Sharon, I am not very mechanical at all so I can appreciate how it must be to learn the minute parts but you will do fine. Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:13 PM Subject: Processors and Stuff > Well folks, > > I went to see Jenna today. I remembered to take the things in the small > bag that came with Victor, but you know what? I didn't need to; they were > fake, and they belong to Victor! Haha! She gave me a big box, maybe about > 18 inches long, 10 inches wide and 8 inches deep. It contains the two > processors and alternative ear-hook sizes and something that goes around > your ear so it fits snugly. Other items include disposable and > rechargeable batteries and recharger with adapter, a supply of microphone > covers, accessories that you can plug into sound sources like TV and > portable CD player, a dry-&-store container that has a crystal, a place > for the processor without the batteries, and a long light bulb that takes > the moisture out of the system. She recommended that I put my hearing aid > in there also. Of course, there are reading materials, along with a DVD, > that are useful, but we don't know yet if there is anything like a manual > in Braille format; she'll find out. If not, maybe we can find it online, > like I have for other products. If not that, maybe they can scan > something and send it via email. > > At first, I handled things gingerly as I learned to unattach and reattach > parts. She encouraged me by saying that the products are sturdy. I guess > they have to be, for kids to use them. I'm still uncomfortable about > pulling some things out, like the batteries, for fear that they'll fly! :) > some of the parts are hard to do, but I'll probably get good at it with > practice and maybe some finger-strength training. There is a keychain > with a small container where you can store extra batteries, but we both > have a hard time opening it, so I doubt if I'll use it. > > It sure helps when you can learn things hands-on, doesn't it? I'll have > the second half of the waiting period to play around with these things. > > Now on to the big day! > > I have something to share with you. Please visit: > > http://www.mypowermall.net/cgi-bin/pd/pd.cgi?showmpmcard=11980317920.43402099609375.card > > Sharon >