Hello everyone. It took me a couple of weeks to get comfortable with the touch screen. Once I realized that I could flick right and left instead of precisely locating icons on the screen I was home free. Touch typing also helped a lot. The only gesture I struggle with is the pinch gestures. I would appreciate any tips.
On Jun 27, 2013, at 3:51 PM, Kerri <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > 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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