For the record, I can use the keypad to make selections in menus by just using speaker phone mode. Of course, this is not ideal for when you are out in public, but at home I have never had to use a headset. On Jun 27, 2013, at 12:17 AM, Lisette Wesseling <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi, > Making calls on the iPhone is significantly easier when using a headset. It > is then possible to use the on screen keypad to type numbers. > > Lisette > > On 27/06/2013, at 10:01 AM, jean parker <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Karen and all: >> >> For the possible benefit of anyone thinking about switching to the i phone, >> I am happy to explain my experience. >> I purchased my i phone in mid April but did not change my mobile provider >> until early May. I did this so that I could become used to how the i phone >> functioned and using the touch screen before vital transactions depended on >> my ability to use the phone. I am very glad I did this. >> >> Another thing that has helped is a screen protector with raised dots sold by >> Speed Dots. I know there are some who assert this should not be necessary >> however, I believe we should use what makes sense for us as individuals. I >> find that it provides landmarks for orientation on the screen. >> >> I have been told that one must have access to the internet in order for siri >> to work. Perhaps someone on the list can confirm this? If this is the >> case, then utilizing siri for making calls etc would work as long as an >> internet connection is available. This might not be a problem for many but >> for me, it is necessary that I know how to manage without siri as well as >> with it. >> >> I have gotten pretty good at using my i phone and while I still find making >> calls involving many number sequences problematic at times, it is offset by >> the other things the i phone does well. I don't know how to input menu >> sequences such as those described by someone earlier. Perhaps you could >> give us the steps to do this? >> >> Finally, as a new user I am happy to answer any questions about the learning >> curve, at least from my perspective. >> Jean >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
