Question regarding lock screen on iPad with VoiceOver IOS 8.1

2015-05-12 Thread Shai
Hello, A friend of mine is using IOS8.1 with VoiceOver on an iPad. He is a novice user of the device and we noticed that when he attempts to unlock the iPad either via swiping three fingers to the right on the screen or trying to find the unlock button that the screen sometimes locks. As he is

RE: Visual Brailler

2015-05-12 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jennie, I don't know anything about Visual Brailler; however, there is a 6-key input free software program you can use to type Braille directly into your computer. This software does not use any translation so one cannot cheat, so to speak. It was developed and maintained by Duxbury

RE: Visual Brailler

2015-05-12 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jennie, I don't know anything about Visual Brailler; however, there is a 6-key input free software program you can use to type Braille directly into your computer. This software does not use any translation so one cannot cheat, so to speak. It was developed and maintained by Duxbury

Re: How do I improve dictation with Siri

2015-05-12 Thread RobH.
There are a few keywords you can add for punctuation, but you have to say them right on the end of the last word, or it gets written as another word. Things like Comma, Dot, Question, Exclaim. I say is that YouComma GoodDot. That looks silly in real writing, but sending a text reading like it

Re: How do I improve dictation with Siri

2015-05-12 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Also, it should be noted that in an edit text field you don't necessarily have to find and press the dictate button to start dictation. While in an edit field, double tap anywhere with two fingers to start dictation and again to stop it when you're done. Shawn Sent from my White MacBook On

Adjusting volume for SIRI

2015-05-12 Thread Kim Samco
Is it possible to adjust Siri's volume separately from the VO volume and phone volume? I feel like Siri yells at me. grin Thanks, Kim -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any

Netgalley Accessible Downloads?

2015-05-12 Thread Michelle Bernstein
Has anyone joined Netgalley and if so, how do you read the advance book copies on your i device or with the Voice Dream Reader? Here is the link to the Net galley site: https://www.netgalley.com/ Thank you. Regards, Michelle Bernstein -- The following information is important for all members

Re: Adjusting volume for SIRI

2015-05-12 Thread Donna Neff
Kim, I'm glad you asked this question. However, instead of Siri talking too loudly, I can barely hear. There must be a way to raise and lower the volume. Hopefully someone can help. Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2015, at 9:52 AM, Kim Samco ksa...@me.com wrote: Is it possible to adjust

RE: Adjusting volume for SIRI

2015-05-12 Thread Neal Ewers
Hi. Ask Siri a question, and while she is speaking, adjust the volume with the buttons on the side of the unit. She will remember that volume. Neal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kim Samco Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Re: importing audiobook into voice dream

2015-05-12 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, Be sure the CD track names are such that they'll play in order. Then when you're done importing, zip all the files into one folder and use Dropbox or iTunes file sharing to get that zipped folder into Voice dream Reader. It will unzip the whole book into one folder and play the files

Re: New Facebook app update brings no improvement

2015-05-12 Thread Robert Doc wright
My question is I see very few messages when I know there should be more. I miss voicebook! There were a lot of messages there that never showed in the facebook app. Is there an alternative other than socialize? - Original Message - From: Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com To:

Re: Visual Brailler

2015-05-12 Thread Eileen Misrahi
Hi Mark, thanks for jogging my memory about PerkiDuck. I didn’t know there was a Mac version for this software. The one thing I remembered trying to use PerkiDuck with my PC laptop was that not all keyboards would work with it. I have been able to do 6 key input on my Dell 4110 laptop through

Re: New Facebook app update brings no improvement

2015-05-12 Thread kg7fa2
Hi all, facebook seemed to work correctly for one day, but now, it has gone back to it's unwanted behavior! Have a good one: John John Jacques Amateur Radio Station: KD8PC Whare Cat Is, Is civilization! Robert A Heinlein http://www.johnjacques.weebly.com

cleaning up an IPhone

2015-05-12 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
Hi, all. I'm asking this question for someone who isn't on the list. He has a 16 gig IPhone 4S. He has about 4 pages of apps, no pictures, music, books or movies. He's being told he has 0 bytes free. I recall that there is an app for cleaning up the phone, but can't find what it's called.

re-booting the phone

2015-05-12 Thread Paul and Paula Jordan
I got the following from another list. I haven't heard of doing it this way. Has anyone heard of this method? Is there truth to it? Thanks. Absolutely no reason to reboot unless you like it, tht is daily reboots. Most times when you encounter something strange just press the lock

Re: re-booting the phone

2015-05-12 Thread May McDonald
Yes, it does reboot. On May 12, 2015, at 2:46 PM, Paul and Paula Jordan pau...@roadrunner.com wrote: I got the following from another list. I haven’t heard of doing it this way. Has anyone heard of this method? Is there truth to it? Thanks. Absolutely no reason to reboot unless

Re: cleaning up an IPhone

2015-05-12 Thread Richard Turner
They should go to settings, general, usage and double tap on the first button that says manage storage. That will show all the apps and how much space they are using. There may be some rather large apps. I have an app, Audubon NW that takes 1.0 GB. HTH, Richard On May 12, 2015, at 11:42 AM,

Re: re-booting the phone

2015-05-12 Thread RobH.
It is, or certainly can be, a damaging way to achieve it, and not to be recommended. Rh. - Original Message - From: Paul and Paula Jordan pau...@roadrunner.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 7:46 PM Subject: re-booting the phone I got the following from

Re: New Facebook app update brings no improvement

2015-05-12 Thread janet wright
*** God has a plan for me. I may not see it right away but I'm willing to wait on the blessing he has in store for me! -Original Message- From: Robert Doc wright Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 11:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: New Facebook app update brings no

Re: re-booting the phone

2015-05-12 Thread Isaac Hebert
Yes it also reboots here too. I just tested it. Frustrated with your Mac, I-device, or AppleTV? New user and want quick efficient answers? Or maybe you know apple products and want to contribute? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with

Re: re-booting the phone

2015-05-12 Thread Aleeha Dudley
I have heard of this, but this does not turn the phone off. It merely resets the springboard. Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Dog Dallas Vice President, Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users Vice President, Ohio Association of Blind Students Both proud divisions of the National Federation of the

Re: re-booting the phone

2015-05-12 Thread Richard Turner
There are mixed opinions on that method. Most say not to do that as it adds needless wear and tear on the lock switch. But, for questions like this, I always recommend calling Apple and getting a direct answer from them. Richard On May 12, 2015, at 11:46 AM, Paul and Paula Jordan

Re: re-booting the phone

2015-05-12 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
Hi, It resprings and as far as I'm aware it doesn't do it when VO is turned off. Cheers, Ben. On 5/12/15, RobH. bobs...@googlemail.com wrote: It is, or certainly can be, a damaging way to achieve it, and not to be recommended. Rh. - Original Message - From: Paul and Paula Jordan

Alternative Bluetooth bone conduction headphones

2015-05-12 Thread Cristóbal
Hello list, Just wondering if people have had any experience with other bone conduction Bluetooth headsets other than the Aftershokz offerings? In particular a Walson model http://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/redirect.html/ref=pa_click_within_inline

Christianaudio app

2015-05-12 Thread Patti Johnson
Christianaudio now has an app where you can listen to all your content on your ios device, just like Audible.com. I am most excited about this. It's been a long time coming. Just wanted to let you all know in case any one is interested. Patti -- The following information is important for all

Re: Christianaudio app

2015-05-12 Thread Patti Johnson
Christianaudio is as I say the same type service as Audible.com, but the material is christian oriented, teachings, sermons, christian fiction and non fiction, classics. Their website is www.christianaudio.com You can sign up and get credits built up, and buy your books with credits. You can

Re: Adjusting volume for SIRI

2015-05-12 Thread Jennie Facer
I just bebieve that when you press the home button to talk to siri you can raise or lower the volume with the buttons. i hope this helps! Jenn TO THE WORLD YOU ARE SOMEONE, BUT TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THE WORLD! On May 12, 2015, at 10:59 AM, Donna Neff dk.n...@verizon.net wrote: Kim, I'm

Re: Christianaudio app

2015-05-12 Thread Paul Ferrara
Could you give more detail about this, the material available, the company, etc.? Thank you. Paul -Original Message- From: Patti Johnson Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 4:36 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Christianaudio app Christianaudio now has an app where you can listen

Re: Amazon gets an A plus for customer service

2015-05-12 Thread David Chittenden
Yes, Amazon and Apple have both always provided me with excellent customer service like your experience. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 13 May 2015, at 10:16, Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com wrote: I purchased the

Re: Amazon gets an A plus for customer service

2015-05-12 Thread Harry Bell
Extraordinarily good service! By the way, my M55 stopped working after updating to iOS 8.3 on my iPhone 5S - but it is recognised by your iPhone in 8.3? Thanks Harry On 12 May 2015, at 23:16, Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com wrote: I purchased the Plantronics m55 from Amazon a couple

RE: Amazon gets an A plus for customer service

2015-05-12 Thread Richard Turner
Yes, I'm running the 5S with 8.3 and it works great. Did you try forgetting the device under Bluetooth settings and pairing it again? The PLT Hub app from Plantronics now also works with the M55 for finding it if you misplace it. Richard The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they

RE: Christianaudio app

2015-05-12 Thread Donald Moore
Also you can get their books as mp3s or m4bs which gives you more platforms to play them on. They're a little more expensive than Audible or Downpour, but you generally can't beat their free book of the month. It annoys though when you bought their free book a couple months before it was on

Amazon gets an A plus for customer service

2015-05-12 Thread Richard Turner
I purchased the Plantronics m55 from Amazon a couple weeks ago. It was cutting out and was a little muffled. I filled out the return form on Sunday. Later that day, I got confirmation that they would replace it. They are having UPS pick it up and they will bring the label. Later on Sunday, I got a

Re: How do I improve dictation with Siri

2015-05-12 Thread Alan J Paganelli
I've noticed with dictation that using the proper voice enflection works wonders. For example, at the end of a sentense, with your voice, pause before starting the next one. When asking a question, make sure your voice sounds like your asking a question and of course, at the end of a sentense

Re: How do I improve dictation with Siri

2015-05-12 Thread Sherry Wells
I find that you dare not pause too long when dictating directly to Siri or she will think you are done with the message. It helps to have no other noise around such as a tv or talking book. I also hold the phone close try to speak very clearly, sometimes pronouncing letters I would

Media Players that support Audiobus?

2015-05-12 Thread Chris Smart
Hi folks. I'm about to start playing with Audiobus, but not for Garage Band and other music making apps. So far, I just need to find a music/media player that supports Audiobus connectivity. Any recommendations? For example, does the standard iOS Music app work with Audiobus? If not, what

Re: Amazon gets an A plus for customer service

2015-05-12 Thread Terje Strømberg
Agree! Take care 13. mai 2015 kl. 04:48 skrev David Chittenden dchitten...@gmail.com: Yes, Amazon and Apple have both always provided me with excellent customer service like your experience. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone

Re: Media Players that support Audiobus?

2015-05-12 Thread Chris Smart
I'm just looking for something that lets me listen to the sound from a biofeedback program along with an mp3 of my choosing, such as a guided meditation. As for the biofeedback app, see www.choosemuse.com for more info. It's accessible! Chris -- The following information is important for all

Re: Media Players that support Audiobus?

2015-05-12 Thread Brent Harding
I wonder if you can play from the library with Audioshare? Also, Boss Jock allows you to use Audio Bus, and you can load, I think 6 decks with files that you can play, record, and talk over them while the output goes through audio bus to somewhere. I don't think there's anything like the

Re: How do I rename a photo?

2015-05-12 Thread Isaac Hebert
Hi iOS doesn't include a file manager so you can't freely rename photos. Here is a link that explains more about this. http://felixidea.com/how-to-rename-photos-on-iphone/ Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2015, at 6:28 PM, princessterr...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone. I was wondering,

Zoom IQ6 with Voiceover

2015-05-12 Thread Joanne Chua
Hi All, I recently bought the IQ6 mike for the ios device. How can I use the mike with the voiceover? Whenever I plug in the mike on the lightning connecter, it kills voiceover immediately. Thanks Regards Joanne -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list.

Re: How do I improve dictation with Siri

2015-05-12 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Sherry, you can avoid Siri timing out by keeping the Home button held down, then releasing it as soon as you're finished. The added benefit of this is that Siri acts on your instruction or dictation the moment you're finished, so it's all just a bit snappier. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting

Re: Zoom IQ6 with Voiceover

2015-05-12 Thread Jonathan Mosen
Hi Joanne, you'll need to connect a headset to the 3.5mm jack on the IQ6 itself. I don't use Bluetooth headphones so they may work as well, someone may be able to comment on that. But definitely the headphone port does the trick. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks,