[optacon-l] Re: Needing the Basics
- From: "marsha" <marshamac669@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:32:13 -0700
Hi, Marsha here. The best way to do the threshold/zoom thing is to do a
little experimenting. When the letters are too thin where part of the
printed letters are not visible under your finger, then the button goes up.
If the reverse is true, then the knob will be turned down so that the
letters don't look too thick. You want the letters to be thin enough so that
the stuff doesn't feel muddy but thick enough so that the critical features
of the various printed letters are discernible. As far as the zoom, that
also is done more by experimenting as I have found. As far as that little
switch that goes to the left, that is done for regular printed material
rather than the computer lens position which is to the right. The default
position is when that button or switch is all the way to the left which is
that for regular print. When you crank it to the right, that is for computer
screen or white print on black background. Hope this helps.
Marsha
-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Eileen Misrahi
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 8:15 AM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Needing the Basics
Hello List,
I want to thank all that have responded and made the suggestions for finding
a signature line. When I attempted to put all the suggestions to practice, I
realized that I am a rank beginner. It's been so long ago when I received
instructions and I couldn't find them because that computer has been laid to
rest. I need basic setup directions on how to set the threshold, how much of
the array pins I should be feeling under my finger, and which way the switch
in the back of the machine should be placed. Right now, the back switch is
slid to the left position, but I am not sure what this really represents
(regular or reverse). When placing the camera on the page, is the camera
held vertical or horizontal? I know this is an immense amount of questions,
but I am willing to invest the time now to learn this wonderful device that
no assistive technology will provide the information that will make it
necessary to be independent in signing work related documents. I appreciate
all of the suggestions and help from those who can guide me through the
learning process. I remembered that someone on this list had the training
manual. If it is still in that individual's possession, I would appreciate a
copy to be sent off line to: eileenmis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks again for everyone's assistance in learning to use the Optacon.
Best,
Eileen
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