Hi Jason, I also find that I cannot do this with JAWS. I have to unload JAWS, run Window Eyes, and perform the operation. Then the hot key will stick, and I can then unload WE and run JAWS using the new hot key. This has been the case with JAWS for as long as I can remember, and it is not machine specific either.
Andy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jason smith Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 9:21 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [JAWS-Users] problem making a new hotkey stick Hi list, I just got around to installing my copy of Jaws 9 on my desktop. I had to request a new disk copy from FS, as the original one mailed to me wasn't working. I finally got Jaws 9 installed. I did notice that Jaws was a bit sluggish during installation. For example, wouldn't always announce things like "press enter or the spacebar to continue" etc. In addition(unlike previous versions) I wasn't prompted to install the training materials until after I had finished the installation and asked to reboot. The problem I am now having, is making a hotkey to start Jaws stick. What I am doing is as follows. 1 go to desktop and find Jaws 9. 2 press context key. 3 arrow up once and enter on properties. 4 tab to the define new hotkey section.5 type the number 9. 6 tab and shift tab to check that it reads "control alt 9" for the hotkey. 7 tab to the apply button and press enter or spacebar. 8 tab to the okay button. 9 reboot the computer, to make sure the change has taken effect. However, when I do insert F4 to unload Jaws and then try the hotkey, nothing happens. However, my old hotkey of control alt J for Jaws 8, obviously still works. Have I missed a step somewhere, or am I doing something else wrong? thanks Jason Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
