RE: List Rules

2013-08-27 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, I just read Raul's so called rules. I don't even consider them rules. Anyone using common sense, common courtesy, respects others and avoids posting illegal matter is following the rules. Now, isn't that simple! Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING...

RE: Pre-Order iOS7 without the Eye, and get 50% off

2013-08-27 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Jonathan, I have always loved the way you explain things and that is the reason why I have already pre-ordered my copy. Good luck with your book I'd also like to thank the moderators for allowing you to post this message that is of a great benefit to all. Ron Danvers

Mailbox help needed

2013-08-29 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all I must be very dense but I haven't yet figured out how to go and get my free gig in dropbox. I downloaded the app to my phone but can't find how to get my bonus. Please help Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... Read Bria and

RE: Pre-Order iOS7 without the Eye, and get 50% off

2013-08-29 Thread Ron Pelletier
Joseph, There is a PayPal link but that doesn't do anyone any good if they don't have a PayPal account. I didn't see any other way of paying for it. Fortunately, I have a PayPal account so it wasn't a problem. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... Read

RE: Mailbox help needed

2013-08-29 Thread Ron Pelletier
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Mailbox help needed Hi all I must be very dense but I haven't yet figured out how to go and get my free gig in dropbox. I downloaded the app to my phone but can't find how

RE: Pre-Order iOS7 without the Eye, and get 50% off

2013-08-30 Thread Ron Pelletier
Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org On 30/08/2013, at 10:04 AM, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: Joseph, There is a PayPal link but that doesn't do anyone any good if they don't have a PayPal account. I didn't see any

RE: IOS 7 Tutorial

2013-09-06 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, I also believe it's a personal choice and mine is because I've been listening to Freedom Scientific's podcasts for years now and have been following Jonathan since the days of BBS's and love his cool calm and concise way of explaining things. His background in radio serves him well not to

RE: New Iphones

2013-09-07 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, It probably will be announced on Tuesday but it certainly will not be out. Ron Danvers From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tess Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 8:07 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: New Iphones Do we know

RE: Can a tactile screen protecter be reused?

2013-09-08 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Russ, You can re-use the tactile screen protector. I had to take mine off because it was at a slight angle and put it back on without problems. It will hold even better if you slightly dampen it before putting it back on. Notice I didn't say wet it. Just dampen it a bit and it will stick

RE: Can a tactile screen protecter be reused?

2013-09-08 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Joseph, The tactile screen protector gives you braille dots in the key areas to make it easier to find certain points just like the little dot on the number 5 of a numeric keypad or the F and J on the keyboard. It does a good job of it. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting

RE: iPhone 5S and 5C predictions was: New iPhones

2013-09-08 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, I think it is very safe to say that Apple does not manufacture anymore phones right now than the 5 and have stop manufacturing the 5 now as they begin to roll out the 5C and the 5S. In my mind, they haven't been manufacturing any IPhone 4 since the 4S came out and 4S since the 5 came

RE: iPhone 5S and 5C predictions was: New iPhones

2013-09-08 Thread Ron Pelletier
and upcoming 5C. Also, don't forget the global picture where the iPhone 4S is still a very popular phone. On 09/08/2013 04:51 PM, Ron Pelletier wrote: Hi all, I think it is very safe to say that Apple does not manufacture anymore phones right now than the 5 and have stop manufacturing the 5 now

RE: iPhone 5S and 5C predictions was: New iPhones

2013-09-09 Thread Ron Pelletier
to predict iPhone sales. For example, Apple has cut it's iPhone manufacturing a bit to track with the slightly sluggish sales caused by smart phone fatigue in the marketplace. On 09/08/2013 10:15 PM, Ron Pelletier wrote: Hi Christopher, I wouldn't mind betting with you that between Apple and its re

RE: Features of the 5S and 5C

2013-09-10 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, Also, I think the better camera needing less light and larger pixels should be an advantage for OCR. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Annie

RE: battery drainage found problem

2013-09-13 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, I had a similar problem and couldn't solve it. I called my provider and they changed the channel I was using on the router claiming that probably I was getting some interference from a recent installion close to me. Never had a problem since. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE...

RE: Features of the 5S and 5C

2013-09-13 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, They have already said that you will be able to use multiple finger prints if a few people need to use the phone. In that case, you should be able to use two or three of your own fingers. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original

RE: preparing 4s for IOS-7

2013-09-15 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, It was strongly suggested to me to delete all the apps I never use knowing that it will not cost me anything to put them back on if I decide to use them I think I will follw the advice as I do have apps on there I never use. There are always apps we download to try them and end up always

RE: Handwriting is here in IOS7!

2013-09-19 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Annie, I guess, all the people who are blind from birth who did learn to use the Optacon had to learn print block letters and script. The people who had access to raised line drawing on machines like the Thermoform and others. I think most totally blind people from birth did learn how to sign

RE: iOS 7 on iPhone 4

2013-09-19 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, I have opened at least 20 messages with this subject line and none of them have anything to do with the iPhone 4. The 4s is not a 4. Kindly stay on topic. This is frustrating. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From:

RE: I have tried the hand writing feature on iOS 7

2013-09-19 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi John, As far as I know, a tick is a check mark and looks like a letter v that is longer on the right than it is on the left. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Has anyone tried IOSS 7 on an iPhone 4

2013-09-19 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, His anyone had any success with IOS 7 on an iPhone 4? Is it sluggish or does it work quite normally? Thank you for any info you can give me before I attempt the upgrade. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -- You received this

RE: Help with help with hand writing mode

2013-09-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, Just tap the screen with one finger and you'll have a full stop. Now, you tell me how to put in a comma I've tried and there is no way I can do it. I can get all punctuation but not the comma and the apostrophe. Can you help with that one? Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE...

RE: Has anyone tried IOSS 7 on an iPhone 4

2013-09-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
: Has anyone tried IOSS 7 on an iPhone 4 I have a iPhone 4 with IOs7, and, no, it is not working normally. - Original Message - From: Ron Pelletier mailto:ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:23 PM

RE: Handwriting - how to get a comma

2013-09-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Sieghard I know print letters in both upper and lower case and I have to say I'm doing quite well with the whole thing. I have exactly the same problem you have. I can't enter a comma or an apostrophe. Like you, I can do even the complicated ones like the ampersand or the asterisk but no

RE: Handwriting - how to get a comma

2013-09-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, A full stop is a period. An exclamation is simply a vertical bar with a dot under it and that works very well. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Betty

RE: Handwriting - how to get a comma

2013-09-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Kelly, You can get the quotation marks by doing two commas side by side quickly and it works. The and sign can be done easily by doing something that looks like the key of G in music and it thinks it's the ampersand. The asterisk works well if you do it the same way as if you were doing

RE: Handwriting - how to get a comma

2013-09-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Cara, If you tap the screen quickly and follow it quickly with a comma under it, it works every time. That's why I don't understand why the comma doesn't work. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: iOS 7 without the eye

2013-09-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, I did the very same last night and came a very long way towards understanding the whole thing. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cait and

RE: switching from handwriting to touch typing

2013-09-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, If you were in touch typing before you turned your rotor to go into hand writing, just turn your rotor back to character or word and you're back in the typing mode you were in. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original Message- From:

RE: severe difficulty deleting text messages

2013-09-23 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, It also works flawlessly on my iPhone 4. Just to let you know the problem is likely on your device. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: Handwriting - how to get a comma

2013-09-23 Thread Ron Pelletier
did figure out how to get this consistently now so thanks to you all for help! You rock! Smiles, Cara :) On Sep 22, 2013, at 4:58 PM, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi Cara, If you tap the screen quickly and follow it quickly with a comma under it, it works

RE: Calendar Issues

2013-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, That, to me is a perfectly acceptable solution as I like the display better. Also, can anyone let me know why my notification centre only shows the next event and not the events for the whole day. If I have 3 events on one day, it tells me the next event but, when I flick through the hours

RE: Calendar Issues

2013-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Laura Ann, You shou really should consider the VO Calendar. It really works well for me. I love having my whole week in front of my nose. For my purpose, it's a better display than what IOS 7 offers and it synchs with the native calendar anyway so any other feature that uses the native

RE: Calendar Issues

2013-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Cara, This really helps. I had not read about the 3-finger swipe to go from week to week. Well, wouldn't you rather have the whole week in front of your nose? Also, what does the update button do? Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original

RE: Handwriting - how to get a comma

2013-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
. It makes the double-tap sound and a period is printed. Thanks so much though for the suggestion. Smiles, Cara :) On Sep 23, 2013, at 11:37 AM, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi Cara, Well, the colen works the same way. Just put 2 periods one above the other but you

RE: Calendar Issues

2013-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, Don't worry about your appointments when using VO calendar. Everything goes automatically to your native calendar and is always in both. When you delete from VO calendar, it deletes from the native. Also, you could completely remove VO calendar and go back to your native app. I've been

RE: Calendar Issues

2013-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Carla, VO calendar sells for, I believe, $9.95. Once installed, it will ask you if you want to synch with your native calendar. You just say yes and all the appointments you have in your native calendar will be copied to your VO calendar. VO calendar displays a whole week and tells you

RE: Calendar Issues

2013-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
. -- Raul A. Gallegos Oh I'm not arguing, I'm simply explaining why I'm right. - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 9/24/2013 8:44 AM, Ron Pelletier wrote: Hi Laura Ann, You shou really should consider the VO Calendar. It really works well for me. I love having my whole week

RE: Looktel money reader

2013-09-24 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Don, I have the Looktel on an iPhone 4. Just hold it about 4 to 6 inches above the bill and it should read it. It is usually very quick with US dollars and somewhat slower with the Pound, the Canadian and the Australian dollars. HTH Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting

Message Recall Failure: Recall: Placing an Order

2013-02-14 Thread Ron Pelletier
attachment: winmail.dat

RE: how to use the item chooser, complete instructions

2013-02-16 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, How do you close the item chooser if you want to get out of it if the item you are looking for is not found? Thank you in advance in an effort to reduce traffic Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dani L

RE: Fleksy is now free

2013-02-16 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, Why should it piss you off? Going free will tremendously increase the number of users and, who knows, Apple may just, because of numbers, include it as a keyboard in the IOS Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

RE: Fleksy is now free

2013-02-16 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Sieghard, Why do you and I think so much alike. That's the first thing I thought when I saw the first post. What an excellent way to put pressure on Apple. I happen to think it just might work. What an excellent addition to the product when manufacturers are desperately looking for new

RE: Free App of the Day: runtastic Heart Rate Pro

2013-02-16 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, Where do I read the heart rate. Every time I take it it gives me the same thing which is: 60 60-90 90 081 888BPM -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brett Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 4:21 PM To:

RE: Trekker GPS App

2013-02-17 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, The Trekker is still being made and still selling well. The original $2000 Trekker had to go because the PDA disappeared from the market. Along came the self-contained Trekker Breeze which, in case you are not informed is still being made and still selling. In fact, it has been selling

RE: Trekker GPS App

2013-02-17 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Andy, The POI's are not about to go yet. I still have my original Trekker and the new maps that came out last summer still work very well with it so the device is just as useful now as it was and will continue to be so until our PDA's die and for as long as the Breeze is still selling because

RE: Free App of the Day: runtastic Heart Rate Pro

2013-02-17 Thread Ron Pelletier
the developer to see if they are willing to look at accessibility. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Free App

RE: A QUICK REMINDER ABOUT WRITING TO APPLE WITH SUGGESTIONS/COMMENTS/Requests

2013-02-19 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Carol, Just wrote also. I think it is also a good idea to point out how this would be a great addition for all users and not only the blind population. We have to put numbers on our side. It makes it more appealing to them if they realize they are doing it for millions and not just for a

RE: Trekker GPS App

2013-02-19 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hey David, Sounds great but I have to tell you I'm not the type of person who would like to have to pull his pants down on the street to fish my phone out. (grin) Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kramlinger,

Response from Apple concerning Flecksy

2013-02-20 Thread Ron Pelletier
-Original Message- From: accessibil...@apple.com [mailto:accessibil...@apple.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:19 AM To: ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca Subject: Re: Flecksy Please include the line below in follow-up emails for this request. Follow-up: 258384313 Hello,

RE: Response from Apple concerning Flecksy

2013-02-20 Thread Ron Pelletier
as well as email iMessage. skype same as email,without the gmail part. twitter bubbygirl On 21/02/2013, at 4:23 AM, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: -Original Message- From: accessibil...@apple.com [mailto:accessibil

RE: Response from Apple concerning Flecksy

2013-02-20 Thread Ron Pelletier
out. God Bless! Maria from australia Newbie mac user. bubbygirl1...@gmail.com will get you fb as well as email iMessage. skype same as email,without the gmail part. twitter bubbygirl On 21/02/2013, at 4:23 AM, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote

RE: 911 app?

2013-02-27 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Cheryl, I use an app called 1touch911 which I have on my home page right on top. I would have to double tap that icon, then I am presented with a choice to double tap 911 or the name of one of two people to contact in case of emergency. These people are entered in the settings. The app also

RE: LookTel VO Tutorial

2013-03-02 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hey Cara, What a great app. I already have two people I am working with who are at the beginner level. I'll get them to use this app. Looking forward to your new game. Ron Danvers From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cara Quinn Sent:

RE: A couple of apps that are fully VO compliant

2013-03-03 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, I would like to get the VO calendar you are talking about but I can't find it. Maybe I could find it by the devellopper's name if you can give it to me Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Srikanth Kanuri

RE: A couple of apps that are fully VO compliant

2013-03-03 Thread Ron Pelletier
- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Watson Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 11:51 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A couple of apps that are fully VO compliant Devista B.V. On Mar 3, 2013, at 10:41 AM, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca

RE: A couple of apps that are fully VO compliant

2013-03-03 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, When I look for conditions, I get over 300 results. Can you give me the name of the developer? I tried the first one just because it was simply called Conditions but, no go. Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf

RE: A couple of apps that are fully VO compliant

2013-03-04 Thread Ron Pelletier
they are there. So it is too minimal for me and I like more details, not less anyway. JMO. I guess this developer seems to think giving details in a weather app is not desired. On 3/3/13, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi, When I look for conditions, I get over 300 results. Can you give me

RE: Canadian Weather app, was: A couple of apps that are fully VO compliant

2013-03-04 Thread Ron Pelletier
Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 7:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: A couple of apps that are fully VO compliant Hi, In that case, I may have

RE: LookTel VO Tutorial

2013-03-04 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi cara, I don't hear the sound telling me to flick up. I basically had to turn to each number in turn and flick up to hear the bell if it was correct. In case it might help you, I'm using an IPhone 4 with the very latest IOS. Ron Danvers -Original Message- From:

RE: Best transit directions app suggestions please!

2013-03-05 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Chuck, I went to check that app because, like Ioana, I live in Montreal and the app does cover most big Canadian and US cities. I downloaded it. Its free to download but there is a subscription. You can get a monthly subscription, 6 months or you can get a full year subscription for $4.99.

RE: LookTel VO Tutorial

2013-03-06 Thread Ron Pelletier
my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ModelCara On Mar 4, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi cara, I don't hear the sound telling me to flick up. I basically had to turn

RE: canadian weather app

2013-03-09 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi May, The name of the app is Degrees. I think its great. You can put the current temperature or the feels like temperature right on the badge. This is great for Canadian winters because, when I check the temperature in the winter, its usually because I want to know what to wear and I don't

RE: Prizmo with StandScan Pro

2013-03-09 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Fanus, I have been to South Africa but I can't remember which adaptor I used. Of course, you will need a converter as well as the adaptor because, in North America we use 110-120 volts at 60 cycles and South Africa is 220 volts at, I believe, 50 cycles. Before leaving here, I purchased a 220

RE: Prizmo with StandScan Pro

2013-03-10 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Anne, You made it sound so good and provided the link so I went ahead and ordered one yesterday. Let's see how long it takes to just come across the border from New-York to Montreal. Ron Danvers From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: Prizmo with StandScan Pro

2013-03-10 Thread Ron Pelletier
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 1:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Prizmo with StandScan Pro Hi Fanus, I have been to South Africa but I can't remember which adaptor I used. Of course, you will need a converter as well as the adaptor because

RE: Alarmed was Re: Calendar event, can I check?

2013-03-10 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, I got the extras. To me just being able to import the reminders into Alarmed is worth the 2 bucks. I think that purchasing the extras is worth a couple of bucks even if its just to encourage the developer to create other great Vo accessible apps like this one. Ron Danvers -Original

RE: degrees new items

2013-03-10 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi again, Degrees will tell you there are new items because it is a limitation of the badge. If it says 10 items, that's because the temperature is 10 degrees in the scale you selected. Note that it can't tell you the minus temperatures so you have to make sense of this one. Of course, its

RE: Prizmo with StandScan Pro

2013-03-10 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, I wrote to Harry yesterday with the same question. It will work with the IPhone 4, the IPhone 5 and other smart phones such as Android. HTH Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Annie Skov Nielsen Sent:

RE: degrees new items

2013-03-10 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, It is called Degrees and that is what I searched for and it was the first or second result. Maybe you should try it again. Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Fanus Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:42 AM To:

RE: Prizmo with StandScan Pro

2013-03-10 Thread Ron Pelletier
Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 6:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Prizmo with StandScan Pro Hi Anne, You made it sound so good and provided the link so I went ahead and ordered one yesterday. Let's see how long it takes to just come across the border from New-York

Not connecting to Wi-Fi, Help!

2013-03-12 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, For some reason, my Wi-Fi won't connect. I called my provider to verify if everything is OK and they confirmed the Wi-Fi is working just fine. I tested with my netbook and it connects. So, my Wi-Fi is working. My problem seems to be in the phone. I am tempted to reset the network

RE: Not connecting to Wi-Fi, Help!

2013-03-12 Thread Ron Pelletier
/2013, at 2:26, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi all, For some reason, my Wi-Fi won't connect. I called my provider to verify if everything is OK and they confirmed the Wi-Fi is working just fine. I tested with my netbook and it connects. So, my Wi-Fi is working. My problem

RE: Not connecting to Wi-Fi, Help!

2013-03-12 Thread Ron Pelletier
to the router as a new device. If that doesn't work, reset network settings and try again. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 13/03/2013, at 2:26, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi all, For some reason, my Wi-Fi

RE: Not connecting to Wi-Fi, Help!

2013-03-12 Thread Ron Pelletier
and my laptop wifi card drivers, I was then unable to connect to the work router, and the boss refused to update the work router. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 13/03/2013, at 6:19, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca

RE: A Siri podcast for you

2013-03-13 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, I too was able to listen to the podcast on Firefox and not on Internet Explorer. Wonder why! Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neal Ewers Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:02 AM To:

RE: Iphone 5 questions

2013-03-14 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, Try pressing the home button 3 times and see if it turns on the VO. It seems like some people had it and some people didn't. From what I hear, Apple may not have that setup out of the box anymore. You can do yourself a favour and install Itunes. I will not be available today but someone

RE: Attention: Standscan Pro discount code and bonus

2013-03-15 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi John, I, like you, was under the impression that the 9 volt battery holder was included. Are we wrong or was it really the case. That is how I understood it when I purchased mine. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what we receive. If it was not included, something needs to be fixed

RE: Attention: Standscan Pro discount code and bonus

2013-03-15 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, The way I understood it is that the $4.99 is for the 12 volt battery holder and the 9 volt battery holder is included anyway. I think this should be clarified. As for the discount, as it was said, very few people would get upset over paying the full price. That is the way things happen in

RE: Attention: Standscan Pro discount code and bonus

2013-03-15 Thread Ron Pelletier
- From: Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 2:24 PM Subject: RE: Attention: Standscan Pro discount code and bonus Hi John, I, like you, was under the impression that the 9 volt battery holder was included. Are we wrong

RE: Attention: Standscan Pro discount code and bonus

2013-03-16 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, I have been reading so many posts on this subject that I have no idea what the thing will come with so, I'm waiting for the day I receive it and be pleasantly surprised as to what I will get. Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Attention: Standscan Pro discount code and bonus

2013-03-16 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, The thing doesn't come from the US at all. It is shipped directly from Hong Kong to your home, wherever you live in the world. As for taxes, that depends on your country and I don't think anyone can help you with that unless they live in your country and have previously ordered something

RE: Accessible SpeedTest app

2013-03-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Sieghard, I am not familiar with what is considered good or bad downloading speeds for my old IPhone 4. The test gives me a reading of 10.43 MBPS for download and 1.56 MBPS upload and the PING is 35MS Is that considered good for an old IPhone 4 Ron Danvers From:

RE: Accessible SpeedTest app

2013-03-22 Thread Ron Pelletier
] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 3:26 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Accessible SpeedTest app Hi Sieghard, I am not familiar with what is considered good or bad downloading speeds for my old IPhone 4. The test gives me a reading of 10.43 MBPS

RE: Calendar Issues

2013-09-25 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, You have to purchase it and you will find it in the app store by doing a search for it. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of kliphton Sent: Tuesday, September

RE: Calendar Issues

2013-09-25 Thread Ron Pelletier
need to download is an app or is it something integral to the system? Thanks, Sandy. Sent from my iPhone On 24 Sep 2013, at 15:44, Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi Laura Ann, You shou really should consider the VO Calendar. It really works well for me. I love having

RE: Fingerprint Success

2013-09-25 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, As a note, you can also put in your wife's finger print if you wish. It will take up to 5 finger prints. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: a really really dumb question

2013-09-25 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Sherry, There is only one type of very very dumb question. That's the one where you know the answer but ask the question anyway. If you don't know the answer, its not dumb. Having said that, just hold your power button until it asks you to slide to power off. Double tap the screen and the

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

2013-09-26 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, I doubt very much that Apple would get away with that or that they would even try it. I would very much like to see another source confirm this before we all get into a tizzy and generate a whole lot of traffic on this subject at this time of big time traffic due to IOS 7. I remember

RE: Want to Downgrade to IOS6

2013-09-27 Thread Ron Pelletier
Simon, If you don't install the 7, you can use the 6 for as long as you want. Having said that, you should consider installing 7 after the dust settles in a few weeks after a lot of little or not so little bugs have been taken care of. It is to your advantage to stay with the technology. Ron

RE: iOS 7.0.2 Now Available

2013-09-29 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, Sorry, I still don't understand what you mean. I have a passcode that was created at installation of 7.0 but I don't use it right now so, what is different in 7.02? Thanks Ron Danvers -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On

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

2013-09-29 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all This is done everywhere in industry. Cars have to come out when they have to and are released with known bugs. A recall is cheaper than not having the product come out on time because a delay could cause customers to go to a competitor and also, a lot of people don't bother to bring in

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

2013-09-29 Thread Ron Pelletier
Ricardo, In a lot of countries, the law forces companies to support a product for a given period of time. Often, they just can't pull out and say that you are stuck with the product you buy. This happens in cases of bankruptcy but, for as long as they are in business, they have to support their

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

2013-09-29 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi David, I'm glad you expressed my thoughts a lot better than I did. I totally agree with you. English not being my first language, we basically said the same thing but you said it better. Ron Danvers From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: TV listing apps that work in Canada

2013-09-29 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, Try Yo.TV It works for me in Montreal Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jen Colley Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 5:02 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

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

2013-10-01 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, That Apple is downloading unwanted software on your phone is a fact. Wrong, I agree with you but you mention that the next thing is that they will install it. That is pure speculation in your part. Why not wait and refrain from scaring some people needlessly. Ron Danvers

RE: Usage question for yo.tv

2013-10-01 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Ioana, I will look at it again and let you know. I haven't used it in a few weeks since I haven't had time to watch TV. I do remember telling it to locate me. Then I selected my provider which is Videotron and it came up with all the channels and all the programs. It takes you to the

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

2013-10-05 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi Pablo, May I suggest that when IOS 8 comes out next year that you wait at least 3 months before you upgrade. That way you'll get what you expect in the first day of the release. Ron Danvers Falling down is part of LIFE... Getting back up is LIVING... -Original Message- From:

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

2013-10-05 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi, My question is: Why are people in such a hurry to download and install a new product? Isn't it a fact that new software is always buggy? Isn't it true that when a new software comes out, they are not even quite finished taking the bugs out of the old one? Why is it that a lot of big

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

2013-10-06 Thread Ron Pelletier
? - Original Message - From: Ron Pelletier ron.pellet...@sympatico.ca To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2013 12:51 AM Subject: RE: About iOS 7, is it really so bad? was: Apple now forcing iOS 6 holdouts to upgrade to iOS 7. Hi, My question is: Why are people

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