Jason and Cindy, Windows XP Service Pack 2 natively supports most Bluetooth dongles (that's what people call these USB plugs). In rare cases, it requires drivers. If Window-Eyes ever support USB connection with the BN, it will work unless you chage the ActiveSync config on your BrailleNote and your computer (yes, that's another factor to consider).
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Symes Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 6:30 PM To: 'Braillenote List' Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Bn and we There's a factor I didn't even consider. I can't imagine that my college would like me to install something like that, when they won't even let me install my Window Eyes on their machines (they feel its necessary that they do it, with my detailed instructions to walk them threw it of course). -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of slerythema Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 8:19 PM To: 'Braillenote List' Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Bn and we The problem with this is that you can't install your own bluetooth adapter on computers at school. Bluetooth adapters are not entirely plug and play (in my experience) if anyone knows different, please let us all know. My experience is that the adapter needs the software installed on the system in order to set up pairings. IF USB was supported, it could plug into a computer and not need to be installed but simply restart JAWS/Window Eyes for the braille support to take effect. Cindy > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 7:50 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Braillenote List > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Bn and we > > > Hi Jason, > > Thank you for the suggestion of expanding the braille terminal > functionality to include USB connectivity. As others have mentioned, > an option that is available and that works well is the use of an > inexpensive USB to bluetooth adaptor for the PC. This allows for the > use of the BrailleNote as a wireless braille display for the screen > reader being used. > > Regards, > > > Matthew Janusauskas > HumanWare USA, Inc. > 656 N. Kennedy Drive > Kankakee, IL 60901 > Phone: (800) 722-3393 Ext. 204 > Fax: (815) 939-3194 > E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.humanware.com > > > > > > > "Jason Symes" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To > Sent by: "'Braille Note Mailing > List'" > braillenote-bounc > <[email protected]> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > cc > .com > > > Subject > [Braillenote] Bn and > we > 09/27/2006 04:37 > > PM > > > > > > Please respond to > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]; > > Please respond to > > Braillenote List > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > .humanware.com> > > > > > > > > > > Thought I pass along the info I learned from a discussion I had with > the Gw Micro tech support staff today. I'd posted a question to them > about why I couldn't use my Braille Note as a refreshable braille > display or external synth when connected via usb. Aaron Smith > explained that Window Eyes already supports this, but Humanware hasn't > yet included such support on the Braille Note. Since I'd filled out > the feedback form on Humanware's site and mentioned this oddity even > prior to contacting Gw Micro, I thanked Aaron for his prompt response > and assured him that I'd follow up with Humanware on this, since I'm > certain there's others out there wanting this as an option. > As I indicated on Humanware's feedback form and to Gw Micro, this is > of particular concern to me, since most of the computer manufacturers > these days already are phasing out serial ports on their new machines, > including an Emachine I purchased last year (I installed a pci card to > add 2 serial ports, but the problem's only going to get worse as most > employers and schools aren't going to do this on their new units). > > Gun control is not about guns; it's about control. > > Jason Symes > Visit my web site at: > http://home.mchsi.com/~jsymes > for screen-reader friendly apps, games, and much more! > > > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
