  When a POI is announced you can have the distance and direction included.  If this feature is turned on the distance and direction to the POI will be announced.  For example, Starbucks, Coffee shop, 431 feet, ahead, right side.  If this feature is turned off the distance and direction is not announced. For example, Starbucks, Coffee shop, right side. 

The status of your LookAround settings is maintained when you exit KeyMaps with ESCAPE.

7.2 Manual LookAround Mode.
Manual LookAround mode allows you to spot check your location.  You can manually enter the LookAround commands such as:

SPACE for Current Location Summary.  You will hear information such as nearest intersection, next turn and destination of a route is loaded, heading, and nearest address including city.  This is a great way to get a summary of your current location with one keystroke.


X for Announcing Intersections.  This announces the nearest Intersection name, heading and distance.  The cross street is announced.  If you are moving, X announces the nearest intersection in a 90 degree arc ahead of you i.e.  if ahead is 12 o'clock, between 10:30 and 1:30 o'clock.  If you are not moving, X gives you the nearest intersection, in any direction.  A unique sound differentiates the nearest intersection from the next intersection (no sound).  You can hear the intersection announced repeatedly by pressing M then X.  Map data quality impacts the preciseness of intersection announcements.  Once you are within 100 feet (30 meters) of the center of the intersection, no distances will be specified and the X key will announce that you are near the intersection.  Remember that the distance to the intersection refers to the center of the intersection, so you might be stopped at the intersection and hear that the intersection is 105 feet away.  If you want more details about your intersection press READ with X.   This command will announce intersection details like direction of travel and the compass orientation of the cross streets.  To have the detailed intersection description announced repeatedly press M then N.

A for Nearest Street Address.  Query the nearest known street address by pressing the letter A.  If you are on a highway or if the address number is not known, the name only will be announced.  You can also be off the street itself, say in a nearby park and hear the nearest address.  The wider the street, the more likely the address will correspond with the side of the street you are on.  If you are near an intersection, you may receive the address of the cross street and not the one you are physically on.  If you get a message saying the Address is unknown, move a bit and try again.  If you are more then 50 feet from the street you will receive a distance and direction.

C for City, Feature, State.  To hear the current city, Map Feature if there is one and state announced, Press C.  If you get a message saying it is unknown, move and try again.  There may be some small towns which do not have address level data, only street names without house numbers.  If the city name is not found, the nearest township will be announced.  If no township is found either, the county or district may be announced.  If there is a body of water, college campus or other map feature in the database, this will appear after the city and before the state.  You can also have the complete details of any location displayed in a list by pressing READ with C.  Press SPACE to scroll through the list of available options.  These details include the road classification, such as one way, split, tunnel, skyway, bridge etc.  The average speed a car travels on the street, number of lanes, address range on each side of the road, city, borough if there is one, county, country, zip, lat/lon and map name.

Y for Latitude/Longitude.  To view a list with the current latitude and longitude press Y

P for the nearest POI.  

F for all Nearby POIs.  See Section 7.2.1 for more details
8 
Virtually Exploring.
To familiarize yourself with your neighborhood before you actually walk or drive through it, KeyMaps allows you to look at the maps without having to be in the location being explored.  This means that you can explore the layout of the streets, preview a route, or virtually walk around the vicinity of a Point of Interest, address or lat/lon.  You might set your destination to a particular point of interest and then wish to know what else is in the vicinity of that destination.  KeyMaps allows you to do this.  
8.1 Virtual Explore Mode.
A virtual position can be set by address, Route Waypoint, POI, or lat/lon.  See the respective sections about how to set these positions.  Once you are set to one of these positions, you can use the Virtual Explore Mode commands to navigate around the map or you can use the POI Find functions to see what is near your Virtual position.  Setting an address or lat/lon position is one way to explore an area hundreds of miles away.

Let’s use the example from the Foreword where I am in Chicago and want to know what is around my hotel, so that I can plan a business meeting.  First, I want to know the layout of the streets.  The BrailleNote will announce that my virtual position is 150 Main Street, the address of the hotel.  I press CONTROL with UP ARROW to move forward one intersection.  I hear “On Main Street, 256 feet to 2nd Avenue.” If I move ahead one more intersection, I hear “On Main Street, 438 feet to 3rd Avenue.” From this I can conclude that Main Street intersects the numbered avenues.  If I want to turn left or right, I press CONTROL with LEFT ARROW or CONTROL with RIGHT ARROW respectively.  I can start to mentally picture the grid of the streets around my hotel.

To hear about nearby restaurants, I can conduct a simple search by pressing READ with F.  Next, I will press R to move to restaurant for the category and press ENTER.  At the subcategory prompt, I will press ENTER to select the default "All."  Finally I press ENTER when asked for a search string.  Once, I have chosen my restaurant, I set that as my destination by pressing READ with D.

Now with my virtual position set to the hotel and my destination set to the restaurant, I can create a route to the restaurant from the hotel by pressing the route command R and then P for Pedestrian.  
You have two ways to explore a route.  You can move from Waypoint to Waypoint with the explore forward and back commands, READ with UP ARROW and READ with DOWN ARROW.  Each Waypoint intersection will be announced as you reach it.  You can explore the route turn by turn with READ with RIGHT ARROW to move forward and READ with LEFT ARROW to move back by turn.  Each press of READ with RIGHT ARROW will move you to the next turn, skipping the interim Waypoints.  You will first hear the Waypoint intersection you have reached and then the instruction which way to turn.  Exploring by turns allows you to focus on the overview of the route.

Your explore position moves with you but you cannot turn right or left while the route is open.  You can only follow the route.  You can use the backward command, READ with DOWN ARROW as many times as you like whereas in Explore mode, you can only back up once.

Once you close the route, all Explore functions such as left and right are again active and your Explore position is at the location of the last Waypoint in your route.

This is particularly useful for looking at routes in another town.  It is also helpful when in a vehicle and you need to be several Waypoints or turns ahead of the driver on the route.  This gives you enough time to figure out what is coming up so you can advise the driver.  You may wish to preview a route on the BrailleNote and then navigate strictly by memory, leaving your BrailleNote at home.
When exploring a route you can always set your virtual position to any Waypoint along the route.  Just highlight the Waypoint or turn and then set your virtual position to that point by pressing READ with V.

8.2 Enable Virtual Side of Street Tracking.

In KeyMaps there are two ways to explore the street layout.  By default when you explore you move from intersection to intersection.  Think of yourself walking down the center of the street, you are not taking into account the side of the street you are walking down, you are just moving from intersection to intersection.  When you enable Virtual Side of Street Tracking it is as if you are walking along a virtual sidewalk.  For example if you set your explore position to your house the street is in front of you.  Pressing CONTROL with LEFT ARROW will turn you to the left and you are on the left side of the street.  Another difference is when you reach an intersection you must press READ with UP ARROW to cross the street.  This is because when you reach the intersection, you could cross the street ahead of you or you could turn right and cross to the other side of your street, turn right again and walk along the opposite side of the street.
Note: Virtual side of street tracking is only available on the Apex.

To toggle Virtual Side of Street Tracking: From the help menu, select the KeyMaps options menu, then press SPACE to move to the “side of street tracking” option and press ENTER.  Alternatively from the main KeyMaps program press O then T.

Lets explore around the address where Superman was created 10999 Amor Avenue, Cleveland OH 44108.

Use the address lookup command READ-S to set your explore position to this address.  See section 5 for details.
“At 10999 Amor Ave heading southeast. 1 feet left to Parkwood Drive, 0.29 mi right to East 105th Street.”

Press CONTROL-RIGHT ARROW to turn right.
“Southwest on the right side of Amor Avenue at Parkwood Drive, behind and right”

Now press A to find out the nearest address.
“Address: 10999 Amor Avenue, right side”
Notice you are told you are on the right side.  Picture yourself walking along the right side of the street.  The side of street information is also announced when you turn.

Now press CONTROL-UP ARROW to move forward.
“You must cross the street before moving forward.”

Press READ-UP ARROW to cross the street.
“Crossed Parkwood Drive”

Press CONTROL-UP ARROW to move forward.
“0.29 mi west, East 105th Street, right and left and Amor Avenue, behind.”
You are now standing on the right corner and are still on the right side of Amor Avenue.  We have some choices.  We can cross East 105th Street and continue ahead, turn right and walk along the right side of East 105th Street, or turn left and cross Amor Avenue. Because Amor Avenue ends here, we can only turn left or right.

Lets turn left by pressing CONTROL-LEFT ARROW.
“South on the left side of East 105th Street at Amor Avenue, left”

We have not crossed the street, we just turned at the corner.  To cross Amor Avenue we must press READ-UP ARROW.  If we press CONTROL-UP ARROW to move forward we will be told to cross the street first.  

Press READ-UP ARROW to cross the street.
“Crossed Amor Avenue”
We are now walking along East 105th Street on the left side.  Press A to confirm this.
“Address: 976 East 105th Street, left side”

Now that we have crossed the street, press CONTROL-UP ARROW to move to the next intersection.
“126 feet south, Adams Avenue, right”

Press CONTROL-UP ARROW to move to the next intersection.  
“170 feet south, Morison Avenue, left”

As you can see, you did not need to cross the street as Adams Avenue is on the other side of East 105th Street.  

Finally, turn to the left by pressing CONTROL-LEFT ARROW.
“East on the left side of Morison Avenue at East 105th Street”

Confirm the side of the street by pressing A.
“Address: 10501 Morison Avenue, left side”

As you can see from the example above, this is a powerful way to explore an area and get great details down to the side of the street you might be walking along.  

8.2.1 Important Virtual Mode Commands.

Move forward an intersection;         CONTROL with UP ARROW.
Cross The Street; READ with UP ARROW.
Move to previous virtual position;   CONTROL with DOWN ARROW.
Turn left at an intersection;            CONTROL with LEFT ARROW.
Turn right at an intersection;          CONTROL with RIGHT ARROW.
Set a POI or Explore position as your Destination; READ with D.
Set a POI or Waypoint as your Virtual position; READ with V.
Set both your destination and virtual position to a POI or Waypoint; READ with 2.

Note that setting your virtual position by pressing READ with V will either set your virtual position to the current POI or Waypoint depending upon what you were last looking at.  If you were searching for POIs then READ with V will set your virtual position to the current POI.  If you were looking at a Waypoint along a route then READ with V will set your virtual position to the current Waypoint.  The same applies to the use of the READ with D command for setting a POI or Explore position as your destination.  The command will apply to the last function you were performing. 

CONTROL with V will set your virtual position to a pre-defined spot on the map. You will either be taken to the capital of the state or country, or be placed at a tourist attraction. This allows you to start exploring quickly.  If you have multiple maps installed you will be presented with a list. 



9 Other Functions.
This section covers a range of miscellaneous general functions available while using the KeyMaps.  
9.1 Append to Clipboard.

CONTROL with C will copy the last KeyMaps message and append it to the clipboard.  The first time you use the command, you will hear, "Copied data to clipboard."  Subsequent times it will say "Append data to clipboard."  The reason is that the KeySoft clipboard is left alone until the first time you use the command in KeyMaps.  At that point, the clipboard is wiped clean and the KeyMaps data is copied.  Subsequent times, the data is appended.

You can record as many KeyMaps messages to the clipboard as you wish.  That way, you could collect, for example, restaurants that you were interested in calling and just paste them into a file after you exit KeyMaps.

Note: Anything in your clipboard before you go into the KeyMaps program will be overwritten by the items you append from within the KeyMaps program.
9.2 The Odometer.
The Odometer allows you to check how much ground you have covered in Explore mode.  It operates in the unit of measure setting you have chosen in the Unit setting of the KeyMaps Options Menu.

To hear the Odometer, press B.  Any time you want to check how far you have gone, press B again and the distance will be announced.  To reset the Odometer back to zero, press CONTROL with B.

The Odometer is not related to any routes or POIs, it just keeps track of the distance until you reset it.  The Odometer resets when you exit the KeyMaps program.  However, the Explore mode Odometer is reset to zero when you select a new Virtual position.  

9.3 Compass Heading.
To hear your current heading in terms of a compass reading and degrees, press H. East equals 90 degrees, South 180 degrees, West 270 degrees and North 0 degrees. The degree reading is an excellent way to understand when you are on a curving road that would otherwise be difficult to detect by feel. It can take up to 10 to 15 seconds at pedestrian speeds to determine your direction of travel.


9.4 History List. 

The history list is a list of your 25 most recently used locations.  Each time you create a route to an address or POI the destination is automatically added to the history list.  Other events are added such as the first time in each session set an explore position (virtual mode), set a POI as a destination by searching for it, a Lat/Lon location, performing a location lookup and setting the address as your virtual position or destination.  

9.4.1 Working with the History List. 
The following paragraph demonstrates the power of the history list:  
You decide you wish to go for a walk around your area then create a route home.
1) Each time you load KeyMaps and sey a position your current position is automatically added to the history list.  For example "Initial Position, 123 Main street, Reno."
2) Explore your area for as long as you wish.  When you are ready to return home bring up the history list.  You can accomplish this in two ways.  The first way is to press READ with S or the letter L and select "History List" from the menu, or Press CONTROL with READ with H.
3) The first item in the history list should be Initial position, Street name, and City name.  In the above example the item would be, "Initial Position, 123 Main Street, Reno."
4) Press enter to bring up the history action menu.
5) Scroll to "pedestrian route" and press enter.
A route is created from your current position to the initial position guiding you back to your house.  
In the previous paragraphs we discuss the different ways items are added to your history list, from an address search and Point of Interest.  Let’s work with the history list.  Perform a location lookup for your address, set it as your explore position then bring up the history list.

 There are two ways to bring up the history list. The first way is to press READ with S or the letter L and select history list from the menu. The second way is to press CONTROL with READ with H.
When you are in the history list you will be placed on the most recently added item.  Press SPACE or BACKSPACE to scroll up and down the list.  You can also press the first letter of the history name in order to jump to it.  You will see the history name, the address number if specified, the street name, city name, distance and direction.  For example 123 Main St., Reno, 753 FT, South.
Press enter on the desired item to bring up the History Action Menu.  The History Action menu is discussed in the following section.  
9.4.2 History Action Menu. 

The History Action Menu helps you determine your next action once you find an item in the history list.  In the previous section, we used the history list to locate your initial location so that you could create a route back home.  With the History Action Menu, you can also set a history location as a POI, as a destination, as destination and virtual position at the same time, or create routes.  The previous section shows how to use the history list in detail.  
Once you press ENTER on the history item, the history action menu is displayed.  The items are as follows: 

1) Explore Position:  Sets your virtual position to the history item.
2) Destination: Sets the history item as your destination.
3) Pedestrian Route: Creates a pedestrian route from your current position to the history item.
4) Vehicle Route: Creates a vehicle route from your current position to the history item.
5) Create User POI: Creates a user point from the history item you just looked up. 
6) Both Explore Position and Destination: Sets the history item to both your destination and virtual position.
7) Add to Favorites:  Pressing ENTER on this item adds the selected history item to your list of Favorites.  After the favorite is added you are returned to the History Action menu to make another selection, for example create a pedestrian route.  This saves you from having to find the item again.  

9.5 Favorites List. 

The Favorites list is a list of locations you may wish to work with at a later time, just like when browsing the Internet on your BrailleNote or PC.  Unlike the history list discussed in the previous section you are not limited to the number of locations you can add.  The different location types are Points of Interest, Location lookups, Lat/lon and your virtual position.  You can also view/edit the details and remove the favorite from the list.  

9.5.1 Add Favorite from Location Lookup. 
To add a favorite by address: first perform a location lookup by pressing READ with S or the letter L.  Choose the type of lookup, i.e. city or Zip/postal lookup.  See sections 5.1 and 5.2 for step by step examples.  At the address action menu scroll to Add to Favorites and press enter or press the letter A.  After the address is added you are returned to the Address Action Menu.  This saves from having to look up the address again in order to perform another action.

9.5.2 Add Favorite from Point of Interest Search. 

To add a POI as a favorite, search for the POI by using any of the POI search methods previously discussed.  See section 7.2 for details and examples.  In the POI search results list scroll to the POI and press ENTER.  From the POI Action Menu scroll to Add to Favorite or press the letter A.  After the POI is added you are returned to the POI action menu.  This saves from having to find the POI again in order to perform another action. 

9.5.3 Add Favorite from Current Position. 

There might be times when you are out and you wish to add your current position to a favorite, perhaps it is a bus stop that you will return to in the future.   Follow the below steps to add your current position as a Favorite:
1. Press READ with V, you are then prompted for a name, type in a name and press ENTER.
2. You can also add a favorite from within the favorites list.  There are two ways to bring up the favorites list. The first way is to press READ with S or the letter L and select Favorites list from the menu. The second way is to press CONTROL with 1
3. Press SPACE to scroll to the item "add current location to favorites" and press ENTER.
4. You are prompted for a name, type in a name and press ENTER

Note: items are added to the favorites list in ascending order, IE most recent first.  The favorites list is located in a file called favorites.fdb contained within your current maps folder.  If you switch map folders a new favorites list is created.


9.5.4 Working with the Favorites List. 
In the previous sections we discuss how to add a favorite from an address search, Point of Interest and using your current location.  Let’s work with the favorites list.  Using any previously discussed method adds a favorite and then brings up the favorites list.

 There are two ways to bring up the favorites list. The first way is to press READ with S or the letter L and select Favorites list from the menu. The second way is to press CONTROL with 1.
When you are in the favorites list you will be placed on the most recently added favorite.  Press SPACE or BACKSPACE to scroll up and down the list.  You can also press the first letter of the favorite name in order to jump to it.  You will see the favorite name, the address number if specified, the street name, city name, distance and direction.  For example Home, 123 Main St., Reno, 753 FT, South.
Press enter on the desired favorite to bring up the Favorites Action Menu.  The favorites Action menu is discussed in the following section.  

9.5.5 Favorite Action Menu. 
The Favorites Action Menu helps you determine your next action once you have found an item in the favorites list.  You can also view a favorite’s details, set as a destination, as destination and virtual position at the same time, or create routes.  The previous section shows how to use the favorites list in detail.  

Once you press ENTER on the favorite, the favorite’s action menu is displayed.  The Favorites Action Menu is a collection of the most common actions associated with favorites.  For example, if you are searching for a restaurant you have saved as a favorite, most likely you will want to create a route to that restaurant.  Additionally, you might want to get the phone number to call that restaurant to make reservations.  To get to the favorites Action Menu, press ENTER from within the list of favorites. Once in the Favorites Action Menu, you can choose from up to seven actions, namely:

1) Vehicle route: Creates a vehicle route from your current position to the favorite.
2) Both Explore Virtual Position and Destination: Sets the favorite to both your destination and virtual position.
3) Destination: Sets the favorite as your destination.
4) Show /edit Details: Allows you to view and edit the details of the favorite such as address and phone number.  While viewing the details, press CONTROL with 8 to delete the favorite from the list.  
5) Explore Position:  Sets your virtual position to the favorite. 
6) Pedestrian route: Creates a pedestrian route from your current position to the favorite.
7) Media Playback:  This item is only displayed when the favorite has additional content such as an audio file or Keyword document.  Pressing enter on this item will run the media player or launch the Book Reader application. If you view the favorite's details you can see the name of the attached media file. 



9.5.6 Deleting a Favorite. 
There might be times when you wish to delete a favorite from your favorites list.  Follow the below steps to delete a favorite.

1) In the favorites list find the favorite you wish to delete.
2) Select Show/edit details.
3) Press CONTROL with 8.  The system asks if you are sure.  Answer yes.  
The favorites list will automatically close after the favorite is deleted.

9.6 Virtual Annotate Intersection.
The annotate intersection feature allows you to add notations to an intersection.  Lets say you are virtually exploring, you reach an intersection that has a stop sign and you would like to be reminded of this.  
a.  Virtually explore to the intersection you would like to annotate.  From the Miscellaneous menu, select the annotate current intersection menu item.  Alternatively press the HELP key, then Press C, N.
b. If you have not setup a POI author name you are prompted to do so.  Type in the POI author name and press enter.  Next you are prompted to type in the annotation name.  Type “Stop sign” and press ENTER.

The annotation has been added.  Press READ with X to view the details of the intersection.  This will include the new annotation.
Note: items are added to the annotate intersection list in ascending order, most recent first.  The annotations are located in a file called Annotations.adb contained within your current maps folder.  If you switch map folders a new list is created.

9.7 Annotate Intersection List.

The annotate intersection list is a list of annotations or notes you have added.  You are not limited to the number of annotations you can add.  You can also view/edit the details and remove the annotation from the list.  

9.7.1 Working with the Virtual Intersection Annotations List.

In the previous section we discuss how to add annotations to an intersection.  Let’s work with the intersection annotations list.  

From the miscellaneous menu select the “intersection annotations” menu item. 

When you enter the intersection annotations list you are placed on the last annotation added.  Press UP or DOWN ARROW to scroll up and down the list.  You can also press the first letter of the annotation name in order to jump to it.  You will see the annotation, the street name, city name, distance and direction and if the annotation has media attached.  For example, Stop sign, Main St., Reno, 753 feet, South, (media).

Press ENTER on the desired item to bring up the Annotation Action menu.  The annotation Action menu is discussed in the following section.  

9.7.2 Annotation Action Menu.

The Annotation Action menu helps you determine your next action once you have found an item in the annotations list.  You can also view its details, set as a destination, or create routes.  The previous section shows how to use the annotations list in detail.  

Once you press ENTER on the annotation, the annotation action menu is displayed.  Scroll through the menu.  The Annotation Action menu is a collection of the most common actions associated with annotations.  For example, if you are searching for a saved annotation, most likely you will want to view its details or create a route to it.  Additionally, you might want to remove the annotation if it is no longer needed.  To activate the Annotation Action menu, press ENTER from within the list of annotations. Once in the Annotation Action menu, you can choose from up to six actions, namely:

1. Vehicle route: Creates a vehicle route from your current position to the annotation.
2.  Destination: Sets the annotation as your destination.
3.  Show /Edit Details: Allows you to view and edit the details of the annotation such as if it has media.  
4.  Explore Position:  Sets your virtual position to the annotation. 
5. Pedestrian route: Creates a pedestrian route from your current position to the annotation.
6.  View/Play Media:  This item is only displayed when the annotation has additional content such as an audio file or document.  Pressing enter on this item will launch an external application such as the Media player for audio and the Book Reader for text files. If you view the details the name of the attached media file is displayed. 


9.7.3 Deleting Annotations.

There might be times when you wish to delete annotations from your intersection annotations list.  Follow the steps below to delete an annotation.

1) In the intersection annotations list find the annotation you wish to delete and press ENTER.
2) Scroll to the Show/edit details item and press ENTER.
3) Press CONTROL with 8 to delete the annotation.  The system asks if you are sure.  Answer yes.  

The list will automatically close after the annotation is deleted.
 
10 
KeyMaps Options Menu.
You can access the KeyMaps Options Menu either from within the KeyMaps program by pressing O or from the KeyMaps Help Menu by pressing DOWN ARROW repeatedly until you hear “Option Commands” then press ENTER.  To select an option, move through the menu until the desired option is displayed and then press ENTER.  Alternatively, from anywhere in the Options Menu, press the initial letter of your choice.

Once you have accessed the KeyMaps Options Menu by pressing O from within KeyMaps, you will be presented with the General Settings Menu.  At the end of the General Settings Menu you can access the Advanced KeyMaps Options Menu by pressing ENTER on that menu item.  
10.1 Map and Points of Interest Folder.
With this option you can set the folder where KeyMaps will look for map and POI data.  You can easily change the Map and POI Folder.  The default folder name is Maps on the Compact Flash card, PC Card, or SD card.

To set the folder, select the Map and POI Folder item. You are presented with a dialog.  The first item shows your list of available maps.  You might see something like California with Washington and Oregon.  If you have multiple maps in a map folder you are given this information.  You might also see New York by itself. This means that New York is the only map within that folder. 

Scroll to the map or group of maps you would like to switch to and press ENTER.  If you switch to a group of maps your virtual position is not on one of those loaded maps, you are presented with a list of maps so that you can set a new virtual position.  This gives you a starting place.  

Below the list of maps you will find one menu item it is called browse to specific map folder.    Select this item if the automatic detection fails.  Select the drive and folder containing the map and POI files in the same manner as selecting any folder on the BrailleNote.  Take note of the confirmation message after you set the folder to make sure the appropriate number of maps and POIs were loaded.  If you pick a folder that does not have any maps in it, the system will search again for the default locations and will inform you that it has chosen this other map directory instead.  If you are in the application and are suddenly getting announcements of “Unknown” addresses and intersections or no POIs are showing up, chances are that the map folder needs to be pointed to the proper map files.

You can check the location of where the system thinks the map files are located just by highlighting the Maps and POIs item in the KeyMaps options menu.


10.2 Virtual Side of Street Tracking (Apex only).
Using this option, you can choose between two different ways of exploring in virtual mode.  When this option is turned off you can explore from intersection to intersection without worrying about the side of the street and having to cross the street.  With this option enabled it is as if you are walking on the sidewalk along the side of a street.  You could be walking along the left side or the right side.  Pressing the letter A will announce your nearest address along with the side of the street you are virtually standing on.  
See section 9.2 for details and an example of the benefits of having the Virtual Side of Street Tracking enabled.
 
10.3 Heading Orientation. 
There are four orientation methods for receiving heading information, Left/Right, clock face, a combination of both Left/Right and Clock face, and Sailing Mode (a combination of left/right, degrees and compass directions). The default is Left/Right. In Left/Right mode, directional information is expressed in terms of left or right and ahead or behind. For example, the "Golden Gate Bridge is slight left, 1.3 miles."

In clock face mode, think of yourself with a clock surrounding you, where straight ahead is 12 o’clock, directly behind you is 6 o’clock and your right and left are 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock respectively.  When you are heading in the correct direction KeyMaps tells you that your destination is at 12 o’clock or directly ahead.  It will also add a compass heading after the clock heading which tells you if the point is North, South, East, or West.
This is given after the clock face or right/left position announcements.  For example, “Golden Gate Bridge at 10 o’clock, South.” In the combination mode your 12 o’clock position is announced as ahead. Slight right would be announced as 1 o’clock or 2 o’clock depending on the number of degrees.

In sailing mode, directional information is expressed in terms of left/right, relative degrees and absolute compass direction. For example, the "Golden Gate Bridge is 1.3 miles south, 90 degrees left."  The above example assumes your current heading is west, you would need to turn left 90 degrees and start moving towards the Golden gate bridge.  Once you make the turn and your heading is updated, you will see "Golden Gate Bridge is 1.3 miles south, 0 degrees ahead."  

To select a different heading orientation, activate the KeyMaps Options Menu, press H for Heading Orientation.  You will then be presented with a list of the four heading modes.  Press SPACE to scroll to the desired item and press ENTER.


10.4 Units.
This option allows you to change the units of measure; IE reported distance to your next turn.   When you select this option you are presented with a list that includes the following: feet (Imperial), meters (Metric), yards or Nautical Miles (Nautical).  Scroll to the option you wish to change then press ENTER to confirm.  You are then returned to the KeyMaps application.  The default unit is Imperial.
An Imperial mile equals 5280 feet. An example of distance is: 0.80 miles.
A kilometer equals 1000 meters.  An example of distance is: 1.30 kilometers.
A nautical mile equals 6076.215 feet.  An example of distance is: 0.80 nautical miles.
A yard equals 3 feet.  An example of distance is 75 yards.

10.5 Sounds.
This refers to the sounds used in the program to indicate various warnings or notifications.  Use this menu to hear the sounds, or to turn all the sounds on and off.
When you select Sounds from the KeyMaps Options Menu, KeyMaps prompts:

“Sounds Sub-Menu”

Press DOWN or UP ARROW to scroll through the list of sounds. Each time you press ENTER the sound for the selected item plays.

The Sounds Menu items are listed below:

Turn on or off all sounds.  – This will enable or disable all alert sounds from being played.  The default is On (sounds are played).

Play background operation sound when the BrailleNote is busy.  - This sound plays every 3 seconds, mimicked by a counter on the Braille display.  This sound indicates the BrailleNote is processing and you cannot interrupt it.

Play Destination arrival alert sound.  - This sound indicates that you have arrived near your destination

Play Virtual position arrival alert sound.  - This sound indicates that you have arrived near your virtual position.

Play POI Has Media Content: This sound triggers when a POI has additional media content associated such as an audio file or Keyword document.  

Play route approaching turning point sound.  – This sound plays when you are approaching a turning point in your route.  This is a good indication that your next turn will be coming up.


Play Street Change sound.  This sound plays when your current street name changes.

Play LookAround City Change Sound.  This sound plays when you enter into a new city or city section.

Play LookAround Map Change Sound.  This sound plays when you cross into a new country, state or province.



These are the default sounds but you can customize or turn off individual sound cues.  To access these sounds go to the GPS\Sounds directory on the flash disk.  To turn off individual sound cues, simply erase the sound and nothing will play for that sound. To customize individual sound cues, overwrite the sound file with a new sound.  Just make sure the filename of the new sound is identical to the one you are replacing.   Try and keep your sound effects short as the system will wait in most cases until the sound file finishes playing before continuing any operation.  Note, when you perform an upgrade, you will receive a prompt about overwriting your custom sound with the default sound, press ESCAPE to keep your file or press ENTER to use the default sound.


10.6 Restore Factory Default Settings.

If you press O for KeyMaps Options Menu, then R for Restore Factory defaults, this will restore all the KeyMaps settings back to their factory defaults.  

Factory Default Settings are as follows:

Virtual Side of Street Tracking is off.
Heading Orientation will be set to Left/Right.
Units will be set to Imperial.
Sounds will be turned on.
Street Names will be set to short.
Braille Display Delay will be set to 2 seconds.
ENTER Repeat Last Command is turned on.
Multiple Repeat is Off
LookAround Mode is On and searches every 12 seconds.
Commercial category will be set to All.
User definable POI search will be set to user private.
Change POI Author Name will be set to none.
Lat/lon will be set to Degrees, Minutes and Seconds.

Route Commands Factory Default:

Pedestrian Turn Preference is set to shortest.
Vehicle Turn Preference is set to favors right.
Vehicle Route Mode is set to fastest.
Highway Preference is set to normal.
Toll Road Preference is set to normal.
Roundabout Preference is set to normal.
Route LookAround Preference is route and intersection announcements.
Auto Increment is On.
Force Sequential Route Following is Off.
Route Mode is turns only.
Waypoint numbering is On.
Auto Close Route at Destination is On.

10.7 Advanced KeyMaps Options Menu
Press O then A to access the advanced KeyMaps options menu.
10.7.1 Street Names.
Using this option, you can choose between Long or Short forms of street names.  If a highway has both a name and a number, you can hear both by selecting Long Names.  For example: Long form is El Camino Real, CA-82, while the short form is just: El Camino Real.  The status will change from short to long each time you select this item.  Short Names is the default.  For UK and Australian users you can now use short street names to get the common street name instead of using long street names.  Alternatively, use the location details command READ with C to hear all information about a location including the multiple street names.


10.7.2 User Definable POI Search.

This item is used to define the Category/sub-category you would like quick access to.  Imagine the following:  you are on vacation and you would like a quick way to look up all nearby tourist attractions.  Select this item and change the category to Travel/Entertainment and the sub-category to Tourist attractions.  Press CONTROL with U to see all nearby tourist attractions.  While you are on your vacation you decide it is time to go shopping, change the category to Shop/service and the sub-category to all.  Now when you press CONTROL with U you will see all nearby POIs in the shop/service category.  By default the category is user and the sub-category is private.  CONTROL with U will display all user private POIs you create yourself.  

10.7.3 Free POI Database Space.
When you add media to a POI the file is saved in the PDB file.  For example you attach an audio file that is 500KB, your user.pdb file is now at least 500KB.  When you remove the media file from your POI your user.pdb file is still at least 500KB.  Using this option shrinks the database to the size it was before adding the audio file.  This task is not executed automatically as it could take a while.  If you add/remove media files it is a good idea to select this option on a regular basis.

10.7.4 Braille Display Delay.
Enter the number of seconds you want messages to stay on the Braille display, the default is 2 seconds.  For example, in multiple repeat mode with two or more items turned on, the second piece of information will quickly replace the first.  To ensure that you can read the information on the Braille display, you might want to increase the delay from the default 2 seconds to 4 or 5 seconds depending upon your Braille reading speed and whether or not you also use speech.  This delay factor impacts other timers like the 12-second LookAround timer.  If The Display delay is set to 5 seconds, LookAround will occur every 17 seconds.
If you have multiple repeat turned on, you may wish to increase the Braille display delay to 4 or 5 seconds so you have time to read the first multiple announcement before it is displaced by the next message.  It will take some experimentation in different situations to find the best setting.

10.7.5 ENTER Repeat Last Command.

The ENTER key will reissue a command.  For example, if the last command key that you pressed was the X command to find out your nearest intersection, you can press ENTER to have that command repeated.   This feature defaults to enabled, but you can turn it off in the Advanced KeyMaps Options Menu. The value of this option is so you can more easily implement commands one handed.

10.7.6 Languages.
This item is used to have the program translate prompts into a supported language.  Currently the system supports English or UK English.  For example, when the system is set to English you will hear "On a Railroad."  If the system is set to UK English you will hear "On a Railway." To change the language: press O for the KeyMaps Options menu, scroll to the Advanced menu item and press ENTER.  Scroll to Languages and press ENTER.  You are then prompted: "Language to load?"  Press E for English or U for UK English.  


10.7.7 Register Software or New Maps.
When you purchase a new map you will be issued an updated license key.  If you do not enter the updated key the new maps will not load.  From the Advanced KeyMaps options menu, select Register Software or New Maps and type in the license code.  The code is not case sensitive.  When you press ENTER you will be told the number of map licenses that have been registered.  If you type in an incorrect key you will be notified and returned to the Advanced KeyMaps Options Menu.
You can obtain your product key by logging into your account at http://www.mysendero.com.  Use your BrailleNote’s serial number as the user name.  By default the password is blank.  It is strongly recommended that you change your password after you login for the first time.


10.7.8 Change POI Author Name.
When you create a user POI the Author name is displayed when viewing the POI details.  Some people may use their full name, while others will use their initials.  If you wish to change the author name that is associated with the POIs you create you can do so by selecting this item.  You are told the current author name.  Type in the new name and press ENTER.  The Author name is updated.  The new name will take effect the next time you record a user POI.





KeyMaps v2015 Command Summary.

Description
 QT Command

Announce Summary of Current Location
SPACEBAR
Location Lookup
L
Nearest POIs
F
Find POIs
READ with F

Where am I Commands
 HELP then W
Nearest Intersection if you are not Moving, Next Intersection if you are Moving
 X
Detailed Description of Intersection
 READ with X
Nearest Street Address
 A
Current City
 C
Detailed Description of your Current Location
 READ with C
Heading Compass and Degrees
 H
Latitude and Longitude
 Y

Virtual Commands
 HELP then V
Set Virtual Position by Address
 L
Set Virtual Position to a Map
 CONTROL with V
Set Virtual Position by Latitude and Longitude
 READ with Y
Move Forward One Intersection
 CONTROL UP ARROW
Turn to Next Street on Left
 CONTROL Left Arrow
Turn to Next Street on Right
 CONTROL Right Arrow
Move Backward One Intersection
 CONTROL Down Arrow

Destination Commands
 HELP then D
Heading and Distance to Destination
 D
Set Destination by Address
 L
Set Destination to POI or Waypoint
 READ with D
Set Both Virtual and Destination to a POI Or Waypoint
 READ with 2
Set Destination by Latitude and Longitude
 READ with Y

Points of Interest Commands
 HELP then P
POI Action Menu
 CONTROL with P
Media Playback
SLASH
Find Nearest Points in All Categories
 F
Find POIs by Name Specifying a Category in All Directions
 READ with F
Find POIs by Category Distance, Direction or by a Specific Field
 CTRL with F
Find Nearest POIs-User Defined Category, Subcategory
 CTRL with U
Announce Current POI
 P
View Details of Current POI
 READ with P
Create a User POI at Virtual Position
 READ with R
Create User POI by Address
 L
Create User POI from Latitude and Longitude
 READ with Y
Edit User Points of Interest
 E, U
Move to Next POI
 Down Arrow
Move to Previous POI
 UP ARROW
Nearest POI
 READ with T
Furthest POI
 READ with B
Jump Forward 10 POIs
 Right Arrow
Jump Back 10 POIs
 Left Arrow

Route Commands
 R

Route Announcement Commands List
 R, A
Current Waypoint
 K
Nearest Waypoint
 N
Next Turn or Road Transition
 T
Total Route Distance
 R, A, D
Announce Route Distance from Beginning of Route to Current Position
 R, A, B
Route Management Commands List
 R, M
Pedestrian Turn Preference
R, M, X
Vehicle Turn Preference
R, M, U
Vehicle Route mode
R, M, B
Highways Preference
R, M, H
Toll Road Preference
R, M, T
Roundabout Preference
R, M, O
Route Lookaround Preference
R, M, L
Edit Route
 E, R
Add Current POI as a Waypoint
 R, M, P
Add Virtual Position as Waypoint
 READ with K
Save Route Directions(Text File)
 R, M, D
Waypoint Numbering, On/Off (Virtual Mode)
 R, M, V
Auto Close Route at Destination
R, M, C
Create Pedestrian Route
 R, P
Create Vehicle Route
 R, V
Create Manual Route
 R, O
Create Route From Replay File
 R, F
Open Route
 R, O
Save Route
 R, S
Close Route
 R, C
Save Route Directions (Text File)
 R, D
Explore Route Next Waypoint
 READ with UP ARROW
Explore Route Previous Waypoint
 READ with DOWN ARROW
Explore Route Next Turn
 READ with RIGHT ARROW
Explore Route Previous Turn
 READ with LEFT ARROW
Recalculate Route
 BACKSLASH 
Reverse Route
 R, R
Percent of Route Completed 
 %
Route Information
 R, I
Remaining Waypoints in Route List
CONTROL with I

LookAround Commands
 READ with M
LookAround On/Off (Toggle)
 READ with M, L
Route LookAround Preference
 READ with M, R
POI Search Direction
 READ with M, D
Commercial POIs- On/Off- if on which Category Subcategory
 READ with M, P
Intersections- On/Off
 READ with M, X
User POIs- On/Off
 READ with M, U
Street Changes- On/Off
 READ with M, S
City Changes- On/Off
 READ with M, C
Map Changes- On/Off
 READ with M, M
Commercial POI Categories
 READ with M, A
LookAround Time Interval
 READ with M, T

Miscellaneous Commands
 HELP then C
History List
CONTROL with READ with H
Favorites List
CONTROL with 1
Add Current Position to Favorites
READ with V
Odometer Virtual Accumulated Distances
 B
Reset Virtual Odometer
 CONTROL with B
Lock/Unlock the Keyboard
 CONTROL with L
Spell Name
 CONTROL with K
Redo Last Command
 ENTER
Repeat Last Announcement
 REPEAT key
Interrupt Speech
 READ with SPACE
Append Last spoken Item to Clipboard
 CONTROL with C
Add Virtual Annotation
 HELP, C, N
Virtual Annotations List
 HELP, C, O

Option Commands
 O
Map and POI Folder
 O, M
Virtual Side of the Street Tracking (Apex Only)
 O, T
Units
 O, U
Restore Factory Default Settings
 O, R

Sounds Menu
 O, S
Turn On/Off all Sounds
 O, S, S
Play Nearest Intersection
 O, S, X
Play Background operation
 O, S, B
Play Destination Arrival
 O, S, D
Play Virtual Arrival
 O, S, A
Play POI Has Media Content
 O, S, M
Play Route Recalculating Pedestrian
 O, S, P
Play Route Recalculating Vehicle
 O, S, V
Play LookAround Street Change
 O, S, F
Play LookAround City Change
 O, S, G
Play LookAround Map Change
 O, S, H

Advanced KeyMaps Options
 O, A
Change POI Author Name
 O, A, A
Register Software or New Maps
 O, A, R
Languages
 O, A, L
Street Name, Short/Long
 O, A, N
User Definable POI Search
 O, A, U
Free POI Database Space
 O, A, F
Braille Display Delay
 O, A, B
Change POI Author Name
 O, A, C

Information Center
 HELP then I
About KeyMaps
 Help then  I, A
Command Summary
 HELP then I, C
KeyMaps User Guide
 HELP then I, U
License Agreement
 HELP then I, L  
Sendero Contact Information
 HELP then I, S
Exit KeyMaps
 ESCAPE









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