[22c-user] Problems with Owasys

[A list for users of the Owasys 22C screenless phone.]

I just tried caps with a colleague who didn't see them. So, if you are
getting to work, there's something else that may prevent them in certain
circumstances. I guesss I don't know.

You are correct about a limit on SMS. It's something like 160, or 168,
something like that.

A list for users of the Owasys 22C screenless phone. writes:
> Quite right, Janina. I tried the thing with the capital letters and it
> works. Also, those short cuts are great when you remember to use them. It
> seems like I heard that SMS messages are supposed to be limited to somewhere
> around 150 characters each anyway. However, I am not at all sure about that.
> 
> Shelley
> 
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> > I don't think this is correct. Upper case is supported in SMS by
> > continuing to repeat presses of the keys. For instance, to get a capital
> > A, press the 2 key 5 times. For a capital C, press it 7 times.
> >
> > However, I would also dispute whether SMS are expected to follow
> > standard English composition rules. They're supposed to be quick and
> > dirty messages, with lots of short messaging shortcuts such as using r
> > when you mean "are," and u when you mean "you." Your mileage may vary,
> > of course.
> >
> > Janina Sajka, Customer Support
> > Capital Accessibility, LLC
> >
> > A list for users of the Owasys 22C screenless phone. writes:
> > > I have noted some very serious problems with my Owasys
> > > phone.
> > > You don't have the ability to write text messages in mixed
> > > case.  All messages come out in *LOWER* case.  That is a
> > > serious problem especially when communicating with sighted
> > > people.  Sighted people are used to reading messages written
> > > properly.  It looks weird to them if I'm sending them a
> > > message in all lower case, and everyone else is sending
> > > messages like you can on a computer, with both cap and small
> > > letters.
> > > When receiving a text message, if the person doesn't break
> > > up the message in to parts, you don't get the whole message.
> > > I find it very frustrating when I am in the middle of
> > > reading a message, deleting it or whatever, and another
> > > message pops up, or the phone just repeats the last prompt.
> > >
> > > The phone also needs a *SILENT* mode.  The silent mode is
> > > not adequate.  The phone vibrates when it rings, but the SMS
> > > alert still sounds.  There should be vibrate, silent, and
> > > ring.
> > > Another major drawback is you have to manually set the
> > > clock.  Every other phone can synchronize with the cellular
> > > system, and the Owasys should do that too.
> > >
> > > Matt Roberts
> > > blindbiker at pobox.com Home
> > > matt.roberts at pobox.com Work
> > > Authorized Reseller Easy Talk
> > > http://www.easytalkcomputers.com
> > > 407-415-5333
> > >
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> > Janina Sajka, Phone: +1.202.595.7777; sip:janina at a11y.org
> > Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC http://CapitalAccessibility.Com
> >
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Janina Sajka,	Phone:	+1.202.595.7777;	sip:janina at a11y.org
Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC	http://CapitalAccessibility.Com

Marketing the Owasys 22C talking screenless cell phone in the U.S. and Canada
Learn more at http://ScreenlessPhone.Com

Chair, Open Accessibility	janina at a11y.org	
Linux Foundation		http://a11y.org