User's Manual

BrailleNote Apex QT User Guide
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1 Getting Started.
Welcome to the BrailleNote Apex QT, an innovative personal productivity system, from
HumanWare. BrailleNote Apex QT incorporates a computer style keyboard, a 32 cell Braille
display, high quality responsive speech, and a suite of powerful applications running under the
Windows CE operating system, all packaged into a truly portable system. This user guide tells you
all about the BrailleNote Apex QT.
Note: For ease of reading, the BrailleNote Apex QT will be referred to as BrailleNote QT
throughout the rest of this user guide.
1.1 Unpacking your BrailleNote.
Carefully unpack your BrailleNote. Save the box and packing materials for future use. Your
BrailleNote package comprises the following items:
BrailleNote Apex QT;
AC adapter;
Slim line carrying case;
stereo Earphones; (except in Australia)
USB cable;
USB serial adapter cable;
Audio CD containing a "Getting Started Tutorial;"
Getting Started Guide in ink-print;
Command summary in ink-print and embossed Braille;
BrailleNote companion CD.
1.1.1 Optional items include:
BrailleNote GPS full version.
Concise Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus
Nemeth Tutorial
User Guide in ink-print
Braille Manual
Software Maintenance Agreements
USB external modem.