Re: need help getting aple tv up and running

Hi You'll need to get someone sighted to switch the inputs for you. Generally speaking the input button opens a menu as opposed to switching to an input so as per your message just pressing the input button won't have changed anything on your TV. Cheers, Ben. On 11/10/18, Jed Barton wrote: >

MODERATOR NOTE: Regarding List Threads about Braille Displays

Hello Everyone, While I realize that we are a small community and, as such, must share information about both software and devices that may, at times, be a bit off-topic, the Braille display threads are straying far beyond the scope of this forum. So, if there is a support forum, or any kind of

Re: Can’t subscribe to the orbit reader 20 mailing list

HI. it took me about three goes before i got the confirm email. Try again, and if you don’t get the confirm subscription in your in box or wherever your personal messages go, check your spam folder. And, it took a day or so for me to get the confirm email. HTH Maria > On 10 Nov 2018, at

Re: Printer?

Depending on if you have sighted help to set it up, though it may be doable without, we have a Brother HL 2360 DW printer that is a laserjet and can print double sided via USB or Wireless. It has a 250 sheet paper tray. But, there are lots of good printers out there that would do what you

Printer?

Hi, list. I hope my question is not off-topic, and if it is, my apologies for that. My printer was stolen today and I need a replacement for day-to-day printing. I need a regular printer that could print from my IOS, Windows and Android devices. Recommendations are appreciated. Thanks! --

need help getting aple tv up and running

Hey guys, OK, i need your help. I think i'm doing everything right. I got this apple tv a few months ago and am just now hooking it up. I had a room all ripped apart, and finally got the tv setup so i plugged in the apple tv into the actual tv, and it didn't switch inputs on me. so i hit the

My iPhone 6s and Plantronics, Voyager, Legend earpiece

Hello everyone, I just recently purchased a Bluetooth earpiece for my iPhone 6S. It is the Plantronics, Voyager, Legend. I don’t know the exact model. I tried to find this out, with no luck. Anyway, I purchased this from Amazon. First of all, is anyone else possibly using this same earpiece?

Re: Acquiring help to get a brill display

no I just ordered one. it’s there. On Nov 9, 2018, at 6:35 PM, Susie Stageberg wrote: Fascinating. I wonder if they quit distributing it. Susie From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com ] On Behalf

RE: Acquiring help to get a brill display

Fascinating. I wonder if they quit distributing it. Susie From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert Wright Sent: Friday, November 09, 2018 5:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Acquiring help to get a brill display

RE: Acquiring help to get a brill display

It’s 20 cells. The folks at National Braille Press assured me that they had seen instances of the device pairing successfully with the phone, but despite much effort on their and my part, I could never get it to work. I also thought the display made a fair amount of noise as the dots refresh.

RE: Acquiring help to get a brill display

Unfortunately, they don’t mention this device any where on their site. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Susie Stageberg Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 12:57 PM To:

Re: here is the response I got from APH in regard to problems assistant subscribing to the email list

Sooo, does anyone know how to solve the subscribing to the APH Orbet Reader mailing list from my end??? Donna > > Hi: > This is a somewhat common problem. Unfortunately, there is not much we can do > on this end. If we look at the subscription list, the person shows up, but we > are blocked

Re: What is with my Apple WAtch and message syncing?

Hi christine, Mirroring has to do with how you are notified about messages, not whether they are deleted on one device when you delete them on another. Mirroring your phone means that message notifications will work the same way on your watch and phone. Make sure Messages is turned on in

RE: Acquiring help to get a brill display

Contact Lorinda riddle at the Colorado Center for the Blind. 720-384-5871 character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Rebecca Sabo Sent: Friday, November 9,

RE: Force return with a Braille display

I applied for a technology grant through the Colorado center for the Blind. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Rebecca Sabo Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 7:16 AM To:

What is with my Apple WAtch and message syncing?

I cannot figure out why “mirror my iPhone” is not working with mail and messages on my Apple Watch. If I delete on my MacBook, iPhone, or the watch, it does not seem to be taking. Everything is checked off in iCloud. Is there some preference or other I need to check? I’ve tried resetting

RE: dice world via braille display

Thanks. I don’t recall seeing that in the Braille Edge manual. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Paul Sandoval Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 7:57 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: Treadmill with Bluetooth connectivity and accessible app

Now you made me check. Looks like they've got it at $1300 with a $75 coupon and I think free assembly. I know when I grabbed it, I got it at a good deal. I did see it go lower than $900 once, but I missed out on that time and didn't feel like waiting any longer for an extra few more bucks off.

Re: Treadmill with Bluetooth connectivity and accessible app

Well, this treadmill is definitely still available. In fact, when I went back to Amazon again a couple of days after making that original post, the treadmill was there. It had been said to be unavailable. So I have no idea what’s going on. But as of last night, it was available on Amazon. Of

Re: Acquiring help to get a brill display

Oh, that would be a deal breaker. How many cells is it? I would need it to pair with the phone. > On Nov 9, 2018, at 1:57 PM, Susie Stageberg wrote: > > Yes, BrailleMe is sold in the U.S. by National Braille Press, > > www.nbp.org > > I could never get it to pair

Re: Treadmill with Bluetooth connectivity and accessible app

Ah that's a shame as it sounded the absolute perfect treadmill. Linda - Original Message - From: "Mary Otten" To: Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2018 12:00 AM Subject: Re: Treadmill with Bluetooth connectivity and accessible app Very nice review indeed. Apparently that model isn’t

RE: Acquiring help to get a brill display

Yes, BrailleMe is sold in the U.S. by National Braille Press, www.nbp.org I could never get it to pair with the phone, but your mileage might vary. It was about $500. Susie From: 'Kliphton Miller' via VIPhone [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] Sent: Friday, November 09, 2018

Re: Acquiring help to get a brill display

Is the braille me being sold now? > On Nov 9, 2018, at 9:08 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > You could ask Siri. > You could search the internet. > You could call your local NFB chapter. > Depending on your credit standing, you could check with your local bank, > though I'm sure the loan

Re: Can’t subscribe to the orbit reader 20 mailing list

It works. I already received and insert Lyne > Le 9 nov. 2018 à 10:39, 'christopher hallsworth' via VIPhone > a écrit : > > or20-subscr...@tech.aph.org > >> On 9 Nov 2018, at 15:31, Lea W Langley wrote: >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone hi all >> Come up after I subscribe to the reader of

RE: got a new toy!

Once you get into the assistive touch menu and turn it on, there are other functions you can do like reassign gestures. This is what I did as the VO double tap was for opening the menu. For me, I did the home button function and for the VO triple tap, control panel. You’ll se the option to make

Re: got a new toy!

I find the gesture for the home button okay but accessing the app switcher is a pain. so can you use assistive touch to open it. I checked the web site but did not see any specific reference to the switcher. Is this just wishful thinking on my part? Marie From: Cristobal Munoz Sent:

RE: Question about backup iPhone

Hi, Sieghard. Should my phone be connected to iTune in order to delete a particular backup? Thanks! From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, November 09, 2018 7:16 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Question

here is the response I got from APH in regard to problems assistant subscribing to the email list

Hi: This is a somewhat common problem. Unfortunately, there is not much we can do on this end. If we look at the subscription list, the person shows up, but we are blocked on the other end. Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone

Re: Can’t subscribe to the orbit reader 20 mailing list

Hi You aren’t alone, I can’t subscribe to the orbet reader mail list. I have sent 6 emails & haven’t received an email welcoming me to the list. I have sent subscribing emails with nothing in the subject line, with subscribe in the subject line, with subscribe in the subject line & body of the

Re: Can’t subscribe to the orbit reader 20 mailing list

Hi Lee, my friend had to try about 3 times, before she managed to get on the list, so don't give up. Dave. -Original Message- From: Lea W Langley Sent: Friday, November 09, 2018 4:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can’t subscribe to the orbit reader 20 mailing list hi

Re: Can’t subscribe to the orbit reader 20 mailing list

hi Chris, Thank you for sending me the link again. I tried again, and I still can’t subscribe so I don’t know what’s wrong. God bless, Wren Langley Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 9, 2018, at 9:39 AM, 'christopher hallsworth' via VIPhone > wrote: > > or20-subscr...@tech.aph.org > >> On 9 Nov

RE: got a new toy!

Hi Mike, I have an iphone 8|+ which I have been using for about a month and get good battery life so good luck with your new toy. Matthew -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 11:26 AM To:

Re: Can’t subscribe to the orbit reader 20 mailing list

or20-subscr...@tech.aph.org > On 9 Nov 2018, at 15:31, Lea W Langley wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPhone hi all > Come up after I subscribe to the reader of 20 email list I deleted the > message pertaining to how to do it. Could someone please send me the steps > again, because I can’t seem

Re: Force return with a Braille display

Correct, according to the user guide. As an FYI, you press select+down, that's select and down together. > On 9 Nov 2018, at 14:37, Holly Anderson wrote: > > The orbit has something called buffer mode which allows you to type text and > then send it to the iPhone. It can only be 255

Re: dice world via braille display

Oh I see. This is very different to Quicknav on a bluetooth keyboard, as you essentially you just use the arrow keys to navigate with VoiceOver. So with a Braille display this is similar, but in addition you can also lock the VoiceOver modifier keys as well. > On 9 Nov 2018, at 14:57, Paul

Can’t subscribe to the orbit reader 20 mailing list

Sent from my iPhone hi all Come up after I subscribe to the reader of 20 email list I deleted the message pertaining to how to do it. Could someone please send me the steps again, because I can’t seem to subscribe. I have sent several messages and have not received a confirmation. I called a

RE: APPLE WATCH QUESTIONS

And hopefully you did buy the newest Apple Watch series 4? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Greg Wocher Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 3:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: APPLE WATCH QUESTIONS Hello, All your voiceover settings are found in

RE: Question about backup iPhone

Just out of curiocity, what problems do you encounter? From: 'evergreenwoods' via VIPhone Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 3:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Question about backup iPhone Hello, My iPhone 6S IOS 12 latest version has some problems and I got an appointment with

RE: Question about backup iPhone

iTunes backups on a Windows 10 computer are in c:\users\Your User Name\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backups However, that doesn't really matter since you can't do anything with them. For example, when I go there I see a folder called 65937a14cc05b8b63f632a0e0912dc48fccc93cc and

RE: Acquiring help to get a brill display

You could ask Siri. You could search the internet. You could call your local NFB chapter. Depending on your credit standing, you could check with your local bank, though I'm sure the loan interest would be a bit high. I live in Oregon, so I have no idea what resources there are in Colorado.

Re: dice world via braille display

Christopher and Robert, You can lock both VoiceOver keys by turning on Quick Nav mode. This is toggled with space Q. This essentially locks the control and option keys. Navigation can be performed with arrow keys. Paul Sandoval Blind Tech Training 720-620-8007

Re: Force return with a Braille display

The orbit has something called buffer mode which allows you to type text and then send it to the iPhone. It can only be 255 characters I think, something like that. Holly > On Nov 9, 2018, at 2:11 AM, Robert Wright wrote: > > Is the Braille edge the only device that has: > 4.5 Terminal

Re: Acquiring help to get a brill display

Hi I live in Colorado. Where do i look for organizations to help me purchase the item? I am a member of the NFB. How do I fine a local lions group or the other organization that you suggested? Becky > On Nov 9, 2018, at 7:32 AM, Richard Turner > wrote: > > Depending on where you live,

Acquiring help to get a brill display

Depending on where you live, there may be low interest loans available. In Washington state and Oregon there is such a service. You night also try your local lions club or American council of the blind or national federation of the blind. Or start saving toward one that is lower cost like the

Re: Force return with a Braille display

I am going to start a new thread called acquiring help to get a braille display. Richard "It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own." __ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle On Nov 9, 2018, at 6:16 AM, Rebecca Sabo mailto:beckyas...@gmail.com>>

Re: Force return with a Braille display

Hi all where do you start to get a brail display? Is their any loan program to afford one ? becky > On Nov 9, 2018, at 1:49 AM, Robert Wright wrote: > > It seems that enter key and space bar coupled with the following keys locks > Mac keys > Dot 3 = control > Dot 2 = option > Dot 1 =

Re: dice world via braille display

Wow! So I take it you have customized the Braille commands for your specific display so that you have a key combination to lock both the control and option keys downen Am I correct here? This could be very beneficial for a prospective Orbit Reader 20 user on this list. Thanks in advance for

Re: APPLE WATCH QUESTIONS

Hello, All your voiceover settings are found in the watch app on your phone. Open the watch app on your phone and go to general/accessibility/voiceover. To adjust the volume of voiceover on your watch do a two finger double tap and hold then move your two fingers up or down on the screen. Greg

APPLE WATCH QUESTIONS

Hi all, Yesterday I took delivery of my Christmas present, to me, and I now have my watch - so of course I have questgions: My immediate needs after initial setup are largely around Siri. I just can't find the VoiceOver settings. I am also interested to know which apps people are using

RE: Question about backup iPhone

I’m sorry, but my question is: If I backup my iPhone 6S using iTunes, where is the backup file? Where do I find it in my windows 7 pc? Thank you, Rena From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2018 11:36 AM To:

RE: Question about backup iPhone

Hello, My iPhone 6S IOS 12 latest version has some problems and I got an appointment with Apple. I read that I must backup my phone before the visit. I clicked on backup in iTunes. However, can I be sure that I really did the backup, or what else do I have to do? Also, where can I find the

dice world via braille display

I am finding that I am enjoying playing dice world with my braille display. When I lock both the control and option keys it allows me to press f for find and type roll to jump down to the roll button. Afterwards I only need to press g to get back to the roll button when I enter a new game.

RE: Force return with a Braille display

It seems that enter key and space bar coupled with the following keys locks Mac keys Dot 3 = control Dot 2 = option Dot 1 = command Dot 4 = shift Dot 5 = fn Back space + space bar and those keys only announces what the key is. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything

RE: Force return with a Braille display

Is the Braille edge the only device that has: 4.5 Terminal Clipboard Terminal Clipboard allows you to create and edit text on the Braille EDGE before sending it via the Terminal for Screen Reader to the connected device. This can be useful in instances like when using VoiceOver on an i-device,