[access-uk] Re: my first apple device

  • From: john gallagher <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:58:33 +0100

well i have the rnib navigator which is the sendero one really. also blind 
square and google maps. i also  use navigon. hth

----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Cussick <the.big.white.shepherd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2014 11.56 am
Subject: [access-uk] Re: my first apple device

>
>
> Hi john,   what GPS apps do you use thanks in advance I have blind 
> square in now use it more than the breeze.
> 
> On 24/07/2014 11.13, john gallagher wrote:
> > yes as ian says that is correct one thing i love is voice dream which is a 
> > reading app and also of course my gps apps. it just depends on what you 
> > like. for internet radio there is ootunes and tunin radio there is a very 
> > good book from the rnib on how to use the iphone which maybe worth looking 
> > at.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ian Macrae <ian.macrae@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Thursday, 24 July 2014 10.58 am
> > Subject: [access-uk] Re: my first apple device
> >
> 0was
> 0was
> 0was If the triple home click doesn't do the job and if you have no sight you 
> will require the assistance of someone who can see to turn VO on.  It's a 
> very easy thing for them to do and is done through settings/accessibility.  
> Voiceover is the first toggle in that list.  Once it's done you should be off 
> and running.  As for the apps you'll need, that really depends on what sort 
> of information you're after and what you want to use the device to do.
> 0was On 24 Jul 2014, at 10.52, Eleanor Martha Burke wrote:
> 0was
> >>> Yes I had to do that too.
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "martin wilsher" <martinwilsher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 10.27 AM
> >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: my first apple device
> >>>
> >>>
> 0was 0was Do you not have to set voiceover up to be triggered by the triple 
> tap?  I
> 0was 0was had to.
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was -----Original Message-----
> 0was 0was From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
> Behalf
> 0was 0was Of
> 0was 0was Ibrahim Gucukoglu
> 0was 0was Sent: 24 July 2014 10.24
> 0was 0was To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 0was 0was Subject: [access-uk] Re: my first apple device
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was Hi Adrian.
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was When you get your device, turn it on by pressing the power button 
> for
> 0was 0was about
> 0was 0was two seconds, give it 30 seconds or so and then press the home button
> 0was 0was rapidly
> 0was 0was three times to turn on voice over.  That's all there is to it.  As 
> for
> 0was 0was Skype, Drop box and the rest, you can download all those apps from 
> the app
> 0was 0was store when you've set up your Apple ID.
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was All the best and good luck, let us know if you have specific 
> questions you
> 0was 0was want answering, also www.applevis.com is probably one of the best 
> websites
> 0was 0was for you now and in to the future as it contains a wealth of material
> 0was 0was including an app directory, podcast library, tutorials, reviews and 
> a user
> 0was 0was forum.
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was All the best, Ibrahim.
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was -----Original Message-----
> 0was 0was From: Adrien Collins
> 0was 0was Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 8.34 AM
> 0was 0was To: 'access uk'
> 0was 0was Subject: [access-uk] my first apple device
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was Hi
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was Ok I have put the order in for my first I device, I will need some 
> help
> 0was 0was with
> 0was 0was it, It is coming from amazon and they are not allowed to open it to
> 0was 0was activate
> 0was 0was voice over for me but I am sure I can get that sorted out quite 
> easily.
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was Now, I have a few questions, I have been assured by amazon it is 
> new,
> 0was 0was therefore should be a 5th generation device. I use skype as my 
> phone plus
> 0was 0was a
> 0was 0was means to contact people so I am sure there will be ways for me to 
> use
> 0was 0was skype,
> 0was 0was also facebook and I use dropbox to share files between devices. 
> What other
> 0was 0was useful apps would I need once I get going? I have seen several 
> people
> 0was 0was using
> 0was 0was I devices and some have even let me try it for myself and I think 
> it'll be
> 0was 0was much easier for me than an android device, I have tried the hudl 
> from
> 0was 0was tesco
> 0was 0was but couldn't get the hang of that. I have also ordered a keyboard 
> and
> 0was 0was case,
> 0was 0was they are all coming in the same delivery.
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was I know there are several groups for I devices, what is the best one 
> for me
> 0was 0was to get help if I need it? It will take me a while to learn but I 
> feel I
> 0was 0was need
> 0was 0was to do it now, otherwise I will struggle later on. Watch this space.
> 0was 0was Lastly,
> 0was 0was are there any useful tutorials? I know there is a guide system on 
> the ipad
> 0was 0was so that is one of the main reasons I went for it.
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was Regards
> 0was 0was
> 0was 0was Adrien
> 0was 0was
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