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Contents
Getting Started 8
In the Box 8
Orientation of Chameleon 20 8
Top Face 8
Front Edge 9
Left Edge 9
Right Edge 9
Rear Edge 9
Bottom Side 10
Charging Chameleon 20 10
Powering On and Off 10
Adjusting the Sleep Mode 1
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About the About Menu 11
Navigating and Using Menus 12
Navigating the Main Menu 12
Panning T
ext on the Braille Display 12
Using the Context Menu for
Additional Functions 12
Navigating by First Letters of W
ords 13
Using Shortcuts/Key Combinations to Navigate 13
Using the Editor
Application 15
Create a File 15
Open a File 15
Recently Saved 15
Close a File 16
Save a
T
ext File 16
Using
Auto-Scroll in the Editor 16
Modifying Auto-Scroll Speed 16
Finding Text in a File 17
Finding and Replacing Text 17
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text 17
Using Read Mode 18
Adding, Navigating, and Removing Bookmarks 18
Inserting a Bookmark 18
Navigating to Bookmarks 19
Removing Bookmarks 19
Toggle Text Indicators 19
Editor Commands Table 20
Using the Braille Editor Application 22
Create a File 22
Open a File 22
Recently Saved 22
Close a File 23
Save a Braille File 23
Export a Braille File to Text 23
Using Auto-Scroll in the Braille Editor 24
Modifying Auto-Scroll Speed 24
Finding Text in a File 24
Finding and Replacing Text 24
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text 25
Using Read Mode 25
Adding, Navigating, and Removing Bookmarks 26
Inserting a Bookmark 26
Navigating to Bookmarks 26
Removing Bookmarks 26
Toggle Text Indicators 27
Braille Editor Commands Table 27
Using the Library Application 29
Navigating the Book List 29
Searching for Books 30
Accessing Recently Opened Books 30
Managing Your Books 30
Navigating and Accessing Additional Information in Books 31
Changing the Navigation Level for Books 31
Navigating by Page, Heading, Percentage, or Bookmarks in a Text Book 32
Auto-Scrolling Through Text in Books in the Library App 32
Finding Your Current Position in a Book 32
Navigating to the Beginning or End of a Book 33
Searching for Text in a Text Book 33
Accessing Additional Book Information 33
Adding, Navigating, Highlighting, and Removing Bookmarks 33
Inserting a Bookmark 34
Navigating to Bookmarks 34
Highlighting Bookmarks 34
Removing Bookmarks 35
Library and Reading Commands Tables 36
Using Terminal Mode 38
Connecting and Exiting Terminal Mode 39
Determining Chameleon 20 Compatibility 39
Waking Your iOS Device Using the Chameleon 39
Connecting by USB 40
Connecting by Bluetooth 40
Navigating Between Connected Devices 41
USB connections in Terminal Mode 41
Disable Perkins Keyboard in Terminal Mode 42
Using the File Manager 42
Browsing Files 42
Selecting a Drive in the File Manager 43
Accessing File, Folder, or Drive Information 43
Displaying the Current File Path 43
Searching for Files and Folders 43
Sorting Files and Folders 44
Modifying Files and Folders 44
Creating a New Folder 44
Renaming Files and Folders 44
Selecting Files and Folders for Applying Additional Actions 45
Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Files or Folders 45
Deleting Files or Folders 45
File Manager Commands Table 46
Using the Calculator Application 47
Operating the Calculator 47
Calculator Commands Table 47
Using the Date and Time Application 48
Displaying the Time and Date 48
Setting the Time and Date 48
Setting User Preferences 49
User Setting Options Table 49
Adding, Configuring, and Deleting Language Profiles 51
Adding a Language Profile 51
Configuring or Deleting a Language Profile 52
Text-to-speech 52
Voice Selection 52
Speech Settings Table 53
Using a Wi-Fi Network or Bluetooth 54
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 54
Wi-Fi Settings Table 54
Choosing Bluetooth Mode Options 55
One-Handed Mode 55
Change Language 56
Accessing and Using Online Services 57
Activating Bookshare and Downloading Books 57
Configuring, Managing, and Syncing an NFB Newsline Account 57
Exam Mode 58
Updating the Chameleon 20 59
Updating the Chameleon 20 manually 59
Updating the Chameleon 20 via USB or SD Card 59
Automatic Check for Update Feature 60
Customer Support 60
Proper Trademark Notice and Attributions 61
End User License Agreement 61
Warranty 61
Manufacturer Warranty 61
Conditions and Limitations: 62
Extended Warranty 62
Appendix A—Command Summary 63
Shortcut/Key Combination Table 63
Editor Commands 64
Braille Editor Commands 65
Library/Reading Commands for text books 67
Library Commands for audiobooks 69
File Manager Commands 70
Calculator Commands Using US Computer Braille 71
Appendix B—Braille Tables 72
United States 8-Dot Computer Braille 72
Uppercase letters: 73
Lowercase letters: 74
United Kingdom 8-Dot Computer Braille 75
Uppercase letters: 76
Lowercase letters: 77
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Getting Started
Welcome to your new Chameleon™ 20 braille display.
This user guide provides instructions for orientation, usage, navigation,
and updating of the device. For more information please refer to the
Chameleon 20 product page on the APH website or call APH Customer
Service at 1(800) 223-1839.
In the Box
The box contains the following items:
•
Chameleon 20 braille display
•
USB-C to USB-A cable
•
USB to AC adapter
•
Three thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) bumper cases in
pomegranate, purple, and teal
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Nylon carrying case with lanyard
•
Sheet of various bug stickers and logos
•
Print and braille Getting Started guides
Orientation of Chameleon 20
The Chameleon has a 20-cell braille display, a Perkins-style keyboard, two
space bars, a Home button and four thumb keys for navigation.
Top Face
The top face of the Chameleon can be divided into two sections: front
and rear.
The front section of the top face consists of a refreshable braille display
containing 20 braille cells and 20 cursor-routing buttons. Each cursor-routing
button is associated with the braille cell directly below it. When editing text,
pressing one of the cursor-routing buttons moves the editing cursor to the
associated braille cell. While in the menus, pressing any cursor-routing
button activates the selected item.
The rear section of the top face includes a Perkins-style braille keyboard
where each key represents a dot on a braille cell. The keys under your left
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hand represent Dots 1, 2, 3, and Backspace, where Dot 1 is located under
your index finger and Backspace under your little finger. The keys under
your right hand represent Dots 4, 5, 6, and Enter, where Dot 4 is located
under your index finger and Enter is under your little finger.
Front Edge
On the front edge of the Chameleon are five buttons. From left to right, the
buttons are as follows:
• Previous thumb key
• Left thumb key
• Home button (circular shape) – used to return to the Main menu or exit
Terminal mode
• Right thumb key
• Next thumb key
Left Edge
On the left edge, from front to back are the following:
• USB-A port
• Power button – Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the
device on.
• Green LED – This lights up to visually indicate the status of the device.
• USB-C port – Use the cable that came with your Chameleon to connect
it to a power outlet or a PC.
Right Edge
On the right edge, from front to back, are the following:
• Two volume buttons
• 3.5mm Audio jack
Rear Edge
The left side of the rear edge contains an SD-card port. This port allows
you to insert SD cards for external storage.
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Bottom Side
In each corner underneath your Chameleon is one of four anti-slip pads.
In the middle, closer to the front edge is a slightly indented rectangle with
a different texture. In this rectangle is a sticker containing printed hardware
information about your Chameleon. Above the sticker, there is a braille label
containing the serial number of your device.
Towards the back-left of the device is the battery compartment. It is closed
and secured with two Phillips-head screws.
Charging Chameleon 20
Prior to using your Chameleon, make sure you charge it completely.
Connect the USB-C end of the cable to the USB-C port located on the
left edge of your Chameleon. Minimal effort is required and forcing the
connection can damage the cable or the device.
Connect the USB-A end of the recharge cable to the power adapter, then
plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Use the provided power adapter
for optimal recharge.
Alternatively, you can charge the device using your computer and the
USB-A to USB-C cable, but note that this method of charging is slower than
charging with a power adaptor.
Powering On and Off
The Power button is on the left edge of the Chameleon. It is oval shaped
with a raised dot in the center.
Press and hold the Power button for approximately 2 seconds to power on
the Chameleon. There will be a quick vibration and “starting” will appear on
the braille display, along with a tactile loading animation that circles during
start-up.
A few moments after you boot your device for the first time, you will be
welcomed with a language selection menu. Press Enter to open the list of
languages, select one and press Enter to close the list. Close the dialog box
once the changes are completed. The options of the menu will be spoken
via a text-to-speech feature using the default primary selected voice.
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After a few seconds, the start-up is complete and “editor” appears on the
braille display. Your Chameleon is now ready for use.
To power off, press and hold the Power button for approximately 2 seconds.
A confirmation message will appear on the braille display. Select OK by
pressing the Previous or Next thumb key, then press Enter or a
cursor-routing key.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps to power off the Chameleon:
1.
Press P to reach the Power Off menu item.
2. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
3. Select OK by pressing the Previous or Next thumb key.
4. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Adjusting the Sleep Mode
To preserve the battery, Chameleon goes into Sleep mode after 5 minutes
of inactivity. You can adjust the length of time in the settings. You can also
manually put your device into Sleep mode by a short press of the power button.
To wake up the device, press the power button.
About the About Menu
The About menu provides various information about your device, such as
version numbers, model number, serial number, licenses, and copyright.
To open the About menu:
1. Go to the Main menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Press Enter.
4. Go to the About item.
5. Press Enter.
Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Space + I to open the About dialog.
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Navigating and Using Menus
Navigating the Main Menu
The Main menu options are:
• Editor
• Terminal
• Library
•
Braille Editor
• File Manager
• Calculator
• Date and Time
• Settings
• Online services
• User guide
• Power off
Press the Previous or Next thumb key to scroll through the list to the menu
item of your choice. Then press Enter or a cursor-routing key to access it.
You can return to the Main menu at any time by pressing the Home button
or Space with all six Dots.
Panning Text on the Braille Display
Oftentimes, the text on the braille display is too long to fit on a single line. To
read the entire sentence, scroll or “pan” the text ahead or back by pressing
the Left and Right thumb keys on the Chameleon. The Left and Right thumb
keys are the second and third buttons on the front edge of the device.
Using the Context Menu for Additional Functions
The Context menu is a special menu that is accessed from almost
everywhere in the device. It offers useful contextual functions that are
relevant to what you’re currently doing on your Chameleon. Think of it as the
context menu on a PC (the menu you get when you right-click the mouse).
If you’re looking for a specific action, or simply forgot the shortcut, chances
are it can be found in the Context menu.
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To activate the Context menu, press Space + M. A menu will open with a list
of actions you can perform at that moment. Scroll through the menu to the
desired action and press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Press Space + E to exit the Context menu.
Navigating by First Letters of Words
Most of the time, you can jump to an item in a menu by typing the first letter
of that item. Doing so automatically moves your focus to the first item in the
list starting with that letter. Typing the same letter twice moves the focus to
the second item in the list starting with that letter, and so on.
For example, to reach the Settings menu on the Chameleon, type the letter
‘S’ on your keyboard.
Using Shortcuts/Key Combinations to Navigate
As the name implies, shortcuts, also known as key combinations, make it
easy to quickly navigate through a menu or file.
The most used shortcuts on the Chameleon 20 are indicated in Table 1.
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Table 1: Shortcut/Key Combination Table
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Activate selected item Enter or cursor-routing key
Esc or Back Space + E
Previous item Previous thumb key or Space + Dot 1
Next item Next thumb key or Space + Dot 4
Jump to any item in a list Type the first letter of the item or app
Pan left or right Left or Right thumb key
Go to top Space + Dots 1-2-3
Go to bottom Space + Dots 4-5-6
Toggle braille grade Backspace + G
Switch language profile Enter + L
Battery level Enter + P
Context menu Space + M
Main menu Space + Dots 1-2-3-4-5-6 or Home button
System information Space + I
Time Enter + T
Date Enter + D
Eject media Enter + E
Create a quick note Backspace + N
Create a quick braille note Backspace + B
Toggle speech on/off Space + Previous Thumb Key
Increase speech rate Enter + Dot 5
Decrease speech rate Enter + Dot 2
Note: All commands that include Enter or Backspace must have the
Spacebar added to them when using computer braille.
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Using the Editor Application
The Editor is an application that allows you to open, edit, and create text files
on the Chameleon. You can open .docx, .doc, .txt, .brf, .brl, .pdf, .ban, and
.bra files with the Editor. The files you create or modify are saved as .txt files.
To open the Editor, press the Next thumb key until you reach Editor or press
‘E’ in the Main menu, then press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
The Editor opens in the Editor menu, which includes Create File, Open File,
Editor settings, and Close.
Create a File
There are several ways to create a file depending on your current location
on the device.
• If you are in the Editor menu, select Create File and press Enter or a
cursor-routing key.
• From the Context menu, select and activate the File menu, then select
Create File.
• Alternatively, press Backspace + N from anywhere on the device to
quickly create a new file.
The cursor will be visible between two braille brackets and can be set as
blinking in the User settings. You can begin writing in your new file.
Open a File
If you are in the Editor menu, select Open File and press Enter or a
cursor-routing key. Alternatively, you can press Backspace + O, then select
the file you wish to open using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
Note that the Chameleon may display an error message when a PDF file is
opened. This generally occurs when the file contains primarily images rather
than text.
Recently Saved
You can open a list of the last ten documents you previously saved for quick
access.
To open a list of the ten most recent files, select the editor from the main
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menu. Use your Previous or Next thumb keys until you reach recently saved
and press Enter.
You can scroll through the ten most recent files using the Previous and Next
thumb keys. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to open a file from the list.
Close a File
To close a file that is opened in Editor, press Space + E. Alternatively, open
the Context menu using Space + M, then scroll to and activate the File
menu. Select Close File Item.
If there are changes to your file that have not been saved, you will be asked
if you want to save the changes before closing.
Save a Text File
There are two types of saving in the Editor: Save and Save as.
Save: Press Space + S to save your file to an already existing file name.
Save as: Press Backspace + S to save a copy of your file with a new file
name and to change the file location.
If your file has never been saved, the Editor will ask you to enter a new file
name regardless of the save method you choose.
Note that if you open a file under any extension other that .txt, the device
will prompt a message asking if you wish to keep the original file in addition
to the .txt file that will be saved.
Using Auto-Scroll in the Editor
The Editor app includes an Auto-Scroll feature that automatically pans
through the written text on the braille display.
To start Auto-Scroll, press Enter + Dots 1-2-4-5-6.
To stop Auto-Scroll, press any key.
Modifying Auto-Scroll Speed
You can change the Auto-Scroll speed when auto-scrolling inside a file.
To slow down Auto-Scroll, press Enter + Dot 3.
To speed up Auto-Scroll, press Enter + Dot 6.
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Finding Text in a File
To find text in your file, press Space + F. Enter your search term in the blank
field. Your cursor will be placed at the first location the text is found.
Press Space + N to find additional instances of the search word.
Press Space + P to reach previous instances of the search word.
Finding and Replacing Text
To find and replace text:
1. Press Backspace + F.
2. Enter the text to find in the first edit box, called Find.
3. Enter the replacement text in the second edit box, called Replace.
4. Select Replace All to replace all text found with the text in the Replace
box.
5. Select Next to find and replace the next instance of the word.
6. Select Previous to find and replace the previous instance of the word.
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text
The Editor lets you cut, copy, and paste text in a way similar to
computer programs.
To select the text, position your cursor on the first character using a
cursor-routing key, then press Enter + S.
Alternatively, you can select text from the Context menu:
1.
Open the Context menu with Space + M.
2. Scroll down to Edit.
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
4. Scroll down to Select Text.
5. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
This marks the start of your selection. Now go to the location at the end of
your selection, and press Space + S to end the selection.
To select all text included in the file, press Enter + Dots 1-2-3-4-5-6.
To copy the selected text, press Backspace + Y.
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To cut the selected text, press Backspace + X.
To paste the copied or cut text, position your cursor where you want the text
to be pasted using a cursor-routing key and press Backspace + V.
As always, these commands can be accessed through the Context menu.
The Backspace + Y shortcut can also be used to copy the last result
from the Calculator application and the current paragraph in the Library
application.
Using Read Mode
Read mode allows you to read files without the possibility of editing content
by mistake. You cannot edit files while in Read mode.
To activate or deactivate Read mode, press Space + X.
To activate or deactivate Read mode from the Context menu:
1. Press Space + M to activate the Context menu.
2. Scroll to File using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
4. Scroll to Read mode using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
5. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Adding, Navigating, and Removing Bookmarks
Bookmarks are a useful way to keep your location within a file and allow you
to return quickly to that position later.
To open the Bookmark menu, press Enter + M. You can also press Space +
M to open the Context menu and select Bookmark menu.
Inserting a Bookmark
To add a bookmark in a file:
1. Press Enter + M to open the Bookmark menu.
2. Select Insert Bookmark using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
3. Press Enter or a cursor routing key.
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4. Enter a specific unused bookmark number.
Note: If you do not enter a number, Chameleon selects the first
available number and assigns it to the bookmark.
5.
Press Enter.
Alternatively, you can insert a Bookmark by pressing Enter + B. Note that a
maximum of 98 bookmarks can be inserted in a document.
Navigating to Bookmarks
To jump to a bookmark, press Enter + J. You are prompted to enter the
bookmark number. Enter the bookmark number you wish to navigate to,
then press Enter.
Removing Bookmarks
To remove a saved Bookmark:
1. Press Enter + M to open the Bookmark menu.
2. Scroll to Remove Bookmark using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
3. Press Enter or a cursor routing key.
4. Enter the Bookmark number you want to remove.
5. Press Enter.
Note: If you want to remove all bookmarks in the document type 99
when prompted for a Bookmark number.
Toggle Text Indicators
Text indicators are a useful tool to help you locate your position when
working in a document with the Editor. Upon activating the text indicators,
brackets will appear on the braille display to indicate the beginning and the
ending of the text.
T
o toggle text indicators:
1.
Press Space + M to activate the Context menu.
2. Use the Previous or Next thumb keys until you reach File Menu and
press Enter.
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3. Use the Previous or Next thumb keys until you read editor settings and
press Enter.
4. Use the Previous or Next thumb keys until you reach show text editor
indicators.
5. Press Enter to deactivate the Text indicators; press Enter again to
activate them.
Note that toggling Text Indicators will only apply to the editor; all other
edit fields will continue to include text indicators.
Editor Commands Table
The Editor commands are listed in Table 2.
Table 2: Editor Commands
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Activate Edit mode Enter or a cursor-routing key
Leave Edit mode Space + E
Create file Backspace + N
Open file Backspace + O
Save Space + S
Save as Backspace + S
Find Space + F
Find next Space + N
Find previous Space + P
Replace Backspace + F
Start/stop selection Enter + S
Select all Enter + A
Copy Backspace + Y
Cut Backspace + X
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Paste Backspace + V
Delete previous word Backspace + Dot 2
Delete current word Backspace + Dots 2-5
Delete previous character Backspace
Move to next edit box while
editing
Enter
Move to next edit box without
editing
Next thumb key
Move to previous edit box
without editing
Previous thumb key
Move insertion point to start of
text field document
Space + Dots 1-2-3
Move insertion point to end of
text field document
Space + Dots 4-5-6
Start auto-scroll Space + Dots 1-2-4-5-6
Increase auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 6
Decrease auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 3
Read all
(text-to-speech feature)
Space + G
Stop reading
(text-to-speech feature)
Backspace + Enter
Toggle Reading mode Space + X
Bookmark menu Enter + M
Jump to bookmark Enter + J
Insert bookmark Enter + B
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Using the Braille Editor Application
The Braille Editor is an application similar to the Editor, but explicitly
designed to edit, open and create braille documents in .brf and .brl formats.
The files are created, modified, and saved as .brf.
T
o open the Braille Editor, press the Next thumb key until you reach Braille
Editor or press “B” in the Main menu, then press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
The Braille Editor opens in the Braille Editor menu, which includes Create
File, Open File, Braille Editor Settings, and Close.
Note that the Text-to-speech (TTS) feature is not possible with the Braille
Editor application.
Create a File
There are several ways to create a file, depending on your current location
on the device.
• If you are in the Braille Editor menu, select Create File and press Enter
or a cursor-routing key.
• From the Context menu, select and activate the File menu, then select
Create File.
• Alternatively, press Backspace + B from anywhere on the device to
quickly create a new .brf file.
The cursor will be visible between two braille brackets, and can be set as
blinking in the User settings. You can begin writing in your new file.
Open a File
If you are in the Braille Editor menu, select Open File and press Enter or a
cursor-routing key. Alternatively, you can press Backspace + O, then select
the file you wish to open using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
Recently Saved
You can open a list of the last ten documents you previously saved for quick
access.
To open a list of the ten most recent files, select the editor from the main
menu. Use your Previous or Next thumb keys until you reach recently saved
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and press Enter. You can scroll through the ten most recent files using the
Previous and Next thumb keys. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to open
a file from the list.
Close a File
To close a file that is opened in the Braille Editor, press Space + E.
Alternatively, open the Context menu using Space + M, then scroll to and
activate the File menu. Select Close File Item.
If there are changes to your file that have not been saved, you will be asked
if you want to save the changes before closing.
Save a Braille File
There are two types of saving in the Braille Editor: Save and Save as.
Save: Press Space + S to save your file to an already existing file name.
Save as: Press Backspace + S to save a copy of your file with a new file
name and to change the file location.
If your file has never been saved, the Braille Editor will ask you to enter a
new file name regardless of the save method you choose.
Export a Braille File to Text
The .brf files opened in the Braille Editor application can be exported as text
files. This can be useful if you wish to open them in the Editor application
and work on them in another format, and also to read them using the Text-
to-speech feature.
To export a braille file to text:
1.
Press Space + M to open the Context menu.
2. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to select the option Export as
text and press Enter.
3. The Chameleon will display a list of braille tables for exportation. Use
the Previous and Next thumb keys to select the braille table of your
choice and press Enter.
4.
You will be prompted to enter a name for the exported file. Type the
desired name and press Enter.
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5. You will be prompted with the list of File Manager folders in which you
can save your newly created file. Select the folder of your choice using
the Previous and Next thumb keys and press Enter.
Using Auto-Scroll in the Braille Editor
The Braille Editor app includes an Auto-Scroll feature that automatically
pans through the written text on the braille display.
To start Auto-Scroll, press Enter + Dots 1-2-4-5-6.
To stop Auto-Scroll, press any key.
Modifying Auto-Scroll Speed
You can change the Auto-Scroll speed when auto-scrolling inside a file.
To slow down Auto-Scroll, press Enter + Dot 3.
To speed up Auto-Scroll, press Enter + Dot 6.
Finding Text in a File
To find text in your file, press Space + F. Enter your search term in the blank
field. Your cursor will be placed at the first location the text is found.
Press Space + N to find additional instances of the search word.
Press Space + P to reach previous instances of the search word.
Finding and Replacing Text
To find and replace text:
1. Press Backspace + F.
2. Enter the text to find in the first edit box, called Find.
3. Enter the replacement text in the second edit box, called Replace.
4. Select Replace All to replace all text found with the text in the Replace
box.
5. Select Next to find and replace the next instance of the word.
6. Select Previous to find and replace the previous instance of the word.
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Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text
The Braille Editor lets you cut, copy, and paste text in a way similar to
computer programs.
To select the text, position your cursor on the first character using a cursor-
routing key, then press Enter + S.
Alternatively, you can select text from the Context menu:
1.
Open the Context menu with Space + M.
2. Scroll down to Edit.
3.
Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
4. Scroll down to Select Text.
5. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
This marks the start of your selection. Now go to the location at the end of
your selection, and press Space + S to end the selection.
To select all text included in the file, press Enter + Dots 1-2-3-4-5-6.
To copy the selected text, press Backspace + Y.
To cut the selected text, press Backspace + X.
To paste the copied or cut text, position your cursor where you want the text
to be pasted using a cursor-routing key and press Backspace + V
.
As always, these commands can be accessed through the Context menu.
The Backspace + Y shortcut can also be used to copy the last result
from the Calculator application and the current paragraph in the Library
application.
Using Read Mode
Read mode allows you to read files without the possibility of editing content
by mistake. You cannot edit files while in Read mode.
To activate or deactivate Read mode, press Space + X.
To activate or deactivate Read mode from the Context menu:
1. Press Space + M to activate the Context menu.
2. Scroll to File using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
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3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
4. Scroll to Read mode using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
5. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Adding, Navigating, and Removing Bookmarks
Bookmarks are a useful way to keep your location within a file and allow you
to return quickly to that position at a later time.
To open the Bookmark menu, press Enter + M. You can also press Space +
M to open the Context menu and select Bookmark menu.
Inserting a Bookmark
To add a bookmark in a file:
1. Press Enter + M to open the Bookmark menu.
2. Select Insert Bookmark using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
3. Press Enter or a cursor routing key.
4. Enter a specific unused bookmark number.
Note: If you do not enter a number, Chameleon selects the first
available number and assigns it to the bookmark.
5. Press Enter.
Alternatively, you can insert a Bookmark by pressing Enter + B. Note that a
maximum of 98 bookmarks can be inserted in a document.
Navigating to Bookmarks
To jump to a bookmark, press Enter + J. You are prompted to enter the
bookmark number. Enter the bookmark number you wish to navigate to,
then press Enter.
Removing Bookmarks
To remove a saved Bookmark:
1. Press Enter + M to open the Bookmark menu.
2. Scroll to Remove Bookmark using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
3. Press Enter or a cursor routing key.
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4. Enter the Bookmark number you want to remove.
5. Press Enter.
Note: If you want to remove all bookmarks in the document type 99 when
prompted for a Bookmark number.
Toggle Text Indicators
Text indicators are a useful tool to help you locate your position when
working in document with the Braille Editor. Upon activating the text
indicators, brackets will appear on the braille display to indicate the
beginning and the ending of the text.
To toggle text indicators:
1.
Press Space + M to activate the Context menu.
2. Use the Previous or Next thumb keys until you reach file menu and
press Enter
.
3. Use the Previous or Next thumb keys until you reach editor settings
and press Enter.
4. Use the Previous or Next thumb keys until you reach show text editor
indicator.
5. Press Enter to deactivate the Text indicators; press Enter again to
activate them.
Note that toggling Text Indicators will only apply to the Braille Editor, all
other edit fields will continue to include text indicators.
Braille Editor Commands Table
The Braille Editor commands are listed in Table 3.
Table 3: Braille Editor Commands
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Activate Edit mode Enter or a cursor-routing key
Leave Edit mode Space + E
Create braille file Backspace + B
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Open braille file Backspace + O
Open recently saved files Enter + R
Save Space + S
Save as Backspace + S
Find Space + F
Find next Space + N
Find previous Space + P
Replace Backspace + F
Start/stop selection Enter + S
Select all Enter + A
Copy Backspace + Y
Cut Backspace + X
Paste Backspace + V
Delete previous word Backspace + Dot 2
Delete current word Backspace + Dots 2-5
Delete previous character Backspace
Move to next edit box while
editing
Enter
Move to next edit box
without editing
Next thumb key
Move to previous edit box
without editing
Previous thumb key
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Move insertion point to start
of text field document
Space + Dots 1-2-3
Move insertion point to end
of text field document
Space + Dots 4-5-6
Start auto-scroll Space + Dots 1-2-4-5-6
Increase auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 6
Decrease auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 3
Toggle Reading mode Space + X
Bookmark menu Enter + M
Jump to bookmark Enter + J
Insert Bookmark Enter + B
Using the Library Application
The Library is the application you use to read or listen to books on the
Chameleon. It supports the following file formats: .brf, .pef, .txt, .html, .docx,
.pdf, and .rtf, and is compatible with .zip files containing books in text format.
Daisy 2, Daisy 2.02 and Niso audiobook formats are also supported by the
Library application.
To open the Library app, press the Next thumb key until you reach Library,
or press ‘L’ in the Main menu. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to access
the app.
The Library menu includes Book list, Recently Read, Search, and Close.
Navigating the Book List
In Library, your books are stored in the Book List, comparable to a directory
containing all the available media on your device in alphabetical order.
Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to select a book from the Book List,
then press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
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Note that the Chameleon may display an error message if a book is opened
as a PDF. This generally occurs when the file contains mostly images rather
than text.
To close a book and return to the Book List, press Space + E or Space + B.
Searching for Books
To search for a specific book on the device:
1. Select Search from the Library menu or press Space + F.
2. Type in the text/name of book.
3. Press Enter. You will be presented with a list of books matching your
search criteria.
4. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to scroll to the book.
5. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to open it.
Accessing Recently Opened Books
You can open a list of the last five books you previously opened for
quick access.
To open a list of the five most recent books, press Enter + R or select
Recently Read from the Library menu.
You can scroll through the five most recent books using the Previous and Next
thumb keys. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to open a book from the list.
Managing Your Books
When browsing the Book List, you can copy, move, or delete a selected
book from the Library application to an external storage device. The actions
that are available for each book depend on the type and location of the
book. The Context menu tells you what actions are available.
The basic rules are:
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Books located on the SD card can be deleted.
• Books downloaded from online services can be moved or deleted.
• Books can only be copied or moved when external storage is connected.
• You cannot copy or move books from within the internal storage.
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To copy, move, or delete a book:
1. Access the book list by pressing Space + B.
2. Select a book using the Previous or Next thumb key.
3. Press Backspace + M to open the Manage Book menu.
4. Select Copy to, Move to, or Delete.
Navigating and Accessing Additional
Information in Books
The easiest way to navigate inside a book is by using the thumb keys. Use
the Left and Right thumb keys to pan the text left and right.
Changing the Navigation Level for Books
The Library includes different navigation levels to make navigating through a
book easier. Navigation levels are dependent on the file format of the book
and may differ from book to book.
To change the Navigation level:
1.
Press Space + T.
2. Scroll through the available Navigation levels using the Previous and
Next thumb keys.
3.
Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to select the Navigation level.
Once the Navigation level is selected, use the Previous and Next thumb
keys to navigate at this Navigation level.
For example, if you selected the “Sentence” Navigation level, pressing the
Next thumb key would move you from sentence to sentence within the book.
Alternatively, you can select the Navigation level of your choice using a
quick shortcut:
1.
Press Backspace + Dot 6 to access the next Navigation level OR
Press Backspace + Dot 3 to access the previous Navigation level.
2. Press the Previous or Next thumb key to navigate within the book in
the Navigation level selected.
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Navigating by Page, Heading, Percentage, or Bookmarks
in a Text Book
To reach a specific page, heading, book percentage, or bookmark:
1. Press Enter + G.
2. Scroll through the navigation options using the Previous and Next
thumb keys.
3. Choose between Page, Heading, Percent, or Bookmark.
a. Note that the options available will vary based on the formatting
available in the book.
4. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
5. Enter a value.
6. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Auto-Scrolling Through Text in Books in the Library App
The Auto-scroll feature of the Chameleon 20 allows you to scroll through the
text of an open book automatically.
To turn on Auto-scroll, press Space + Dots 1-2-4-5-6 when inside a book.
Press any key to stop Auto-scroll and return to the regular Panning mode.
You can modify the Auto-scroll speed when auto-scrolling inside a book.
To slow down Auto-scroll, press Enter + Dot 3.
To speed up auto-scroll, press Enter + Dot 6.
Finding Your Current Position in a Book
Use the Where Am I command whenever you need to know your current
position within a book.
To activate the Where Am I command, press Space + Dots 1-5-6.
Alternatively, access the Context menu by pressing Space + M. Go to
Where Am I using the Previous and Next thumb keys, then press Enter or a
cursor-routing key to activate the item.
Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to scroll through the available
elements (Heading, Percent, Page, and Line). Use the Left and Right thumb
keys to pan the text left and right.
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Navigating to the Beginning or End of a Book
You can reach the beginning or end of a book using shortcuts.
To reach the beginning of a book, press Space + Dots 1-2-3.
To reach the end of a book, press Space + Dots 4-5-6.
Searching for Text in a Text Book
Another way to navigate within a book is to search for a specific string
of text.
To search for text, press the Space + F command. You are prompted to
enter the text. Type the text, then press Enter.
Accessing Additional Book Information
You can display additional information about the book you are currently
reading on the device (title, author, description, date, language, subject,
publisher, and bookmarks).
To display additional book information, press Space + I.
You can also press Space + M to open the Context menu. Use the Previous
and Next thumb keys to select the Book Information menu item, then press
Enter or a cursor-routing key to activate it.
Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to scroll through the available book
information. Use the Left and Right thumb keys to pan the text left and right.
Adding, Navigating, Highlighting, and
Removing Bookmarks
Bookmarks are a useful way to keep your location within the book and
allow you to return quickly to that positionat a later time, whether a physical
position in a text book or a time position in an audiobook.
To open the Bookmark menu, press Enter + M. You can also press Space + M
to open the Context menu and select Bookmark menu.
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Inserting a Bookmark
To add a bookmark to a book:
1. Press Enter + M to open the Bookmark menu.
2. Select Insert Bookmark using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
4. Enter a specific unused bookmark number.
Note: If you do not enter a number, Chameleon selects the first
available number and assigns it to the bookmark.
5. Press Enter.
Alternatively, you can insert a Quick Bookmark by pressing Enter + B.
Navigating to Bookmarks
To jump to a bookmark, press Enter + J. You are prompted to enter the
bookmark number. Enter the bookmark number you wish to navigate to,
then press Enter.
Highlighting Bookmarks
The Highlight Bookmarks menu item is used to define the Start and End
positions of a passage. Using highlighted bookmarks is a great way to study
important passages in textbooks.
To highlight bookmarks:
1.
Open the Bookmark menu by pressing Enter + M.
2.
Select Highlight Bookmark Start using the Previous and Next thumb
keys.
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
4. Enter a specific unused bookmark number.
Note: If you do not enter a number, your Chameleon selects the first
available number and assigns it to the bookmark.
5. Press Enter.
6. Navigate to the end point of the highlighted passage.
7. Open the Bookmark menu by pressing Enter + M.
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8. Select Highlight Bookmark End using the Previous and Next thumb
keys.
9. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Note: The current position is set as the ending position. If the end
position is placed before the start position, they are switched.
You can also insert a Quick Bookmark. It is used to mark the end of the
Highlight Bookmark.
To insert a Quick Bookmark:
1.
Press Enter + H to open the Highlight Bookmark list.
2. Select a Highlight Bookmark number.
3. Press Enter. The content of the current Highlight Bookmark will be
displayed.
4. Use the thumb keys to navigate.
5. Press Space + E to close the Highlight Bookmark and return to the
entire book content.
Removing Bookmarks
To remove a saved Bookmark:
1. Press Enter + M to open the Bookmark menu.
2. Scroll to Remove Bookmark using the Previous and Next thumb key
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
4. Enter the Bookmark number you want to remove.
5. Press Enter.
s.
Note: If you want to remove all bookmarks type 99999 when prompted to
enter a Bookmark number.
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Library and Reading Commands Tables
The Library and reading commands for text books are listed in Table 4.
Table 4: Library/Reading Commands for text books
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Book list Space + B
Manage books Backspace + M
Go to Option menu Enter + G
Bookmark menu Enter + M
Jump to bookmark Enter + J
Insert Quick Bookmark Enter + B
Show Highlight Bookmarks Enter + H
Open Navigation Level Space + T
Previous element Previous thumb key
Next element Next thumb key
Change to previous Navigation
level
Backspace + Dot 3
Change to next Navigation level Backspace + Dot 6
Start Auto-scroll Enter + Dots 1-2-4-5-6
Increase Auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 6
Decrease Auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 3
Read all (text-to-speech feature) Space + G
Stop reading (text-to-speech
feature)
Backspace + Enter
Where Am I Space + Dots 1-5-6
Info Space + I
Go to beginning of book Space + Dots 1-2-3
Go to end of book Space + Dots 4-5-6
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Open recent books Enter + R
Search for books or text Space + F
Find next Space + N
Find previous Space + P
Next non-blank line Enter + Dot 4
Previous non-blank line Enter + Dot 1
Previous character Space + Dot 3
Next character Space + Dot 6
Previous word Space + Dot 2
Next word Space + Dot 5
Previous paragraph Space + Dots 2-3
Next paragraph Space + Dots 5-6
Start/Stop selection Enter + S
Select all (current paragraph) Enter + Dots 1-2-3-4-5-6
Copy (current paragraph) Backspace + Y
Delete book Backspace + Dots 2-3-5-6
The Library and reading commands for audiobooks are listed in Table 5.
Table 5: Library Commands for audiobooks
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Book list Space + B
Manage books Backspace + M
Go to Option menu Enter + G
Bookmark menu Enter + M
Jump to bookmark Enter + J
Insert Quick Bookmark Enter + B
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Show Highlight Bookmarks Enter + H
Open Navigation Level Space + T
Previous element Previous thumb key
Next element Next thumb key
Change to previous Navigation
level
Backspace + Dot 3
Change to next Navigation level Backspace + Dot 6
Where Am I Space + Dots 1-5-6
Info Space + I
Go to beginning of book Space + Dots 1-2-3
Go to end of book Space + Dots 4-5-6
Open recent books Enter + R
Delete book Backspace + Dots 2-3-5-6
Play audiobook Space + G
Stop the reading Backspace + Enter
Fast forward 5 seconds Right thumb key (single press)
Rewind 5 seconds Left thumb key (single press)
Fast forward (Longer time
jumps)
Right thumb key (press and hold)
Rewind (Longer time jumps) Left thumb key (press and hold)
Increase reading speed Enter + Dot 5
Decrease reading speed Enter + Dot 2
Using Terminal Mode
One of the main features of the Chameleon is Terminal mode. When
connected to a host device running a screen reader, such as a computer or
a smart device, Terminal mode displays all text selected on the host device.
You can connect to your host device either through Bluetooth
®
wireless
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technology, or by connecting the Chameleon to the host device with the
USB-C cable included in your kit. Up to five Bluetooth devices and one USB
can be connected at one time.
Note that if there is a device connected to the Chameleon via USB, you can
have the device automatically ask if you wish to start the connection upon
starting the Chameleon in Terminal mode.
Connecting and Exiting Terminal Mode
To connect in Terminal mode, make sure you have a Windows
®
, iOS
®
, or
Mac
®
device with a screen reader running.
To activate Terminal mode:
1. Press Space + Dots 1-2-3-4-5-6 or the Home button to enter the
Main menu.
2. Go to Terminal mode by pressing “t” or by using the Previous and Next
thumb keys.
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
To exit Terminal mode and access the list of connected devices, press the
Home button once.
Determining Chameleon 20 Compatibility
The Chameleon is compatible with the following:
Screen readers: JAWS
®
18+ (version 18 and newer), NVDA, SuperNova,
ChromeVox (USB only), Android (USB only), and VoiceOver
Operating systems: Windows 8+, Android, macOS
®
10.15+ (Catalina), or
iOS device 13.4+
Waking Your iOS Device Using the Chameleon
With your iOS device locked, pressing any cursor-routing key on the
Chameleon wakes it up and prompts you to enter your passcode. This
allows you to keep your iOS device in a pocket or bag while you use the
Chameleon as its controller and output.
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Connecting by USB
To connect via USB:
1. Connect the Chameleon to a Windows or Mac computer with the
USB-C cable.
2.
Select Connected devices (first item in the Terminal menu).
3. Press Enter.
4. Select USB connection.
5. Press Enter.
6. Wait for the connection to be established.
If the connection is successful, the content of your host device will be shown
on the braille display.
The Chameleon is now also available as an external keyboard for typing on
the host device.
Connecting by Bluetooth
To pair a new device in Bluetooth:
1. From the host device, activate Bluetooth.
2. On the Chameleon, go to the Main menu.
3. Select Terminal mode and press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
4. In the Terminal menu, select Add Bluetooth Device and Press Enter.
If Bluetooth is off, it is automatically activated. Note that once Bluetooth
mode is activated, your display will be in a 5-minute discoverable
mode.
Note that at any time, you can press and hold the Enter key for 5
seconds to set the device in a 5-minute discoverable mode.
5.
The braille display will prompt instructions on how to connect to the
host device. From the host device, initiate Bluetooth-pairing with the
Chameleon.
6.
On the braille display, a message will prompt: “xx is connected”, where
xx is the name of the host device. The focus will be directed to the list
of connected devices.
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7.
Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to move through the list of
connected devices until you reach the host device you are trying to
connect with. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to activate it.
If the connection is successful, the content of your host device will be shown
on the braille display.
Navigating Between Connected Devices
When you have more than one device connected with the Chameleon, you
can switch devices at any time.
To switch to another connected device , press the Home button + Next
thumb key or Home button + Previous Thumb key to navigate through the
list of devices.
Alternatively, you navigate to another connected device by doing the
following:
1.
Press the Home button to return to the list of connected devices.
2. Select the connected device using the Previous and Next thumb keys.
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Note: When a Bluetooth device is connected, an 8-dot symbol is displayed
after the device name. If the 8-dot symbol is not visible, click on the device
to establish the connection.
If you have problems with a Bluetooth connection, you can click on
Reconnect Devices. This turns Bluetooth off and back on and reconnects
your devices. Use this option only if you are not getting any braille when
connected to a device.
USB connections in Terminal Mode
When using the Chameleon in terminal mode, it is possible to be
automatically prompted with a USB connection upon activating the
Chameleon when a device is connected.
To activate the Ask to open USB connection feature in terminal mode:
1.
Go to the Main menu.
2. Select Settings and press Enter
.
3. Select User Settings and press Enter.
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4. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys until you reach the item Ask to
open USB connection.
5. Press Enter to enable the feature; press Enter again to disable it.
Disable Perkins Keyboard in Terminal Mode
When using the Chameleon in terminal mode, it is possible to disable the
Perkins-style keyboard to simplify your use of the device.
To disable the keyboard in terminal mode:
1. Go to the Main menu.
2. Select Settings and press Enter.
3. Select User Settings and press Enter.
4. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys until you reach the item Disable
Perkins in terminal.
5. Press Enter to disable the Perkins keyboard in terminal mode; press
Enter again to enable it.
Note that the Chameleon thumb keys will still be working when the Perkins
keyboard is disabled.
Using the File Manager
The File Manager allows you to browse, delete, copy, and perform all the file
operations you would expect from a PC file manager.
To open the File Manager, press the Next thumb key until you reach File
Manager.
Alternatively, you can open the File Manager by pressing F in the Main
menu, then pressing Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Browsing Files
You can browse through your files and folders using the Previous and Next
thumb keys. Folder names have an 8-dot symbol in front of the folder name.
Press Enter on a folder to open it.
Press Space + E to return to the parent folder. Alternatively, you can scroll to
the Back item in the menu and press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
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Selecting a Drive in the File Manager
Before using the File Manager, you first need to choose which drive you
wish to access: the internal memory, an SD card, or a USB flash drive.
To select a drive, press Space + D to display a list of available drives. Scroll
through the list using the Previous or Next thumb keys, then press Enter or
a cursor-routing key to confirm your choice.
You are now at the root of your selected drive.
Press Space + D at any time to return to the Drive Selection screen.
Accessing File, Folder, or Drive Information
To get additional information on a file or folder, select it using the Previous
or Next thumb keys, then press Space + I.
You can now scroll through a list of information on the file or folder using the
Previous and Next thumb keys. Use the Left and Right thumb keys to pan
the text left and right.
The Space + I shortcut can also be used to expose the amount of internal
memory of a drive.
Displaying the Current File Path
The Where Am I function allows you to display the path of your current
location on the braille display of the Chameleon.
To display your current file path, press Space + Dots 1-5-6.
Searching for Files and Folders
You can promptly access a certain file or folder by performing a search in
the File Manager.
To start searching for a file or folder in the File Manager:
1. Press Space + F.
2. Type in the file or folder name.
3. Press Enter. Your Chameleon will generate a list of files and folders
related to your results on the braille display.
4.
Press Space + E to close the search result.
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Sorting Files and Folders
By default, file and folder names are sorted alphabetically. However, you
can sort the files and folders using different parameters.
To change the sorting parameters of your files and folders:
1. Press Space + V. Your Chameleon will display a list of sorting options
available: Name, Date, Size, and Type.
2. Scroll through the list using the Previous or Next thumb key.
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to activate the sorting option of
your choice.
Selecting the same sorting parameter already selected changes the
information from ascending to descending; it changes back again when
selected once more.
Modifying Files and Folders
The File Manager on the Chameleon lets you work with files similarly to a
computer or tablet.
Creating a New Folder
The File Manager lets you create new folders.
The simplest way to do this is by pressing Space + N and entering the name
of the new folder in the blank field. Then, press Enter to create it.
Renaming Files and Folders
To rename a file or folder:
1. Select the file or folder you wish to rename using the Previous and
Next thumb keys.
2. Press Backspace + R.
3. Enter the new file or folder name.
4. Press Enter to rename the file or folder.
Note: The file name must be unique in your current directory, and only one
file or folder can be renamed at a time.
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Selecting Files and Folders for Applying Additional Actions
Before you can perform an action on a file or folder, such as cut, copy, or
paste, you must first select (or mark) the desired file or folder.
To mark a file or folder, select the file using the Previous or Next thumb
keys, then press Backspace + L.
To unmark a file or folder, select it and press Backspace + L again.
To mark all files and folders in the current directory, press Enter + Dots 1-2-
3-4-5-6.
Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Files or Folders
Copying and Cutting Files and Folders
To copy a single file or folder, select the file using the Previous or Next
thumb keys, then press Backspace + Y.
To cut a single file or folder, select the file using the Previous or Next thumb
keys, then press Backspace + X.
To copy or cut multiple files or folders:
1. Select the file or folder to copy using the Previous or Next thumb keys.
2. Press Backspace + L to mark the file or folder.
3. Repeat this step to mark all files or folders to be copied.
4.
Press Backspace + Y to copy OR Backspace + X to cut.
The files or folders are now copied/cut to the clipboard and ready to be
pasted.
Pasting Files and Folders
To paste the copied or cut files or folders, navigate to the desired location,
then press Backspace + V.
Deleting Files or Folders
To delete a single file or folder, select the file using the Previous or Next
thumb keys, then press Backspace + Dots 2-3-5-6.
To delete multiple files or folders:
1.
Select the file or folder you wish to delete using the Previous or Next
thumb keys.
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2. Once selected, press Backspace + L to mark the file or folder.
3. Repeat this step to mark all files or folders you wish to delete.
4. When ready to delete the marked files or folders, press Backspace +
Dots 2-3-5-6.
Note: Chameleon asks if you are sure you want to delete the files and/
or folders only when Confirm Deletion has been set to on in the Settings
menu. Select Yes using the Previous or Next keys, and press Enter or a
cursor-routing key to confirm the deletion. For more information on the
Confirm Deletion setting, go to the Setting User Preferences section.
File Manager Commands Table
The File Manager commands are listed in Table 6.
Table 6: File Manager Commands
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Create new folder Space + N
File/drive info Space + I
Mark/Unmark Backspace + L
Mark all/Unmark all Enter + Dots 1-2-3-4-5-6
Rename file Backspace + R
Delete file Backspace + Dots 2-3-5-6
Copy file Backspace + Y
Cut file Backspace + X
Paste file Backspace + V
Search file Space + F
Sort files Space + V
Where Am I Space + Dots 1-5-6
Select drive Space + D
Go to parent folder Space + E
Eject media Backspace + E
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Using the Calculator Application
The Chameleon features a calculator app that enables you to perform the
most common operations.
Note: The Calculator currently supports computer braille only.
To open the Calculator:
1. Go to the Main menu.
2. Press C or press the Previous or Next thumb keys until you reach the
Calculator menu item.
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Operating the Calculator
To use the Calculator, write your complete equation, then press Enter to get
the result.
For example, type the equation 20-(6+8) (with no spaces). Press Enter and
Chameleon will display 6 as the answer.
To clear the previous equation, press Space + Dots 3-5-6.
To add operators such as + or -, open the Context menu using Space + M.
Refer to Table 7 for a full list of Calculator commands and operators.
Calculator Commands Table
The Calculator commands are listed in Table 7.
Table 7: Calculator Commands Using US Computer Braille
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Plus Dots 3-4-6
Minus Dots 3-6
Multiply Dots 1-6
Divide Dots 3-4
Equals Enter
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Clear Space + Dots 3-5-6
Decimal point Dots 4-6
Percent Dots 1-4-6
Square root Space + Dots 3-4-5
Pi Space + Y
Using the Date and Time Application
The Chameleon features an application that gives you the current date
and time.
To open Date and Time:
1. Go to the Main menu.
2. Press the Previous or Next thumb keys until you reach the Date and
Time menu item.
3. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key.
Displaying the Time and Date
When you open the Date and Time application, Chameleon displays the
current time.
Pan right once using the Right thumb key to display the date.
Pan left using the Left thumb key to return to the time.
To quickly review the date and time, press Enter + T for the time and
Enter + D for date from anywhere on the Chameleon.
Setting the Time and Date
To change the time and date, press Space + M from the Date and Time
application.
A submenu opens with the following options:
Change time: Type the current hour inside the square brackets, press
Enter; repeat for the minutes.
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Change date: Type the current year inside the square brackets and press
Enter; repeat for the month and day.
Daylight Saving Time: Press Enter to turn Daylight Saving Time on or off.
Time format: Press Enter to change between 24h and 12h time format.
Date format: Select the preferred date format (listed below) and
press Enter.
•
Language Default
• Day, Month, Year
• Month, Day
• Month, Day, Year
• Year, Month, Day
• Day, Month
Setting User Preferences
To open the Settings menu, press the Next thumb key until you reach
Settings or press ‘S’ in the Main menu, then press Enter or a
cursor-routing key.
User Setting Options Table
The Setting options are listed in Table 8.
Table 8: Settings Operations
Setting Option/Result
Airplane mode
On or off; when on, all wireless functionalities
are disabled
Format markers On or off; when off, format markers are hidden
Cursor visible On or off
Cursor blink
On or off; when on, the cursor will blink at a rate
of 0.5 seconds.
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Setting Option/Result
Message display time 1–30 seconds: time of message displayed
Sleep time Number in minutes; 0 to turn off
Word wrap On or off
Condense blank lines On or off; when on, blank lines are not visible
Confirm deletion
On or off; when on, Chameleon asks for
confirmation of file deletion
Vibration On or off; when on, Chameleon vibrates
Beep On or off; when on, Chameleon beeps
Thumb keys
configuration
Map the previous item, next item, pan left, and
pan right commands to the thumb key of your
choice.
Wireless notifications
Enable or disable wireless and Bluetooth
connection feedback
One-handed mode
On or off; when on, dots keys can be pressed
and released one-by-one, the dot combination
is only confirmed once the Space key is pressed
Start in terminal
On or off; when on, the device will automatically
start in the Terminal menu upon restarting
Ask to open USB
connection
On or off; when On, and after the device
recognizes a USB connection, you will be asked
to open USB connection in terminal mode
Disable Perkins in
terminal
On or off; when On, the Perkins-style keyboard
will be disabled when the device is used in
terminal mode
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Adding, Configuring, and Deleting Language
Profiles
The Language Profile menu lists all the available language profiles on your
Chameleon. The active language profile is underlined with Dots 7 and 8
on the device. Creating multiple language profiles can allow you to easily
switch quickly between braille tables and voices.
Scroll through the available language profiles using the Next and Previous
thumb keys, then press Enter or a cursor-routing key to select it.
Adding a Language Profile
To add a Language Profile, select Add Language Profiles, then press Enter
or a cursor-routing key.
You will be prompted to enter the following options:
Profile name: Type the name for the profile in the brackets, then press Enter.
Braille grade: Choose between Uncontracted, Contracted, and Computer
Braille, then press Enter. Note that the Chameleon allows you to hide
contracted braille and/or computer braille when toggling between the braille
grades.
Computer braille table: Select your computer braille table, then
press Enter. Select None to not have to cycle through computer braille when
using the braille grade toggle.
Uncontracted braille table: Select your uncontracted braille table, then
press Enter.
Contracted braille table: Select your contracted braille table, then
press Enter. Select None to not have to cycle through contracted braille
when using the braille grade toggle.
Content Voice: Select the content voice of your choice, then press Enter.
Select None to turn the Content voice off. Voices available depend on your
selection for the System voice and additional voice, which can be changed
from Voice selection within the Speech settings.
Save configuration: Press Enter to save your configuration.
The new language profile is now available in the Language Profile Settings
menu.
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Configuring or Deleting a Language Profile
To configure or delete a language profile:
1. In the Settings menu, select the item Language Profile.
2. Scroll through the available language profiles using the Next and
Previous thumb keys.
3. Press Space + M to open the Context menu.
4. Select Configure Language Profile or Delete Language Profile and
press Enter.
5. Alternatively, Configure profile and Delete profile can be selected in the
Language profile menu.
Text-to-speech
The Chameleon allows for the text that appears on the braille display to be
heard via a text-to-speech (TTS) feature. By default, the TTS is activated
and will be functioning upon activating the device. Note that the TTS feature
will adapt to the system language chosen (English or Spanish).
To activate/deactivate the text-to-speech feature:
1. In the Settings menu, select the item Speech Settings and press Enter.
2. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys until you reach the Speech
item.
3. Press Enter to toggle the Speech feature to Off. Press Enter again to
toggle it to On.
Alternatively, you can use the Space + Previous Thumb Key shortcut to
toggle the Speech feature On or Off.
While editing text in the Editor application or reading a document in the
Library application, you can press Space + G, which will start reading the
text from the current position. Use the Backspace + Enter shortcut to stop
reading.
Note: When using the Braille editor application, TTS will not be available.
Voice Selection
While navigating the device, you can select a system voice that will be
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used to read menus, system messages and content. If you wish to use an
alternative voice for your content reading, you can do so by selecting the
additional voice item. Your content voice can then later be changed within
the language profiles.
To select a system and an additional voice:
1.
In the Settings menu, select the item Speech Settings and press Enter.
2. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys until you reach the Voice
selection item and press Enter. A submenu will appear.
3. Choose between System Voice and Additional Voice and press Enter.
A list of available voices will appear.
4. Choose the voice of your choice from the list and press Enter.
5. Any changes to the voices will require a restart of the device.
For information about selecting a Content voice, which will read content
in the Editor and Library applications, please see the section Adding,
Configuring, and Deleting Language Profiles.
Speech Settings Table
The available Speech Settings are listed in Table 9.
Table 9: Speech Settings
Setting Option/Result
Speech
On or off; when off, all speech features are
disabled.
Speak menu
On or off; when off, all speech features are
disabled while navigating in the menus, but
stay enabled in the applications.
Speak word under cursor
On or off; when on, the user can press on a
cursor routing key and the word below the key
will be read.
Speak display content after
panning
On or off; when on, the speech feature will
read the remainder of a line when the user
pans it on the braille display.
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Setting Option/Result
Echo delete
On or off; when on, the device will speak the
characters deleted with the Backspace key.
Keyboard echo
Words, Characters, Characters and Words or
Off; the item chosen determines what will be
spoken when typing on the keyboard.
Voice selection System voice, Additional voice.
Using a Wi-Fi Network or Bluetooth
Chameleon 20 features 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi capabilities.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Select New Connection from the Wi-Fi menu, then press Enter or a
cursor-routing key to access it.
There are three connection choices:
Scan for SSID: Select this option to discover the available networks in your
vicinity. When Chameleon is done scanning, it will display a list of all the
networks it found.
Press Enter or a cursor-routing key to select this network. Then enter the
password and press Enter to complete the connection.
WPS Connection: Select this option to establish a Wi-Fi connection using
WPS. The Chameleon displays “Loading...” for approximately 30 seconds.
Press the WPS button on your network router to turn on discovery of
new devices. After a few seconds, you will be automatically connected to
the network.
Manually Connect: To enter the SSID of your network and the password
manually, select this option. When done, press Enter to connect.
Wi-Fi Settings Table
The available Wi-Fi Settings are listed in Table 10.
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Table 10: Wi-Fi Settings
Setting Option/Result
Wi-Fi Press Enter to turn Wi-Fi on or off
Status
Provides information about your current
Wi-Fi status
New connection Press Enter to create a new Wi-Fi connection
Launch connection
Connect to a Wi-Fi network known by your
device
Delete connection
Make your device forget a known Wi-Fi
network
Network settings
Change advanced network settings, such as
Mode, IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS
Import Wi-Fi Import Wi-Fi network information from a file
Choosing Bluetooth Mode Options
The following Bluetooth mode options are available on the Chameleon 20.
Bluetooth mode: On or Off
Connect device: Connect the Chameleon to a paired Bluetooth device
Disconnect device: Disconnect the active Bluetooth connection
Delete paired device: Makes your device forget a Bluetooth device
One-Handed Mode
The Chameleon can be used in a one-handed mode that allows entering
shortcuts with only one hand. When the one-handed mode is activated, the
way that Braille input and commands are performed changes. Each key
can be pressed and released one by one, and the dot combination is only
confirmed once the space key is pressed.
To insert a blank space between words, press the space bar twice.
To perform braille commands, the same logic is used for the input of
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characters. For Braille commands that involve the space bar, such as the
Go to top (Space with dots 1,2,3) command, an additional space bar press
is required.
For example, to perform the Go to top command (standard command is
space with dots 1,2,3): press space, then dot 1, then dot 2, then dot 3, then
space.
Note: the operation of the thumb keys and cursor-routing keys remains the
same as with the standard two-handed mode.
To activate/deactivate the one-handed mode:
1.
Go to the Main menu.
2. Select Settings and press Enter.
3. Select User Settings and press Enter.
4. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys until you reach the One-
handed mode item.
5. Press Enter to activate the One-handed mode; press Enter again to
deactivate it.
Change Language
To change the system language of the Chameleon 20:
1. Go to the Main menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Change Language.
4. Select the Language option and press Enter. A list will appear on the
display.
5. Select the language of your choice from the list. (Spanish or English
are the only available languages)
6. Select Close.
7. You will be prompted to select the option Replace Language default
profile. If you click on Ok, a new Language profile will be created with
a Braille table allowing to read Braille menus in the selected language.
Press Cancel if you wish to stay with your current Language profile.
8.
When prompted, reboot the Chameleon to apply the changes.
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Accessing and Using Online Services
This Online Services menu contains online libraries included on your
Chameleon. The online services are subscription-based and require you to
enter your account credentials.
Note: Make sure you have an established internet connection with the
Chameleon before using online services.
Books from online libraries are downloaded to the Chameleon’s Online-
Books folder. All books are included in Library application’s main book list
of the Library application.
Activating Bookshare and Downloading Books
The Bookshare
®
online library contains copyrighted content for people with
qualifying print disabilities. More information about Bookshare is available
from http://www.bookshare.org.
You can search for books and download them to the Chameleon wirelessly.
Newspapers and magazines are currently not available in the online library.
To activate the Bookshare service and download a book:
1.
Enter your Bookshare account email address and password.
2. Select your preferred book format (DAISY or BRF).
3. Search books by title, author, full-text search, and category. You can
also search for the most recent or popular books.
4. Press Enter or a cursor-routing key on a book to get more information.
5. Use the Previous and Next thumb keys to navigate between the title,
author
, and book description.
6. Select the book of your choice and press Enter to download it to the
Chameleon.
Configuring, Managing, and Syncing an NFB
Newsline Account
If you have an NFB Newsline
®
account, the Chameleon allows you to connect
to your account and download NFB material for reading in the Library.
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Configure account: Enter your NFB Newsline credentials, select the issue
update frequency, and determine whether your Chameleon should keep or
delete outdated issues.
Manage publications: Select which material you wish to subscribe to.
Subscribed material is underlined.
Sync content now: Syncing downloads the latest issues of your subscribed
material.
Exam Mode
Exam mode is used to block certain functions and applications from the
Chameleon for a certain amount of time. While Exam mode is active, you
will have access to the Terminal functions only. Note that in Exam Mode, the
Bluetooth connection is deactivated and Terminal mode is accessible only
via USB. All other applications and the use of an external memory (USB
drive or SD card) are blocked while this mode is active.
When activating Exam mode, you will be prompted to enter a time between
1 and 360 minutes (6 hours) and will be asked to enter a desired password
to turn off Exam mode. To unlock the device, you will need to either wait for
the selected time to run out or enter the selected password.
Upon restarting the device, if the period selected is not completed yet, the
device will automatically go back to Exam mode.
To activate Exam mode:
1.
Go to the Main menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Press Enter
.
4. Go to Activate Exam Mode.
5. Press Enter.
6. Enter the desired time (between 1 and 360 minutes).
7. Enter the desired password to activate the exam mode.
8. Press Enter.
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Updating the Chameleon 20
Updating the Chameleon 20 manually
When connected to the Internet with the Chameleon, you can manually
check if an update is available.
To check for an update manually:
1. Go to the Main menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Press Enter.
4. Select Software Update.
5. Press Enter.
6. Select Check for Update.
7. Press Enter.
If prompted with a new update, select Download by pressing the Previous or
Next thumb key to download the update now or choose Remind Me Later to
update it later. You can continue to use the Chameleon while the update is
downloading.
Note that the device must be plugged in and the battery must be more than
50% charged for the update to be performed.
After a few minutes, Chameleon will ask you to install the downloaded
update. Select OK to install it. The Chameleon will reboot and a progress
indicator line will be shown on the braille display.
At the end of the update process, all 8 dots of the 20 braille cells will raise
one column at a time and then the device will shut down.
Updating the Chameleon 20 via USB or SD Card
You can update the Chameleon by downloading the update file on a
computer and transferring it to a USB flash drive or an SD card. To update
the Chameleon via USB or an SD card:
1.
Insert a USB flash drive or SD card into your computer.
2. Transfer the update file to the USB flash drive or SD card. Note that
the update file must be placed at the root of the USB drive/SD card.
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3. Insert the USB flash drive or SD card containing the update file into
your Chameleon. Make sure your Chameleon is powered on.
4. When the Chameleon detects an update file on the USB drive or SD
card, the braille display will notify you that an update is available for
installation.
5.
Press the Next thumb key until you reach OK, then press Enter to
activate the update. The device will shut down and restart to process
the update.
The latest update is always available on the Chameleon 20 Product Page.
Automatic Check for Update Feature
By default, an Automatic Check for Update feature is enabled. When
connected to the internet, the Chameleon regularly checks if a new update
is available for download. If an update is available, the Chameleon will
prompt you to download it.
To disable/enable the Automatic Check for Update feature, follow these
steps:
1. Go to the Main menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Press Enter.
4. Go to Software Update.
5. Press Enter.
6. Select Automatic Check for Updates.
7.
Press Enter to enable/disable the feature.
Note that when enabled, the Chameleon will check every 23 hours if a new
update is available.
Customer Support
For customer support, please contact APH Customer Service at
800-223-1839 or
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Proper Trademark Notice and Attributions
macOS
®
is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries and regions.
JAWS
®
is a registered trademark of Freedom Scientific, Inc.
Bookshare
®
is a registered trademark of Beneficent Technology, Inc.
NFB-Newsline
®
is a registered trademark of the National Federation of
the Blind.
Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
IOS
®
is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other
countries and is used under license.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
End User License Agreement
By using this Product (Chameleon 20), you agree to the following
minimum terms:
1. License Grant HumanWare grants to End User a non-exclusive,
non-transferable right and licence to use the Software on this product.
2. Ownership of Software End User acknowledges that HumanWare
retain all right, title and interest in and to the original, and any copies,
of software which is incorporated into this product. End User agrees
not to: modify, port, translate, decompile, disassemble, reverse
engineer, or make public in any way the software of this Product.
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty
This device is a high-quality product, built and packaged with care. All
units and components are guaranteed against any operational defects, as
follows:
US and Canada: One (1) year
Warranty covers all parts (except battery) and labor. If any defect should
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occur, please contact your local distributor or the manufacturer’s technical
assistance line.
Note: Warranty terms may periodically change; please consult our website
for the latest information.
Conditions and Limitations:
No replacement or repair covered by the warranty will be carried out unless
the unit is accompanied by a copy of the original bill of purchase. Please
retain your original. If the unit must be returned, please use the original
packaging. This warranty applies to all cases where the damage is not a
result of improper use, mistreatment, negligence or acts of God.
Extended Warranty
Extended warranties are available through APH. Please contact APH
Customer Service at [email protected], or 1-800-223-1839 to discuss
warranty options.
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Appendix A—Command Summary
Shortcut/Key Combination Table
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Activate selected item Enter or cursor-routing key
Esc or Back Space + E
Previous item Previous thumb key or Space + Dot 1
Next item Next thumb key or Space + Dot 4
Jump to any item in a list Type the first letter of the item or app
Pan left and right Left or Right thumb key
Go to top Space + Dots 1-2-3
Go to bottom Space + Dots 4-5-6
Toggle braille grade Backspace + G
Switch language profile Enter + L
Battery level Enter + P
Context menu Space + M
Main menu
Space + Dots 1-2-3-4-5-6 or Home
button
System information Space + I
Time Enter + T
Date Enter + D
Eject media Enter + E
Create a Quick Note Backspace + N
Create a quick braille note Backspace + B
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Toggle speech on/off Space + Previous Thumb Key
Increase speech rate Enter + Dot 5
Decrease speech rate Enter + Dot 2
Editor Commands
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Activate edit mode Enter or a cursor-routing key
Leave edit mode Space + E
Create file Backspace + N
Open file Backspace + O
Save Space + S
Save as Backspace + S
Find Space + F
Find next Space + N
Find previous Space + P
Replace Backspace + F
Start/Stop selection Enter + S
Select all Enter + A
Copy Backspace + Y
Cut Backspace + X
Paste Backspace + V
Delete previous word Backspace + Dot 2
Delete current word Backspace + Dots 2-5
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Delete previous character Backspace
Move to next edit box while
editing
Enter
Move to next edit box
without editing
Next thumb key
Move to previous edit box
without editing
Previous thumb key
Move insertion point to start
of text-field document
Space + Dots 1-2-3
Move insertion point to end
of text-field document
Space + Dots 4-5-6
Start auto-scroll Space + Dots 1-2-4-5-6
Increase auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 6
Decrease auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 3
Read all (text-to-speech
feature)
Space + G
Stop the text-to-speech Backspace + Enter
Toggle Reading mode Space + X
Bookmark menu Enter + M
Jump to bookmark Enter + J
Insert Quick Bookmark Enter + B
Braille Editor Commands
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Activate Edit mode Enter or a cursor-routing key
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Leave Edit mode Space + E
Create file Backspace + N
Open file Backspace + O
Save Space + S
Save as Backspace + S
Find Space + F
Find next Space + N
Find previous Space + P
Replace Backspace + F
Start/stop selection Enter + S
Select all Enter + A
Copy Backspace + Y
Cut Backspace + X
Paste Backspace + V
Delete previous word Backspace + Dot 2
Delete current word Backspace + Dots 2-5
Delete previous character Backspace
Move to next edit box while
editing
Enter
Move to next edit box
without editing
Next thumb key
Move to previous edit box
without editing
Previous thumb key
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Move insertion point to start
of text field document
Space + Dots 1-2-3
Move insertion point to end
of text field document
Space + Dots 4-5-6
Start auto-scroll Space + Dots 1-2-4-5-6
Increase auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 6
Decrease auto-scroll speed Enter + Dot 3
Toggle Reading mode Space + X
Bookmark menu Enter + M
Jump to bookmark Enter + J
Insert Bookmark Enter + B
Library/Reading Commands for text books
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Book list Space + B
Manage books Backspace + M
Go to Option menu Enter + G
Bookmark menu Enter + M
Jump to bookmark Enter + J
Insert Quick Bookmark Enter + B
Show Highlight Bookmarks Enter + H
Open navigation level Space + T
Previous Navigation level Backspace + Dot 3
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Next Navigation level Backspace + Dot 6
Previous element Previous thumb key
Next element Next thumb key
Start Auto-Scroll Enter + Dots 1-2-4-5-6
Increase Auto-Scroll speed Enter + Dot 6
Decrease Auto-Scroll speed Enter + Dot 3
Read all (text-to-speech
feature)
Space + G
Stop reading (text-to-speech
feature)
Backspace + Enter
Where Am I Space + Dots 1-5-6
Info Space + I
Go to beginning of book Space + Dots 1-2-3
Go to end of book Space + Dots 4-5-6
Open recent books Enter + R
Search for books or text Space + F
Find next Space + N
Find previous Space + P
Next non-blank line Enter + Dot 4
Previous non-blank line Enter + Dot 1
Previous character Space + Dot 3
Next character Space + Dot 6
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Previous word Space + Dot 2
Next word Space + Dot 5
Previous paragraph Space + Dots 2-3
Next paragraph Space + Dots 5-6
Start/Stop selection Enter + S
Select all (current paragraph) Enter + Dots 1-2-3-4-5-6
Copy (current paragraph) Backspace + Y
Delete book Backspace + Dots 2-3-5-6
Library Commands for audiobooks
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Book list Space + B
Manage books Backspace + M
Go to Option menu Enter + G
Bookmark menu Enter + M
Jump to bookmark Enter + J
Insert Quick Bookmark Enter + B
Show Highlight Bookmarks Enter + H
Open Navigation Level Space + T
Previous element Previous thumb key
Next element Next thumb key
Change to previous Navigation
level
Backspace + Dot 3
Change to next Navigation level Backspace + Dot 6
Where Am I Space + Dots 1-5-6
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Info Space + I
Go to beginning of book Space + Dots 1-2-3
Go to end of book Space + Dots 4-5-6
Open recent books Enter + R
Delete book Backspace + Dots 2-3-5-6
Play audiobook Space + G
Stop the reading Backspace + Enter
Fast forward 5 seconds Right thumb key (single press)
Rewind 5 seconds Left thumb key (single press)
Fast forward (Longer time
jumps)
Right thumb key (press and hold)
Rewind (Longer time jumps) Left thumb key (press and hold)
Increase reading speed Enter + Dot 5
Decrease reading speed Enter + Dot 2
File Manager Commands
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Create new folder Space + N
File/drive info Space + I
Mark/Unmark Backspace + L
Mark all/Unmark all Enter + Dots 1-2-3-4-5-6
Rename file Backspace + R
Delete file Backspace + Dots 2-3-5-6
Copy file Backspace + Y
Cut file Backspace + X
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Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Paste file Backspace + V
Search file Space + F
Sort files Space + V
Where Am I Space + Dots 1-5-6
Select drive Space + D
Go to parent folder Space + E
Eject media Backspace + E
Calculator Commands Using US Computer Braille
Action Shortcut or Key Combination
Plus Dots 3-4-6
Minus Dots 3-6
Multiply Dots 1-6
Divide Dots 3-4
Equals Enter
Clear Space + Dots 3-5-6
Decimal point Dots 4-6
Percent Dots 1-4-6
Square root Space + Dots 3-4-5
Pi Space + Y
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Appendix B—Braille Tables
United States 8-Dot Computer Braille
exclamation mark: ‘!’ 2,3,4,6
quote: ‘”’ 5
pound: ‘#’ 3,4,5,6
dollar sign: ‘$’ 1,2,4,6
percent: ‘%’ 1,4,6
ampersand: ‘&’ 1,2,3,4,6
apostrophe: ‘’’ 3
left paren: ‘(‘ 1,2,3,5,6
right paren: ‘)’ 2,3,4,5,6
asterisk: ‘*’ 1,6
plus sign: ‘+’ 3,4,6
comma: ‘,’ 6
dash: ‘-’ 3,6
period: ‘.’ 4,6
forward slash: ‘/’ 3,4
colon: ‘:’ 1,5,6
semi-colon: ‘;’ 5,6
less than: ‘<’ 1,2,6
equals: ‘=’ 1,2,3,4,5,6
greater than: ‘>’ 3,4,5
question mark: ‘?’ 1,4,5,6
at symbol: ‘@’ 4,7
left square bracket: ‘[‘ 2,4,6,7
back slash: ‘\’ 1,2,5,6,7
right square bracket: ‘]’ 1,2,4,5,6,7
carat sign: ‘^’ 4,5,7
underscore: ‘_’ 4,5,6
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grave accent: ‘`’ 4
left curly bracket: ‘{‘ 2,4,6
vertical bar: ‘|’ 1,2,5,6
right curly bracket: ‘}’ 1,2,4,5,6
tilde: ‘~’ 4,5
‘0’: 3,5,6
‘1’: 2
‘2’: 2,3
‘3’: 2,5
‘4’: 2,5,6
‘5’: 2,6
‘6’: 2,3,5
‘7’: 2,3,5,6
‘8’: 2,3,6
‘9’: 3,5
Uppercase letters:
‘A’: 1,7
‘B’: 1,2,7
‘C’: 1,4,7
‘D’: 1,4,5,7
‘E’: 1,5,7
‘F’: 1,2,4,7
‘G’: 1,2,4,5,7
‘H’: 1,2,5,7
‘I’: 2,4,7
‘J’: 2,4,5,7
‘K’: 1,3,7
‘L’: 1,2,3,7
‘M’: 1,3,4,7
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‘N’: 1,3,4,5,7
‘O’: 1,3,5,7
‘P’: 1,2,3,4,7
‘Q’: 1,2,3,4,5,7
‘R’: 1,2,3,5,7
‘S’: 2,3,4,7
‘T’: 2,3,4,5,7
‘U’: 1,3,6,7
‘V’: 1,2,3,6,7
‘W’: 2,4,5,6,7
‘X’: 1,3,4,6,7
‘Y’: 1,3,4,5,6,7
‘Z’: 1,3,5,6,7
Lowercase letters:
‘a’: 1
‘b’: 1,2
‘c’: 1,4
‘d’: 1,4,5
‘e’: 1,5
‘f’: 1,2,4
‘g’: 1,2,4,5
‘h’: 1,2,5
‘i’: 2,4
‘j’: 2,4,5
‘k’: 1,3
‘l’: 1,2,3
‘m’: 1,3,4
‘n’: 1,3,4,5
‘o’: 1,3,5
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‘p’: 1,2,3,4
‘q’: 1,2,3,4,5
‘r’: 1,2,3,5
‘s’: 2,3,4
‘t’: 2,3,4,5
‘u’: 1,3,6
‘v’: 1,2,3,6
‘w’: 2,4,5,6
‘x’: 1,3,4,6
‘y’: 1,3,4,5,6
‘z’: 1,3,5,6
United Kingdom 8-Dot Computer Braille
exclamation mark: ‘!’: 2,3,4,6
quote: ‘”’ 4
pound: ‘#’ 5,6
dollar sign: ‘$’ 4,5,6
percent: ‘%’ 4,6
ampersand: ‘&’ 1,2,3,4,6
apostrophe: ‘’’ 3
left paren: ‘(‘ 4,5
right paren: ‘)’ 3,4,5
asterisk: ‘*’ 3,5
plus sign: ‘+’ 2,3,5
comma: ‘,’ 2
dash: ‘-’ 3,6
period: ‘.’ 2,5,6
forward slash: ‘/’ 3,4
colon: ‘:’ 2,5
semi-colon: ‘;’ 2,3
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less than: ‘<’ 2,3,6
equals: ‘=’ 2,3,5,6
greater than: ‘>’ 3,5,6
question mark: ‘?’ 2,6
at symbol: ‘@’ 2,3,4,6,7
left square bracket: ‘[‘ 1,2,3,5,6,7
back slash: ‘\’ 5,7
right square bracket: ‘]’ 2,3,4,5,6,7
carat sign: ‘^’ 6,7
underscore: ‘_’ 3,4,6
grave accent: ‘`’ 2,3,4,6
left curly bracket: ‘{‘ 1,2,3,5,6
vertical bar: ‘|’ 5
right curly bracket: ‘}’ 2,3,4,5,6
tilde: ‘~’ 6
Pounds sterling: ‘£’ 2,3,6,7,8
degree sign: ‘°’ 1,3,4,6,8
‘0’: 1,2,3,4,5,6
‘1’: 1,6
‘2’: 1,2,6
‘3’: 1,4,6
‘4’: 1,4,5,6
‘5’: 1,5,6
‘6’: 1,2,4,6
‘7’: 1,2,4,5,6
‘8’: 1,2,5,6
‘9’: 2,4,6
Uppercase letters:
‘A’: 1,7
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‘B’: 1,2,7
‘C’: 1,4,7
‘D’: 1,4,5,7
‘E’: 1,5,7
‘F’: 1,2,4,7
‘G’: 1,2,4,5,7
‘H’: 1,2,5,7
‘I’: 2,4,7
‘J’: 2,4,5,7
‘K’: 1,3,7
‘L’: 1,2,3,7
‘M’: 1,3,4,7
‘N’: 1,3,4,5,7
‘O’: 1,3,5,7
‘P’: 1,2,3,4,7
‘Q’: 1,2,3,4,5,7
‘R’: 1,2,3,5,7
‘S’: 2,3,4,7
‘T’: 2,3,4,5,7
‘U’: 1,3,6,7
‘V’: 1,2,3,6,7
‘W’: 2,4,5,6,7
‘X’: 1,3,4,6,7
‘Y’: 1,3,4,5,6,7
‘Z’: 1,3,5,6,7
Lowercase letters:
‘a’: 1
‘b’: 1,2
‘c’: 1,4
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‘d’: 1,4,5
‘e’: 1,5
‘f’: 1,2,4
‘g’: 1,2,4,5
‘h’: 1,2,5
‘i’: 2,4
‘j’: 2,4,5
‘k’: 1,3
‘l’: 1,2,3
‘m’: 1,3,4
‘n’: 1,3,4,5
‘o’: 1,3,5
‘p’: 1,2,3,4
‘q’: 1,2,3,4,5
‘r’: 1,2,3,5
‘s’: 2,3,4
‘t’: 2,3,4,5
‘u’: 1,3,6
‘v’: 1,2,3,6
‘w’: 2,4,5,6
‘x’: 1,3,4,6
‘y’: 1,3,4,5,6
‘z’: 1,3,5,6
