1. Center for Assistive Technology - SUNY at Buffalo - USDE# H327A010022 1 Braille Note Tutorial By Katie Beaver

2. Center for Assistive Technology - SUNY at Buffalo - USDE# H327A010022 2 Module Two

3. 3 Creating a DocumentCreating a Document Moving the CursorMoving the Cursor Listening to a DocumentListening to a Document Reading the BrailleReading the BrailleDisplay

4. 4 Creating a Document Documents are created using the Word Processing program called “Keyword”Documents are created using the Word Processing program called “Keyword” Turn on the Braille NoteTurn on the Braille Note If you are not at the Main Menu, go there by pressing 1,2,3,4,5,6 spaceIf you are not at the Main Menu, go there by pressing 1,2,3,4,5,6 space 1 23 4 56 space

5. 5 Choosing the Word Processor Using the space or the advance key, move to the Word Processor.Using the space or the advance key, move to the Word Processor. Choose the Word Processor by pressing the Enter key or the Next/Select Key.Choose the Word Processor by pressing the Enter key or the Next/Select Key. space Advance Enter Next / Select

6. 6 Navigating the Keyword Menu Using the space or the advance key, read all the keyword menu items.Using the space or the advance key, read all the keyword menu items. Move to “create a document” and choose it by pressing the Enter key or the Next/Select Key.Move to “create a document” and choose it by pressing the Enter key or the Next/Select Key. space Advance Enter Next / Select

7. 7 Setting up a new document The Braille Note says “Folder name? Press enter for General.The Braille Note says “Folder name? Press enter for General. Press enter to choose this folder.Press enter to choose this folder.

8. 8 Setting up a new document Note: If the Braille Note did not say “General” but instead said a different name, press space to cycle through the available folders until you hear General, and then press enter choose it.If the Braille Note did not say “General” but instead said a different name, press space to cycle through the available folders until you hear General, and then press enter choose it.

9. 9 Naming a document The Braille Note says “Document to create?” – Type your first name in grade 2 and press EnterThe Braille Note says “Document to create?” – Type your first name in grade 2 and press Enter The Braille Note says “Top of Document. Blank.”The Braille Note says “Top of Document. Blank.” You are ready to begin typing.You are ready to begin typing.

10. 10 The Cursor As you begin to type, the cursor, which represents your typing position, will be displayed as dots 7 and 8.As you begin to type, the cursor, which represents your typing position, will be displayed as dots 7 and 8.

11. 11 Typing sentences Type the following sentence keeping in mind that if you make a typing mistake, simply press the backspace key.Type the following sentence keeping in mind that if you make a typing mistake, simply press the backspace key.

12. 12 Grade 2 Reference Now is the time,n[ is ! "t for all good men = all gd m5 to come to the aid 6-e 6! aid of their country. ( _! c.try4

13. 13 Typing sentences Next, type the sentence, This is fun.,? is fun4

14. 14 Moving the cursor The cursor is moved and speaking commands are executed by using specific braille input keys together with the spacebar.The cursor is moved and speaking commands are executed by using specific braille input keys together with the spacebar. 1 23 4 56 space

15. 15 Moving the cursor (con’t) The cursor can also be moved by using the “Touch Cursor Buttons” located directly behind each braille cellThe cursor can also be moved by using the “Touch Cursor Buttons” located directly behind each braille cell Simply locate the cell where you want the cursor and press the touch cursor of that cellSimply locate the cell where you want the cursor and press the touch cursor of that cell Touch Cursor Buttons

16. 16 Moving the cursor (con’t) When moving the cursor and listening to a file, remember that the keys on the left side move back and keys on the right side move forwardWhen moving the cursor and listening to a file, remember that the keys on the left side move back and keys on the right side move forward 1 23 4 56

17. 17 Top of Document Dots 1,2,3 and space moves the cursor to the top of the documentDots 1,2,3 and space moves the cursor to the top of the document The Braille Note says “top of document” and speaks the first wordThe Braille Note says “top of document” and speaks the first word 1 23 space

18. 18 - Cursor is under the dot 6,n[ Cursor

19. 19 Moving by characters 3 and 6 Dot 6 with space moves forward and speaks one character at a timeDot 6 with space moves forward and speaks one character at a time Dot 3 with space moves back and speaks one character at a timeDot 3 with space moves back and speaks one character at a time Dots 3,6 and space speaks the current characterDots 3,6 and space speaks the current character 36 space

20. 20 - Move to the letter N of Now,n[ Cursor

21. 21 Phonetic pronunciation of a character (3 and 6) Pressing dots 3,6 and space twice in a row will expand the letter into a word, such as A – Alpha, B - BravoPressing dots 3,6 and space twice in a row will expand the letter into a word, such as A – Alpha, B - Bravo 36 space

22. 22 Moving by words 2 and 5 Dot 5 with space moves forward and speaks one word at a timeDot 5 with space moves forward and speaks one word at a time Dot 2 with space moves back and speaks one word at a timeDot 2 with space moves back and speaks one word at a time Dots 2,5 and space speaks the current wordDots 2,5 and space speaks the current word 25 space

23. 23 - Move to the letter G of good. gd Cursor

24. 24 Spelling the current word Pressing Dots 2,5 and space twice in a row will spell the current wordPressing Dots 2,5 and space twice in a row will spell the current word To spell the word letter by letter with the contractions expanded, press dots 2,5, space a third timeTo spell the word letter by letter with the contractions expanded, press dots 2,5, space a third time

25. 25 Moving by sentences 1 and 4 Dot 4 with space moves forward and speaks one sentence at a timeDot 4 with space moves forward and speaks one sentence at a time Dot 1 with space moves back and speaks one sentence at a timeDot 1 with space moves back and speaks one sentence at a time Dots 1,4 and space speaks the current sentenceDots 1,4 and space speaks the current sentence 14 space

26. 26 Bottom of Document Dots 4,5,6 and space moves the cursor to the bottom of the documentDots 4,5,6 and space moves the cursor to the bottom of the document The Braille Note says “bottom of document” and then says “blank”The Braille Note says “bottom of document” and then says “blank” 65 4 space

27. 27 Listening to the whole file Move to the top of document by pressing dots 1,2,3 spaceMove to the top of document by pressing dots 1,2,3 space Press space with the letter G for “go” (dots 1,2,4,5)Press space with the letter G for “go” (dots 1,2,4,5) 1 5 4 space 2 Backspace and Enter together will stop the speech

28. 28 Stopping the Speech 1 5 4 space 2 Backspace and Enter together will stop the speech

29. 29 Review To move one character at a time use space with dot 3 or dot 6To move one character at a time use space with dot 3 or dot 6 To move one word at a time use space with dot 2 or dot 5To move one word at a time use space with dot 2 or dot 5 To move one sentence at a time use space with dot 1 or dot 4.To move one sentence at a time use space with dot 1 or dot 4.

30. 30 Turning the Speech On & Off Turning the Speech On & Off Press Space and Previous together to cycle through the three speech output options: 1.Speech on request 2.Speech off 3.Speech on Previous space

31. 31 Reading the file in braille The Braille Note can display 18 or 32 characters at a time, depending on which model you are usingThe Braille Note can display 18 or 32 characters at a time, depending on which model you are using To facilitate reading, the Braille Note avoids breaking the last word by leaving the last few cells blankTo facilitate reading, the Braille Note avoids breaking the last word by leaving the last few cells blank

32. 32 Reading the file in braille (con’t) Press space with dots 1,2,3 to move to the top of the documentPress space with dots 1,2,3 to move to the top of the document The thumb keys are used to refresh the displayThe thumb keys are used to refresh the display Thumb Keys

33. 33 Advancing the Display Read the braille displayRead the braille display Press the Advance key to advance the braille to the next section of textPress the Advance key to advance the braille to the next section of text Continue to press Advance and read the entire documentContinue to press Advance and read the entire document Advance

34. 34 Going Backwards Going Backwards Press the Back key to move the braille back one section of text at a timePress the Back key to move the braille back one section of text at a time Back

35. 35 Touch Cursor Touch Cursor Remember that you can move the cursor any place within the display by using the touch cursor buttons.Remember that you can move the cursor any place within the display by using the touch cursor buttons. Touch Cursor Buttons

36. 36 Turning the Braille Display On & Off Turning the Braille Display On & Off Press Space and Next together to turn the braille display on and offPress Space and Next together to turn the braille display on and off Next space

37. 37 Moving the Display Moving the Display You can also move the display to the left or right a word at a timeYou can also move the display to the left or right a word at a time Press Previous with Advance to move the display a word to the rightPress Previous with Advance to move the display a word to the right AdvancePrevious (or Exit)

38. 38 Moving the Display (con’t) Moving the Display (con’t) Press Previous with Back to move the display a word to the leftPress Previous with Back to move the display a word to the left BackPrevious (or Exit)

39. 39 Practice Go to the top of the documentGo to the top of the document Listen to the document from the beginning to the end, word by wordListen to the document from the beginning to the end, word by word Move the cursor to the word “country”Move the cursor to the word “country” Spell the wordSpell the word Practice listening & reading the documentPractice listening & reading the document When you are done, turn the Braille Note off by first going to the Main Menu.When you are done, turn the Braille Note off by first going to the Main Menu.