Re: An easier way to unlock the phone please stop replying to this post!

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
phone please do not reply to this message again. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. > On Sep 19, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Joseph FreeTech > wrote: > > Hi Alan, > > In IOS7, when pressing the power button to turn on iDevice, can you still > simply pla

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Alan, In IOS7, when pressing the power button to turn on iDevice, can you still simply place your index finger right above the home button to access "slide to unlock" then double-tap? Joseph - Original Message - From: "Alan Paganelli" To: Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 9:39 A

Re: Voice over jumps around when swiping

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
What may also be happening to cause the jumping is that one is waiting too long before performing a second swipe or touch of the screen, and since the icons on the screen are constant, if your finger has moved just a tiny bit, you will end up tapping on a different part of the screen. Try this..

Re: Can't get latest iTunes download started on PC

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Here is the Windows download link for iTunes 11.1: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ Joseph - Original Message - From: "Don and Cher Bosch" To: Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:37 PM Subject: Can't get latest iTunes download started on PC I'm on the page titled 'Apple iTunes-

Re: just wondering if you are able to turn off the phone's pass coad feature on the lock screen if you have chosen to use a pass coad but now want to turn this off?

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
For practical purposes, you might want to investigate the pass code screen as you will undoubtedly have a selection of timers for which your iDevice will lock. For example, since I don't live alone, here at home I require my passcode lock for 4 hours in an effort to protect sensitive data stored

Download iTunes 11.1

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Here is the link and instructions for how one can download iTunes 11.1 using Internet Explorer 10 and jaws14. This should help install IOS7 using a Windows computer. Follow this link: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ >From top of page press letter H for first heading. You should hear: iTun

Re: Can't get latest iTunes download started on PC

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
ed it before, but this is a new Win7 computer. Cher -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 4:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can't get latest iTunes download st

Re: Possible voice over bugs in iOS 7

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Please keep in mind that the information contained within the link provided below is now old information and information gathered before the final release. I believe it was also information gathered by 4 individuals in a pool of possibly millions who have downloaded IOS7. It is also not made ab

Re: Can't get latest iTunes download started on PC

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
crucial buttons and text were simply invisible to JAWS. Thanks John for suggesting Firefox- the difference was unbelievable! Cher -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 6:07 PM To:

Bard Mobile is out

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, Just thought I'd let you know the Bard Mobile app is out. I found it on my iPod touch and will track down via browser. BARD mobile Library of congress Joseph -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emai

Re: Bard Mobile is out

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
013, at 10:53 PM, John Diakogeorgiou > wrote: > > I can't find it. Did a search for BARD, Bard mobile, and Library of > Congress. > >> On 9/19/13, Joseph FreeTech wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> Just thought I'd let you know the Bard Mobile app is out.

Bard Mobile is out

2013-09-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
nd rewind as well as gestures for controlling playback speed. . Joseph - Original Message - From: "Joseph FreeTech" To: Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Bard Mobile is out Hi, I used my iPod and launched the apps store > search. I searched f

Re: The Apple Braille Crisis. It's Got to be Fixed for our Kids

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi guys, hate to be the dissenting opinion, but as a totally blind person I don't really have any use for Braille in my life. I have a Braille display that has an 8-year pile of dust on it. One of the dots went out and I need both of my arms and legs so can't send it in for repair. As for schoo

iTunes is not allowing me to update to IOS7

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, While attempting to update my iPod Touch 5th gen to IOS7 via iTunes, I came across the following message. Hopefully someone will have a suggestion or two in order to successfully complete the update process. Specifically, how does one transfer to their iTunes library? "iTunes There ar

Re: iTunes is not allowing me to update to IOS7

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
ou should be good to go. Richard (Sent from Richard's iPod Touch 5th gen) > On Sep 20, 2013, at 7:03 AM, Joseph FreeTech > wrote: > > Hi all, > > While attempting to update my iPod Touch 5th gen to IOS7 via iTunes, I > came > across the following message. Hopefully

Re: Bard Mobile is out

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Chris, I too agree with your sentiments. In an effort to prevent the purchase of a bigger iDevice, I promised, absolutely promised myself I would not download any more than 5 books at a time. . It can be very tempting to have a library of books on one's device, but many times those books are no

Re: iTunes is not allowing me to update to IOS7

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 21 Sep 2013, at 2:03, Joseph FreeTech > wrote: > > Hi all, > > While attempting to update my iPod Touch 5th gen to IOS7 via iTunes, I > came > across the following message. Hopefully someone will have a suggestion or >

Re: Bard Mobile is out

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
> And, you can double tap and hold on the rewind and fast forward buttons, > and it will go back by 20 seconds, one minute, etc as does the nls player. > > Arnold Schmidt > - Original Message - From: "Joseph FreeTech" > > To: > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2

Re: Bard Mobile is out

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
and was reading...''Excellent job NLS! >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Sep 19, 2013, at 11:24 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: >>> >>> Here is a link to the BARD Mobile app: >>> >>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/b

Success with IOS7

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, After sorting out my problems with the iTunes transfer of my apps, I'm happy to report that I successfully installed IOS7. It was incredibly easy! It took about 8 minutes for iTunes to download the upgrade. It then took about 20 minutes to install, and in about 30 minutes total time I h

How to Increase Siri's speech

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, while trying out the many great new IOS7 features, I've discovered that the new Siri makes me wince a little. . Is there any way to increase the speech? The Samantha voice sounds slow and a bit drunk. The male voice sounds much more pleasant, but I'd like to increase the voice tempo if

Re: Which color of 5S -was- Re: IOS 7.01 update?

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi, Well, there are thin, clear, inexpensive, yet protective cases out there which will help show off one's iDevice for those who need that. I have one of them! . Joseph - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 10:49 AM Subject: RE: Which co

Re: How to Increase Siri's speech

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
sible, Joseph. Sorry, I'm in the boat with you. Smiles. Thom > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] > On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 2:26 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: How

Re: iTunes is not allowing me to update to IOS7

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
g your pod in an choose that option. All your purchases you made on the pod should then be transferred to your iTunes library. On 9/20/13, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > Wow! thanks for the amazingly quick reply Richard! Ok, found the > right-click > > Apps entry, but what do I do with it?

Re: Success with IOS7

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
so there would be fewer apps per page. Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 11:31 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Success with IOS7 Hi all, After sorting out my

Re: Voice over jumps around when swiping

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
roups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 10:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Voice over jumps around when swiping What may also be happening to cause the jumping is that one is waiting too long before performing a sec

Cool little discoveries when using handwriting on IOS7

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
HI all, I pressed Windows key letter U to shut down my phone (Windows XP reference for some reason (Smile)), and when I went to reboot, the password prompt popped up as I configured it to do so. I then switched over to handwriting mode and began to enter my 4-digit pass code. I was pleasantly s

Re: Will I lose already downloaded podcasts in Downcast whenn I synch then update iOS?

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I seriously doubt it as I lost nothing when I upgraded to IOS7. Let's wait and see what others have to say on the matter. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D." To: Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 1:54 PM Subject: Will I lose already downloaded podcasts in Dow

Weird sound in Lock screen

2013-09-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, If my iPod is off (pretty sure it's the same for iPhone), and if I press the power button to turn on the device, if I swipe upwards, I hear a sound effect which sounds like an electronic version of a drop of water. What is this noise? I'm assuming it is informing me of something, or I m

Re: problem when moving apps around. anyone else had this bug

2013-09-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi I'm using an iPod Touch 5th gen and I've moved apps in an out of folders without a problem. Do have a little complaint with IOS7... I'm not liking the fact that one has to hold the ape outside of a folder for 5 seconds before the move is complete. In IOS6 one merely had to move the app outsi

Re: problem when moving apps around. anyone else had this bug

2013-09-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I'm experimenting with using my iPod Touch 5th gen without the sounds and simply listening to the message prompts. With that said, I can move apps in and out of folders without listening for any sounds. So far, my iDevice running without all the beeps and sounds is a bit refreshing as it feels

Re: problem when moving apps around. anyone else had this bug

2013-09-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
After moving the app, try pressing the home button then confirm the amount of home screen pages. I was confused in the previous IOS6 when I was experiencing this effect. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Srikanth Kanuri" To: Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 10:55 AM Subject: Re: p

Re: problem when moving apps around. anyone else had this bug

2013-09-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I too am getting this page 1 of 2 when performing 3-finger swipe to unlock my iPod Touch 5th gen with IOS7. I ignore it as an artifact of some sort as it doesn't effect me in any way. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Pablo Morales" To: Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 11:00 AM Su

Re: Is there a list of the new gestures and other shortcuts for iOS 7

2013-09-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Neal, the Siri suggestion you pointed out is only one of many ways of accomplishing the same goal as you most likely already know. In fact, just like in IOS6, you can ask Siri a question, and while it answers, if you press the volume up button, the volume for Siri will increase while leaving

Re: how to re name folders in ios 7 on the 4s?

2013-09-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
To rename a folder: Focus on a folder then execute a 2-finger double-tap and hold. You'll hear a cool little sound effect. Now you can rename your folder. When you have finished simply double-tap on "save." I used this method to remove the word "folder" after every folder. Since I already know it

Re: how to re name folders in ios 7 on the 4s?

2013-09-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
the folder. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 10:11 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: how to re name folders in ios 7 on the 4s? To rename a fold

Re: More on iOS seven

2013-09-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Regarding your complaints below, you were warned over and over as to the possible repercussions of an upgrade. Maybe the lead tech at Apple didn't call you personally, but you have been here during a previous IOS upgrade, so you should know what to expect. On the issue of the time, press the pow

Re: how to re name folders in ios 7 on the 4s?

2013-09-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
fo Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Sep 22, 2013, at 1:08 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > Well, your statement begs the question "why?" > > Joseph > > - Original Message - > From: "Sieghard Weitzel" > To: > Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2

Re: how to re name folders in ios 7 on the 4s?

2013-09-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
olders in ios 7 on the 4s? Ah! Ok. This looks like something that has been enhanced in IOS 7. Thanks for double checking this. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Sep 22, 2013, at 2:25 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > I just mo

Re: how to re name folders in ios 7 on the 4s?

2013-09-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
ing this. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Sep 22, 2013, at 2:25 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > I just moved the folders I renamed to different locations on the same > screen as well as to different pages. I found no difference. I then > rebooted a

Re: More on iOS seven

2013-09-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
g since once they go away you can't get them back and are forced to unlock the phone and start playback again. Before at least a double press of the home key brought them to the forerground. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@google

Re: understanding new typing method in iOS 7 was Re: confusing new sound in iOS 7

2013-09-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Yes, what Annie has conveyed works. this is a solution for those who do not want the new additional characters presented if one leaves their finger on a certain letter for an extended period of time. Try this... 1. while the keyboard has focus use the rotor gesture to find Typing mode. 2. swipe

Re: Bringing up iPod controls on lock screen

2013-09-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi David, I just tried the 3-finger swipe up on the lock screen and the control center definitely pops up . Try tapping the status bar once then perform the 3-finger swipe up. Joseph - Original Message - From: "David Chittenden" To: Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 4:34 PM Subject:

Re: Bringing up iPod controls on lock screen

2013-09-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I use a password. I rebooted my iPod Touch 5th gen and I was not able to generate the control center from the pass code screen. It will pop up when in the lock screen as one would expect. I cannot open the control center from the lock screen by tapping the time once then performing a 3-finger s

Re: VO skipping pages on my 4s

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, Don't forget you can always tap on the bottom left hand corner of the screen to access the first item on your dock. You can then swipe once to the left to access the control that will allow you to switch from one homepage to another. Swipe up once to go to your next Home screen. You can

iTunes minibrowser setting

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, When I attach my iPod Touch 5th gen to my Windows computer, iTunes launches, but the minibrowser is the first thing to gain focus. I cannot alt tab to focus on the iTunes interface which will give me access to "Source" and the other important tabs. I've looked through the menu bar and p

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Actually, on my iPod Touch 5th gen, after pressing the power button or the home button, if I leave it like that, my iPod will shut down in about a second or two. This is exactly the way is was in IOS6. To actually be placed on the home screen, I have to press the Sleep/power then perform a doub

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
r IPod shuts downby going to settings, general, autolock and changing the length of time the phone will stay on without action before locking. I have mine set to never so don't have this problem. I'm not sure why you are having to swipe three times. Maybe shut down the phone and rebo

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
1 PM Subject: Re: An easier way to unlock the phone Joseph, have you tried touching near the center of the screen before doing the three-finger swipe? thanks, Cara :) On Sep 23, 2013, at 6:47 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: I'm sorry but you didn't read carefully. I don't have to swi

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
memorizing where the unlock button is towards the bottom of the screen. On 9/23/13, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > Yes, that definitely works, but I think this probably has more to do with > tapping the screen first. . I stated in my initial post below that > I > > would have to

Re: would like case recommendations for the iPod touch five

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Cortny, The following is some information I composed a couple of months ago when seeking a protective case for my iPod Touch 5th gen. Amazingly, the total cost was about $11 for both items. To introduce myself to the IOS world, I Purchased an iPod Touch 5th gen and an Otterbox Defender case

Re: Portrait lock iOS 7 iPhone five

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Shirley, Great news about your pass code. Must have been a very frustrating experience. To enable lock orientation try the following. Highlight the status bar. 3 finger swipe up to open control center. Swipe to "lock orientation" and set this to On with a double-tap. Use the scrub gesture to

Re: hanging with friends and advertisements that even stay in app store

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Anita, Thank you very much for this information as I have discovered the following little trick to very, very quickly close apps in IOS7... Once in the app switcher, if one swipes right then swipes up once as you have suggested, one will now be on the "close button for the app which has foc

Re: An easier way to unlock the phone

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 7:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: An easier way to unlock the phone Ok, thank you for the clarification. You now conveyed something different. You are stating that it is nece

Re: punctuationin io7.

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Kimmie, So you tried placing focus on an edit field then using the rotor to select punctuation then flicking down to "some punctuation?" This should actually be enough to do it for you. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Kimmie" To: Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 11:16 PM Subje

Re: punctuationin io7.

2013-09-23 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Kimmie, I just read your message once again. I think you should go back into the rotor and select Punctuation. You can now use the rotor to select punctuation then swipe down to your preferred setting. Don't forget to switch the rotor back to characters as this setting tends to prevent one f

Re: how to get rid of the extra characters when typing in ios7?

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Kimmie and others. If you leave your finger on a character too long as might be the case in the new IOS7 keyboard, and if the new characters prompt is presented, try this... When you hear "alternative characters available" simply split tap somewhere on the keyboard and the prompt will disap

Re: apps and bard app

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Buddy, Take a listen to this podcast which describes and demonstrates the use of the BARD app: Direct download link http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TechAccessDemocastEpisode26/Tad-0026-bardMobileForIos.mp3 Joseph - Original Message - From: "buddy liverma

Re: Can not download new apps from the app store

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi, I too am using an iPod Touch 5th gen, and I just successfully ran a search for an app, so all seems to be just fine. It might just be that you were trying to search at a busy time. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Neesie" To: Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 9:03 AM Subject: C

Re: Poor response-time from the volume buttons when using the BARD app.

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi, I would unload everything from app switcher then restart your device. I am using an iPod Touch 5th gen, and I just launched an NLS book then used the up and down buttons on the side of my iPod to quickly lower volume--no problems. I also raised and lowered the tempo using the NLS app, and m

Re: Removing items from the App Switcher [was "Re: hanging with friends and advertisements that even stay in app store"]

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
hen just keep double tapping until all of the apps are removed. On 09/24/2013 12:58 AM, Gadget Girl wrote: > Hello Joseph. Thanks for the tip, that's pretty slick. > > Regards, > Anita > also known as "Gadget Girl". Sent via my Apple gadget. Apple, Take a bite, Express y

Re: Accessibility ios 7

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I'm finding IOS7 very stable, and I'm not having any of the focusing problems described below. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Marissa Solaun" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 2:19 PM Subject: Accessibility ios 7 Dear list I have found out from Apple accessibility that they

Re: two finger double tap, and what plays in bard mobile

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
So why not send them this solution directly? Sounds like they are exactly who has to know about this solution. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Cara Quinn" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 12:10 PM Subject: Re: two finger double tap, and what plays in bard mobile Rick and all

Re: would like case recommendations for the iPod touch five

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
lays for the iphone. My understanding is that the layout is similar, so am wondering if one made for the Iphone is also usable on the Ipod. Hope this makes sense. Susan -Original Message- From: Joseph FreeTech Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 10:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject

Re: bard questions

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Alan, After you press the Play/Stop button on the Bard player, you can very reliably pause and play with a 2-finger double-tap. You don't have to unload vo at all. The key might be in first using the Play/Pause button on the app itself which tells it to accept all commands from that point on

Re: Looktel money reader

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I don't know if you will have camera issues with your iPhone 4, but beyond that try this... 1. Launch Money reader. 2. Place a dollar bill flat on a well lit surface. 3. Hold your phone so that the back of the phone faces the bill (I believe the camera lence on your phone will now be on the back

Re: Siri is not reading things

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
You can always simply single-finger swipe back and forth to review the screen in an effort to review what has just been said to you, but you might have a problem with that too, so don't forget you can always use the 2-finger swipe down to read the entire screen. For you, I recommend practice, p

Re: important info for everyone regarding gmail

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
For something as seemingly significant as this, why not post where you obtained this information. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Jed Barton" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 5:30 PM Subject: important info for everyone regarding gmail Hey guys, This is very important for a

Re: important info for everyone regarding gmail

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
arton" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 5:42 PM Subject: RE: important info for everyone regarding gmail I got it from an apple tech support rep. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Tuesday, Se

Re: two finger double tap, and what plays in bard mobile

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
use the app nor do I have an NLS account. So this technically is not my problem. :) I'm doing this to help others. So if they want the help they'll take it, if not then they won't. :) Know what I mean?… Thanks and have a great night! Smiles, Cara :) On Sep 24, 2013, at 2:36 P

Re: important info for everyone regarding gmail

2013-09-24 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Victor, You have misinterpreted my post as I asked nothing of what you have stated. I can understand your mistake as you stated you're reading lots of mail and probably aren't thoroughly processing the posted information. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Victor Gouveia" To: Sent:

Re: a really really dumb question

2013-09-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi, 1. To shut down your iDevice press and hold the Sleep/Wake button (AKA power button) for about 4 seconds. You will get a prompt asking you if you want to shut down your device, go ahead and shut it down. It will take a few seconds to shut down. Note: you can always swipe to the right or lef

Re: handwriting to unlock your phone

2013-09-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
One can power up their iDevice and when one taps the Unlock icon one can then switch the rotor to handwriting, and it will be automatically set to numbers and ready for pass code entry. I just confirmed. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Isaac Hebert" To: Sent: Wednesday, September

Re: iOS7 Alarm Problem

2013-09-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
This doesn't work as I tried turning off the alarm using the power button as well as the up and down volume buttons. One must use the unlock button to turn off the alarm or else one places the alarm in snooze mode, which will go off again in 10 minutes. Joseph - Original Message - Fro

Re: iOS7 Alarm Problem

2013-09-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
You probably haven't waited long enough. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Chris H" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 11:25 AM Subject: Re: iOS7 Alarm Problem Hmmm it works for me. None of my alarms have snooze turned on. On 25/09/2013 18:55, Joseph FreeTec

Re: iOS7 Alarm Problem

2013-09-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Touch 5th gen) > On Sep 25, 2013, at 11:35 AM, Joseph FreeTech > wrote: > > You probably haven't waited long enough. > > Joseph > > - Original Message - > From: "Chris H" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 11:25 AM > Subjec

Re: iphone 5s speaker distortion

2013-09-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I have not experienced any of these difficulties on my iPod Touch 5th gen running IOS7. I can lower the volume all the way down to 1% without a problem. I can then raise the volue both using the rotor and using the buttons without a problem. I am not experiencing any distortion whatsoever eithe

Re: About iOS 7, is it really so bad? was: Apple now forcing iOS 6 holdouts to upgrade to iOS 7.

2013-09-27 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, I too am using an iPod Touch 5th gen, and I don't feel any of the temporary bugs in the IOS7 are impacting my use of my device. For those having difficulties with the alternative characters feature that pops up when one holds on a letter too long when using the keyboard, try this... 1

Re: Which Mini KeePass?

2013-09-27 Thread Joseph FreeTech
On my iPod Touch 5th gen I'm running the following free app: MiniKeePass - Secure Password Manager By Flush Software, LLC https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minikeepass-secure-password/id451661808?mt=8 Joseph - Original Message - From: "DJ" To: Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 2:19 PM Su

Re: Apple now forcing iOS 6 holdouts to upgrade to iOS 7.

2013-09-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
For those who have not owned an IOS device since the release of IOS 5 of course would not have any knowledge of how upgrades are handled. I think a bit of a surprise is normal, but I also think the rage posted on here is not normal since the upgrade does nothing to interfere with daily use of an

Re: Siri's performance in IOS7

2013-09-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Candy and others, Just writing to confirm the findings of poor responsiveness and other problems with Siri after installing the iOS7 upgrade. For example... When asking Siri questions I'm experiencing incredibly long delays. At times Siri doesn't respond at all with an answer so I have to man

Charging the Motorola H19TXT bluetooth

2013-09-30 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, Ok, I'm experiencing a very frustrating Google brain jam. . For those of you who own the Motorola H19TXT Bluetooth earpiece, where in the heck is the slot where one attaches the mini USB plug to charge the earpiece? I've run YouTube search, Google search, ultimately looked in my fridge

Re: About iOS 7, is it really so bad? was: Apple now forcing iOS 6 holdouts to upgrade to iOS 7.

2013-09-30 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Actually, I think they were targeting the female population with the new interface's colors. The person Apple put in charge of the appearance of the new interface is a woman. Just by the way they described the colors and overall appearance it right away seemed to me like they were going after ne

Re: Charging the Motorola H19TXT bluetooth

2013-09-30 Thread Joseph FreeTech
he package. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 1 Oct 2013, at 15:57, Joseph FreeTech > wrote: > > Hi all, > > Ok, I'm experiencing a very frustrating Google brain jam. . For > those > of you who own

Re: possible LOC shutdown

2013-09-30 Thread Joseph FreeTech
One can read books using the Bard Mobile app in the same way as on the VRS--once the books are downloaded you can read away. The only difference is in whether you want to fill 32 gigs of books on your phone or on the VRS' SDHC card. Quite frankly, depending on what you're reading, if you have mo

Re: possible LOC shutdown

2013-09-30 Thread Joseph FreeTech
le LOC shutdown So, do you think sighted people never buy books that they want to read later? You can have an off day, but you can't have a day off! ---The Art of Fielding Sent from my Mac Book Pro richr...@gmail.com On Sep 30, 2013, at 10:36 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > One can re

Re: About iOS 7, is it really so bad? was: Apple now forcing iOS 6 holdouts to upgrade to iOS 7.

2013-09-30 Thread Joseph FreeTech
on now in charge of iOS and its appearance. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org On 1/10/2013, at 4:03 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: > Actually, I think they were targeting the female population with the new > interface's

Re: possible LOC shutdown

2013-09-30 Thread Joseph FreeTech
brary now since many people use Kindles or Nooks or iDevices! Smiles, Cara :) On Sep 30, 2013, at 9:01 PM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: Of course they do, but they don't carry around a whole library of books in the event of some sort of potential government shutdown or natural disaster. . Josep

Re: Performance of the motorola h19txt bluetooth earpiece with IOS7 questions:

2013-10-01 Thread Joseph FreeTech
The Motorola H19TXT does not have Bluetooth 4.0 capability. Technical details state it only supports Bluetooth 3.0. This Bluetooth earpiece pairs almost automatically with an iDevice. You need only turn Bluetooth on using Control center or via settings > Bluetooth. First turn on your iDevice. N

Re: Skype update and removing contacts

2014-07-08 Thread Joseph FreeTech
yes, but you will be asked to enter your pass code it you have not entered it within the allotted time such as 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 4 hours. Launch pass code and look around. I have been doing this since I began using my iDevice. . Joseph - Original Message - Fr

Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard

2014-07-09 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Teresa and others, I've not read anyone post a solution to your question regarding moving apps out of folders, so try this... 1. Navigate inside of a folder within one of your home screens and pick an app. (Using the keyboard you use arrow keys to find a folder on a Home screen then press up

Re: KNFB Reader App

2014-07-09 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Yes, I agree. Reading through this thread I'm just sitting back and actually waiting to try the app before posting something I know nothing about, but I will add that I'm especially curious about the following: Will this thing OCR and read computer screens? Be kinda cool if this would allow me

Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard

2014-07-09 Thread Joseph FreeTech
s the home key. When I press it during the process you outline below, it immediately exits edit mode and maintains my position in the folder, effectively cancelling my move process. It may work with other keyboards, however. Thanks, Teresa "We're made of star stuff."--Carl Sagan

Re: Question about the Reminders app

2014-07-09 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Jeffrey, I realize I'm not directly answering your question, but I've been using the Alarmed app for quite a while now and have found it to be rock solid and very reliable. I have filled it with many "reminders" throughout the day, week, month, and year, and it has never failed me. This app

Re: Screen curtain!

2014-07-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Actually, the screen curtain blackens all light coming from the screen and nothing can be seen, whereas turning down the brightness to 0 still shows an image on the screen that a sighted person can see. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Alan Paganelli" To: Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2

APH Free Braille Entry App for iPad

2014-07-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
HI all, Just came across this and thought those of you with an iPad might find this free app useful. Can't tell if it allows one to save to clipboard to paste in email, word processor, etc. Visual Brailler By American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Released: Jun 23, 2014 Free Compatibility:

Re: does ogg files work with voice dream,

2014-07-11 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Cathy, Just experimented a bit, and I found that VLC will definitely play .ogg files. Something called Ace Player will not and Voice Dream will not play ogg files either even though I was able to import an ogg file into VDR via iTunes. I will add that in VLC it is a bit difficult to use the

Re: Sharing Files on OneDrive

2014-07-11 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Joe, To share/send a file via OneDrive on iOS: 1. Make sure you are on the "Files" tab (double-tap bottom left-hand corner of screen). 2. From top of the screen swipe to the right and pick from various categories such as Documents, Entertainment, Music, etc. Double-tap on one of these items

Sharing Files on OneDrive

2014-07-11 Thread Joseph FreeTech
kly get to documents you've recently opened. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/onedrive-formerly-skydrive/id477537958?mt=8 HTH Joseph the free tech guy! - Original Message - From: "Joseph FreeTech" To: Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 10:49 AM Subject: Re: Sharing Files on One

Re: What's best way to open a message notification from a locked screen?

2014-07-11 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Swipe to the specific notification, then perform the double-tap--the related app will open. Joseph - Original Message - From: "Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D." To: Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 10:55 AM Subject: What's best way to open a message notification from a locked screen? Hi, I m

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