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At the front, the two space bars are located in the center. In the following description, the
left space bar is called [SPCL] and the right space bar is called [SPCR]. If either the left or
the right space bar can be used they will be called [SPC].
To the right and left of the space bars are four function keys each. These function keys are
also used for Braille input. They correspond to the usual Braille keyboard layout and are,
from the left to the right as follows:
7 3 2 1 4 5 6 8
Behind this keys are 40 ergonomic Braille display elements with integrated cursor routing
keys. The cursor routing (CR) keys which are integrated as part of each Braille cell enable
you to place the cursor directly at the text position of this Braille cell.
The Triple Action Keys are to the left and right of the Braille display and flush with the
Braille cells. You can activate the Triple Action keys at the top, in the center, and at the
bottom.
The Triple Action Key functions are:
The left or right Triple Action Key's (Up) position also serves as a reading key to move
backward within the text and will be referred to as [TLU] or [TRU] in the list below. The left
or right Triple Action Key's (Down) position also serves as a reading key to move forward
through the text and are referred to as [TLD] or [TRD] in the list below. In the event of the
right as well as the left Triple Action Key (Up) can be pressed, it is called [TU]. If
alternatively, the Triple Action Key left or right (Down) can be used, this is called [TD]. In
the case that you need to press both [TU] and [TD] simultaneously, such as setting a mark
within the Editor, you may press the keys at the top left [TLU] and bottom right [TRD], or at
bottom left [TLD] and top right [TRU].
The center position of either the left or the right Triple Action Key [TLC] and [TRC] can be
used for additional functions.
In the list below, you will find an overview of the symbols used in this manual to represent
the Triple Action Key settings:
Left Triple Action Key, up: [TLU]
Left Triple Action Key, center: [TLC]
Left Triple Action Key, down: [TLD]
Right Triple Action Key, up: [TRU]
Right Triple Action Key, center: [TRC]
Right Triple Action Key, down: [TRD]
In all cases where there is a case for pressing [TU] and [TD] simultaneously, such as
setting a mark within the Editor, you may press the keys at the top left [TLU] and bottom
right [TRD], or at bottom left [TLD] and top right [TRU].
The area behind the Braille cells was designed extendable to allow a comfortable
combination of the Active Star with a laptop. Therefore, you can expand the housing to a
stable surface for placing your laptop.
