BRAILLE SENSE
USER MANUAL




ENGLISH MANUAL
 For Software Version 4.0

(January 22, 2007)
When there are any manual updates, the 
readme files or appendices 
will be added to the manual CD 
and website. 

   
   HIMS Co., Ltd.

    Braille Sense is distributed by GW Micro, Inc.
725 Airport North Office Park
  Fort Wayne, IN  46825
       Phone:  (260) 489-3671
       Fax:  (260) 489-2608
       Email:  support@gwmicro.com
       Website:  www.gwmicro.com
       
       
Congratulations on the purchase of your Braille Sense!  The Braille Sense is capable of doing everything that an ordinary PDA can do, and more  all without the need for a screen!  

I.  You will find the following items when you open the Braille Sense package:

1) Braille Sense
2) Battery
3) AC adapter
4) Serial Cable
5) USB Cable
6) Carrying Bag
7) User Manual
8) Braille User Manual (Hot Keys List)

1. The input voltage of the AC adapter is 100V  240V, and the output is DC 6V / 2A.

2. When the Braille Sense is shipped, the battery may be separate from the unit to avoid damage.  The battery may not be fully charged when it is shipped.  Before you use the Braille Sense, you should make sure the battery is fully charged.  When you use the Braille Sense for the first time, you may need to open the package, take the battery, and insert it into the battery slot at the right-rear side of the unit. It is possible that the dealer or distributor from whom you purchased the Braille Sense from has already done this for you.

3. When you use the Braille Sense with the battery for the first time, the battery status may not be displayed accurately. In order to avoid this, you should turn the power switch on, with the power saving mode set to off, and then connect the Braille Sense to the AC adapter for about six hours.  If you want to use the Braille Sense immediately after opening the box, you will need to connect the AC adapter to the unit for more than six hours to fully charge the battery. You will also want to make sure that the power saving mode is set to off, unless you plan to use the Braille Sense continuously.
 
4.  If you want or need to take the battery out of the unit make sure the AC adapter is not connected to the Braille Sense.  After this has been done, turn the power off, and then take the battery out of the unit.  Before putting the battery back in to the unit, make certain that the power switch is turned off.

5. When you are using the Braille Sense on battery power only (without the AC adapter), the status of the remaining battery power will be announced when the battery power is low.  When the batterys charge falls below 15 percent, connect the AC adapter to the unit for recharging.  If the remaining battery power drops to five percent, and the unit is not connected to the AC adapter, the Braille Sense will shut down one minute after the announcement of the batterys status.  The amount of battery life per charge will vary depending on the options you have set.

6. Your Braille Sense needs to be handled with care. The Braille Sense is a very delicate machine.  You should make sure to handle the unit in a proper manner.  Also, the Braille Sense is very sensitive to dust.  Make sure to keep the Braille Sense away from dusty environments.

7. The Braille cells are very sensitive parts.  If any of the Braille cells are not working properly due to dust or any other reason, please contact our repair center, or the dealer whom you purchased the Braille Sense from for support.

8. You will need to register your Braille Sense in order to ensure further maintenance, service, and upgrade information.  Please visit www.gwmicro.com/braillesense, to register your information.  If you have any trouble when registering your information, please contact the dealer whom you purchased your Braille Sense product from for help.

9. Do not take apart the Braille Sense by yourself. Do not have anyone else who is not authorized by HIMS take apart the Braille Sense.  If an unqualified person disassembles the unit, serious damage may occur to the Braille Sense.  If an unauthorized person disassembles the Braille Sense, the unit will be excluded from any free maintenance, and the warranty will become void.  If any liquid or external force damages the unit, it may also be excluded from free maintenance, even if the damage occurred during the warranty period.

10. If you have any complaints or suggestions, please provide us with your comments on our website.  We will improve our product based on your comments and suggestions.  Thank you for using the Braille Sense, and we value any comments or suggestions you have for our product.  

11. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
    Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

II. How to use this manual

Before using the Braille Sense, you should read the entire manual to familiarize yourself with the functions of the Braille Sense.  Reading the entire manual will allow you to operate the Braille Sense to its fullest potential.  The Braille Sense has many functions.  Many of these functions operate in a similar manner, so it is important to become familiar with all of the functions of the Braille Sense. 

You will see references to hot keys and shortcut keys.  These keys refer to ways to access menus and functions quickly by using a combination of keystrokes.  Please note that not all hot keys and shortcut keys will work while you are in the Braille Sense.  Some hot keys and shortcut keys require that you be within a program in order for specific hot keys and shortcut keys to work.  

This user manual uses a specific notation of how to press keys.  When you see, space-b (dots 1-2) this means that you would press the space bar and dots 1 and 2 simultaneously.  This is a very important concept to understand when using this manual.

In order to use the Braille Sense, you will need to understand what a menu is, and how it works.  You will also need to understand what a text box is, and how to type in information in a text box.  You will want to read section 2.2 to help you understand basic concepts of menus.  It is very important that you completely understand concepts such as this, so that you are able to use the Braille Sense to its fullest potential.

If you find that you are unable to find a solution to a problem within the manual, or if you need assistance with the Braille Sense, please email us at support@gwmicro.com.  Visit us on the web at www.gwmicro.com; or, you can call us at (260) 489-3671.
