ITalk Recording App?

2013-04-24 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, We've mentioned some of the different recording apps we've used on here. I wonder if anyone's used one called ITalk, and if so, how well does it work for you? Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone publi

Travel apps?

2013-03-14 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy, Does anyone know of any good apps that deal with finding good air line reservation deals? Or are there any good air fair tracking apps? I'm looking to take a trip this summer and know that I need to find the best deal. Thoughts? Jim -- You received this message because you are subs

Profile pics with Facebook app

2013-08-18 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I have a picture I'd like to post to Facebook via my IPhone. I would like for that to be my Profile picture as well. How can I go about doing that easily? I know that via email, I can go to the attachment and post it to Facebook from there. I just don't know how to tell it to b

Kindle App and books?

2013-08-18 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I'd like to hear from folks who have had success using the Kindle App on their IPhones to read books. There's a book I would really like to read, but it's not on BARD or Bookshare, but it is on Amazon. First, is this doable, and second, can someone explain what I'd need to do? Than

RE: Very Pleased with the H19-TXT

2013-08-20 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi Bill. Does it work with things like Siri, and can you also give it voice commands? Tell us a bit more about its features. Jim -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Gallik Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 3:36 PM To: List,

Deleting a post!

2013-08-29 Thread Jim Portillo
Help! I updated my status using the Facebook app. I need to delete it ASAP due to giving out some wrong information. I can't seem to figure out how to do this. When I see the post, I see action items, but none of them tell me how to delete it. Please help! Jim Sent from my iPhone 5. -- Y

RE: Direct TV App Update ? ? ?

2013-09-01 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I've been wondering about this app for the past two weeks or so. Every time I launch it, it doesn't say anything else to me. Sometimes, it will tell me "In Progress", but that's about it. I, too, would like to know what has happened with this app. Oh yes...I also tried deleting an

Re: Direct TV App Update ? ? ?

2013-09-03 Thread Jim Portillo
I didn't know that could be done. That would be cool. Sent from my iPhone 5. On Sep 3, 2013, at 3:00 PM, "Phillip Tracy" wrote: > Can someone send me the previous version? I accidentally upgraded to 3.0 of > direcTV and I can't find the previous version anywhere. Any help would be > greatl

RE: Direct TV App Update ? ? ?

2013-09-05 Thread Jim Portillo
When I launch the app now, I'm on a screen, I just press the >menu button to get the options. HTH. >Holly > >Sent from my iPad > >On Sep 1, 2013, at 12:13 PM, "Jim Portillo" wrote: > > > Hi there, > > > > I've been wondering about this

RE: Apple event live stream

2013-09-09 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy Sieghard, Do you know what time this will air tomorrow, by any chance? I want to try and work my schedule around this. Thanks. Jim From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 10:30 PM To: viphone@go

RE: iPhone presentation

2013-09-10 Thread Jim Portillo
Right as usual, Rich. I'm expecting the same thing. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Ring Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone presentation I'm excited as well, but I don't expect

MSN accounts and IPhone or IPod?

2013-09-12 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, Does anyone on this list have their I Device set up with an MSN account? I gave an IPod to someone, and we're having a hard time setting up his email with his msn account. I was hoping someone could give me their settings, such as host name, port settings, incoming and outgoing sett

RE: MSN accounts and IPhone or IPod?

2013-09-12 Thread Jim Portillo
Add, then choose Outlook.com as the account type, enter your email address and password and the rest should be more or less automatic. Good luck, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Portillo Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:47 PM

Photo Isn't Appearing?

2013-10-01 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I have a question about my Contacts and photos. Up until recently, my contact information had everything about me.name, home and work phones, home work and other emails, home address, and other stuff. It also had my photo that is the profile picture on my facebook page. Although I

My phone no longer recognizes me!

2013-10-02 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I'm hoping someone might have a good answer for me. If you recall, I emailed mentioning that there had been a change regarding my own personal contact information in my contacts list on my IPhone. Well, when I was using Siri, I noticed it no longer called me by name and didn

RE: My phone no longer recognizes me!

2013-10-03 Thread Jim Portillo
ognizes me! Hi Jim, You should go into Siri and choose your new contact information. Make sure your old info is gone from your contacts list. That will hopefully fix things. Good luck, Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Por

RE: My phone no longer recognizes me!

2013-10-03 Thread Jim Portillo
Thanks for listening! - Original Message - From: Jim Portillo <mailto:portillo@gmail.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 11:50 PM Subject: My phone no longer recognizes me! Hi there, I'm hoping someone might have a good answ

ICloud and Outlook 2010 Question

2013-10-10 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy, A while back, someone recommended that I download a program or type of app for my PC computer that would allow my Outlook account to work with ICloud. Basically, I just wanted my Contacts file on the PC to be the same as my IPhone, and it was easiest to go through the ICloud settings.

Creating Albums on Facebook containing IOS pictures?

2013-10-13 Thread Jim Portillo
Good morning, Here's a question that I'm not sure has been addressed on here. I have no idea how to do this. I want to post some photos on Facebook that are all kind of grouped together or in a sequence. I know people create albums. When I post the pictures from the IPhone, they all appe

Deleting a song

2013-10-18 Thread Jim Portillo
Sent from my iPhone 5. Could somebody be able to tell me how to delete a song from my iPhone's music section? Now that I've downloaded iOS 7, I can't seem to do this anymore. There is a song that somehow got downloaded that I want deleted off of my telephone. Any help would be appreciated. --

Re: Deleting a song

2013-10-19 Thread Jim Portillo
r swipe down. > *** > When you give unto others whether or not they give to you in return, It > matters not for your job is Complete and your rewards forthcoming. > > - Original Message - > From: "Jim Portillo" > To: > Sent: Friday, Octob

Re: Deleting a song

2013-10-19 Thread Jim Portillo
r wrote: > > Try turning your roter to actions. > > Jenn > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 19, 2013, at 11:29 AM, Jim Portillo wrote: >> >> When I swipe down with one finger, it reads either headings or words or >> characters or whatever my rotar is set

Re: Deleting a song

2013-10-19 Thread Jim Portillo
uld be one of the options. I think it is right before > characters. I hope this helps. > > Jenn > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 19, 2013, at 4:45 PM, Jim Portillo wrote: >> >> I wondered about that, but when I went to Rotar settings, under VoiceOver, >

Fascinating discovery and question!

2013-10-21 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, So, I've been asking about deleting songs off of my IPhone. There was one that somehow showed up there that I didn't want. Folks kept telling me to flick up or down to the Deleting action. I was told that the rotar would have that setting automatically and that I'd be able to delet

RE: Fascinating discovery and question!

2013-10-21 Thread Jim Portillo
to pick a song you have stored in the cloud. I hope this is helpful. Sent from my iPad On Oct 21, 2013, at 3:11 PM, "Jim Portillo" wrote: Hi there, So, I've been asking about deleting songs off of my IPhone. There was one that somehow showed up there that I didn't w

RE: removing an old icloud backup

2013-10-23 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi Alex, I think you can do the following. I literally just discovered this earlier today. Go to settings, ICloud, Backup and storage, manage, and then double tap on the old backup you've got. It will give you an option of deleting it and basically removing that device from ICloud. I

RE: hiding all posts from a user

2014-06-24 Thread Jim Portillo
I also need to know this, and the sooner the better. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of don bishop Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:27 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: hiding all posts from a user Hi all, Some time a

RE: IPod Touch case suggestions?

2013-11-06 Thread Jim Portillo
OK. Why do you say? Tell me about it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of isaac Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 8:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: IPod Touch case suggestions? i-Blason Armadillo Series 2 Layer Defender is a gr

RE: IPod Touch case suggestions?

2013-11-06 Thread Jim Portillo
I have also looking for cases for both my IPhone and IPod, so this question comes at the right time! been From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of isaac Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 8:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: IPod Touch case su

Any way to get more space on an IPhone?

2013-09-20 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi, I've got a 16 Gig IPhone 5 and can not download the new IOS 7 because it tells me I only have 2.7 gigs available on my phone and it needs at least 3 gigs for it to download. Do apps really take up that many gigs? Every app I see in the "Usage" section takes up megs, not gigs. The only on

RE: Any way to get more space on an IPhone?

2013-09-20 Thread Jim Portillo
tting apps. On 09/20/2013 11:21 PM, Jim Portillo wrote: > Hi, > > I've got a 16 Gig IPhone 5 and can not download the new IOS 7 because > it tells me I only have 2.7 gigs available on my phone and it needs at > least 3 gigs for it to download. > > Do apps really take up th

RE: Any way to get more space on an IPhone?

2013-09-21 Thread Jim Portillo
Ootunes. I just checked in the app store and Ootunes is listed as being 7.6 Megabytes, that is one very very long way from even 1 Gb let alone 5. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Portillo Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9

Word Perfect App?

2013-09-22 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy, Does anyone know if there's an app that will open and read word perfect files? My friend wants to put some files on Drop box, load them into his IPad, and have an app read them. Problem is, they were written in Word Perfect. Any thoughts? Jim Sent from my iPhone 5. -- You received th

RE: Attention bt keyboard users with any I device

2013-12-15 Thread Jim Portillo
Thanks Clifton! That's fantastic! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kliphton --- Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2013 1:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Attention bt keyboard users with any I device Okay, I found t

Dish App

2013-12-26 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I'm seriously considering switching to Dish Network. Does anyone have the Dish app, and can one program his/her DVR with it pretty well? How accessible is it? Is it recommended? Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post

Dish Anywhere App?

2013-12-27 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi again, I did some more research on the whole Dish Network thing and wondered if anyone here has used the "Dish Anywhere" app with their iDevices, and with VoiceOver. Any tips would be appreciated because I've had to switch from Direct to Dish and I want to be able to use it. Jim Sent from

Questions regarding Twitter

2014-01-25 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I wasn't quite sure if this question was appropriate, but since I can use Twitter with either a computer or an iDevice.the twitter website or twitter app or TweetList, I figured I could get some kind of answer. I was told that one could have lists or groups on Twitter where you ca

Dish Network users who also use the app?

2014-02-06 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I realize some of this may be off topic for this list, so that's why I'm asking that folks reply to me off list so we don't bombard the lists. I'm looking to talk to folks who not only use the Dish Anywhere app but who also use the actual Hopper and remote control. I've had Dish

Re: Accessible Metronome

2014-02-19 Thread Jim Portillo
I've begun messing around with Tempo Perfect. So far, it seems pretty accessible. Jim Sent from my iPhone 5. > On Feb 19, 2014, at 7:53 AM, "Karen Poulakos" wrote: > > Can anyone recommend an accessible metronome? > > Thanks, > > Karen P > > -- > You received this message because you are

Creating pages on facebook?

2014-02-25 Thread Jim Portillo
Hello everyone, I'm about to begin a new project with some folks and need to know about creating a specific or public facebook page for us. Have any of you created one, and how easy and accessible have you found both the site and process. I know that aside from the basic navigation of Facebook

RE: Creating pages on facebook?

2014-02-27 Thread Jim Portillo
u can. Next you should make you’re page public. On Feb 25, 2014, at 1:41 PM, Jim Portillo wrote: Hello everyone, I’m about to begin a new project with some folks and need to know about creating a specific or public facebook page for us. Have any of you created one, and how easy and acce

RE: Creating pages on facebook?

2014-02-27 Thread Jim Portillo
>> You can set up an FB page for the band under your personal account, >> though if the other band members need to log into the page you may >> want another acount for which everyone can have the password. >> >> Kimber >> >>> On 2/27/14, Jim Portill

RE: Radio apps

2014-03-08 Thread Jim Portillo
I agree with Deb. I don't know if Steve Wooly is the developer, but any time I email him with a question or suggestion, he's on the ball.answering and upgrading. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deb Lewis Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2014 11:56 AM T

RE: Radio apps

2014-03-08 Thread Jim Portillo
Oh, how do you record using TuneIn, Alan? From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2014 12:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Radio apps I like the fact that Tune In Radio has both a free and a pa

Uploading a video to YouTube with my iPhone

2014-03-13 Thread Jim Portillo
Sent from my iPhone 5. Hello. I was wondering if this is possible. I have some YouTube videos on drop box that I would like to update. Can I do this with my iPhone? I have been exploring the YouTube app like crazy, but cannot find a way to upload videos. Thank you. -- You received this messa

RE: Direct TV app

2014-03-13 Thread Jim Portillo
I loved the DirecTV app when I had that service. It worked pretty well, once the bugs got fixed. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Karen Poulakos Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:49 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re

Upgrading to IPhone 5?

2012-09-25 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy, I'd like to hear from anyone who has upgraded to a new IPhone 5. I have the IPhone 4 and am ready to upgrade but am unsure whether I should do it now or wait. Are there serious bugs either in the phone or in the operating system? I keep hearing there have been major changes to the sys

group emails

2013-05-29 Thread Jim Portillo
Hello there, On the IPhone, how can I create something similar to a distribution list so that I can mail a group of people all at once? I am in a situation where I will need to send several emails to a group of people, throughout a period of time, and I would like to simply type in one name of

Sending more than one picture?

2013-06-06 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy! I am out of town and not near my computer. My Iphone has been my source for sending and receiving emails. I've had some pictures taken with my IPhone and would like to know how I can send more than one in one email message. For instance, a friend of mine would like to see a group of p

Re: Motorola Elite Flip Headset

2013-06-07 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there. I have the Elite Sliver BT headset, and it definitely allows for voiceover to go through. I can also use Siri with it. Sent from my iPhone 5. On Jun 7, 2013, at 6:35 AM, "Bill Gallik" wrote: > Does anybody on this list have a Motorola Elite Flip headset and an iPhone 5? > > I'm t

Re: Sending more than one picture?

2013-06-07 Thread Jim Portillo
mall. > > > Regards, > Sieghard > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Jim Portillo > Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 9:49 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Sending more

Re: Sending more than one picture?

2013-06-07 Thread Jim Portillo
Sieghard > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Jim Portillo > Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 9:39 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Cc: > Subject: Re: Sending more than one picture? > > OK

Re: Jabra Wave BT Earphone & VoiceOver

2013-06-07 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy Bill, I would still look into the Elite Sliver BT earpiece. I'm liking mine, and it works well with the IPhone. Sent from my iPhone 5. On Jun 7, 2013, at 3:26 PM, "Bill Gallik" wrote: > Called Jabra Customer Support, as I suspected this was a very unfamiliar > problem. The technical s

Saving media from texts

2013-06-08 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, A couple of days ago, I received a text and in that text was a video that I would like to save to my phone so as to save to my computer. It's kind of a sentimental video. How do I go about saving this video from the text message? I can play the video, but when I tape on the "show c

Gmail and IPhone

2013-06-10 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, Question. I've had a couple of email accounts going on my IPhone with no problems. One of them is my gmail account. Whenever I'd delete messages from it on my IPhone, it would be no problem and I wouldn't see them again. I just got back from being out of town, and to my surprise, w

RE: Gmail and IPhone

2013-06-10 Thread Jim Portillo
: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Gmail and IPhone Hello Jim, go to settings mail contacts calendars and make sure pushes off and said it to pitch every 15 minutes. Joseph Hudson Email jhud7...@yahoo.com Sent from my iPhone On Jun 10, 2013, at 8:44 PM, "Jim Portillo" wrote:

RE: Gmail and IPhone

2013-06-10 Thread Jim Portillo
ail would delete from the web >> when I would delete from my iPhone. >> >> Joseph Hudson >> Email >> jhud7...@yahoo.com <mailto:jhud7...@yahoo.com> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jun 10, 2013, at 9:41 PM, "Jim Portillo" > <mailto:portillo@

RE: Gmail and IPhone

2013-06-11 Thread Jim Portillo
rently out of town, and will return home tomorrow. I'll let you know if it happens to my gmail account. I am suspicious it has to do with being out of your home location Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze any tie ping or spelin airors. On Jun 10, 2013, at 10:41 PM, Jim Portillo wrote: O

RE: Gmail and IPhone

2013-06-11 Thread Jim Portillo
nt: Monday, June 10, 2013 7:33 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Gmail and IPhone Hello Jim, go to settings mail contacts calendars and make sure pushes off and said it to pitch every 15 minutes. Joseph Hudson Email jhud7...@yahoo.com Sent from my iPhone On Jun 10, 2013, at 8:44

RE: Gmail and IPhone

2013-06-11 Thread Jim Portillo
home tomorrow. I'll let you know if it happens to my gmail account. I am suspicious it has to do with being out of your home location Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze any tie ping or spelin airors. On Jun 10, 2013, at 10:41 PM, Jim Portillo wrote: OK?? What exactly is that supposed to

RE: Gmail and IPhone...Problem solved!

2013-06-12 Thread Jim Portillo
d to set gmail to permanently delete any > mail that you delete and the messages will start deleting properly. > > David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA > Email: dchitten...@gmail.com <mailto:dchitten...@gmail.com> > Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 > Sent from my iPhone > > On 11/06/2013,

RE: Gmail and IPhone...Problem solved!

2013-06-13 Thread Jim Portillo
Phone...Problem solved! Wow, good job and thanks for posting the solution! On 06/12/2013 06:27 PM, Jim Portillo wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Thanks to collective thinking, the problem has been resolved. > > So, I was advised to go into the advanced settings of the gmail > account on my IP

Fleksy help

2012-08-19 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, While out of town this weekend, I decided to download and install fleksy on my IPhone. I am willing to give it a shot. When it first came up, there were some options I got, including the option to look at instructions. I would have even purchased the thing for $5. Anyway, after a

Saving an Attachment to music folder

2013-02-06 Thread Jim Portillo
Good morning, I was sent a message with an attachment which happens to be a song which I'd like to save into my music folder on the IPhone 5. I have no problems opening the attachment, but then what's the best way of transferring the song? Jim -- You received this message because you are

Any recommendations?

2012-09-30 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy everyone! Well, I'm happy to say that I have my new IPhone 5, and it is pretty cool, so far! I finally capitulated and went to the ICloud, and I'm glad I did, as it made data transfer smooth! Now, I need to know if there are any good recommendations of tutorials or books. I want to

Siri and languages

2012-10-03 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there,Here's something I'm curious about. Can Siri be used to speak more than one language? In other words, could I have both English and Spanish set to be used without having to go back into settings and change languages every time? Jim -- You received this message because you are subsc

Pandora question

2012-10-05 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy, I've been trying to find the answer on the website but couldn't find the answer so thought you guys would know. Is there a way to add either more artists or genres to an already existing station? Here's an example. One of the artists I chose to build a station around is Tom Paxton.

Interesting email question

2012-10-07 Thread Jim Portillo
I'm curious about something. When I had my IPhone 4, I changed from Earthlink to CenturyLink (q.com). It automatically set the account up as an IMap account on my phone. I really couldn't change it. I kind of liked it because it made deleting messages easier. When I tried setting it up

DirecTV app problem

2012-10-28 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, Perhaps someone has some information they can give me. I've been using the DirecTV app for a good long time without any problems. All of a sudden, about a few days ago, I tried programming my DVR to record, and it began saying that there was a problem and that the program I wanted

Comparable App

2012-10-30 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, Does anyone have any recommendation for a comparable app to what would be a full fledged word processor on a PC? My goal is to be able to write documents such as letters or short things on my IOS device. It would be nice to then either upload or email them to my computer or even pri

Bluetooth Ear piece

2012-11-13 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy, People here have been asking about a good Bluetooth ear piece for use with the IPhone, the IPhone 5, Siri, etc. The Motorola Elite Sliver is the one I'd recommend. Yes, it is a little expensive, but it is clear, sharp, and you can use Siri with it by pushing a button on the actual ear

RE: MBraille podcast

2013-06-29 Thread Jim Portillo
That would be fantastic! -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 12:44 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: MBraille podcast Good morning all. Simple question, who would like me to do a pod

Tagging

2013-07-04 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, Could someone tell me if it's possible to tag people using the IPhone facebook app? If so, how do I go about doing that when writing my status? Jim Sent from my iPhone 5. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone pu

Question regarding an ICloud account

2013-07-10 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I have a student who told me that she now has an ICloud email address which she can use with her IPhone. Does anyone know if this can be used with the Outlook or Windows Live mail program? If so, are there special settings I need for it? I've not used an ICloud email account and do

IPhone Screen question

2012-11-28 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I was just wondering how you guys keep your screens clean and looking good. Of course I bought a screen protector, but I didn't really realize one day that my finger was the slightest bit sticky, and I barely touched the screen. Not sure if it left some kind of mark or spot, but I do

Mac List?

2012-12-10 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, Two things. First, does anyone know if there's a list for blind Mac users? I just got one and would like to learn as much as I can. Second, I'm looking for a good and decently priced speaker or doc for my IPhone, and who knows.maybe the computer as well. Does anyone have recommend

Advice on StandScan Pro

2016-08-18 Thread Jim Portillo
Good afternoon, I'm seriously considering getting a StandScan Pro to use with my iPhone, especially with such scanning apps as the KNFBReader. I'd like to know people's thoughts on it. How easy is it for a totally blind person to not only use but also to assemble and disassemble? I know it c

RE: Advice on StandScan Pro

2016-08-18 Thread Jim Portillo
One question to add to my other questions regarding the StandScan Pro. Can it be used when your iPhone is in a case? Mine's a very lightweight case, but I didn't know if it would get in the way of scanning a picture. Thanks again. Jim From: Jim Portillo [mailto:portillo

Help! I've deleted a mailbox!

2015-12-13 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, I've done something very strange. I think I deleted the inbox from one of my mail accounts within the mail app. I was checking my mail, and when I put my finger on that account, I think I did something like an up-swipe that said delete. Because of how my hand was positioned (not in

Deleted texts

2015-12-13 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, Thanks for your help with my deleted mailbox. I was able to retrieve it with your advice. I'll be more careful, for sure. I am also wondering if anyone knows if deleted text messages can be retrieved. Yes.I definitely deleted a thread by accident. Thanks. Jim -- The foll

Is there a way to give someone an app?

2015-12-16 Thread Jim Portillo
Good morning, I was wondering if there was a way to give someone a specific app. My friend has an iPad mini, and he's looking for a specific app that he's not sure how to get. He's not too good with his technology yet. I figured I could buy the app for him, but how do I gift it to him? Also

iPhone, Outlook.com ail and Windows Live Mail?

2016-04-07 Thread Jim Portillo
Good morning, Here's hoping I can get an answer to something I might be doing wrong. One of my students has his Outlook.com account set up on his phone. Now, he has a laptop and is learning to use Windows Live Mail. I set up that same Outlook.com account on his laptop with Windows Live Ma

Recommendation for a battery charging unit

2016-05-01 Thread Jim Portillo
Good morning listers, I'll bet I can get some good recommendations here, as you're all quite helpful. I've heard about (I think I also saw one once) a little unit that was a battery or case that you connect your iPhone to and it serves as a battery while charging your iPhone. I don't know

Battery juice packs

2016-05-02 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there, Sorry for the repeat email. Someone's asking me this question, because I get to choose it as a gift. Unsure of what to ask for, I figured I'd ask again. I'm guessing some of you use those little deals that are protective cases for the iPhone which also serve as a charging unit

RE: Be My Eyes

2016-06-12 Thread Jim Portillo
Here’s another question about this app. Every time I try to get a connection, it’s almost as if doesn’t even go through. It basically cuts me off immediately. What am I doing wrong? I’ve tried looking at the settings, but nothing really comes up that could help me. Jim From: viphone@g

The Bose sound link speaker

2016-11-03 Thread Jim Portillo
Hello, I just acquired a Bose sound link speaker. It was originally owned by a friend of mine. I'm trying to do a couple things. First, I'm trying to figure out the buttons. Second, I'm trying to see if I can delete the two devices that were previously paired or connected to this device. Is the

Re: The Bose sound link speaker

2016-11-03 Thread Jim Portillo
to pair yours. Let me know if it is first generation and if >> so, I'll try to explain the buttons to you. >> >> Jenn >> >> Sent from Jennie Facer's iPad Pro! >> >>>> On Nov 3, 2016, at 5:33 PM, Jim Portillo wrote: >>> >&g

iWatch and iPhone?

2016-11-29 Thread Jim Portillo
Good morning, As a Christmas gift, I'm about to get an iWatch first series edition. It's a 38 MM screen, which is fine for me because I'm totally blind. Are there any tutorials or is there any advice for me before I go pick it up from the Apple Store? I know it has VoiceOver, and that it can

RE: Apple Watch Series 1 Versus Series 2 Models

2016-11-29 Thread Jim Portillo
You know, this is very timely. I am just about to get one as a Christmas gift, and it's the series 1. I was told that the Series 2 doesn't need to have the phone near by to be used because of the GPS. Jim -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.co

RE: iWatch and iPhone?

2016-11-30 Thread Jim Portillo
wrote: There are a lot of great tutorial podcasts on AppleVis, probably 20 or more. That’s the place I’d suggest to start. Keith Good luck From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]On Behalf Of Jim Portillo Sent: Tuesday, November 2

Question about my new Apple Watch and iPhone

2016-12-05 Thread Jim Portillo
Hello. I got my new Apple Watch today and was setting it up following the podcast instructions from David Woodbridge. However, I am wondering the following. I believe that since he recorded those initial Apple Watch 101 podcasts, there is a new iOS for the watch. I think it's up to version three

Apple watch and charging

2016-12-06 Thread Jim Portillo
Hello. I'm going to ask a very dumb question, and I hope you guys don't laugh, but I can't seem to figure this out. My apple watch came with one of those round magnetic chargers. How do I place the watch on the charger for it to charge? The only thing I can figure is that the round deal on the

Mophie Juice Packs for iPhone 7

2016-12-08 Thread Jim Portillo
Good morning, Does anyone know if Mophie is making a juice pack for the iPhone 7? I'm looking online and seem to be getting different responses. Anyone know anything about this? I'm looking for a good battery pack for my iPhone 7 which won't be too bulky or heavy. Thanks. Jim -- The f

RE: Mophie Juice Packs for iPhone 7

2016-12-08 Thread Jim Portillo
10:44 AM, Jim Portillo mailto:portillo@gmail.com> > wrote: Good morning, Does anyone know if Mophie is making a juice pack for the iPhone 7? I’m looking online and seem to be getting different responses. Anyone know anything about this? I’m looking for a good battery pack

Browsing or searching Netflicks

2016-12-12 Thread Jim Portillo
Hi there. So, now I'm getting into Netflicks, after who knows how long it's been around. I'm interested in knowing a good way of searching or browsing the site. I know there are categories, but it doesn't seem like it lists all of the shows within that category. Also, I'd like to see what the

RE: Why do we want to use a physical keyboard?

2016-02-16 Thread Jim Portillo
I definitely use a keyboard. Then again, I have a Logitech k-810 keyboard, which is paired to my laptop, phone, and tablet. It definitely comes in handy. I tend to write long emails, and if I have to do it on my phone, I'd definitely have to use the physical keyboard. -Original Message---

Netflicks questions

2016-02-25 Thread Jim Portillo
Hello there! I've downloaded the Netflicks app and have established an account with them and look forward to using it. However, I need to talk with some people about how this thing works, because I've been trying to watch some different shows, and nothing happens when I doublt-tap on them. I

Another specific NetFlicks question

2016-02-25 Thread Jim Portillo
Hello again, Here's a question that's more specific regarding netflicks. I watch both English and Spanish shows. I know Netflicks has a ton of shows in Spanish as well. How do I find them, as I don't really see a category for it when I'm looking. What I've done is type the word "Spanish"

SoundCloud on the iPhone?

2015-10-16 Thread Jim Portillo
Hello. I am kind of needing to use a service such as SoundCloud to share some things on Facebook. However, I can't seem to figure a lot of it out, and what I do figure out is partial. Has anyone had luck using SoundCloud recently? I guess from what I've been told, the layout has changed. I'

Netflicks on the iPhone with VoiceOver?

2015-10-27 Thread Jim Portillo
Howdy, I was wondering about Netflicks on the iPhone with VoiceOver. I've heard a lot of good things regarding Netflicks from mainly sighted friends. Before I sign up with them, I was wondering what people on this list thought of it and if there might be any pointers or tips or whatever rega

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