Hi Marie & Amro I'm really sorry for not mentioning the cursor. It completely slipped my mind as I've ben a Mac user since VO first hit the market. TC James, Lyn, Nash & Twinny On 20 Jun 2010, at 11:55, Amro Bilal wrote: > Hi Marie, > > 1. in addition to what James said about reading by character I strongly > recommend to any Apple newbie reading the article (The Insertion Point and > VoiceOver on the iPhone) at > > http://maccessibility.net/guides/iphone/insertion-point/ > > Snip- > "A question frequently poised by new VoiceOver users who are newcomers to the > iPhone regards the way in which VoiceOver handles the movement of the > insertion > point through text. If you are a Mac user, the procedure is largely the same > as you are already used to with OS X. For Windows users, it will likely be > a bit different from what you are accustomed to. To help new users, we're > providing this guide..." > Snip ends > > I certainly before reading this article was very baffled. > > 2. To select a text and delete it do the following. Locate the Insertion > Point at the beginning of the text you want to select/delete. Now again from > the Rota choose Edit and then swipe one finger upwards/downwards to choose > either select all or select. Make your selection by single tabbing the screen > twice. Now the text in question should be highlighted and you can delete it > by pressing the delete button on the virtual keyboard. > > Another way to select a text too is to do an opening motion with two fingers > when you're in an edit field that is editing. Do a closing motion to deselect. > > HTH, > Amro > ----- Original Message ----- From: "James, Lyn, Nash & Twinny" > <james.austin1984@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 11:26 AM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Problem connecting my new Ipod using WIFI > > >> Hi Marie >> I can't answer all your questions, but I'll answer what i can. >> On 20 Jun 2010, at 08:40, Marie Baisez wrote: >>> How do I read letter by letter? >> If the IPod works the same as the Iphone, then you can use the Rota to >> change between reading by letter or word while editing a message or an >> E-Mail etc. To use the Rota you need to put your thumb and first finger >> together so that they form a circle and make a circling motion as if you are >> turning a dial. You should then get the option of editing by letter or word. >> you can then stroke up or down to go forwards and backwards by letter or >> word in an edit field. >> >> HTH >> TC >> James, Lyn, Nash & Twinny >>> >>> Hi Peter, Thanks for your input, I managed to turn auto-correct and >>> auto-caps off, now, How do I read letter by letter? how do I delete a whole >>> word at a time? Is it possible to untick remember my username I ticked by >>> mistake? >>> perhaps I should join the VI IPod list, anyone got the address to subscribe >>> please? >>> Cheers now, >>> Marie >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Peter Holdstock >>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 4:37 PM >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Problem connecting my new Ipod using WIFI >>> >>> >>> No can't set this through the PC. As for checking if the iphone is using >>> capital or lower case letters, it should speak whether they are capitals or >>> not so just cursor through the password on the unit to see whats been input. >>> >>> Peter >>> >>> From: Marie Baisez >>> Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 9:06 AM >>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Problem connecting my new Ipod using WIFI >>> >>> Thanks for the tip, will try to find a pair of eyes to check for me, I know >>> that all the letters of my routers' key security code are in lower case as >>> I specifically asked for this info when a kind soul dictated it to me. >>> Can I set this from the PC through the IPod settings I wonder,another >>> avenue to try...Not giving up on this yet...As for subscribing to the >>> hotspots around here...the information is quite difficult to find but I'll >>> persevere. >>> >>> Cheers now >>> Marie >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Peter Holdstock >>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 9:15 AM >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Problem connecting my new Ipod using WIFI >>> >>> >>> Hi, if I remember rightly I know my iphone automatically puts a capital >>> letter at the start of the password, but not the rest of the characters and >>> most of the router default security keys are in capitals so check that. >>> >>> Peter >>> >>> >>> From: Marie Baisez >>> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 10:40 PM >>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Subject: [access-uk] Problem connecting my new Ipod using WIFI >>> >>> I can type the security key in the right place in the appropriate menu on >>> the device without problem but get the message unable to connect. I've >>> checked the WIFI switch is on on the IPod, checked with a sighted person >>> that my Braille version of the security key is correct and WIFI is enabled >>> on the router as I use this without problem with my laptop. >>> The IPod can see 2 other WIFI networks, both unsecured, one identified as >>> SFR my internet provider and the other just called a public hotspot. >>> However, when I try to connect they both require a username and password. >>> Can't these sort of hotspot be used free of charge, is this the type found >>> in airports and train stations? Has anyone got a clue why I can't connect >>> to the router? >>> any pointers/comments more than welcomed. >>> Thanks in advance. >>> Cheers now, >>> Marie >>> >>> >>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >>> signature database 5205 (20100617) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >>> >>> http://www.eset.com >>> >>> >>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >>> signature database 5208 (20100618) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >>> >>> http://www.eset.com >>> >>> >>> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >>> signature database 5210 (20100619) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >>> >>> http://www.eset.com >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >> >> >> >> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature >> database 5210 (20100619) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 5211 (20100620) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq