Hi Paula, Have you used barcode scanning apps before? The DigitEyes web site does have lots of good tips, but the main problem is locating the barcode. I know of some users who were learning to use DigitEyes, first used the free RedLaser barcode scanner app to locate the barcode. That app is very fast, and is easier to use to locate a barcode. The problem for international users is that it's mainly set up to identify products in the U.S., and won't get you access to the databases that DigitEyes has -- for example, for products in Australia. But if you're starting to learn to use DigitEyes, and want to train yourself on how far away to hold the product, how to move around to locate the barcode on the label, etc, it certainly helps to know where the barcode is! There are also lots of tips and suggestions on the DigitEyes web site on how to scan. Also, some places may sell these organizer storage racks that are designed to hold a number of standard sized cans, laid on their sides, in your cupboard shelves. This can make it easier to rotate the can under your iPhone camera while you locate the barcode that is generally near the seam. Because the cans are exactly sized to fit together on their side in the rack, you can slowly adjust the section of a can that faces your iPhone camera without having the can roll all over the counter.
HTH. Cheers, Esther On Apr 3, 2013, at 8:30 PM, "Paula Hobley" wrote: > Thanks for that Anita, I will check it out. > > Cheers > > Paula > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gadget Girl > Sent: Thursday, 4 April 2013 3:17 PM > To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility > Subject: Re: DigitEyes and IPhone 4s > > Hello. There is a lot of great, useful information at www.digit-eyes.com. > > Regards, > Anita > also known as "Gadget Girl". Sent via my Apple gadget. Apple, Take a bite, > Express yourself! > > On Apr 4, 2013, at 12:04 AM, "Paula Hobley" > wrote: > >> Hi there >> >> >> >> I have just purchased DigitEyes for my Iphone 4S. I have followed the >> instructions, i.e., holding the camera towards the label on the can >> and double tapping scan. It just clicks. I have tried moving the >> phone around the label. Could anybody please give me some helpful >> hints as to how to use this app? >> >> >> >> Many thanks >> >> >> >> Paula >> >> >> > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to [email protected] You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> or at the public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we do our very best to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
