Chris, how can we tell if the receiver and the BrailleNote have found each other if we're not already in the GPS program? I've always turned on the receiver and then turned on the BrailleNote and entered GPS right away. If I get the message that the receiver isn't detected, I do a C or backspace with R, and look for the message that it's been detected. But if I'm at the main menu on the BrailleNote, how will I know if they've found each other?
Peggy http://kernsac.livejournal.com/----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Grabowski" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 6:29 AM Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: tips on travelling in vehicles
Hi, When I use the GPS in a car I will normally focus on the next turn information. I would press T or BACCKSPACE with dots 2-3. The above is a one handed command for the Braille keyboards. Other people may have suggestions as there's more then one way to use the system. As far as your connecting, yes it is a good idea to wait up to 20/30 seconds before launching the GPS. 1. turn on the GPS receiver. 2. turn on the BrailleNote let them find each other. 3. wait 20/30 seconds and enter GPS. Chris On Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:09:56 +0100, Michael Weaver <weavermicha@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Is there any advice anyone could give me as regards using GPS in vehicles? I ask because yesterday I came back in a taxi from an event and I didn't use my usual taxi service so had to direct the driver using Braillenote GPS only I had a couple of technical issues as regards connecting and acquiring satalites and I only got a fix when I started moving. Am I still supposed to give the reciever something like 20 to 30 seconds before I press N so I don't get the technical problems and have to switch off the Braillenote and redo the whole thing again? Also when using the system in a car would it be better for me to have the thumb keys on so I can read the Braille display when being driven? I tend to find I have to give drivers directions in the area where I live even though my own knowledge of my local area is limited with me spending most of my life at boarding Schools and College and the amount of coverage which has to be done by something like one person as regards Mobility, meaning I think it is one person covering the Kirklees area. Even other taxi drivers think it is a joke about the fact I am having to guide in areas I have little knowledge of. I wanted a career in Computer programming but failed to get the qualifications because of serious bullying but I sometimes wonder if I should go for a job as a taxi driver instead despite being Totally Blind as it is a bit of a joke as to what qualifications are needed to become one in Huddersfield. It is not like my journeys often take me outside the Huddersfield area now that I am no longer at boarding School or College so I am not travelling to Worcester or Hereford like I used to do. I live something like quarter of an hour from Huddersfield bus station yet when my partially Sighted friend who I am hoping to have a relationship with dropped me at the taxi rank nearby, I still had to guide the driver. Despite its drawbacks I was glad I was carrying the Braillenote GPS even though my mate was wondering why I had it when we attended a Doctor Who event taking place near a shopping centre.__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3321 (20080803) __________The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comChris Grabowski - Customer Support and Product testing Sendero Group "The GPS company." Also, distributors of the mPower, PK, VictorStream, Voice Sense, Braille Sense, KNFB Mobile Reader, Talks, Miniguide and ID MatePhone: 888-757-6810 EXT. 113 Email: chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
