I hope the moderators will forgive me for posting this, but since the last
post had no idea where to obtain the updated software, here's one location..
This also is a list that provides all the q/a pertaining to the nls players,
software, downloads, all you need to know.
Patricia
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Subject: [bardtalk] File - FAQ.txt
!! Frequently Asked/Answered Questions !!
If you are new to the BARD Talk discussion list, please read the list of
frequently asked/answered questions below! The answers are on the BARD
Talk web site (address below).
If you spot anything on the list of frequently asked questions below that
relates to your problem, the answer on the BARD Talk web site should help
you resolve the trouble. By utilizing the FAQ, this will help to minimize
clutter on the list.
To go directly to the FAQ page, use the following link:
http://www.bardtalk.com/faq.php
The below list of frequently asked and answered questions is a work in
progress. Thank you for making use of it, and for suggesting improvements
as well.
*** Frequently Asked/Answered Questions (as of January 2010):
1. How do I sign up for the BARD service?
2. How do I access the built-in user guide on the player?
3. What is the difference between the standard or basic and the advanced
DTB players?
4. How can I access the player's bookshelf feature and why is this not
mentioned in the built-in user guide?
5. How do I upgrade the firmware on the NLS dtbm player?
6. Can I use a flash memory card such as the type used with a Victor
Reader Stream with my DTB player?
7. Which thumb or flash drives work best with the DTB player?
8. Is there a size limit for thumb drives that work with the DTB player?
9. Can thumb drives be connected to the DTB player using the port where
the cartridge connects? If yes, what is the connection procedure?
10. Where can I buy blank cartridges?
11. How can I connect the DTB cartridge to my computer?
12. Can I move a thumb drive with NLS books between my third party reading
device and my DTB player and have it work with both?
13. Where do I put MP3 files I want to listen to on my DTB player?
14. When I hit rewind several times quickly, with a thumb drive connected,
the NLS player re-starts. Is there a problem with the player?
15. What file formats does the NLS dtbm support?
16. Can I play RFB&D books on my player? What is the procedure?
17. Is It Hard To Download From The BARD Web Site?
18. I don't like downloading books. But it seems the selection of books
available on cartridge from my lending library is very small. Will they
have more
books any time soon?
19. If I have a technical issue with the BARD site or my NLS DTBM, who can
I contact?
20. I would like to search for books on the BARD site. Is it complicated?
21. Is there anyway I can listen to NLS books and magazines on my
computer?
22. Can I purchase a carrying strap for the NLS dtbm? And if so, where
does it attach to the player?
23. Can I purchase a case for the NLS dtbm?
24. Is there a workaround I can try when getting a cartridge error from
the NLS player when plugging my USB flash drive into it?
25. Can I play Bookshare books or any other text based books on my NLS
player?
26. Can I overcharge the battery of the NLS player and are there any
specific battery management instructions?
27. How do eligible individuals sign up for the NLS Web-Braille service
and can Web-Braille files be played on the NLS digital player?
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
