Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue (Classic): Device keys for VoiceOver navigation
Summary
When using the Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue (Classic model) braille display with VoiceOver in iOS, you can use these device-specific keys to navigate.
Products Affected
iPad, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation)
| Braille device keys | VoiceOver action |
| Router Row 1 | Double-tap the selected item |
| Router Row 2 | Double-tap the selected item |
| Status Router Row 1 | Toggle expanded status description |
| Status Router Row 2 | Toggle expanded status description |
| Left Whiz Wheel Up | Move to previous item using rotor setting |
| Left Whiz Wheel Down | Move to next item using rotor setting |
| Left Whiz Wheel Press | Select item under your finger |
| Right Whiz Wheel Up | Move to previous item |
| Right Whiz Wheel Down | Move to next item |
| Right Whiz Wheel Press | Select the item under your finger |
| Left Panning | Pan braille to the left |
| Right Panning | Pan braille to the right |
| Left Selector | Activates a Back button if present |
| Right Selector | Start and stop the current action |
| Left Rocker Up | Scroll up one page |
| Left Rocker Down | Scroll down one page |
| Right Rocker Up | Scroll left one page |
| Right Rocker Down | Scroll right one page |
Additional Information
These commands apply only to the earlier model of the Focus 40 Blue (also called the Classic model).
For the list of commands for the later models of Focus Blue displays refer to: Freedom Scientific Focus Blue: Device Keys for VoiceOver Navigation.
For the universal list of common commands, please refer to Common Braille commands for VoiceOver.
To ensure that your braille display is using the correct table, please make sure that you have the most recent version of iOS installed.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
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