I like the second way with the compact flash card. However, I'm elementary enough in my use of computer programs that I need walked through the process step by step. Would someone be willing to provide me step by step instructions for the compact flash card option?
Kim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Susan Stageberg Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:02 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] converting files from BN to MS Word There are two ways to move files between your BrailleNote and your PC. One is by using a program called ActiveSync, which you install on your PC. You set up a partnership between the BrailleNote and the PC using ActiveSync, and your PC says, "Oh, I see this mobile device as another drive." And then you can scoot files around using My Computer or Windows Explorer on the PC. ActiveSync probably is on the CD you got with your BrailleNote, or you can go to Microsoft's web site and download it and install it on your PC. Then you will need a connection between the two critters--serial, USB... The other way is to get yourself a compact flash card reader and a compact flash card. You can get these at places like CompUSA. The card reader is a little device (mine cost $15) that plugs into the USB port on your PC. You insert the compact flash card into the reader, and again, the PC says, "Aha! Removable Storage." Mine calls it drive E. Then you can scoot files around as above. When you've done all your housekeeping, the compact flash card goes in the back slot of the BrailleNote as discussed yesterday on this list. And voila! There are your Word files or whatever. I should add here that my BrailleNote, which is running version 5.1 build 22, has a decided aversion to Word XP files from the PC. I hope I've helped and not muddied the waters incurably. Susie Susie Stageberg Project ASSIST with Windows Iowa Department for the Blind (515) 281-1351 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kimberly A. Morrow Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 8:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Braillenote] converting files from BN to MS Word If you don't have a media port or mini disk drive, how do you convert files between the BN and MS Word on a standard PC? Kim ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.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.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
