Bones Milestone 311 Service Manual

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1. Product OverviewIn this chapter you will receive an overview of what Milestone 312 (M312) is capable of doing. You will get to know which skills M3

1.1.1. Basic applicationsThe following list contains the devices (applications) which are available when you buy the basic version of Milestone 312.De

1.1.2. Software ExtrasThere are additional software extras, which can be activated on your Milestone 312. With these following extras you can create a

1.2. Innovations since Milestone 311Even though Milestone 312 looks similar to his forerunner Milestone 311, it is a totally newly designed device. In

2. M312 ExteriorIn this chapter we are going to explore the outside of Milestone 312 and get to know the Milestone’s push buttons, connectors and othe

The remaining three are smaller. If you go from the central “Play” button to the left, you reach the “Left arrow” button. You will recognize it becaus

other information, the level of the battery. You can find more about this under “Information Service” in this manual.Attention: If you have a problem t

3. General handling (Interior)In this chapter you learn about the general handling of Milestone 312. It communicates the basic interactions and its sh

“Volume up” or “Volume down”. Reaching the maximum and minimum volume levels during paused mode is indicated by a beep.3.1.4. Reading rate controlMile

3.1.6.1. Information ServiceAs the name “Information Service” says, this menu stream gives out information. So there are no setting possibilities, onl

Congratulations on purchasing Milestone 312.Milestone 312 is a high-performance device in the smallest possible design. We often compare it with anoth

Reaching the third level “Please charge battery”, indicates that about 40% of battery charge is still available. At stage four of the battery status,

3.1.7. Shortcut overview of general functionsFunctionOperationAcoustic feedback“On” from sleep mode“Play”Device Selection of device“Selector”Device In

3.2. Data management via computerBefore you can listen to your music files, text or book files, you have to load the content on Milestone‘s SD card or t

Apparent in the graphics are three different hierarchical types. The highest is the “Drives” level including the internal memory and external memory.

DeviceFormatsPlease note when you download on M312:BooksDAISY 2.02Audible AA & AAXStore each book content in a separate folder:Books often have up

4. Basic DevicesIn this chapter you learn how to handle all the standard devices (applications) Milestone 312 supports. The main device is Audio, whic

the arrow buttons to switch between the folder “Music” and “Text”. Choose “Text” and enter it with “Mode”. You will hear a tone sequence “high pitched

4.1.1.3. Setting of foldersThere will be certain places in your folder structure that you would like to visit often, for instance your shopping list,

You remain in the Fast Jump mode as long as you keep holding “Selector”, so keep on holding “Selector” if you would like to further fragment the file.

4.1.2.2. Use the Music PlayerPress the “Selector” button on the front end until you hear the announcement “Audio”. Now you are in the Audio device.Att

QuickStartThe fast introductioninto the world of Milestone 312.With QuickStart you can do some first applications with your Milestone 312. It is struct

4.1.3. Recorder4.1.3.1. General informationAudio contains a Voice Recorder which allows you to record voice messages and sounds over the integrated mi

4.1.4. Text To Speech Player4.1.4.1. General informationTo complete the usability, Audio provides a Text To Speech Player. This application enables yo

4.1.5. Shortcut overview of AudioFunctionOperationAcoustic feedbackPlayback/Pause“Play”-Playback next file“Right arrow”-Playback previous file“Left ar

4.2. BooksThe device “Books” contains a player for intelligent audio books as, for example, in DAISY format. The outstanding difference to conventiona

and “Cold dishes“. The “Cold dishes“ are subdivided into “Appetizers“, “Main courses“ and “Desserts“. We choose to listen to the “Desserts“.We are in

Navigational possibilityDescriptionPage jumpOn this level you get to the next or previous page by pressing the arrow buttons, provided that your Daisy

Navigational possibilityDescriptionActivate sleep timerOn this level you may activate the sleep timer by pressing the “Right arrow” button. By pressin

4.3. Alarm4.3.1. General InformationAlarm is a very simple device. It is an easy to handle alarm clock, which makes sure that you get up at the right

5. Extra Devices5.1. Speakout (RFID Reader)5.1.1. General InformationYou can use Speakout to identify objects. Therefore it uses the RFID technology.

If you scan the same tag again by pressing “Play”, your spoken message will appear instead of the acoustic output “New tag found”. Of course you can r

On the front end of the device three things are tactile. We start on the left side with the sixth and last push button. This one is smaller and juts o

100 degree Celsius and also be frozen. The reading range is very good. Due to their small size, laundry buttons work well with Velcro detachable marks

5.2. Radio5.2.1. General informationThe device “Radio” contains a fully functional FM radio in stereo. You have the possibility to change between pre-

5.2.2.2. Direct Frequency FunctionInstead of jumping from one radio channel to the next via arrow buttons, you can also jump directly on a specific fre

5.2.3. Shortcut Overview of RadioFunctionOperationAcoustic feedbackPlay back/ mute current frequency“Play”-Seek: Jump to next higher radio channel“Rig

6. Further information6.1. Technical Data•Internal memory: 1GB, - 0.74 GB accessible for user•External memory: Depending on the SD card, maximum 32 GB

6.2.3. Software UpdateBones Inc. releases from time to time new firmware to improve the product and to react to customer wishes. If you have problems w

Step 4: ! Has the locking of the keyboard been activated at low volume? Press the ! ! “Play” button to playback a message.-You hear one beep or a reco

6.4. Service and Support6.4.1. General informationService and support you will get in the first instance from your dealer, where you bought your Milest

Swiss Library for the Blind (SBS), Federal Office of Transport (FOT), Public Transportation Authorities of the City of St.Gallen (VBSG) and the Enginee

can inform yourself about further bus connections or just get some information about the area around you.This PAVIP system is an important concern of

a pre-installed text file. This is a short sample how Milestone 312 sounds when it is converting text into speech. Press “Play” to start it.Further pla

Keyboard lockShould your device ignore your efforts, the keyboard lock may be activated. To unlock or to lock it, keep “Mode” pressed and press “Rec”

ManualThe detailed introductioninto the world of Milestone 312.By reading this main manual you get an overall understanding of Milestone 312. But let’

Content1. Product Overview! 11.1. What is Milestone 312 able to?! 11.1.1. Basic applications! 21.1.2. Software Extras! 31.1.3. Hardware Extras (Add-On

5.2. Radio! 325.2.1. General information! 325.2.2. Use Radio! 325.2.3. Shortcut Overview of Radio! 346. Further information! 356.1. Technical Data! 35