Re: [JAWS-Users] major announcement

2018-07-20 Thread ratshtron
David, you don't, just send a blank message to the address posted. I'm already there, thanks. Legend has it that on Friday 7/20/2018 03:09 PM, David Ferrin said: I might be wrong but I don't believe it is important to put subscribe in the subject

Re: [JAWS-Users] Disabling sticky keys

2018-07-09 Thread ratshtron
tab once when this happens and enter on go to the ease of access link to disable the sticky key function. Legend has it that on Monday 7/9/2018 02:49 PM, Audiobookfan said: I'm using the latest version of JAWS 2018 on a Windows 10 computer. When I

Re: [JAWS-Users] texting from computer

2018-06-13 Thread ratshtron
Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of ratshtron Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:20 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] texting from computer and if you want to send an mms message the virzon address

Re: [JAWS-Users] texting from computer

2018-06-12 Thread ratshtron
and if you want to send an mms message the virzon address is: ##@vzwpix.com Legend has it that on Tuesday 6/12/2018 09:11 AM, David Ferrin said: Since I am on Verizon any email sent to the address 10 digit num...@vtext.com would land in my

Re: [JAWS-Users] texting from computer

2018-06-07 Thread ratshtron
and here's another list containing some of the same, but much more: worldwide texting. US & Canadian Carriers 3 River Wireless a.. 10digitphonenum...@sms.3rivers.net ACS Wireless a.. 10digitphonenum...@paging.acswireless.com Alltel a.. 10digitphonenum...@message.alltel.com AT a..

Re: [JAWS-Users] texting from computer

2018-06-07 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, have to look up cricket but here's what I have for now: Texting codes for cellphones: Alltel [10-digit phone number]@message.alltel.com Example: 1234567...@message.alltel.com AT (formerly Cingular) [10-digit phone number]@txt.att.net [10-digit phone number]@mms.att.net (MMS)

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Key + F12

2018-05-31 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, I tried fn key plus escape on my dell laptop and all it did was put my system to sleep. have to do more investigation on this, lol! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus For answers to frequently asked questions about

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Key + F12

2018-05-30 Thread ratshtron
Dell at top of the list for computers most likely to have this problem. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of ratshtron Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 1:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Key + F12 o' o.k. then the key I am talking about

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Key + F12

2018-05-30 Thread ratshtron
Josh, is there a little button just above your touch pad just below the keyboard? if so, you may have pressed that button and turned function key mode on. press it again if there is one and maybe that will fix your problem. Legend has it that on Wednesday 5/30/2018 11:48 AM, Josh said:

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Key + F12

2018-05-30 Thread ratshtron
other function key not preform as it suppose to? Legend has it that on Wednesday 5/30/2018 11:51 AM, Josh said: Ratshtron, Thank you for your suggestion. The key to the right of my f12 key is the print screen key. Is that the key you are referring to? I am

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Key + F12

2018-05-30 Thread ratshtron
OOOPS! not the print screen key, sorry about that. do you have a single to the right of the pause key? the pause key is the third key after the f12 key. My keyboard has another key separated from the print/scrol/pause keys and this key changes the modes of the function keys. it works as a

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS Key + F12

2018-05-29 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, you may have accidently pressed a single key just to the right of the three keys to the right of the f12 key. changing the function key mode. if you press it again, the jaws key plus f12 should work again. Legend has it that on Tuesday 5/29/2018 06:23 PM, Josh said:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unzipping dot rar files

2018-05-16 Thread ratshtron
7z will work on windows 10 systems as well. great little program. Legend has it that on Tuesday 5/15/2018 08:32 PM, Michele Thredgold said: What about for windows 10? What program would be useful for that platform? Sent from my iPhone > On 8 May 2018,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws on a Tablet

2018-05-15 Thread ratshtron
not sure if jaws will run on a tablet. most tablets are either android or some may have a version of windows specific to that tablet and it may be posible to install jaws on something like that. the android tablets can have a program (app) installed or already is installed for speech output

Re: [JAWS-Users] focus 40 blue firmware update

2018-04-28 Thread ratshtron
this may be what you need: Diagnostics Mode The Focus braille display has built-in diagnostic tests for the cursor router buttons, braille display, NAV Rockers, mode buttons, braille keys, panning buttons, rocker bars, and selector Buttons. Before entering Diagnostics Mode, disconnect the

Re: [JAWS-Users] focus 40 blue firmware update

2018-04-28 Thread ratshtron
try this link: https://www.freedomscientific.com/Content/Documents/Manuals/Focus/Focus40Blue/Focus-40-Blue-Online-Users-Guide.htm Legend has it that on Saturday 4/28/2018 02:33 PM, leonard morris said: I have an older Focus 40 blue display. It was not

Re: [JAWS-Users] usb sound card

2018-04-20 Thread ratshtron
I purchased two usb sound devices a few years ago and I haven't had any trouble with these devices at all and I use one on my main desktop computer to have jaws come from the usb device and all other sounds from the built-in motherboard sound. paid only 10 dollars for these at fry's

Re: [JAWS-Users] send a text message

2018-04-08 Thread ratshtron
the reason you receive one on your iphone is because the email address is asociated with your iphone. Legend has it that on Sunday 4/8/2018 09:54 AM, Dave...Oregonian said: Well, I must retract, and apologize to Sandy. It indeed does reply back to my

Re: [JAWS-Users] send a text message

2018-04-08 Thread ratshtron
no, if you send a text message to a phone via your computer, the reply will return to your email client on your computer. Legend has it that on Sunday 4/8/2018 09:47 AM, Dave...Oregonian said: Sandy, No, incorrect. Replies to a text message go to your

Re: [JAWS-Users] send a text message

2018-04-07 Thread ratshtron
you can send a text message to a verizon cell phone with #@vzwpix.com or ##@vtext.com the first will act as an mms message where the second one is sms. use area code plus the phone number. Legend has it that on Friday 4/6/2018 10:31 PM, Lenny McHugh said:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Need to know a JAWS keystroke

2018-03-10 Thread ratshtron
numpad insert plus numrow 3. Legend has it that on Saturday 3/10/2018 10:17 AM, Arianna Calesso said: What is the keystroke for pass keythrough? I've never used it so don't know it. Arianna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to transfer mp3 files from PC to iPhone

2018-02-05 Thread ratshtron
this doesn't apply to Jaws HTH, Rick Justice "Tomorrow's another day, another way!" "and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!" - Original Message ----- From: "ratshtron" <northstarr1...@gmail.com> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Sunday, Fe

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to transfer mp3 files from PC to iPhone

2018-02-05 Thread ratshtron
to the ipod touch and they play without any problems. -Original Message- From: ratshtron Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 10:52 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How to transfer mp3 files from PC to iPhone first of all, you will need to convert the .mp3 files

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to transfer mp3 files from PC to iPhone

2018-02-04 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, I haven't been able to use that method for a while now for some reason. I have to connect my iphone to the computer and then execute itunes and select my iphone in itunes and then paste the ringtones in to itunes now to get them on to my device. I placed in to the automatically add

Re: [JAWS-Users] mozilla firefox 58.0.1 and jaws 18x and under

2018-02-04 Thread ratshtron
[mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of ratshtron Sent: February 3, 2018 8:43 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] mozilla firefox 58.0.1 and jaws 18x and under Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2018 19:37:06 -0600 To: "jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com" <jaws-us

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to transfer mp3 files from PC to iPhone

2018-02-04 Thread ratshtron
first of all, you will need to convert the .mp3 files to .mp4 files for them to work with an Iphone. once that's done, all you need to do is to connect your Iphone to your computer and start itunes and select your iphone in itunes and copy and paste the ringtones from your computer and paste

[JAWS-Users] mozilla firefox 58.0.1 and jaws 18x and under

2018-02-03 Thread ratshtron
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2018 19:37:06 -0600 To: "jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com" From: rustyc...@gmail.com Subject: jaws and mozilla firefox 58.0.1 no longer supported. . . Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Antivirus: Avast

[JAWS-Users] hidden applets on task tray

2017-12-20 Thread ratshtron
how does one make all applets show up on thetask tray when using insert plus f11? I only see three but if I go to the desktop and then tab to the task tray I can make more show that are hidden. thanks. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Annoying Internet Explorer.

2017-12-12 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, if you place firefox on the server I may give your version a try, the one I am using at this time has a very anoying problem in that everytime I go to sendspace to the download page of a file, i get the one mmoment screen and i have a pop-up of mediakey or another page that I have to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Looking for JAWS Key in Laptop Mode

2017-12-11 Thread ratshtron
if you are using the laptop jaws keyboard, the jaws key is the shift lock key. Legend has it that on Sunday 12/10/2017 10:59 PM, Michele Thredgold said: Hi listers. I've finally received my new laptop, a Leda laptop. Unlike my old Toshiba, which had the

Re: [JAWS-Users] you can't leave this empty (gmail question)

2017-12-09 Thread ratshtron
it is wanting you to name the account i.e. gmail account. Legend has it that on Saturday 12/9/2017 10:43 AM, Kimsan said: Hi, I'm trying to create a Gmail account. After pressing next, it says you cannot leave this empty. What is it talking about.

Re: [JAWS-Users] adding accent marks with JAWS

2017-10-18 Thread ratshtron
you could add the accented word to the jaws dictionary and as someone mentioned some are readily available with jawskey plus numrow4 and you down arrow through the list that comes up to select the one you wish to use. the only other way to create the special characters is to use the alt key

Re: [JAWS-Users] When trying to use eudora i hear no selected items

2017-10-11 Thread ratshtron
you need to delete the .toc files from the eudora folder. if any read messages are in the mailbox, they will be unread when the table-of-content files are re-created. Legend has it that on Wednesday 10/11/2017 02:16 PM, music_...@satx.rr.com said:

Re: [JAWS-Users] looking for a good CD ripper that works well with jaws.

2017-09-26 Thread ratshtron
windows media player does this quite well. Legend has it that on Monday 9/25/2017 06:00 PM, jimrawls said: I am using windows ten and jaws 18. Jims --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook express is back. You bet it is!

2017-09-23 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, i have moved my eudora scripts from far back as 4.01 to version 18 and can still use them with no trouble at all. Legend has it that on Saturday 9/23/2017 12:33 PM, Steve said: No, you can't. Jaws 17 changed their scripting package, so they

Re: [JAWS-Users] Outlook express is back. You bet it is!

2017-09-23 Thread ratshtron
yes, it can be done although, you may need to recompile the scripts once installed with the script manager. Legend has it that on Saturday 9/23/2017 07:16 AM, Mike B. said: Hi Randy, That would be really cool if you could take the scripts from an

Re: [JAWS-Users] Curious about a setting in JAWS

2017-09-14 Thread ratshtron
its for those that have a braille display and use jaws to drive their braille terminals. Legend has it that on Thursday 9/14/2017 06:52 PM, Loy said: Came across a setting in JAWS and am curious why there is such a setting. "Run JAWS without Speech"

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS for Only $125?

2017-09-14 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, that's for sure and how about people with heart desease, medication for blood thinners doesn't come cheap! I know, bralenta costs over 1500 dollars for a 90 day suply. even with medicare, this type of medication along with insolene will place anyone in to the doughnut hole quick and

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to stop ie8 from being the default browser?

2017-08-05 Thread ratshtron
the Firefox Set as Default button open the DefaultApplications Settings category instead. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of ratshtron Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2017 12:18 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to stop ie8 from being the default browser?

2017-08-02 Thread ratshtron
Of ratshtron Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 8:49 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] how to stop ie8 from being the default browser? for some reason i cannot seem to make firefox to be my default browser. it will change for a few minutes but ie8 seems to revert

[JAWS-Users] how to stop ie8 from being the default browser?

2017-08-02 Thread ratshtron
for some reason i cannot seem to make firefox to be my default browser. it will change for a few minutes but ie8 seems to revert as the default browser. where do i need to go in ie8 to stop this from happening? thanks. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to automatically put jaws to sleep

2017-07-22 Thread ratshtron
/21/2017 10:20 PM, Dennis Long said: That didn't complete work it still speaks letters or numbers if I type them. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of ratshtron Sent: Friday, July 21

Re: [JAWS-Users] how to automatically put jaws to sleep

2017-07-21 Thread ratshtron
try this: 1: open the app you wish jaws not to speak 2: now press insert plus numrow6 3: press down arrow to user and then press the right arrow to open user settings 4: down arrow to screen echo and you should hear the current setting which may be echo highlighted text 5: press the space bar

Re: [JAWS-Users] memo for the group

2017-07-20 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, no problem here with my gmail.com account. receiving list mail just fine. Legend has it that on Thursday 7/20/2017 05:54 PM, David Ferrin said: We have been hit in the past by email providers bouncing messages from this domain, but today ranks as

Re: [JAWS-Users] Test message

2017-07-13 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, i received the same message and had to re-comfirm my subscription. Legend has it that on Thursday 7/13/2017 10:01 AM, Jim Flusche said: I am testing my email, the jaws list said my account is being stopped because of too many bounces. Your

Re: [JAWS-Users] Trouble with BARD site

2017-07-02 Thread ratshtron
used and I have not. Jared Rimer This address is for mailing lists. For faster service, please contact me through jaredrimer.net's contact and bug reporting form. Thank you. On 7/2/2017 12:13 PM, ratshtron wrote: i had some trouble earlier last week where the book would show to be downloaded

Re: [JAWS-Users] Trouble with BARD site

2017-07-02 Thread ratshtron
i had some trouble earlier last week where the book would show to be downloaded but when i tried to play the book it would tell me that i was not authorized to play the book and to contact my cooperating library. I use bard express to locate my books and either place them in my wish list so i

[JAWS-Users] where is the numbering of messages settings?

2017-05-26 Thread ratshtron
I am suffering from a senior moment and cannot for the life of me figure out how to have my message list tell me how many messages are left as well as the number of the message I am at in the list. i used to simply press key sequence and set it on but not no more, lol! For answers to

[JAWS-Users] how can self-voicing be turned off with rsgames?

2017-05-20 Thread ratshtron
somehow i missed when the rsgames program became self-voicing and i cannot seem to find to turn it off. I would like to be able to jaws as my screen reader and play the games using jaws as my speech rather than their self-voicing microsoft voice. if anybody knows how to do this I would

Re: [JAWS-Users] Using the touch-cursor in JAWS.

2017-05-19 Thread ratshtron
yes, shift plus numpadplus will turn it on and pressing the numpadplus twice will turn it off. Legend has it that on Thursday 5/18/2017 02:20 PM, wayne smith said: Just to be clear-is this a toggle command to turn the touch cursor on and off? Wayne

Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it

2015-09-18 Thread ratshtron
It is a great feature and gets used a lot here. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of ratshtron Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 8:32 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in r

Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it

2015-09-17 Thread ratshtron
exactly! that's why researchit will always work one day and not the next. Legend has it that on Thursday 9/17/2015 08:22 PM, Dave Carlson said: Don't blame Research It. It worked for me yesterday, and today it's not. I've changed nothing on my computer,

Re: [JAWS-Users] dvd flick

2015-09-14 Thread ratshtron
well, dvd flick does work under windows 10 but i installed a 32bit version on a 64bit system and was using nvda instead of jaws since i do not have a working copy of jaws for windows 10 at this time. i was able to add a tittle, but for some reason i couldn't find the burning settings button to

Re: [JAWS-Users] dvd flick

2015-09-14 Thread ratshtron
are using I use the scripts developed by northstar! -Original Message- From: ratshtron Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 10:32 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] dvd flick well, dvd flick does work under windows 10 but i installed a 32bit version on a 64bit system

Re: [JAWS-Users] dvd flick

2015-09-13 Thread ratshtron
hmmm, have to give it a try to see if it does. will let you know if it does either later today or tomorrow. Legend has it that on Sunday 9/13/2015 12:34 PM, Kevin said: does anyone know if dvd flick works in windows 10 microsoft has made their dvd