Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-27 Thread Esther
Hi Jen, The iTunes Store URL for Big Calculator Free by Tioga Designs LLC is: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/big-calculator-free/id374174252?mt=8 For a detailed description of the features of this app, its layout, and tips for use with VoiceOver, see the archived list post: • Re: VO friendly

RE: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-27 Thread Pinky
Hi I downloaded the Big Calculator free app on my iPad. All the plus,minus,button just say button on VO. Do any of you have this problem. I have downloaded this app many times and all the number button voice over just fine but the plus , minus and other function button, vo just says button.

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Earle
Hi Jen. I will try and answer the questions I can. The iPad doesn't have calculator, voice memos, or the flashlight. You can download apps from the app store to fill in those gaps though. The iPad let's you use the side switch for muting or for locking and unlocking orientation. You can

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Jen Colley
What would you suggest downloading for the calculator, voice memmos and flash light? If you change the switch mode for locking and unlocking orientation, where would you then find the ability to lock and unlock the orientation since you are not using the switch anymore. Jen -Original

RE: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
The side switch on the iPad can either lock your screen orientation or you can change it so it acts like the switch on the iPhone which means it will Mute the iPad. As Earl said, there is no vibrate mode on an iPad just as there is none on an iPod Touch. I don't have an iPad handy right now, but I

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Earle
I use the side switch on my iPad mini as a mute switch. Like Sieghard said, if you want to lock orientation you can do that from the control center. Earle On May 26, 2014, at 8:12 AM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: The side switch on the iPad can either lock your screen orientation

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Jen, Regarding your request for great accessible apps for your iPad, I experimented with lots of apps and found the following to be the best for my needs: Calculators: 1. Talking scientific calculator. very accessible and very complete in VoiceOver and calculator feature set. The Talking

RE: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Elizabeth Campbell
Good morning listers,I Noticed that the iPhone 5s doesn't have the switch to either mute sounds or control lock orientation. Do we now perform these tasks from the control center? Thanks. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Elizabeth, there is a mute switch. It's opposite the power button. It's on the left-hand side toward the top. It's actually on the upper left-hand side above the volume buttons. Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2014, at 9:00 AM, Elizabeth Campbell batescampb...@gmail.com wrote: Good

RE: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Elizabeth Campbell
Thanks Les, I found the switch. I have one of the Otterbox cases, so the switch was very well hidden!! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Kriegler Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 8:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Elizabeth, you are welcome. I have a mopey juice pack and they switch is well hidden as well. However this is a good thing as far as I'm concerned. Before, my muse which was switching at random. That was a real problem. Now that never happens. Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2014, at 9:38 AM,

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Earle
I have found a way to see the newest news feed items on Facebook. Someone with site helped me to find this option. I can't seem to flick to it, so this is how you find it. Find the photos button near the top of the screen and just under it, you should see the new stories button. If you look

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Jennie Facer
I downloaded an app called big calculator, and I love it. It works very well with the iPad mini and Voiceover. Jenn Sent from my iPad On May 26, 2014, at 6:04 AM, Jen Colley jen.col...@shaw.ca wrote: What would you suggest downloading for the calculator, voice memmos and flash light?

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Jen Colley
Thanks for this info. Is it paid or free. Just looking for something that will replace the phone's calculator for the iPad. Simple to use will work fine for me. Jen -Original Message- From: Jennie Facer Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 3:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: Frustrated with iPad mini and have a few questions

2014-05-26 Thread Jennie Facer
They have a paid and free version. I think the free is just fine. Jenn Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2014, at 4:05 PM, Jen Colley jen.col...@shaw.ca wrote: Thanks for this info. Is it paid or free. Just looking for something that will replace the phone's calculator for the iPad.