Author Topic: The Technophobe Reader - Technology Help (Read 213625 times)

pedln · « **Reply #760 on:** January 24, 2013, 12:02:31 PM »

Welcome to The Technophobe Reader

Confused about Iphones, Ipods, Ipads, Itouch, Androids, or anything else electronic? Don't know what a "text" message is? Don't have a Nook or a Kindle and don't know the benefits of an e reader? Feel left out of the rush of the new technology and wonder what all the shouting is about?

Have a new Iphone, Ipod, Ipad, Nook, Kindle, or I headache or are considering same?

Ask your question here! Other sufferers may be able to direct you to a source for help or help with their own experience.

This discussion has no "expert" moderator, we offer here no professional advice but we may be able to answer out of our own experiences, so ask or comment away!

Yes, thank you. I'm learning so much here. Is the keyboard something that connects via a USB port? I guess what I'm asking is -- can you carry your iPad without the keyboard, and attach the keyboard only when you want it.

Are there USB ports on the iPad, for things like printers and whatever?

maryz · « **Reply #761 on:** January 24, 2013, 12:29:33 PM »

pedln, my iPad keyboard is "bluetooth" - no wire connection needed - just set the iPad to accept bluetooth, and turn on the switch on the keyboard. The touch keypad magically disappears, and the regular one is ready to use. It's stored in my basket unless I actually need it to type something.

jane · « **Reply #762 on:** January 24, 2013, 12:41:12 PM »

pedln... I bought a Zagg folio for my IPAD.

www.zagg.com/iPad4+KeyboardCase

It has a place in the top for the IPAD and a keyboard on the bottom. It folds up and fits in my large purse with kind of a protective covering. As Mary said, you can connect/unconnect the bluetooth wireless connection for the keyboard.

There are no USB ports as you're thinking of them. We were told at the Apple Store we will need to get a printer that is an "air" printer and then we can print from the IPAD.

I absolutely love mine. I've got all my Nook books (500)+ available with the Nook app and I've also got a collection of Kindle books with the Kindle app and I could get IBooks, too, if I chose. My husband prefers to get his books that way. We don't want our "collections" mingling, since our tastes are so different. We do share apps....so if any minimal charge involved, we both can have them for the price of one. Music, books, apps sharing can easily be turned on or off.

I have a cloud account, but I honestly don't understand all of that yet. I do keep notes and documents on the IPAD, but nothing that's a big deal. When I get home, I'll use my desktop for our family $$ business, Quicken, etc., and probably not mess with a laptop again. I know I'll not travel with one again. I can easily catch up on Quicken when I'm home. I can monitor the bank accounts, pay online, etc. easily with the IPAD. I've done it several times and it's as easy as with any laptop.

jane

HaroldArnold · « **Reply #763 on:** February 01, 2013, 12:13:26 PM »

Regarding the I-pad you can sync (connect) it to a usb port on a dos computer using the I-Pad's charger cable. The end that plugs into the charger connects to regular dos computer USB input port. It will take a few minutes to complete the sync operation after which the I-Pad appears on the computer's my computer list Ana files can be transfered

jane · « **Reply #764 on:** February 01, 2013, 12:41:19 PM »

I've got to try that, Harold. Thanks!

pedln · « **Reply #765 on:** February 02, 2013, 01:02:06 PM »

MaryZ, what kind of keyboard do you use?

Jane, is your iPad easily removed from the keyboard?

I went to the Zagg site -- lots of interesting stuff there. Looking at the pictures, when it's in the keyboard case and closed up it resembles a laptop. But I'm assuming it's much lighter and easier to carry.

I don't need one, I want one, but don't know how practicable my idea for its use would work. I want dragon dictate so when I don't hear or understand someone, can just shove the iPad in his or her face and say "Speak."

Thanks for all the info. I've copied it, saved it, and will probably send it to my iPad carrying friends.

maryz · « **Reply #766 on:** February 02, 2013, 01:19:49 PM »

pedln, mine is a Logitech Bluetooth. I opted not to get a cover that was also a keyboard because of the extra weight it would add to the device. Since my keyboard is wireless, I don't have to have it with the iPad all the time. It's a trade-off - just what you think would work for you.

jane · « **Reply #767 on:** February 02, 2013, 04:02:31 PM »

I don't know if it's easily removed...I haven't tried to remove it. I want the keyboard since I post here and at other discussion websites and do email, so a keyboard is a big deal to me. Yes, it does add some weight, but it will still fit in the special pocket my travel handbag has for a tablet.

jane

mabel1015j · « **Reply #768 on:** February 03, 2013, 10:45:59 AM »

You may have said this, but what size is the keyboard? Is it the width of the ipad? Isit smaller, bigger? I sit w/ the ipad on my lap in a stand-up cover and i can't quite imagine how i would position the keyboard.

maryz · « **Reply #769 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:14:50 PM »

Mine is a little bit wider than the iPad. I, too, sit with the iPad on its stand on my lap. I can fit the keyboard between it and my belly, or maybe a little bit off to the side. It's 5 x 11 1/2" - about the size of a regular piece of paper folded in half length-wise. Your best best is going to go to a Staples or Office Max or someplace like that and compare them.

mabel1015j · « **Reply #770 on:** February 03, 2013, 01:23:52 PM »

Thanks Mary.

Frybabe · « **Reply #771 on:** March 04, 2013, 09:05:26 AM »

Ok, this ITunes thing has me a bit confused. Ginny posted a free Ibook link that I followed to download it. I should say that I have an ITunes program on my Windows computer which came with the Quicktime program. The Ibook is apparently only for ipad and iphones, so I am guessing I can't see it on my computer.

What bothers me, though, is that ITunes wanted me to register, so I did, thinking I would be able to see the free book. Odd, because I am sure a year or so ago I was able to see free podcasts without registering. At least I thought I did; but they may have been through other links.

Now, it wants me to give my billing information before I can really do anything with the program AND it appears this is for the music, which I won't use. I cannot find a way to cancel my registration, and I definitely don't want to give them my billing info. When I have some time I guess I will have to call them.

ANNIE · « **Reply #772 on:** April 10, 2013, 01:53:57 PM »

just enjoyed reading all about your iPad problems and many successful helpers. I found the iPad somewhat bulky so Ralph bought me the iPad mini and I am enjoying learning how to use it. My main gripe is the loss of Adobe Flash. I spent an hour or two reading up on how to solve that. Very expensive and hard to understand. There many solutions but I would appreciate input from here. Any thoughts, anyone?

mabel1015j · « **Reply #773 on:** April 11, 2013, 12:30:13 PM »

I agree w/ you about the loss of adobe flash. I would think Apple could have figured out a way to have that work on such a great/expensive gadget. It must be a licensing issue. It is aggravating to try to look at a video or game or other and not being able to.

LarryHanna · « **Reply #774 on:** April 12, 2013, 10:20:01 AM »

To get around the flash problem with my iPad I use a browser called Puffin that I got from the Apps store. There is a free version you can use a trial period and then I paid a small amount to get full access to the browser and it works very well. I tried to see what it cost but since I have purchased it it doesn't show the amount in the Apps store anymore. I also use another Browser called Maven+ that I really like when I am writing responses or postings in our discussion groups.

mabel1015j · « **Reply #775 on:** April 12, 2013, 11:58:57 AM »

Puffin - $3.00! I'm going to check it out. Thanks for the info.

jane · « **Reply #776 on:** April 12, 2013, 01:36:47 PM »

Thanks, Larry!!

I found two free apps that let me upload my Excel spreadsheet of my Book Journal to Dropbox and then get it on my IPAD where I can edit it, add to it, and it uploads back to Dropbox so my IPAD and my PC are synced with this spreadsheet.

I use Dropbox on both the PC and IPAD and CloudOn on my IPAD.

I'm off to get Puffin!!

LarryHanna · « **Reply #777 on:** April 15, 2013, 11:39:37 AM »

Just this morning I was discussing the Puffin browser with my good friend and it had a message that until a problem is fixed from their last update that the free version will not be subject to the time limit of usage. I have no idea of how long that will be in effect. Mabel, I felt it was worth the $3 as it removes one of the negative of the iPad or iPhone.

mabel1015j · « **Reply #778 on:** April 15, 2013, 04:54:12 PM »

Me too, Larry. I got it and have already used it very successfully.

Jean

Frybabe · « **Reply #779 on:** April 20, 2013, 08:14:32 AM »

I thought I had posted here a few days ago, but I guess it didn't make it. Probably hit cancel instead of post. Sigh!

Weirdness with my Kindle Fire: I was logged in through my Kindle and typed a post. I hit the post button. The message I got was disturbing. It said something like "Sorry Frybabe, you are banned from using this site." I have not been able to log onto SeniorLearn from my Kindle since then. It has not affected my computer. Any clues? Could it be because I made a comment about the Boston Marathon using the "b.....g" word? Could it have been a banned word? It so, it might be difficult to discuss any war stories like the new book Dresden, which I hope to read some time.

jane · « **Reply #780 on:** April 20, 2013, 10:12:00 AM »

I don't think you were banned for anything you said. I wonder if somehow your IP address for the Kindle is the problem??

Try logging in again with the Kindle Fire.
IF you get that same banned message, go to the following site and find out what your IP address is for the Kindle fire.

http://www.iphacks.com/index.php

THEN, copy that IP address on the right sidebar and send it to me in an email to the address under my name. I can see if it's an address that was banned because of a large number of spammers from that IP address.

Frybabe · « **Reply #781 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:38:40 AM »

Email is on its way, Jane. Let me know if you need anything else.

jane · « **Reply #782 on:** April 20, 2013, 02:53:37 PM »

I've sent you back an email with something I've tried. Email me and let me know if that worked...or didn't work.

Frybabe · « **Reply #783 on:** April 21, 2013, 01:27:42 PM »

Thanks Jane, MArcie, et.al.

It was the cookies.

jane · « **Reply #784 on:** April 21, 2013, 03:11:16 PM »

Glad it's working OK now.

kidsal · « **Reply #785 on:** April 29, 2013, 07:19:44 AM »

I recently bought a Kindle Paperwhite and find the instructions that came with it don't answer my question(s). I have created collections (entered a name for the collection and entered DONE). Now I don't know how or where to access these collections. Have seen pictures where the word collections appears on the menu bar -- but I can't find it. HELP before I throw it out!!

Also I live in Mountain Standard Time and the time on my Kindle shows Pacific???

Frybabe · « **Reply #786 on:** April 29, 2013, 08:39:08 AM »

Kidsal, here is a discussion forum with info on how to see your collections on the menu bar. You are not the only one who has this problem. Too bad that the user's guide is lacking in specific information about collections except for basic set-up.
http://www.amazon.com/forum/kindle/ref=cm_cd_search_res_rm?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx1D7SY3BVSESG&cdPage=1&cdSort=oldest&cdThread=TxOHBXBKV5WS7Z#Mx29D4J06U9TMLC

I don't see anything about the time difference. You may want to contact Amazon customer service about it. Their CS people are outstanding.

kidsal · « **Reply #787 on:** April 29, 2013, 11:32:30 AM »

Thanks for the info. Every time I select something from the menu a different selection appears. It appears random. Wrote down the how-tos and the next time an entirely different set of menu options appeared. Do seem to have the right books in the right collections and can access the collections -- although it seems by lucky chance.

Odd about the time but quess it doesn't need to be fixed --

thanks again -- will wear out the battery on this thing until I have a solution as to how it works. They should have written a Kindle Paperwhite how-to book for dummies.

LarryHanna · « **Reply #788 on:** April 29, 2013, 11:47:16 AM »

kidsal, go into the settings for your Paperwhite and you should see something that will let you change the time to your time zone.

HaroldArnold · « **Reply #789 on:** April 29, 2013, 12:43:56 PM »

Kidsal, regarding the Mountain time question, based on my 1st generation Nook, look for a"settings" page and open this page, select Time, then click select Time Zone, and choose Mountain Time.

JoanK · « **Reply #790 on:** April 29, 2013, 03:18:13 PM »

On my older older kindle, you don't use the main menu at all. It has a choice on how you want your home page displayed (in the top right corner of the home page). You can go up to it and RIGHT CLICK (CLICK ON THE RIGHT ridge of the button at the bottom. Right clicking on any item will bring you a menu of choices.) Choose "by collection". Then, when you hit "home", you see a list of collections followed by any books that aren't in a collection. If you go to the collection name and click, you see all the books in the collection. To add a book to a collection, go to either the book name or the collection name, and RIGHT CLICK to get a menu.

Don't know if yours works the same way or not.

Frybabe · « **Reply #791 on:** April 29, 2013, 05:13:51 PM »

I can't click on anything on my old Kindle. It uses the little button for menu and back, and one that you push down or to either side to move around. It still works fine, so that is the one that has most of my free e-books from other than Amazon.

JoanK · « **Reply #792 on:** April 29, 2013, 06:27:13 PM »

The "pushing to either side" is how you get menus on mine. Put it on the name of a book in home, and push to the right. See what you get.

kidsal · « **Reply #793 on:** April 30, 2013, 04:34:25 AM »

thanks

Found the way to set the time.

Also, am doing better now that I have selected COVER rather than LIST to view books. It brings up my collections.

Their How-To Manual is in serious need of work.

Frybabe · « **Reply #794 on:** April 30, 2013, 07:22:29 AM »

I agree Kidsal. Maybe they think it will encourage people to buy the low cost tips and expanded users manuals they offer. I've never taken a look at them, so I can't say if they are any good or just state mostly obvious or unuseful things.

pedln · « **Reply #795 on:** May 03, 2013, 11:53:12 AM »

Yesterday I wanted to check out the first Cara Black mystery -- Murder in the Marais -- but my library had it only as a downloadable electronic source. So I asked the librarian for help, as I have never checked ebooks, etc out from the library.

She took my kindle (purchased 9/2010) and tried to "thumb scan" it. Of course that didn't work on my "old-fashioned" kindle -- you have to bring up menu or home.

She told me I couldn't check it out while AT the library. I had to use my HOME computer. (Fortunately I have one.) Bring up my library ID number, and I'm sent to AMAZON -- that was a surprise -- and I checked it out, just like buying a book for my kindle. Sure enough, there is was, in a jiff. I could opt for either 7 or 14 days (I took 14) and I guess it will just disappear when my time is up. Now I'm curious -- I wonder if the library has to pay for each patron download. I think this is a state-wide thing, not just the local library.

Frybabe · « **Reply #796 on:** May 03, 2013, 12:11:26 PM »

Pedln, my Library uses digital lending uses Overdrive. I only borrowed one book for my Kindle through it and can't remember if it goes out to Amazon or not. If you have an old Kindle, like my keyboard Kindle, there is no way you can sign into your library account from it. My Kindle Fire is a different animal altogether. It has a web browser, so I can sign into my library account from it and borrow or buy without having to go to my computer. Usually, because I am a Prime member, I just go directly to Amazon and borrow from the Kindle Lending Library without going through the library or my computer.

LarryHanna · « **Reply #797 on:** May 04, 2013, 11:37:35 AM »

pedln, I am pretty sure your library has to pay a fee for each digital book that is checked out but they may have a license that gives they a very good price.

Frybabe, we also have an Amazon Prime Account but I think the lending library on it is limited to Pat's account even though I can order through the Prime Account for the free shipping.

BarbStAubrey · « **Reply #798 on:** May 04, 2013, 02:40:52 PM »

Yes, the books available on the kindle that are Prime seem to be either old classics or books that cost $2.99 or less - actually from a business viewpoint it seems reasonable - what I wish they would do is for a nominal fee be able to have a kindle version of any prime book you buy - example if you buy Paulo Coelho's new book, Manuscript Found in Accra for an additional dollar or two you could receive the addition of a digital version.

Frybabe · « **Reply #799 on:** May 04, 2013, 04:09:48 PM »

Often they are Barb, but all of the ones I have borrowed are relatively new. All three of the genealogy mysteries and the current one, a scifi, are pretty new. The scifi was published in 2012. Often, these are new authors who offer their books free or to lend hoping to gain a following.

I noticed that Amazon has a book buy back program. Has anyone tried it?

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