Sling Player Mobile update has an audio only button.

2013-03-28 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi all, The Sling Player Mobile update is in the app store. They brought back the audio only button, which is in the video quality menu. This should greatly reduce data usage and buffering. Chuck -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search th

Re: Voiceover announces call duration, was: iPhone 4 keeps constantly switching to and from speaker phone

2013-03-28 Thread Chuck Dean
I have gotten into the habit of doing a two finger double tap to answer a call, and then immediately a three finger double tap to silence voice over. I reverse this when ending a call, three finger double tap to turn voice over back on, and a two finger double tap to end the call. When I am using

Re: Having issues with stand scan

2013-04-02 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Alex, Once you line up the camera and the hole with your finger, you can use two U.S. pennies to align the iPhone with the front edge of the Stand Scan. The side of the phone with the volume and mute switches should be parallel with the front edge one penny's width back. Hope this helps, Chuck

Re: Having issues with stand scan

2013-04-02 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Alex, Once your Stand scan is set up properly, you should be facing the opening. The document should be placed in the opening print side up with the top to the left. The phone should be parallel to the box, with the camera over the hole. The home button to the right, the sleep, or on -off butto

Stand scan tip

2013-04-02 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi All, While experimenting with my Stand Scan ans iPhone 4 S,I found that the perfect location for the phone is diameter of a penny from the front edge of the Stand Scan. I have used rubber cement and attached two pennies along the front edge of the Stand Scan and one penny at the top of the phon

Re: Stand scan tip

2013-04-02 Thread Chuck Dean
eghard > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > > Of Chuck Dean > Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 7:04 PM > To: VIPhone > Subject: Stand scan tip > > Hi All, > While expe

Re: I have an iPhone for S. Is there an alternative to the cables that Apple provides?

2013-04-03 Thread Chuck Dean
I have replaced both the charging cable and headset with 3rd party items from Amazon. They were less expensive than the Apple products, but were mush lower quality, in my opinion. I went back to Apple. I have had the same problem with the charging cable, so I use a battery case which allows me to

Re: Standscan pro - I admit defeat

2013-04-04 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Krister, I had the same problem, and I have some sight. what I was missing is that on each side, there two flaps that need to be folded in before it is assembled. When you unfold the stand scan and have it laying flat on a table, you will have five rectangles, for going across and one above. Th

Re: Standscan pro - I admit defeat

2013-04-04 Thread Chuck Dean
Sorry everyone, I hit send instead of delete on that last post. I realized my explanation would not be helpful, and probably more confusing, so decided to delete it, but hit the wrong button. Chuck On Apr 4, 9:12 am, Chuck Dean wrote: > Hi Krister, > I had the same problem, and I have some

Re: Standscan not holding together and other thoughts on the product, was: Standscan pro - I admit defeat

2013-04-04 Thread Chuck Dean
My Stand Scan Pro was having the same problem, so I ran my thumb nail along all the folds, to insure that they were creased, and would lie flat. Hindsight being 20 20 I think using the edge of a butter knife would be less stressful on my thumb. Now my Stand scan pro sets up quickly, and feels sol

Re: Standscan not holding together and other thoughts on the product, was: Standscan pro - I admit defeat

2013-04-04 Thread Chuck Dean
As I said above, once I went through all the folds and made sure they were creased My Stand scan is very sturdy and is much easier to set up. I keep mine folded and out of the way since I can set it up in less than 10 seconds. A little rubber cement amd three pennies and I can put the iPhone in th

Re: digest mail every day

2013-04-05 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Don, The problem with changing the subject line un the emails, is that it screws it up at the website. I have no idea how many here view the posts at the website, like me, but it can get confusing . But if everyone started a new email, that would cause a lot of clutter on the website. There is

Re: Standscan not holding together and other thoughts on the product,

2013-04-06 Thread Chuck Dean
The Stand Scan is designed to fold flat and fit in a briefcase or portfolio. It is designed to be portable, for business people who need to do scans and make copies, etc. Its original intent was not for the visually impaired, so for the job it was intended to do. it is a really good design. Actual

Re: Zoom, Rotor, and VoiceOver

2013-04-07 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Alan, If you turn Zoom on you cab toggle it on and off with a three finger double tap. In this configuration, you can also toggle speech on and off with a three finger triple tap. And the screen curtain toggle now goes to a three finger quadruple tap. But, like you, I have never been able to ge

Re: one thing I wish apple would change

2013-04-25 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Troy, This may or may not help. Hold the phone in one hand, and search for the item you want with the other hands finger. Once you hear what you want, hold your finger on the item and single tap with the thumb on the hand holding the phone. Chuck On Apr 6, 6:56 am, "Troy Sullivan" wrote: >

Re: Talking Goggles

2013-04-25 Thread Chuck Dean
I had a funny experience with this app tonight. I was going through the cans of soup, looking for something other than Chicken Noodle. Finally, I found a large can which Goggles said was Cambell's Clam Chowder , so I popped it open and poured it into a pot. It was actually Chunky Chicken Noodle.

Re: Reading Newspapers Efficiently Using iPhone Apps

2013-04-28 Thread Chuck Dean
On Apr 28, 9:51 am, "Eric SS" wrote: > It has been quite some time since I read news via Read to Go, but I think > you just go to publications and locate the paper you want to read. Frankly, > the experience is much, much better using the NewsLine app. > > E > > > > > > > > -Original Message

Re: Reading Newspapers Efficiently Using iPhone Apps

2013-04-28 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Craig, I tried the Earl app, which works ok, but because it is voice generated ,is a little too slow for me. Also you are limited on the amount you can read without paying for a subscription, which seemed a little over priced to me. I just finished reading the New York Times and the Chicago T

Re: Reading Newspapers Efficiently Using iPhone Apps

2013-04-28 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Eric, Yes, that is true, but I do not subscribe to the newspapers, that way I am not downloading the papers, rather I am reading them off the server. This works great as long as I have 4G or wi fi. But to read where I am not connected, like on an airplane, for example, I would need to subscribe

Re: downloading kendal books to IPhone?

2013-05-01 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi all, I just tried the Amazon mobile app, to search for Kindle books. It worked very nicely, but once I selected a book it said, this app does not support Kindle downloads, although you can add this book to your wish list and buy it from Amazon.com on your devices browser. Chuck -- You receiv

Re: downloading kendal books to IPhone?

2013-05-01 Thread Chuck Dean
BTW Kindle is spelled K, I, N, D, L, E. I have seen it spelled a few different ways, which may make searches difficult if it is misspelled. Chuck On May 1, 10:41 pm, Chuck Dean wrote: > Hi all, > I just tried the Amazon mobile app, to search for Kindle books. > It worked very nicely,

Re: Kindle App Question

2013-05-01 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Kerri, Go To www.amazon.com/kindlemobilestore Also, this was in the press release: Blind and visually impaired customers interested in using a Kindle app can also choose Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin, a free application for Windows PC's. Chuck On May 1, 10:04 pm, Kerri Kosten wro

Re: Amazon question

2013-05-02 Thread Chuck Dean
I like the Amazon app for buying things other then Kindle books.,,and I buy a lot from Amazon. For buying Kindle books go to: www. amazon.com/kindlemobilestore Chuck -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, vis

Re: Amazon question

2013-05-02 Thread Chuck Dean
You can use the Amazon app to browse and buy almost anything... except Kindle downloads. To purchase Kindle books use Safari and go to: www.amazon.com/kindlemobilestore Chuck On May 2, 5:37 pm, "Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D." wrote: > Thanks for clarifying based upon your experience with this. > >

Re: A Kindle problem

2013-05-04 Thread Chuck Dean
What is the title of the book. Perhaps I can look at it and figure what the problem is. Chuck On May 4, 8:17 pm, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hello, > > This might be a silly question but, you are using the latest version of the > Kindle app right? > > Ricardo Walker > rica...@appletothecore.info >

Re: Pandora question

2013-05-05 Thread Chuck Dean
Below the shuffle button there is a shuffle option button. double tap it and you can select the stations you want... although voice over doesnot announce whether the stations are selected, so this may be tricky without vision. Chuck On May 5, 1:21 pm, "Arnold Schmidt" wrote: > I have yet to find

Seeing eye app

2013-02-26 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi all, Something I did not see while reading the seeing eye app's users guide is the ability to virtually walk a route, which is something that was available in human rare's Trekker. Once you found a starting point you could virtually walk in any direction, and discover POI's along the way.

Re: Fwd: Announcing the Seeing Eye GPS app free preview, new 2013 Sendero products, and remote CSUN access!

2013-02-26 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Richard, The on line conference, Showing the Seeing Eye GPS iPhone App. on , Friday,, March 1: 2:00 - 3:00 PM, It doesn't say what time zone? On Feb 26, 3:01 pm, Richard Turner wrote: > I wasn't  sure if this had been seen on this list: > > > > > > > > > From: senderogps-bou...@freelists

Re: how to join the mailing list?

2013-02-26 Thread Chuck Dean
Have your friend send an email to: viphone+subscr...@googlegroups.com Chuck On Feb 26, 10:14 pm, sagar wrote: > hello listers hope your all doing fine out there Actually one of my friend is > willing to join the mailin list can anyone help me how can i get him to > join?.hth > > Sent from my

Re: Announcing the Seeing Eye GPS app free preview, new 2013 Sendero products, and remote CSUN access!

2013-02-27 Thread Chuck Dean
Mary, Not true! Reas this: http://www.senderogroup.com/products/shopseeingeyegps.htm Chuck On Feb 27, 11:23 am, Mary Otten wrote: > On line maps only, nothing on the phone at this time, although that topic has > been raised by several on the gps-talk list, so Sendero knows that there > would

Info about the Seeing Eye app

2013-02-27 Thread Chuck Dean
Hello all, There has been lot of supposition about this app. Here is a link that has the facts. http://www.senderogroup.com/products/shopseeingeyegps.htm Chuck -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit ht

Re: A couple of apps that are fully VO compliant

2013-03-03 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Ron & Danvers, Here is a link to the Vo Calendar https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vo-calendar/id508386832?mt=8 Chuck On Mar 3, 8:41 am, Ron Pelletier wrote: > 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

Re: Wired Single EarEarphones Recommendation

2013-03-04 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi, I agree with Sherrie. Just snip off the ear piece that does not have the control on it. The voltage is so small you will not get shocked from the bare wire, but you may want to put a piece of tape over the cut wire, as the end may poke at you and be uncomfortable. I carry one of these all the

Re: Best transit directions app suggestions please!

2013-03-05 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Ioana, I found this: https://itunes.apple.com/app/the-transit-app/id498151501?ls=1&mt=8 It is free, but that is all I know about it. Chuck On Mar 5, 11:24 am, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > Hello all, > > Do you know of any good transit maps app for public transportation? > Preferably free. I li

Re: Best transit directions app suggestions please!

2013-03-05 Thread Chuck Dean
Sorry I couldn't tell much about the app, my area is not supported so I never made it past the first screen. If it is voice over compatible, it looks like a good app in the screen shots. But, I agree, I really do not like paying subscription on apps. -- You received this message because you a

Re: Best transit directions app suggestions please!

2013-03-05 Thread Chuck Dean
Sorry I couldn't tell much about the app, my area is not supported so I never made it past the first screen. If it is voice over compatible, it looks like a good app in the screen shots. But, I agree, I really do not like paying subscription on apps. -- You received this message because you a

Re: What are the pros and cons of using Fleksy?

2013-03-06 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Neal, Pros: Fleksy has increased my typing speed by at least 50%. It is easy to use. it does not conflict with any other apps. The Fleksy team is constantly updating the app to make it better. Its fun. Its Free. Cons: There is a learning period, it has some app specific gestures. Editing is not

Re: typing on the keyboard

2013-03-06 Thread Chuck Dean
BTW John, Have you tried the Fleksy keyboard> Its free,and may speed up your typing. I like it because I can type while I walk or am riding in a car or bus...something I have little success with the IOS keyboard. Here is a link: https://itunes.apple.com/app/fleksy-happy-typing/id520337246?mt=8 C

NLS Survey

2013-03-13 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi All, I got an email from NFB Newsline about an NLS survey. The survey took me about a half an hour to complete. I think this survey is to understand the future of Talking books. Where possible I indicated I would prefer an iPhone app for reading BARD books. I know an app is soon to be released,

Re: NLS Survey

2013-03-13 Thread Chuck Dean
Neal's link works. http://www.libraryofcongresssurvey.org I had some problems with the link too, I do not remember what I did. Chuck On Mar 13, 3:26 pm, "Neal Ewers" wrote: > Hi, Try > > http://www.libraryofcongresssurvey.org > > Neal > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@

Re: OCR of PDFs on my iDevice. Can this be done?

2013-03-13 Thread Chuck Dean
Have you tried to open the PDFs in iBooks? I know it can read some PDFs, but I am not sure if the type you are talking about will work. Just a thought, Chuck On Mar 13, 4:19 pm, David Chittenden wrote: > You need to use an OCR package. Voice Dream Reader is not an OCR package. > > Prizmo can OC

Re: OCR of PDFs on my iDevice. Can this be done?

2013-03-13 Thread Chuck Dean
On 14/03/2013, at 14:28, Chuck Dean wrote: > > > > > > > > > Have you tried to open the PDFs in iBooks? > > I know it can read some PDFs, but I am not sure if the type you are > > talking about will work. > > > Just a thought, > > > Chuck >

Re: OCR of PDFs on my iDevice. Can this be done?

2013-03-13 Thread Chuck Dean
On 03/13/2013 09:29 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >   iBooks can read most  PDFs so there is no need for OCR . > > It is worth a try. > > > Chuck > > > On Mar 13, 6:49 pm, David Chittenden wrote: > >> iBooks does not OCR. &

Re: NLS Survey

2013-03-13 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Mary, That is weird. I opened the link on my Mac in Safari, but it did take a long time to open. Chuck On Mar 13, 8:20 pm, Mary Otten wrote: > Neil's link didn't work when I tried it the first time. But subsequently, > using an old pc and an old version of IE, it did work. Go figure. > > Mar

Re: OCR of PDFs on my iDevice. Can this be done?

2013-03-13 Thread Chuck Dean
It will of course display the > text, but since that text is actually an image, there is no way to read it > with VoiceOver. > Thanks for the suggestion though. > > On 2013-03-13, at 10:29 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: > > > > > > > > > iBooks can read most  PDF

Re: OCR of PDFs on my iDevice. Can this be done?

2013-03-14 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Esther, Once again I have to thank you for your incredible knowledge of the iPhone and its workings. I also prefer Text Grabber and I have asked for a StandScan Pro for my birthday, which is two weeks from tomorrow. No need to send presents. :) Have you tried Text Grabber with the StandScan P

Re: finding bookshare in voice dream

2013-03-18 Thread Chuck Dean
When you open the app, there will be an Add button on the bottom left of the screen. Double tap the add button and a list of options, such as drop box, iTunes, etc. will appear. Flick right through the list. Bookshare will be in this list... on mine it is the last item.. Chuck On Mar 18, 10:03

Re: Voiceover does not finish book share book

2013-03-18 Thread Chuck Dean
I use the voice over voice with Read 2 Go and I have not had this problem. Please explain what you mean by does not finish the whole book. Chuck On Mar 18, 10:02 am, Ann wrote: > Hello, I am using the native Buckshire app called read to go. I don't know > why voiceover, does not finish the wh

Re: Feed-back re the StandScan Pro? Successes/failures?

2013-03-19 Thread Chuck Dean
The KNFB Reader I saw was a Nokia smartphone, My results with the KNFB Reader were not all that fantastic...in hindsight probably not much better than I get with my iPhone, but I only tested it for a few minutes. Chuck On Mar 19, 9:36 am, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > I thought KNFB Reader wa

Re: Prizmo VS TextGrabber with the StandScan Pro using 12 volt AC

2013-03-19 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Richard, Once you set your language in Text Grabber, it will save that setting until you choose to change the setting. Chuck On Mar 19, 1:20 pm, Richard Turner wrote: > OK, > I did not set the recognition language first.  I personally don't want to use > an app that doesn't remember my se

The DaVinci Code is free

2013-03-19 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi all, Dan Brown's book The DaVinci Code is free at both iBooks and Nook books for a limited time. Here is your chance to try out either E book app or to do a side by side comparison. Chuck -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPh

Re: The DaVinci Code is free

2013-03-19 Thread Chuck Dean
not sure the shortened Kobo link will work, but here it > is:http://bit.ly/Yn0rkD > > HTH.  Cheers, > > Esther > > > On Mar 19, 1:57 pm, Jane wrote: > > > > > > > > > It is also available for Kobo Books. I got it in all three formats, just &g

Re: what is stan scan?

2013-03-24 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Lelia, Stand Scan is basically a box that you can put documents on the bottom, and your iPhone on the top and it will hold the iPhone in the correct position to get better scanning results. Here is an Applevis podcast about it.: http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/standscan-accessory-assis

Re: My introduction

2013-03-24 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Lelia, I do not know if you know about Applevis, but it is a great resource for information pertaining to accessibility of Apple products. Here is a link: http://www.applevis.com Chuck On Mar 23, 7:41 pm, Lelia Struve wrote: > Hi all, my name is lelia and I live in Colorado and I've got an iP

Re: BARD app coming

2013-03-24 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi all, In anticipation of the upcoming BARD app, I wanted to test the website to see if it was navigable on my iPhone's small screen. I am pleased to report that I could browse, search and add books to my wish list successfully. I also read the Talking Book Topics on the website from my iPhone. C

Re: My introduction

2013-03-25 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Lelia, I have never tried these but Kingston makes wireless storage drives. The description talks about an iPhone app. Here is a link to this product offered at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Wi-Drive-Pocket-sized-WID-32GBZ/dp/B00576APEI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1364234042&s

Re: best newspaper reading app?

2013-03-25 Thread Chuck Dean
I have found that some papers in NFB newsline are incomplete. The Arizona Republic, for example is only a small portion of the print version. Other papers, such as the Chicago Tribune, seem to be complete. The NFB newsline app is still my favorite news source, with the AP mobile app running a clos

Re: best newspaper reading app?

2013-03-25 Thread Chuck Dean
t; From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Chuck Dean > Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 1:25 PM > To: VIPhone > Subject: Re: best newspaper reading app? > > I have found that some papers in NFB newsline are incomplete. The > Arizona Republic, for

Re: Bard National Library service

2013-03-25 Thread Chuck Dean
Yes, everything can be done from the iPhone via the BARD home page. Here is a link: https://nlsbard.loc.gov/login//NLS I successfully tried searching, browsing, and adding BARD books to my wish list from my iPhone. The website is easily navigated even on the small screen. Once the book is in yo

Re: need recording app that I can label and send to pc

2013-03-26 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Jo, How about Dropvox? Only $2.00. here is a link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropvox/id416288287?mt=8 This app will allow you to record what you want, and them it will send the MP4 to a folder in your Dropbox account. When it sends the recording it uses the date and time as the file name,

Re: best epub reader app for I Phone and accessibility?

2013-03-27 Thread Chuck Dean
iBooks works well, is 100% accessible, and its free. Chuck On Mar 27, 9:50 am, Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: > Hi. > > Voicedream is an interesting app, but I wish that it could be used with > braille along with the good voice. > > If I use the app, I can not find a way to go to the next page with b

Re: Kindle query

2013-08-05 Thread Chuck Dean
Open the Kindle app. Now select the cloud tab on the bottom. Now select the all items button at the top. A menu will appear. Select search. Now type in the book title. Once the search is completed. Select the book you want to sample. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.

Re: Voice Dream reader and the kindle app:

2013-08-05 Thread Chuck Dean
I do not think that this is possible.DRM protected e books will only work with their native app. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 5, 2013, at 11:51 AM, marie baisez wrote: > Can kindle books be read with the Voice Dream reader? if so, what is the > pro

Here's the link to last night Seeing Eye discussion

2013-08-06 Thread Chuck Dean
http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/accessibleworld-tek-talk-presents-mike-may-president-sendero-group-seeing-eye-iphone-app-0 Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new mess

Re: Here's the link to last night Seeing Eye discussion

2013-08-06 Thread Chuck Dean
Sorry, that is not the link. This is: http://www.accessibleworld.org/sites/default/files/tt-08-05-13-mike-may-seeing-eye-gps.mp3 Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 6, 2013, at 11:36 AM, Chuck Dean wrote: > http://www.accessibleworld.org/cont

Re: Kindle App and Ordering Books

2013-08-06 Thread Chuck Dean
Yes this is true. You have to order them from the Amazon.com website. Once you buy the book from the website, it will automatically download to your eye device. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 6, 2013, at 6:15 PM, Peter Logan wrote: > You need to purchase

Re: Kindle App and Ordering Books

2013-08-06 Thread Chuck Dean
You can also buy Kindle books through the app by downloading a sample of the book and sending yourself an email through the app. Then you can open the Kindle store with this email and buy the book. But it is faster to go to Amazon .com. It should also be noted that you can not buy Kindle books

Re: Kindle App and Ordering Books

2013-08-07 Thread Chuck Dean
FYI. I subscribe to Book Bub, a daily email that offers great deals on various e books. You can set the categories of books you like to read, and the apps you use such as Kindle, iBooks, Nook, ETc. And you can buy the books with a few clicks from the email. Here is a link: http://home.bookbub.

Re: Looking For An Accessible App For Counting Down Seconds

2013-08-08 Thread Chuck Dean
Here's a free metronome app I've found, that is somewhat voiceover friendly. You can adjust the speed of the Metronome with the faster and slower buttons. To turn Metronome on off there is an on off toggle button at the very bottom. Here's a link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/metronome!/id3

Re: Kindle samples

2013-08-11 Thread Chuck Dean
On the Kindle home screen there is an all items button at the top. Double tap this and you will be offered a search text box. Once you have found the book you are looking for, you will be able to download a sample. Note : if you buy the book, remember that the sample book will also be in your l

Re: Alerts during a call?

2013-08-11 Thread Chuck Dean
Personally I like voice over announcing the caller ID information before I answer a call. Then I do a three finger double tap to silence voice over and then a two finger double tap to answer the call. Its no big deal for me. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug

Re: Alerts during a call?

2013-08-12 Thread Chuck Dean
know while I am still talking on the phone who emailed or texted me, then I >> can open mail, messages or the notification centre and check. Otherwise I >> can concentrate on who I am talking to and once I am done I can check what >> happened while I was on the phone. >>

Re: Alerts during a call?

2013-08-12 Thread Chuck Dean
I wear a bluetooth headset most of the time. When I am doing something when getting to the phone is not possible, like riding a bicycle, I turn off the speech with a three finger double tap before I put the phone in my pocket. That way I can answer the call with the headset without hearing annou

Re: Alerts during a call?

2013-08-14 Thread Chuck Dean
Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailingviphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 14, 2013, at 7:13 AM, Susan wrote: > Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > -- You received this

Re: ibooks?

2013-08-15 Thread Chuck Dean
If the devices are using the same account, then ibooks will sync automatically. The books must be downloaded on all devices, of course. Btw, the Kindle app will also sync between devices. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 15, 2013, at 3:13 AM, Maria and Joe

Re: To-Do List

2013-08-15 Thread Chuck Dean
Have you tried the native note app? If you are connected to the iCloud, the app will sync between devices and your desktop. You can use the dictation feature on your iPhone 4S and iPad. Two things to remember. The first line you type in the note will be its title. And, when you add items to a l

Re: jotting things down in lists over a period of time and sending the whole list

2013-08-15 Thread Chuck Dean
I just started using the notes app. I am amazed how well it syncs from my devices and my Mac. It's a very simple app, that works extremely well! Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 15, 2013, at 10:53 AM, Lori Dent wrote: > Hi all, > > I use my notes app all

Re: 3-GS question

2013-08-15 Thread Chuck Dean
As I understand it, Apple will no longer support the 3GS phone after next year. This makes the phone. Very undesirable Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 15, 2013, at 1:38 PM, "Donald L. Roberts" wrote: > My first iPhone was a 3GS which is locked to A T and T

Re: To-Do List

2013-08-15 Thread Chuck Dean
gt; > -Original Message- From: Chuck Dean > Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 12:26 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: To-Do List > > Have you tried the native note app? If you are connected to the iCloud, the > app will sync between devices and your desktop

Re: 3-GS question

2013-08-15 Thread Chuck Dean
I use my old 3GS like an iPod. For music, emails, TV Guide etc. I'm never too worried if it gets banged around. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 15, 2013, at 2:24 PM, Cristóbal wrote: > If nothing else, it would be a good back up phone to keep around > >

Re: To-Do List

2013-08-15 Thread Chuck Dean
uld I go about accessing notes from > ICloud on my desktop? > > Thanks. > > Keith > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 15, 2013, at 4:06 PM, Chuck Dean wrote: > >> Hi, >> We are talking about two different things. I am talking about the Notes app >&g

Re: 3-GS question

2013-08-15 Thread Chuck Dean
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >> Behalf Of Sean Paul >> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:06 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: 3-GS question >> >> Yes, that's also my understanding, the 3GS

Re: OCR app

2013-08-15 Thread Chuck Dean
My favorite is TextGrabber. Here's a link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textgrabber-+-translator/id438475005?mt=8 Watch for sales, sometimes you can get it for a very low price. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 15, 2013, at 5:04 PM, DJ Reese wrote: >

Re: Blue Tooth adapter question

2013-08-16 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Kay, This may be what you want: http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-BlueGate-Bluetooth-Technology-Headphones/dp/B00727FE5U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1376694461&sr=8-4&keywords=bluetooth+adapter You will plug this device into your speaker and pair it with your iPhone's bluetooth. Chuck On Friday, Au

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-16 Thread Chuck Dean
I would think you would be able to use the calendar app on both the Mac and iPhone to do this. I'm the iPhone if you go to the list view, it would just give you a list of your clients in their order of appointment. I wish I had an iPhone, and a Mac, back when I was doing massage. I used to carr

Re: OCR app

2013-08-16 Thread Chuck Dean
; I have Text Grabber but, as a totally blind person, have had very little >> success getting successful shots. >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Chuck Dean >> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 7:10 PM >> To: vip

Re: Seeking your thoughts about Calendar app

2013-08-17 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Rose, Yes, as long as you both are on the iCloud, you can share your calendars. My wife and I do it all the time. It works really well! Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 17, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Rose Combs wrote: > Thanks, I guess I will figure that one out.

Re: Dropbox question

2013-08-17 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi, This is off-topic but I thought I should tell you. Microsoft is no longer going to support windows XP starting next spring. This means that the security patches will not be downloaded. It is strongly advised that you upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8. The hackers are already lining up to inv

Re: turning on VO on new iPad

2013-08-18 Thread Chuck Dean
If you have sighted assistance, here is what to do. First, turn on the iPad by holding down the power switch which is on the right side of the top. The apple logo will appear on the screen. It will take about a minute for the iPad to boot up the first time. Next have them enter the information

Re: Kindle App and books?

2013-08-18 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi, yes, the new Kindle app works great on the iPhone. I have read a lot of books and am very happy with their new app. First thing you need to do is download the app. Second you need to go to the Kindle store on your PC or on your phone, and set up an Amazon account. Next you need to search for

Re: Kindle App and books?

2013-08-19 Thread Chuck Dean
I have tried one magazine with Kindle and did not have good results, but that does not mean all of them do not work. The Nook app from Barnes & Noble works well with magazines. But with both apps the great thing is you can download one issue usually a free subscription and try it out. If it doe

For those looking for a Bible app

2013-08-19 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi all, For those who are looking for a Bible app I found this: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bible/id 282935706?mt=8 Although you will need sighted help to register, once you are signed up, it seems pretty accessible. It has many versions of the Bible, in many languages. Some Bibles also ha

Re: For those looking for a Bible app

2013-08-19 Thread Chuck Dean
Sorry, try this link: https://www.youversion.com Chuck On Monday, August 19, 2013 10:43:30 AM UTC-7, Chuck Dean wrote: > > Hi all, > For those who are looking for a Bible app I found this: > > > https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bible/id > 282935706?mt=8 <https:/

Re: For those looking for a Bible app

2013-08-19 Thread Chuck Dean
but when I registered it was > accessible. > > On 8/19/13, Chuck Dean wrote: >> Sorry, try this link: >> >> https://www.youversion.com >> >> Chuck >> >> On Monday, August 19, 2013 10:43:30 AM UTC-7, Chuck Dean wrote: >>>

Re: how to get to accessibility on ipad

2013-08-20 Thread Chuck Dean
If you have voice over on, a Three fingers swiped up will move the page up three finger swipe down will move it down etc. Hope this helps Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Aug 20, 2013, at 5:47 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > I would assume this would work the

Re: how to get to accessibility on ipad

2013-08-20 Thread Chuck Dean
ay and nothing worked. Then I > turned VO off and and had my wife use one finger up and that worked. So if VO > is off you use one finger and it VO is on you have to use three fingers up. > > Once again thanks for the assistance. > > Ed > > Ed > - Original Messag

Re: Radio on iPhone

2013-08-22 Thread Chuck Dean
There are some add on devices that you can buy that will give you local radio broadcasts. I have one that plugs into the charge port, and then I plug my ear phones into it. The downside is that the app which supports it is not accessible. But by itself, I do not believe their is an app for that

Re: sling player

2013-08-22 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi, I have a sling box and the Slingplayer app on my iPhone. It is accessible and works well. The only accessibility issue is when the menu is on the screen the buttons are labeled twice, so, for example, when you hear key pad you need to move up a little until you hear key pad button. Please n

Re: setting up for I message

2013-08-23 Thread Chuck Dean
Hi Rose, I am pretty sure that as long as you're going from an iPhone to an iPhone, that I messaging is automatic. I have text turned off on my phone, and sodas my wife. But we are able to text back and forth to each other through iMessage. Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air

Re: setting up for I message

2013-08-23 Thread Chuck Dean
ch where you can enable or disable that iMessages should be > sent as regular text messages should iMessage be unavailable? > > > Take care, > Sieghard > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of C

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