Focus - Using with third party screen readers (Windows)

Focus - Using with third party screen readers (Windows)

Problem

A customer using a Focus Braille display and does not use JAWS as their screen reader.  They wish to be able to obtain the USB drivers that are normally included with JAWS.

Applies to

  1. Focus

Detail

A USB driver is an important software component that allows a Focus or other hardware device to work with Microsoft Windows.  This component must be installed before any third party screen reader will work with the Focus.

Resolution

Those customer who use a third party screen reader instead of JAWS will first need to download and install the USB drivers to make the Focus available to Windows.  Once the drivers are installed some steps may be required to select the Focus as a Braille output device within their chosen screen reader before Braille is available.
  1. Focus USB Driver for Windows

Installation

  1. Download the the Focus USB driver package installer.
  2. Then locate the EXE file and press ENTER to begin installation and follow the on screen instructions.
  3. Once completed restart the PC.
  4. Then connect and power on the Focus display to have Windows detect and install the Focus display.  Windows will then automatically install the drivers.  From here you may need to do some additional set up with your screen reader to get it taking to the Focus display.  Please consult your screen reader's documentation for details on installing Braille display support.

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