KeyMaestro Braille Keyboard
By HumanWare
User’s Guide
January 2007 v25
©Copyright 2007. All rights reserved, Technologies HumanWare Canada Inc.
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1. Welcome
Maestro and Trekker support the KeyMaestro, HumanWare's Braille Bluetooth Keyboard. KeyMaestro uses Bluetooth technology, allowing you to communicate with your PDA without the hassle of cumbersome wires and adapters. Now you can input data easily, quickly access your favourite applications, enter commands with special function keys and enjoy the convenience of compact portability. You can alternately use the tactile keyboard or the KeyMaestro without having to quit the active Maestro (or Trekker) application.
2. Contents of the package
The package contains: a KeyMaestro Braille Keyboard, a Leather case, 4 AAA Batteries, a KeyMaestro Print User Guide and a Warranty form. If any of these items are missing from the package, please contact HumanWare.
3. Software Configuration
Versions following Maestro 1.2.0 and Trekker 2.7 include the KeyMaestro Bluetooth Keyboard driver, as well as its appropriate settings. Use the Bluetooth dialog box in the Maestro (or Trekker) Configuration Panel to enable your external keyboard.
4. Description of the KeyMaestro keyboard
KeyMaestro is a full Perkins-type keyboard with eight Braille keys, a spacebar, four navigation keys, four function keys, and two edition keys (Control and Shift). Near the top edge left corner you will find an orange Power and Battery Status LED indicator. On the back of the keyboard is the battery compartment. Have the Keyboard in front and the raised rectangular ridge away from you. You will find the F1, F2 keys on the left and the F3, F4 keys on the right side of the raised ridge. F1 (Where Am I?) is an oval shaped key located at the top left corner. F2 (Current Control) is a round key located under the F1 key. F3 (Contextual Menu) is an oval shaped key located at the top right corner. F4 (Application Menu) is a round key located under the F3 key.
The eight Braille keys are located beneath the raised ridge and the Function keys. From left to right you will find the Dot 7, Dot 3, Dot 2, Dot 1 and Dot 4, Dot 5, Dot 6, and Dot 8 keys. Beneath the Braille keys in the center of the keyboard you will find four navigation keys. At the bottom of the keyboard you will find the Control Key on the left, the spacebar in the center and the Shift Key on the right.
Key Describer
To get familiar with the layout of the KeyMaestro keyboard, turn the Key Describer on by pressing and holding F1. The Key Describer Mode is available anywhere in Maestro (or Trekker) and provides a vocal description of any key that is pressed. This is a great way to discover the layout of your new external keyboard.
5. Installing the Batteries
Unscrew the battery compartment cover, slide upward, and remove the cover. Install four (4) AAA batteries in the compartment by inserting the batteries' negative and positive terminal according to the embossed signs located on the left of the compartment (half of a + sign for positive and a minus sign for negative). Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it by screwing the flat screw.
6. Power On/Off Switch
Power On: Press the F1+F3 keys simultaneously for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the orange LED indicator lights up indicating that the keyboard is on.
Power Off: Press and hold the F1+F3 keys simultaneously for two seconds. You will hear two beeps and the orange LED indicator turns off indicating that the keyboard is off.
7. General Commands
Below is the list of the Braille commands. KeyMaestro also uses the Maestro and Trekker commands listed in the Maestro and Trekker User Guide.
Enter: Dot 8
Escape: E Chord
Tab: Dots 4-5 Chord
Shift-Tab: Dots 1-2 Chord
Home: Dots 1-3 Chord
End: Dots 4-6 Chord
Page-Up: Dots 1-7 Chord
Page-Down: Dots 4-8 Chord
Previous tab: CTRL-SHIFT-Tab or Dots 2-3 Chord
Next tab: CTRL-Tab or Dots 5-6 Chord
System Bar: M Chord
Increase voice rate: R Chord
Decrease voice rate: Shift-R Chord (Dots 1-2-3-5-7 Chord)
Increase volume: V Chord
Decrease volume: Shift-V Chord (Dots 1-2-3-6-7 Chord)
Say current line (Tell): C Chord
Spell current word (Spell): S Chord
Say all: G Chord
Say prior character: Left arrow or Dot 3 Chord
Say next character: Right arrow or Dot 6 Chord
Say prior line: Up arrow or Dot 1 Chord
Say next line: Down arrow or Dot 4 Chord
Delete prior character: Dot 7
Delete current character: D Chord
8. KeyMaestro Set Up
Setting up allows the PDA to identify and establish a one-to-one relationship with the keyboard and should be done only on the first connection.
Turn On the PDA. Turn On the KeyMaestro Keyboard so it can be discovered by your Maestro (or Trekker) PDA’s software. Enable KeyMaestro for Bluetooth communication. In the Bluetooth manager select “Keyboard, Braille KeyMaestro 2” as device type to enable your keyboard. Please see the Maestro and Trekker User Guide for details.
Note: If the “Keyboard, Braille KeyMaestro 2” option is not available in your Bluetooth manager, please download the Bluetooth Device Installer from our website.
9. Using KeyMaestro
While using Maestro or Trekker, you can alternately use either the tactile keyboard or KeyMaestro without having to quit the active Maestro or Trekker application. Please refer to the Maestro and Trekker User’s guide, or the Quick reference guide for a complete list of commands.
NOTE: Once the initial connection is set, when both the PDA and the Bluetooth Keyboard are on, they will automatically attempt to establish a connection.
Start Maestro or Trekker, ensure that the Bluetooth Radio is On and KeyMaestro is activated. Power On the keyboard. Wait for the Audio connection feedback. Start to use the Keyboard.
NOTE: The Bluetooth Keyboard and the Bluetooth GPS can only be connected to the PDA alternatively, since they both use the same communication port. However, with Maestro and Trekker's friendly approach, you may not need to use both devices at the same time. See the External Devices Section of the Maestro and Trekker User’s Guide for details.
Auto Sleep Mode
When entering the Auto Sleep Mode, KeyMaestro will automatically beep twice and turn off after 30 seconds delay. The Auto Sleep Mode can be activated in the following cases:
Turn off the PDA.
Turn off the Bluetooth Radio connection. From the Configuration Panel, select Bluetooth and press the Turn Bluetooth Off button.
From the Configuration Panel, select the Keyboard option then choose the KeyMaestro option from the list. Press Tab to the Deactivate External keyboard and press Enter.
Exit Maestro or Trekker Solo.
If KeyMaestro is turned On but there is no communication with Maestro (or Trekker solo), the keyboard will turn Off automatically after 10 minutes.
Battery Status
To verify the battery status, power on the keyboard and press and hold F2+F4 simultaneously. The keyboard will beep 1 to 4 times depending on the current battery status. Level 0: a buzz indicates the LOWBAT status and the keyboard will power off within 2 minutes. Level 1: 1 beep 0% - 25%. Level 2: 2 beeps 25% - 50%. Level 3: 3 beeps 50% - 75%. Level 4: 4 beeps 75% - 100% of the battery level.
10. Troubleshooting
The Bluetooth Keyboard does not work?
Is the keyboard off?
Verify if the keyboard is powered off. Turn it on.
Are the keyboard’s batteries dead?
Verify and change the batteries if necessary
Is the Bluetooth Radio turned off?
From the System Bar or from the Configuration Menu select Bluetooth and press Enter to open the Bluetooth dialog. Press the “Turn Bluetooth On” button.
Is the keyboard disabled?
Go to Configuration – Bluetooth– Device Type. Select KeyMaestro. Press the Enable Bluetooth Device button.
The keyboard service is deactivated?
From the Configuration menu, select Keyboards and External Keyboard. Select KeyMaestro and press the “Activate external keyboard” button.
The GPS is currently connected?
From Trekker Application - Settings verify if the GPS radio is on. Turn the GPS off. The Bluetooth Keyboard and the GPS can only be connected to the PDA alternatively, because they both use the same communication port.
None of above
Simply go to the Configuration Panel or from the System Bar – select the Bluetooth option press Enter to open the Bluetooth dialog and turn off the Bluetooth Radio then turn it back on.
11. Specifications
Keyboard: Perkins-type Keyboard
Connection: Precise Bluetooth connection
Batteries: 4 AAA alkaline batteries
Batteries life: 100 hours continuous use
Power saving: Auto sleep mode
Dimensions : 19cm x 10cm x 1.5cm
Weight: 250g with batteries.
12. Contact HumanWare
1030, René-Lévesque Blvd.
Drummondville, Québec
Canada J2C 5W4
Telephone: 1 (819) 471-4818
Toll free number (Canada & USA): 1 888-723-7273
Fax: 1 (819) 471-4828
E-mail: ca.support@humanware.com
Website: www.humanware.ca