[NJTechDiv] connecting the reader

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Ken.

There hasn’t been an update in a long time for the Reader.  

I connect mine to my PC using the USB cable, and that works fine.  To make it connect using Bluetooth, follow the directions on pairing the Reader, which you can find in the user guide.

If you’re having trouble downloading to the Reader, there’s a whole section on that in the user guide as well.  First you have to connect it to your wifi, and then you have to put in your login and password for BARD when you go to connect there.  Same for Newsline. 

To do any of these things, it’s crucial to know what grade braille the Reader is using.  If you’re trying to enter a username and password, you can’t use grade 2 braille if it wants computer braille, for instance.  I always switch to computer braille, because I’m very comfortable with that.  

If you’ve followed the user guide instructions for getting connected, and it still doesn’t work, I think your best bet is to call the library and get someone to help you.  They should know the most.  

If they can’t help you, I can review the relevant sections of the manual and try to help you.  It’s been a good while since I set up my Reader, but I remember the instructions were good.

Tracy

 

 

From: NJTechDiv [mailto:njtechdiv-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Lawrence via NJTechDiv
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Hi list just now was fiddling around on my computer in Bluetooth and other divices in settings I want to connect my braille Ereader to the computer to see if maybe I can update it that way but for some reason the computer can’t seem to discover the device.  I accidentaly paired my computer to our sound system out in the livingroom by pairing it to a remo 4.2 and had to have my sister remove it.  Why doesn’t the computer see the NLS reader.  From time to time an unknown device pops up in the choices.  My Iphone can identify the reader and it is paired.  I even turned off the iPhone but the computer can’t see the reader.  Any idea on what I might be doing wrong?  Also if connected to the computer which of course is online would my reader be online if I paired it with the computer via Bluetooth and can I update the firmware that way?  There is no update on the bard site for the reader apparently.  I’m pretty sure an update will make it work so I can start to download books and read newsline on the reader.  

 

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