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driver is simulating a so-called virtual serial port. This has the advantage that SuperVario
can be used with screen readers that can only support serial Braille displays.
Installing this driver means that in future one USB port on the computer will be regarded
as a serial port, e.g. as COM3. To ascertain which virtual COM-port has been created, go to
the Start menu on the PC, select Settings > Control Panel > System; on the 'Hardware' tab
select 'Device manager' and look through the list of ports.
USB ports do not talk to all operating systems. We recommend Windows 7, VISTA or XP SP2
or above. Windows 2000, Me and 98 support USB, but DOS, Windows 3.11, 95 and NT do
not.
6.1.2 USB HID
If configured as USB HID device, SuperVario2 will be reconised by the operating system
automatically. No device driver installation is required. Screen reader must support HID
Braille displays. (COBRA from version 9.1 supports HID)
6.1.3 Bluetooth Interface
Bluetooth is a wireless connection. Similar to USB, Bluetooth simulates a virtual Com port.
The wireless technology together with long battery life provided by SuperVario2 allow
total freedom and independence from wires within the range of a Bluetooth connection.
Bluetooth is now a common interface for mobile phones, PDAs and Notebook PCs. PCs can
be upgraded with Bluetooth using a so-called Bluetooth USB Dongle which installs
automatically on Windows 7, VISTA, XP Service Pack 2 and above when plugged in.
At the first time, two Bluetooth devices are connected, they have to be „paired“. This is for
security reasons. The devices exchange a PIN code. Later, the devices will recognise each
other as friend automatically, if allowed by the user.
In the Bluetooth environment of a PC you will find SuperVario as:
BAUM SuperVario (xxxxxxx) where xxxxxxxx ist he serial number.
The Bluetooth PIN which must be sent to the SuperVario is „1234“.
The Bluetooth device class is „Display“.
The devices are identified by different serial numbers, so you can use as many as you like
within the same room.
6.2 Connecting to a PC or Notebook
SuperVario2 can be used as Braille display with popular PC screen readers like COBRA,
VIRGO, Blindows and JAWS etc. The PC or Notebook must provide either USB or a wireless
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