Just remember, if you indeed get an I phone, we are here, you can ask and ask questions, and I for one and many others will give you as much help as possible. If you knew of a blind person living near you, then they could give you a hand or if you are on Skype and you need help, I'll help you even if I'm half way round the world. However, if you are dead against touch screens, as I said RNIB do a phone which is voice and seeing only with buttons. I'm sure organisations in the US do phones like that if indeed you live in the wonderful USA.
Kawal. On 27 Jun 2013, at 21:05, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote: > of course I don't mind kawal. And, you said the operative word in your > message "frightened". That is all my point is, it is fear of something new > and an unwillingness to try new things that is at the heart of it. When one > gets past that fearful insistance on sticking with the old way, they > inevitably find that it is an easy transition. > Of course, people are free to do what they wish even to the point of blocking > themselves with fearful resistance. > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kawal Gucukoglu" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 11:25 AM > Subject: Re: i phone discussion > > > I hope you don't mind me saying so but everyone is different regarding touch > screens. When I gave a demo of a touch screen at an exhibition, Even though > it was not an I phone as at that time the Iphone did not exist, people were > frightened. > > On 27 Jun 2013, at 04:22 PM, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I don't know what all the fuss is about. dialing a number with the onscreen >> keyboard is one of the easiest things to do. If you set typing mode to >> "touch", its even easier. >> >> I've never needed to use the headset, just adjust the volume as needed for >> the environment. >> >> When I first went to the iPhone from a Nokia using Talkx, I too was worried >> about not being able to make a call under pressure or when I really needed >> to do so. So, My first priority was to master the phone app, then move on to >> other less important functions. Within a week I was using the iPhone like an >> old hand, and I'm nothing special believe me. It's mostly the fear of change >> and a new way of doing things that seems to get in newcomer's way. >> Jump in with both feet and you'll be handling the phone like an old hand in >> no time. >> The iPhone will unlock unimaginable vistas in accessibility for you if you >> keep an open mind and have a willingness to try new things. >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisette Wesseling" >> <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 12:17 AM >> Subject: Re: i phone discussion >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > > -- > 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. 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