[Reader-users] dead battery and problems

Thu Nov 15 15:49:49 CST 2007

I bought it at national, this year.
We were not given any choice.  There was a little talk about 2 models,
but I had a hard time getting anyone to explain the difference.  What
does not make sence is how NFB could be putting out model A and KNFb be
putting out model B.  Those selling were from KNFB but they were selling
NFB's model A.
Please explain and do we have any choice of exchanging.  Which model is
better.  Is this calibration and keyboard the only 2 differences?
Thanks for any help.
Terry Powers 

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Meredith [mailto:cmered at microsoft.com] 
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 2:34 PM
To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] dead battery and problems

Terry,

When'd you get your unit?  I've got the B model, but I received mine two
weeks ago.

-C-

-----Original Message-----
From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry
(NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 8:25 AM
To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] dead battery and problems

How did you get your hands on this model.  They were only selling the
NFB model at convention.

Terry Powers
Sure wish mine did not have this calibrate feature.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jacob Kruger [mailto:jacobk at cknet.co.za]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:43 PM
To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] dead battery and problems

Ok.

Makes sense.

Pretty sure I have the B unit with the F1 top left, F2 top right, F3
bottom left, and F4 bottom right with the cursor keys, and enter key in
the middle.

At least this clears this up.

Thanks

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...Fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

----- Original Message -----
From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 1:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] dead battery and problems

> The A units, original units from the NFB, would need to be
recalibrated if
> the battery dies.  I don't think the B units need to be recalibrated.
>
> Cindy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jacob Kruger" <jacobk at cknet.co.za>
> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] dead battery and problems
>
>
> Funny enough, I've never had to recalibrate my reader even though I'm
sure
> the battery has run low/dead a couple of times.
>
> Either way, here are the simple instructions from the user guide:
> ---
> 4.7 CALIBRATING THE PDA
> Recalibrating the PDA is required after a hard reset of the system.
In
> this
> case, the PDA will not respond or load the Reader software until the 
> recalibration procedure has been performed.  Recalibration requires 
> removing the PDA

> from
> the case and following the steps indicated on the visual display
screen,
> as
> well as sighted assistance.
> Follow the instructions on the screen and then reset the PDA.  You
will be
> asked to touch five places on the screen with the stylus, then
practice
> cutting
> and pasting with the stylus (which involves long taps), then choose a
time
> zone.  After completing this mandatory section, you should also set
the
> PDA
> clock and calendar in order to ensure that accurate file names are 
> created.
> Also, you should turn off the IRDA beaming feature to save battery
power.
> ---
>
> HTH
>
>
> Jacob Kruger
> Blind Biker
> Skype: BlindZA
> '...Fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] dead battery and problems
>
>
>> Well, my friend's husband has some sight and wasn't able to
recalibrate
>> hers
>> successfully.  I don't know how hard it is to see whatever is on the 
>> screen.
>> But, her friend, who is sighted, did it in a matter of minutes.
>>
>> It depends on how low the battery is when you unplug it as to how
long it
>> will last before completely discharging.  I can't say, exactly where
you
>> can
>> find the instructions about recalibrating, but I know it's there.
>>
>> Seems like there has been a rash of Readers being left unplugged for
an
>> extended time.  I'm just wondering if people aren't using their
readers
>> daily or what's happening to cause them to be left long enough to 
>> discharge?
>>
>> Cindy
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:51 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] dead battery and problems
>>
>>
>> Hi Cindy;
>> I have the same problem.  Are they in their own book or in the main 
>> book.  I do not remember seeing them.  If I read them to a sighted 
>> person, will they be able to follow the steps?  How long can the
reader
>> go, with out use and any charge before the battery will die.  I 
>> unplugged it Wednesday, late afternoon, to pack for state convention.
>> When I took it out Saturday night, it was dead.  My friend Tom
Bickford
>> came to my room to check it out.  He pressed the reset and said I
needed
>> to recalibrate it.  I wonder why they made it so hard.  I thought it
had
>> gotten seperated from the camera, again, from the travel.  Anyone
with
>> some sight on this list, can you recalibrate your own reader?  Are
the
>> dots big enough that I might be able to see them?
>> Thanks for any help.
>>
>> Terry Powers
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Cindy Handel [mailto:cindy425 at verizon.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 8:18 PM
>> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] dead battery and problems
>>
>> You'll need a sighted person to help you recalibrate it.  The 
>> instructions are in the manual.
>>
>> Cindy
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lou" <labney at charter.net>
>> To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'"
>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 7:33 PM
>> Subject: [Reader-users] dead battery and problems
>>
>>
>> Hi all, my reader will not talk or turn off. Could someone tell me
who
>> to
>> call to get some help with this problem. The power cord got
disconnected
>> and
>> I did not know it until the battery died.
>> The Lady Lou
>>
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