User's Manual

BrailleNote Apex BT User Guide
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15 File Manager.
A file is the name given to any organized information stored in an electronic form. File types stored
by the BrailleNote BT are word processor documents, e-mail attachments, address lists,
dictionaries, and so on. The File Manager provides tools for manipulating and organizing files using
folders and a directory structure.
To select the File Manager, go to the Main Menu and press F. KeySoft displays:
"File Manager menu."
As always you can review the options in the menu by pressing the ADVANCE and BACK thumb
keys or SPACE and BACKSPACE, followed by NEXT or ENTER to select an item, or just press
an initial letter. The File Manager comprises the following items:
1. Directory: To check all the files in a folder;
2. Copy File: To copy a file or group of files;
3. Erase File: To erase any file;
4. Rename File: To change the name of a file;
5. Move File: To move a file from one location to another;
6. Protection: To protect or unprotect any file. Once a file is protected, it cannot be accidentally
erased or altered without first unprotecting it;
7. Translate File: Firstly, to translate a Braille file to a text file, or vice versa. The discussion about
file translation starts at 15.17 File Translation.
Secondly, to import a file that is in some other format - ASCII or Microsoft Word for example,
into the BrailleNote BT and convert it to a Keyword format. The file may be on a disk or storage
card or brought in through the USB port.
Thirdly, to export a document from BrailleNote BT's KeySoft format into some other format;
for example, ASCII or Microsoft Word format. The file may be written to a disk or storage card
or sent out through the USB port;
8. Folder Manager: To create, rename or erase a folder or sub-directory.
General Caution: While in the process of copying or moving any files onto your Flash Disk from
any location, never perform a reset. This can cause your Flash Disk to disappear and can cause
corruption.