User Manual
Smart Beetle
User Manual
ENGLISH MANUAL
For Software Version 1.0
(January, 2015)
When there are any manual updates, the readme files or
appendices will be added to the manual CD and website.
HIMS Inc.
4616 W. Howard Lane, Ste 960 Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 888-520-4467
Fax: 512-837-2011
Email: support@hims-inc.com
Safety Precautions
For your own safety and to protect the Smart Beetle from accidental
damage, please read and abide by the following safety precautions.
1. The input voltage of the AC adapter is 100V — 240V, and the
output is DC 5V / 2A.
2. Please make sure to use only the AC adapter provided with the
Smart Beetle to charge it. In addition, ensure that you do not twist or
pull on the wires of the adapter as it may short or malfunction.
3. When you use the Smart Beetle with the battery for the first time,
the battery status may not be displayed accurately. To ensure the
accuracy of the battery gauge, power on the Smart Beetle and
charge the unit via the AC adapter for more than four and a half
hours, or leave the Smart Beetle connected to the USB cable for
more than ten and a half hours.
4. Your Smart Beetle needs to be handled with care. The Smart
Beetle is a very delicate machine. Make sure to handle the unit in a
proper manner. Also, the Smart Beetle is very sensitive to dust.
Make sure to keep the Smart Beetle away from dusty environments,
and to keep it covered or in a case when possible to avoid
introducing foreign matter to the unit.
5. The Braille cells are particularly sensitive, intricate parts. If any of
the Braille cells are not working properly due to the presence of dust
or any other reason, please contact our repair center, or the dealer
from whom you purchased the Smart Beetle for support.
6. If you let your Smart Beetle remain for a long time in a closed,
high temperature environment such as inside a car on a hot summer
day, the battery attached to the Smart Beetle may malfunction or
catch fire. Please keep your Smart Beetle away from such
environments.
7. Do not disassemble the Smart Beetle yourself. Do not have
anyone else who is not authorized by HIMS take apart the Smart
Beetle. If an unqualified person disassembles the unit, serious
damage may occur to the Smart Beetle. If an unauthorized person
disassembles the Smart Beetle, the warranty is voided, and the unit
will be excluded from any free maintenance. If any liquid or external
force damages the unit, it may also be excluded from free
maintenance, even if the damage occurs during the warranty period.
8. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and
your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Notice
* This user manual and products are protected by copyright law
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or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation United States other countries.
Copyright 2013. All RIGHTS reserved, HIMS International.
This User Manual is protected by copyright belonging to HIMS, with all
rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change
without notice. The User Manual may not be copied in whole or part,
without consent from HIMS.
Table of contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 7
1.1 What's in the box? ................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Orientation ............................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 The Top Face ......................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 The Right Panel ...................................................................................................... 8
1.2.3 The Rear Panel ....................................................................................................... 9
1.2.4 The Bottom Face .................................................................................................... 9
2. Basic Functions ................................................................................. 9
2.1 Powering On and Off ............................................................................................. 9
2.2 Checking Battery and Charging Status ............................................................. 9
2.3 Resetting Smart Beetle ....................................................................................... 10
2.4. LED Indicators ..................................................................................................... 10
3. The Smart Beetle Menu ................................................................... 10
3.1 Changing Connection modes ............................................................................ 11
3.2 Setting Options ..................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Viewing Smart Beetle Information .................................................................... 14
4. Connecting to a Screen Reader ...................................................... 15
4.1 Connecting to PC via USB .................................................................................. 15
4.2 Connecting to PC via Bluetooth serial port .................................................... 16
4.3 Using the Smart Beetle with Window-Eyes ..................................................... 18
4.4 Using the Smart Beetle with JAWS for Windows .......................................... 19
4.5 Using Smart Beetle as a Braille display with NVDA ...................................... 19
4.6 Using the Smart Beetle with System Access ................................................. 20
4.7 Using Smart Beetle with VoiceOver on the Mac ............................................ 20
4.8 Using the Smart Beetle with iOS devices ........................................................ 21
4.9 Using the Smart Beetle with BrailleBack for Android ................................... 22
4.10 Clipboard ............................................................................................................. 22
5. Bluetooth Keyboard Connectivity .................................................. 23
5.1 Connecting to a PC .............................................................................................. 23
5.2 Connecting to iOS ................................................................................................ 24
5.3 Braille Equivalents for QWERTY Commands ................................................. 24
6 Connecting and switching Devices and modes ............................. 30
6.1 Switching connections ........................................................................................ 30
6.2 Using Combo Mode ............................................................................................. 31
6.3 Hot key Commands .............................................................................................. 31
1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Smart Beetle 14 cell Braille
display from HIMS. The Smart Beetle is a small and stylish 14 cell Braille
display for providing Braille access to your smartphones, tablets, or
computers wherever you are. The Smart Beetle has the unique ability to
maintain 6 simultaneous connections (5 Bluetooth and 1 USB). It also
has a Bluetooth keyboard feature which allows you to use the Braille
keyboard to emulate a standard Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard
connection. This allows you to input text and commands to a device
even if A Braille display is not supported, or when it is not convenient to
use a screen reader interface. In addition, you can connect Smart Beetle
to your device using both the Braille display and Bluetooth keyboard
connections, and instantly switch input methods.
1.1 What's in the box?
Please make sure your Smart Beetle packing box contains all of the
following items:
1) Smart Beetle
2) AC adapter for charging.
3) Micro USB cable for connection to your computer.
4) Software CD containing drivers and documentation
5) Getting Started Guide.
1.2 Orientation
Place the Smart Beetle on a desk or table top with the Braille display
nearest you. Its shape resembles a small, thin rectangular box. This
section of the manual describes each side of the Smart Beetle and the
basic functions of each button and port.
1.2.1 The Top Face
On the top face of the Smart Beetle is located a 9 key Perkins-style
keyboard, consisting of Braille dots 1:6, "SPACE", "BACKSPACE", and
"ENTER". When you are typing, you should place your fingers on these
9 keys in the following manner:
Place your index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and pinky finger of
your left hand on the left four buttons. Then, place your index finger,
middle finger, ring finger, and pinky finger of your right hand on the right
four buttons. Finally, place both of your thumbs on the spacebar.
The button where you placed your left index finger corresponds with dot
one in Braille. The button under your left middle finger corresponds to
dot two, and the button under your left ring finger corresponds to dot
three. The button on which your left pinky finger is placed is the
Backspace key.
The button under your right index finger corresponds with dot four in
Braille. The button under your right middle finger is dot five, and the
button on which your ring finger is placed corresponds with dot six in
Braille. The button on which your right pinky is placed is the Enter key.
And, the long bar shaped button under your thumbs is the spacebar.
On the same row as the Space bar are 4 rectangular function keys: two
to the left of the spacebar, and two to the right. Moving from left to right,
the key to the far left is the "F1" key, and the key to the right of it is the
"F2" key. The key to the right of the spacebar is the "F3" key, and the
key on the far right is the "F 4" key. These keys generally correspond to
"control", "Windows", "Alt", and "Home" respectively.
Below the keyboard is a 14 cell Braille display. Above the Braille display,
there are 18 small, oval-shaped buttons corresponding to each of the 14
Braille cells. These buttons are called cursor routing keys. When you are
editing documents, you can use these keys to route your cursor to the
character of the corresponding Braille cell. When connected to screen
readers like VoiceOver for iOS or BrailleBack for Android, you can use a
cursor router about a displayed icon to select it.
On each side of the Braille display is a capsule shaped key. These are
the "UP" and "DOWN" scroll keys.
Near the top center of the unit's top panel, are located 2 LED'S for
showing Power and Bluetooth status.
1.2.2 The Right Panel
The right panel contains only 1 control, the Power button. A long press
of the "Power" button powers the unit on and off. When the unit is
powered on, a short press of this button opens the Smart Beetle menu.
1.2.3 The Rear Panel
The rear panel contains 2 items. On the left is the "Reset" button. Press
this dot-like button to reset the Smart Beetle if it behaves in an
unexpected manner or becomes unresponsive.
On the right is a small rectangular Micro USB port for connecting the AC
adapter or for connecting the Smart Beetle to a computer.
1.2.4 The Bottom Face
The underside of the Smart Beetle contains 4 rubber feet on each of the
corners to prevent slippage when in use. It also contains a small round
speaker near the left for outputting system sounds.
2. Basic Functions
This chapter explores the basic functions of the Smart Beetle including
powering on and off, charging and checking power status, resetting and
checking the LED display.
2.1 Powering On and Off
To power on Smart Beetle, hold the "Power" button for at least 1 second.
The Power On sound is heard, and "Power On" is displayed on the
Braille display. When the Smart Beetle has finished booting, "Pairing
BRL" is displayed.
To power the unit off, hold the "Power" button for 3 seconds. The Power
Down sound is heard, and "Power off" is shown on the Braille display.
2.2 Checking Battery and Charging Status
The Smart Beetle can operate for about 20 hours on a full charge of the
built-in battery. To Charge the Smart Beetle, plug the small, flat end of
the AC adapter in to the Micro USB port on the back, and plug the larger
box-like end in to a standard AC electrical outlet. A full charge takes
approximately 4 hours.
To check the Smart Beetle's battery status, press "Backspace-Enter-P".
The current battery level and charging status are displayed. You can
also find the power status by opening the menu and viewing the
"Information".
2.3 Resetting Smart Beetle
You may need to reset the Smart Beetle if you find it is behaving
unexpectedly or is not responding properly to your key commands. To
reset the Smart Beetle, press the dot-like button on the left side of the
back of the unit. A chime sounds as notification of the reset, and the
Smart Beetle reboots and displays, "pairing brl".
When you reset Smart Beetle, the unit simply performs a soft reboot. All
settings are maintained.
Note: the Reset function is only available when the Smart Beetle
is powered on.
2.4. LED Indicators
As previously described, between the dot 1 and dot 4 keys on the top
face are 2 LED indicators. These LED'S show Power/charging status
and Bluetooth connection status.
1) The Power LED:
When the Smart Beetle is powered on, the power LED is colored
red to indicate the unit is charging. When charging is complete, it
is colored green. If the unit is powered off, the LED appears red
when charging, and is not lit when charging is complete.
2) The Bluetooth LED appears blue when a Bluetooth device is
connected, and otherwise is not lit.
3. The Smart Beetle Menu
The Smart Beetle menu contains options related to connection methods,
pairing modes and options. When Smart Beetle is powered on, press the
"Power" button quickly to open the menu.
Use "Space-1" and "Space-4 to navigate the items in the menu. Press
"Space-1-2-3" to jump to the 'top of the menu, and "Space-4-5-6" to
jump to the bottom of the menu.
To execute an item, press "Enter". There are also shortcuts for each
item displayed in parentheses after each menu item name. Pressing
these shortcuts immediately executes the item. Press "Space-E" to exit
the menu and return to your previous position on Smart Beetle.
The Smart Beetle menu contains the following items:
1) Bluetooth Serial: connect to a computer, smart phone or tablet
using a Bluetooth Serial connection.
2) USB: connect to a PC using a USB connection.
3) Bluetooth Keyboard: Connect to a computer, phone or tablet using
a standard Bluetooth keyboard connection.
4) Pairing list: Displays a list of devices that are connected to the
Smart Beetle.
5) Pairing mode: Choose from Bluetooth serial port (BRL) or
Bluetooth keyboard (KBD) and proceed to pair with a new device.
6) Options: Displays a variety of settings for the Smart Beetle.
7) Information: Displays the device name for Bluetooth connection
identification, firmware version, and power status information.
Each of these items will be discussed in further detail in the following
sections:
3.1 Changing Connection modes
You can easily and instantly switch among the connections of the
various types: BRL, KBD and USB.
Switching to a Bluetooth Serial Connection
The Bluetooth serial connection refers to the ability to use Smart Beetle
as a Braille display for a screen reader by setting the Bluetooth Serial
mode (BRL).
To switch to the 'Bluetooth Serial' mode, from any location on the unit,
press "Power-Right Scroll".
To switch to the Bluetooth Serial connection mode using the menu,
follow the steps below.
1) Press the "Power" button briefly to open the menu.
2) "Bluetooth serial port" is the first item displayed. You can simply
press "Enter". Or press the shortcut key B to quickly execute it.
If there is information associated with an existing connection, the device
is automatically connected. If there is no recognized device available,
"Pairing BRL" is automatically activated.
Switching to a USB connection,
This connection is used when connecting Smart Beetle as a USB Braille
display to a computer. Please be sure the Smart Beetle is connected to
the USB cable and that the cable is connected to your computer before
executing this connection.
To switch to "USB mode" from any location on the unit, press "Power-
F2".
To switch to the USB connection mode using the menu, follow the steps
below.
1) Press the "Power" button briefly to open the menu. "Bluetooth
serial" appears.
2) Press the shortcut key U or press "Space-1" or "Space-4" to move
to 'USB mode' and press "Enter".
A switching to USB connection mode message is displayed. If the USB
cable is not connected, "Retry after" is displayed indicating you should
retry after connecting the USB cable.
Switching to a Bluetooth Keyboard Connection
The Bluetooth Keyboard connection refers to the ability to use the Braille
keyboard to emulate a standard QWERTY keyboard by using Braille key
combinations to create QWERTY keystrokes. see section 5.1.2 for a list
of QWERTY keystrokes and their Smart Beetle Braille equivalents.
To switch to Bluetooth keyboard mode, from any location on the unit,
press "Power-Left scroll".
To switch to Bluetooth keyboard mode using the menu, follow the steps
below.
1) Press the "Power" button briefly to open the menu. "Bluetooth
serial" is displayed.
2) Press the shortcut K or press "Space-1" or "Space-4" to move to
"Bluetooth keyboard" and press "Enter".
If there is information associated with an existing connection, the device
is automatically connected. If there is no recognized device available,
"Pairing KBD" is automatically activated.
Switching to the pairing list
The pairing list displays the list of devices, both BRL and KBD that are
currently connected to Smart Beetle or whose pairings are saved. The
list displays the name and the connection status of each device.
To switch to the "Pairing list'", from any location on the unit, press
"Power-F 4".
To switch to the Pairing list using the menu, follow the steps below.
1) Press "Power" briefly to open the menu. "Bluetooth serial" is
displayed.
2) Press the shortcut key L or use "Space-1" and "Space-4" to move
to "Pairing List" and press "Enter".
3) Press "Space-E" to exit the pairing list and return to your previous
position.
Switching to Pairing mode
Use this menu item when you want to connect with a new Bluetooth
device.
To switch to "Pairing mode" from any location, press "Power-F1".
To switch to Pairing mode using the menu, follow the steps below.
1) Press the "Power" button briefly to open the menu. "Bluetooth
serial" is displayed.
2) Press the shortcut key S or press "Space-1" or "Space-4" to move
to "Pairing mode'" then press "Enter".
You are prompted to select the connection mode. To connect to
Bluetooth Serial mode, select "BRL", and to connect with Bluetooth
Keyboard mode, select "KBD".
Press "Space-E" to exit Pairing Mode and return to your previous
location on the unit.
3.2 Setting Options
The "OPTIONS" item in the Smart Beetle menu allows you to set items
related to notification and the input language for the Bluetooth keyboard.
To open "Options" press the "Power" button briefly to open the menu.
Use "Space-1" or "Space-4" to navigate to "Options" and press "Enter".
Or press the shortcut "O" from the menu.
Use "Space-1" and "Space-4" to navigate among the options. Use
"Space" to change the setting of each item. Press "Enter" to save your
settings. Press "Space-E" to cancel and return to your previous location.
The "Options menu contains the following settings:
1) Bluetooth Keyboard: this lets you set the keyboard language when
using the Bluetooth keyboard connection. There are a total of 17
language choices: "Korean", "Japanese", "English", "UK", "Polish",
"Denmark", "Turkey", "Hebrew", "Swedish", "Arabic", "Norwegian",
"Netherlands", "Russian", "Spanish", "French", "Germany" and
"Italian".
2) Battery: Set whether to have the unit display the remaining battery
level at 2-minute intervals when the battery level reaches 10%. Press
"Space" to turn this option "On" or "Off".
3) Sound: Set whether Smart Beetle provides audio alerts for things
like powering on and off, device connection, and invalid key presses.
Press "Space" to turn the option "On" or "Off".
3.3 Viewing Smart Beetle Information
Use the "Information" item in the Smart Beetle menu to check the Smart
Beetle's Bluetooth device name and power status information.
To open "Information", press the "Power" button briefly to open the
menu. Use "Space-1" or "Space-4" to navigate to "Information" and
press "Enter". Or press the shortcut "I" from the menu.
Use "Space-1" and "Space-4" to navigate among the items. Press
"Space-E" to cancel and return to your previous location.
The "Information" list contains the following items:
1) Bluetooth serial port: Displays the Smart Beetle's device name
used when using the Bluetooth serial port connection.
2) Bluetooth keyboard: Displays the device name for the Bluetooth
keyboard connection.
3) Firmware version: Displays the firmware version the Smart Beetle
is currently using.
4) Battery status: displays the current battery level and charging
status.
4. Connecting to a Screen Reader
The Smart Beetle can be connected as a Braille display with several
screen readers for PC and Mac via USB and Bluetooth, and with smart
phones and tablets running iOS and Android via Bluetooth. Supported
screen readers include, Jaws, Window-Eyes, SuperNova, NVDA,
System Access and Cobra for Windows; VoiceOver for Mac and iOS;
and BrailleBack and Mobile Accessibility for Android. The subsequent
sections describe the setup process for several of these screen readers.
4.1 Connecting to PC via USB
To connect the Smart Beetle to a Windows screen reader such as Jaws,
NVDA, System Access or Window-Eyes via USB, you must install the
proper USB driver on your PC. Below are steps for installing the USB
driver.
Note: for JAWS for Windows version 14 or lower, you must
download and install 2 drivers: the generic HIMS USB driver, and
the JAWS specific driver.
For all other screen readers, and when using JAWS 15 or higher, you
need only the generic Smart Beetle USB driver.
1) Download the USB driver for Smart Beetle from the HIMS
website:
Generic USB driver:
http://www.himsintl.com/upload/HIMS_USB_Driver_v25.zip
JAWS specific driver for V14 or lower:
http://www.himsintl.com/upload/JAWS/HIMS_Braille_Driver_For_J
aws_V2_1.zip
2) Unzip the compressed file and execute
"Braille_SENSE_USB_Driver.exe.
3) When the "Smart Beetle USB Driver Setup wizard" appears,
select the "Install" button.
4) When the installation wizard appears, select the "Next" button.
5) When the drivers are successfully installed, press the "Finish"
button.
6) Connect the Smart Beetle to the PC via the USB cable, and make
sure it is in Terminal Mode.
7) A. if using windows 7/8, Windows will locate and automatically
install the drivers. If running XP, please use step B, and the
subsequent numbered steps.
B. When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears, select
"Install from a specific location" using the "Down arrow", and then
press the "Next" button.
8) When the "Please choose your search and install option"
message appears, select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to
install", and press the "Next" button.
9) You are prompted to "Select the device driver you want to install
for this hardware", select "HIMS USB DRIVER" and press the "Next"
button.
10) "Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard" should
appear. Select the "Finish" button.
When you have finished installation of the USB driver on the PC, please
follow the instructions for connecting the display with your screen reader
via USB.
4.2 Connecting to PC via Bluetooth serial port
The following steps will walk you through setting up the Smart Beetle to
be used as a Bluetooth Terminal for Screen Reader. These instructions
assume that you already have Bluetooth installed on your computer. The
following instructions also assume that you are running at least Windows
XP, Service Pack 2.
Before you begin, make sure that your Smart Beetle is turned on, in
"Pairing BRL" mode, and be aware of the unit's designated Bluetooth
name.
1. Instructions for windows XP
1) Navigate to the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray. You may
open the system tray by pressing "windows key-b", then press
the Right or Left Arrow Key until you reach the Bluetooth icon.
Then, press the "Applications" key".
Note: If the Bluetooth icon does not appear in the System Tray,
you may have to change the settings for the Bluetooth icon to
appear. Go to the Windows Control Panel, Bluetooth Devices,
Options, and check the check box that says "Show the Bluetooth
Icon in the Notification Area".
2) Press the "up or down arrow" key until you get to "Open
Bluetooth settings", and press "Enter".
3) From the tabs list, use "Control-Tab" to select the Device tab.
4) Tab to the Add button, and press "Enter".
5) Press "Space" to check the checkbox for "My device is setup
and ready to be found", and then press enter".
6) The XP machine should find the Smart Beetle under the name
""Smart Beetle----where --- represents a numeric value.
7) Press the "down arrow" key to focus the name of your HIMS
Braille device.
8) Tab to the Next button, and press "Enter".
9) The PC should ask for the PIN code. Type a 4 digit code of your
choosing, and press Enter. Smart Beetle will then prompt you for
the same pin code; type it in computer Braille and press Enter.
10) The computer should display the message, "Found new
hardware" and the finish dialog should appear.
If the connection is successful, the dialog should display that the
Bluetooth device was successfully set up. Please note the
numbers for the incoming and outgoing com ports. For example,
the outgoing COM port may be
COM 5, and the incoming COM port may be COM 6. Do not be
surprised if your COM ports are not set to COM 5 and COM 6. The
COM ports used can vary from computer to computer.
11) Press "tab" to get to the Finish button, and press "Enter" to
activate it.
12) You are returned to the Bluetooth device settings dialog. From
the tabs list, press Ctrl-Tab twice to focus the COM ports tab
control.
13) Press "tab" to get to the list of COM ports, and press the Down
Arrow to move through the list of COM ports to verify the com port
numbers.
14) Tab to the OK button, and press Enter.
2. Connecting via Bluetooth to a Windows 7/Windows 8 computer.
1) Open the Control Panel.
2) Open Devices and Printers
3) Tab to "Add a Device" and press "Enter".
4) Windows searches for devices and displays them in a list.
5) Use the Up or Down arrow to navigate to the Smart Beetle and
press "Enter".
6) You are asked to enter the pass code for the device. Enter a 4
digit code of your choosing and press Enter. The Smart Beetle will
then prompt you for the same pass code; type it in computer
Braille, and press Enter.
7) The computer should display the message, "Found new
hardware" and the final dialog should appear on the computer. The
dialog should display that the Bluetooth device was successfully
set up. It is very important to note the Bluetooth COM port as you
will need this when setting up your screen reader.
4.3 Using the Smart Beetle with Window-Eyes
Use the following steps to connect your HIMS Braille device as a
terminal for Screen Reader with Window-Eyes from GW Micro.
1) Make sure your Smart Beetle is powered on, and in "Pairing BRL"
or "USB" mode.
2) Press Control-Backslash to open the Window-Eyes control Panel.
3) Arrow down to devices and press "Enter".
4) Arrow down to "Braille displays" and press "Tab" to open the
available displays list.
5) Arrow down to Smart Beetle and press "Tab" to get to the ports
list.
6) If you are using Bluetooth, please choose the Com Port number
that matches your Bluetooth connection. If using USB, choose "USB"
from the ports list.
7) Tab to "Activate" and press "Enter".
8) If activation is successful, you have 15 seconds to choose
whether or not to "keep settings" or "Revert" the settings to the way
they were before you activated the Smart Beetle.
9) Tab to "Keep settings" and press "Enter".
10) Tab to "Save Settings" and press "Enter".
11) Tab to "Minimize" and press "Enter" to minimize the
Window-Eyes Control Panel.
Note: You may need to restart Window-Eyes for Braille to begin
displaying.
4.4 Using the Smart Beetle with JAWS for Windows
Use the following instructions to set up the Smart Beetle as a Braille
display with the JAWS screen reader from Freedom Scientific:
1) Make sure Smart Beetle is powered on and in "Pairing BRL" or
"USB" Mode. If you are using USB, please connect the unit to the
computer via the included USB cable.
2) Navigate to the JAWS Window and press "Alt" to open the menu.
3) Press "Enter" on the "Options" menu.
4) Use the Up or Down arrow to navigate to "Braille" and press
"Enter".
5) Choose HIMS Smart Beetle as your Braille device.
6) Tab to "Advanced" and press "Enter".
7) Choose USB as the port if connecting via USB, or the correct
Com Port if using Bluetooth.
8) Tab to "OK" and press "Enter".
9) You are prompted that you must restart JAWS for the settings to
take effect. Restart JAWS for Windows, and Braille should begin
displaying.
4.5 Using Smart Beetle as a Braille display with NVDA
Use the following instructions to set up the Smart Beetle for use as a
Braille display with the free NVDA screen reader from NV Access.
1) Make sure Smart Beetle is powered on and in "Pairing BRL" or
"USB" Mode. If you are using USB, please connect the device to
your computer via the included USB cable.
2) Press "NVDA key-N" to open the NVDA menu.
3) Arrow down to "Preferences" and press "Enter".
4) Arrow down to "Braille Settings" and press "Enter".
5) Choose "HIMS Smart Beetle" from the Braille Display combo box.
6) Tab to the "Port" combo box and ensure that it is set correctly.
(NVDA employs automatic port detection, so you should not need to
change this setting)
7) Tab among the various combo boxes to choose options such as
output and Input tables, cursor options, etc. Use the Up and Down
arrows to navigate among the choices in each combo box.
8) When you have finished selecting your settings, Tab to "OK" and
press "Enter".
Note: Make sure the "Save configuration on Exit" box is checked
in the NVDA menu in order to ensure your settings for the Smart
Beetle are saved, thus the HIMS Braille device will automatically
connect each time you use NVDA in the future.
4.6 Using the Smart Beetle with System Access
Currently, The Smart Beetle works with System Access using only a
Bluetooth connection. To use your Smart Beetle as a Braille display with
System Access, ensure it is powered on, it is in "Pairing BRL" Mode, and
that it has been paired with your PC. When System Access is started,
the device is automatically detected, and Braille begins displaying.
4.7 Using Smart Beetle with VoiceOver on the Mac
To use a Smart Beetle as a USB braille display with a Mac running
VoiceOver, you can simply power on the device, make sure it is in "USB"
Mode and connect it to the Mac via USB. The unit is immediately
recognized and VoiceOver output is shown on the Braille display.
Use the following steps to connect the Smart Beetle as a Bluetooth
Braille display with a Mac running VoiceOver:
1. Ensure that the unit is powered on, Bluetooth is activated, and it is
in "Pairing BRL" Mode.
2. Press Vo-F8 to open the voiceOver Utility.
3. Navigate to "Categories" and press Vo-Shift-Down to begin
interacting with it.
4. Press B for Braille.
5. Press Vo-Shift-Up to stop interacting with the Categories group.
6. Press Vo-Right to "Display", and press Vo-Space to activate it.
7. Navigate to "Add", and press Vo-Space to activate.
8. VoiceOver announces "Searching for Bluetooth devices".
9. Navigate to the "Bluetooth devices" list and press Vo-Shift-Down
to interact with the table.
10. Navigate to "Smart Beetle was and press Vo-Shift-Up to stop
interacting with the table.
11. Navigate to "Remember this device" and press Vo-Space to check
the box.
12. Navigate to "select" and press Vo-Space" to activate it.
13. VoiceOver asks for the pairing code and places you in the edit
box.
14. Enter the pairing code, type a 4 digit code of your choosing and
press Enter. Smart Beetle prompts you for the same pin code; type it
in computer Braille and press Enter.
You should hear a chime indicating VoiceOver has connected to your
Braille device and you should begin seeing VoiceOver output on the
Braille display.
4.8 Using the Smart Beetle with iOS devices
Use the following instructions to connect your Smart Beetle as a
Bluetooth Braille display with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
Note: You must be running IOS 8.2 or higher on your i-device in
order to use Smart Beetle as a Bluetooth Braille display with
VoiceOver. These instructions refer to the iPhone, however, they
apply to all compatible i-devices: iPhone iPad, and iPod Touch.
1) Make sure your Smart Beetle is powered on, and it is in "Pairing
BRL" Mode.
2) On your iPhone, Navigate to
Settings/General/Accessibility/VoiceOver/Braille.
3) If Bluetooth is not activated on the I-Phone, it will prompt you to do
this. WHEN Bluetooth is activated, the I-Phone searches for devices.
4) The Smart Beetle should appear in the list of available Braille
devices.
5) Double tap the Smart Beetle in the Braille devices list.
6) After a few seconds, you should hear a chime on the iPhone, and
the text displayed on the iPhone should appear on the Braille display
of your Smart Beetle.
Press "Space-K" for VoiceOver keyboard help. Once keyboard help
is enabled, press any key combination to hear its function.
4.9 Using the Smart Beetle with BrailleBack for Android
In order to gain Braille access to Android via BrailleBack, you must first
download and install the application to your Android device from the
Google Play store.
Use the following steps to use your Smart Beetle as a Braille display
with BrailleBack.
1. Make sure your Smart Beetle is powered on, and it is in "Pairing
BRL" Mode.
2. On your Android device: go to "Settings".
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select "Search for devices".
5. Select the Smart Beetle from the device list.
6. When requested, enter a 4 digit pairing code of your choosing and
select the OK button:
After activating the OK button on the tablet, Smart Beetle prompts
you for the same pin code; type it in computer braille and press
Enter.
7. When the Smart Beetle is successfully paired, return to "Settings"
on your Android device and select "Accessibility".
8. Select BrailleBack and enable the checkbox to turn it on. The
paired Braille display should be recognized and should begin
displaying Braille.
Press "Space-1-2-3" for a list of Braille keyboard functions available
for the Smart Beetle in BrailleBack.
4.10 Clipboard
The clipboard allows you to create and edit text on the Smart Beetle
before sending it via the Bluetooth Serial connection to the connected
device. This can be useful for editing text, as it can sometimes be
difficult to edit text via Bluetooth using contracted Braille.
As explained above, the Clipboard allows you to create and edit text on
the Smart Beetle and send the completed text to the connected
computer or Smart Phone via the Bluetooth Serial Connection
To enter the clipboard, press "Backspace-Enter-C". Type and edit your
text. to Delete the previous character, press "Backspace". In the
clipboard, the Braille display and keyboard are temporarily disabled from
sending/receiving information to/from your connected computer or
mobile device, so that you may use them for creating/editing your text.
When you are finished typing the text you wish to send to your computer
or PDA, press "Enter" and the text is quickly inputted to the device via
the Terminal for Screen reader, and your Smart Beetle returns to
sending/receiving information to and from the connected device.
5. Bluetooth Keyboard Connectivity
You can use your Smart Beetle to connect to devices using a standard
Bluetooth keyboard connection. This means that the device to which you
are connecting will see Smart Beetle as though it were a standard
Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard. You can then type QWERTY keystrokes
using Braille key combinations listed later in this chapter.
The advantage of this mode is that it allows you to enter commands that
may not be supported by your screen reader, such as changing system
volume, skipping through media tracks, etc. You can also use your
Braille keyboard to operate devices that do not currently offer Braille
display support like Windows Phone 8 smart phones. In addition,
because the Bluetooth keyboard offers contracted Braille input, you can
type in contracted Braille, even when the screen reader doesn't support
it, such as with Window-Eyes and NVDA.
5.1 Connecting to a PC
As previously mentioned, once the Smart Beetle is placed in "Pairing
Mode KBD", you can connect to it as you would any standard Bluetooth
keyboard. To connect Smart Beetle to your PC via the Bluetooth
keyboard connection, follow these steps:
1) On the Smart Beetle, press "Power-F1" to open Pairing Mode.
2) Press "Space" to select "KBD" and press "Enter".
3) On your PC, open the Control Panel and navigate to "Devices and
Printers", then "Add Device". You can also type "Add Bluetooth
Device" in the search box to quickly locate this function.
4) The PC searches for devices and presents available devices in a
list.
5) Choose the device that matches your Smart Beetle's KBD device
name and press "Enter".
6) If the connection is successful, you will hear an audio notification
from the Smart Beetle and see a message on the Braille display.
You should now be able to operate your PC using the Smart Beetle's
keyboard.
5.2 Connecting to iOS
Use the following steps to connect the Smart Beetle using the standard
Bluetooth keyboard connection to your iOS device. Note: the following
instructions refer to the iPhone, however, they apply to any compatible
iPhone, iPad or iPod.
1) On the Smart Beetle, press "Power-F1" to open Pairing Mode.
2) Press "Space" to select "KBD" and press "Enter".
3) On the iPhone, from the Home screen, open Settings/Bluetooth.
4) If Bluetooth is turned off, double tap the switch to turn it on.
5) The iPhone searches for devices and presents a list of available
devices as well as devices previously paired with your i-device.
6) Locate the Smart Beetle in the device list and double-tap it. After a
few seconds, the Smart Beetle should alert you that the connection
is successful, and you should be able to operate your iPhone as well
as input data using the Smart Beetle's keyboard.
5.3 Braille Equivalents for QWERTY Commands
Use the Braille key combinations below to create their associated
QWERTY equivalents:
Keyboard commands for PC:
Left arrow
Space-3
Right arrow
Space-6
Up arrow
Space-1
Down arrow
Space — 4
CTRL-Left arrow
Space-2
CTRL-Right arrow
Space-5
Tab
Space-4-5
Shift-Tab
Space-1-2
Home
Space-1-3
End
Space-4-6
Page Up
Space-1-3-6
Page Down
Space-3-4-5
Escape
Space-1-5
Alt-F 4
Space-1-3-5-6
Caps lock On / Off
Space-1-3-6
Insert
Space-2-4
Delete
Space-1-4-5
Apps Key
Space-1- 2-3-4
Backspace
Dot 7
Enter
Dot 8
CTRL
F1
CMD / Win key
F2
Alt
F3
Home
F4
F1-F12
Cursor 1 to 12
Shift-character
L-scroll- a ~ z
Control-Insert-character
F1-R-scroll-a ~ z
Control-Shift-character
F1-L-scroll-a ~ z
Alt-Shift-character
F3-L-scroll-a ~ z
Control-Alt-character
F1-F3-a ~ z
CTRL-INS-Up arrow
F1-R-scroll-space-1
CTRL-INS-Down arrow
F1-R-scroll-space-4
CTRL-INS-Left arrow
F1-R-scroll-space-3
CTRL-INS-Right arrow
F1-R-scroll-space-6
SHIFT-INS-Up arrow
L-scroll-R-scroll-Space-1
SHIFT-INS-Down arrow
L-scroll-R-scroll-Space-4
SHIFT-INS-Left arrow
L-scroll-R-scroll-Space-3
SHIFT-INS-Left arrow
L-scroll-R-scroll-Space-6
ALT-INS-Up arrow
F3-R-scroll-Space-1
ALT-INS-Down arrow
F3-R-scroll-Space-4
ALT-INS-Left arrow
F3-R-scroll-Space-3
ALT-INS-Right arrow
F3-R-scroll-Space-6
CTRL-ALT-Up arrow
F1-F3-Space-1
CTRL-ALT-Down arrow
F1-F3-Space-4
CTRL-ALT-Left arrow
F1-F3-Space-3
CTRL-ALT-Right arrow
F1-F3-Space-6
Control-character
F1-a ~ z
Alt-character
F3-a ~ z
Win-character
F2-a ~ z
Insert-character
R-scroll- a ~ z
CTRL-SHIFT_TAB
F1-Space-1-2
CTRL-TAB
F1-Space-4-5
ALT-SHIFT_TAB
F3-Space-1-2
ALT-TAB
F3-Space-4-5
INS-TAB
R-scroll-Space-4-5
INS-CTRL-TAB
Right scroll-F1-Space-4-5
iOS Keyboard Commands:
Home button
F 4
Up arrow-Left arrow
Space-3-4
Play / Resume media:
Cursor button 13
Up arrow-Right arrow
Space-1-6
Alt-Del (remove items):
F2-Space-1-4-5
CMD-Space (switching input language):
F2-Space
Alt-Left arrow (move to previous page):
F3-Space-3
CMD-Up arrow (move to previous page on fields):
F2-Space-1
Alt-Right arrow (move to next page):
F3-Space-6
CMD-Down arrow (move to next page on fields):
F2-Space-4
CTRL-Up arrow (move to top item (0:
F1-Space-1
CMD-Left arrow (move to top page on text field):
F2-Space-3
CTRL-Down arrow (move to bottom item):
F1-Space-4
CMD-Right arrow (move to end of page on text field):
F2-Space-6
Alt-Down arrow (scroll to next raw):
F3-Space-1
CMD-Shift-Up arrow:
F2-Left scroll-Space-1
Alt-Up arrow (scroll to previous raw):
F3-Space-1
CMD-Shift-Down arrow:
F2-Left scroll-Space-4
Up arrow-Down arrow (Double tab):
Space-1-4
CMD-Shift-Left arrow:
F2-Left scroll-Space-3
Left arrow-Right arrow (Quick search On / Off):
Space-3-6
CMD-Shift-Right arrow:
F2-Left scroll-Space-6
6 Connecting and switching Devices and modes
In the previous sections, we've learned how to establish connections
with several devices and screen readers. Unique to the Smart Beetle is
the ability to maintain 6 simultaneous connections and instantly switch
among them. Because the connections are maintained, switching is
instantaneous, as the Smart Beetle is simply switching the device to
which it is receiving and sending data.
In addition, Smart Beetle can maintain both a Bluetooth keyboard
connection as well as a Braille display connection to a screen reader on
the same device, and instantly switch input modes.
Note: regarding connection to iOS devices: Due to the nature of
the operating system, if an iOS device is connected to an
additional Bluetooth device such as a Bluetooth QWERTY
keyboard or speaker, it may disable Smart Beetle's capability of
entering pairing mode. To prevent this problem, it is best to
connect to your iOS device after you have connected to other
devices. In some cases, it may be necessary to disconnect the i-
device and re-establish the connection.
Once connected to a device, you can connect to additional devices
simply by pressing "Power-F1" to enter pairing mode again. The
process for establishing additional connections is exactly the same
as it is for establishing the first. You may not establish more than 5
Bluetooth connections at once. The 5 simultaneous connections
can be any combination of Bluetooth serial (BRL) and Bluetooth
keyboard (KBD) connections.
6.1 Switching connections
You can switch among connections either by using the pairing list, or by
cycling through connections according to their type.
To switch to a connection using the pairing list, press "Power-F 4" to
open the pairing list. The list is presented by category, BRL connections,
then KBD connections. Use "Space-1" and "Space-4" to navigate to your
desired connection, and press "Enter".
You can also press "Power-right Scroll" to immediately cycle and switch
through the BRL connections and "Power-Left Scroll" to cycle through
the KBD connections. You may also do this by entering the menu with a
short press of the "Power" key, and choose "Bluetooth Serial" or
"Bluetooth KBD".
6.2 Using Combo Mode
As previously mentioned, you can connect Smart Beetle to a single
device using both the Bluetooth serial (BRL" and the Bluetooth Keyboard
(KBD" connections and instantly switch which input mode you are using.
This allows you to enter traditional QWERTY keyboard commands while
continuing to receive Braille output via the screen reader.
To connect using combo mode, simply press "Power-F1" to enter pairing
mode and choose "BRL". Establish the connection with your screen
reader as described in chapter 4. Once done, enter Pairing Mode once
again using "Power-F1" and choose "KBD". Establish the connection to
your device as described in chapter 5. Note: it does not matter in which
order you establish the 2 connections.
When you have established both the Bluetooth Keyboard and Bluetooth
Serial connections, you may switch input modes using "Power-F3".
"Power-F3" is a toggle and will continue to toggle you between "BRL"
and "KBD" input modes as long as both connections remain active.
6.3 Hot key Commands
Use the following hot keys to quickly interact with your Smart Beetle,
access and switch connections, and change input modes:
Open menu: short press Power button.
Power off: long press Power button.
Pairing mode: Power-F1.
USB connection mode: Power-F2.
Cycle Bluetooth BRL connections: Power-Right scroll.
Cycle Bluetooth KBD connections: Power-left scroll.
Open Bluetooth pairing list: Power-F 4.
Battery and charging information: Backspace-Enter-P.
Delete from Bluetooth pairing list: Space-D.
Disconnect device: Space-U.
In Combo mode, change input method: Power-F3.
Grade 2 input mode: Backspace-Enter-W.
Clipboard input mode: Backspace-Enter-C.
FCC Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
con-nected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Information : This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this equipment near water.
6) Do not using near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resisters, stove, or other
equipment that produce heat.
European CE notice to users and product statements
This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R&TTE
Directive(99/5/EC). Hereby, HIMS International Corporation declares that
this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For further information, please contact http:// www.himsintl.com
HIMS International Corporation
174, Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu,Daejeon, KOREA 305-350
Tel: +82-42-864-4460/ Fax: +82-42-864-4462
URL: www.himsintl.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
Manufacturer Address : 174, Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu,Daejeon, KOREA 305-350
To locate in-country HIMS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, distributors of the SMART BEETLE please refer
to the HIMS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Website http://www.himsintl.com
These distributor(s) represent local contacts for this product.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
HIMS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
174, Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu,Daejeon, KOREA 305-350
Tel: +82-42-864-4460
Fax: +82-42-864-4462
Web: http:// www.himsintl.com
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is Subject to the following two condition: (1) this device may not cause interference
,and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
EUROPEAN UNION “DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY”
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
HIMS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
174, Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu,Daejeon, KOREA 305-350
declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s)
SMART BEETLE– B14K
to which this declaration relate(s) is in conformance with the following standards:
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012
EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013
EN 300 328 V1.8.1:2012
following the provisions of the 1999/5/EC Directives.