Re: Great News! List Mailing Issue Solved!!!!!!!

When you say you're seeing the messages you compose, are they going into your inbox? I see my messages in the Sent Folder, but I've never seen them come back in the inbox. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this

Re: Great News! List Mailing Issue Solved!!!!!!!

Hi Mark, If I delete the smtp server and re-establish it, are you saying that my messages to the list should appear in my inbox? I see them in my sent folder, but nowhere else. Thanks for the assist. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: Alex pronouncing weirdly at times

Hi marlaina, Yes, it happens periodically, and he always breaks up your name. Too many syllables for Alex, I guess. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To uns

The Resetting of Prams

Hi Ann, A couple of comments/questions here. First, this is a very difficult keystroke to execute. You're talking about typing five keystrokes at once, I cannot do this. I can hit Command-Option P with my right hand, hit the button to power on the machine with my left hand, and then while ho

Re: The Resetting of Prams

Hi Ann, I have a laptop. I tried the combination of fingers you suggested. I held down all 5 keys. What I heard as I was holding down the keys was the buzzing sound and the startup sound over and over. I finally let go of the keys and the system booted. I never hear what I would consider t

Re: The Resetting of Prams

Hi Marlaina, Actually, I'm trying to do this on an MBP{ and having no luck. I imagine I'll get it at some point, though. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.c

Reading PDF Files with Preview

Hi, are their specific settings that need to be set in Preview prior to reading pdf documents? My file comes up in outline view and I can tab to the table of Contents, highlight a topic and read the first page. I then have to tab to the Next Page Button and then Shift-Tab back to read that page.

Re: Reading PDF Files with Preview

you read > > it with the VoiceOver keys without having everything read at once. > > Somehow, though, I managed to stop VoiceOver from autoscrolling and > > I can't exactly remember how. All I know is, it's really annoying, > > now that it isn't doing it. > &g

Test Message

Please let me know if this gets through. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 fro

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st Message Hi, did this get through? On Nov 5, 2009, at 6:58 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > > Yes, you'll have no problems. The router should handle up to 100Mb and > not sure, but there may be some that can handle the 1Gb speeds, but > you won't have to worry about that. So, don't worry, your ro

Re: speech muting

Hi, Well, after being off this list for almost 2 months, I'm finally back on through a G Mail account. I had similar problems with the inadvertent muting of speech, and Erik's tiup abouyt adjusting volume with VO Command arrows is really useful. Had no idea about that one. Within the pa

Re: simple mail question

Hi James, I tried that and it selected all of the fields including the From and Subject fields. I thought that would have worked also. Les On Nov 7, 2009, at 7:54 AM, James & Nash wrote: > > Can't you do a command A to select them all? > - Original Message - > From: "John J Herzog"

Re: simple mail question

(Command-W), and "Reply all" with (Command- > Option-R), and your message should go out to all previous recipients. > > Cheers, > > Esther > > Les Kriegler wrote: > >> >> Hi James, >> >> I tried that and it selected all of the fields includin

Re: simple mail question

Hi Ester, No problem. I did change the quoting text option as per your instructions. Much better. With SnowLeopard, I find that I can highlight the group I wish to deal with by hitting the space bar, and I can change options from within the group by also tapping the space bar. No need

Re: I've done it.

Peter, if you use the VO Command Left Arrow command, I think it's twice, you'll land on the rate setting. Then you can use VO command up and down arrow to raise or lower the rate. I don't know of a way to adjust the rate for a single command however. Les --~--~-~--~~-

Re: powerpoint on the mac?

Hi, In iWork, there is an application called KeyNote which is the PowerPoint equivalent. I purchased iWork from Amazon.com for $56 plus tax US currency a few weeks ago. Good luck. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To po

Re: old vo manual on accessibility site

Hi Anouk, I recently ordered the Using VO with SnowLeopard manual in braille and await its arrival. Apple has contracted with Lighthouse INternational in San Francisco, California to [provide this manual in braille. In the US, it costs $14.95 plus shipping which is almost as much as the cost

Re: Spreadsheet software was Powerpoint on the Mac

Hi Dan, I opened an Excel spreadsheet using Numbers which is the spreadsheet application in iWork. I was able to navigate the spreadsheet by column or row without difficulty and have edited cells in my very modest spreadsheet. I have not done anything with formulas, as my needs are very basic

Re: no mac for blind people in Belgium

Jake, actually, I work for a governmental agency and we've purchased a Mac for a low vision user. However, if a speech user wanted a Mac, and could train independently in its use, I'd have no problem and would heartily support its purchase. Les -- You received this message because you are su

Re: old vo manual on accessibility site

Hi Mark, About 10 days ago, you posted a message which gave me the impression that you got a hold of a braille manual. I went to Apple and learned of the Lighthouse having the manual, hence I ordered it. Looking forward to receiving it. Les -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: Economics and the Mac

Hi Lynn, Well-said. There are many blind individuals who wish to keep the status quo, and anybody who suggests otherwise is often criticized. I've been on enough lists to see that happen. It's a pleasure being on this list, as the intent of the list has really been maintained, to help each o

Re: moving quickly to top or end of message list?

Hi Donna, I'd be interested in knowing this as well. Currently, I hold down either arrow key for a few seconds until VO informs me that I'm at the top or bottom of the message list. It doesn't say that specifically, but when at either end, speech is heard and I know I''m at the top or bottom

Loss of Speech

I don't think my previous messages got through, so I'm trying again. When my battery has reached reserve battery status, I hear the message and then I lose speech. This is a recent event, within the past week. I have about 15% of battery life remaining, and I can restart and I get the same me

Re: New list member checking in

Hi Mary, I cannot offer much here, except that I've had the same issue on and off since September. I'll be interested in the answer you receive. Sometimes, I found that I was banned from the list and had to sign back on. Unfortunately, there was the visual notification where you had to type

Re: Loss of Speech

Hi Nick, Thanks for this. I was able to check the box for using VO at the login screen. We'll see what happens. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To u

Vmware Fusion and Windows

Hi, I'm curious. Do you notice any slow down when running Fusion and Windows. I've [purchased VMware version 3.0, Windows 7 and my MacBook Pro has 4 gigs of memory. I haven't installed Windows yet, but plan to do so soon. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: protect mac anti-virus updated

It's $44.95. A demo is available which runs for 30 days. I am unable to activate the link to purchase the product, however. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroup

Re: PDF files in Preview

Hi Amber, It's been a while since I accessed pdf files in Preview. What actions/keystrokes do you employ to read pdf documents? I have a feeling I may not have used the most efficient methods for accessing the these files. Thanks. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: Mac Troubles Again

Hi Ester, Thanks for this useful app. I installed it, and although I was not having many difficulties with Safari, I like the fact that many sports team pages I frequent no longer play the flash content that comes up. The app was simple to install and instructions were given on the installati

Re: problems with itunes and custom settings for rip to mp3

Hi, If it's a VoiceOver problem, how about unloading and reloading VO? I've found that this action often fixes various issues I have encountered. Not a long-term solution, but for now, that might work. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVis

Re: problems with itunes and custom settings for rip to mp3

If you are talking about VO parameters, they are not affected by unloading and reloading as far as I know. The last settings adjusted are remembered. I find that using SnowLeopard, I can generally hit the spacebar on buttons and most of the time, that activates the available choices. Les --

Re: click 2 flash

Hi Ester, This is good information, as when I first looked for the Click to Flash menu in Safari, I could not find it. After your e-mail, I went to a page with flash content, and there it was. That answered a question I was going to ask about how to access the Click to Flash menu! Les -- Y

Re: Tab key, (was keyboard focus when using the web rotor

Donna, obviously, I'm not Ann. I resisted using the tab key for a while, but now prefer it in certain situations. The other day, I was on the CNN FN site and wished to get a mutual fund quote. The tab key placed me right on the edit field for the symbol I wanted to key in. Sometimes I use it

Re: Tab key, (was keyboard focus when using the web rotor

Hi Ann, I went into Safari and my advanced setting matches what you described to Donna. It's a checkbox and on my system is checked and highlights items when the tab key is pressed. Thanks. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" gro

Re: finding the next text i Safari

Hi Mary, VO Command P generally works for this purpose. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+u

Re: finding the next text i Safari

Hi Mary, I saw it in the manual. Although the keyboard help feature is nice, not all the keys appear to be listed. Do you read braille? If so, you can get a VO Users Manual in braille from Lighthouse International in San Francisco. You likely saw this, but VO Comand_N may actually work bett

Re: finding the next text in Safari

Hi Mary, Actually, it's Using VO with either Leopard or SnowLeopard. I much prefer braille and refer to it often now that I have it. Les-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@goog

Re: New Line New Line!

Hi Ann, I'll bet he's using the down arrow key to read a line at a time. New Line is verbalized when one reads a message this way. Les-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@google

Re: auto reading email

Hi Greg, If I press the enter key on a mail message, it reads automaticaqlly. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

Re: Weird VO reading quirk

I went into TextEdit and typed in the line you referenced. Works fine here. Sometimes when reading e-mail with VO-J, I'll hear a letter at the beginning of a word, but that's very random and is usually limited to a word as opposed to an entire line. Les -- You received this message because

Re: downloading audible books into Itunes

Hi Mary, What if you set the folder you wish your downloads to go in the Audible Manager software? Is there a version of Audible Manager for the Mac? I know on my Windows machine, I set up the download folder in Audible Manager, so if that exists on the Mac, then you should be able to specify

Re: opening attachments

Hi Donna, I use QuickLook to open and read attachments. Command-Y is the keystroke to do this. Now, that won't work if I wish to save them, but for a quick read, that works well. Best, Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group.

Re: Read line by line

Hi, I have not found a way to read by line when on the internet. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisi

Re: Voice Over and Numbers

Hi James, When entering data, I turn QuickNav on and that seems to help. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Voice Over and Numbers

James, I'm amazed at how many times in various programs I use QuickNav and it means the difference between access and no access. It outweighs the times I forget to turn it off! Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post t

Re: Word Processing

Hi Everett, If you're looking for a free application, OpenOffice is a program you can try. I've had no experience with that application, so I cannot comment on its functionality. I purchased iWork 09 for around $60 and am happy with its functionality. Les -- You received this message becau

Re: Word Processing

Hi, The manuals for all 3 products are on the Apple website. I believe it's apple.com/iwork. All manuals are in pdf format, so you'll need either Preview or Skim to read them. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post t

Re: Is there enough VO support in I Work to justify the cost

A subjective answer here, yes there is. It depends on what you wish to do. I've had experience with Pages and Numbers and overall, the accessibility is good. The issue with reading tables and the inherent problems have been chronicled here. But for around $60, I think it's worth it. Les -

Re: IE vs Safari

Hi, What I like about Safari is that when you start typing in an address that you've been to before, VO will reade it so typing entire addresses after the initial visit is not necessary. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group.

Re: certain submit buttons and Voiceover

Hi Ryan, Yes, I've done exactly as you did. There were 4 updates, including iLife and a security update, but no OS update. I'm quite certain we're all running 10.6.2 if we have the latest release. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionar

Re: latest Quicken apparently written in Cocoa

Well, I plan to test Quicken Essentials out at my local Apple store soon. When that happens, I'll report back on my findings. I've used Quicken for Windows and it's somewhat accessible for tracking checking and saving accounts. Budgeting and investment accounts didn't work for me. We'll see w

Re: latest Quicken apparently written in Cocoa

Hi, I'd be interested if you can arrange this. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr..

Re: an introduction and a few questions

Hi Sarah To move a message to another folder, do the following. 1. Contro-Option M to bring up the menu bar. 2. Type letter M followed by E to reach the message option and press enter. 3. Start typing the word move, probably the first or at most first 2 letters will get you there. VO will s

RE: waiting for my macbook

Hi, Thanks for this explanation. I'm new to this list and plan to purchase a MacBook after Snow Leopard is released. I've begun reading the Voice Over documentation to become familiar with the Mac and what to expect. After using Microsoft products for over 20 years, I plan to take the same app

Book Resource

Hi Anna, Thanks very much for this resource. I went to bookshare and grabbed it and will be reading it on my Icon BP. I noticed there were 2 books, one for Tiger and one for Leopard which is the one I downloaded. Sounds like this will be right up my alley! Les --~--~-~--~~--

RE: Book Resource

besides book share? On Aug 5, 2009, at 2:26 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi Anna, > > Thanks very much for this resource. I went to bookshare and grabbed > it and will be reading it on my Icon BP. I noticed there were 2 > books, one for Tiger and one for Leopard which is the o

RE: Snow Leopard for $10 for new Mac users

Hi Anna, I just learned this today from the rep at Apple. I also learned that if I purchase my laptop from Apple directly as opposed to from the local Apple store, I can customize the laptop in terms of the size of hard drive I purchase. That cannot occur in the store, but can from Apple direct

Keyboard Help

I've been reading through the Voice Over documentation and understand that the Ctrl and Option keys are going to be used frequently. On a laptop keyboard, are there 1 or 2 of these keys, one on each side. I'm also wondering if that's the case with the command keys, 1 or 2? Will I have to reach

RE: Keyboard Help

Hi Mark, Thanks for the quick response. Wouldn't you have to crosso ver frequently or do you have the Ctrl and Option keys on by default? I read something about that option, but don't recall if it's set in VO Utilities or System Preferences? Les -Original Message- From: macvisionari

RE: Keyboard Help

, the laptop keyboard will be fine, but that for my everyday usage, I will use the external keyboared. HTH, Donna > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Kriegler > Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 5:

RE: Keyboard Help

x27;s built- in AirPort card to set up an ad hoc network for MacBook and iPod Touch or iPhone.) Someone else who has an iPhone will have to play more with this and report on feasibility and accessibility. Cheers, Esther On Aug 10, 2009, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > Thanks.

RE: configuring my macbook pro

Hi Chris, Well, regarding the size of the hard drive, this is why I'm purchasing from Apple rather than from the store. The drive can be configured, which is not the case in the store. The processor speed cannot be modified. I'm hard pressed to imagine a scenario where I'll need more than 4 GB

RE: configuring my macbook pro

Hi Chris, I've been under the impression that the processor speed, 2.53 versus 2.6 or 2.8 doesn't matter as much as the RAM in the machine and isn't worth the additional expense. I actually was advised by the Apple rep I've been dealing with that the 15 inch display with the 2.53 processor speed

RE: configuring my macbook pro

ap process can turn your machine to sludge. So reaching full capacity on RAM usage or getting near it (starting to trigger page swaps) will make a much greater impact on performance than the overall processor speed. CB Les Kriegler wrote: > Hi Chris, > > I've been under the impression

RE: configuring my macbook pro

: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:59 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: configuring my macbook pro Like I said, 3GB is working fine for me. It only gets a little tight when running VMWare and giving a lot of RAM to Windows. CB Les Kriegler wrote: > Hi Chris, > > Well, regarding th

RE: snowleopard shipping friday

Hi, I spoke with an Apple rep this evening. Regarding Snow Leopard, for those of us who are purchasing Macs, Snow Leopard will be shipped on a DVD and will need to be installed over Leopard. It is not clear as to when Macs will ship with Snow Leopard pre-installed. The rep's supervisor indica

RE: Installing the new cat

Well, the rep I'm dealing with at Apple stated that one can insert the DVD after one's system has booted and the DVD will then start. The user will be asked if they wish to install the upgrade, and by answering yes, the install will begin. I hope that's true, but even if it's not, it doesn't sou

RE: New Os or not?

Hi Mike, Would you recommend that approach for a new system that will have Leopard 10.5? I won't have any data, and I'm guessing that the apps that come with the Mac will be included with the installation of Snow Leopard. I'd rather not do a fresh install on a new system if I don't need to do

RE: Snow Leopard and Fusion

I ordered Fusion a couple of weeks ago, so can I assume I have the correct version for Snow Leopard? I'm ordering a MacBook Pro on Friday. Les -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Blouch Sent: Wednesday, Au

RE: status menu?

Hi Rich, A definite second on your message. I'm in the same boat, it is a little overwhelming, but with the tremendous help we get here, we'll master the cat. Les -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rich Ring S

I've Entered MacLand

I've purchased our first Apple System since 1985 when we bought an Apple 2E. How's that for dating myself? It's a MacBook Pro and it should arrive within the week. I was informed that Snow Leopard may be installed, but if not, I'll receive the installation package. Very much looking forward to

RE: I've Entered MacLand

u. I may be purchasing one today. - Original Message - From: "Les Kriegler" To: Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 12:16 AM Subject: I've Entered MacLand I've purchased our first Apple System since 1985 when we bought an Apple 2E. How's that for dating myself? It

FW: [gui-talk] Fwd: Getting Started with Snow Leopard documentation

I received this from another list. Apparently, the Getting Started with Snow Leopard and VoiceOver guide is available in rtf format, but I cannot figure out how to obtain it. Can anybody assist me in acquiring this? I have a sense that others would like to obtain this as well. Thanks. Les -

RE: ejecting a cd

Hi Mike, I thought in your podcast, you used the keystroke command-E to eject a CD? Your podcasts were definitely a major factor in my taking the plunge into the Mac world. I'm encouraged by what you and others have written. I just have to remember the word "patience" as I go through the learni

RE: 3 features that hmm?

Hi Donna and All, I'll offer my opinion as a current Windows user. As I enter MacLand, one of the most valuable benefits of this list has been what those of you who are current Mac users offer, and that's perspective. I have a pretty good idea of the chalenges that await. For my part, I will t

RE: Preview navigation and Adobe Reader with VoiceOver [was Re: quickly junping from page to page in preview]

Hi Esther, Does Preview come with the OS or is it a third party app? If the latter, how can it be obtained? Thanks. Les -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Esther Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:06 PM To: macv

Getting Started Manual

AS of yesterday, I didn't see it posted on the Apple site. I did contact Apple about a braille version. It is being translated and should be available in about 3 weeks according to the e-mail I received. Also, we'll have a different phone number to request it as opposed to the AppleCare number.

RE: Question: V M Ware Fusion or Parallels Desktop

I picked up Fusion recently at Amazon for $33 and then received a $10 rebate, so it was $23 plus tax. Les -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Chesworth Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:20 AM To: macvisionari

RE: FW: [gui-talk] Fwd: Getting Started with Snow Leopard documentation

right again and you get an 'image' and then vo right again to find another 'image'. That second image is the download button. From there I did a VO shift space to click on the download button. Hope this helps. CB Les Kriegler wrote: > I received this from another list. App

RE: VoiceOver Getting Started (Snow Leopard) is DAISY format

Hi Greg, This is great! Navigation now will be much easier. Thanks for posting. Les -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Greg Kearney Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 1:27 AM To: Discussion of Digital Talking

RE: Skype and Voice Over.

Hi Mark, I'm enjoying your posts as you enter the Mac world. As I expect my MacBook Pro today, I'll start my journey as well. I was unable to find the fire wire drive you referenced in your last message. I looked at Amazon and googled it, without getting any hits. Can you point me to the manu

LaCi Portable Drive

Hi Mark, Thanks. Do all the MacBook Pro's have a firewire port? I purchased a 15 inch system. Also, you referenced DLNA certification. Does this drive have that specification? Thanks. Les __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4406 (20090908

My MacBook Pro Has Arrived

The subject line says it all. Also, I contacted Apple Tech Support and found out that my system has a Fire Wire 800 port, so the LaCi external drive sounds like a definite purchase for backup purposes. Also, I learned that Time Machine for Backups is included, Nice! I'm excited to get going!

RE: My MacBook Pro Has Arrived

ice to any perspective Mac users, don't buy a mini, get one of the more expensive systems. You'll most likely end up saving money in the long run. At least I got email to work. On Sep 8, 2009, at 2:18 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > The subject line says it all. Also, I contacted Apple Tec

Initial Experience

I powered up my Mac and did some experimenting. Lots of trial and error, but overall, the system seems very responsive. I thought I was going to have to install Snow Leopard, but I don't seem to have a Snow Leopard DVD. So I tried turning Quick Nav on and received a message that Quick Nav was on

RE: Initial Experience

g: the "Use f1, f2, etc as regular function keys" isn't checked by default in sl. Apparently, they have cmd-f5 set up as a hot key in some way. I didn't know that Eset had a version of nod32 for the Mac. On Sep 8, 2009, at 8:01 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > I powered up

RE: Initial Experience

ecked check box". Make sure that box is checked. Then you won't have to use the fn key. Hope that helps. On Sep 8, 2009, at 11:20 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi Barry, > > Well, the reason I could not launch the VO utility was that I needed > to use the FN key. Comm

RE: Initial Experience

in to system preferences, and choose keyboard. Check the option to use the f keys as standard function keys. On Sep 8, 2009, at 8:01 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > I powered up my Mac and did some experimenting. Lots of trial and > error, but overall, the system seems very responsive. I

RE: Initial Experience

e such as iLife. On Sep 9, 2009, at 4:51 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi Mike, > > I got the impression from Apple that if it was pre-installed, I would > not receive a DVD. I'll call them and see if I can get a DVD for the > reason you stated. > > Les > >

Setting Up Access to the Hard drive and Applications

I'm having difficulty figuring out how to place applications on the Desktop and on the Dock. I've read and reread the VoiceOver Getting Started Guide and cannot figure out how to do this. AT the very least, I'd like the Hard Drive on my desktop. I also was playing with TextEdit, but could only

Am I on This List

I also stopped getting mail some time yesterday afternoon. I also posted a question last evening which I assume went to the list, but again, I've gotten no mail for about a day. Advice, please. Les __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4417 (20

Re: Setting Up Access to the Hard drive and Applications

Hi Yuma. Thanks for this. Unfortunately, I'm no longer receiving mail in a download. I've checked my settings and they seem to be set appropriately. I've not received any downloaded mail since Thursday afternoon. I've gone on-line to read this message. Any assistance in restoring download ca

Help Please with This List

I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. For the past 2 weeks, I have been unable to receive downloads of any messages from this group. I've tried to keep up as best as I could reading messages on-line, but it just doesn't work as efficiently for me. When I stopped receiving down

Deleting Text

I have a friend who wishes to have characters deleted in the traditional way to how it is done in Windows. She just purchased a Mac. WE were unable to brink up System Preferences with VO F8, not certain why that did not work for her. She loaded VoiceOver, although I could not hear it, but she

Re: Deleting Text

Okay, thanks. I thought perhaps the function keys needed to be changed. It's been so long since I made the change, I forgot the sequence. Great detail here! On Aug 27, 2011, at 4:19 PM, james Walton wrote: > firstly > system preferences is not vo f8, that is the voiceover utility > one of the

Re: Deleting Text

Hi James, I must have been focused on System Preferences, I meant to say VoiceOver Utilities which of course works when one brings up VO F8; I was in there when I was attempting to assist my friend. Thanks again. Les On Aug 27, 2011, at 5:16 PM, james Walton wrote: > no problem. glad i could

Re: Questionabout Super Doopper and external drives

Hi James, I find Carbon Copy Cloner to be very accessible, and I've heard similar comments about SuperDuper. Les On Sep 13, 2011, at 9:47 PM, james Walton wrote: > as far as accessibility what would you recommend mike? > ccc or super duper > i find ccc great but was wondering if super duper is

Re: Anyone else having issues upgrading to IOS5 on their IPhones?

Hi Scott, Well, I took in the baseball playoffs, took a nap and then started the upgrade at around 10:30 last night. All went well, no errors, and apps were restored. The only thing I found rather odd was that a number of my apps had to be updated from the App Store. Some of them went back t

Re: Getting Siri Voice Assistant.

Hi, You cannot get it. You must have the iPhone 4S in order to use Siri. Les On Oct 15, 2011, at 6:30 AM, Georges Zaynoun wrote: > Hi! > > I updated my iPad2 to IOS5 and want to get this Siri voice Assistant, I typed > it in the app store but did not find what I wanted, I typed siri on its ow

Re: Two New Tech Doctor Podcasts

How does one enter the slash and equals sign symbols in braille? Les On Oct 21, 2011, at 8:53 PM, Robert Carter wrote: > Hi All, > > Kevin Chao and I have just completed a two part Tech Doctor podcast about > iOS5 and iPhone 4s. > > We cover the myriad of accessibility changes and enhancements

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