Mantis Q40 Quick Start Guide
Brand: American Printing House (APH)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Mantis Q40 Braille reader. This guide provides instructions for charging, orientation, powering on/off, navigating menus, panning text, using the context menu, and accessing the built-in user manual. For more information, see the digital user manual integrated into the device.
Box Contents
Check that the following items are included. Contact customer service at 1-800-223-1839 or cs@aph.org if you have problems:
- Mantis Q40 Braille reader
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- USB to AC adapter
- Green TPU protective case
- Braille guide
- Printed guide
Device Description and Orientation
With the device on a flat surface in front of you, the correct operating orientation is to have the reading cells closest to you.
Top Surface
Contains the Braille display and QWERTY keyboard. The cursor routing buttons are located directly above the Braille cells. The keyboard has a layout similar to laptop PCs.
Front Edge
Contains five buttons:
- Outer: Previous and Next thumb buttons (like up/down arrow keys)
- Inner: Pan buttons (to scroll through text)
- Middle: Home button (goes to the main menu or exits terminal mode)
Left Edge
- USB-A port (for USB storage)
- Power button (with a small dot)
- LED status light
- USB-C port (for charging and connection)
Back
SD card slot (for storage and updates)
Charging the Device
Note: Fully charge the Mantis before use.
- Connect the USB-C end to the left side of the Mantis.
- Connect the other end to the adapter and plug it into the power outlet.
- Use the included adapter for optimal charging.
Powering On and Off
- Press and hold the power button for approximately 2 seconds to turn on.
- 'Starting' will appear on the Braille display.
- Select language on first startup.
- You can choose to start in terminal mode.
- Once startup is complete, the 'Editor' app will be displayed.
- To turn off: Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.
Navigation
Navigating Menus
Use the Previous and Next thumb buttons or the up/down arrow keys. Activate an item with a cursor routing button or Enter.
Pan Text
Sentences often exceed the 40 characters allowed by your Mantis. To continue reading to the end of a sentence or back towards the beginning, use the left and right thumb buttons to pan the text. These buttons are located on the front edge of your device, directly to the left and right of the Home button.
Using the Context Menu
The context menu is accessible from almost anywhere on your device. It offers useful contextual functions relevant to what you are doing on your Mantis. For example, if you are looking for a specific action or shortcut, you are likely to find it in the context menu.
To activate the context menu, press and hold Ctrl, then press M. The Ctrl key is located in the front-left corner of the QWERTY keyboard. A menu will open with a list of actions you can perform at the current moment. Scroll through this menu until you find what you are looking for, then press Enter or any cursor routing button.
Accessing the Built-in User Manual
Access the built-in user manual from the main menu. There you will find the complete user manual along with a command reference. This is where you will find the most up-to-date information and other resources to help you get the most out of your Mantis Q40.
You can also download the user manual from https://www.aph.org/product/mantis-q40/
Specifications
- Power: +5VDC@1.5A
- Battery: Li-ion 3.7V nominal, 2000mAh
- Operating Temperature: +5°C ~ +45°C.
- Battery Charger Temperature Range: +5 °C ~ +35 °C
- Storage Temperature: -20 °C ~ +65 °C
- Operating Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
- Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Warnings
Battery Safety Rules:
- Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
- Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions below.
- Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
- Use only the specified APH charger.
- There is a risk of overheating, fire, or explosion if the battery is thrown into fire, heated, subjected to impact, comes into contact with water, or if the terminals are short-circuited.
- Do not attempt to charge or use the battery outside the device.
Disposal Instructions
At the end of the Mantis Q40's lifespan, internal components must be disposed of in accordance with local authority guidelines. The Mantis Q40 contains no hazardous materials. Follow local regulations or hospital procedures for disposal.
Inserting SD Card
Do not insert foreign objects, except SDHC cards.
Regulatory Information
FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada Statements
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
