6 Braille Display Mode
The fourth item on the Main Menu is Braille Display. The Braille Display Menu contains items that relate to connecting the eReader to a device such as a computer or smartphone. When connected to a computer or smartphone running a screen reader, Braille Display mode will display the text from the connected device. The eReader is compatible with the following screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver, and works with any Windows, Mac, or iOS device. You can connect to a compatible device either through Bluetooth, or by connecting the USB-C cable included with your eReader to the host device. Up to five Bluetooth devices and one USB device can be connected simultaneously to your eReader.
6.1 Using Braille Display Mode
To activate Braille Display mode from the Main Menu, use the Up and Down thumb keys, then press Enter on Braille Display. Alternatively, you can type the letter b (dots 1-2) until Braille Display appears, then press Enter to open it. You can also get to Braille Display mode from anywhere with Enter and # (dots 3-4-5-6).
6.1.1 USB Connection Connect the eReader to a Windows or Mac computer using the included charging cable connected to the USB-C port located on the left side of the eReader, near the back. From the Braille Display Menu, select Connected devices, the first item in the Braille Display Menu, and press Enter. Select USB connection and press Enter. Select the eReader device in the braille settings of your screen reader. If using JAWS, go into Braille Options, choose Add a Display, and select NLS eReader Humanware and add the display. Your JAWS version must be April 2020 or later. Once connected, the content of your host device will be shown on your braille display. You will also be able to use your eReader as an external keyboard to write on your host device.
6.1.2 Bluetooth Connection To pair a new Bluetooth device, select Add Bluetooth Device from the Braille Display Menu. The display may read “activating Bluetooth” for a few seconds and then it will read: Activate your device in your host device’s settings: NLS eReader followed by your device’s serial number. To pair with an iPhone or iPad, select Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille from your iOS device. At the very bottom of the screen, after the text “Choose a Braille Display,” you will find “NLS eReader” followed by your device’s serial number with the indication “not paired.” Double tap this and VoiceOver will say the name of the device followed by “pairing….” If you do not see 20 NLS eReader on your iPhone or iPad, power off both devices, turn the eReader back on, and then turn your iOS device back on. Once the connection is complete, return to your eReader. The connected device will appear in the list. Use the Up or Down thumb keys to select it and press Enter to connect to your device. Wait for the connection to be established. When the connection is successful, the content of your host device will show on your braille display. If you wish to connect your eReader to another Bluetooth device, press the Select key to return to the Braille Display Menu. Navigate to another connected device using the Up and Down thumb keys, then press Enter. When you are in the list of connected devices, there is an eight-dot symbol after any device to which you are connected. When you select a connected device, you may see a message saying, “Please wait.” Press a cursor routing button or the Right thumb key to get out of the message and start interacting with your connected device. You will also be able to use your eReader as an external keyboard to write on your host device.
6.2 Leaving Braille Display Mode To leave your connection and return to the Braille Display Menu, press the Select key once.