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BrailleSense 6 – Enable or disable one-handed mode
Problem A BrailleSense 6 user wishes to engage One-Handed mode. Applies to BrailleSense 6 Resolution Please use one of the two methods below for toggling one hand mode on BrailleSense 6. Method 1 - Use hotkey shortcut Press Backspace-L chord (dots ...
HIMS - Using Terminal for Windows screen reader on USB
Problem A user would like to connect their U2 to a Windows screen reader product. Applies to • BrailleSense U2 range • BrailleSense Polaris range • BrailleSense 6 range Detail HIMS notetakers allow the user to establish a connection with a screen ...
BrailleSense 6 - Connect to Wi-Fi wireless network
Problem You wish to connect a BrailleSense 6 to a nearby wireless network. Applies to BrailleSense 6 BrailleSense 6 Mini Resolution Use the steps below to join Wi-Fi wireless network. Press key chord Backspace-1-4-5-6 to turn on wireless radio. Press ...
BrailleSense 6 - Entering uppercase characters
Problem You wish to enter an uppercase character into HIMS BrailleSense 6. Applies to BrailleSense 6 series notetakers Polaris series notetakers Resolution Please see the procedure for each Braille code below. Computer Braille Press space-U chord = ...
BraileSense 6 - File Manger app hotkeys and operation
Problem A BrailleSense 6 user wishes to know useful hotkeys for using File Manager app. Applies to BrailleSense 6 BrailleSense 6 Mini Resolution Below some basic information on File Manager application included with BrailleSense 6 notetakers. Launch ...
BrailleSense 6 – Typing mode
Problem A BrailleSense user working a document finds there navigation key chords do not function as expected. Applies to HIMS BrailleSense 6 Resolution This problem may be the result of Typing mode being active which is a feature that disables ...
BrailleSense 6 - Switching between running apps
Problem A BrailleSense 6 user would like to know what options there are for switching between running apps. Applies to Braillesense 6 Resolution The BrailleSense 6 range provide two options for switching betwen running apps. Which is best may decided ...
BrailleSense 6 - Hardware specifications
Problem You wish to know the hardwre specification for the HIMS BrailleSense 6 notetkaer. Applies to HIMS BrailleSense 6 Resolution Hardware specifications for BrailleSense 6 shown below. Model: BrailleSense6 OS: Android10 General Specification CPU: ...
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 BrailleSense 6 Resolution Please check the three-position lock switch at the left of the front ...
BrailleSense 6 - Layout of controls
About This document provides description and location of of the BrailleSense 6 keys and controls. Top Panel (left to right, top to bottom) Top centre (LCD display) Middle Perkins Braille keys Left Function keys F1 and F2 Right function keys F3 and F4 ...
BrailleSense 6 - Comparing enhancements with Polaris
Problem A Prospective BrailleSense 6 user would like to know how the unit compares with the Polaris. Resolution The following is a list of enhancements upon the software provided on BrailleSense 6 Notetaker beyond that provided on the Polaris. 1. ...