Re: MacBook Pro Out Of The Box
Hi, Depending on your keyboard, you may have to press Command-FN-F5. Try Command-F5, and if that doesn't work, try again adding the FN key. A tutorial will help you learn basic VO navigation. It's also possible you won't need to turn VoiceOver on at all. When I turned on my Mac Mini for the first time, there was a prompt to select a language, and VO said "English." Once I selected a language, VO said to press one key to continue using VO and go to the tutorial. I pressed the key it said, and everything worked. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: introduction and more questions
hI Rhonda, I got a Mac Mini in June, and that was my first Mac experience, so I know how you feel. I suggest you download Mike Arrigo's podcasts from www.blindcooltech.com All but the last two are about Leopard rather than snow Leopard, but almost everything still applies. There are ten in all, and they're very thorough. Good luck, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: viewing suggestions in spell checker
HI Donna, For one brief shining moment, just before Snow Leopard, I could press Command-Semicolon, then VO-Shift-M in just about any program and get a list of misspelled words. It was great. but with Snow Leopard, pressing VO-Shift-M doesn't work in most places anymore. That means the only way to see suggestions, as far as I know, is through the spell check dialog accessed with Command-Colon. The suggestions are in a table, so you can move to them with VO-Command-T. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: skip blank lines
Hi, Sometimes an HTML message includes a text alternative, which reads better and doesn't read all those blank lines. To access it, press Command-Option P, or go to the View Menu, choose Message, then Plain Text Alternative. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: zip files
HI May, For zip files that aren't password protected, just press Command-O while focused on the file, and it is unzipped. It is located in the same folder as the original zipped file. best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
introduction and a question
Hello, Ive been teaching and writing about computers and related technologies for several years. I've been interested in the Mac since I heard the Main Menu show describing access to Tiger, and I finally bought a Mac about a month ago. I've had the inevitable moments of frustration that go along with learning anything new, but overall, I'm enjoying the Mac so far. I'm particularly grateful for Mike Arrigo's excellent podcast demonstrations and David Pogue's Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual. I have a few questions, though, and I hope to be able to help others as I learn more. My most pressing question at the moment involves running Windows on my Mac, something necessary for my job. I'm using Parallels because I didn't know it was inaccessible until after I bought it. My husband installed the Windows virtual machine, we got all the high priority updates, and it's basically working. However, when we tried to install JAWS, Windows attempted to restart during the installation and didn't come up again. The only way we could get it to restart was to restore to a point before we started installing JAWS. What do I need to do before installing JAWS? I assume some driver is required, but don't know what it is. Thanks for any help. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: introduction and a question
Hi alex, Thanks for your note. The main reason I need Windows is that I write computer tutorials for National Braille Press. Since a lot of blind people still use Windows, I have to include steps for accomplishing things in Windows, and the only way I can be sure those steps are correct is if I follow them myself. I also use programs like Kurzweil 1000, and I've been testing Brian Hartgen's JAWS scripts for iTunes, called J-Tunes, and I want to be able to continue helping him. So I need to be able to use Windows and JAWS. So there really is no way to run JAWS with Parallels? Thanks, Anna On Jul 20, 2009, at 9:35 PM, Alex Jurgensen wrote: > > Hi, > Anna, > > I'm sorry to hear that you have been hit by the same malidy that > struck me when I first switched. Parralels is indeed inaccessible. I > recommend VMWare Fusion for $89 or if you're a student $49. Virtualbox > is free for non-comercial use and is $30/year for comercial use. > Virtualbox is not very accessible, but rather the Command-Line is the > easier way out on that one. > > The reason Parallels is not working with JAWS is the Video Intercept > Manager does not play nicely. If nothing else, use Window-Eyes or > NVDA. > > If I may ask, what do you need Windows for. I understand you need it > for our job, but what exactly are you doing with it. It is possible > you can do this on your Mac without the headache of Windows. > > Regards, > Alex, > > > On 20-Jul-09, at 7:24 PM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > >> >> Hello, >> >> I've been teaching and writing about computers and related >> technologies >> for several years. I've been interested in the Mac since I heard the >> Main Menu show describing access to Tiger, and I finally bought a Mac >> about a month ago. I've had the inevitable moments of frustration >> that >> go along with learning anything new, but overall, I'm enjoying the >> Mac >> so far. I'm particularly grateful for Mike Arrigo's excellent podcast >> demonstrations and David Pogue's Switching to the Mac: The Missing >> Manual. I have a few questions, though, and I hope to be able to help >> others as I learn more. >> >> My most pressing question at the moment involves running Windows on >> my >> Mac, something necessary for my job. I'm using Parallels because I >> didn't know it was inaccessible until after I bought it. My husband >> installed the Windows virtual machine, we got all the high priority >> updates, and it's basically working. However, when we tried to >> install >> JAWS, Windows attempted to restart during the installation and didn't >> come up again. The only way we could get it to restart was to restore >> to a point before we started installing JAWS. What do I need to do >> before installing JAWS? I assume some driver is required, but don't >> know what it is. Thanks for any help. >> >> Best, >> Anna >> >> >>> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: introduction and a question
Hi Esther and all, Thanks so much for your post. I tried installing Window-Eyes, and it almost works. When I start Windows, Window-Eyes functions. I can open the Start menu and browse the Web with Internet Explorer. I can switch to Finder, change VoiceOver preferences, and then switch back to Windows. All is fine until I press the VO keys while on the Windows side. Even if I press VO-Tab and then press those keys, the Windows side becomes inoperable. I can occasionally hear window-Eyes if I switch to the right place, but otherwise all I get is the Parallels toolbar for shutting down or starting Windows. Another irritating thing, even when Windows is running okay, is that VoiceOver says, "New window" every time a new window opens. I don't see anything in VoiceOver's verbosity settings that would make it stop doing this. So my question at this point is whether these problems are Parallels issues or general problems you encounter when running Windows on a Mac. If the latter, is there a work-around? Thanks so much, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: introduction and a question
Hi, Thanks so much, Esther and Scott, for your help. I appreciate it very much. Looks like switching to Fusion makes the most sense. Do I have to uninstall and reinstall Windows, or is uninstalling Parallels and installing Fusion enough? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
completely uninstalling Parallels
Hi, I want to be sure all traces of Parallels and the virtual Windows XP machine it created are off my system before I try installing Fusion. I ran the uninstall application that came with it, and it said it removed Parallels but would leave Windows XP and activation files. Does anyone know where these files are likely to be? I know Parallels created a disk partition, but I don't see anything new when I move through the sidebar. How can I find and remove it so I can start clean? Thanks very much, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: General Instructions on OverDrive downloadable audiobooks [was Re: OverDrive Audiobooks come to the Mac]
Hi, I read recently that if you're using the Windows version of Overdrive Media console, you can now transfer some protected WMA books to an iPod or a third generation iPod Shuffle if the iPod is set to manually manage music. I guess Overdrive Media Console converts the books to protected AAC. Ironic that this works only with the Windows version, but I guess that's the version that can handle protected WMA. Best, Anna On Jul 22, 2009, at 4:44 PM, Esther wrote: > > Hi Jenny, > > Jenny Kennedy (Howard) wrote: > >> >> Hi guys, >> I was listening to a podcast episode of the assistive technology show >> and the thing being talked about were audiobooks and where to find >> them. >> I have access to audible and NLS not bookshare though. I have known >> about overdrive audiobooks for two years but haven't listened to any >> sense getting my Mac because at that time they weren't playable. >> >> Well on the podcast it was said that overdrive offers Mp3 audiobooks >> and some of these are useable with the mac. > > You can read the list archives for November 2008 for some discussion > of using OverDrive on the Mac to read downloadable audiobooks from > your public library. I'll post a link to that discussion at the end of > my message, but here are some general notes on what I've found to be > the easiest way to navigate and find books at most sites. You may find > it easier to use DOM mode for navigating the OverDrive pages. > > • You can check whether your library offers OverDrive from the > OverDrive media locator search page: > http://search.overdrive.com/ > Use item chooser menu and look for "Search libraries". In the U.S. > and Canada it is easiest to search by zip code. You can also search > libraries by name and then VO-Space on the links for country and then > by state or other region. I think UK participation with OverDrive is > restricted to downloadable ebooks, which are DRM-locked and not > accessible, but places like Australia and New Zealand might carry > audiobooks. > > • Download the software from: > http://overdrive.com/software/omc > at the link for "Download OverDrive Media Console" > • At your library page use the links chooser menu to navigate to the > "Advanced Search" menu for digital media. You can run searches from > that page. Set the popup button for format to "OverDrive MP3 > Audiobook" > I set the results per page popup button to the maximum of "25" to > minimize the number of pages I need to check. > You can check the box to "Only show titles with copies available" to > display titles currently available for checkout. > > After you run the search, you can use item chooser menu to navigate to > "Search results:" > > Make sure you select the MP3 version of an available title before you > add to cart. You can VO-right to hear the options for playing, > burning, etc. > > • When you try to check out, you'll be prompted to enter your library > card number. You can also select the "My Account" link on the > results page to log in. Books that you've checked out show up in "My > Bookshelf". Books that you've requested that are not yet available > show up in "My Holds". On the "My Bookshelf" page there is a > "Download" button for each digital book you've checked out. Pressing > (VO-space) this button will download your temporary subscription > license for the book as a file with the title name and a ".odm" > extension (shows up as an OverDrive Media document when you QuickLook > it). Double-click this file to launch the OverDrive Media Console. > You can run this, and the player (OverDrive Media Explorer) with > shortcut keys: Command-P to play, Command-T to transfer to iPod, > Command-B to burn to CD (if this is allowed); and similarly there are > shortcut keys for navigation, playback speed and bookmarking in the > Explorer playing window (listed on the menu bar). > > You might want to set up preferences (Command-P) so that playback > always resumes at the farthest played position, instead of at the > beginning of the book. > > • You can transfer the OverDrive mp3 audiobook tracks to your iPod and > play them; if they are transferred an iPod with speech enabled, like > the Nano 4G, they will be announced. > • I've heard that you can play the DRM-protected WMA audiobooks if you > run their Windows software on a Virtual Machine. (These will only > play on the computer or on a player that is certified to handle > downloadable WMA DRM -- note that this is a separate, more restrictive > category than devices that handle regular WMA DRM or subscription WMA > DRM, and you also have to have the necessary software updates to > player that will allow this to be used.) > • OverDrive developed support for the mp3 formats to supplement the > WMA files so that downloadable audiobook files sold through sources > like Borders and W.H. Smith could be played on portable players, > according to this Teleread article: > http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/11/18/mac-owners-overdrive-m
Re: itunes something very annoying
Hi Gene, Another option is to select all the tracks and set the album artist to be the same for all of them. The difference between doing this and using the Compilation option is that the album is then listed under the album artist instead of under compilations. the result for playing and finding the album is the same using either method, though. Best, Anna On Jul 22, 2009, at 11:22 PM, gene wrote: > > Hi guys, ok I don't know if anyone has ever experienced this, but I > have an > a dan seals album and one of the songs he features marie osmon. For > some > reason, because this particular song has another artist it gets > treated as > another artist, and even though the program knows that it's from the > same > alvum it is not in the songs list and I even went through the songs > with the > alvum playing and this song is skiped. If anyone has an idea as to > what I > could do that would be so good. > Thanks > Gene > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
shutting down virtual Windows without speech
Hi, Thanks to everyone who helped me with my virtual Windows issue. I installed Fusion, and all is well! There are times, though, when something goes wrong and I lose speech and need to force Windows to shut down. How can I do this in virtual Windows? I don't see any toolbar or menu in Fusion that would make this possible. Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: shutting down virtual Windows without speech
Hi Robert, I tried that, but nothing happened, so Windows must be locked up as well. It's the kind of situation where if I were using a PC, I would turn off the computer to force a restart. Best, Anna On Jul 23, 2009, at 12:06 PM, Robert Carter wrote: > > Hi Anna, > > If I am understanding your question, you just shutdown windows in > the normal way by pressing the command key to open the start menu > and press the letter u twice. Assuming that the problem with speech > has not locked up windows, you will hear the familiar shutdown music. > > Robert Carter > > - Original Message - > From: Woody Anna Dresner > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Date: Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 9:47:08 > Subject: shutting down virtual Windows without speech > >> >> >> >> Hi, >> >> Thanks to everyone who helped me with my virtual Windows issue. I >> installed Fusion, and all is well! There are times, though, when >> something goes wrong and I lose speech and need to force Windows to >> shut down. How can I do this in virtual Windows? I don't see any >> toolbar or menu in Fusion that would make this possible. >> >> Thanks, >> Anna >> >> >> > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
using styles in Pages
Hi, Iwould like to write my next book using Pages if I can. However, when I opened a document I created in Office 2007 in Pages, I saw no evidence of the styles in that document. The styles I used were headings and lists, which I need in order to create a DAISY version. I tried the commands for moving to the next heading and moving to the next style described at the end of the VoiceOver manual, but they did nothing. And when I found a heading and typed VO-T, it told me the font, whether it was bold, and the color, but didn't say it was a heading. Am I right in thinking Pages isn't picking up on the styles, or is there something I have to do to get VoiceOver to indicate the styles? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: shutting down virtual Windows without speech
Thanks Marsh, that's got it. On Jul 23, 2009, at 11:21 AM, Marshall Scott wrote: > > Hi Anna, > If you are running Fusion, go to the Virtual Machines menu and select > the Power Off item. QAn are you sure type dialog should appear and the > virtual machine should shut down. > Marsh > > On Jul 23, 2009, at 10:11 AM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > >> >> Hi Robert, >> >> I tried that, but nothing happened, so Windows must be locked up as >> well. It's the kind of situation where if I were using a PC, I would >> turn off the computer to force a restart. >> >> Best, >> Anna >> >> >> >> On Jul 23, 2009, at 12:06 PM, Robert Carter wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Anna, >>> >>> If I am understanding your question, you just shutdown windows in >>> the normal way by pressing the command key to open the start menu >>> and press the letter u twice. Assuming that the problem with speech >>> has not locked up windows, you will hear the familiar shutdown >>> music. >>> >>> Robert Carter >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: Woody Anna Dresner >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Date: Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 9:47:08 >>> Subject: shutting down virtual Windows without speech >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> Thanks to everyone who helped me with my virtual Windows issue. I >>>> installed Fusion, and all is well! There are times, though, when >>>> something goes wrong and I lose speech and need to force Windows to >>>> shut down. How can I do this in virtual Windows? I don't see any >>>> toolbar or menu in Fusion that would make this possible. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Anna >>>> >>>> >>>>> >> >> >>> > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
selecting text you are interacting with
Hi, Is there any way to select text you are interacting with, such as on a web page or in an e-mail message? I know I can click on links in e- mail messages or add addresses to address books; I just wondered about grabbing information to use in other programs. Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
tables on websites
Hi, I just went to a banking site with Safari that presents information in tables, as I know from visiting the site using Firefox in Windows. There is no indication of these tables with VoiceOver, however, so I can't interact with them as I do the messages table in Mail, where I can move up and down a column. Is there any way to navigate such tables with Safari other than one cell at a time? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
mike for a Mac Mini
Hi, I would like to buy a microphone/earphones combination that will work with my Mac Mini. I bought a USB headset mike last week, but it turned out that it only works with Windows. What do I need to look for to be sure it will work? Thanks a lot, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: mike for a Mac Mini
Hi Robert, Thanks so very much! When I plugged the mike in this morning and nothing happened, and it came with a CD with Windows drivers and nothing for the Mac, I figured I was out of luck. But when I opened Sounds as you suggested, I found out the Mac did see it, and it works just fine. All the best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
keyboard shortcuts for Skype
Hi, Now that I have a working microphone for Skype, are there any keyboard shortcuts for answering calls, hanging up, etc.? I tried Skype help, but couldn't find anything. I also don't see global options for setting up keyboard commands in Skype preferences the way I did in the Windows version. Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: apple garageband?
Hi, The Mac Mini I bought a month ago came with Garage Band, and I didn't pay extra for it so I guess it's standard. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet, though, so I can't comment on its accessibility. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Improving re-arranging items in table views on OS X
Hi Martin, I just bought a Mac and joined this list, and I'm so excited to get a question like this from a software developer. How wonderful to be asked what would work. I think using Option and the Up and Down arrow keys is a great idea! Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: tables on websites
Hi Jon and all who responded, Thanks so much for suggesting group navigation. You're right - it works wonderfully in this situation. I agree with whoever suggested a keystroke for changing between group and DOM navigation. I will definitely browse with VoiceOver Preferences open for a while so I can easily switch between the two modes and use the one that works best in a given situation. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: selecting text you are interacting with
Hi Danny and all who helped with this one, Thanks so much. This works well. Best, Ana --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Manipulating which playlists files are in in ITunes on the mac
Hi Jim, One of the options when you press VO-Shift-M should be Add to Playlist. When you choose that, all playlists - the ones created by iTunes and the ones you created yourself - are listed; you can arrow to the one you want or type the first letter or two of its name, and then press enter to add the file or files if you selected more than one. I don't think there's any way to label a file you download as a podcast, but you can designate it as an audiobook. To do this, focus on the file, type Command-I, choose the Options tab, and change the media kind to Audiobook. This will not create an audiobooks playlist, but you can create one and add the file if you like. If you don't want to designate a file as an audiobook but you want your place saved when you exit the file, there is a check box later on this same Options page called "Remember playback position." There's a "Skip when shuffling" check box that also comes in handy if you like to shuffle your music and don't want to hear spoken word content when you do it. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
connecting victor Stream to a Mac
Hello, I have installed System Access on the Windows portion of my Mac (I'm using Fusion). It is running fine, and I would like to be able to use it to send DVS movies to my victor Stream. However, When I connect my Stream and turn it on, the Stream doesn't say "Player connected," but instead says the name of the last opened file, as it would if it weren't connected to anything. So clearly the connection isn't being made. What can I do to make this work? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
shared folders disappear when Windows is running
Hi, When I run my Mac without Fusion and Windows running, all the shared folders I would expect show up when I choose Shared from the sidebar. However, if Windows is running, the only thing that shows up in Shared is Anna-87E66B357F. I looked in Settings on the Fusion Virtual Macines menu, but I didn't see anything helpful. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
stopping an MP3 file on the Web from playing
Hi, Sorry to ask so many questions, but there's a lot to learn. I really appreciated the discussion on how to download, rather than play MP3 files. Option-Enter from the address bar is working great. However, even if I do that on an audio file that is playing, it continues to play. How can I stop it? I checked the option to have itunes play Internet audio, thinking that would bring up itunes, which I know how to control. But apparently a Quicktime window pops up instead, and I can't find a way to get voiceOver to go there. Thanks for any help. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
reordering iTunes playlists
Hi, Is there any way other than copy and paste to change the order of tracks in a playlist? If I could use cut and paste, that would be fine, but that doesn't seem to work. So the only option seems to be to copy a file, paste it where I want, confirm that I want a duplicate track in my playlist, then delete the original file. This is pretty tedious. Is there another way? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: connecting victor Stream to a Mac
Hi Chris, Thanks for your message. I confirmed that the USB settings are set as you recommended, and in the process learned that you must be focused on the virtual machine when connecting your device to get it to work, which seems obvious, but I hadn't realized. However, when I connect the Stream while focused on the virtual machine, the stream's welcome message stops in the middle, and either there is no response from Windows, or a dialog pops up saying an error occurred when the device was being installed. So the connection is almost, but not quite, being made. Best, Anna On Jul 26, 2009, at 10:03 PM, Chris Polk wrote: > > Hi Anna: > open fusion, then press command e for the settings for your virtual > machine, there is buttons for battery, printer, and so on. there is a > usb devices button, make sure that the inable usb 2.0 is checked, and > connect usb devices is also checked. > > Hope this helps > Chris > > On Jul 26, 2009, at 7:56 PM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > >> >> Hello, >> >> I have installed System Access on the Windows portion of my Mac (I'm >> using Fusion). It is running fine, and I would like to be able to use >> it to send DVS movies to my victor Stream. However, When I connect my >> Stream and turn it on, the Stream doesn't say "Player connected," but >> instead says the name of the last opened file, as it would if it >> weren't connected to anything. So clearly the connection isn't being >> made. What can I do to make this work? >> >> Thanks, >> Anna >> >> >>> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: connecting victor Stream to a Mac
Hi, I am trying to connect the Stream while running Windows through Fusion. I want to be able to put system Access content onto it. Is anyone doing this successfully? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: connecting victor Stream to a Mac
Hi Chris, I'm running Windows XP Professional, SP 3. Thanks for checking this out. All the best, Anna On Jul 26, 2009, at 11:20 PM, Chris Polk wrote: > > are you running vista or xp in the virtual machine? reason I'm asking, > I will try and duplicate your issue with my stream. > > i'm wondering if the mass storage driver in fusion is confused > somehow. > let me know your version of windows and i'll try it. > > On Jul 26, 2009, at 9:10 PM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > >> >> Hi Chris, >> >> Thanks for your message. I confirmed that the USB settings are set as >> you recommended, and in the process learned that you must be focused >> on the virtual machine when connecting your device to get it to work, >> which seems obvious, but I hadn't realized. However, when I connect >> the Stream while focused on the virtual machine, the stream's welcome >> message stops in the middle, and either there is no response from >> Windows, or a dialog pops up saying an error occurred when the device >> was being installed. So the connection is almost, but not quite, >> being >> made. >> >> Best, >> Anna >> >> >> >> >> On Jul 26, 2009, at 10:03 PM, Chris Polk wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Anna: >>> open fusion, then press command e for the settings for your virtual >>> machine, there is buttons for battery, printer, and so on. there >>> is a >>> usb devices button, make sure that the inable usb 2.0 is checked, >>> and >>> connect usb devices is also checked. >>> >>> Hope this helps >>> Chris >>> >>> On Jul 26, 2009, at 7:56 PM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> I have installed System Access on the Windows portion of my Mac >>>> (I'm >>>> using Fusion). It is running fine, and I would like to be able to >>>> use >>>> it to send DVS movies to my victor Stream. However, When I connect >>>> my >>>> Stream and turn it on, the Stream doesn't say "Player connected," >>>> but >>>> instead says the name of the last opened file, as it would if it >>>> weren't connected to anything. So clearly the connection isn't >>>> being >>>> made. What can I do to make this work? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Anna >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>>> >> >> >>> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: mac mini without monitor and set up
Hi, I just bought a Mac Mini. I had to buy a special adapter to use my VGA monitor, but that works fine. If you can buy an adapter for that, maybe you can buy one for a television too - I don't know. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: podcasts
Hi Will, Having podcasts deleted from your iPod after you play them is the default behavior. You can control this behavior both on the Podcasts tab when your iPod is connected and via the Settings button relating to any podcast. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Improving re-arranging items in table views on OS X
HI Martin, I think your approach of having a separate command if you want to move all noncontinguous items together makes sense. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: connecting victor Stream to a Mac
Hi Chris, I appreciate your trying to help me connect my STream to virtual Windows XP. In case it makes any difference, I can connect the Stream just fine on the Mac side, so that means there's probably nothing wrong with my stream, my cable, or the USB port. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Finder warning dialogs not speaking
Hi, I moved a portable drive while copying some items to it, and it got disconnected. When I tried to do other things with Finder, I got warning messages saying the operation couldn't be completed. This would be fine, except that the warning dialogs didn't speak, nor did the buttons needed to deal with them. The only reason I know they were there is because my sighted husband helped me with them. Is there anything I can do to make these types of dialog boxes speak should I run into a similar situation in the future? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Say All
Hi, When I am interacting with text in an e-mail message or a website, I move by word, line or character, and type VO-A, reading begins after the last word or character I read. However, if I am reading a document in textEdit or other places where it's a real edit field, VO-A always starts from the top instead of from where I was reading when I invoked it. Is there something I can do to make VO-A read from where I am in this situation as it does when I'm interacting with text? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: connecting victor Stream to a Mac
Hi Chris, When I connect the Stream on the Windows side and turn it on, the Stream says, "Welcome to victor Reader" and starts to say "Player connected," but the message is interrupted in the middle, or sometimes isn't spoken at all. Then usually a little while later a dialog comes up in Windows saying there has been an error connecting to this USB device. I've never had it connect successfully. Thanks so much for looking into this. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Finder warning dialogs not speaking
Hi Marshall, I had no idea about those text to speech options in System Preferences. Thanks so much - I bet checking the alert options will help a lot. best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
virtual Windows keeps requiring login
Hi, I'm running Windows XP via Fusion. If I switch away from it for a while, it requires that I log in before I can start using it again. I checked the Power settings in Control Panel, and it's set to never power off disks and never go into system standby. I also unchecked the Prompt for Password when computer returns from Standby check box. Is there something I need to do in Fusion as well? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: CD Burning
Hi Mac, You can burn CDs with itunes. It works great. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: importing outlook express mailboxes to mail? Re: safari book marks folder location?
Hi Hank, Install Thunderbird on your PC or the Windows side of your Mac, import the mail into that, then import from there into Mail. There's a detailed discussion of how to do this in David Pogue's book, Switching to the Mac, the Missing Manual: Leopard Edition. If you're a Bookshare member, you can download this excellent book from them. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Book Resource
Hi Les, You're welcome. My mother-in-law switched to a Mac a couple of weeks after I did, and she recommended the book. I'm so glad she did. There's supposed to be a Snow Leopard edition out in October; since it's an O'Reilly book and O'Reilly lets Bookshare publish all their stuff, I think there's a good chance that version will be available soon after it comes out in print. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Manually putting music on IPhone using Windows
Hi Kim, Here's how to put music on an iPod manually. I assume the same steps would work in Windows, though I don't know for certain because I don't have an iPhone. 1. Select the tracks you want to copy. 2. Type control-C to copy them to the clipboard. 3. Focus on the iPod's name in the Source list, where Music, Podcasts, etc. are listed. 4. Type Control-V to paste. If that doesn't work, choose Paste from the Edit menu. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: alternitive virtulation softwarwe that works with voice over?
Hi Hank, JAWS is working fine for me running Fusion and Windows XP. I installed Window-Eyes before I installed JAWS, as someone indicated this might smooth out any video issues. So you might try uninstalling JAWS, installing a Window-Eyes demo or full version, and then reinstalling JAWS. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
podcast on recording software
Hi Darcy and Holly, Any idea when you're going to do the podcast on recording software for the Mac? I need to record a podcast on the third generation iPod Shuffle, and I'd love to have pointers on good software to try. Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Snow Leopard for $10 for new Mac users
Hi, I just learned that if you bought your Mac on June 8 or later, you can update to Snow Leopard for $9.95 plus tax. I couldn't do it online unfortunately because they couldn't find my serial number for some reason, so I'm having to print out and mail in the order form, but it's a great deal. to learn more, visit www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/ Note that you have to get your order in within 90 days of purchase. Also, if you end up having to mail it in, you have to send a copy of your receipt. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: prices gone up
Hi, In the U.S., some tracks are more expensive than before ($1.29), some tracks cost $.99 as before, and some are cheaper ($.69). So I would guess that in the U.K. some tracks are now cheaper than before as well. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 and Multiple E-Mail accounts
Hi Jeffrey, I have two e-mail accounts, and Mail handles them fine. You can read all your messages in an inbox or see just the ones from one account by choosing its mailbox. You can also easily choose which address to send a particular message from. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
recording software suggestions
Hi, I would like to record a podcast and need software that can record everything going on - input from a USB mike, what VoiceOver is saying, and input from line-in. Is this possible on a Mac Mini, and if so, what software would be best? Eventually I also want recording software that can remove pops and clicks and tape hiss and split long recordings into tracks for turning tapes and CDs into audio files. What would be good for doing that? Finally, I'd like to be able to record and then add sound effects or music tracks. Is Garage Band the best bet for tthat? Is there one recording program that can do all the things I'm thinking about doing, or will I need several? Thanks very much. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: read: ? on what I can use for burning cd's on the mac.
Hi Mike, iTunes burns audio cDs just fine. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
stopping an Audio Hijack session
Hi, I am trying out Audio Hijack Pro. I tried recording something off the Internet. I chose itunes because I have itunes set to play Internet content, I chose Hijack, I pressed Record and played what I wanted to record, and I chose Pause Recording from the controls menu. Now what do I do to tell it I'm done with the session? I can't find a Stop or Save option anywhere, nor can I find any relevant info in the manual. Thanks so much for any help. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
recording from mike and line-in
Hi, I have a Mac mini, and I would like to record a demonstration of the iPod Shuffle now that the tap stick is available. I have a USB microphone. Is there any way I can connect the Shuffle to my computer and record both it and my voice through the microphone? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: JAWS License and Fusion
Hi Kane, I believe that whenever you change the amount of RAM you alocate, the JAWS licensing software thinks you're using a different computer and so wants you to activate JAWS again. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Undownloaded podcasts in i-tunes.
Hi Daniel, Focus on the podcast's name and press VO-Shift-M. If there are podcast episodes available that you haven't downloaded, the last item in the context menu is Download Podcast Episode. If you choose that, all undownloaded podcasts are downloaded. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: stopping an Audio Hijack session
Hi John, Thanks so much. With your advice, I was able to make some recordings this afternoon. All the best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: JAWS License and Fusion
Hi Kane, I think you lucked out. I'm pretty sure I had to activate JAWS when I put more rAM in a Windows computer a year or two ago. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: file sharing setup.
Hi Jon, Where do you turn on SMB file sharing? All the other computers on my network are PCs. I didn't see an option for that in System Preferences/ Sharing. Also, is turning on file sharing all I have to do to get the PUblic folder shared? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Undownloaded podcasts in i-tunes.
HI DAniel, You need to be focused on the name of the podcast, not one of the podcast episodes. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: recording from mike and line-in
HI Esther, Thanks for these great suggestions. Am I right in thinking there's no way to have input from the mike and line-in jack simultaneously? All the best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
moving around in amadeus Pro
Hi, I just took a look at amadeus Pro. It looks like it has a lot of great options, but how do you move around in it? and know where you are I couldn't find rewind or fast forward functions, which is how I mostly navigated using GoldWave since it provided clear audio feedback. Thanks a lot, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Setting up SMB on the macintosh.
Hi Jon, Thanks so much. Your instructions worked like a charm. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
creating a teaching podcast
Hi, I want to record a podcast where I demonstrate the use of the iPod Shuffle. Ideally, I would like to be able to record my voice, the iPod, and VoiceOver simultaneously. I have a USB microphone and a Mac Mini. Thanks to the suggestions of Esther and others, I have learned the rudiments of Amadeus Pro and Audio Hijack - enough to make basic recordings and edit a bit, anyway. I thought Audio Hijack Pro would let me record VoiceOver and either the microphone or the iPod when I set it to System Audio, but when I do that, it only records VoiceOver. And Amadeus Pro seems to record either the microphone or the iPod, but not VoiceOver. Is there any way I can do this? If I can record the mike and VoiceOver, I can probably connect the Shuffle to speakers and crank them up enough for the mike to record it, so is there any way I can do that if I can't record everything? Thanks to everyone who has helped so far. And I'm really grateful for a quick-start guide to Amadeus Pro that I found on HowToWorkThisThing.com. I now know how to rewind and fast forward with that program, which makes all the difference where editing is concerned. Best, anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: connecting victor Stream to a Mac
Hi Chris, Were you able to find out anything from your Humanware connection about why the Stream has trouble connecting to Windows on a Mac running Fusion? Thanks a lot, Anna On Jul 29, 2009, at 10:54 PM, Chris Polk wrote: > > so let me ask you this: > when you connect the stream, do you hear the hardware inserted sound? > reason i'm asking, i didn't have trouble doing this. the first time it > didn't work at all. second time it worked fine. third time was same as > first time. > I am guessing the stream uses a different mass storage driver. I am > going to ask someone from hw that i know about this tomorrow. > > On Jul 29, 2009, at 7:49 PM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > >> >> Hi Chris, >> >> I appreciate your trying to help me connect my STream to virtual >> Windows XP. In case it makes any difference, I can connect the Stream >> just fine on the Mac side, so that means there's probably nothing >> wrong with my stream, my cable, or the USB port. >> >> Best, >> Anna >> >> >>> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: connecting victor Stream to a Mac
Hi Jon, I just tried it. I have no trouble connecting the Stream on the Mac side, but when I connect it focused on Windows (running via Fusion) I hear, "Welcome to Victor Reader" and nothing else, and get a message about an unrecognized USB device. Most annoying since you have to use the Stream, not a card reader, when downloading protected content from the System Access Mobile Network. Best, Anna On Aug 11, 2009, at 7:18 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > > Anna, > Have you tried with the new OSx upgrade? There were some fixes for > this type of issue supplied with it. > On Aug 11, 2009, at 6:03 PM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > >> >> Hi Chris, >> >> Were you able to find out anything from your Humanware connection >> about why the Stream has trouble connecting to Windows on a Mac >> running Fusion? >> >> Thanks a lot, >> Anna >> >> >> >> On Jul 29, 2009, at 10:54 PM, Chris Polk wrote: >> >>> >>> so let me ask you this: >>> when you connect the stream, do you hear the hardware inserted >>> sound? >>> reason i'm asking, i didn't have trouble doing this. the first time >>> it >>> didn't work at all. second time it worked fine. third time was same >>> as >>> first time. >>> I am guessing the stream uses a different mass storage driver. I am >>> going to ask someone from hw that i know about this tomorrow. >>> >>> On Jul 29, 2009, at 7:49 PM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Hi Chris, >>>> >>>> I appreciate your trying to help me connect my STream to virtual >>>> Windows XP. In case it makes any difference, I can connect the >>>> Stream >>>> just fine on the Mac side, so that means there's probably nothing >>>> wrong with my stream, my cable, or the USB port. >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> Anna >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>>> >> >> >>> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: some mail question from n00b who wants to be prolific
Hi, The blank column is status; if you read a message, that column shows as blank, but if you haven't read it yet, it says "Unread." If you reply, it says Replied. If you interact with the messages table, you can choose the column you want and move up and down that column and only hear the information in that column. So If you move up and down the Subjects column, for instance, you only hear subjects. This makes going through e-mail much faster. Sometimes you end up getting out of that mode, such as when you move a message to a mailbox. If that happens, just start interacting with the table again. Also, do you know you can type VO-J to jump between the messages table and the contents of the focused message? I love this feature, and it makes reading e-mail very fast. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: creating a teaching podcast
Hi Esther, Thanks so much for letting me know about Shane's podcast. It was exactly what I needed. I will be able to make my podcast exactly as I wanted to. And thanks for the amazingly thorough and detailed answers you so often provide to me and others on this list. It's a lot of work answering questions so well, and I really appreciate it. All the best, Anna On Aug 11, 2009, at 12:21 AM, Esther wrote: > > Hi Anna, > > Try checking a podcast Shane Jackson made about a year ago on using > Audio Hijack Pro: > > http://blindworldblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/small-review-of-audio-hijack-pro.html > > The link from there is to: > > http://www.shanejackson.net/Audio_Hijack_Demo.mp3 > > Cheers, > > Esther > > On Monday, August 10, 2009, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I want to record a podcast where I demonstrate the use of the iPod >> Shuffle. Ideally, I would like to be able to record my voice, the >> iPod, and VoiceOver simultaneously. I have a USB microphone and a Mac >> Mini. Thanks to the suggestions of Esther and others, I have learned >> the rudiments of Amadeus Pro and Audio Hijack - enough to make basic >> recordings and edit a bit, anyway. I thought Audio Hijack Pro would >> let me record VoiceOver and either the microphone or the iPod when I >> set it to System Audio, but when I do that, it only records >> VoiceOver. >> And Amadeus Pro seems to record either the microphone or the iPod, >> but >> not VoiceOver. Is there any way I can do this? If I can record the >> mike and VoiceOver, I can probably connect the Shuffle to speakers >> and >> crank them up enough for the mike to record it, so is there any way I >> can do that if I can't record everything? >> >> Thanks to everyone who has helped so far. And I'm really grateful for >> a quick-start guide to Amadeus Pro that I found on >> HowToWorkThisThing.com. I now know how to rewind and fast forward >> with >> that program, which makes all the difference where editing is >> concerned. >> >> Best, >> anna >> >> >>> >> >> > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: iPod Shuffle 3rd gen headphones
Hi Scott, I've ben carrying my Shuffle headphones around in my pocket pretty much every day since I got my Shuffle, and they're still working fine. Sorry you're having such a hard time, and I hope whatever you end up with this time works out. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
determining people's status on skype
Hi, How can I find out whether a Skype contact is online? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
finding specific text on a web page
Hi, I'm having trouble finding specific text on a web page. I've tried Command-F and VO-F, and generally afterward I'm either at the top of the text or outside the HTML content, and when I interact with that content, I'm at the top, not where the search text is. Sometimes Item Chooser helps, but sometimes not. Any suggestions? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: determining people's status on skype
Hi Scott, Thanks for the tip. I just turned off Show Offline Contacts, and sure enough, the names that disappeared all appear below Skype Test Call when I have all contacts shown, so it appears to work. All the best, Anna On Aug 14, 2009, at 12:18 PM, Scott Chesworth wrote: > > This might not still work, but I recall a while ago someone posting a > tip for this. > If you add the skype test call facility to your contacts, one mac user > claimed everything online would be above them, and everything below > was either offline or not contactable. > > Bit of a stab in the dark because I haven't used Skype in so long I > don't even have it installed to test the reliability, but it'd be > worth someone trying this and refreshing the list on whether it works > or not. > > hth > Scott > > On 8/14/09, Robert Carter wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> Anna in the current skype release, all you can do is go in to the >> view >> menu and tell skype to hide offline contacts. This will cause only >> online contacts to show up in the contacts table. >> >> Robert Carter >> On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:37 AM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> How can I find out whether a Skype contact is online? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Anna >>> >>> >>>> >> >> >>> >> > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
maintaining virtual Windows
Hi, I will have to use Windows for the foreseeable future for Word 2007, Kurzweil 1000, and a few other things. When I had a PC, I used REgistry Mechanic, Disk MD, Driver Alert, and PC Pit Stop Optimize regularly. Which of these programs do I need when running Windows via Fusion? I assume REgistry Mechanic would still be useful. I also assume Driver Alert would be a problem because the drivers are probably different and having them "updated" could cause problems. Am I correct? I know that Mac OS X defrags as it goes, but does the Windows partition need to be defragged? Thanks for any help. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Introducing the Mac-cessibility network for Visually Impaired Mac and iPhone Users
Hi, What a wonderful resource. Thanks so much for putting it together. Best, Anna On Aug 15, 2009, at 10:19 AM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: > > We are pleased to announce the launch of the Mac-cessibility > Network, a new site devoted to the accessibility of Apple products > and the people who use them. > > In the two years since the launch of Lioncourt.com, the site has > grown beyond its initial aspirations and design. It was time for a > major overhaul. This redesign comes with many new features, as well > as the ability to more comfortably expand as the site grows. > > The main site for Mac-cessibility is now Maccessibility.net, home of > the Mac-cessibility Network. Lioncourt.com will go on as strictly > the news outlet for Mac-cessibility, offering "news, podcasts, > editorials, and reviews, just like always. > > The following is a list of notes and features of particular interest > on the Mac-cessibility Network. Additional sections and content is > already underway, and this is not an exhaustive list. We encourage > visitors to explore the site and send us feedback. > > • Near the top of all pages, a customized Google search form allows > users to search through the entire Mac-cessibility family of sites, > a variety of third-party sites which offer Apple accessibility > information, as well as a small number of the top Apple news > resources. > • The Mac-cessibility home page includes the latest Mac-cessibility > news stories and Apple press releases. > • The Mac-cessibility home page includes links to the most recent > discussion threads from the MacVisionaries and VIPhonecommunities. > Simply click a thread topic to view the discussion, even if you're > not a member. > • We've created a new iPhone section, which includes a > revampedAccessible Apps page and FAQ. > • We've updated and revamped our Resources section, which offers > links to other sites and services. > • We've updated and revamped our Guides section to make perusal and > discovery much easier. > • All sections now include more user friendly URL's. > • ...and more is on the way! > We are humbled and honored by the support the community has given > the Mac-cessibility project, and we hope that you will find the new > site and forthcoming services to be a vast improvement. If you find > the Mac-cessibility Network a valuable resource, please consider > making a contribution. > > > Josh de Lioncourt > …my other mail provider is an owl… > > Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lioncourt > Music: http://stage19music.com > Mac-cessibility: http://www.Lioncourt.com > Blog: http://lioncourtsmusings.blogspot.com > GoodReads: http://goodreads.com/Lioncourt > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Response for Support Ticket #102495
Hi, The sad thing is that fictionwise has provided a lot of accessible content over the years. They produce and distribute eBooks in as many formats as possible, for example, and when it used to be possible to access some PDF eBooks but not others, they always clearly stated whether the read-aloud function was available for each book, so you would know before buying it whether you'd be able to read it. They even considered producing their books in braille format, or at least the ones publishers agreed to. I'm not sure what happened. Best, Anna On Aug 15, 2009, at 10:13 PM, Dan Eickmeier wrote: > > Yeah seems to me as if this company has made a deliborate effort to > not make their product accessible, rather than an effort to make it > accessible. Are their productsfor the Mac, iPhone, or both? > On Aug 10, 2009, at 9:08 PM, Greg Kearney wrote: > >> >> I got this back from Fictionwise.com the eReader people. This is the >> very thing I have worried about with the action of the Author's Guild >> in the United States. >> >> Here we have a company claiming that screen readers are a violation >> of >> copyright, which is not the case either in the U.S. or Australia. >> Furthermore in the case of the Macintosh and the iPhone the screen >> reader is a part of the operating system and not as Fictionwise.com >> would suggest "another program". >> >> It is also an interesting question if writing an application or >> device >> which deliberately inaccessible, as would seem to be the case here, >> as >> opposed to simply forgetting to include accessibility may well be >> illegal under civil rights laws in several nations. >> >> At the very least Apple should not be a party to such a thing and >> should never approve applications which have been so crippled by >> deliberate act. >> >> I have asked Fictionwise to put this statement into writing and to >> mail it to me. I would urge those of you who feel strongly about this >> issue to also contact them at supp...@fictionwise.com >> >> Gregory Kearney >> Manager - Accessible Media >> Association for the Blind of Western Australia >> 61 Kitchener Avenue, PO Box 101 >> Victoria Park 6979, WA Australia >> >> Telephone: +61 (08) 9311 8202 >> Telephone: +1 (307) 224-4022 (North America) >> Fax: +61 (08) 9361 8696 >> Toll free: 1800 658 388 (Australia only) >> Email: gkear...@gmail.com >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: "Fictionwise.com" >>> Date: 11 August 2009 2:49:02 AM >>> To: gkear...@gmail.com >>> Subject: Response for Support Ticket #102495 >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Unfortunately, the ability to scoop the ebook's text using another >>> application has been disabled for copyright-protection reasons. >>> >>> Being able to scoop the text out, into another program, would allow >>> for easy duplication of copyrighted materials. >>> >>> Our software cannot be used with screen-reader software. >>> >>> We apologize for the inconvenience. >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> >>> Ted >>> eReader.com Support Team >>> >>> >>> You wrote: >>> No accessibility for the blind using VoiceOver on either Mac or >>> iPhone. Your >>> Macintosh and iPhone applications are not accessible to the blind >>> using the >>> built in screen reader on both devices. Lists of book can not be >>> navigated and >>> books once loaded can not be read. Why is this the case? >>> >>> Greg Kearney >>> Manager -Accessible Media >>> Association for the Blind of Western Australia >>> >> >> >>> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: bookshare members: free akapella voices available for mac
Hi, In the U.S., Bookshare membership costs $50 per year plus $25 the first year as a set-up fee. You can reduce the cost by scanning and submitting books and/or proofreading books others have scanned; you earn credit that you can deduct from the following year's fees. The number of books available internationally is growing, but you'd want to check first to see whether there's enough that you would want to make it worth it. I know the O'reilly books are available worldwide, adn several other publishers have made their books available worldwide as well. In the Windows version, the Acapella voices work only with the reading program, not with other applications. I don't know about the Mac equivalents. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Strange problem with external hard drive
Hi Matthew, Sounds like a dying cable to me. Do you have a different one you could try? Good luck, Anna On Aug 16, 2009, at 7:34 PM, matthew Dyer wrote: > > Hi all, I have a slite problem and was wondering if anyone else has > seen it. I currently have a western digial hardrive which I am using > as a time machine backup. How ever for what ever reason at randum > times I receive a dialog saying that the drive may not have been > dismounted correctly. I find it strange thing about it is that I did > not eject it or do anything else though it act as if it came > unpluged. I can fix it if restart the machine, but should not have to > fix it or do anything to deal with that. If anyone has any idea as to > what is happening please respond. > > Matthew > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: application installation and uninstallations
Hi Yuma, When you download a disk image, it generally goes to your Downloads folder. Press command-O while focused on it to open it. Then if there's a file with an app extension, copy it to the Apps folder. You can then either run it from there, or run it once, and while it's running, go to the dock, find it, press VO-Shift-M,, and choose "Keep in dock." Then you can run it from there in the future. Skype has an option in Preferences, on the General page I believe, to start automatically when you start your computer. For programs with app extensions, you can uninstall them by deleting the app file. If you have to install the program using an installer, I'm not sure, but I guess there must be an uninstall program that comes with it that you can use. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: application installation and uninstallations
Hi Soren, Thanks for the info about the Command-Shift-C command. that will be very handy. Am I right that if a program has an installer, it also includes an uninstaller that you need to use to uninstall it? Is there anyplace on the computer that you go to look for uninstallers, or do you need to keep the program's disk image so you can find it there? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Autofill with the Mac
Hi, As near as I can tell, Autofill is available on the Mac for the second generation iPod Shuffle, but not for either the third generation iPod Shuffle or the larger iPods. Is that right? If not, how do I access these features? It seems odd that iTunes would have features in Windows that it doesn't have on the Mac when it was written for the Mac originally. Also, I don't appear to be able to copy songs to an iPod on the Mac using copy and paste the way I can in the Windows version. Again, am I missing something? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Autofill with the Mac
HI Erik, You can indeed copy and paste single songs or a selection of tracks to an iPod in Windows if you manage your iPod manually. YOu can even select a track in Windows Explorer that isn't in your iTunes library, copy it to the clipboard, and paste it into your iPod if you're focused on its name in the sources list while pasting. I can't imagine why such a useful feature doesn't exist on the Mac side. I'll write to accessibil...@apple.com about it. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: creating a teaching podcast
Hi Dane, I will definitely check out your previous Amadeus Pro podcast and look forward to the next one. I'm using Audio Hijack Pro to record a podcast because I want to record VoiceOver, my voice through a USB microphone, and input from the line-in jack simultaneously, but I will use Amadeus Pro to edit the podcast, and hopefully to do other projects in the future. Thanks for putting together the material. It's not easy work. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Autofill with the Mac
Hi, I've been experimenting with PCs today, and it turns out that Autofill no longer exists as an option for the third generation Shuffle or the 4th generation Nano in Windows either. Furthermore, I can't copy and paste anything to either of these iPods either on a Mac or a PC. When I copy a track and focus on the iPod's name or the Music subcategory, Paste is not an available option. There is also no playlist named for the iPod, so using the Add to Playlist option you get when you right- click a track is also not an option. As near as I can tell, it is currently not possible to manage music manually on an iPod from the keyboard. I didn't notice this earlier because I normally sync selected playlists. However, I wrote a book on the accessible iPods a few months ago, and I'm in the process of updating it, so I need to explore all the options. I am really surprised the manual music management options have been removed. It's a great loss in functionality. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Speaking iPod Nano no longer Speaks after firmwear upgrade!
Hi, Spoken Menus is the third option in the Settings/General Settings menu. Maybe it got set to off somehow. Also, maybe the language got set to something else; this would make the iPod stop talking. If that's the case, the last option in Settings is REset Settings; if you select that, you're on the screen to choose a language. The first language is U.S. English and the second one is U.K. English. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Autofill with the Mac
HI Marie, Interesting. I chose to erase and sync when I connected my iPod, which I had synced with another computer first. I then stopped it from syncing and made sure Sync Music was unchecked. This should make the iPod as close as possible to starting out fresh. I selected a track, pressed VO-Shift-M, and chose Add to Playlist, from the context menu. However, there was no playlist named for or connected with the iPod in the submenu listing all the playlists. I know you can create a playlist, choose to sync the iPod with that playlist, and then add content to it; that's a fine way to get music onto the iPod. The only problem with that approach is that unlike when you manage music manually, you have to sync your iPod with only one computer. you can't for example, put music on the iPod from one computer and then add more from another. If I'm missing something, let me know. Thanks, Anna On Aug 18, 2009, at 4:47 AM, Marie Howarth wrote: > > I have to disagree with you on one point. The ability to add a song > with the contextual menu to a playlist with your ipod's name is still > available on the mac. > > On Aug 18, 2009, at 4:51 AM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > >> >> Hi, >> >> I've been experimenting with PCs today, and it turns out that >> Autofill >> no longer exists as an option for the third generation Shuffle or the >> 4th generation Nano in Windows either. Furthermore, I can't copy and >> paste anything to either of these iPods either on a Mac or a PC. When >> I copy a track and focus on the iPod's name or the Music subcategory, >> Paste is not an available option. There is also no playlist named for >> the iPod, so using the Add to Playlist option you get when you right- >> click a track is also not an option. As near as I can tell, it is >> currently not possible to manage music manually on an iPod from the >> keyboard. >> >> I didn't notice this earlier because I normally sync selected >> playlists. However, I wrote a book on the accessible iPods a few >> months ago, and I'm in the process of updating it, so I need to >> explore all the options. I am really surprised the manual music >> management options have been removed. It's a great loss in >> functionality. >> >> Best, >> Anna >> >> >>> > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Autofill with the Mac
Hi All, I looked at itunes help, and discovered that I had made a huge mistake. In actuality, both Autofill and copy and paste are working fine, both in Windows and on the Mac. The mistake I made was thinking that unchecking Sync music on the Music tab of the iPod was the same thing as checking Manually Manage Music on the Summary tab. It turns out these are not equivalent at all. Checking Manually Manage Music is necessary to turn on copy and paste and autofill. I am now wiping the egg off my face. sorry for causing all this bother. All the best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: what to do to prepare for my macbook pro?
Hi Anouk, Mike Arrigo has done nine excellent podcasts introducing various features of the Mac. I got my Mac in June, and they have really helped me get going. They're all available on the Blind Cool Tech website at www.blindcooltech.com Good luck, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: A response from Accessibility at apple. Re: firm wear upgrade killing speech. Umm? Okay weird.
Hi, I updated my Nano recently and did not lose speech, so I don't think the update necessarily causes this. I don't see any difference between the previous and current firmware; it's supposed to be mostly bug fixes, I think. I'm really impressed with the accessibility folks so far. I've sent several e-mails, and they have all been answered personally and thoughtfully. Sorry this experience wasn't as good. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Listening to Podcasts in iTunes
HI Dane, I don't know of any way to tell itunes a particular file is a podcast, but you can either declare it an audiobook or check the options to have it save your place and be skipped when you shuffle. You get to all these options by focusing on the file, pressing Command-I, and going to the Options tab. There's a media kind menu where you can set it as an audiobook; the other options are check boxes. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Accessibility of Ableton
Hi, Amadeus Pro is a multi-track recorder that is fairly accessible. HTH, Anna On Aug 18, 2009, at 8:57 PM, Romack wrote: > > Hey list, > Does anyone know of the accessiblity of Ableton Live (any version) on > the Mac with Voiceover? I'd be anxious to know. Haven't really heard > of any multitrack recording options that *ARE* accessible with > Voiceover, so feeling slightly discouraged of going the Apple route > with my next machine. > > Any insight welcome, > romack > > Twitter: @justinromack > Web: www.justinromack.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: OT Help with external drive
Hi Marie, I know that Disk Utility includes first aid options. I've never used them, but it might be worth a try. I believe you go to Utilities and choose Disk Utility from there. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
spell checking easier in Mail
Hi, I don't know whether this is due to the recent OS upgrade, but if I move to a misspelled word in an e-mail message with Command-Semicolon, pressing VO-Shift-M now opens a context menu for fixing the spelling. IN the past, this worked in some other places, but not mail. This is a welcome change since the spell check dialog is rather unwieldy. Best, anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
spell check dialog
Hi, After writing my last message, it occurred to me that maybe I'm missing something regarding the spell check dialog. Is there any way to select an option like Learn or Ignore without moving to it with the VO keys and pressing Enter, equivalent to Alt+A for Add in Windows? If it's possible to right-click misspelled words in most applications, that will do, but if you have to use the dialog for some reason, it would certainly be great to be able to get to those options quickly. Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: maybe ot: apple id?
Hi Anouk, YOu will definitely need an Apple ID. You use it to register products and buy things from the itunes store or the online store. Did you at some point fill in a form online to create one? Typically your username is your e-mail address, and you decide what the password is. If you never did that, there should be a link to create an Apple ID on the same page where you sign into the site. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Syrinx and Twitter podcast?
Hi, Main Menu will be airing part of a podcast done by Shane Jackson on Syrinx this coming weekend. Best, anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: A response from Accessibility at apple. Re: firm wear upgrade killing speech. Umm? Okay weird.
Hi chris, The EQ settings have been accessible from the very first iPod firmware. HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
clearing selection in Amadeus Pro
Hi, If I accidentally select the wrong thing in Amadeus Pro, how can I remove the selection? Thanks, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Victor Reader and really really need help with iPod
Hi Randy, If you check Manually Manage Music on the iPod Summary tab, you can add music to it without losing what's already on it. Connect the iPod, focus on its name in the Sources table, then VO-Right Arrow to iPod SEttings and make sure Summary is selected to get to this option. There is no way using iTunes to import music from an iPod to iTunes. I know there are Windows programs that can do this, but don't know if there are Mac equivalents. I'm not sure why you can't download the update. It did take a while when I did it and I wasn't sure whether anything was happening, but it worked in the end. As for the Victor Stream, the Mac treats it as an external disk and works fine with it. I can't get it to work in Windows on my Mac, however (I run Windows via VMWare Fusion). HTH, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: clearing selection in Amadeus Pro
Hi Dane, selecting doesn't appear to count as an action, so it can't be undone with Command-Z. I did discover that if I press Option-Home to move the insertion point to the top of the file, the selection seems to go away. I don't know whether there's a better way to do this or not. Best, Anna --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
