what I do is one started on the route, I fold the leading edge of the case back upon itself so the velcro holds it and than fold it over the keyboard. this is than in turn held in place with my left arm while the unit is over my shoulder, but easily opened when I need to hae access to the keyboard. Not exactly the most ideal solution as I have found that the easiest place fofor the receiver is either in the pouch (first preference) and on my belt for use. With the velcro on the shoulder strap designed for placing the unit over the right shoulder I find it difficult to put the receiver on the shoulder strap as this is also my dominant hand and hens my cane is in that hand making it more difficult both for carrying everything and for keyboard input. A left shoulder straps should be designed for those of us who may want it. As for someone using a dog with a left shoulder strap, I am unsure of how this will work. I will investigate when I get time.
cthank you! BRETT K WINCHESTER PM KD7JN VOLUNTEER & READING SERVICES MANAGER [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.icbvi.state.id.us/brochure/RADIO.HTM Member IAAIS International Association of Audio Information Services IDAHO COMMISSION f/t BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED - ICBVI P O BOX 83720, 341 W WASHINGTON, BOISE IDAHO 83720-0012 208-334-3220 ext 104 +7=voice mail after hours, Fax 208-334-2963 >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/29/04 10:51PM >>> I'm curious about something else involving the case. When you use the case with gps, is the case open all the time as you're walking along, so you can give commands to the BN? Or do you keep it closed and then just open it long enough to key in whatever you need to key in to make GPS do what you want it to do, and then close the case again. I can't envision walking around with a BN case wide open and the BN exposed to whatever you might crash into or brush against; but I can't imagine not having the keyboard accessible to give commands. Keep in mind that I've never seen how the GPS actually works, though I intend to see if I can get a demo. Peggy At 04:02 PM 1/29/2004 -0700, you wrote: >Don makes a good point here. I have done this with both versions of the >case for my QT since I have had it. Indeed the new case is even better to >protect the front thumb keys while writing with the unit propped up on my >thighs while in bed at 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. the only problem is >the kittens want to keyboard too from time to time. I have forbidden this >as they have not and refuse to learn Braille first. > >The extra padding also works well at other times and provide a non-skid >surface or nearly so when needed. > > >cthank you! > >BRETT K WINCHESTER PM KD7JN VOLUNTEER & READING SERVICES MANAGER >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://www.icbvi.state.id.us/brochure/RADIO.HTM >Member IAAIS International Association of Audio Information Services >IDAHO COMMISSION f/t BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED - ICBVI >P O BOX 83720, 341 W WASHINGTON, BOISE IDAHO 83720-0012 >208-334-3220 ext 104 +7=voice mail after >hours, Fax 208-334-2963 > > > > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/29/04 02:29PM >>> > >Getting to the infrared port if you have the accessory or gps pouch >attached is a bit tricky as you have to move the gps case to clear the >port. But, in >general use, I don't find the case is a problem when trying to access the >ir port. > >What I do is to open the case and fold the top back so the top of the case >is actually under the bn. This also gives an extra padded resting place >for the >bn. When you do this, all ports and the modem connection can be easily >accessed. > >Since the case is made of a flexible material, it really is easy to fold >back and use to support the bn. > > >Don > > > >On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:15:32 +1300, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > >Hi Richard. I find this interesting because I have the current BrailleNote >case and use the infra-red port at least three or four times a day. Nothing >blocks it on my unit and there is no need to take it out of its case. So >this sounds like there may be a fitting problem on your machine, or perhaps >you are mis-identifying where the infra-red port is? It's on the rear of >the unit on the bottom right, and feels kind of like a rectangular window. >Now it is true that the case has to be open in order to use the infra-red >port, but that makes sense I think. >Jonathan Mosen >BrailleNote Product Marketing Manager >Pulse Data International Ltd > >DDI: +64-3-373-6192 >Fax: +64-3-384 4933 >Mobile: +64-21 466 736 >Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Internet: www.pulsedata.com > > >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > > > >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.home.earthlink.net/~kernsac MSN Messenger [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
