Using the Sonata
To begin with switch the unit on with the on/off button. The Sonata will now attach to the
Internet and start to look for the authenticating server. This is indicated on the unit by audible
beeps. Once connected the unit will start its audio introduction and will tell the user to press the
OK button and choose from the following.
The playlist will now play through. The order is :
1.
Messages
(currently inactive, will only be activated to convey information)
2.
Radio Stations and Podcasts
•
Radio Stations
(User defined list from over 9000 available)
•
Podcasts
(A comprehensive list of BBC podcasts)
3.
Publications
•
Newspapers for the Blind
Top News items from leading newspapers
around the world.
•
Local Talking Newspapers
(Contains a selection of local TNs, expanding as
requests are received)
•
National Talking Newspapers
(Access to 230 newspapers and magazines)
•
Talking Books
(A Selection of books from Librivox, Calibre,
and Torch Trust)
•
Audio Catalogues
(Publications produced by Soundtalking including
M&S, Argos, Waitrose and Sainsburys)
4. News programs
•
Infosound
(½ Hour monthly program about living with sight loss)
•
Soundaround
(Audio production for Visually Impaired People)
•
National Talking Express
(A News program)
•
Talking Computers
(A News program about Technology)
•
Newsletters
(Newsletters from Organisations for VIPs.)
5. My Bookmarks
•
A List of up to 10 bookmarks placed by the user on Sonata.
(These cannot be deleted, but new bookmarks will overwrite older ones)
From now on the user should use the OK button to select the programme of their choice.
