[il-talk] New I Phone user

Wed Dec 25 05:08:52 UTC 2013

Nikki,

Let me suggest an alternative method.

Instead of double tapping. Find the key or button you want and hold your finger on that key. Then tap anywhere else on the screen with a second finger. 

Let's say you want to strike the letter "a". Find and hold your finger the letter "a" while striking somewhere else is being with the second Finger. 

The second finger you use can be from either hand. Whichever is more convenient.

This method also is very convenient for unlocking your phone. Place one finger on the unlock slider at the bottom of the screen and then strikes somewhere else on the screen with the second finger to unlock your phone.

I hope these tips help you out a lot. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.

> On Dec 24, 2013, at 14:56, "Nikki" <daizies304 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   Ok. I've been trying to compose text messages without seeking sighted help. II' am figuring it out. At one point I changed the layout from landscape to portrait and I didn't even know how I did that and it totally confused me. LOL! I can't seem to double tap fast enough. Is there a way I can alter that? Why do things move on you? It's weird.Maybe it's my fingers double tapping somewhere else and I don't know it. LOL! I really want to master this and show my mom she didn't waste her money. Just pray for me please.
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Sharon Howerton
> Sent: Monday, December 23, 2013 1:02 PM
> To: 'NFB of Illinois Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] New I Phone user
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> I personally prefer answering the phone with the ear buds. IN that way you press eht center part to answer and disconnect. The other sides of the ear bud wire are for volume. And Voiceover will continue to talk while you are on the phone on a call unless you can turn it off.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nikki
> Sent: Monday, December 23, 2013 11:28 AM
> To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] New I Phone user
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> My voice isn't exactly clear enough for that. Um. I just think it's going to take some practice. I played with it a little bit ago and am finding that my fingers aren't small enough or some options are too close together. IDK. I'm figuring it out though and it excites me. I haven't had a need to make a phone call yet, but I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to find the answer button and be able to hear Voice Over with the phone ringing. Maybe just put it on vibrate? I do have one problem. The double tap to open is delayed or something because when I hit "Phone" twice it does nothing but repeat "Phone double tap to open." So then I'm forcing my finger to shake over "Phone" in hopes that it opens. Sometimes it opens, but most of the time it repeats it self. LOL! Is there something in settings where I can slow down the double tapping?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sharon Howerton
> Sent: Monday, December 23, 2013 5:40 AM
> To: 'NFB of Illinois Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] New I Phone user
> 
> Try using Siri as much as you can if you have dexterity problems.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nikki
> Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 6:10 PM
> To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] New I Phone user
> 
>   More? Oh boy! Whatever do you mean? Do you think if I bought a cover it would help? IDK. I'm new at this.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sharon Howerton
> Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 5:49 PM
> To: 'NFB of Illinois Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] New I Phone user
> 
> There is a lot more to it than that.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nikki
> Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 5:40 PM
> To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] New I Phone user
> 
>   I hope so because when it says double tap to open, it's like I have to force my fingers to shake semi-violent and hope it hits thethe app I want.
> Someone on one of the other mailing lists sent me a recording of him using his I Phone. He made it sound so easy. Like once you hit a number on the keypad and it's one you want, then just touch anywhere else on the screen.
> He said Voice Over is only concerned with the last thing you touched.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sharon Howerton
> Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 3:14 PM
> To: 'NFB of Illinois Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] New I Phone user
> 
> There may be an accessability setting that may help you.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nikki
> Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 1:21 PM
> To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] New I Phone user
> 
> I'm slowly getting it. LOL! I have shaky wrists that cause my fingers to shake. So it's a little harder for me. Anyway. My uncle is an Apple expert and he lives close by. Thank God.  He turned on Voice Over for me. I just moved from Elgin to Quincy.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sharon Howerton

> Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2013 9:15 AM
> To: 'NFB of Illinois Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] New I Phone user
> 
> Nicole, I hope the store set Voiceover for you through settings, general and accessibility. When the phone freezes, sometimes it's best to shut down altogether with the power button which is on the top right. You have to hold it down for several seconds. You also hold it down for a few seconds to power back up and it takes a good minute in my experience for the phone to power back up again. The home key which is the round one at the bottom of the phone is your go to key for lots of things. I made you an offer of someone to help you. And yes, a lot of us who are totally blind use and love the phone. It does take work at first.
> Sharon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nikki
> Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 9:51 PM
> To: il-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [il-talk] New I Phone user
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> I can’t figure out how to unlock the screen. It’s stuck on the camera. My son tells me the screen is gray. All it does is click at me. Which button is the power button? Ugh! I’m so lost. I just got the phone today, for my birthday. Can all blind individuals use one?
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