Below are the steps to download a copy of the Optacon R1D manual in .TXT format.
Perform a Google search using the phrase "optacon manual" without the quotes.
The first result is the user manual.
Right-click on the link.
Down-arrow to Save as and press enter.
Make sure the file name has extension .TXT. And note what folder the file will
download to so you can find the file later.
Press enter on the save button.
Note that the search results of the Google search also shows other manuals
especially for teachers of the Optacon. While you are not planning to teach
others how to use the Optacon, some of the information may be helpful to you.
The next thing you will need to find is a resource for learning the shapes of
upper and lower case letters and numbers. It has been so long since I learned
to use the Optacon that I don't even remember how I learned the shapes of the
letters. One way would be to create your own document with the letters. You
could print the document and read it with the Optacon.
Rob Armstrong
Good luck.
-----Original Message-----
From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf
Of Christina V.
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 11:26 AM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Help Needed - New Optacon User
Hello, all. I'm new to this list, and joined a few weeks ago.
. I've wanted an Optacon for 25 years or more. I'm thrilled to say that I've
found one, and am waiting for the package to arrive!
However, I've only seen an Optacon once, don't remember it in detail, and have
had no training on how to use it. Are there any manuals, or is there any other
reading I can do to prepare? I would really appreciate some tips.
I am totally blind, btw. I know what print looks like. I understand there's so
much variation in how letters appear, though, so it will be interesting to see
that for myself.
I finally began to look for one recently, because my children are of an age to
begin to learn to read, and I'm struggling to teach them, without direct access
to books and charts and such things that aren't scanning very well, in
Openbook. But that aside, it will just be a joy to be able to read print, for
myself, although I imagine it may be too slow going for lengthy reading of
books, but I'll try.
How long does the Optacon take to charge its battery? I don't want to damage
it, the first day! Is there any way of knowing when it is fully charged?
I'm open to communication off list or by phone, as well, if that is easier.
Thanks for any help!
Christina V.
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