[bookport] Re: bookport Digest V3 #332
- From: "Chase Crispin" <chasec@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 15:29:24 -0600
Do my mom and dad need to write a letter?
----- Original Message -----
From: "FreeLists Mailing List Manager" <ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "bookport digest users" <ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 1:05 AM
Subject: bookport Digest V3 #332
> bookport Digest Thu, 30 Nov 2006 Volume: 03 Issue: 332
>
> In This Issue:
> [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> [bookport] Re: Still off topic
> [bookport] synthesized speech
> [bookport] Re: synthesized speech
> [bookport] suggestion
> [bookport] Re: suggestion
> [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
> [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
> [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> From: "David Allen" <wd8ldy@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:02:56 +1300
>
> Hi Sandy and list:
>
> The range of two similar bluetooth devices should not differ greatly
because
> of the requirements of meeting the Bluetooth specification. But that isn't
> to say that the range won't vary as Gary mentioned, according to the
> presence of metallic obstructions.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 3:34 PM
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
>
>
> > The two different brands probably work... well... differently. The
range
> > might not be the same, among other things.
> >
> > At 12:41 PM 11/29/2006, Walt Smith wrote:
> >>You keep saying that, but it's not always true. The simple fact is that
I
> >>can totally kill the signal to my Bluetooth headphones in less than 10
> >>feet
> >>and do so consistently. This has nothing whatever to do with the level
of
> >>charge on the batteries.
> >>
> >>----- Original Message -----
> >>From: "Richard Benoit" <reb503@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:24 PM
> >>Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> >>
> >>
> >>Bluetooth uses the the same frequency band as the newer cordless phones,
> >>so
> >>it is an RF signal and therefore capable of passing through walls just
as
> >>cordless phones do. It has a shorter range and ies less subject to
> >>interference and is more secure when this is necessary. As long as you
> >>use
> >>it within the 30 foot or so range it will work anywhere in the house
with
> >>a
> >>clear signal, at least this has been my experience. I use it, ay
various
> >>times, with the Bookport, a laptop and desktop, and the NLS tape
> >>machine,
> >>This allows me to move about the house even when using the computer as
> >>long
> >>as I am reading longer documents and newsletters.
> >>
> >>Richard
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>--
> >>No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >>Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date:
> >>11/28/2006
> >
> > Sandy Licht
> >
> > Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .
> > 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans
> > for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In
> > those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in
earnest,
> > you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you," says the
> > Lord.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.5.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/552 - Release Date:
> > 26/11/2006 11:30 a.m.
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: "Richard Benoit" <reb503@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:34:22 -0500
>
> There are probably things that influence the range but I haven't benn able
> to determine what they are. I have steel studs with the normal drywall in
> my house and it doesn't seem to have any effect. The exterior walls are
> concrete block and the range is still in excess of 25 feet when I am
outside
> without a window near the line between the device and the headset.
>
> Richard
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Allen" <wd8ldy@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 3:02 AM
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
>
>
> > Hi Sandy and list:
> >
> > The range of two similar bluetooth devices should not differ greatly
> > because of the requirements of meeting the Bluetooth specification. But
> > that isn't to say that the range won't vary as Gary mentioned, according
> > to the presence of metallic obstructions.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 3:34 PM
> > Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> >
> >
> >> The two different brands probably work... well... differently. The
range
> >> might not be the same, among other things.
> >>
> >> At 12:41 PM 11/29/2006, Walt Smith wrote:
> >>>You keep saying that, but it's not always true. The simple fact is that
I
> >>>can totally kill the signal to my Bluetooth headphones in less than 10
> >>>feet
> >>>and do so consistently. This has nothing whatever to do with the level
of
> >>>charge on the batteries.
> >>>
> >>>----- Original Message -----
> >>>From: "Richard Benoit" <reb503@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:24 PM
> >>>Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Bluetooth uses the the same frequency band as the newer cordless
phones,
> >>>so
> >>>it is an RF signal and therefore capable of passing through walls just
as
> >>>cordless phones do. It has a shorter range and ies less subject to
> >>>interference and is more secure when this is necessary. As long as you
> >>>use
> >>>it within the 30 foot or so range it will work anywhere in the house
with
> >>>a
> >>>clear signal, at least this has been my experience. I use it, ay
various
> >>>times, with the Bookport, a laptop and desktop, and the NLS tape
> >>>machine,
> >>>This allows me to move about the house even when using the computer as
> >>>long
> >>>as I am reading longer documents and newsletters.
> >>>
> >>>Richard
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>--
> >>>No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>>Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >>>Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date:
> >>>11/28/2006
> >>
> >> Sandy Licht
> >>
> >> Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .
> >> 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans
> >> for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In
> >> those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in
> >> earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you,"
> >> says the Lord.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> No virus found in this incoming message.
> >> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >> Version: 7.5.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/552 - Release Date:
> >> 26/11/2006 11:30 a.m.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: "Walt Smith" <walt@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Still off topic
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:11:07 -0500
>
> Sharon -
>
> No, I'm not able to see the lights, but all you have to do is plug the
> dongle into the Book Port's headphone jack. There's nothing else to
> "recognize." You _do_ have to hold down the button on the dongle for
several
> seconds, though. Do the following in order:
>
> 1. Press the on/off switch on the right headphone earpiece until you hear
a
> rising set of tones.
> 2. Press the button on the dongle for about 5 seconds or so. When you
> release it, you should hear a single tone.
> 3. Turn on the Book Port. You should hear it coming through the
headphones.
>
> When done, first repeat the step for the dongle. You won't hear a tone
when
> turning it off, but hold the button down for 5 seconds or so. . When you
no
> longer hear the Book Port (or whatever audio device you're connected to),
> turn the source audio device off. Then, repeat the step for the
> headphones--this time, you'll hear a descending set of tones.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sharon" <scfinchum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 7:42 PM
> Subject: [bookport] Still off topic
>
>
> Hi Walt and others,
> I bought the Logitech headset with dongle that you bought from J R
> electronics. My laptop has built in bluetooth. I can't decide how to get
the
> bookport to recognize the headset. I found the buttons for on and off.
They
> are fully charged. My question is: Are you able to see the lights? If so,
i
> guess that I am out of luck. If so, does anyone on this list have a
headset
> that can be connected without sight?
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:20:16 -0800
> Subject: [bookport] synthesized speech
> From: blsmass@xxxxxxxx
>
> I have forgotten how to use the synthesizer to change a text into MP3.
> If I hit enter on the book it sends it but I don't remember how to
> convert it, and the manual isn't clear about it. Can anybody help?
> Thanks. Kurt
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:44:38 -0500
> From: "PAMELA RADER" <PRADER@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Re: synthesized speech
>
> Kurt:
>
> Once you have the book selected, press alt e to convert.
>
>
>
> Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT
> American Printing House For The Blind
> 1839 Frankfort Ave.
> Louisville, KY 40206
>
> PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307
>
>
> >>> blsmass@xxxxxxxx 11/30/06 02:20PM >>>
> I have forgotten how to use the synthesizer to change a text into MP3.
>
> If I hit enter on the book it sends it but I don't remember how to
> convert it, and the manual isn't clear about it. Can anybody help?
> Thanks. Kurt
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:14:27 -0800
> From: Simon Jaeger <SimonJaeger@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] suggestion
>
> Hi,
> This is just a suggestion for future bookport updates. Isn't it possible
to put something like the jaws dictionary manager in the book port using the
braille keypad? [for those of you who don't use jaws, this is to redefine
pronounciations - example, inoperable, in-opperable]
> I really like the doubletalk synth but it mispronounces a lot of words,
and it'd be great if I could redefine these without having to do it manually
in the text file.
> Also, possibly intonation and reverberation menu items for the voice,
making the synthesizer fully customizable.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Simon
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:23:18 -0800
> From: Tyler Spivey <tspivey@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Re: suggestion
>
> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
> Hash: SHA1
>
> Hmm. I've always wondered what would happen if you switched the spanish
> dictionary file with something else during a firmware update - if you're
> willing to go that route, it might work - but I'm not going to
> experiment, and as a big disclaimer, I highly doubt that APH is going to
> support it. Nevertheless, it should be possible.
> - - Tyler
>
> On Thu, Nov 30, 2006 at 05:14:27PM -0800, Simon Jaeger wrote:
> > Hi,
> > This is just a suggestion for future bookport updates. Isn't it possible
to put something like the jaws dictionary manager in the book port using the
braille keypad? [for those of you who don't use jaws, this is to redefine
pronounciations - example, inoperable, in-opperable]
> > I really like the doubletalk synth but it mispronounces a lot of words,
and it'd be great if I could redefine these without having to do it manually
in the text file.
> >
> > Also, possibly intonation and reverberation menu items for the voice,
making the synthesizer fully customizable.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Simon
> >
> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
> Version: GnuPG v1.4.5 (FreeBSD)
>
> iD8DBQFFb4QGTsjaYASMWKQRAmJKAKCInlfU3iv3ppXZx4eQkGAmvPZK+wCff6Ei
> gCPMPRktmOnl68u7dBq4iJs=
> =/l8c
> -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:41:54 -0800
> From: Simon Jaeger <SimonJaeger@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
>
> I think part of the reason the bp doesn't have an on/off switch is that if
> you turned the entire unit off, it would reset itself, losing all the data
> [clock, prefs, etc] but what would actually be useful is it it were wired
up
> so the switch turned off the connection from the keypad to the book port.
> That way you could actually listen to books, music, etc and still
completely
> lock out the keypad, as well as lock it out and not lose any calendar
> settings.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 6:37 PM
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
>
>
> >I agree. Maybe the new BP will have an on/off switch.
> >
> > At 11:59 AM 11/29/2006, Lou Kolb wrote:
> >>Dan,
> >>
> >>It has been discussed before and it's a pet peev of mine, although a
> >>relatively minor one. I would like to se a lock state where the only
keys
> >>that power up the unit at all are the 1 plus 3 keys to unlock it.
> >>Perhaps
> >>there is a hardware related reason for having it this way, I don't know
> >>but
> >>I have had the unit lock up in an on state when carrying it in a pocket
or
> >>bag even when it was supposedly locked to begin with. Lou
> >>----- Original Message -----
> >>From: "Dan Keys" <dnkeys@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 11:32 AM
> >>Subject: [bookport] Book Port Observation
> >>
> >>
> >> > Hello,
> >> > Perhaps this has been covered before on this list. If so, I'm sorry
> >> > fro bringing it up again.
> >> > I have noticed that when the keys are locked and the key-lock-beep is
> >> > off, the keys still activate the BP. In other words-- If you press
> >> > any key other than the 1 or 3, you will hear the unit activate and
> >> > after several seconds the double shutoff beeps.
> >> > So if you have the BP in your pocket and you keep bumping the keys,
> >> > you will still use battery reserves because the unit is really being
> >> > made active even though the key-lock has been activated.
> >> > Any comments on this?
> >> > Thanks.
> >> > Dan
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>--
> >>No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >>Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date:
> >>11/28/2006
> >
> > Sandy Licht
> >
> > Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .
> > 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans
> > for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In
> > those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in
earnest,
> > you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you," says the
> > Lord.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.2/560 - Release Date:
11/30/2006
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: "Mark Lee" <lee.mark@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:18:13 -0600
>
> I've never accidently unlocked the bookport when I had it locked. I
> supposed it would be possible, but considering you have to press the one
and
> three keys together to lock and unlock it, the odds of it happening
> accidently are pretty low.
>
> Mark
> ASK, "WHAT GOALS WOULD YOU SET FOR YOURSELF IF YOU COULD NOT FAIL?" Don't
> ask if it's possible or impossible. Don't worry about failing. Focus on
what
> you want, and let that be your guideline.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Simon Jaeger" <SimonJaeger@xxxxxxx>
> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:41 PM
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
>
>
> >I think part of the reason the bp doesn't have an on/off switch is that
if
> >you turned the entire unit off, it would reset itself, losing all the
data
> >[clock, prefs, etc] but what would actually be useful is it it were wired
> >up so the switch turned off the connection from the keypad to the book
> >port. That way you could actually listen to books, music, etc and still
> >completely lock out the keypad, as well as lock it out and not lose any
> >calendar settings.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 6:37 PM
> > Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
> >
> >
> >>I agree. Maybe the new BP will have an on/off switch.
> >>
> >> At 11:59 AM 11/29/2006, Lou Kolb wrote:
> >>>Dan,
> >>>
> >>>It has been discussed before and it's a pet peev of mine, although a
> >>>relatively minor one. I would like to se a lock state where the only
> >>>keys
> >>>that power up the unit at all are the 1 plus 3 keys to unlock it.
> >>>Perhaps
> >>>there is a hardware related reason for having it this way, I don't know
> >>>but
> >>>I have had the unit lock up in an on state when carrying it in a pocket
> >>>or
> >>>bag even when it was supposedly locked to begin with. Lou
> >>>----- Original Message -----
> >>>From: "Dan Keys" <dnkeys@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 11:32 AM
> >>>Subject: [bookport] Book Port Observation
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> > Hello,
> >>> > Perhaps this has been covered before on this list. If so, I'm sorry
> >>> > fro bringing it up again.
> >>> > I have noticed that when the keys are locked and the key-lock-beep
is
> >>> > off, the keys still activate the BP. In other words-- If you press
> >>> > any key other than the 1 or 3, you will hear the unit activate and
> >>> > after several seconds the double shutoff beeps.
> >>> > So if you have the BP in your pocket and you keep bumping the keys,
> >>> > you will still use battery reserves because the unit is really being
> >>> > made active even though the key-lock has been activated.
> >>> > Any comments on this?
> >>> > Thanks.
> >>> > Dan
> >>> >
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>--
> >>>No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>>Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >>>Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date:
> >>>11/28/2006
> >>
> >> Sandy Licht
> >>
> >> Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .
> >> 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans
> >> for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In
> >> those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in
> >> earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you,"
> >> says the Lord.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> No virus found in this incoming message.
> >> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >> Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.2/560 - Release Date:
> >> 11/30/2006
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:07:04 -0800
> From: Betty Nobel <bnobels@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
>
> I am using the plantronics pulser 590A bluetooth headset now with the
> bookport and at work and I love it!
>
> Betty
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Allen" <wd8ldy@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 12:02 AM
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
>
>
> > Hi Sandy and list:
> >
> > The range of two similar bluetooth devices should not differ greatly
> > because of the requirements of meeting the Bluetooth specification. But
> > that isn't to say that the range won't vary as Gary mentioned, according
> > to the presence of metallic obstructions.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dave
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 3:34 PM
> > Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> >
> >
> >> The two different brands probably work... well... differently. The
range
> >> might not be the same, among other things.
> >>
> >> At 12:41 PM 11/29/2006, Walt Smith wrote:
> >>>You keep saying that, but it's not always true. The simple fact is that
I
> >>>can totally kill the signal to my Bluetooth headphones in less than 10
> >>>feet
> >>>and do so consistently. This has nothing whatever to do with the level
of
> >>>charge on the batteries.
> >>>
> >>>----- Original Message -----
> >>>From: "Richard Benoit" <reb503@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:24 PM
> >>>Subject: [bookport] Re: Bluetooth headphones
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Bluetooth uses the the same frequency band as the newer cordless
phones,
> >>>so
> >>>it is an RF signal and therefore capable of passing through walls just
as
> >>>cordless phones do. It has a shorter range and ies less subject to
> >>>interference and is more secure when this is necessary. As long as you
> >>>use
> >>>it within the 30 foot or so range it will work anywhere in the house
with
> >>>a
> >>>clear signal, at least this has been my experience. I use it, ay
various
> >>>times, with the Bookport, a laptop and desktop, and the NLS tape
> >>>machine,
> >>>This allows me to move about the house even when using the computer as
> >>>long
> >>>as I am reading longer documents and newsletters.
> >>>
> >>>Richard
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>--
> >>>No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>>Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >>>Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date:
> >>>11/28/2006
> >>
> >> Sandy Licht
> >>
> >> Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .
> >> 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans
> >> for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In
> >> those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in
> >> earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you,"
> >> says the Lord.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> No virus found in this incoming message.
> >> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >> Version: 7.5.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/552 - Release Date:
> >> 26/11/2006 11:30 a.m.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> From: "David Allen" <wd8ldy@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
> Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 19:09:22 +1300
>
> Hi Mark and list:
>
> Like you, I've never unlocked the book port when it was locked. But I can
> also see how it could easily be accomplished. One only needs to put the
book
> port uncased into a soft bag and apply appropriate pressure across it.
This
> has been discussed before on this list. I generally wear the book port on
> the neck strap that is supplied with the case available from Executive
> Products Inc. A trickier command has been suggested and may be the right
> solution. But any combination could fail in the circumstance I mentioned
> earlier. I'm just glad I've been lucky so far (touch wood).
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Lee" <lee.mark@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 3:18 PM
> Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
>
>
> > I've never accidently unlocked the bookport when I had it locked. I
> > supposed it would be possible, but considering you have to press the one
> > and three keys together to lock and unlock it, the odds of it happening
> > accidently are pretty low.
> >
> > Mark
> > ASK, "WHAT GOALS WOULD YOU SET FOR YOURSELF IF YOU COULD NOT FAIL?"
Don't
> > ask if it's possible or impossible. Don't worry about failing. Focus on
> > what you want, and let that be your guideline.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Simon Jaeger" <SimonJaeger@xxxxxxx>
> > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:41 PM
> > Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
> >
> >
> >>I think part of the reason the bp doesn't have an on/off switch is that
if
> >>you turned the entire unit off, it would reset itself, losing all the
data
> >>[clock, prefs, etc] but what would actually be useful is it it were
wired
> >>up so the switch turned off the connection from the keypad to the book
> >>port. That way you could actually listen to books, music, etc and still
> >>completely lock out the keypad, as well as lock it out and not lose any
> >>calendar settings.
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 6:37 PM
> >> Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Observation
> >>
> >>
> >>>I agree. Maybe the new BP will have an on/off switch.
> >>>
> >>> At 11:59 AM 11/29/2006, Lou Kolb wrote:
> >>>>Dan,
> >>>>
> >>>>It has been discussed before and it's a pet peev of mine, although a
> >>>>relatively minor one. I would like to se a lock state where the only
> >>>>keys
> >>>>that power up the unit at all are the 1 plus 3 keys to unlock it.
> >>>>Perhaps
> >>>>there is a hardware related reason for having it this way, I don't
know
> >>>>but
> >>>>I have had the unit lock up in an on state when carrying it in a
pocket
> >>>>or
> >>>>bag even when it was supposedly locked to begin with. Lou
> >>>>----- Original Message -----
> >>>>From: "Dan Keys" <dnkeys@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>>To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>>>Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 11:32 AM
> >>>>Subject: [bookport] Book Port Observation
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> > Hello,
> >>>> > Perhaps this has been covered before on this list. If so, I'm sorry
> >>>> > fro bringing it up again.
> >>>> > I have noticed that when the keys are locked and the key-lock-beep
is
> >>>> > off, the keys still activate the BP. In other words-- If you press
> >>>> > any key other than the 1 or 3, you will hear the unit activate and
> >>>> > after several seconds the double shutoff beeps.
> >>>> > So if you have the BP in your pocket and you keep bumping the keys,
> >>>> > you will still use battery reserves because the unit is really
being
> >>>> > made active even though the key-lock has been activated.
> >>>> > Any comments on this?
> >>>> > Thanks.
> >>>> > Dan
> >>>> >
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>--
> >>>>No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>>>Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >>>>Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date:
> >>>>11/28/2006
> >>>
> >>> Sandy Licht
> >>>
> >>> Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .
> >>> 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are
plans
> >>> for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In
> >>> those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in
> >>> earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by
you,"
> >>> says the Lord.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >>> Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.2/560 - Release Date:
> >>> 11/30/2006
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.5.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/552 - Release Date:
> > 26/11/2006 11:30 a.m.
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of bookport Digest V3 #332
> ******************************
>
Other related posts:
- » [bookport] Re: bookport Digest V3 #332
