[bksvol-discuss] Re: How do I How do I
- From: "Kim Friedman" <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:38:06 -0700
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.
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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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