[bookport] Re: a cheat sheet
- From: "Sarah Cranston" <cranston.sarah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:46:40 -0600
Hi List,
I work for my state's library and it has a beta program in the works =
which provides BookPorts for interested patrons on an on-loan basis. We =
don't send them out with their cables or CDs, but each patron does get a =
Braille or large print cheat sheet which I created. It's not meant to =
teach every function the BP has, but it's enough to get a new user =
started. I have it in most formats a user might want, but keep in mind, =
it's not a BP friendly document. It is meant to be read on paper =
(either in print or Braille), or on a computer, (on the screen or a =
Braille display). It is, essentially, a diagram of the layout of the =
keys on the BookPort. If anyone wants a copy I will be glad to Email =
one off list, as this list doesn't accept attachments. Just let me know =
which format you want it in.
HTH
Sarah
-----Original Message-----
From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Sarai D. Bucciarelli
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 5:13 PM
To: Book Port
Subject: [bookport] a cheat cheat
Hey:
A friend sent this to me. Hope you find it helpful.
Book Port Cheat SheetBook Port Cheat Sheet
written by kestrell@xxxxxxxxx
Blind Bookworm Org
Orientation
Position the Book Port as follows:
keypad face up (this is the front)
headphone jack and USB connector facing away from you (headphone jack =
should=20
be
at the top right and the USB connector should be to the top left)<
the clip on the Book Port should now be facing downward, or be lying on =
a=20
table
or desk surface
Because the Book Port is symetrical, it is sometimes easy to hold it=20
upside-down
and press the wrong key, such as the record key instead of the play key. =
Always
make sure the headphone jack is facing away from you, or place a tactile =
dot
somewhere on the Book Port so you can quickly orient the device. One way =
of
orienting the device is by using The number five key, which has a small=20
tactile
dot on it. Turn the Book Port so that the five key is in the second row =
from=20
the
top.
The keypad is laid out like a telephone keypad:
First row: The 1 key is the first key in the first row, the 2 key is the =
second
key in the first row, the 3 key is the thirrd key in the first row.
Second row: 4, 5 (this is the only key with a tactile dot on it), 6
Third row: asterisk (or *), zero (0), pound (or number sign) (#).
Fourth row: a, b, c
Fifth row: d, e, f
An easy way of remembering which keys do what is to think of the first =
three
rows of keys as those used to navigate the files on your BP while the =
last=20
two
rows of keys will be used for performing functions with your BP; the 0 =
key
switches from reading menu to settings menu.
Commands
The main key you will use is the reading key. This is the second key, =
top=20
row.
start/stop reading
Note: If the BP is idle for more than ten seconds, BP emits two beeps =
and
automatically turns itself off
Say time
Hold down reading key until you hear a beep; you will then hear the time =
and
date announced.
Reading Menu
As you can infer from the description of the reading key and its =
multiple
functions, Book Port key functions are flexible and behave slightly=20
differently
according to the format of the file you are using. For instance, the =
keys
function differently with a MP3 than they do with a text or HTML file. =
Also,=20
the
keys move through the file slightly differently according to whether the =
Book
Port is reading or idle. Note that when the Book Port is reading, it =
moves
through the files in larger increments than when it is idle and the same =
keys
are pressed.
Move back a sentence 1
Move forward a sentence 3
During reading, the sentence is read aloud then reading progresses to =
next
sentence; if the 1 or 3 key is pressed while the BP is not reading, the
individual sentence will be read, the reading will stop.
Note: If you checked the Send Text as Line Oriented box in the Options=20
dialog,
the 1 and 3 keys move by line instead of by sentence.
During reading:
Move back a paragraph 4
Move forward a paragraph 6
While BP is idle:
Move back a word 4
Move forward a word 6
Say word while idle 5
Spell word Hold down 5 key until beep is heard, then word will be =
spelled=20
letter
by letter
While the BP is reading:
Move back a page 7
Move forward a page 9
While the BP is idle:
Move back a letter 7
Move forward a letter 9
While listening to an MP3 or audio file:
Move back a section: 7 (hold down key until you hear a single beep)
Move forward a section: 9 (hold down key until you hear a single beep)
Set Sections using the tab in the Options dialog in the Book Port =
Transfer
software.
File status while reading 8
(includes file name, size, current position (as a percentage), and last=20
modified
date.
Say letter while idle 8
Hold down 8 key for one beep to get phonetic pronounciation of current=20
letter.
Go to beginning of File
Hold down 1 for single beep
Go to end of file
Hold down 3 for single beep
move back a file asterisk
Move forward a file pound
To move to the first file in the current folder.
Press the asterisk key for one beep
To move to the last file
Press down the pound key for one beep
Open Folder 2 or 0 plus number
Toggle between reading and settings menus 0
Settings Menu
When you press 0 to enter the Settings keypad, the functions of the keys =
change.
The following keys will help you adjust the setttings in the settings =
menu:
Up arrow 2
Down arrow 8
Left arrow 4
Right arrow 6
More Key Functions
These work in reading mode.
slow down while reading a
Speed up while reading c
Decrease Volume d
Increase volume f
start/stop record e
When you record an audio memo, Book Port saves your recording as a =
standard=20
PCM
file, so you may use other software tools on your computer to edit or=20
manipulate
these recordings. As you move from memo to memo on Book Port, the unit=20
announces
the date and time the note was created as its file name.
Book Port uses a sample rate of 11,025 hz and records its memos in mono=20
format.
This means you get about 95 seconds per MB of storage space. So, with =
each=20
64 MB
of storage, you get a little over 100 minutes of memo recording time.
Bookmarks
Set bookmark 4 plus 6 (you will hear a beep to confirm bookmark has been =
set)
Clear bookmark 4 plus (BP says "Bookmark cleared")
go to previous bookmark 4 plus 5
go to next bookmark 5 plus 6
Search Text
The Book Port offers a very simplified search feature. To use the search
feature, do the following:
1.=07Stop reading.
2. Using the letter or word keys, move to the beginning of the section =
of=20
text
you wish to find.
3.=07Press the Define Find key sequence 7 plus 9.
4.=07Move to the end of the section of text to find.
5.=07Press the Define Find key sequence again 7 plus 9
6. Book Port responds, "Find Text Defined."
Define find text 7 plus 9
Find previous 7 plus 8
Find next: 8 plus 9
Power move back d plus e
power move forward and e plus f
Delete file b plus e (Book Port responds, "Press again to delete this =
file=20
or
any other key to cancel." To delete the file, press the B and E again, =
and=20
Book
Port responds, "File Deleted.")
Lock and Unlock: 1 plus 3
Reset Book Port 2 plus b
Book Port may occasionally stop speaking or otherwise behave oddly. The=20
Reset
command makes the Book Port software start over with known default =
values.
If pressing the Reset key sequence does not bring the unit back to a =
normal
operating state, it may be necessary to remove one of the batteries for =
30
seconds. Once you replace the battery, the unit should restart itself =
and
announce, "Book Port Ready."
Firmware revision number: a plus c
Battery change: d plus e plus f
Normally, you may change batteries without fear of loosing any of your=20
settings
or even your place in the book you are reading. Book Port provides =
enough
supplemental power to give you about 30 seconds to make the battery =
change.=20
If
you need more time than that, you may use the Battery Change command to =
make=20
the
unit store its internal settings.
Format Compactflash Card: 1 plus 3 plus d plus f
The Format Card command lets you format the compactflash card in Book =
Port.
Formatting erases all data on the card, and the device makes you confirm =
your
intent by pressing the key sequence again. When you press the Format=20
command,
Book Port responds, "Press again to format the memory card," and the =
device
waits for you to confirm your action by pressing the key sequence again.
Note: The Book Port allows you to use any off-the-shelf compact flash =
card.=20
Once
you have formated them, you can create a collection of cards, perhaps =
one=20
for
music, one for school textbooks, and one for recreational reading.
A note about RFBD AudioPlus Daisy ebooks: You can also install a =
software=20
patch
(available from RFBD for twenty dollars) which will allow you to access =
RFBD
AudioPlus ebooks on your Book Port.
A note about Audible audiobooks: You can also access Audible digital=20
audiobooks
on your Book Port; refer to the RFBD web site for more details.
The full Book Port manual can be found on the Book Port itself, and also =
either
under the submenu for the Book Port Transfer program or on the American=20
Printing
House for the Blind web site at http://www.aph.org/tech/bp_doc.htm.
Book Port Transfer should come up automatically when you plug your Book =
Port
into your PC using a USB cable.
To send a folder and all its contents to Book Port:
Method A
1. Open Windows Explorer and select the folder.
2. Click the right mouse key (in Jaws, the third key in the top row of =
the
numeric keypad) to bring up the context menu.
3. Select Send To from the context menu and pick Book Port from the Send =
To
menu.
Method B
1. Highlight the folder from the Book Port Transfer utility.
2. Press the Applications key (or right click) to display the context =
menu.
3. Select Send To from the Context menu and pick Book Port from the Send =
To
menu.
Book Port mailing list:
send email to
bookport-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with subscribe in the subject line
This mailing list has a number of the APHB tech support people on it, so =
the
quality is high.
Contact info for Book Port:
phone: 800-223-1839 extension 6 (U.S. and Canada)
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
P. O. Box 6085
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
USA
Sarai D. Bucciarelli=20
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