The VictorReader Stream is a portable DAISY player about the size of a pack of playing cards. It has an SD card for storing books, files, music, voice recordings, and podcasts. You can download your books and MP3s or transport them via USB. The Stream is completely voice-guided for the visually impaired.
Sounds great! Let’s test out some basic functions.
The Stream holds a charge of approximately 15 hours. However, if it isn’t charged you can simply plug it into a socket and use it from there. To turn it on, you need to locate the power button on the left side of the device and hold it down for a couple of seconds. The green light on the front will come on and you will hear a “Beep” followed by a voice greeting. To adjust the volume, use the arrows on the left side, below the power button.
To access the User guide, hold down on the 1 button. This guide is helpful in getting started (especially if you cannot see the manual). You can skip through the manual by using the right arrow key, or the 6 button.
Normally you’d press 1 to access the Bookshelf, but since I don’t have any books saved on this device, I’m going to instead learn how to create notes for myself. On the right side of the device, you will notice a button with a red dot (similar to a “Record” button you might see on a VCR or video camera). When you hold down on this button, a voice will say,”Start recording.” You can then record a voice message. When you are finished, you release the button and a voice will say,”Stop recording. Note 1 created.” Each note is given a number which you can find using the 4 and 6 buttons.
If you had a book saved on the device, you can access bookmarks you’ve placed by pressing the little check-mark button on the front of the device. The button with the moon symbol will activate “Sleep” mode, and it will offer to sleep longer the more you press it.
These are just a couple of basic features the VictorReader Stream contains. It is very easy to use once you’ve played around with it a little. I also found this guide to be very helpful.
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