---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Carol and Roger <[email protected]> Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:20:07 -0400 Subject: battery question To: Joseph Lee <[email protected]>
Hi, Do you know how to remove the battery on a BN classic? I want to get a replacement, but don't want to take the BN and leave it there while they build another one. Thanks. Carol On 9/22/2011 5:40 PM, Joseph Lee wrote: > Hi, > In that case, the fastest way to move things between your BN and your > computer is using a card reader (a device with a USB cable and a slot > for CompactFlash cards). This means that you don't really have to > connect your BN to your computer at all. > Have you checked out a site called BrailleNote Users? A BN user > created the site that hosts a number of useful info on using a BN. > Cheers, > Joseph > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Carol and Roger <[email protected] > To: Joseph Lee <[email protected] > Date sent: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:41:02 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] BrailleNote 4.0 questions > > Hi, > > As far as the battery goes, it was dead, meaning it could not be > revived. I have found a Batteries Plus and once I can find a ride > there, I will get a new one made. > > As far as other things, I doubt that I would use email services much. I > would like to be able to connect to the computer and move files around > easier than copying one at a time. > > I spoke with the folks at Humanware, but they indicated that updating my > BN would cost around $1,000, so I have opted to keep things as they > are. Since I only got my BN a few days ago, I am still figuring it out > and what it can and can't do. > > > > > On 9/19/2011 11:33 PM, Joseph Lee 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
