Re: [Blind-Computing] connecting musical keyboards to a computer and what software is accessible?

2011-05-29 Thread Don Marang
I have not heard of musical USB keyboards. I guess they could exist to simply act as an analog to digital converter, just like turntables with an USB connection. Most likely, you are thinking of a different type of interface, called MIDI, which stands for Musical Instrument Device

[Blind-Computing] test for message rules

2011-05-29 Thread Yvonne Oliver
have gone back to xp. now need to check each group to see if my posts go to the folders set for message rules and not my inbox thank you Yvonne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] user groups

2011-05-29 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello when i had windows 7 i joined the w7 users list. however now that i am back on xp i pose this question. are there any user groups for xp users? if so does anyone know the group names and subscribe address? thank you Yvonne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] connecting musical keyboards to a computer and what software is accessible?

2011-05-29 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Don; I believe Alvin is talking about a musical instrument when he says, keyboard . The musical instrument that has keys like an organ / piano but, you can program or add programs that simulate any other musical instrument at the touch of a button / key. Take care. Mike - Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] user groups

2011-05-29 Thread David Ferrin
This group covers XP interestingly enough. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Yvonne Oliver Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 8:56 AM To: blind computing Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] connecting musical keyboards to a computer and what software is accessible?

2011-05-29 Thread acarthon
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[Blind-Computing] Fw: connecting musical keyboards to a computer and what software is accessible?

2011-05-29 Thread acarthon
Thanks Don for all of the info! I want to connect my Casio Keyboard to my HP laptop running windows XP Home. I am thinking about recording some songs that I am currently writing. In other words, I want to produce some beat/music tracks. This will be my first attempt at doing something like

Re: [Blind-Computing] A curious problem with jaws 12 and outlook 2007.

2011-05-29 Thread John Justice
Jim, when you say it is working slowly, do you mean that the speech slows down or that it doesn't respond well to commands or key strokes? Since you're good with computers, I'd bet that the second scenario is the problem. It's possible that Jaws didn't pick up on the Outlook2007.jsf file and it's

Re: [Blind-Computing] connecting musical keyboards to a computer and what software is accessible?

2011-05-29 Thread John Justice
**CORRECTION!** The correct translation for MIDI is Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Alvin, There are modern keyboards made by Yamaha and Roland which indeed have a USB connection but it's primary purpose is storing sequenced material on a hard drive or on a USB flash drive. For your

Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS sometimes goes to British accent

2011-05-29 Thread Janet
Thanks so much Mike. But stressing the point just a bit, Is there a way to keep jaws speaking U.S. English everywhere?As long as it's English, I'd like it to sound the same irrespective of font, or site . Thanks for any assistance. Be blessed,. Janet Session 522 Timberlake RD Upper

Re: [Blind-Computing] A curious problem with jaws 12 and outlook2007.

2011-05-29 Thread Jim Rawls
John, you just gave me an idea here. I think I'll try setting Jaws to the ribbon menus on, and see if that helps. I'm not really used to the ribbon thing yet, but since it is the going thing now, I better get used to it. And... you are right on the second issue. Jaws, is slow is responding to

Re: [Blind-Computing] connecting musical keyboards to a computer

2011-05-29 Thread Peter Torpey
Alvin, There are several ways of connecting your keyboard to the PC. 1. As you said, some keyboards come with a USB interface and this is easy. 2. If you don't have a USB interface on your keyboard, then you can do one of two things: a. You can use a midi cable to connect your keyboard to a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Fw: connecting musical keyboards to a computer and what software is accessible?

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Re: [Blind-Computing] connecting musical keyboards to a computer and what software is accessible?

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[Blind-Computing] testing

2011-05-29 Thread leslie
want to see if this link works. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] testing

2011-05-29 Thread Yvonne Oliver
it works Yvonne - Original Message - From: leslie lesli...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:40 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] testing want to see if this link works. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] testing

2011-05-29 Thread Jenny Bomareto
Leslie, you are coming in loud and clear. Best Wishes, Fan of Mark Chesnutt Jenny Bomareto goldi...@mho.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of leslie Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 2:40 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS sometimes goes to British accent

2011-05-29 Thread Mike Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Janet; Try the following. 1. Press Insert / Jaws Key + 6, on the number row above the main keyboard to open the configuration manager. Or, you can press Insert / Jaws key + F2, to Run Jaws Manager, press the letter C, when you have / hear configuration manager, press enter. 2. Press

[Blind-Computing] Music Interface and Software

2011-05-29 Thread Sharon Hooley
Hi! You asked about how to use a music interface with accessible software. I strongly recommend that you take a look at : http://www.DancingDots.com They have products that can help you do what you want with your music. As for not having a USB port for your keyboard, you would need a midi

[Blind-Computing] More about USB Music Keyboards

2011-05-29 Thread Sharon Hooley
Hi again, I have a Key Station midi controller that attaches via a USB port. It doesn't have its own sounds, but manipulates software already on your computer. this software is called a Soft Synthesizer, or soft synth. Your key station would be kind of like a regular keyboard or mouse

[Blind-Computing] skipe

2011-05-29 Thread kimsan
Hi, I rarily use skipe so please excuse the stupid question. I just made a skipe call and when I did, the person could hear my jaws, pretty much everything I am typing but they cannot hear me when I talk. What is going on? If someone tells me to look at some settings, please be very specific

Re: [Blind-Computing] Music Interface and Software

2011-05-29 Thread Cliff Smales
I've heard of Dancing dots, and understand that they cover the gambit very nicely. As I understand it, they even have software programs that allow you to put your music into print, if you need to, or so desire. Cliff Smales - Original Message - From: Sharon Hooley

[Blind-Computing] GIF files

2011-05-29 Thread Becky B.
Hi all. I have had a form sent to me as a .gif file. Is there a way to convert this to a document that JAWS can read so that I may fill it out? Thanks for any help. Becky For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe

2011-05-29 Thread Mich
Hi. try looking at your mike settings and input and out put settings under settings in the skype options under preferences. hth. it sounds like you need to fix your mike or something. hth. from Mich. ps you can also try doing a test call. and for that you would type in echo hth. - Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe

2011-05-29 Thread kimsan
Huh? So go to settings and look under preferences? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mich Sent: 29 May, 2011 08:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe Hi. try

Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe

2011-05-29 Thread Maria Campbell
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Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe

2011-05-29 Thread kimsan
I have and all is still the same. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maria Campbell Sent: 29 May, 2011 08:43 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe Press alt T

Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe

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Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe

2011-05-29 Thread Maria Campbell
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[Blind-Computing] Windows update is driving me up the wall. frown.

2011-05-29 Thread Jim Rawls
Hi, I am running windows 7, home premium with jaws 12, on a 64 bit machine. I have a notice in my system tray that updates are available. So, I click the install button. The download gets to 50% complete and then stalls out. It keeps asking me to try again. I do and it still stalls out at 50%

Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe

2011-05-29 Thread kimsan
yes -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maria Campbell Sent: 29 May, 2011 09:03 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe Did you try a test call to the Echo thingy

Re: [Blind-Computing] skipe

2011-05-29 Thread kimsan
just spell it out for me. I am using skipe 5.1 . Thanks. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6163 (20110529) __ The message