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There are actually several books which detail how to make use of an iPhone however I recommend Anna Dresner's book you can find it by looking under the subject search term computers or iOS you can also look for it under her name Anna Dresner

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> On Jun 8, 2015, at 9:28 AM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Lloyd or anyone:
> 
> Can you recommend a specific National Braille Press publication that would
> be the best for a beginning I phone user like myself?
> 
> I certainly can look at the tables of contents here and make what I hope
> will be the right decision, but some specific advice would be helpful.  I've
> heard many mention the book that costs $24, which may be a good start.
> 
> I've heard of the Applevis podcasts and discussions, but think those might
> be a bit down the roade for me as I explore specific applications.  Again,
> if I'm in error, please let me know.
> 
> Like everyone, I'm going to have to take this one step at a time, and I
> suspect that some aps will be easier to learn than others.
> 
> Nevertheless,  you have to start somewhere, which is what I'm trying to do
> now.
> 
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Lloyd Rasmussen
> Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 7:01 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Tutorial for Voice Over Gestures on Apple I Phone
> 
> I haven't looked at the website yet, hadn't heard of it before. But it would
> probably be useful. It is helpful to work alongside someone who uses
> VoiceOver, but probably not necessary. There are a lot of good books from
> National Braille Press. They are not only in braille, but also Daisy
> text/audio, downloadable braille and PDF formats. Also, the discussions and
> podcasts on applevis.com, going back to 2011 when the iaccessible iPhone was
> introduced, are quite useful, exhaustive and exhausting.
> 
> 
> 
> Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
> http://lras.home.sprynet.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gary Smith
> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2015 9:56 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Tutorial for Voice Over Gestures on Apple I Phone
> 
> Thanks for sharing this tutorial.  I know it will be helpful for me.  I've
> had my IPhone for some time now but never got any formal training on it.
> Where do you guys go to get training and what does it cost?
> 
> 73, Gary, N5GD
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2015 7:55 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Tutorial for Voice Over Gestures on Apple I Phone
> 
> David:
> 
> Having  literally just picked up an I phone  6 last week, I'll give this
> tutorial a good look.
> 
> Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
> 
> I'm also going to get some I phone training, but tutorials like this will
> allow me to work through things and increase my overall knowledge more at my
> own pace.
> 
> Thanks again!
> 
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of David Weigel
> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2015 2:00 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Tutorial for Voice Over Gestures on Apple I Phone
> 
> To: Alan and all others using an Apple I Phone model 5 or 6:
> 
> 
> 
>                Recently, I received the web ling shown below, which is an
> excellent, well-organized and nicely narrated tutorial for essentially all
> the numerous finger and hand gestures that are part of the Apple I Phone
> "voice over" function.  Although I had received some personal training in
> the use of my I Phone 5, the Voice Over compendium within the web link below
> vastly facilitates one's understanding, ability and speed of use of the many
> facets of the I Phone.
> 
>                If this is old news, I apologize; but if you haven't given
> this weblink a try, I recommend it.  Have fun!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.voiceover-easy.net/
> 
> 
> 
>                                                                Dave Weigel
> (pronounced wy guel, JAWS notwithstanding)  KD4JEZ 

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