Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 8 and Vista

2007-09-11 Thread Chris Hallsworth
To dump JAWS, press windows insert F4. Hope that helps. Chris Hallsworth BrailleNote mPower user - Original Message - From: Jerry Berrier [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 9:07 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 8 and Vista What's the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about wireless cards, and broad band access cards.

2007-09-11 Thread Chris Hallsworth
No you should be able to use your wireless card just like you would at home. Not tried this myself, but it seems common sense to me. Hope that helps. Chris Hallsworth BrailleNote mPower user - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] test message, please ignore.

2007-09-11 Thread stewartross
hi message received loud and clear. stewart ross - Original Message - From: Hannah Day [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 1:48 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] test message, please ignore. your message came loud and clear -

[JAWS-Users] XP versus Vista

2007-09-11 Thread David Griffith
Dear List I am to be supplied with a new PC to assist with my studies. I currently have a Pentium 3.06 with 1 GB Ram running XP Pro and Jaws 8. This is 6 years old and has become very unstable despite a number of attempted software and hardware remedies so I am getting a new machine. I am to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Finding out column width in excel

2007-09-11 Thread Annette Carr
Thank you for your reply. Yes, navigating to this dialog box is what I've been doing, but I was hoping that there was a shorter way of accomplishing this. I need to combine portions of 3 different Excel files, and I am having problems with the varying column widths. I think that I have

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about wireless cards, and broad band access cards.

2007-09-11 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Dale and all, the standard is actually called 802.11x, where x is a letter, such as a, b, g, or n. It is not 811 as you stated. Just wanted to clear any confusion that may arose. Chris Hallsworth BrailleNote mPower user - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about wireless cards, and broad band access cards.

2007-09-11 Thread Dale Leavens
Correct, I realized that after. Sorry for any confusion. There are other standards of course some of which will give you more range but you need to instal an alternative card in the computer and it will not usually have a mode compatible with the more standard WIFY found around public access

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 8 and Vista

2007-09-11 Thread Jerry Berrier
Ah, okay. I just didn't understand the meaning of dump. I was thinking of something like a screen dump. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Hallsworth Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:33 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

[JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages

2007-09-11 Thread Srini Gollapudi
I use Jaws version 7 and Internet Explorer version 7. Since few days, the combo boxes drop-down menu does not open in spite of entering forms field and pressing alt down arrow. Can someone help? Srini Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list

Re: [JAWS-Users] removing an new version of jaws

2007-09-11 Thread Kenneth Suratt
I install jaws 8 over jaws 7 and wanted to return to jaws 7 so I uninstalled jaws 8. I kept shared components but the hot key for jaws 8 is still there. When I unload jaws 7 and use the hot key alt ctrl j jaws 8 still comes up. How can I solve this.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Finding out column width in excel

2007-09-11 Thread Srini Gollapudi
Insert and f does give the column width and height. But, I don't understand what units are used. I find that the column width read from the menu bar/format menu give the same in different units. Can someone tell me about the units used for column width? Srini - Original Message -

Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages

2007-09-11 Thread David Ferrin
Version offers no support for IE 7 at all officially. In other words if it works at all it's pure luck. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: Srini Gollapudi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7:59 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 8 and Vista

2007-09-11 Thread Francis E. Khan
That key sequence was referred to as unloading JAWS. - Original Message - From: Chris Hallsworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:33 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 8 and Vista To dump JAWS, press windows insert F4. Hope that

Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages

2007-09-11 Thread Francis E. Khan
Some time around October or November of last year JAWS 7.550 was available so that people could use IE7. I updated to that release (Jaws 7.500) and have had no trouble using IE7. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Finding out column width in excel

2007-09-11 Thread Darrin Porter
Annette, I am an engineer and use Excel daily (office 2003 /JFW 8). Excel measures everything in points (printer's points). In JFW 8, pressing insert-f twice quickly will describe the atributes of the active cell to you in a dialogue box. One of the pieces of information provided is the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages

2007-09-11 Thread Flor Lynch
I think you mean JAWS7.10.550 ? - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 1:50 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages Some time around October or November of last year JAWS 7.550 was

Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages

2007-09-11 Thread David Ferrin
There is no such version as 7.5, sorry about that. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 8:50 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages Some time around October or

Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages

2007-09-11 Thread Flor Lynch
More than likely, you mean, JAWS7.10.500 - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages I think you mean JAWS7.10.550 ? - Original Message -

Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages

2007-09-11 Thread Francis E. Khan
The version is Jaws 710.500. Sorry for giving incorrect information. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages There is no such version as

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about wireless cards, and broad band access cards.

2007-09-11 Thread Ricque
Hi Chris, Actually, It is properly stated as follows: eight o 2 eleven g, or b or n, whichever standard is being referenced. Richard Justice www.blind-computing.com - Original Message - From: Chris Hallsworth To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7:01 AM

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about wireless cards, and broad band access cards.

2007-09-11 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Ah I see. Well he didn't include the 02 bit then. Sorry about that. Chris Hallsworth BrailleNote mPower user - Original Message - From: Ricque [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Question about wireless

Re: [JAWS-Users] Combo boxes on web pages

2007-09-11 Thread Marilyn Walker
Ypdate to jaws 7.01 to solve the combo box problem. You can do this from the freedom scientific site. marilyn Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this group,

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Wow! I had similar problems using JAWS 3.7 and Windows ME. I think by today's standards, you will hardly receive this message now due to better handling of sound devices I think. Can't help you on the actual problem, but it's just amazing that there are some folks on here using old technology.

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Dan Malone
Estelita, With the older jaws I think you need to go into the configuration manager by pressing insert F2. Then go to alt S for settings. Go to Synthesizor, then make sure that allow wav files is checked. Go to OK and save. HTH, Dan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [JAWS-Users] removing an new version of jaws

2007-09-11 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
I think you should do it this way. For your jaws 7 the hot key should be control,alt, 7 . For 8 it should be control,alt 8. That is how I have mine set up as. But that's my thoughts on it. PEACE John Carvalho - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Estelita
Yeah, I did this, but the problem is the latest Win media player was fighting with my Win 98, so we uninstalled it and my husband installed the old Nero player and it works fine now. Thank you nice people for your help. Estelita - Original Message - From: Dan Malone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] removing an new version of jaws

2007-09-11 Thread David Ferrin
This will keep things straight in my opinion as well. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: JOHN O CARVALHO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] removing an new version of jaws I think you should do it

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Estelita
Obviously, if we can't afford the high cost to upgrade our system, is pointless to dump this old technology while it still caters our needs right? Especially, I'm listening problems in new technology, I told myself not to bother until my system dies on me! Estelita - Original Message -

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Jim Redding
You make a good point but just think of all the selfinflicted problems you are missing out on. Jim At 09:03 PM 9/11/07 +0100, you wrote: Obviously, if we can't afford the high cost to upgrade our system, is pointless to dump this old technology while it still caters our needs right? Especially,

Re: [JAWS-Users] need help uninstalling a clock.

2007-09-11 Thread Siobhan
Hi. It sounds like that might be spyware, do you remember where you got it from? This is why I hate anything but what's on my system. You probably want to go and do a spy scan, virus scan, and also click on the system tray icon to see if you can click exit or end. Try looking in your

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Flor Lynch
Remember, Microsoft doesn't support Windows 98 now, so be very careful about what Media Player and the version of it you install. - Original Message - From: Estelita [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

[JAWS-Users] my stupid clock problem

2007-09-11 Thread Terry Olandese
Yahoo. Thanks for the help. It's gone. Never to return. I probably uninstalled it wrong to begin with. thanks for the help. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com To post to this

Re: [JAWS-Users] need help uninstalling a clock.

2007-09-11 Thread Ann Byrne
When delete doesn't work, try the context menu. sometimes there's a delete there that will. At 03:22 PM 9/11/2007, you wrote: Help please. I have a clock on my computer that i installed a few weeks ago. The name of the clock is clocksdnexe. I wanted to uninstall it, so, I went to the control

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Ricque
Hi Estelita, If what you have serves your needs, then by all means hang on to it for as long as you can. I still have a machine with Jaws3.7 and Win98SE, and actually prefer it over the latest and greatest. It is the most stable combination that I have so far. Richard Justice

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Ricque
Hi Chris, If the old technology works, use it. Newer doesn't always mean better. Richard Justice www.blind-computing.com - Original Message - From: Chris Hallsworth To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Sarah
O yeah and I ot switching ot jaws 8 and vista untill I absolutly have to. I like my aws 7 and windows xpsp2 machine just fine. SAG : Hi Estelita, : If what you have serves your needs, then by all means hang on to it : for as long as you can. : I still have a machine with Jaws3.7 and Win98SE,

Re: [JAWS-Users] XP versus Vista

2007-09-11 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi David, I'll happy to explain this situation for you: First of all, I'd like to inform that I've done a podcast on this very matter (Dual Core processors) located at Blind Cool Tech website (for more info, check it out). In terms of operating system, I'd say that it depends. I agree that

Re: [JAWS-Users] Finding out column width in excel

2007-09-11 Thread Annette Carr
Thank you very much for that info. I did not know about the Insert+f+f command, nor have I ever been able to correlate points and inches, so the info you provided will prove to be helpful. After reading your message I tried out the Insert+f+f command and found out that when you execute it on a

Re: [JAWS-Users] *****SPAM***** Re: Finding out column width in excel

2007-09-11 Thread Annette Carr
Insert+F is the command in JAWS 7.x, and Insert+f+f is the command in JAWS 8.x. Daryl gave a good explanation of how to work with the point measurement system, but I still don't know the correlation between the 2 different types of measurements in Excel. Annette -Original Message-

Re: [JAWS-Users] XP versus Vista

2007-09-11 Thread Denny Huff
Joseph, Very good, thank you for this information. Denny Huff (636) 262-1383 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Having problems using Office 2007 applications with your screen reader? Join the Office 2007 user group for assistance. Send an EMail message with the word, subscribe in the subject field to: [EMAIL

[JAWS-Users] Excel pasteing all cell features

2007-09-11 Thread Annette Carr
I am trying to copy and paste information from one work sheet to another. However, when I do this, the cell formatting is not being pasted along with the cell contents. I am using the paste special option, and selecting All. Any idea what I am doing wrong? Annette -Original Message-

[JAWS-Users] audio information

2007-09-11 Thread David Ferrin
David Dailes has written a free guide for JAWS users trying to use the free multi-track audio editor Audacity. the guide can be found in the audio section of his web page, and he is open to feedback. http://vip.chowo.co.uk/jaws-guides/

[JAWS-Users] Adobe Flash Player

2007-09-11 Thread Alan Terrie Robbins
Good evening I notice more and more sites require Adobe Flash player to hear excerpts etc of items they are promoting or want you to see. In the past most of this stuff would play through Media player. How user friendly is Flash player? Has anyone installed ? how does it work with JAWS What

Re: [JAWS-Users] *****SPAM***** Re: Finding out column width in excel

2007-09-11 Thread Ann Byrne
Insert-f1 gives you a document summary, including the width of the cell in the table where your cursor is. At 06:48 PM 9/11/2007, you wrote: Insert+F is the command in JAWS 7.x, and Insert+f+f is the command in JAWS 8.x. Daryl gave a good explanation of how to work with the point measurement

Re: [JAWS-Users] Finding out column width in excel

2007-09-11 Thread Annette Carr
In both JAWS 7.x and 8.x, Insert+F1 does not provide any information about column width. It appears that in JAWS 7.x, Insert+F includes info on the size of the cell, and in JAWS 8.x the command is Insert+F+F for this same info. Annette -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread carlene knight
Yeh, I agree. As an example, I can remember having Windows 98, and an older version of JAWS, perhaps 3.7. JAWS worked so well with the media player at the time that it told me what CD I was playing, the artist, the tracks, ETC. You can't get that now, as far as I can tell. XP crashes less,

[JAWS-Users] Sapi Voices With BG Uno

2007-09-11 Thread Donnie Parrett
Hey Guys Gals, I have just downloaded the game called BG Uno. I need to know how to change the Sapi voice for the game. If anyone could please tell me where I need to go to do this and how to do it, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Donnie Contact me at: Donnie Parrett 1956 Asa Flat

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card

2007-09-11 Thread Mark Driesenga
I know I'm certainly not touching Vista with a 10-foot pole! - Original Message - From: Sarah [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS 3.7 problem with sound card O yeah and I ot switching ot jaws 8

Re: [JAWS-Users] Excel pasteing all cell features

2007-09-11 Thread Estelita
Hi, Try using link worksheets and see how it works. Select your desired cells to copy, go to the worksheet where you want to copy, activate Edit menu and press S, then L to paste link. - Original Message - From: Annette Carr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: