Hi Andrew, I am sorry you have had to go through this experience. I have a couple of suggestions when you get your replacement machine. By default, the function keys control Media features. Function Key 11 and Function key 12 control volume. So that’s a quick way to decrease or increase volume. I actually prefer this method over using the VO keys, as I find I get louder volume using the function keys. I recently learned about a Bluetooth/USB keyboard. It’s the Logitech K860. It has command, control and option keys on both sides. I have been using the Crossover move, and that’s gotten annoying in a hurry. The Caps Lock Key can also be used for the VO keys. What separates this keyboard is that to the right of the F12 key is a toggle key. This toggles the function keys between Media and standard function keys. In my opinion, that’s a game changer, as I can have the best of both worlds by using one key as the Function Key toggle Hopefully, you will have a smoother transition when you get your replacement unit. Best of luck. Best Regards,
Les > On Jun 15, 2021, at 4:18 PM, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Yes, I think so. I too thought about this when I got stuck having migrated > my data from the previous macbook air on which I used Alex whereas voiceover > always defaults to uK Daniel as per location. However it was taking so long, > I thought it couldn’t have been the case. But maybe…. Anyway, it’s too late > now as everything went pear-shaped. I was on the phone with 4 different > Apple support people and they couldn’t get the macbook to erase the volume in > order to reinstall macos Big Sur. In the end all was lost and volumes > disappeared. So I’m sending it back to Apple to be replaced. Once the > replacement’s arrived, I will set it up as new and won’t migrate any data. I > will try and do it manually. I’m exhausted. :) > > Andrew >> On 14 Jun 2021, at 23:17, Jonathan C. Cohn <jon.c.c...@gmail.com >> <mailto:jon.c.c...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> I’m wondering, what voice are you using for voiceover? Were using one that >> had to be downloaded? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jun 14, 2021, at 4:54 PM, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries >>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks, Tim, I will ask them to help. \they’re are not terribly computer >>> savvy so it makes things hard. I think I may have to reinstall the >>> operating system. How do I get into recovery partition and erase the drive >>> to reinstall? Can I do this without sight on new macbook air? Honestly, >>> having used a mac computer for 15 years, all I could do now is cry. I’m so >>> angry. >>> >>> Thanks for your swift response. >>> >>> Andrew >>>> On 14 Jun 2021, at 21:47, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries >>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> It is the same command. You can use either cmd-f5, or hold down the cmd >>>> key and triple press the power button/fingerprint sensor. >>>> >>>> If you have a sighted person around, have them check if audio is muted in >>>> the VoiceOver Utility under the Sound category. Do you hear any noise at >>>> all when you attempt to turn on VoiceOver? >>>> >>>> I have heard of someone else having issues with their M1 MacBook Air, but >>>> that was after setup was complete, and I don’t believe that VoiceOver was >>>> behaving like you’ve explained. >>>> >>>> I have both an M1 MacBook Air and an M1 MacBook Pro here and have not had >>>> anything similar happen to me. >>>> >>>> Later… >>>> >>>> >>>> Tim Kilburn >>>> Jamf Certified Tech >>>> Apple Professional Learning Specialist >>>> Apple Teacher >>>> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) >>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>>> >>>>> On Jun 14, 2021, at 2:29 PM, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries >>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> Just set up my new silicon macbook air. Everything went well, I managed >>>>> to migrate my info from old macbook air and when the restart happened I >>>>> can’t hear voiceover at all. It’s not muted, it is ticked as the sighted >>>>> person trying to help me says but I can’t hear speech. I’m just desperate >>>>> now. Two hours of trying to fix this & I can’t have speech. Why? Could I >>>>> just clarify: is there a new shortcut key combination for starting >>>>> voiceover on silicon macbook air? Does command+f5 still work? I am >>>>> hating this business now. Surely these things should work? >>>>> >>>>> Andrew >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>>> Visionaries list. >>>>> >>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>>> >>>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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