Re: [Mac-Access]: Ladies & Gentlemen, We Are Back!

2015-06-03 Thread barbara jones
, but this is > ridiculous. > > gor...@mac-access.net > > Chris. > > ----- Original Message - > From: barbara jones > To: mac-access@mac-access.net > Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 7:12 AM > Subject: Re: [Mac-Access]: Ladies & Gentlemen, We Are Bac

Re: [Mac-Access]: Ladies & Gentlemen, We Are Back!

2015-06-03 Thread barbara jones
This does not work. I did not receive any authentication message. Barbara On Jun 2, 2015, at 11:14 AM, Gordon Smith wrote: > hello > > Please just take a moment to modify or cancel your subscription; we added you > all in bulk as you expressed a wish to remain part of the groups, or at the >

Re: [Mac-Access]: Please remove my email

2015-05-24 Thread barbara jones
Please remove me as well. Thank you. Barbara Jones jone...@comcast.net On May 24, 2015, at 4:25 PM, Juanita Martin wrote: > So am I. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 24, 2015, at 7:37 AM, Joseph Hudson wrote: > >> Hi, another thing that should need to be fixed i

Re: [Mac-access]: IOS 8.3: double and triple characters using BT keyboards

2015-04-15 Thread barbara jones
This problem was intermittent under 8.2, but happens several times a day, > under 8.3. > > I hate inconsistent problems! Some of us have it, and others don't. Also, > this has happened whether my phone is charging or not. > > Diane Bomar > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [Mac-access]: IOS 8.3: double and triple characters using BT keyboards

2015-04-14 Thread barbara jones
Me too! John said to turn quick nav on and off and this does seem to help. On Apr 14, 2015, at 6:48 PM, Devin Prater wrote: > I’m experiencing it too. >> On Apr 14, 2015, at 5:39 PM, Diane Bomare wrote: >> >> >> Since upgrading to IOS 8.3, I have been having >> even more trouble with bluetoot

Re: iPod Touch 5th Generation

2014-09-26 Thread barbara jones
You wil need to press the home button 3 times quickly. On Sep 26, 2014, at 4:05 PM, Eleanor Martha Burke wrote: > How do I do a tripple click without sighted assistance please? > - Original Message - From: "barbara jones" > To: "OS X & iOS Accessibility&qu

Re: iPod Touch 5th Generation

2014-09-26 Thread barbara jones
Did you do a triple click with the home button to toggle it on or off? It’s a 3 finger double tap to toggle speech on and off and one more thing, have you checked the volume? Sometimes for whatever reason the volume on mine gets turned down without me touching that button. Barbara On Sep 26, 20

Re:Mac access List Membership, ..remain on the list

2014-06-29 Thread barbara jones
jone...@comcast.net On Jun 29, 2014, at 7:31 AM, Gordon, Lynne & Tracy wrote: > Hello everybody > > Firstly, the response to our recent request for confirmation from members who > wish us to remain on the service has been phenomenal, and we are very > grateful for that, thank you. However,

Re: saving emails to documents folder as rich text format

2014-05-14 Thread barbara jones
t this Mac, and as it isn't something I do too much of, hadn't > played around enough in the mail app to find the faster alternative - > > Andy > On 14 May 2014, at 15:34, barbara jones wrote: > >> To save Email in rtf to your doc folder it is command shift s where

Re: saving emails to documents folder as rich text format

2014-05-14 Thread barbara jones
To save Email in rtf to your doc folder it is command shift s where you can name it there. Barbara On May 14, 2014, at 9:40 AM, isaac wrote: > Hi One of my friends that has a mac is trying to save her email as rich text > format to her documents folder. It told her to rename the file so she re

Re: IOS 7, probably the most buggy I've ever seen yet!

2014-05-08 Thread barbara jones
Chris I have an iPod Touch and am finding my device mutes itself. I can't get it back on until I plug it into my computer. To my knowledge, iPod Touch does not have a mute switch. I get messages that something timed out when I have been reading a book and done nothing else. Some strange things

Re: still having problems turning on speech on the mac

2014-03-12 Thread barbara jones
Melissa Sounds like voice over is off. Toggle command f5 again and then try the three finger double tap. You could have turned vo off so when you do the 3 finger on your track pad, you wouldn't hear anything if vo is off. Hope I explained that correctly. Barbara On Mar 12, 2014, at 10:42 PM,

Re: question about strange consequence of iPod update...

2013-12-28 Thread barbara jones
Yes it always says locked twice after the update, just something that needs a fix but nothing to worry about. Barbara On Dec 28, 2013, at 2:37 PM, Laurie Mehta wrote: > Hi all, > I only recently updated to version 7 for my iPod and after the update, among > the expected changes, I am finding

Re: mail questions

2013-08-25 Thread barbara jones
Hi Don I think #1 you have to do through your ISP. #2 Not sure. #3 Interact with messages. Hold down the function, shift and vo keys and use left arrow to go to top of messages and right arrow to go to bottom of messages. Stop interacting and you will be at the one you chose to go to. Barbara O

Re: How to use the bcc field in email?

2013-08-06 Thread barbara jones
s I type my first email address in the bcc field, it fills in > all the rest from the last time, but I don't want all of the others, only > some of them. Seems very tricky this bcc thing - > > Andy > On 6 Aug 2013, at 16:14, barbara jones wrote: > >> With a space.

Re: How to use the bcc field in email?

2013-08-06 Thread barbara jones
With a space. On Aug 6, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Andy Collins wrote: > Barbara - Is that with or without a space between the comma and next address? > > Thanks - > > Andy > On 6 Aug 2013, at 15:56, barbara jones wrote: > >> Andy >> I use a comma to separate Emai

Re: How to use the bcc field in email?

2013-08-06 Thread barbara jones
Andy I use a comma to separate Email addresses. Barbara On Aug 6, 2013, at 10:26 AM, Andy Collins wrote: > Hi all - > > I thought I could just type in an email address with a semicolon and space, > then the next address and so on, but when I do this, The error message comes > up saying that t

Re: Problem changing VO voice

2013-03-23 Thread barbara jones
Catherine voice over utility (VO F8) under speech choose voices tab and you will find them there. Barbara On Mar 23, 2013, at 8:01 PM, Catherine Turner wrote: > Hi, > > I wanted to look at different options for the VO voice and changed it > from being Alex to Daniel Compact. But now I'd like

Re: Selecting links in email

2013-02-26 Thread barbara jones
Oops, sorry. On Feb 26, 2013, at 11:00 PM, Glenn wrote: > Barbara, > I think he is on an IOS device, not a Mac. > Glenn > - Original Message - > From: "barbara jones" > To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" > Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2

Re: Selecting links in email

2013-02-26 Thread barbara jones
Hi George First interact with the message body and then vo space bar on the link to open it. Barbara On Feb 26, 2013, at 10:29 PM, George Cham wrote: > Hi guys, > Does anyone know how to select links in emails using VoiceOver? > > Typed with Fleksy > reply://george.c...@outlook.com > > >

Re: Help with ibooks please

2012-12-15 Thread barbara jones
Two finger swipe down will do it. On Dec 15, 2012, at 11:57 AM, Paul Hopewell wrote: > Hello All, > I am trying the ibooks app on my iPhone 3GS for the first time. > > I can open a desired book OK. What I now want to do is to have VoiceOver read > the book continuously from page 1 ignoring p

Re: Turning off the Trackpad

2012-11-04 Thread barbara jones
Glad it worked. Barbara On Nov 4, 2012, at 4:46 PM, Matthew Chao wrote: > Hi, Barbara. Ah, light dawns on marble head! Yes, VO plus turning > counterclockwise did the trick. Thank you! > > Matthew Chao > > At 04:28 PM 11/4/2012, you wrote: >> Did you press vo and use the gesture of turni

Re: Turning off the Trackpad

2012-11-04 Thread barbara jones
Did you press vo and use the gesture of turning a knob counterclockwise on the track pad to turn track pad commander off? Barbara On Nov 4, 2012, at 4:13 PM, Matthew Chao wrote: > Hi, Esther. Didn't have this problem in Snow Leopard. Believe there was a > way to disable the trackpad or at l

Re: Metakine mini-bundle one-day sale of DVDRemaster Pro, Mac DVD Ripper Pro, and 8other apps for $39.99

2012-09-11 Thread barbara jones
Zack On Sep 11, 2012, at 9:08 AM, Esther wrote: > Hi Dónal, > > I have the paid membership to MacUpdate Desktop, because that was part of a > promotional price option in one of their bundles. It's set to expire near > the end of September. I'm not sure that I use all the features, though.

Re: Apple Mail on a Mac Concerning Message List

2012-01-28 Thread barbara jones
Laurie I think if you press the function key, control, option and left or right arrow it will take you to the top or bottom of your messages. Barbara <--- 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 archiv

RE: Missing manual command

2011-11-12 Thread barbara jones
...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Sarah Alawami Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 1:22 PM To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Missing manual command a click is a vo shift space or a vo space depending on what you want to do or need to do. On Nov 12, 2011, at 10:13 AM, barbara jones w

home key

2011-11-12 Thread barbara jones
Hello I am using a Macbook Pro, have used VO and k to learn the keys but do not come across a home key. Is there an equivalent on a laptop? Thanks Barbara <--- 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 ar

Missing manual command

2011-11-12 Thread barbara jones
Hello I am reading David Pogue's missing manual Mac OSX and wonder what keystroke is equivalent to what he refers to as a click. i.e. click on what he is referring to. . Thanks Barbara <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-

RE: Virus protection

2011-10-31 Thread barbara jones
27;t have the URL off-hand. For other types of security threats we recommend MacScan: <http://www.securemac.com/macscan> They are accessible and quite cheap to buy. Lynne On 31 Oct 2011, at 22:37, barbara jones wrote: Hello What are people using on a Mac laptop? How user friendly are the

RE: Virus protection

2011-10-31 Thread barbara jones
I've not yet got anything on here and I do not use windows! hth Colin PS. let the debate begin! :] hahahahaha On 31 Oct 2011, at 23:38, barbara jones wrote: > Thank you Chris. I'll be looking at the programs. > Barbara > > > -Original Message- > Fr

RE: Virus protection

2011-10-31 Thread barbara jones
gt; 2. ProtectMac > http://www.protectmac.com/antivirus/ > 3. MacScan > http://macscan.securemac.com/ > 4. F-Secure > http://www.f-secure.com/en/web/home_gb/home > > TC :) > James > > Also, apart from the Intego site, www.securemac.com often provides > good advice.

RE: Virus protection

2011-10-31 Thread barbara jones
ntego site, www.securemac.com often provides good advice. Hope this helps On 31 Oct 2011, at 22:37, barbara jones wrote: > Hello > What are people using on a Mac laptop? How user friendly are the ones > being used. thanks > Barbara > > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --

Virus protection

2011-10-31 Thread barbara jones
Hello What are people using on a Mac laptop? How user friendly are the ones being used. thanks Barbara <--- 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-Access fo

RE: VO on or off

2011-10-31 Thread barbara jones
! So instead of vo+left arrow just left arrow and so on! Also quick nav will do single key navigation and rota settings I'm not on Lion so have a look in the archives for posts about quick nav! hth Colin On 31 Oct 2011, at 19:17, barbara jones wrote: > Jonathan > Is there a difference? I me

RE: VO on or off

2011-10-31 Thread barbara jones
VO keys, but I don't know why. I do use QuickNav in Safari though, I find it really useful. Jonathan On 31/10/2011, barbara jones wrote: > Jonathan > Is there a difference? I meant locking the vo key combination and > thought that meant voice over (aka the screen reader) would be on

RE: VO on or off

2011-10-31 Thread barbara jones
uck. Jonathan On 31/10/2011, barbara jones wrote: > This is very helpful. I will be asking lots of questions since I'm so > green at this. Thanks for your help. > Barbara > > > -Original Message- > From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net > [mailto:mac-acc

RE: VO on or off

2011-10-31 Thread barbara jones
: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: VO on or off Hi barbara Yes i have but easy enough to correct. When this happens all you need to do is hit control tab. Feel free to ask as many questions as you have! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 30, 2011, at 8:48 PM, "barbara jones"

RE: VO on or off

2011-10-30 Thread barbara jones
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:22 PM To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: VO on or off always keep it on. On Oct 30, 2011, at 6:18 PM, barbara jones wrote: > Hello > I just purchased a Macbook Pro and will be going for one on one training > soon. In the meantime I a

RE: VO on or off

2011-10-30 Thread barbara jones
uldn't believe the sense of this advice. Roger - Original Message ----- From: "barbara jones" To: "'Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility'" Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 12:35 AM Subject: RE: VO on or off > Yes roger I do need voice over and am learning t

RE: VO on or off

2011-10-30 Thread barbara jones
possibility of it interfering with software like some other operating systems and screen readers, voice over doesn't seem to have any truck with this. Roger - Original Message ----- From: "barbara jones" To: Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 11:18 PM Subject: VO on or off

VO on or off

2011-10-30 Thread barbara jones
Hello I just purchased a Macbook Pro and will be going for one on one training soon. In the meantime I am listening to the tutorial and learning some commands. Should I turn VO on permanently or do I only turn it on for the VO commands? It seems having it on would be easier than holding down the