[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20am%20trying%20to%20pair%20my%20humanware%20e%20reader%20to%20this%20pc%20I%20am%20at%20the%20book%20reader%20main%20menu.%20I%20don%27t%20know%20how%20to%20get%20to%20the%20braille%20display%20to%20do%20this.%20I%20need%20a%20step%20by%20step%20direction"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are step-by-step instructions on how to pair your HumanWare NLS eReader (the HumanWare 20-cell braille display eReader) to a PC, either using USB or Bluetooth. I\u2019ll walk you through from the Book Reader main menu to the part where it acts as a braille display for your computer. These directions are based on the official user guide, to ensure accuracy. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))\n\n---\n\n### Before you start: Check these things\n\n- Make sure your eReader is charged or plugged in. The USB-C port on the left side of the device (near the back) is used for charging and for connecting to other devices. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware/))  \n- On your PC, have the screen reader software ready (e.g. JAWS, NVDA) or enable the built-in accessibility settings you plan to use.  \n- If using Bluetooth, ensure your PC has Bluetooth turned on and is ready to pair.  \n\n---\n\n### Step-by-step: Pair via USB\n\n1. **From the Main Menu**, scroll using the Up/Down thumb keys until you reach \u201cBraille Display.\u201d Then press **Enter**. Or you can type `b` (dots 1-2) until \u201cBraille Display\u201d appears, then press Enter. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))\n\n2. In the **Braille Display menu**, select *Connected Devices* (the top item), then press Enter. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))\n\n3. Choose **USB Connection**, and press Enter. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))\n\n4. Physically connect the eReader to your PC using the included USB cable:\n   - Plug the USB-C end into the port on the eReader (on the left side near the back) ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware/))  \n   - Plug the USB-A (or USB-C if using a USB-C to USB-C cable) into the PC. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))\n\n5. On your PC screen reader settings:\n   - If using **JAWS**, open \u201cBraille Options,\u201d choose **Add a Display**, then select \u201cNLS eReader HumanWare\u201d and add it. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))  \n   - If using **NVDA**, make sure the Braille settings are set to **Automatic**. If all is set up correctly, NVDA should detect the eReader automatically. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))  \n\n6. Once connected, your PC\u2019s content should appear on the braille display. Your eReader\u2019s keyboard keys can be used as well to type into or control the PC, depending on what the screen reader supports. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))  \n\n---\n\n### Step-by-step: Pair via Bluetooth\n\n1. On the eReader, go to **Main Menu \u2192 Braille Display** same as in step 1 above. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))\n\n2. Select **Add Bluetooth Device** and press Enter. The device will display something like \u201cactivating Bluetooth,\u201d then it will show the name of the eReader with its serial number. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))\n\n3. **On your PC** (or any host device with Bluetooth + screen reader):\n   - Open Bluetooth settings and search for the device name shown (e.g. \u201cNLS eReader \u2039serial number\u203a\u201d).  \n   - Pair the devices. Confirm any prompts on both the eReader and the PC to allow pairing. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))  \n\n4. After pairing, return to the eReader\u2019s **Braille Display Menu**. Use Up/Down to select the just-paired device, and press Enter to connect. Wait for confirmation that the connection is successful. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))  \n\n5. Once connected, PC content should be shown on the eReader\u2019s braille display. If you see no output, try \u201cReconnect Devices\u201d from the Braille Display menu (this toggles Bluetooth off/on) which often fixes connection issues. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))  \n\n---\n\n### Helpful key combinations and navigation throughout\n\n- To return to the **Main Menu** from almost anywhere, press **Space** key plus `m` (dots 1-3-4) ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware/))  \n- Up/Down thumb keys are used to move through menu items. Left/Right thumb keys pan text when reading. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware/))  \n- To **exit Braille Display mode**, press the **Select key** once. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/))  \n\n---\n\nIf you tell me which screen reader you use (JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, etc.) and whether you want USB or Bluetooth, I can give you more customized steps. Would you like me to do that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20am%20using%20JAWS%20with%20Leasey%20-%20do%20I%20need%20to%20do%20something%20there%3F%20I%20don%27t%20understand%20what%20to%20do.%20I%20went%20to%20the%20braille%20display%20on%20my%20ereader%20now%20what%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Yes\u2014when using **JAWS with Your NLS HumanWare eReader** (referred to as \u201cLeasey\u201d), there *are* extra steps you need to take on the computer side so that JAWS recognizes and uses the eReader as a braille display. Here\u2019s a clear, simple walkthrough to get you from your Braille Display menu on the eReader to having the display working in JAWS.\n\n---\n\n## What you should have already done (or checked)\n\n- Your eReader is powered on and you\u2019ve opened the **Braille Display** item from its Main Menu.  \n- You have selected or are ready to select one of the options under Braille Display (for example \u201cUSB connection\u201d if using a cable) on the eReader.  \n- Your eReader is connected by USB cable *or* paired via Bluetooth (or ready to pair).  \n\nIf you haven\u2019t done those yet, the earlier instructions will help with that part. Once you reach the point where your eReader is connected or about to connect, follow the steps below on your PC.\n\n---\n\n## Steps for JAWS: Add the eReader as a Braille Display\n\nThese steps assume you have a reasonably recent version of JAWS (April 2020 or later) which supports the NLS HumanWare eReader. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/?utm_source=openai))\n\n1. Connect the eReader to your PC via **USB cable**, or pair it over Bluetooth. Make sure the eReader is in \u201cConnected Devices \u2192 USB connection\u201d (or Bluetooth, if using that) under its Braille Display menu. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. On your PC, **open JAWS** (if it\u2019s not already open).\n\n3. Open the **JAWS menu** (press **Insert + J** by default). Navigate to **Options**. Use arrow keys to find the \u201cBraille\u201d or \u201cBraille Options\u201d submenu. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/?utm_source=openai))\n\n4. In the Braille Options, find and choose **\u201cAdd a Display.\u201d** Use Tab until you reach the \u201cAdd a Braille Display\u201d button, then press Enter. ([help.soomolearning.com](https://help.soomolearning.com/en/articles/6449493-how-do-i-set-up-my-braille-display-with-my-screen-reader?utm_source=openai))\n\n5. A list appears of supported braille displays. Use arrow keys to find **\u201cNLS eReader HumanWare\u201d** (or similar label). Once you find it, press **Space** to select it. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/?utm_source=openai))\n\n6. After selecting, Tab forward to the **Finish** (or \u201cApply\u201d) button, then press Enter. Then Tab to \u201cOK\u201d and press Enter. You may need to restart JAWS for the setting to take full effect. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/?utm_source=openai))\n\n7. Once JAWS is restarted, place your focus on something that has text (like a document, desktop icon, etc.). If everything is set up correctly, the text should show up on your eReader in braille.  \n\n---\n\n## If using USB or Bluetooth: what to check\n\n- **USB**: Make sure the eReader is set to **USB connection** in the Braille Display menu of the device. Then JAWS must recognize \u201cNLS eReader HumanWare\u201d under its list of braille displays. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Bluetooth**: After selecting \u201cAdd Bluetooth Device\u201d in the eReader\u2019s Braille Display menu, pair it with your PC\u2019s Bluetooth settings. Then back on the eReader, in the list of connected devices, select your PC to complete the connection. Finally, follow the \u201cAdd Display\u201d process in JAWS. If the braille doesn\u2019t show, try the \u201cReconnect Devices\u201d option in the eReader\u2019s menu. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/equipment-for-nls-materials/nls-braille-ereader-humanware-user-guide/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can guide you through these steps live with your exact JAWS version (insert the version number if you know it) so we can troubleshoot if something isn\u2019t appearing or working. Do you want to go ahead with that?"
    }
]