Once done, open the “Settings” menu, and “V” to open the Voice options dialog. This dialog contains a voices list, a “Download” button, an “Install” button”, and Confirm and Cancel buttons. Use “F3” and “Space-F3” to move among the controls. Press “Enter” on the “Install” button to install any language packs available in the “TTSDATA” folder. When voices are installed, an ‘Uninstall” button also appears in the dialog. When you have installed your voices, use “Space-1” and “Space-4” in the Voices list to choose your voice, and press “Enter”. Your speech should automatically begin outputting using the voice you chose. You can open the Voice options dialog quickly at any time by pressing “F3-V”. You are placed in the Voices list, from which you can easily choose a different speaking voice. 3.10 Polaris Global Options The "Global Options" on the Polaris MINI is a large dialog box for controlling many preferences/settings. Open the "Polaris MINI Global Options" from the main menu, by pressing S to open the “Settings” menu, then "O" for the "Global Options". You can also open "Global Options" from anywhere on the notetaker by pressing "Space-O".
4.2.1 Entering and Exiting Folders There are several ways to open a folder. Bring up the menu by pressing "F2". Select the "Open" option from the list and press "Enter". Press the hot key "Enter-O" to activate the "Open" command and open the desired folder. Finally, as described above, you can simply press "Enter" on the selected folder. To exit the current folder, use the "Backspace" key. You are returned to the previous level in the folder structure. 4.2.2 Ejecting USB Drives and SD The Android operating system requires that drives are ejected properly before removing them. If not done, re-inserting them in to the Polaris MINI or connecting to mobile devices or computers may result in all files appearing as though they have no data, or have a size of 0 bytes. Before disconnecting a USB drive or SD card, press “Backspace-Enter-U” or “Backspace-Enter-3-6” to it
refer to using "F3" and "Space-F3" or simply "Tab". However, in these instances, "Space-4-5" and "Space-1-2" can also be used. Press "Enter" to execute an item. 7.1.3 The File Menu Open File: (O) "Enter-O". Opens a media file and creates a new playlist. Open Folder: (F) "Enter-F". Creates a new playlist with all the media files in the selected folder. Add File: (A) "Backspace-O". Adds the selected files to the current playlist. Add Folder: (I) "Backspace-F". Adds all the media files in the selected folders to the current playlist. Save Playlist: (S) "Space-I". Saves the current playlist. Save As Playlist. Saves the currently playing files as a playlist. Delete Item: (D) "Space-D". Deletes the current item from the playlist. Tag Information: (T) "Enter-T". Opens the properties for the current media file. Open URL: (U) "Enter-U". Opens a website for streaming playback. Exit: (Z) "Enter-Z". Exits the Media Player.
In programs like Docs, Sheets, and Slides, keyboard shortcuts are available for QWERTY keyboards, and the Control and Alt keys allow you also to utilize these functions. Use "Space-1-2-3" to move to the top of the current content area, and to move to the bottom of the current content area. Use "Enter" to select or run the current item, and “F4”, “Space-E”, or “Space-Z” to move back one screen. To type in an edit box, you must press "Enter" to activate Edit Mode before you can input text. To adjust slider controls, press “Backspace-Space-4” to increase the slider value, and “Backspace-Space-1” to decrease a slider value”. You can also navigate Android apps using the Media keys on the front panel. Use “Back” and “Next” to move to the previous and next object. “Record” serves as the android Back button. “Play” opens Recent Apps, and “Stop” returns you to the main Menu. If you prefer to use more traditional keystrokes for navigating objects, you can change the method of navigation to emulate Swipe gestures as does TalkBack, using Space-1 and Space-4. To turn on the gesture method, press BackspaceEnter-H while using the Mobile Screen reader. Use the same keystroke to change back to the original mobile Screen Reader method.
It is also possible to operate Android apps in a more traditional manner using a keyboard and/or mouse, or portable touch monitor. You can turn accessibility features on and off by pressing the “Stop” and “Next” media buttons together on the front panel of the device. When the Mobile Screen Reader is on, these accessories will operate similar to how they would when using TalkBack. When the mobile Screen Reader is off, they will operate as they would traditionally operate in Android. Once you have signed into your Google account, you may search for applications using the "Search" function. If you have other Android devices, and have already purchased apps from the Play Store, open the Navigation drawer, and choose the "My Apps" option. By default, the Play Store displays only what is currently installed on this unit. Select the "All" button to show all apps you have purchased or downloaded. From an Apps list, press "Enter" to view the details of an app. If you wish to install it, locate the "Install" button and press "Enter". You are presented with a dialog showing the necessary app permissions. Locate the "Accept" button, or press the letter A to jump to it, and press "Enter". When apps are installed, they will appear in the "All Apps" list at the end of the main program menu. When Polaris MINI ships, this list contains stock Android apps and Google basics. The list is displayed in alphabetical order and can be navigated with first letter navigation.
If you cannot send or receive mail, make sure you have an active connection to the Internet. 14.8 The Braille display Does Not Display Braille 1) If the Braille display does not display Braille, make sure that the Braille display is turned on. Use "Backspace-F3" to toggle the Braille display on/off. 14.9 The BrailleSense Polaris MINI Does Not Speak when using Play store or Android Apps If you do not have speech when you open the Play Store, or an Android app in your All Apps list, make sure the Mobile Screen Reader is on. You can toggle the mobile Screen Reader on and off by pressing the “Stop” and “Next” media buttons on the front panel of the unit. 14.10 The BrailleSense are Not Displayed or Spoken At times, you may receive a prompt to set the default launcher between Google Now and the Polaris MINI Launcher. If it is accidentally set to use the Google Now Launcher, the Polaris MINI menus are not displayed, and accessibility features are not activated. In this case, System notifications may still be heard, but no Braille will appear, and no speech is heard. To reset the Polaris MINI Launcher, press “F2-F3-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8”.