[optacon-l] Re: another quirky thing to do with the optacon
- From: "Korene Kegg" <kkegg57@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 10:41:08 -0400
Eileen,
Maybe you could write something on your computer and print it out if you
have a printer. Then, read it with the Optacon. Perhaps knowing what to
expect on the page would help. Also, If you can place the top edge of the
page against something solid that might hold it steady and provide a
straight edge. I used to cut one side of a cardboard box, and I'd slide the
page in. Good luck.
Korene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Catherine Thomas" <braille@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:24 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: another quirky thing to do with the optacon
> Eileen,
> The best suggestion I can make is to start with stuff you know. Take
> somethintg that you know has clear print and has already been identified
> and just try reading. Once you have a few positive experiences with the
> Optacon, you'll find yourself motivated to try other things. We have asked
> this question on-list and many users have told of the things they read
> first to see if they could. Remember that success isn't always reading
> every word. For example, a mailing address on an envelope may have a logo.
> So don't be distressed if you can't read everything. Also, although we do
> not mention it often, adjusting the Optacon to different print sizes,
> contrasts, etc. becomes second nature. Let us know if you need information
> about the threshold, intensity, zoom, or invert. Also, let us know where
> you live. Perhaps there is a fellow user in your area who could work with
> you in a more personal way.
> Catherine
>
>
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