User's Manual

BrailleNote Apex BT User Guide
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13.2 Signing on to Instant Messaging
Service.
Procedure:
1. From the Chat menu, press M to select "My availability".
2. Select "Instant messaging: sign on".
Notes:
If the BrailleNote is not connected to the internet when attempting to sign on, the BrailleNote will
display the following message: "Failed to sign on to Instant messaging".
If auto connect is on, the connection will be automatically established when entering Chat.
13.3 Instant Messaging Conversation
Initiated by User.
Requirements:
The BrailleNote needs to be connected to the internet.
The instant messaging service has to be set up.
The user has to be signed in.
Procedure:
1. From the Chat menu, press S to select Start a New Conversation.
2. When prompted with "Chat with?", press SPACE to access the contact list.
3. Select the Instant Messaging contact of your choice.
4. Proceed with the conversation.
5. The conversation ends.
Please note that outgoing messages appear on the braille display preceded by the 2-cell symbol dots
1-2-3-4-5-6, 1-3-5. Incoming messages are preceded by the 2-cell Braille symbol dots 1-2-3-4-5-6,
2-4-6.