HIMS International Corporation H318B User Manual

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1.1 What is the Braille Sense OnHand? 
 
The Braille Sense OnHand is a Braille note taker developed and 
manufactured by HIMS, for people who are blind and visually impaired. 
You can do the following with the Braille Sense OnHand. 
 

1.  You can use the Word Processor, and the Perkins style keyboard, 

to create Braille documents. 

2.  You can print your text documents using any compatible ink printer. 
3.  You can emboss your Braille documents when you connect the unit 

to a Braille printer. 

4.  You can open Microsoft (MS) Word documents, and read them in 

Braille. The Braille Sense OnHand will import any document that 
was created in MS Word, and translate it into Braille. 

5.  Using the E-Mail Program, you can send email messages to 

sighted individuals, as well as read your email messages in Braille. 

6.  Using the Schedule Manager, you can enter your appointments on 

the Braille Sense OnHand. The Braille Sense OnHand will then 
alert you at the time of your appointments. 

7.  With the Address Manager, you can input information about your 

contacts and the Braille Sense OnHand can retrieve the information 
for those contacts. 

8.  Using the Braille Sense OnHand Web Browser, you can surf the 

Internet with the Braille display that is located on the Braille Sense 
OnHand. 

9.  Using the Braille Sense OnHand Media Player, you can listen to 

music, or any other sounds that are recorded in mp3, wma, or a 
wave file format. 

10.  Using the Braille Sense OnHand FM radio, you can listen to FM 

radio sound. 

11.  You can record the voice and FM radio sound in mp3 or wav file 

format. 

12.  On the Calculator, you can calculate algebraic equations, 

including scientific calculations.