[optacon-l] Re: another quirky thing to do with the optacon
- From: "Natalie" <nataliej@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 10:58:45 -0400
What about a clipboard?
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From: "Korene Kegg" <kkegg57@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 10:41 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: another quirky thing to do with the optacon
> 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
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> -Catherine Thomas
>> braille@xxxxxxxxx /
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