[access-uk] Re: Anybody using a MacBook Air?
- From: Niall Gallagher <niall.j.gallagher.91@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:08:00 +0100
Hi Andy,
I'm guessing the tutorial didn't start in that podcast because it wasn't the
first time VoiceOver had been activated.
The command you will require if this occurs is control + option +command + F8.
This may seem like a long commend, but all are not as cumbersome.
Both control and option are beside one another and they are located beside
command.
Like windows keyboards F8 is the ninth key from the left on the top row of
keys.
You may find this link useful, although you may have already visited it:
http://www.apple.com/accessibility/voiceover/
My personal recommendation would be to go for the macbook Air with the greatest
battery life, but that's only because I prefer longer lasting batteries.
Kind regards,
Niall
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On Jun 15, 2013, at 9:01 PM, "ANDY COLLINS" <Andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks Niall - I've just listned to a podcast on
>
> www.applevis.com
>
> on getting started with the MacBook Air, and on that occasion, the tutorial
> didn't come up once VO was initiated. If that happens for me, before doing
> anything else, are you able to tell me how to access the tutorial, that is
> once I've done the key combination of Command F5? -
>
> Andy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Niall Gallagher
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 8:06 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Anybody using a MacBook Air?
>
> Hi Andy,
>
> I purchased a macbook Air last year as I was tired of Windows machines not
> standing the test of time.
> Ironically, I was forced to use Windows on the macbook via a programme called
> VM ware fusion, as my college uses Windows primarily.
> However, this is not to say that there are tasks which can't be completed on
> the macbook, it will do everything you need.
>
> If you have an opportunity I would advise visiting a computer store to test
> drive the macbook yourself, and see if you are comfortable with its
> keyboard, weight, size, etc.
> To start voice over, the Mac's screen reader, you will need to hold command
> and press F5.
> F5 is located on the very top row of keys, and it is the sixth key in from
> the left.
> Command is located on the very bottom row of keys, and it is the fourth key
> in from the left.
>
> Once voice over is activated you will be presented with a fully voiced
> tutorial.
>
> I should say that I have read criticisms of voice over requiring some
> complicated key combinations, but I feel that voice over is a much easier
> screen reader to use.
>
> Feel free to ask anymore questions you may have.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Niall
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jun 15, 2013, at 6:48 PM, "ANDY COLLINS" <Andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi all -
>>
>> Think I've finally decided to ditch Windows, and JFW in favour of the new
>> MacBook Air. I'd be interested to hear anybody's experiences with this
>> particular laptop, and also some initial tips on getting started, such as
>> getting it to talk to me etc -
>>
>> Andy
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