Mantis Q40 Support

Documentation
User Manuals
Mantis Q40 Getting Started Guide
| EnglishMantis User Guide 2.5
| EnglishRelease notes 2.5
| EnglishMantis Q40 Getting Started Guide with Chromebook
| EnglishMantis Q40 Working with IOS
| EnglishSetting up and using Mantis with JAWS Screen Reader
| EnglishSetting up Brailliant BI 20-40X Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 with Android Devices
| EnglishFAQs
| EnglishGuide de démarrage du Mantis Q40
| FrançaisGuide d’utilisation 2.5 du Mantis Q40
| FrançaisNotes de version 2.5
| FrançaisMantis Q40 User Guide 2.0
| CzechMantis Q40 User Guide 2.5
| DutchMantis Q40 User Guide
| GermanQuick Start Guide
| GermanMantis Q40 User Guide 2.3
| NorwegianMantis Q40 User Guide 2.0
| PortugueseUse a HumanWare braille display with Narrator
| EnglishUtiliser un afficheur braille HumanWare avec le Narrateur
| FrançaisMantis Q40 User Guide 2.4
| DanishMantis Q40 User Guide 2.4
| SpanishMantis Q40 User Guide 2.5
| ItalianMantis Q40 User Guide 2.5
| RussianMantis Q40 User Guide 2.5
| SwedishMantis Q40 User Guide 2.0
| SloveniaConnecting Brailliant BI X and Mantis Q40 Braille display to a Mac
| EnglishMantis Q40 User Guide 2.5
| ArabicMantis Q40 User Guide 2.5
| Ukrainian
Firmware / Software Updates
NOTE: If you are updating from version 1.x, you will need to first install version 2.0 manually. Once completed, your device can be updated to the latest firmware via Wi-Fi or manual installation.
Firmware version 2.5.0 build 4863
| EnglishBraille Terminal Tools
| EnglishMAC OS transfer software
| EnglishLogiciel version 2.5.0 build 4863
| FrançaisOutils pour le terminal Braille
| FrançaisLogiciel de transfert de masse pour MAC OS
| Français
Archive
User Manuals
Mantis User Guide 2.3
| EnglishMantis User Guide 2.4
| EnglishRelease notes 2.3
| EnglishRelease notes 2.4
| EnglishGuide d’utilisation 2.3 du Mantis Q40
| FrançaisGuide d’utilisation 2.4 du Mantis Q40
| FrançaisNotes de version 2.3
| FrançaisNotes de version 2.4
| FrançaisMantis Q40 User Guide 2.3
| DanishMantis Q40 User Guide 1.2
| DutchMantis Q40 User Guide 2.3
| ItalianMantis Q40 User Guide 2.0
| RussianMantis Q40 User Guide 2.3
| SwedishMantis Q40 User Guide 2.3
| SpanishMantis Q40 User Guide 2.4
| ItalianMantis Q40 User Guide 2.4
| RussianMantis Q40 User Guide 2.4
| Swedish
Firmware / Software Updates
NOTE: If you are updating from version 1.x, you will need to first install version 2.0 manually. Once completed, your device can be updated to the latest firmware via Wi-Fi or manual installation.
Firmware version 2.0.0 build 2197
| EnglishFirmware version 2.3.0 build 3777
| EnglishFirmware version 2.4.0 build 4203
| EnglishLogiciel version 2.0.0 build 2197
| FrançaisLogiciel version 2.3.0 build 3777
| FrançaisLogiciel version 2.4.0 build 4203
| Français
Frequently Asked Questions
The Mantis is a first of its kind braille device providing an all in one solution for users who want to keep braille at their fingertips while utilizing a Bluetooth Standard keyboard. A user no longer needs to carry both a Bluetooth keyboard and braille device, along with their computer / mobile tool, or choose between choosing braille or not if they are using a Standard keyboard. The Mantis is small enough to fit easily in one’s laptop or tablet bag and has the internal intelligence to be a powerful tool in a classroom or job environment.
Yes, it comes with a protective shell case which protects the sides and back of the device. A professional carrying case from Executive products can be purchased as an additional accessory.
Mantis Q40 will be compatible with:
- Windows 8 and above using Jaws 18+ and NVDA
- MAC OS 10.15+ Catalina
- iOS 13.6+
- Android and Chrome OS Pending updates from Google
The dimensions are 29 cm x 17 cm x 2 cm or 290 mm x 170 mm x 20 mm
Weight = 786 grams or 1.7 LB
The Mantis Q40 supports several file formats.
The Editor application supports:
DOC, DOCX, TXT, BRF and BRL
The Library application supports:
BRF, PEF, TXT, HTML, DOCX, NISO and RTF
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