David M, I did not know about the Windows+C command to activate Cortana. Thanks!
With sighted assistance, I was able to get Cortana setup so that I can say Hey Cortana... Thus far, I have only used my laptop built-in microphone and it has worked fine when I ask a question correctly. I was going to setup my AfterShock bone conduction headset with my computer, but it is an older Treks model and does not allow connection to 2 devices. One day I asked Cortana to set a timer for me, which she did without hesitation. The problem came when the alarm sounded. I could not shut it off. I even asked Cortana to turn-off and cancel timers, as well as alarms. Her only response was "There are none." Any suggestions on a keyboard command to turn off the timer alarm? Annette -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Moore Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2017 2:18 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana Hi! I use Cortana a lot, and I use one of three microphones. I use a USB head set that has a built-in microphone, and Cortana hears me great with that. I have a Blue Tooth Head set with built-in microphone, and Cortana hears that one great as well. Third, I use my built in microphone that came on my laptop, and that works great as well. Cortana is great at understanding you. Just press: Windows+C and you will hear a sound, and ask her about anything, and you will get an answer, or you will get a web page of great search results to read with your screen reader. David Moore Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Fred Adams Sent: Friday, December 8, 2017 6:17 AM To: post jaws-users Subject: [JAWS-Users] Microphone for using Cortana I am using W10, jaws2018 and IE 11 browser and could someone that is using cortana tell or suggest a good microphone for starting out with cortana and knows almost nothing about cortana. I will appreciate any info on this or any other info on cortana. Thanks much,? FRED C. ADAMS W4HC THE NIGHT IS FARSPENT AND THE DAY IS AT HAND For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
