Re: Problem with ipad ios8

2014-10-06 Thread Stephen Chape
Sounds like time for a trip to the Apple Store Rosemary ! See the Genius Bar down the back. On 7 Oct 2014, at 7:46 am, Rosemary Spark arkaysp...@gmail.com wrote: Ronni, I actually had tried that before, but ever hopeful I did it again but no luck...turn on ipad icloud setting, open ipad

Re: Problem with ipad ios8

2014-10-06 Thread Ronni Brown
. On 7 Oct 2014, at 7:46 am, Rosemary Spark arkaysp...@gmail.com wrote: Ronni, I actually had tried that before, but ever hopeful I did it again but no luck...turn on ipad icloud setting, open ipad, still no connection with docs in the cloud, and then when I check ipad icloud button

Problem with ipad ios8

2014-10-05 Thread Rosemary Spark
i've never had a problem connecting to Pages docs in the cloud... Now I can't access them on my 4 th gen iPad retina. I have no trouble connecting to any other iCloud services. I can access them on my Mac, and my husband who shares my icloud account can access the docs on both iPad and Mac. I've

Re: Problem with ipad ios8

2014-10-05 Thread Ronda Brown
on my 4 th gen iPad retina. I have no trouble connecting to any other iCloud services. I can access them on my Mac, and my husband who shares my icloud account can access the docs on both iPad and Mac. I've checked and toggled on and off icloud Documents and Data settings and checked the iPad

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-17 Thread Denise Williams
Hi Susan Thanks very much for your suggestions/comments. I went to the Perth Apple store asked the guy heaps of questions decided, at this stage, I only really needed a basic model so have bought a 16gb iPad mini for $349. One of the reasons why I decided I didn't need to get a 32gb iPad

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-17 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Denise, that's great! Thanks for letting me know. Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 18 Aug 2014, at 12:44 am, Denise Williams wamugh...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi Susan Thanks very much for your suggestions/comments. I went to the Perth Apple store asked the guy heaps of questions

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-17 Thread Brian Risbey
Hi Denise, Seagate HDs also offer a wireless HD and an App for your iPad and iPhone. Brian On 18 Aug 2014, at 12:44 am, Denise Williams wamugh...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi Susan Thanks very much for your suggestions/comments. I went to the Perth Apple store asked the guy heaps of questions

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-17 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi, I have the Seagate wireless drive, but found the app for the ipad very clunky. Turns out the same app is used for both types of drive. The app has been updated since I last used it and seems much better. It goes through a long process of indexing your HD, so best to wait until it has

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-17 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 18 Aug 2014, at 12:44 am, Denise Williams wamugh...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi Susan Thanks very much for your suggestions/comments. I went to the Perth Apple store asked the guy heaps of questions decided, at this stage, I only really needed a basic model so have bought a 16gb iPad mini

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-17 Thread Ronda Brown
: Hi, I have the Seagate wireless drive, but found the app for the ipad very clunky. Turns out the same app is used for both types of drive. The app has been updated since I last used it and seems much better. It goes through a long process of indexing your HD, so best to wait until it has

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-16 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Denise, I am wondering whether you went ahead with this purchase. I am also curious as to whether the devices for transferring images to iPads would sole the problem of lack of USB port for you. Regards, Susan Sent from my iPad On 7 Aug 2014, at 7:34 am, Susan Hastings susanhasti

Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

2014-08-14 Thread Stephen Chape
Hi folks, My step daughter has been having an issue with her 10 year old daughter possibly using her iPad for inapropriate messaging. So she has tried to check her iPad for this without success. It seems that her daughter has changed her password so that mum cannot take a look. The iPad has

Re: Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

2014-08-14 Thread Tim Law
thing, good on her. Tim Touring in China. Sent from Tim's iPad On 14/08/2014, at 9:13 PM, Stephen Chape chap...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi folks, My step daughter has been having an issue with her 10 year old daughter possibly using her iPad for inapropriate messaging. So she has tried to check

Re: Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

2014-08-14 Thread Ronda Brown
to check what is on the iPad. The only option your stepdaughter has is get her daughter to unlock the iPad for her so she can check. Or get the parents to send the messages that are considered inappropriate to your Stepdaughter's email address or messages Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4

Re: Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

2014-08-14 Thread Stephen Chape
Exactly my thoughts Ronni Tim. Just looking for a short cut I guess ! She will have to go with the other options or remove the iPad completely in my opinion. In fact the hammer would have been used by now if it were me ! ! On 14 Aug 2014, at 9:41 pm, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi

Re: Getting past the Password to check a child's iPad use ?

2014-08-14 Thread Ronni Brown
, Ronni On 15 Aug 2014, at 9:58 am, Stephen Chape chap...@bigpond.com wrote: Exactly my thoughts Ronni Tim. Just looking for a short cut I guess ! She will have to go with the other options or remove the iPad completely in my opinion. In fact the hammer would have been used by now if it were me

Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-06 Thread Denise Williams
Hi All After Maureen's demo on Tues night showing what she does with her iPub books on her iPad, I realize I need to get myself an iPad. Nothing too fancy. I've seen this ad on Gumtree wonder if it's a good deal? I have been holding off getting one as I'm annoyed they don't have a USB port

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-06 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Denise, I can't comment on the price, but was wondering why you are wanting a USB port. You can get adapters for the lightning port for inserting camera SD cards and also attaching a camera to upload photos via USB cord. Will that do it. Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 7 Aug 2014

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-06 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Denise, with your other question, you purchase a SIM card specifically for the ipad which is data only. I am with Telstra as it has the best coverage for travelling about WA, but it's the most expensive. I buy a years worth of access as it works out to be the best value. You can also just

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-06 Thread Susan Hastings
Regarding whether this is a good price, you can still buy this model new at a cost of $479 for a wifi and cellular model with 16gb HD. So, really it's up to you if you feel that getting the 32gig version for a slightly cheaper price is good value used. Sent from my iPad On 7 Aug 2014, at 7

Re: Wanting to buy an iPad

2014-08-06 Thread Susan Hastings
My bad. The price for 16gb wifi and cellular for this model is $598.00. It is being sold alongaside the newer iPad Air and iPad mini models. Worth checking this on on the apple store site in case I've made another mistake Sent from my iPad On 7 Aug 2014, at 12:31 am, Denise Williams wamugh

iPad not charging

2014-06-09 Thread Pat
Help! iPad 2 won’t charge. It started out plugged into my computer for updating - didn’t charge, didn’t make its happy little chirp. There is a small icon I haven’t seen before next to the depleted battery icon: looks like a slightly skewed arrow head. So then I plugged it into the mains

Re: iPad not charging

2014-06-09 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Pat, have you tried using a different USB cable? Sent from my iPad On 10 Jun 2014, at 7:40 am, Pat clamsh...@iinet.net.au wrote: Help! iPad 2 won’t charge. It started out plugged into my computer for updating - didn’t charge, didn’t make its happy little chirp. There is a small icon

Re: iPad not charging

2014-06-09 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Pad, Have you tried a reset to see if it charges after the iPad has restarted ? Press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot

iPad 2 update

2014-06-09 Thread Pat
I just tried the USB cable from the iPhone4, and now the iPad is charging while plugged into the computer. If I remember correctly, this will do the job even though it is a smaller cable. How important is it to have the correct connector? Cheers, Pat -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List

Re: iPad 2 update

2014-06-09 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Pat, Best to charge your iPad connected to Power with the Power Adapter, not on your computer's USB port. iPad is designed to charge with the USB power adapter provided in the box. iPad will charge with any Apple USB Power Adapter and will also charge, although more slowly, when attached

Re: iPad not charging

2014-06-09 Thread Pat
a different USB cable? Sent from my iPad On 10 Jun 2014, at 7:40 am, Pat clamsh...@iinet.net.au wrote: Help! iPad 2 won’t charge. It started out plugged into my computer for updating - didn’t charge, didn’t make its happy little chirp. There is a small icon I haven’t seen before next

Re: iPad not charging

2014-06-09 Thread Peter Crisp
that the problem seems to be with the USB cord, but I wonder what makes such a thing go bad. Thanks again! Pat On 10 Jun 2014, at 8:02 am, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: Hi Pat, have you tried using a different USB cable? Sent from my iPad On 10 Jun 2014, at 7:40 am, Pat clamsh

Re: iPad not charging

2014-06-09 Thread Ronda Brown
to be with the USB cord, but I wonder what makes such a thing go bad. Thanks again! Pat On 10 Jun 2014, at 8:02 am, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: Hi Pat, have you tried using a different USB cable? Sent from my iPad On 10 Jun 2014, at 7:40 am, Pat clamsh...@iinet.net.au

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

2014-05-28 Thread Laura Webb
Hi Ronni and Daniel Ronni I did as you suggested but nothing seems to have changed. What I have found is that if I start watching an iView program on my iPad and then, after a few minutes, choose Apple TV it seems to work OK. Or at least it did when I tried that last evening. So I’ll just stay

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

2014-05-27 Thread Laura Webb
programmes to Apple TV from my iPad (3) and, until very recently, have had no problems. Now, for whatever reason, after several false starts the process usually works but last evening it was hopeless. The programme would start, go for a short while, then stop and revert to showing only

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

2014-05-27 Thread Daniel Kerr
that if any information in this email is to be disseminated, distributed or copied, that permission by the author be requested. On 26/05/2014, at 9:55 AM, Laura Webb el...@iinet.net.au wrote: Good morning all I have always sent iView programmes to Apple TV from my iPad (3) and, until

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

2014-05-27 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Laura, As Daniel has mentioned it could be the Modem, or your Network. Sounds like something is causing dropouts and slow downs on your Network connections. Have you tried power cycling all your devices... Modem, Router (if you have one),Mac, iPad, AppleTV Shut them all down, then start

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

2014-05-27 Thread Laura Webb
VLC on my MacBookPro to watch an iView program on Apple TV? Although not the solution I want, when the iPad is so much more convenient, it could be an alternative until the problem is solved. Kind regards Laura On 27 May 2014, at 9:22 pm, Daniel Kerr wa...@macwizardry.com.au wrote: Hi Laura

Re: Apple TV, iPad iView

2014-05-26 Thread Daniel Kerr
...@iinet.net.au wrote: Good morning all I have always sent iView programmes to Apple TV from my iPad (3) and, until very recently, have had no problems. Now, for whatever reason, after several false starts the process usually works but last evening it was hopeless. The programme would start, go

Apple TV, iPad iView

2014-05-25 Thread Laura Webb
Good morning all I have always sent iView programmes to Apple TV from my iPad (3) and, until very recently, have had no problems. Now, for whatever reason, after several false starts the process usually works but last evening it was hopeless. The programme would start, go for a short while

Re: outgoing mail iPad

2014-05-12 Thread Jennifer Lefroy
or 25. The reason I have these set, is the outgoing mail server then works if I'm using my iPad on a different network to it's normally one. (i.e. using iinet and home, but Telstra on the road). If the SMTP doesn't authenticate then email won't send when the ISP settings are different. Try

Re: outgoing mail iPad

2014-05-12 Thread Daniel Kerr
depending on your ISP's setting). Authentication I have set to Password. And Port can differ as well, but it's normally 587 or 25. The reason I have these set, is the outgoing mail server then works if I'm using my iPad on a different network to it's normally one. (i.e. using iinet and home

Re: outgoing mail iPad

2014-05-11 Thread Daniel Kerr
depending on your ISP's setting). Authentication I have set to Password. And Port can differ as well, but it's normally 587 or 25. The reason I have these set, is the outgoing mail server then works if I'm using my iPad on a different network to it's normally one. (i.e. using iinet and home

outgoing mail iPad

2014-05-10 Thread Jennifer Lefroy
Good Morning Everyone, I have a new 4th Gen iPad. I backed up our old Gen 1 and restored to the new one via iTunes. All seems to have gone well (so far) except that outgoing mail cannot be sent, but sits in the out box. I have checked that the outgoing mail server is exactly the same

Re: Office for iPad

2014-05-02 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Severin, I can not comment as I try to keep well away from anything Microsoft ;-) Microsoft Office For iPad: Everything You Need To Know: While you can download Office for free on the iPad, you’ll need to pony up $US100 a year for a subscription that unlocks features beyond basic viewing

Re: Office for iPad

2014-05-02 Thread Severin Crisp
I note and appreciate your comments Ronni and liker you I am not a huge Microsoft fan though I admit to a long time usage of Word and Excel in their successive iterations. It is obvious that on an iPad there is no way I can have a fully functional copy of Word but for a variety of convenience

Re: Office for iPad

2014-05-02 Thread Neil Houghton
on 2/5/14 15:29, Severin Crisp at sevcr...@westnet.com.au wrote: I note and appreciate your comments Ronni and liker you I am not a huge Microsoft fan though I admit to a long time usage of Word and Excel in their successive iterations. It is obvious that on an iPad there is no way I can

Re: Office for iPad

2014-05-02 Thread Severin Crisp
and liker you I am not a huge Microsoft fan though I admit to a long time usage of Word and Excel in their successive iterations. It is obvious that on an iPad there is no way I can have a fully functional copy of Word but for a variety of convenience reasons I am looking to used Word on iPad

Office for iPad

2014-05-01 Thread Severin Crisp
I would be interested to hear comments from any Muggers who have used or experienced Office apps for iPad, which now has print capability. I see rather than buying you need a subscription to Office 365 to get the full deal, it seems Microsoft are following Adobe’s Creative Cloud in marketing

Re: Printing from an iPad ?

2014-04-10 Thread Stephen Chape
Thank you Michael Daniel. I was in the Post Office today and saw a Canon Printer with AirPrint for $69.00 I might suggest this to my friend with the iPad. On 10 Apr 2014, at 11:09 am, Michael Hawkins michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au wrote: HP also has AirPrint On 9 Apr 2014, at 11:53 am

Re: Printing from an iPad ?

2014-04-09 Thread Michael Hawkins
Chape chap...@bigpond.com wrote: Thank you Ronni. I will suggest she talks to the Library. They do have some knowledge of iPads because I took my grand daughter to an iPad class there a couple of months ago. On 9 Apr 2014, at 9:34 am, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: On 9 Apr 2014

Re: Printing from an iPad ?

2014-04-08 Thread Severin Crisp
network. I installed HandyPrint from my iMac and from thereon in it is available wirelessly to my wife’s MacBook and our shared iPad mini from anywhere in range, irrespective of the state (sleep or not) of the iMac. Super convenient. Severin Crisp On 8 Apr 2014, at 11:58 am, Stephen Chape chap

Re: Printing from an iPad ?

2014-04-08 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
to the USB socket on my Time Capsule which is the centre of my wireless network. I installed HandyPrint from my iMac and from thereon in it is available wirelessly to my wife’s MacBook and our shared iPad mini from anywhere in range, irrespective of the state (sleep or not) of the iMac

Re: Printing from an iPad ?

2014-04-08 Thread Ronda Brown
. Thus I have a FujiXerox CP205(not wireless or AirPrint), running by USB cable to the USB socket on my Time Capsule which is the centre of my wireless network. I installed HandyPrint from my iMac and from thereon in it is available wirelessly to my wife’s MacBook and our shared iPad mini

Re: Printing from an iPad ?

2014-04-08 Thread Stephen Chape
Thank you Ronni. I will suggest she talks to the Library. They do have some knowledge of iPads because I took my grand daughter to an iPad class there a couple of months ago. On 9 Apr 2014, at 9:34 am, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: On 9 Apr 2014, at 7:56 am, Peter Hinchliffe hinch

Re: Printing from an iPad ?

2014-04-08 Thread Daniel Kerr
of iPads because I took my grand daughter to an iPad class there a couple of months ago. On 9 Apr 2014, at 9:34 am, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: On 9 Apr 2014, at 7:56 am, Peter Hinchliffe hinch...@multiline.com.au wrote: On 8 Apr 2014, at 2:05 pm, Severin Crisp sevcr...@westnet.com.au

Re: Printing from an iPad ?

2014-04-08 Thread Daniel Kerr
, that permission by the author be requested. On 9 Apr 2014, at 11:48 am, Stephen Chape chap...@bigpond.com wrote: Thank you Ronni. I will suggest she talks to the Library. They do have some knowledge of iPads because I took my grand daughter to an iPad class there a couple of months ago. On 9 Apr

Printing from an iPad ?

2014-04-07 Thread Stephen Chape
Hi folks, A friend of mine has just bought an iPad Air. She brought it to my place last night because she could not set up Gmail on it. Took me about 5 minutes. I think sometimes Apple products are so easy to use that some people can’t see the wood for the trees. Someone who has always used

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-04-04 Thread Susan Hastings
Hi Rick, what that means in real life is that what you are reading on the screen is clearer. I read books on the iPad mini and mich prefer the Retina display. Sent from my iPad On 4 Apr 2014, at 3:10 am, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Rick, Go with the Retina Display WiFi + Celluar

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-04-04 Thread Rick Armstrong
Thanks Susan and Ronni, Retina display it is then. Rick. On 04/04/2014, at 2:11 PM, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: Hi Rick, what that means in real life is that what you are reading on the screen is clearer. I read books on the iPad mini and mich prefer the Retina display

iPad 6 and iPad Air 2 Rumours

2014-04-03 Thread Rick Armstrong
I not sure whether this is of any interest to members or old news. http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/ipad/ipad-air-2-ipad-6-release-date-launch-rumours-leaked-images-3481268/-- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http

Re: iPad 6 and iPad Air 2 Rumours

2014-04-03 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
On 4 Apr 2014, at 7:54 am, Rick Armstrong a...@iinet.net.au wrote: I not sure whether this is of any interest to members or old news. http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/ipad/ipad-air-2-ipad-6-release-date-launch-rumours-leaked-images-3481268/ Well actually it isn’t news at all. The rumour mill

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-04-03 Thread Rick Armstrong
Thanks Ronni, We have decided on iPad Mini, just need some feedback on whether to get the Retina display version. Rick. On 28/03/2014, at 9:59 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Rick, https://www.apple.com/au/ipad/compare/ Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 On 27 Mar 2014

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-04-03 Thread Ronda Brown
technology 1024-by-768 resolution at 163 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 On 4 Apr 2014, at 9:49 am, Rick Armstrong a...@iinet.net.au wrote: Thanks Ronni, We have decided on iPad Mini, just need some feedback on whether

Re: iPad Mail app problem?

2014-04-01 Thread Severin Crisp
the Mail app just before the problems started. My re-booting experience was similar to the recent issue from Severin Crisp about Lost emails:Coincidence? My experience: The iPad screen froze. Rebooting (home and power buttons held simultaneously until apple logo displays) did not fix

Re: ipad : WT email accounts disappeared?

2014-03-31 Thread gdorn
On 31/03/2014, at 10:42 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello Gary, Connect your iPad to iTunes, backup and Update to iOS 7.1 I have heard of 'temporarily' lost email accounts in iOS 7.0.4 Hi Ronni Thanks for the suggestion All the accounts - mine, kids, are on apples icloud server, , hence show

iPad Mail app problem?

2014-03-31 Thread Alan Smith
For information and comment - - -. My iPad2 (iOS 7.1) was behaving badly. I had selected the Mail app just before the problems started. My re-booting experience was similar to the recent issue from Severin Crisp about Lost emails:Coincidence? My experience: The iPad screen froze

ipad : WT email accounts disappeared?

2014-03-30 Thread gdorn
Hello looked at my iPad yeserday, iOS 7.04 all my email accounts have disappeared! that is when opening mail, it shows list of email options (icloud, google, exchange etc) what could have happened ? in settingsmail contact accounts - they all show hang on, mail just beeped me

Re: ipad : WT email accounts disappeared?

2014-03-30 Thread Ronda Brown
Hello Gary, Connect your iPad to iTunes, backup and Update to iOS 7.1 I have heard of 'temporarily' lost email accounts in iOS 7.0.4 Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 On 31 Mar 2014, at 9:12 am, gdorn gd...@me.com wrote: Hello looked at my iPad yeserday, iOS 7.04 all my email

WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Rick Armstrong
Hi, Can someone point me in the right direct to purchase the latest iPad, is it the Generation 3, or should I just walk in to an Apple Store or JB Hi-Fi and talk to someone in there. OPTIONS iPad Air or IPad Current. It is for my wife to use while in UK for Emails, Internet, Facebook, and Maps

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Bill Parker
Rick, If you live anywhere near Midland I'd recommend Macs4U on Great Eastaern Hwy going east just before Midland Gate. Always helpful. Bill On 27/03/2014, at 12:25 PM, Rick Armstrong wrote: Hi, Can someone point me in the right direct to purchase the latest iPad, is it the Generation 3

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Rick Armstrong
/2014, at 12:25 PM, Rick Armstrong wrote: Hi, Can someone point me in the right direct to purchase the latest iPad, is it the Generation 3, or should I just walk in to an Apple Store or JB Hi-Fi and talk to someone in there. OPTIONS iPad Air or IPad Current. It is for my wife to use

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Severin Crisp
Apart from what is the latest, I would advise an iPad mini. The convenience of size to slip into a handbag is a huge plus and it is fully functional compared with the full size iPad. I speak from experience having purchased our mini for strip to Tasmania last year. I have I microsim paid

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
is necessary. We have done this in the UK and in the US. Sent from my iPad On 28 Mar 2014, at 9:29 pm, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: I second the Mac mini idea, great for travel, but also for using afterwards and very purse friendly. Sent from my iPad On 28 Mar 2014, at 8:28 pm

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
I second the Mac mini idea, great for travel, but also for using afterwards and very purse friendly. Sent from my iPad On 28 Mar 2014, at 8:28 pm, Severin Crisp sevcr...@westnet.com.au wrote: Apart from what is the latest, I would advise an iPad mini. The convenience of size to slip

Microsoft announces Office for iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Daniel Kerr
http://www.macworld.com.au/news/microsoft-announces-office-for-ipad-extending-productivity-to-all-ios-devices-122103 For those interested in Office for iPad. It's free to download (which will allow you to read documents, but not edit them). To edit them you'll need to sign up for the OFfice365

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Rick, https://www.apple.com/au/ipad/compare/ Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 On 27 Mar 2014, at 12:25 pm, Rick Armstrong a...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi, Can someone point me in the right direct to purchase the latest iPad, is it the Generation 3, or should I just walk

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Peter Crisp
will still locate you and permit navigation on the preloaded maps contained in the app. Certainly the iPad screen size would be better and having a SIM would be essential (as no gps). Not sure if you have an iPhone but if you do, then going the TomTom route allows the driver to windscreen mount

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
not needing the local SIM card, but price wise for a month of access I would think that the SIM card is cheaper than buying the mapping apps, which are quite pricey. But, if you are driving and navigating by voice the iPhone works just as well, I agree. If you have a sim enabled ipad there is built

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Peter Crisp
are driving and navigating by voice the iPhone works just as well, I agree. If you have a sim enabled ipad there is built in GPS I believe. Cheers, Susan. Sent from my iPad On 29 Mar 2014, at 7:22 am, Peter Crisp petercr...@westnet.com.au wrote: Hi Susan. I have bought the TomTom app

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Michael Hawkins
Does any-one have any recommendations regarding the type of iPad or other device for use in Kenya where Internet connection costs are high? Need to be able to access emails by webmail from remote locations. Thanks, Michael Hawkins On 29 Mar 2014, at 8:33 am, Susan Hastings susanhasti

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
With tablets of all varieties, the only internet access is via wireless. With a small laptop you would have the option of Ethernet. Sent from my iPad On 29 Mar 2014, at 10:30 am, Michael Hawkins michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au wrote: Does any-one have any recommendations regarding

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Susan Hastings
Or what they call cellular, such as GPRS when 3 or 4g is not available. Sent from my iPad On 29 Mar 2014, at 10:37 am, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: With tablets of all varieties, the only internet access is via wireless. With a small laptop you would have the option

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Neil Houghton
Or, you can take an airport express and, if you have ethernet internet, create your own local wifi and connect phones ipad to it. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 29/3/14 10:37, Susan Hastings at susanhasti

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Neil Houghton
There are also free GPS map apps eg: http://www.macworld.com.au/app-guide/navfree-for-ipad-and-iphone-65804/ I had not found these (or bought an iPad) when we last did an overseas trip - so I don't know how well the UK one works - but I have since downloaded the Oz UK ones onto the iPad

Re: Microsoft announces Office for iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Neil Houghton
Also, if you just want to view - rather than editing using the Office365 Subscription, remember that the excellent Dropbox (discussed here many times) lets you view office documents directly ­ I often use it on my iPad to check Word and Excel documents on my home computer (well, in my Dropbox

Re: WTB New iPad

2014-03-28 Thread Ronni Brown
On 29 Mar 2014, at 8:33 am, Susan Hastings susanhasti...@mac.com wrote: If you have a sim enabled ipad there is built in GPS I believe. Cheers, Susan. Yes Susan, Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad has a built-in GPS receiver. And the GPS is completely separate from the 3G/4G service, so you don’t even

An iPad for my 94 year old mother ?

2014-02-26 Thread Stephen Chape
badly curved now her head points at the ground. This has made it very difficult for her to view her PC screen. I have suggested that she buy an iPad 2 (while they are still around and at a good price). She has WiFi so this is not an issue. She could use it flat on the table without raising her head

Re: An iPad for my 94 year old mother ?

2014-02-26 Thread Rick Armstrong
curved now her head points at the ground. This has made it very difficult for her to view her PC screen. I have suggested that she buy an iPad 2 (while they are still around and at a good price). She has WiFi so this is not an issue. She could use it flat on the table without raising her

Re: An iPad for my 94 year old mother ?

2014-02-26 Thread Susan Hastings
that it meshes with her present way of doing things. Just my 2 cents worth! Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 27 Feb 2014, at 12:55 pm, Stephen Chape chap...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi folks, My 94 year old mother uses email, internet and has a smart phone (unfortunately a Samsung). In fact

iPad

2014-02-23 Thread Juliet Kitson
Hello me again I am going to Melb staying @ hotel with wired internet how can I use my iPad to connect. Regards bill -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml

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2014-02-23 Thread Tim Law
Hi Bill, You can take an Apple Airport Extreme with you, and then plug this into the wired internet port. Then the ipad will connect to the wireless network via the Airport. Not done this myself, but it's how I plan to go travelling through Asia and Russia later this year. Might not work

IPad ordering

2014-01-03 Thread Severin Crisp
I am still battling with some aspects of iOS7, which I like, none the less. My Photos opens with the oldest at the top and visible so it is a major scrolling exercise to get to the most recent. How do I change the order? Happy New Year to all Severin Crisp

Re: How to search Music App on your iPad

2013-12-05 Thread Ken Jackson
/ Quote: Are you using iOS 7? Check Settings Restrictions, and make sure that Restrictions are on. If they are on, make sure that iTunes Store is set to = On under the Allow section. / End Quote: *To search for anything on your iPad/iPhone you use spotlight to search.* *In iOS 7

Re: How to search Music App on your iPad

2013-12-05 Thread Ronda Brown
Settings Restrictions, and make sure that Restrictions are on. If they are on, make sure that iTunes Store is set to = On under the Allow section. / End Quote: To search for anything on your iPad/iPhone you use spotlight to search. In iOS 7 this is how: The way to search in your Music app

Re: How to search Music App on your iPad

2013-12-05 Thread Ken Jackson
7? Check Settings Restrictions, and make sure that Restrictions are on. If they are on, make sure that iTunes Store is set to = On under the Allow section. / End Quote: *To search for anything on your iPad/iPhone you use spotlight to search.* *In iOS 7* this is how: The way to search

Re: How to search Music App on your iPad

2013-12-05 Thread Ronda Brown
to make sure you did not have restrictions ON for the iTunes / Quote: Are you using iOS 7? Check Settings Restrictions, and make sure that Restrictions are on. If they are on, make sure that iTunes Store is set to = On under the Allow section. / End Quote: To search for anything on your iPad

Re: How to search Music App on your iPad

2013-12-05 Thread Ken Jackson
on your iPad/iPhone you use spotlight to search.* *In iOS 7* this is how: The way to search in your Music app for a specific title is very similar to doing a general search on the iPad/iPhone *Search iPad/iPhone.* Drag down the middle of any Home screen to reveal the search field. Do the same

Re: Ipad problem or charger problem??

2013-12-03 Thread Neil Houghton
Hi Daniel, Hi Ronni, I can now report that the problem was the iPad charger failing ­ it has now totally failed and gives no ³beep¹ or other indication of charging when connected to either the iPad or the iPhone. The iPhone charger, on the other hand, using the same wall sockets and leads

Re: Ipad problem or charger problem??

2013-12-03 Thread Ronda Brown
Thanks Neil for letting us know the result. Yep, the sudden loss of power can cause hardware damage, you are very lucky it didn't damage components in the iPad! could have been a lot worse than just replacing the Power Adapter. Kind Regards, Ronni On 4 Dec 2013, at 12:20 pm, Neil Houghton n

Re: Ipad problem or charger problem??

2013-12-03 Thread Neil Houghton
Yes, unfortunately sudden loss of power is an all too frequent (two outages on Friday, including one of around 3 hours) event down here ;o) I have the iMac and external drives running from a UPS which prevents them being badly shut down at inopportune times and seems to work well. The iPad

Ipad problem or charger problem??

2013-12-01 Thread Neil Houghton
We had a power outage down here in Albania this morning. My iPad was connected to it's charger - which was plugged in. I was not in the same room when the power went out (I was asleep!) or when the power came back on - so I did not notice anything happening on way or the other. Later, whilst

Re: Ipad problem or charger problem??

2013-12-01 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Neil, Just very quick reply... The very first thing that I would do is to reboot the iPad by holding down the sleep and home buttons at the same time until the Apple Logo appears on the screen. See if that helps. I will get back with more ASAP Kind Regards, Ronni On 2 Dec 2013, at 12:45

Re: Ipad problem or charger problem??

2013-12-01 Thread Neil Houghton
Yep, one of the first things I tried ;o) Everything else about the ipad seems to be just fine (as far as I've noticed) I look forward to hearing your thoughts whenever time permits ;o) Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n

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