[mac4theblind] Re: step by step please for changing voice

  • From: Tracy Duffy <tracyduffy@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:44:02 -0400

I don't understand. Turn the rotor to something else? I've selected the 
language, now what do I do? What do you mean by, turn the rotor to something 
else?

tracyduffy@xxxxxxxxx
                        2 Chronicles 20, 21B: "Give thanks to God, his faithful 
love endures forever."

On Oct 23, 2011, at 4:36 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote:

> Go to the settings, general, accessibility, voice over on, and select the 
> language you want int eh rotor. Now turn the rotor to language and then flick 
> up and down. once you find the correct voice just turn the rotor to something 
> else.
> 
> Take care.
> 
> On Oct 23, 2011, at 1:34 PM, Tracy Duffy wrote:
> 
>> Ok. Apparently, I need the step-by-step specific instructions for changing 
>> the voice on my iphone. I did find the voices in the rotor and chose one. 
>> Now what do I do? I have is selected. I did once find the compressed voices 
>> button and turned it on, but now I don't see it any more. So, can I please 
>> have the specific steps? Thanks. (sigh)
>> 
>> tracyduffy@xxxxxxxxx
>>                      2 Chronicles 20, 21B: "Give thanks to God, his faithful 
>> love endures forever."
>> 
>> On Oct 23, 2011, at 3:51 PM, John Panarese wrote:
>> 
>>>      Make sure you have plugged in the phone first and let it sit for a 
>>> while to download the new voices.  Then, you have to go into the language 
>>> settings and select the languages you want to have on the language rotor.  
>>> The only new English speaking voices are the upgraded Samantha, the Irish 
>>> English, the British English and the Australian.  There should also be a 
>>> checkbox to use the Compact or High Quality voices right before you come to 
>>> the language settings.
>>> 
>>>    If you need specific step by step instructions, let me know.  I don't 
>>> have my phone near me at the moment, but can check and write something more 
>>> detailed later.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Take Care
>>> 
>>> John D. Panarese
>>> Director
>>> Mac for the Blind
>>> john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> http://www.macfortheblind.com
>>> 
>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
>>> MAC VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Oct 23, 2011, at 3:48 PM, Tracy Duffy wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Ok. I can't seem to figure out how to find the voices or set a new one? I 
>>>> tried the instructions that were given here on the list, but all I'm 
>>>> getting is foreign languages and no different voices. Could someone take 
>>>> me through it step by step again please? I'd really like to use a 
>>>> different voice on my phone. Thanks. 
>>>> 
>>>> tracyduffy@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>                    2 Chronicles 20, 21B: "Give thanks to God, his faithful 
>>>> love endures forever."
>>>> 
>>>> On Oct 23, 2011, at 3:28 PM, John Panarese wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>    Well, I have them on my 3GS.  I believe it is a part of iOS 5 and are 
>>>>> available on the 3GS, 4 and 4S.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Take Care
>>>>> 
>>>>> John D. Panarese
>>>>> Director
>>>>> Mac for the Blind
>>>>> john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> http://www.macfortheblind.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
>>>>> MAC VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2011, at 3:04 PM, Tracy Duffy wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> I'm sure this has been asked. I even thought I knew the answer, but 
>>>>>> perhaps not. Are new new voices only available on the 4s or do they come 
>>>>>> with the update on all the iphones? Thanks.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> tracyduffy@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>                  2 Chronicles 20, 21B: "Give thanks to God, his faithful 
>>>>>> love endures forever."
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Oct 17, 2011, at 9:17 AM, Bubba wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Go here first setting, general, accessibility and Vo. Then under Vo is 
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> rotor language and open this up and select the voices you want in the 
>>>>>>> rotor
>>>>>>> and then back out to the start of the settings and then go to settings
>>>>>>> general an international and language and here is where you would 
>>>>>>> select the
>>>>>>> default language. Then close the settings menu and be sure to take it 
>>>>>>> out of
>>>>>>> the app switcher        and then just turn the rotor to language and 
>>>>>>> select
>>>>>>> the voice you want. HTH 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sign,
>>>>>>> Bubba 
>>>>>>> bubbathegeek@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>> [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of George B
>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 9:10 AM
>>>>>>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: what are the new voiceover voices included 
>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>> IOS5?
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> bubba,
>>>>>>> where do i find the voices to choose for my 4s.  i only have the one 
>>>>>>> and i
>>>>>>> tried compressed and not compressed, but can not find where to choose a
>>>>>>> different voice.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mac4theblind-
>>>>>>>> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bubba
>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 06:07
>>>>>>>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>>> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: what are the new voiceover voices included
>>>>>>>> in IOS5?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> That is the only male voice. The others are ladies and I have no idea
>>>>>>>> what
>>>>>>>> their real name is. It has never been important to me I go by the sound
>>>>>>>> not
>>>>>>>> the name. HTH
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Sign,
>>>>>>>> Bubba
>>>>>>>> bubbathegeek@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>>> [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Daniel McGee
>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 9:00 AM
>>>>>>>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>>> Subject: [mac4theblind] what are the new voiceover voices included in
>>>>>>>> IOS5?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hi all, subjectline says it all. I tryed looking for the infomation on
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>> internet but couldn't find any. So I am asking for thoes who use ipod
>>>>>>>> touches/iphones etc if they would be so kind to write out the names of
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>> voices so I know what ones have been added. I am particular interested
>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>> the male ones oh and before I forget all the english ones nothing else.
>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>> have heard that Daniel has been added which is very cool has any more
>>>>>>>> male
>>>>>>>> voices been added as well? Also any new female ones to join the party
>>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>>> well in IOS5? But like I said I'm mainly interested in the male voices.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> If anyone does this then I would be truely greatful!
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Daniel
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> p.s.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> If its not too much to ask if anyone is thinking of doing a
>>>>>>>> demonstration on
>>>>>>>> IOS5 it would be nice to demonstrate the new voices so people can hear
>>>>>>>> what
>>>>>>>> they sound like.
>>>>>>>> 
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