I find predictive text brilliant on the numeric keypad but on the alphanumeric as in the qwerty I just get on with the standard text and am very quick at that too.
Eleanor----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 1:42 PM Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people Hi Amie I have never got on with predictive texting. I use one index finger and go for it without worrying about predictive texting. But each to their own, others will swear by it. Whatever you do, have fun, that's the sheer joy of Talks. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns J&M Work-Ability jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.work-ability.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Amie Slavin Sent: 14 July 2010 11:45 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people Wow; will keep this one for reference; thanks! I'm doing loads of texting, but all just by finding one letter then another. The predictive thing sounds a bit longwinded; does it actually save time, by the time you've done all that stuff? Thanks loads, again, for your help; big *! A -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Burke Sent: 14 July 2010 11:41 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people Yes Talks works brilliantly with predictive text. For example the number 2 has the letters a b c. In a text message you would do one press of the number 2 for a, 2 presses for b and 3 for c. To write Amie you would do the following 2 pressed once, 6 pressed once, 4 pressed three times to get the i and 3 pressed twice to get the e. Hope this makes sense. I know you from other lists and I know once you get what to do you will be up and away and will not go back to the long-hand of text writing. When I was learning I would just open a new message, not put a telephone number in the to field and would just write away in the text message. Then I would either delete it or save in drafts and come back to it, delete what I had written and just start all over again. you will of course know the the delete key is the clear key. Finally to finish, the number 3 has the letters d e and f and so on for the number 4 5 and 6 digits. However whenyou come to the number 7 there are 4 letters assigned and these are p q r and s. Again the number 8 has three letters assigned t u and v and finally the number 9 has the final 4 letters of the alphabet w x y and z. To enable predictive text hit the hash key to the right of the zero twice quickly and this should put you in predictive text. It will sound strange if you have key echo turned on but you will get used to that. Not every word you write will be in the dictionary but that can be inserted by yourself so that is in the next lesson here Lol! Also when you are using predictive text you may have to cycle through options after you have written a word as the word you require may be the second option and not the first one. An example is when writing the word and at first I was not hearing correctly and I took the first option which was a m d until someone wrote and asked me if I was aware that I had an error every time I wrote the word. I then realized what was happening and that I was not tuned in to the word sound. You will use the * key to cycle through your option of words and if there is not the word you require you get an option fter cycling through all to press soft key one where an edit box will open and you input the long way and then press key one again. This means that you have then put in the dictionary the word that had not been recognised so next time round it will be there either at the beginning or when you cycle through using the & key. The zero works as usual to get a space and when pressed quickly 3 times, I think it is, you will get a new line or paragraph. Eleanor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amie Slavin" <amie.slavin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 11:04 AM Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people I kind of know about predictive text but haven't tried it yet. Does it work well with Talks? My phone does have net access although I haven't tried it yet. Really appreciating your time and trouble with me. Thanks A -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Burke Sent: 14 July 2010 10:47 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people I am not sure that your phone has internet capability but I am sure someone else on list will be able to comment. You might like to listen to the CD you may have got with the phone about Talks. Alternatively go to the blindsea website where you can go to mobile corner and download the Talks 4 manual. Worth a read. Do you know about predictive text for instance? Eleanor -original message- Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people From: "Amie Slavin" <amie.slavin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 14/07/2010 10:21 am There are 3 tab sheets, if I'm understanding the question properly. Please do bombard me if you have time; I'm most grateful and would like to know what Talks can do. Thanks A -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns Sent: 14 July 2010 10:14 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people Hi Amie As with most good software, a newer version generally fixes bugs or reported issues that were troublesome in a previous update. When you go into the Talks program itself by pressing Talks key then star, how many tab sheets are there? Talks Premium supports Braille and has dictionary enhancements among other things. If you bought your phone from a store such as Vodafone, it is most likely you were given Talks Standard. This is ok and perfectly acceptable if you simply want to use Talks for its intended purchase. But if you want to add a few more bells and whistles, then you have the opportunity to upgrade to Talks Premium and get the latest version. I don't want to bombard you with complexities and jargon though if it's all new to you. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns J&M Work-Ability jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.work-ability.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Amie Slavin Sent: 14 July 2010 10:01 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people HI Jackie Everything helps; I know nothing! What's better about Talks Premium or Talks 5 please? Is it worth upgrading? A -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns Sent: 14 July 2010 09:59 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people Hi Amie Talks 4 is fine, but just to let you know that Talks 5 is available as a free download. You can get this from either www.comproom.co.uk or www.talknav.com If you purchased your phone through Vodafone, they would likely have put Talks Standard on it, so you could pay £50 to upgrade to Talks Premium if you wanted to. Hope this helps a bit. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns J&M Work-Ability jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.work-ability.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Amie Slavin Sent: 14 July 2010 09:55 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Which Talks version, RE: Re: Hello talks people Hi and thanks to all who told me about the star key. IF the question is which version of Talks, is Nuance Talks 4 a reasonable answer? It's the version they put on when I bought the phone, near the beginning of this year. Thanks again. A From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Graham Page Sent: 14 July 2010 08:51 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Hello talks people Hi Amie. First you need to be aware that on all phones with Talks installed there is a key called the Talks Key. The key used varies slightly from phone to phone so if you can't find this key then let us know which phone you have. Secondly there are 2 keys called soft keys 1 and 2 which are generally to the left and right of the display. These are used with the phone whether or not Talks is installed. To find out the version number you need to go into the talks window. It's a bit like going to the JAWS window on the PC, except the talks window is not permanently displayed on screen. To do this press talks key followed by star (which is to the left of 0) Once in the talks window press soft key 1 which brings up an options menu. Arrow down to about and the version number should be spoken.. Regards Graham Graham Page Home Phone: 0207 265 9493 Mobile: 07753 607980 Fax: 0870 706 2773 Email: gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx MSN: gabriel_mcbird@xxxxxxxxxxx Skype: gabriel_mcbird From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Amie Slavin Sent: 14 July 2010 04:34 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Hello talks people I'm new to the list; have been reading and wondering where to begin with questions. Realised you're all referring to the versions of Talks you use and I don't even know which one I have, or how to find out. Figured the first question I need to ask you is how do I find out which version of Talks I'm using,please? Once I know that I'll truly entertain you with my ineptitude! TIA Amie No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3002 - Release Date: 07/13/10 19:36:00 No virus found in this incoming message. 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