Ivonne. Here is a link that will answer absolutely all of your new user questions: http://www.nvda-project.org/wiki/Documentation
Take some time to listen to this: http://media.libsyn.com/media/bct/bct1398NVDADemo.mp3 By the way, it took me about 30 seconds to gather this information using Google. I've never used NVDA but still successfully answered all of these easily answered questions via simple searches. Andre ----- Original Message ----- From: "yvonne oliver" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text to speech software? to all who have replied to my request for n v d a the more i read in to this the more i am tempted to installing it and trying it out but what about installation is there a straight install for example self extracting exe files or do i have to get it installed another way once this is answered i should then be able to go and download it from one of the previous posts to the list ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janie Degenshein" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text to speech software? > No you don't ever need to do that > just open the program you wish to speak to you like jaws and then when you > desire the other provided you have a hot key for it > shut jaws down and use the hot key for your other speech to start. > For instance I use jaws 11 to help others with this same so I open jaws 11 > and then use the insert f4 to shut down this jaws. now I use the hot key > for jaws 12 and boom it is there. then I shut down jaws 12 and use control > alt s and use system access as well. never shutting down my computer once > > > > Keep Smiling, > Janie Degenshein > > Access Tech Consultant > Facilitator of ECHO > Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side > www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html > [email protected] > -----Original Message----- > From: yvonne oliver > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 2:12 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text to speech software? > > hello Gerald > thank you for replies > to save clutter of traffic i will answer both now > 1 n v d a, you have a point there so i shall go ahead and install n d v . > a then if disaster strikes with jaws like you said i will still have a > screen reader and of course i can always delete it if not to my liking. > but if it takes no room at all and does no harm while not in use then i > may > as well leave it there. > i do pose one question though when i restart my computer will jaws still > be > the default reader? > and how do i switch from one to the other and back again. > do i have to restart the computer each time for example restart once to > get > jaws restart again to get n d b a and restart a third time to get back to > jaws? > > 2 sticky keys > i thought that was what it was but needed to make sure first of all > hopefully it is not too slow > i only really want it for use on skype talking 9 for such things as > preference changes reading of voicemail and things like changing mood text > and online status > so no real need to be extra fast there > thank you for your help > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gerald Levy" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 6:57 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text to speech software? > > >> >> Once you install NVDA, it's a good idea to keep it as a backup in case >> JAWS crashes. This way, if you ever lose speech, you can just press the >> hot key for NVDA to launch it so that you can determine the problem. >> Also, NVDA is useful for navigating web sites that JAWS may have trouble >> with. You can always uninstall NVDA if you don't like it. >> >> Gerald >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "yvonne oliver" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 1:51 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text to speech software? >> >> >>> hi >>> thank you for this >>> am i able to delete n d v a if not required or do i have to leave it on >>> the computer >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Gerald Levy" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 6:45 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text to speech software? >>> >>> >>>> >>>> No, you don't have to worry about NVDA overwriting JAWS. You can use >>>> both screen readers on the same computer. >>>> >>>> Gerald >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "yvonne oliver" <[email protected]> >>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 12:54 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text to speech software? >>>> >>>> >>>>> hi >>>>> not Anne but what happens if i download the n v d a? >>>>> will it overwrite jaws? >>>>> the reason i ask is because i would only want to test it for a day or >>>>> two then decide. >>>>> but if i decide not to have it i don't want jaws to disappear >>>>> thank you >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Kimsan" <[email protected]> >>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:40 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text to speech software? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> http://www.nvda-project.org/ >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: [email protected] >>>>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ann >>>>>> Marie >>>>>> Medlar >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 8:05 AM >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Text to speech software? >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> I cannot remember the name of free software or where to get the >>>>>> download? >>>>>> I am at a different location and I want to test this software. I >>>>>> think it >>>>>> is something like >>>>>> ndvh.org >>>>>> but cannot remember. >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Ann >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>>>> Send any questions regarding list management to: >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>>>> Send any questions regarding list management to: >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>>> Send any questions regarding list management to: >>>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> >>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>> Send any questions regarding list management to: >>>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> Send any questions regarding list management to: >>> [email protected] >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> Send any questions regarding list management to: >> [email protected] > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > Send any questions regarding list management to: > [email protected] > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > Send any questions regarding list management to: > [email protected] For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: [email protected] For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: [email protected]
