Re: [MoAccess] Someone wanted orientation to the buttons on the motif
- From: "Bryan Smart" <bryansmart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:44:35 -0400
Hi Jes.
Perhaps you're just younger than me, but, growing up, almost none of my
electronics talked besides my Sharp calculator and my Apple II computer.
I had to get used to memorizing menus. Maybe that is why the Motif isn't
so difficult for me. I have all sorts of talking stuff now, but, when it
comes to specialized gear like music equipment, we're still back in the
1980's in many ways.
That's just how it is, though.
To answer your question, the buttons do not change their function. There
are two major exceptions.
The knobs change their function depending on the mode that is selected
with either the "single part select" or "multi part select" buttons. On
the panel, there is a table printed above the knobs that shows how the
knobs change depending on the knob function that is selected.
Also, the 6 soft buttons under the screen change their function
depending on the mode that is active on the Motif.
Bryan
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From: moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jes
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:35 PM
To: MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [MoAccess] Someone wanted orientation to the buttons on the
motif
I'm working on the orientation document, be patient. Bryan, do the
buttons change what they display on screen depending on what mode you
are in on the xs? I had an idea about having my mom help me figure out
the main prompts and all the *main options on each screen, but don't
want to overwhelm her. Folks, I think one of the reasons I am having
trouble with navigating the xs right now is because, at least in my
world, almost every major appliance I have talks. My vcr talks. I'm able
to set a program to record when I'm not going to be home. I'm able to
set the clock, and all the good stuff that a sighted person takes
forgranted. Obviously the computer talks. My caller ID talks. My mobile
phone talks and I'm able to access anything I want with the phone. So
basically, with very few exceptions like the washer and dryer and stuff,
I can have access to everything that I want. My point is, the major
headache and annoyance with me right now is getting used to the fact
that with the motif, I have limited access because I'm not able to read
the screen independently. Instead, all of us have to memorize things and
read up on manuals and stuff. I am one of those people that likes to
learn as I go. In other words, I like to explore a computer application
as soon as I install it and figure it out for myself, and consult the
help files when I need them. Sadly, this isn't the case with the motif.
It's just something I'll have to get used to again. Okay, I'll get off
my soap box now.
----- Original Message -----
From: Oscar Corella <mailto:oscar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 11:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MoAccess] Someone wanted orientation to the
buttons on the motif
Hi
That was me. I whent ahead and bullied my son in to reading the
board for me and I made notes. I was going to post them but I am almost
sure that I am the only one that would understand the padern. I made
the notes in excel. I do think that one of us should cleen up a set and
post them to the list for others to have access to though. What do you
think?
OScar
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From: moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:moaccess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jes
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:46 PM
To: MoAccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [MoAccess] Someone wanted orientation to the buttons on
the motif
I think someone on the list wanted to know if there was an
orientation to the buttons on the xs. I have a document that goes
through all of the buttons and where they are. If you want it, email me
at jesman598@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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