[bksvol-discuss] Re: How do I How do I
- From: "Kim Friedman" <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:40:00 -0700
Hi, Chanelle, I'm saving your email as a reference for me. I know there are
different modes in the BrailleNote such as Braille layout mode. I know when
I read a book, I prefer paragraph/sentence mode. If I scroll through a book
it's on automatic when I press the spacebar with the ER sign. I don't
believe I'd do that when proofreading a book. I wouldn't want to miss
anything. My BrailleNote isn't used to get on the Internet. I haven't
figured that one out. I just use the regular computer for that. I haven't
done a lot of word processing but I can spell well. If someone can send me
something so I can recognize scanning errors and how to correct them as well
as advice with regard to what to delete and/or leave alone, that would be
happily received by me. I look forward to corresponding with you since I bet
you're an old hand at this. Thanks and best regards, Kim.
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Hi Kim,
First, I wouldn't recommend cutting the file from your computer. It is nice
to have a backup copy on your computer in case something goes wrong. I would
just copy and paste. If you didn't want to do that, I think that you can
download the file from Bookshare again.
The rtf file will display in your preferred reading grade--Grade 2.
However, if you place one of your cursor buttons on a word, it will display
in computer Braille since the rtf file is in a rich text file format. It
shouldn't bee too difficult to edit in Computer Braille.
Most often for literary books, you just need to know the Computer Braille
punctuation symbols.
When I am proofreading on my BrailleNote, I prefer to choose the "editing"
option which will display all formatting. It does get a little tedious;
however, it is easier to catch words or phrases that are italicized, bolded,
or have other formatting that you know shouldn't be there. In editing mode,
alignment indicators will also be displayed (for example, dollar sign c for
centered, dollar sign r for right aligned, dollar sign i for indent, dollar
sign p for new paragraph, and so forth). The other available options you may
choose from are reading, which does not display any formatting, layout,
which shows you how the text will actually appear on a line, and automatic,
which detects what you are doing and sets the display accordingly (I am not
entirely sure though).
Hopefully this helps you a little. Doing anything for the first time is a
fun learning experience. Let me know if what I have written isn't clear to
you.
Chanelle
On 7/26/09, Kim Friedman <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi, Chanelle, I wasn't planning to use active sync at all. I was
> thinking I'd download the file to my documents folder, hit ctrl+X to
> cut it to the windows clipboard, put in my card, select the correct
> folder, then hit
> ctrl+V and paste the file in. When I proofread, I take it I must use
> computer Braille to do it? I know Grade 2 Braille and that's my
> preferred reading grade. I suppose I'll keep the computer Braille
> handbook by me so I can use it, and of course I'll read the file using
keyword to open the file.
> When I proofread, should I change the BrailleNote's format in any way?
> I know I'd want to make it readable in Braille. Anything you can send
> me that will help me will be helpful. I suppose everyone must go
> through doing something for the first time. Any mentoring I get will
> reassure me. Regards, Kim.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Hill
> Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 6:57 AM
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> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: How do I How do I
>
> Dear Kim,
> Files that need proofreading come with a .rtf extension. It is not
> necessary to unzip the file.
> There are several ways to proofread on the BrailleNote. First, you
> could download the file on to your computer and transfer it to a
> compact flash card, which would then go into your BrailleNote. Compact
> flash cards fit into the slot at the back of the BrailleNote. If you
> have an MPower, I think that there is an additional SD card slot.
> Bookshare volunteers have recommended putting the file on a card as
> opposed to transferring via ActiveSync since the conversion from rtf
> to pwd and back again messes with formatting and other attributes in
> the file. However, if you are stuck using ActiveSync, there is an
> option under the tools menu where you can specify that ActiveSync not
> convert files to a compatible format with the device you are using.
> Someone can correct me if the ActiveSync option I have described
> doesn't work or if it still messes up the file.
> I personally prefer to transfer my files to the BrailleNote after
> downloading them to the computer. In this way, I can do several
> proofreading tasks in Microsoft Word that involve a quick find and
> replace, adjust font and formatting, and count and/or insert page breaks
correctly.
> Alternatively, you could download the file of the book that you are
> proofreading directly on to your BrailleNote via the Internet. I would
> still recommend inserting a storage card before downloading and then
> having the file go to whatever card you want to use. There are a
> number of different methods for proofreading, so hopefully you find one
that works best for you.
> Mayrie created a scan and proofreading checklist describing her method
> that someone could pass along to you.
> Please feel free to ask more questions if my explanation is confusing.
> At the same time, I am sorry if I gave you information that you have
> already heard. I have been very busy and not keeping up with the list
lately.
> Good luck and happy reading,
> Chanelle
>
> On 7/26/09, Kim Friedman <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi, Shelley I found Son of It Was a Dark and Stormy Night by Scott
>> Rice in the books being processed list and I read the history up to
>> the time you submitted the book. It hasn't arrived on the checkout
>> list. I guess I wait until it arrives there, correct? What steps
>> should I take then? I'll use my BrailleNote to proofread it. I take
>> it I proceed as if it were a zip file and give my password and all that?
> Sorry, but I'm extremely new at this.
>> Thanks and best regards, Kim.
>>
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