How is using a 10" screen laptop/netbook in MS Word or doing transcription? Is it satisfactory?
Posted By: Shasta on 2009-05-04
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I was thinking about getting a 10.2" screen "netbook" or laptop for use with basically Word and the internet concurrently. I wondered if it was feasible to use as a backup for doing transcription. And, I'm not sure what the difference is between a netbook and a laptop. Basically I'm wondering if a "netbook" could handle the applications necessary to do transcription, i.e., needing to have Word open, internet open, wavplayer open, and abbreviation open all at the same time. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks.
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Know AIM transcription system, never heard of Hull transcription. Are you sure
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PS - Your screen name is the BEST.
We need more posters like you on this board... two thumbs up! :)
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where I work.
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Screen blank for me too.
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Thanks!!
Screen in 2 parts, need only 1
let me state over as maybe someone knows how to get out.
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How would I run 2 computers on one screen? TIA.
okay, I did (screen shot) and I sent it.....
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flat screen
I have a 19" flat screen monitor and I love it to pieces !
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Changing screen colors through the control panel will not change anything on any other computer. That's just nonsense.
Your coworkers sound as though they changed the font color and background color ON THE DOCUMENT itself using the formatting commands. That's the only way a change would transfer with the document itself.
Changing it with Barb's method will give you a glaring blue background with white text. You can't get aqua that way.
You can change your colors in Windows. Start, Control Panel, Display, then choose a color scheme in Desktop. Get as close as you can with one of the ones provided, then adjust the color of the background. You can invent your own if you're not happy with any you see there.
Software comes with built-in instructions now. Just click "help" on the toolbar.
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blurry screen
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Seeing the screen was my drawback...
working outside, but I found a screen cover (similar to a privacy screen at a bank) that allows me to see in sunlight. I have a second keyboard & mouse for my laptop and wireless internet connection, so all I need now is a second footpedal, and I have 2 complete systems to transcribe on. I find being outside when the weather is pleasant keeps me more alert and is definitely a nice change of scenery...which definitely makes me more productive.
Would think a 10" screen would make it
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Who is your employer? What is a TES screen?
There is a Print Screen Button..
at the top line of your keyboard. Press it and then go to your Windows paint and > Edit > Paste it there.
Capture/Print Screen
Another option is to hold down the "ALT" key and then press the "PRT SCR" key, then open a document (Word or whatever) and Click "Paste"... this will insert a picture of the screen into your document, which you can then save for future reference. Hope this helps. /bah
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