[access-uk] Re: IOS5 gains and losses?
- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:55:15 -0000
Hi Scott,
Well, I have a sneaky feeling that is something that possibly has ceased to
work with the latest IOS updates. I got it to work a few days ago, once out of
three times, but tonight it won't work for me either.
Sorry, can't help further.
--
Carol P
---- Original Message ----
From: Scott
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 5:56 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: IOS5 gains and losses?
> Hi Carol,
>
> Thanks for your reply and advice - much appreciated.
> Loving the Ipod world, wish I had taken the plunge a long
> time ago;
> Wee problem though - after I hold down the home button as
> you say, I ask for the time etc. the only response I get
> is "no music is playing" any advice please?
>
> thanks,
>
>
> Scott
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Carol Pearson
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 5:05 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: IOS5 gains and losses?
>
>
> Hi Scott,
>
> Welcome to the IWorld! <Smiles>
>
> If you have the latest IOS update (version 5 anyway) you
> can speak to Siri by holding down the Home button until
> you hear a beep, then ask something like, "How old are
> you"? If you have Siri he'll give you a bit of a funny
> answer to that one. You should be able to ask the time,
> "What time is it?" and this will work whether or not you
> have Siri.
>
> To get that South African voice, you'll need to go to
> Settings, General, accessability, double tap VoiceOver,
> then language rotorwork through the list till you find it
> then double click. You will now (hopefully) find it on
> the rotor settings and you can select it whenever you
> want and change it back to your English voice if you
> choose.
>
> HTH:
>
> --
> Carol P
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:56 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: IOS5 gains and losses?
>
>
> Hi Carol,
>
> Please forgive my questions that most probably have
> already been answered, I'm a newbee to the Ipod touch....
> for a few days now and loving it!
> Firstly, how can I change the voice to the Aussie or
> South African accent?
> Also, how do I activate Siri on it?
>
> thanks,
>
>
> Scott
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Carol Pearson
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:39 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: IOS5 gains and losses?
>
>
> You'll be able to upgrade IOS via "The Cloud" so won't
> need your computer for that task. You also can backup
> that way, though not music as yet, which is really
> annoying.
>
> You don't absolutely have to use the male voice (though I
> like him personally) but could opt for the lesser quality
> American or Australian voices if you wished, and of
> course can alter these on the fly if you choose.
>
> I must admit, whilst I struggle with Siri in accuracy
> when dictating, I do like to be able to choose a song.
>
> I also like my incoming male and messages read out as in
> the Notification Centre.
>
> To be honest, I think it's worth upgrading, or you could
> find some apps don't work any more.
>
> --
> Carol P
> ---- Original Message ----
> From: ANDY COLLINS
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 8:26 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] IOS5 gains and losses?
>
> > Hi all -
> >
> > Before I upgrade my IPod to ios5, can anybody tell me
> > the pros and cons of doing so? I understand there is
> > only a male voice available for Voice Over, but what
> > else will change please. I like it the way I have it,
> > but would like the use of voice commands -
> >
> > Andy
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