Re: haptics but not for IOS. Soon though

2011-02-10 Thread Carolyn Haas
Yuma: Don't know what haptics are. But, I have a friend whose doing the droid thing and it sure seems quirky to me in terms of accessibility. And I never heard anything about Apple asking Toshiba for screens. Carolyn On Feb 10, 2011, at 9:22 AM, Yuma Decaux wrote: The guys at e-sense told me

Re: iPod Touch and new MacBook

2011-02-10 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi html: When you plug in your device, iTunes will tell you all you need to know. It will ask you if you want to create a new library, or keep what's on your device. Then assuming you have stuff on there, you'll follow the instructions for having it back up yourdevice. Most of it's pretty

Re: insertion point

2011-02-09 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Shen: I don't understand why being given this information is a problem. I can't tell you the number of times I've been typing on the Mac and not had the insertion point info spoken; with the result of half of my writing showing up in the wrong place. I can certainly relate to some people

Re: VO loosing focus in textedit. Is anyone else seeing this?

2011-02-09 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Matthew: I've just been working with text edit pretty intensely. I'm not experiencing anything like you describe as I move in and out of the documents. Could it be a cursor tracking setting? Carolyn H On Feb 9, 2011, at 7:58 AM, Matthew Campbell wrote: Hello listers. I'm wondering if any

Re: insertion point

2011-02-08 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Cheree: I once asked accessibility if they could possibly build in some form of interruptible, so VO doesn't insist on finishing it's say when you want to keep moving. I'm not sure they understood what I meant, as they never responded. But, often I'll know what VO is getting at but can't

Re: insertion point

2011-02-08 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Anne: I find that works most of the time. But there are times when it simply doesn't work. Or, it holds everything in check until the control key is pressed again. Also, there are times when hitting the ctl key is ineffective. Carolyn On Feb 8, 2011, at 8:01 AM, Anne Robertson wrote:

Re: few starting questions

2011-02-08 Thread Carolyn Haas
Antonio: Nicely put. I've been at this over a year and stillfind your post informative. Thank you. Carolyn H On Feb 8, 2011, at 2:08 PM, Antonio M. Guimaraes Jr. wrote: Hello Mohamed, I am also pretty much a beginner with the mac, even after owning mine for 5 months. Here are a couple

Re: refresh-a-braille research

2011-02-07 Thread Carolyn Haas
on a braille display. Thanks for any further info,. .:) Carolyn Haas On Feb 7, 2011, at 10:50 AM, Scott Howell wrote: I got the free case when APH offered it. I use it with my iPHone, although there is a bug currently that APple is working on that poses problems with paring and other odd

Re: iWOrk: VoiceOver Falls Short

2011-02-05 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Anne: What you've said here is very well thought and very well put. I've been at this over a year, and still feel half the time like I'm learning on the fly. There are some systems being developed in the US for training with Voiceover. But, they're not easy to find when you're just

Re: iWOrk: VoiceOver Falls Short

2011-02-03 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Kevin: I think it's a matter of taking the time to learn it before you rag on it that's at issue here. I'm still having issues with coming over to the Mac from Windows, and I've been at it for over a year. Still, it's not up to someone else to find and overcome my stumbling blocks. Nor is

Re: Accessible games in the Mac App Store

2011-02-02 Thread Carolyn Haas
search for accessible games for Mac has been largely fruitless thus far. I'll keep the list posted if I find anything. Best, Zack. On Feb 1, 2011, at 6:47 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Teresa: I like that idea. I've never been one to do games at all on my computer. So, I haven't a clue

mac mail assistance

2011-02-02 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi everyone: I'm having a frustrating issue with mail. I prefer to have mail sort my messages by date received. I'm setting this in the view menu. But, the minute I go to another task, even another mailbox, the sorting defaults to by subject. I looked in mail prefs, but found nothing to

Re: Accessible games in the Mac App Store

2011-02-01 Thread Carolyn Haas
Teresa: I like that idea. I've never been one to do games at all on my computer. So, I haven't a clue where to even look for something that would be fun, and accessible. I'm lousy at games of strategy like chess, but I love games with words, riddles and things that make me think. Anyway,

Re: difference between

2011-01-31 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Stephanie: I highly recommend the book Switching to the mac: the missing manual, to help clarify a lot of these questions. It's a good read, and a fun read. Well worth whatever it's selling for now. I learned more from that than any of the materials I've plowed through. HTH Carolyn H On

Re: Installing a program on the Mac

2011-01-28 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Denise: Think you should be able to simply copy andpaste it into Apps. Then open it as you normaly would. HTH Carolyn H On Jan 28, 2011, at 4:12 AM, denise avant wrote: Jeff This is it right now the file is in my downloads folder howdy I get to the application folder Sent from my

Re: scanning

2011-01-28 Thread Carolyn Haas
Stephanie: Let me simplify this for you: If you look up vuescan, on Google it will come up with the website that discusses it's ups, downs and backwards and forwards.:) It also tells which scanners are supported, and a lot of them are. Download Vuescan as a trial, and install it. When you open

Re: Safari history no longer updated after Snow leopard reinstall.

2011-01-28 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Geoff: You might check menus, Safari. If private browsing is checked, your surfing history will not be saved. HTH CH On Jan 28, 2011, at 1:12 PM, Geoff Waaler wrote: Greetings y'all, Last week I reinstalled SnowLeopard and immediately updated to 10.6.6. Since then my Safari history

Re: Gmail via Pop?

2011-01-28 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi teresa: You can also set up filters in gmail, settings where you have it go to, for example the macvisionaries mailbox if it has that and your name on it. It's been a while since I did it. But, If you explore settings in Google/gmail, it's possible to do this. If you want, I can look

Fwd: [acb-l] Read2Go App for Reading Bookshare books on Apple devices

2011-01-27 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi everyone: Since we've been talking about bookshare, I thought perhaps some might be interested in this information I received about this app. Carolyn H http://www.bookshare.org/_/aboutUs/2011/01/read2go Benetech Announces New Accessible e-Book Reader for Apple iOS devices - iPad,

Re: Apple's online store reveals Verizon iPhone voice plans starting at $39.99

2011-01-27 Thread Carolyn Haas
at www.giantdolphin.com click the off the bookshelf link On Jan 26, 2011, at 1:03 PM, Carolyn Haas chaas0...@gmail.com wrote: What is chapter? On Jan 26, 2011, at 2:39 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: Looks like att will be chaper in the end why? read on: http://dlvr.it/F8cdn -- You

Re: Apple's online store reveals Verizon iPhone voice plans starting at $39.99

2011-01-27 Thread Carolyn Haas
, 2011, at 11:45 AM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi Sarah: Thanks for doing the math on that one.:) I kind of figured att would have to do something better and stronger to have let Verizon get it's paws on the iPhone.:) I've come to like att better anyway, and I don't plan to jump ship any time

Re: Dropbox accessibility

2011-01-27 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Louie: Just a thought: I would be a new dropbox user if it weren't fraught with so many issues. There is some strength in numbers. So, it's possible to have some effect if more people try to get their attention. The other thing to do is ask the Apple accessibility team to contact the

Re: Solona nearly never available lately

2011-01-26 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi: How about some of these so-called brilliant people who depend on capchias to block 'bots or fake entries being required to provide the solution. I wonder how quickly things would change if any website using them was required to provide an accessible means of getting them solved. I also

Re: Apple's online store reveals Verizon iPhone voice plans starting at $39.99

2011-01-26 Thread Carolyn Haas
What is chapter? On Jan 26, 2011, at 2:39 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: Looks like att will be chaper in the end why? read on: http://dlvr.it/F8cdn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: Solving captures on the Mac

2011-01-25 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Conrad: I haven't done this. But, most people take a screenshot and send it to Salona.net. They solvee them in about 90 seconds. Perhaps someone can give you better detail.:) Carolyn H On Jan 25, 2011, at 4:04 PM, Conrad Bennett wrote: Can anybody please tell me what is good to use to

Re: Switching to Mac the missing manual

2011-01-24 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Candie: Thank you for that. I've never done bookshare. Guess it's time. Again, thank you. Carolyn H On Jan 23, 2011, at 7:50 PM, Candie Stiles wrote: That book is available from book share if you'd like to download it there. On Jan 23, 2011, at 2:03 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi: I

Re: Switching to Mac the missing manual

2011-01-24 Thread Carolyn Haas
Message - From: Candie Stiles candiesti...@me.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:50 PM Subject: Re: Switching to Mac the missing manual That book is available from book share if you'd like to download it there. On Jan 23, 2011, at 2:03 PM, Carolyn

Switching to Mac the missing manual

2011-01-23 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi: I wanted a purchased copy of this book, and thought I was finding a gem at the app store. I bought an iPad version, and it is a mess with VO. I brought it into my Apple store, and my trainer says indeed it isn't accessible. Guess I waisted $5.99. That store can sure confuse me easily.

Re: Victor Stream software for Mac?

2011-01-23 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Mike: Interesting. My experience is completely the opposite. I can at least copy and paste to my VRS from my macbook pro. But, I can't get it to work with the stream's sd card. I did have to go have disk utility recognize the stream. But, it's worked ever si nce. Things that make you

Re: Insecure startup item disabled.

2011-01-21 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Geoff: Just to add to John's comment: I've been told it's always a good idea to reaper permissions after reinstalling anything. It helps assimilate any updates that might not be congruent with the initial software. Carolyn H On Jan 21, 2011, at 7:42 AM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: Is this an

unwanted solicitations

2011-01-20 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi everyone: I'm a little concerned that someone is procuring info from this list to launch what I consider a form of spam; namely unsolicited emails about accessible games. I've gotten 3 emails in a very short period of time from dumadu games. Maybe I'm being paranoyed or just grouchy. But, I

Re: Garageband audio tutorial 3.5. Bonus

2011-01-20 Thread Carolyn Haas
Yah, that's an encore, isn't it?:) Now I gave up messing with Garageband, but I gotta check this song out.:) BTW, Ricardo: Where can I gain better understanding of those sliders and splitters? Any ideas? TIA Keep up the music!!! Carolyn H On Jan 20, 2011, at 3:20 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote:

Re: Apple screwing iPhone users to block them from opening the hardware they paid for.

2011-01-20 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Scott: Happy to say we agree on this one.:) Carolyn H On Jan 20, 2011, at 4:20 PM, Scott Howell wrote: Gee, have you considered that maybe Apple doesn't want you mucking about in there and then trying to claim the device has some sort of flaw, which means they would have to replace or

Re: Apple screwing iPhone users to block them from opening the hardware they paid for.

2011-01-20 Thread Carolyn Haas
Sarah: Just marry the right fella and there ya go, don't even need to take the phone apart!:) And if he's really the right guy, he'll even be able to troubleshoot your computer. Ah, never mind. Think I'll just get better at both. Now where's my screwdriver?:) Carolyn H On Jan 20, 2011, at

Re: how to turn pdf instruction manuals in to audio books?

2011-01-19 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi: I have a related question. I have a book someone turned from a PDF into a text edit. It is an excellent book. But, all the apostrophes, quotation marks, and some other weird markings make it kind rough reading. I went through actually word by word, I'm embarrassed to say, and fixed most

Re: new to mac gaming need help

2011-01-19 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Ed: Welcome. You may want to check out maccessibility.net, and I think another possibility is applevis.com HTH Carolyn H On Jan 19, 2011, at 1:33 PM, Ed Worrell wrote: Hello my name is Ed, I got a macbook pro not to long ago. I was wondering if you guys could help me find some good

Re: how to turn pdf instruction manuals in to audio books?

2011-01-19 Thread Carolyn Haas
be able to do on your end to fix the problem, as I've not used TextEdit much as of yet. Hope this helps somewhat, Zack. On Jan 19, 2011, at 12:53 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi: I have a related question. I have a book someone turned from a PDF into a text edit. It is an excellent book

Re: how to turn pdf instruction manuals in to audio books?

2011-01-19 Thread Carolyn Haas
. Navigating left you'll see how many were changed. Use Cmd-` to switch back to the main window and repeat the exercise for the other erroneous characters. Cheers, Anne On 19 Jan 2011, at 22:21, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi Zack: Thanks. At least you didn't holler at me to just go buy

Re: Accessible kindle comes out for windows while Macs don't

2011-01-19 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Ricardo: H must have missed something here. Pardon, but what're you talking about?:) Carolyn H On Jan 19, 2011, at 4:30 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Hi, As a avid reader, I must say I'm pretty annoyed that Amazon has given us the short end of the stick as Apple device users once again.

Re: moving apps on an IPad

2011-01-17 Thread Carolyn Haas
Mary: I don't know if this will be helpful or not. But, I've found it impossible to mmove apps to differing pages in the same manner as on the iPhone. What you can do, however, is move the app into the dock. Go to whichever yage you want it on,and move it into the regular grid. HTH Carolyn

Re: navigation the IPad with VO

2011-01-17 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Mary: It really is initially a little tricky to find the address bar in the iPad. It helps to orient your hand on the screen from the center/top, about where time is. Right below time is the current address you're in. If you tap this, a clear text option will appear just to the right of

Re: moving apps on an IPad

2011-01-17 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Mary: One more thought: Since the doc on page one is expandable, you may not have to move something out of that page's doc to make room. But, I have to check that idea further. Carolyn H On Jan 17, 2011, at 1:01 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Hi Donna, I've used methods one and two from your

Re: :pages export annoyance

2011-01-16 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Chris and others: I'm curious now. I just opened a Word attachment. I then saved it in documents, where it stayed a dot doc file. I went into documents and opened it with text edit, made some changes, and then saved it again as a word file. So, I'm not clear what's the issue here?

Re: using vo j in apple mail

2011-01-15 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Marlaina and scott: Check in mail preferences. I believe it is there. However, if it isn't, don't shoot the lousy messenter.:) Carolyn H On Jan 15, 2011, at 3:15 PM, Marlaina Lieberg wrote: Yup, it does that on my machine but not on Scott's. Seems to me there is a need to turn preview

Re: Track Pad

2011-01-14 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Ricardo: I do something a little different. . But, I just leave preview pane up, 3-finger flick right, and two finger down, when I use the trackpad. Otherwise I've interacted with list, and from subject just hit enter to have the message read. On Jan 14, 2011, at 10:15 AM, Ricardo

Re: Track Pad

2011-01-14 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Ricardo and list: I posted an error just now. I just attempted to read the way I indicated, without success. But, if I've interacted with messages, with two fingers on the trackpad, and touch control, a light two finger flick down reads the message body. only thing is then I don't know

Re: IOS4: Moving a Folder To The Dock

2011-01-14 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi: That seems strange. I think on my iPad I can expand the dock, though it doesn't make sense that on one device I can and the iPhone I can't. HMMM, Another question for my Apple meeting.:) Carolyn On Jan 14, 2011, at 6:10 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: and remember you can only have 4 items on

Re: IOS4: Moving a Folder To The Dock

2011-01-14 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Jane: That would make sense. I think you can expand the iPad doc, at least I did yesterday.:) Carolyn On Jan 14, 2011, at 6:18 PM, Jane wrote: I have six, but maybe that's because it's an iPad? Maybe it's only five; I forget. Jane On Jan 14, 2011, at 8:10 PM, Sarah Alawami

Re: could current Web Kit weirdness signal serious browsing issues ahead for VO users?

2011-01-13 Thread Carolyn Haas
Ray: It's interesting that webkit seems to be causing more problems lately. I actually stopped relying on webkit after the last Safari update. And, I really have experienced fewer problems. Occasionally, I have to turn VO off. But, overall, I'm thinking Webkit is taking some turns for the

Re: could current Web Kit weirdness signal serious browsing issues ahead for VO users?

2011-01-13 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Ray: Interesting, I ws on Verizon wireless today using Safari, and had no issues at all. Of course, they're trying to win me back, which isn't going to happen anymore than Dell winning me back.:) Carolyn On Jan 13, 2011, at 7:50 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: I note that With BARD, I can still

Re: cann't see my postings to the list

2011-01-13 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Joseph: I can see them. Most likely it's a strange issue with Google.Not to worry. Carolyn H On Jan 13, 2011, at 3:34 AM, joseph wrote: hello list i can see other members postings to this list in my inbox but not mine including any reply. i checked the list's settings, they are set to

Re: Question about searching from within folders

2011-01-12 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Lynn: Try interacting with the recipes folder. Then use item chooser (vo-i) and put in sour cream. Hope that helps. Carolyn H On Jan 12, 2011, at 7:20 AM, Lynn Schneider wrote: I thought I was opening a container of rice pudding, but instead opened a container of sour cream. I knew I

Re: New to the iphon intrested in opinions and have a question or two.

2011-01-12 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Scott: I just reread your post. I thought you meant lock the orietnation in portrait mode. If you meant the other, pardon. Also, I believe what you want is in settings under mail. Turn on push notification, which is a toggle. It may result in slightly poorer battery life. Carolyn On Jan

Re: Question about searching from within folders

2011-01-12 Thread Carolyn Haas
, or maybe a program that I could download that will do this for me. Thanks so much for your help. On Jan 12, 2011, at 9:25 AM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi Lynn: Try interacting with the recipes folder. Then use item chooser (vo-i) and put in sour cream. Hope that helps. Carolyn H On Jan 12

Re: bad language was Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-12 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Scott G: You are a true asset here. But, you already know that. Can't we just agree to have different opinions? If you really need to win this one, I'd hate to see you go. But, perhaps you want to run your own list and keep it as loose as you so desire. I beg the mods' pardon for

Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Scott: I'd have to agree with you that att has generally given me very good and responsive customer service when I've had to call in. Their network is imperfect, as they all are. BTW: I'm unfamiliar with the term net neutrality. Is that a Scottism, or an actuality?:) And what does it

Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
HHi James: Personally I've never been shoveled into a pile or flushed down a toilet. But there is some language that should be. May I suggest expressing with a little more tact. Even if you want to say treated like sh**. We'd hear your dissatisfaction loud and clearly. Trust me, I'm not a

Re: I am now on dropbox but need help with the app

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
10, 2011, at 9:41 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hey Louie: Thanks for this explanation. It sounds kind of like sendspace. Is that an accurate assessment, or am I confusing my 'puter programs?:) Carolyn On Jan 10, 2011, at 1:44 PM, louie wrote: You can put items in the ~/dropbox/public folder

Re: I am now on dropbox but need help with the app

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi to anyone following this thread: Is that update tied to any other app? Or, would I have the working one if I haven't messed with mine? Secondly, is this something Accessibility knows about? Thanks Carolyn H On Jan 11, 2011, at 8:00 AM, Robert Carter wrote: Nick, are you using the latest

Re: I am now on dropbox but need help with the app

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Ray: I'm not affected yet since I haven't played with the app yet. But, are you saying this is a 3rd party app? On Jan 11, 2011, at 8:03 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: I cannot yet say that it will do any good, but, I just opened a trouble ticket with the Drop Box folks about this issue. We

Re: Good news about VueScan 9

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi John Andre and others: There now appear to be multiple updates to Vuescan including 9.12 and 9.x.22. Anyone know whether these are all related/safe? Carolyn H On Jan 8, 2011, at 10:38 AM, John André Netland wrote: Hi all, Ed Hamrick, the developer of VueScan, has found the reason for

Re: Good news about VueScan 9

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
at it and it can then fall over. So how much is this Vuescan and is OCR built in? Chris On 11 Jan 2011, at 16:52, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi John Andre and others: There now appear to be multiple updates to Vuescan including 9.12 and 9.x.22. Anyone know whether these are all related/safe

Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
a movie in the last 30 years... On Jan 11, 2011, at 8:51 AM, Carolyn Haas wrote: HHi James: Personally I've never been shoveled into a pile or flushed down a toilet. But there is some language that should be. May I suggest expressing with a little more tact. Even if you want to say

Re: Good news about VueScan 9

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
versions of both of these packages. So you can't scan directly into Abby and bi-passing VueScan then? On 11 Jan 2011, at 18:42, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi Chris: Ocr is built in, and I've started having success with it after a little help from another user. If you're in the US, it's about

Re: Good news about VueScan 9

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
.) And people say Abbyy is more exacting in it's ocr. Carolyn H On Jan 11, 2011, at 1:22 PM, Chris Moore wrote: Cool, so why do some others also use Abby Fine Reader Express too? Chris On 11 Jan 2011, at 18:42, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi Chris: Ocr is built in, and I've started having success

Re: Good news about VueScan 9

2011-01-11 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi ray: No cost if you bought one before. It seems to be behaving fairly well, though I'm still not able to figure out how to set the folder and follow the item scanned to read it. Carolyn h On Jan 11, 2011, at 4:39 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: Will this updatae to VUscan cost anything? I'd

pro tools

2011-01-10 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi listers: There was once talk of a group being formed for blind pro tools users. Anyone know if there is such a group, and where it might be found? TIA for any info. Carolyn H -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to

Re: skype questions

2011-01-10 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Marlaina: While there isn't an obvious answer option in any menus, it will show up when your skype-phone rings. Just vo right arrow till you land on answer then vo space. hth Carolyn On Jan 10, 2011, at 12:49 PM, Nick Van Vlaenderen wrote: Hi, As far as I know there is no shortcut key

Re: I am now on dropbox but need help with the app

2011-01-10 Thread Carolyn Haas
Ok, Marlaina: If you're densethat makes two of us. SCARY!!! I just didn't want to be the one to ask.:) Carolyn H, On Jan 10, 2011, at 1:27 PM, Marlaina Lieberg wrote: Yes, I have a drop box folder just after my downloads folder. What do I do with it, :) Sorry to be so dense! On Jan 10,

Re: skype questions

2011-01-10 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Marlaina: Chances are that in your address book, you have through various syncs to iPhone/iPad/iPod inadvertently created multiple contact cards. If you open your address book app, and explore, find the contact names. My guess is that there are some repeats in there. It just happens over

Re: I am now on dropbox but need help with the app

2011-01-10 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hey Louie: Thanks for this explanation. It sounds kind of like sendspace. Is that an accurate assessment, or am I confusing my 'puter programs?:) Carolyn On Jan 10, 2011, at 1:44 PM, louie wrote: You can put items in the ~/dropbox/public folder for others to get. Besure the dropbox

Re: phantom E-mail won't delete from InBox IPhone 4

2011-01-10 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Cheree: I've had that happen before. I don't know why it appeared, or how it left. At first it scared me. But, as I continued to work in my iPhone's email, it just seemedto disappear on its own. I'm thinking it's some kind of weird placeholder or a bug in iPhone's mil downloader.

Re: Student in Detroit Area Looking for Mac/VO training?

2011-01-09 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Al: I know the Apple folks are trying to have certified VO trained personnel at most of their locations. I'd probably start by phoning the local Apple stores. When I got started, they even waved the requirement that I purchase one to one when I bought my Mac. Granted it was an exception,

Re: The Fine Art of Trackpad Control

2011-01-09 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Zack: Think of the trackpad more as a small flat radio dial. You can position two fingers about an inch apart, and pretend to turn the litle dial clockwZise. Or, trying keeping one finger still and moving the other clockwise around it. Finally, do this while holding the VO keys with your

My Mac ate my Victor Reader folder Please HELP!!!!!!

2011-01-09 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi anyone who's still awake or perhaps just waking up. I was copying files from my mbp to my Victor Reader Stream. I got a message that there wasn't enough space. As I was deleting a couple of books, my nls folder just disappeared. A spotlight search turned up no items, and a command Z only

Re: My Mac ate my Victor Reader folder Please HELP!!!!!!

2011-01-09 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Sarah: Sorry but how do I find the trash folder.:) CH On Jan 9, 2011, at 10:58 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: I'm still awake. lol! did you look inthe trash folder? Take care. S On Jan 9, 2011, at 9:56 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi anyone who's still awake or perhaps just waking up. I

Re: Problems with Braille displays and iOS devices

2011-01-08 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Scott: You might also want to post this on the applebraille list. I don't yet have a display, but you might also reach more people there.:) Be well Carolyn H On Jan 8, 2011, at 12:06 PM, Scott Howell wrote: All, I sent this to the VI Phone list, but I know some of you have Braille

Re: Problems with Braille displays and iOS devices

2011-01-08 Thread Carolyn Haas
have received some information that supports my assertions of this being related to firmware on the display. Btw, I do not recall hearing about this list. Is it similar to this list? Scott On Jan 8, 2011, at 2:52 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi Scott: You might also want to post

Re: a fabulous experience with my MacBook Air

2011-01-08 Thread Carolyn Haas
Colin: We're going for more wine and the rum too if you're flying this thing.:) C'mon, I have a lot of faith in you and love for the Mac. But, I just don't think I'm flying with you at the controls any time soon.:) Carolyn On Jan 8, 2011, at 6:29 PM, Colin M wrote: Hey have you not heard! :]

Re: VueScan question

2011-01-08 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Laura: Vuescan will scan and also do some OCR. It may be enough for simple tasks, such as reading mail, as I would use it. But, I guess the most widely used way is to use vuescan to get the image, and get Abby for the best OCR, including page orientation. I've had some success with the

Re: Folders in the Doc answer

2011-01-07 Thread Carolyn Haas
Colin and others: This is strange, listening to this conversation. I never use the doc at all. Is there a primary advantage to doing so? Carolyn On Jan 7, 2011, at 11:07 AM, Colin M wrote: Hi Sarah! Have you had a look how yours is set in the downloads on your doc? It would be interesting

Re: Itunes store frustration Was: My thoughts on the new app sitore for the mac

2011-01-07 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Matthew: I've had this trouble in general with iTunes and that store for about two weeks now. It's always forcing me to verify info, resubmit the security code etc. Last night, for the first time in two weeks, I didn't have that issue. But, my iPad didn't let me know I'd made the

Re: Folders in the Doc answer

2011-01-07 Thread Carolyn Haas
On Jan 7, 2011, at 1:22 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: It's a quicker way to get to things you use frequently. Think of it like a task bar wherein you can access apps and documents and folders you use lot.! On Jan 7, 2011, at 10:19 AM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Colin and others: This is strange

Re: an improvment I'd like to see

2011-01-05 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Bearfooted Ray: I'm probably not telling you anything new. But, try monkeying around with verbosity, hints, and also you can change from announcing typed characters to words. I find when set to characters, VO often just skips a letter I've typed, leaving me to wondr if it actually got

Re: an improvment I'd like to see

2011-01-05 Thread Carolyn Haas
HHey guys: Remember the song there's a hole in the bucket? This sort of reminds me of that. Guess it's no mistake that the corporate address for Apple is on Infinite Loop Boulevard.:) carolyn On Jan 5, 2011, at 2:25 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: Fine, but if I do that, how can I tell when a web

Re: a better way to get audio books onto the IPod?

2011-01-04 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Mary: The items are actually checked by default. You would only have to uncheck items you don't want to sync. Carolyn H On Jan 3, 2011, at 10:40 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Hi Ricardo, If I understand what you're saying, you have to manually check all the music and media you want on your

Re: learning voiceover the old fashioned way?

2011-01-04 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Karen: A couple of things come to mind here. I'm not big on podcasts, and, like you prefer to learn hands on or at least with something hardcopy braille. There are a couple of options. If you read braille, there is a braille version of the getting started guide availaable from I believe

Re: Old news? -iBooks reading PDFs properly now!…

2011-01-03 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Cara: I'm new to ibooks, and I don't know where one can find the file format, ePub, or pdf. But, I bought some books from the ibook store, and the most recent purchase just stopps reading every now and then. Not a huge deal, but frustrating when you're at a good part and have to grab the

Re: very peculiar behavior change with audible.com

2011-01-03 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Robert: or anyone who gets the click to flash thing:) I have installed click to flash. I went into safari preferences and enabled extentions. When I interact with extensions list, there's nothing there. What am I missing? Or, where do I go from here? TIA for any helpOn Dec 31, 2010, at

Re: a fabulous experience with my MacBook Air

2011-01-03 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Marlaina: Well, you went in the air with your air to a place noted for a lot of hot air!:) It's neat that you were able to do that wireless thing from the plane. Carolyn On Jan 3, 2011, at 6:47 PM, Marlaina Lieberg wrote: Yup, it's great and only $12.95. I hae a 4.5 hour flight, so it's

Re: Old news? -iBooks reading PDFs properly now!…

2011-01-03 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Jane and greg: I'm new at this iPad thing. So, I have a couple of iBook questions: 1. How do you tell whether the file is a pdf or some other kind? And why does that matter, unless as we're discussing one kind isn't working as well as it should. 2. If I download a book from the iBooks

Re: very peculiar behavior change with audible.com

2011-01-03 Thread Carolyn Haas
Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 On Dec 28, 2010, at 12:45 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi Ray and list: I must confess, I was afraid to dabble in the anything to do with flash, so ignored that thread. Is it actually an update

Re: robert carter's post re click to flash

2011-01-02 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Marlaina: I'll look this up and send it. Just for reference, you can always look things up in the archives of the group. I confess, I'm very bad about doing so.:) Carolyn H On Jan 2, 2011, at 8:08 AM, Marlaina Lieberg wrote: Hi. I did not see this post with details on how to fix this so

Re: garage band nitty-gritty little things i keep misunderstanding

2011-01-01 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Ricardo: I did actually download that guide and sent it to her in a zip file as well. All of that is pretty much beyond me.:) But, at least I have the resource, if I ever get really curious.:) Carolyn On Jan 1, 2011, at 1:44 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: Hi Ricardo, Sorry, the last line of

Re: new mac user

2010-12-31 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi new mac user: You'll be able to import those pretty easily. Depending on your mail, You can save the file as a CSV (meaning comma separated values), and import it. Most likely there's a way to do this with favorites. But, I haven't attempted it. Think you'll love the Mac. Carolyn H On Dec

Re: Have a very happy Apple Mac new year!

2010-12-31 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi colin and everyone: Dito the happy new years wishes. And I just want to thank everyone on the lst who has taught me so much about the Mac, about giving, and kindness, and patience. I Started the year with a sexy beautiful paperweight that could talk. And while I'm far from being an

Re: transferring music into itunes library and then to my iphone

2010-12-29 Thread Carolyn Haas
not opening the folder right. i have tried it twice. On Dec 28, 2010, at 9:08 PM, Carolyn Haas wrote: Hi Denise: No problem. Just do a copy and paste into that folder that is in music under itunes. It'll say something like automatically add to Itunes. Just do a pasteroo right there and you

Re: Problem with mail please help

2010-12-29 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi guys: Got something really weird in mail. My mac visionaries folder disappeared from my iPad. And now on the MBP, each time I go to read a message it says, macvisionaries does not exist. Row 8 of (whichever amou nt of rows there are). Don't tell me Alex is now doubting the group's

Re: very peculiar behavior change with audible.com

2010-12-28 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Bearfooted Ray: It wouldn't surprise me if Audible did make some changes. I've found their people to be very responsive whenever I've had dealngs with them. I'll have to check this out. Carolyn H On Dec 28, 2010, at 2:28 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: Just now, when I went to Audible.com I

Re: very peculiar behavior change with audible.com

2010-12-28 Thread Carolyn Haas
Hi Ray and list: I must confess, I was afraid to dabble in the anything to do with flash, so ignored that thread. Is it actually an update to safari, or another program I need to go find? TIA for filling me in. Carolyn H On Dec 28, 2010, at 4:38 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: Thanks Justin,

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