Braille Window Refreshable Display
More Powerful Braille Access
To Windows!
 The Braille Window from HumanWare is a powerful refreshable display that
empowers braille readers to navigate easily through Windows 95/98, NT, 3.11 or DOS.
Most braille displays offer the basics: 40- or 80-
character display options, touch cursors and serial ports. But why purchase an ordinary
display when, for the same price of less, you can have much more? Braille Window
gives you 5 more ways to: improve your access to information, increase
your performance, expand your interface options, enhance your peace of
mind.
The desktop model has 85 eight-dot cells. The portable
model has 45 eight-dot cells. The 45-cell model runs on AC for desktop use, but comes with
a built-in battery when portability is important.
Combined with software such as Henter-Joyce's JAWS for Windows (JFW) (which supports
user-defined macros), both Braille Window models let users navigate Windows
95/98/NT or 3.x directly from the keys on the Braille Window with fewer key strokes
and more confidence than ever before.
HumanWare's Braille Window features:
Six programmable "touch cursors" provide
additional control: one-touch toggle between PC and JFW cursors; ready access to
the application menu bar; immediate return to the Windows desktop; simulated right mouse
clicks.
Five status cells constantly display vital
information: instantly check the location of your cursor, the JFW cursor position, the
location of text on the screen or instantly check cursor and mode status.
Intuitive 6-dot braille command key configuration
makes it easy: learn quickly using familiar key commands; remember easy
mnemonics, such as S for Start, D for Desktop,T for Top of window, etc.; control JFW and
Windows right from the Braille Window; train in less time and with lower
cost than normally required; tailor Braille Window functions using JFW
Script Manager.
Portable and desktop models:
45 cell, 8 dot, battery operated model and 85 cell, 8 dot AC powered desktop model.
Firmware stored in flash ROM assures more stable
operation; prevents accidental disruption of programs.
Five thumb-key controls provide easy
vertical and horizontal navigation of screen, plus convenient "route braille display
to active cursor" key.
High profile "touch cursors" for enhanced
"tactile" feel.
Six programmable braille command keys enable
assignment of one or more keys to JFW scripts for functions that would normally require
multiple keystrokes, i.e., jump to top of window, switch from JFW to PC cursor.
Parallel "pass-through" for easy
connection to a printer or braille embosser.
Unique NT driver enables use of parallel port: only
Braille Window offers true parallel access to NT (cable included); frees
serial port for use with modem, synthesizer, etc.
Serial and parallel interfaces support faster
communication; simplify connecting to host computer.
Durable, impact-resistant case uses longer
fiberglass strands for greater strength
Two-year warranty on parts and labor confirms
superior quality and reliability.
The Braille Window display and the braille cells
are manufactured by the same company, insuring consistent reliability, ready
availability of parts, expert hardware support and quick service turnaround.
Specifications
Front panel layout
Five navigation thumb keys
Top panel layout
40 or 80 reading cells, depending on model
40 or 80 cursor routing buttons, depending on model
Five status cells
Six programmable buttons above status cells
Six programmable keys configured in a standard braille writer format
Non-skid keyboard pads
Back panel layout
On/off switch
AC adapter socket
Serial port (9 pin)
Printer pass-through port (25 pin)
Parallel input port (25 pin)
(Ports labeled on bottom of unit in jumbo braille)
Power
Braille Window 45: AC or battery up to 6 hrs.
Braille Window 85: AC only
Weight
Braille Window 45: 5.4 lbs.
Braille Window 85: 10.5 lbs.
Measurements (width x depth x height)
Braille Window 45: 12.5 x 12 x 1.75 in.
Braille Window 85: 22.5 x 12.5 x 1.75 in.
Accessories Supplied
Power adapter
Power cord
One 9-pin flat ribbon straight-through serial cable
One 9-pin shielded serial cable
One 25- to 9-pin serial port adapter
One 25-pin flat ribbon parallel cable
One 25-pin shielded parallel cable
Print and braille editions of Braille Window User Guide
Braille Window Drivers, basic DOS screen reader, and documentation diskette
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