Jim,
I used your directions to check my unit also since I am still new and
haven't quite tried everything yet. When I recorded using the internal
mic it seemed fine. However, when I tried out my mic headset there was
a considerable amount of hiss. The voice was very clear but it hissed.
In the manual, I noticed it said to use an "electret" mic as opposed to
a dynamic. How do I know what mine is? I bought it two or three years
ago for the computer and it is a Logitech. Would this be the mic or
some setting that I need to change? I don't necessarily need to know
the settings since I am not ready do any recordings but just wanted to
know if it is a setting, a mic problem, or a problem with the BN.
TIA,
Cindy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> James Aldrich
> Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 1:26 PM
> To: Braillenote List
> Subject: RE: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.0 is Coming
>
>
> Hi Jeanne-Marie,
>
> From the main menu, type the letter M for media player, the BN will
> confirm you are there. Press R to record. Your unit will
> say record from
> the internal microphone? Simply press enter again. You will hear a
> single beep. Speak in a normal tone of voice for a few seconds to a
> minute. Press enter again and you will hear a double beep
> which indicates
> the recording is finished. Exit the record feature with an E
> chord or
> spacebar with E or Z for that matter and you will be placed
> back in media
> menu. Type the letter P. You will be asked to play memos in
> which folder
> press enter for my memos. You will then be confronted with a
> list of memos
> latest ones first and you will probably just have the one you
> recorded. Press enter. If your voice is clear, everything
> is fine! If
> distorted or fuzzy, you have a problem.
>
> Jim Aldrich
>
> At 11:15 PM 12/06/2005 , you wrote:
> >I haven't had my mpower long enough to even KNOWE what you guys are
> >talking about! I'd like to test it but haven't gotten that
> far in the
> >manual... anyone with the patience to give me a basic, so I
> can test my
> >machine before 30 days are up, soon?
> >
> >Jeanne-Marie
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of James
> >Aldrich
> >Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 9:27 PM
> >To: Braillenote List
> >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.0 is Coming
> >
> >
> >Jonathan,
> >
> >I too have this problem where my recordings sound like I'm talking
> >through wax paper, very distorted fuzzy sound. A list
> member sent hers
> >in and had a board replaced which fixed the problem and all
> recordings
> >sound as they should in the default settings. That list
> member sent me
> >an attachment and her machine sounds fine now. A friend of mine in
> >this state has a similar problem. I hope to send my unit in to have
> >the record audio board fixed as well. I can set the levels
> and have it
> >sound reasonable but when I do a reset, the default settings
> are back
> >thus my recordings sound awful again! I'd rather have it
> fixed so my
> >recordings sound fine and I don't need to worry about losing
> quality in
> >my recordings once I do a reset. If the level stayed the same no
> >matter when I reset, I wouldn't worry about the repair but
> they don't
> >so feel my unit needs service.
> >
> >Jim Aldrich
> >
> >At 08:00 PM 12/06/2005 , you wrote:
> > >Hi terri, we are only shipping 7.0 to you if you have paid the
> > >additional fee to receive the release in the mail. If you
> only have
> > >the download option, you will need to download it. Regarding your
> > >recorder, Have you tried adjusting the recording levels? Jonathan
> > >Mosen BrailleNote Product Marketing Manager
> > >HumanWare
> > >
> > >DDI: +1-925-566-9265
> > >http://www.humanware.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Terri Pannett"
> > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent by:
> To
> > > braillenote-bounc "Braillenote List"
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> <[email protected]>
> > > .com
> cc
> > >
> > >
> Subject
> > > 06/12/2005 09:54 Re: [Braillenote]
> KeySoft 7.0 is
> > > p.m. Coming
> > >
> > >
> > > Please respond to
> > > Braillenote List
> > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > .humanware.com>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Dear Jonathan,
> > >
> > >I'm glad you're going to ship copies of the software, too. My
> > >dial-up connection is quite slow and I don't like to
> download large
> > >amounts of data.
> > >
> > >Now, here's another question. The recorder doesn't sound
> very well.
> > >There's a lot of hissing and the audio is quite soft. I only used
> > >the internal mike--I don't have external one to compare it
> to. Does
> > >my Mpower need to be serviced? HumanWare here suggested I ask you.
> > >
> > >Terri, Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA. Army MARS call sign AAT9PX,
> > >California
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]>
> > >Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 7:38 PM
> > >Subject: RE: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.0 is Coming
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi Les, yes there will be a lag time between when we release
> > > > electronically and when we ship, so you can download
> the release
> > > > and it will very
> >easily
> > > > fit on that card.
> > > > Jonathan Mosen
> > > > BrailleNote Product Marketing Manager
> > > > HumanWare
> > > >
> > > > DDI: +1-925-566-9265
> > > > http://www.humanware.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Les Kriegler"
> > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > r.com>
> >To
> > > > Sent by: "'Braillenote List'"
> > > > braillenote-bounc
> <[email protected]>
> > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >cc
> > > > .com
> > > >
> >Subject
> > > > RE: [Braillenote]
> KeySoft 7.0 is
> > > > 06/12/2005 09:11 Coming
> > > > p.m.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Please respond to
> > > > Braillenote List
> > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > .humanware.com>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi Jonathan,
> > > >
> > > > Congratulations on this upcoming release. I'm glad you
> outlined
> > > > the features that will be in this release. I have an SMA, and
> > > > since at the time, I didn't have an SD card, I opted to have HW
> > > > send the upgrades on SD. Now that I have an SD card,
> I'm wondering
> > > > if I can also download the upgrade; I have a 512 MB Kingston SD
> > > > card, and assuming I can download this,
> > > > will that card accommodate the installation of KeySoft
> 7? Thanks.
> > > > Best Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Les
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> > > > Jonathan Mosen
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 12:37 PM
> > > > To: [email protected];
> [email protected]
> > > > Subject: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.0 is Coming
> > > >
> > > > KEYSOFT 7 IS COMING!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > HumanWare will be releasing KeySoft 7 in mid-January 2006, and
> > > > it's our biggest and best release ever! Whether you have a
> > > > BrailleNote or VoiceNote mPower, a BrailleNote PK, or
> > >a
> > > > BrailleNote or VoiceNote Classic, there's a version of
> KeySoft 7
> > > > that
> > >will
> > > > be available for you. KeySoft 7 takes one count from
> your Software
> > > > Maintenance Agreement (SMA). An SMA allows you to receive two
> > > > major versions of KeySoft for the price of one. Remember, SMAs
> > > > only can be used for a version of KeySoft if they are purchased
> > > > prior to the release of the software concerned. So if
> you are not
> > > > yet an SMA holder, ensure you get the
> > > > best deal on KeySoft 7 plus the next major release of KeySoft by
> > > > purchasing
> > > > your SMA now. What a great holiday present for you or
> that special
> > > > BrailleNote user in your life.
> > > > Note that the cost of KeySoft 7 on its own is exactly
> the same as the
> > >cost
> > > > of an SMA, so an SMA represents by far the best value for money.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Contact HumanWare or your local dealer for KeySoft 7 pricing.
> > > >
> > > > Please note that KeySoft 7 will not run on the original
> > > > BrailleNote, discontinued in 2002, that does not have a compact
> > > > flash slot in the
> >back
> > > > of
> > > > the unit. The latest version of KeySoft that runs on
> these units
> > > > is
> >4.02.
> > > > By
> > > > BrailleNote Classic, we refer to the BrailleNotes and
> VoiceNotes
> > > > prior
> >to
> > > > BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower that have a compact
> flash slot in
> > > > the back of the units. Original BrailleNote owners
> should contact
> > > > Humanware about transplanting to BrailleNote mPower.
> > > >
> > > > What's in KeySoft 7?
> > > >
> > > > We promised that KeySoft 7 would be our best release
> ever, and as
> > > > you
> > >look
> > > > at this extensive feature list, you can see we've
> packed in a wide
> > > > range of features that will change the way you work, learn and
> > > > play.
> > > >
> > > > Key Base, Available on All Models
> > > >
> > > > With KeyBase, you've got it sorted! This new application,
> > > > available from KeySoft's Main Menu, is a powerful
> database manager
> > > > allowing easy
> > >creation
> > > > of your own databases. KeyBase ships with many useful
> databases to
> >assist
> > > > you in cataloging your music collection, keeping track of home
> >inventory,
> > > > entering recipes, logging ham radio contacts and so
> much more. But
> > > > the step by step wizard-style interface of KeyBase
> makes it a snap
> > > > to create your own
> > > > databases too. Simply tell KeyBase the names of your
> fields and the type
> > > > of
> > > > data you want to store in that field. Be specific right
> down to the kind
> > > > of
> > > > Braille you want to be entered into a field if you
> wish. Want to share
> > > > your
> > > > database with others? Then you can even customize the
> messages users
> >read
> > > > when they press the help key when entering data into each field.
> > > >
> > > > KeyBase allows easy importing and exporting to and from many
> >applications
> > > > including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and many on-line
> > > > banking systems.
> > > >
> > > > KeyPlus Just Got Smarter with Fractions, Available on All Models
> > > >
> > > > Work with fractions in the updated KeyPlus Scientific
> Calculator.
> > > > As
> >well
> > > > as
> > > > performing standard mathematical operations, you can convert
> > > > fractions
> >to
> > > > decimals and vice versa, convert fractions to and from
> > > > percentages, convert a fraction to its lowest terms, and much
> > > > more.
> > > >
> > > > Let the Games Begin, available on all models
> > > >
> > > > One of the most frequent questions asked of HumanWare about the
> > > > BrailleNote family has always been, "can you play games
> on this?"
> > > > Now, the answer is
> > >a
> > > > resounding yes, as interactive fiction comes to KeySoft.
> > > > Interactive fiction, also known as text adventures,
> will take you
> > > > into mysterious worlds where you can look at your environment,
> > > > move around, collect objects,
> > >talk
> > > > to all kinds of strange creatures and sometimes find yourself
> > > > trapped. There are hundreds of compatible interactive fiction
> > > > games available for download
> > > > on the Internet, ranging from educational titles for
> kids right through
> > >to
> > > > epic fantasy for the serious gamer, and you can play
> them right on
> > > > your BrailleNote or VoiceNote. Easily switch in and out
> of games
> > > > when you need to check e-mail or make
> >a
> > > > note, play music in the background while you solve the latest
> > > > mystery,
> >or
> > > > save games for later resumption.
> > > >
> > > > Braille Input for JAWS for Windows, available on all models
> > > >
> > > > Window-eyes users have for some time been able to control their
> > > > Windows
> > >PC
> > > > from their BrailleNote in Braille terminal mode. Now,
> that feature
> > > > is available for JAWS for Windows users as well.
> Compose e-mail,
> > > > write a Microsoft Word document or work with your
> spreadsheets on
> > > > your PC, all from your BrailleNote's keyboard.
> > > >
> > > > More Configurable E-mail, available on all models
> > > >
> > > > Some Internet service providers are now using
> non-standard POP and
> > > > SMTP server ports as an attempt to increase security.
> While most
> > > > users will
> > >not
> > > > need to be concerned with this, those customers on Internet
> > > > providers adopting this approach can now specify any
> port for both
> > > > POP and SMTP traffic.
> > > >
> > > > More Bluetooth Support, available on BrailleNote and VoiceNote
> > > > mPower,
> > >and
> > > > BrailleNote PK
> > > >
> > > > The integrated Bluetooth support in BrailleNote and VoiceNote
> > > > mPower and BrailleNote PK just got even more useful! In
> KeySoft 7
> > > > you can,
> > > >
> > > > * Use your device as a remote synthesizer
> for your PC with no
> > > > wires
> > > > attached. Take your BrailleNote or VoiceNote mPower or
> BrailleNote
> > > > PK up to 10 meters (30 feet) away from your PC and
> still hear what
> > > > your screen reader
> > > > is saying.
> > > >
> > > > * Use your device as a wireless Braille display. With
> > > > BrailleNote
> > > > mPower and PK operating as a wireless Braille display, coupled
> > > > with the keyboard input functionality, you have
> complete control
> > > > over your PC as far as 10 meters (30 feet) away from
> your PC. Take
> > > > the BrailleNote outside
> >on
> > >
> > > > a
> > > > sunny day and keep on working on your PC using the
> keyboard input
> > > > functionality. Control a PowerPoint presentation in
> front of your
> > > > audience, even when the PC is tucked away in an inconvenient
> > > > place. The possibilities
> > > > are limitless!
> > > >
> > > > * Drive a wireless visual display. Want to give a
> >presentation
> > > > using
> > > > data on your BrailleNote? Are you a teacher who wants
> to be able
> > > > to
> >check
> > >
> > > > a
> > > > student's work with no wires or fuss? The extension of
> the visual
> >display
> > > > function to include Bluetooth makes all this possible.
> Use a range
> > > > of devices for the visual display function including
> Palm Pilots
> > > > and
> >Windows
> > > > HyperTerminal.
> > > >
> > > > Voice Recorder for BrailleNote PK
> > > >
> > > > The popular voice recorder for BrailleNote mPower arrives on
> > > > BrailleNote PK in KeySoft 7. Just press the handy
> record button on
> > > > the front of your BrailleNote PK, and make recordings using the
> > > > built-in microphone.
> > > >
> > > > Eloquence Speech for BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower
> > > >
> > > > HumanWare's BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower becomes the first
> > > > device of its kind to offer you a choice of speech synthesizer.
> > > > Use the highly responsive
> > > > and accurate KeyNote Gold speech that has been one of KeySoft's
> >strongest
> > > > features, or switch to the familiar Eloquence speech
> that is now
> > > > widely available on access technology products. When
> Eloquence is
> > > > active, you
> > >may
> > > > also choose to have hyperlinks voiced in a different Eloquence
> > > > voice
> >when
> > > > using KeyWeb, making the web really come to life.
> > > >
> > > > Fm Radio for BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower
> > > >
> > > > That's right, your BrailleNote or VoiceNote mPower is now an FM
> > > > radio
> > >too!
> > > > Scan the FM band for your stations and save them as
> presets. Read
> > > > the frequency on the Braille display or the station
> name if you've
> > > > saved
> >that
> > > > information. Listen to the FM radio while you work on
> other tasks.
> > >Control
> > > > the volume of the FM radio separately from the volume of the
> > > > speech.
> >Even
> > > > use the recorder to record FM radio stations.
> > > >
> > > > Don't Miss KeySoft 7
> > > >
> > > > We told you KeySoft 7 would be our most exciting
> release ever, and
> > > > as
> >you
> > > > can see, we weren't kidding. Make sure you have a
> current Software
> > > > maintenance Agreement so you can download your copy of
> KeySoft 7
> > > > in mid-January. KeySoft 7 from HumanWare will change
> the way you
> > > > work,
> >learn
> > > > and play.
> > > >
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