Hi Anna,
You know, it's funny, I've never intentionally locked the screen when using
any GPS app.
I'll take a short walk tomorrow and test it out, as I am certain you will
do, as well.
The only GPS application that continues to give turn-by-turn navigation, in
the background at least, that I
Hi. I attended and NFB meeting, where and they suggested the apps iTranslate
and Translate as VoiceOver friendly apps. I have not personally tried them,
but they liked these apps.
Regards,
Gadget Girl Anita
Sent from my Apple gadget. Apple, take a bite, express yourself.
> On Nov 2, 2013, at
I like Storm Shield. It gives all types of alerts. You tell it which alerts
you want. The app follows you around so you always have current weather
information. You can also add locations. The American Red Cross also has apps
called, hurricane and earthquake
Regards,
Gadget Girl Anita
Sent
i installed the NBA Game Time app. i was able to find and start a game, but the
feed dropped out just before the end of the first half, and I could not figure
out how to get it back. It would start the game at the beginning again. There
are several unlabeled buttons, and most didn’t seem to do a
There is always Google translate. It's not the most accessible thing around,
but you can get by.
Respectfully,
Aser Tolentino, Esq.
> On Nov 2, 2013, at 18:29, John Diakogeorgiou wrote:
>
> There is also an app called Say Hi Translate. I haven't tried it with
> 7.3 though. It was accessible bu
Hi Mark,
Yes, I pressed the Start button. Is it true that you have to keep the screen
unlocked the whole time?
Thanks,
Anna
On Nov 2, 2013, at 6:02 PM, M. Taylor wrote:
> Hello Anna,
>
> It is necessary to tap the Start button, located at the upper right of the
> display in order to get v
This new 5S Lifeproof case is supposed to be thinner and add less bulk and
judging by the dimensions it’s not too bad although as far as thickness goes,
it still sounds pretty thick to me at just shy of a half inch. In millimeters
the iPhone 5S is I think 7.6 and the case is 12.4, so it’s basica
Hi Keith,
No, apps you delete will stay in your purchase history. Keep in mind that
Apple would probably get bashed in a major way if they didn't do this. Just
because somebody doesn't use an app today doesn't mean they might not want
to use it again down the road. At this point they can redownloa
Hello all.
Metro View is a GPS ap like Navigon and Tom Tom.
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There is also an app called Say Hi Translate. I haven't tried it with
7.3 though. It was accessible but I wasn't very impressed with the
results.
On 11/2/13, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. wrote:
> Sparkling Apps recently came out with an app called Voice to Voice which I
> believe does this. But, to
My apologies for forgetting I had changed the name of this thread for my filing
purposes, but the context of the original thread remains.
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Sieghard, Thanks, this is helpful.
If one follows the directions to The Recycle bin, does this remove the app from
being listed in the Purchased Apps when looking at the App Store on the Updates
tab? I undersand nothing gets rid of once purchased apps from the App Store
Purchased Apps, but chec
I do have speak alerts in the lock screen turned on. I ended up having to
turn do not disturb off because interestly enough when it was on, I was able
to hear all of my phone calls but just not my messages. Guess I'll just
have to leave the do not disturb feature turned off. Everything is wor
I too had the same problem.
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From: Becky
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 9:08 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Rhapsody update
For anyone using this app,
When I open t it, it says rhapsody is offline.. Check your Internet
connection.
I don't see the search
at the status bar, swipe up with three fingers to go to control center. you
can also do this near bottom of screen. after opening you will see lock
orientation.
double tap it.
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From: Brian Miller
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 5:49 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.c
Let me try this again, replying to the actual message.
Under settings, general, accessibility, voiceover, immediately after
'typing echo', which isn't typing echo but that's what it means. The
setting is something like 'speak messages in locked screen
mode". It's a toggle.
At 04:21 PM 11/2/
There is a setting under accessibility/voiceover that handles
messages speaking when the screen is locked. "Speak messages in
locked screen'. It's a toggle.
At 04:21 PM 11/2/2013, you wrote:
Hi! Are you hearing any sounds? If not, did you turn do not disturb
on? Just a thought!Sent from my iP
Hi Brian,
Now that you're up to IOS 7 on your phone, you can do the following to lock
orientation.
1. Touch the Status Bar.
2. Do a three-finger swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the
Control Center.
3. Flick right several times until you find the item called Lock
Orientation. Voi
Hello Anna,
It is necessary to tap the Start button, located at the upper right of the
display in order to get verbal turn-by-turn directions.
Did you tap the Start button?
Mark
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Of Woody Ann
Hello Brian,
In iOS 7.x, open Control Center. You will see the option to toggle lock
orientation on or off. There are two ways to open the Control Center.
The first way is to:
Place focus on the Status bar at the top of the display. Next, perform a
three-finger swipe up from the bottom of th
Hi Brian.
The lock orientation option is in the control center. Get to the status
line on your iPhone, and do a three finger flick up.
Have a good day, and don't work too hard.
Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY
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Of Brian Miller
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 3:50 PM
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All,
My apologies for asking something that gets asked with some
regularity, and I know we've had a discussion on this regarding the
iPad recently, but my iPhone 5 somehow got unlocked in terms of its
orientation, and I can't for the life of me figure out how I locked it
into portrait mode in the f
I too am having the same issue. And by the way, what is hte number to their
number?
On Nov 2, 2013, at 7:08 AM, Becky wrote:
> For anyone using this app,
> When I open t it, it says rhapsody is offline.. Check your Internet
> connection.
> I don't see the search button to find a new song, or
Sparkling Apps recently came out with an app called Voice to Voice which I
believe does this. But, to me, it does not seem VO accessible. I've written
them asking if they could try to make this VO accessible, but have not heard
back. It wouldn't hurt for others to write them to ask if this app c
I see. I didn't seem to understand Christopher's point. It sounded like
he implied that you can only use iPad apps on an iPad, which is not true.
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On 02/11/2013 18:50, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:
Hi Chris,
I don't think Christopher meant to imp
Hi,
One of the guys that I work with bought the Lifeproof case a month or two ago
when he got his iPhone 5. It is a nice case, I suppose, but it's major drawback
is that it blocks the sound from the iPhone's speaker. I won't recommend the
Lifeproof case for that reason.
Tom
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The screen cannot be locked for this to work.
DJ
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Jesus Garcia
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 5:01 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: getting turn-by-turn walking directions with
Thanks Sieghard, that's exactly what I meant. I see now though that I
didn't word that point very well though, so I understand and apologize
for the confusion.
On 11/02/2013 01:50 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:
Hi Chris,
I don't think Christopher meant to imply that the iPad couldn't run iPhone
Just to share here that is the 5s case from lifeproof available. It allows to
use the finger print, and water protection at the same time. I don't know how,
but it is.
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To: pablomorale...@gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 3:25 PM
Subject: Fr
Hi all.
I have another question. Do anybody knows an app that provide alerts of
tornados, or storms depending of our location?
I am in United states, east coast, and would be good receive alerts like for
example the amber alert that maybe some one on the list received also a few
days ago.
thanks
Hi! Are you hearing any sounds? If not, did you turn do not disturb on? Just a
thought!Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 2, 2013, at 3:25 PM, "JoJo and Clinton"
> wrote:
>
> Recently, after updating my IPhone to the latest version, I 'm not able to
> hear the text sound that I have chosen when I
I to would like instructions for this, so please post to list.
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Sent: November 02, 2013 12:04
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: getting turn-by-turn walking directions wit
The magazines may or may not be accessible. I suggest before you subscribe
to any magazine that you buy just the most recent copy first. If it is
accessible, you can then always buy a years subscription and save some cash.
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Go Chicago Bears in 2013!
Teenagers; Tired of
Hi all.
Just wondering, if someone here knows an app that for example, If I say
something in Spanish, the app translate it to English, or English to Spanish?
Something that works with voice, not typing words.
Thanks
Pablo
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not with witches, or charms.
I am trying to see if is a way to see more information of my iPhone
configuration in find my iPhone from another device. My next step will be
restore my iPhone and see if the phone contin
The command key is function plus control.
Jenn
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Recently, after updating my IPhone to the latest version, I 'm not able to hear
the text sound that I have chosen when I receive a text message. Is this a bug
or do I have something set wrong.
Thanks,
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In my opinion I have not found any reason to turn of Voiceover to get better
SIRI results especially in iOS 7 where you get the same interactive format
with or without Voiceover. I have tried 5 or 6 definitions this morning at
various times and each time SIRI read the definition although in some ca
Hi Chris,
I don't think Christopher meant to imply that the iPad couldn't run iPhone
apps, but there are definitely iPad only apps which you can't run on an
iPhone. If you listen to the October 22 iPad event, Tim Cook made a big deal
that there are now over 1 Million apps in the app store and that
The first one is not true at all. iPads can run iPhone apps too, however
they will display in a smaller window so to speak. To solve this double
tap the switch to full screen button at the very bottom of the screen.
The app will suddenly expand to cover almost the entire screen.
E-mail Faceboo
Maybe have Voiceover on but turn off the speech with a three finger double tap.
That’s how I get Siri to cooperate properly.
Shawn
Sent From My White Mac Book
On Nov 2, 2013, at 8:29 AM, Tom rash wrote:
> I got a definition, but Siri won't read it. I had to use voice over. I
> noticed somet
typically, you can get to your pictures either by going through 'photos' or
'camera'.
Joanne Chua
The flip side of Inclusion is Exclusion.
Leaders For Tomorrow 2013 Candidate
Send from my iPad
> On 3 Nov 2013, at 4:23, "RobH." wrote:
>
> Camera or Photos will have access to the camera roll fo
Hi Linda,
Go into your apps library and delete those you don't want, iTunes will ask
you if you want to move them into the Recycle bin and you should say yes to
that because otherwise it will delete the entry from your apps library but
the app remains physically on your PC in the Mobile Applicatio
Camera or Photos will have access to the camera roll folder; that's where
pictures usually go.
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From: "Pinky"
To:
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 3:32 PM
Subject: How to get to pictures on an IPad
Hi,
I am a new user of IOS and want to know how do I get to my
The Touch 5 is already up to spec with the rest, well, A7 processor
probablyisn't, but otherwise; difficult to see where they could go with it.
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From: "Jen Colley"
To:
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 1:09 PM
Subject: Re: What is the current generation of the iPod
I'm not sure how important this is, but I've also read that the iPad can
run iPad only apps, and apparently their are some books and educational
apps that have only iPad versions. I've also read that the iPad brings
up the regular versions of web pages while the iPhone/iPod may just get
you to
Ok and also remember the iPad has the ability to be used as a digital
photo frame which none of the other iDevices have. This could also be a
benefit for me as I currently struggle to show photos of my niece for
example without first opening photos and do the steps necessary to view
them as a s
Hello,
I totally agree with Joanne, the iPad Mini or iPad Air certainly do have
their advantages since the larger screen size can be good as well as bad. I
think this is totally subjective of course because those who find they have
problems with orientation and spacial awareness the iPad probably
If there were a sixth Gen iPod Touch it would have been announced 10 days
ago when Apple had their iPad and Mac event.
The current fifth generation of the iPod Touch really is hard to improve on
at this point except maybe with respect to the processor. It has the A5
processor which is the same as i
hmm, I didn't think about it. Tonight I will try it. Weekends is easy to do,
not working tomorrow.
Let me try, and I let all of you about it.
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From: Thom Spittle
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 4:52 AM
Subject: RE: the mister
It is haunted!
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Of Thom Spittle
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 1:53 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: the mistery of the pictures
Hi Pablo,
This is very interesting.
So, it looks like there is 3 m
Thanks Richard that certainly did the trick.
DJ Reese
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the tone, you should have an option to save it or open it in ...
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Try the pass-through gesture, double-tap and hold on the file name. After
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I hope that works.
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Sent: Saturday,
Hello,
I tried twice today to get turn-by-turn walking directions using Apple Maps,
but while the app listed good directions and a travel time that indicated they
were walking directions, I wasn't told when to make turns. I opened
Settings/Maps and chose Walking Directions. Then I opened Maps,
Hi list:
I have an email picture attachment that I would like to open and send to my
photo list. Using iOS 7.03 how do I do this? Thanks!
DJ Reese
Download and install the new Peachtree Radio fM app available in the
Android, Apple and Black berry app stores today.
Peachtree Radio FM. where
Hi Esther,
Thanks for the info.
Cheers,
Anna
On Nov 1, 2013, at 9:15 PM, Esther wrote:
> Hi,
>
> A correction about the links to iOS User Guides for devices under iOS 6. I
> find that the address formats that I used will work if you are viewing them
> in Safari in iOS 6, but on a device
Hi,
I am a new user of IOS and want to know how do I get to my pictures?
Thanks in advance
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Hi Everyone,
The subject says it all. I have a number of apps that I downloaded that I am
either no longer interested in using or they aren't accessible with voice
over. How do I remove them from Itunes on my PC? I have the latest version
of Itunes and JAWS 14.
Thank you in advance,
Lynda
For anyone using this app,
When I open t it, it says rhapsody is offline.. Check your Internet connection.
I don't see the search button to find a new song, or my library. So I'm
wondering if I lost my music or just something with the update? I am on wifi,
and all my other apps work fine so it
The ipad air does have two speakers.
-Original Message-
From: Chris H
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 4:14 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: comparison between ipad and ipod touch
Ok a couple of corrections going by an Applevis podcast.
1. The iPad Mini's sound quality is gr
Hello!
I learned Voice Over gestures on an iPad 1 that was purchased by my
employer; we had to learn how to use Voice Over so that we would have better
ideas for our work. Anyway, I found it to be one of the hardest things I
have done in my working life. There is so much on a screen that it was ver
And did he go to add in voice dream reader? Then double tap on the itunes
button?
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From: David Chittenden
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 2:26 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Transferring A Book To Voice Dream Via ITunes Question
Are the books zipped?
I got a definition, but Siri won't read it. I had to use voice over. I
noticed sometimes Siri reads results and sometimes not, any ideas?
- Original Message -
From: "Chris H"
To:
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: Using Siri to look up a definition of a word
It w
Do you know if apple plans to release a new generation?
I know there are new phones and new iPads so wondered about the iPods.
Jen
-Original Message-
From: RobH.
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 8:44 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: What is the current generation of the iPo
I agree, the bigger sound in the iPad range is a big benefit when hearing is
an issue. I got rid of the touch4 very quickly for hardly being able to hear
it. BGut the 4s phone is working out Ok.
Rh.
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From: "Chris H"
To:
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 11:04 AM
Su
The Mini G2 is the same A7 processor as the rest of the leading edge stuff.
I used it landscape most the time, this is how thumb typing works out so
well. I didn't get the hang of that on the iPhone or Touch before that.
- Original Message -
From: "Krister Ekstrom"
To:
Sent: Saturday,
Hi all,
I have recently noticed a sluggishness in some apps now that are on my IPod
(using IOS6 and wonder about this. I am syncing the two devices and wonder if
some apps are being synched to the Pod that are IOS7 ready but are not, in some
way, backwards compatible.
Could anyone confirm whet
5.
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From: "Jen Colley"
To:
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 12:18 PM
Subject: What is the current generation of the iPod touch?
Hi,
A friend asked me and since I don’t know, does anyone know what the current
generation is for the iPod touch?
Jen
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I don't like the way the iPad divides things into two or more areas
and expects me to figure it out. The compactness of the iPhone/iPod
screen makes orientation soo much easier. But the iPad sure
sounds nice!!! (smile)
At 07:21 AM 11/2/2013, you wrote:
Hi Chris,
Because of the spatial
I know someone who has not knowingly taken pictures himself but finds loads in
his phone also. If you solve this, please let us know. I'd be really curious to
know what is happening!
I can appreciate that this particular person may be inadvertently taking photos
because he is not used to the iP
Hi Chris,
Because of the spatial orientation and the fact that I'm not that brilliant
with the iPad mini, I would suggest you just stick with what you've got. If you
do decide to go the iPad route, have a really good go before you do it!
Hope this helps. By the way, you won't be other to do any
Hi,
A friend asked me and since I don’t know, does anyone know what the current
generation is for the iPod touch?
Jen
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I don't like the iPod Touch because of its inferior sound. I was going
to get the 5th generation after selling my 4th generation 32 GB model,
but nothing materialized as I discovered I would only use the same apps
as I do on the iPhone, plus like I said the sound is inferior to that of
the iPho
Speaking of battery life that's cool you can get up to 10 hours on an
iPad. So much more for even the mac but I guess it depends on usage.
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On 02/11/2013 09:00, RobH. wrote:
This is about the norm, certainly how I used it at the time. I swap
I recently got an iPad, latest version three weeks ago and have had to work
with it to get it all set up for my sighted husband to use. It is much
harder to use and find things on the screen than my iPhone and I have not
found anything it can do that my iPhone can't do better. I did buy the
s
Chris wait until the new iPad Mini is released then you will get just as
good performance as you would with the new regular iPad, called iPad
Air. They both use the same processor and other chips.
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On 02/11/2013 10:34, Krister Ekstrom wrote:
Hi there,
I would love to have a full size IPad because it is easier to type on it than
it is on the internal keyboard of an IPhone, but on the other hand, the IPad
has such a big screen that it more often than not misinterprets my gestures
especially when i try swiping to the left. Maybe people
I disagree that iPad is only good for big screen and visual appearance and that.
For me, since i have my iPad Mini, i use my iPad pperhaps 70% of the time
compare to 30% of phone use.
I agree with Sieghard, that is pretty much how i use my iPad for. reading and
listening to books, podcasts, messa
This is about the norm, certainly how I used it at the time. I swapped it
for a second phone, now notice the battery life.
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From: "Chris H"
To:
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: Ipad
My plan if I get one is to use the iPad at home or at a fami
I think if you go to settings calendar default alert times you should
receive alerts when creating new events without editing the event first.
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On 02/11/2013 00:48, Lelia Struve wrote:
Hi, I have created many event alerts with seri but for s
Hey Chris,
What can an iPad do for you that an iPod touch can't?
Thom
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> On Behalf Of Chris H
> Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 4:43 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Ipad
>
> My plan
You can download either via the Pc or Mac via iTunes or directly onto
the device using the appropriate store app.
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On 02/11/2013 01:25, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. wrote:
Well, I think that sounds pretty cool!
One last question. Is the down
Hi Pablo,
This is very interesting.
So, it looks like there is 3 minutes between photos.
You say that your phone is always being charged when this happens.
I wonder if you don't put the phone on the charger, if the pictures would
still be taken.
Thom
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mail
My plan if I get one is to use the iPad at home or at a family or
friend's house and use the iPhone when out and about and obviously for
cellular calls and sms messages. Thoughts?
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On 02/11/2013 02:57, Billy Maynard wrote:
hi,
I have thoug
Hi David.
Yes, I shown these pictures to some friends, and the pictures shows nothing.
But let me expose my idea about it. Another curious thing, is the pictures are
taken between 11:56pm and 3:00am.
the pictures shows nothing, because at that time, I am charging my iPhone on
the table, and h
That's correct although I do not know if this works in the Facebook app.
It appears content is pulled automatically as it takes time to load but
once loaded it's a snap.
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On 02/11/2013 08:06, M. Taylor wrote:
Hello Everyone,
Okay, I think
Hello Everyone,
Okay, I think I'm getting the hang of facebook, slowly, very, very slowly.
Here is my question, is there a VoiceOver gesture to refresh my news feed in
the Facebook app? I thought that in order to refresh a page, one performed
a three-finger swipe down from the top of the displ
Well, as much as I liked it, I traded in a Mini, an iPad Mini for a second
iPhone; so understand both aspects of this. An iPhone can do it all, and
phone and do better GPS; an iPod Touch is a pocket version of the iPad, so
to speak.
iPad is best for those who still do someof this visually, si
Can't they be sent to taptapC or one of those human reader apps?
- Original Message -
From: "David Chittenden"
To:
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 12:47 AM
Subject: Re: the mistery of the pictures
I would have a sighted person look at the pictures and tell you what they
are of. I ca
Make sure you select to sync selected playlists, genres, artists and albums
instead of selecting to "Sync All music".
After that it's easy and as you said, you already saw a list view of your
albums with checkmarks.
Just arrow through the list, check the albums you want and uncheck those you
don'
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