[talks-uk] Re: Using touch screens with talks
- From: "Hussein Patwa" <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 19:30:10 +0100
Hi,
Interesting you should talk about the optimisation of the touch interface.
I've had similar comments from a sighted person trying out my X6 today. And
I definitely have a lot to say about it myself and not all of it is good.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-
> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Georgina Joyce
> Sent: 06 May 2010 19:08
> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Using touch screens with talks
>
> Hi
>
> Yes, I'm getting a spacial consept of the screen's layout. However, I
> think talks would benefit if it gave some indication when it's ready for
> exploration of the screen because I've accidentiily activated buttons
> when I thought I was just exploring. Just a ping or plop would be
> useful. This is why I asked about optimal touch settings in my original
> post. I'm not sure whether I've grasped the functionality of the volume
> switch because holding down volume doesn't select the list item it just
> scrolls down further the list. It's just in need of experimentation.
> Because the N97 has a different type of touch screen than that used by
> Apple. I just can't use it as well as I could use the Ipod touch when I
> played with one of them at the Apple store.
>
> But it's early days. I see that there are some bleeps on the X6 from
> another post on this list. I've never heard these orientation sounds on
> the N97.
>
> Thanks.
>
> On Thu, 2010-05-06 at 16:01 +0100, Steve Nutt wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Going back is no different to what it is on a non-touch phone, you just
> have
> > to get used to where the buttons are. Key1 is towards the bottom left
> > corner of the screen and Key2 towards the bottom right, if you don't
have
> > the keyboard open as an example.
> >
> > Also, remember explore mode. Rest your finger anywhere on the screen
> for
> > more than half a sec, then you can move around, and Talks will speak,
but
> > not activate, the icon. Then lift and tap anywhere on the screen to
activate
> > that icon.
> >
> > Also, remember the volume controls can be set to scroll up/down, scroll
> > left/right, scroll the function keys, or act as a volume control. To
change
> > the setting, press and hold the volume up part of the volume control.
To
> > select something when you are scrolling, hold the volume down part of
> the
> > control.
> >
> > This makes it possible to use a lot of features of the phone with just
one
> > hand.
> >
> > All the best
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-
> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > On Behalf Of Georgina Joyce
> > Sent: Monday 3 May 2010 22:18
> > To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [talks-uk] Using touch screens with talks
> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > Well I'm been waiting to see if any tips and tricks are given to use a
> > touch screen with talks.
> >
> > I've just got a N97 standard and see that there are settings to do with
> > the sensitivity of the touch screen etc. I wondered how others were
> > finding touch screen operation with talks? Are there settings of the
> > phone or within talks that make touch operation easier? I find stepping
> > back quite a chore. Yes you can use the cancel key but then when you
> > return to that menu you are returned to the submenus that you were
> > trying to step back out from. My success in tapping the back button
> > (Key 2) isn't that great.
> >
> >
> > I was tempted to go for the X6 but didn't feel confident in using a
> > phone without any kind of a physical keyboard. Although, the touch
> > screen on the X6 is Superior to that on other Nokia phones.
> >
> > What are others finding?
> >
> >
> >
> --
> Gena
>
>
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>
> * The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).
> * The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your
> needs (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
> * The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor
> (freedom 2).
> * The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements
> to the public, so that the whole community benefits (freedom 3). Access
> to the source code is a precondition for this.
>
> Richard Matthew Stallman
>
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