The information found on this page is an attempt on the part of the Accessible Devices team to collect all our information in one place. We will attempt to provide all the information we have about the Victor Reader Stream and the NLS Download project here. All three of us have purchased the Stream and are currently involved in the download project. This will be an ongoing effort.
Note from the Accessible Devices team.
In order for you to use and enjoy your Victor Reader Stream it is essential that
you understand computer file management techniques. That is, you need to be able
to create folders and also nested folders, or folders within the main one. You must
also know how to cut, copy and paste as well as renaming files and folders. You will
also need to be able to unzip a file as the books come in a Zip extension. While
none of this is really very hard you need to be able to do it.
The two links below lead to articles that will provide step by step instructions for creating folders and moving files.
How To Create New Folders and Nested Folders (Folders Within Folders)If you need some help unzipping your books, take a look at the link below.
How To Quickly and Easily Unzip a Book
If you're having trouble understanding why and when to use the Safely Remove Hardware option, read the material the link below will take you to.
The Safely Remove Hardware Option, Why and When To Use It
This link will take you to the original HumanWare press release about the Victor Stream.
Victor Stream Product Page
We've discovered a fitted leather case that offers several features including storage for additional cards.
Victor Reader Stream Fitted Case
This docking station holds your stream securely and has a high quality speaker and a battery power source.
Docking Station With Speaker and Battery, Works With Stream And Other Players
We've put together some information which we hope will help you decide about which card to buy.
Acquiring Your Secure Digital Card
When the Victor Stream reads your serial number to you it separates some number groups with a dash. Do not include the dashes when you enter the serial number in the form on Humanware's site.
We include part of the text from the message you'll receive from Humanware.
To find your Stream's serial number press the INFO (key 0) on your Stream. The serial
number is announced at the end of the "About Victor Reader" section
of the INFO messages. The serial number is also printed in the battery compartment.
All Streams have a 12 digit serial number such as 95-1303-xxxxxx. When
you enter the serial number on the web form, enter all 12 digits without any dashes.
This is the instruction manual kindly provided by HumanWare. We've added headings to help in navigation.
View The Victor Stream Instruction Manual
This is the user guide for the Stream Companion software. We've added headings to assist in navigation.
HumanWare companion Version 3.0
Working together the Accessible Devices team has created a tutorial. We have attempted to cover some of the points where we and others have had questions. This will be an ongoing effort.
The Accessible Devices Victor Reader Stream Setup and Operating Tutorial
You may select from audio files which contain how to instructions and general information. Keep checking as this will be an ongoing effort.
Audio How To and Informational Files For Victor Stream and NLS Download Pilot Project
In August Jeff Bishop did a demonstration of the Victor Stream for Accessible Devices. Listening time is about 1 Hour.
Listen To The Victor Reader Stream Audio Demo
The link below will take you directly to the Victor Reader Stream Frequently Asked Questions page on the Humanware website.
Humanware's FAQ Page For The Victor Reader Stream
The Accessible Devices Team believes that the new Stream and the NLS Download Pilot Project will prove to be a great resource for the Blind community.
Our Kudos To Both Humanware And The NLS Download Pilot Project
If you purchased your Victor Reader Stream from a dealer other than Humanware you may want to sign up for the Newswire List. This is announcement only and will keep you up to date with new developments. The link below will take you to the page where you can fill out a subscription form.
Victor Reader Stream Newswire Subscription Form
You can subscribe to a discussion list where you may ask questions. There are both Stream owners and non owners currently on the list. Be aware the list has moderate traffic. Just click on the link and send a blank e mail. Follow the directions in the confirmation message. Note: This list has no connection with Accessible Devices.
Subscribe To Victor Stream Discussion List
This article takes a look at the sequence of events in the development of the NLS Digital Talking Book Program.
Reading Into The Future: An Overview of The NLS Digital Talking Book Test Program
The NLS is changing the function of its current list and creating two new ones.
Change In NLS Lists Operation And Policy
This message from The NLS's Neil Bernstein explains the guidelines being followed for deciding which books to convert first.
The Process Of Converting Analog Books To Digital Format
This Washington Post article provides some interesting information about the move from cassette to flash drive.
Talking Books For The Blind Migrate From Cassette To Flash Drive
Study shows that the Blind and Physically Handicapped are much more avid readers than our sighted counterparts.
Reading Habits of Blind and Physically Handicapped Defy National Trend
The Contract for the talking book machines has been awarded.
Contract For Production Of NLS Digital Talking Book Players Awarded
The final contract in the process of converting talking books to the digital format has been awarded.
Contract For Production Of Digital Talking Book Cartridges Awarded
This link contains instructions on how to apply to the NLS Project and a link to the correct website.
How To Become Part of The NLS Download Pilot Project
This section contains book related articles and information that are general in nature.
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Updated on ... April 01, 2009