Re: new ipad

2012-03-08 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
If only you could see the look on my face! Although I do know some folks, both sighted and blind who could use two-handed instructions on said toilet paper. I absolutely do not want my IOS devices to look like a piece of adaptive equipment. My very nice never used beautiful Perkins braille wri

Re: Changing iPhone name

2012-02-23 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
I change my phone's name pretty frequently using iTunes but you do have to have your phone plugged in, of course. Karen - Original Message - From: "Paul Hopewell" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:27 PM Subject: Re: Changing iPhone name Sarah a

Re: Changing iPhone name

2012-02-23 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Besides settings>general>about you can also change the name in iTunes. Karen - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 1:23 PM Subject: Re: Changing iPhone name Go to settings, general, about. On 23/02/2012

Re: IPhone issue

2012-02-16 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
There may be a feature of which I am not aware but a two-finger single tap shuts VO up. Karen - Original Message - From: "Catherine G" To: "'Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility'" Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 4:35 PM Subject: IPhone issue When I answer my IPhone, the speech part of V

Re: My PC died

2012-02-09 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Kristeen, Not that I wish to discourage you from replacing your PC if that is what you really want to do. However, the fix for your PC could be as simple as a new power cord or a power supply, both of which are inexpensive easy fixes. Good luck with whatever you choose. Karen - Original

Help with Bookport software on my Mac

2012-01-31 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Can anyone tell me how to change the source folder in Book Transfer for the Mac? I'm trying to download a .zip file from NLS books onto my Bookport. No problems on my PC. TIA Karen <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-ac

Re: Finder problem

2012-01-20 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
nce you reboot this file will be recreated. Hope this works, I had a finder a few months ago and by deleting this file refreshes finder. John On Jan 20, 2012, at 3:29 PM, 1smart...@cox.net wrote: For any of you with any knowledge of Finder, I would appreciate help with a problem. I

Re: Finder problem

2012-01-20 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
essibility" Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 4:31 PM Subject: Re: Finder problem Even in an interaction? What view is the list of contents? On Jan 20, 2012, at 3:29 PM, 1smart...@cox.net wrote: For any of you with any knowledge of Finder, I would appreciate help with a problem. In tryin

Finder problem

2012-01-20 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
For any of you with any knowledge of Finder, I would appreciate help with a problem. In trying to learn how to successfully export a .mov file from Iphoto, I have made a change to Finder and did not realize it. Now, every time I try to arrow through the selections in the Sidebar, it automatica

Re: Strange behaviour with money reader.

2012-01-19 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Hi there, it's easier than you are making it. All you have to do is, in a well lighted place, launch the app and position the back camera over the bill. Wait a few seconds and it will announce the denomination. Taking a picture is not necessary. It can take a second or two and there is no indi

Emoticons

2012-01-15 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Does anyone know if there is a VO accessible emoticon app to insert emoticons into sms messages? Thanks, Karen <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-

Was: Re: How to add to new contacts to the address book; Now: Control Click

2012-01-15 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
I guess I'm brain dead but I can't figure out how to click the mouse on anything. Will someone have mercy on me and enlighten me? Thanks, Karen <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive

Re: Printers

2012-01-10 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
A few days ago I asked about printers for a Macbook Pro. Do none of you use printers or scanners with your Apple computers? Karen <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages po

Printers

2012-01-09 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
For those of you who have an opinion, I would like to hear what printers are being used successfully and smoothly with your Macbook Pro. I would be interested in a combination scanner/printer that is as powerful yet as compact as possible. I'm looking into both monochrome and color. Thanks in a

Re: Drop Box

2012-01-05 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
folder you are referring to is a standard that the OS puts there. The location is usually in your home folder. Take care, John On Jan 4, 2012, at 10:55 PM, 1smart...@cox.net wrote: Nope. - Original Message - From: "Mike Welty" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility&q

Re: Drop Box

2012-01-04 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Nope. - Original Message - From: "Mike Welty" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 10:35 PM Subject: Re: Drop Box And it shows no files in that folder at all? ------ From: &qu

Re: Drop Box

2012-01-04 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Yes, I set it up and used the same account as on my PC and Iphone. Karen On Jan 4, 2012, at 9:51 PM, Mike Welty wrote: > Did you actually set up dropbox on the Mac, or did you just copy the app and > run it > > -- > From: &qu

Drop Box

2012-01-04 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
I have installed Drop Box on my PC, wich is working correctly. I have now installed on my Macbook Pro. The Drop Box folder is under the Public folder but files are not being shared with the Macbook. Are there settings I need to change? Thanks for any assistance. Karen <--- Mac Access At Mac Ac

Itunes question

2011-12-30 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Recently, while using Itunes on my Macbook Pro, I got an "Itunes busy" message. After several minutes and with no luck determining the problem, I had sighted assistance look at my screen. Apparently, there was a pop up message about an update on the screen to which I seemed to have no access. Ca

Re: movies on the i-phone

2011-12-26 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Click on your "Videos" icon, assuming you are using either a 4 or a 4S. Karen - Original Message - From: "michael weaver" To: Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 11:09 PM Subject: movies on the i-phone does anyone know where movies that have been purchased are located on the i-phone o

Re: accessible FTP client

2011-12-17 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Try Transmit. Very easy to use. Karen - Original Message - From: "Paula Hobley" To: "'Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility'" Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 6:37 PM Subject: accessible FTP client Hi there I am looking for an accessible FTP client. I have tried Yummy FTP but I find it

System Access

2011-12-13 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Has anyone used System Access Mobile by Serotek for either the Mac or PC? How does its functionality compare to VO? Karen <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages posted

Desperate for help: Nicus Writer Pro

2011-11-21 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Hi All, I've been working for days on creating an outline. I'm working in Nicus Writer Pro and am having a great deal of difficulty navigating the PDF help docs. In sum, I am working with an outline list and the levels are defined correctly in styles. Can anyone tell me how to promote and demote

Re: For Karen; VoiceOver & Its Use On iOS

2011-11-18 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
you'd be interested/willing to discuss off list, please let me know and I'll get back to you. I always ask first, as I hate to intrude. Lynne On 18 Nov 2011, at 17:40, 1smart...@cox.net wrote: Oh, no, not a dumb question at all. <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To rep

Re: App Switcher on iOS5 with iPad/iPhone 3GS/iPod Touch 3G

2011-11-18 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
ld me. Karen - Original Message - From: "Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Re: App Switcher on iOS5 with iPad/iPhone 3GS/iPod Touch 3G Hello Karen On 18 Nov 2011, at 16:46, 1smart...@c

Re: App Switcher on iOS5 with iPad/iPhone 3GS/iPod Touch 3G

2011-11-18 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Hmmm, I always do activate the app switcher from the home page so I never knew this. If you activate AS from a different page, some apps are not in there? Karen - Original Message - From: "Bubba" To: "'Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility'" Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 11:01 AM Subject:

Re: App Switcher on iOS5 with iPad/iPhone 3GS/iPod Touch 3G

2011-11-18 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Double click the home button. Karen - Original Message - From: "Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 10:43 AM Subject: App Switcher on iOS5 with iPad/iPhone 3GS/iPod Touch 3G Hello everybody What's the best method, with or

Re: IOS docking recommendations.

2011-11-16 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
I, too, like the B&W products and, while I am not well educated on international issues, I've also had JVC. I do think the quality of the JVC dock for my previous 3GS was better than my current dock for the 4S. Karen - Original Message - From: "Geoff Waaler" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Acces

Re: Battery status

2011-11-12 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
You can also install a script to announce battery status. All I have to do is press option-b and battery status is announced. I am running Snow Leopard. Karen - Original Message - From: "Catherine Golding" To: Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 12:38 PM Subject: Battery status Ho

Keystroke question

2011-11-11 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
When in Finder, I find myself often on an item way to the right with the "close" button way to the left. Is there a quick keystroke to pop me right over to the close button? Thanks, Karen <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access

Re: Dock issue

2011-11-09 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
playing in iTunes from there! Also, I've found that in the dock you can use Fn+Down Arrow to cycle between the Applications section, the Folders section, and the Trash. Fn+Up Arrow also works in the reverse direction. So this is a quick way to move to the documents section of the dock

Dock issue

2011-11-09 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Hello, If someone can tell me my error, I'd certainly appreciate it. When navigating the dock items, there are items to the right of the separator (applications, documents, downloads and trash). When I land on any of these items, instructions say to press VO + space to open the item. When I do,

Re: Cable needed for dock connection

2011-11-08 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
These extensions are just what I've been looking for. I just purchased one, along with the wall dock and, no, I did not have to negotiate a captcha to make the purchase. Karen - Original Message - From: "Esther" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 9:4

Re: Shortcuts, etc.

2011-11-08 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
ful contexts in which you might use certain shortcuts. And he does list Command-Shift-T to put items in the dock. HTH. Cheers, Esther On Nov 8, 2011, at 05:09, 1smart...@cox.net wrote: Hi Everyone, Apparently I am searching in the wrong places...Not long ago someone indicated a key

Shortcuts, etc.

2011-11-08 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Hi Everyone, Apparently I am searching in the wrong places...Not long ago someone indicated a key combination of cmd+shift+t to quickly add an application to the dock. This was very helpful as I was looking for the same thing. To my question, is there a list somewhere of these sorts of key combi

Re: Observation with Calendar and Reminder

2011-11-08 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Yes, it's the ICloud feature at work there. Karen - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 6:14 AM Subject: Observation with Calendar and Reminder Hello all. Can I make an observation here with the iPod Touch

PDF files

2011-11-01 Thread 1smart...@cox.net
Hi Everyone, I've made good progress on using VO with my Macbook Pro but I do have some questions regarding PDF files. Is it easier/more productive to use Preview or Acrobat with PDF files? Any help with navigating PDF files would be helpful. Is it possible to fill out PDF form pages on the Ma