Re: problem with timezone change

2010-12-12 Thread Sarah Alawami
Hello. I think you just type in teh citty where you are changing to and it should work. I cannot remember how I did it when I went on vacation as that was about 6 months ago. lol! On Dec 12, 2010, at 10:07 PM, Yuma Decaux wrote: > Hi list, > > I was just setting up kerberos on my network and fo

problem with timezone change

2010-12-12 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi list, I was just setting up kerberos on my network and found a standard issue which would be resolvable in a whiff were it that the timezone feature in the date and time system preference allowed for it. This totally slipped from my aprehension of the OS and before resorting to terminal com

Re: Asking a recently discussed question, moving ring tones to iTunes

2010-12-12 Thread Tim Kilburn
Marlaina, Where did you get the ringtones from? Are they iPhone ringtones? Yes, the m4r format is a ringtone, but there's more to it if you wish it to be an iPhone ringtone. What process are you using to get them into your Ringtones area in iTunes? Sorry for all the questions, but I like to

Re: Selecting specific podcast episodes for download

2010-12-12 Thread Jenny Wood
Wow, you don't get bored, do you? :-) I have loads of music, books, some movies, but am just now finding my way around the world of podcasts. Thanks again for your help! -- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On Dec 12, 2010, at 8:4

Re: Selecting specific podcast episodes for download

2010-12-12 Thread Jane
Not a problem; took me an hour of experimenting before I got it right. I hate that Apple makes you do that. I have a podcast that is over 400 episodes long, so imagine how long gthat list is! All told I have 609 podcasts on the iPad, plus 94iTunesU episodes, plus books, songs and apps. Jane O

Re: Selecting specific podcast episodes for download

2010-12-12 Thread Jenny Wood
Jane, Thanks, you're awesome! I had done everything but change the setting to tex listview. Problem solved. :-) Thank you! -- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On Dec 12, 2010, at 8:13 PM, Jane wrote: > I had to se the view to t

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Mary Otten
If one wishes to buy the IPal and knows they want the Mac software, they can choose that option when purchasing from the abisee site, so no extra charge. But if you have the Windows software and also want the Mac, then it apparently costs extra. I assume that if you have the Mac software and wan

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Dan: There are two and actually 3 programs in this thread: The first is a scanning device known as the eye-pal, which works in conjunctionn with a pc or Mac to easily scan and read printed material. The issue with that is the software to make it work on a Mac appears to require an additional

Re: Selecting specific podcast episodes for download

2010-12-12 Thread Jane
I had to se the view to text list view; it's the only way to bring up the option you want. Also, remember to interact with control-option-shift-down-arrow on the episode you want to download, then do control-option-shift-m and use your arrow keys. Hit return on the download podcast episode opt

Re: Asking a recently discussed question, moving ring tones to iTunes

2010-12-12 Thread Sarah Alawami
Did you rename them to .m4r files? Take care. S On Dec 12, 2010, at 5:49 PM, Marlaina Lieberg wrote: > I'm so sorry to ask this as we just discussed it recently, but I am not > having success moving my ring tones into my iTunes ring tones folder. They > show up as m4r and command i tells me t

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Yuma Decaux
No you need to use image scan first to scan the document then use abbey fine reader. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send e

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Dan Roy
So, if I go out and buy an Epson TX110 and Abby I should be able to use it without VuScan? On Dec 12, 2010, at 1:00 PM, Yuma Decaux wrote: > My Epson TX110, standard at 100 dollars does the job perfectly With abbey > fine reader. > > > I don't want to insist with a dialogue which may jeopard

RE: Mac time capsule

2010-12-12 Thread Frank Ventura
Thanks, I appreciate the info. Frank -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Kilburn Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 8:08 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac time capsule It should support 802.1

Asking a recently discussed question, moving ring tones to iTunes

2010-12-12 Thread Marlaina Lieberg
I'm so sorry to ask this as we just discussed it recently, but I am not having success moving my ring tones into my iTunes ring tones folder. They show up as m4r and command i tells me they are ring tones; I thought that was all I had to do to get them into my iTunes ring tones area but it is n

Re: Selecting specific podcast episodes for download

2010-12-12 Thread Jenny Wood
Strange thing is, that's exactly what I tried. When I perform a vo-shift-M on the episode I wish to download, the only options I have are "small", "medium" and "large." I am definitely missing something. -- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread heather kd5cbl
That is a lot of money just to scan printed materials! It sounds like the old arcanstone days! Heather - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 6:21 PM Subject: RE: My Eyepal demo is here. Thanks, it looks like you can get the Mac software for

Re: Mac time capsule

2010-12-12 Thread Tim Kilburn
It should support 802.11 N as well as B & G. You can confirm this in the Wireless pane of the Airport Utility. Later... On 2010-12-12, at 4:57 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: > Hi all, we have an older 512mb Time Capsule. Does anyone know if this > can support wireless N or only wirelss G? > Thanks >

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Cheree Heppe
Cheree Heppe here: I am using an older head set, a Jabra BT 250 VT. It is my favorite headset because of the way it doesn't intrude or block the ambient and has great sound quality and stays on my ear just fine. But it only responds to calls. The newer Bluetooth headset, also a Jabra, called

Re: papa sangre and how its done

2010-12-12 Thread Scott Howell
I agree and also add my thanks Yuma. It just goes to show that such thinking is where true innovation leads. Scott On Dec 12, 2010, at 4:57 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > Thanks Yuma for making these efforts. It's really awesome to know that > developers like you are thinking outside the box in

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Scott Howell
I agree Yuma that Apple scripts could be really useful here. If I ever find a good book and time to learn, I might have to try this out. Scott On Dec 12, 2010, at 4:14 PM, Yuma Decaux wrote: > When we speak of multiple steps for operating a scan ocr compouund, i believe > automator or apple

RE: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Frank Ventura
Thanks, it looks like you can get the Mac software for $150.00 from that download page if I am reading it correctly. Frank -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Justin Ekis Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 11:12 PM T

RE: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Frank Ventura
Hi if anyone knows where the Mac version of the software is available it would be great to post here. Likewise I have seen no such download on their site. Frank -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Hai Nguyen Sent: S

Re: Turning Off Remote on Mac Book Pro

2010-12-12 Thread M. Taylor
Just a quick note to thank you for this bit of info. Generally, I keep my mac book upstairs and my Apple TV downstairs but I can definitely see how this could be a problem. Thanks again, Mark On Dec 12, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > Hi Jeff, > > To disable the infrared receiver o

Mac time capsule

2010-12-12 Thread Frank Ventura
Hi all, we have an older 512mb Time Capsule. Does anyone know if this can support wireless N or only wirelss G? Thanks Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com.

Re: papa sangre and how its done

2010-12-12 Thread Tim Kilburn
Thanks Yuma for making these efforts. It's really awesome to know that developers like you are thinking outside the box in order to provide such an experience for more than just the mainstream user. Good luck! On 2010-12-12, at 2:06 PM, Yuma Decaux wrote: > Hi list, > > This is mostly specul

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Charlie Doremus
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Aloha, Charlie Our new book "YOU MIGHT BE A MORON" is on sale at www.giantdolphin.com click the off the bookshelf link On Dec 12, 2010, at 11:36 AM, Marlaina Lieberg <1guide...@gmail.com> wrote: > What does A2DP stand for? > > Thanks. > > Mar

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Marlaina Lieberg
What does A2DP stand for? Thanks. Marlaina On Dec 12, 2010, at 12:54 PM, Scott Howell wrote: If you do want or have purchased a Bose Bluetooth headset, let them know they need to add A2DP. I know this is a new product and I am sure they will address this. If not, they will be rather behind

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Sarah Alawami
All I use is the apple bluetooth headset. Not all headsets will have this and it's sad as I want to navagate the phone while it is in my purse or talk while the phone is in my purse. S On Dec 12, 2010, at 1:12 PM, Nick Van Vlaenderen wrote: > Thanks for all the replies. The one I have is a Sams

Re: Selecting specific podcast episodes for download

2010-12-12 Thread Sarah Alawami
Just select the row where the podcast is at interact and hit vo shift ma nd choose download podcast episode. You have to do this anyway if you have a failed download and you want to grab only those. S On Dec 12, 2010, at 1:23 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: > Hi all! I hope everyone is well today! > I a

Selecting specific podcast episodes for download

2010-12-12 Thread Jenny Wood
Hi all! I hope everyone is well today! I am wondering if anybody might be able to enlighten me on downloading specific podcast episodes in iTunes. I am currently subscribed to four or five podcasts, but I am only interested in listening to a handful of the episodes available at this time. So,

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread EWOUD
Hi Nick, i think you are dutch? Here we have also fora where this subject is pretty hot. Greets Ewoud - Original Message - From: "Nick Van Vlaenderen" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 10:12 PM Subject: Re: iPhone headset Thanks for all the replies. The one I have is a Samsung HM1

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
The Jabra Extreme will work although I don't find it a perfect solution. There may be others. I wonder if Scott G has any as he's very well in with his headsets although I know from various lists he likes plantronics. On 12 Dec 2010, at 21:12, Nick Van Vlaenderen wrote: > Thanks for all the re

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Yuma Decaux
When we speak of multiple steps for operating a scan ocr compouund, i believe automator or applescript are very powerful to make it happen as quick and easy as those devices, minus the speed performance of the scans themselves. If you look at the workflow in laymen, here is what i see: Add acti

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Nick Van Vlaenderen
Thanks for all the replies. The one I have is a Samsung HM1000. Thought it would just work but the iPhone only switches to the headset during a call. Is A2DP the bluetooth profile? I've looked around but not all shops specify the profile. Does anyone know of mono headsets that support this? Does

papa sangre and how its done

2010-12-12 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi list, This is mostly speculative but being in the games industry for a while, and having gone through countless reflections on how to make a 3D FPS work for blind people, i think i can understand how the process has been, and there is really good news on this. We at our studio use a platfor

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Scott Howell
Hi Erik, I have an HP CM2320, which is a color laser all-in-one. I installed the HP software, so get the scanning and other functions even over the network. THis machine costs I believe about $700, but I was abel to get it on sale for about $450 or so. I am lucky and pleased this does work. I c

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Scott Howell
If you do want or have purchased a Bose Bluetooth headset, let them know they need to add A2DP. I know this is a new product and I am sure they will address this. If not, they will be rather behind most of the better headsets on the market. Scott On Dec 12, 2010, at 3:35 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
You Need a headset which is A 2 DP streaming. Kawal. On 12 Dec 2010, at 19:55, Nick Van Vlaenderen wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm new on the list. Bought myself a Macbook Pro a few months back and just > got the iPhone. Great stuff. > > One question though: Last week I got a bluetooth headset for m

Re: vmware fusion weirdness..

2010-12-12 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
In your keyboard preference make sure that you check the FM key (if you have a Macbook Pro) so that if you press FM 12 then your volume goes up or FM 11 the volume goes down so that when you are in Fusion, in your windows session, your function keys work like they do in windows. Check the box i

Re: vmware fusion weirdness..

2010-12-12 Thread Oriol Gómez
Oh thanks for that. I got my keys remapped. But now it isn't accepting keypresses from f9 through f12. I would remap those keys but I'm sure there must be a way around it.. On 12/12/10, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > Recently I sent a forwarded post re jaws and caps lock key. Have a look in > the Arch

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Sarah Alawami
You need to find one wiht I believe it is called a2dp profile. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that name. That will do what you want it to do. On Dec 12, 2010, at 12:13 PM, Charlie Doremus wrote: > If it is a Bose Bluetooth headset you're out of luck. They only work during > phone calls. Try

Re: iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Charlie Doremus
If it is a Bose Bluetooth headset you're out of luck. They only work during phone calls. Try googling to find one that will do what you require Aloha, Charlie Our new book "YOU MIGHT BE A MORON" is on sale at www.giantdolphin.com click the off the bookshelf link On Dec 12, 2010, at 9:55

iPhone headset

2010-12-12 Thread Nick Van Vlaenderen
Hi all, I'm new on the list. Bought myself a Macbook Pro a few months back and just got the iPhone. Great stuff. One question though: Last week I got a bluetooth headset for my iPhone. The idea was to use it in busy places so I don't have to turn the volume of my phone up to hear the speech. U

Re: Turning Off Remote on Mac Book Pro

2010-12-12 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi Jeff, To disable the infrared receiver on your Mac: 1. go to your System Preferences. 2. choose the Security pane. 3. click the lock and enter your Admin password. 4. Check the Disable Infrared Receiver button. That should do it. Later... On 2010-12-12, at 12:03 PM, Jeff Berwick wrote:

Re: Turning Off Remote on Mac Book Pro

2010-12-12 Thread Mary Otten
Hi Jeff, Esther answered this one for me recently. What you have to do is go into system preferences, then into the security tab and in there, you will turn off the infra-red receiver, and then your mbp won't see your apple tv remote. Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this

Turning Off Remote on Mac Book Pro

2010-12-12 Thread Jeff Berwick
Does anybody know how to disable the remote on the Mac? I have an Apple TV and, when I use the remote to control it, my Mac Book Pro responds to the actions and sometimes starts playing stuff too. Thx, Jeff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisi

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Yuma Decaux
My Epson TX110, standard at 100 dollars does the job perfectly With abbey fine reader. I don't want to insist with a dialogue which may jeopardize people's belief in a device which does, irespective of price or squalor of features, very interesting as there is a paltry ammount of books availab

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Sarah Alawami
Now if apple could make scanners and that could work? my scanning solution right now is nothing as my printer scanner at least the scanner part does not work with the mac at all. so I either have to use my iphone which renders terrible results or have some read to me. Take care all and hope the

Re: vmware fusion weirdness..

2010-12-12 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Recently I sent a forwarded post re jaws and caps lock key. Have a look in the Archives. If you can't find it then let me know. Kawal. On 12 Dec 2010, at 15:39, Oriol Gómez wrote: > Ok I got it fixed ti was easier than I thoguht. switch to full screen > mode pressing control command enter and

keeping old IDevice backups

2010-12-12 Thread Sarah Alawami
I was restoring my phone a few days ago and noticed all the back ups from the prior month had been deleted. I did some testing and this is what I found. •the back ups will not be retained if you perform a manual back up and •in the prefs under devices the back ups are erased as well. Is ther

Re: AppleTV and Netflix question

2010-12-12 Thread Kevin Mattingly
The choice you want is $7.99 a month. Kev On Dec 12, 2010, at 12:52 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: > All: > I'm looking at getting an Apple TV and Netflix; however the pricing plans are > confusing. What is the cheapist plan I can purchase to use on my Apple TV, > Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread erik burggraaf
Hi Scott, Since most scanners are unfortunately not supported directly by fine reader express, you have to either know the make an model of one that does and ask for it when you buy your computer, or you have to get hellishly lucky. I don't even know the make and model of a scanner that's dire

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Scott Howell
Maybe one of the good things that would come from cuts in funding is the lower-cost solutions. It would be nice if people could afford to purchase their own equipment and software instead of having to secure funding from other sources because the cost is so high. I doubt there is a substantial m

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Scott Howell
Erik, I have to disagree because I have had very good success with ABBYY's Fine Reader Express. Now I'm fortunate in that my scanner works fine with the included software, so I can either use that software and feed the results to ABBYY or use ABBYY to drive the process. I cannot say how it comp

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Sarah Alawami
the ipall is a portable scanning and reading system that is about 18 inches long. It hooks to a comptuer via usb and you can even have it do auto scanning where you turn the page and it will scann it. Tha'ts how I managed to scann a 300 page book in about a half hour and have pretty good result

AppleTV and Netflix question

2010-12-12 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
All: I'm looking at getting an Apple TV and Netflix; however the pricing plans are confusing. What is the cheapist plan I can purchase to use on my Apple TV, Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc? I don't want to receive physical DVDS, just want to Stream. I'm a bit confused. Sarai Bucciarelli Pers

Re: does anyone else use t-mobile and have problems with their site?

2010-12-12 Thread Brett Campbell
Hi, Unfortunately, it's been my experience anyway, the T-mobile site not only doesn't work optimally with VoiceOver, it doesn't work optimally with Mac. Sighted members of my household sometimes have to clear the dust from the Windows machine to perform certain tasks within our account

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread erik burggraaf
HI Yuma, You're not wrong, just impatient. It's perfectly understandable, but you have to realize that change is coming and try not to let it get you down. Unfortunately, my clients are blind now, and their quality of life is at least as important now as it will be 2 to 5 years from now. Som

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Justin Ekis
Well now. What on earth? I just went back there and you are absolutely correct. How utterly weird. It was a free download on the day of release, so I just confirmed the address of the page and sent it, assuming that clicking the mac software link would do what it did less than two weeks ago. Thi

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Yuma Decaux
Thanks Eric for the explanation. Assistive tech is a rather new subject to me, and my perspective is still anchored in the mind of a sighted person who would rather spend 2k on his kid's education, a new laptop or a great hoiday than 2k on a device that's grossly overpriced and would last only

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Erick: You have so hit the proverbial nail on the head here. I've been trying very hard to make vuescan work, to make anything work in terms of scanning. I have had absolutely no luck, even with a version that works for some, even with an Apple trainer very generously spending time with me

Re: vmware fusion weirdness..

2010-12-12 Thread Oriol Gómez
Ok I got it fixed ti was easier than I thoguht. switch to full screen mode pressing control command enter and it automatically gets input. But now I have another question... How can I use the caps lock key as a modifier key in jaws? I have it set to laptop mode and everything but if I hit caps lock

Re: vmware fusion weirdness..

2010-12-12 Thread Oriol Gómez
it still shows up as a progress indicator and windows has booted up. If I hit the connect apple bluetooth host I hear the standard wnidows USB connection sound so I know it's working. I turned off quick nav, unlaoded voice over, pressed command g, nothing. Do I need anys pecial cursor tracking? On

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread erik burggraaf
Well now, Hold your horses, smiles. 2 grand is too much for this baby. No doubt about it. There are serious drawbacks that need to be addressed. The manual is horrendous The mac software isn't integrated with the mac and tries to be windowsish apparently. The actual windows software has be

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread erik burggraaf
Hi Carolyn, The eyepal actually needs a computer, either a windows or mac will do ostensibly. The EyePal solo works without a computer. I work pretty closely with the humanware people on demoing products and I think this was just an honest mistake. They had just received it back from a CNIB o

Re: My Eyepal demo is here.

2010-12-12 Thread erik burggraaf
Hi, When I go to this page and click the download link for EyePal for the mac, it takes me to a paypal order page with an invoice for $150. It doesn't give me the download. Hum... Erik Burggraaf User support consultant, Now posting occasionally on twitter at eburggraaf, 1-888-255-5194 http://w

Re: vmware fusion weirdness..

2010-12-12 Thread Larry Skutchan
This is tricky. The most reliable way I have found is to actually click the mouse or touch the trackpad. Weather or not you have to do that, you definitely want to turn quick nave off in VO. Also, if nothing else works, unload VO. That is rarely necessary though. On Dec 12, 2010, at 5:27 AM, Or

vmware fusion weirdness..

2010-12-12 Thread Oriol Gómez
Hi all, sorry for all the questions lately but I jsut got my new mac yesterday and I just need some help. I was listening to a podcast by Mike Arrigo on virtualziation. I got vmware fusion 3.12. I put my windows cd in, chose easy install,a nd it seems to install fine up to the point that I hear the