[bookport] Re: Another suggestion
- From: "Michael Massey" <micmey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:32:28 -0600
Hi folks. I beg your pardon, but I thought there was a feature in book port
where you press the d e and f keys together before you changed the batteries
so that you don't lose the settings. I used it and discovered that the
settings didn't change but rather picked up where they were left off. Hmmm.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marlaina Lieberg" <marlaina@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 5:22 AM
Subject: [bookport] Re: Another suggestion
> Hi Donna. I agree with your thoughts here. I always thought it was only
> I
> who had to change my settings each time I change batteries. And, I don't
> take a long time to change them either, I have them at the ready like I'm
> loading my next round of amo in an old gun slinger fight back in Dodge,
> but
> still they do not retain themselves. It's not a show stopper, but sure a
> good idea!
>
> Marlaina Lieberg
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donna Slater" <donna.slater@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 4:06 AM
> Subject: [bookport] Another suggestion
>
>
>> Hi
>>
>> Would it be possible for staff at APH to consider a settings file as part
> of
>> the options in Bookport Transfer. In this file, it would be good to be
> able
>> to set bookport speed, volume, sleep timer etc etc, and then, when the
>> bookport is connected to the computer, these settings could be
> automatically
>> reloaded onto the bookport. Also, it would be good if the bookport could
>> have its clock synchronised to the computer when it is connected. The
>> reason I am asking about this is that each time I change batteries, my
>> bookport returns to default settings, and the time and date return to
> their
>> defaults also. Ok, it only takes a few minutes to reset these I admit,
>> so
>> if it cannot be done it's no hassle but it was just a thought.
>>
>> Another alternative which I don't know if it would be practical would be
> to
>> save the settings in a file on the flash card, and then a command to load
>> these into the bookport. Again, only a suggestion, and if it's not
>> practical to do this, the Bookport still holds the top place in my list
>> of
>> most useful gadgets.
>>
>> Thanks again to everyone at APH for all their hard work, and to all on
> this
>> list for making it such a great one.
>>
>> Best wishes
>>
>> Donna Slater.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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