FAQs How to Connect the Orbit Reader to JAWS Instructions

FAQs How to Connect the Orbit Reader to JAWS

How to connect the Orbit Reader to JAWS

For JAWS version 2018.1803.24 and later no driver installation is required. If you are using older versions, you will need to install driver.
When connecting the Orbit Reader 20 to JAWS by USB, it must be set to use the HID (Orbit) protocol by pressing Space + Dots 2 7.

To connect Orbit Reader 20 by USB, follow these steps.

1. Start or restart JAWS
2. Insert + J to bring up the JAWS menu
3. Press Enter on Options
4. Down Arrow to Braille and press Enter
5. Tab to Add and press Enter
6. Arrow Down to OrbitReader20 and press Spacebar to check the box
7. Tab to the Next button and press Enter
8. Select USB
9. Tab to the Next button and press Enter
10. Select OrbitReader20 as a primary device
11. Tab to the Finish button and press Enter
12. Restart JAWS

Alternative Steps for Bluetooth Connection:

1. Press Space + Dots 4 7
2. Follow steps 1-7 of the USB connection
3. Select the COM port where the Orbit Reader 20 is connected (check device manager for COM port or use COM port you saved from previous steps)
4. Follow steps 9-12 of the USB connection

When you use the Orbit Reader as a braille display, the screen reader provides translation and other braille settings. Cheat sheet created by Sensory Solutions

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