Humanware Mantis Q40 Braille Display User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Humanware
Table of Contents
Humanware Mantis Q40 Braille Display
Overview **
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Left side view
Rear view
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Mantis Q40 braille reader. This getting started
guide provides instructions for charging the device, orientation, powering on
and off, navigating menus, panning text, using the Context Menu, and accessing
the Mantis Q40 User Guide. For more information on how to use your Mantis,
please refer to the digital user guide integrated in your Mantis.
In the Box
Check that the listed items have been included.
- Mantis Q40 braille display
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- USB to AC adapter
- Green thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) bumper case
- Braille Getting Started Guide
- Print Getting Started Guide
Orientation and Description
With the device on a flat surface in front of you, the proper operational
orientation is with the braille cells closest to you.
Top Surface
The top surface includes the braille display and the QWERTY keyboard.
Beginning with the braille cells (closest to you) and moving away from you are
the small round Cursor Routing buttons, located just above the braille cells.
You use the routing buttons to move the braille cursor when reading and
editing, and to activate items in a menu. Continuing away from you, on a small
rise in the surface is the QWERTY computer keyboard. The layout of the keys
for the QWERTY keyboard is similar to many laptop keyboards.
Front Edge
Along the front edge of the device closest to you are five controls. The two
outermost rectangular buttons are the Previous and Next thumb keys. When
editing, they act much the same as the Up and Down Arrow keys on the keyboard.
You also use them to move between items in a menu.
Moving inward along the front edge, are two more rectangular buttons called
the Panning keys. These allow you to move
to the previous and next 40-cell section of the text you are reading.
In the center of the front edge is the small, round Home key. Use this key to
return to the Main Menu at any time, as well as to exit the braille terminal
when in Terminal mode.
Left Edge
On the left edge of the device, from front to back, is the USB-A port, used to
connect a USB drive or other external USB storage device to the Mantis. Next
is the Power button, which has a small dot on it for easy recognition. Next is
a small LED display, which shows the status of your device. The last port is
the USB-C connector, used to connect the Mantis to a host device or the AC
adapter.
Back Edge
On the back edge of the device and to the far left is an SD Card slot. Use an
SD card for storing documents and for updating the software and firmware on
the device.
Charging the Device
NOTE: Make sure to charge your Mantis completely prior to use.
Connect the USB-C end of the USB cable to the USB-C port located on the left
edge of your Mantis. Very little effort is required, and forcing the
connection can damage the cable or the device.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the power adapter, then plug the
adapter into a power outlet. The USB connector and power adapter are included
with your Mantis. Use the provided power adapter for optimal recharge.
Powering On and Off
If your device is charged, press and hold the Power button on the left edge of
the device for approximately 2 seconds to turn on your Mantis.
“Starting” should appear on the braille display with a tactile loading
animation that circles during start-up. After a few seconds, loading is
complete. The “Editor” application is shown as selected on the braille
display. Your Mantis is now ready for use.
To turn the device off, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.
Powering On – First Time Only
The first time you power on the device, it is necessary
to select a language for everyday use. When start up is complete, the device
opens the Language Selection menu. English is the default language and
“language: english” shows on the display. If you wish to continue with English
as the device language, select Close. Selecting another language on first-time
startup changes the translation of the menu items and the braille translation
table
- Press Enter to open the Language Selection menu.
- Select a language from the list.
- Press Enter to close the list.
- Press Close to close the Language Selection menu.
When you have completed the language selection process, the device restarts
automatically and shows “restarting” on the display.
When the restart is complete, “editor” appears on the braille display. Your
Mantis is now ready for use.
Navigating Menus
To navigate from item to item in menus, press the Previous (leftmost) and Next
(rightmost) thumb keys, located on the front edge of your device. You may also
use the Up and Down Arrow keys on the QWERTY keyboard. As you press the
Previous and Next thumb keys, the menu item changes on the braille display.
Each item represents an application or option you can activate.
To activate a menu item, press one of the Cursor Routing keys. You can also
press the Enter key on the keyboard to activate a menu item.
Panning Text
Often, sentences may exceed the 40 characters allowed by your Mantis. To
continue reading through the end of a sentence or backward towards the start
of a sentence, use the Left and Right thumb keys to pan the text. The keys are
located on the front edge of your device immediately to the left and right of
the Home button.
Using the Context Menu
The Context Menu is accessible from almost everywhere in your device. It
offers useful contextual functions that are relevant to what you are currently
doing on your Mantis. For example, if you are looking for a specific action or
shortcut, chances are you can find it in the Context Menu.
To activate the Context Menu, hold Ctrl then press M. The Ctrl key is located
in the front-left corner of your QWERTY keyboard. A menu opens with a list of
actions you can perform at that particular moment. Scroll through this menu
until you find what you are looking for, and then press Enter or any Cursor
Routing button.
Accessing the Built-in User Guide
Activate the built-in User Guide item from the Main menu. There you find the
complete user guide along with a command reference. This is where to find the
most up-to-date information as well as other resources to help you make the
most of your Mantis Q40.
Alternatively, you can download the user guide from
www.aph.org/product/mantis-q40/.
Customer Support
USA Only
For customer support in the U.S., please contact APH Customer Service at
800-223-1839 or
[email protected].
Europe and Other Countries
For customer support outside of the U.S., please contact the HumanWare office
nearest you or view our website at:
www.humanware.com.
Europe: (0044) 1933 415800 or send an email to
[email protected].
Australia / Asia: (02) 9686 2600 or send an email to
au.[email protected].
Specifications
Power requirement: [email protected]
Battery: Li-Ion 3.7V nominal, 2000 mAh
Operating temperature range: +5 ~ +45 degrees Celsius
Battery charging temperature range: +5 ~ +35 degrees Celsius
Storage temperature: -20 ~ +65 degrees Celsius
Operating humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Warnings
Battery Safety Precautions:
CAUTION:
- Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
- Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions below.
- Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
- Use only the specified APH charger.
- There is a risk of overheating, fire or explosion if the battery is put in a fire, heated, subjected to impact, put in contact with water, or if its terminals are shorted.
- Do not attempt to charge or use the battery outside of the unit.
Disposal Instructions
At the end of the Mantis Q40’s operational lifetime, its internal components
must be disposed in compliance with local authorities.
The Mantis Q40 contains no hazardous materials. For disposal, follow local
governing ordinances or hospital procedure.
SD Card Opening
Do not insert foreign object except SDHC cards
FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
1839 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
502-895-2405 [email protected] www.aph.org
References
- Mantis Q40 | American Printing House
- Humanware - Home - Low vision & blindness solutions
- APH Home | American Printing House