Re: question of Outlook tell recognizer
Hi there Gigi, The answer, as always, is "maybe." The Recognizer as always, looks for an Image that has been saved to your I Phone. If you take a picture, and then try to find the same place, as long as you are standing in the same place and aiming the phone at the same angle, it should work. But, as with any new app, try it out and see if it works. Let us know. I also assume that lighting will be a big issue. Try taking pictures on different days. Sunny days have shadows, cloudy days do not. Good luck. Tom On Mar 3, 2012, at 10:53 PM, Gigi wrote: >> Hi guys > I thought of something that I would like to see if the Look tell Recognizer > can do it. If I were to get someone to take a picture of a Dallas area rapid > transit bus stop sign, could it learn to recognize them I am getting sick of > looking for those things. Today I was standing right next to one, and didn't > know it at first. I only found out when this lady looked at the bus schedule. > Regards > Gigi > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Finale or music editor for mac?
If you have low vision, Sibelius is somewhat usable. My vision is not good enough to use it effectively so I Have give up. You cannot even label buttons. You can change the pitch of notes, so even if you cannot see the note, if you're good enough to write music, you're probably good enough to recognize what note is being played. The cheaper version of Sibelius is about $125, so you may want to test drive a demo version. Bottom line, if you can't see, you can't write music on a computer, at least not any more. Tom On Mar 4, 2012, at 4:05 PM, Daniela Rubio wrote: > Hello All: > Dos anybody know if Finale can be used in Mac in an accessible way, or is > there an alternative to be able of doing advanced music scores editing? > Thank you very much for your ideas! > > SALUDOS, DANIELA R.T. > MACNETICOS, APPLE Y ACCESIBILIDAD A TU ALCANCE. > EN TWITTER: @macneticos > NUESTRO BLOG EN: > www.macneticus.blogspot.com > Y EL PODCAST EN:` > http://macneticos.libsyn.com > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
How to keep I Photo from automatically loading
On my friend's new I Mac, I Photo keeps loading at startup. I canceled this option via I Photo in the Doc . Is there another area where I have to turn a check box off? Since is goal in life is to get into the BARD website and download magazines by himself, I want to have Safari load automatically. what's the best way to do this? Thanks, Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: How to keep I Photo from automatically loading
Thanks bunches. I'll fix my friends computer. In the meantime, I removed JawBone updater from my Startup menu; it's been driving me nuts. Thanks for the help. Tom On Mar 21, 2012, at 1:56 AM, Dean Adams wrote: > Hi Tom, > Go to system preferences and users and groups and VO right arrow to the > login items and check if Iphoto is one of the items in the applications table > if it is interact with the table and stop when you are on the Iphoto > Application and then stop interacting and VO right arrow to the remove button > and then your good to go. > Regards Dean > > > > Sent from Dean Adams Macbook Pro > breezepa...@gmail.com > phone: 0243206031 > Mobile: 0428133758 > Skype : deanadams9 > > On 21/03/2012, at 10:03 AM, Frank Tom wrote: > >> On my friend's new I Mac, I Photo keeps loading at startup. I canceled this >> option via I Photo in the Doc . Is there another area where I have to turn a >> check box off? >> >> Since is goal in life is to get into the BARD website and download magazines >> by himself, I want to have Safari load automatically. what's the best way >> to do this? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Tom >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Data Detecter
Several years ago, someone posted a way to turn off this " feature." It's probably in the archives. I think it can be done through terminal. Anyone out there who knows what they are doing? Tom On Apr 27, 2012, at 2:52 PM, Veronica Elsea wrote: > Hi Steve and everyone! > I too am watching to see if anyone chimes in here. It annoys me too. Thanks. > Veronica > > Watch and hear The Guide Dog Glee Club sing the Star-spangled Banner at > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQNLclisGqQ > Then find more music from The Guide Dog Glee Club and Veronica Elsea at > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com > Veronica Elsea, Owner > Laurel Creek Music Designs > Santa Cruz, California > Phone: 831-429-6407 > > On Apr 27, 2012, at 1:46 PM, Steve Holmes wrote: > >> Anyone have an answer to this question? I got no replies from before >> and I still haven't found a way to get Data Detecter to go away. >> >> On 4/23/12, Steve Holmes wrote: >>> Hi, Is there any way to get VO on the mac to stop saying "data detecter" >>> every time you arrow across what text is perceived to be an address or phone >>> number? I find this to be especially annoying when arrowing through emails >>> in particular. It also says that every time you left or right arrow through >>> a link to spell it out letter by letter. >>> >>> Any ideas? >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Unable to determine people's answers to my questions on EHarmony
I don't know about accessibility now, but it's worth the effort. I met Janet on E Harmony seven years ago. In August we celebrate our fifth anniversary. With her four children and my two, we now have eleven gran children between us. Keep trying; it's worth the effort. Tom On Jul 8, 2012, at 4:45 PM, Eric Brinkman wrote: > Many thanks, Erik! I figured I was going to have to call them > tomorrow about this. Do you know what the "com"/"no thanks" buttons > on the site do exactly? I know there is some sort of facebook > integration that is supposed to tell you whether you have any > connections with your matches, but I'm not sure whether those buttons > are for that or for something else. > > Eric > > On 7/8/12, erik burggraaf wrote: >> It's actually control option command B, only the EHarmony people have even >> managed to thwart that somehow. So, the way I do it is command A on the >> answer page and command C to copy. >> Then go to text edit. >> Press command shift R to make it rich text. >> Press command v to paste. >> Trim out the page headers and foters. >> Then control option command B will work. >> >> Honestly I'm not sure why I keep paying the jackasses. There universal >> access policy isn't worth the paper it's printed on. When I emailed support >> about this I got such a load of bullshit you wouldn't believe. It's a good >> system though once you get the hang of it's eccentricities. >> >> By the way, In jaws and most other windows screen readers, insert F tells >> you the font info. So unless it's broken under windows too, you can read >> down the answers and just press insert F til you find the bold one. Then to >> be honest I'd write them down in a separate text file for each contact and >> keep track of them that way. Much easier to read back. >> >> Hope this helps, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-07-08, at 4:16 PM, Harry Hogue wrote: >> >>> The answers are in bold, if I remember right, but I'm not sure how to set >>> VO to automatically tell you that. Would love to know how to do this >>> without a keystroke, if anyone does know. >>> >>> harry >>> >>> On Jul 8, 2012, at 2:09 PM, Eric Brinkman wrote: >>> I decided to take the plunge and join EHarmony, but I have become quite frustrated with their "guided communication" feature. I sent a match several multiple choice questions, and she responded, but when I try to read her answers, I just hear the choices. I can't tell which ones she has selected. I sent an email to their support department last week, but have not gotten a response. Has anyone on here used the service and, if so, do you have a solution to this? I have tried VO, Jaws and Window-Eyes and none of them seems to tell me what her responses were. Thanks in advance. Eric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Music Notation software
I'm afraid to say there are no solutions. I can use Sabalius , my spelling is wrong, with some vision. However, mos of the buttons are not labeled and I could not label them with VO. On Nov 13, 2010, at 9:49 PM, Joshua Loya wrote: > Hello my fellow Mac loving musicians, > What options, if any, are there for music notation software on the Mac? I > know a lot of sighted people who use Finale, but I haven't messed with it, > and I haven't touched music notation since I lost my sight, with the > exception of a very basic primer in braille music. I know that Dancing Dots > has some solutions on the Windows side, but I would really prefer to keep > things Mac centric around here. > > Thanks, > Joshua > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
A mail problem fixed.
I was having problems with Mail reading every conversation twice. I believe the problem was that I had mail grouped by conversaition in Mail on my Mac and also on the G Mail server. As soon as I turned the Group by Conversation off on G Mail, the problem went away. For the first time in over a year I have IMAP working beautifully on my Mac and my I Phone. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: How do I get VO in headset
Hi there Ed, Do you get anything through your headset? If not, VO isn't the problem. I assume you made sure Bluetooth is on and all the other obvious possibilities have been checked. Tom . On Dec 26, 2011, at 3:15 PM, Ed Worrell wrote: > Hello all, I am trying to get VO to come through my new Plantronics headset, > I have set the mono audio togle to on but VO still doesn't come through the > headset, what am I doing wrong? Or is there another setting that I am > missing? > > Thanks for the help > Ed > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Recommendation for a new user needed.
I have a friend, age 75, who is totally blind and a Windows/Jaws failure. I have recommended he switch to a Mac but want to make reasonable suggestions as to what he should buy. I am leaning twards a Mac Mini with a full size bluetooth keyboard with NumPad and a wired mouse. Also, he will need a monitor for when his wife needs to help him out. What do the rest of you mini users have. Do you also add a USB DVD player? Thanks for your advise. He will be happy if he could just download NLS books from the BARD site without having to ask his wife for help. I, myself, have an 21 Inch IMac that I have had for four years. I got my first Mac, the Mac Plus, in 1985 when I had more usable vision and could read the screen with an 8x magnifying lens. The good old days when we thought one megabyte of RAM was amazing. I did say mega and not giga. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Recommendation for a new user needed.
Thanks for the offer, but my friend lives in Vermont. We actually have a great supplier in Burlington Vermont, Small Dog, that offers refurbished Macs and great support. I'm also thinking of other folks that may benefit from switching over to a Mac with Voice Over. Our State Division for the blind is actually considering buying Macs for some clients. We are making progress. On Dec 29, 2011, at 5:29 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: > I hope you don't mind me asking. > > is your friend in the UK or outside of the UK? If in the UK, I MAY be able to > help. > > as I run a small organization called free macs for the blind, I refurbish > older powermacs to help get blind and visually impaired young people and > those in need with a working mac running OS X 10.5 on a powerPC G4 or higher, > depending on what is acquired as donations. > > if not, then I advise that rather than purchasing a new machine for him, you > find a supplier dealing in refurbed macs. > > this would save money and still offer some support. please drop me a line and > I can advise where possible. > > lew > > On 29 Dec 2011, at 22:24, Frank Tom wrote: > >> I have a friend, age 75, who is totally blind and a Windows/Jaws failure. I >> have recommended he switch to a Mac but want to make reasonable suggestions >> as to what he should buy. >> >> I am leaning twards a Mac Mini with a full size bluetooth keyboard with >> NumPad and a wired mouse. Also, he will need a monitor for when his wife >> needs to help him out. >> >> What do the rest of you mini users have. Do you also add a USB DVD player? >> >> Thanks for your advise. He will be happy if he could just download NLS books >> from the BARD site without having to ask his wife for help. >> >> >> >> I, myself, have an 21 Inch IMac that I have had for four years. I got my >> first Mac, the Mac Plus, in 1985 when I had more usable vision and could >> read the screen with an 8x magnifying lens. The good old days when we >> thought one megabyte of RAM was amazing. I did say mega and not giga. >> >> Tom >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > Mr. L. Alexander. > Free Macs For The Blind. > E-Mail: freemacsfortheb...@mac-access.net > Direct line: 07936 877500 > Twitter: @macsfortheblind > > Free Macs For The blind is a charity project supplying older but working > apple macs for blind and visually impaired people throughout the UK FOR FREE! > > Do you have an old unwanted mac, any hardware, software, old PC's, etc or a > copy of outspoken 9.2 you would be willing to donate? please get in touch. > > Mac Access Dot Net; The British Mac Accessibility Network, we're here to help > anybody disabled with anything Apple! > http://www.mac-access.net > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Recommendation for a new user needed.
Hi there Gigi and other Mac users, In which state do you live? There are no Apple stores in Vermont though I will check with Small Dog to see if they have a similar offer. Small Dog is an authorized reseller and can do warranty work and I know they do provide training. Thanks for your help> Tom PS Happy New Years everyone. On Dec 30, 2011, at 10:03 AM, Gigi wrote: > Hi Frank. > Apple does offer one-to-one for $99 for a year training. There is no limit of > how many times you can go in for training. Although some of their people are > not up on VoiceOver as much as I wish they were, a lot of them love and adore > working with it because they like computers and finding out new stuff. I got > a really good person to work with me; he is a long-time Mac user who went to > work for Apple. If your friend did that, it might be a good idea to talk to > the manager and get them to give him the same person. In my case, I later on > ended up working with different people; I think they were using me to teach > some of their folks VoiceOver to more of their folks since they knew they had > another blind person going to come in. > > Regards, > Gigi > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 29, 2011, at 5:25 PM, Frank Tom wrote: > >> Thanks for the offer, but my friend lives in Vermont. We actually have a >> great supplier in Burlington Vermont, Small Dog, that offers refurbished >> Macs and great support. >> >> I'm also thinking of other folks that may benefit from switching over to a >> Mac with Voice Over. Our State Division for the blind is actually >> considering buying Macs for some clients. We are making progress. >> On Dec 29, 2011, at 5:29 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >> >>> I hope you don't mind me asking. >>> >>> is your friend in the UK or outside of the UK? If in the UK, I MAY be able >>> to help. >>> >>> as I run a small organization called free macs for the blind, I refurbish >>> older powermacs to help get blind and visually impaired young people and >>> those in need with a working mac running OS X 10.5 on a powerPC G4 or >>> higher, depending on what is acquired as donations. >>> >>> if not, then I advise that rather than purchasing a new machine for him, >>> you find a supplier dealing in refurbed macs. >>> >>> this would save money and still offer some support. please drop me a line >>> and I can advise where possible. >>> >>> lew >>> >>> On 29 Dec 2011, at 22:24, Frank Tom wrote: >>> >>>> I have a friend, age 75, who is totally blind and a Windows/Jaws failure. >>>> I have recommended he switch to a Mac but want to make reasonable >>>> suggestions as to what he should buy. >>>> >>>> I am leaning twards a Mac Mini with a full size bluetooth keyboard with >>>> NumPad and a wired mouse. Also, he will need a monitor for when his wife >>>> needs to help him out. >>>> >>>> What do the rest of you mini users have. Do you also add a USB DVD player? >>>> >>>> Thanks for your advise. He will be happy if he could just download NLS >>>> books from the BARD site without having to ask his wife for help. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I, myself, have an 21 Inch IMac that I have had for four years. I got my >>>> first Mac, the Mac Plus, in 1985 when I had more usable vision and could >>>> read the screen with an 8x magnifying lens. The good old days when we >>>> thought one megabyte of RAM was amazing. I did say mega and not giga. >>>> >>>> Tom >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> Mr. L. Alexander. >>> Free Macs For The Blind. >>> E-Mail: freemacsfortheb...@mac-access.net >>> Direct line: 07936 877500 >>> Twitter: @macsfortheblind >>> >>> Free Macs For The blind is a charity project supplying older but working >>> apple macs for blind and visually impaired people throughout the UK FOR >>> FREE! >>> >>> Do
Re: Downloading and uncompressing bard books in mac
You may have to learn to be a bit more patient. When I download a BARD book, it first appears in the download file as a .Zip file. I then go and make myself a cup of tea. When I come back, the .zip file is gone and a collapsed file is in it's place. Herb tea seems to work the best. Just joking. Tom On Jan 9, 2012, at 2:06 PM, .dan. wrote: > > Using terminal from within the browser lynx I downloaded a bard book. This is > the name of the file: > > DB-Fleming, > > Note it ends in a comma. That is the author's name preceeded by "db". > > It is my understanding that before one moves the contents to a flash drive > for use in the nls machine it must be uncompressed. > > On a web page describing doing this in the mac gui it talks about "unzipping" > the book first. I assume this is a generic reference because the file does > not indicate it is a "zip" file. Renaming it with a zip extension doesn't > help when I use unzip on it. The program says it is not a zip file. > > I would like to perform all this in terminal if at all possible. What > compression scheme is used and how can it be uncompressed? > > Can the uncompression the mac gui uses be run from the command line? Can the > open command be used with it somehow? What is the name of the program? > > Thanks for any info or help, > > Dan > XB >IC|XC > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Anyone Using Google Chrome with VO?
I used it when I went to the MyWay web site in Switzerland. The site is in either French or German and I had Google Chrome translate from German into English. It worked remarkably well. Tom On Feb 7, 2012, at 1:39 AM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Hi, all, > > Upon a cursory look at vO with Google chrome, I notice no major accessibility > booboos. Does anyone else use VO successfully with this app? I'm finding that > I don't really care to use a separate voicing app for one particular web > browser, because I have to turn off VO, and turn it back on when switching > windows, and also, the two text-to-speech chrome extensions, Chromevox and > MetalMouth, do not work in parts of the browser other than the page content. > > Thanks, > Teresa > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Problems with new extended keyboard
My friend just bought a 21.5 inch I Mac with extended USB keyboard. In key describer mode, the f1 through f4 and F7 and F8 keys do not work. Is there a special key combination to enable these function keys or did he just get a bad keyboard? Thanks. Tom Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Recommendation for extended keyboard.
I didn't get a response to what's wrong with the extended keyboard my friend got, so, I will ask another question. What is the best extended keyboard out there, either wireless or usb, for the blind mac user. I personally like the bluetooth keyboard that came with my five year old I Mac. Unfortunately, Apple doesn't make this one any more. He needs something with some heft to it so it gives good, tactile feedback. To help myself, I stick little bumpers on the G and H keys and the F4 and F8 keys to make finding the home row easier. What do you use? Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Recommendation for extended keyboard.
t; Matias also makes a folding Bluetooth keyboard with NumPad and extended keys. > However, because it is an extended keyboard, when folded it's about the same > size as the Apple Wireless Keyboard. This also does not have keys with large > travel, since it has to fold flat, but it does support recent Mac computers > and iOS devices. MacAlly makes a BTKey keyboard that is full-sized and that > supports recent Mac OS X versions and iOS devices. This is a slightly older > model (available when the first generation iPads were released, and tested > for use with those devices), and the keys have larger travel than the current > Apple Bluetooth keyboards. I'd check on the compatibility of F-key support > for media functions. Again, I haven't used these keyboards personally and > have only read reviews. Don't confuse the MacAlly BTKey full-sized keyboard > with their newer BTKey mini keyboard. As with the Matias products, you can > find the MacAlly keyboards on Amazon, and I believe Small Dog Electronics may > also stock this. > > HTH. Cheers, > > Esther > > On Feb 12, 2012, at 8:59 AM, Frank Tom wrote: > >> I didn't get a response to what's wrong with the extended keyboard my >> friend got, so, I will ask another question. >> >> What is the best extended keyboard out there, either wireless or usb, for >> the blind mac user. >> >> I personally like the bluetooth keyboard that came with my five year old I >> Mac. Unfortunately, Apple doesn't make this one any more. >> >> He needs something with some heft to it so it gives good, tactile feedback. >> To help myself, I stick little bumpers on the G and H keys and the F4 and F8 >> keys to make finding the home row easier. >> >> What do you use? >> >> Tom >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Problems with new extended keyboard
I figured out the solution last night. In frustration, I went to the keyboard pane in preferences. One of the options was to use function keys as regular function keys. I check the box, and guess what, all of the function keys worked as function keys. Problem solved. Tom . On Feb 11, 2012, at 8:19 AM, Frank Tom wrote: > My friend just bought a 21.5 inch I Mac with extended USB keyboard. In key > describer mode, the f1 through f4 and F7 and F8 keys do not work. Is there > a special key combination to enable these function keys or did he just get a > bad keyboard? > > Thanks. > > Tom Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Matais keyboard on sale
Hello Esther , et. al., I went to Small Dog in Burlington VT this morning to buy the Matais keyboard. When I went to pay for it, it was on sale from $139.95 down to $109.00 I don't know if this is a Presidents' day sale or not, but if anyone is thinking about buying this keyboard, it may be on sale at other venders as well. It is a bit noisy, but the keys are very tactile and I have no problems finding my way around. For us older folks who learned to type on a, what do you call those things; oh yes, a typewriter, the feel is like the old days. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: transfering n.l.s. books to the mac:
Unless the policy has changed, you will not be able to read NLS books on your Mac. Each device, like the BookPort Plus and the Victor Reader Stream, must have an authorization key to read NLS books. At this time, there is no key. Tom Frank On Feb 19, 2012, at 8:45 PM, Gigi wrote: > Hello > Well, I guess I do it all. I do so my books, but I do read a lot of NLS > books. I always have. I guess us old folks just have a problem making changes > sometimes. I've been doing it since 1962, so who knows if I can make the > change completely. > I also like Whimbreel, although I haven't used it lately. I do too much > braille reading all my job, so I want to relax with my books. > Regards > Gigi > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 19, 2012, at 10:22 AM, Chenelle Hancock > wrote: > >> hi everyone, >> i wanted to reply to the individuals for who wanted to transfer n.l.s. books >> from their s.d. cards onto their mac's. could you just go to the app store >> and download i-book application onto your mac and then just get your books >> from there or even use blio! as a back up. would that be easier for you to >> use. or is it just that you enjoy using the n.l.s. format?. as for me! i >> just use the i-book application on my i-phone 4.s. or blio to read my >> books. it takes not as much time to download then to transfer the book >> from you s.d. card onto the mac. That's just for me! and what i prefer. >> sincerely, chenelle >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Matais keyboard on sale
Sorry about that. The spelling is Matias. The Matias Tactile Pro is a full size keyboard with function keys and numeric keypad. The function keys are in groups of four just like older keyboards. Also, the keys are like stadium seating, each row is slightly higher than the row below it so finding the home row and other rows is a snap. As I mentioned before, you wouldn't want to use this keyboard in a quiet office or at a meeting since if is quite noisy. You could call this a feature because you get a lot of audible feedback each time you type a key. Also like keyboards of old, it has three USB ports to plug in a mouse or other peripheral. A use a wired mouse, even though I rarely use a mouse, so I don't have to worry about replacing the batteries. If you want something portable, this is not for you although it only ways two pounds. On Feb 18, 2012, at 9:33 PM, Reinhard Stebner wrote: > Hi tom, I was wondering is this a portable keyboard or is it a full sized > keyboard? Also, when I looked for "Matais" Google changed the word to > "Matias" what is the correct spelling. Finally, do you have the mottle > number of the keyboard you are using? > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Frank Tom > Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 8:04 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Matais keyboard on sale > > Hello Esther , et. al., > I went to Small Dog in Burlington VT this morning to buy the Matais > keyboard. When I went to pay for it, it was on sale from $139.95 down to > $109.00 I don't know if this is a Presidents' day sale or not, but if anyone > is thinking about buying this keyboard, it may be on sale at other venders > as well. It is a bit noisy, but the keys are very tactile and I have no > problems finding my way around. For us older folks who learned to type on > a, what do you call those things; oh yes, a typewriter, the feel is like the > old days. > > Tom > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: fn key on the full sized keyboard
Maybe I'm a little off base, but I don't think there is a FN key on a full size keyboard. A full size keyboard, by definition, has function keys. There all on the top row. In any case, the keyboard describer mode, VO K, should tell you what everything is. Tom Frank On Feb 21, 2012, at 4:09 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > Hi all, I need to know, where is the fn key on a full sized apple keyboard? > > Thanks, > > Erik Burggraaf > Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New > drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit > http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com > > Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 > or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: fn key on the full sized keyboard
Hi there, My new Matias keyboard only has a six-pac, not a nine pack. When I help out my friend, I'll check out his full sized keyboard to see if it has the function key. Tom On Feb 22, 2012, at 1:35 PM, Steve Holmes wrote: > The full size keyboard I have *DOES* have an FN key; it is in the > upper left corner of the 'nine pack' of keys just above the 4 arrow > keys. The FN key is still needed to overide the default hardware uses > of some of the function keys like F1 thru F4. Now, you can go into > the system preferences under keyboard and check the checkbox to use > software function keys and then you would not need to use FN at all > from what I can tell. Well but if software function keys are enabled, > you would probably use the FN key to regain hardware functionality > such as controling brightness, sound, playback functions and all. > Personally, I prefer this configuration so I don't have to use the FN > key every time I want to use VO to identify active window or > application and the like. > > > On 2/21/12, Frank Tom wrote: >> Maybe I'm a little off base, but I don't think there is a FN key on a full >> size keyboard. A full size keyboard, by definition, has function keys. There >> all on the top row. In any case, the keyboard describer mode, VO K, should >> tell you what everything is. >> >> Tom Frank >> >> On Feb 21, 2012, at 4:09 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: >> >>> Hi all, I need to know, where is the fn key on a full sized apple >>> keyboard? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Erik Burggraaf >>> Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New >>> drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit >>> http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com >>> >>> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >>> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Sendero look around app is now available
Hi there all, This is a great pedestrian app but don't try to use it in a moving car. It tries to update the location and goes nuts. I switched back to Navigon, direct help, current location, to find out where I was in the car. I could have asked my wife who was driving, but Navigon is more fun. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Sep 18, 2010, at 9:24 PM, Dave Taylor wrote: > Sendero did it for me. > > Cheers > Dave > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kawal Gucukoglu > Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 6:33 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Sendero look around app is now available > > So what should I type? something like Sendero Look Around App? > > > Kawal Gucukoglu > > On 18 Sep 2010, at 06:20 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > >> Yes it's there., >> >> Make sure to go to settings and change the map to UK/europe in the app. > It's set to north america by default. >> On Sep 18, 2010, at 12:38 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: >> >>> Is this App in ow UK store? >>> >>> >>> Kawal Gucukoglu >>> >>> On 18 Sep 2010, at 03:41 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >>> Nope, nope, and, nope. :). For the 4 functions it does have, it does 3 > of them very well. Announce your current location, give your your nearest > cross street, and give you your compass heading. The 5 nearest POI function > doesn't hold a candle to an app like around me which is free. I bought the > app mainly to show support. I believe this is just a feeler by Sendero to > see how much interest is generated on the IOS platform. Hopefully a good > showing will make them want to develop a full turn by turn GPS app like > mobile geo for IOS. hth On Sep 17, 2010, at 7:16 PM, Dave Taylor wrote: > Oh, does this have any advantages over Where To, which is free and > excellent? > > Cheers > Dave > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Braille > Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:27 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Sendero look around app is now available > > For $3.99 at > http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sendero-gps-lookaround/id386831856?mt=8 > > Alternatively, I map U and around me, can give similar info to users. > They > are free by the way. > Eugene > > On Sep 17, 2010, at 3:03 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > >> Hi list, >> >> Just want to let you guys know the Sendero look around GPS app is now > available for download. >> >> hth >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+uns
Re: helping a blind friend get technology
Also, try picking up a used Mac for her. Small Dog Electronics in Burlington Vermont offers discounted used Macs, but I would search locally, first. If she has any usable vision and portability is not an issue, try an IMac instead. good luck. Tom vermont...@gmail.com On Dec 2, 2012, at 7:54 AM, Eugenia Firth wrote: > Hi y'all > I have a blind friend who I think is totally blind, at the very least close > to it. She's not quite ready yet to get her technology, but she and I have > agreed we're going to visit that issue in June when I am going to Houston > where she lives. This friend, in my opinion, needs a Mac or an iPad because > she can't get training because of you know why and has limited computer > skills now. Money is an issue for this lady, so we need to get the best for > her for what she can do. > > If she gets a Mac of any variety, she can sign up for one to one training and > go there once a week if needed. I know there are some issues with this for > VoiceOver users, but I think if we have a nice talk with the manager we can > get someone who is willing to work with her who is willing to take some extra > effort and would consider it fun. Of the two Mac computers, the Mac Mini and > the MacBook Air, which one would you guys consider the best for a situation > like hers? If she gets an iPad, she would probably need to rely on her blind > friends who have iPhones and/or iPads to help her. I don't think this lady > can take the group classes Apple offers for IOS devices like the iPhone > because I don't think she could keep up, given her current computer > knowledge. This lady is in her seventies and has decided to move into the > 21st century because she is seeing a need for email. > > Thanks guys for your opinions on this. > > Regards, > Gigi > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Bootcamp and Windows 8
I just got a new 27 inch I Mac and loaded Windows 7 using Bootcamp. Can it be upgraded to Windows 8? I heard that Narrator in Windows 8 is very good so I was planning on giving it a try. If Windows 8 is not an option, what do you recommend? Should I use NVDA? No way do I want to shell out the Big Bucks for JAWS and Magic when I just want to use the Windows side on the rare occasion when a Mac version of a program is not available. Tom vermont...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Music notation app
Unfortunately there are no programs that are voice over accessible. If you have low vision, your friend might be able to use Sibelius First, but you absolutely have to have some usable vision. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Nov 10, 2012, at 4:38 PM, Christine Olivares wrote: > Hello everyone, > I have a friend who just got a Mac, and he is a music major in college. He > would like to know if there are any apps for music composition. He has to > compose music notes and share them with others. > > Thanks so much and have a great day. > > Christine > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Constant VoiceOver in use/Busy message
Hi all, I don't know about Safari, but the Mail Busy message was driving me nuts. I no longer shut my computer down at night; instead, like a good parent, I just put it to sleep using Command Option Escape, the key at the far upper right. This seems to solve my problem. Also, you may try turning Vo off the then turning it back on again. This sometimes fixes odd behaviors with VO. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Jun 5, 2010, at 1:16 PM, Doug Lawlor wrote: > I get this message a lot when working with web pages in Safari. I would like > to know how I can stop or at least minimize this message as well. It makes VO > totally unusable in the program you are using. > > Thanks, > Doug > > On 2010-06-05, at 1:15 PM, Daniel K. Gartmann wrote: > >> >> Hi, >> >> I am getting this message very often lately. This happens both in ITunes, in >> Mail and in other programs. it is, obviously, a huge waste of time to sit >> and wait until the message "VoiceOver Busy" stops. >> >> Does anybody have ideas for solving this issue? I already did a repair of >> the disk permissions in Disk Utilities. >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> Daniel >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: nls book readers
Hi all, I got the advanced talking book player when they first came out last summer. Although I was stationed in Huntsville Alabama for my entire service, I am a Service connected Vietnam era Vet. It's like pre boarding at the airport, if someone is willing to let me go to the head of the line, I've learned to say thank-you and go to the head of the line. As for the player; it's great. I download books regularly from the NLS BARD site and have enough reading material to keep me busy for a couple of years. I bought a couple of thumb drives, four gig models, and each holds over ten large books. If you can eventually get the advanced model, it's well worth the wait to get the bookmarking feature. Make sure your name is on your library's waiting list. The squeaky wheel gets the greased player. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Mar 16, 2010, at 5:30 PM, Bryan Smart wrote: > Units are sent out to the state libraries. It is up to them to determine who > in their state gets a unit first. > > You live in VA. If there aren't vets there, I don't know where you'd find > them. > > It also helps to ask for the advanced player, since a majority of vets are > receiving basic players as far as I know. If you don't specifically request > an advance player, the library sends you a basic player. > > Anyway, this is not an NLS list. > > Bryan > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of clarence griffin > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:41 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: nls book readers > > I want to know how you got yours so fast? must not be any vets where you > live, accept the ones you take the dog or cat to. lol. > > GF > > Goldfinga Productions > Phone: 757-412-5494 > > Follow me on twitter > http://www.twitter.com/goldfingas > > > > On Mar 16, 2010, at 11:52 AM, Bryan Smart wrote: > >> I also did a podcast for BCT about the free library-issued digital book >> player. I realize that there is a waiting list, but you might still want to >> listen to it to see what is possible. >> >> Bryan >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Hill >> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 7:40 AM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: nls book readers >> Importance: High >> >> Hi Max and listers, >> >> If you go to the blindcooltech web site, there are a couple of podcasts of >> interest. >> >> Robert Carter did one comparing a variety of NLS compatible players. >> Larry Scutchan also did one on the newly released APH BookPort plus (not >> sure of spelling). >> >> I believe that prices start at approximately $300.00. >> >> HTH >> >> >> Bob Hill >> >> >> On Mar 15, 2010, at 1:46 PM, Maxwell Ivey Jr. wrote: >> >>> Hello list; After reading the posts on here about nls players, it >>> got me to take action and visit the nls site to sign up for the bard >>> program. I wasn't surprised to find out there is a waiting list for >>> the new players, but i was surprised that its a year long unless you >>> are a veterin. so, what are the major book readers out there, and >>> how do they rank? To help with this discussion, I'm not looking for >>> it to do everything just read the books and magazines. I'm also not >>> looking to spend a lot of money if I don't have to. I'll appreciate >>> any suggestions or opinions. Thanks and take care, Max >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more optio
Re: Office 2008 Accessibility
Hi Chad, Let's not forget TextEdit, the work processor that comes with the Mac. The price is right, it comes with every Mac, and will do what most people want; letters, notes, short papers, etc. I use Mail exclusively so no need for Microsoft Office. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Mar 17, 2010, at 3:18 AM, James & Nash wrote: > Hi Chad, > On 17 Mar 2010, at 01:14, Chad Rohr wrote: >> I am going to be getting a Macbook soon and I wondered if Office 2008 is >> accessible? >> If not, what is something that will work and is accessible for the Mac > > Office 2008 is not, although the soon to be released 2010 is rumoured to be. > I would not use it though personally. There are at least three options that i > know of for Mac so far: > > 1. Apple's own IWork '09 which is Apple's version of Office. This is very > accessible, although ti does have a few qwerks which hopefully, Apple will > work out. I have not used this much, so I can't give you much detail beyond > this. I do plan to look more deeply into this application though. IWork can > open and save Word files, although there are a few issues with this at the > moment apparently. > > 2. Nisus Writer (Express & Pro) I have used both of these applications quite > extensively. They are quite accessible, but still need some work. Saying > that, they are perfectly usable for most types of document creation, > including some academic documents which use conventions such as footnotes and > endnotes. Also, the developers are very responsive and receptive to > suggestions and feedback. They can also open and save doc files and their > default file format is RTF. > > You can find them at: http://www.nisus.com & http://www.nisus.com/pro > > 3. Open Office - this is the open source office suite. Like MS Office and > IWork, it has word processing, spreadsheet and presentation abilities. There > has been some discussion on the list recently about an issue with the word > processor where there seems to be text boxes all over the place. As well as > being open source, this application is totally free. I think there is also > support for reading and creating doc files. > > You can get it at: http://www.openoffice.org > > 4. PageHand - This word processor is a little different. For one thing.it has > quite a novel way of dealing with the numerous options that are common in > most word processors. It prefers to sue a sidebar option that is very > accessible instead of menus, although menus do still exist. It's native file > format is PDF, and as far as I know cannot save into anything else, although > it can read doc and RTF etc. Bare in mind, that this application is not yet > at v. 2.0. The developer is very responsive and always receptive and open to > any suggestions and feedback - especially where language support and > accessibility are concerned. > > You can get it from: http://www.pagehand.com > > HTH > TC > James, Lyn, Nash & Twinny >> Hello, >> I am going to be getting a Macbook soon and I wondered if Office 2008 is >> accessible? >> If not, what is something that will work and is accessible for the Mac >> Thanks >> Chad >> >> >> __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature >> database 4950 (20100316) __ >> >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email >> tomacvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: NLS DTB players, usb flash drives, formating on a mac, cartrage errors Help?
Hi there, I don't know anything about windows formating, but I do about the NLS player. I use 4 gjig thumbn drives without any problems. I insert them in the same slot as the regular cartridges go. This way they are protected; a little more difficult to get them in and out but a lot safer. According to NLS, larger thumb drives will give you a problem. I bought a three pack at Costco for around 30 dollars. I was sure hoping for an I Phone daisy NLS app but I don't think it will ever happen. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Apr 11, 2010, at 10:02 AM, Jenny Kennedy(Howard) wrote: > Good morning everyone, > > Thanks for the suggestion of the kingston data traveler I plan to > obtain one as soon as I am able. What size is best? Also why will > the two flash drives I currently have format and work fine in the dtb > player if they are formated on a windows computer but give me cartrage > errors galore if done on a Mac? And Jesssica I have the same weird > problem you spoke to. I'll remove books off a flash drive but the > flash drive still is full even tho there are no dtbs on it. What's up > with that? And apart from reformatting the silly thing is there > anything to be done for it? Sorry so full of questions... I am very > thankful for the help :-) > > Ms. Jenny Kennedy > Kansas City, Ks > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Apple updates Macbook Pros with I5 and I7 chips
Hi all, My wife has to have the latest toys so we stopped by after work today and picked up her new 15 inch Mac Pro. After she's done playing I'll let you know how it works with VO. Tom Frank vermont...@gmail.com On Apr 13, 2010, at 2:29 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: > Note that this is only on the 15 and 17 inch models. So if you don't care > about a big screen and go with the cheaper 13" model it's still a Core 2 Duo > for you. > > CB > > phil stephenson wrote: >> Thanks for this, bit peeved as my wife and I bought new MBBvP's in past few >> months!! >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 13 Apr 2010, at 02:02 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >> >>> Checkout the apple site at >>> http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/ >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Mail messages not being read automatically
I use the tab key to go to the mail preview pane and it reads automatically. I'm having a bit of a problem with consistency but navigation in mail is getting better. Make sure you have quick nav off. It drove me nuts for a while until I realized it had been turned on by mistake. To toggle quick nav on and off, hold down both right and left arrows.. Frank Tom vermont...@gmail.com On Sep 3, 2009, at 6:00 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > > > 3 sep 2009 kl. 05.53 skrev Woody Anna Dresner: > >> In >> Leopard, the message was always read automatically when I did this, >> which was very convenient. Now the message is occasionally read, but >> most of the time I have to press VO-A to get it to read. Has anyone >> else experienced this? Any suggestions? > > I have no suggestions other than continuing reading using vo-a, but i > can confirm the behaviour. I don't know though if i should consider it > good or bad. > /Krister > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Mail not Reading Automatically - Oh Rats
Hi all, I now get VO to read the preview pane automatically. I VO right arrow over to the Subject line of a message to see if I want to read or delete it. If it the subject line of a tread I right arrow to open the thread. Then I tab down to the preview pane and VO reads everything. If it doesn't work the first time, I shift Tab back to the message line and then tab back to the preview pane. works every time. Frank Tom vermont...@gmail.com On Sep 4, 2009, at 4:58 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > > > 4 sep 2009 kl. 04.55 skrev Woody Anna Dresner: > >> Sometimes when they aren't read, I hear part >> of the word "Interacting" when I press VO-J. It's as though something >> is cutting off the speech. >> > Confirmed here to. I'm now using the tab key instead of the vo-j and > it works better and i get text read automagically. It's like VO > doesn't wait for the notice about it interacting with the text before > it tries to read the text and that cuts text off, if you see what i'm > trying to say. > /Krister > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
