Been there, done that, I couldn't remember where the letters wet either smile and I never used pocket anything. On 2013-06-27, at 1:34 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'll confess, I never read the manual, I just played with it. But I had used > Pocket PC for Windows so I knew from friends who had iPhones to double tap. > But the On screen keyboard was a bugger to learn, I couldn't remember where > the letters were even though everything was laid out like a computer keyboard > or an manual typewriter. > On 27 Jun 2013, at 21:32, Kerri <[email protected]> wrote: > >> It took me about 3 days to get the worst of it over with and this without >> *any assistance whatsoever, completely self taught. >> On 2013-06-27, at 1:12 PM, "Phil Halton" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> of course it was a challenge at first. but honestly, how long was it >>> before you were using the iPhone like an old pro? that's all I'm getting >>> at, someone said it perfectly, I think it was Gigi, realize that tens of >>> thousands of other blind people are using the iPhone everyday, therefore so >>> can you. Unless you want to hold to the ridiculous notion that you are >>> somehow different or less capable than everyone else. And if you do, >>> exactly how do you know that? Answer: you don't! >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kerri" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 2:05 PM >>> Subject: Re: i phone discussion >>> >>> >>> Phil, allow me to level with you. To you and many of us, it is *not a big >>> deal. But do you recall what it was like when you commenced with the phone? >>> For me at least, having never even touched a flat screen it was brutal. Yes >>> I got through it but I refuse to sit here and say that it is not a big deal >>> for to you what is big is not to the next person. >>> On 2013-06-27, at 8:22 AM, "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. >> 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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