Problem
A BrailleSense 6 customer needs to install a third party
app using Google Play store app.
Applies to
- BrailleSense 6/BrailleSense 6 Mini
Resolution
An alternative to using the App Installer is to use the Play Store app which can be a convenient way to add third party
Android apps to the BrailleSense 6 notetaker. A Google Account is required and you will be prompted to
sign into it the first time you use the Play store app.
- Press F1 to open the Start menu.
- Then use space-4 or space-1 to navigate to Play Store and
press ENTER. You may also jump straight
into the Play Store from the main menu by pressing P.
- If it is your first time you may then be prompted to sign
into the Play Store if not already signed in.
- Press TAB (F3) or shift-Tab (space-F3) to locate the
search edit box. You can also press
letter S to get to the ‘Search for apps and games’ edit box.
- Then press ENTER to start editing in the search box.
- Then enter text for your search and press ENTER.
- Then use TAB or letter I to locate the Install button and
press ENTER. You can use SHIFT+TAB and
then TAB to check the progress of the app download.
When
finished exit the Play Store app and open Start menu and launch the app from
within the Program menu.
- Please view the YouTube video Downloading Android apps for further information.
- For other methods of app installation please see using App Installer for further details.