Re: Adjusting system and VoiceOver volumes independently in Lion.
Function F11 lowers system volume and function F12 raises volume again. HTH. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! Skype name: barefootedray Facebook: facebook.com/ray.foretjr.1 On Apr 14, 2012, at 12:20 AM, Veronica Elsea wrote: > Okay, here was the question I was trying to ask when things really fell apart. > This evening I found the David Woodbridge tutorial on adjusting the system > volume and VoiceOver volume independently. In his example, he was playing a > relax something in the background. When I did it, I was playing his mp3 > tutorial. I then used the command-option-command left arrow to find volume. I > then held down the modifier keys and moved down to lower the voiceover > volume. I followed his exercise and then started moving back up. In his > example, when he hit 96 per cent, the next thing was system volume 20 per > cent. He could then raise, but not lower the system volume. In my attempt, > after 95 per cent was 100 per cent and that was that. When I use function F11 > to lower the system volume, it lowered VoiceOver as well. > In trying to look around, I can't find any setting that refers to separating > these two volume levels. > I keep having this experience with his tutorials. He says do this and that > will happen. I do this and just hear bink! According to the about this mac, I > have 10.7.3. Where am I going wrong here? > Thanks. > > Veronica > Watch and hear The Guide Dog Glee Club sing The Star-spangled Banner at > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQNLclisGqQ > Then learn about Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever! > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com > Veronica Elsea, Owner > Laurel Creek Music Designs > Santa Cruz, California > 831-429-6407 > > -- > 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.
Re: Mail Problems, using Lion.
hello; what company are you with? there are some that are a little tricky. for example i have an account with people pc where i have to use smtpauth instead of smtp or it won't work. also, some require authentication be set and some are just as happy with it set to none. and on my yahoo business mail account sometimes it will send and sometimes it won't. in my aol account sometimes it will reject a particular email that address that is just fine. don't give up yet, macs are good machines and they usually play nice. take care, max On Apr 14, 2012, at 12:13 AM, Veronica Elsea wrote: > Okay, everyone, I'm really trying to like my new little MacBook air. I really > am. And every time I get close, it bites! > The first thing I tried to do on this machine was to set up my mail. I cussed > and fussed at it for about two weeks, including a trip to the genious bar and > we couldn't get it to accept my server for outgoing mail. It seemed to work > okay if I set it to imap, but this is a pop mail account and it just seemed > like something was broken here. Then one night, it just started working. I > have no idea why. So I started to feel better about this computer. Now > tonight as I attempted to write to this list about another subject, I can't > send any more. It just says can't connect to this server and gives me the > option of changing servers, of which there is no option. > I have deleted and recreated this account so many times it's ridiculous. I > have set up this account on a zillion, well okay, a few Windows computers > with no problems, so I know I'm entering the right things. I actually did it > over the phone with the people who host my server where my mail resides just > to verify that I was correct. > Anyone else have similar experiences? Any suggestions? Thanks. > > Veronica > Watch and hear The Guide Dog Glee Club sing The Star-spangled Banner at > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQNLclisGqQ > Then learn about Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever! > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com > Veronica Elsea, Owner > Laurel Creek Music Designs > Santa Cruz, California > 831-429-6407 > > -- > 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.
Mail Problems, using Lion.
Okay, everyone, I'm really trying to like my new little MacBook air. I really am. And every time I get close, it bites! The first thing I tried to do on this machine was to set up my mail. I cussed and fussed at it for about two weeks, including a trip to the genious bar and we couldn't get it to accept my server for outgoing mail. It seemed to work okay if I set it to imap, but this is a pop mail account and it just seemed like something was broken here. Then one night, it just started working. I have no idea why. So I started to feel better about this computer. Now tonight as I attempted to write to this list about another subject, I can't send any more. It just says can't connect to this server and gives me the option of changing servers, of which there is no option. I have deleted and recreated this account so many times it's ridiculous. I have set up this account on a zillion, well okay, a few Windows computers with no problems, so I know I'm entering the right things. I actually did it over the phone with the people who host my server where my mail resides just to verify that I was correct. Anyone else have similar experiences? Any suggestions? Thanks. Veronica Watch and hear The Guide Dog Glee Club sing The Star-spangled Banner at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQNLclisGqQ Then learn about Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever! http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs Santa Cruz, California 831-429-6407 -- 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.
Adjusting system and VoiceOver volumes independently in Lion.
Okay, here was the question I was trying to ask when things really fell apart. This evening I found the David Woodbridge tutorial on adjusting the system volume and VoiceOver volume independently. In his example, he was playing a relax something in the background. When I did it, I was playing his mp3 tutorial. I then used the command-option-command left arrow to find volume. I then held down the modifier keys and moved down to lower the voiceover volume. I followed his exercise and then started moving back up. In his example, when he hit 96 per cent, the next thing was system volume 20 per cent. He could then raise, but not lower the system volume. In my attempt, after 95 per cent was 100 per cent and that was that. When I use function F11 to lower the system volume, it lowered VoiceOver as well. In trying to look around, I can't find any setting that refers to separating these two volume levels. I keep having this experience with his tutorials. He says do this and that will happen. I do this and just hear bink! According to the about this mac, I have 10.7.3. Where am I going wrong here? Thanks. Veronica Watch and hear The Guide Dog Glee Club sing The Star-spangled Banner at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQNLclisGqQ Then learn about Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever! http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs Santa Cruz, California 831-429-6407 -- 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.
Re: Uploading a video on YouTube
Now that I think of it, I have my hunting video I want to put up, but never got to it. The guys were nice enough to not encrypt the DVD with CSS when they sent it, and dad thought it might be something to put up. - Original Message - From: "Kimsan " To: Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 4:15 PM Subject: RE: Uploading a video on YouTube May I see a youtube tutorial you have done? Have one on the mac/vo? -- 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.
a quick tip for you all
Hi all. I've been doing some messing around in system preferences in the keyboard section and wow have I really sped up keyboard performance. Slide the sliders for both "Key repeat" and "Delay until repeat" to 100%. You will see a big improvement in keyboard navigation. I really noticed this on one of the web sites that I visit that has no headings or other navigational elements to make navigation quicker. I was able to hold down VO right arrow, and just zip through the page. I'm hoping that this might translate in to better gaming performance in my virtual machine but I'm not holding my breath. Well, I just thought I'd share this tip with you all. I'd be interested to know other areas that speeding up the keyboard helps. Kind regards, Matthew Campbell. -- 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.
Re: ABBYY Fine reader
How much is the ABBYY reader? Jenny On Apr 13, 2012, at 11:41 AM, Lewis Alexander wrote: > road test it, you should be fine, if not, let me know and we can see about > any solutions or workarounds. > > lew > > On 13 Apr 2012, at 17:35, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > >> So I can try to see if that scanner/printer/fax thing works with my Mac, or >> should I give up the ghost because it's not a Mac product. >> >> Jenny >> On Apr 13, 2012, at 11:16 AM, Lewis Alexander wrote: >> >>> most scanners from my experience work with this software. >>> >>> I use an epson scanner built into my universal printer and it does a decent >>> job of it. >>> >>> lew >>> >>> On 13 Apr 2012, at 17:14, Jennifer Perdue wrote: >>> How much does that reader cost and can I use any scanner/printer/fax on the Mac. My husband and I have a Brother, and I was wwondering if I actually could use it with my mac as well or if I have to buy a whole other scanner for it. gosh I hope not, I can't afford that. Jenny On Apr 13, 2012, at 3:20 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Becky, > > ABBYY FineReader is an OCR program so you can use it to open a PDF image > and tell it to perform OCR. Just select the PDF file, press VO-Shift-m. > Press the down arrow twice and you'll hear "Open with, submenu". Go right > and press the letter "a" for ABBYY FineReader then press Return. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 12 Apr 2012, at 22:41, Becky Knaub wrote: > >> Hi all, >> I was wondering if Finereader will read PDF documents or is it just a >> scanning program like kurzweil? >> >> Thanks >> >> Becky >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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. >>> >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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.
Re: Moderator note - A formal apology
Cara, Hello! Would it be possible to change my subscription from t.l.cantr...@comcast.net to ms.sunflowe...@gmail.com I am currently on the Mac list and would like to be back on the viphone list again. Your help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! - Original Message - From: "Cara Quinn" To: ; Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:38 PM Subject: Moderator note - A formal apology Hello All, firstly just let me say that i hope the new year is finding you all very well… :) I'm writing this note to both the VIPhone and MacVisionaries lists as I've not only been really, really busy, and wanted to apologize to you all for any delays in list administration that you've seen of late. Also though, I did want to let you know that I actually have been keeping up with subscriptions and such, so if any of you have had issues, this may actually be a google thing. I check subscription requests every few days and clear the queue each time, and have noticed that most times of late, Google has not behaved, causing me to make several tries to get everyone on the list. So it may be that even though the site says you're now subscribed you may not be. So if you seem not to be on the groups, and you feel you should be, give this one more try through Google Groups and if this fails, write me privately at either: caraqu...@caraquinn.com or modelc...@gmail.com As I said, I'm very busy of late, so it will most likely take me a few days to get back with you, but providing I do get your note, I will respond. Usually it takes me until the weekends at this point to catch up on email, but I'll do my best. :) So don't give up, K? Thanks so much for your patience and understanding and I look forward to chatting with you on / off the lists. Have a great day / weekend All!!! Smiles, Cara :) --- View my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ModelCara -- 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.
Re: Guitar chords
Hi. I've tried many of the guitar apps of various kinds and most are not accessible with VO. Youtube can be a great resource, but, usually there isn't enough verbal description of what's being covered which can be quite frustrating... I've been teaching acoustic and electric guitar for over ten years now. If you'd like me to send you a document spelling out the basic open and bar chords etc, drop me an e mail off list and I'll send it your way. I have a whole series of reference docs I've written up covering scales and warm up exercises etc. If you wanted the whole lot, I'm sure we could work something out. I offer lessons via Skype and mp3 if you or anyone else out there might be interested. Please get in touch for more info. Thanks, Cameron. On 4/13/12, Michael Malarsie wrote: > Happy Friday the 13th! > Does anyone know of a website or app or anything that has guitar chords > and > or tabs that are accessible? > I have been using YouTube to learn a lot of the basic chords and scales > but > as I advance it seems to get harder and harder to find well described > videos. > Thanks for the help! > > Mike Malarsie > > -- > 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.
Guitar chords
Happy Friday the 13th! Does anyone know of a website or app or anything that has guitar chords and or tabs that are accessible? I have been using YouTube to learn a lot of the basic chords and scales but as I advance it seems to get harder and harder to find well described videos. Thanks for the help! Mike Malarsie -- 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.
Re: Previous Recipiants Mail Question
You can also create smart groups and put a key word in the notes field or any field in address book. If you are consistent address book will create a smart group. Jim On Apr 13, 2012, at 5:48 PM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > you can create groups in address book. Go to file and then to new group. You > dan select from all contacts the people you want and copy them. > then go to the new group and paste them. -- 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.
Re: speech recognition not working for me with vo on
I don't know why it would do that. I have never had any issues at all using the speech recognition. I guiess it's a mini thing. Mike Malarsie On Apr 13, 2012, at 5:40 PM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > Hi Esther, > > Pretty sure I know the answer but I don't suppose that the mini has a > built-in microphone? > > Sad that vo should interfere with speech. If anyone wants to try this out > with headphones would be innteresting. How about skype and vo? If one can > transmit sound through headset with VO on I would assume it should work for > speech recognition. > Hope to one day make it work. > > Thanks, > > Ioana > > Please check out my cd on www.ioanagandrabur.com, on iTunes or most online > stores. > Sent from my phone > > On Apr 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, Esther wrote: > >> Hi Ioana, >> >> When not using headsets, I believe the place where speech recognition is >> detected is in a different location from where the output speakers are >> located that speak with VoiceOver. I don't know whether the sound inputs >> can be separated when you're using headphones. I've not tried speech >> recognition while wearing headphones. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Esther >> >> On Apr 13, 2012, at 9:22 AM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I was giving speech recognition a test drive. I remember it has been >>> discussed on the list. I unfortunately found that it does not work on my >>> mac mini with bose headset when VO is on. Do any of you have this problem? >>> I calibrated it and it works fine with vo turned off. >>> >>> Thanks for your help. >>> >>> Ioana >>> >>> Please check out my cd on www.ioanagandrabur.com on iTunes and most online >>> stores. >>> >> >> >> -- >> 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. -- 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.
Re: speech recognition not working for me with vo on
Hey Ioana. If I were you, I wouldn't use the speech recognition. I've found way too many problems with it. On my end, it interfered with my energy saver preferences after it was triggered, meaning my screen wouldn't dim after the specified period of time I had it set at until I restarted, and a friend of mine when she had it on made her Skype all wonky. It muted her microphone somehow so she had to turn it off and now her Skype is back to normal. So you really aren't missing much, although if you wanted your computer to act like Siri on your iPhone somewhat, I'd understand that. Shawn -- 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.
Re: Previous Recipiants Mail Question
you can create groups in address book. Go to file and then to new group. You dan select from all contacts the people you want and copy them. then go to the new group and paste them. Please check out my cd on www.ioanagandrabur.com, on iTunes or most online stores. Sent from my phone On Apr 13, 2012, at 5:52 PM, Jim Gatteys wrote: > Hi Emilio! > You can create a group in address book for future mail sending. > You can enter multiple addresses in the to, cc and bcc fields to send. > I do not know of a way to rename addresses in the previous recipients. I've > tried previously with no luck. I've always kind of wondered why that is > there. It doesn't seem to let you do anything. > Maybe somebody else will know more--well certainly they will! > > Jim > > On Apr 13, 2012, at 4:03 PM, Emilio Hernandez wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> In the previous recipients feature within the Window menu in the menubar, is >> there a way to rename e-mail address so they reflect the name of the sender? >> Additionally, how can I send a message to multiple users? Finally, how can I >> create a mail group for future use? >> >> Thank you all for all of your help. >> >> Sent from my iMac >> Twitter: TheOrangeCircle >> > > -- > 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.
Re: speech recognition not working for me with vo on
Hi Esther, Pretty sure I know the answer but I don't suppose that the mini has a built-in microphone? Sad that vo should interfere with speech. If anyone wants to try this out with headphones would be innteresting. How about skype and vo? If one can transmit sound through headset with VO on I would assume it should work for speech recognition. Hope to one day make it work. Thanks, Ioana Please check out my cd on www.ioanagandrabur.com, on iTunes or most online stores. Sent from my phone On Apr 13, 2012, at 6:05 PM, Esther wrote: > Hi Ioana, > > When not using headsets, I believe the place where speech recognition is > detected is in a different location from where the output speakers are > located that speak with VoiceOver. I don't know whether the sound inputs can > be separated when you're using headphones. I've not tried speech recognition > while wearing headphones. > > Cheers, > > Esther > > On Apr 13, 2012, at 9:22 AM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I was giving speech recognition a test drive. I remember it has been >> discussed on the list. I unfortunately found that it does not work on my mac >> mini with bose headset when VO is on. Do any of you have this problem? I >> calibrated it and it works fine with vo turned off. >> >> Thanks for your help. >> >> Ioana >> >> Please check out my cd on www.ioanagandrabur.com on iTunes and most online >> stores. >> > > -- > 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.
Re: Tips for reading PDF documents on the Mac
That's a real disappointment that the conversion or rendering of PDFs into Safari doesn't preserve table markup. Frankly, I hate it when screen readers and some of the OCR programs want to linearize a table. Try and imagine parsing a bus schedule or bank statement with say 8 to fifteen columns across and have that thing strung out into a vertical list. Just say No! I won't go there. I think two dimensional table navigation with the screen reader or VO is the best thing that has ever happened. But I like the idea of being to pull PDFs into different rendering environments if possible. Oh, another program that parses PDFs including scanned PDFs is Docuscan from Serotek. I bought the Windows version last summer and just learned that I can also use it from the mac for no additional charge. I had reaceived a fax of a PDF and I downloaded the image and had Docuscan read it and it worked pretty well. Anyway, it's just another idea using some commercial software to parse PDF documents. On 4/12/12, Scott Howell wrote: > Kirsten, > > I think the problem is simply poorly formatted tables. VO is not designed to > try and reconstruct a table. I am not sure exactly how all this works, but > WIndow-Eyes for example can look at a website that has tables and even when > poorly constructed, (generally missing header tags), those tables can be > navigated as a table. There is some backend process for using the "table > mode" to make this work. Unfortunately there are a lot of very poorly done > tables or processes for building those tables. So, all that to say I do not > blame the screen reading technology so much as blaming the app/person who > developed the table. > I wondered if Fine Reader was accessible on the Mac and if it really > provides anything that Preview cannot. So, will be curious about your > experience. > > On Apr 11, 2012, at 7:57 PM, Kirsten Edmondson wrote: > >> From my investigations today, it seems that it does what most >> screen-readers do with columns. It puts everything vertically underneath >> everything. Thus, there are no columns. There are no differentiations >> between columns or cells, but you seem to need to remember which heading >> you want and work out which bit you want as a result. What I mean by this, >> is say, your table has 4 columns. It will always start with the four >> headings (underneath each other of course) and then you need to work >> through in your head, as you read and associate each item to its given >> heading and thus column. Although this is not the best way of doing it, >> it's better than reading half a line and half another line on one line, >> which is often what I've found happen when pages are split into >> undetectible columns. This causes issues because you have to try to make >> sense of two different sets of words which are not likely to be linked and >> remember them as you navigate line by line in order to read coherently. >> So, although this does not seem to be happening, and that is an >> improvement, I'm sorry to say there has been no amazing advancement. >> Tables in HTML are much more navigable as they have titles and a clear >> structure, and obvious breaks between columns. But when you turn a PDF >> into a safari-opened document, it doesn't have the HTML functionality and >> thus just reads the table as text rather than a separately navigable part >> of the page. >> I still have to invest in Fine Reader for Mac, but probably that will >> solve problems, in the mean-time, long-winded as it is, you either need to >> use your memory, or do what Rafael does and rescan a printed document. >> I wonder what it is about Kerzweil and Fine Reader that make tables >> possible, whilst VO and Jaws can't read PDF docs properly ... >> Kirsten. >> >> On 11 Apr 2012, at 17:51, Bejarano, Rafael P. wrote: >> >>> The only solution I've found is to print out the document, and then to >>> read it with my Kurzweil, since it is able to read by columns. >>> >>> Good luck with your efforts, and please keep the list apprised of any >>> successes. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to be able to >>> read multiple-column, pdf documents on my Mac. >>> >>> Cordially, >>> Rafael >>> On Apr 10, 2012, at 5:51 PM, Kirsten Edmondson wrote: >>> I haven't, but you raise a good point, I have never found it possible to read PDF columns properly with Jaws and used to have to use fine reader to translate into an MS Doc. The PDFs I am currently putting into Safari are mainly journal articles-they have some tables and I don't think those read properly, but I will try to remember to take a look at some PDFs in columns and see. I think we're likely to have little success however, as it's about translating graphical representation into words and a logical order to people-many of whom don't have a great concept of layout and formatting. On 9 Apr 2012, at 16:21, Bejarano, Rafael P. wrote: > Those are very helpful
Re: Finder Busy Finder Busy with Empty USB Drives!
That's interesting; I had no idea Spotlight was involved with these issues. Bill, I do indeed use and like column view in the finder but it will be interesting to see if list or icon view yield different results. So far, the problems I encountered have been with my external 2 TB hard drive. At this point, I now have files on both partitions so I'll have to look into this with some SD cards or something. Yes, I confirm the problem goes away once something is copied onto that drive. Yes Esther, you're right; I do have a lot of Linux experience so the Unix stuff in the shell is no problem for me. I don't recognize that specific shell command off the top of my head but it might be an Apple specific thing; who knows. That's where man pages come in but I have seen some commands on the shell on macs which don't have man pages . On 4/13/12, Esther wrote: > Hi Steve, > > Actually, if you want to disable Spotlight indexing of all externally > mounted volumes of any type, you don't need to know the name of your device. > Just go to System Preferences > Spotlight, select the "Privacy" tab, then > navigate to the "Add" button and press it with VO-Space. In the dialog > window that appears, use the keyboard shortcut Command-Shift-G. Then, in > the text box of the dialog window, type: > /Volumes > (that's a slash symbol, immediately followed by the word "Volumes") and > press the return key. > > That will keep Spotlight from indexing any externally mounted devices, and > you can perform this set up action at any time. Note that you may not want > this all-inclusive behavior, if you mount external hard drives that you want > to search for stored files. > > HTH. Cheers, > > Esther > > On Apr 12, 2012, at 7:00 PM, Esther wrote: > >> Hi Steve, >> >> Not sure that this helps to answer your question, but when I attach USB >> memory sticks to my Mac, in order to prevent the system from trying to >> start up Spotlight indexing of the drive when I connect, I go to System >> Preferences > Spotlight and select the "Privacy" tab. VoiceOver will say >> "Prevent Spotlight from searching these locations: Click the Add button, >> or drag a folder or disk into the list below." Navigate to the "Add" >> button and press it (VO-Space), then select your USB drive in the dialog >> window. You can use any of the Finder keyboard shortcuts to navigate >> here. For example, Command-Shift-C will set your default directory to >> your computer, and you can navigate to the list of mounted drives or >> devices to select your USB memory stick, and then press return to register >> the selection. You can also use the Command-Shift-G "go to folder" >> shortcut here if you know the name of your drive. I find that my Lexar >> memory stick gets mounted as: >> /Volumes/Lexar >> and my Crucial memory stick gets mounted as: >> /Volumes/Crucial >> So I could also have specified my Lexar memory stick in the dialog window >> that appears after pressing the "add" button by pressing Command-Shift-G >> and then typing into the text box: >> /Volumes/Crucial >> (that's a slash character, followed by the word "Volumes", followed by >> another slash character, followed by the word "Crucial"; Finder is not >> case sensitive, so you do not have to capitalize the "V" in "Volumes" and >> the "C" in "Crucial" as you would if you were typing commands in >> Terminal.) >> >> I'm not sure that these settings made through the always stick, although I >> haven't had problems with activity from Spotlight indexing once I've >> applied this setup. I am sure that this works if you use the Terminal >> app instead: >> 1. Command-Shift-U in Finder to go to Utilities >> 2. Press "t" to navigate to "Terminal" >> 3. Command-Down arrow or Command-O to open Terminal >> 4. Type (exactly): >> sudo mdutil -i off /Volumes/Crucial >> and press return to execute this. You should substitute the path to your >> USB drive, with it's name. It may not be named for the manufacturer, >> especially if it is not a "brand" memory stick. I think you may be >> prompted for your Admin password to execute this command. Steve, I think >> you have linux background, and may be comfortable with this. I can >> usually Command-Tab to Terminal to execute commands. >> >> Let us know if any of this helps. (People who are not familiar with >> command line usage might want to skip using the instructions for >> Terminal.) >> >> HTH. Cheers, >> >> Esther >> >> On Apr 12, 2012, at 4:26 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >> >>> Bill, >>> >>> Command-w closes the window. I am not sure that it would be fair to say >>> APple is not interested in fixing the issue. There is a good chance that >>> they are working the issue on their end and has not said anything or they >>> simply do not have sufficient information to determine the underlying >>> cause. I am experiencing an issue with my iPHone that I am pretty sure is >>> or has affected others and I have been working with APple on/off in >>> regards to the problem.
Re: speech recognition not working for me with vo on
Hi Ioana, When not using headsets, I believe the place where speech recognition is detected is in a different location from where the output speakers are located that speak with VoiceOver. I don't know whether the sound inputs can be separated when you're using headphones. I've not tried speech recognition while wearing headphones. Cheers, Esther On Apr 13, 2012, at 9:22 AM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > Hi all, > > I was giving speech recognition a test drive. I remember it has been > discussed on the list. I unfortunately found that it does not work on my mac > mini with bose headset when VO is on. Do any of you have this problem? I > calibrated it and it works fine with vo turned off. > > Thanks for your help. > > Ioana > > Please check out my cd on www.ioanagandrabur.com on iTunes and most online > stores. > -- 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.
Re: Previous Recipiants Mail Question
Hi Emilio! You can create a group in address book for future mail sending. You can enter multiple addresses in the to, cc and bcc fields to send. I do not know of a way to rename addresses in the previous recipients. I've tried previously with no luck. I've always kind of wondered why that is there. It doesn't seem to let you do anything. Maybe somebody else will know more--well certainly they will! Jim On Apr 13, 2012, at 4:03 PM, Emilio Hernandez wrote: > Hello everyone, > > In the previous recipients feature within the Window menu in the menubar, is > there a way to rename e-mail address so they reflect the name of the sender? > Additionally, how can I send a message to multiple users? Finally, how can I > create a mail group for future use? > > Thank you all for all of your help. > > Sent from my iMac > Twitter: TheOrangeCircle > -- 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.
Re: How To Get Web Braille or Braille Formatted Titles Into iBooks
Thanks also, Mark. I definitely would like to try this method of reading BRF files now that I bought my new Refreshabraille. In case some of you are like me and never use iTunes to sync my iPod, you could copy the converted file to your dropbox folder and then use the dropbox app on the IOS device to push it into iBook. Of course, this assumes you have a dropbox account and the appropriate tools in place. Anyway, I had no idea it would be that easy to do this. I personally have no experience with .BRF files so far. On 4/13/12, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Thank you very much, Mark. it hadn't occurred to me to do this. If I can get > this to work, it would solve my bookmarking issues for sure. > > Teresa > > "The Golden Age of science fiction is twelve."--Pete Graham > > On Apr 13, 2012, at 1:06 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > >> Hello Listers: >> >> I am cross-posting this to both the v iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing >> lists. >> >> I just published the following to the Candle Shore BLOG: >> >> How To Get Web Braille or Braille Formatted Titles Into iBooks >> >> Hello Everyone, >> >> The following instructions are for those who, like me, want to enjoy their >> Braille formatted titles in iBooks using a refreshable Braille display, >> only. > > > -- > 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.
Re: Uploading a video on YouTube
Absolutely. What topic would you like? You can also search Malarsie and accessibility and Mac and it should bring some up. My series is called How to be Blind and I have about 40 videos posted. The first 15 or so don't have any real editing done but the other ones have a jingle and titles and stuff. This link is to a video about basic Voice Over controls on Mac. >From this link you can get to the other videos. I hope this helps! Mike Malarsie On Apr 13, 2012, at 4:15 PM, Kimsan wrote: > May I see a youtube tutorial you have done? > > Have one on the mac/vo? > > -- > 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.
RE: Uploading a video on YouTube
May I see a youtube tutorial you have done? Have one on the mac/vo? -- 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.
Re: Searching in iTunes
Hi All, Just to follow up on Tim's remark about accessing categories in the iTunes search field, that you can quickly navigate to with the shortcut Command-Option-F: this feature is available for both Snow Leopard and Lion. I think it arrived for VoiceOver users in iTunes 10.5 (which debuted around October 2011). Remember to have Quick Nav turned off, or you won't find this feature by pressing down arrow, even though VoiceOver will still let you type text into the text field and do the search (without specialized category selection.) For earlier versions of iTunes up through the present ones, including on computers running older versions of Mac OS X Leopard and TIger, you can do these category searches by toggling on your column browser (Command-B). This allows even more combinations of searches (e.g. finding albums by an artist you're searching for in a particular genre, etc.) But Tim's tip does let you speed up searches from the search field, without having to use the browser. Another iTunes related comment: in order to use an iPhone with iCloud services, you know that you have to be running Lion and the latest version of iTunes. And using the most recent iPad requires iTunes 10.6. However, if you want to use an iPhone 4 and the latest iPod Shuffle, even just using iTunes to sync, and not relying on iCloud services, you must at least be running the latest version of Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5.8). And that means that older PowerPC and Intel Macs must be upgraded to at least Leopard. The Leopard upgrade discs seem to be going for way above their original list prices (around $129, I think). You can supposed still order this from Apple if you need to upgrade your system, but it will cost the list price and shipping charges. However, informally, if you purchase an iPhone 4 from an Apple Store, and have an older machine that is upgradable to Leopard, I've seen that my local Apple Store will just upgrade your system for you so that you can download a later version of iTunes and use your new iPhone. Just FYI and not official. Otherwise, I think you're stuck at iTunes version 9.2.1 (July 2010 release). HTH. Cheers, Esther On Apr 13, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > Hi, > > Just figured this out by accident. In Lion using the latest iTunes, when on > the Search field, press your Down arrow, and you can specialize your search > so that it only searches through Albums, Artists etc. The normal behaviour > is for it to search through many of the fields so it returns numerous results > that may not be important to you. This is especially useful for those of us > with rather large Libraries. > > Later... > -- 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.
Previous Recipiants Mail Question
Hello everyone, In the previous recipients feature within the Window menu in the menubar, is there a way to rename e-mail address so they reflect the name of the sender? Additionally, how can I send a message to multiple users? Finally, how can I create a mail group for future use? Thank you all for all of your help. Sent from my iMac Twitter: TheOrangeCircle -- 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.
Re: Mail Slow while Composing
I believe we found the problem. I had to call Apple Care and ended up speaking to a senior advisor. It turns out Apple Mail went into a loop with IMAP. It would try to send a message, fail, then try to store that unsent message on the server which it couldn't reach in the first place, fail, repeat. He had me clean out my .OfflineCache directories buried within ~/Library/Mail. Wow. - Austin On Apr 10, 2012, at 4:12 PM, Austin Seraphin wrote: > I have no idea why, but recently Mail has begun delaying while composing > messages. It happens from time to time and the delay lasts a second or two, > then the characters entered all come up at once. I wonder what has changed to > cause this. Any ideas? Thanks. This happens in Mac OS 10.7.3. > > - Austin > > -- > 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.
Re: How To Get Web Braille or Braille Formatted Titles Into iBooks
Thank you very much, Mark. it hadn't occurred to me to do this. If I can get this to work, it would solve my bookmarking issues for sure. Teresa "The Golden Age of science fiction is twelve."--Pete Graham On Apr 13, 2012, at 1:06 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Hello Listers: > > I am cross-posting this to both the v iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing > lists. > > I just published the following to the Candle Shore BLOG: > > How To Get Web Braille or Braille Formatted Titles Into iBooks > > Hello Everyone, > > The following instructions are for those who, like me, want to enjoy their > Braille formatted titles in iBooks using a refreshable Braille display, > only. -- 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.
a mac mail problem
Hello, I have an interesting Mac mail problem on my MacBook, I cannot seem to get mail to stop running when I'm done using the application? But I find myself having to do any time I want to stop using mail is to force quit the application, is there any way to fix this? I've been considering doing a clean install while archiving the data do you think that might actually be of some use? And if I do that what is the process of doing that when you use a thumb drive with the lion installer on it? So I'm looking for any good suggestions that might help with all of us? I hope everyone has a great weekend and please note that I'm using dictation software to write this message so I hope it is understandable thank you all in advance? -- 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.
Re: reading brf files on a mac
Hi Chris. I just did a test on TextEdit. If this don't close the window with command W, the place is kept in the file. We have discussed here on this list a few disadvantages of using TextEdit to read brf files. However, it should work on Web Braille files just fine. can just ignore the control characters in cells 39 and 40. Hey, Mark, thanks for the directions on putting brf into ibooks. I can't use it now, but I'll save the directions for when I get my Bluetooth braille display. Regards, Gigi Eugenia Firth gigifi...@sbcglobal.net On Apr 12, 2012, at 10:27 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > A hardy congratulations on obtaining your new Braille Display, Chris. > > I can tell you that they are a true blessing and a proverbial game changer > (Smile). > > Which display will you be using? > > Mark > > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Westbrook > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:12 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: reading brf files on a mac > > I am going to be getting a braille display and would like to read web > braille stuff on my mac. Is there a program that will save my place? I > thought I remembered reading about one but I can't remember all the > details. Looking forward to having a display. > > -- > 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. > -- 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.
Re: Uploading a video on YouTube
You can check the settings to make sure but it should record everything. I have YouTube tutorials done using thid method and it works well. I have an external mic now that use for better sound quality but you odn't need it at all. Mike Malarsie On Apr 13, 2012, at 11:57 AM, Kimsan wrote: > An doing this will record the activity that is on your screen, meaning, if I > were to upload a tutorial using this method, they would see me doing > something on the screen but not hearing voice over or me right? > Thanks for the explination. > > > Kimsan Song > kimsans...@aol.com > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Malarsie > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 4:33 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Uploading a video on YouTube > > In Quicktime either open the File Menu and click on New Screen Recording or > press command , control, N. > From there your cursor should alread be on the start recording > button. Once you press that you will need to click the mouse to actually > start it. I recommend messing with this a few times to get a feel for it. > > Mike Malarsie > On Apr 12, 2012, at 4:56 PM, Kimsan wrote: > >> Can you explain how to do the screen recording? >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > -- > 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.
How To Get Web Braille or Braille Formatted Titles Into iBooks
Hello Listers: I am cross-posting this to both the v iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing lists. I just published the following to the Candle Shore BLOG: How To Get Web Braille or Braille Formatted Titles Into iBooks Hello Everyone, The following instructions are for those who, like me, want to enjoy their Braille formatted titles in iBooks using a refreshable Braille display, only. NOTE 1: At the time of this post, it is not possible to import Web Braille or Braille (.BRF) files directly into iBooks. NOTE 2: I strongly encourage interested parties to send an email to Apple Accessibility (accessibil...@apple.com) requesting that Web Braille or Braille formatted (.BRF) files be added to iBooks list of supported formats. NOTE 3: In order to use iBooks on your iOS device, it must first be downloaded from the iTunes App Store. NOTE 4: This document assumes that you are familiar with the iBooks interface. NOTE 5: This document assumes that you understand the difference between Literary Braille (Grade 1/Grade 2) and Computer Braille. NOTE 6: This document assumes that you know how to add files to your iTunes Library for data syncing with your iOS device. NOTE 7: The following instructions are for those using either a Windows PC or an Apple OS X computer. NOTE 8: Before you begin, make sure you have either a PDF converter or eBook (.EPUB) converter already installed on your computer. NOTE 9: Many popular word processors such as Apple's Pages 9.x or Microsoft word 2007 or later can convert files to at least one of the required iBooks supported formats. NOTE 10: Keep in mind that, all things being equal, a Web Braille or Braille formatted (.BRF) file is a plain text document. 1. On your computer, open a Web Braille or Braille formatted (.BRF) file in your favorite text editor, word processor, or web browser. 2. Select and copy the contents of the opened file to your computer's Clipboard. 3. Paste the contents of your computer's Clipboard into your favorite PDF or eBook (.EPUB) converter and save the file, accordingly. 4. Import the newly saved file into your iTunes Library. The title will appear on the Books Tab in the iTunes Library Source Pane. NOTE 11: It may be necessary to enter the Preference area of iTunes in order to display the Books Tab. 5. Sync your iOS device to iTunes. 6. On your iOS device, open iBooks and locate your newly imported title. 7. After opening the Web Braille or Braille formatted (.BRF) title in iBooks, if necessary, mute VoiceOver, Apple's software screen reading solution for the blind and low vision. 8. If necessary, on your refreshable Braille display, toggle to uncontracted Braille (G-Chord). 9. If necessary, on your refreshable Braille display, toggle to 8-Dot Braille Mode (Dots 2, 3, 6 Chord). Enjoy, 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.
speech recognition not working for me with vo on
Hi all, I was giving speech recognition a test drive. I remember it has been discussed on the list. I unfortunately found that it does not work on my mac mini with bose headset when VO is on. Do any of you have this problem? I calibrated it and it works fine with vo turned off. Thanks for your help. Ioana Please check out my cd on www.ioanagandrabur.com on iTunes and most online stores. -- 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.
Searching in iTunes
Hi, Just figured this out by accident. In Lion using the latest iTunes, when on the Search field, press your Down arrow, and you can specialize your search so that it only searches through Albums, Artists etc. The normal behaviour is for it to search through many of the fields so it returns numerous results that may not be important to you. This is especially useful for those of us with rather large Libraries. Later... -- 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.
RE: Uploading a video on YouTube
An doing this will record the activity that is on your screen, meaning, if I were to upload a tutorial using this method, they would see me doing something on the screen but not hearing voice over or me right? Thanks for the explination. Kimsan Song kimsans...@aol.com -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Malarsie Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 4:33 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Uploading a video on YouTube In Quicktime either open the File Menu and click on New Screen Recording or press command , control, N. From there your cursor should alread be on the start recording button. Once you press that you will need to click the mouse to actually start it. I recommend messing with this a few times to get a feel for it. Mike Malarsie On Apr 12, 2012, at 4:56 PM, Kimsan wrote: > Can you explain how to do the screen recording? > > > -- > 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. -- 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.
Re: ABBYY Fine reader
road test it, you should be fine, if not, let me know and we can see about any solutions or workarounds. lew On 13 Apr 2012, at 17:35, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > So I can try to see if that scanner/printer/fax thing works with my Mac, or > should I give up the ghost because it's not a Mac product. > > Jenny > On Apr 13, 2012, at 11:16 AM, Lewis Alexander wrote: > >> most scanners from my experience work with this software. >> >> I use an epson scanner built into my universal printer and it does a decent >> job of it. >> >> lew >> >> On 13 Apr 2012, at 17:14, Jennifer Perdue wrote: >> >>> How much does that reader cost and can I use any scanner/printer/fax on the >>> Mac. My husband and I have a Brother, and I was wwondering if I actually >>> could use it with my mac as well or if I have to buy a whole other scanner >>> for it. >>> >>> gosh I hope not, I can't afford that. >>> >>> Jenny >>> On Apr 13, 2012, at 3:20 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: >>> Hello Becky, ABBYY FineReader is an OCR program so you can use it to open a PDF image and tell it to perform OCR. Just select the PDF file, press VO-Shift-m. Press the down arrow twice and you'll hear "Open with, submenu". Go right and press the letter "a" for ABBYY FineReader then press Return. Cheers, Anne On 12 Apr 2012, at 22:41, Becky Knaub wrote: > Hi all, > I was wondering if Finereader will read PDF documents or is it just a > scanning program like kurzweil? > > Thanks > > Becky > > -- > 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. >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >> > > -- > 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.
Re: ABBYY Fine reader
So I can try to see if that scanner/printer/fax thing works with my Mac, or should I give up the ghost because it's not a Mac product. Jenny On Apr 13, 2012, at 11:16 AM, Lewis Alexander wrote: > most scanners from my experience work with this software. > > I use an epson scanner built into my universal printer and it does a decent > job of it. > > lew > > On 13 Apr 2012, at 17:14, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > >> How much does that reader cost and can I use any scanner/printer/fax on the >> Mac. My husband and I have a Brother, and I was wwondering if I actually >> could use it with my mac as well or if I have to buy a whole other scanner >> for it. >> >> gosh I hope not, I can't afford that. >> >> Jenny >> On Apr 13, 2012, at 3:20 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: >> >>> Hello Becky, >>> >>> ABBYY FineReader is an OCR program so you can use it to open a PDF image >>> and tell it to perform OCR. Just select the PDF file, press VO-Shift-m. >>> Press the down arrow twice and you'll hear "Open with, submenu". Go right >>> and press the letter "a" for ABBYY FineReader then press Return. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Anne >>> >>> >>> On 12 Apr 2012, at 22:41, Becky Knaub wrote: >>> Hi all, I was wondering if Finereader will read PDF documents or is it just a scanning program like kurzweil? Thanks Becky -- 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. >>> >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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.
Re: ABBYY Fine reader
most scanners from my experience work with this software. I use an epson scanner built into my universal printer and it does a decent job of it. lew On 13 Apr 2012, at 17:14, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > How much does that reader cost and can I use any scanner/printer/fax on the > Mac. My husband and I have a Brother, and I was wwondering if I actually > could use it with my mac as well or if I have to buy a whole other scanner > for it. > > gosh I hope not, I can't afford that. > > Jenny > On Apr 13, 2012, at 3:20 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > >> Hello Becky, >> >> ABBYY FineReader is an OCR program so you can use it to open a PDF image and >> tell it to perform OCR. Just select the PDF file, press VO-Shift-m. Press >> the down arrow twice and you'll hear "Open with, submenu". Go right and >> press the letter "a" for ABBYY FineReader then press Return. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Anne >> >> >> On 12 Apr 2012, at 22:41, Becky Knaub wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> I was wondering if Finereader will read PDF documents or is it just a >>> scanning program like kurzweil? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Becky >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >> > > -- > 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.
Re: ABBYY Fine reader
How much does that reader cost and can I use any scanner/printer/fax on the Mac. My husband and I have a Brother, and I was wwondering if I actually could use it with my mac as well or if I have to buy a whole other scanner for it. gosh I hope not, I can't afford that. Jenny On Apr 13, 2012, at 3:20 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Becky, > > ABBYY FineReader is an OCR program so you can use it to open a PDF image and > tell it to perform OCR. Just select the PDF file, press VO-Shift-m. Press the > down arrow twice and you'll hear "Open with, submenu". Go right and press the > letter "a" for ABBYY FineReader then press Return. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 12 Apr 2012, at 22:41, Becky Knaub wrote: > >> Hi all, >> I was wondering if Finereader will read PDF documents or is it just a >> scanning program like kurzweil? >> >> Thanks >> >> Becky >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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.
That funky screen
Every other time I turn on my Mac mini, I get a screen that looks like it might want my password. I try to enter it but it doesn't no good. I was told how to handle it a long time ago but I've forgotten as my computer was in storage for a while. If I manually turn it off and turn it back on it goes straight to the desktop so I'm not sure what's going on but I'm ready to scream. Jenny On Apr 12, 2012, at 10:12 PM, Chris Westbrook wrote: > I am going to be getting a braille display and would like to read web braille > stuff on my mac. Is there a program that will save my place? I thought I > remembered reading about one but I can't remember all the details. Looking > forward to having a display. > > -- > 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.
Re: 30 great open source apps for the Mac
Hi All, Just a note on one of the 30 listed apps. I downloaded netbeans, an IDE for source code development, & it is only partially accessible. Any feedback on the rest of the listed applications would be appreciated. CJ On Apr 12, 2012, at 12:07 PM, Michael Malarsie wrote: > This is good stuff. I have downloaded a few. This is going to make me sound > like in no nerd…which is true…but what is the point of a program like > transmission? I read the description if it and others like it and i jsut dont > really get it. thanks for the help! > > Mike Malarsie > On Apr 11, 2012, at 9:19 PM, Victor Tsaran wrote: > >> Hey guys, >> FWIW, here is a list of 30 open source applications for the Mac: >> http://mac.appstorm.net/roundups/utilities-roundups/30-great-open-source-mac-apps/ >> In particular, Transmission, a torrent app, is quite accessible. You will >> find other cools tuff there. >> V >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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.
Re: ABBYY Fine reader
Hello, The only version of ABBYY FineReader that works on a Mac is the Express version, but I find it does a good job. Cheers, Anne On 13 Apr 2012, at 15:45, Beefcakes wrote: > Hi and everybody, I'm wondering if someone could tell me if ABB why why > version 9 will work on the MacBook Pro with lion? Thanks so much, John > > Cakes -- 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.
Re: Mirroring a Folder
I think they just did that to save some typing. The end result is you'll do rsync -rvv and then the path to the two folders. You can abbreviate the folder for your account with a ~ symbol. So the first part would typically be rsync -rvv ~/Music followed by the path to your destination. The destination will be the path /Volumes/ followed by the name of the external drive. Note that spaces need to have a reverse slash \ in front of them so it knows not to interpret the two parts as separate items. So if your second drive was called My Backup and the folder on there was also called Music then the full command would be rsync -rvv ~/Music /Volumes/My\ Backup/Music But to directly answer your question, you can also use copy paste to put those paths in. So you could navigate to your backup drive, find the folder you want to sync to and hit copy, then got to terminal and hit paste. That will paste in the full path with backslashes or whatever. CB On 4/13/12 1:54 AM, Marc Sutton wrote: This is really helpful. I noticed in the article that it talks about dragging the origin and destination paths into the terminal window. Does this work with VO? Thanks. Marc On Apr 12, 2012, at 8:13 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: I used to do this for my itunes folder with rsync in the terminal but then I got tired or it and just copied my whole folder over to the external drive. There is an article on doing this with rsync here: http://extrafuture.com/2007/06/07/how-to-back-up-your-itunes-music-with-rsync-on-mac-os-x/ Nice thing with rsync is it just copies over whatever is newer so after the first round it doesn't take nearly as long. rsync is also network aware so you could copy stuff to a volume on any other computer that supports rsync, which would be any recent OSX machine. Could you also accomplish this just with Time Machine? CB On 4/11/12 5:49 PM, Marc Sutton wrote: Hi List, Has anyone had VoiceOver success with software to mirror a folder to a harddrive or the reverse? I want to keep my music folder backed up to an external disc. I have tried File Sync to no avail. Would love to hear people's recommendations. Thanks. Marc -- 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.
Re: ABBYY Fine reader
Hi and everybody, I'm wondering if someone could tell me if ABB why why version 9 will work on the MacBook Pro with lion? Thanks so much, John Cakes On Apr 13, 2012, at 4:20 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Becky, > > ABBYY FineReader is an OCR program so you can use it to open a PDF image and > tell it to perform OCR. Just select the PDF file, press VO-Shift-m. Press the > down arrow twice and you'll hear "Open with, submenu". Go right and press the > letter "a" for ABBYY FineReader then press Return. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 12 Apr 2012, at 22:41, Becky Knaub wrote: > >> Hi all, >> I was wondering if Finereader will read PDF documents or is it just a >> scanning program like kurzweil? >> >> Thanks >> >> Becky >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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.
Re: ABBYY Fine reader
Hello Becky, ABBYY FineReader is an OCR program so you can use it to open a PDF image and tell it to perform OCR. Just select the PDF file, press VO-Shift-m. Press the down arrow twice and you'll hear "Open with, submenu". Go right and press the letter "a" for ABBYY FineReader then press Return. Cheers, Anne On 12 Apr 2012, at 22:41, Becky Knaub wrote: > Hi all, > I was wondering if Finereader will read PDF documents or is it just a > scanning program like kurzweil? > > Thanks > > Becky > > -- > 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.
Re: Finder Busy Finder Busy with Empty USB Drives!
Hi Steve, Actually, if you want to disable Spotlight indexing of all externally mounted volumes of any type, you don't need to know the name of your device. Just go to System Preferences > Spotlight, select the "Privacy" tab, then navigate to the "Add" button and press it with VO-Space. In the dialog window that appears, use the keyboard shortcut Command-Shift-G. Then, in the text box of the dialog window, type: /Volumes (that's a slash symbol, immediately followed by the word "Volumes") and press the return key. That will keep Spotlight from indexing any externally mounted devices, and you can perform this set up action at any time. Note that you may not want this all-inclusive behavior, if you mount external hard drives that you want to search for stored files. HTH. Cheers, Esther On Apr 12, 2012, at 7:00 PM, Esther wrote: > Hi Steve, > > Not sure that this helps to answer your question, but when I attach USB > memory sticks to my Mac, in order to prevent the system from trying to start > up Spotlight indexing of the drive when I connect, I go to System Preferences > > Spotlight and select the "Privacy" tab. VoiceOver will say "Prevent > Spotlight from searching these locations: Click the Add button, or drag a > folder or disk into the list below." Navigate to the "Add" button and press > it (VO-Space), then select your USB drive in the dialog window. You can use > any of the Finder keyboard shortcuts to navigate here. For example, > Command-Shift-C will set your default directory to your computer, and you can > navigate to the list of mounted drives or devices to select your USB memory > stick, and then press return to register the selection. You can also use the > Command-Shift-G "go to folder" shortcut here if you know the name of your > drive. I find that my Lexar memory stick gets mounted as: > /Volumes/Lexar > and my Crucial memory stick gets mounted as: > /Volumes/Crucial > So I could also have specified my Lexar memory stick in the dialog window > that appears after pressing the "add" button by pressing Command-Shift-G and > then typing into the text box: > /Volumes/Crucial > (that's a slash character, followed by the word "Volumes", followed by > another slash character, followed by the word "Crucial"; Finder is not case > sensitive, so you do not have to capitalize the "V" in "Volumes" and the "C" > in "Crucial" as you would if you were typing commands in Terminal.) > > I'm not sure that these settings made through the always stick, although I > haven't had problems with activity from Spotlight indexing once I've applied > this setup. I am sure that this works if you use the Terminal app instead: > 1. Command-Shift-U in Finder to go to Utilities > 2. Press "t" to navigate to "Terminal" > 3. Command-Down arrow or Command-O to open Terminal > 4. Type (exactly): > sudo mdutil -i off /Volumes/Crucial > and press return to execute this. You should substitute the path to your USB > drive, with it's name. It may not be named for the manufacturer, especially > if it is not a "brand" memory stick. I think you may be prompted for your > Admin password to execute this command. Steve, I think you have linux > background, and may be comfortable with this. I can usually Command-Tab to > Terminal to execute commands. > > Let us know if any of this helps. (People who are not familiar with command > line usage might want to skip using the instructions for Terminal.) > > HTH. Cheers, > > Esther > > On Apr 12, 2012, at 4:26 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Bill, >> >> Command-w closes the window. I am not sure that it would be fair to say >> APple is not interested in fixing the issue. There is a good chance that >> they are working the issue on their end and has not said anything or they >> simply do not have sufficient information to determine the underlying cause. >> I am experiencing an issue with my iPHone that I am pretty sure is or has >> affected others and I have been working with APple on/off in regards to the >> problem. THey have not resolved the problem yet, but I do not believe this >> is because they are not interested in resolving the problem. I can >> appreciate that at times it seems as though you are being ignored, but on >> the other hand I do not think this is always the case. >> >> On Apr 12, 2012, at 8:49 AM, Bill Holton wrote: >> >>> Here's the workaround I use. First, turn off VO and then press command q to >>> close that finder window. Then press command 2 to get into list mode. For >>> me this problem seems to mostly happen in column view. Now that you're in >>> list mode, try again. Let me know if this works. Apple has shown very >>> little interest in solving this problem. >>> You can also go to the drive on the main finder window. First, find a file, >>> any file, and copy it to the clipboard. At the main finder window use the >>> right click menu to call up the paste command. If you can get any file
