Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sinkwithmycomputer
Don: This is Plan B, I believe I have to establish a Gmail account for this, do you know if that's right? William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=cardservice_provider_id=110800service_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 11:40 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sinkwithmycomputer I do not have a mobile device yet. I have heard from several tech experts on podcasts that always recommend synchronizing your Outlook info with Google Calendar, Contacts, ... Use Google as your hub it should sync smoothly with all info. I think currently Google only syncs one calendar. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org http://www.vinuxproject.org/ On 10/3/2011 9:47 AM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: All: I recently (as in within the past three weeks) drank the coolade and purchased an IPhone. So far I like it, but I cannot get my Outlook calendar to sync. When I go through the cyncing process, Itunes says it's syncing the calendar, but I can't find it on the phone. My contacts, bookmarks, and notes all sync, just not the calendar, and that's what I really need. I've gone through the advanced Itunes feature and check the box for replacing the data on the phone with that on the computer, still no joy. I've reset the sync history and that didn't work either. We tried building another user and that didn't work and it caused so many other problems I had to revert to the old user. Anybody have thoughts or suggestions, so far the Apple Care has been really underwhelming in terms of understanding what I'm trying to do. Thoughts or suggestions appreciated. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=cardservice_provider_id=110800servi ce_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sink withmycomputer I Phone - Original Message - From: DoubleLegaldoublele...@comcast.net To: Blind Computer Usersblind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:34 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sink with mycomputer Hello everyone, Over the years I've seen some emails on the list here that talk about cell phones that are blind friendly. Unfortunately I didn't pay much attention to them because I was very happy with my simple phone that allowed me to make and receive calls. I figured my phone was getting the job done and if it ever broke, I'd just replace it with the same model of phone. Well, my phone is so old that they don't make them any more. On Friday, I spilled a large amount of water on my phone. For some strange reason, it didn't like that. It's time to bury this phone and move into the 21st century and get a new phone. My question is what types of phones are out there that have the following qualities. 1. My contract is with A T T, so need a phone that will work with that service provider. 2. I need a phone that is very blind friendly to use such as buttons that are pretty easy to distinguish apart from each other and a phone that has a voice that is easy to understand. 3. I am thinking about getting a phone that will allow me to text and serf the web. I've never had a phone that does that ... I've just had this phone that I use to make and receive calls on. 4. I have a lot of music, audio books and other audio files on my computer so I'd like a phone that is easy to connect to my computer and transfer .mp3, .wav and other audio files on and off of. I don't want to mess with I-Tunes, so I guess a phone that has just a music player or some kind of .mp3 player on it. My computer uses JAWS 8 and 10, I switch back and forth depending on if I'm using some older programs I have on the computer. I also use XP Pro and Internet explorer 7. 5. Basically a phone that is VERY blind friendly and isn't too expensive. In the past, A T T has made some of their phones available at a lower
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sinkwithmycomputer
Yes. However, I do not think it needs to be your primary address. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org http://www.vinuxproject.org/ On 10/5/2011 1:45 PM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: Don: This is Plan B, I believe I have to establish a Gmail account for this, do you know if that's right? William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=cardservice_provider_id=110800service_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Don Marang Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 11:40 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sinkwithmycomputer I do not have a mobile device yet. I have heard from several tech experts on podcasts that always recommend synchronizing your Outlook info with Google Calendar, Contacts, ... Use Google as your hub it should sync smoothly with all info. I think currently Google only syncs one calendar. *Don Marang* Vinux Software Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org http://www.vinuxproject.org/ On 10/3/2011 9:47 AM, Stephan, William S NWK wrote: All: I recently (as in within the past three weeks) drank the coolade and purchased an IPhone. So far I like it, but I cannot get my Outlook calendar to sync. When I go through the cyncing process, Itunes says it's syncing the calendar, but I can't find it on the phone. My contacts, bookmarks, and notes all sync, just not the calendar, and that's what I really need. I've gone through the advanced Itunes feature and check the box for replacing the data on the phone with that on the computer, still no joy. I've reset the sync history and that didn't work either. We tried building another user and that didn't work and it caused so many other problems I had to revert to the old user. Anybody have thoughts or suggestions, so far the Apple Care has been really underwhelming in terms of understanding what I'm trying to do. Thoughts or suggestions appreciated. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=cardservice_provider_id=110800servi ce_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sink withmycomputer I Phone - Original Message - From: DoubleLegaldoublele...@comcast.net To: Blind Computer Usersblind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:34 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sink with mycomputer Hello everyone, Over the years I've seen some emails on the list here that talk about cell phones that are blind friendly. Unfortunately I didn't pay much attention to them because I was very happy with my simple phone that allowed me to make and receive calls. I figured my phone was getting the job done and if it ever broke, I'd just replace it with the same model of phone. Well, my phone is so old that they don't make them any more. On Friday, I spilled a large amount of water on my phone. For some strange reason, it didn't like that. It's time to bury this phone and move into the 21st century and get a new phone. My question is what types of phones are out there that have the following qualities. 1. My contract is with A T T, so need a phone that will work with that service provider. 2. I need a phone that is very blind friendly to use such as buttons that are pretty easy to distinguish apart from each other and a phone that has a voice that is easy to understand. 3. I am thinking about getting a phone that will allow me to text and serf the web. I've never had a phone that does that ... I've just had this phone that I use to make and receive calls on. 4. I have a lot of music, audio books and other audio files on my computer so I'd like a phone that is easy to connect to my computer and transfer .mp3, .wav and other audio files on and off of. I don't want to mess with I-Tunes, so I guess a phone that has just a music player or some kind of .mp3 player on it. My computer uses JAWS 8 and 10, I switch back and forth depending on if I'm using some older programs I have on the computer. I also use XP Pro and Internet explorer 7. 5. Basically
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sinkwithmycomputer
Even using iTunes I find the calendar not usable. David Ferrin Business conventions are important . . . because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without. - Original Message - From: Stephan, William S NWK william.s.step...@usace.army.mil To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:47 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sinkwithmycomputer All: I recently (as in within the past three weeks) drank the coolade and purchased an IPhone. So far I like it, but I cannot get my Outlook calendar to sync. When I go through the cyncing process, Itunes says it's syncing the calendar, but I can't find it on the phone. My contacts, bookmarks, and notes all sync, just not the calendar, and that's what I really need. I've gone through the advanced Itunes feature and check the box for replacing the data on the phone with that on the computer, still no joy. I've reset the sync history and that didn't work either. We tried building another user and that didn't work and it caused so many other problems I had to revert to the old user. Anybody have thoughts or suggestions, so far the Apple Care has been really underwhelming in terms of understanding what I'm trying to do. Thoughts or suggestions appreciated. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=cardservice_provider_id=110800service_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sink withmycomputer I Phone - Original Message - From: DoubleLegal doublele...@comcast.net To: Blind Computer Users blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:34 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sink with mycomputer Hello everyone, Over the years I've seen some emails on the list here that talk about cell phones that are blind friendly. Unfortunately I didn't pay much attention to them because I was very happy with my simple phone that allowed me to make and receive calls. I figured my phone was getting the job done and if it ever broke, I'd just replace it with the same model of phone. Well, my phone is so old that they don't make them any more. On Friday, I spilled a large amount of water on my phone. For some strange reason, it didn't like that. It's time to bury this phone and move into the 21st century and get a new phone. My question is what types of phones are out there that have the following qualities. 1. My contract is with A T T, so need a phone that will work with that service provider. 2. I need a phone that is very blind friendly to use such as buttons that are pretty easy to distinguish apart from each other and a phone that has a voice that is easy to understand. 3. I am thinking about getting a phone that will allow me to text and serf the web. I've never had a phone that does that ... I've just had this phone that I use to make and receive calls on. 4. I have a lot of music, audio books and other audio files on my computer so I'd like a phone that is easy to connect to my computer and transfer .mp3, .wav and other audio files on and off of. I don't want to mess with I-Tunes, so I guess a phone that has just a music player or some kind of .mp3 player on it. My computer uses JAWS 8 and 10, I switch back and forth depending on if I'm using some older programs I have on the computer. I also use XP Pro and Internet explorer 7. 5. Basically a phone that is VERY blind friendly and isn't too expensive. In the past, A T T has made some of their phones available at a lower cost when I've renewed my contract with them. I hope this email isn't too vague about what I want. Thanks for any help you can give me. Ken Hopkins doublele...@comcast.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sinkwithmycomputer
David, thanks. The thing is, my wife and a bunch of people I know **are** able to sync and use their calendars through Itunes, and I'm trying unsuccessfully to find out why mine doesn't work and theirs does. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=cardservice_provider_id=110800service_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:54 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sinkwithmycomputer Even using iTunes I find the calendar not usable. David Ferrin Business conventions are important . . . because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without. - Original Message - From: Stephan, William S NWK william.s.step...@usace.army.mil To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 9:47 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sinkwithmycomputer All: I recently (as in within the past three weeks) drank the coolade and purchased an IPhone. So far I like it, but I cannot get my Outlook calendar to sync. When I go through the cyncing process, Itunes says it's syncing the calendar, but I can't find it on the phone. My contacts, bookmarks, and notes all sync, just not the calendar, and that's what I really need. I've gone through the advanced Itunes feature and check the box for replacing the data on the phone with that on the computer, still no joy. I've reset the sync history and that didn't work either. We tried building another user and that didn't work and it caused so many other problems I had to revert to the old user. Anybody have thoughts or suggestions, so far the Apple Care has been really underwhelming in terms of understanding what I'm trying to do. Thoughts or suggestions appreciated. William S. Stephan Procurement Analyst, Kansas City District National Contracting Organization Building Strong(r) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office: 816-389-3801 FAX: 816-389-2029 Help us in Building Strong! Please tell us how we are doing. Visit our Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website at: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=cardservice_provider_id=110800service_cate gory_id=14 -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:39 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sink withmycomputer I Phone - Original Message - From: DoubleLegal doublele...@comcast.net To: Blind Computer Users blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 11:34 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cell phone that's easy to use sink with mycomputer Hello everyone, Over the years I've seen some emails on the list here that talk about cell phones that are blind friendly. Unfortunately I didn't pay much attention to them because I was very happy with my simple phone that allowed me to make and receive calls. I figured my phone was getting the job done and if it ever broke, I'd just replace it with the same model of phone. Well, my phone is so old that they don't make them any more. On Friday, I spilled a large amount of water on my phone. For some strange reason, it didn't like that. It's time to bury this phone and move into the 21st century and get a new phone. My question is what types of phones are out there that have the following qualities. 1. My contract is with A T T, so need a phone that will work with that service provider. 2. I need a phone that is very blind friendly to use such as buttons that are pretty easy to distinguish apart from each other and a phone that has a voice that is easy to understand. 3. I am thinking about getting a phone that will allow me to text and serf the web. I've never had a phone that does that ... I've just had this phone that I use to make and receive calls on. 4. I have a lot of music, audio books and other audio files on my computer so I'd like a phone that is easy to connect to my computer and transfer .mp3, .wav and other audio files on and off of. I don't want to mess with I-Tunes, so I guess a phone that has just a music player or some kind of .mp3 player on it. My computer uses JAWS 8 and 10, I switch back and forth depending on if I'm using some older programs I have on the computer. I also use XP Pro and Internet explorer 7. 5. Basically a phone that is VERY blind friendly and isn't too expensive. In the past, A T T has made some
