BrailleSense 6 - Top panel keys not working

BrailleSense 6 - Top panel keys not working

Problem

A BrailleSernse 6 use encounters a problem where none of the top panel keys including Perkins  Braille input keys no longer operate.


Applies to

  1. BrailleSense 6

Resolution

Please check the three-position lock switch at the left of the front panel. This can be used to lock out either just the top keys or both top panel and front panel keys. It has three states detailed below:

  • Left = All keys and switches locked.
  • Middle position = Top panel locked; front panel active.
  • Right = unlocked

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