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[Mike Freeman]

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Subject: Article from N F B Newsline News - NLS Digital Talking Book Player 
and NFB NEWSLINE 2010 12 21






The recently released digital talking-book player (DTB) is the new standard 
in audio book players from the National Library Service for the Blind and 
Physically Handicapped (NLS), and offers print-disabled individuals 
increased flexibility when reading books.

 A new access method created by NFB-NEWSLINE allows subscribers to easily 
create DAISY books of their favorite publications that can be played on 
these new players, further increasing the number of ways subscribers can 
read the news that matters to them.

 This exciting access method allows subscribers to enjoy the portability and 
audio output that the new NLS digital talking-book players offer in a brand 
new way.



 How to Use NFB-NEWSLINE NLS DTB Downloader.



 The NFB-NEWSLINE NLS DTB Downloader is a free application that converts the 
text of our publications into DAISY files that you download onto the 
cartridge that fits into the new NLS digital talking-book player.



 If you are not familiar with the new player or its use, please visit 
http://www.loc.gov/nls/transition/DTBM-Library-Manual-0.63.pdf for a full 
description.

 The new player uses new cartridges that are the medium in which the DAISY 
III audio files are placed; subscribers may also choose to download content 
to a USB Flash drive.

 While you can use on both the standard (simpler) and advanced players with 
this new access method, the advanced player has particular advantages when 
used to read your favorite newspapers and magazines provided by 
NFB-NEWSLINE.

 The advanced player offers an increased capability for maneuvering through 
books, and it is this quality that enables you to navigate through your 
favorite publications by section and article to access just the content you 
desire.



 If you'd like to experience this easy and enjoyable way to read your 
favorite publications, follow the steps below.

 A fuller explanation is available on the NFB-NEWSLINE  NLS DTB Downloader 
download page after logging in.


1. download the free software for the NFB-NEWSLINE  NLS DTB Downloader; the 
installation process is simple and easy to follow.

 The software may be found on the NFB-NEWSLINE  NLS DTB Downloader page, 
accessed on the NFB-NEWSLINE  Online Main menu after login.

 If you haven't logged into www.nfbnewslineonline.org previously, you'll 
need to agree to our terms of use policy.

2.

 Select the publications that you wish to read using this access method by 
using the favorites management tool available on the NFB-NEWSLINE Online 
Main Menu (found after login under the header Manage All Your Favorites).

3.

 Connect the NLS player cartridge to your PC via a USB extension cable and 
launch the NFB-NEWSLINE NLS DTB Downloader application.

4.

 When your publications have finished downloading, close the application, 
disconnect your cartridge from your computer, and then insert the cartridge 
into your NLS digital talking-book player for playback.



 We hope you enjoy using this breakthrough new access method, and we want to 
hear from you.

 Please provide us with your feedback, including any issues you may 
experience with this access method, by contacting us via e-mail at 
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