What version of the Focus firmware are you running? I use the Focus with my Mac Mini running SL and have not experienced any problems with the USB connection. I use it through bluetooth with my Macbook Air running Lion.
Kristyn On Mar 29, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > The only problem I've had on the Mac specifically is that my display goes to > sleep for about ten minutes when I first plug it in via USB and does the same > when I restart VO in USB mode. I stumped three levels of Apple help folks > with this one, including someone purported to be an engineer, so I'm guessing > there's a good possibility of it being a bug. I'd suggest using the Bluetooth > and plugging the AC cord in. > > Have fun. This display is really a joy to use. I use it with IBooks and text > files all the time. > > HTh, > Teresa > > "Visualize whirled peas." > > On Mar 29, 2012, at 12:01 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > >> Hello Listers, >> >> I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing >> lists. >> >> I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a >> brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display. I will >> go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4 hours. >> >> If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall reading here >> that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of which a new user >> should be aware. >> >> So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new display up >> and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of exploring my >> iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille display. >> >> Thank you all In Advance, >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > Kristyn Leigh Sent from my mini Mac krist...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
