[gps-talkusers] Re: e: BACK ON THE LIST WITH QUESTIONS

  • From: Chris Grabowski <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 22:56:34 -0500

Hi, you can use "X" for the next intersection, g for number of satalites
and there's quite a few one handed, or single letter commands that you
can do.
Chris



On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:17:08 -0600
Diane Garrett <dianegarrett@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Thank you, Michael, for your prompt answers to my 
> questions. I really appreciate it!
> 
> Another question for you! Are there single keystroke 
> commands for the QT keyboard for finding out 
> information while walking so that I wouldn't have to 
> stop to do those commands? For instance, a command for 
> where am i, or what the upcoming street name is?
> 
> 
> 
> Diane & Beautiful Yetta
> Life is wonderful with God beside you.
> 
> 
> 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >From: Michael May <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Date sent: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:02:01 -0800
> >Subject: [gps-talkusers] BACK ON THE LIST WITH 
> QUESTIONS
> 
> 
> >>Diane,
> 
> >I have answered your questions below.
> 
> >>1. Those of you who use dog guides, how do you wear 
> your BrailleNote while working your dog?
> 
> >* Wear the BN like a purse with one arm through the 
> strap. With the dog on your left, the BN would be on 
> your right hip where you can move it to the center or 
> swing it to the side.
> 
> >>2. what do people recommend for protecting the 
> BrailleNote from the weather?
> 
> >* If you want to shield the display a bit, have two 
> Velcro straps constructed so the lid of the case can be 
> held open at 45 degrees. This keeps your hands warmer 
> and might deflect any debree which could brush you. A 
> plastic grocery bag works great if you have to cover 
> the unit in light rain but head for cover as soon as 
> possible or zip the unit within a jacket.
> 
> >>3. What type of card does the maps come on?
> 
> >* The standard card is a 1 GB compact flash card. 
> Larger cards are available.
> 
> >>4. Can I plan a route from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to 
> Magnolia, Texas, and not have to use separate maps to 
> do this?
> 
> >* You can calculate a route across the U.S. if your 
> card is large enough. The 1 GB card will hold about one 
> fith of the country so you  just need to have the 
> appropriate states on the same card and in the same map 
> folder.
> 
> >>5. What is the cost of upgrades after the initial 
> purchase price?
> 
> >* Upgrades have averaged about $100 per year.
> 
> >>6. How often do the maps get upgraded?
> 
> >* The maps have been upgraded every 12 to 18 months.
> 
> 
> 
> 


-- 
Chris G <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


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