[macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
- From: "Donna Goodin" <goodindo@xxxxxxx>
- To: <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:35:30 -0400
Sorry to ask this, David, but how does one unlock the phone? I know I saved
that info somewhere, but I can't seem to put my hands on it.
Donna
> -----Original Message-----
> From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:macvoiceover-
> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Poehlman
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 9:05 AM
> To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
>
> yeah, but if it is locked and a call comes in it could be a bit tricky
> to do.
>
> On Jun 29, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
>
> Thanks, david. Good to know about the correlation with having the
> phone
> locked, it seems like it would be easy to just unlock the phone first.
> Best,
> Donna
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:macvoiceover-
> > bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Poehlman
> > Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 8:21 AM
> > To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >
> > well, from what Josh says, a double tap should answer and end calls.
> > What I have found though is that if the phone is locked, this don't
> > work so good unless you have your headset on so you will either need
> > to unlock the phone and move it away from your face a bit or use your
> > headset.
> >
> > On Jun 29, 2009, at 7:38 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
> >
> > Actually, when I was in the Apple Store, I thought that typing was
> > much easier than I'd expected. Nah, the thing that worries me the
> > most is this issue of answering and ending calls, as I know I'll be
> > doing a lot of that over the weekend.
> > Cheers,
> > Donna
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: David Poehlman <david.poehlman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 6:48 AM
> > To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >
> > Your biggest hurdle will be typing on that damnable keyboard although
> > it's probably about as easy as it can be under the circumstances.
> you
> > can use voice controll though which should simplify things a good
> > deal.
> >
> > On Jun 28, 2009, at 11:16 PM, patrickneazer wrote:
> >
> > Hello Donna and all:
> >
> > Six brothers and sisters? The first thing you might need is more
> > minutes (wink).
> >
> > I am not an expert though if you are unsure about how this thing
> might
> > work and whether or not it is for you, see if you can lay your hands
> > on one if you have not already. Second, give a listen to Shane
> > Jackson's podcast number 3 ... if you have not done so already. It is
> > an excellent introduction and is enough both to get you started and
> > adventurous (smile).
> >
> > There are a few things to get used to. If you are used to typing on a
> > nokia or similar phone the virtual keyboard might be a little
> > disorienting at first. However, if you have a good working knowledge
> > of the typing keyboard (which I am guessing you do) then it grows on
> > you with time. In addition, learning how to do the "flick" sounds
> > weird though those sorts of gestures make the iphone both really cool
> > to use and easy. You may think you look really silly using the
> > gestures (I did) though they will become your bread and butter
> > (smile).
> >
> > If you are reasonably good at navigating itunes, setting it up should
> > go smoothly. If you do get it, set it up before you leave so in case
> > something goes not according to plan you have time to reach the nice
> > people at AT&T ... and I do mean nice people. They were quite helpful
> > when I buzzed them with a few questions.
> >
> > I will stop writing now because I have gone on too long and others
> > will chime in with there thoughts ...
> >
> > Go for it ... you will enjoy it thoroughly. Just be careful ... loss
> > of sleep do to enjoyment may be the result of this purchase.
> >
> > Oh, and the fun thing about it, if you cannot get it all figured out
> > you can have the family pitch in on your vacation. With voiceover on,
> > they can see what you can see. The only difference, which you
> probably
> > know already, is that when voiceover is activated the gestures are
> > different. So, with someone watching over your shoulder and your
> > iphone grasp tightly in your hand you can pick up a few useful
> tricks.
> >
> > Do not bother to curve your enthusiasm (smile)
> > On Jun 28, 2009, at 10:39 PM, Donna Goodin wrote:
> >
> >> All right, mr. Dive-in-and-take-the plunge! *smile*
> >>
> >> So, how much time do I need to get proficient on this thing. When
> >> we travel to visit the family, we end up making a *lot of calls. My
> >> husband has six brothers and sisters, and planning even the most
> >> insignifcant event seems to require at least 40 calls bakck and
> >> forth to different sibs. So, my concern is that I'll get down there
> >> and have to answer and make calls, and not have a clue how to do
> >> it. What do I need to know to be up and running when our car pulls
> >> out of the driveway in four days.?
> >> Cheers,
> >> Donna
> >>
> >> From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:macvoiceover-
> > bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> ] On Behalf Of patrickneazer
> >> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 9:30 PM
> >> To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >>
> >> Hello Donna and all:
> >>
> >> Good heavens (smile). Why wait (wink). Just think how much fun you
> >> will have calling people from your Iphone over the holiday weekend.
> >> You can send your first text message telling people that you wish
> >> they were here and you can even take a snapshot of the
> >> surroundings ... camera works great. Captured my first picture and
> >> now that picture is the photo that pops up when they call. Not
> >> everyone will think that is useful or practical though I do (smile).
> >> The picture came out pretty well ... impress your friends.
> >>
> >> I am an NPR fan and my Niece already got her little hands around the
> >> Iphone (smile). I was close by and she could not do more damage to
> >> the phone than I could. Currently, I think she will enjoy the other
> >> phone better ... has Mobile TV on it and she is a fan of the Cartoon
> >> network (smile).
> >>
> >> OK, enough family history though I will finish by saying given that
> >> I can listen to tunes while on a call my aversion to headphones is
> >> giving way. This gadget just might cause changes in thinking (wink).
> >>
> >> Run out and get one today ... who knows ... you buying one might put
> >> Keith over the edge (smile). Keith, you are next (smile).
> >> On Jun 28, 2009, at 10:10 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> Good morning, Patrick,
> >>
> >> Well, it's good to know I'm not the only one who doesn't like
> >> wearing headphones. And I have to say, if my poor brain can handle
> >> the multitasking, it'd be cool to listen to music while on a call. I
> >> think your messages have been successful, the urge to run out and
> >> try it is growing stronger by the moment. I imagine I'll have to
> >> succumb soon, but can't decide whether to do it now, and be learning
> >> to use it while on our 4th of July pilgrimage to visit the fam, or
> >> wait till after we get back.
> >>
> >> BTW, re your niece, don't know if you're an NPR fan, but they had an
> >> amusing segment on All Things Considered a few weeks back about
> >> people's kids, nieces etc getting hold of their electronic toys. One
> >> of the stories featured someone whose toddler niece did manage to
> >> get hold of the iphone. I wouldn't recommend it! *smile*
> >> Cheers,
> >> Donna
> >>
> >> From: patrickneazer <patrickneazer@xxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 9:55 AM
> >> To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >>
> >> Good morning Donna and all:
> >>
> >> Beware I also have an aversion to wearing headphones. Though I must
> >> confess I found myself on a call with the Ipod playing in the
> >> background. If the sound quality of the Iphone's ipod was not so
> >> good I might have turned it off. Instead, I found myself enjoying
> >> both the music and the call. Never thought it would happen though it
> >> might happen again (smile).
> >>
> >> Even if that does not appeal to you ... run out and try it. Once you
> >> pick it up it is contagious (wink).
> >>
> >>
> >> On Jun 28, 2009, at 9:44 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> I guess I'm just going to have to try this out, it's really hard to
> >> picture! *smile* But, it's good to year yours and Cheryl's
> >> assurances that this can be done. I don't know why I have such an
> >> aversion to headphones, but I really dislike wearing them, unless
> >> I'm listening to music or something like that. And, we don't have a
> >> land line, so frequently I'll go running across the house to
> >> wherever I happened to have left my phone. It's nice to just be able
> >> to hit that left soft key and be on the call.
> >>
> >> So, thanks for the feeddback, I will keep my enthusiasm for getting
> >> an IPhone alive! :)
> >> Best,
> >> Donna
> >>
> >> From: patrickneazer <patrickneazer@xxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 2:23 AM
> >> To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >>
> >> Good morning Donna and all:
> >>
> >> Donna. You can relight your enthusiasm for getting an Iphone
> >> (smile). It is not a requirement to have a head set on to answer or
> >> hang up from calls. You can do both quite nicely without the
> >> headset. I had to get used to the reality that moving the Iphone
> >> toggles the speaker phone. It was not an annoyance just a little
> >> surprising at first (wink). My niece thought it was pretty cool
> >> (smile). Now to keep her from running off with it. Is there an app
> >> for that?
> >>
> >>
> >> On Jun 27, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Donna Goodin wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> As one who doesn't yet have an iphone, the problem is this issue of
> >> requiring a headset. I don't *want to *have to wear a head set to
> >> use this phone. Apple really needs to address this. I was really
> >> hot about getting the iphone, now I'm pulling back. If I can't
> >> answer and end a call unless I'm wearing headphones, this isn't a
> >> phone I'm ever going to buy.
> >> Best,
> >> Donna
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:macvoiceover-
> >> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lodro Rigdzin
> >> Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 1:51 PM
> >> To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >>
> >> The iphone headset that comes with the phone has a microphone afaik
> >>
> >> -original message-
> >> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >> From: "Marco" <news@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> Date: 27/06/2009 19:22
> >>
> >> I thought that the 3GS came with a ear bud set with a mic on the
> > cord.
> >> My
> >> nokia phone has this on the ear buds and it works great for
> answering
> >> and
> >> ending calls as well as talking handsfree.
> >>
> >> Maybe it is under the accessories page that apple has under
> >> apple.com/accessibility.
> >>
> >> I've not checked out this sight yet but maybe it might have
> >> suggestions
> >> for
> >> accessibility devices that will make your IPhone experience even
> >> better.
> >>
> >> Marco
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> [mailto:macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cheryl
> Homiak
> >> Sent: June 27, 2009 8:42 AM
> >> To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: terminating calls on the iphone
> >>
> >> I don't want to put in those earbuds for every call or walk around
> >> with the earbuds on all the time in case somebody calls me.
> >> So if I can't hear voiceover say "answer" and "end call"
> >> I just double tap until it answers or hangs up. Usually, though not
> >> always, it will eventually hang up
> >> anyway. A couple of times I haven't managed to answer till the third
> >> or
> >> fourth ring but I haven't actually missed a call this way yet. What
> > we
> >> probably need is an independent way to turn up voiceover without
> >> having
> >> to
> >> get it to talk to turn it up. I wonder: if you had a real headset
> > with
> >> the
> >> microphone built on instead of just the earbuds, is there an auto-
> >> answer
> >> setting? Or could you get a headset with an answer button on the
> >> headset?
> >> These might be options if you didn't mind wearing a headset all the
> >> time,
> >> though I think I'd rather not do this.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Cheryl
> >>
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