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Tab to switch to the "Countdown timer". You are asked to type hours, minutes,
and seconds. Type a two-digit number for the hour, minute, and the second
using Computer Braille or grade 1. You do not need to use a number sign. If you
press "Enter" without typing any numbers, the "Countdown timer" starts counting
down by the default time, which is set to one minute. When started, the
"Countdown timer" displays "countdown xx minute", and begins running.
Press "Enter" on the "Countdown timer", and the BrailleSense tells you the
remaining time, and pauses countdown. Press "Enter" again to restart the timer.
Pressing "Backspace" clears the "Countdown timer". If the timer reaches zero, a
10-second alarm sounds, and the "Countdown timer" clears. If you press
"Backspace-enter" while the alarm is sounding, the alarm stops and your timer
clears, and is ready to accept a new time.
To exit the "Stopwatch" program, press "Space-Z".
13.7 Terminal for Screen Reader
The "Terminal for screen reader" function allows the BrailleSense to be used as
a Braille display when connected to a computer or cell phone that uses a
compatible screen reader such as JAWS, Supernova, Android’s TalkBack or
Apple's VoiceOver. Before using this function, make sure that the BrailleSense
is connected to your personal computer or smart phone via a Bluetooth serial
connection, or to the USB client port. To turn on this function, from the "Utilities"
menu, navigate to "Terminal for screen reader", and press "Enter". To launch
"Terminal for Screen Reader" from anywhere on the unit, press "F3-S".
The list of connection options is displayed: "Bluetooth serial port" and "USB
port". Press "Enter" on your desired connection type, and the unit announces,
"Terminal mode". If you are connecting using the Bluetooth serial connection