I'd like to add that a store specializing in batteries can replace the battery. I've even heard that hw staff recommend this option if the unit is no longer under any service contracts.
On 9/19/11, Joseph Lee <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > Welcome to the list. > Unfortunately, the Classic battery is not replaceable by users, unless > if you are talking about battery being "dead" as in discharged. In > this case, find the AC adapter and connect it to your BN and it should > charge it. > As far as Classic with 4.0 goes, it really depends on what you want to > do. If you want to receive email and browse the net, then you do need > either a modem service or using your computer's Internet connection > (using a serial cable (NULL modem) and a serial to USB converter) and, > as Alex mentioned, a program called Windows Mobile Device Center would > be required - but not sure on whether it supports serial now. The USB > to parallel converter is mostly used for printing or embossing when > you only have USB ports, which the Classic does not. > The highest KeySoft version supported by these BrailleNotes is 7.5 > with minor revisions. > Cheers, > Joseph > > On 9/19/11, Carol and Roger <[email protected]> wrote: >> Well, I have found out that my version 3.07 is actually a version 4.0 if >> I press the reset key whenever I get the prompt to put in the date and >> country, etc. >> >> I am running a Windows 7 computer with a DSL modem. I have a parallel >> to USB connector to run my embosser. I have a compact flash card for >> moving files from and to the computer. >> >> What can I expect from the BrailleNote as far as being able to connect >> to the computer or the brailler or my USB printer or the internet, just >> to name a few things that have crossed my mind. I do have some old >> parallel to parallel connector cables, but I don't think I have anything >> with a serial port. My computer does not have a parallel port. >> >> Just to keep anyone that helped me yesterday updated, I have been able >> to set appointments and be alerted when I asked to be. I have moved >> books to and from the compact flash, I have read over 40 Braille pages >> today, and my previous best was about 12 pages per hour, and that was >> during my training. I have placed a few names and phone numbers in my >> address list and have been able to find them. I have not been able to >> just randomly go through the list to see what all of the entries are, >> but since I can search, I guess that does not matter. I am having lots >> of fun and learning at the same time. It is great finding a grooup that >> has people that still remember the old models and are willing to share >> their knowledge. Thank you. >> >> Oh yes, how do I access the battery. Mine is dead. >> >> Carol >> >> >> ___ >> Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. >> If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a >> copy to the list as well. >> >> 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 >> >> > > ___ > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a > copy to the list as well. > > 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 > > -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) [email protected]; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. 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
